HubPatron of the Arts Official Contest Thread

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   shampa sadhyaposted 13 years ago

   I have few questions:
   
   Suppose my poem and the explanation cross the word limit of 500 then will it be accepted? Suppose it reaches the word limit up to 600/700, will it be fit for the contest?
   
   Should I submit my contest hub the way I submit the regular hubs that is should I post it through 'start a new hub' and I am confused where to mention the contest tag. Will it be beside the title of the hub or where we mention the keywords?
   
   Will this contest entry be added to my no. of hubs or it will not be included in it?
   
   Expecting a reply. Thanks!

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      rosikaposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Hi shampa,
      
      In my understanding, as long as you write more than 500 words, your hub will be accepted for contest.
      You have to submit the hubs as regular hub and one tag should be "contest" and other tags as you always do. And the hub will be added to your hubs list as always.
      
      Overall the only change is you add "contest" in your tags section in your hub and that's all!

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      Simone Smithposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Rosika is right, shampa sadhya! Your poem can be as short as you like so long as the total Hub you submit is over 500 words.
      And make sure that, in addition to adding the 'contest' tag you have the Hub properly categorized in the 'poems and poetry' category.
      Also, make sure that you have at least one image in your Hub, and that all images you use are properly cited and legally used. I recommend checking out the contest page for full details, but that's the gist!

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   shampa sadhyaposted 13 years ago

   Hello rosika,
   
   Thanks a lot for clarifying my doubts in details. It is really helpful. Thanks once again.

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   Simone Smithposted 13 years ago

   Hi everyone!
   
   Today's Daily Drawing winner is Shadesbreath for Sunrise Epiphany. Congratulations, Shadesbreath!
   
   As a side note, I want to remind y'all to PLEASE read this guide and make sure that you properly cite your images. Nearly every day when running the Daily Drawing, I've had to disqualify at least one perfectly good entry that would have won $50 had it not failed to properly use or attribute an image. That's pretty darn frustrating for me, and I bet it would be frustrating for all those who COULD have won were they to realize the tiny bit of effort that they would have needed to expend to be able to win the prize.
   
   So check your Hubs. Make sure you've properly used and attributed the images you've included. And refer to that guide for help.

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      cardeleanposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Everyone stop frustrating Simone!  No one likes a frustrated Simone!

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      SirDentposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Congratulations Shadesbreath. 

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      ripplemakerposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Congratulations Shadesbreath

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         Dobsonposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         I want to add my congratulations to Shadesbreath as well!

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            Phyllis Doyleposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            Me, too! Congrats, Shadesbreath.

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   Randy Godwinposted 13 years ago

   Cool beans, Shades!  You go boy..er girl...er.. whatever you are! 

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   Shadesbreathposted 13 years ago

   Thanks Simone. Thanks SirDent and Randy too. Nice bit of luck that was. More free beer for me, courtesy of HP.

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   davenmidtownposted 13 years ago

   I think part of the entry requirement should be reading the instructions to SirDent...

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      SirDentposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      I don't know whether to laugh, be mad, throw a tantrum or what to this post.

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   davenmidtownposted 13 years ago

   :-) ... I only mean that you are an expert of the rules... and as such... you might enjoy... pointing out that some people may be a bit erroneous in their attempts to circumnavigate the rules....

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   Dorsiposted 13 years ago

   Good evening hubbers - my late entry for the day under the photo category (it's a hub on my calligraphy along with some of my photos of my work)
   
   http://dorsi.hubpages.com/hub/The-Art-of-Calligraphy

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      SirDentposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Wrong thread.  Try the Hubbers hangout thread.

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   shibashakeposted 13 years ago

   I read on the other thread that Photo Gallery entries will only consider 'photos' and not computer generated images? Is this true?
   
   http://hubpages.com/forum/topic/86040?page=10#

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      Shadesbreathposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      The conversation around this certainly exposes a complicating gray area between photography and art... and one further confounded by the use in the rules of the term images.  Just goes to prove that, even on a writing site, perhaps especially on one, that language, words, ultimately really, really matter.
      
      However, in the most technical of readings, it does say "photo gallery" as the contest category, and, strictly speaking, that could be construed as entirely clear. It probably is.

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      Simone Smithposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      It definitely is a gray area. While I don't know if we would DQ a photo gallery entry for not being made with photos, I don't think it would have a shot at winning any of the judge-based prizes.

