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I have published the September 4 2009 COOLSITES Newsletter #233 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 4 2009 COOLSITES Newsletter #233 Mark Donaldson
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
They Tried To Scam Me
I didn't get any new scam emails this week. Mark.
10 Celebrity Scam Tricks That Lurk Behind the Names of the Rich and Famous. Scambusters.org:
http://www.scambusters.org/celebrityscam.html
Beware fake Snow Leopard sites that purport to offer free copies of the forthcoming new Mac OS but instead deliver malware:
http://ct.cnet-ssa.cnet.com/clicks?t=380386200-be56918137808c8d29d6177...a633af-
Facebook ratchets up privacy controls (again):
http://ct.cnet-ssa.cnet.com/clicks?t=380386201-be56918137808c8d29d6177...a633af-
Inside Snow Leopard's hidden malware protection - Security - Macworld:
http://www.macworld.com/article/142457/2009/08/snowleopard_malware.html
Job Scams Growing ~ OzTech:
http://www.lockergnome.com/oztech/2009/09/02/job-scams-growing/
New. C-Kiosk Anonymous Browser is a lightweight web-scripted interface to browse the World Wide Web Anonymously:
http://sourceforge.net/projects/c-kiosk/
New. DiskCryptor is the only truly free solution, provided under GNU General Public License (GPLv3), which offers encryption of all disk partitions, including the system partition:
http://diskcryptor.net/index.php/DiskCryptor_en
Prevent virus spreading from the phone USB connection to PC:
http://ct.cnet-ssa.cnet.com/clicks?t=378446809-be56918137808c8d29d6177...a633af-
Protect your ID and Prevent Identity Theft! - Kim's Identity Theft Protection Center - The Kim Komando Radio Show- & Web site:
http://www.komando.com/protectmyid/
Snow Leopard could level security playing field. security enhancements could give Mac users something to really brag about:
http://ct.cnet-ssa.cnet.com/clicks?t=380386202-be56918137808c8d29d6177...a633af-
Top 10 Investment Traps and Scams. the worst of the worst scams:
http://www.nasaa.org/NASAA_Newsroom/Current_NASAA_Headlines/11129.cfm
Update. avast! 4 Home Edition 5.0 Beta Antivirus:
http://www.avast.com/
Update. PC Tools AntiVirus 6.1.0.25 Free Edition. Free Anti Virus Download and Removal:
http://www.pctools.com/free-antivirus/
Update. PC Tools Firewall Plus 6.0.0.69:
http://www.pctools.com/firewall/
Update. SUPERAntiSpyware Free 4.28.1006 Beta. AntiAdware. AntiSpyware. AntiMalware.:
http://www.superantispyware.com/superantispyware.html
Which Free Antivirus Software Works Best:
http://www.pcworld.com/article/170674/free_antivirus_software.html
ZoneAlarm's 2010 suites include encryption:
http://ct.cnet-ssa.cnet.com/clicks?t=388734141-be56918137808c8d29d6177...a633af-
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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.
Final Statistics: Top Cars Traded & Bought in Clunker Program [pdf]
Beware Facebook "I've Been Mugged in London" Scam
How to Evaluate Health Information Online
Homes in Walkable Neighborhoods Worth More
FDA Lacks Authority, Follow-Thru on Pet Food Recalls
CSI-like Fish Detective Uncovers Menu Fraud
Know Your Rights if an Airline Bumps You
Why We Make Big Financial Mistakes
Citi Begins Charging Annual Fees on Some Cards
More People Using Layaway for Back to School
Free Text Messaging: There's an App for That
UK Channel to Broadcast TV in 3D
Some Airlines Sweetening their Frequent Flier Plans
Verizon to Offer Refunds for $1.99 Data Charges
Guide to Flying with Pets
Dealing with Health Issues When Traveling Frugally
Supermarkets Slow to Speed-up Checkouts
Amazon Asks for Feedback on Packaging Issues
Advertisers Find New Places for Commercials
In France, Some iPhone Screens Explode
With Fees Dropped, Airfare Comparison Sites Offer Prices Equal to Airlines Themselves
Top 10 Insurance Company Complaints
Rent-a-Center Sued for Harassing Customers
Sept. 1 Begins the End of Most "Robocalls"
Nutty Loophole in 45 Day Advance Credit Card Notice Law
How to Find Bargains on Textbooks
Electronic Coupons Mean Less Clipping
If Your Home Equity Loan/Line is Reduced/Closed...
Heart Assn Recommends Daily Limits for Sugar
5 Tips on Buying a Netbook
Taxman Uses Social Websites to Track Down Deadbeats
First Time Homebuyer $8000 Tax Credit Ends 12/1
Apple & AT&T Sued over Lack of MMS Messaging
Judge Rules Again Against Lifelock's Fraud Alerts
Inside the Ticket Broker (Scalping) Business
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
101 Ways To Save Money:
http://www.101waystosavemoney.com/
41 Financial Calculators for Major Life Decisions:
http://www.freemoneyfinance.com/2009/08/life-or-debt-42-financial-calc...tors-fo
Consumer Reports. Home Insurers Cut Coverage, Not Premiums:
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/magazine-archive/september-2009/hom...arden/h
Free Beauty Samples - Free Makeup Samples, Freebie Sites, Free Contests:
http://www.womenfreebies.com/
Free Bottle of Water at RaceTrac expires 9-15-9:
http://www.racetrac.com/forms/RT_InsiderCoupon.html
Free Stuff Times:
http://www.freestufftimes.com/
Free Stuff. Guide2Free:
http://www.guide2free.com/
MarysFreebies.com - Free Printables:
http://www.marysfreebies.com/34301.html
MarysFreebies.com - Freebies, Bargains, Free Shipping Offers, Recipes, Jokes, FUN, Scriptures, Love Inspiration since 1999!:
http://www.marysfreebies.com/
Money saving tips. reduce debt, lower bills. billeater.com:
http://billeater.com/
Mouse Print. When Written Permission Can be Oral:
http://www.mouseprint.org/
The -Cent-sible Sawyer:
http://www.centsible-sawyer.com/
The Most Tax-Friendly States for Retirees. states with lower (or no) income tax:
http://www.kiplinger.com/tools/retiree_map/
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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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COOLSITES 120 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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