Are you a current college student or recent college graduate looking for your first big career break? Would you like to travel the world, work and meet new people and set yourself apart in the crowded job market?

The Tea Council of the USA “Sip of Success Dream Job Contest” is offering a once-in-a-lifetime internship for a college student or graduate to prepare for a great career and experience a unique and thrilling adventure in the Tea Industry that will span four countries; India, Sri Lanka, Kenya, and the U.S.

During the internship abroad the winner will learn about all aspects of tea cultivation, processing and appreciation (cupping). The intensive training will occur in India with familiarization tours taking place in Sri Lanka and Kenya. The intern will live in Tea Estate Bungalows where all meals will be provided. To top off the experience, in early January, 2011, the winner will participate in the U.S. portion of the Dream Job internship at SalonTea, under the tutelage of nationally known tea entrepreneur Tracy Stern. The U.S. stop will provide insight on branding and manufacturing tea.

Entrants need to create a two-minute video showing their passion for tea and knowledge of its many health benefits, for a chance to win this exciting prize.

CONTEST DETAILS:

· How to Enter: Create a 1-2 minute homemade Internet video of yourself drinking tea (hot or iced; black, green, white or oolong tea, with no specific commercial brand mentions) in a creative, unique and/or off-beat scenario, while explaining what aspects of tea’s health-related benefits appeal to you and why. (Entries should not contain any obscene material, sexual content, inappropriate language, unsuitable behavior or adult materials.)

· Submission Dates: All entries must be received electronically at www.teausa.org/sipofsuccess

· Eligibility: This contest is open to legal residents of the United States and Puerto Rico

· Internship and Travel Dates: Spring 2011

OFFICIAL CONTEST WEBSITE:

For more detailed information, rules and how to apply please visit:

· http://www.teausa.org/sipofsuccess

You don’t want to miss out on this great opportunity!

Contest Name: DOVE DEODORANT’S COOL & CONFIDENT GIRL CONTEST Contest

URL: http://www.allykatzz.com/dovedeodorant/

Deadline: July 30, 2010

Prizes: The Grand Prize Winner will receive a VIP trip for her and her BFF to the AllyKatzz Tween Summit in New York City on October 10, 2010!! The Grand Prize Winner will also receive a Cool & Confident Sleepover Kit for their stay, complete with a Flip Camera for her and her guest, and the opportunity to serve as the official Dove go fresh Ambassador at the Tween Summit, reporting her experience on her very own blog post to run on AllyKatzz.com!

Five First Prize Winners will also receive a Dove prize pack.

How to enter: Girls between 8 – 12 years of age can visit www.allykatzz.com/dovedeodorant from May 14 – July 30, 2010 and share in 250 words or less how she stays positive and confident in the tough tween years.

How to win: Judging will be based on the originality, creativity and inspirational quality of the entry as well as the entrant’s engagement in activities that promote confidence.

The Indie Game Challenge gives amateur and professional video game developers the chance to show off the games they’ve created with the hopes that their game will be selected and funded by a major publisher. This year, the Indie Game Challenge has partnered with the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences, GameStop, and The Guildhall at Southern Methodist University to present the Gamer’s Choice Award. At this award ceremony, one of 12 finalists from the Indie Game Challenge will be chosen to win a $10,000 cash prize.

Until February 18th, you can check out the 12 games that have made it to the finals of the Indie Game Challenge and vote for your favorite to win the Gamer’s Choice Award. One lucky voter will be selected to receive a grand prize package including two round-trip tickets to Los Angeles to visit the G4TV studios, passes to attend a taping of the popular show, “X-Play,” and an opportunity to meet the show’s host, Adam Sessler. Don’t miss out on your chance to support independent game developers and to get the inside scoop on the latest video games to be hitting consoles in the coming months.

Vote for your favorite game at the official Indie Game Challenge site!

We’re in the midst of NCAA Football and I’m sure that most of us hardcore fans are getting hyped up, week by week to see our Alma Mater play in action. The aura of College Football is none like any other. The ups, the downs, the cheering, and yes crying, are all apart of the game. But once your team gets to a Bowl Game, the blood, sweat and tears become worth it.

Don’t have the cash to fly yourself out to a postseason game? Look no further because Chili’s is giving one lucky Grand Prize Winner a trip to his/her bowl game of choice! Not only that, but you will be accommodated with a hotel room and $200 to spend at your leisure. So what are you waiting for? Register and enter for a chance to win!

Other awesome prizes:
(5) First Prize Winners: Pair of tickets to a 2009/2010 Postseason College Football game of your choice
(20) Second Prize Winners: $100 Chili’s Gift Card

Click on this link to enter (Official Rules Included): http://www.pepperinsomefun.com/tailgate/

Contest Name: World Briefing: Telling the Malaria Story

Contest URL: For more information, please visit: www.MalariaNoMore.org/WorldBriefing

Deadline: 1:59 PM EST on Friday, August 21, 2009.

Prizes: A trip to Kenya! While in Africa, the winning student will report live from the global MIM Pan-African Malaria Conference (November 2-6, 2009), one of the leading events in global health. This once in a life time opportunity will allow the student winner to network with some of the most influential players in the fight against malaria, learn about the latest innovations and travel to local clinics to meet with healthcare workers and patients. It’s a great opportunity to draw attention to the impact of malaria, a disease that continues to kill nearly 1 million people each year!

How to enter: Email entries to enter@malariacontest.com

How to win: Most effectively communicate your passion to raise malaria awareness.

Other info:

Contest Name: State Farm’s No Doubt Sweepstakes

Contest URL: http://www.sfmusictour.com

Deadline: July 14, 2009

Prizes: Four Grand Prizes: A trip for the winner and three of their friends to Las Vegas to see No Doubt perform live in concert! The trip includes airfare, hotel stay, $1,000 spending cash, limo service, concert tickets and a meet & greet with the band

How to enter: Visit http://www.sfmusictour.com and enter all required information.

How to win: A winner will be randomly selected from all qualified entrants.

Contest Name: WatchHammertime.com Sweepstakes

Contest URL: http://www.watchhammertime.com

Deadline: June 14, 2009

Prizes: VIP weekend trip for two to Las Vegas (June 19-22, 2009) to see MC Hammer in concert alongside Tone Loc and Young MC, plus an exclusive meet & greet with Hammer. Trip will include airfare, hotel accommodations, tickets to the concert, ground transportation, $500 spending money and a backstage encounter.

How to enter: Visit http://www.watchhammertime.com and enter all required information.

How to win: A winner will be randomly selected from all qualified entrants.

You know what they say about THE GREEN ONES…

Legend has it all-green M&M’S are an aphrodisiac; rumors of their special powers have been circulating since the ‘70s. For this very reason, M&M’S Brand has made green the true color of love for Valentine’s Day.

Contest name: Ms. Green Heats Up Valentine’s Day Contest

Deadline: 2/14/09 11:59 PM ET

Prize:
The winner will receive a trip for two to Paris, including airfare, hotel and $1,500 cash for romantic meals and sightseeing

• Two round-trip coach class airline tickets to Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris, France. The recipient will have one year to take the romantic getaway to Paris.
• Two night’s hotel accommodations in Paris (up to $500 USD per night).
• Car service between the winner’s home and airport in the United States and between the airport and hotel in Paris.
• A per diem for the couple of $750/day for two days to cover cost of romantic meals, sightseeing and other activities while in Paris.

How to enter: Visit http://www.mms.com/us/coloroflove/ and tell Ms. Green, M&M’S sassy spokescandy, in 150 words or less why they need her help adding spark to their romance this Valentine’s Day.