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Get into a price war. Companies frequently undertake suicidal contests with rivals in a desperate attempt to seize market share.

Film Critics Circle chairman Andrew Johnston, of Radar Magazine, said there had been a slew of close contests.

In reality, the challenge illustrated exactly why these "vote for me" contests in the nonprofit world have got to go away.

He added that when he was a teenager growing up on a farm in Missouri, he would practice for speech contests in front of his cows.

The authorities seem to have had second thoughts about encouraging more combative contests.

With only a few games to draw from, the first few contests seem to hold greater significance.

Now, for those of you who do not know, the Triwizard Tournament brings together three schools for a series of magical contests.

She argued that beauty contests are no different to athletics events (even if the event seems to be show jumping).

The contests are popular affairs when the axiom "more is better" seems to be the order of the day .

CHRISTOPHER CRUISE: Most science and engineering contests for young people take place in a big room, with all the competitors present.

Ongoing decapitation "contests" were covered in the Japanese press as if they were sporting events.

This reflects the repetitive games and contests among related stakeholders and is finally shown in demand-derivative institutional change.

But decisive contests for world power are actually taking place in the realm of high technology, away from the media limelight.

Just wanted to add a quick bit about contests, as they were mentioned in the last State of the Bane but little has been said since.

If I won the area contest, I would have made a further step forward for the division and national contests.

Hey, when residents are scrambling to win free divorces in radio contests, you know something's gotta be up.

'There's kind of a correlation between sports competitions and political contests in terms of their effects on the fans, ' Dr. LaBar said.

It's not likely to win you any popularity contests, but it seems being selfish at work can be good for your career.

In the tense and tactical contests he could, like Solskjaer, be a specialist substitute who can winkle out a goal.

At the heart of all of these contests is the need for participants to act like grassroots organizers.

There were also more visualization challenges and contests than I could count.

[Elections must not become] the kind of "winner-take-all" contests that now produce factional warfare.

In his eyes, these cups and certificates he wins in technology innovation contests matter much more than high grades.

I was fascinated by a lotus pool, looked around, the colors of the lotus contests, sun, green lotus leaf is covered with pools of cool.

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Meneley, however, contests claims that the PCR is simple to calculate, especially in a small reactor like the Maple design.

Her campaign had gone into debt during the Pennsylvania race, while Senator Obama still has plenty of funds for the next contests.

With many reformists locked out of the electoral process, the contests were primarily between different factions in the conservative camp.

Many take on contracts as part of grand games and contests, caring nothing for the concept of law enforcement.

Previous amnesties did not come during fierce contests for power, but only after the dust had settled.

Richardson dropped out of the race after poor finishes in the early contests and later endorsed Mr. Obama.

It would be rash to assume that the big parties will recover to squeeze out the BNP in future contests .

What a ridiculous act that NTDTV regarded the "culture passed by gods" remarked by Li Hongzhi as the last straw of its series contests.

The squire can win a number of points as he represents the team for all contests on foot including archery and armoured foot combat .

Capable of seating 50, 000 spectators, the Colosseum was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles.

Contests have been a marketing tactic for years.

Any of various meets at which contests are held to test the skill of the competitors, as in equestrianism, gymnastics, or sports car racing.

There are reports that she resurfaced during the Galactic Civil War as a combatant in Jabba the Hutt's demolition contests.

But Murray was winning strongly in one of the best contests at the Rod Laver Arena in this tournament.

Later, he took part in a number of international piano contests and won first prize on many occasions.

NTDTV claimed, "The purpose of the series of contests was to revive the traditional Chinese culture passed by gods" .

they watch the parades or greyhound and horse racing, or they attend one of the many dances or contests that are held.

positions: the head of huan qing department, organized activities to protect gulls, and organized environment-protecting knowledge contests.

Vocal critics, however, are uncomfortable with the impact of these beauty contests on Chinese culture.

Some sites offering contests with huge sums of money selling services to attract consumers browse the web, increase your website page views.

Mirror swimming style variety: children mirror, mirror professional contests, silica conjoined, as well as general leisure microscopy.

