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Your chance to win $25,000 from Rogers 1

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Rogers was the first to introduce a full Windows 8 mobile experience, and now they want to give you the chance to experience another first of your own!

To enter for your chance, simply log onto Rogers’ Facebook page, launch the app, and share your wildest (and boldest) dreams in 200 words or less.

I have the pleasure alongside four other judges (Dan Bader, Maria Shapiro, Michael Caswell, and Derek Malcolm) to select 30 finalists of all entries to move onto the next round – public voting.

Between Dec. 3 and Dec. 12, 2012, you – the public – will be able to read and vote for who you think deserves to win the grand prize.  You may vote for a story once per day.

You will have a shot at winning one of the following prizes:

– One grand prize of $25,000 to make your dreams come true

– One of ten Windows 8 devices, valued at approximately $1,000 each

The deadline to submit an essay ends Nov. 21, 2012, and the voting period closes on Dec. 12, 2012.

Enter here, and good luck!

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Submission Phase to enter and submit an essay ends November 21, 2012 and the Voting Phase starts December 3 and ends December 12, 2012. Open to residents of Canada having reached the age of majority but excluding residents of Quebec. Prizes: one Grand Prize of $25,000 in cash; ten Windows 8 devices valued at approx. $1,000 each. Odds of winning depend on the quality of essays and on the number of votes received. Correct answer to mathematical skill-testing question required to be a winner. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Full contest rules and details here.

Four gadgets for your back-to-school shopping list and your chance to win!

This entry was posted in Contests Lifestyle Reviews Technology and tagged back to school Cityline Cityline.ca Computer elementary Gadgets high school HP linksys Motorola Print Printer router Samsung Smartphone Students Technology university Winston Sih on by

Fall is just around the corner, and with technology changing constantly, it can be difficult for parents to pinpoint the right gadgets to send their kids back to school with.  To send you off in the right direction, here are four of our buzz-worthy high-tech gadgets to consider when shopping this back-to-school season:

Samsung Series 9 – Available at most electronics stores – MSRP $1,299.99

The Samsung Series 9 is dubbed the world’s thinnest and most compact laptop, feature-packed with Intel’s third-generation Core processor.

What this means is that this computer will give you incomparable speed and performance for whatever you are doing at school – be it video editing, or writing an essay while streaming multiple movies.

If looks are important, this computer is definitely for you.  Measuring at 12.9mm for the 13” model, and 14.9mm thick for the 15” model, these computers are sleek and stylish – definitely for the consumer who sees their devices as an extension of their personality.

Additionally, the Samsung Series 9 computers feature an Intel HD Graphics 4000 screen.  Anti-reflective and featuring a best-class “SuperBright Plus” capabilities, the Series 9 series boasts HD+ resolution (nearly 40% higher resolution), and a 170 degree wide viewing angle screen, so the whole family can huddle around and revisit those summer vacation memories.

HP ENVY 110 e-All-in-One – Available at most electronics stores – MSRP $299.99

This printer is by far one of HP’s most stylish and functional web-connected printers on the market today – perfect for any trend-setting student this year.

Featuring an easy-to-use consumer HP ePrint feature, students are able to print homework and school projects from the comfort of their smartphones or tablets from virtually anywhere in the world.

The ENVY’s high-resolution touchscreen allows for instant access to your favorite Print applications, including Facebook, as HP’s “Creative Studio,” a free and unique tool that gives users the ability to design, edit and publish custom print projects.

Now, students can “wow” teachers with professional looking presentations from a variety of preset templates. That, in combination with its polished design, low noise-acoustics and no visible paper tray, makes the HP ENVY 110 the ideal printer for this back-to-school season.

Motorola DEFY Pro – Rogers Wireless – MSRP $274.99

Ideal for tweens and teens alike, the Motorola DEFY Pro is a must-have exclusive from Rogers Wireless.  Built like a tank, this IP67-certified smartphone is perfect for resistance against scratches, spills and dust – so you can have a peace of mind knowing that the DEFY Pro will deliver in every way, no matter what life throws your way.

