Will you compete?

Do you have an edge on artistic designs? Would you like your work seen by millions of people? Then let me present to you the Ford Blue Oval Scholars logo design contest. That's right, Ford is looking for a new look and they're asking you if you have what it takes to create a unique piece for them to use. I know of a few people that will take this challenge in a heart beat as a matter of fact I believe one of them can be done with this challenge in a matter or minutes. Well before I mention it to them I want to remind those of you interested in participating that Ford has a guideline as to what you can and can't do. Make sure you read it thoroughly before submitting your entry. Want to know what's in store for the winners? well check out the following list and tell me it doesn't look tempting, I only included the top five places so that you can get the idea of what's being offered;
1. First Place - Adobe Creative Suite 3 Design Premium = Retail $1,700
2. Second Place - $300 for design software of choice
3. Third Place - $150 for design software of choice
4. Fourth Place - $50 Music Download Card
5. Fifth Place - $50 Music Download Card
Now you can't tell me that those prizes aren't worth your time. I want to also mention that the Ford Blue Oval Scholars program is a scholarship program sponsored by the Ford Motor Company Fund. The image you see below is a set standard one, what you want to do is out do that one with a bit of uniqueness.
Good Luck

Mohegan Chief dies at age 88...

Ralph Sturges (1918-present) was one of a long line of Mohegan chiefs since Uncas who has followed his example as a friend of the non-Indian and man of his word. Those values enabled him to serve successfully as a security and intelligence officer in World War II. Ralph became a marble sculptor, a lifelong passion that places him in a long line of great Mohegan carvers who were also chiefs. His local artistic contributions include a donation of a whale sculpture to the late Governor Ella Grasso and the presentation of a relief carving of Uncas' mark to Uncas Elementary School in Norwich, Connecticut. Ralph also carved an Indian head logo (designed by the late Michael Cooney) for Montville High School in 1986 and the base for the repatriated Samuel Uncas gravestone in 1992.
During the 1980s, Ralph served on the Mohegan Tribal Council and chaired the Burial Committee. Following the death of Courtland Fowler, Ralph was elected Lifetime Chief in 1992. His greatest accomplishment was leading the Mohegans to successfully complete the federal recognition process.

Love - Not just a word.

First and foremost I would like to send a special I Love You to my wife Lisa. We have been married for seven years and and five months and I can tell you that even with all of the hurdles that have come our way we still seem to find the bright side and tell ourselves that it doesn't matter what comes our way as long as we deal with it together. I have never had the opportunity to write her a classic love letter in the few years that we were dating before getting married but I do send her some pretty romantic e-mails filled with love and emotion- now that's something worth bragging about. I can be many things in life but the one thing I won't be is complete with out my wife. Everything in life is great but without her I'm just another guy walking an empty path. Take the time to look at your significant other in the eyes and say I Love You.

Jumping Joes...

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ATLANTA, GA -- "A Real American hero" has returned in true military form.More than 300 G.I. Joe action figures dropped in on the 14th annual G.I. Joe Collector's Convention in Atlanta Friday. Fans at the event will get their first look at a new line of G.I. Joe products featuring a special edition series that includes the 25 most popular characters in the history of the line. It has been 25 years since the G.I. Joe "Real American Hero" action figures were introduced. The first G.I. Joe figures hit toy shelves in 1964 and lasted until 1976.They were replaced by the much smaller "Real American Hero" figures in 1982.
The convention will conclude on Sunday.

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Watching the video of this event brought back some strong memories of the days when I threw my GIs out the window with my home made parachute. Most of them got stuck on tree limbs because they would catch the wind just right and travel right into them. Nonetheless it was fun to see them fly on by knowing that I will have to rush downstairs to retrieve them before the other kids think they just found new toys. I had about twelve of them from each side. I can't remember what ever happened to them but the memories will always be there.

CompuCram...

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Saturday Photo Hunt - Original

The image you see to the right is an original architectural piece for this building in the heart of downtown Toledo, OH. I came across this beauty when I went on one of my walks through the downtown area. I have a huge collection of photos of other structures that this city has to offer. I plan on presenting those when the time comes but trust me I might present them sooner then that :)
Can you tell what year it was erected? If so write it down and post it with your comment.
Thank you for visiting.
Join in on the fun each and every Saturday!

Free Raleigh, NC Getaway!

Attention all vacationers that have not yet taken a vacation, I want to introduce to you a great one time deal. How does a trip to Raleigh, NC for FREE sound to you? Just as I expected, calm down and read the following before you head out the door. ‘FREE Raleigh Getaway’ is a one of a kind deal that is going on right now. So if you haven't gone on vacation yet and would like to visit the city life and enjoy the city style then please keep reading because this is just the deal for you. There is nothing like visiting another state that has the history and culture that Raleigh has, if your significant other needs a reason to visit then just mention this deal as a being a ‘Fall Getaway’ for the two of you. I bet you're wondering what the deal actually has to offer, right. Well let me list it out for you so that you can show your other half what is being given away.

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- One night accommodations for two at the Courtyard by Marriott Raleigh Crabtree Valley
- $25 gift certificate to Bloomsbury Bistro
- Free VIP admission for two to Rum Runners
- 2 tickets to the North Carolina Theatre
- 2 tickets to the N.C. Museum of Art’s Landscapes from the Age of Impressionism
- 2 tickets to Dinosaurs: Ancient Fossils, New Discoveries at the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences

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Now didn't I tell you that the deal is one of a kind. I tell you what, while you're down there please do me a favor and take some time aside to attend the NC Shakespeare Festival that will be going on from October 3-7. So don't wait and visit the site for more details on how to win this fantastic getaway!

A house to visit...

Although the billboard dictates one thing it doesn't really mean you go to a 'house' per say. The ad simply says Haunted House XXX, you visit the site and view an image of hot chick then a horror one pops after that one then another hot chick comes up then a horror one pops up. Visit the site for yourself and you'll see that there's nothing to it. Make sure that your young ones that might get scared don't watch with you. The last thing you need is a traumatized little kid wondering what exactly was it they saw.
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The Cooperative Bank...

Take a moment to read the following information regarding what could be good for you or your business. Many banks out there promise you the world just as long as you try out their new credit cards. It all starts out to be a great deal but as soon as you make your first purchase you notice that the special rate that you were promised did not exist because you had to make a purchase of $1,000 or more for it to take effect. With The Cooperative Bank you automatically get the deal and you have it for for six months with 0% on purchases and balance transfers. Did I forget to mention that you can also donate to any organization of your choosing with the money you get back when making purchases. Check them out today and see where you're next purchasing adventures take you.

Hispanic or Latino...

The U.S. government came up with the term "Hispanic" in the 1970s to generally refer to people who could trace their origin to Spanish-speaking countries. The term "Latino" refers to origins from Latin America, which includes non-Spanish speaking countries like Brazil. The terms are often used interchangeably, which is a point of some contention in the wider community.

If and when someone were to call me a hispanic or a latino I don't immediately flip out and correct them. I have been exposed to many other forms of what some people consider to be my nationality some good some bad. When ever I am asked what I am I quickly answer in a funny tone "Well a human of course". Then I take a few minutes explaining the difference of latino and hispanic and how it is that I'm hispanic. Growing up wasn't as bad as most people thought it was. I had friends that just saw me as just me and not a nationality. In the article Anna Rivas, of Boulder, Colorado states "On a regular basis I get asked where I'm from". "And I'll usually reply, 'My parents are from Mexico.' And I don't say, 'I'm Hispanic or Latino, or I'm from Mexico,' because I'm not." I guess using her theory I should consider myself a Bostonian seeing that I was born in Boston,MA.
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