Hello everyone,
Sorry to keep you waiting so long, but believe me it was for a good cause. You wont be sorry you waited. Since this month marks one year I took over as moderator, I wanted to make it somthing special. Thank you Bogdan for allowing me to do this.
We have 2 very important announcements to make which we know will make you all very happy!
First of all....Please help me welcome our dear friend who has agreed to be part of the BFA Team, and help me with setting it up every month, when I can't be around:-)
JOE DOWNING
Thank you Joe for agreeing to be on our team, we know that you will add your something special and make it even more interesting. Infact friends, he has already! credits for the new banner goes to Joe !! We at the BFA sure do appreciate having you on our team Joe, and you know that !!!
OK folks, heres the other surprise !!! But you will have to click on the link to know what it is !! Surprise surprise !!!!!!! Have fun all
WINNER OF THE FIRST BFA'S
AWARD OF APPRECIATION
GO HERE
Now to announce the winner of our Best Forum Award for August 2008 ...
EXPRESSIONS OF NATURE
SARA BLOW
CONGRATULATIONS
SARA ENJOY YOUR PRIZE OF $ 200/-
I want to thank our judges who painstakingly do their job consistently and conscientiously please know you are appreciated much. THANK YOU !!!
Now for the scores !!
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Expressions of
Nature
Sara Blow
Top voted forum
>>$200.00!<<
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Category
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Score*
Avrg%
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Judge 1
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Judge 2
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Judge 3
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Visual
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4.66
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Sara’s photos are complimented with those of her posters
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has lots of pictures and
graphics
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Tastefully done
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Originality
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4.16
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Very creative with a side of education
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not original - many topics
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Not
really, but different.
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Organized
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4.00
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Nicely
organized
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well organized
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organized
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Owner
Int.
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4.83
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Sara is very attentive and
personal in her replies
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very involved -
replies to all posts
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Attentive & courteous to all.
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Prof.
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4.50
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The utmost of
professionalism in all of her responses
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professional
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Very
professional.
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Totals**
Voting points+
Final total
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22.15
500
27.15
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ROMANIA….Ana
Maria Padurean
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Category
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Score*
Avrg%
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Judge 1
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Judge 2
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Judge 3
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Visual
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4.00
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Great usage of videos, graphics, photos and such
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good
use of pictures and videos
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Good
presentation
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Originality
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4.33
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Not quite original, but
educational though.
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quite
original- it was one of the first forums based on culture, customs of
different countries
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Not
original really but presentation is done well.
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Organized
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4.33
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Ana manages to bring it all
together when the topics wander
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Very
organized
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Very organized
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Owner
Int.
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4.66
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Ana is every where all the
time and her forum is always well attended to
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very
involved - replies to all posts
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good
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Prof.
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4.33
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Fun and professionalism
exude from the forum
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very professional
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professional
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Totals**
Voting points+
Final total
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21.65
4.00
25.65
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Healing Vibrations…Gerri Decher
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Category
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Score*
Avrg%
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Judge 1
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Judge 2
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Judge 3
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Visual
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4.00
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The graphics and layout are
nicely done
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very good use of pictures and videos on the subjects she
covers
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Good
use of graphics etc;
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Originality
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4.16
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. Creatively woven fun and
whimsical to serious
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original
- helpful info, tips and remedies
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Original. Very informative.
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Organized
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4.33
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Very well organized
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very
organized
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Well
done,
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Owner
Int.
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4.66
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Gerri is very
attentive to her visitors
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very
involved - replies to all posts
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Well
done
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Prof.
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4.33
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Gerri is always professional in her responses
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very professional
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Does a good
job here.
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Totals**
Voting points+
Final total
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21.48
1.00
22.48
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Adlandpro Prayer
Cell….Carla Carey
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Category
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Score*
Avrg%
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Judge 1
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Judge 2
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Judge 3
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Visual
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3.83
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Sure love some of the graphics there
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Not
many visuals or graphics
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Layout of the main page done
well. Good use of graphics
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Originality
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3.66
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Creative and bold evangelism
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good purpose but not original
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This is
a prayer cell with a difference I see!
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Organized
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4.16
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Perfectly
organized
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good
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very organized
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Owner
Int.
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4.33
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Carla is very
attentive and shows interest in all of the posts
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Involved - replies
to all posts
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Does a
great job here!
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Prof.
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4.33
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Very
professional
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good
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Very professional.
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Totals**
Voting points+
Final total
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20.31
2.00
22.31
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JUST PERFECT….John Partington
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Category
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Score*
Avrg%
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Judge 1
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Judge 2
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Judge 3
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Visual
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4.00
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Perfectly stunning
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graphics
and pics on front page - members add graphics in their posts
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Well
presented
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Originality
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3.66
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Not
really, but different from other recognition awards at ALP
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not original - other similar
forums
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Not
original.
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Organized
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4.33
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John does a marvelous job
of maintaining the organization
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well organized
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Done
well
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Owner
Int.
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2.66
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John pays attention and replies to most of the posts
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not
very involved
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Could
be more involved.
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Prof.
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4.33
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John exhibits a true professional demeanor
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very professional
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very
professional
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Totals**
Voting points+
Final total
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18.98
3
21.98
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I want to take the time to thank each and everyone who has supported me through the past year. Our winners, and those nominees who have not won yet, your time will surely come sooner or later. Keep your forums going, and continue to bless us with all you do to make this community so special, on behalf of our team please accept a heartfelt THANK YOU
NOMINATIONS FOR BFA SEPT;08 START NOW...!!
BFA SEPT; '08 NOMINATIONS
We now as a Team along with Joe Downing look forward to all of your love and support to help us make this event even better and to serve the community well.
We appreciate YOU !!
YOUR BFA TEAM
Pauline Raina & Joe Downing