With its flawless chrome finish and 2.7-inch Corning Gorilla Glass display that resists scuffs and scratches, Motorola has ensured that the DEFY Pro is built to withstand the daily bumps and bruises of an active lifestyle, perfect for athletic and care-free students across the board.  The DEFY Pro features a full QWERTY keyboard that’s ideal for e-mailing and sending text messages on the go.  And best of all, you won’t have to worry about your battery life. With a high capacity battery and Motorola’s Battery Manager, you can manage your phone’s power consumption and play longer.

Other notable features:

–    The phone’s “Social Graph” feature memorizes your important contacts and dynamically populates the home screen, according to the frequency which they are called
–    Similarly, the Activity Graph focuses on your app habits and cleverly changes according to your frequency of use
–    Looking for the perfect companion for your next outdoor adventure? DEFY Pro has a specialized instrument dashboard to help you track specific outdoor activities, with camping, hiking and daily workout views

It’s all about the “Smart Wi-Fi” – Linksys

If you have a post-secondary student moving away for school, take a look at an Internet router with “Smart Wi-Fi” capabilities, like the Linksys EA series of smart routers.

Linksys’ line of smart Wi-Fi routers comes with Cisco’s Connect Cloud technology – providing the top-of-the-line home networking allowing the multitasking student the ability to have multiple things going at once.

What makes Linksys smart routers even better is that Linksys has opened the platform up to other app developers – so now routers can take advantage of the cliché, “There’s an app for that!”

–    Twonky Video: A mobile browser for Android smart phones and tablets to discover online video services and “beam” them to your Smart TV or AirPlay devices. With this sort of freedom you won’t have to get your friends to crowd around a tiny computer screen just to show them your latest “study break” web-video find.

–    Gemini IP Camera Viewer: Suspect your roommate is “borrowing” stuff from you mini-fridge? This app for iOS enables remote monitoring at home and on the go via Wi-Fi and cellular networks. The app also enables easy installation of home monitoring equipment.

Control the network from anywhere using a smartphone or tablet, or set guest access and control what devices are connected to the network from class, the library or the campus pub.  If you have multiple devices on your network – which you probably do – set priorities for Wi-Fi access so you won’t have your internet slowed down when studying just because your roommate can’t stop watching streaming videos ever again.

With high-end performance, Cisco Connect Cloud, Linksys smart Wi-Fi routers really will help today’s smart students connect their phones, tablets, computers, game consoles and much more!

What gadgets are on your shopping list this back-to-school season?  Share them with us in the comments below!

YOUR CHANCE TO WIN:

As the first day of school approaches, Cityline.ca, HP, and Motorola want to give you a chance to win a prize pack (worth approximately $574.98 CAD) containing one of each product below:

–    ONE HP ENVY 110 e-All-in-One Printer
–    ONE Motorola DEFY Pro

Here’s how you can enter:
1)    Follow @CitylineCa and @WinstonSih, and tweet us a short and funny back-to-school memory.
2)    Be sure to include in your tweet the hash tag #CitylineBacktoSchool to ensure you’re considered for the prize pack!

Deadline: Friday, August 31st, 2012, 5pm EST.

The winner will be selected via the dedicated “#CitylineBacktoSchool” hash tag, so be sure to include it in your tweet!

