Read more contest stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/3735/contest.html2009 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorTue, 24 Nov 2009 10:00:01 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/72898/radio-station-fined-16m-for-fatal-contest.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagA Sacramento radio station has been ordered to pay $16 million to the family of a woman who died during its "Hold Your Wee for a Wii" contest. The woman, who was trying to win the game console for her three children, died of water intoxication after taking part in...http://www.newser.com/story/72898/radio-station-fined-16m-for-fatal-contest.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 30 Oct 2009 3:37:51 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/72440/shakira-imitator-cant-sue-bar.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagA woman who says she shredded knee ligaments when she fell during a “Shake it Like Shakira” contest can't sue the New York bar that staged the competition. Calico Jack’s Cantina is off the hook after Megan Zacher's lawyer failed to convince a judge the bar “knew or should have...http://www.newser.com/story/72440/shakira-imitator-cant-sue-bar.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 23 Oct 2009 12:10:50 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/68469/jell-no-hospital-chow-goes-upscale.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagIf an industry group's cooking competition is any indication, the Wall Street Journal reports, hospital food ain’t what it used to be. This year's winner of the National Society for Healthcare Foodservice Management's gold medal produced a “Machaca Flat Iron Steak” that met with his hospital nutritionist’s approval and cost...http://www.newser.com/story/68469/jell-no-hospital-chow-goes-upscale.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 03 Sep 2009 14:24:45 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/68375/ludacris-makes-like-oprah-gives-away-cars.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagNeed a ride? Ludacris wants to help. The rapper and actor plans to give away 20 cars on Sunday through his Ludacris Foundation, SixShot.com reports. To qualify, you must really need a car; be 18 or older; have a valid Georgia license; and be able to afford taxes and...http://www.newser.com/story/68375/ludacris-makes-like-oprah-gives-away-cars.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 02 Sep 2009 10:20:02 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/63520/elephants-humble-humans-in-eating-contest.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe fastest eaters mankind could muster were no match for the competition yesterday as Coney Island held its first-ever eating competition between people and pachyderms, NY1 reports. The trio of elephants comfortably munched a combined total of 505 hot dog buns in 6 minutes, while the three humans sweated and...http://www.newser.com/story/63520/elephants-humble-humans-in-eating-contest.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSat, 04 Jul 2009 7:48:16 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/62067/omg-wrlds-bst-txtr-wins-50k.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagA 15-year-old Iowa girl took home $50,000 and a new phone after thumbing her way to first place in the National Texting Championships yesterday, CNN reports. Kate Moore, who has developed a 500 text-per-day habit since getting her first phone last year, aced speed and dexterity tests as well...http://www.newser.com/story/62067/omg-wrlds-bst-txtr-wins-50k.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 17 Jun 2009 1:20:15 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/60005/boyle-sings-rousing-memory-from-cats.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSurprise singing sensation Susan Boyle made a new television appearance today, showcasing once again her soaring voice—but refusing to compromise on the frumpy look that made her an Internet sensation. The shy church volunteer gave a rousing, but occasionally nervous, performance on the American Idol -style show Britain's Got...http://www.newser.com/story/60005/boyle-sings-rousing-memory-from-cats.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSun, 24 May 2009 17:21:20 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/53169/life-nah-make-him-work-at-sec.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagNow that Bernie Madoff is guilty, it’s time to talk sentencing. CNBC hosted a contest to come up with the most inventive one for the disgraced financier, and the winner is: working for the SEC, "catching people just like him." But that doesn’t mean the other finalists— which include displaying...http://www.newser.com/story/53169/life-nah-make-him-work-at-sec.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 12 Mar 2009 17:23:23 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/52934/euro-song-contest-bars-georgias-putin-putdown.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagA veiled Georgian attack on Vladimir Putin has been barred from this year’s Eurovision, a flashy annual international music contest, RussiaToday reports. The disco tune contains the lyrics, “We don’t wanna put in/The negative mood/It’s killing the groove,” with the words “put in” sounding like the PM’s name, the AP...http://www.newser.com/story/52934/euro-song-contest-bars-georgias-putin-putdown.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 10 Mar 2009 15:40:02 CDT