Google Call launched – Call any phone in Canada or USA for Free

Google Call was just released today. I just downloaded it and tried calling a couple people and it works amazingly well. You can now call any phone in Canada or US (including all cell phones and landlines) for free in Gmail!

Click here for more information.

Gmail voice and video chat makes it easy to stay in touch with friends and family using your computer’s microphone and speakers. But until now, this required both people to be at their computers, signed into Gmail at the same time. Given that most of us don’t spend all day in front of our computers, we thought, “wouldn’t it be nice if you could call people directly on their phones?”

Starting today, you can call any phone right from Gmail.

Calls to the U.S. and Canada will be free for at least the rest of the year and calls to other countries will be billed at our very low rates. We worked hard to make these rates really cheap (see comparison table) with calls to the U.K., France, Germany, China, Japan—and many more countries—for as little as $0.02 per minute.

Dialing a phone number works just like a normal phone. Just click “Call phone” at the top of your chat list and dial a number or enter a contact’s name.

You can download it by visiting www.gmail.com/call

Ticket to The Laugh Shop Comedy Club. Two Options Available. Only $5 or $7!

Today’s Groupon Deal: Ticket to The Laugh Shop Comedy Club. Two Options Available.

Buy from $5
Value $10
Discount 50%
You Save $5

This is a limited 1-day deal that will expire midnight tonight (Wednesday, August 25, 2010). Buy yours now before you forget and miss out. I’ve never been before, but have always wanted to go. I’m going to pick up 2 tickets and check it out. There’s 2 options. You can either pay $5 for the Thursday night show (50% Of), or $7 for the Friday or Saturday night show (53% Off).

Highlights
•Large comedy club
•Headliners change weekly
•Free parking
•Two options available
 
The Fine Print
Expires Feb 20, 2011
Limit 6 per person. Must be at least 18 with valid ID. Valid for regular priced shows only. Reservation required. Not valid with other offers. No cash back. Subject to availability.

The Company
http://www.thelaughshopcalgary.com/
5940 Blackfoot Tr. SE, Calgary, Alberta

A hearty chuckle has been known to ward off depression, loitering lycans, and roving bands of beatniks. Today’s Groupon reaps the benefits of a boisterous good time: you get admission to a show at The Laugh Shop, the stand-up comedy venue at The Blackfoot Inn.

Choose one of the following options:

•$7 for a Friday or Saturday night show (a $15 value)
•$5 for a Thursday night show (a $10 value)

The Laugh Shop features a fun and ever-changing collection of touring headliners that tumble in and out of town each week. Top-notch, nationally touring funnypersons take to the stage, regaling diverse audiences with side-splitting tales of merriment, matrimony, and mystical visions in the desert. Upcoming acts include master impersonator Kevin McGrath; Andrew Grose, whose credits include specials on The Comedy Network and CTV; and Tim Nutt, whose long locks and beard imbue everything he says with hilarity and a faint almond aftertaste.

The Laugh Shop offers a café menu and a full bar of beverages and booze, so you can satisfy an ornery and growling stomach pre-show to avoid angering the fickle stand-up pantheon.

Shows are for patrons 18 and older with a valid ID. This deal is only valid for regularly priced shows.

Click here to buy now or for more information.
 
Note- The links should direct you to the right city. If it doesn’t, you can change the city near the top of the page.

IKEA – Wacky Wednesday August 25 Calgary Deal

IKEA features a unique sale in each city every Wednesday. They call it their “Wacky Wednesday” huge savings deal. This weeks Calgary deal has the MALM 6-drawer chest on sale for $79.99 (Was $149.99).

They also have the HEDDA BLOM duvet cover/pillowcase on sale for $24.99 (Was $49.99 -$79.99).

These deals are only valid on Wednesday, August 25, 2010. It’s a 1-day only sale. Limited to stock on-hand. Not valid on previous purchases and no rain checks.

Click here to view the deals in each city,

Click here for more information about the Calgary deals.

As well, you can now browse the new 2011 IKEA catalogue online now. You can order your own free IKEA catalogue by visiting IKEA’s website on September 6, 2010.

Air Canada – 20% Off Discount Code on select North American Flights

Just got this email from Air Canada. It’s a limited time offer.

Save 20% off Tango and Tango Plus fares to select North American destinations. Book by September 1!

To get your exclusive discount, simply enter this promotion code when booking right here at aircanada.com:

Promotion code: F4BTQAQ1

•Book by September 1, 2010 midnight, from your city of departure.
•Travel by March 31, 2011.
•Blackout dates: December 16, 2010 to January 11, 2011.

Click here for more information or to book a flight.

Click here to view Air Canada’s webSaver deals for more flights and destinations.

Ticketmaster Tuesday Sale – Get 2 tickets for the price of 1!

I just got this email from Ticketmaster:

2 for Tuesdays

Get 2 tickets for the price of 1 to great events in Canada. We’ve got something for every fan, and all tickets are 2-for-1. Plus, we’re adding more events every Tuesday. Check out what’s available below, and come back every Tuesday to see what’s new!

Use code: TUESDAY to save!

See what’s available now, and check back every Tuesday to see what’s new. Get your 2-for-1 tickets today!

I just checked and you get can 2 for 1 tickets to the Diana Ross concert in Calgary on Saturday, September 11, 2010 at the Stampede Corral. I guess some concerts are having a tough time selling out.

I wonder what happens to the people who bought these tickets in advance for the regular price? I would be pissed if I found out later that I could have bought the same tickets for half the price.

