Miscellaneous Mentionables

I frequently receive email from companies asking me to share news or discounts with my readers. Each week I’ll gather the best requests and share them with you here.

The Responsibility Project For The Win contest

Prize: There will be five winners who will be announced in September. On behalf of each, Liberty Mutual will donate $500 to an approved 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The winning entries will be featured on ResponsibilityProject.com and be invited to continue their story after the contest through a guest blog post on the Responsibility Project website

Who’s eligible Entrants must live in the U.S., be between the ages of 13 and 17 and must obtain their parent’s or guardian’s permission for contest eligibility

Contest ends: August 31, 2010

Contest url http://www.responsibilityproject.com/contests/ftw#fbid=BalaL9hE6S7

JVC SHOWS FACEBOOK COMMUNITY SOME “LIKE” WITH THE LAUNCH OF NEW SUMMER SWEEPSTAKES

The JVC “Like it to Win it” Sweepstakes Gives Facebook Users the Chance to Win 60 Exciting JVC Products this Summer

WAYNE, NJ, July 7, 2010 – JVC today launched the JVC “Like It to Win It” Facebook Sweepstakes to give JVC Facebook fans the opportunity to win a JVC product every day during the summer by simply “Liking” the product on Facebook (www.Facebook.com/jvcusa).

From July 7th through September 6th 2010, JVC will feature a different product every day on their Facebook page. To enter to win the product, fans simply “Like” the JVC product and enter their e-mail address. Contestants can “Like” a post every day for the duration of the contest.

A sample of products up for grabs includes: JVC Teledock LCD televisions with iPod connectivity, JVC Everio high-definition camcorders, JVC noise cancelling headphones, JVC multifunctional iPod docks and other JVC home audio products.

For a complete list of rules and eligibility, visit: http://bit.ly/9cRUUs.

About JVC U.S.A.

JVC U.S.A., headquartered in Wayne, New Jersey, is a division of JVC Americas Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Victor Company of Japan Ltd. JVC distributes a complete line of video and audio equipment for the consumer and professional markets. For further product information, visit JVC’s Web site at http://www.jvc.com or call 1-800-526-5308. Follow JVC U.S.A. on Twitter: http://twitter.com/JVC_USA.

Verizon Thinkfinity

Summer vacation is in full swing, but before you know it, it’s back to school time which means lesson plans and classroom activities. We would like to introduce you to Verizon Thinkfinity , Verizon Foundation’s nationally recognized free digital program in support of education and literacy. This online education tool provides comprehensive teaching resources for teachers to help enhance effectiveness, engage learners and improve student achievement. The easy-to-navigate K-12 resources are grade-specific and aligned with state standards. Also, Thinkfinity offers face-to-face and online training options that show educators how to use this tool to adapt to their specific needs and integrate into the classroom.

In addition, teachers have the opportunity to become a member of the free online community where they can find all the tools needed to organize resources, network with friends and other teachers, and share ideas, plans and advice with others in the education community.

Thinkfinity is a fun and engaging way to get a jump start on back to school lessons!

Learn more at http://www.thinkfinity.org.

Category: Announcements