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         shibashakeposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         It is strange to me why photos are considered to be more artistic or worthy than the other forms. Perhaps you could expand on the reasoning behind this?
         
         Also, what about photos that are integrated with computer generated elements?
         
         Thanks for your response.

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    Shadesbreathposted 13 years ago

    Thanks Ripplemaker and Dobson. It's nice to have a run in with luck every now and again. Let's us know the universe isn't always conspiring against us.

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    shampa sadhyaposted 13 years ago

    Today I posted my first entry for the contest but how do I come to know that it has been accepted among the contest entries?
    
    After the posting of my regular hubs I share it with my followers as well as with Facebook and today I did the same with my contest entry hub too. Is it permitted or restricted for the contest entry?
    
    Your reply will be of great use. Thanks in advance!

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       Shadesbreathposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Well, I'm not in any official capacity here, but I went and looked, and it appears you have entered it in the proper category. You have an image, you have a 'contest' tag, and you seem to have enough words to make a 500 count. So, I'd bet you are fine as far as being entered goes.
       
       As for sharing on Facebook, yes. You can do that. Someone else asked a few days ago and contest officials (I think it was Simone) said that doing so is both allowed and encouraged.
       
       Good luck.
       
       
       (And thank you, Phyllis. Cheers!)

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          shampa sadhyaposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          Hello Shadesbreath,
          
          First of all accept my congratulations.
          
          Next, thanks for answering the questions.

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       Simone Smithposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Shadesbreath is entirely correct! So in an official capacity, I endorse that response

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    SirDentposted 13 years ago

    It seems I am full of questions.  I have been using photos of my own and tagging them as Personal Collection.  I don't put my handle or anything as to being the owner of them.  Will these photos still be tagged right?
    
    This may sound like a silly or stupid question to many, but I would like an answer regardless.

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       Phyllis Doyleposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       I would think 'Personal Collection' could be questioned. I always put, as the source: 'By: and my name'.

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       Simone Smithposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       We count those as fine - the only thing we're really strict on is proper citation of others' images and clear indication when images are one's own if they don't appear to have been photos obviously taken by the author

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          SirDentposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          Thank you, Your Majesty Imperial Queen.

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    davenmidtownposted 13 years ago

    gray area... I say no.  You should just list yourself as the source.  That is the proper way to tag photographs that you have taken.  Personal Collection could imply photographs from everywhere and anybody's work that you have collected throughout the dawn of time. ..

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       SirDentposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       That is what I am thinking also.  I will wait for an official reply though.  Nothing I can do about those I already entered anyway.

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       Simone Smithposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Listing yourself as an image's author is the safest way to go. It also makes it easier for us to check things!

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    davenmidtownposted 13 years ago

    she did say... Her MIGHTYNESS... that photo's had to be properly cited... but in the same ROYAL breath... said their moderating program does not look for photograph citation...  I was under the impression that you could edit your entries...but not change the category in which they were listed.... though this is an ASSUMPTION... on my part...

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       SirDentposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       They have to be properly cited and legally used in order to be counted as an entry in the contest.  I have entered 16 hubs so far and it is possible none of them actually count.

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          Phyllis Doyleposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          SirDent, I think the qualifications will be gone over at the time of choosing the hubs for the finalists.  I remember Simone, in one post, said go back and edit if you have to. I think your hubs will count, just go in and edit them anyway so they will be properly cited at the time judges pick the best hubs. This is what I think, in my humble opinion.

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       Simone Smithposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       All Hubbers are free to change their Hubs after they're published, whether they be contest entries or not. That said, we officially take 'publication' to be a formal declaration of submission in contests, so while we permit changes, we will check (and potentially disqualify for failing to meet contest requirements) entries at any time.
       
       So the gist is this: yes, you can make changes, but it might be too late. Make sure that your Hubs are completely ready before hitting publish

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          dagny rothposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          Hi Simone..are we notified if we are disqualified?

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             SirDentposted 13 years agoin reply to this

             No notifications if you are disqualified.  Read the rules and make sure everything is in order and you know for sure you will not be disqualified.

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    davenmidtownposted 13 years ago

    Sir Dent... just change your legal name to Personal Collection~!

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       SirDentposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Good one!!! 

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    Dobsonposted 13 years ago

    Simone I see the count of total entries on the winners thread and wonder if we could get a breakdown for each individual category?

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       Simone Smithposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       As of this second, we have...
       
       630 poetry entries
       326 creative writing entries
       248 photo gallery entries
       
       So poetry is clearly the most popular submission type!

