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Analysis of the August 2010 Judicial Election Results in Pinellas County and the Sixth Circuit
By Spartacus Thrace
The results for the judicial candidates in the August 24th primary election for Pinellas County and the Sixth Judicial Circuit (comprising Pasco and Pinellas counties) are in, and they are revealing. The following information was derived from data provided by the supervisors of elections for Pasco and Pinellas counties, and by the Florida Secretary of State's Division of Elections:
As of election day, there were 897,503 registered voters in the Sixth Circuit divided into 334,874 Republicans (219,890 in Pinellas and 114,984 in Pasco); 339,532 Democrats (231,044 in Pinellas and 108,488 in Pasco), and 223,097 "other" (150,202 in Pinellas and 72,895 in Pasco). A total of 202,943 votes were cast in this election, 147,315 in Pinellas and 55,628 in Pasco (33,788 Republicans, 18,088 Democrats, and 3,752 "other").
In the Circuit Court Group 18 contest 173,417 votes were cast. The vote tally was Edward J. Liebling 42,719 (24.63%), Patricia "Trish" Muscarella 68,593 (39.55%), and Kathryn Welsh 62,105 (35.81%). As no one received more than 50% of the vote, Liebling is out of the race and Muscarella and Welsh face a run-off election on November 2, 2010. Total campaign expenditures were $38,108.69 for Liebling, $56,456.19 for Muscarella, and $25,946.16 for Welsh. Welsh had the endorsement of the St. Petersburg Times.
In the Circuit Court Group 20 contest 169,904 votes were cast. The vote tally was Patrice Moore 86,704 (51.03%) and Tom Ramsberger 83,200 (48.96%). Moore was endorsed by the St. Petersburg Times. Total campaign expenditures were $21,798.20 for Moore and $59,821.49 for Ramsberger.
In the Circuit Court Group 27 contest 168,303 votes were cast. The vote tally was LeAnne Lake 28,640 (17.01%), Kelly Ann McKnight 42,193 (25.06%), Keith Meyer 52,287 (31.06%), and Jeff O'Brien 45,183 (26.84%). As no one received more than 50% of the vote, Lake and McKnight are out of the race and Meyer and O'Brien face a run-off election on November 2, 2010. In this race, the St. Petersburg Times endorsed Keith Meyer. Total campaign expenditures were $12,065.48 for Lake, $14,043.83 for McKnight, $43,527.34 for Meyer, and $13,339.41 for O'Brien.
In the Circuit Court Group 29 contest 170,673 votes were cast. The vote tally was incumbent Hon. Michael Francis Andrews 91,773 (53.77%) and Deborah Moss 78,900 (46.22%). The St. Petersburg Times endorsed Andrews. Total campaign expenditures were $88,657.85 for Andrews and $41,990.44 for Moss.
In the Circuit Group 30 contest 166,982 votes were cast. The vote tally was Susan St. John 76,726 (45.94%) and Kimberly "Kim" Todd 90,256 (54.05%). The St. Petersburg Times endorsed Todd. Total campaign expenditures were $15,390.31 for St. John and $47,423.46 for Todd. This race is remarkable for several reasons, including the facts that Todd overcame a ballot order effect that favored her opponent, and was the second-highest vote-getter (90,256) after Andrews (91,773) despite being in a judicial race with a turnout that was 3,691 votes smaller than the Andrews-Moss turnout. Todd's defeat of St. John was so uniform and complete that, in Pinellas County for example, St. John was able to out-poll Todd in only 31 precincts out of a total of 376.
In the race for Pinellas County Court Judge, Group 8 a total of 121,236 votes were cast. Incumbent Hon. Thomas B. Freeman trounced his opponent Wayne C. Mineo, with 83,317 votes (68.72%) going to Freeman and 37,919 (31.28%) to Mineo. The St. Petersburg Times endorsed Freeman. Total campaign expenditures were $42,745.26 for Freeman and $10,973.13 for Mineo.
Female Judicial Candidate Superiority
This results of this election may have finally put to rest the local myth of superiority of female judicial candidates over male judicial candidates that arose in the wake of Susan Gardner's 2008 defeat of Angus Williams 346,717 to 190,136 in the Sixth Circuit Judge Group 8 race, despite Williams having the endorsement of the St. Petersburg Times and his outspending Gardner more than 8.6 to 1 in the campaign. Although Muscarella and Welsh did out-poll Liebling who was at the top of the ballot in the Group 18 race, Meyer and O'Brien out-polled both Lake and McKnight who appeared on the ballot above their names. It now appears in retrospect that Gardner, who expended a total of $15,199.44 in her campaign, used the combined advantages of ballot order effect and outworking her opponent to overcome Williams, who expended a total of $131,989.71 in his campaign.
Newspaper Effect
Endorsement by the St. Petersburg Times may have also played a small, but important, role these elections. The "newspaper effect", by which voter preference is influenced approximately 3% in favor of the candidate endorsed by the local newspaper, in combination with other effects, seemed to be apparent in the fact that every candidate endorsed by the St. Petersburg Times either won outright (Moore, Andrews, Todd, and Freeman) or made it into the runoffs (Meyer and Welsh).
Ballot Order Effect
At least two of the candidates, McKnight and St. John, chose races in which their names would appear ahead of other candidates already in the race, apparently banking on the "ballot order effect" to improve their chances of success. The ballot order effect is based on the notion that candidates appearing at or near the top of a set of candidates will garner more votes than those whose names appear afterward. Theoretically the effect increases from approximately 2% at the top of the ballot to as much as 5% as the voter goes down-ballot. As the judicial candidates all appeared down-ballot in relation to most of the other candidates on the August 24th ballot, all of the top-listed judicial candidates should have had a significant edge over their lower-listed opponents. As born out by the results in the Circuit Court Group 18, 27, and 30 races, any such advantage can be overcome by outworking the opposition or other effects.
Use of the Internet for Messaging
Another, somewhat intangible effect, in this was the use of the internet to distribute the candidate's message. The impetus for this is the relatively meager coverage the mainstream media gives judicial races. Those who made the most extensive and effective use of the internet, including email, social networking sites such as Facebook, and YouTube, tended to have somewhat stronger support at the polls due to the efforts of those who felt that they had a personal connection with their candidate. One of the candidates, Kimberly Todd, made extensive use of the internet to promote her "brand" and distinguish herself from her opponent. This may have contributed to the result that the point spread between Todd and her opponent was greater than in any of the other circuit court races.
An examination of the various judicial campaigns reviewed in this article reveals that the biggest factors in electability of a judicial candidate are name recognition and a personal connection to voters. Much of this is driven by the candidate's personality, energy, and creativity, but external factors such as financial resources, quality and frequency of campaign consultation and advice from experts, number and quality of prominent endorsements, and the ability to conduct a long, grueling campaign without making embarrassing mistakes (especially when it comes to public statements and campaign financing). Judicial campaigns are fraught with risk, but the risks can be manageable by a competent candidate who prepares in detail for the campaign. The successful candidate thus can "see" the campaign all the way to Election Day and more effectively accumulates and manages the required resources to accomplish the mission than his or her opponent, while the unsuccessful one does not, and that appears to be what separated the winners and losers in these races.


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It's Only A Clique If You're Not In ItBlog Post: January 26, 2010
Good points made all around. My software development work was heavily in Open Source including the Linux Core, The Mono Project and also in academia (visualization) - it was a small tight knit group and there was little to no posturing and flaming.
If you thought someone was wrong then it weas debated as opposed to turning into a schoolyard fight.
As for the conferences I do tend to write of SES, SMX and the major ones. I have spoken at a number of niche conferences and have considered attending somewhat smaller ones.
Trust me though if anyone gets up on a stage wearing a lab coat or gets into a whitehat versus blackhat SEO l33t conversation then you can be sure I'm not going to attend. That's just my personal choice, I'm not into the showmanship PT Barnum circuit.
@Rhea there are some angry monkeys out there and without naming names I just don't think swearing, putting others down, talking about how many shots and drinks you can have in a night is relevant in any way to someone's performance in SEO. You could probably name about 10 SEOs who are guilty of this and I frankly have no time for them :)
Great thread and a good topic.
I have to agree completely with Jane on this one. I've actually been involved in Internet Marketing and specifically SEO since 2002.
I've worked in some of the most competitive niches including sports betting, casino, poker, dating, stock photos and more. I've done technical SEO on dynamic sites that get upwards of 1M uniques per day.
With a background in software development I like to think I'm fairly competent however from day one I made sure I would not get involved in the snarky and, to be blunt, immature internal world of SEO.
Unlike most industries this is one of the worst for flame wars that frankly denegrate the reputation of the entire SEO industry.
Look around, you don't see software developers, traditional marketers swearing at each other, name calling and posturing.
Small wonder we're looked upon negatively.
