16th Annual Pinnacle Design Achievement Awards

Next Wednesday, June 15, is the deadline to enter the American Society of Furniture Designers "16th annual Pinnacle Design Achievement Awards".

Saluting the best home furnishings designs in a number of categories, the 2011 Pinnacles will be presented at an awards banquet on Oct. 24, during the fall High Point Market. Entry forms and supplemental information about entering are available at http://www.asfd.com/Downloads/.

The Pinnacles honor the work of talented designers and the companies that support and encourage originality and innovation, according to the ASFD. The awards program also includes the Green Leaf Award, added last year, which salutes sustainable design as good design.

Furniture/Today continues as the major underwriter of the Pinnacle Awards.

The 2011 Pinnacle sponsors are AF Lighting, Continental Brass, EarthCare Inside, Furniture Design Studios, High Point Market Authority, Hickory Springs Mfg., Home Furnishings Business, the International Home Furnishings Center, Leggett & Platt, Market Square & Suites and The Sherwin-Williams Co.

Judges have been named for the 2011 awards. They are Richard Bennington, High Point University; Mary Brehm, Norwalk Furniture & Design, Raleigh, N.C.; Amelia Ellenstein, Art Van Furniture, Warren, Mich.; Jackie Hirschhaut, American Home Furnishings Alliance; Michael Lennon, City Furniture, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; Bruce Mulder, Kendall College of Art and; Design; Sheila Long O'Mara, Home Furnishings Business; Connie Post, Connie Post Global Media; Dianne Ray, Garden City Furniture, Garden City, S.C.; Thomas Russell, Furniture/Today; Shane Spiller, Spiller Furniture, Tuscaloosa, Ala.; and Rhonda Wolf, Havertys Furniture, Atlanta.

Pinnacle finalists will be released and posted on the ASFD website following the judging in late June. Winners will be revealed at the 2011 Pinnacle Awards Banquet on Monday evening, Oct. 24, in the IHFC Ballroom during the fall High Point Market.

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Boston Early Music Channel Giveaway

Eligibility. Contest entrants must be at least 18 years old as of June 1, 2011 and a resident of one of the six New England states of the United States. This contest is sponsored by the WGBH Educational Foundation, One Guest Street. Boston, MA 02135. Employees, board members and advisory committee members of WGBH, and their respective immediate family and household members are not eligible. All federal, state, and local laws and regulations apply. Void wherever prohibited or restricted by law.

Entry Period
The contest period for the Boston Early Music Channel Giveaway begins at 12:01AM Eastern Time June 1, 2011 and ends at 11:59PM Eastern Time on June 30, 2011 (the "Entry Period").

How to Enter
No purchase or contribution is necessary. Of course, we appreciate contributions, but sending a contribution will not affect your chances of winning.

You can enter the contest during the Entry Period by going to www.wgbh.org/bostonearlymusiccontest and submitting the completed online entry form. Entries received outside of the Entry Period and incomplete entries are void.

Prizes
One (1) Grand Prize and 10 additional prizes will be awarded.

The Grand Prize consists of the following :
• CD recording : Trio Settecento’s “A German Bouquet” Approximate retail value of the Grand Prize is $15.

Each additional prize consists of the following:
• Book: Early Music : A Very Short Introduction, by Thomas Forrest Kelly Approximate retail value of each additional prize is $12.

The value of each prize is determined by prize donor's suggested retail price or by what the prize is currently known to be selling for at the time the offer was published and is subject to change. Prizes are not redeemable for cash or transferable. All taxes on any prize, including but not limited to Federal, State, and local income and sales taxes, and any expense not covered herein (including but not limited to expenses related to the use of any prize) are the responsibility of the winner(s).

Selection of Winner
Winner(s) will be selected in a random drawing from among all eligible entries received during the Entry Period. There will be one winner selected for each prize offered. Prize drawing will be conducted by WGBH. Drawing will be conducted on or about July 15, 2011.

