DOCSLIB.ORG

Bipartisan Registration Drive Entices New Voters

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Bipartisan Registration Drive Entices New Voters Thursday, September 25, 2008 Volume 103, Issue 6 the university Bailout kicks off political series in news 5RJiW Theater finds "PEACE" II)' • student newspaper of the in features University of Tennessee at Chattanooga UTC drops 32-3 decision J Bipartisan Energy plan critiqued registration by faculty, students drive entices BY CLIFTON BURKISS STAFF REPORTER A green energy proposal by a former oil tycoon has been new voters gaining momentum in past weeks since the economy's recent downturn. College Democrats and T. Boon Pickens, an oil billionaire, proposed the Pickens Plan to Congress in late summer, Republicans collaborate according to the plan's official Katherine Smalley Web site, pickensplan.com. The Vote early and vote often: Sean Allen, Huntington, Tenn., junior, and Bella Moharreri, Brentwood, plan is to invest in wind energy Tenn., sophomore, help students register to vote. The drive will last through Tuesday. to increase youth vote throughout the Plains States area BY PAIGE GABRIEL Jessica Moerman. student assistant just in terms of who our candidates are, it said. "We are not just Republicans and and to use existing natural gas NEWS EDITOR director of the University Honors seems to be one of those moments where Democrats so we need to work together." for automobile travel, according Program and I Maryville, Tenn., senior, a lot of young and new voters are really Savin said, "I definitely wanted to to the site. Student volunteers have registered said the organi/atioiis involved in the excited about the election so we felt that, work with College Republicans because Dr. Michael Bonnal, professor more than 650 students to vote, according drive include the College Republicans, especially being here on a university we want to make sure it is unbiased, and of economics, said, "The Pickens to Erica Savin, president of the College the College Democrats, the University campus, it was important to get students if College Democrats were the only ones Plan could be economically Democrats and Oakridge, Tenn., junior. Honors Programs, several fraternities, a and new voters and young voters registered sitting out there, then obviously it would feasible to curb the dependence "Our ultimate goal is to break 1,000 by sorority and the political science club. so they can go vote," she said. seem a little bit biased." on oil, and especially foreign oil, the end of the week," Savin said. Moerman said she began contacting Ashley Nelson, president of the College Nelson said one of the main goals of if there exists the right kinds of Savin said the College Democrats went members of the College Republicans and Republicans and a sophomore from the voter registration project is to be non­ incentives for private enterprises door to door in each of the campus dorm the College Democrats to ask if they would Clarksville, Tenn., said she is excited that partisan. to invest in wind and solar energy complexes with voter registration forms like to collaborate on a voter registration the College Republicans and Democrats "For voter registration it is absolutely production." Sept. 15 through 18. During that time drive. are working together on this project. Bonnal said the main question they registered 304 students to vote. "Since this is a historic election, not "We are all Americans." Nelson See REGISTRATION page 8 he has concerning this shift of limited resources toward the production of wind and solar energy, is whether these new Greek pride Stop, drop and roll sources of energy production will be productively efficient. He said he also wondered excites whether these productive techniques will use "the least- Step Show cost method" of production. "If the current techniques of producing wind and solar attendants energy are more efficient than, say, nuclear or coal energy BY BETH WARREN production techniques, then it ASSISTANT FEATURES EDITOR might be sound to invest in these techniques," Bonnal said. Students, parents and "If it is in case the fact, then teachers gathered Friday night in it could be economically sound, McKenzie Arena to watch Sigma efficient, to move resources Kappa win Best Sorority, Phi Mu away from other energy-type Alpha win Best Fraternity and production techniques to wind Chi Omega take home the title of and solar energy production Best Overall. techniques," he said. Contestants from each of the Peter ImOberstag. freshman fraternities and sororities took from Centerville, Tenn., said: the stage beginning at 8 p.m. and "Definitely, I think the plan danced until a little after midnight Matt Kreitzer could work. Everything about Great balls of fire: The Lupton Library was evacuated Tuesday morning after an electrical short created smoke, according to Chuck in this year's Greek Step Show. [the Pickens Plan] seems a lot Cantrell, assistant vice chancellor for university relations After being inspected by the Chattanooga fire department, the library was better than the method we are "The energy was extremely reopened There was some confusion as to the cause of the evacuation among students. Many thought sparks caught fire after contagious," Ashby Ward, a Red paper was left on top of a vent in a study room. using right now. which is to take Bank, Tenn., senior, said: "People oil from all the other countries. in the crowd were moving to the It will certainly be expensive to music, and making catcalls at get the whole plan started. Like the people on stage. 