I can't find anything on this page that says if your votes actually mean anything at all. Also, I think they could have done a much better job of bios.
If you have some time to kill though, and want to check out the girls that might make the Broncos teams for 2009, you can hit the site HERE and cast your votes.
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The Winelovers site has a nice list of Spring 2009 releases. From the site:
Another 100 new and current releases are presented for your inspection. The dual rating system evaluates quality (the first number) and value (the second) on a 100-point scale. All wines are tasted from Riedel Vinum glasses after breathing for one hour. No wines scoring below 80 points are listed. All prices are the manufacturer's suggested retail price. Vendor prices are often less expensive.
You can check out the whole list at the site HERE.
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Pretty sure the Hallmark Channel was on the list of "probably not sending people to Vegas anytime soon" but I guess I stand corrected.Not only do they want to send you to Vegas, but it's actually a pretty good trip.
The details are a little fuzzy though. It seems to be some sort of Mother's Day deal, and I would guess the idea is for you to spend some quality time with you Mom. The thing is, nothing in the rules says you *have* to take your Mom, so I'm guessing everyone can enter, and you can just figure out who you're taking if you win.
The Grand Prize is a 5-day/4-night trip for winner and guest to Las Vegas, Nevada. Trip includes round-trip coach air transportation, local ground transfers between airport and hotel, 4 nights' hotel accommodations (double occupancy) with complimentary breakfast daily, one 2-hour spa package, 2 tickets to a Las Vegas musical show (subject to availability), and $500 spending money.
I can't say I would be excited about the spa or show really, but you can't beat five days in Vegas with $500 in your pocket.
The contest runs through May 10, 2009, and you can enter online HERE.
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This is a pretty cool little tool. It's machined from solid 6AL-4V titanium billet, and has a number of uses. From the site:
The TAD Gear B.R.A.T.T. is precision made in the USA from solid 6AL-4V titanium billet. A very robust 0.25" thick and about 3" long, this highly versatile pocket mini-tool goes where your EDC pocket knife cannot. "B.e R.eady A.lways" for those little daily tasks and chores that pop during your day.
Save your blade for cutting, use this handy little tool for everything else that your day might throw at you. Use it to pry open paint cans, pull up a troublesome nail on your deck, tighten up a loose screw, fine tune the pivot of your favorite Strider folder, or pop the top off your favorite bottle of beer or soda pop. This versatile and proprietary design makes this a clever last ditch self defense impact device as well. Simply wear this over your middle finger, make a fist, and voila. We had a little fun too and added a dimple on the backside to create a face. TAD Gear B.R.A.T.T. makes a great key chain fob, slips into any pocket, will become another one of your new TAD Gear EDC favorites.
You can check it out at the TAD Gear site HERE.
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I love the idea of a touch PC. The screen is a good size, but I'd like a see how well the actual PC runs before grabbing one. At around $530 though, it's a really good price for what you get. Here's the details:
The AE1900 is a complete home computing solution featuring touch-sensitive PC navigation, a true 16:9 widescreen 18.5-inch screen, SRS Premium Sound and a sleek modern design that fits in with any décor.
The MSI Wind Top AE1900 features the Intel® Atom 230 Processor and runs Windows® XP Home operating system. It features a built-in webcam and microphone to insure convenient audio and video recording. Continuing along MSI’s tradition of “green” computing, the MSI Wind Top AE1900 consumes 80% less energy then a traditional desktop PC. At full operation, the MSI Wind Top AE1900 consumes no more then 50 watts of power.
MSI also included a spacious 160 GB SATA 2.5 inch hard drive, 4 USB ports, a 4-1 card reader and ships the MSIAE1900 with a stylish matching mouse and keyboard. The ultra-silent, state-of-the-art cooling system eliminates traditional cooling fan noises and keeps the sound level to no more than 26 decibels.
The MSI Wind Top AE1900 features MSI Wind Touch; allowing for easy user interface with all PC functions. Additionally, picture viewing has never been easier or more fun with MSI Easy Viewer. Users can quickly browse, enlarge, rotate and scan through all your images with the swipe of a finger. Lastly, data entry using natural handwriting or the touch on-screen keyboard and the SoftStylus™ program is now easier then ever.
You can check it out HERE.
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Can't say that I have use for this what so ever, but it is seriously cool. Details:
Precision-built performance, ground breaking engineering, and a revolutionary concept… Introducing the new TAC 15™ Crossbow by PSE. Forget everything you thought you knew about crossbows, the TAC 15™ sets new standards for accuracy, performance and shootability.