The Winner(s) will be required to sign and execute an Affidavit of Eligibility/Liability Release and where legal, a Publicity Release, within 14 days of notification attempt. Failure to return the affidavit in the time noted will result in disqualification of the winner(s) and an alternate winner(s) will be selected.

Odds of Winning
Odds of winning depend upon the number of eligible entries received. Entry constitutes permission (except where prohibited by law) to use the winner's name, hometown, and likeness for publicity purposes without additional compensation. Contest prize will be awarded, and the winner will be notified, by phone and/or email on or about July 20, 2011 or in a timely fashion.

Limit of Entry
Limit one entry per person for the entire Entry Period. An email address may only be used once and not for multiple entrants or entries for this contest. By entering, entrant acknowledges compliance with these official rules including all eligibility requirements. WGBH is not responsible for failures in technology such as but not limited to: technical malfunctions, lost/delayed data transmission, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, line failures of any telephone network, computer equipment, software, inability to access any Web site or online service, or any other error or malfunction, or late, lost, incorrect or inaccurate transcription of entry information, or for any human error, or misdirected entries. Entry materials that have been tampered with or altered are void. No copies, facsimiles or reproductions of the WGBH Contest Entry Form will be accepted. Proof of e-mailing and/or mailing does not constitute proof of delivery or receipt.

Other Important Points
By entering, entrants agree to abide by and be bound by these Contest Rules. By entering the Contest, entrants release WGBH and its employees, officers, trustees and agents from any liability, including personal injury or property damage, with respect or related to the receipt or use of any prize awarded. WGBH makes no, and disclaims, all warranties, guarantees or representations, express or implied, concerning the condition, quality, merchantability, of any prize.

For the names of the prize winner(s), send a stamped, self-addressed envelope before July 31, 2011 to Ben Roe, WGBH Radio, One Guest St. Boston MA 02135. DO NOT SEND ANY OTHER CORRESPONDENCE TO THIS ADDRESS.

Source : http://www.wgbh.org/995/bostonearlymusic_contest_rules_june2011.cfm

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TROPFEST Short Film Contest (September)

2011 marks the first year that TROPFEST has been held in the Arab world. TROPFEST Arabia 2011 covers the Middle East and North Africa region and is open to Nationals of Algeria, Bahrain, Djibouti, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Palestinian territories (the West Bank and Gaza Strip), Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates and Yemen. The event is supported by twofour54 Abu Dhabi whose aim is to establish a sustainable Arabic media and entertainment content creation industry.

TROPFEST Arabia’s aim is to contribute to the development of the Arab film industry by providing an opportunity for the region’s filmmakers to bring their short films to the community. As well as a public screening in Abu Dhabi in 2011, shortlisted films will be available for viewing online providing an excellent opportunity to showcase the talent that exists in the region.

TROPFEST Arabia is an expansion of TROPFEST, which is Australia’s most prestigious short film festival, one of its most iconic cultural events and also the largest short film festival in the world.

The annual short film competition is open to anyone who wishes to enter – regardless of their background or experience. TROPFEST Arabia films are unique in that they have all been made specifically for TROPFEST Arabia and include the TROPFEST Signature Item (or TSI), which changes each year. The TSI for the first running of TROPFEST Arabia is “STAR”.

PRIZES

1. The prizes available include Cash prizes – Aed 100k
2. Trip to TROPFEST 2012 in Australia
3. Trip to LA for a week of meetings with the film industry
4. Possibility of directing TVC with ad agency (TBC)
5. Vouchers for services at intaj

TROPFEST is not just about ‘showing’ films – it’s about ‘making’ them!

Join in the fun and tradition of TROPFEST by making a film for the world’s largest short film festival. Whether you’re a complete beginner, studying film-making or already have a few films under your belt, TROPFEST Arabia gives you the opportunity to tell a story through film.

