On SC’s forum we were discussing how we would spend our money if we won the jackpot.

Brad Duke pocketed a lump sum of $85 million after winning a Powerball jackpot in 2005. I like the way he’s spending his money and would probably do the same (although I think he should give a bit more to charity)

Here’s how Brad spends his money

Photoshop is pretty much the only photo editing software you’ll ever need, but it comes at a pretty hefty price. As such, the announcement of a free version is music to my ears. No specific date has yet been announced, but a free version (admittedly stripped down from what you’ll find in the full version) can be expected to hit the web in the next few months.

And by hit the web, I mean really hit the web. This won’t be a downloadable version – it’ll be web-based. Think Google Docs & Spreadsheets. A lot of things we once thought of as the domain of our desktop alone are slowly but surely evolving to web-based products, and I couldn’t be happier. It’s slowly but surely becoming a web-based world — one where our computers have more space and our productivity can triple, since we can access our work from any computer in the world. Exciting times, people.

This info is fresh off the oven. I had a meeting with some of the guys working at Bell Mobility yesterday and they mentioned that they’ll be offering a bundle/package where users can place as many calls as they wish for free. They also mentioned that Rogers will have a very similar offer. Here is how it will work:

You’ll need to buy a bundle from say Bell. For example you must have your landline phone, cell phone and Internet service all through them (sorry I don’t know what the bundles will include, maybe Internet won’t be necessary, I’m just guessing). You can then place free calls to any phone number (including cell phones) that are subscribed to Bell.

So here’s a possible scenario and I’ll use Rogers for my example coz they are well known for their cell phone services. Let’s say your parents subscribe to a Rogers bundle and you do the same. You will be able to phone your parents or other Rogers subscribers on their cell phone or Rogers digital home phone for free anytime of the day as long as both of you are in Canada.

This can end up saving you $$$ especially if you talk on your cell phone a lot. The only drawback is that Bell, Rogers and Telus will not cooperate so placing a phone call between two different providers will be costly.

The special 20x day is finally here! If you’re on the chain remember that you won’t get any referral points unless you actually shop today and spend $50 or more. Also don’t forget to take your 20x coupon.

Here’s an idea of what you could buy from Shoppers today:

• Milk is reasonably priced at SDM
• Valentines chocolate and gifts are still on sale at some stores
• Easter and Saint Patricks chocolate
• Tissue (the Life brand tissue quality is fine and inexpensive)
• Diapers, baby food, wipes, etc.
• Vitamins – you’ll almost always find some vitamins on sale at SDM
• Tylenol, Aspirin and other OTC durgs
• Electronics – yes, beleive it or not most SDM stores sell iPods, digital cameras, etc.

You can also read Shoppers Drug Mart flyer here online before leaving

Enjoy your optimum point hunting and when you’re back leave a comment telling us what you got from Shoppers 🙂

The MASTER CHOICE Mammoth Beef Burger is on sale at A&P / Dominion for $4.99 in this week’s flyer. You can save an extra $1 by using this coupon. An awesome deal for these delicious burgers and right before the BBQ season.

Click here to read the A&P / Dominion flyer

This is by far one of the best Via Rail deals I’ve come across. If you use your visa card and book online you save 35% and there’s no catch 🙂

Purchase your ticket online with your Visa card and obtain a 35% discount on the adult Regular fare in Comfort class aboard VIA Rail trains anywhere across Canada. Enter your E-mail address on the VIA Rail information page and you will receive an email from VIA Rail with an eCoupon code. Use the eCoupon code to reserve online for your discounted fare on travel before June 30, 2007.

For more details and to get this Via Rail Visa discount click here 

Expires June 30, 2007

Travelling soon?

Here is an awesome VIA Rail Canada discount for students

Click here to get a 50% VIA RAIL e-coupon

(expires April 30, 2007)

Submit a photo of the weirdest thing you have at home!

Click here to view the submitted photos so far

The top 5 contestants will win the following prizes:

• 1st place: $25 Shoppers Drug Mart or Indigo/Chapters or Cara gift card
• 2nd place:$20 Shoppers Drug Mart or Cara gift card
• 3rd place: $15 Cara gift card
• 4th place: $10 Shoppers Drug Mart or Cara gift card
• 5th place: $10 Shoppers Drug Mart or Cara gift card

Submissions are open till the end of February. Please email me your photo to

In Forbes “World’s Fattest Countries”, Canada ranked as the 35th fattest country in the world. 61.1% of Canadian adults aged 15 and over are overweight.

Here’s the Forbes list of World’s fattest countries

Individuals or families with total income of $25,000 or less can prepare and file their income tax for free at ufile.ca.

This is mentioned in ufile.ca’s FAQs.

The Canadian Federation of Students and UFile.ca have joined together to provide FREE online tax preparation and filing for all Canadian post-secondary students.

Use the following Canadian Federation of Students “Free for Students” special offer code:

FAY1493 

Click here for more details on this UFile.ca offer

Bring a companion (either a child or an adult) for 75 percent off ($15 minimum one-way and $30 return, plus GST) when you buy one adult, senior or student ticket with a minimum value of $60 one-way or $120 return at the regular walk-up price at least three days in advance of travel. Offer good for both one-way and round-trip tickets.

Click here for more details on the Greyhound Canada Companion Discount

• You took plastic cartoon lunch boxes to school.
• You remember reading “Goosebumps”
• You had at least one Tamagotchi, GigaPet or Nano and brought it everywhere
• You watched the original Care Bears, My Little Pony, and Ninja Turtles
• Yikes pencils and erasers were the stuff!
• You remember when the new Beanie Babies and talking Elmo were always sold out.
• You used to wear those stick on earings, not only on your ears, but at the corners of your eyes.
• You know the Macarena by heart.
• You know that “WOAH” comes from Joey from “Blossom” and that “How Rude!” comes from Stephanie from “Full House”
• You remember when it was actually worth getting up early on a Saturday to watch cartoons.
• You always wanted to send in a tape to America’s Funniest Home Videos… but never taped anything funny.
• You remember New Kids on The Block when they were cool.

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Greyhound Canada is offering a whole bunch of student passes and discounts. You need to present your student ID to get these passes for the prices below.
Greyhound Canada Student Passes:

Greyhound Canada Student Discounts

Student Price Card: The Student Price Card entitles you to 25% off regular adult fares when you present a valid student ID.

ISIC: Students with a valid International Student Identity Card (ISIC) receive 25% off an adult ticket. Discounts for student cards apply to adult regular one-way or return fares only.

Companion Fares: Save big when you travel with a buddy. Buy one regular fare ticket and get the second ticket for 75% off ($15 minimum one-way and $30 round trip, plus GST).

Compassion Discount: A 20% discount is available for passengers traveling to/from the funeral of an immediate family member.