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          FloraBreenRobisonposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          We have a large number of poets on the site.  Even before the contest, I have found there are more poems than either of the other categories. I follow all of them on my home page, and there has always been more poetry.

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    emichaelposted 13 years ago

    QUESTION:
    
    So I'm posing this to Simone since she is an official Hubperson, but if anyone has any input that would be helpful.
    
    In the hub I am about to publish, I have some photos that will require different types of attribution. I was wondering if it was acceptable to have an attribution section at the end of the hub rather than including the info below the picture itself. I only ask because, in my opinion, it clutters the story (my hub is a short story) and tends to distract the reader from the fictional experience. If it is possible, I would prefer to not clutter up the middle of the page with all those blue links and wordy attributions But, if it is necessary, I understand. Just want to make sure I do it right! If it would help, I can include the pictures again at the bottom with the attribution info.
    
    Any input is helpful!
    
    Thanks!

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       Simone Smithposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Great question, emichael! You're welcome to cite your photos at the end, so long as you do so properly
       What some Hubbers do is make a note somewhere that photo citations will be at the end (even if it's just for the contest period) to make sure that we don't miss something and disqualify the entry, but even that is not mandatory. All we ask is that folks legally use images, so if you're talking about a Creative Commons Attribution image, for example, it should be fine so long as the photo is very clearly credited to its author.

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    Simone Smithposted 13 years ago

    The weekend winners are here!  We have our first two-time Daily Drawing winner, as well as our first photo gallery winner!!
    
    Here they are:
    FRIDAY: Happyboomernurse for Something Smells Rotten on King Street
    SATURDAY: oceansnsunsets for Garden Designs that I Like and Want to Share
    SUNDAY: Ania L for The Power Of Destiny - Short Story
    
    We've got just one day shy of a week left of the contest, so make sure you get it all in! As it happens, submitting near the end of the contests is always the smartest way to go if you want a better chance of winning a Daily Drawing prize since fewer people submit each day

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       SirDentposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Congratulations to the winners of the daily drawings. 

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    MickeySrposted 13 years ago

    If I post "All photos used in this hub are personal photos taken by myself or family or friends" somewhere on the hub, is that sufficient?

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       SirDentposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Yes, but make sure they are clearly identified and they are actually your photos.

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    Simone Smithposted 13 years ago

    We have another winner!
    
    Out of 72 entries, Jerilee Wei was randomly selected for Types of Poem Forms - The French Pastourelle Poem.
    
    Congrats, Jerilee!
    
    We've only got seven more contest days left... I hope you enjoy what remains of HubPatron of the Arts while it lasts!  I don't know about you, but I have been having a ball!!

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       SirDentposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Congratulations Jerilee!!!!!!!   

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       Nurfninjaposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       yes, congrats Jerilee.

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       Randy Godwinposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Way to go, Jerilee! 

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    pstraubie48posted 13 years ago

    new post: on the road to somwwhere a pome
    pome: prized old memories enjoyed....
    pstraubie48.hubpages.comontheroadtosomewhereapome...and i am enjoying reading all of the entries ...

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       SirDentposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Post the links to your entries at the thread linked below.
       
       http://hubpages.com/forum/topic/86040

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    qlcoachposted 13 years ago

    "What I Know Eby Way" is my contest poem: I know I’m mortal and this life will someday end. I feel a glowing light inside. It has rainbow colors. It comforts, sustains, and encourages me to bend.
    

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       SirDentposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Wrong thread,  Try the one below.
       
       http://hubpages.com/forum/topic/86040

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    Jerilee Weiposted 13 years ago

    I was very surprised and pleased to win a daily draw.  Thanks everyone!  May you be the very next!

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       Phyllis Doyleposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Congrats, Jerilee.

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    JT Waltersposted 13 years ago

    Good Day to you all.
    
    I have my next enteries.
    
    In Creative writing my Science Fiction story's next installment is here.
    
    http://jtwalters.hubpages.com/hub/The-W … ell-Part-V
    
    And then my next poem is here.
    
    http://jtwalters.hubpages.com/hub/Tanka … rnal-Sleep
    
    I hope all of you enjoy.
    
    All My Best,
    
    JT

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       SirDentposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Wrong thread.  Entries go to the link below.
       
       http://hubpages.com/forum/topic/86040

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    SimeyCposted 13 years ago

    Are contest entries reviewed on a daily basis and a ‘few’ passed through for final consideration, or will all contest entries be in the mix after the contest ends?
    
