Tag: sponsor

Rock Paper Scissors It Is

I’m in New York because Hewlett Packard graciously arranged for a few writers to meet Dara Torres. Which? Rad. Torres is a 41-year-old, five-time Olympic swimmer with nine medals, four of them gold. You may be familiar with her rippling abs?

Yeah, now you’re with me.

Anyway, I was reading through our info sheet and realized we get a few minutes alone with her to ask questions or whatnot. I’m pissed that I didn’t pack a swimsuit, or I would obviously challenge her to a dog paddling competition. So I’m asking you, team, what would you do with three minutes alone with Dara Torres?

Keep it clean, people.

The Envelopes, Please

For those of you wondering who won the $5,000 Intel Tech Makeovers, we announced the winners over here. When we started out, three makeovers seemed like so much, but if you read any of the entries you know how many deserving folks threw their hats in the ring. Even if you didn’t win, I hope entering the contest gave you the oomph you needed to find another way to make your dreams go. I’m still rooting for you.

Chances? One in 85, baby.

Entries are closed for the Intel competition, but you can still vote for your favorites. Here are a few of mine:

– The New York Neo-Futurists entered! Hello, lovers.

– Panchajany, a high school student who shares a room with her single mom.

– Christina, a photography student who has to go across town to download her photos (taken on a borrowed camera).

– Cathy Yuen, a teacher at an inner city school with a simple request for her students.

– Mother Andi Stern, a talented quilter, whose son takes online classes on a dial-up connection.

– A sheep farmer who sells shares in her wool online.

I’m increasingly excited about this. Please go vote for your favorites!