Click here to view this weeks 2 for 1 ticket offer.

HOT DEAL: Save 56% Off at The Little Cupcake Shoppe in Calgary (Only costs $4)

Today’s Groupon Deal: $4 for Six Mini Cupcakes at The Little Cupcake Shoppe

Buy for only $4
Value $9
Discount 56%
You Save $5

This is a limited 1-day deal that will expire midnight tonight (Tuesday, August 24, 2010). Buy yours now before you forget and miss out! I haven’t been to this place before, but it looks delicious and super cute! I’ll be buying a voucher to check them out. It only costs $4 and I’m saving 56%.

The Fine Print
Expires Feb 25, 2011
Limit 1 per person, may buy 2 additional as gifts. No cash back. Tax not included.

Highlights
•Six miniature cupcakes
•Mix and match flavours
•Baked fresh daily
•Top-quality, fresh ingredients

The Company
http://www.thelittlecupcakeshoppe.ca/menu.php
11 McKenzie Towne Ave. SE, #230, Calgary, Alberta

The family-owned-and-operated cupcakery bakes up batches of the cupped cakes fresh every day and uses only top-quality ingredients in its miniature treats. Your Groupon is good for six of the bite-sized confections, and you can mix and match among more than 15 flavours. Stock up on the raspberry vanilla treats, complete with a chapeau of rich raspberry buttercream made from real berries, or try a tender carrot cupcake, topped with tangy cream-cheese frosting, to improve your night vision and lure hesitant rabbits to your bunny bash. Inventive flavours, such as a coconut cake topped with Madagascar-vanilla bourbon buttercream and the chocolate-chip mint beauty, carry enough aesthetic cache to please each member of your X-treme Frisbee and Russian novels club.

Click here to buy now or for more information.
 
Note- The links should direct you to the right city. If it doesn’t, you can change the city near the top of the page.

Links of GlenEalges – This Weeks Rate Breaks

Please visit our sister site “Calgary Golf Blog” for more golf deals and golf tips. Remember to print out Calgary Golf Blog’s exclusive GlenEagles coupon and get yourself a Free sleeve of Nike Golf Balls. And don’t forget to print some extra coupons or let everyone else in your group know about the deal.

In case you missed it, you can read our GlenEagles course review.

Here is this week’s incredible golf rate breaks from the Links of GlenEagles.
Wed. Aug 25th – Save 30% with cart
Sunrise Plus BEFORE 10:00am
$74 (Sunrise Cart only $11pp)

Twilight Plus AFTER 3:00pm
$74 (Twilight Cart only $11pp)

Sun. Aug 29th – Save 30%
Sunrise Plus BEFORE 8:00am
$74 (Sunrise Cart only $11pp)

Rate Break AFTER 1:00pm
$69 (Cart Excluded)

Mon. Aug 30th – Save 40%
All Day Rate Break
$59 (Cart Excluded)
Sat. Aug 28th – Save 30%
Sunrise Plus BEFORE 8:00am
$74 (Sunrise Cart only $11pp)

Rate Break AFTER 2:00pm
$69 (Cart Excluded)

Click here to book a tee time.

Click here to visit GlenEagles website.

Click here to vist the Calgary Golf Blog.

$19 for 150 Minutes at Tan de Soleil (72% Off!)

Today’s Groupon Deal: $19 for 150 Minutes of UV Tanning or Two Spray-Tan Sessions at Tan de Soleil (Up to $68 Value)

Buy for only $19
Value $68
Discount 72%
You Save $49

This is a 1-day sale that will expire midnight on Monday, August 23, 2010.

The Fine Print
Expires Feb 24, 2011
Limit 2 per person, may buy multiple as gifts.
See the rules that apply to all deals.

Highlights
•Spray-on or UV tanning
•High-tech equipment
•Friendly, expert staff
•Complimentary toiletries

The Company
http://tandesoleil.com/
400 Crowfoot Crescent NW, #1, Calgary, Alberta

Like ripened fruits, people with healthy-coloured skin tend to spend less time loitering in orchards and are more likely to get picked up at the grocery store. Catch the eye of passing orangutans with today’s Groupon: for $19, you get either 150 minutes of UV tanning or two spray-tan sessions at Tan de Soleil (up to a $68 value).

Click here for more information or to buy this deal now!
 
Note- The links should direct you to the right city. If it doesn’t, you can change the city near the top of the page.

WestJet Seat Sale – Great deals to Florida

Westjet currently has a seat sale to Florida. You need to book between August 21-28, 2010 for travel on Monday-Thursday until October 6, 2010.

Escape to the sunshine state. Florida has something for everyone. For exciting sports action, watch Major League Baseball’s Florida Marlins, the NHL’s Florida Panthers, the NFL’s Miami Dolphins and the NBA’s Miami Heat. Or you can enjoy a day of world-class golfing. Treat yourself to world-class shopping with designer haute-couture worthy of the rich and famous, plus exclusive restaurants, spas and chic nightlife. For family fun, visit Walt Disney World®, Universal Studios, or SeaWorld – just a few of the fantastic theme parks in Orlando. Regardless of what you decide to do, Florida will grab you and never let you go.

The Fine Print:
Prices valid for bookings made between August 21, 2010 until August 28, 2010 (11:59 p.m. MT) for travel on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays until October 6, 2010. Taxes, fees and surcharges are extra where applicable. Seats at these fares are limited and may not be available on all flights. Valid on new bookings only. Flights may not operate on certain days. Offer combinable with other fares. All fares shown are one-way.

Click here for more informtion or to book your trip.