    I ask this because I want to go back and review some of my poems; if they have already been discarded from the contest then I’ll wait until the contest has finished before doing this….

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       Greek Oneposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Everyone's entries have been reviewed and deemed unworthy of publication.
       
       Everyone PLEASE DELETE YOUR HUBS and do not publish anymore until AFTER the contest.
       
       Thank you

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          SimeyCposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          Darn it - sorry - I forgot - you told me to delete all my entries before - OK, right on it!!!!

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          SirDentposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          You first!

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             Greek Oneposted 13 years agoin reply to this

             I can't... i don't have access to the internet up here in Canada

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                SirDentposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                Just give me your password and I will take care it for you.  After all, what are friends for?

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                FloraBreenRobisonposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                in Canada? When did you move here?

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                   SirDentposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                   How can you have internet access in Canada but Greek One can't?
                   
                   I smell something fishy here.

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                      Greek Oneposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                      its all that air pollution coming up from the US...
                      
                      it kills the internet's carrier pigeons and prevents them from exchanging data and stuff....
                      
                      I'm not a scientist or Al Gore, so I'm not 100% on how it works, but I am pretty sure that is what the problem is

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                   Greek Oneposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                   40 years ago... when I moved from inside my mommy's uterus

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                      FloraBreenRobisonposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                      okay. But I thought you said we Canadians weren't allowed to participate?

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                         Greek Oneposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                         no.. fans of the Canadiens (Montreal)are not allowed to participate
                         
                         GO LEAFS GO!

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                            FloraBreenRobisonposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                            thanks for the clarification.

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       Simone Smithposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Just to clarify, SimeyC, you are welcome to change your Hubs at any time, but so long as they meet our submission requirements, they are still being actively reviewed by our judges

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    Just Ask Susanposted 13 years ago

    Here is my entry for today. http://just-ask-susan.hubpages.com/hub/ … ouple-More

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       Just Ask Susanposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       oops wrong place to post....sorry

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    Simone Smithposted 13 years ago

    Hey y'all!!
    
    Out of 66 entries on the 15th day of the HubPatron of the Arts contest, snakeslane won the $50 random Daily Drawing prize for Diving in the Canyon, a truly joyful collection of photos!
    
    Congrats, snakeslane!

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       snakeslaneposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Thank you very much, I am so happy I went for a walk with my camera in the canyon 37 years ago!

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          Denise Handlonposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          Congratulations on the daily drawing!

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       SirDentposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Congratulations snakeslane!!! 

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    Pearldiverposted 13 years ago

    Simone...
    
    What am I supposed to do with all the work that I have done in this comp.. if I can not embed my photos into my hubs?
    
    There is a BUG of some sort that is Blocking my ability to download my pics from either my collections or the album here.  This is Now the FORTH Day and it still has not been fixed... or am I just being blocked?
    
    Either way, I can't publish my new work as I haven't uploaded my pics - And that simply means that I am being compromised in my efforts to enter my new works in your competition and have them included in the daily draws.
    
    This problem has affected others as well.. but it appears that most of them have had the 'problem' rectified! I haven't so can you please suggest a solution that doesn't unfairly disqualify my efforts to submit quality works?
    
    Thanks
    PD

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       SirDentposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       What browser you using and did you try to update your flash?

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          Pearldiverposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          Firefox and no I haven't tried to upgrade my flash.. I'm pretty sure I have the latest.. Thx for responding.

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             SirDentposted 13 years agoin reply to this

             I used Google Chrome and it works great for me.  Haven't tried firefox since Chrome works so well don't need to.

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    davenmidtownposted 13 years ago

    Pearldriver:  have you made sure the the pics meet the download requirement... id JPEG, etc.

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       Pearldiverposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Cheers... Yes of course..
       
       I have never had this problem before and I use a lot of pics in my hubs.

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    davenmidtownposted 13 years ago

    these problems (for me) usually revolve around the browser... I have two I use... Primarily google chrome and as a back up I use explorer... usually when one wont work the other will.

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       Pearldiverposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Well I guess I can try a change - cheers I might try another and log back in in a couple of hours... thx guys

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          Pearldiverposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          Nope.. No change... The problem is on this site and it simply rejects every attempt to upload pics....
          
          So in  the absence of fixing the bug on HP's side I guess I can forget about publishing anything new here and get back to normal NZ hours instead of NZ+PT days.. ZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzz

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             Rosemay50posted 13 years agoin reply to this

             What part of NZ are you from?

