20th February, 2004	Volume 21

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Yours sincerely, Adam Ransley Looking for some software to kill 'spyware' Spybot Search and Destroy is a great software package to eliminate the spyware that may exist on your computer. I thought I had a clean computer, and yet there were 50 instances of spyware (mostly cookies) this program picked up. The software picks up a few Microsoft standard installation features as problems - I recommend you not change these settings. Only remove problem items from unknown companies - if you would like further assistance with any items detected by the software please contact me direct. Please note: Use of this software is at your own risk - this software has the capability to alter registry settings and delete files from your hard disk. Please consult the vendors website for more information on its use, and answers to any FAQ you may have. If you would like to download a free trial copy of the software, just click here. hangout.com.au ~ Sponsorships Wanted As you may be aware, Calido is working on a community based web portal with a target audience encompassing all of Australia. This service will be free to end users and will be gaining substantial media coverage during its launch (expected July/August 2004). As with any free online internet community, the ongoing success of the site will depend on support by local companies by way of advertising. This functionality will be customisable by the advertiser to allow special deals, promotions etc. Whether you are a manufacturer of goods, retailer of goods, or even a service based organisation, the target audience of hangout.com.au will surely include your customers. If you would like to make a donation towards the development and advertising of hangout.com.au, we can offer your company advertising benefits by inclusion in our mailout promotional material, as well as online banner advertising and customised weekly specials. To learn more about how you can become involved for as little as $110, please contact Adam Ransley direct on 07 3261 7888. Get $50 Cash Back on New Microsoft Office 2003 Editions Get $50 cash back* when you purchase Microsoft Office 2003! This great offer is available for Microsoft Office Basic Edition 2003, Microsoft Office Student and Teacher Edition 2003, Microsoft Office Standard Edition 2003, Microsoft Office Small Business Edition 2003 and Microsoft Office Professional Edition 2003 and the cash back is applicable for up to five copies. Offer is valid between 15 January 2004 and 30 April 2004. Complete and submit the official Claim Form by 15 May 2004 to claim your reward. One of the fantastic new features of Outlook 2003 is the anti spam feature - check out this review online at zdnet. World's Greatest Shave for a Cure The World's Greatest Shave for a Cure (WGS) is the Leukaemia Foundation's largest fundraising event. Leukaemia is cancer of the bone marrow, where blood cells are made. Leukaemia occurs when abnormal white blood cells multiply rapidly and spill into the blood stream. If you would like to see Adam Ransley shave his head for this National event, please make a donation either online or in person. (Donations over $2 are tax deductible.) If you are sponsoring Adam online, the shaver registration number is: 132549 In 2003, more than $9.3 Million was raised by the World's Greatest Shave for a Cure event. A team of 28 scientists at the Foundation’s research unit, based in Brisbane, is focusing current research efforts on understanding the fundamental aspects of leukaemia genetics and using this knowledge to develop new leukaemia therapies. Leukaemia on average costs 6 times as much as any other cancer to treat and treatment often lasts as long as 2 years. 2004 Accounting Software Expo The Consal 2004 Accounting Software Expo is being held on the 9th March, 2004. Consal, The Consulting Alliance, is an Australian wide grouping of 15 independent accounting support companies who has brought together over 80 consultants who have extensive experience in the SME market of Financial Accounting. The Conulting Alliance has skills in the following packages: Attache Triumph MYOB Quickbooks JIWA Arrow exo-net ST Synergy If you would like to attend this free seminar, visit their website online at: http://www.consultingalliance.com.au/bookingform.html and fill in the registration form. DVD Prize - Winner Announced The winner of the BENQ 16 x DVD-Rom valued at $89 was won by (as announced last month): Debbie @ Gumnut Furniture Pty Ltd Congratulations on winning the DVD Player for your PC - DVD players provide the next step beyond CD media in data retrieval of both video and data. With the ongoing release of faster and cheaper DVD burners, storing 4.7 Gb of data per DVD media (at less than $2.00) makes storing data cheaper than ever before (roughly 40 cents per GB). Computer System of the month Pentium 4 System - Aopen Motherboard - Intel P4 2.8Ghz Processor - 800 Mhz FSB - 256 MB Ram - Mini Tower Case (small footprint) - Western Digital 40GB Hard Drive - BenQ DVD/CDRW Combo Drive - Panasonic 1.4" Floppy Disk Drive - MS Multimedia Keyboard + Optical Mouse - Windows XP Home Edition - 15" LCD Multimedia Monitor RRP $629           $1599 Article Suggestions Do you have an idea for a article that you would like to see included in the monthly Calido newsletter? 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