TROPFEST Arabia is open to anyone who wishes to enter – regardless of background or experience. TROPFEST Arabia films must be made specifically for TROPFEST Arabia and include the TROPFEST Signature Item (or TSI), which changes each year. The TSI for the first running of TROPFEST Arabia is “STAR”.

There are only a few small guidelines you must follow when making your film :

1. Your film must be made specifically for TROPFEST Arabia 2011
2. TROPFEST Arabia 2011 must be your film’s first public screening (including online)
3. Your film must be no longer than seven minutes (including title and end credits)
4. Your film must contain the TSI – ‘STAR’. The TSI can be interpreted any way you choose – be creative!
5. You must be a citizen of the MENA region for your film to qualify. (Algeria, Bahrain, Djibouti, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Palestinian territories (the west bank and gaza strip) Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab emirates and Yemen).
6. Tropfest Arabia has been set up in part to encourage young Arabs to enter the dynamic and exciting film industry. For this reason, the Director of your film needs to be an Arab national. Other roles (including producer, writer, etc) may be performed by non-Arabs

The timeliness are as follows:

1. April – September submission of film entries opens online.
2. 22 September entries close for film submissions.
3. 1st October Judging sessions begin
4. 16 October we will announce the finalist shortlist
5. Beginning of November TROPFEST Arabia Festival will be held in Abu Dhabi. We will screen all of our finalists at this event and will post all finalists to our website.

Please note that ALL entries for TROPFEST Arabia must be delivered online.

Short film makers, both professionals and amateurs, are invited to submit their work to the Tropfest Arabia to be held in Abu Dhabi in November 2011.

Tropfest Arabia, organized by twofour54 is an extension of Tropfest, which bills itself as the world's largest short film festival.

The film must be made specifically for Tropfest Arabia 2011 and may be no longer than seven minutes.

Deadline for entries : September 22, 2011.

The contest is open to citizens from the following countries in the MENA region: Algeria, Bahrain, Djibouti, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Palestinian territories (the West Bank and Gaza Strip) Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates and Yemen.

Preparatory workshops will be held in several Arab countries, upcoming dates include Jordan (Thursday, June 9) and Lebanon (Saturday, June 11).

Good luck ! More Information : http://tropfestarabia.com/

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Rhyme & Reason Short Story & Poetry Competition (June)

The Rhyme & Reason Fundraising Group publishes an anthology of stories, poems and articles by new and established writers in aid of the Iain Rennie Hospice at Home every year. To date, the Group has raised well over £47,000 in aid of IRHH.

Details for the 2012 edition of Rhyme & Reason, with the theme of 'TIME', have now been launched. The publication will take the form of a desk diary, with poems and prose on each left-hand page, facing a weekly calendar on each right-hand page.

Competitions

Contributions for the publication can be made through one of two competitions: a new Prose Competition, to be judged by author Fay Weldon, and a Poetry Competition, now in its fourth year, to be judged by poet Gerard Benson. We are awarding prizes in both categories, and hope to publish as many entries as possible, so even if you are unsuccessful in the competition, you have a very good chance of being published in the diary. Details about both competitions and how to enter are on the Entry Form, available by clicking here.

Judge : Fay Weldon, Professor of Creative Writing at Brunel University, novelist, playwright and screenwriter

All profits from entry fees and sales of the Rhyme & Reason diary go to Iain Rennie Hospice at Home http://www.irhh.org/sitehome/index.html - £47k+ donated to date. To enter, please email your story/stories to anne@annereynoldstraining.com, including the title(s), name, address plus home and mobile telephone nos. In addition, please send your entry form (see below) plus fee to Rhyme & Reason Short Story Competition 2011, 4 Gomms Wood House, Cherry Drive, Forty Green, Beaconsfield, Bucks, HP9 1XW. (NB: entries will only be considered once the entry fee has been received.) We welcome entries from everyone of any age. If you are under 18 please add your age to the entry form. Deadline : 30 June 2011.

