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Perfectly Paranoid Writing Contest! We have decided to host a writing contest on our website! If you think you have what it takes to wow the world with your words, then we want to hear from you! You can head over to http://www.perfectlyparanoid.net/submit-content and pick a topic to write about. The most viewed submission will be deemed the winner! The winner has a chance to WIN a spot on the home page, a shout out on twitter and Facebook, an E-book of all the content we have released so far AND the satisfaction of knowing that you are a bad ass! Contest Rules: 1.Absolutely no plagiarism 2.Use free stock images only 3.Credit your sources 4.Proper Vocabulary is appreciated! 5.Submissions are due on December 1st! 6.Winners are announced New Years

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