The Second Round

Good morning from wonderful and steamy Agra

Yesterday afternoon at 4:10 P.M. team PocketDoc, representing the USA, competed in the secound round of the Software Design Invitational. I have video of their performance, but, as usual, it takes quite a while to process the video and get it out in a web-friendly format to you. I'll be working on that with Brooks Hollar this morning.

When you see the video, I think you'll agree that the team did EXCEPTIONALLY well. They were well-liked by the judges and really hit a comfortable and authoritative stride with them. Thus, we entered into the evening with confidence and exuberant celebration.

Today, there are sightseeing trips to the various momenuments and historical sites here in Agra. One excursion is to an ancient fort where students actually get to caulk, garden, and generally assist the a real restoration project - this is unique and is proving popular with the students. In the afternoon, we get to see the Taj Mahal - it is very exciting.

We will receive news on whether we place in the top six this evening at 6:30 P.M. local time. The twelve countries we are competing against are:

Russia, Croatia, Italy, Norway, Denmark, Germany, Japan, China, Brazil, Slovenia, India

I have seen each of these teams present at the science fair and they represent considerable competition. However, our team is sharp and posses many advantages.

Say a prayer, meditation, or thought for our students - they are on the brink of really breaking through with this one. PocketDoc has accomplished SO MUCH thus far and are within reaching distance of perhaps taking the whole competition.

THIS IS EXCITING!!!

More to come soon...