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> Date: Tue, 1 Sep 2009 07:37:38 -0700
> From: erik@thekrib.com
> To: aga-contest@thekrib.com
> Subject: Re: [AGA-Contest] Prizes
>
> From the tech side, there are 43 entries with photos so far, as of this
> morning. Will report updates periodically.
>
> - Erik
>
>
> On Tue, 1 Sep 2009, Bailin Shaw wrote:
>
> > Hello All,
> > As you have noticed, I have not been on this list much the past couple of months. Unfortunately, for the contest,
> > this is not a good thing. However, life can deal you some unexpected tests at the worst times. I have been dealing
> > with some very difficult issues with my parents and brother that have monopolized my time . Although things have
> > improved and I have resolved some of the problems, this issue will still be something I will have to deal with for a
> > while.
> >
> > With that out of the way, I noticed that we haven't had much conversation on the site recently. Can we sound off on
> > what's been done and what needs to be done? Given the shortened timeline to the current deadline, would it be
> > reasonable to extend the deadline to the end of the month? Also, posting announcements on the forum - I would like
> > to suggest that we work on a shorted list of sites that are hit the most. I'm not sure how much the foreign sites
> > notice our contest, but I'd like to get an idea of the best sites to hit for aquascaping that are foreign language
> > forums as well as ones that are English based.
> >
> > Finally, where do we stand in regards to the judges. I know that Jason Baliban was discussed and I'd willing to
> > judge this year. Of course, there is our famous and illustrious Karen Randall, so that would give us three. How
> > about a foreign aquascaper.
> >
> > Anyway, apologies everyone on my limited involvement and extended absence. I'm hoping that things have calmed for a
> > while and I can get back to the business of leading a normal life again.
> >
> > Regards,
> > Bailin
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > i'm EMAILING FOR THE GREATER GOOD
> > Join me
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> > > Date: Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:31:34 -0500
> > > From: cheryl@dustyuniverse.com
> > > To: aga-contest@thekrib.com
> > > Subject: Re: [AGA-Contest] Prizes
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Bailin Shaw wrote:
> > >
> > > >
> > > > For everyone else, is there a final word on judges? Who was responsible
> > > > for getting those lined up?
> > >
> > > you. :-) We batted some ideas around, Jason Baliban being one, but now
> > > I don't remember who-all else. It'll be in the archives, I hope. I have
> > > a suggestion: Wayne Sham, who has won a lot of contests.
> > >
> > > >
> > > > Can I get a show of hands to see who is available for posting to the
> > > > various forums in the next several weeks?
> > >
> > > I can send you a list of people who have volunteered to help with the
> > > contest over the past year.
> > >
> > > Cheryl
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>
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