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I have published the June 26 2009 COOLSITES Newsletter #223 Mark Donaldson.
The following is an excerpt from this weeks newsletter. To see the full newsletter with all of the COOLSITES links please click and bookmark this link:
http://luem42.googlepages.com/coolsites.html and check it each week. Thank you. Mark.
June 26 2009 COOLSITES Newsletter #223 Mark Donaldson
BOGO. Ben & Jerry's is giving away a free sundae when you buy one on Mondays thru August
Just another good reason to subscribe and get this info before it expires
Learn to use MS Office Like a Pro!
Carol’s Word Bytes Newsletter is published twice a month, both a free and a premium edition. A premium edition gives you access to an archive of five years of information in a downloadable .pdf format, as well as discounts on all books and tutorials.
If you just use MS Office programs occasionally you should at least subscribe to her free newsletter. But if you want to become a Office power user get her paid premium subscription now.
Carol's Corner Office - Microsoft Office tips and tricks - Home of the Word Bytes Newsletter:
http://www.carolscorneroffice.com/
Subscribers who don't receive the newsletter, due to stupid filters, may use a private link to download the newsletter in the text ( .txt ), html ( .html ) and the MS Word Doc ( .doc ) format in a zip file. I will upload the zip files to my archive site right after I send out the newsletter on Friday morning. If a subscriber doesn't receive the newsletter, by 9am ET, they can quickly download it, unzip it and peruse it offline. You can also read it online from there.
If you are a subscriber and don't know the private link you can email me for it. These zip files are less than 40K which is smaller than the 100K or more for the newsletter.
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Semper Gratis (forever free) of cost
COOLSITES is a list of safe, fun, useful, informative and just plain cool websites and programs that are FREE, FREE and FREE. All of the programs and websites I list are free. If I list anything that is so good but isn't free I will list the price with it.
My website is Dialup Friendly. All pages except "Just The Links" and "Specialized Search Engines" load up in under 15 seconds.
Wherever you go if you see the user name LUEM42 that's me
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Pirillo's Picks for February 13 2007
"And if you think that's a lot of links, you should see how many
http://luem42.com/ collects every day. It's enough to make you wanna never leave the house again as long as you live" Yours Digitally, Chris Pirillo
http://chris.pirillo.com/
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Clif Notes Newsletter, Feb 2007
http://freewarewiki.com/ClifNotes
"The COOLSITES Newsletter - find the coolest links here. This fella named Mark Donaldson has been sending out his lists of cool sites since 2003. I'd never heard of him before last week. One day I was Googling myself to see who was posting links to my newsletter, and I found his website. I guess he's mentioned my newsletter at least 3 times. I like the COOLSITES website too, but I think it could use some reformatting to make it a bit easier to read. What I really like is the content there. Mark must really read a lot of stuff on the web and he takes the best links then tells you about them."
http://freewarewiki.com/CoolSitesNewsletter
Welcome to Clif Notes Newsletter
No newsletter this week
Latest newsletter
http://freewarewiki.com/ClifNotesNewsletter090614
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Security News and Links
I get these links and news from good sources however I do not test the programs myself because I just don't have the time. The definitive source of rogue info is Spyware Warrior- Rogue-Suspect Anti-Spyware Products & Web Sites:
http://www.spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm
They Tried To Scam Me
I got 2 new scam email this week. You can see it online today at
http://luem42.googlepages.com/sub.html or tomorrow at
http://luem42.googlepages.com/coolsites.html . Mark
Here they are:
HI,
MY NAME IS THOMAS RICHARD, AM A FINANCIAL CONSULTANT BASED IN LONDON. I HAVE A CLIENT WHOM I ASSISTED TO DEPOSIT GBP15, 000,000 .00 IN A PRIVATE EQUITY INVESTMENT IN A FINANCE COMPANY, HE IS REQUEST FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE TO INVEST IN YOUR COUNTRY OR YOUR COMPANY.
HE DIRECTED ME TO EMAIL YOU BECAUSE OF HIS PRESENT CONDITION. IT WAS LATELY DISCOVERED THAT HE HAD A TERMINAL SICKNESS CALLED ESOPHAGEAL CANCER AND HE IS PRESENTLY IN HOSPITAL. HE IS INTERESTED IN COMPANIES WITH POTENTIALS FOR RAPID GROWTH CONSIDERING THE PRESENT GLOBAL ECONOMY CRISES.
THE INVESTMENT COULD BE IN AREAS OF REAL ESTATE, STOCKS AND CD’S OR INVEST IN YOUR OWN COMPANY OTHERWISE IN OTHER GOOD BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN YOUR COUNTRY THAT YOU WILL ASSIST TO LOOK AFTER BECAUSE OF HIS HEALTH.
NOTE THAT HE WILL BE PLACING HIS FUND IN YOUR CARE IF YOU INTERESTED. PLEASE REPLY TO THIS MAIL WITH YOUR REFERENCE AND PERSONAL DATA IF YOUR ARE INTERESTED IN THIS OFFER.
