The Largest Giveaway in BBQ History

Smokinaphattie.com -- a social networking website for those who’ve caught the barbecue bug, is launching a $15,000.0 BBQ Equipment Giveaway contest. Starting October 9th, the first 1,000 registered users will be eligible to win $15,000.00 worth of barbecue and meat smoking products. Prizes range in size from smokers and barbecue grills, to gift cards, BBQ sauces, rubs and Smokinaphattie.com apparel. To qualify you must: complete a profile by answering all profile questions and upload a profile picture.

Frisco, TX (PRWEB) October 12, 2006 -- Smokinaphattie.com -- a social networking website for those who've caught the barbecue bug, is launching a $15,000.0 BBQ Equipment Giveaway contest. Starting October 9th, the first 1,000 registered users will be eligible to win $15,000.00 worth of barbecue and meat smoking products. Prizes range in size from smokers and barbecue grills, to gift cards, BBQ sauces, rubs and Smokinaphattie.com apparel. To qualify you must: complete a profile by answering all profile questions and upload a profile picture. It's that easy -- and it's free.

Smokinaphattie.com announced the launch of the $15,000.00 Giveaway contest at the American Royal Cook Off in Kansas City, MO, October 6, 2006.

Smokinaphattie.com, is a social networking web site for those enjoy cooking outdoors -- on the grill or in the smoker. Phattie members can create a profile, customize their own home page and author their own barbeque blog. Members can also join groups that spark their interest in "The Pit". The site offers its user a menu selection of Events, Forums, Classifieds, Recipes, and the Smokin' A Phattie Store. Members can post recipes, pictures, comments and trade BBQ tips with fellow enthusiasts. It's easy to join, and membership is free.

When told of the upcoming giveaway, avid Phattie Member, aka "Blues Man" said, "The Phattie site is great! It's a great resource for questions, exchanging ideas and sharing pit stories. I feel like I've made a whole new set of friends. The contest, well that's just an added bonus."

Social Media Investments (SMI), a social networking developer, launched Smokinaphattie.com, the barbecue enthusiast's community site August 25, 2006. Smokinaphattie.com was designed and developed in partnership with Intellimar Solutions, a Social Media marketing company. Their website is: www.intellimarsolutions.com.

SMI Social Media Investments, LLC

2801 Network Blvd., Suite 503

Frisco, TX 75034

Fax (972) 543-0300

Press Release

Contact: Edward Garcia, Partner

Phone: (972) 769-0746

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