1 wanted to Collection shows off campaign memorabilia [Pickens] said that it's a one time jump up there and stomp around, cost and over the next 10 years too!" Throughout the fall semester we are spending $10 trillion, so I political campaign memorabilia Speculation before the show say, 'Why not?'" ranging from campaign buttons had been whether or not there Frank Ashmun, a Nashville to bumper stickers will be would be enough seating for sophomore, said: "It could be available for guest viewing all those planning to attend the [feasible], I don't know all the along with a collection of candid, popular event. According to facts but something definitely presidential photographs. Cox Samantha Greco, a Harrison, needs to change. We just can't said. Tenn., junior, the issue of space keep relying on oil. especially was a problem last year. According to Cox. the candid foreign oil. Any plan that takes shots featuring such presidents "[Last year] you had to get into account using alternative as Richard Nixon and Lyndon there an hour or more before the sources of energy —I think—is a B. Johnson were taken by UTC performance to even get a seat good idea." alum John Rous while working at the Maclellan Gym," Greco Some students said they are as | White House assistant with said. skeptical of the plan. the Associated Press. "Most people who came Abraham Pottinger, a Letters from presidents, afterward had to stand. 1 think Hendersonville. Tenn., senior, including Teddy Roosevelt, this year they planned the step said, "[It is feasible] to an extent, Rutherford B. Hayes, Lyndon show a lot better because the if they can get cheap enough B. Johnson. Ronald Reagan. McKenzie arena has better wind turbines to do it, it would Dwight D. Eisenhower and Bill seating capacity and acoustics probably be neat, but it would Natasha Betancourt Clinton have also been displayed than anywhere else it's been. A take years to recoup the up­ Sticks and stones: The library special collections posses many of the university's buildings for the UTC community. few people were standing, but blueprints like this one, which belongs to Patten Chapel. This original blueprint dates to 1915. front costs of having to do wind not many," she said. The department of art power." Bv LANCI LAIDA currently showcased on the first historical items, manuscripts, recently received a collection The show itself is a display Jenna Bussel, a Nashville ASSISTANT SI WS I TUTOR and second floors of Lupton artwork, university archives of Polaroid photographs from of Greek pride, as many of the freshman, said. "I think that wind Library. and rare books that relate to American pop artist Andy performers integrated cheers, and cheaper cars is feasible. "Presidents and Political The special collections the university and the state of Warhol. Because of the value of telling the history of their However, as long as the rich Campaigns: A Display of department at Lupton Library Tennessee. Steve Cox. associate the 150 photographs. oil people are still in power Presidential andCampaign Items acts as the home and preservation professor of special collections it's always going to be oil and from the Special Collections." is center for a large collection of and university archivist, said. See COLLECTION page 3 See STEP SHOW page 5 nothing is j;oing to change." www.ufcecho.com Thursday, September 25, 2008 Volume 103, Issue 6 2 news Contact news editor Paige Gabriel at [email protected] The Campus Crime Log Compiled by Mary Alice Holley Campus Crime Log a burglary on East Eighth Street. The suspect removed a used is a weekly feature of The The victim reported while she was Apple l-Book G4 with a white Echo and is compiled from in the shower, she heard someone case and power adapter valued UTC police reports to keep enter through the apartment at $300. students aware of incidents on door. An apple 1-pod Touch in a campus. Reports are listed in She assumed it was one of her black rubber like case was also chronological order. roommates but saw a shadow of taken. This was valued at $350. someone in the bathroom, where The man did not have any papers, September 19,2008 she was taking a shower and that he could recall, with any 08-1442—While working an challenged them.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest 2015: Prize Money and Purse
    Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest 2015: Prize Money and Purse Payout Details Personal Finance Syndication Network - http://pfsyn.com The Fourth of July traditionally calls for watching a baseball game or fireworks with a hot dog in hand (or three). But even if you tend to overeat on all-American dishes on this food-centric holiday, your over- indulgence is probably nothing compared to the food an elite group of athletes will be gorging themselves on — and the money they’ll be earning — competing in Nathan’s Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest on July 4. This annual eating competition, staged at Coney Island in New York City, is a bona fide sporting event (participants are even referred to as athletes). It’s a true nationally-televised contest of intestinal fortitude between the world’s bravest and best competitive eaters. On Saturday afternoon, the competitors will race against the clock to down as many hot dogs as they can within 10 minutes and get a chance at a piece of the total $40,000 purse payout. Nathan’s Hot Dog Contest Prize Money Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest is as historic as the company itself. Started in 1916, the 2015 contest marks the 99th time that fans and contestants alike have gathered from across the world (and aspiring contestants) to watch this amazing feat of hot dog consumption; in recent years, according to the Nathan’s Famous website, the event has attracted up to 35,000 spectators. Not just anyone can enter the eating contest, however. Contestants were required to participate in one of 13 qualifying events held from April to June in various cities across the U.S.
    [Show full text]
  • The Inimitable Berkshire Pig As Legend Has It, in the 1640S While Became Greatly Prized Throughout Japan
    VOLUME 5 / NUMBER 4 / FALL 2010 the newsmagazine for the food industry professional Berkshire burger The inimitable Berkshire pig As legend has it, in the 1640s while became greatly prized throughout Japan. and three out of the four categories for wintering in the shire of Berk, Oliver Called Kurobata or “Black Pig” for its eating quality. Similarly, a 2002 Illinois Cromwell and his soldiers were introduced unique coloring, Japan grew to appreciate Sensory evaluation, which evaluated the to a unique black pig. After eating its meat, pure bred Berkshire pork and equate it to quality and taste of many pork breeds, the company went back home praising the pork version of Kobe or Wagyu beef. found that Berkshire pigs had the best taste the quality and taste of this and lowest abnormal flavor. particular pork. These praises Recently, Berkshire pork eventually led to the royal family has begun to gain back its Rob Nicolosi of Nicolosi Fine Meats keeping their own exclusive reputation in the Americas. sells Berkshire pork through his line of herd of Berkshire pigs. In 1995 the National Pork Berkshire Black products which include Producers Council sponsored chops, sausage and bacon among others. “I The breed remained popular a genetic evaluation program, spent weeks talking to family farms and I until the 1950s when a focus and it was revealed that out was looking for something special. I chose on leaner meat, and pork of all the participating breeds, Berkshire pork knowing that the product especially, caused a great drop Berkshire pigs came out on was so good I could invest in it, even in its popularity.
    [Show full text]
  • Should We Ban Competitive Eating?
    ESSAY KIT what you need to write a perfect essay everything from tubs of chili cheese fries to vats of baked beans. Eating contests may seem like harmless fun, but they have a dark side—and some critics are saying it’s time for them to stop. It’s Tradition Should Shoving crazy amounts of food down our throats is nothing new. We Ban Gorging banquets were a regular part of ancient Roman culture. Meat-eating contests appear in Competitive Icelandic mythology from the 1200s. In the 1800s, some New York City politicians settled bets through Eating? eating challenges. Pie-eating contests have been a Fourth of July tradition for more than a century. For pros like Brunelli, though, eating contests are more than tradition. They are a path to fame and fortune. Major League Eating Joey Chestnut set a (MLE), which oversees professional record for eating 69 contests, doles out thousands of hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes. dollars in prize money each year. Winners can also earn big bucks Puking. Choking. Wasting food. in sponsorship deals. World- Is it time for this wacky tradition to end? famous eater Takeru Kobayashi is reportedly worth a million dollars. BY SARAH McCARRY WITH ADEE BRAUN he clock is ticking. David and shoves it back in his mouth. Is It Safe? Brunelli has just scarfed He knows the rules: Puking means But prize money does nothing down a huge burger. Now disqualification. to reduce the health risks of all he has to do is polish Welcome to the world of competitive eating, which include Toff a pile of fries and a jug of water competitive eating.
