Tuesday Treat -- Win $500 in Cash or an iPod Nano

Adbirds.com is a new website focusing on commerce and helping you with "smart shopping"--a novel way to advertise, list, shop, save, and conserve that will help people and our planet. The eco-friendly site is now holding a contest, looking for a suitable name for their mascot. Read on for more details about this excellent competition that will test your creative skills!

PRIZE:

First Prize - $500
Second Prize - 1 iPod Nano

HOW TO JOIN:

1. Think of a name for Adbirds.com's mascot.
2. Go to this page to submit your entry, along with your name and email address.
3. Only one submission per person.
4. Names that have already been submitted will not be accepted.

DEADLINE:

No deadline given

Tuesday Treat - Win one of three Canon FS11 Camcorders

Are you quick enough to spot the difference? Canon and Discovery Channel are challenging you in a contest to identify all differences between two images! Join now and who knows, you might just win this amazing Canon camcorder!

PRIZES:

The three (3) participants who complete the Game in the quickest time and submit the best qualitative answer to the Contest Question each stands to win a Canon FS11 Camcorder

HOW TO JOIN:

1. Participants must enter the contest microsite via this link http://www.discoverdualflash.com.
2. Enter the “Spot the Differences” game, identifying the differences between two pictures by pointing and clicking.
3. After the game, answer this question in 50 words or less: "tell us where your next travel destination will be and how a Canon FS11 can capture your experiences".
4. Enter your registration details and submit.

DEADLINE:

31 January 2009

Tuesday Treat -- Win a Samsung M3510 phone and Php10,000 in cash

Fancy yourself as a musician or composer? It's time to put your musical skills to good use as Samsung launches a Make Your Own Tone Contest! You simply have to create and upload your ring tone compositions at www.samsungliveloud.com --and who knows, you might win an amazing phone plus a cash prize that will have you singing in delight!

PRIZE:

Three winners from each genre (JAZZ, POP, ROCK and REGGAE) will win a Samsung M3510 phone and Php10,000 in cash
One additional winner from each genre (JAZZ, POP, ROCK and REGGAE) will appear on MTV’s Gimme 10!

HOW TO JOIN:

1. You must register first as a member of Samsung Live Loud before you can submit your entries.
2. You can create your ring tone in two ways:
3. You can join the contest in two ways:

a. USE THE ONLINE RINGTONE MAKER TOOL at www.samsungliveloud.com:

• This tool allows you to choose from 4 music genre beats: JAZZ, POP, ROCK, and REGGAE
• You can then build on these basic beats by using any of the available implements: BASS, GUITAR, DRUMS, and EFFECTS
• Once you are done, save your composition and upload it by following the instructions on the website
  

b. COMPOSE YOUR OWN:

• If you are musically inclined, you can record your original composition on your own and upload it at www.samsungliveloud.com
• Each ring tone composition should be no longer than 45 seconds in length and saved as either WAV or MP3 files
• If vocals are present, the lyrics must be clear and non-offensive. Entries with offensive content will automatically be disqualified
• Filenames should be saved as NAMEOFTONE_YOURNAME.MP3 or NAMEOFTONE_YOURNAME.WAV. (Ex. RockLoud_JohnJose.mp3 or RockLoud_JohnJose.wav)
  

4. Every time you upload a ring tone, you receive a confirmation email through your registered email address. Each confirmation email will have a unique security code to ensure that it is authentic.
5. These confirmation emails will serve as your entry coupon for the contest. If you win, these will be one of the requirements in order to claim your prize.
6. If your ring tone is chosen to be one of the lucky winners, you will be informed through a notification email sent to your registered email address and a registered mail.

DEADLINE:

09 January 2009

Tuesday Treat -- Win a BenQ Full HD LCD Monitor

LCD monitors are all the rage these days, a must-have in every home that wants a mind-blowing audiovisual experience. BenQ (the acronmy reflects their corporate vision of "Bringing Enjoyment aNd Quality to life") is giving a chance for you to own one of their 24" Full HD LCD monitors. The prize at stake is said to "give you the ultimate freedom in the digital realm, allowing you to surf the cyber space at ease and connect to the latest video outputs such as HD camcorder, PS3, Blu-ray DVD." Join now!

PRIZE:

BenQ E2400HD LCD monitor

HOW TO JOIN:

1. Contestants must complete the online registration form here.
2. They must answer the question "Why do I want BenQ Full HD LCD Monitors?" in 50 to 250 words, as part of the registration.
3. Only one entry per person is permitted; multiple entries will result in disqualification.
4. Winners will be selected randomly from all eligible entries received through drawings to be held on November 28, December 5 and December 12.

DEADLINE:

11.59 PM (Taipei time), 11 December 2008

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I tried submitting my entry but I got an error message after clicking the "Submit" button, despite filling out the form completely (including my picture within the maximum size). Did anyone encounter a similar problem? Please let me know in the comment section. I have sent an email to BenQ's Philippine office re: this issue and they have yet to reply.

Tuesday Treat -- Win Seattle's Best Coffee Gift Certificates from Circuit Magazine

Wouldn't it be nice to sip a warm cup of coffee as the cold holiday season kicks in? Circuit Magazine, a free monthly eventzine, is letting you win one of five gift certificates from Seattle's Best Coffee. Just answer a question and you'll be one step closer to that yummy caffeine treat!

PRIZE:

The five best replies will win gift certificates from Seattle's Best Coffee.

HOW TO JOIN:

1. Answer the question: What goes well with your favorite Seattle's Best Coffee drink?
2. Send your answer to info@circuitmag.net.

DEADLINE:

End of November