| Win a Trip to Epic Studios to Play Gears of War
No ticket gets the same level of access as a backstage pass, and no contest will take gamers closer to the Gears of War action like Xbox Live Backstage Pass. On October 27, 2006, two lucky winners from the U.S. will join other winners from around the world at Epic Games in Raleigh, North Carolina for a day of exclusive fun. The Package includes: A tour of the studio for a behind the scenes look at the creation of "Gears of War" for Xbox 360 The chance to meet the game's creators, including Lead Designer Cliff "CliffyB" Bleszinski An opportunity to play multi-player "Gears of War" prior to its official release Prize packages include round trip airfare and hotel accommodations for 4 days and 3 nights for each winner and their guest. "Gears of War" fans can log on to http://xblgearsofwar.onlinepromo.com/ to register for a chance to win.
Digicel gives $1m, but JNA still in the red
Digicel Jamaica has once again come to the rescue of the Jamaica Netball Association (JNA) by underwriting approximately J$1 million of the cost of sending the Under-16 team to the Caribbean Championships in Trinidad & Tobago from November 23 to December 2, according to sources close to the Observer. The amount will cover airfare as well as some gear and accommodation. However, the JNA will still be J$500,000 short of the sum needed to send the young Sunshine Girls to the tournament. Digicel's sponsorship comes against the backdrop of several local sporting bodies facing financial crises in their bids to host international events. The Jamaica Amateur Body Building and Fitness Association suffered serious financial constraints in hosting the recent CAC event, while the Jamaica Rugby Union suffered embarrassment after members of the union informed the media that the local team had been kicked out of their hotel because of failure to pay bills during their hosting of the Caribbean 15s Champs which ended on Monday.
Trip to Italy teaches economics
Campus organizations, such as sororities, fraternities and Baptist Collegiate Ministries, have frequently arranged spring break trips, but now one academic department is making plans as well.
The business department is taking a group of students to Italy to learn about global economics.
Students and faculty going on the trip will depart for Italy on March 8. They will spend the next eight days traveling around Italy before returning home on March 17.
The cost for the trip is $1999. This includes airfare, ground transportation, lodging, some meals and tours. A $500 deposit is require to reserve plane tickets and lodging. The full balance is due by Jan. 11.
The trip will provide credit for a special topics course for the spring semester.
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