Title: GameStop & Halo 3: ODST PSA Contest

Run Dates: 9/22/09 – 11/3/09

Link: http://www.gamestop.com/gs/sweepstakes/h3o/default.aspx

Rules: http://www.gamestop.com/gs/sweepstakes/h3o/h3osweeps_rules.aspx

Grand Prize: Have your script turned into a machinima video by Rooster Teeth Productions and released online via GameStop.com

How to Enter: Submit your best Red vs. Blue PSA idea in 8,000 characters or less via the contest form

Contest Name: “My Gadget Obsession” Contest

Contest URL: http://www.thenerds.net/gadget/

Submission Deadline: March 31, 2009
Voting Deadline: Voting will begin March 16 and end April 5

Prizes:
1st Place: Acer Extensa Notebook Computer (List Price: $549)
2nd Place: Sony Blu-ray Disc Player (List Price: $399)
3rd Place: Pure Digital Flip Video Ultra F260P Digital Camcorder (List Price: $149.99)

How to enter: Submit your story (500 words or less) about your gadget obsession.  Vote on submitted stories

How to win: Based on the number of votes, te authors of the most popular stories will win prizes. Additionally, after each week of voting, random voters will be selected for prizes.

Other info: Be creative, have fun and get your brief stories together today to have your shot at winning:

- How many gadgets do you own?
- Why do you like them?
- Do you wear out your tech gear?
- Can anyone else use them?
- Do you set your alarm to wake up early just to play with your new high-tech toy?
- Have you missed a deadline at work because of your gadget?
- Has your car bumped another while you watched a video?
- Have you tuned out a significant other to get the most of your hardware, software and accessories?
- Did you forget an important date like an anniversary because you’ve been a little too preoccupied?

Contest Name: “Baby Blues” Writing Contest

Contest URL: http://www.theworldaccordingtokang.com/2009/02/20/project-mayhem-baby-blues-contest/

Deadline: 31 March 2009

Prizes: A copy of The Cardigans - Super Extra Gravity CD

How to enter: Submit your original story, poem, essay or article using the submission form on the contest page.

How to win: The winner is determined by a reader poll. (Details on the contest page.)

Other info: Enter as many times as you like. Open worldwide.

It’s a slim little book, but boy oh boy does it have the benefits if you have to write something. 

I’m talking about Strunk and White’s The Elements of Style.    If you’re a student, or a writer, it’s extremely valuable.  And guess what?  I’ve got a copy of this little book to give away.  If you’d like to win, just leave a comment on this post by Tuesday, November 25th.  I’ll announce the winner the next day.  Good luck!

Contest Name:  Name the Dolphin Contest

Deadline: October 15, 2008

Prizes: $40 Adventure Pack (or $40 of product from Online Store)

How to enter: Students up to 16 years old can suggest a name for Dolphin Bay Fundraising’s teacher dolphin and write 100 words or less about why they feel it’s the best name. A prize worth over $40 from the Dolphin Bay Fundraising online store will be awarded. Contest ends soon so visit the website to enter your suggestion at http://www.dolphinbayfundraising.com/contests.htm.

How to win: Submit your name for the dolphin and why at http://www.dolphinbayfundraising.com/contests.htm.

Other info: Must be 16 or under to enter.