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Local Student Named Arizona National Geographic Bee Semifinalist
Chadwick Woods, a 7th grade student at St. Theresa Catholic School in Phoenix, and the son of Lillian and Keith Woods, has been notified by the National Geographic Society that he is one of the semifinalists eligible to compete in the 2012 Arizona National Geographic Bee, sponsored by Google and Plum Creek. Bees were held in schools with fourth- through eighth-grade students throughout the state to determine each school’s Bee winner. School-level winners then took a qualifying test, which they submitted to the National Geographic Society. In each of the 50 states, as well as the District of Columbia, the Department of Defense Dependents Schools, and the U.S. territories, the National Geographic Society invited the students with the top 100 scores to compete at the state level.
The 2012 Arizona National Geographic Bee will be held Tucson Convention Center, Tucson, on Friday, March 30, 2012.
The state winner will receive $100, the “Complete National Geographic on DVD”, and a trip to Washington, D.C., where he/she will represent Arizona in the national finals at National Geographic Society headquarters, May 22 – 24, 2012. The first-place national winner will receive a $25,000 college scholarship and lifetime membership in the Society. The national winner will also travel (along with one parent or guardian), all expenses paid, to the Galápagos Islands. The winner will experience geography firsthand through up-close encounters with the wildlife and landscape of Galápagos. Travel for the trip is provided by Lindblad Expeditions and National Geographic. For additional information on the National Geographic Bee please visit www.nationalgeographic.com/geobee.
National Geographic Channel and Nat Geo Wild will air the final round of the 2012 National Geographic Bee, moderated by Alex Trebek, on Thursday, May 24 (to be followed on public television stations). Please check local television listings for date and time in your area.
How would you fare as a Bee contestant? At the school-level Bee this year, students had to answer such questions as:
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The Bitterroot Range is located on the border between Montana and which other state?
Idaho
- Which city on the Great Lakes has the largest population?
Chicago
- The Stuttgart region, an important automobile manufacturing center, is located near the Black Forest in which country?
Germany
- What word is used to describe the side of a mountain that faces the prevailing winds?
windward
ASU Summer & Fall Internships: Accepting Resumes Now
KB Woods Public Relations is a dynamic public relations agency, established in 2010 by energy and broadcast veteran Keith Woods. Our agency represents clients in the financial, health, energy and legal sectors. We are looking for students that are self-starters, that exhibit creativity. Our interns will receive a broad based public relations experience; offering traditional media relations, new media communications, and some radio production opportunities. Interns will also take part in 2-3 field trip opportunities to see how our media partners, and clients handling public relations. For more information about our agency go online at www.kbwoodspublicrelations.com.
This is a paid internship opportunity. We are hosting two paid internships a semester; 10 hours a week, at a rate of $7.25 a hour.
Reguirements:
- Student pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in communication, public relations, or marketing
- Creative thinker
- Strong computer skills
- Proficient in Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube
- Experience with blogging is helpful
- Digital video editing experience
- Self-starter
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Blog writing and editing with WordPress
- Podcast production
- Daily management of clients’ social media accounts (Twitter, Facebook, YouTube)
- Scripting, and production of short videos (with Flip, or other digital cameras) using Adobe Premiere Elements
- Press release writing and distribution
- Radio and TV writing and production opportunities may exist
Interviews will start April 1, 2012. All interested students should email a resume, a writing sample, and a cover letter stating what set’s them apart from the competition. To Keith Woods, president, KB Woods Public Relations, keith@kbwoodspr.com.
Steve Tully
Stephen Tully is the Co-Managing Partner of the Phoenix office of Gordon & Rees, practicing in the Commercial Litigation group. Mr. Tully served in the Arizona House of Representatives from 2001-2007 and was Majority Leader of the Arizona House from 2005-2007. From 2003-2005 Mr. Tully was Chairman of both the House Judiciary Committee and the House Ethics Committee.
Mr. Tully has previously served on numerous governmental boards including service as chairman of the Developmental Disabilities Planning Council, and as Vice Chairman of the Property and Casualty Insurance Guaranty Fund. Mr. Tully currently serves as a Director of SCF Arizona, the state’s largest workers compensation insurer, where he chairs the Board’s Governance Committee.
Mr. Tully has been actively litigating cases for 20 years. His practice specializes in complex commercial litigation including contract disputes, insurance related matters, construction law, securities law, employment litigation, motor carrier law, and governmental relations, civil investigations, and litigation. Some of the recent disputes Mr. Tully has resolved have concerned securities fraud claims, directors and officers liability for breach of fiduciary duty, class action claims for fraudulent advertising, breach of software license agreements, architect and engineer professional liability, and employment disputes.
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Nutty Buddy Founder Mark Littell Challenges Other CEO’s Cups
Former professional baseball player, coach and head of Nutty Buddy, Mark Littell, challenges other athletic cup CEO’s to a “Nutty Buddy Challenge” This video was recently released by Nutty Buddy.
International Republican Institute Media Interviews Available with Steve Tully
Steve Tully, Gordon & Rees
International Republican Institute is becoming a bigger topic on national television, radio, and print.
Phoenix attorney, Steve Tully has considerable knowledge and experience related to the International Republican Institute. Interested media should contact Keith Woods at KB Woods Public Relations at keith@kbwoodspr.com or directly by phone at 602-475-8179.
Arizona Ignition Interlock Device Company Opens in Prescott Valley, AZ
PRESCOTT VALLEY, AZ. – Arizona ignition interlock device installation and service company, Driver Advisors, opens their sixth Arizona location, in the town of Prescott Valley today. “Up to this point, clients have been forced to use contract shops that specialize in window tint or stereo installation and work with interlocks on the side,” says Dan Laux, president of Driver Advisors, and a former Prescott Valley resident. “Now, with our new installation and service center in Prescott Valley, clients have the option of working with a local company dedicated to the installation and service of ignition interlock devices and nothing else. We work hard partnering with our clients to help them protect their driving privileges and are proud to become more established in the Prescott area.”
Driver Advisors comes to Prescott area
Arizona law requires that individuals convicted of a DUI must use ignition interlock devices in their vehicles for no less than 6 months, when eligible to reinstate their license. An ignition interlock device requires a person to provide a breath sample prior to starting their vehicle. If a specific amount of alcohol is detected, it will prevent the vehicle from starting.
Only companies authorized by the Arizona Department of Transportation are allowed to install and maintain interlock devices. Driver Advisors is Arizona’s exclusive provider of Guardian Interlock; a pioneer in the industry and the most advanced interlock design on the market.
- Driver Advisors / Prescott Location
Manager, Jay Eggerling
7129 East 1st Street Suite 104
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
Toll-Free Phone Number: (888) 442-2749
www.driveradvisors.com
About Driver Advisors
Driver Advisors is an Arizona based company that helps people convicted of a DUI to successfully recover their full driving privileges and return to the road as legal drivers through the use of ignition interlock devices. There are 6 Driver Advisors locations in Arizona: Phoenix, Tempe, Peoria, Flagstaff, Tucson, and Prescott Valley. More than 25 mobile service locations are also available around Arizona (locations listed online at www.driveradvisors.com).
Social Media Expert Comments on KFYI-AM About Racist YouTube Video
Keith Woods, radio guest, and social media expert
Teen Advice: Playing It Safe on Facebook
“How you present yourself on Facebook says a lot about who you are—just like what you say and do at school or with your friends. In all public places, online and off, it’s important to represent yourself as the kind of person you want to be.” – Facebook
Here is an excellent tips page for teens on what to do and not to do on online — read now.