    [Show full text]
  • Bow to the Queen Wimbledon Forces Back Hot Dog Contest; Eaters Fear Heat
    INSIDE: PAGES AND PAGES OF COUPONS TO SAVE YOU CASH! Yo u r Neighborhood — Yo u r News® BrooklynPaper.com • (718) 260–2500 • Brooklyn, NY • ©2012 Serving Brownstone Brooklyn and Williamsburg AWP/14 pages • Vol. 35, No. 23 • June 8–14, 2012 • FREE FAST & FURIOUS Pol: We need cameras to catch speeders in Greenpoint By Aaron Short “Drivers along McGuinness Boule- between 2005 and 2009, according to The Brooklyn Paper vard need to know that the eye in the state data. A Greenpoint lawmaker wants to MEAN sky is watching and they’ll be held ac- Lentol said the locations of the cam- tame traffic on one of Brooklyn’s dead- countable for breaking the law,” said eras would change during the tempo- liest streets by catching speeding driv- Streets Lentol. “It will be as much to their ben- rary pilot program. ers on camera. efit and safety as anyone else’s.” But before the cameras hit the street, Democratic state Assemblyman The battle for Brooklyn’s byways The proposal calls for at least two Lentol needs to win over his peers in Photo by Stefano Giovannini Joe Lentol introduced a bill last week cameras that would monitor Queens– Albany. Assemblyman Joe Lentol wants drivers on McGuinness Boulevard that would bring several cameras to hicles exceed the city’s 30-mile-per- bound and Williamsburg–bound traf- Upstate legislators have stymied to reduce their speed — and he thinks cameras will force them to McGuinness Boulevard — a danger- hour speed limit, according to a 2012 fic on a boulevard where vehicles have speed camera legislation in the past, obey the speed limit.
    [Show full text]
  • ENOUGH! Victims’ Families Rally for DWI Justice by Heather J
    THIS WEEK IN New Cyclones are old pros: p.GO5 Free ferry shuttle: p.2 WWW.BROOKLYNPAPERS.COM Thanks a lot Edible hostess gifts that Our neighborhood’s independent voice won’t cost a bundle Published weekly by Brooklyn Paper Publications Inc, 26 Court St., Brooklyn 11242 Phone 718-834-9350 AD fax 718-834-1713 • NEWS fax 718-834-9278 © 2002 Brooklyn Paper Publications • 16 pages including 8 pages GO BROOKLYN • Vol.25, No. 27 BRG • July 15, 2002 • FREE INSIDE ENOUGH! Victims’ families rally for DWI justice By Heather J. Wilson The Brooklyn Papers “She carries his picture around with her everywhere,” Anthony Kostandi, 25, said of his best friend’s mother on Tuesday. “And the father just tries to stay strong for her. It hurts him, but he stays so strong.” Three weeks after Kostandi buried his best friend and the Kiladitis fami- ly their son, Stefanos Kiladitis, a 21- year-old Bay Ridge man struck and killed June 19 by an off-duty police officer who prosecutors have charged Eric “Badlands” Booker (left) consumes his 16th frankfurter during Nathan’s annual hot dog-eating contest in Coney Island July 4. Takera “The with driving while under the influ- Tsunami” Kobayashi (inset), downed 50-and-a-half dogs to win the contest, and break his own record. The Brooklyn Papers / Greg Mango ence of alcohol, a fight for justice is taking shape. With the picture of her son in Callan / Tom hand, Kalliopi Kiladitis and her hus- band, Eltherios demanded at a press conference in front of the Brooklyn Supreme Court on Cadman Plaza Dog day afternoon West, Downtown, last week an end to Papers The Brooklyn special treatment for law enforcement Angela and Kalliopi Kiladitis, sister and mother of Bay officials who commit a crime, espe- Ridge man struck and killed by an allegedly DUI off- Japanese dynamo downs 50+ franks in Coney Island contest See ENOUGH on page 7 duty police officer, look at his photo at rally last week.