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    davenmidtownposted 13 years ago

    How is SirDent this evening?

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    wordscribe43posted 13 years ago

    I've been such a bad contestant...  Sorry this is late, but I do want to congratulate all the daily drawing winners.  There has been some fantastic work published in this contest, it's been heart-warming to see the incredible talent in this community.

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    michifusposted 13 years ago

    A new photo hub for the day - The Lavender of Provence, France
    
    http://michifus.hubpages.com/hub/The-La … f-Provence

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       SirDentposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Wrong thread.  Try the link below.
       
       http://hubpages.com/forum/topic/86040

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          michifusposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          ahh. thanks

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             SirDentposted 13 years agoin reply to this

             No problem.  You are not the first and most likely will not be the last to make the same mistake.  It is an easy one to make.

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    Simone Smithposted 13 years ago

    Hey again Hubbers!
    
    Today's Daily Drawing winner is Sarah Darling Road to Photography - she was randomly selected for her photo gallery entry out of 75 Hubs
    
    Congrats, Sarah!

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       SirDentposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Congratulations Sarah!!!!!!!! 

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          Phyllis Doyleposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          Very happy for you, Sarah!  Congratulations!

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    Randy Godwinposted 13 years ago

    Congrats to both snakeslane and Sarah for their entries!

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    Simone Smithposted 13 years ago

    Another contest day, another winner! Today, sankari.nayagam was randomly selected out of 71 other entries for Self-realization - A poem. Very neat!
    
    The next batch of winners- for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday's submissions, will be announced on Monday. Have a great weekend, everyone!

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       SirDentposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Congratulations sankari!!!! 

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          sankari.nayagamposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          Thanks a lot!

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       FloraBreenRobisonposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Congratulations Sankari!

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          sankari.nayagamposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          Thanks Flora!

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       Phyllis Doyleposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Very happy for you, Sankari.  Congratulations!

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    rosikaposted 13 years ago

    congratulation sankari.nayagam! A very deeply touching poem!

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       sankari.nayagamposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Thanks so much Rosika!

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    chuckblposted 13 years ago

    I am greatly enjoying some of the posts made here. Giving me some inspiration for future hubs! Keep it up!

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       Victoria Lynnposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       My latest entry: 
       
       http://victorialynn.hubpages.com/hub/Im … s-Day-Poem

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          SirDentposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          AHEM!  Wrong thread to post links.    Try the one below.
          
          http://hubpages.com/forum/topic/86040

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    rebekahELLEposted 13 years ago

    I've just finished reading the poem entries from Batch 1 - there are a lot of poems! The second batch has less entries. I look forward to reading more amazing poems. I've been moved by so many of the entries. Poetry is such an effective way to communicate the myriad of emotional states we experience. I have no idea who the winners will be, but it's exciting to be part of the process. Even if you post on the last day, the last hour, your entry could very well be the winning hub.
    Entries are coming from all over the world, they're very impressive. Good luck!

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       SirDentposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Is batch one like the first day of poem entries, the first week?  Just curious to know.

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          rebekahELLEposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          Batch 1 included all eligible poetry entries from week 1 which started on Tuesday Nov. 1. A 'day' in the contest begins at 12 P.M. Pacific Time and ends at 11:59 A.M. Pacific time the next day. So week 1 technically ended at 11:59 A.M., Nov. 8. We received the first batch on Nov. 9. Believe me, they're working hard reviewing entries and putting together the weekly spread sheet. Batch 2 includes all eligible entries from week 2. There were not as many entries. Batch 3 will include eligible entries from week 3. I'm sure the other judges feel as I do, it's going to be hard to choose because there are so many excellent entries. I'll just add that I'm so proud of many of the writers here, the effort and heart put into these hubs is evident.

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             SirDentposted 13 years agoin reply to this

             Thanks for letting me know.  I have seen a lot of poems entered into the contest.  Many of them are great poems also.  Simone mentioned how many in each category had been entered a few days ago.  Not sure if she updated those stats or not.

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                Simone Smithposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                Here are some updated numbers!
                
                As of this moment, this is how many entries (some may not meet entry requirements and be disqualified) we've gotten so far:
                
                Poems and Poetry: 881
                Creative Writing: 458
                Photo Galleries: 369
                
                Quite a few!

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                   SirDentposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                   Thank you for the update.    That is a lot of entries.

