National Gingerbread House Competition

The Grove Park Inn in Asheville, NC was the site for the 2010 National Gingerbread House Competition. Can you believe the creations in the three photos above are made from gingerbread? The contest wasn't limited to houses as you can see. Click here to see more delightful pictures of the winning entries in all age groups. Aren't they simply awesome?



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Win Free Tickets to See BON JOVI at Meadowlands

Score tickets to Bon Jovi
"Daily Record (Morristown, NJ newspaper) and AEG Live want to send you and a friend to see the rock n' roll mega-stars, Bon Jovi, for free! Three winners will be selected to attend a show on May 26th, May 27th, or May 29.

Bon Jovi is coming home to celebrate their newest album, The Circle, performing for four nights at the New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. The band's fifth album release this decade is, in essence, meant to represent the group's career together - over 26 years of sold-out arena shows and numerous chart-topping hits. The album title mirrors the unity, strength, and commitment of the four members, and the desire to consistently produce original, uplifting rock 'n' roll." Contest rules and regulations.




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Oscars: Red Carpet Fashions

Oscars: Fashion on the red carpet
Does Penélope Cruz ever look anything but beautiful in this wine-coloured ruched evening dress by Donna Karan? The link will take you to a wonderful slideshow with 27 photos. Enjoy.

Complete list of Oscar winners.




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Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show #134

This Weimaraner named Sizzle is enjoying some well-deserved lap time. I guess you're never too big to be a lap dog. I love this breed. They all seem to be so comfortable in their own skin.

Pets on Parade : The New Yorker: "Contestants, their handlers, and admirers at the events surrounding the 134th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, at Madison Square Garden. Photographs by Landon Nordeman." Click on the link to view the slideshow.




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Nesting Newbies Magazine | Volume Two, Winter 2010

Volume two of a new digital shelter magazine Nesting Newbies is now viewable online. This should keep you entertained this weekend. It's very nice ~ I like it.

They are having a sweepstakes too. Enter by or before March 15th to win a Blue-Bird-Bag full of goodies with a retail value of $1,514. Details here. Cool. Good luck if you enter.




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National Wildlife Federation Photo Contest

2009 Photo Contest Honorable Mentions honoring the remarkable finalists from the 39th annual contest sponsored by the NWF.

View all 60 photos here. I loved them all. You will be blown away.
The 2010 Contest is now open. Enter here.




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