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WHAT HAPPENS INCHILE?All about his championship!!

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ANTELOPE VALLEYSUMMER 2012James Hamory talks us about thischampionship.

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y name is James Hamory and I amthe organizer of Antelope Valley Summer2012 Rubik's Cube CompetitionI am fifteen years old and have been cubingsince 2008. I have been interested inorganizing an official World CubeAssociation competition for a couple yearsnow, and was finally able to put one together.AV Summer 2012 is the only WCAcompetition that has taken place in theAntelope Valley. The event was held at theAERO Institute in Palmdale, California,USA. The competition became official inMarch and was announced on the WCAwebsite, SpeedSolving Forum, YouTube, andin the local newspaper.

About 60 people or so showed up during theday, 29 of them being competitors. We heldthe following events at the competition: 2x2,3x3, 4x4, 5x5, 3x3 One­Handed, 3x3Blindfolded, Pyraminx, Square­1, Magic,and Master Magic.We had a lot of help running the competition,with over fifteen competitors volunteering toscramble and judge.

THECHRONICLESOFANTELOPEVALLEY

Do you want to knowexactly what

happened at AntelopeValley Summer 2012?James Hamory willexplain it to you!

Don't miss this article!

Competition details MDate

Jun 16, 2012City

Palmdale, California, USAVenue

external lAero InstituteAddress

38256 Sierra Highway Palmdale,California 93550Website

externalhttp://ca.cubingusa.com/AntelopeValley2012/index.phpOrganiser

James HamoryWCA Delegate

Michael Young

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verall the competition went very well.We even provided a tour of the NASA­Dryden Fiber Optics Lab in the AEROInstitute for those who were interested, andabout 12 people took the opportunity to goon it. Our table of free cubing information(printed solution tutorials and website links)was popular too, and SpeedCubeShop, whoprovided prizes for the competition, was onsite and was well visited by the enthusiasticcubers.One special feature of the competition is thatwe had a live results system projected onto ascreen at the front of the room. Competitorsand spectators were able to see results thathad been entered and who was moving on tothe next round.In the end, James Hamory won the mainRubik's Cube event with an average of 11.67,and also won 4x4 and Pyraminx. MichaelYoung won the 5x5, Square­1, and 3x3Blindfolded events. Marco Mendoza got 1stplace in the 3x3 One­Handed Event, StevenTurner took 1st in 2x2, Samuel Chiu wonMagic, and Andy Smith won Master Magic.All the results are posted on the WCAwebsite. As an organizer of this event I amvery pleased with how this event turned out.We had many good compliments and wehave been thinking about what we can dobetter next time. I am looking forward toorganizing another competition soon.

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WHATHAPPENS INCHILE?Text and photos: José Garrido

The name of the competition was Macul AutumnOpen 2012, it was the 19th tournament organizedin Chile and the 2nd one since Felipe Rojas wasre­assigned as the WCA Delegate after 9 monthswithout a official delegate. It took place at TeatroMunicipal de la Comuna de Macul in Santiago,Chile. 26 people of different ages participated on12 official events.The winner of the open was Leopoldo Ibarrawith an average of 12.49. In second place,Francisco Lemes with an average of 13.10 and inthird place, José Garrido with an average of14.29. The winners in the other events were:Leopoldo Ibarra (4x4, 3x3 OH y Megaminx),Paulo Salgado (5x5, Pyraminx, 6x6 y 7x7), JoséGarrido (2x2, 3x3 FMC, Rubik's Clock) andFrancisco Lemes (BLD). Also, 3 South AmericanRecords were made: 2x2 Single 1.59 JoséGarrido, 3x3 BLD Single 45.16 Francisco Lemesand Megaminx Single 1:02.66 Leopoldo Ibarra.

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CCUBING DARE : When the first time you fallinto 4x4?SEBASTIAN WEYER: I don't rememberCD : What was your time @ your first solve4x4x4?SW : 1:12.91 single and 1:15.72 average

CD : What method did you use at that time?SW : Reduction and 2­at a time pairing

CD :What is the method you are using now@4x4x4 ?SW : Yau with 3­2­3 pairing

CD : Why are you so good at 4x4x4?SW : It's the only thing i practice

UBING DARE: When did youstarted with cubing?SEBASTIAN WEYER :I started on Christmas 2009.

