@boutSeniors | Meeting Place Copyright (c) 2008 ExpressionEngine tag:aboutseniors.com.au,2008:08:19 Google Street view tag:aboutseniors.com.au,2008:index.php/meeting_place/viewthread/.357 2008-08-13T12:09:21Z aboutseniorscomau We received a lot of feedback on our first article regarding Google maps, which showed readers how they could view their own homes and backyards through the satellite images collected and posted by Google maps. There were those who felt this technology was a invasion of their privacy, I can only imagine what they are saying now with the release of Google’s new technology added to their mapping system in the past week, Street View.

View the full article below

http://www.aboutseniors.com.au/index.php/articles/category/technology#technology_gone_too_far

]]> Pension Review. tag:aboutseniors.com.au,2008:index.php/meeting_place/viewthread/.348 2008-08-11T09:30:44Z Sandikay You can go to this site to read about the Pension Review to see what and when cities are holding discussions. 

You can also send in submissions either by email or post.  HAVE YOUR SAY

http://www.fahcsia.gov.au/internet/facsinternet.nsf/seniors/pension_review.htm

]]> PENSION BONUS SCHEME “Beware!” tag:aboutseniors.com.au,2008:index.php/meeting_place/viewthread/.362 2008-08-15T11:09:10Z Kiwitrev Be aware that to qualify “When Claiming the Pension Bonus” you MUST have been in Australia Ten Years! Yes its a LAW as described below.
This is NOT explained in any of the Pension Bonus Information Sheets! Even Centrelink People dont apear to know that, only the ones who Administer the scheme.
All the Info the Pension Bonus Scheme SHOULD Point this out in laymans terms and in Black and White!
I found out when after being in the scheme three years & went to claim it but was refused, I could of had the Age Pension but NOT the Bonus as I have not been in the country ten years. (I have six months to go!)
It is very misleading as they say that I qualify for the Age Pension then the literature goes on to say that if you Qualify for the Age Pension you also Qualify for the Pension Bonus ! WRONG!!!  BEWARE this is incorrect.
The law is Social Security Act 1991 Sec 92C as per the following link.
http://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/sinodisp/au/legis/cth/consol_act/ssa1991186/s92c.html?query=1991-sect%2092c

Trev

]]> New Virus alert tag:aboutseniors.com.au,2008:index.php/meeting_place/viewthread/.358 2008-08-14T08:11:46Z B Frank Subject: NEW Police Warning .... don’t delete ... pass it on PLEASE

INFORM EVERYONE PLEASE FORWARD THIS WARNING AMONG FRIENDS, FAMILY AND CONTACTS: You should be alert during the next days: Do not open any message with an attached filed called ‘Invitation’ regardless of who sent it. It is a virus that opens an Olympic Torch which ‘burns’ the whole hard disc C of your computer.

This virus will be received from someone who has your e-mail address in his/her contact list, That is why you should send this e-mail to all your contacts. It is better to receive this message 25 times than to receive the virus and open it.

If you receive a mail called ‘invitation’, though sent by a friend, do not open it and shut down your computer immediately. This is the worst virus announced by CNN, it has been classified by Microsoft as the most destructive virus ever. This virus was discovered by McAfee yesterday, and there is no repair yet for this kind of virus.This virus simply destroys the Zero Sector of the Hard Disc, where the vital information is kept.

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]]> Techno Help tag:aboutseniors.com.au,2008:index.php/meeting_place/viewthread/.354 2008-08-12T17:47:07Z morgan Hi all,

I have lost the “paint” program from my computer somehow (read granddaughter here) and cannot find how to put it back on.  I know it must be somewhere as I can go to my pictures and ask that a photo be opened by “paint” Does anyone know how I can put it back in the program bit of my computer.  I have Windows XP 2003.  I have looked on add/delete programs in case is was whisked away to that place but no luck.

Thanks Morgan.

]]> Another forum question tag:aboutseniors.com.au,2008:index.php/meeting_place/viewthread/.293 2008-07-27T14:44:13Z 2008-07-27T16:32:57Z B Frank I dont know if this can even be done and its not meant as criticism, but when replying to a post in this forum one is taken to a separate page and (unless I am a goose) one cant refer back to another member’s post without losing what one has part written. I have found this when attempting to include responses to several member’s comments in my reply

In some other forums one is able to view the existing posts while composing a response. Any takers?

]]> Opinions re Vista ? tag:aboutseniors.com.au,2008:index.php/meeting_place/viewthread/.122 2008-06-02T07:33:47Z PlanB I am still running 98se--and the puter is still fine--BUT as it isn’t supported by many things these days I will have to go to Vista--when I update--who here has Vista and what do you think of it please--also what make and model please--I want a desk top not a lap top
Thanks

]]> Looking For Companion tag:aboutseniors.com.au,2008:index.php/meeting_place/viewthread/.200 2008-07-01T16:36:59Z pictureman I am a 62 year old male looking for a female companion, i am widowed, i am an Entertainer and live in Hervey Bay
i am a non smoker and light drinker own my own business and a cat, so it would be good to hear from anyone around my age who wants to have a talk

]]> Tony Roberts tag:aboutseniors.com.au,2008:index.php/meeting_place/viewthread/.328 2008-08-01T21:13:31Z ynottt I am new here and about to retire and would enjoy some good feedback from you people who have retired in the last year about how to handle this timely situation.

]]> New Drug! tag:aboutseniors.com.au,2008:index.php/meeting_place/viewthread/.312 2008-07-30T11:25:23Z Phyl. Great news re the new (to be released in around 4 years apparently) help for Alzeimer patients. Just watched a lady who was on a decline with Alzeimers now much much better (she said she is almost back to her normal self) and her family amazed at how good she is.
I admire the people who find amazing treatments for dreadful diseases - where would the world be without these clever people. How sad some great people doing wonderful things lost their lives far too early. Especially the Eye Doctor and Heart Surgeon.
Phyl.

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