Each SHORT STORY on the theme of TIME should be no longer than 400 words and should not have been previously published. Only electronic submissions will be accepted and should be in Calibri font size 10. There are three prizes in the Adult section (18+) : 1st £110; 2nd £60; and 3rd £30. There are three book token prizes In the Youth section (up to 18 years) : 1st £30; 2nd £20; and 3rd £10. Prize winners will be notified by the end of August 2011. All winning entries will be published in the 2012 diary edition of ‘Rhyme & Reason’, which is launched in October 2011. The judge’s decision is final. We reserve the right to publish any unplaced entries, which may be altered, amended or corrected by the Editors.

To download the entry form visit : http://www.irhh.org/sitehome/fundraising/fundraisinggroups/rhyme_reason.html


Poetry Competition

Judge : Gerard Benson, City of Bradford's Poet Laureate and foudning editor of 'Poems on the Underground'

All profits from entry fees and sales of the Rhyme & Reason diary go to Iain Rennie Hospice at Home http://www.irhh.org/sitehome/index.html - £47k+ donated to date. To enter, please email your poem(s) to wallisjill@hotmail.com including the title(s), name, address plus home and mobile telephone nos. In addition, please send your entry form plus fee (see below) to Rhyme & Reason Poetry Competition 2011, 8 Lower Icknield Way, Aston Clinton, Bucks, HP22 5JS. (NB: entries will only be considered once the entry fee has been received.) We welcome entries from everyone of any age. If you are under 18 please add your age to the entry form. Deadline : 30 June 2011.

Each POEM on the theme of TIME should be no longer than 30 lines and should not have been previously published. Only electronic submissions will be accepted and should be in Calibri font size 10. There are three prizes in the Adult section (18+): 1st £110; 2nd £60; and 3rd £30. There are three book token prizes In the Youth section (up to 18 years): 1st £30; 2nd £20; and 3rd £10. Prize winners will be notified by the end of August 2011. All winning entries will be published in the 2012 diary edition of ‘Rhyme & Reason’, which is launched in October 2011. The judge’s decision is final. We reserve the right to publish any unplaced entries, which may be altered, amended or corrected by the Editors.

To download the entry form visit : http://www.irhh.org/sitehome/fundraising/fundraisinggroups/rhyme_reason.html

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Torbay Poetry Competition (August)

Torbay Open Poetry Competition. Torbay Poetry Festival. Once again, we have some new events, and as usual inspired by comments from previous years. Saturday sees the return to Torbay of Kit Wright. Many in the Bay remember his previous visit and will look forward to his entertaining poems before the Supper. Sunday is a day of requested returns. The Festival Debate returns in the morning, Lunch time sees the return of The Festival Challenge, so sharpen your pens again.

In the afternoon, the excursion is an up-dated Where the Writers Wrote (6th Festival), a coach trip around Torbay with afternoon tea at the Michelin-starred Orestone Manor, arriving back at the Grosvenor Hotel in plenty of time for the evening reading. We enjoy our audiences participating in the Festival. Indeed ‘To have great poets there must be great audiences too’ – Walt Whitman. This year we have 16 events where the audience can join in. Like we’ve said before, not only do we encourage poets and audiences to mix and exchange views, but we also try to make sure that the audiences also mix. Time between events, with food and wine available, can ensure those vital poetic friendships are maintained. As always, we have tried to keep ticket prices to a minimum. So come and meet old, and make new, friends in what must be one of the most beautiful areas of the country. The weather is usually kind to us though we can’t guarantee it. But we can guarantee an exciting weekend filled with enjoyable poetry.

DUNCAN FORBES' poems have been published by Faber, Secker and Enitharmon, who brought out a Selected Poems, Lifelines, in 2009. It was drawn from five previous collections. www.enitharmon.co.uk Awards and prizes include a Gregory Award, TLS/Blackwells Prize, two Stephen Spender Times Translation Prizes and a Hawthornden Fellowship. A painter as well as a poet, he read English at Oxford and has taught for many years.