Giveaway Fine Print:

1.    No purchase necessary. Only one (1) entry per person. Any attempt or suspected attempt to enter more than once per person, any use of robotic, automatic, programmed or entry methods not authorized by these rules, shall be deemed as tampering and will void all of your entries. This Contest is brought to you by Citytv, a division of Rogers Broadcasting Limited (“Citytv”) and collectively the “Contest Sponsors” (HP Canada and Motorola Canada)
2.    The winner of the contest will be chosen on Friday, August 31, 2012, and the selected entrant will be contacted by Twitter. The selected entrant must email back to claim prize within three (3) business days following the draw,
3.    Phone will not come with a working monthly plan. Citytv assumes no responsibility of incurred charges or additional price liabilities. Entrant is responsible for providing cell and data plan for the smartphone.
4.    Approximate retail value of the Grand Prize is $574.98 CAD
5.    The Grand Prizes must be accepted as awarded and may not be transferred or exchanged.
6.    The Contest Sponsors reserve the right to substitute a prize of at least equal or greater value in the event of the unavailability, for whatever the reason, of the advertised prize in whole or in part.
7.    By entering this Contest, entrants consent to the use of their entry, name, city of residence and/or any photograph of or that may be taken in publicity carried out by Citytv and/or its advertising agencies, without further notice or compensation.
8.    This Contest is open to legal residents of Canada (excluding Quebec) who are over the age of majority in their province, excluding employees of the Contest Sponsors, their parent and affiliated companies, representatives, dealers and agents, Contest suppliers and judges, and those with whom they are domiciled. This Contest is subject to all applicable federal, provincial and municipal laws and regulations.
9.    No communications will be entered into except with selected entrants.
10.    Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received. All entries that are incomplete, illegible, damaged, irregular, have been submitted through illicit means, or do not conform to or satisfy any condition of the rules may be disqualified by Citytv. Citytv takes no responsibility for lost, stolen, delayed, damaged, misdirected, late or destroyed entries, or for typographical or other production errors. The Contest Sponsors are not responsible for any errors or omissions in printing or advertising this Contest. All entries become the property of Citytv and will not be returned.
11.    The Contest Sponsors are collecting personal data about entrants for the purpose of administering this Contest. No further informational or marketing communications will be received by entrants unless entrants provide the Contest Sponsors with explicit permission to do so as indicated on the entry forms. Please see Citytv’s Privacy Policy at www.rogerspublishing.ca/privacy.htm for information on their policies towards maintaining the privacy and security of user information.
12.    By entering this Contest, entrants release and hold harmless the Contest Sponsors, their advertising and promotional agencies and the Contest judge(s), their affiliates and respective directors, officers, owners, partners, employees, agents, dealers, representatives, successors and assigns (collectively the “Releasees”) from any liability in connection with this Contest or, if declared a winner, the prize(s). Before being declared a winner, entrants may be required to sign and return, within a stipulated period of time, a Declaration of Compliance with the Contest Rules and a full Liability and Publicity Release. By accepting a prize, winners consent to the use of their name, place of residence, voice, statements, photographs or other likenesses for publicity, advertising or informational purposes in any medium or format without further compensation or notice.
13.    This Contest will be run in accordance with these rules, subject to amendment by Citytv. Contestants must comply with these rules, and will be deemed to have received and understood the rules by participating in this Contest. The terms of this Contest, as set out in these rules, are not subject to amendment or counter-offer, except as set out herein.
14.    Contest Sponsors assumes no responsibility for failure of the internet or the website during the promotional period, for any problems or technical malfunction of any telephone network or lines, computer on-line systems, servers, access providers, computer equipment, software, failure of any email or traffic congestion on the internet or at any website, or any combination thereof including any injury or damage to an entrant’s or any other person’s computer related to or resulting from playing or downloading any material in the promotion. Contest Sponsors reserve the right, in their sole discretion to cancel or suspend this Contest should a virus, bug or other cause beyond their reasonable control corrupt the security or proper administration of the Contest. Any attempt to deliberately damage any web site or to undermine the legitimate operation of this Contest is a violation of criminal and civil laws. Should such an attempt be made, Contest Sponsors reserve the right to seek remedies and damages to the fullest extent permitted by law, including criminal prosecution.