One of the areas I specifically and intentionally avoid is the conference circuit. There are many ways to keep up on the industry and still allow you to avoid these scenarios.
Frankly the "Conference SEO" crowd is generally busy patting each other on the back for the sake of promotion and new client generation.
I let my experience and results speak for themselves, I have no need or desire to participate.
So after all that - Jane I'm with you 100%.
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7 Reasons Why You Should NOT Use Google AnalyticsBlog Post: July 22, 2009
If you are a true enterprise and require the datawarehousing features that Omniture can provide (example: Genesis) then Omniture beats GA hands down. However for the majority of small and medium websites GA will perform just fine.
However in the case of the small to medium sized business I would strongly recommend Piwik, it's API is spectacular and the plugin architecture allows for complete customization.
As with *any* tool it's a cost/benefit ratio that needs to be considered and the ROI is dependant on the organization. Anyone that complains about Omniture being "difficult" has either never worked with Omniture SiteCatalyst setup in a proper environment.
On two occassions I setup Omniture for companies with 1000+ employees and on both occassions it is made distinctly clear that a number of highly qualified Web Analyists are needed in order to integrate the systems and prvodie the setup of dashboards and custom reports across the company. Once complete, there is no comparison - Omniture beats GA hands down in every way.
Charmingly sarcastic, however there are many good reasons to take control of web analytics on your own systems or to use a paid solution.
As good as Google Analytics is on the surface, the harsh reality is that Google Analytics comes no where near the features and functionality of Omniture SiteCatalyst. I'm not going to list every single features side by side as that's already been done a million times.
Having said that - SiteCatalyst is pricey and may be out of the financial reach of smaller clients. In that case I would suggest using Piwik http://www.piwik.org - get yourself a good solid dedicated server and take control of your own analytics.
Is Google's Yo-Yo Effect the Evidence of a New Algo ?Blog Post: November 09, 2008
I think a serious sine wave or yo-yo effect would indicate a lack of authority for your site as it relates to that specific term. If you are moving up and down frequently then you need to analyse all of the common elements and really analyse your authority.
Of our numerous sites, the most authoritative do not suffer from the fluctuations while the niche sites will tend to move around. It's a key sign to get working on the core authority.
Hope that helps.
My Take on the Top Ten SEO LeadersBlog Post: January 08, 2007
I know this is an older post but I really dislike the idea of "Top SEO", reason being is that each niche is different, each individual or organization has a different focus.
Additionally quite a few experts are very low key. You might argue that these could be the SEO's with the best industry level marketing or most effective SEOs.
Also Matt Cutts is an engineer and not specifically an SEO. Who knows I could be wrong. :)
Google Buys YouTube. ¿Qué?Blog Post: October 10, 2006
Also consider this, with Google purchasing YouTube they now also have a venue which is turning into a playground for social discourse and debate. Think about this: Google has the world's largest index of personal information. Googel owns the major venues which are used for grass roots discussions. Does Google then become more of a power house holding both the information and the venue? I wrote a post about this on my blog as well with tacticle examples: Also consider this, with Google purchasing YouTube they now also have a venue which is turning into a playground for social discourse and debate. Think about this: Google has the world's largest index of personal information. Googel owns the major venues which are used for grass roots discussions. Does Google then become more of a power house holding both the information and the venue? I wrote a post about this on my blog as well with tacticle examples: http://www.dannedelko.com/youtube-congress-in...


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The first eight matches of the 2010 SUM U-17 Cup took place Friday night at Centennial Park in Friendswood, Texas. The 16 teams are competing in four groups of four, with the group winners advancing to Tuesday's semifinals.
Due to the short time frame of the tournament, matches are being played with 30-minute halves. Ties will be broken by a shootout, with the winning team earning two points and the losing team one point. Here are the results from the opening night:
Group A
D.C. United 1, Chicago Fire 1 (DC won 5-3 on PKs)
In a highly anticipated match between two premier academy programs, D.C. United defeated the Chicago Fire 5-3 in penalty kicks. Julian Griggs put D.C. on the board in the seventh minute when Dario Redondo gave him a through ball that Griggs one-timed into the net. Although United dominated possession for much of the first half, the Fire managed to equalize in the 38th minute when David Caban found Andrew Conner, who slid the ball past United goalkeeper Dakota Niedermeier. In the shootout, Niedermeier dove to his right to deny Chicago's Daniel Lojeck and give D.C. an opportunity to win. Needing one more goal to end the shootout, Marco Hurtado calmly stepped up for United and placed the ball passed a sprawling Sam Euler.
D.C. United (0-0-1) vs. Chicago Fire (0-0-1)
2010 SUM U-17 Cup - Group A
July 23, 2010 –- Centennial Park, Friendswood TX
Scoring Summary:
DC -- Julian Griggs 1 (Dario Redondo 1) 7
CHI -- Andrew Conner 1 (David Caban 1) 38
D.C. United -- Dakota Niedermeier, Cody Albrecht, Julian Griggs, Marco Hurtado, Jordan Manley, Collin Martin (Yaw Amankwa 38), Mahamamoudou Kaba, Ahmed Israel, Nathaniel Eggleston, Dario Redondo (Kainoa Bailey 31), Tyler Rudy.
Chicago Fire -- Sam Euler, Keaton Albert, David Caban, Andrew Conner, Luis Medina (Jesus Medina 38), Al Jeffries, Charlie Oliver (Victor Zamora 27), Filip Dyminski (Daniel Lojeck 31), Cody Wittowski (Michael Winhoffer 31), Manny Rios (Brandon de la Torre 31, Neal Usry 38), Kellen Gulley (Danzi 38).
Penalty Shootout - DC United 5, Chicago 3
Matches played with 30-minute halves.
All statistics contained in this boxscore are unofficial
Colorado Rapids 3, San Jose Earthquakes 2
It was the James Rogers show for Colorado tonight, as the Rapids defeated the San Jose Earthquakes 3-2.
After scoring seven goals for Real Salt Lake in the 2008 SUM U-17 Cup, Rogers scored two in the first half tonight for Colorado. His first came in the fifth minute, when Santiago Velez found a wide-open Rogers for an easy goal. San Jose came back minutes later when Israel Ayala stole the ball from a Colorado defender and fired a shot past the Rapids goalkeeper from 25 yards. The score was tied for only three minutes, as Rogers found another opening behind the defense and netted his second of the game.
In the 29th minute, Velez earned a penalty kick for Colorado after he was taken down by Cesar Mendoza in the box. Velez stepped up and buried the penalty kick to extend the lead to 3-1 before the half. With Rogers sidelined with a leg injury for most of the second half, the Earthquakes were able to gain some momentum. In the 51st minute, Jose Lopez gave a looping ball to Sam Engs, who headed the ball past Alex Chapin at the back post. The goal was not enough for San Jose, though, as Colorado managed to keep the ball away from the net for the final 10 minutes and hold on for a 3-2 win.
Colorado Rapids (1-0) vs. San Jose Earthquakes (0-1)
2010 SUM U-17 Cup - Group A
July 23, 2010 –- Centennial Park, Friendswood TX
Scoring Summary:
COL -- James Rogers 1 (Santiago Velez 1) 5
SJ -- Israel Ayala 1 (unassisted) 16
COL -- James Rogers 2 (Dillon Serna 1) 20
COL -- Santiago Velez 1 (penalty kick) 29
SJ -- Sam Engs 1 (Jose Lopez 1) 51
Colorado Rapids -- Alex Chapin, Avery Ball, Santiago Velez, Christopher Gurule, Karsten Hanlin (Austin Seifert 60), Ricardo Perez (Rojesh Shreshta 56), Matthew Polster (Dillon Serna 16), Juan Carlos Regalado, Andrew Rodriguez, James Rogers (David Pardo 42), Matthew Taphorn.
San Jose Earthquakes -- Sergio De La Mora, Israel Ayala, Cristian Cruz (Sam Engs 31), Jose Gutierrez (Travis Pillon 31), Jose Lopez, Cesar Mendoza, Johnny Monterroso, Jose Navarro (Everardo Aguiar 49), Fardeen Shaiwany (Nick Lima 31), Tyler Sylvia (Jeremy Williams 31), William Velasco (Juan Guerrero 31).
Matches played with 30-minute halves.
All statistics contained in this boxscore are unofficial
Group B
FC Dallas 1, Seattle Sounders 1 (Seattle won 4-3 on PKs)
The Seattle Sounders were looking to crash the party as one of the few teams playing in their first SUM U-17 Cup, and they made a big statement by knocking off last year's runner-up, FC Dallas, 4-3 on penalty kicks.
Seattle scored early on a goal from Aaron Kovar, a speedy left-sided midfielder who caused trouble for the FC Dallas defense in the first half. A big and physical Sounders team outmuscled FC Dallas in the first half, but the North Texas side came back strong in the second half behind captain Samuel Coleman.
