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World Geo Map Contest - Win Using Google Mapping For Clues

 
 
 
The Great Geo Map World Tour Contest 
 
 
Enter the geo map contest. Find clues on maps. Join the fun and maybe win a prize. It's simple to enter.
 
How To Enter The Contest
 
1. Clues will be given one at a time, consisting of  geographic map coordinates of  locations somewhere around the world.
(see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geographic_coordinates for explanation of latitude and longitude map coordinates)
2. Find that location using any means you wish (Google maps is an easy way! http://maps.google.com )
3. Find a feature on the map that looks like a letter or number, or punctuation mark (Make sure your map is in "Satellite" view")
4. Write down what it is. ( i.e. "O", "2", "!" )
5. Do the same for each clue in the order of each clue given
6. Guess what word or phrase the clues spell out
7. Email your answer to kq4ym@ix.netcom.com - Use "contest" in the subject line
8. The first email received with the correct answer will be the winner
9. Multiple entries are permitted
 
Example From Google Maps: The letter "O"
 
The Clues:
 
1. 27.751733 -15.597174
2. 43.591069 -116.402657
3. Letter is one of those found on the 'clue' hint photo at http://sites.google.com/site/donbrowne/3d
4. This clue announced live at 10 a.m. Saturday May 23 on http://justin.tv/kq4ym and also is found in clue number 3
5. This clue was given on my Twitter: http://twitter.com/donbrowne
6. 52.4012  13.013109
7. Look for the Lane of Richard in Honolulu, Hawaii
8.  Lincoln Highway and Taft (you must email me where this is with your completed contest answer)
9.  Benidorm, Spain - Located On The Avenue De Uruguay
10. 44.963462 -93.24028 (one letter)
11. This clue will be found on a news story or advertisement at Southwest Florida Online/Sunday Morning News
12. This clue was given live on http://justin.tv/kq4ym at 9:02 AM (EDT) Sunday June 28. To find the clue: click http://justin.tv/kq4ym/archive and playback that time
 
Rules:
 
The rules and awards are subject to change at anytime and will be announced on this page or other pages as designated. Winners will be announced on this page and at http://justin.tv/kq4ym . Entries must follow the steps above including using "contest" in subject line of each entry. Prizes: Amazon gift cards, interview on Don's live webcast, a pat on the back.
 
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