Assignment Desk

Boy Scouts turn 100

tyson — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:50:58 GMT

The Boy Scouts of America turned 100 this week by celebrating a century of campfires, merit badges, half-knots and jamborees.

According to the BSA, more than 100 million Americans have been members or volunteers. If you’re one of them, we’d like to hear from you.

We’re interested in hearing your stories, memories and photos of life as a Boy Scout. What were the skills and life lessons you learned? Are they still relevant to your life today? Were your experiences positive? Share your story with CNN.

Assignment guidelines:

Video and photos welcome

Deadline is Feb. 28

Winter weather near you

nsaidi — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:16:53 GMT

Are trees bare, the mercury sinking and snow falling over ice-coated branches where you live?

We want to see how the weather and wind chill are affecting you. Send us your photos and video of ice, snow, storms and sleet.

Weather can be unpredictable, so please use caution during severe conditions.

Update: See your videos on CNN.com

Love stories: 'When Harry Met Sally' style

katie — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:33:08 GMT

It's been 20 years since "When Harry Met Sally" hit theaters and the film's love stories from couples sitting on a couch are just as sweet as ever.

In honor of the movie and Valentine's Day, we want to hear your love story. How did you first meet your sweetheart? Was it love at first sight or did the spark take a while? How long have you been together?

Record a video with your significant other or interview a pair of lovebirds you know. Try to keep the films in the same style as those in "When Harry Met Sally" – short, sweet, and with the couple sitting on a couch.

Assignment guidelines:

- Video only. Film you and your sweetheart on a couch.

- Tell the story of how you met in two minutes or less.

- Deadline: Thursday, February 11

Saints fans celebrate Super Bowl win

nsaidi — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 19:44:47 GMT

In a thrilling Sunday contest, the New Orleans Saints defeated the Indianapolis Colts 31-17. The Colts led for much of the game until the Saints pulled ahead and went on to win the Super Bowl for the first time in their 43-year history.

The Saints' victory has been a rallying point for New Orleans, Louisiana. Now, fans have taken to the street in colorful costumes with the kind of jazzy flair that only the Big Easy can muster.

Whether you're in Louisiana or somewhere else, tell us what the win means to you. Show us colorful photos and video of how fans are celebrating as Mardi Gras approaches. We want to know how you feel.

Tea Party convention launches

katie — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 19:40:47 GMT

The Tea Party’s first national convention is getting underway, with former Alaska governor Sarah Palin as keynote speaker. This conservative movement, which began last year as a series of grassroots protests against perceived overspending in Washington, now consists of hundreds of loosely linked groups across the country.

Where do you think the party is headed, and what do you think its role in American politics should be? Do you consider yourself part of the Tea Party? If so, are you attending the convention in Nashville? Put yourself on video and send us your thoughts, and if you’re at the convention, send your photos and video from Nashville as well.