Coleman, who scored eight goals for FC Dallas in USSF play last season, tied the game in the 38th minute with a free kick from nearly 25 yards out. In penalty kicks, Rodney Greiling made a tremendous save when it counted most and got a friendly bounce off a post, and Seattle knocked off the highly-rated FC Dallas squad 4-3 on penalty kicks.
FC Dallas (0-0-1) vs. Seattle Sounders (0-0-1)
2010 SUM U-17 Cup - Group B
July 23, 2010 –- Centennial Park, Friendswood TX
Scoring Summary:
SEA -- Aaron Kovar 1 (Travis Strawn 1) 12
FCD -- Samuel Coleman 1 (unassisted) 38
FC Dallas -- Eduardo Cortez, Samuel Coleman, Mark Ashby, Nicolas Rochowski, Jose Gamino (Kevin Machado 31), David Robledo, Flavio Guzman, Marco Carrizales (Jairo Villalta 23), Ryan Ward (Christian Garcia 22), Emerson Hyndman (Marco Ortiz 48), Erik Chapa (Bobby Eddet 32).
Seattle Sounders -- Rodney Greiling, Ian Lange, Michael Gallagher, Aaron Kovar, Troy Peterson, DeAndre Yedlin, Dominique Dismuke (Tolussa Hassan 47), Ike Crook (Jordan Schwietzer 45), Chris Miller (Austin Sweeney 35), Taylor Stapf, Travis Strawn.
Penalty Shootout - Seattle 4, Dallas 3
Matches played with 30-minute halves.
All statistics contained in this boxscore are unofficial
Columbus Crew 1, Philadelphia Union 1 (Columbus won 4-3 on PKs)
The Columbus Crew opened their SUM U-17 Cup campaign with a thrilling victory in penalty kicks over the Philadelphia Union. Philadelphia opened the scoring off of a Melvin Snoh goal in the seventh minute. The speedy forward snuck in behind the Crew defense to connect with a cross from midfielder Zack Shiposh.
Philadelphia's quickness on and off the ball in the first half put the Crew under pressure, with much of the attack created by central midfielder Jimmy McLaughlin. The Crew made several changes at half and came out the stronger side.
The Crew were rewarded late in the game on a brilliant strike by Chris Davis, who moved from up front to outside midfielder at the half. Davis settled a loose ball at the top of the penalty area on his thigh and struck a half-volley that rocketed by the Union goalkeeper Zack Steffan.
The game moved to penalty kicks, where Columbus goalkeeper Nick Straight, a halftime sub, stopped John Kuhmer's shot, and Zack Shiposh hit the crossbar. Columbus converted four spot kicks to prevail and take the extra point.
Columbus Crew (0-0-1) vs. Philadelphia Union (0-0-1)
2010 SUM U-17 Cup - Group B
July 23, 2010 –- Centennial Park, Friendswood TX
Scoring Summary:
PHI -- Melvin Snoh 1 (Zack Shiposh 1) 7
CLB -- Chris Davis 1 (unassisted) 58
Columbus Crew -- Jake Circillo (Nicholas Straight 31), Mason Hoge, Dominic Aracri, Max Riehemann, William Bennick (Tom Granot 31), Zachary Mason (Charles Reymann 47), Alex Ranalli, Ben Crognate (Alex Boerio 31), Rhodes Moore, Chris Davis, Raymond Olivarria.
Philadelphia Union -- Zack Steffan, Jonathan Wenger, John Kumher, Benhamin Kennel, Joseph Raymond, Zack Shiposh, Mike Gonzalez, Jimmy McLaughlin, Zach Pfeffer, Melvin Snoh, Chris Sommerville.
Subs: Christian Kascheck 50, Ryan Bertrando 51.
Penalty Shootout - Columbus 4, Philadelphia 3
Matches played with 30-minute halves.
All statistics contained in this boxscore are unofficial
Group C
Chivas USA 1, New England Revolution 0
In the Group C opener, Chivas USA came away with a 1-0 win thanks to a Victor Vazquez goal in the 25th minute. Chivas dominated much of the match and was unlucky to not net several more goals. Late in the first half, Steve Palacios struck the ball from outside the 18-yard box, but New England goalkeeper Ryan Simpson made a diving save to deflect the shot away. Chivas USA's Jose Luis Martinez found an opening in the second half, but his shot went just wide of the net. Chivas still held on for a win and three points.
New England Revolution (0-1) vs. Chivas USA (1-0)
2010 SUM U-17 Cup - Group C
July 23, 2010 –- Centennial Park, Friendswood TX
Scoring Summary:
CHV -- Victor Vazquez 1 (Pedro Velazquez 1) 25
New England Revolution -- Ryan Simpson, Adrian Reifsynder, Christian Sady, Michael Taintor, Dan Chmura (Peguy Ngatcha 50), Diego Fagundez, Domanik Machado (Nicholas Ledesma 42), Forrest Sisk (Jack Hilger 52), Dan Tchen, Felix DeBonna (Jannick Kavulu 42), Cole Denormandie (Sean MacDonald 50).
Chivas USA -- Francisco Magana, Max Rico Hurtado, Alexis Flores, Marcial Cazares, Sergio Cervantes (Nicholas Ledesma), Abel Leon (Ivan Delgado 47), Pedro Velazquez (Kevin de la Torre 50), Kevin Lichtenwalter (Kevin de Niz 30), Erick Corona, Steve Palacios (Jose Luis Martinez 40).
Matches played with 30-minute halves.
All statistics contained in this boxscore are unofficial
Houston Dynamo 3, Toronto FC 0
The hometown team gave its crowd much to cheer about, as the Houston Dynamo rolled to a 3-0 victory in their opening match of the SUM U-17 Cup. Miguel Zapata put the Dynamo on the board in the ninth minute when his strike sailed past Toronto goalkeeper Justin Silveria.
In the 25th minute, Bryan Salazar crossed the ball to Isaiah Noreiga, who one-timed the ball past Silveria. Salazar netted a goal of his own five minutes later after receiving the ball from Alex Gonzalez. Salazar took two dribbles and buried the shot to put the game out of reach.
Although Houston struggled to maintain its intensity level in the second half, the Dynamo defense prove too much for Toronto, and Houston cruised to an easy victory on the opening night of the tournament.
Houston Dynamo (1-0) vs. Toronto FC (0-1)
2010 SUM U-17 Cup - Group C
July 23, 2010 –- Centennial Park, Friendswood TX
Scoring Summary:
HOU -- Miguel Zapata 1 (unassisted) 9
HOU -- Isaiah Noreiga 1 (Bryan Salazar 1) 25
HOU -- Bryan Salazar 1 (Alex Gonzalez 1) 30
Houston Dynamo -- Fernando Pina, Leo Ayala (Alexandro Ochoa 55), Bradley Bourgeois, Juan Ramirez, Miguel Zapata, Jose Christian Gonzalez, Tamay Sanchez (Christian Camera 55), Jorge Andrade (Jordan Davies 31), Alex Gonzalez (Sebastian Karpen 31), Isaiah Noreiga (Diego Martinez Del Campo 53), Bryan Salazar (Fortiune Wamutega 50).
Toronto FC -- Justin Silveria, Eric Ngo, Arthur Casupanan (Praveen Balakumaran 53), Tristan Jackman, Andrew Demarco (Nathan Kelsay 31), Mackenzie Kim, Andrew Curci, Chris Manella (Prasenna Kirupakaran 53), Steven Reel (Marcus Lees 31), Sergio Camargo (Cristian Zannetti 53).
Matches played with 30-minute halves.
All statistics contained in this boxscore are unofficial
Group D
Kansas City Wizards 2, Los Angeles Galaxy 1
After a frantic start, the KC Wizards Juniors overcame a mid-match lull to defeat the LA Galaxy in their first match of the 2010 SUM U-17 Cup. Kansas City's Nathan Opperman caused fits for the Galaxy with his disruptive play early in the first half, but LA opened the scoring with a curling 20-yard free kick from Eric Gonzalez before the interval.
Derek Schrick proved to be the hero for the Wizards Juniors with a pair of second-half strikes, including one in stoppage time, to give Kansas City a 2-1 victory over the kids from Carson.
Los Angeles Galaxy (0-1) vs. Kansas City Wizards (1-0)
2010 SUM U-17 Cup - Group D
July 23, 2010 –- Centennial Park, Friendswood TX
Scoring Summary:
LA -- Eric Gonzalez 1 (unassisted) 18
KC -- Derek Schrick 1 (unassisted) 37
KC -- Derek Schrick 2 (unassisted) 60+
Los Angeles Galaxy -- Josh McNeeley, Ludwing Vargas, Eric Gonzalez, Jonathan Hower (Mykal Riley 31), Juan Chavez, Justin Kim (Juan Mendoza 31), Christian Ruelas, Nathaniel Schnitman, Dyllan Stevens, Neil Ignacio (Angel Ayala 46), Dennis Flores.
