After a legal fight with the government Telstra has managed to get it’s filthy mits on sensitive government documents in relation to the the OPEL (Optus / Elders) deal conducted by the previous Australian government.
Archive for February, 2008
Telstra Gets it's Grubby Hands On OPEL
Saturday, February 16th, 20081337 Eye Chart
Friday, February 15th, 2008I always say 1337 Speak is lame but this eye chart takes 1337 lameness to a new level.
Firefox 3 Beta 3 is Available
Thursday, February 14th, 2008Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for February 2008
Wednesday, February 13th, 2008Hello everyone here is your Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for February 2008.
British Athleats Gagged
Tuesday, February 12th, 2008British Olympic chiefs have forced athletes to sign a contract or face being banned from traveling to the Beijing Olympics. The contract is essentially a gag order preventing the athletes from speaking about China’s human rights record.
At the 1938 Olympics the English Soccer team was given an order to perform the Heil Hitler Salute.
TheMetroWineCo Wine Spam
Monday, February 11th, 2008TheMetroWineCo appears to think it is a good idea to send unsolicited email to people. Personally my message to them is this, “You can shove your wine bottles up your ass fucking spamming wankers”.
Today I received and a number of people I know received a spam email as follows.
Email:
‘Quality wine delivered to your home or office’
Subscribe this month to receive an extra 10% off your first purchase*
Ordering through The Metro Wine Co. is the most secure way to enjoy wine conveniently delivered to your home or office.
Specialising in end of run products, bin end wine and cancelled export orders at a fraction of the cost of normal Recommended Retail Price (RRP).
Specials this month include…
Bird in Hand ‘Two in the Bush’ Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2007 Our Price $13.50 per bottle RRP $20.00 per bottle
A fabulous blend of soft grassy characters and lively citrus fruit, fresh limes and nettles lead to a crisp palate with tropical fruit flavours and a zesty herbaceous finish. A perfect compliment to sunshine or a company luncheon any day of the week
Region - McLaren Vale
Renards Folly Shiraz 2006 Our Price $15.00 per bottle RRP $25.00 per bottle
Deep red with a vivid crimson rim in colour with lifted violets, complemented by blackberry, mocha and anise with subtle charry oak on the nose. The palate has rich full dark berry fruits opening up to complex layers of blackberry and spicy liquorice. The finish shows great length with silky tannins.
Region - McLaren Vale
To view all of this months wine offers double click on the attachment above.
Subscribe now for a chance to win a bottle of Penfolds Grange Bin 95 Shiraz 2001 valued at $550.00
If you wish to be on our monthly mailing list please reply with ‘SUBSCRIBE’ in the Subject Field or ‘UNSUBSCRIBE’ if you do not wish to receive regular updates. *By subscribing this month you will receive 10% off your first purchase, valid until 31st March 2008.
T 0414 356 246
F 08 8352 7264
Disclaimer
The information in this e-mail may be confidential and/or legally privileged. It is intended solely for the addressee. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, copying, distribution or any action taken, is prohibited and may be unlawful. No warranty is made that the e-mail or attachment(s) are free from computer viruses. If you do not wish to receive regular updates from The Metro Wine Co. you may unsubscribe by sending an e-mail to sales@themetrowineco.com.au with UNSUBSCRIBE in the Subject Field
The above email also include a PDF attachment, it’s basically an order form.
Now heres the problem, I never gave you my details, I never made any inquiry to you so what the fuck gives you the right to spam me.
Since I don’t like being spammed much heres the morons whois information.
WHOIS information:
Whois response for themetrowineco.com.au:
Domain Name themetrowineco.com.au
Registrar ID Bottle Domains
Registrar Name Bottle Domains
Status ok
Registrant AUSTRALASIAN LIQUOR MERCHANTS PTY LTD
Registrant ID ABN 75094635211
Eligibility Type Company
Registrant ROID C4191346-AR
Registrant Contact Name Peter Pradun
Registrant Email peter.pradun@themetrowineco.com.au
Tech ID 2584345383
Tech Name Peter Pradun
Tech Email peter.pradun@themetrowineco.com.au
Name Server ns3.bottledomains.com.au
Name Server IP 209.126.193.13
Name Server ns4.bottledomains.com.au
Name Server IP 69.10.134.208
Now since this is an Australian company I’ve made a report to ACMA, and hopefully they get off their big faceless Government ass and do something about this guy.
Just for reference sake, the maximum fine for a breach under the Spam Act 2003 is AU$1,100,000. (10000 penalty units).
This email was also submitted to Spamcop.
Original Email (Modified to remove identifying information)
Google Abuse Update
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Lisa McPherson’s Birthday
Saturday, February 9th, 2008Today is Lisa McPherson‘s birthday.
Read the above Wikipedia Article, or search in Google for information on Lisa McPherson.
QuickTime Alternative 2.40 MSI Installer
Friday, February 8th, 2008There is a new version of Quicktime Alternative, version 2.40. Here is the new MSI file.
