Fidel Castro picturesAdvanced Photoshop Pictures Contest - 36 image entries
Contest Directions: 
This week Fidel Castro has announced his official resignation as President of Cuba and commander-in-chief after almost 50 years in power. The Cuban parliament and Castro's brother Raul will continue running the country.
To say our goodbye to Fidel Castro after some 50 years, photoshop him any way you wish. Some examples are: twisted magazine covers announcing Castro's resignation, Fidel's plan's for the future, his alternative careers in the past, Castro in paintings and movies. You can even think of some US election posters featuring Castro.
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Jackpot: 1st place: $5, 2nd place: $3 , 3rd place: $2
Started: 2/20/2008 6:00:00 AM, Ended: 2/22/2008 6:20:00 AM
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| | Fidel Castro declared that, he is not planning to return back to
discharge the duties of the president of Cuba. Agency AP reported
about the news today. In connection with these circumstances, meeting
of National assembly of Cuba is planned for 24th February, which
should elect the successor to Fidel Castro.
Before a series of surgical operations in July 2006, Fidel Castro
appointed his brother Raul as acting president of Cuba. Fidel Castro,
who is 81 years old, governed Cuba for 49 years.
Legendary Fidel Castro, chairman of Council of State and Council of
Ministers of Republic of Cuba, first secretary of Central Committee of
Communist party of Cuba, was born on 13th August 1926. Date of birth
may not be correct as exact date and even month of birth are not known
or may be concealed. In 1949, Fidel Castro graduated in Law from
University of Havana and received doctorate in Law. For some time, he
practiced law as an advocate and particularly, took the cases of poor
free of charge. In 1953, Castro headed the armed revolt of Cuba
against General Batista's regime; however, Fidel was arrested and was
amnestied and released after 2 years in prison. After several years of
guerrilla war of Batista left the country and Fidel Castro took the
command of the Cuban army and headed the government of Cuba. More than
40 years Castro holds the post of the Head of Communist Party of Cuba
and from 1976 - headed the Council of state. In summer 2006, Fidel
underwent a complex operation and since then, Fidel made very few
public appearances.
On 24th February, 2008, Cuban parliament should appoint members of
Council of State and also elect its new chairman.
"I do not say goodbye to you. I want to fight as an ideological
soldier. I will continue to write" Reflections of colleague Fidel". It
will be one more weapon, which, it is possible to count-on. My voice
will be heard" – mentioned in an address of Cuban leader. |
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