Kansas City Wizards -- Jonathan Kempin, Andrew Brown (Marques Mayoras 42), Eric DeJulio, Austin Esparza (Cameron Wallace 38), Konner Knoll, Raymond Lee, Nathan Opperman (Chris Tuso 34, Emilio Quezada 58), Jordan Rideout (David Leichty 42), Nicholas Row (Clay Stewart 28), Dereck Schrick, Lucas Throckmorton (Shane Woods 31).
Matches played with 30-minute halves.
All statistics contained in this boxscore are unofficial
Real Salt Lake 2, New York Red Bulls 1
Real Salt Lake opened their 2010 SUM U-17 Cup with a come-from-behind 2-1 victory over the New York Red Bulls Friday night.
New York's bruising defense controlled the game early. Its offense, run by dynamic midfielder Russell Canouse, made its presence felt when Brandon Allen fired a shot past RSL goalkeeper Carson Elliot in the ninth minute to give New York a 1-0.
RSL persevered, though, and it paid off in a big way when Richard Velasco equalized late in the first half. The comeback was sealed by an incredible left-footed shot off the right post from 18 yards out by Maikon Orellana.
Real Salt Lake (1-0) vs. New York Red Bulls (0-1)
2010 SUM U-17 Cup - Group D
July 23, 2010 –- Centennial Park, Friendswood TX
Scoring Summary:
NY -- Brandon Allen 1 (unassisted) 9
RSL -- Richard Velasco 1 (unassisted) 30
RSL -- Maikon Orellana 1 (unassisted) 35
Real Salt Lake -- Carson Elliot, Tanner Clay, Cole Nagy (John Taylor), Nick Semintendi (Zander Rados), Matt Gay (Richard Haddock), Junior Jbopau (Aaron Caprio), Richard Velasco (Austin Jex), Eric Christiansen, Julio Alcaron, Maikon Orellana (Antonio Murillo), Phanuel Kavita.
New York Red Bulls -- Jake Wagmeister, Adam Najem (Tommy Haskel), Brandon Allen, Christian Johnson, Ross Tetro, Russell Canouse, Kyle Roach, Bolu Akinyode (Eric Lagg), Brandon Alvarado (Luis Munoz), Oscar Gonzalez, Ethan Decker (Diego Ceron).
Matches played with 30-minute halves.
All statistics contained in this boxscore are unofficial


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DRIVEN BY THE SALTON SEA? Then you know it, and the Anza-Borrego Desert to the west, have a quiet, big-sky'd vastness that seems to have arisen from a painter's brush or a poem about remote and epic spaces. You probably stick to your wheels, mostly, except to get out at vantage points and look across the water, or the scrubby hills, contemplating the earth and clouds and other Important Thoughts of Life. Have those Important Thoughts of Life, though, included what it might be like to hoof it over 81 miles, through the Anza-Borrego and to the crest of Palomar Mountain and along the shoreline of the Salton Sea? Maybe, maybe not. But that's just what several elite runners will do over the first Monday and Tuesday in May, when they tie on the running shoes and head out for a very warm -- very, very warm -- and memorable super-run through some of Southern California's most scenic wild places. It's Badwater Salton Sea
YEP... if you're thinking you've heard the term "Badwater" before, you have. It's a gorgeous and alien place in Death Valley, of course, where a summertime run, in a three-digit swelter, has challenged some of the top runners on the planet. The Salton Sea event isn't quite so middle-of-the-summer-y, but trust: legging it over 81 miles in two days is nothing to sniff at. The race begins in Salton City, which is 125 feet below sea level, and ends at Palomar Mountain, "almost the tallest mountain in San Diego County" (the finish line checks in at 5500 feet above sea level).
LOVE A GOOD RUNNING CHALLENGE? The Palm Springs Tram Road Challenge sends runners straight up, or nearly, for 3.7 miles of San Jacinto each autumn. That doesn't sound too hard, but picture climbing some 2000 feet in elevation. Yep. It's major.


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How to Market with Youth Caps
Whether you are promoting youth sports teams, organizations, or elementary schools promotional youth caps are an effective marketing tool. Headwear is timeless, making it one of the most popular and versatile promotional products available. Because promotional youth caps have always been "in-style", are gender neutral, relatable to every demographic, and highly functional, families are more apt to purchase promotional headwear for their children than any other souvenir or commemorative piece. Like many promotional products, promotional youth caps are also nostalgic. When families want to remember a sporting event, concert, even a vacation, a promotional youth cap helps them to reminisce! For their versatility, family friendly organizations should consider using youth caps as an additional promotional tool. Perhaps the next time little Billy puts on his Orlando promotional youth cap, mom and dad may decide it's time to book the next trip for Disney World.
Outfit the Team with Personalized Kids Hats
Show some spirit with promotional youth caps. Every sports team player, family member, and fan needs his or her very own promotional hat to support the team, and at Pinnacle we supply all the resources you need to achieve a cohesive look. Our group of talented in-house artists can create team logos, and even personalize each hat with the player's name, number, or both! By browsing through our wide variety of promotional youth caps, teams can unify their look even further. Whether they are looking for two-toned caps, mesh, or a pop of color, any of Pinnacle's promotional youth caps can be customized to fit with your team's uniform and promotional needs. For maximum team exposure, you can also distribute matching promotional structured caps to parents, teachers, and even team coaches.
Support Team Sponsors with Promotional Youth Caps
Local businesses that choose to sponsor local youth teams can also benefit from distributing promotional youth caps to players and residents. Any time a player goes to wear their team hat off the playing field; they are helping to promote their sponsors. These functional caps can be a business's way to reach out to their community. People are naturally willing to support organizations that stay active and donate to groups within their neighborhoods. In order to return the favor to all the supportive businesses, prominently display their logos on youth team hats.
Perhaps, your town's baseball team made it to the semi-finals of baseball's "Little League World Championships." What better way to promote your town and support it's team by distributing custom printed promotional youth caps? However, you don't have to wait for a major accomplishment such as this to distribute youth caps. Instead of the normal trophy, consider giving players their very own "League Champs" memorabilia caps. It's guaranteed these commemorative caps will see more use than a trophy!
Apparel is continuously ranked as one of the top promotional giveaways in the promotional products industry. If you are looking for an item with last-ability, functionality, and likability consider using youth caps for your next marketing campaign. Whether you are looking to promote a single business or four, caps can discreetly bring your organization that needed extra exposure!


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You might know the old trick of bringing your passport to the bar if you've forgotten you ID, but what about bringing your iPad to the border if you've forgotten your passport? Yeah, it's a new one.
Recently a Canadian man entered the United States by showing the border officers a scanned copy of his passport on his iPad.
At the moment, this isn't exactly legal yet — only passports, enhanced driver's licenses and Nexus passes are supposed to be used at land crossings — but it worked for Martin Reisch when he forgot his passport.
Both ways, mind you: the man wasn't stuck in America for eternity with nothing but an iPad and a good story.
While using digital identification isn't listed as a viable option yet, it may very well become one in the future. Why not? We do everything else digitally, and it does seem a whole lot easier to remember your iPad than you passport.
Our new concerns would be if our batteries are dead rather than if we forgot our passports. And for that, hopefully someone will finally figure out the solar powered cell phone.
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Grade: Elementary
Subject: Science
What do I want students to know?
1. Students will draw pictures of healthy and hazardous
marine and freshwater environments.
2. Students will describe the effects of the pollution of plastics on wildlife.
3. Students will notice the large amount of "plastic litter" in their immediate surroundings.
Michigan Standards: II.1.4. Develop an awareness and sensitivity to the natural world.
III.5.2. Explain common patterns of interdependence and interrelationships of living things.
Concepts: Cause and Effect
Pictures of several types of wildlife (water and land)
Markers, crayons, pencils, colored pencils
Garbage bag full of several types of plastic garbage
Chart to show litter found outside, which is dangerous, etc.
Four extra garbage bags (empty)
Book: One less fish
Day 1
(10 Minutes)
I will give students ten to fifteen photographs of several types of wildlife. I will let them work as a group of approximately four to five students. I will tell them to classify the pictures in any way that they can. Then, as a complete group we will look at how the students sorted the
pictures and what pictures lie in each group. I will have each group explain how they chose to classify the pictures. We will also discuss what a good environment would be for these animals and what would be harmful.
