You have 130 chances to win a 40" widescreen LCD TV, just by filling out these lists!
A lucky user is going to be the recipient of a beautiful Samsung LN-T4061F television. That's a 40" high-def delight with 1080p resolution, a 16:9 aspect ratio, three HDMI ports, USB 2.0, surround sound, picture-in-picture and tons of other goodies.
Every response to any of the eligible lists between June 1st and July 17th, 2008, will be counted as a contest entry. A random entry will snag the author the TV. That means every one of the lists you fill out gives you another chance to win! For complete contest details, see below.
Eligible Lists
- 10 things I love about Uptown5 things i hate about Uptown.Advice on how to merge for MN driversArticles of clothing that I cannot live withoutAs soon as the boss steps out of the office, I...Best "Hotdish" your mom makesBest 80's moviesBest 90's MoviesBest Annual Minnesota EventsBest Art GalleriesBest Audio PodcastBest bakeryBest Bar in Northeast MinneapolisBest bar. Period.Best Bars for GamesBest BathroomsBest books written by MinnesotansBest BrunchBest Cheap BeerBest Comedians (or Comediennes), Living or DeadBest Concert You've Ever Seen (Artist, Venue)Best Cup of Coffee in the Twin CitiesBest Date MoviesBest day tripBest Downtown After Work Happy HourBest epic movies of all time!!!!!Best fries in townBest GLBT BarBest hangouts in Dinkytown / West BankBest Happy HourBest Hotel in MinneapolisBest Italian foodBest karaoke venuesBest Liquor StoreBest live rock music venuesBest Live Theatre OptionsBest Locally Brewed Beer w/in 200 milesBest Local BlogsBest local DJ nightsBest Local ParksBest local places to go clothes shoppingBest Mexican foodBest movie theatersBest Mpls Skyway Lunch SpotsBest patiosBest Place to Buy Used ClothingBest places for dinner on Eat StreetBest places in the TC for people watchingBest places to buy concert ticketsBest places to dine soloBest places to furnish your homeBest places to live in the Twin CitiesBest places to meet cute boysBest places to meet cute girls.Best places to recover after a night of hard partyingBest shops in the Mall of AmericaBest sports barsBest spots for a summer datebest spots to grab a drink before a first ave. showBest Suburb in the Twin CitiesBest summer song (of 2008?)Best Television Theme Songs of All-TimeBest Thai FoodBest TV to Watch on DVDBest view of Downtown MplsComeback tours we really didn't needComeback tours we loveBumper Stickers make me laughCheap eatsChildhood CrushesDeals on designer threads...off the rackEasiest Places to Get LostExcuses I might give for going to the Minnesota Renaissance FestivalFavorite 80's Arcade GamesFavorite Buffetsfavorite horror / scary moviesFavorite Local Radio DJsFavorite Metro Transit Bus Routefavorite movie soundtracksFavorite musical artists as a kidFavorite Record StoresFavorite TV CharacterFavorite Twin Cities NeighborhoodsFavorite video game character
- Favorite ways to break upFirst Date IdeasGreat Book StoresGreat places for a romantic dategreat sandwiches (hot or cold)Greatest board games of all timeGreatest places to eat in the Twin CitiesHardest things to cut out when strapped for cashHottest local boutiqueHottest Local Female News PersonalityHottest local male news personalityi can't f'ing stand this bandI'd Hit ThatI'm sorry, I can't date you because you drive a...I'm sorry, I can't date you because...If I wasnt living in Minnesota, I would be living in:if I were a superhero: name & powerIn hindsight, my most egregious fashion mistakes include...Inexpensive Twin Cities Street Cred Boosters #1Items that tempt you @ the company vending machineMagazines I love to loveMan, it'd be great if the Light Rail went to...Most common Minnesotan phrasesMost Interesting Street CornersMost missed in Twin CitiesMost photographed Twin Cities landmarksMost Pretentious BarsMost Underrated / Overlooked RestaurantsMovies I could watch a million times and NOT ever get sick of them.Must-see local bandsMy dream home would have:restaurants you wish were in the twin citiesSongs I NEVER need to hear againStuck on an Elevator..subtle ways to annoy a co-worker.Things I hate about my jobThings I have done when poorThings that incite immediate road rageTop 10 signs that you work in an officeTop 10 signs you're a hipsterWhen I start a band, it will be called...When I think of the movie "Office Space", I think ofWhere to get a great saladWorst TC SuburbsYou might be a douche bag if...Your least-favorite downtown eyesore?
Complete Rules
1. No Purchase Necessary. The "Vita.mn LCD TV Giveaway" is sponsored by The Star Tribune Company, located at 425 Portland Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55488. The "Entry Deadline" is 11:59 p.m. (midnight), July 17th. The "Drawing Date" is Friday, July 18th. No purchase or payment is necessary to enter this Contest.
2. How to Enter: Registered users who fill in choices for any of the eligible lists between June 1st and July 17th, 2008, will automatically be entered for a chance to win. Sponsor assumes no responsibility for lost, illegible, incomplete, damaged, late or misdirected entries, all of which will be void. If a single individual is found to have created entries from multiple accounts, all entries will be void.
3. Selection of Winners. Eligible entries for the Contest will be entered in a drawing, to be held on the Drawing Date, from which one winner will be chosen at random. The winner will receive a 40" widescreen LCD TV, valued at $1,000. The decisions of the Contest judges regarding entries and winners shall be final. Winners will be notified by email or phone within five (5) days of Drawing Date.
4. Claiming Prizes. To claim the prize, each winner must provide the Star Tribune, within ten (10) days of prize notification, such eligibility affidavits and prize acceptance documentation as Sponsor shall provide; failure to claim prize in such manner shall result in forfeiture of prize. All federal, state and local taxes, if any, are the sole responsibility of the winners. Prizes may not be substituted and are not refundable, transferable or redeemable for cash. Odds of winning will depend on the number of eligible entries received.
5. Eligibility. This Contest is open to legal residents of Minnesota and Wisconsin who are 18 years of age or older. The Contest is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. This offer is void where prohibited or restricted. Employees of The Star Tribune Company, any companies owned by or affiliated with The Star Tribune Company, any Participating Companies, the advertising and promotion agencies representing any of such companies, and members of those employees families are not eligible to enter or win. By submitting an entry, each entrant agrees to all the terms and conditions of these rules; agrees to be bound by these rules and the decisions of the Contest judges; and consents to the use of his/her name and other information for purposes of direct mail or similar solicitations. Each winner accepting a prize consents to the use of his/her name and/or likeness for advertising, trade and promotional purposes without further compensation, except where prohibited by law. Each entrant waives the right to assert, as a cost of winning any prize, any and all costs of verification and redemption or travel to redeem a prize and any liability that might arise from redeeming or seeking to redeem a prize. Each entrant releases each of the following from any and all liability with respect to or arising out of the acceptance, use, misuse or possession of any prize and/or the loss or misdirection of any prize: Sponsor and the Participating Company; their respective affiliates, subsidiaries, divisions, franchises, advertising and promotional agencies; and their respective officers, directors and employees. Star Tribune reserves the right to cancel, amend and/or revoke this Contest due to printing errors or other mistakes. Star Tribune does not accept correspondence or telephone inquiries regarding the status of entries. For a list of winners, send a stamped, self-addressed envelope, accompanied by a signed request, to: "Vita.mn Vegas Giveaway," ATTN: Online Promotions, Star Tribune, 425 Portland, Minneapolis, MN 55488.
