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Indie Game Challenge: Gamer’s Choice Sweepstakes

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!

Tailgate with Chili’s Sweepstakes

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/

World Briefing: Telling the Malaria Story

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:

State Farm’s No Doubt Sweepstakes

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.

WatchHammertime.com Sweepstakes

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.

Ms. Green Heats Up Valentine’s Day Contest

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.

Win $900 towards a trip!

Contest Name: Kickstart 2009 with a trip from GeckoGo and Intrepid Travel!

Contest URL: http://www.geckogo.com/blogger/

Deadline: January 31, 2009

Prizes: A $900 US voucher for an Intrepid Travel tour.  A $100 US Amazon Gift Certificate.

How to enter: Make a blog post about the contest containing links to http://www.geckogo.com/blogger and http://www.intrepidtravel.com .  Send a link with the post url to contest@geckogo.com

How to win:  GeckoGo will make a random draw for the $900 US voucher.  The $100 US Amazon gift certificate will go to the blogger who refers the most new members.

Other info:  New members signing up via http://www.geckogo.com/blogger-signup also have a chance to win a separate $900 US voucher. 

Enter The Diamond Nuts Holiday Contest! Win a Trip for Four to NYC and Other Exciting Prizes!

DIAMOND^® FOODS LAUNCHES NATIONAL CONTEST TO UNCOVER BEST HOLIDAY ENTERTAINING IDEAS USING DIAMOND INSHELL NUTS

 

Grand Prize Winner will be Featured on Millions of Diamond Packages and Win a Trip for Four to New York City to See George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker^TM

 

 

San Francisco, Calif. (Oct. 27, 2008) - Diamond Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: DMND), a leading branded food company specializing in processing, marketing and distributing culinary nuts and snack products, today launched a consumer contest to find the best holiday entertaining ideas that incorporate Diamond Inshell Nuts.  The Grand Prize Winner will have their idea published on bags of Diamond Inshell Nuts in 2009 and on the Diamond Nuts website.  The winner will also win a trip for four to New York City to see a performance of New York City Ballet’s production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker^TM. 

 

The contest kicks off today and submissions will be accepted through December 31, 2008.  Lifestyle, décor and culinary experts will judge the contest in mid-January and declare a winner on February 1, 2009.  Consumers can enter the contest and obtain more details at www.diamondnuts.com. 10 first place winners will receive outdoor fire pits that are perfect for roasting inshell nuts and 20 second place winners will receive gift packages of Diamond of California products and recipes.

 

“Time-honored customs make the holidays special, and toasting and cracking nuts by a warm fire is a traditional way to celebrate the holidays,” said Tina Salter, culinary expert and head judge of Diamond’s 2008 Inshell Nuts contest.  “Over the years, many people have shared their decorating and entertaining tips with Diamond and we are often amazed by their creative ideas.  We’re excited to learn about the modern and inspired ways consumers incorporate Diamond Inshell Nuts into their festivities.  The best idea will be seen by millions of Diamond consumers in 2009.”

 

To kick off the contest, Diamond offers the following basic guidelines/suggestions for using Inshell Nuts:

-          Roasting:  All nuts, even in their shell, taste better when toasted.  The process is simple.  Preheat the oven to 375°F. For 4 servings, spread 4 cups of in-shell nuts on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes.  After 20 minutes, carefully remove one nut, holding it with a dish towel or pot holder, and crack it open.  The meat should be lightly toasted and aromatic.  If it still looks pale inside, roast a few minutes longer. Let the nuts cool before serving.  Smaller nuts, such as hazelnuts and almonds, may take less time.

-          Storage:  Between uses, treat nuts as you would a fine wine or olive oil.  Their enemies are light, heat and moisture.  To keep nuts fresh longer, store them in an airtight bag in the freezer.

 

“Trends indicate that consumers will stay at home with their families more this winter and will try to spend wisely in the grocery store, on entertaining and on home decor,” said Melissa Waters, Marketing Manager for Diamond of California.  “Winter is the number one season for Inshell Nuts and we want to make holiday decorating and entertaining with family and friends even more fun with the chance to win exciting prizes.”

 

Following the autumn harvest and throughout the holiday season, Diamond’s Inshell Nuts are readily available in grocery stores everywhere.  Diamond offers Inshell Nuts in single pack types (Walnuts, Almonds, Pecans and Brazil Nuts) as well as variety packs, and in bulk bins.

 

Contest details, including rules and regulations, are available at: www.diamondnuts.com

 

About Diamond

Diamond is a leading branded food company specializing in processing, marketing and distributing culinary nuts and snack products under the Diamond®, Emerald® and Pop Secret® brands.

 

About the Judges:

 

Tina Salter:  Tina Salter is the series producer for Jacques Pepin: More Fast Food My Way and the James Beard and Emmy award winning local show Check, Please! Bay Area.  She has authored two and collaborated on more than a dozen cookbooks. A British expatriate, Tina attended London’s renowned Cordon Bleu culinary school. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.

 

Andrea Pannes:  Interior designer and decorator Andrea Pannes is an expert in transforming both residences and commercial properties from the ground up.  With 14 years of successful projects in San Francisco, New England and the Southwest she has extended her expertise to stage and screen with her most recent project on the set of Jacques Pepin’s new series, Jacques Pepin: More Fast Food My Way.

 

For images, please email press@diamondfoods.com

 

CONTACT:

Media — Hillary Houser, 415.445.7439

Director of Public Relations, Diamond Foods, Inc.

hhouser@diamondfoods.com

 

Corporate Web Site: www.diamondfoods.com

Consumer Web Sites: www.emeraldnuts.com/ and www.diamondnuts.com/ and www.popsecret.com