    [Show full text]
  • Nathan's Famous, Inc. Annual Report 2016
    2016 ANNUAL REPORT CELEBRATING 100 YEARS CELEBRATING 100 YEARS CELEBRATING 100 YEARS CELEBRATING 100 YEARS CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF NATHAN’S 1916 The original Nathan’s 1916 Famous hot dog stand On July 4th, 1916, legend states that was founded by Nathan four immigrants held a hot dog eating Handwerker in 1916. 1921 contest at Nathan’s Famous stand in In 1921, Nathan hired a redheaded teenager by Coney Island to settle an argument the name of Clara Bowtinelli to assist in serving about who was the most patriotic. his customers. While working at Nathan’s, she was discovered and went on to become Clara Bow, 1918 the “It Girl” of the 1920’s silent films. Legendary gangster and Brooklyn native Al Capone stopped by Nathan’s whenever his travel took him to Brooklyn. This photo was 1933 captured around 1918 during one of his visits. To celebrate the end of prohibition in 1933, Nathan’s Famous served 1965 free beer. Nathan’s opened 1955 their third location in Nathan’s opened their Yonkers, NY in 1965. 1968 second location in 1939 Oceanside, Long In 1939, President Franklin The Nathan’s Island in 1955. Delano Roosevelt served Famous Hot Dog Nathan’s Famous hot dogs Cookbook was pub- to the King and Queen lished by Nathan of England, bringing the Handwerker’s son 1946 delicious taste of Nathan’s Murray Handwerker 1971 In 1946, Nathan’s hot dogs across the pond. in 1968. Nathan’s opened its 4th restaurant introduced seafood in Times Square in 1971 due to products and its the growing demand for Nathan famous clam bar.
    [Show full text]
  • Extron Universal Signal Processor Solves Challenges in Covering Rival Speed Eating Competitions
    Extron Universal Signal Processor Solves Challenges in Covering Rival Speed Eating Competitions Each year, Nathan’s Famous hot dog restaurant chain hosts the Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest, during which competitors consume as many as 60 hot dogs, with buns, in a “The USP 507 was ten minute span. The competition, sanctioned by the International Federation of Competitive Eating, so versatile, like a is covered by ESPN and media from around the world. Swiss Army knife, A conflict with the IFCE led six-time champion Takeru Kobayashi to be banned from competition in 2010. This year, in retaliation, Kobyashi staged his own event. Both events were covered with the and it performed versatility of the Extron USP 507 Universal Signal Processor helping to address several AV system several functions we needs for these two live events. needed to make the The Official Competition event a success.” The official competition took place at the original Nathan’s Famous in Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York. For the third straight year, AV integrator Visual Word Systems, Inc. was contracted to Ike Eckstein display the live ESPN feed of the event on a 17 x 13 foot LED display wall mounted on a truck, for the CEO Visual Word Studios, Inc. tens of thousands of attendees. Visual Word Systems handled every aspect of the project, including system design, product acquisition, installation, and system integration, to ensure the client’s goals were fully met. The ESPN live camera feed, and the integrator’s own video camera were fed through the USP 507 and an LED wall processor to the LED wall.