YOURS FAITHFULLY,
THOMAS RICHARD
th1rich.TakeThisOut@yahoo.com.hk
Good Day
I am Mr. Jun Huan of HSH Nordbank AG, Hong Kong. I have a business suggestion for you which is most beneficial for both of us, it is risk free and fail proof, if you are interested kindly get back to me with your names and contact details so that more details regarding this project will be relayed to you. get back to me on my personal email below.
Jun Huan
mr.jjhuan1.TakeThisOut@yahoo.com.hk
Adobe - Security Bulletins- APSB09-08 Security Update available for Shockwave Player. Adobe recommends Shockwave Player users on Windows uninstall version 11.5.0.596 and earlier on their systems, restart, and install version 11.5.0.600:
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb09-08.html
Apple- iPhone OS 3.0 plugs 46 security bugs:
http://ct.cnet-ssa.cnet.com/clicks?t=252686029-be56918137808c8d29d6177...a633af-
Dealing with Web bugs - Tips, Reviews and Advice on All Things Digital - The Kim Komando Radio Show:
http://www.komando.com/tips/index.aspx?id=6874&page=2#tip
Google tackled on e-mail security. Google has been asked to explain why it is not making its Gmail e-mail service more secure:
http://newsvote.bbc.co.uk/mpapps/pagetools/print/news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/t...nology/
Microsoft Security Essentials not quite a must-have. what the program did well and what needs work:
http://ct.cnet-ssa.cnet.com/clicks?t=257544188-be56918137808c8d29d6177...a633af-
Microsoft's latest security venture in beta:
http://ct.cnet-ssa.cnet.com/clicks?t=257399689-be56918137808c8d29d6177...a633af-
Nine Nasty Online Scams You Need to Be Aware Of:
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,528859,00.html
Seniors Getting Scammed When Their Adult Children Don't Watch. lost tens of thousands of dollars to scams:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124520056162621509.html
Take the Right Steps to Prevent Identity Theft When Your PC is Replaced, Lost or Stolen. Scambusters.org:
http://www.scambusters.org/preventidentitytheft2.html
That e-mail attachment is not a Twitter invite:
http://ct.cnet-ssa.cnet.com/clicks?t=252686027-be56918137808c8d29d6177...a633af-
Update. Spyware Terminator 2.5.8.35 Beta Free spyware removal and spyware protection - Spyware Terminator:
http://www.spywareterminator.com/
Update. xpy 1.0.0 Beta 3.1:
http://xpy.whyeye.org/
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Consumer News and Links
From
http://www.consumerworld.org/
Newsweek: Why Oprah's Health Advice Could Make You Sick
How to Haggle Even at Department Stores
IQ Test Scams Facebook Users
GoodGuide Looks Beyond Products' Green Hype
Program Offers Free Cellphones/Service to the Poor
FDA Warns About Zicam and Loss of Smell
4 Ways to Tell a Real Recovery has Begun
Which Online Banks Pay the Highest Interest?
107 Bits of Financial Wisdom from a Financial Planner
Congress Looking at High Text Message Charges
Flip Ultra HD & Kodak HD Cam Put to the Test
Trying to Redo a Mortgage? Expect Red Tape!
Quiz: Which Cars are More Fuel Efficient?
Eddie Bauer Files for Bankruptcy
10 Cheap Ways to Boost Your Home's Curb Appeal
More Retailers Refusing Web Printed Coupons
Why Laptop Battery Life Claims are Inflated
Just Hang Up on Credit Card Robocalls
Calories on Menus Bill is Before Congress
What is Obama's New Consumer Financial Protection Agency (audio)
Banks Set to Fight Against New Consumer Agency
Cardholders Mad as Hell at Credit Card Issuers
Bill Would Limit Metered Use Fees for Broadband
FCC May Look at Wireless Exclusivity for Handsets
One-a-Day Risks Suit for Prostate Cancer Claims
Some Companies Try Random Acts of Free
Consumers Sue KFC Over Dishonoring Free Coupons
Best Ways to Get Cash When Overseas
From: The TopSavings.com Team
http://www.TopSavings.com
Eat Free @ Arby's on Wednesdays w/ Purchase (US) -
You can go to Arby's every Wednesday and get free food. Here is the
schedule:
July 1st - Free Regular Beef 'n Cheddar with any soft drink purchase
July 8th - Free Orange Cream Swirl shake with any sandwich purchase
July 15th - Free Regular Roast Beef with any soft drink purchase
July 22nd - Free Roastburger with any soft drink purchase
July 29th - Free FruiTea with any sandwich purchase
August 5th - Free Regular Roast Beef with any soft drink purchase
August 12th - Free Roast Chicken Club with any soft drink purchase
August 19th - Free FruiTea with any sandwich purchase
August 26th - Free Regular Beef 'n Cheddar with any soft drink purchase
Airlines add fees, and some fees on top of fees:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090619/ap_on_bi_ge/us_airline_fees
Consumer Reports. Where to Find the Best Coupons. effectively using coupons. PDF:
http://www.shopsmartmag.org/files/coupon_deals.pdf
Consumers could get up to $4,500 toward new car:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090619/ap_on_bi_ge/us_cash_for_clunkers
