A Contest for Gentlemen!

Though some claim that chivalry is dead, Stetson is saying that the rules have merely changed. Hence, they are calling upon the chivalrous to share the photos and accompanying stories of how they're doing it today.

For this contest, Stetson offers a new "Book of Rules," with ten rules that you can use to demonstrate how chivalrous you really are. Choose the rule best depicted by your chosen photo, then add your story of up to 500 words for the chance to win.

This contest has "weekly entry periods," the current one ending today, November 2, 2014. Entries are voted on, beginning at the start of weekly entry periods, so you may want to get in early to maximize your potential votes.

The next weekly entry period begins on November 3, with the final one starting on November 10, 2014. Grand prize entries are only accepted until November 16, 2014.

Prizes are as follows:

* Weekly Period #3: Gentleman’s Mixologist Collection consisting of: One $250 Gift Card to stock your bar; one cocktail recipe book (The Gentleman's Guide to Cocktails); one Dash Box three month membership; two West Elm Metallic Ombre Glassware (Set of 4); one Williams-Sonoma Stainless Steel Bar Tools Set with Stand; two 0.5 oz Stetson Caliber Cologne Spray; and two 1.0 oz Stetson Caliber Cologne Spray. Total ARV $627.

* Weekly Period #4: Man Cave Overhaul consisting of: One $750.00 Best Buy Gift Card; one $250.00 The Man Room HQ Gift Card; one Sonos Play:5 Sound System; two 0.5 oz Stetson Caliber Cologne Spray; two 1.0 oz Stetson Caliber Cologne Spray. Total ARV $1,467.

* Grand Prize: SXSW Ultimate Experience: Winner will receive a five day/ four night trip for two to the SXSW Music Festival scheduled for March 19, 2015 - March 23, 2015 in Austin, TX, and more. Total ARV $5,317.

New Rules of Chivalry Contest

One entry per person/email address per weekly entry period. Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and D.C., 21 or older. Ends November 21, 2014.

See rules for further details.



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As long as we're talking about rules...Just a little FYI for your reading pleasure, from the California Department of Consumer Affairs.
Rules For Operation of Contests and Sweepstakes: Legal Guide U-3


And a little different spin...
Sweepstakes, Contests & Giveaways – Laws Bloggers & Brands Need to Know


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Special Wednesday Contest!

Some contests and sweepstakes make an annual appearance. They become something to look forward to. Each year, the excitement builds, while waiting to see what this year's event will bring. Some of these include the "HGTV Dream Home," "Blog Cabin," and "Lay's Do Us a Flavor."

Today, a special Wednesday contest (with contests usually reserved for Sundays), brings another such annual event.

What is this event, you ask? Well, it's the Doritos Super Bowl ad contest! If you watch the Super Bowl, you'll inevitably see what fun and creative things the year's contestants have devised. It's a lot of fun to watch, yet, if you'd like your shot at it, now is your chance to enter!

For this contest, you are asked to create a video commercial of exactly 30 seconds in length, featuring Doritos brand tortilla chips (preferably in the red - Nacho Cheese, or blue - Cool Ranch, bag).

Doritos is offering contestants a "Toolkit" for use in creating these videos. The kit includes things like logos and shots of Doritos bags, music to use without infringing on anyone's copyright, video clips, and much more. Of course, these are only for use in this contest, and nothing more.

Videos will be judged based upon the following criteria:

Originality and Creativity – 40%
Adherence to Creative Assignment – 30%
Overall Appeal (to the general public) as a Doritos Super Bowl Ad – 30%

As always, your entry must be your own original work. Any people or animals in your video must have a signed release form, and all animals must be treated humanely. This is basically geared towards a family audience, so keeping this in mind should keep you on the right track. Copyright issues are avoided by not including anything that represents a logo other than Doritos, as well as by not using any famous architecture in any scene, and the like.

See rules for further details on technical requirements, etc.

There will be 30 semi-finalists, then from these, 10 finalists will be chosen. One of these 10 finalists will win, as determined by votes from the general public. Of the remaining 9 finalists, sponsor will then choose one as the first prize winner.

Prizes are as follows:

* 20 semi-finalists will each receive $1,000 USD.

* 10 finalists will each receive a five night trip for two (January 28, 2015 – February 2, 2015) to the Super Bowl in Glendale, AZ, on February 1, 2015.

* 8 finalists will each receive $25,000 USD. Total ARV, including game trip package, $30,500.

