Free online movies - AOL

Check out the free online movies @ http://movies.aol.com/dvdvideo/free-movies-online/9000/featured-movies?sem=1&ncid=AOLMOV00170000000020&otim=1229909211&spid=29420248

Yeah - Featured full length movies for FREE!!!

Lots of good movies including "Lost in translation", "Bring it on", "Behind enemy lines", "Pitch black", "Broken Arrow", "Xanadu"... New movies are added to the free movie collection every week.

Free Wi-Fi spots

Lot of people like me have become so addicted to internet and free Wi-Fi on public places is like a free treat. Check out the site http://www.wififreespot.com/ - has a list of free Wi-fi spots around US. This site also has a list of RV Parks and Campgroups which offers free Wi-Fi.

Also check out the Seattle's free wireless enabled coffee shops @ http://seattle.wifimug.org/index.cgi

Craigslist Free stuff : Don't trash - give it for free :)

Planning to thrash unwanted / extra stuff - WAIT!!! Advertise in Craigslist and give it for free :)

Check out seattle's craigslist free classifieds - http://seattle.craigslist.org/zip/
If you are lucky - you might find home appliances, furnitures, toys, etc for free in good working conditions. Its a great deal for people who stay in and around seattle on a temporary basis and who dont wish to invest on a brand new items.

Indirectly this kind of exchange of goods also helps environment in reducing the amount of landfills - so don't thrash but give it for free :)

HopeLink - Helping People, Changing Lives

While searching for local volunteer work, I came across HopeLink - Please donate and change lives.

Check out http://www.hope-link.org

Since 1971, Hopelink has served homeless and low income families, children, seniors and people with disabilities. Hopelink’s mission is to promote self-sufficiency for all members of our community; we help people make lasting change.Hopelink emergency service centers are located in Bellevue, Kirkland, Northshore, Redmond, Shoreline and Sno-Valley.

make a difference by

• Donating online @ http://www.hope-link.org/takeaction/donate
• Volunteer @ http://www.hope-link.org/takeaction/volunteer

Free Bus Ride - Downtown Seattle

Did you know you can ride free on many routes in Downtown Seattle from 6.00 AM to 7.00 PM daily. Yes true - Check out - http://transit.metrokc.gov/tops/bus/ridefree.html

The Ride Free Area (RFA) extends from the north at Battery St. to S. Jackson St. on the south, and east at 6th Avenue to the waterfront on the west. Metro routes 116, 118 and 119 are not included in the Ride Free area.

Get the free ride area maps @ http://transit.metrokc.gov/tops/bus/area_maps/m_seattle-rfa.html

Enjoy your free ride !!!

Engadget

If you are a electronic gadget freak - U should know about http://www.engadget.com

Enagdget is updated regularly with articles on electronic gadgets and consumer electronics on a daily basis.

Do you WOOT ???

Woot - What does it mean?

Woot is a great online store which sells one product a day (for most of the days except for Woot Offs) until its 11.59 PM in Central Time or it is sold out for the day.

Over the years I have got lot of products from them - their description of the product are sometimes very crazy - check out yourself @ http://www.woot.com/

Other Daily deal sites:
http://www.stootsi.com
http://www.tanga.com

Seattle - Urban Craft Uprising

From : http://www.urbancraftuprising.com/
Where : Seattle Center Exhibition Hall
When : Dec 6th and 7th 2008

What Is Urban Craft Uprising?

We are a community of crafters, dedicated to growing the crafting community and showcasing the best indie crafts out there. Our annual show (now in its fourth year) is renowned for drawing the most creative, unique, and cream-of-the-crop crafters from around the region-and even some vendors from as far away as Boston and Toronto! The uprising is truly a unique showcase for rising indie craft stars, and a venue for holiday shoppers to marvel over one-of-a-kind, avant-garde creations, and at no charge to the public.

Have fun shopping handmade gifts (and Helping a local vendor)!!!

UW Bothell - First independent film festival

All films are free!!!
(Donations of canned or other non-perishable foods are suggested. These donations will benefit Northwest Harvest.)

December 3rd 2008

Screening I 3:00-5:00 pm

White Shamans and Plastic Medicine Men (30 minutes): A documentary about the popularization and commercialization of Native American spiritual traditions among non-Natives.

Reclaiming Our Children: A Story of the Indian Child Welfare Act (28 minutes): This documentary is an examination of the Child Welfare System, the Indian Child Welfare Act and the laws that work against it.

Screening II 5:15-7:00 pm

Signs of the Time (82 minutes): A documentary on homelessness across America. Followed by a Q+A session with filmmaker and a reception


December 4th 2008

Screening I 3:00-4:00 pm

Soldiers of Necker (30 minutes): Two WWII soldiers, separated from their squad during an enemy ambush, encounter a surprising individual. Followed by a Q+ A session with filmmakers Dylan, Miles, and Jesse Stipek (identical triplets and current UW Bothell students).

Screening II 5:15-7:00 pm
The Corporal's Diary (92 minutes): One soldier's video diary of the Iraq war. Followed by a reception with filmmakers.

For more information - check out http://courses.washington.edu/filmfest/

Listen to your favorite artists

Tired of searching for online channels / sites for listening your favorite artists' songs -

Check out http://www.last.fm/ - You can create your library with a list of your favorite artists and listen to their songs (random order). No ads on your radio and its free !!!

It has a huge collection - including collections from L.Subramaniam, U.Srinivas, Richard Marx, Guns N Roses, Metallica, John Denver, and much more.

Ideas for saving money in Portland, OR

I was watching NWCN news today - an interview with a blogger.

Check out http://aroundthesunblog.com/ - Lot of good stuff on saving money and spending time in Portland, OR and beyond.