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Sebastian Weyer4x4x4 SPEEDCUBER

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Name: Sebastian WeyerAKA: NothingBorn: 4.12.1997 GermanyMönchengladbachHobby: Rubik's Cube, Badminton,French HornPets: DogName of your dog: LunaFavorite Color: White. Yellow, Blue,Green, Orange and redFavorite Number: 4Favorite Event: 4x4Favorite Food: SchnitzelStatus: single :pStudy @: School almost 12th gradeKrefeld Germany

CD : How many hours a day do you spend yourtime @ 4x4?SW : I spend about an hour with 4x4 a dayCD : How many hours a day you spend yourtime with Luna ( your dog) and how is herreaction when you solve the cube?SW :I spend about an hour with my dog and she hasno reactions when I solve the cube ^^CD : How many times you can have yourfavorite food Schnitzel a week and can you makeby yourself ?SW : I can get Schnitzel about once every twoweeksI can not make it at my own ^^CD : According to your Introducing about yourself, French Horn is your favorite, do you have itone and how often do your practice your FrenchHorn?SW :Yes I have a French horn and I practice half anhour every dayCD : and how often do you spend Badminton aweek?SW : I spend about 6 hours a week with badmintonCD : What is your dream in Cubing World? andhow many WR's will you have @ 4x4x4 ?SW : No dream in cubing world. I dont know howmany WR's I will have @ 4x4

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CD : Do you have many Girls Fans ? and howcome?SW : I dont know if I have many girl fans ^^

CD : Do you have an Idol cuber?SW : I dont have an Idol cuber

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Aries(21­3/20­4)The month of August will begood for you. You will beinvited to many parties whereyou will meet many people.but beware! much alcohol canend up confudirte to you andyou can forget how to solvethe cube!Try to keep a cool head andnot fight over stupid things.someone might get angry withyou and break all your cubes!Taurus(22­4/21­5)August will be a complicatedmonth for you. You arise inrare and unusual feelings youdid not expect, quiet, thisfeeling is called hangover. Youhave lived too wildly themonth of June and now you'repaying the consequences.Many of your friends will lookat you with suspicion becausethey have not had a vacation,take the shield and defendyourself.If you have problems do notworry about them lie in thesun with your favorite drinkand relax. It's summertime!Gemini(22­5/21­6)August will be your lovemonth, you'll have all thelovers that you proposebecause you're a "love"machine. Enjoy all theadventures that will arise, butbeware, you may find asurprise. Make sure you knowhow to choose well yourlovers.Surely you will not have muchtime to the cube, no matter, donot use it, now your favoritehobby is flirting.

Cancer(22­6/22­7)With so much heat you haveraised a big head. You thinkyou're right in all things, butstop and think. You are angrywith your friends and yourfamily and you spend all daylocked in your room solvingcubes.Leave the cubes on one sideand go out with your friends tohave fun, it's summer andyou're young!Leo(23­7/23­8)You're on fire! Your times aredropping every day and younever stop improving. You'll bebetter soon if you keep this upbut is this what you want? allyour friends are living the bestsummer of your life and youare always with the cube ... youmust learn to enjoy everymoment. Carpe Diem, take abreak to recharge batteries andin September will still breakingrecordsVirgo(24­8/23­9)You'll feel like you have otherspeedcubers times better thanyours are abusing their positionand does not make you anygrace. Wait before making ahasty decision, the alcohol inwhich penalties have drownedmade you lose objectivity, donot be misled by apathy.Walking, dancing, swimming,everything is good to activateyour vitality and eliminatetensions. Then a refreshingshower and a good meal andthere will be nothing stoppingyou!

Capricorn(22­12/20­1)We will announce to you badnews, the fact is that thismonth does not start off right.Do you have something youwork out? It seems that it willnot. Are you working on aproject? Probably besuspended. If you thought youwere going to improve yourtimes will not be. But do notdespair, nor drown yoursorrows in alcohol, enjoy whatyou have, because when youlove what you have, you haveeverything you want

Aquarium(21­1/19­2)Mentally, your enthusiasm issky high. Physically, you needsome help to recover fromtruth. Do you think you couldgo to a thalassotherapy center?Try aquatic relaxation music.Completely logged out! Ifyou're still practicing, it islikely that your patience runsout. Already tired! If you arepreparing to go on vacation,you can remove your sparethose calories swimming.Piscies(20­2/20­3)Have difficulties to evaluateyour situation objectively. Ifyou are missing opportunitiesto progress, this fear is becauseyou know not to work properly.Follow the advice. If you wantto improve you can show allyour possibilities but be carefulbecause embalarte could beharmful. You have potential butneed to refine your arguments.Not be easy.

Libra(24­9/23­10)This month is full of changesfor the better, and effectivecommunication plans. Do notmiss neither the conviction norcreativity. You know what tosay and what to do to achieveyour goals, it's like having allthe answers! Finally feel thatthings evolve, not verysignificant changes for the restbut for you, you've alwaysbeen very intuitive. Stay trueto your convictions and yourdynamic practice with thecube, as all your previousefforts begin to bear fruit.Getready for the big changeyou've been waiting!

Scorpio(24­10/22­11)Your energy is boundless, butnot eternal. Take a break. Youspent all summer betweenparty and party and now yourbody will takes its toll. Take abreak, relax, practice a bit withthe cube for a few days andyou'll be ready to return to theclubs again.

Sagittarius(23­11/21­12)You are on a great time. Youare off stage, although youshould not trust you too. Youmay bring some surprises!Have a great facility toimprove your times and thisfavors all your goals. Havenew ideas for improvement?Discuss them! Share yourideas with those you trust. Inshort, paving the way.

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