31 Days of the Dragon: Win our HP HDX Dragon computer package - The Rules
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Yesterday, we kicked off our week-long contest, where we are giving away an HP HDX Dragon computer package, worth over $5,000 if you were to purchase each piece on your own. First, the details on what exactly we are giving away:
- HP HDX Dragon Notebook: This system ships with the 64-bit version of Windows Vista Ultimate, and features a 2.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Extreme X9000 processor., 4GB RAM, 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 8800M GTS, 500GB hard drive, and boasts a 20.1-inch 1080p display. It’s meant to be for play as much as work, and to that end, it also packs a Blu-ray ROM with SuperMulti DVD double layer burner, integrated TV tuner, webcam and microphone. If you went and bought this yourself, it would cost $4,500 USD. But we’re not done yet…
- Microsoft Office Professional 2007: That means Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher, Access, and Accounting Express, all in one package. Retail value on that is $225.
- Corel PaintShop Pro X2: Retail value of $73.99
- Corel Painter Essentials Retail value of $79.99
- Corel Ulead Video Studio Plus 11.5 Retail value of $79.95
- Gears of War: retail value of $49.99
- Viva Pinata: Retail value of $37.99
- Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Retail value of $44.99
- Microsoft Flight Simulator X Expansion Pack: Retail value of $34.99
- Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl - Blu-ray: Retail value of $22.95
- Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest - Blu-ray: Retail value of $22.95
- Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End - Blu-ray: Retail value of $22.95
Okay, interested? We thought so. If you want to see everything in more detail, check out our HDX Giveaway contest videos. These will give you more insight as to how the contest is going to work, a look at all of the prizes that are being given away, and a detailed unboxing of the Dragon notebook.
We will be using Gear Live Points to determine a winner. However, we have custom Point values set for this contest. Points earned for this contest are as follows:
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Liam Neeson or Natasha Richardson: Who Had the Biggest Oops?
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Movies, Photos, Oops Photos,
This is definitely one married couple that likes to draw attention to their lower regions…
A few weeks ago, actress Natasha Richardson had quite a revealing moment at New York’s Costume Institute Gala. This month, her husband, Liam Neeson, has shifted the focus to himself.
This wet incident happened earlier this week in Northern Ireland. While we can’t say for certain what happened to the 55-year-old actor, I’m choosing to give him the benefit of the doubt. I mean - Qui-Gon Jinn would never pee on himself!
We’ve been working on a way to recognize you readers who participate here on our network of sites at Gear Live, and we are happy to announce the launch of Gear Live Points. In a nutshell, Points are awarded to users whenever they take any sort of interactive action on Gear Live. We think it’s a fun way to spice up your daily visits to the site.
You earn points for all the following actions:
- Becoming a member: 100 points
- Upload a member photo: 50 points
- Choose or upload an avatar: 25 points
- Posting a blog comment: 1 point
- Posting a gallery comment: 1 point
- Assign a forum signature: 10 points
- Posting a forum topic: 2 points
- Posting a forum reply: 1 point
- Receiving a forum reply: 1 point
- Vote in a poll: 3 points
You must be logged in to earn points, and you can see the total amount of points you’ve earned right at the top of all pages. We are coming up with some cool things you will be able to do with your points, so stay tuned for that.
To kick off the launch of Gear Live Points, we are running a contest - our HP HDX Dragon giveaway. Good luck to all participants!
NOTE: Those found abusing Gear Live Points (like posting excessive comments/forum posts that don’t say anything or contribute to the conversation) will suffer a loss of points. This policy is at Gear Live’s sole discretion.
Today we have started a contest giving away an HP HDX Dragon computer package, which would be worth over $5,200 if you were to purchase it on your own, and we want to make sure you know about it. This is all part of the 31 Days of the Dragon promotion that we are a part of. We have a couple of videos that you should check out - one shows off the HDX Dragon computer, and the other gives some insight into the contest itself. We’ve been getting a lot of questions about how exactly people enter and rack up points to win, and that post will be coming later today. In the meantime, jump down to check out the videos for the scoop.
HP HDX Giveaway contest announcement:
Jon Voight: Why You Should Always Check Your Teeth
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Movies, Photos, Oops Photos,
Maybe the confusing news about his daughter had Jon Voight flustered?
Whatever the reason, the 69-year-old Tomb Raider star obviously forgot to take care of something yesterday.
You’ve got to feel bad for the guy. He’s already estranged from Angelina Jolie - and now it’s clear he doesn’t have a friend to look out for him.