(20 minutes)
I will tell students that today we will discussing aquatic wildlife. I will hand over to them, in the two groups that they were in for the previous activity, two garbage bags full of plastic items. I will ask students to take out and examine
all objects. Then, I will have them discuss, in their groups, how these objects relate to aquatic wildlife. After hearing their responses I will instruct students to sort their plastic materials into three groups looking at how animals would
perceive the plastics: Very likely to be considered food,
Somewhat likely to be considered food, Not likely to be considered food.
I will ask the students questions about what they are thinking in regards to the groupings: Why would you think that? Well, what kind of animal would eat that? Do you know what effect it would have on the animal? What causes these plastics to get there?
(15 minutes)
To explain the dangers of wildlife to the students I will read them a story titled, "On the Spot: Oceans." As I go through the story I will ask students questions to make sure they are understanding all of the material and paying attention. The book does not directly address polluting the oceans or other water environments. Therefore, I will be asking students questions that lead them to the answers that I am looking for.
After reading the story I will have students fill in part of their chart that we will complete the next time I am there. I
will have them predict how many of each type of plastic they think they would find on their playground.
Day 2
(30 minutes)
For this part of the lesson I will take the students outside. After they are dressed appropriately I will take them outside. We will start standing in a circle. I will start by reviewing what the students learned the first day. We will talk about the book that we ended with last time. Then I will give students more information about how plastics harm the wildlife. I will tell them:
o Many fishermen lose plastic netting into the ocean. Aquatic wildlife swims into it and have no chance for survival once in the net.
o Leatherback turtles mistake plastic bags for jellyfish.
o Plastics have been found in the stomachs of whales, dolphins, fish, and birds.
I will put students into groups of two or three. I will tell
them that their mission is to stay on the playground, but to
find items that would be dangerous to aquatic wildlife, concentrating closely on plastics. They will have five minutes.
After five minutes has passed we will move indoors. I will have all students dump out their garbage bags. We will
then sort the items into the same three piles as we had before. If students have any items that are not plastic I will
ask to explain how they think that the items are dangerous to aquatic wildlife.
With the items that we find outside students will fill in a
chart showing how much of each item they found and see if it is higher or lower than their prediction. I will ask them if they were surprised about what they found and how they think it got there.
(15 minutes)
For the remainder of the time I will ask students to do several things. I will give them an 8.5in x 11 in. sheet of paper that has been folded in half. On one half I will ask them to draw a picture of what a healthy environment would be for aquatic wildlife. On the other half they will draw a hazardous environment. Then, on the back I want them to write down one small thing they think that they could do to help save our aquatic wildlife. I also want them to write down what causes the plastic pollution in the water and what is the effect of it.
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Break the Routine in Aerobic Exercise
There are many reasons fitness routines fail. Some people simply lose interest in their routine or become irritated by lack of results. Instead of an uplift, a workout can become a dull, tedious chore, so its not surprising that many stop exercising. The good news is that there are many different ways to get your physical activity in. The first step is finding activities you enjoy and that challenge you. The next step is to mix it up often enough to prevent boredom and plateaus in your fitness.
Here are some options to get you going:
Join a Group
If you need to change up your routine, try joining a group. Groups are great because you get support from others. Motivation is important while you exercise, and groups may help you stay focused. There are also set schedules to help keep you on track. There are several different types of group activities. Find a group that interests you. You could also create your own group of those interested in the things you are. Some examples include:
Dance Classes
Dance is a great choice for people who seek a powerful cardio workout but also want to enjoy what they are doing. It involves aerobic exercise combined with dance and music. There are all different types of dance styles that you can choose from.
If you find that one type of dance does not get you back in the mood to work out, try another one! Here are a few of the latest trends:
- Zumba—a combination of Latin-style dance in a party atmosphere. The emphasis is on fun.
- Jazzercise—aerobic dance moves to jazz music
- Salsa—get moving to the Latin beat
- Country Line Dancing—if you are a fan of country music, this might be an easy choice
- Blues or Swing dancing—energetic dances with partners
These are only a few of the latest trends in dance aerobics. Some require more physical fitness than others. Contact your local fitness center and find out what you need to know to get started or look for local dancing groups.
Unorthodox Classes
If intensity is your game, there are many choices for you to burn calories. Many of the more popular classes engage in complete workouts. Here are a few choices:
- Boot Camp—the name says it all. Military style fitness rules this class.
- PX90—you may have seen this on TV. A few home equipment pieces and the DVDs are what you need to get started. Momentum builds over time, so you will not be bored.
- Kickboxing
- Yoga— it may work your flexibility, but it is not for the weak. Find your style among the wide varieties of yoga.
- Pilates—exercises to strengthen and stabilize your core
- Jump Rope
Water Fitness Classes
If you hate the winter months, find a pool to jump into. There are several ways of getting fit in the water. Water is a great way to get your heart pumping without excess stress on your joints.
Many places with pools may offer the same aerobic classes you are already used to, but in the water instead. Aqua boxing, water aerobics, and water polo leagues are a few options for you to check out.
Try one or all, and find out what is right for you. Ask a gym manager, check online, or call your local YMCA for information on what programs are available in your area.
Ask a friend to join you. Sometimes challenging your best buddy leads to great results.
Let's Get Physical
Of course, any exercise routine will feel stale after awhile. You may find yourself losing interest or becoming frustrated again. Remember to mix things up a bit or just switch to more traditional activities. Some steps that can help you mix up your current routine include:
- Get outside and walk, run, or ride a bike. Fresh air can do wonders for stale routines.
- Try sport-oriented activities. The challenge of competition, skill building, or training for a specific event may help keep you on your toes.
- Go seasonal. Try to get outside during the cold months. Try to ski, snowshoe, or skate. They are fun ways to burn calories.
Keep in mind that it's wise to take a day off after you work out on 3 or 4 consecutive days. Consider varying the length of your sessions too.
When it comes to breaking your routine, there are countless options. It can be done at a gym with a group, alone, in the great outdoors, or even at home. Try out different options to help you find what works best for you.
Keep in Mind
For adults aged 18-64 years, the US Department of Health and Human Services recommends 2 hours and 30 minutes a week of moderate to intense aerobic activity.
Other health factors will impact your ability to stay active. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, avoid extreme dieting, and avoid smoking to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Properly fueling your body will help keep you going and make sure you recover well. Nothing will interfere with your fitness routine faster than a body that cannot heal or function well.
American College of Sports Medicine
The President's Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition
Canadian Academy of Sports Medicine
Public Heath of Canada Healthy Living Unit
Be active your way: a fact sheet for adults. US Department of Health and Human Services website. Available at: http://www.health.gov/paguidelines/factSheetAdults.aspx. Accessed October 11, 2016.
Lee I-M, Sesso HD, Oguma Y, Paffenbarger RS. Relative intensity of physical activity and risk of coronary heart disease. Circulation. 2003;107:1110.
Nutrition and weight status. Healthy People 2020 from Healthy People website. Available at: http://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/topicsobjectives2020/overview.aspx?topicid=29. Accessed October 11, 2016.
Physical activity. Healthy People 2020 from Healthy People website. Available at: http://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/topicsobjectives2020/overview.aspx?topicid=33. Accessed October 11, 2016.
Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. US Department of Health and Human Services website. Available at: http://www.health.gov/PAGuidelines/factsheetprof.aspx. Accessed October 11, 2014.