Judge : Duncan Forbes

Prizes : Winners to be announced at the Prize Winners' Party as part of Torbay Poetry Festival on Saturday 22 October, at the Grosvenor Hotel, Torquay, where short-listed poets will be invigted to read their poems.

First prize - £800.00
Second prize - £400.00
Third prize - £200.00
Plus runners up

Entry fees :

£4.00 per poem
3 poems for £10.00
6 poems for £20.00

Entry Form : http://www.torbaypoetryfestival.co.uk/cw3/assets/content_images/entryform.pdf

Send entries to: The Administrator, c/o 6 The Mount, Fruzeham, Brixham, Devon TQ5 8QY

Closing date : 31 August 2011

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The 3rd Annual Brinks Innovation Competition (Deadline June)

The Brinks Innovation Competition helps emerging and venture-ready clean and green technology companies gain visibility and make connections with early-stage investors, researchers, entrepreneurs, clean tech-focused venture capitalists and financiers, and corporate R&D and business development executives.

The 3rd Annual Brinks Innovation Competition, a leading international competition for entrepreneurs in clean and green technologies, has a deadline for entries of Tuesday, June 28, 2011.

Entries must provide solutions to global challenges in such areas as environmental technologies, renewable and alternative energy, infrastructure and community improvements, or green building science, and must offer competitive returns for investors and customers. Products, services and processes eligible for entry should improve and promote the productive and responsible use of natural resources, reduce or eliminate negative ecological impact, and provide superior performance at lower costs. Applicants should also have a sound, venture-ready business plan and have ideally completed an initial or angel round of funding.

The Brinks Innovation Competition is held annually in conjunction with the Midwest Clean Tech Conference, presented by the Global Midwest Alliance and jointly sponsored by Brinks, the Midwest Research University Network and the Economic Development Council. Midwest Clean Tech 2011 will be held at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago on September 14, 2011.

Winners of the 2010 Brinks Innovation Competition include BioIonix, Inc., EcoThermics Corp. and Lumec Control Products.

To learn more and to download an application, please visit http://www.midwestcleantech2011.com or http://www.brinkshofer.com/news_events/2866-midwest-clean-tech-2011-brinks-innovation-competition.

Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione is one of the largest intellectual property law firms in the United States and serves the intellectual property needs of clients around the world. Brinks has 150 attorneys, scientific advisors and patent agents who specialize in intellectual property litigation and all aspects of patent, trademark and copyright law. The firm also advises on issues relating to intellectual asset management, trade secret, unfair competition, and technology and licensing agreements. Brinks routinely handles assignments for companies in the electrical, chemical, and mechanical engineering sectors; the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and nanotechnology industries; and for companies whose work relates to Internet and computer technology law. The firm’s trademark practice works on behalf of clients who deal in a wide variety of products and services. Brinks is based in Chicago and has offices in Ann Arbor, Mich., Indianapolis, Ind., Raleigh, N.C., Salt Lake City, Utah, and Washington, DC.

More information is available at http://www.usebrinks.com.

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Sunglass Design Contest 2011 (September)

SUNGLASS DESIGN CONTEST LAUNCHED BY POLAROID EYEWEAR - DESIGN AND BE PART OF THE POLAROID LEGACY

Students, Professionals and Design Aficionados Encouraged to Submit Entries

Inspired by the classic elegance of the 1930s? The retro swing of the 1950s? Or, perhaps, it's a futuristic vision of the 2020s that stirs your creativity? Let trends from past or future decades - between 1930 and 2020 - inspire you to unleash your design creativity and create a pair of unique, trend-setting sunglasses.

Polaroid Eyewear, a leader and pioneer in premium polarizing lenses and highly fashionable sunglasses since 1937, encourages students, professionals and design aficionados to participate in its design contest and win the chance to be part of the brand's iconic legacy. Polaroid Eyewear will produce the best original designs under its "Best Under The Sun™" Signature Sunglass Collection to be launched globally in spring 2013.