Repost from Cityline.ca

Tech to Make Dad Smile this Father’s Day – The Digital Life

This entry was posted in Contests Technology and tagged BlackBerry Cityline Contests Dad Eton Father's Day Giveaway Panasonic Print Radio Sharp Shaver Smartphone Technology Television The Digital Life Winston Sih on by

With Father’s Day around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about gifts. Rather than gifting the same-old tie, why not consider some of these high-tech treats?

BlackBerry Bold 9900

Whether the fathers in your life want to stay connected to their friends or family abroad, the BlackBerry Bold 9900 is sure to get the job done.  Available on the Rogers Wireless network, the 9900 is one of the thinnest and lightest BlackBerry devices on the market.  Featuring the comfy QWERTY keyboard and vibrant displays that users have come to know and love, the BlackBerry is the complete all-in-one device for dad’s busy lifestyle.

Price $129.99 (on a 3-year term)

Panasonic EP-MA70 Massage Chair

For the dad who needs to relax, treat your dad to a thermal ceramic massage after a long day at work! The Panasonic EP-MA70 massage chair features heated ceramic heads, a sophisticated massage and stretch program, giving Dad a full body massages. To achieve the ultimate comfort, the massage chair comes with folding arm and leg rests, and an automatic body scanning system, so you get the most personalized massage from any massage chair on the market today!

Price:  $6,999.99

Panasonic ES-LV81K Pro Curve ARC V Blade Shaver

For the clean-cut dad: Add a little luxury to Dad’s morning routine with this shaver that will leave him soft and smooth!

Features:

–    Five-blade system can be used wet or dry
–    Panasonic’s fastest 14,000cpm powerful linear motor
–    Multi flexible active head follows contours of the face
–    Pop-up trimmer
–    Includes fully automatic self-cleaning and charging system

Price:  $399.99

Etón FRX3 AM/FM/WB Radio

Whether you are outback or in the blackout, you can be sure to reach for this radio with a powerful light. It will keep your whole family informed, entertained, and illuminated. It comes with a solar panel for recharging, and a hand turbine that gives you lots of power for minimal cranking.

–    AM, FM, NOAA weather digital radio with display.
–    NOAA weather alert function.
–    Alarm clock and LED flashlight.
–    USB jack recharges smart phones and other mobile devices.
–    Glow in the dark locator lets you find it when the lights are out.
–    Built-in solar panel.
–    Can also be recharged via mini USB input or via AC with included wall charger.
–    Headphone output.
–    AUX input lets you play an MP3 or iPod® through the speaker.

Price:  $63.00

Sharp AQUOS Quattron 9 Series 80” LCDTV

Sharp offers the biggest TVs available in Canada with 60, 70 and 80 inch sizes. Perfect for Father’s Day, the Sharp AQUOS Quattron 8 Series 3D LCDTVs with LED backlight have Quattron Four Colour technology which adds yellow to the traditional red, green and blue – meaning Dad will be able to see gorgeous colours while watching the big game.

Sharp’s advanced HD large screen technology allows you to be fully immersed in the viewing experience.  The size of the room is less of a factor than ever before. In fact, you only need to have 10 feet of viewing distance from your 80-inch TV to enjoy a seamless, beautiful picture. This HUGE line of TVs will show Dad just how much you love him!

Price:  $6499.99

YOUR CHANCE TO WIN!

As Father’s Day approaches, Cityline.ca and BlackBerry want to give you a chance to win a BlackBerry Bold 9900 just for Dad, so he can stay in touch with his family and friends.

Here’s how you can enter:

1)    Follow @CitylineCA and @WinstonSih, and tweet us why Dad needs a BlackBerry to stay connected.

2)    Be sure to include in your tweet the hash tag #CitylineFathersDay to ensure you’re considered for the prize pack, worth approximately $499.99 CAD!

Deadline:  Friday, June 15, 2012, 5pm EST.

The winner will be selected via the dedicated “#CitylineFathersDay” hash tag, so be sure to include it in your tweet!

