October 9 2009 COOLSITES Newsletter #238 Mark Donaldson

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I have published the October 9 2009 COOLSITES Newsletter #238 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.


October 9 2009 COOLSITES Newsletter #238 Mark Donaldson

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Major changes to this newsletter are coming soon

Google is discontinuing Google Pages and will be moving my archive to Google Sites. However their hosting rules will also change. My html files will not be allowed due to "security reasons". This means I would have to use Google's online webpage creation program which would be more time consuming for me and bigger webpages that load slower for you.

I have checked other free hosts and can not find any that will allow me to continue as before without cost. Therefore I will have to change things. What this will mean for subscribers is very little difference. What this will mean for non-subscribers who view the newsletter online and people accessing old newsletters, "Just The Links" and "Specialized Search Engines" webpages may be drastic. I will keep you informed. Mark.


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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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/

"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


Clif is no longer doing his newsletter. He is writing for others. You can find all of his past newsletters here: http://freewarewiki.com/NewsLetters
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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 emails this week. You can see them online today at http://luem42.googlepages.com/sub.html or tomorrow at http://luem42.googlepages.com/coolsites.html . Mark



From The Desk of Mr. Martin Cole
Allard Credit Union,
England.

REF:-INSTRUCTION TO CREDIT YOUR ACCOUNT WITH THE SUM OF (US$2.5 Million Dollars)
My Name is Martin Cole and I am the Assistance Secretary of Allard Credit Union.
After due vetting and evaluation of your file that was sent to us by
International Monetary Department in London.

We has an instruction to see to the immediate release of the sum of
(US$2.5 Million Dollars) of your claim that has been on hold since it's transfer to
your bank Account. We were made to understand from our findings that you have been
going through hard ways by passing a lot of difficulties to see to the release of
your fund which has been the handwork of some miscreant elements.

We advice that you stop further communication with any correspondence from anywhere
concerning your funds, you don't have to pass through any difficult to receive your fund,
as you have meet up with the whole requirements.

Note that your (US$2.5 Million Dollars) will be paid to you upon account normalization.
Kindly be advised to re-confirm the below information to us as soon as possible.

*Your Full Name
*Your contact Address
*Occupation
*Age
*Telephone for easy communication

Note that if no seriousness is seen from you, we have no choice but to cancel your unclaimed fund.
We have no time to waste in this transaction any more.

Do see that you forward the required information's through this email: info.DeleteThis@allardcu.co.uk
for instant normalization of your payment.

Yours sincerely,
Martin Cole.
Management.




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Lottery Headquater
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2127
Johannesburg/Southafrica


Dear Winner,

We are pleased to inform you of the result of South African Lottery, which was held on the 30th, September 2009. Your e-mail address attached to prize winning Number: 02-08-09-19-27-33-34, and supplementary number: 18-40 drew a prize of $3,000,000.00 (Three Million United States Dollars).
This lucky draw came first in the 2nd Category of the Sweepstake. You will receive the sum of $3,000,000.00 (Three Million United Dollars) from our authorized agent here in South Africa
we advice that you keep all information about this prize confidential until your funds: $3,000,000.00 is transferred to you by the authorized bank in the Southafrica.
You must adhere to this instruction, strictly, to avoid any delay with the release of your funds to you. This program has been abused severally in past, so we are doing our best to forestall further occurrence of past mix-ups.
Your e-mail address attached to prize winning number:3 7 9 16 27 28 was selected and; it came first through an e-ballot draw from over 250,000 e-mail addresses (personal and corporate e-mail addresses). This program is sponsored by South African 2010 partners Telkom /vodacom/microsft the biggest telecommunication company in South Africa to compensate faithful internet suffers around the globe and to support/promote the 2010 world cup soccer hosting right .

Congratulations for becoming one of the 10 lucky winners.

You must claim your prize: $3,000,000.00 not later than 30 days from the moment you receive this e-mail.
Please contact Mr. Clyde Sober the claim agent immediately.
Or Call+27 78 106 2923.

s.claimsagent.DeleteThis@gala.net

Provide him with your winning details.
(i). Your name(s), Age
(ii) Your telephone and fax numbers
(iii) Your contact address
(iv) Your winning information

Congratulations.
Danny Jordaan
Coordinator:




5 Free Parental Control Software That Will Set Your Mind At Ease: http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/5-free-parental-control-software-that-wil...et-your

All About Identity Theft- Latest Tricks and Techniques Keep Identity Theft at Top of Scam Charts. Scambusters.org: http://www.scambusters.org/aboutidentitytheft.html

AVG security program franchise have introduced a new tool in AVG Anti-Virus 9 and AVG Free Edition to help combat computer thievery: http://ct.download.com/clicks?t=444193415-be56918137808c8d29d6177983a6...f-bf&am

Avoiding Windows Messenger Spam: http://www.internetfixes.com/question_and_answer/IF0004.htm