    [Show full text]
  • Nathan's Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest
    Nathan's Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest July 4th is coming and contestants are in training for the annual Nathan's Hot Dog eating contest. Below is a partial list of each year's winners. 1. What do you notice and wonder about this list of winners below? year men women 2020 Joey Chestnut 75 Miki Sudo 48.5 2019 Joey Chestnut 71 Miki Sudo 31 2018 Joey Chestnut 74 Miki Sudo 37 2017 Joey Chestnut 72 Miki Sudo 41 2016 Joey Chestnut 70 Miki Sudo 38 2015 Matthew Stone 62 Miki Sudo 38 2014 Joey Chestnut 61 Miki Sudo 34 2013 Joey Chestnut 69 Sonya Thomas 36.75 2012 Joey Chestnut 68 Sonya Thomas 45 2011 Joey Chestnut 62 Sonya Thomas 40 2010 Joey Chestnut 54 Sonya Thomas 36 2009 Joey Chestnut 68 Sonya Thomas 41 2008 Joey Chestnut 59 Sonya Thomas 34 2007 Joey Chestnut 66 Sonya Thomas 39 2006 Takeru Kobayashi 53.75 Sonya Thomas 37 2005 Takeru Kobayashi 49 Sonya Thomas 37 2004 Takeru Kobayashi 53.5 Sonya Thomas 32 2003 Takeru Kobayashi 44.5 Sonya Thomas 25 2002 Takeru Kobayashi 50 2001 Takeru Kobayashi 50 2000 Takeru Kobayashi 25.125 1999 Steve Keiner 20.25 1998 Hirofumi Nakajima 19 1997 Hirofumi Nakajima 24.5 1996 Ed Krachie 22.25 1995 Ed Krachie 19.5 1979 Thomas Stash 19 1978 Manel Hollenback 10 1974 Roberto Muriel 10 1972 Jason Schechter 14 According to Wikipedia, the time limit on this contest has changed through the years from as little as 3.5 minutes to 12 minutes. Since 2008 the time limit has been 10 minutes.
    [Show full text]
  • Klipsun Magazine, 2010, Volume 41, Issue 01 - Fall
    Western Washington University Western CEDAR Klipsun Magazine Western Student Publications Fall 2010 Klipsun Magazine, 2010, Volume 41, Issue 01 - Fall Angelo Spagnolo Western Washington University Follow this and additional works at: https://cedar.wwu.edu/klipsun_magazine Part of the Higher Education Commons, and the Journalism Studies Commons Recommended Citation Spagnolo, Angelo, "Klipsun Magazine, 2010, Volume 41, Issue 01 - Fall" (2010). Klipsun Magazine. 254. https://cedar.wwu.edu/klipsun_magazine/254 This Issue is brought to you for free and open access by the Western Student Publications at Western CEDAR. It has been accepted for inclusion in Klipsun Magazine by an authorized administrator of Western CEDAR. For more information, please contact [email protected]. ALSO IN THIS ISSUE 4 A NOTE FROM OUR STAFF 8 SHOPPERS WITHOUT BORDERS Canadian shoppers avoid duty at the border by smuggling U.S. merchandise. n FORGOTTEN PHONEBOOKS Abandoned yellow pages add up to a big environmental impact. 20 THE BUSINESS OF PLEASURE Internet pornography sends print porn packing. BUFFALO RANCHING CHOW DOWN CHAMPS 25 TWEETING FOR A CAUSE A Ferndale buffalo ranch conserves Professional eaters vie for world A Huxley professor uses Twitter to by using all parts of the animal. records on a national stage. connect while helping in Haiti. 29 THE CAFFEINE CRAM Energy drinks help students power through tests, but at a price. 31 NOXIOUS EMISSIONS Cows contribute to global warming. ONLINE ONLY klipsun.wwu.edu LEAVING OIL IN THE DUST A WORLD OF GLAM CLIPPING THE COST THE CORNERSTONE OF FOOD WHAT'S BREWING IN MASS MUSCLE EXTINCTION BELLINGHAM Corn:The food you can't ignore.