Thus, the hearings need not be structured as pure adversary contests in which the presiding officer serves as a passive referee.

Through what trials and sore contests the civilised world will have to pass in the course of this new reformation, who can tell?

colorful flowers, contests flowers, charming flower gusts children . . . will wither air-dried, released into the atmosphere in the eolian.

Others say that the opposite is true, that international contests encourage false national Pride and lead in misunderstanding and hatred.

California is one of 22 states that will hold Democratic Party contests Tuesday, which is known as Super Tuesday.

Special science and art show, story hours, films, plays, and contests may also be held in a library.

These negotiations are not worldwide poker contests, where Ministers hold cards tight, and a winner sweeps the pot of chips.

Quite a few of those contests are "winner takes all" : and Mr McCain is on a roll.

There is evidence to show that athletic contests took place in Ancient Egypt and in the ancient Minoan civilization on the island of Crete.

I seem to get most of the contests and giveaways that way.

Conducting social-welfare donative sports contests must be approved by the civil affairs department.

If a manufacturer contests a cancellation, the hearing process can be extremely time-consuming, often taking up to 2 years.

There were even contests to see who could look the most like characters in "The Wizard of Oz. "

The 140-character forum is one of the best and most accessible popularity contests online.

Still can be in school or class organization of poetry recitation contests or create literature communities.

So, what's different about this contest than other online contests?

Hagelstein thinks that the report downplays optimism among reviewers, and he contests the accuracy of its poll numbers.

All over ancient Greece, athletic contests, dance contests, and horse, boat, and torch races were held.

My wife, Daniela, is a poet and carefully tracks of her submissions to journals, contests, and other events.

Will they suffer the same fate in bidding contests as the United States and England did in Switzerland?

Agger has started all three league contests so far this season after missing the conclusion of 2010-11 with a knee injury.

It is no longer a matter of object model wars or programming language beauty contests.

I'm skeptical that "Vote for Me" contests are the best strategy for selecting the best solutions or ideas.

When vulnerable browsers read these malicious contests, they secretly download and automatically install harmful binaries in background.

As a soprano singer, she performs main roles in Faust , Marriage de Figaro, and has won top prizes in many singing contests in Beijing.

As is the case in many U. S. political contests, turnout is expected to be a key factor, Yepsen said.

Mathematics Society will train members' problem - solving ability and choose suitable students to attend inter- school Mathematics contests.

Historians know that Aeschylus won at least thirteen of these contests during his life.

Following his sweep of the weekend contests, Clinton replaced campaign manager Patti Solis Doyle with longtime aide Maggie Williams.

In Democratic contests the delegates are divided proportionally according the number of votes won by each candidate.

The resulting wide ranging series of initiatives include contests, giveaways, fundraising drives and events to benefit communities.

You might wonder, for instance, what's wrong with running contests that offer a prize for the best employee suggestion.

If you're really pressed, you could trim the list of must-see contests substantially.

Others say that the opposite is true: that international contests encourage false national pride and lead to misunderstanding and hatred.

When will China be able to send a winning athlete to the Olympic contests?

But with running the show, I thought it would be a little more upscale than the dunking contests I had been to so far.

And even throughout China, there was the prevalent custom of tea contests.

Animals can be sold, transported, put on display, shows or contests on the strength of the quarantine certificate.

What do you think about these beauty contests? Do beauty contests really serve a purpose in today's society?

Complicating the Democratic race further is the possibility that contests in Florida and Michigan may be repeated.

Enter screenplay contests, especially those that will get you some feedback on your work.

The next nominating contests are in Wyoming this Saturday and in Mississippi on Tuesday.

The common benefits in the international contests are the political basis of Sino-African relationship.

Making the mobile website more interactive via mobile-social media initiatives, interactive sweepstakes and contests.

You can drive a significantly higher return on investment by cross-promoting branded online destinations, discounts, contests and events.

Fortunately, I even won prizes in some English speech contests, and my English is still improving.

The world economic pie is not growing fast enough, and contests over the slices are increasingly vicious.

Language ability to participate in numerous departments and debating competitions, speech contests, and awards.