Coupons Printable Coupon Codes:
http://iloveagoodsale.com/
Free Buffet Meal- Old Country, Hometown, Ryans, Country or Fire Mountain join the club to receive a free meal when you buy a meal:
http://thefreebieblogger.com/free-buffet-meal-old-country-hometown-rya...country
Free Precious Places™ DVD:
http://www.fisher-price.com/pages/v6/default/preciousplaces/landing.asp
Free Slurpee at 7-Eleven on 7-11. 7-Eleven will continue its annual giveaway of free Slurpees on 7-11-09. It is first come, first served and lasts until supplies run out:
http://www.topsavings.com/index.asp?ID=24364&tfsnews=yes
Free sterling silver jewelry. Free offers from SilverJewelryClub.com:
http://www.silverjewelryclub.com/default.aspx
Get Your Free Lip Ink Today. This is the form you need to mail in. PDF:
http://www.freelipink.com/images/freelipink.pdf
Get Your Free Lip Ink Today:
http://www.freelipink.com/
Help becoming an eBay PowerSeller - Tips, Reviews and Advice on All Things Digital - The Kim Komando Radio Show:
http://komando.com/tips/index.aspx?id=6694
Kids Eat Free at Shoney's - Print Coupon:
http://us1.forward-to-friend.com/forward/preview?u=e558d19dd344d8ddd7c...48d&
Mouse Print. 8 out of 10 Dogs Prefer:
http://www.mouseprint.org/
New Coupons.com on Deal Seeking Mom:
http://www.dealseekingmom.com/coupons-com/
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Space Weather News for June 26, 2009
http://spaceweather.com
VOLCANIC VISTAS: On June 12th, astronauts onboard the International Space Station watched in amazement as Russia's Sarychev Peak volcano erupted directly beneath their spacecraft. The rare photo they took is a must-see. An enormous sulfur dioxide plume from the eruption is now circumnavigating the globe at northern latitudes, producing spectacular sunsets for international air travelers. Today's edition of
http://spaceweather.com features 3D photos of the eruption from space, satellite movies of the sulfur dioxide plume, and a Mars-like view of the volcanic cloud over the Canadian Arctic.
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Windows Secrets Newsletter
Free content posted on June 25, 2009:
TOP STORY
By Scott Spanbauer
Windows may install updates without asking
Why "surprise installs" may recently have begun
How to prevent forced installs from occurring
KNOWN ISSUES
By Dennis O'Reilly
More good reasons to leave Office on the shelf
Save money by choosing Office Home and Student
Not everyone's a fan of OpenOffice.org
WACKY WEB WEEK
By Katy Abby
Saving the world, one surprise ending at a time
http://WindowsSecrets.com/comp/090625
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Make My Start Page Your Home Page I have updated it on 6-25-2009 with Twitter
Try my start page and make it your home page by clicking "Click here to make my start page your default homepage".
It has the following convenient logins and links such as: Google Mail Login, Yahoo Mail Login, Windows Live MSN HotMail Login, Froogle Price Search, Google Maps, MySpace Login, Lockergnome Cool Web Links, Weather Radar, BugMeNot, E! Online, Zap2it TV Guide, Snopes, Scambusters, YouTube, FaceBook, Twitter and links to my webpages. You can also google the web or my website. It also has a link for your suggestions so you can help me make it better.
The best thing about it is it's simple, small and loads up on dialup in less than one second. Check it out today at:
http://luem42.googlepages.com/start.html
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DTV and Me
I'm on cable but I got my two government converter boxes. One I got, from Best Buy, for $20 and the other, mail order, for free. Right before the transition I hooked up one with a piece of wire for an antenna and got 13 decent signals from the local stations. The week before the transition I made a dual folded dipole antenna and got great signals from the locals and received decent signals from outlying stations for a total of 20. After the transition I got another station for 21 total.
The antenna is easy to make. I had some 12 guage wire and folded it for a UHF folded dipole about a foot long and the VHF folded dipole about 3 feet long. The lengths are not critical. Soldered it to a 300 to 75 ohm balun and viola. Mark.
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COOLSITES 146 cool links
I harvest what I believe to be the best links from the best sources that are safe, fun, informative, useful and just plain cool. I categorize them and edit their descriptions for clarity. I may make comments about the links but you will know because I always sign them with "Mark".
To see the full newsletter with all of the COOLSITES links please click and bookmark this link:
http://luem42.googlepages.com/coolsites.html and check it each week. Thank you. Mark.
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