We are giving away the Adobe Production Studio Premium (worth $1699) for one lucky listener of the Coolness Roundup, and we would like to thank Adobe for providing this collection of outstanding software.
Here's how the contest works:
Listen to Episodes 24, 25, 26, and 27 (shows are listed below).
In each episode we are going to tell you the secret word of the week.
You'll need to write down those four words, and then take the first letter of those four words and rearrange them into a new word or acronym.
Then you need to mail all four of the secret words and the new word or acronym to contest@coolnessroundup.com. We will take all of the correct answers put them into a giant hat and randomly pull out the winner of our grand prize.

The grand prize is a shrink-wrapped package containing genuine Adobe® Production Studio Premium software, the complete post-production environment that is part of the Adobe Creative Suite family. Offering unparalleled integration, Adobe Production Studio Premium combines Adobe After Effects® 7.0 Professional, Adobe Premiere® Pro 2.0, Adobe Photoshop® CS2, Adobe Audition® 2.0, Adobe Encore™ DVD 2.0, and Adobe Illustrator® CS2 software with timesaving workflow features such as Adobe Dynamic Link and Adobe Bridge. Value: $1699.
All entries must be in before Midnight Central Time on the night of February 28, 2006. We will announce the winner on our March 4th show.
Here are the episodes. Listen to Win!
Episode 24: Tech in Education
Charlie and Stephen talk about how technology is being rapidly adopted in schools, and also discuss how Microsoft is considering its entry into the digital audio player market and its Xbox 360 sales, and the new Sony HDV camcorder for consumers that will sell for less than $1500. They also announce a contest with a prize worth over $1000.
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Episode 25: Party Coolness
The Coolness Roundup turns into Party Central as Stephen and Charlie talk about everything you need to throw the party of the year. Find out about the coolest drinks, food, activities and accessories to make your party the one everyone will still be talking about months later. And, the Gurus of Cool talk about the Honda Civic Hybrid, the Verizon Motorola Pink Razr cellphone, and their favorite Web sites that can not only be entertaining and informative, but save you money. Don't miss this episode where the guys tell you all about their new contest, featuring a grand prize worth over $1500.
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Episode 26: Shooting & Editing Tips
This episode is packed with helpful hints and great tips for shooting and editing professional-style videos. Take it from the gurus of cool, both of whom have proven themselves on the battleground of professional network television production: you can make your videos look more professional if you'll pay attention to just a few basic concepts. The Coolness pair also have a few things to say about last week's Super Bowl, HBO trying to lock down programs and much more in this lively podcast.
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Episode 27: The Smart Home
Technology promises to improve your quality of life and make your house more comfortable. In this episode, Stephen and Charlie show you the latest in energy-saving gadgets, home networking and even high-end plumbing fixtures. The Gurus of Cool also talk about the HD DVD/Blu-ray wars, the foibles of Sony and piracy in this lively edition of the Coolness Roundup.
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