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Revision Information
- Reviewer: Michael Woods, MD
- Review Date: 10/2016
- Update Date: 10/24/2014


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Design Competition Survey For Award Winners
This Is a Survey Filled by a' Design Award Winners, Participant Designers Were Asked to Provide Answers to 20 Questions Regarding Design Competitions
Here are the 2012 Results from the A' Design Award & Competitions' Survey on Design Awards and Competitions. For each question, I have provided also my professional insights in order to see what the results mean for the international design community, designers, brands and jury members of design competitions.How many design competitions do you join every year? It is as expected that most people join 1 to 2 competitions, however, there is also significant amount of people that join more than 10 competitions a year. An interesting note that since 28 percent indicated they join no other competition; it means that 28 percent of the winners did not join any other design competitions free or paid.How many *paid* design competitions do you join every year? As not expected majority joins only a single award in a given year, while a quarter of the participants would join multiple awards. An interesting note that since 59 percent of winner designers indicated that they join no other paid competition than a design awards; it means that 59 percent of the winners see a different unique value proposition of the event. Are you a student or a design professional? Survey results reveals that A' Design Award and Competition mainly attracts design professionals, while 12 percent are companies and brands. Students make only 21 percent of the contributions. This shows that A' Design Award has positioned itself for professionals rather than design studios or companies.As a participant, which of the following do you expect firstly from a design competition? As expected majority is looking for a way to gain publicity, fame and recognition. 34 percent of the entries are looking for realization of designs or job or contract offers as a result of winning. A' Design Awards services for both publicity, and business exposure.In your opinion as a participant, what makes a design competition more prestigious? This is a striking information because the number of years the competition is organized does not get any mention here; Designers are mainly looking for publishing and promotion possibilities, and consider a competition prestigious if the jury is good.Do you read the terms and agreements of design competitions? This is an alerting result as 9 percent of the designers do actually admit that they do not read the terms. Furthermore 55 percent only skim the terms. Only 30 percent of the designers do carefully read the terms. This explains why most other competitions do have further-fee schemes or are able to legally transfer designs rights.Do you join a design competition with a single design or multiple designs? Most of the designers i.e. 62 percent would join with a single project, while 34 percent would submit multiple works. Since this table is filled by winners only, we can conclude that submitting multiple works is not required to win a design competition.Do you generally create new designs for design competitions or do you submit your existing works? Majority of the participants who joined A' Design Awards submitted their existing works to the competition. On the other hand 26 percent decided to design a new work; this could hint that design awards should provide a brief for participants who wish to design a new work.As a participant, how much time do you generally spend for registering to, designing for, and submitting your designs to design competitions? Most designers need only several days to take active part in a competition. 85 percent of the designers would finish the application and submission process within a month, thus it could be concluded that at least a month is required for designers to submit their works.How much would you be willing to pay to take part in a good design competition? Majority of the participants: 55 percent stated that they want to invest up to 250 Euros. Only two percent of design professionals wanted to invest more than 500 Euros, and 10 percent of the participants did not want to invest anything at all. Does your company or institution covers your costs (time, money) for participating in design competitions? It is interesting to note that 22 percent of the winner entries were sponsored by patron companies or institutions, while 68 percent were sponsored by the participants themselves.Does your company or institution organizes internal design competitions or innovation contests? This is a question that was asked to measure whether internal contests and events would spur creativity, interestingly, 17 percent of the winning designers come from organizations where internal design competitions are held.Have you ever joined the same design competition more than once? 62 percent of the designers indicate that they would not join the same competition twice, winner or not winner. This hints competition organizers to seek for new participants each year. While 30 percent do join same competitions in consecutive years.Do you think, briefs given in design competitions are good enough? Most people think that design competition briefs are good enough. While 22 percent is still a high number who state that briefs in competitions could have been better. This indicates that competitions should spend more time for designing a brief.Have you ever joined a design competition as a team? Interesting but true, 34 percent of A' Design Award winners stated that they join the competition as a team, indeed designs which have been made by teams rather individuals scored higher in the results; that is a hint that while personal creative input is important, having a design team could really improve the results.Winner designers were asked: What is your conception about design competitions; what is a design competition? And here are some prominent answers: A design competition is: ... a challenging opportunity for any individual to prove his/her worth in the creative field. ... chance to showcase your designs. ... the possibility to have a concept judged with a professional point of view. ... a recognition of work in the industry. ... a great opportunity to let the world recognize myself. ... the best way for the recognition of new designers ... to give recognition to young designers. ... to get a ranking among other designers. ... an opportunity highlight works. ... a self improvement tool ... a chance to check "is my design good design?". ... is opportunity, exposure, chance to meet new people. ... an event to achieve commercial relationships. ... are a chance to show and see many designs. ... a way to have professional evaluation. ... a chance to have your designs judged without the constraints and pressures of commercialism ... to compare self-perception vs. external perception. ... a meeting of the best designers. ... platform where competitor have the opportunity to compete for a prize.How do you think the entries should be voted in a fair design competition? Entries in a fair design competition should be judged: ... for their practical and/or their aesthetic appeal. They don't necessarily need to be considered for their appropriateness regarding mass production. A market for a product or service is a market no matter what its size. ... A good jury and a jury report ... A multidisciplinary jury from different backgrounds giving points for different characteristics of the design. Design is also a passionate thing, so somehow the emotional effect to jury members should be given points too. ... blindly ... blindly, peer reviewed ... by a panel which sits independently from one another ... by multiple parties - I believe the judging comments for all judges involved should be exposed to the designers, as this would help give some good feedback around why or why not their design was or was not chosen as a winner. ... by non-bias professional judges, not by public. ... by Category basis. ... panel members should make their votes independently and without collaboration. There should be fair representation from specialist professional areas, academia and consumers. ... nly thing the jury should see in a fair design competition should be whatever regards only the product itself, whether it is the product image, techical information, etc. ... on the basis of the originality of the projects. ... They should be voted by the jury ... Wide range of judges and wide range of judging critirias. ... by a professianal jury of specialist that fit with the catagory ... by a team of jury members ... jury commission ... knowledgeable judges for each category. Attention to detail in design or explanation should also be important. ... jury should select it but they should not be given the names of participantsHow do you think design competitions should be organized? If, you were to organize a design competition, what innovation would you bring to the organization? If I were to organize a design competition: ... I would like to see the documentation of the design process to provide more insights to the works done by various designers. ... Concept designs following a more specific brief. ... Transnational team entries-giving the ability using an on-line database for some studios to form teams in order to stand bigger chances of winning. ... If I were to help organize a design competition, I'd be able to bring much more of the digital/social media and technology experience to the organization. ... Exhibitions which round the world. And they have a system that connect people with worldwide jobs. ... I think design competitions should help the designer reach important clients or distributors. ... I would make the award trophy design small enough to not clutter, but wonderful enough for people to want to display, despite it's size. ... It would certainly be open to all designers, schooled and self-taught. ... More sources and designer information, links etc. ... Patronage of leading retail chains to advise on commercial viability and support production potential. ... writers to assist on the products descriptions ... after the ceremony: a way to connect designer worldwide and help them colloaborate skills and services. ... for the ceremony have a keynote speaker with a topic that all designers can relate and learn from. ... for the gala, have prestiguos designers present at the cermony such that they can meet everyone. ... have well know sponsors of companies/ design firms. ... Judges to chose 1st, 2nd and 3rd divided in catagories and allowing maximum publicity. ... Difusion to professional and institutional environment in Europe, America and Asia countries hosting major brand experiencesWhy do you join a design competition? What do you expect from a design competition? What are your expectations when you win a design competition? I join design competitions for: ... Promotion possibilities, Publicity, Fame and Recognition. ... International Recognition ... being featured in the right top quality design magazines and blogs ... manufacturing of the winning design by international companies... ... for chances of getting more design commissions and/or being called to participate in international collaboration. ... for attending International workshops ... to have feedback on my work and confirmation that it is worth continuing with my endeavours. ... to be recognised for ... publicity and fame for my company and me. ... peer review and recognition and press exposure ... for the recognition, and pr value. ... for the achievement ... support for getting the design manufactured, promotion and publicity and help to make contacts. ... to gain recognition and publicity I would not have otherwise received. ... to achieve publicity and maybe to get a job. ... for the potential additional publicity and additional exposure ... to get good feedback, additional publicity and potential for PR ... to be known as a designer ... for publicity, publications, monetary awards, and brand exposure. ... share my works with more people ... to know the value of my work. ... for recognition and publicity for my designs. ... PR, publicity & excellence recognition ... Publicity, Network, Contacts, Maybe Realization of projects ... recognition of my hard work, and for PR. ... to advertise myself. ... to get published in media. ... to get recognized by my peers and other companies. ... to get maximum exposure through pr ... to open new doors for my design ... to get critics about our work. ... to challenge myself. ... to help me find a job and more clients.Exerpt:Here are the 2012 Results from the A' Design Award & Competitions' Survey on Design Awards and Competitions. For each question, I have provided also my professional insights in order to see what the results mean for the international design community, designers, brands and jury members of design competitions.How many design competitions do you join every year? It is as expected that most people join 1 to 2 competitions, however, there is also significant amount of people that join ..
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A big step in finding a cure for postpartum depression
Scientists have discovered a mechanism in the brains of mice that would definitely help in finding a much improved method to treat postpartum depression in human mothers. Read this article from the Science Daily for more information.
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To put it briefly, the level of the hormones oestrogen and progesterone fluctuates during pregnancy and childbirth, though it was not clear how it affects the behaviour. The researchers found evidence that led them to believe that the hormones affect the mood through the brain's neurotransmitter system called GABA. They discovered that a receptor subunit of GABA fluctuated in the brains of female mice during and after pregnancy. To test the theory of a possible link between the subunit and the hormones, they used genetically modified mice that lack the gene for that particular subunit. After giving birth, the female mice exhibited behaviour similar to that of human mothers who suffer from depression after childbirth. By administering a drug (THIP – a hypnotic and antinociceptive drug that can restore the functioning of the receptor), the behaviour of the mice showed marked improvement. The scientists concluded that the GABA system's ability to adapt to the fluctuating hormone levels depended on the proper functioning of the subunit, at least in mice.