Political pundits and party members are watching dozens of highly competitive contests throughout the country.

Guyu season each year, spring is strong Peony Garden, the blossoming peony reflect contests open, looked around, everywhere gorgeous.

and, behind the spectators, of the nations who work themselves into furies over these absurd contests.

The senator from New York is now looking to the contests in Texas and Ohio on March 4th to make her last stand.

Huckabee won a string of contests in southern states earlier this month, proving his strong appeal among social and religious conservatives.

A wreath of laurel conferred as a mark of honor in ancient times upon poets, heroes, and victors in athletic contests.

"Nobody contests what their immediate superior says. Never, never, never. . . The decisions are taken somewhere else. "

Implement and follow-up the activities of all promotional or special sales programs and contests.

Hippo males fling their faeces; flatworms have penis-jousting contests; and humpback whales sing and leap above the ocean surface.

But the mechanisms of contests, especially the incentive mechanism of salary plays an important role of the contest of human resource.

The foundation contests the legitimacy of a will naming the feng shui master as Ms Wang's heir.

Compared with former National TV Hip-Hop Challenge Contests, the contest of this year is more specifically classified this year.

The TASF sponsors essay contests, charity events, a performing arts day camp for teenagers and undergraduate scholarships.

But the MBN is just one of dozens of bodies that organise and sanction barbecue contests.

that he loves you . Aries dads like action - oriented contests of any sort , and they often.

Beauty contests are intrinsically linked to national, ethnic and, particularly, gender identity.

Inducement prize contests are simple: offer up a cash reward to whoever can best solve a problem first.

The workshop has received a number of diplomas and awards and won various contests in the fields of craftsmanship and folk arts.

They have won more than one hundred awards in singing, playing or composition contests at the international, state or provincial level.

Italians marked World Slow Day Tuesday with free public transportation, poetry contests and free yoga and Tai Chi lessons, UPI reported.

Similarly, India's throng of TV talent contests tap directly into the daydream factory that Bollywood has long provided.

International contests are liable for misunderstanding between nations.

I encourage readers from other Wikinews editions to consider the possibility of implementing similar local contests.

South Carolina, pundits say young voters may play a big role in determining the outcome of the next contests.

In frustration, she crafted a false computer identity and entered contests of strategy against battle-hardened veterans.

Puerto Rico votes on Sunday, while Montana and South Dakota close out the primary calendar with contests on Tuesday.

Some of those who expect to face tough contests in 2012 may decide to hedge their bets on subsequent votes to defend or dismantle the law.

That machine has put Republicans in the White House in seven of the past ten contests.

Obama claimed victory as the primary election season came to an end, with contests in Montana and South Dakota.

Asked if she would do it before the contests on Tuesday, she demurred , "I'm a little busy right now. "

As for the issue of district contests of Division F raised by Governor Robert Chou, it is not a problem.

Learn about and participate in contests run by the Gallery and its partners.

The Magic have won seven of those contests, however, despite Wade's individual dominance.

Going into Tuesday's four contests his position as the presumptive nominee was indisputable.

Besides, certain contests concerning music will involve students more in activities of music study and enjoyment.

Isn't the fastest player, but knows what kind of angles he needs to create to deny penetration. Contests every shot his man takes.

No mainstream political party contests the view that everything must be done to save the single currency.

The elections last Saturday were for four contests, the presidency, parliament, senate and local government.

Democrats also were victorious in closely fought contests in West Virginia, California and Connecticut.

A researcher points to New Yorker cartoon editor Robert Mankoff's blog, which reveals that way more men enter humor contests than women.

It is determined to continue to compete and win in other contests where it has relevant product.

Laureates of the posters and comics' contests will receive their prizes and their creations will be exposed.

The IBA English and Chinese Contests are only for members who have enrolled in an IBA online course.

The Olympic Games bring together the best athletes in the world for a series of athletic contests. . .

Festival-goers are treated to evening concerts, drumming contests and impromptu performances on the streets.

While giveaways and "follow us and win! " contests aren't always worth calling out, this promotion from @NASA is too great to pass up.