Rachael Ray Ad Pulled Due to Political Controversy
Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Television, Clothing, Style, Legal Issues, Oops Photos,
While Food Network favorite Rachael Ray may have a lot of haters, no one has ever accused her of supporting terrorism… until now.
The 30 Minute Meals star was featured in an Internet ad for Dunkin’ Donut, advertising their line of iced drinks. Despite what appears to be a very normal, innocent ad, the popular donut chain was forced to pull it due to complaints about her advocating Muslim extremism!
How, might one ask, is this picture (seen above) have anything to do with Islamic terrorism? Well, according to columnist/blogger Michelle Malkin, the scarf Ray wears in the photo resembles that of a kaffiyeh, which Malkin explains, “has come to symbolize murderous Palestinian jihad. Popularized by Yasser Arafat and a regular adornment of Muslim terrorists appearing in beheading and hostage-taking videos, the apparel has been mainstreamed by both ignorant (and not-so-ignorant) fashion designers, celebrities, and left-wing icons.”
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Did Angelina Jolie Give Birth to Twins?
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Movies, Celebrity Babies, Breaking News,
UPDATE: People magazine is now disputing Entertainment Tonight’s delivery report. I guess we’ll just have to wait and see!
Looks like we now have two more beautiful children to obsess over…
According to reports, the due date has already come for Angelina Jolie. Sources tell Entertainment Tonight that the actress and Brad Pitt have welcomed two new daughters into their brood: Isla Marcheline and Amelie Jane. (Marcheline is Jolie’s mother’s name; Jane is for Pitt’s mother.)
The new babes - who were born in France - are now the 5th and 6th members of the Jolie-Pitt clan. The stars already have a pair of boys (Maddox, Pax) and a pair of girls (Zahara, Shiloh).
Congrats to the whole family!
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Mariah Carey Fails to Throw Pitch at Baseball Game
Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Music, Sports, Clothing, Videos, Oops Videos,
Newlywed Mariah Carey has made a fool of herself yet again. Whilst visiting Japan recently, the failed actress attended a Yomiuri Giants vs.Rakuten Eagles baseball game, given the honor of throwing the first pitch. Unfortunately, it appears that either her very uncomfortable attire or unnecessarily-high heels got in the way of allowing her to successfully throw the ball from the mound to the catcher.
Lucky for us, it was all caught on tape! In the video, which can be seen after the jump, the scantily-clad pop star managed to at least throw the ball a measly-looking five feet, which then depressingly rolled towards home base. Clearly learning from her past oopsies, Carey continued to smile unflinchingly after her utter embarrassment, hurried off the field and off to do some kimono shopping (something she can at least do successfully).
Nick, you really ought to keep a closer watch on your wife.
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Steven Tyler Sought Help for Feet, Not Drugs
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Music, Rumors,
Does anyone actually think we believe this stuff?
First, Kirsten Dunst tried convincing us her rehab stint was solely about depression. (Word has it - Cirque doesn’t even offer treatment for that.) Now Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler would like us to think he’s seeking help for bad feet. Seriously.
While his reps did manage to confirm their client was away recovering, they blame his on-stage - not off-stage - antics for the excursion. Supposedly years of athletic movements have done a bit of damage to the 60-year-old rocker’s soles. After a series of painful surgeries, the musician for some reason then chose to rest in a rehab facility. Via a statement, Steven said, “I really needed a safe environment to recuperate where I could shut off my phone and get back on my feet.”
So is his home not a ‘safe’ place? Is he unable to turn off his ringer anywhere else? Was there not a groupie willing to help him?
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Restraining Order Filed Against Bill Murray
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Movies, Divorce, Legal Issues, Rumors,
Every once in a while there’s a story you personally wish wasn’t true. This one would be mine.
On May 12, Jennifer Butler Murray, wife of comedian Bill Murray, filed for divorce in Charleston, South Carolina. And while most of us are used to hearing the overused phrase “irreconcilable differences,” what Jennifer had to say in those papers could put the Charlie Sheen-Denise Richards feud to shame.
According to the court documents, Jennifer blames “adultery, addiction to marijuana and alcohol, abusive behavior, physical abuse, sexual addictions and frequent abandonment” as the reasons for the end of her 10-year marriage.
Butler also felt it was necessary to file a restraining order against Bill due to his reportedly violent nature. Despite moving with their four children into a separate residence back in 2006, Murray allegedly came to his estranged wife’s home and physically harmed her. The Lost in Translation star supposedly “hit her in the face and then told her she was ‘lucky he didn’t kill her.’ ”
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