About 15-25% of human mothers (especially those who give birth for the first time) are believed to suffer from some form of postpartum depression. In extreme cases, it may also lead to the mother harming her own child. Women's health is a very complex issue and the health and well-being of mothers is usually neglected during and after childbirth. This discovery would surely help in finding new and better treatments for postpartum depression.Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 4 so far )


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Don't be alarmed, it's not Feburary 2007, though you might get that impression from eyeballing the covers of car magazines on the stands. No, it's still December 2006, though some buff books have already published their February issues, satisfying a rule apparently concocted to give print publishers competitive parity with web-based competitors. In a forwarded e-mail message, Chrysler Group's product and design PR guy, Rick Deneau, explains the company's dual-rule strategy, as it pertains to the company's new vehicles to be revealed at the Detroit auto show in January. An embargo on publishing press releases and photos, he says, was in effect "for February books and Jan. 8 otherwise," a policy whose relativism favors those without "books." So far, Car and Driver, Road and Track and Motor Trend have all released their February issues this week, with Automobile expected to follow. Hey Rick, considering we and our readers are "otherwise" and that every single February buff book issue will hit the stands well before 2007 even begins, we've got to paraphrase a certain College Dropout and ask you — does Chrysler even care about web people? Full text of the e-mail between Reilly Brennan, editor of Winding Road and Chrysler folks below the jump.
————— Forwarded message ————— From: Date: Dec 27, 2006 11:14 PM Subject: FW: Re: Viper embargo To: firstname.lastname@example.com
This is how they define their embargoes.
——-Original Message——-
From: Richard Deneau
Sent: Wed Dec 27 21:44:01 2006
To: Reilly Brennan; Jason Vines
Cc: Mike Ellis; Christopher Paukert; Sam Locricchio
Subject: Re: Viper embargo
It was for February books and Jan. 8 otherwise. Thanks.
——- Original Message ——-
From: "Reilly Brennan"
Sent: 12/27/2006 06:42 PM
To: Richard Deneau; Jason Vines
Cc: Mike Ellis; "Christopher Paukert"
With the new issue of Road and Track on the streets (and on the net: http://www.zinio.com/offer?issn=0035-7189&of=ZH1), is it safe to say that the Dodge Viper embargo is officially broken?
One would think that the information being made available on December 27th sufficiently predates the January 9 embargo.
Please let me know where you stand on this,
Reilly Brennan
Winding Road Magazine
Detroit Auto Show Embargo-Uh-Oh! The 2008 Dodge Viper SRT-10, Courtesy Of Road & Track [internal]


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- Disney Intermission: Press "Pause" and see what happens when the Muppets show up at your door to sing you Christmas Carols–Muppet Style!
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- Muppet Holiday Sing-Along
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- Christmas Around the World with Gonzo and Rizzo
- Audio Commentary from Brian Henson
- Pepe's Profiles Presents: Gonzo, Portrait of the Artist as a Young Weirdo
The fact that Disney is releasing The Muppet Christmas Carol in time for this Christmas (not-so-coincidentally the film's 20th anniversary) can only be a good thing, and probably means that Blu-ray releases (with updated bonus features) for the other Disney-owned Muppet movies (The Muppet Movie, The Great Muppet Caper, Muppet Treasure Island) can't be far behind!
The Blu-ray cover art shown at the top is the highest quality currently available. When a better version is released, we will absolutely share it here!
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The Daily Word in baby gorillas, reinstatement of CNM Chronicle and eyeballs in the can
Sandy Hook Killer's home was crazy armed!
Damascus mortar strike claims 15 Syrian students.
Go, Gladys, Go!
CNM reinstates The Chronicle!
Hear ye, sign wavers ...
Casaus is still on the streets?
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Historic Farm Days in Penfield
PENFIELD — Minneapolis-Moline and BF Avery farm equipment will reign at this year's Historic Farm Days, which runs through this weekend in Penfield. And don't be surprised to see a Doodlebug or two.
The annual Historic Farm Days will be held Thursday through Sunday on the grounds of the I & I Antique Tractor and Gas Engine Club. While there will be a few events Thursday, the show gets rolling Friday.
"We have a new building that has been erected that will host the feature brand equipment," I&I President John Fredrickson said.
A dedication ceremony for the new building is set for Saturday prior to the parade.
The 60-by-96-foot building was paid for from donated funds and is equipped to be open on the sides during dry weather and can be closed in the event of rain. The building is located near the sawmill.
It will house this year's featured equipment line, Minneapolis-Moline. Each year, Historic Farm Days features a different line of equipment.
"Minneapolis-Moline was a major implement company at one time," Fredrickson said. "I believe they were bought by White Motor Co., and then White basically got in financial problems, and they became part of the AGCO Group."
Historic Farm Days will host the national show of the BF Avery Collectors Association. Fredrickson said Avery made smaller tractors.
"They were in some of the ... smaller farms in the country back in the '40s," Fredrickson said. "They were smaller than an International M."
Many were sold through Montgomery-Ward.
International Harvester and John Deere are the most popular farm implement lines in this part of the country and draw the largest crowds to Historic Farm Days.
"We still have decent attendance for some of these smaller brands," Fredrickson said.
Also on display will be New Idea equipment. New Idea primarily manufactured corn pickers and manure spreaders.
A collection of Doodlebugs will be on display. The Doodlebug is the colloquial name for a homemade tractor in the United States during World War II when production tractors were in short supply. The Doodlebug of the 1940s was generally based on a 1920s or 1930s-era Ford automobile, which was modified either by the complete removal or alteration of some of the vehicle body.


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Visit FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Whether JBU is your first college visit or you are a senior making your final decision, here are some answers to questions we get from student and parents. If you can't find the information you are looking for, please call us at 1-877-528-4636.
- When is the best time to visit?
- What can I expect during my visit?
- Which one is better - a Personal Visit or a Preview Day?
- What are classes like? Can my parents join me?
- Can I meet with an Admissions Counselor?
- How far in advance do I need to schedule my visit?
- Can I spend the night in the dorms?
- Do you have accommodations for parents or families?
- Can I talk with someone about scholarships and financial aid?
- What should I wear?
- How do I request a meeting with an additional department or office on campus?
- What do I need to bring?
- Can I bring a friend?
- Is there a cost to attend a Preview Day?
- How do I get to JBU?
When is the best time to visit?
The best way to experience campus is when classes are in session. Campus visits are available M-F from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. We will arrange your visit around your time frame, but it would be best to plan on spending at least two to three hours on campus. If you would like to attend more than one class, or experience chapel and meet with professors, your visit could be four to six hours.
We also offer several official Visit Days throughout the fall and spring semester. Visit Days begin on Sunday evening and allow you to spend the night on campus, experience The Gathering (our student-led chapel service) and then attend classes, meet with professors and hear from President Pollard on Monday. A full schedule of events and the remaining dates can be found here.
What can I expect during my visit?
For a Personal Visit, we will plan your visit around your schedule, preference and needs. You will be able to see campus on a tour with your Admissions Counselor, sit in a class or two, meet with a professor in your chosen discipline, have lunch with a current student in our dining hall and even try out for the music department or work out with an athletic team. You are also welcome to join us for chapel if you visit on a Tuesday or Thursday. Your Admissions counselor will also be able to answer your questions about the application process, scholarships and financial aid. Your schedule is up to you and we will work with you to make sure you see and do everything you want. As you fill out the Visit Request form, let us know if there is anything that you don't see as an option, and we will see what we can do for you.
For our Preview Days, you will begin your experience with dinner on Sunday evening with the Admissions staff and your Ambassador host, followed by The Gathering, our student-led chapel service. You can also spend the night in the dorms. On Monday, there are several activities, including selected class visits, a campus tour, a Majors Fair, lunch with professors, and sessions on Financial Aid and Residence Life for parents. President Pollard will also be available to tell you a little about JBU and answer questions. A more detailed schedule for our Visit Days can be found here.
Which one is better — a Personal Visit or a Preview Day?
It all depends on you! A Personal Visit will allow you to choose your schedule and activities. For seniors who are narrowing down their college choices and want detailed information about specific programs and requirements, you may want to set up an individual visit.
For students who are just starting the college process or taking a first look at JBU, a Preview Day is a great place to start. It will give you a good overview of what we have to offer, and we hope it will give you a point of reference as you continue your college search.
We hope that both visit experiences will give you a good taste of who we are and what we have to offer. If you can't decide which experience is best for you, why not try them both? Many students visit more than once. You're welcome to come back as many times as you like.
What are classes like? Can my parents join me?
Visiting a class is one of the best ways to experience JBU. When you fill out the Visit Request form, you will be able to pick up to two classes to visit. We will make every effort to get you into your preferred classes, but sometimes tests or unforeseen circumstances might prevent us from getting you into a specific class. As we set up your visit, we will work with you to look at other options. Most of our Natural Science and Engineering labs are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays and are not available for visits. If you would like to attend a class in either of these disciplines, it is recommended you visit on Monday, Wednesday or Friday.