Among other things it reduces the potential for counterproductive "point scoring" contests.

But 2010 is an election year, with hot contests in many manufacturing states. The language, and the trade policy, could change.

Through the years, controversy has surrounded beauty contests.

be cautious about emails for contests and sweepstakes . many unsolicited emails are fraudulent.

Attending Oral English Contests are a valuable experience for me.

In former days filled with plan 's desk, but full of different flowers, contrasting colors, contests.

All eyes will be on Liu Xiang as he contests the men's 110m hurdles.

Unaffiliated voters receive ballots for other measures and nonpartisan contests that occur on the same date.

Children to attend kindergarten reading or singing contests, before the requirement to do a self-introduction.

One has only to glance at its press films, fashion shows, beauty contests, ballrooms, wine bars and broadcasting stations -- memes.

The word 'Jumbo' isn't often related to beauty contests.

It is one of the important contests for the scouts in the world.

Ezra: Like archery contests, physical competition, and yes, mathematics.

Well, first and foremost we need to remember that most of these aren't beauty contests.

As one of the three most prestigious world beauty contests, the 57th Miss World Pageant came to China for the fourth time.

Every year since 1979 the town has had a "Super Weekend" filled with parades, contests and food.

This points out that contests really need clear guidelines and rules to ensure a level playing field for all participants.

During the past four years, I passed the eight-level examination, and got many prizes in various electronic organ contests.

Many villages and towns hold tree climbing contests. The winners are called "New Year Heroes" .

Lion dances and drum and gong contests are grand events in the New Year celebrations, especially in the countryside.

This can make for a very difficult situation, because necessary communication is replaced by contests of "rightness" between you.

Public speaking is not only for speech contests; all professionals must present themselves in public sooner or later.

His favorite was to enter drinking contests.

Besides training, soldiers can enjoy movies and perform onstage in speaking contests.

People like my mother love nothing more than going online and searching for contests to enter to win stuff.

Then, top management asks everyone for ideas, sometimes even setting up contests to crown winners.

Adolescent males determine their own ranking order through jousting contests using head and tusks .

we have heard it in many elections, social groups, even beauty contests.

Festivals abound, often featuring chili pepper-eating contests.

Having places, facilities and apparatus necessary for contests.

After Tuesday's contests in Kentucky and Oregon, only three more Democratic primaries remain.

Applaud in salutation properly when enjoying art performances or contests.

In addition, it engages the research fellows in sports competitions, speech and singing contests and artistic performance regularly.

With some contests, the contest sponsor vets a list of participants before letting the crowd vote.

S. states voted in contests that could help pick the presidential nominees of both parties.

international contests and exhibitions on the world agenda are presented with Don Quichotte's polyglot humour.

Hold and participate in online contests, challenges, blog carnivals and memes.

The Roman gladiatorial contests were bestial amusements.

The sponsor must take safety and security measures to maintain normal order of sports contests.

Some hold contests at each home game to award the individual fan who punches out the most ballots.

The DPJ has won a string of local contests in recent weeks, with significantly increased turnouts.

He won some prizes in child singing contests and formed several different bands at university.

Contests can either allow write-in votes or not.

Previous contests had focused on improving batch processing performance time; in 2010, we used transactions per minute as the benchmark.

Just take a look at the major contests, there we are.

The culture is a "soft strength" that being regardful in the international contests.

All supermodels become famous through beauty contests, so we all wanted to take our chances.

And there's always an abundance of photo contests going on for members to participate in.

Now that I think of it, I have stopped caring about these petty contests.

Design contests are obviously huge gambles for the designers.

Similar patterns have been observed before such events as global summits and Miss World contests (1, 000 homes lost in Abuja, Nigeria).

Cole, Terry and Drogba may be fine players but they are unlikely to win many popularity contests.

China has seen a steady expansion of elite dating contests, TV shows and websites in recent years.

After entry in WTO Jingdezhen ceramic economy is faming opportunities and contests in the new developing environment.

In those contests, he has pulled ahead of his opponents.

