Competition 2 >> 61 prizes available! >> USAGuide.info

[Leading Names]

In light of the soon to be USAGuide.info I have decided to run a competition to help provide decent content for the site (living in the UK I don’t know that much about the US)

Competition…

To enter this competition you will need to write a brief (5 – 15 lines) description/intro to your home state from the list below. Try and capture what you love so much about your chosen state, places to see and things to do etc…

The submitted text will be used as an introduction to the states page, which will also contain links to other sites, contact details of local attractions etc.

Any submitted entries will be used on the site.

Prizes…
1st prize - Currently $15 the more entries we get the higher the 1st prize goes!

URGENT UPDATES!

Top Prize is now on a sliding scale, the more entries we get collectively from DNF members the higher the 1st prize gets…

0 – 5 entries – 1st prize = $15
6 – 10 entries – 1st prize = $25
11 – 15 entries - 1st prize = $35
16 – 25 entries - 1st prize = $45
26 – 35 entries - 1st prize = $55
35 – 45 entries – 1st prize = $65
46 – 50 entries – 1st prize = $100!!!!

Plus you get 100 $DNF just for entering!

2nd prize - $ 10 for what we feel is the 2nd best entry

3rd prize $5 for what we feel is the 3rd best entry
Other prizes – 100 DNF for anyone who submits the **first** entry for any of the states below.

The competition will end late Thursday GMT

States…

100 $DNF for the first entry submitted for every state on the below list. Consider the 100 $DNF still available unless indicated otherwise on the list below.

Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
New Hampshire Taken
New jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota Taken
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming

Please post your entries here in this thread.

Thanks
Rob

 

[StockDoctor]

New Hampshire (The Granite State)

Mention New Hampshire, and many people think of a place to "escape" back to the easy going, quaint little town of their dreams of yester-year. They think of an Autumn scene with rolling hills bursting with glorious color and covered bridges over sparkling waters, or a winter wonderland in the White Mountains at some of the top ski resorts in the United States.

New Hampshire certainly fits the description above, but you should know a bit more. There are the people who call this place home. They're known as honest, down-to-earth, strong willed and independent. Their State Motto "Live Free or Die" reflects as much, as does the fact that the State has no income or sales taxes. Come election time, all eyes are on New Hampshire, as this State leads the Nation with the first Presidential Primary. Although somewhat laid back, don't misjudge the people here as just country bumpkins. While they may show up to meet you in a pick-up truck, or on a motorcycle (this State is home to the oldest of the big 3 motorcycle rallies in the U.S.) this is also a center for a large concentration of high tech workers. The State boasts one of the most respected Ivy League Institutions (Dartmouth) housing one of the oldest Medical Schools in the country, one of the top engineering schools (Thayer), and Global Market Studies at the famous Tuck School of Business.

With beauty, brains and brawn, New Hampshire and it's people are something to see, experience and enjoy.

 

[Cash Is King]

ILLINOIS -- THE LAND OF LINCOLN

HISTORICAL FACTS


1673—Louis Jolliet and Father Marquette arrive in Illinois

1699—Cahokia is founded, the oldest town in Illinois

1717—Illinois becomes part of French Louisiana

1763—England receives Illinois at the end of the French and Indian War

1778—George Rogers Clark captures Kaskaskia from the British

1787—Illinois becomes part of the Indiana Territory

1804—Lewis and Clark expedition starts near Wood River

1809—Illinois Territory is created

1818—Illinois becomes the 21st state

1848—The Illinois & Michigan Canal completed

1863—Emancipation Proclamation

1871—Fire consumes much of Chicago

1893—Chicago World’s Fair

1900—Completion of the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal

1959—The St. Lawrence Seaway opens

1992—Carol Moseley Braun becomes the first black woman in the Senate

1998—The Chicago bulls win their sixth NBA championship

 

[Leading Names]

Nice Job Doc! Thanks for getting the party started. $100 DNF on the way!

Thanks Classic for the facts on Illinois, you fancy using those facts to create a short paragraph (5 – 15 lines)? Go on! Use your creative wisdom!

Keep those entries coming in!

