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The Fourth Annual International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day contest is the Empire's first ever "Make Us A Poster" contest. Interested citizens had between March 1st and March 25th to create a poster in honour (and shameless advertisement) of International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day. The winning poster was chosen by popular vote. The winning poster by a clear 9 out of 18 votes was Mr. Nathan Maron, who chose, from the following prizes:<P>
-A hand-painted "Defender of the Biscuits" Warhammer 40K Space Marine<BR>
-An @aericanempire.com email address of their choice<BR>
-A free piece of Cafepress merchandise with their graphic on it (item chosen must cost less than $30)<P>
to have his very own @aericanempire.com email address.<P>
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