Stephen, Stephen, Stephen! This is not acceptable...makes you look dumb:

Only 8 days left before we start the vote on who will when the free beer for the best beer story. It is not to late to submit your story or stories.

Should read:

Only 8 days left before we start the vote on who will win the free beer for the best beer story. It is not too late to submit your story or stories.

Keep your contest close to the top..maybe in the right column...if you go down too far, people may not see it and it is still your featured event.

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