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Dear OpnionsPaid^TM members,

Here is where we announce the winners of various prizes.

QLD ENERGY SURVEY forum post winners are:

Your approach to reducing electricity usage - 100 Zoints go candice.thompson

Your views on peak electricity demand - 100 Zoints go to MalenyGail

Energy industry vs. climate change - 100 Zoints go to Louise60

Thanks all for your input in this forum. [drdamien 18 Dec 09]

'End of 2009 F1 season: share your Top 5 moments - Toyota pulls out of the sport.' in The OP motorsport Blog:

Also rewarded is Stavros_Oz for his great post. Here is 100 Zoints to you. [drdamien - 18 Aug 09]

MARK WEBBER, now a grand prix winner! in The OP motorsport Blog:

Many thanks to vk5tha for providing some interaction in the aboved named post. The 1000 Zoints go to your account. [drdamien - 24 Jul 09]

MotoGP: your thoughts on the Laguna Seca race and Casey in The OP motorsport Blog:

400 Zoints go tooooooo... [suspens] ... alpinestars27! Thank you for your comment in the above named post in The OP motorsport blog. [drdamien - 15 Jul 09]

What do you think of Foster's reducing alcohol content in their beers?

Congratulations Melissa.Nichols! You have won 5000 Zoints for your reply:

I agree with GrahamMelissa ~ binge drinking and all the problems associated with excessive drinking is a serious problem in our society, and the idea that people need to be completely off their face to have a "good time" is not only unhealthy, it's sad!

Unfortunately I don't think that such a small percentage will make a major dent in the problem - but it may help a little and on the up side, it also won't be enough to change the taste of the beer. And since, unlike daniel.alexander, I drink for the taste, not for the "strength" of the beer, I personally think it's a great idea. As one of the first posters said, it's a win win!

It's also very smart of Fosters to use this as a marketing strategy. Everyone is concerned about the way prices are increasing, or will increase over the next year or so, and this is a very positive way of approaching that. I think it's great that they are looking at a more creative way to avoid raising the prices. VB has always been one of the few beers that I drink, and now I know that I still will be able to afford to drink it when I want to! That's a good thing to know.

For all those who would rather "jump ship" than be seen drinking a beer with a lower alcohol content, maybe Fosters could release a "Premium" version of VB and let them pay the extra bucks for the privilege.   Personally, as long as the flavour isn't compromised - I'll still be drinking it.

Barcelona MotoGP discussion in The OP motorsport blog:

Congratulations ytahxiang! You have won 400 Zoints for your post. [drdamien - 30 Jun 09]

One HD / 24 hour Le Mans race discussion in The OP motorsport blog:

Congratulations pazz36! You have won 400 Zoints for your post. We also hope One HD starts broadcasting in your region very soon.  [drdamien - 30 Jun 09]

Alcohol & Violence Study Winner

Congratulations on winning an 8GB iPod Touch

Shane.L of VICTORIA

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