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I’m running another Twitter contest to reward my followers on Twitter and also to reach out to new followers who might be interested in @beer47 and this blog. The prize for this contest, pictured above, is a slightly used talking Homer Simpson bottle opener.

I’ll be running this contest through the end of Friday and I will announce the winner on Saturday morning.

To enter simply tweet a message that includes the following:

Follow @beer47 and RT this message to enter to win a talking Homer Simpson bottle opener http://su.pr/6gz96J

Rules:

1. To enter the contest send a message on Twitter that contains the following:
   • Follow @beer47 and RT this message to enter to win a talking Homer Simpson bottle opener http://su.pr/6gz96J
2. Contest ends on Friday, July 2, 2010 at 11:59pm
3. One (1) winner will be chosen and announced on July 3, 2010.
4. To be eligible to win you must be a follower of @beer47
5. You must be 21 years or older to participate. If you are selected as a winner, you must direct message @beer47indicating that you are 21 years or older.
6. Only U.S. Residents may participate in this contest.
7. Some prizes may be breakable. Breakable items will be packed with the utmost care. However, if the prize arrives broken, a replacement will not be provided.
8. If there are any problems or disputes, Beer47 @beer47 is the final arbiter.  Beer47 @beer47 has the ultimate discretion over awarding the prizes and may award the prizes to any of the participants of the contest.
9. By participating, you agree to have your Twitter name published as the winner on Twitter and on this web site.
10. Winners must provide a mailing address within the United States in order to receive the prize.
11. Allow 4-8 weeks for delivery of the prize. Prizes will only be delivered to addresses within the United States.
12. Void where prohibited.

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