A Cookie or a Pair of Socks for your Birthday, Does it Make you Feel Special?

As the credit crunch hits the bottom line of many stores, eateries and other businesses, everyone starts looking for ways to save money.Say in these uncertain times a place where you are a good customer decided to reward you on your birthday with a cookie or a cheap pair of...

Can't Afford Tickets, See Free Live Shows by Bands like 'Elbow' on 'Fabchannel'

I rarely go see a band live these days except during my stay in Austin for South by Southwest.What stops most of us from attending gigs by our favorite musicians is the sticker price.In our Consumed to Thrifty times, this might become even more widespread.I cannot remember...

Thames Festival, London: Tango, River Races, The Wishing Tree (Sept 13-14)

The Evening Standard calls it London's biggest end of Summer party.Over the September 13-14 week-end, London will buzz with excitement as the Thames Festival takes over its land and waters. You could start Saturday with Feast on the Bridge described as "a spectacular communal...

Send your Name to the Moon as 'Serge the Concierge' just did...Thanks Nasa

Climb aboard the Lunar Renaissance Orbiter and Send Your Name to the Moon on the historic mission bringing NASA back to the moon.It does not cost a penny all you have to do is sign up by June 27 and you are in as we just did for Serge the Concierge.

Add an Ace or an Edge: Japanese Phrasebook Free Audio Downloads

While looking for details on the Rough Guide to Tokyo (my illustration), I noticed a companion title, The Japanese Phrasebook.As interesting or maybe more useful than the book itself for your survival kit are the Free Audio Downloads which will train your ears on issues such...

Gleamd...Vote for the Leaders of the Pack...A Gift...Freebies for You 3

Some call it Digg for people, I will not make any judgment on that yet since I barely used it.  It seemed like interesting enough when I read what fellow PHO List member, Brian Zisk, wrote about it to ask Brian to allow me to give away a few invites to Gleamd to you....

Explore Heart's History at newly opened 'Wellcome Collection' in London

The 'Wellcome Collection' opened its doors in London only a few weeks ago. It explores the connection between Medicine, Life and Art. Its first major exhibit explores The Heart as seen by Ancient Egypt, Leonardo da Vinci and Andy Warhol to name a few. Best of all access...

Freebies Number 2, Win tickets for 'Bit of a Blur' Chat with Alex James, June...

Like Britpop, Blur, Cheese, good writing and happen to be in London on Thursday, June 7, take a shot at winning free tickets for this event....Details on Serge the Concierge

Finding The Fairest Prices For Student Loans

"Can you imagine someone ripping you off for a Payday candy bar? Something close to that apparently has been happening at the University of Texas, where the financial aid office maintained a list of the freebies showered on the staff by student loan companies. Payday candy...