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I keep seeing articles online about how to cut costs during an economic downtown. The tips include suggestions like checking out books from the library instead of buying them, cutting coupons, taking advantage of free events, etc. Every time I see one of these articles, I think, “Is this really news?”
No, I’m not commenting on the amount of fluff that passes for news these days (I’ll get on that soap box in another post), but I find it shocking that these tips would be new ideas to people. I’ve been doing these things for years! But then again, I have an artist’s (some would say “Depression Era”) way of handling money: I never really know how much I’m going to have when, so I better save what I can now.
That having been said, I do fervently believe that no matter how small your budget, you get to have fun. With that in mind, I thought that from time to time I should post some free stuff or cheap stuff you might enjoy. Whether or not it’s fun, you be the judge. But I’ll let you keep your 2 cents to yourself on that one.
FREE: Music video from Raphael Saadiq
iTunes.com
On iTunes – FREE ONLY THIS WEEK
I’m a little in love with Raphael Saadiq. Ok, maybe more than a little. Especially after I downloaded his new music video from iTunes (for free!). The song is great and the video some throwback hipster fun.
FREE: Raphael Saadiq Tiny Desk Concert video
NPR.org and on iTunes
Dreamy. Just dreamy.
FREE: Yale Online Video Lectures
http://oyc.yale.edu/
My blood runs blue. Despite a Master’s degree from another school, I will always be first and foremost a Yalie. As if to help me prove how fabulous Yale is, they now offer online video lectures. Take class with some of the top minds in the country. For free. At home. In your own time. Nerd nirvana!
FREE: Yale University Netcasts
http://opa.yale.edu/netcasts.aspx
Think the video courses are a great idea, but don’t have the time to sit in front of the computer to watch a video? Get it on your MP3 player and listen and learn on the go. These are available on iTunes at iTunesU.
Seriously, my friends. This is no joke and I want all of you to take advantage of it right now. I will tell you up front that this is only for the ladies, but if you are a man who knows a woman who could use $50, keep reading and spread the word.
Twolia.com, a new website for female artists, runs a talent contest every month. To boost entries (so far there are only 5, 1 from the company), this month they are offering $50.00 to each entrant who uploads a video to the contest. It costs $.99 to upload a video, but you get $50.00 back, so you end up $49.01 ahead.
Here’s what you have to do:
1. Create an account with Twolia.com
2. Upload a video to the talent contest
Easy!
The first prize in the talent competition is $1000.00. The second prize is $500.00. And did I mention there are only 5 entries so far?! I want all the talented women in my life, network and universe to benefit from this, so enter now and spread the word.
Once you’ve entered, check out the rest of the site. Musicians can upload and sell their music. Filmmakers can upload and sell their films. And anyone can create an online store to sell whatever strikes their fancy. Stores right now sell everything from homemade soap to vintage clothes, from tchotchkes to high-end furniture.
In the interest of full disclosure, I’m doing some online community/social media consulting for this company. (My preferred title is “Community Diva”, but I’ll take Community Manager, too.) So yes, in a way, posting this to my blog is like advertising for a company for which I work. But even before I starting working for this company, I was posting about it on Facebook. I truly believe in the company and in their mission, and I think they can be a positive force for female artists. And that’s something I can get behind, no matter what my affiliation with the company.
Please spread the word on this. Re-post this. Link to this. Retweet. Whatever. Just go forth and help female artists prosper!
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