September 11 2009 COOLSITES Newsletter #234 Mark Donaldson

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I have published the September 11 2009 COOLSITES Newsletter #234 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.


September 11 2009 COOLSITES Newsletter #234 Mark Donaldson


National September 11 Memorial & Museum - World Trade Center Memorial-: http://www.national911memorial.org/site/PageServer?pagename=New_Home

September 11 Digital Archive: http://911digitalarchive.org/

Microsoft 3-D American Flag: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&Fam...ID=6F74

Remember the Heroes of Flight 93 http://luem42.com/flight93.html

The History channel is replaying all of their 911 shows all day



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/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
Aug 2, 2009

I'm back sooner than expected. Let me know if you have any problems at
viewing the newsletter.

Here are the headlines from this week's newsletter.

What free software do you need?
CurrPorts - Find Out Who Is Spying On You
How to Create Gradient Desktop Wallpapers
STP - Tiny but Full Featured MP3 Player
JHoodsoft Newsletter
Awesome photos from Tiffany
Internetfixes Weekend Windup
COOLSITES Newsletter

Latest newsletter http://freewarewiki.com/ClifNotesNewsletter090802 No new newsletter since this one. Mark.
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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




"National Cyber Alert System Cyber Security Alert SA09-251A Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities Original release date: September 08, 2009 Source: US-CERT Systems Affected * Microsoft Windows Overview: Microsoft has released updates to address vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows. Solution: Install updates The updates to address these vulnerabilities are available on the Microsoft Update site (requires Internet Explorer). We recommend enabling Automatic Updates. Description: Microsoft has released multiple security bulletins for critical vulnerabilities in Windows. These bulletins are described in the Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for September 2009. These vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to gain control of your computer or cause it to crash. http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-251A.html "


"Websense Security Labs(TM) ThreatSeeker Network has detected that Google searches on terms related to Labor Day sales return results that lead to rogue antivirus software. Labor Day is one of the biggest holidays observed in the US each year. Retail sales events held during this weekend are some of the most anticipated throughout the country.

When Google is used to search for terms related to Labor Day sales, malicious URLs as high as the first result are returned. Upon clicking an affected search-result link, JavaScript code redirects the user to a Web site advising them that their machine is infected with viruses. It then proceeds to offer free (rogue/fake) AV software. AOL and ASK.com are also affected in a similar way.

Websense® Messaging and Websense Web Security customers are protected against this attack.


To view the details of this alert http://securitylabs.websense.com/content/Alerts/3471.aspx "



They Tried To Scam Me

I one new new scam email this week. Mark.


Here it is


Subject: CONTACT YOUR INTERSWITCH ATM CARD ISSUER icardpaymentcenter.DeleteThis@yahoo.com.hk

Agent Names: SENATOR DAVID MARK
Email:icardpaymentcenter@yahoo.com.hk
Telephone: +2347095308434
Amount: USD 6.8 MILLION


Da Vinci Code Fans Targeted By Real International Conspiracy - Threat Level - Wired.com: http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2009/09/dan-brown/

How to Remove Rootkits: http://askbobrankin.com/how_to_remove_rootkits.html

How to Spot and Avoid a Scareware or ID Theft Protection Scam. Scambusters.org: http://www.scambusters.org/protectionscam.html

Mozilla patches holes in Firefox 3.5, 3.0: http://ct.cnet-ssa.cnet.com/clicks?t=399283585-be56918137808c8d29d6177...a633af-

MS Patch Tuesday Leaves 3 Critical Flaws Unaddressed: http://go.infopackets.com/e20090909-03

New spyware disguising itself as a Flash plug-in for the Firefox web browser is infiltrating computers in an attempt to monitor the search patterns of victims worldwide: http://go.infopackets.com/e20090909-04

Secure Your Software: http://askbobrankin.com/secure_your_software.html

Update. Cryptor 1.0.0.117: http://limiter-inc.co.nr/

Update. Norman Malware Cleaner 2009.09.04 Highly rated by many sources. Mark.: http://www.norman.com/support/support_tools/58732/en

