A New Old Freebie - Matches Surge as Restaurant GiveawaysSource: The New York Times
If smoking was their sole raison d'être, restaurant matches should by all rights have disappeared by now. After being overtaken by the disposable lighter, they have run into smoking bans of varying severity.
20 Absolutely Free ThingsSource: finance.yahoo.com
It's been said that the best things in life are free -- and we couldn't agree more. That's why we're back with our third annual list of our favorite freebies.
Take dad to a national park this weekend for free! Source: gadling.com
Just in time for the Father's Day weekend, the National Park Service has announced that all entry fees will be waived for both Saturday and Sunday, June 20th and 21st. This means that more than 100 parks that traditionally charge for entry will be fee free this weekend.

All you do-gooder, goody two-shoe types ought to feel pretty damn on top of the world about now. Never before in history has it been easier to make up your mind about an important social issue. No education or thinking required.
Free 72oz steak if you can eat it all in one hour...Source: ABC News
And there's nothing like a free steak dinner, a free stack of pancakes or a free pizza. Several restaurants around the country offer such freebies. The catch: you need to wolf down gargantuan meals in a short amount of time. If you don't, you're stuck with a hefty check.
Woo Hoo! Free Tacos thanks to Jason Bartlett!Source: MLB.com
Heya Baseball fans!
Jason Bartlett stole a base in the world series, which means that Taco Bell will be giving away free tacos this coming Tuesday (October 28, 2008) from 2:00-6:00PM. The "READ ARTICLE" button will take you to the fine print. Enjoy!
Fabulous Freebies 2008Source: finance.yahoo.com
It's been said that the best things in life are free -- and we couldn't agree more. So we've beefed up our annual list of our favorite freebies to bring you even more this year.
How to get 26 fabulous freebiesSource: MSN
Cheapskate, skinflint, tightwad -- whatever you want to call us, we hate spending money and love finding a good deal. If we can save a few bucks, we're happy. And if we can get something for nothing, we're in heaven.
German MPs behaving badlySource: thelocal.de
The German consul in San Francisco has reportedly assailed a group of visiting parliamentarians for their bad behaviour, including one who even allegedly demanded "a negro" to push another wheelchair-bound MP.
Free DRM-Free Science Fiction Books!Source: tor.com
As you know, Bob (a phrase universally understood to precede an Expository Lump, in which one or more characters explain how the world has been changed by the invention of the chronosynclastic bolonium drive), for some months now, Tor.com has been making free, un-DRMed electronic …
7 Free Books That Should Be On Your ShelvesSource: lifehack.org
The publications on this list are mostly reference materials. While they aren't something you might consider for an afternoon of light reading, though, they can be very useful in planning your finances, doing home projects and other tasks that may require reference materials.
Cell Services Keep It Easy, and FreeSource: The New York Times
Several super-simple cellular services are so sweet and satisfying, you can't believe they're free. They work by recognizing your voice, so you don't have to master anything new on the phone itself — all of the complexity is hidden from you.
No More Free Drinks While You Gamble?Source: ABC News
The amount of comps handed out in Atlantic City declined last year by 2.4%. Six casinos actually spent more on giveaways last year, while five spent less. Two of those, Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino, and the Tropicana Casino and Resort, were significantly down.
FLC Family Lifestyle Card's Great Canadian Holiday GiveawaySource: newswire.ca
The FLC Family Lifestyle Card is celebrating their Canadian launch with a holiday giveaway of 1000 cards. This great new family savings program already features over 170 discounts from across Canada making it useful to Canadians and tourists.
101 Best Web FreebiesSource: Business Week
The Internet has evolved beyond that prehistoric phase, and these days no longer do I think of everyday online features like e-mail, news feeds, and instant messaging, as things I am getting for free—I expect them as a condition of basic service.

I read today that Chinese-made complimentary toxic toothpaste is being recalled from hotels and resorts.
Another hotel horror story. I'm sure we all have some to tell.
101 Fantastic Freebies for Your ComputerSource: PC World
Want to make your PC more productive, secure, informative, and entertaining? These downloads and services will do the trick--and they don't cost a dime.
Once upon a time you actually had to pay for great software and services -- hard to believe, but true.
Better Than Froogle! Search For Prices From All Deal SitesSource:
Better Than Froogle! Search For Prices From All Deal Sites. DealSlut.com is a cool little app aggregates every single deal, from virtually every single deal site on the net! You can even search for the best price on a particular product you are looking for on DealSlut
$20 free for Paypal usersSource: Ebay
For those of you who haven't yet heard, a new service for bidding on eBay auctions over the phone has launched and is giving away $20 FREE to new users that try it. The service is free. The call is free. $20 is yours to keep.
Free Stuff - Freebies and MoreSource: eBay
For those of you who haven't yet heard, a new service for bidding on eBay auctions over the phone has launched and is giving away $20 FREE to new users that try it. The service is free. The call is free. $20 is yours to keep.