Thanks
Rob

 

[Leading Names]

OK folks really starting to worry now, only one entry and just under a day of the competition left… please, please get submitting your entries, it only has to be a few lines long (5-15 lines) and you get a $100 DNF just for entering! Along with the chance to win one of three cash prizes.

Post entries here or pm them to me if you prefer.

Thanks
Rob

 

[izopod]

Here is my entry:

South Dakota

South Dakota is home to Mount Rushmore which is known as the "Shrine of Democracy". Gracing Mount Rushmore are U.S presidents, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln. Near Mount Rushmore is another mountain sculpture which is the bust of Crazy Horse, a great native american warrior. Whether you head east or west in South Dakota, you'll find something worthwhile doing, whether it's hiking the Black Hills, or gambling in the legendary gold mining town of Deadwood. If you like riding motorcycles, you won't be disappointed. South Dakota is also home to the "Sturgis Motorcycle Rally". In August every year bikers from around the world, about 500,000 in all descend upon Sturgis, SD. People like coming to South Dakota because of the unbridled beauty of the Black Hills, and the friendly people, so come see what you're missing!

 

[Leading Names]

Thanks isopod for entering… 100 $DNF on the way.


URGENT UPDATES!

Top Prize is now on a sliding scale, the more entries we get collectively from DNF members the higher the 1st prize gets…

0 – 5 entries – 1st prize = $15
6 – 10 entries – 1st prize = $25
11 – 15 entries - 1st prize = $35
16 – 25 entries - 1st prize = $45
26 – 35 entries - 1st prize = $55
35 – 45 entries – 1st prize = $65
46 – 50 entries – 1st prize = $100!!!!

Plus you get 100 $DNF just for entering!

Members can submit entries for as many states as they wish.

You can post entries here or pm the to me if you’d prefer!

Get you entries in now!

The competition will now end on Thursday, not 48 hours from original post.

Good luck!


Cheers
Rob

 

[Leading Names]

Competition ending soon!

 

[moxsum]

whoa that was quick, I was about to enter to

 

[Leading Names]

Originally posted by moxsum
whoa that was quick, I was about to enter to

Lol. I’m in a rush to get the content ready hence the rather short competition…

Anyway just incase you’re not the only one out there who was just about to submit an entry I will keep the competition open for the next few hours to allow for last minute entries.

Cheers
Rob

 

[stevo]

I know that the competition is over, but I will offer you a state anyway. I do not live in this state. I have visited there numerous times and wish that I did live there.

Hawaii- The Aloha State

Aloha. A word with many meanings. Aloha can mean "hello", "goodbye" or "I love you" just to name a few. This word also represents a spirit of the Hawaiian people. The Spirit of Aloha, if you have ever felt it, you will never forget it.

There are actually 132 various islands, shoals, reefs, and atolls which make up the Hawaiian archipelago. The Northwestern Hawaiian Islands stretch for 1200 miles past Kauai. The Hawaiian Islands are the most isolated bodies of land in the world. Many species of animal and plant are found nowhere else.

Perfect weather year round. Beaches so beautiful that you pinch yourself to make sure that you are not dreaming. Sunsets which exceed any words put down to describe them. Mornings that are quiet, yet full of sound. Birds singing and waves crashing upon the shore.

There is an island for everyone.

Oahu- Plenty of hustle and bustle, yet holds many sacred national treasures.

The Big Island- Room to roam, volcanos, the largest privately owned cattle ranch in the US.

Maui- Beaches, watersports, shopping, nightlife. This one has it all.

Kauai- Relax, kick your feet up, Kauai has a pace which takes time to adjust to. Once adjusted, it feels great!

Molokai- Kauai times two.



See aloha. Feel aloha. Live aloha

 

[Leading Names]

Competition now officially over! No more entries please.

Results will follow shortly, the good news for anyone who entered is that as only three entries were received everyone who entered will receive a cash prize. Thanks Stevo for your entry 100 $DNF on the way...

Thanks
Rob

 

[Leading Names]

An the winners are…

1st Place = StocDoctor
2nd Place = Izopod
3rd Place = Stevo

Could I kindly ask all of the above to pm me their PayPal info (saves me writing three pm’s)

Thank you to those who entered, very impressive.

100 $DNF also sent to Stevo.

Thanks
Rob