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Good Thursday, all. Firstly, an apology. I realise I've been neglecting this space here of late, but trust me on this, I had a valid reason, and it's actually (if you look at it from a certain angle) a good thing for you. What the lack of updates here mean to you is that things are moving (or we are attempting to move things) behind the scenes.
Well, behind the scenes for you. I'm in the scene(s), fighting tooth and nail with bureaucracy, as well as a s..l..o..w server, and pulling my hair out figuring out how to find the funds to get some of the more ambitious projects we've planned earlier this year off the ground. Nevertheless, it's a good thing for you. ;-)
To make up for my recent absence here, this will be a long post.
It may contain some good stuff, a list of names of contest winners, a few contest announcements (one organised by Seagate, the other by us, naturally) and some drivel, but all in all, a long post.
Will you spare time to do good?
First up, a straight-up question. Will you lend a helping hand if we ran more community service projects? The sort of projects where you don't get anything in return other than a warm feeling inside because you've made a difference in someone else's life? Will you make the effort to get up on a Sunday morning, at a God-forsaken hour, just to travel a distance, to make some less fortunate kid's day?
Now, would you?
See, a while back, I called a friend of mine VJ (thanks, mate!), who's an active member of the Rotary Club, to ask him if the group would be interested in running a joint project with the AMBP.
VJ, being the helpful soul that he has always been, decided to get me in touch with Kavita, the President of the Rotaract Club of Kuala Lumpur (RCKL).
Recently Kavita wrote to me (e-mail below), asking me if AMBP members would be interested in taking part in one of RCKL's main community service projects. My answer: I'm interested, and I hope the members are, but I would have to find out from the members themselves. Hence, this post.
So, do let me know if you're psyched by this. Leave a comment (a simple 'yes!' would do). Thanks.
Hancock: A Different Kind of Superhero Contest Winners
Phew! It wasn't easy, scouring through the contest entries looking for the two best entries for the Hancock: A Different Kind of Superhero Contest; there were a number of genuinely funny, original, creative entries.
After much deliberation, the judges have decided to give the Sony Ericsson's to *drum roll* bloggers linkinpark822002 and isaaccheah, for their gut-busting entries Hancock: A True Story, and The Malaysian Superhero, respectively. (Instant classic: "Saya Cicakman. Siapa lu, hero asing?")
Congrats, guys.
WINNERS LIST
2 x Super Super Duper Prize
Sony Ericsson W660i (worth RM 750 each)
Limited Edition Hancock Name Card Holder (RM 120 each)
In Season Double Passes
3 x Super Duper Prize
Limited Edition Hancock Tank Top for Men (RM 200 each)
In Season Double Passes
3 x Super Prize
Limited Edition Hancock Sports Towel (RM 150 each)
In Season Double Passes
2 x Cool Prize
Limited Edition Hancock Name Card Holder (RM 120 each)
In Season Double Passes
20 x ‘OK What?’ Prize
Limited Edition Hancock Car Sticker
Kudos to all the winners! And thanks for participating.
More winners: Evangelion Cool Caption Contest
Another list of winners, this time for those who took part in the Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone Caption Contest, all of whom win in-season double passes to watch this awesome anime.
Extra good news for the winners: since there weren't enough takers for the 50 double passes, we're giving these folks two (2) doubles passes each, which means everyone gets to take three other friends to watch the movie! Note that we will only do this if you request for it. Again, congrats, thanks and congrathanks.
WINNERS LIST
- Save the Cheeze!
- SamanthaChewQuinLi's Weblog
- Wusw Here
- Just Me and My Thoughts
- Little Garden of Joy
- Nocturnal Excursions
- imbloggerash
- Broken Mirror
- Ideas for Life
- Kurtlow.com
- Shooting Star
- Simon Says
- Angelyee Luv Bear
- donkey ar...
- Eye On Everything
- Qalamun
- Thousand Words: Snapshots of Life
- Yapkevin.com
- Craze Otaku
- +sizekitten
- Dennis the Menace
- spectrereachout
The good folks over at Citrine One have alerted us of a competition Seagate is organising, one that may be of interest to you - bloggers - particularly those who have an eye for a good video/photo shot.
The 'Precious Memories' Competiton, which starts today is open to resident journalists, photo-journalists and professional bloggers, and all you need to do is upload an image or a vid clip at the competition microsite, one that captures a memory that stands out in your life, a precious memory.
Winners will be determined by popular vote and will receive either a Seagate or Maxtor hard drive and a cash bonus. The winning entries for Malaysia will then move on to the next stage - the Seagate Precious Memories regional competition - for a chance at winning even more great prizes. Heck, even voters get to win some cool stuff.
Don't see why you shouldn't give this one a shot - details at http://seagatememories.com/malaysia.
Other stuff
OK-OK, I'm almost done. Just want to remind those who took part in the Mariah Carey contest to look in their e-mail inbox - you know, just in case you managed to win something.
Also, for those who took part in the Bake Rattle and Role Contest - watch out for the winners list first thing tomorrow. We'll also buzz you to confirm your attendance, so get your handphones charged and ready.
Oh, and there's a new contest, details tomorrow.
That's it. I'm done for today.
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