Publication Date: March 29th 2004
ISSN 1445-1360
In this issue you will read:
Editorial: March 29th 2004
Bargain Bin: Logitech Keyboards
Software Review: SnapFiles
Definition: Berko
Quotable: Florence Shinn said...
Web Site Review: Campaigning
The Great Australian Joke
G'Day Blokes and Ladies!
How are you doing? I am doing ok myself. A lot of ups and downs confusing me and making life a rollercoaster. There are some exciting things happening for me and some things that are making me frustrated and upset.
Last weeks review of Howards Stern's site stirred up a hornets nest. It was really interesting to see people's opinions on this issue. I am going to try and do some of the emails justice and provide the links I was sent. There are a lot of people who feel strongly about the decency and freedom of speech issues.
Andrew Forest thought "readers would be interested in other sites with more information on the Bush administration's shenanigans" and provided these links: Alternet.org, American Politics Journal, MISLEADER and < a href="http://www.aclupa.org/" target="blank">American Civil Liberties Union.
Rich Alperin wrote me a long detailed email disagreeing with my view on the likes of Howard Stern. He noted how he cannot control what his children listen to when he is not able to supervise and although he may occasionally listen to the show he doesn't want his kids too. He also highlighted a more important problem, the fact that most parents do not know what their kids are up to and what they spend their money on. He also provided this extra reading: The Nuts and Bolts.
Sam Broder wrote in with this interesting article which explains the first amendment.
To sum that issue up it appears that many people have differing views and stances on this debatable topic.
I am rubbing John the wrong way with my use of the slang term Sheila. I mean it in a nice way but he and his quick poll with female workmates tells me it is used more as a derogatory term. Ok so I will stop using it. I never meant any harm and I even used NetShiela for the domain of my ex-wife.
John also drew my attention to the incompleteness of my software review last week. He wrote, "Your latest newsletter sort of recommends Bazooka Spyware and Adware Scanner, you also comment that it found none on your machine. It also found none on mine BUT Spybot Search and Destroy found ELEVEN and some of them obvious like GATOR. It is also freeware! By recommending Bazooka you may have lulled some of your readers into a false sense of security!" Now to my defense I never tell you that the software I review is the be all and end all, and if you know of something better like John did please share it with me so I can share it with others.
Also a couple of people have offered in the past to help me put together articles for the newsletter. I believe one is Steven but I may be wrong. Whoever you were if your still interested I would love to hear from you again.
Have a bonza day!
Nathan Allan
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I just saw my new Logitech Keyboard and mouse at Sam's Club. Great deal no need to send in rebates or the like to get this great price. Plus via the web site you can get the same thing but in an ergonomic keyboard layout. Logitech Cordless Comfort Duo Keyboard/Mouse @ $77.87 Logitech Cordless MX Duo @ $77.27 If you have a bargain you would like to share with everyone let me know. TOP
Remember WebAttack? A smaller one man version of Download.com. Well it recently changed names to SnapFiles. If you haven't worked it out already I am not reviewing a specific program but rather a site where you can get a wealth of information on thousands of programs. This site is great. There is the free version which has everything you would expect from a download and review site, however for $19.95 a year you can subscribe to the Pro version. This is great as you get no ads, faster navigation, email alerts and the ability to add your own favorite categories. It is also on a faster server giving you faster downloads. Whether you use the free or Pro version this site is a great way to stay updated with your favorite shareware and freeware, or if your a download junkie find the program to do just about anything you need done with a computer. Check it out now, SnapFiles is definitely a site worth bookmarking! TOP
Hey everyone remember not to get Berko with me on the content of this newsletter! I am just trying to share with you things I see on the net that I think you will find interesting or useful.
"Berko?" you say. Yep Berko means to get angry or upset, it probably comes from the word berserk.
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The game of life is the game of boomerangs.
Our thoughts, deeds and words return to us sooner or later, with astounding accuracy.
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All of this turmoil at the moment in the media is really because of the looming November election for President. Political web sites have a lot of hooks and features now compared to those of a few years ago. They are a vital tool in spreading the word of each candidate, regardless of the party they represent.
They include polls, blogs, merchandise stores, volunteers, calendars, downloadable campaign posters, screen savers and the like. They also have mailing lists, community builders, forums, and of course online contributions.
For me the whole presidential race is important and interesting but as a resident and not a citizen of American I cannot vote anyway. So here are the two major parties candidates Web sites, see if they help you make a decision:
George W. Bush
John Kerry
Oh and there is always Ralph Nader as the alternative candidate.
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My thanks to James for sending me this one!
Proving a point
A man was walking down the street when he was accosted by a particularly dirty and shabby-looking homeless man who asked him for a couple of dollars for dinner.
The man took out his wallet, extracted ten dollars and asked, "If I give you this money, will you buy some beer with it instead?"
"No, I had to stop drinking years ago," the homeless man replied.
"Will you use it to gamble instead of buying food?" the man asked.
"No, I don't gamble," the homeless man said. "I need everything I can get just to stay alive."
"Will you spend this on greens fees at a golf course instead of food?" the man asked.
"Are you NUTS!" replied the homeless man. "I haven't played golf in 20 years!"
"Will you spend the money on a woman in the red light district instead of food?" the man asked.
"What disease would I get for ten lousy bucks?!!" exclaimed the homeless man.
"Well," said the man, "I'm not going to give you the money. Instead, I'm going to take you home for a terrific dinner cooked by my wife."
The homeless man was astounded. "Won't your wife be furious with you for doing that? I know I'm dirty, and I probably smell pretty disgusting."
The man replied, "That's okay. I just want her to see what a man looks like who's given up beer, gambling, golf, and sex."
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