* First prize winner will receive $50,000 USD. Total ARV, including game trip package, $55,500.

* Grand prize winner will receive $1,000,000 USD. Total ARV, including game trip package, $1,005,500.

The Grand Prize Winner will also receive the option to work on a creative project with Universal or its affiliated companies on a part-time independent contractor basis, with the details of such project to be determined at a later date, by Sponsor. Should GP winner accept, reasonable transportation costs will be reimbursed, up to $5,000. Upon successful completion of the project, GP winner will also receive a $50,000 consultancy fee.


DORITOS brand Global Crash the Super Bowl Ad Contest


Up to 10 submissions allowed per entrant. This contest is open to persons who have reached the age of majority in their country of residence, who are legal residents of Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Romania, South Africa, South Korea, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, Turkey, United Kingdom, and the 50 United States (including D.C. and Puerto Rico), with a valid Google YouTube account. Ends November 9, 2014.




Good Luck!

Your Pumpkin Carving Skills Could Win a $500 Gift Card!

October has arrived in all its glory, with Halloween now just around the corner. Ghosts and goblins and ghouls of all kinds, will soon be visible anywhere. With this comes fun for the whole family, in the skilled craft of pumpkin carving (Well, maybe).

This Old House is looking for pics of your carved pumpkin, along with a description, and the tools you used to create it. You can enter as many times as you'd like, though each entry must be a different pumpkin. Photos must be your own original work, and must not have been previously published.

Entries will be judged based upon the following criteria:

25% Originality
25% Charm and Personality
50% Handiwork

Winner and 24 finalists will appear in a photo gallery on thisoldhouse.com.

* Grand prize winner will also receive a $500 gift card.

This contest is open to legal residents of the 50 United States, D.C., and Canada (excluding Quebec), 19 or older. Ends October 29, 2014.

For more details...
2014 Pumpkin Carving Contest





Good Luck!

How Are Your Survivalist Skills? Can You Write?

The Survivalist Blog is looking for survivalists who can write non-fiction articles about their survival passions. Articles must be a minimum of 500 words, and must be original. Available topics cover a wide range, and include the following, among many more:

Product Reviews
Food Storage Ideas
Butchering Livestock and Game
Emergency Medical Care

Prizes are as follows:

* First place - A $500 gift certificate off of any product or products at MRE Depot!

* Second place – A gift a gift certificate for $150 off of Winchester ammo from LuckyGunner and a Wonder Junior Deluxe grain mill courtesy of Kitchen Neads.

* Third place winner will receive – A Survival Puck courtesy of Innovation Industries and 20 Live Fire Sport – Emergency Fire Starters from LPC Survival.

* Fourth Place winner will receive – A copy of my book "31 Days to Survival: A Complete Plan for Emergency Preparedness" and "Dirt Cheap Survival Retreat" courtesy of TheSurvivalistBlog.net and copy of "The Survival Medicine Handbook" courtesy of www.doomandbloom.net.

No ARVs are given. This contest ends October 20, 2014.

Follow the link below for full details:
The Survivalist Blog Non-Fiction Writing Contest


Good Luck!

Do You Enjoy Creating Art with Colored Pencils?

Today's contest is a monthly one, so if you don't win it the first time, or the second, or even the third, you can always enter again the next month! This is one good way to advance your skills in anything!

For this contest, Colored Pencil Magazine posts a picture, with a different theme each month. Your job is to re-create the scene using colored pencils.

There are two categories available for entry. The basic gist is that the "Advanced" category is for professionals, and the "Beginner" category is for those without professional experience.

Your artwork must be created with at least 80 percent of it in colored pencil, to qualify. Once its done, then you will need to take a photo of it to upload onto Flickr.

Prizes will vary from month to month. The current contest ends on October 10, 2014.


September CPM Art Challenge "Blue & White" #1409




Good Luck!

Can You, or Someone You Know, Do Voice Acting?

Today's contest is a fun one. For it, you are to do some voice acting. The contest has a list of monologues to choose from, for adults or for any age, and for males or females. Make your pick, then record your voice doing the monologue. Once your monologue is perfected, enter your audio file into the contest by email. Make sure your name is a part of the audio file name.

* The prize for best voice over is $50.

This contest is intended for new actors, however, actors of any level may enter. Entries must be submitted by September 15, 2014.


Freedrama Voice Acting Contest September 2014




Good Luck!