Microsoft Security Essentials. Virus, Spyware & Malware Protection. I wouldn't try this until reveiwed by experts. Mark.: http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/

Microsoft to push 13 patches, including SMB, FTP fixes: http://www.scmagazineus.com/Microsoft-to-push-out-13-patches-including...B-FTP-f

RIM Patches BlackBerry Null Character Exploit: http://go.infopackets.com/e20091005-05

SpotCrime - Know Your Neighborhood. FREE Local Crime Alerts: http://spotcrime.com/

Update. AVG AntiVirus Free 8.5.420a1708: http://free.avg.com/ww-en/homepage

Update. GMER 1.0.15.15125 Rootkit Detector and Remover: http://www.gmer.net/
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Consumer News and Links


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Golden Corral: Free Military Dinner 11/16 (US)

Golden Corral's 9th annual Military Appreciation Monday dinner will be held on Monday, November 16, 2009, from 5 to 9 pm in all Golden Corral restaurants nationwide. The free dinner meal is a special "thank you tribute" to any person who has ever served in the United States Military. If you are a veteran, retired, currently serving, in the National Guard or Reserves, you are invited to join them for Golden Corral's Military Appreciation Monday dinner. To date, Golden Corral restaurants have provided over 2.2 million free meals and contributed over $3.3 million to the Disabled American Veterans organization.



From http://www.consumerworld.org/



Lax Inspection of Meat Puts Your Health at Risk
Property Taxes Compared State by State
The 400 Richest Americans 2009
Some BBBS Reluctantly Adopt Letter Grading System
Credit Card Issuers Get in Last Licks Before New Law pdf
Orbitz Drops Hotel Change/Cancellation Fees
New Dell Laptop Charges Battery Wirelessly
Scholarly Paper: Making Your Nest Egg Last pdf
Photo Software w/Face Recognition Reviewed
Consumer Columnist Sues His Former Newspaper
Bing Ads Will Warn about Online Scams
Supermarket Tests Outfitting Carts with GPS
FCC: You are Getting Slower Net Speeds than Promised
Beware Fake Text Messages about Cancelled Accounts
iPhone Becomes an Electronic Magnifying Glass
Target to Pay $600K for Selling Toys with Lead
AMEX Eliminates Giftcard Dormancy Fees
Is Buying a Distressed Home Worth the Headaches?
Ponzi is Alive and Well and Still Scamming Investors
Some US Credit Cards May Not Work Everywhere Overseas
Bayer Sued Over Prostate Claims for Men's One-a-Day
Watch Your Words When Dealing with Insurance Claims
10 Things to Teach Children about Money



19 Free Web Services to Save You Money. story from PC World: http://www.pcworld.com/article/171435/19_free_web_services_that_keep_s...ng_you_

Bankrate.com just released its annual survey of checking account fees: http://www.bankrate.com/finance/checking/2009-checking-study.aspx

Beware, Prepaid Debit Cards Replacing Rebate Checks: http://www.walletpop.com/blog/2009/09/28/when-a-rebate-isnt-a-rebate-i...a-ripof

Christmas just got a lot cheaper. Walmart will sell 100 different popular toys at $10 each: http://lmax.clarkhoward.com/t/13106199/729041/91194/0/

Consumer Reports. Save Energy to Save Money. taking advantage of the federal $1500 tax credit: http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/magazine-archive/october-2009/home-...den/cut

FreebieShark.com - Free Samples - Daily Freebies - Free Stuff Updated Daily!: http://www.freebieshark.com/

Get FREE Healthy Samples!: https://www.qualityhealth.com/registration?rf=37422&paPID=7805_969388

Mouse Print. Hidden Fees Discovered for 'Free' Windows 7 Upgrades: http://www.mouseprint.org/2009/10/01/hidden-fees-discovered-for-free-w...ows-7-u

Save Money & Personal Finance Advice: http://www.savingadvice.com/

Save-A-Lot Smart Shopper Club: http://offers.e-centives.com/siflo/reg/survey.cfm?s=Yz0xJmY9MSZjdT0xJm...TEmdmlk

Want to negotiate your credit card debt down, but don't want to pay a settlement firm: http://lmax.clarkhoward.com/t/13106199/729041/91187/0/

White Castle Buy One Get One Coupon: http://whitecastle.com/buyonegetone/coupon.html
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Windows Secrets Newsletter
Free content posted on Oct. 1, 2009:


TOP STORY
By Scott Spanbauer
Get your system ready for a Windows 7 upgrade
Dump the applications you no longer use
Free utilities make system cleanup a breeze
Prepare your PC for the big Win7 migration

KNOWN ISSUES
By Dennis O'Reilly
Netbook news on Windows 7 is hype, Woody finds
The Feds go to lengths to protect online access

WACKY WEB WEEK
By Stephanie Small
Google's invisible city is an identity saver

http://WindowsSecrets.com/comp/091001


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Restore a hard drive's lost boot sector
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I didn't get a new one this week. Mark.
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COOLSITES 97 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.