Freebies Thread - 5-01-06

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AN INTERESTING ANNOUNCEMENT

ABC Frees "Desperate," "Lost" Online

by Natalie Finn
Apr 10, 2006, 5:00 PM PT



ABC might soon stand for the Anytime Broadcast Company.

Furthering its quest to turn prime time into anytime, ABC announced Monday that four series will be available for free online viewing starting in May. The trial run--the first time a major network has offered multiple shows online--will last for two months.

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New episodes of Desperate Housewives, Lost, Commander in Chief and Alias will appear on ABC.com the day after they air. But while you can now watch Eva Longoria mow the lawn, Jennifer Garner change outfits and Geena Davis govern at any time of day or night free of charge, there's a rub.

Those tuning into ABC's Internet offerings have to sit through commercials that cannot be fast-forwarded through. Sponsors such as AT&T, Ford and Toyota have already signed up.

The Disney Channel will also get into the game, streaming full-length episodes of its more popular children's programming, such as That's So Raven, on its Website. (ABC is owned by Disney.)

The new venture comes at a time when networks are looking for different sources of ad revenue, now that at-home TV viewers are racing through commercials on their TiVos and more consumers are embracing mobile entertainment via cell phones, iPods and the Internet.

"It's a learning opportunity, about recognizing that none of us can live in a world with just one business model," said Anne Sweeney, president of Disney-ABC Television Group. "This is about the consumer, and how the consumers use all this new technology. It's consumer first, business model second."

ABC is no stranger to the portable entertainment pool, having been the first network to offer shows for downloading via Apple's iTunes Music Store. Episodes of all of the shows heading to the Internet, except for Alias, are already available for downloading and commercial-free viewing for $1.99 a pop. ABC will eventually make Alias's entire fifth season, which wraps up in May, accessible on the Web.

Lost has been ABC's most popular iTunes offering to date, and both the not so deserted island adventure and Desperate Housewives have seen their download numbers increase this year. Unlike the iTunes episodes, ABC.com's streamed shows cannot be ported to an iPod or downloaded to a file for later viewing on a laptop. (The shows will be available in Flash for PCs and Macs.)

Other networks, notably NBC, Showtime, Bravo, Comedy Central, Sci Fi and MTV, have since jumped on the iTunes bandwagon as part of a scattershot new media strategy and a legitimate rival to illegal downloads. Those nets and others, like the WB and E!, have streamed single episodes of shows on their own Websites. (E! Online is part of E! Networks.) CBS, which had a huge hit with its NCAA basketball simulcasts on CBS.com, also offers shows for sale on Google Video. Yahoo has teamed with networks to deliver shows online, while AOL recently launched in2TV, featuring classic TV shows for free--with ads.

ABC and Disney, meantime, also announced on Monday a soap opera channel for Verizon broadband subscribers called Soapnetic.

"Our ultimate goal is to find an effective online model," Alex Wallau, ABC's president of operations and administration said in a statement Monday that was careful not to alienate the network's traditional distribution stream. "One in which our affiliates can take part."
 
Recieved another freebie today...I got a sample of the garnier shampoo and conditioner.. Its the kind of shampoo and conditioner I use so its not new but I was still excited... :) :cool1: :sunny: :banana: :woohoo:
 
flakypuff said:


Maybe this has already been addressed (I am REALLY behind this week!!) but I tried to order this today, and it is "on hold" while they move. Says to check back some time in the future.

I don't have any dogs, but I thought I could donate to the local SPCA! :dog:
 
Mom-to-2-Princesses said:
Hi - this is in it's own post, but I thought it should be duplicated here in the freebe thread.

Go to www.hersheys.com/take5/believe.aspx
and you can join the Bzz Blast and get a box of Candy Bars. All they ask is that you don't eat them all yourself, distribute them, and create a good buzz about a new product.

princess: princess:

This is GREAT!! Take 5 is my new favorite candy bar!! I can't wait to get a whole box!! :rotfl: But yes, I will share... and tell even more people how great they are! :cloud9:
 
tinkernelllec said:
Hi again!!!

Thank you for the bra site, but the code doesn't work, anyone know the other code for the free shipping? TIA!!!!
69601
 
Got my free mini fridge from Office Depot today. It is soo cute! Thanks for the codes.
 
lynn71092 said:
DMRick, can I ask where you found this?
I printed it out and took it to my Office Depot in Schaumburg and they said they don't accept on-line coupons. :confused3


Here in SE PA, I can't find a store of any kind that will take online coupons anymore. They all say they have had too many problems with fakes. :(
 
FREE anti-spyware program Ad-Aware SE personal edition. (other versions are for purchase)

http://www.lavasoft.com/

This may be an oldie to some of you Freebie or Techie pros but I thought it worth posting for those who may not have it yet. By frequenting these many great freebie sites, you should be aware that you are likely also susceptible to spyware/adware programs. This tool will identify and remove them (easy to use). I run it 2x/week and remove DOZENS of files! This may be part of a security package you already have and I recommend you use it often because besides the Big Brother issue, these files can really slow your computer down. :badpc:
 
TENIA66 said:
Got My Free Sample Of Delices De Cartier In The Mail Today, A Real Sample Not A Postcard Or Sniff Sample. It Is Wonderful, Just Smelling It On My Skin Makes Me Feel Like A Sex Kitten Just What I Need For My Big 4-0 Coming Up Soon!!!
When's your big 40 coming? I'm in the same boat, Tenia66! I'll be 40 on Aug 3rd! Woo hoo! Bring it on! :yay:
 
Wow, I just totally burned an hour and a half going through this thread filling out all those forms! Oh well, I guess I'll paint the rest of the dining room tomorrow :P Thanks very much for all those posts!
 
:banana: Always on the Dis Sites- Always on the Dis sites! :banana:
"Always typing. I get home you're on the computer! LOL-" :groom: = :badpc: Silly Computer!!

http://www.degreedeodorant.com/women/w_sample.html Ultra Clear- Degree 4-6 wks deliv

http://www.herbalessences.com/us/ My fav! 8-10 wks deliv

https://www.wcrf-uk.org/fruity_friday/fruity_pack_request.lasso You know, I'm not entirely sure about what this is, but I sent off for it. Crazy Freebies! :goodvibes

http://realenergydrink.com/index.php?a=fre&b=eng 8-12 wks deliv

http://www.pacificbeverage.com/Sample/add.aspx Pacific Chai

http://www.newayslife.com/samples.htm Has this been posted? Shampoo, Conditioner, or Toothpaste..

It's getting harder for me to find freebies! LOL- I'll goback to clicking and filling in other freebies for now. Or, naptime always looks good.. :surfweb:
 
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