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San Francisco, CA April 15, 2011 The San Francisco Waterfront Challenge, a new weekly "identify-the-photo" game, is giving prizes to waterfront-savvy locals and visitors of the city.

The challenge starts on April 20th and continues for six months.

One prize will be awarded each week with prizes ranging from two free tickets for a Red and White Fleet Bay Cruise to free appetizers at Knuckles and Eclipse restaurants.

Here's how it works:

Each Wednesday at noon, a photo taken somewhere along San Francisco's waterfront, from the Golden Gate Bridge to AT&T Park, will be posted online at San Francisco Waterfront

SF Waterfront Challenge rules are on the website.

The first person who identifies the location where the photo was taken wins that week's prize.

Answers must be emailed to [email protected]

All photos used in the contest can be found in the San Francisco Waterfront iPhone app, so that even people who have never set foot in the City by the Bay can participate.

Winners will be announced each week on the San Francisco Waterfront website.

The contest is sponsored by Knuckles at the Wharf/Hyatt at Fisherman's Wharf, the Red and White Fleet, and Eclipse at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco.


Contests & Sweeps - enter to win, maybe

 

Okay, so I know it's a bit early to be thinking about anything other than a gi-normous cup of coffee, but I was browsing my friendfeed and saw Jennifer Perillo's tweet about Cusinart's contests.

Naturally, this made me think about what lengths people (see I'm pretending I don't do this stuff) will go to for a fab prize.  You can see some of what I'm talking about here.

I thought I'd highlight a few that would be nice to win - and there's still time if you're so inclined.

Win a dinner for 4, prepared in your home by Michelin star chef Donatella Zampoli.

Submit your original Italian recipe for a chance to win. Chef  Zampoli, flies in from Tuscany to cook in your home.  Not bad, but I'd rather be flown into Tuscany for same. *wink-wink*

Scharffenberger is up to something big with $20,000 in prizes, a trip to NYC & the winning recipe appears in Food Network Magazine. The Chocolate Adventure contest looks delicious.

BetterRecipes.com has always got something cooking. Test your skills and win some cash.

Don't want to test your skills. There are plenty Sweeps over at Food Network.

Put your lucky penny in your apron pocket and have fun! I know I will.  Psst. Vote up Giadia's pie.

 

 

 

 

 


Wii game giveaway features Astro Boy, Ben 10 & Secret Saturdays

Our sincerest apologies. This contest has ended, was scheduled to end December 16.

Black Friday and Cyber Monday kicked off the present buying frenzy for the holiday season.  To show how much we love the gift of giving, we're offering a cute little bundle of Wii games for some good little gamer.

Restricted to residents of the US and Canada.  Please be 18 or older (or have your parent's permission to be here).

Good luck and happy holidays.

Enter to win the titles below:

FOR THE Wii

Astro Boy

If you are a fan of this old-school Japanese manga from the 50s, then Astro Boy: The Movie gives you the chance to be  Astro Boy. Use all his super powers- lasers, arm cannons, super strength, and flight- on the ultimate adventure to save Metro City. Harness his positive "blue" energy and embrace destiny.

The Secret Saturdays: Beasts of the Fifth Sun

Take control of Zak Saturday and his family the Saturdays, scientific explorers dedicated to discovering and protecting secret artifacts and mysterious creatures known as Cryptids. Fight against the dastardly V.V. Argost’s evil plot to control the Cryptids and rule the world. Don't expect this game to stick to the cartoon story line; it has its own twists and turns.

Ben 10 Alien Force: Vilgax Attacks

This fast-paced, 3D-action game is based on the hit television series ALIEN FORCE airing on Cartoon Network and offers all-new story content, multiple playable alien forms, and an unlimited combo system with puzzles and challenges that will engage players of all levels. No more earning aliens to blast. This version gives them to you from the get go.


Nintendo & Wii tops on the wish list Giveaway starts Dec. 1

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We should own stock in Nintendo.  It's a corny joke, I know, but by the time we get through with the wish list, our family will have done its part to boost the sagging economy.

Recently, we had the opportunity to review some of the great new games available for the Nintendo DS and DSi as well as the Wii (only $199 now).  What a blast!

Enter the Wii Game Giveaway beginn.ing Dec. 1

Tops on our must-have list:

FOR THE Wii

Astro Boy

If you are a fan of this old-school japanese manga from the 50s, then Astro Boy: The Movie gives you the chance to be  Astro Boy. Use all his super powers- lasers, arm cannons, super strength, and flight- on the ultimate adventure to save Metro City. Harness his positive "blue" energy and embrace destiny.

The Secret Saturdays: Beasts of the Fifth Sun

Take control of Zak Saturday and his family the Saturdays, scientific explorers dedicated to discovering and protecting secret artifacts and mysterious creatures known as Cryptids. Fight against the dastardly V.V. Argost’s evil plot to control the Cryptids and rule the world. Don't expect this game to stick to the cartoon story line; it has its own twists and turns.

Ben 10 Alien Force: Vilgax Attacks

This fast-paced, 3D-action game is based on the hit television series ALIEN FORCE airing on Cartoon Network and offers all-new story content, multiple playable alien forms, and an unlimited combo system with puzzles and challenges that will engage players of all levels. No more earning aliens to blast. This version gives them to you from the get go.

Game Party 3

Get your old school game on with  Game Party 3's pick-up-and-play game pack featuring Croquet, Bocce Ball , Racquetball and Mini Golf. Game Party 3 is perfect play for the family or for a crowd - up to four can play or in tournament mode up to 16. Don't miss Root Beer Tap.

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Rock the Hollywood scene with movie quizzes from anagrams to scene clips. Earn glitz and buy bling. It's all about who you know (and a little bit of what you know too).  Score big and be the star of Tinsel Town. Try a free demo and see why everyone is rushing the red carpet.

For DS

Style Savvy

Hours of retail therapy await the fashionista. Style Savvy, launching this holiday season, invites players to create a fashion-forward boutique, help customers in the game find their perfect style using 16 different brands and compete in glamorous runway contests. Let's go shopping!

Touchmaster 3

The DS favorite mini-games compilation redux.  Ultimate TouchMaster brings on on a new batch of puzzles from the MegaTouch series. With 20 games designed for quick touchscreen sessions, Ultimate TouchMaster is versatile family fun for hours.
       


Wii Game Party 3 Giveaway Winner

Game party 3 winner where are you? Verify today at ContestMachine
On October 31st, we selected a winner for the Game Party 3.  Our winner needed to verify the shipping address with ContestMachine in order to ship the prize.  We then chose an alternate.

As of today we have disqualified 3 possible winners because they did not notify us.

Today I made the last selection: Marissa Green. 

If the winner does not respond by Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, at 5 pm., the contest is over.


Pigs in a Blanket Day contest kicks off

This little piggy found at Wikipedia Daily


Friday, April 24, is National Pigs in a Blanket Day! 

Got a Pig in a Blanket recipe that can't be beat? 

Share! 

Post here & the best little piggy gets a cool prize, a fabulous Tapas cookbook, plus fame as well as notoriety on E.D.M. as featured snack. 

Let's go little piggies! Deadline for entries is May !5.

Simply enter to win by posting your recipe here.