Giveaway Fine Print:

1.    No purchase necessary. Only one (1) entry per person. Any attempt or suspected attempt to enter more than once per person, any use of robotic, automatic, programmed or entry methods not authorized by these rules, shall be deemed as tampering and will void all of your entries. This Contest is brought to you by Citytv, a division of Rogers Broadcasting Limited (“Citytv”) and collectively the “Contest Sponsors” (Research In Motion; BlackBerry)
2.    The winner of the contest will be chosen on Friday, June 15, 2012, and the selected entrant will be contacted by Twitter. The selected entrant must email back to claim prize within three (3) business days following the draw,
3.    Phone will not come with a working monthly plan. Citytv assumes no responsibility of incurred charges or additional price liabilities. Entrant is responsible for providing cell and data plan for the smartphone.
4.    Approximate retail value of the Grand Prize is $499.99.
5.    The Grand Prizes must be accepted as awarded and may not be transferred or exchanged.
6.    The Contest Sponsors reserve the right to substitute a prize of at least equal or greater value in the event of the unavailability, for whatever the reason, of the advertised prize in whole or in part.
7.    By entering this Contest, entrants consent to the use of their entry, name, city of residence and/or any photograph of or that may be taken in publicity carried out by Citytv and/or its advertising agencies, without further notice or compensation.
8.    This Contest is open to legal residents of Canada (excluding Quebec) who are over the age of majority in their province, excluding employees of the Contest Sponsors, their parent and affiliated companies, representatives, dealers and agents, Contest suppliers and judges, and those with whom they are domiciled. This Contest is subject to all applicable federal, provincial and municipal laws and regulations.
9.    No communications will be entered into except with selected entrants.
10.    Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received. All entries that are incomplete, illegible, damaged, irregular, have been submitted through illicit means, or do not conform to or satisfy any condition of the rules may be disqualified by Citytv. Citytv takes no responsibility for lost, stolen, delayed, damaged, misdirected, late or destroyed entries, or for typographical or other production errors. The Contest Sponsors are not responsible for any errors or omissions in printing or advertising this Contest. All entries become the property of Citytv and will not be returned.
11.    The Contest Sponsors are collecting personal data about entrants for the purpose of administering this Contest. No further informational or marketing communications will be received by entrants unless entrants provide the Contest Sponsors with explicit permission to do so as indicated on the entry forms. Please see Citytv’s Privacy Policy at www.rogerspublishing.ca/privacy.htm for information on their policies towards maintaining the privacy and security of user information.
12.    By entering this Contest, entrants release and hold harmless the Contest Sponsors, their advertising and promotional agencies and the Contest judge(s), their affiliates and respective directors, officers, owners, partners, employees, agents, dealers, representatives, successors and assigns (collectively the “Releasees”) from any liability in connection with this Contest or, if declared a winner, the prize(s). Before being declared a winner, entrants may be required to sign and return, within a stipulated period of time, a Declaration of Compliance with the Contest Rules and a full Liability and Publicity Release. By accepting a prize, winners consent to the use of their name, place of residence, voice, statements, photographs or other likenesses for publicity, advertising or informational purposes in any medium or format without further compensation or notice.
13.    This Contest will be run in accordance with these rules, subject to amendment by Citytv. Contestants must comply with these rules, and will be deemed to have received and understood the rules by participating in this Contest. The terms of this Contest, as set out in these rules, are not subject to amendment or counter-offer, except as set out herein.
14.    Contest Sponsors assumes no responsibility for failure of the internet or the website during the promotional period, for any problems or technical malfunction of any telephone network or lines, computer on-line systems, servers, access providers, computer equipment, software, failure of any email or traffic congestion on the internet or at any website, or any combination thereof including any injury or damage to an entrant’s or any other person’s computer related to or resulting from playing or downloading any material in the promotion. Contest Sponsors reserve the right, in their sole discretion to cancel or suspend this Contest should a virus, bug or other cause beyond their reasonable control corrupt the security or proper administration of the Contest. Any attempt to deliberately damage any web site or to undermine the legitimate operation of this Contest is a violation of criminal and civil laws. Should such an attempt be made, Contest Sponsors reserve the right to seek remedies and damages to the fullest extent permitted by law, including criminal prosecution.