Update. SUPERAntiSpyware Free 4.28.1008 AntiAdware. AntiSpyware. AntiMalware.: http://www.superantispyware.com/superantispyware.html

Updated Sept-02-2009 Blocking Unwanted Parasites with a Hosts File: http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm
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Consumer News and Links


Just another good reason to subscribe and get this info before it expires


From http://www.consumerworld.org/

Some Clunker Traders Being Hosed by Dealers

Some car buyers are being asked to sign agreements guaranteeing to pay car dealers the value of the clunker rebate -- an extra $3500 - $4500 -- should Uncle Sam renege. The DOT has said that consumers are not required to sign such a provision, and Consumer World recommends that you do not. Here are two more things to watch out for when trading in your clunker.




Consumerist Added to Cash4Gold Lawsuit; Critical Report of the Company Released
Ordered a Snuggie, Her Credit Card Shared
Your Credit Limit Can Still be Cut w/o Notice
Is Your Clunker Rebate Taxable?
Cigarette Makers Sue US over New Label Law
Beware New Facebook and Twitter Scams
How to Cut Food Costs at Home
5 Steps to Help Deal with Debt
EU Starts Restrictions on Incandescent Bulb Sales
Banks Move Away from Free Checking
IRS to Look at Mortgage Data to Catch Cheats
Consumer Groups Want New Web Privacy Rights
10 Best Selling Cars of 2009
Some Homeowners Becoming Reluctant Landlords
Southwest to Charge $10 to Board Early
iPhone Users Annoyed at AT&T Network Delays
Top 10 Consumer Complaints from AGs' Offices
Scholarly Paper: Why Lenders Don't Renegotiate Mortgages pdf
Study: Most Support Ban on Drivers' Cell Use pdf
Beware of Do-it-Yourself Genetic Tests
Beware of Pleas for Money from Facebook Friends
Redskins Sold Many Tix Directly to Scalpers





From: The TopSavings.com Team http://www.TopSavings.com

Kids Eat Free at IHOP (US)

Through September 13, 2009, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., you can get a free Kid's Meal with each Adult Entree purchase at IHOP. Valid for children 12 and under. View details at their site. http://www.topsavings.com/index.asp?ID=26028&tfsnews=yes/


8 Things Airlines Won't Tell You. little known facts about major airlines: http://guides.travel.msn.com/Guides/article.aspx?cp-documentid=1088188

Babyuniverse.com - Baby Toys, Baby Gifts, Car Seats, Baby Clothes, Diapers, Strollers and More!: http://www.babyuniverse.com/emailOffer/index.jsp?referral=pdbanner

Buy two Xbox 360 games, get one free: http://ct.cnet-ssa.cnet.com/clicks?t=399283653-be56918137808c8d29d6177...a633af-

Consumer Reports. Taste Test. Name Brand vs. Store Brand. famous name brand versus a store brand: http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/magazine-archive/october-2009/shopp.../buying

Coupon Center. All the best coupons and coupon codes for your online shopping.: http://www.coupon-center.com/

Credit Card Issuers Rated. consumers were asked to rate their card issuers: http://www.jdpower.com/corporate/news/releases/pressrelease.aspx?ID=2009162

Food Stamp Facts: http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10101.html

Free -My Money- Tool Kit from Mymoney.gov: http://www.mymoney.gov/mymoneyorder.shtml

Mouse Print. Honey, They Shrunk the Costco King Size Pillows: http://www.mouseprint.org/

Top 10 Money Saving Sites - by Digital Trends 2009 09-06: http://reviews.digitaltrends.com/guide/289/top-10-money-saving-sites

Totally Free Stuff, Free Product Samples, Free Phone Cards - Nothing in life: http://www.nothinginlife.com/

Your Guide to Choosing a Nursing Home - Publication of the Week - FCIC: http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/puboftheweek.htm
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Prevent keyloggers from grabbing your passwords
Windows' On-Screen Keyboard app is also logged
Holes in anti-keylogging software protection
The universal defense against password snoops

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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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COOLSITES 110 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.