    [Show full text]
  • BIG MOUTH Curriculum Guide
    Curriculum Guide for teachers, instructors, and book groups Big Mouth by Deborah Halverson A big boy with a big dream Fourteen-year-old Shermie Thuff wants to be the fastest, richest, most famous competitive eater in the world . all he has to do is eat 54 hot dogs in 12 minutes. “Funny, touching, and deeply gross…. Good fun!” —Bruce Hale, author of the Chet Gecko series Delacorte Press, June 2008, ages 10 and up isbn 978-0-385-73394-6 www.IamThuffEnuff.com www.randomhouse.com/teens A Funny and Fun Way to Talk about Something Serious Big Mouth is a novel about loyalty and friendship, about choosing balance over unhealthy extremes, about seeing the line between real life and TV reality, and, most importantly, about recognizing the misguided reasonings that lead to eating disorders. These universal themes speak to all teens, but by combining high school machismo, sports machismo, and the hilariously bizarre world of competitive eating, Big Mouth is especially relevant to teen boys. Today, 15 percent of high school boys are dieting, with peer pressure, media influences, and the weight demands of sports such as wrestling leading the list of reasons why. Big Mouth offers all readers an entertaining, funny, farcical, and emotionally powerful opportunity to explore these pressures. About this Guide The following activities, questions, and facts are intended as a starting place for discussion and offer a variety of perspectives from which you might approach Big Mouth. In addition to traditional book reports and classroom discussion, Big Mouth is perfect for independent or small group research assignments.
    [Show full text]
  • Competitive Eating
    Competitive Eating For Food Issues Encyclopedia by Leena Trivedi-Grenier Competitive eating started off as a friendly game at local American fairs, typically a pie-eating contest that was more fun than competition. Today, it is an official sport in the United States and Japan where competitors (often called gurgitators) speed-eat food in a timed setting, often for cash prizes. The sport has two governing bodies, the International Federation of Competitive Eating and the Association of Independent Competitive Eaters. The sport rose to fame during the 1990s and 2000s, and since then has been a source of controversy, from questions of its safety and unknown long term consequences for competitors, to the display of excessive eating in a country where not everyone has food to eat. This entry focuses on the history, development and criticisms of competitive eating. Competitive Eating Throughout History Americans have always had an obsession with eating. This can be seen in our Puritan ancestors’ fascination with fasting and puking and in early American mythologies of epic eaters such as Paul Bunyan and Davy Crockett, possibly inspired by the abundance of the new continent. Pie eating contests were a regular occurrence by the beginning of the twentieth century, with the army utilizing them during World War I to encourage patriotism and boost morale. Nathan’s Famous, a hot dog stand owned by Nathan Handwerker, held their first ever hot dog eating contest on July 4, 1916 as a promotion. It was held at noon for twelve minutes, and has run off and on throughout the years, appearing more regularly from the 1970s.
    [Show full text]
  • MYP Mathematics a Concept-Based Approach 2
    MYP Mathematics A concept-based approach 2 David Weber • Talei Kunkel Alexandra Martinez • Rebecca Shultis Contents Introduction iv 1 Ratios and proportions: competition and cooperation 4 Unit summary 32 Unit review 34 Summative assessment 39 2 Probability: games and play 44 Unit summary 78 Unit review 80 Summative assessment 85 3 Integers: human explorations 90 Unit summary 128 Unit review 130 Summative assessment 136 4 Algebraic expressions and equations: puzzles and tricks 140 Unit summary 178 Unit review 179 Summative assessment 182 5 2D and 3D geometry: human and natural landscapes 186 Unit summary 214 Unit review 215 Summative assessment 222 6 Rates: interconnectedness of human-made systems 226 Unit summary 250 Unit review 251 Summative assessment 254 7 Univariate data: accessing equal opportunities 258 Unit summary 290 Unit review 292 Summative assessment 298 Answers 302 Index 329 iii Ratios and 1 proportions In this unit, you will use ratios and proportions to understand how humans compete and cooperate with one another. However, ratios and proportions can also be useful in other, surprising contexts. Things that we often take for granted, like the fairy tales we heard growing up or the politics that we hear about every day, can also be analysed and understood through these important mathematical tools. Fairness and development Politics and government There<content are many different forms of government, to from follow> monarchies to democracies to republics. Democratic countries may use a parliamentary system of government or a presidential one. What do these terms mean? Is one system more representative of the citizens than another? Do the different systems represent a country’s people equally, despite their differences? What is the ratio of representatives to citizens? Is this ratio the same in urban areas and rural areas? Is it possible that some people have no representation at all? 2 Personal and cultural expression Does magic know math? Traditional tales are a part of growing up all over the world.
    [Show full text]