[With information from BlackBerry, Panasonic, Eton, and Sharp.]

Repost from Cityline.ca

Motorola MOTOLUXE Giveaway

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With the summer season just around the corner, what better way to stay in touch with your closest friends than with a brand spanking new Android smartphone!

Our good friends over at Virgin Mobile Canada (http://virginmobile.ca), are once again teaming up with Winston Sih Media to surprise one of you lucky readers with a hot-off-the-shelf Motorola MOTOLUXE.

Designed with a new dynamic interface, the Motorola MOTOLUXE is – once again – now available from Virgin Mobile.  So, whether you’re taking a picture of you and your sweetheart for Instagram, or video chatting with your steamy crush, the MOTOLUXE is packed with a stunning 8MP camera, front-facing webcam, and 4″ HD touchscreen, so you never miss the action!

On the Virgin Mobile SuperTab, you get no-term contracts, award winning customer service, and the best phones on a fast 4G network!  Think that’s enough, we’re not done just yet.

Customers are treated like VIPs in their Members Lounge. Members get access to exclusive events, sweet deals from the hottest brands, and all-around VIP treatment on music, entertainment, travel, fashion and beauty.  Brands include H&M, The Body Shop, and access to concerts, travel, wheels, and more.  Try finding that with your current cell-phone carrier!

I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to offer this great giveaway to my loyal viewers, readers, Twitter/Facebook followers, and Virgin Mobile Super Fans!

Your chance to win the Motorola MOTOLUXE is as easy as 1-2-3.  Here’s how you can enter the giveaway:

1. Give my Twitter a Follow – @WinstonSih.

2. “Like” our Facebook page – Facebook.com/WinstonSihFans, or click here.

3. Post the following on your Twitter and/or Facebook feed(s).  You may enter ONCE on your Twitter, and ONCE on your Facebook.  Duplicates will not be recorded.

Click HERE to automatically Tweet, or copy-and-paste the message below to your respective Twitter/Facebook feed(s).

“Want your chance to win a Motorola MOTOLUXE from @WinstonSih & Virgin Mobile Canada? Enter: http://bit.ly/LoemkN”

The deadline to enter is Friday, June 29th, at 11:59PM EST.  The WINNER will be selected and contacted on Monday, July 2nd, 2012.*

*Click HERE for the Official Rules and Regulations of this contest.

**PLEASE NOTE: THE CONTEST PERIOD HAS ENDED, AND FURTHER ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.**

GOOD LUCK!

High Tech Mother’s Day Gifts and Giveaway – The Digital Life

This entry was posted in Contests Lifestyle Technology and tagged Alarm Blurb City Citytv Gifts HP Light Mothers Day Motorola RAZR Philips Wake-up Light Plus Print Printer Smartphone Technology The Digital Life Winston Sih on by
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to say “I love you mom,” than to pick up a few high-tech gifts this year.  If you’re looking for some inspiration, take a look at some of my top picks, right now.

Motorola RAZR
The new Motorola RAZR is the most captivating Android-powered smartphone on the scene.  The RAZR can stream music, pictures and more from your home or work computer—anytime, anywhere. In the light of day or dim of night, hyper-vibrant colours keep everything looking beautiful on the Super AMOLED Advanced 4.3 display. The RAZR is even armed with Kevlar for strength.
– Lightning fast 1.2 GHz dual-core processor and a cool 1GB of RAM
– Hyper-saturated 4.3” Super AMOLED Advanced display
– Super durable Kevlar fiber and Corning Gorilla Glass screen with splash-guard coating
– The Motorola MotoCast app gives you the power to stream or download content from your PC straight to your device – no uploading to the cloud needed
– Transformative accessories like the new Motorola Lapdock 500 Pro and Motorola Lapdock 100, Smart Controller, HD Dock and HD station make Motorola RAZR a force to be reckoned with.