"The Polaroid "Best Under The Sun" Collection celebrates the brand's history of creating high fashion sunglasses , and the contest is our way of forging strong ties with our consumers who connect well with our heritage," said Jerry Dreifuss, Global Marketing Manager of Polaroid Eyewear. "The contest is also part of the company's new social media strategy to have more direct interaction with our consumers," added Mr. Dreifuss.

Decade after decade, Polaroid Eyewear continues to create lifestyle benchmarks. The first "Best Under The Sun" Collection was successfully launched in spring 2011 with 10 original designs from the Polaroid archives featuring stunning sunglasses from the 1930s to the 1980s worn by heroes and celebrities alike, all re-produced with meticulous detail. For its 2013 collection, Polaroid Eyewear is looking to launch fresh, new designs inspired by different decades.

The contest is open to anyone with a design background or quite simply with a keen eye for fashion and design. The contest will run from July 1, 2011 to September 30, 2011 when participants can submit their designs online; however, participants can sign up for the contest starting today on. Submissions will be featured on the Polaroid "Best Under The Sun" webpage and Facebook page. An online vote along with considerations from experts at Polaroid Eyewear will decide the winners of the contest. Online voting starts on October 1, 2011 until November 30, 2011. Winners will be announced by April 2012.

Up to 10 best selected designs will be launched globally in 2013 as part of the Polaroid "Best Under The Sun" Signature Sunglass Collection and will have the designers' names in the product description. The winning designers will be paid royalties on every piece of their style sold and will have the opportunity to present their design at the prestigious MIDO optical fair in Milan.

For more details, technical requirements, online registration as well as terms and conditions, which apply, please visit the Polaroid "Best Under The Sun" website Polaroidsunglasses1937.com.

About Polaroid Eyewear

Polaroid Eyewear is a world leader in optics and lens technology, manufacturing high quality polarizing lenses and distributing fashionable polarized sunglasses, optical frames, reading glasses, clip-ons, premium circular polarized 3D glasses and licensed sunglass brands around the world. Polaroid Eyewear has a worldwide exclusive license for the Polaroid brand with PLR IP Holdings, LLC, the owner of the Polaroid brand. Polaroid Eyewear has offices in the US, UK, Switzerland, Italy, Sweden, Russia, China and the Netherlands, as well as a comprehensive network of distribution partners around the globe. Polaroid Eyewear is part of the global StyleMark group which in addition to the Polaroid brand , also markets brands such as Hello Kitty, Jones of New York, Disney, Panama Jack and Revlon. For more information: www.polaroideyewear.com www.polaroidsunglasses1937.com

Polarization

Daylight travels in waves oscillating in all directions of three-dimensional space. Polarized light also travels, but mostly moves in two dimensions: horizontally and vertically. Vertical light brings useful information to the human eye, enabling us to see colours and contrasts, while horizontal light simply creates optical noise or glare. Where light strikes a non-metallic surface such as water, it often reflects primarily in a horizontal plane. This creates a high concentration of glare which can be selectively blocked only by a good quality polarizing filter. Polarizing lenses selectively filter out the horizontal light, thus eliminating glare. Wearing Polaroid sunglasses means :

• Glare-free vision
• Clear contrasts
• Natural colours
• Reduced eye fatigue
• 100% UV protection

Thermofusion™ technology

Thermofusion™ Technology is the innovative production process developed for Polaroid premium polarized UltraSight™ lenses. It is used to form lenses and protect the polarizer at the core of the lens. With both injection moulding and vacuum forming, the optical quality of the lens can be compromised during production - Thermofusion avoid this by protecting, shaping and tapering each lens during production, delivering the exceptional optic quality.