And boyfriend Arin Andrews, 16, was born a girl called Emerald who excelled at ballet dancing and won beauty contests.

Indeed, that history gives us many examples of contests as hotly debated, as fiercely fought, with their own challenges to the popular will.

Mr. Birnbaum also avoided participating in the burger-eating contests.

Message boards have erupted with contests to identify every person featured, according to The Daily Telegraph .

It's just like the Chinese Super Girl and Super Boy singing contests.

This pattern is well known to students who compete in impromptu speaking contests.

Parents should encourage them to enter music contests, science fairs and debates.

The irony is that although Mr Lieven contests Tolstoy's artistic version of history, his book also revels in it, as its subtitle suggests.

Children in school make their own crazy costumes and have various contests for which one is most creative, or scariest, or best overall.

The in- club ( in-house ) Humorous and Evaluation Contests are running among our clubs. Hoping every contest will have a smooth result.

We try to design our contests so that people can score as many points as possible, and would like your assistance.

I even won a few t-shirts in children's writing contests.

Recently, there have been more and more strange and unusual contests popping up around the globe.

"Why would he flee the country? He loves surprise parties, poker and judging blow job contests. "

For pure entertainment there are musical, dramatic, and comedy shows. Sports fans Can see many types of athletic contests.

Political contests become a struggle for total power.

In some contests, child elements may be needed to present the details of a contest to voters (such as initiative descriptions).

While working a series of side jobs, he entered singing contests around town, regularly winning first prize.

But shame and beauty contests are still weak forces in the public sector.

There will be magic shows, costume contests, musical performances, readings and -- last but not least -- book sales.

Chef Ann Cooper plans more Iron Chef contests for the year up ahead.

As a result, the number of states holding primary contests, and the number of Americans voting in them, rose.

He contests UN estimates that over three-fifths of the country is urbanised.

Did Pepsi stonewall and ignore it as we have seen happen with previous online contests?

Obama is favored in next Tuesday's contests in Wisconsin and Hawaii, while Clinton hopes to rebound in Texas and Ohio on March 4.

More contests in a half-dozen states are slated in the coming week.

And Gary had promised that evaluation contests went no further than this level.

that international sporting contests lead to orgies of hatred, one could deduce it from general principles.

We are ready for the contests that are upcoming and the hundreds of delegates that will be in play on March 4.

In Professor Dai's flat, there were framed snapshots of Hanfeng, playing in piano contests at five, eight, ten, fifteen.

According to the past experience, a complete and corrective pre-contest preparation is the only way to win the contests.

matt : on the lantern festival , we will carry colorful lanterns and attend the riddle - guessing contests.

Contests can raise a lot of money as people try to stack the vote for their favorite.

If chosen, you stand alone. And trust me when I say these contests are not for the faint-hearted.

Dragon-boat contests are popular in southern areas with many rivers and lakes.

Great example: John Daly wins long drive contests everywhere.

Should We Just Blow Up Nonprofit "Vote for Me" Social Good Contests ?

There are competitive events including mud body painting, mud beauty contests and mud sculptures .

"Age is a huge barrier in other reality TV singing contests, " said Kapoor.

It then presents the partisan contests in three sections, one for each party.

Enter photo contests. Display your photos at the county fair.

trail bikes and indulge in hill-climbing contests or in caving new trails in the desert.

Club level public speaking and table topic speech contests .

Normally, local issues matter more than national ones in such contests.

Africa gives great support to China in the contests of Sino-America human rights.

Child beauty pageants are now on the rise in China, with New Silk Road holding modeling contests for not only young girls, but boys as well.

Your achievement on math, physics and contests is beyond praise.

First, far fewer seats these days are close contests between Labour and the Tories.

Contests --Participate in free writing contests and you can win cash prizes .

What made you decide to attend this contest, and the later contests of Mr. China P R and Mr. World?

Tough critics never win popularity contests.

Creative and fun contests - enter your pics and videos to win great prizes!

The contests for governor are more complex.

Square-dance contests award ribbons or badges to the winners.

Moreover by participating in the traveling activities and photo contests, you can be close to the nature and broaden your views.