HP Photosmart 5510 Printer
The HP Photosmart 5510 e-All-in-One will redefine the way Mom prints, copies and scans. The printer is a perfect fit for any room in the home, and with its high-resolution touchscreen and access to HP Print Apps, Mom will be in printer-heaven. Best of all, with an MSRP of only $99.99, the printer won’t exceed your budget.

To meet the needs of the social media savvy Mom, the HP Photosmart 5510 eAiO is also packed with the latest web-connected technology. She can use HP ePrint to print from an email-enabled smartphone or tablet from virtually anywhere, directly to the printer.  Need directions fast? Mom can use the MapQuest application to print directions right from the printer’s touchscreen. Does your mom love taking photos? With HP Print Apps, your Mom can make beautiful photobooks with Snapfish.

Philips Wake-up Light Plus
Waking up early and feeling energized has always felt like polar opposites for me.  There is no doubt that this is a similar situation for many moms around the world, too.  Studies have shown that people feel more energetic and refreshed during those sunny, bright summer mornings when the sun is shining through.

Nothing is worse than waking up in a dark bedroom, turning on your bedside lamp, and having your eyes feel disrupted from shock of the bright light.  I discovered the Philips Wake-up Light Plus – got hold of it – and tested it first-hand for The Digital Life on CityLine.ca.  I will admit I was really skeptical initially; doubting the product’s success and whether it would work at all.  I am one who wakes up in the dark, and the Wake-up Light allowed me to have that simulated sunlight, waking up more naturally and well-rested.

The National Sleep Foundation has chosen to make Philips Wake-up Light Plus its Official Light Therapy Product, in recognition of the benefits they provide in helping you wake-up better, brighter, and more energetic throughout your day.

Blurb
Blurb allows you to create a personalized, bookstore-quality book filled with your photos and loving words. With a price tag that can be less than a dozen roses, you can create a truly original gift that will always be cherished.

With Blurb, you’ll find all the tools you need to make your own photo book, whether you’re making a personalized wedding album, cookbook, baby book, travel photo book, or fundraising book.  Count on bookstore-quality printing and binding, and a range of choices from hardcover photobooks to soft-cover paperbacks in an array of trim sizes.

Holding a finished book with your name on the cover is a truly amazing feeling; it’s one of those experiences everyone should have.

YOUR CHANCE TO WIN!

As Mother’s Day approaches, CityLine.ca, Motorola, HP, Philips, and Blurb want to give you a chance to win a prize pack (worth approximately $830.00 CAD) containing one of each product below:

–    ONE Motorola RAZR
–    ONE HP Photosmart 5510 Printer
–    ONE Philips Wake-up Light Plus
–    ONE $50 gift-voucher for you to create your own Blurb book

Here’s how you can enter:
1)    Follow @CityLineCa and @WinstonSih, and tweet us why you want to be the ultimate connected mom!  
2)    Be sure to include in your tweet the hash tag #CityLineMothersDay to ensure you’re considered for the prize pack, worth approximately $830.00 CAD!

Deadline:  Wednesday, May 9, 2012, 5pm EST.

The winner will be selected via the dedicated “#CityLineMothersDay” hash tag, so be sure to include it in your tweet!