Thermofusion Technology creates lenses that are optically correct and block glare with great efficiency. They are also provide better scratch-resistance, impact resistance and give 100% UV protection.

Promoting sustainability

As part of the company's commitment to the environment, innovation and technology, Polaroid Eyewear is an official sponsor and supplier to PlanetSolar™, a ground-breaking project promoting the potential of renewable energy. PlanetSolar has an ambitious goal - to sail around the world using solar power alone. Along the way, it offers educational exhibitions to explore better ways to protect our planet.

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The Propagandist Essay Contest 2011

The Propagandist is proud to announce our second annual essay contest, sponsored by the Free Thinking Film Festival. New and existing contributors are invited to submit an essay for any of our Propaganda Sections.

All approved essay contributions will appear in The Propagandist and the best essay wins $1000. Strike a blow for freedom and get paid.

Here are the contest rules and guidelines.

Essay Submission Deadline

Essays must be submitted by midnight on Monday, October 10, 2011 on Columbus Day. The essay winner will be announced on Thursday, November 10, 2011 in the week of Remembrance Day.

How To Submit Your Essay To The Propagandist

Contact us at info [AT] propagandistmag [DOT] com

Put “Essay Contest” in the Subject Line.

Multiple Submissions? Fire away

Multiple contest submissions are accepted. Regular contributors who submit articles to The Propagandist are advised to send an email noting which essays they would like to have entered in the contest.

Who Can Participate

The Propagandist welcomes essay contributions from anyone over the age of 18 living anywhere.

Essay contest participants are also invited to join The Propagandist's growing list of regular contributors, which already includes writers, journalists, activists, analysts and authors from around the world, including the USA, UK, Canada, Israel, South Korea, Brazil and elsewhere.

Participants must write under their own names. Pseudonyms will only be allowed in extremely rare exceptions where the anonymous writer may reasonably fear persecution, torture or death upon publication.

Essay Theme

While the scope of essay topics is unlimited, guiding themes might include the fight for freedom, overcoming challenges to modernity and the universality of human rights. However, contributors are invited to write on any theme consistent with our Propaganda Sections.

Essay Style

The Propagandist is a political magazine, not a literary journal. Essays should have a journalistic style touching on events happening now, not 50 years ago. Avoid an academic feel.

There is no limit on word length. Essays longer than 1000 words may be broken up into parts and published as a series at the discretion and mutual consent of the writer and The Propagandist's Editor. For judging, the parts would be combined into a single submission (though the writer may choose to submit other essays as well).

The Propagandist Essay Contest Judging Criteria

The winning essay will have the following :

• A Powerful Argument.
• Clear Writing
• Popularity

Popularity? Yes, that is a factor in how we will choose our finalists for this contest. A bold thesis and perfect syntax will get you far, but to get to the final stage, you'll probably need some buzz.

An essay that gets lots of comments, receives more web traffic, gets more web links into The Propagandist site from other sites, exploits Facebook, Twitter, Digg and other social networks and generally creates a "buzz" is more likely to make it into the Top Ten Essay Finalist stage.

There's absolutely nothing wrong with essayists and fans promoting a high-quality piece of work. In fact, essayists who want to win this contest are highly encouraged to do so. This also adds an incentive for contest participants to get in their contributions as early as possible. The earlier you submit your essay, the quicker it gets published and the more time you have to promote your essay through your social networks, blogs, etc.

Popularity comes with a qualifier : The Propagandist reserves the right to not publish any submitted essay that does not meet our editorial standards. Thus, certain unethical nerds who want to swamp our magazine with poorly written off-topic junk and then spam the hell out of it to generate fake buzz will not be allowed to game the system.

Contest Rules Disclaimer

The Propagandist reserves the right to change these contest rules at any time without notice (though we probably won't -- it's just a disclaimer we had to include in case we need to improve clarity for participants).