A marvel of innovation and engineering, only PSE could bring you the new TAC 15™. Designed to fit on any AR-15 lower receiver, the TAC 15™ is packed with innovative features that will have to be experienced to be believed. It all starts by incorporating the incredibly strong X Tech™ limbs into an extremely compact platform. The ultra-high performance twin-cam design shoots an amazing 412 fps and is capable of unprecedented accuracy. Plus, the TAC 15™ converts any AR-15 quickly and easily from a gun to a crossbow!
You can check it out HERE.
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I'm starting to think that the cheap prices in Vegas are prompting companies to have a lot more sweepstakes.
Not a lot of extra stuff with this, but it will send you and three friends to Vegas. Here's the details:
The grand prize is a trip for four to Las Vegas, NV, which consists of the following: Round-trip coach airfare for four people to Las Vegas, NV; A two night stay at a hotel in the Las Vegas, NV area (two standard rooms); and VIP passes for four people to the AVP Crocs™ Tour event being held September 17-19, 2009 in Las Vegas, NV.
The contest ends on August 10, 2009, and you can enter it HERE.
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I should really track some of this down when it becomes available.
It is Hennessy's first major new launch since Hennessy V.S was introduced in 1961.
Packaged in a sleek, bold black bottle, Hennessy Black is a versatile blend of 35 to 45 unique, pale and gold colored eaux-de-vie selected for their elegant floral characteristics. These are subsequently aged in French oak barrels previously used by Hennessy for at least five years. Hennessy Black has a more gentle wood influence. The result is a different expression of Hennessy Cognac: lighter and fresher with scents of jasmine, daffodils and orange flowers that are delicately mixed with hints of citrus, honey, and fresh grapes to create a distinctively smooth cognac with surprising finesse balance, floral notes.
"We are thrilled to launch such a spectacular new product from Hennessy, the leading cognac in the world," said Mark Cornell, CEO Moet Hennessy USA. "Our fast growing consumer base is looking for new and innovative ways to consume cognac and we have the perfect blend to speak to this generation."
"Hennessy Black is a fantastic new blend that takes Hennessy beyond cognac," said Andy Glaser, Senior Vice President Hennessy Business. "Its incredible smooth taste and versatile nature will enable a new set of premium spirit drinkers to enjoy Hennessy in a variety of new ways."
You can check it out at the official site HERE.
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I love Malbec wines, so I'll have to track this one down. It's made by the same group that also makes Fat Bastard, Clean Slate and Flying Fish wine brands. Here's some of the details from the High Note site:
The grapes are sourced from fi ve vineyards with sandy loam soils, ranging in elevation from 3200 feet to 5000 feet above sea level. Vista del Sur Winery blends Malbec fruit from a variety of microclimates within the Uco Valley to achieve a more complex wine.
Dark violet in color. Floral and spices on the nose with intense blackberry aromas.
Exceptional levels of concentrated fruit and complexity with flavors of cassis, ripe red
cherries, hints of black pepper, mocha and persistent vanilla. Smooth, round tannins
highlight the creamy texture and lengthy fi nish.
High Note Elevated Malbec was born out of Click Wine Group’s belief that Argentinean Malbec will be the next sought-after varietal and region for U.S. consumers. After traveling to Argentina and touring many wineries, Peter Click met Laura Catena, an expert in the Argentinean wine industry. Laura Catena introduced Peter to winemaker Rodrigo Calatayud and Vista del Sur Winery where she is an investing partner. Laura was convinced that the expertise at Vista del Sur and Peter’s successful history of developing and launching brands that connect with consumers would be a winning combination for producing great Malbec that would popularize the varietal with consumers around the world.
Vista del Sur is a new state-of-the-art winery in the Uco Valley. The winery and its surrounding vineyards are exclusively dedicated to the pursuit of producing the finest Malbec. While other wineries around the world are planned to create multiple varietals using the same equipment, Vista del Sur was designed from vine to bottle to enhance the quality of the Malbec it produces.
High Note sells for a suggested price of $12.99.
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Versus is holding a contest to send the winner and a guest to Las Vegas to watch a Stanley Cup Final Game on VERSUS.
The Grand Prize is roundtrip, coach-class air transportation for two to Las Vegas, NV; two nights hotel accommodations at a hotel; dinner for two; and two tickets to a show.
There's not a lot of details there, and you will have to travel sometime between June 1 and June 12, 2009, but I'm sure it'll be a good time.
The sweepstakes ends on May 15, 2009, and you can enter it HERE.
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