Giveaway Fine Print:
1.    No purchase necessary. Only one (1) entry per person.Any attempt or suspected attempt to enter more than once per person, any use of robotic, automatic, programmed or entry methods not authorized by these rules, shall be deemed as tampering and will void all of your entries. This Contest is brought to you by Citytv, a division of Rogers Broadcasting Limited (“Citytv”) and collectively the “Contest Sponsors” (Motorola, HP, Philips, Blurb)
2.    The winner of the contest will be chosen on Thursday, August 25, 2011, and the selected entrant will be contacted by Twitter. The selected entrant must email back to claim prize within three (3) business days following the draw,
3.    Phone will not come with a working monthly plan. Citytv assumes no responsibility of incurred charges or additional price liabilities. Entrant is responsible for providing cell and data plan for the smartphone.
4.    Approximate retail value of the Grand Prize is $830.00 CAD
5.    The Grand Prizes must be accepted as awarded and may not be transferred or exchanged.
6.    The Contest Sponsors reserve the right to substitute a prize of at least equal or greater value in the event of the unavailability, for whatever the reason, of the advertised prize in whole or in part.
7.    By entering this Contest, entrants consent to the use of their entry, name, city of residence and/or any photograph of or that may be taken in publicity carried out by Citytv and/or its advertising agencies, without further notice or compensation.
8.    This Contest is open to legal residents of Canada (excluding Quebec) who are over the age of majority in their province, excluding employees of the Contest Sponsors, their parent and affiliated companies, representatives, dealers and agents, Contest suppliers and judges, and those with whom they are domiciled. This Contest is subject to all applicable federal, provincial and municipal laws and regulations.
9.    No communications will be entered into except with selected entrants.
10.    Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received. All entries that are incomplete, illegible, damaged, irregular, have been submitted through illicit means, or do not conform to or satisfy any condition of the rules may be disqualified by Citytv. Citytv takes no responsibility for lost, stolen, delayed, damaged, misdirected, late or destroyed entries, or for typographical or other production errors. The Contest Sponsors are not responsible for any errors or omissions in printing or advertising this Contest. All entries become the property of Citytv and will not be returned.
11.    The Contest Sponsors are collecting personal data about entrants for the purpose of administering this Contest. No further informational or marketing communications will be received by entrants unless entrants provide the Contest Sponsors with explicit permission to do so as indicated on the entry forms. Please see Citytv’s Privacy Policy at www.rogerspublishing.ca/privacy.htm for information on their policies towards maintaining the privacy and security of user information.
12.    By entering this Contest, entrants release and hold harmless the Contest Sponsors, their advertising and promotional agencies and the Contest judge(s), their affiliates and respective directors, officers, owners, partners, employees, agents, dealers, representatives, successors and assigns (collectively the “Releasees”) from any liability in connection with this Contest or, if declared a winner, the prize(s). Before being declared a winner, entrants may be required to sign and return, within a stipulated period of time, a Declaration of Compliance with the Contest Rules and a full Liability and Publicity Release. By accepting a prize, winners consent to the use of their name, place of residence, voice, statements, photographs or other likenesses for publicity, advertising or informational purposes in any medium or format without further compensation or notice.
13.    This Contest will be run in accordance with these rules, subject to amendment by Citytv. Contestants must comply with these rules, and will be deemed to have received and understood the rules by participating in this Contest. The terms of this Contest, as set out in these rules, are not subject to amendment or counter-offer, except as set out herein.
14.    Contest Sponsors assumes no responsibility for failure of the internet or the website during the promotional period, for any problems or technical malfunction of any telephone network or lines, computer on-line systems, servers, access providers, computer equipment, software, failure of any email or traffic congestion on the internet or at any website, or any combination thereof including any injury or damage to an entrant’s or any other person’s computer related to or resulting from playing or downloading any material in the promotion. Contest Sponsors reserve the right, in their sole discretion to cancel or suspend this Contest should a virus, bug or other cause beyond their reasonable control corrupt the security or proper administration of the Contest. Any attempt to deliberately damage any web site or to undermine the legitimate operation of this Contest is a violation of criminal and civil laws. Should such an attempt be made, Contest Sponsors reserve the right to seek remedies and damages to the fullest extent permitted by law, including criminal prosecution.

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