Parents are welcome to join students in class, and professors are happy to answer any questions after class if they have time. If you have specific questions, or would like more time with a professor, we can set up a 30 minute time with a professor.
Can I meet with an Admissions Counselor?
Yes! At JBU, we want to get to know you, so all of our campus tours are led by our Admissions Counselors. You will be able to spend time with them as they show you around and answer your questions about campus, our programs and the college process. They can also answer your questions about the application process, financial aid and scholarships. We hope that you will be able to use your Admissions Counselor as a valuable resource as you look at colleges and decide on the best one for you. You can find out more about your Admissions Counselor here.
How far in advance do we need to schedule our visit?
Because your Personal Visit is tailored around you, we prefer to have as much notice as possible to set up your visit — at least 48 hours. The more you want to do while you're here, the more time we need to set everything up. We will be in contact with you as we organize your schedule, so you will know what to expect when you arrive.
Registration for our Preview Days closes on the Thursday prior to each event. In the event that we have an exceptionally large response, we may need to limit the number of spots available for students to spend the night on campus. It is best to sign up early to guarantee a spot.
Can I spend the night in the dorms?
Yes! This is a great way to experience what it's like to live at JBU. We offer overnight visits Monday-Thursday evenings for current juniors and seniors in high school and transfer students. You will be paired with a JBU Ambassador student who will take you to dinner, show you around the dorms and host you for the evening. If you know someone at JBU and have made arrangements to stay with them, just let us know on the Visit Request form. We aren't able to guarantee an extra bed for every guest, so it would be best to bring a pillow and sleeping bag for your stay.
Do you have accommodations for parents or families?
We are not able to provide accommodations for parents or families, but there are several hotels in Siloam Springs within five minutes of campus. Many of our guests stay at the Hampton Inn or Best Western. Both of these hotels offer discounts if you mention you are visiting JBU. A complete list of local accommodations can be found here.
Can I talk to someone about scholarships and financial aid?
We understand that paying for college is a big part of the college decision and we are happy to answer any questions you may have. Our Admissions Counselors will take the time to show you the different scholarships you may be eligible to receive and show you how the financial aid process works. If you have specific questions about your financial aid package, the Financial Aid office is located in the Admissions building, and we would be happy to set up a meeting with them for you.
What should I wear?
We want you to have a good time while you are here, so casual dress is fine. Shorts, jeans and t-shirts are the norm around here. The weather in Siloam Springs is relatively moderate, but it would be a good idea to check out the weather before your visit. In the case of rain, we will provide you with umbrellas for your tour.
How do I set a meeting with a specific department or office?
If you want to visit with a department or office on campus other than one listed on the Visit Request form, just leave us a note in the "Additional Information" section, and we will do our best to set it up for you.
What do I need to bring?
If you will be spending the night on campus, plan on bringing a sleeping bag, pillow, towel and toiletries. You never know when you might be invited for a game of ultimate Frisbee or sand volleyball, so some athletic apparel might also be a good idea. The JBU bookstore and California Cafe will also be open if you would like to bring some cash to purchase some JBU apparel or snacks.
Can I bring a friend?
Absolutely! We encourage you to bring a friend and will reimburse you for gas if you bring four or more students in the same vehicle. Each student must register individually and mention that you are coming together.
Is there a cost to attend a Preview Day?
There is a fee of $10 per person, but you'll get a great dinner on Sunday night, breakfast and lunch in the dining hall on Monday and a cool t-shirt. Individual visits are free.
How do I get to JBU?
Driving directions to campus and a campus map can be found on our website. Below is a list of approximate driving times from popular metropolitan centers:
Dallas/Ft. Worth
5 hours
4 hours
Kansas City
3.5 hours
Little Rock
3 hours
90 minutes
90 minutes
Bentonville, Rogers, Springdale, Fayetteville
30-45 minutes
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) is 30 minutes from campus and Tulsa International Airport (TUL) is approximately 80 minutes from campus.
If you are coming for an Personal Visit, you will want to start your day at the Admissions Office. We will have a parking spot reserved for you. If you are coming for a Preview Day, check-in will be in the Simmons Great Hall.


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Dear Miss Snark,
I've read through the Snarkive entries on PODs--four pages worth. So glad you've devoted a lot of thoughts to this topic; it's so easy as an aspiring author to get sucked into that world.
Like every author, my work is a labor of love and now that it's finished I'm sickeningly anxious to hold it in print. Friends and family are also asking to read the final product. But it is my desire to go the traditional route, shopping the work to agents, editors, publishers, etc.
I read in your entries that a Lulu ISBN is "the kiss of death" to a big-time publisher. My question is this: What if I print the work and conduct sales to family and friends through Lulu (with no ISBN) until an agent/publisher picks it up? (Yes, I'm being excessively optimistic, but hey, I'm a first-time author. I'm required to be.) Is such action a negative in any way when trying to break into the "real" world of publishing?
An extension of this question... would an agent/editor care about sales in this fashion? If it sells like wildfire on Lulu (again, excessively optimistic), is such a record worth mentioning while shopping the work?
Thanks for all of your humor and wisdom.
(reaches down and scratches behind KY's ears)
(KY, dreaming of a sausage buffet, acts like a carnivore; chaos ensues)
What would you do if Lulu wasn't available?
Or any form of POD?
You'd suck it up and redouble your efforts to have your work considered by an agent.
You can certainly print that book up at Lulu and no one will be the wiser. Without an ISBN or any kind of non-family sales/availability no one will even care. And that's an ok option for a lot of folks, and more power to them.
However, you reveal yourself in the wildfire comment. You DO want to sell enough to make a publisher take notice. First, if you're writing a novel, chances are worse than remote that will happen. Second, if it's selling to people who aren't family or friends you've just cherry picked the very market you'll need if the book gets a deal.
Impatience doesn't serve you well here. Suck it up and fill your canteen for the long march.


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Stop worrying
Your Angels don't worry about you, they simply believe in your strengths and abilities, and ask that you do the same about both yourself and other people, too.
Take a step back and ask the Angels to take care of you/the person/situation you are worrying about and then resolve to turn your mind to other stress free thoughts and activities.
Think and act with a positive outlook, believe that the Angels will look after everything for you and enjoy the renewed inner calm those actions will bring.
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I auditioned for Survivor & the Exploration Tower
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Today I auditioned for Survivor! I stood in line for 4 hours to do a 1 minute video tape of myself to tell the producers why I should be on Survivor! I talked for the entire minute somehow and was able to round it out with a conclusion at the end. It was insane! I was so excited! But let me tell you how awesome my family is! They all went with me, they stood in line with me, then I sent them to eat lunch and also sent them off to the Exploration Tower in Cape Canaveral while I waited in line! And I waited in line, and I waited in line for 4 hours!!!! Did I tell you I waited in line for 4 hours. That must tell you that I really love this show! Ha! I met other people in line, they were from all over hours and hours away. I thankfully only traveled 45 minutes. The people I met in line, we have already decided that we would be in an alliance if we got picked and we also talked about our love for Survivor and our favorite Survivors.
Page took the kids over to the Exploration Tower in Cape Canaveral to have a look about. They could see all the Cruise ships and played with some interactive exhibits, as well as tried to drive a simulator ship from the Coast Guard.


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roll out the red carpet (for someone)(redirected from rolled out the red carpet for her)
roll out the red carpet (for someone)
1. Literally, to unroll a large red rug or carpet for a very distinguished or important guest to walk on. The theater rolled out the red carpet for the duke, who was attending the opening night of the play that evening.
2. By extension, to welcome someone with great or elaborate hospitality, ceremony, or fanfare. Since Jake is their only child, Robert and Sarah always roll out the red carpet for him whenever he returns home from college. We're just popping by for a cup of tea and a quick catch-up, no need to roll out the red carpet!
roll out the red carpet(for someone)
1. Lit. to unwind a roll of red carpet for someone important to walk on. The city council decided to roll out the red carpet for the visit of the foreign prince.
2. Fig. to give someone treatment befitting royalty. The citizens of the small community enjoyed rolling out the red carpet for important visitors.
roll out the red carpet
If you roll out the red carpet for someone, especially someone famous or important, you give them a special welcome and treat them as an honoured guest. The museum staff rolled out the red carpet; although it was a Sunday, the deputy director came in especially to show us round. The red carpet was rolled out for Mr Honecker during his visit to Bonn in 1987. Note: You can also talk about red carpet treatment or a red carpet welcome. Last week he gave the red carpet treatment to some of Spain's most right-wing business people. Officials gave him a red-carpet welcome at the Government Guest House. Note: When royalty or other important guests visit a country, a strip of red carpet is often put on the ground for them to walk on.
roll out the red carpet
To welcome with great hospitality or ceremony.