If you have a *.edu email address, you can now access the normally for-fee New York Times TimesSelect service for free, which gets you access to archived articles and special content. picked by 2manyusernames 3 years ago

Nostalgia Lovers can visit this blog to enjoy daily free podcasts and downloads of all sorts of Old Time Radio Shows. Mystery, Science Fiction, Comedy, Music from the 1920's 30's 40's 50's and 60's, Westerns, Romance and Adventure. All Free and updated several times per day picked by zencat 2 years ago

Earlier we learned that The New York Times opened up their archives for free. A thread was started where we could post interesting finds. The people at Mental_Floss magazine are showcasing the first time various famous places/names/things/ etc were mentioned in the Times. From simpsons, through Starbucks, Silicon Valley and more! picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

Imagine seeing a simulcast from Lincoln Center of Madama Butterfly while you are sitting in Times Square with a plastic cup of wine. This took place last night and if you were one of the lucky 600 to score a free seat in Times Square it was a night to remember. picked by musicgirldani 3 years ago

Free style is an interesting game. Turn up your speakers...

"Jump through a musical playing field to create a random, free-style jazz melody. (Flash)" picked by thephrog 3 years ago

Norton Security Scan becomes a component of the newest version Google Pack - the free-of-charge complete set of the software from Google picked by Jon77 3 years ago

A Louisiana lawmaker wants to give barbershops the right to serve their customers free glasses of beer, wine and liquor.

*Let the good times roll!* picked by kakana 8 months ago

The New York Times has worked to ensure that its site and search results are incredibly Google friendly, so Google friendly in fact that a search for “sex” on Google currently serves the NY Times internal archive search results for sex as #2. picked by super 3 years ago

The free beer is intended to be symbolic of "the generosity of God". "Jesus created a lot more wine at a point in the party when some thought that there had already been enough drinking. He was all in favour of partying," the bishop said.

Oh, yeah. Free bacon rolls and chocolate bars too. picked by equinox 5 months ago

Looking to get stuff for free? Become the ultimate Freeloader with these 11 tried and true tips. Learn how to score hookups from your friends, get free music, and score free money with our guide to freeloading. picked by 1krazykorean 10 months ago

You can of course get a "free" education by joining the military, but if that isn't the route you wish to take here are 8 colleges where you can earn a degree for free. Some even give free room & board! You may have to work a few hours a week, but that is a small price to pay. picked by 2manyusernames 6 months ago

It is only a two-day free trial, but it will give fans who haven't subscribed to Sirius the opportunity to hear their favorite DJ for free again. picked by musicgirldani 3 years ago

Due to launch later today, Qtrax signifies that the music business is finally coming to accept the reality of free music downloads. Instead of charging you for the music, Qtrax will feed you adverts while you download, but without spyware or any other malicious software required (at least they claim). What makes this really significant is that it has the backing of the major labels and they are... read full post picked by Pocksucket 2 years ago

Authorities in New York have shut down an 80-year-old taxi driver who says he offered free rides in his vintage Checker cab. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

...writing crossword puzzles for the New York Times. The theme of the puzzle is "Twistin' the Oldies," with clues seeking updated versions for baby boomers of musical hits.
Link to his puzzle picked by suebe 3 years ago

New York City officials say Bon Jovi will play at a free concert in Central Park on July 12th. picked by 2manyusernames 1 year ago

Karla-Rae Morris is getting an $8,000 boob job for free – and she owes it all to bosom buddies she befriended on a controversial website. picked by glik 2 years ago

Free and open-source software is good for you and good for the world. This is the best Mac software that we know of. picked by Johnny21J 3 years ago

Bored women spend nearly half (47 per cent) of their free time surfing the web, a higher proportion than workers, the unemployed and even students. picked by AutumnLotus 12 months ago

Search the newly expanded Archive on NYTimes.com, now with every article published in The Times since 1851. You can retrieve up to 100 complete articles a month, free with TimesSelect. (TimeSelect is $49.95/year but there is a 14-day free trial) picked by 2manyusernames 3 years ago