Free Calls to USA & Canada

Gmail now offers FREE phone calls from within the Gmail interface to all phone numbers in the U.S. and Canada. NOT just  "free" calls that still cost you cell phone minutes (like Google Voice) or free computer to computer calling like  Skype - Now you can call your people on their REGULAR phone lines (whatever company they may be with) as long as it's a US or Canada number, from your Internet-connected computer, for FREE. This 39 second video from Google, from the official Gmail blog , gives a good overview:

How to Maximize Your Swagbucks Earnings

Top Ten Tips to Maximize Your Swagbucks Earnings

1. Download the Toolbar  Watch for Codes from TSG & enter them on your account page.
2. Invite Your Friends Use the onsite link to send out emails to your friends. Every time they win -You do too! (Anyone over the age of 13 can sign up for their own account and win! )
3. Share your info. Use your affiliate link & banners on your site, in your email signature, and forum signature.
4. Get your kids in on the act. Teach them to use Swagbucks for searching answers for homework questions. (For added incentive, offer to reward them with a prize from the SB site.)
5. Set a timer to remind yourself to check the site to see if you're an hourly 100 SB winner.
6. Take Part in Twitter Tuesday The Phrase That Pays weekly contests. You don't have to Twitter constantly to have an account. It's free to sign up for Twitter & well worth all the other free contests you'll find.
7. Make sure you search at high rewards times- Fridays are Mega SB Days, when you can win up to 100 SB in one search.
8. Go Green Recycle your used MP3's, Cell phones,Video games and consoles. Even if it doesn't work!
9. Take part in the onsite draws for SB. If you don't enter, you can't win!
10. Read your SB Newsletter, the blog,  Facebook and more to keep  updated on fun rewarding contests.

Follow these tips and soon you'll be saying "I got it free with Swagbucks!"

Win a Free Owl City T-Shirt (daily, CA & USA Exp Sept.15)

Contests

Owl City Contest -

District Lines and Owl City are giving away 100 free Owl City shirts! Use the form to enter! When you enter you will automatically retweet the contest message and follow @district_lines & @owlcity.
You may enter once per day until the contest ends!
Enter everyday for more chances to win!
The Rules
You MUST enter the contest from their page with a valid email address.
Only contest entrants following @district_lines & @owlcity will be selected.
Only one free shirt per winner per contest. Sizes may be limited.
Anyone may enter, but shirts will only be shipped to addresses in the United States & Canada.
Contest ends September 15th, 2009 at noon EST.
Winners will be notified via email from contests@districtlines.com

Click here to get started!