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                      Simone Smithposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                      I know, right?? It's great!

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                         SirDentposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                         It is great indeed.  Lots of participation.  I know my traffic has skyrocketed since I started publishing for the contest.

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    Simone Smithposted 13 years ago

    I have the weekend winners! THEY'RE ALL AMAZING!!
    
    Stephanie Henkel for Manatees at Blue Spring State Park Florida
    shazwellyn for Fortune Telling Stories, A Short Story About A Crystal Ball
    sofs for Insect photography - Insect macro photography
    
    Congrats, y'all!! Our contest is nearly finished, so be sure you get your final entries in no later than Tuesday, November 22nd at 12:00pm (PT). That's less than 24 hours from now!!

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       SirDentposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Congratulations to the winners of the daily drawing!!!!!!!! 

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       FloraBreenRobisonposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Congratulations winners!

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       Phyllis Doyleposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Congratulations to all of the Daily Winners!  Best of luck to everyone.  This has been soooo much fun!  I am only home for a few minutes then I have to get back to the hospital to be with my mother.  I will try to squeeze in one more poem before the deadline.
       
       What a great group of people to be in a contest with!!!

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       shazwellynposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       I am so happy and grateful to have been a daily winner.  Thank you and bless you x

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    Randy Godwinposted 13 years ago

    Congrats to all of the new HPOTA winners!

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    JT Waltersposted 13 years ago

    Congrats to all of the winners.
    
    JT

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    FloraBreenRobisonposted 13 years ago

    Here is my final photo gallery:
    
    http://florabreenrobison.hubpages.com/h … ery-of-Amy

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       SirDentposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Wrong thread.  Try the one below. 
       
       http://hubpages.com/forum/topic/86040
       
       Don't fret it.  Others have made the same mistake.

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    pstraubie48posted 13 years ago

    Congratulations winners!!! I live in Florida and the Manatees at Blue Springs are amazing; have visited there many times.

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    Just Ask Susanposted 13 years ago

    Congratulations to all the winners.

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    Simone Smithposted 13 years ago

    Hey everyone! Keep in mind, there are only three hours left (or so) to submit, so if you have any entries you want to enter into the contest, be sure to publish those Hubs!

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    RedElfposted 13 years ago

    This has been such a great contest. What a wonderful out-pouring of creativity! It has been such a treat to read so many fascinating and entertaining articles - and on such a scale. I have spent so much more time reading - savoring the work of others - much more time than I spent writing!
    What a feast this has been - thanks Simone and HubPages for creating a showcase for this wealth of talent!!!
    

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       kimberlyslyricsposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       

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       Simone Smithposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       I have been just as floored by the wonderful creativity that has been showcased by this contest! Poetry, prose, and photos have always been impressive on HubPages, and it was high time that we highlighted it!

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          Greek Oneposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          floored, schmoored!
          
          Who won the $50 today!?

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             Simone Smithposted 13 years agoin reply to this

             Mrs. Menagerie. Looks like I was announcing her win just as you typed!

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                Greek Oneposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                that's not exactly the answer I was looking for...
                
                but congrats to Mrs. Menagerie!

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                   carol3sanposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                   I hope to engage in the next contest.  Does anyone know when it will be?

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    Simone Smithposted 13 years ago

    The final Daily Drawing winner has been selected! It's Mrs. Menagerie for How to Use Your Digital Photos to Simplify the Holidays: A Step-by-Step Guide- quite the useful and timely photo gallery!
    
    Mrs. Menagerie was selected out of 121 entries today; that leaves us with a total of 1,710 contest entries! Incredible!
    
    Congrats to Mrs. Menagerie and all of the other Daily Drawing winners. We'll be announcing the first, second, and third place winners for each category, along with the Smashwords prize, on the 3rd of December... so keep an eye out!

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       SirDentposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Congratulations to Mrs. Menagerie!!!!!!!! 

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    K9keystrokesposted 13 years ago

    Congrats Mrs. Menagerie!
    Looking forward to seeing which Hubbers win the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes as well as the big Smashwords prize on the 3rd.
    Good luck to all those who played along. Your hubs are all pretty amazing, so I wouldn't want to have the difficult task of judging. Some of those poetry hubs are simply priceless! 
    Cheers~
    K9

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    Seafarer Mamaposted 13 years ago

    Congrats to all the winners!
    
    I take it back that none of my hubs satisfied the 500 word minimum. One did. :0)

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