One of my favorite sites, mental_floss, is hosting a $50,000 tuition giveaway! In conjunction with Borders and Merriam-Webster, mental_floss will be giving away five $10,000 scholarships to the winners of the contest. The rules are as follows: No purchase or payment necessary to enter or win. A purchase will not increase your chances of winning. Void where prohibited by law. The Contest: In 750 words or less, explain why you (as the most deserving person on the planet) should win a $10,000 prize for tuition/books in the fall of 2009. The contest is open to full-time students pursuing an undergraduate degree at an accredited two-year or four-year college or university in the U.S. or Canada in the fall of 2009. Essays must be original work and should reflect the tone...

8:56am - I'm inside the building! Please check back frequently for updates! (Filming will start at 10:30am) 9:32am - We're seated! I have a pretty good seat - look for the girl with a red sweater and a MacBook Pro! 9:38am - I forgot my camera cable! Doh! I knew I forgot something! Boo...