Chance to run the Beijing 2008 Olympic Torch Relay in China

[ryengineer]

Lenovo is conducting a global search for torchbearer nominees. You could be one of them!

Do you consider yourself a ‘New Thinker’? One who approaches a situation with an innovative philosophy? One who finds creative solutions to bring about global change?
‘New Thinkers’ can be described as: motivating, provocative, imaginative, individualistic, explorative.
•Write a 50-word essay in English, explaining "What makes you a New Thinker for a New World?"
•If you are selected as a top finalist, you will submit a 30-second video, showcasing how your torch relay participation idea demonstrates new thinking and upholds the Olympic ideals.
•Meet all the requirements of the Torchbearer Selection Criteria, adhere to the Torchbearer Code of Conduct and adhere to all Promotion Official Rules.

P.S. No prizes, selected countries and age restrictions apply.

[KristianJ]

50 word essay seems like a bit of an oxymoron based on my high school and university writing tasks

[qviri]

P.S. No prizes, selected countries and age restrictions apply.

More to the point,

The Promotion is open only to legal residents of the United States, Canada (excluding residents of Quebec), United Kingdom, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina (excluding residents of the Province of Cordoba and Mendoza), Russia, Germany, Italy, India and Japan who are at least 21 years or older as of the first day of the Promotion (August 15, 2007)

[draco2527]

50 word essay seems like a bit of an oxymoron based on my high school and university writing tasks

LOL! Well, you have to say a lot in a few words...wording and how it impacts the reader are key!!

What are the demographics of the people reading the Essay?

[ryengineer]

18 Finalists have been chosen, now it's time for you to vote for 3 lucky torchbearers based on the videos they submitted.

[Rob Mayercik]

50 word essay seems like a bit of an oxymoron based on my high school and university writing tasks

Very short - I could write paragraphs longer than that. I guess that, like me, you think of the classic 5-paragraph form when you think of an "essay".

Still, there seem to be a lot of folks (barring those here and on a couple of other forums I frequent) who might have trouble with making even something that short look like it's in English...

[ryengineer]

Three Winners have been announced, no American in the list. The list will be shortened to 1. Olympic Games is a big event and of these torchbearers, one will get a chance to participate in the Beijing 2008 Olympic Torch Relay.