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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>All,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>The Smalltalk Industry Council (<a
href="http://www.stic.org/">http://www.stic.org</a>) is pleased to announce the
first annual 2005 Smalltalk Solutions Smalltalk Coding Contest.<span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>The Smalltalk Solutions Technical
Conference will be held in <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on"><ST1:CITY u1:st="on"><ST1:PLACE u1:st="on">Orlando</st1:place></st1:City></ST1:PLACE></ST1:CITY>
June 27-29, 2005 and will serve as the home for the coding competition finale.
Smalltalk Solutions is the premier forum for bringing together Smalltalk users,
developers, vendors, and enthusiasts. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><strong><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Coding contest prizes include:<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></strong></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoBodyText style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:
6.0pt;margin-left:.5in'><strong><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>1st round of the competition</span></font></b></strong><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoBodyText style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:
6.0pt;margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>The top 3 ranked in no particular order will receive a free
conference registration and a free membership to STIC<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoBodyText style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:
6.0pt;margin-left:.5in'><strong><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>2nd Round of the Competition</span></font></b><O:P></O:P></strong><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoBodyText style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:
6.0pt;margin-left:.5in'><ST1:STREET u1:st="on"><ST1:ADDRESS u1:st="on"><st1:Street
w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on"><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>1st Place</span></font></st1:address></st1:Street></ST1:ADDRESS></ST1:STREET><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> - $1,000
USD to be used towards a future <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceType w:st="on"><ST1:PLACE u1:st="on"><ST1:PLACETYPE u1:st="on">Camp</st1:PlaceType></ST1:PLACETYPE>
<st1:PlaceName w:st="on"><ST1:PLACENAME u1:st="on">Smalltalk</st1:PlaceName></st1:place></ST1:PLACENAME></ST1:PLACE>
attendance<br>
<st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">2nd Place</st1:address></st1:Street>
- <span class=SpellE>iPod</span><br>
3rd Place<span class=GramE>-<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><span
class=SpellE>iPod</span></span> shuffle<o:p></o:p></span><O:P></O:P></font></p>
<p class=MsoBodyText style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:
6.0pt;margin-left:0in'><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Each of the finalists of the first portion of the contest <span
class=GramE>will receive</span> a Smalltalk Solutions 2005 conference
registration valued at $670 USD as well as a complimentary individual
membership to the STIC. This does not include travel, lodging meals, tutorials,
or any other fees associated with the conference attendance. Please note,
in order to compete in the second round of the contest, finalists must be able
to attend the conference. The second round of the contest will consist of the three
highest ranking contestants who are able to attend the 2005 Smalltalk Solutions
conference. <o:p></o:p></span><O:P></O:P></font></p>
<p class=MsoBodyText style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:
6.0pt;margin-left:0in'><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>The Smalltalk Solutions Coding Competition is broken into
two phases of competition. The first phase begins on Monday, May 16 at 9 a.m.
EST and ends on Wednesday, May 18 at 9 a.m. EST running for 48 consecutive
hours.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Registration will begin March 1
and participants must register for the competition online at <a
href="http://www.stic.org/">www.stic.org</a><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>
</span>by May 13 at 6 p.m. EST.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>
</span>Confirmed registrants will receive the requirements for the first phase
online.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoBodyText style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:
6.0pt;margin-left:0in'><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>All coding must be done in Smalltalk.<span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>The problem will require a web application.
Client GUIs will not be acceptable solutions. Conference registration is not
required to participate in the first phase of the competition. <!--StartFragment -->
Please note, in order to compete in the second round of the contest, finalists
must be able to attend the conference. The second round of the contest will
consist of the three highest ranking contestants who are able to attend the
2005 Smalltalk Solutions conference. <o:p></o:p></span><O:P></O:P></font></p>
<p class=MsoBodyText style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:
6.0pt;margin-left:0in'><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>One representative from each of the four board member
companies consisting of Cincom Systems, GemStone, IBM, and Knowledge Systems
Corporation will judge the first phase of the competition.<span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Each submission will be submitted to the
judges as blind submissions and a total of three (3) winners will be selected
to <span class=GramE>compete</span> onsite at Smalltalk Solutions 2005 in <st1:place
w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on"><ST1:PLACE u1:st="on"><ST1:CITY u1:st="on">Orlando</st1:City></ST1:CITY>,
<st1:State w:st="on"><ST1:STATE u1:st="on">Florida</st1:State></st1:place></ST1:STATE></ST1:PLACE>.<span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>The winners of the first phase will be
announced on June 1, 2005 on the Smalltalk Industry Council web site. <o:p></o:p></span><O:P></O:P></font></p>
<p class=MsoBodyText style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:
6.0pt;margin-left:0in'><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>The second and final phase of the competition will take
place on Sunday, June 26, 2005 from 6 p.m. to10 p.m. onsite at the Wyndham
Orlando during Smalltalk Solutions pre-registration.<span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>The details of the second phase of the
competition will not be released to the finalists until the competition begins.<o:p></o:p></span><O:P></O:P></font></p>
<p class=MsoBodyText style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:
6.0pt;margin-left:0in'><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Prize winners will be announced during the keynote general
session on Wednesday, June 29, 2005. <span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span><O:P></O:P></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><O:P></O:P>Contact:<br>
Jason Jones<br>
Smalltalk Industry Council<br>
<st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on"><ST1:STREET u1:st="on"><ST1:ADDRESS u1:st="on">1143
Executive Circle</st1:address></st1:Street><o:p></o:p></span></ST1:ADDRESS></ST1:STREET><O:P></O:P></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Suite G<br>
<st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on"><ST1:PLACE u1:st="on"><ST1:CITY u1:st="on">Cary</st1:City></ST1:CITY>,
<st1:State w:st="on"><ST1:STATE u1:st="on">NC</st1:State></ST1:STATE> <st1:PostalCode
w:st="on"><ST1:POSTALCODE u1:st="on">27511</st1:PostalCode></st1:place><br>
</ST1:POSTALCODE></ST1:PLACE>Phone: 919-789-8549<br>
<a href="http://www.stic.org/">http://www.stic.org</a><O:P></O:P><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><a href="http://www.smalltalksolutions.com/">http://www.smalltalksolutions.com</a>
<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'><a href="mailto:jsj@ksc.com"
DESIGNTIMEURL="mailto:jsj@ksc.com">jsj@ksc.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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6.0pt;margin-left:0in'><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><O:P></O:P> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoBodyText style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:
6.0pt;margin-left:0in'><span class=SpellE><span class=GramE><font size=2
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>iPod</span></font></span></span><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> and <span
class=SpellE>iPod</span> shuffle are registered trademarks of Apple Computer,
Inc.<o:p></o:p></span><O:P></O:P></font></p>
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