The product is being used for several contests already, including a Web 2.0 Exp0-sponsored contest to ask U.S. Deputy CTO Beth Novak a insightful question.
But N.F.L. teams have been challenged in recent years by the growing number of fans who prefer the game-day experience in the comfort of their own homes, where high-definition TVs and high-speed Internet access — not to mention recliners and cheaper food and beverage options — provide a more suitable place for taking in several contests at the same time.
At Disrupt NY, we've had sponsored API platforms for hackers to develop on, as well as several contests, with companies offering cash and in-kind prizes.
Several contests are charity fund-raisers.
Soon the tournament was split several ways, with contests for the surviving player in seven-card stud, Omaha, high-low stud, and Texas hold'em games and later with special restricted tournaments for seniors and for women.
Among those who voted for the program in 2008, several Republicans have lost nominating contests for re-election or for another office, and others are on the defensive in fall races.
Among the most surprising contests for governor were several in the Southwest, where Democrats won in New Mexico, Oklahoma and apparently in Arizona.
But in several high-profile races in New York State, including the contests for comptroller and attorney general, the mayor's candidates lost.
Hamas had prevailed in several municipal contests, gained a reputation for effective and honest administration and did surprisingly well in the legislative race, displacing the ruling party, Fatah.
Instead, the contests for statehouses across the US proved equally frustrating with losses in several Democratic-leaning states.
