New York Financial Post Usability Study Paying $125

For those of you who live in New York City or who are planning to visit the Big Apple in early February (hey, who doesn't want to visit NYC in February?)...

The NY Financial Post is sponsoring a usability study. They are in need of participants for a usability test. The study will take place on January 31st, February 1st, 4th & 5th in New York City. This study is being conducted to learn how people use the Internet to conduct financial activities online.

The NY Financial Post and the market research company says that the participants' info will be completely anonymous and held confidential.
The people who are chosen to participate will receive $125 for a 75 minute usability session. To qualify for the study, you need to complete this survey form - http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=r4kRUzczGi27bTfKDbA5KQ_3d_3d

Free Sample of Drink Purple (Berry Beverage with Antioxidants)

I've always been a huge fan of berry-flavored drinks. So when I came across the free sample offer from the people who make "Purple", I was pretty excited. You can order the free sample at http://www.drinkpurple.com/freesample.htm The Purple drink includes juices from fruits and berries such as blueberry, cranberry, black cherry, and pomegranate. Yum!

350 Free Aeroplan Points through Aeromove/CIBC

Aeromove is offering up to 350 Aeroplan miles for new members. You just need to sign up at their website - https://www.aeromove.ca/app/aeromove/amReg-0.do?_flowId=amReg-flow&WT.svl=2
and enter the Promo Code: CIBCAM
You will receive 250 Aeroplan points and an extra 100 Aeroplan points for entering the promo code. This offer is good before January 31, 2008

Too bad I didn't know about Aeromove When I was going to school in Toronto. I moved a number of times in those days and Aeromove's service would have come in handy.

Concert and Event Coupon Codes including Ticketmaster Codes

I have not posted concert ticket codes on this blog before so this is my first time.
I decided to post coupon codes because I have always enjoyed a good jazz concert or a good concert at the symphony. And now, I want to share the experience with my readers. So without further ado, here are some coupon codes (including ticketmaster coupon codes) for select events and concerts in a few cities.

New York City Area:
Avril Lavigne
March 30, 2008, 7:30 pm
Izod Center (used to be called Continental Arena), East Rutherford, NJ
Internet Presale from Jan. 9, 2008 12:00 PM - Jan. 11, 2008 12:00 PM EST
presale code is: VIDEO
Code can be used at:
http://www.ticketmaster.com

Los Angeles:
Wicked the Musical (ongoing)
Pantages Theatre
6233 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, CA
Ticketmaster code: FAMILY
This code will give you $98 tickets for the price of $68 (up to 4 can be purchased).
Enter promo code (FAMILY) in the KOTC box on ticketmaster.com website.

Vancouver, BC:
Jazzilla: a Monster Jazz Festival
January 31, 2008
7 PM at River Rock Show Theatre (River Rock Casino, Richmond, BC)
Discount Code: Stellar Event
This code will give a 10% discount for the $54.50 or $34.50 priced tickets when booking tickets through www.ticketmaster.ca or through ticketmaster's phone line: 604-280-4444. Enter code in the "Promotions and Special Offers" Box when ordering through ticketmaster.ca. You can also use this coupon code when ordering through the River Rock show theatre box office (and save some money by not paying Ticketmaster's service fees).

Free Intuit Quickbooks Software for a Limited Time

Happy New Year, everybody!! I hope that all of you will have a happy and prosperous new year.

The first offer that I found in this young new year is a free and legal download of Quickbooks Simple Start 2008. I have used a Quickbooks in the past and I found it to be the easiest bookkeeping and accounting software solution for my personal needs. The Simple Start software is great for business uses and it will also be useful for home and personal use. In the past, older versions of Simple Start sell for $60 or more, but you can get it for free through Intuit's and HP's promotion. You can download it for free at http://qbgdm.intuit.com/CMC12479/hpcatalogue1/index.html?cid=hpfreeoffer9&priorityCode=4265458076

When you get to this page, click on the "Add to cart" button and then enter your email address. The website will then take you to a download manager program. You then need to click on the download manager in order to download the Simple Start 2008 software.