The Winning Essay for The Propagandist Essay Contest

The Editor of the Propagandist will choose the top ten essays based on the criteria outlined above. These essays will be then be given to a judge on the board of The Free Thinking Film Society for final review. The winner announced on Thursday, November 10, 2011 will be sent a check for $1000 (CDN funds).

Good luck to all competitors. May the best essay win.

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Asia International Guitar Festival & Competition 2011

Asia International Guitar Festival & Competition ; 16 – 19 June, 2011 ; Siam City Hotel, Bangkok

The Siam City Hotel and Thailand Guitar Society are once again proud to present Southeast Asia’s finest assembly of international guitar players, makers and enthusiasts.

Now in its fifth year, the festival is surely the biggest and most vibrant event for classical guitar aficionados and music lovers in the region, featuring participants from North and Central America, Asia and Europe.

This year’s agenda includes master classes, guitar exhibits, competitions and concerts by acclaimed world-class musicians. Each day will culminate in a concert by one of the celebrated, award-winning guitar maestros.

Highlights will include the Kaizuka Guitar Mandolin Ensemble from Japan, the Philippine Guitar Ensemble from the Philippines, Koki Fujimoto, winner of the Asia International Guitar Competition 2010 and Monching Carpio, winner of the Philippine Guitar Competition 2011.

FESTIVAL PROGRAM

Thursday, 16 June

09:30 Master Class – Jorge Luis Zamora

14:00 Master Class – Alessio Monti

16:00 Afternoon Concert – Monching Carpio &Alessio Monti

20:00 Spanish Night Concert - with Tana Suebsiri, Maria Duo & Syrinx Duo

Friday, 17 June

09:30 Master Class – Thomas Kirschhoff

13:00 Senior Competition – 1st round

20:00 Evening Concert – Tomonori Arai

Saturday, 18 June

09:30 Master Class – Tomonori Arai

13:00 Junior Competition – 1st round

16:00 Afternoon Concert – Philippine Guitar Ensemble & Kaizuka Guitar Mandolin Ensemble20:00 Evening Concert – Pavel Steidl

Sunday, 19 June

09:30 Master Class – Pavel Steidl

14:00 Senior & Junior Competition – Finals 20:00 Finale Concert – Jorge Luis Zamora

TICKETS

Concerts: Bht 600 for adults and Bt 400 for students (with valid I.D.)

Except: Saturday, 18 June, 16:00, Bht 300 Master classes and competitions: Bht 200

Senior competitor: Bht 2,000

Junior competitor: Bht 1,000

On sale at Siam City Hotel, call 022-470-123, ext. 1928, 1944

For more information, please visit www.thailandguitarsociety.com or http://www.facebook.com/pages/Asia-International-Guitar-Festival-and-Competition-Bangkok/139027849484341

Thai details : http://www.facebook.com/note.php?saved&preview¬e_id=10150205218262719

https://www.facebook.com/note.php?saved&¬e_id=10150205225522719#!/event.php?eid=199149936794795

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The Auckland Junior Music Contest (AJMC) 2011

The Auckland Junior Music Contest (AJMC) is open to all primary and intermediate school children.

The contest is a performance opportunity for children at all levels of musical achievement, which aims to encourage young musicians to perform and to gain valuable performance experience and confidence.

Entries CLOSE Wednesday, 3rd August.
(Strictly no late entries accepted)

The Contest Programme will be available online from 12th August.

Contest info & entry forms :

SATURDAY. 27TH AUGUST 2011
KINGS SCHOOL. 258 REMUERA ROAD. REMUERA. AUCKLAND

Participants can perform in group and/or solo sections.

Deserving performances will be acknowledged with gold, silver or encouragement certificates.

Contest adjudicators provide constructive and encouraging written comments for all performers.

Entries CLOSE Wednesday, 3rd August.

(Strictly no late entries accepted)

The Contest Programme will be available online from 12th August.

Source : http://www.lewiseady.co.nz/CHARITABLE_TRUST/Auckland_Junior_Music_Contest_2011

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