you have some good details but the article starts to fall apart with one sentence paragraphs after the first two sections or so ... seems almost like your just wanted to throw the rest of the info in but had run out of writing energy. ?

How soon after I post an article in the 2009 Open am I allowed to post/publish it elsewhere and still be eligible for the contest?

surely I would never even consider posting an article here with the original agreement - that is too much work for such little reward and then to lose my own copyright - no way. If you hire me to go out and do a story, its all yours ... but otherwise never. Good thing you have revised the agreement. I am surprised anyone at all would contribute under the original terms unless they are desperate to get published somewhere and are not aware of other options for on-line publication. It still amazes me how many onlne publications rely on hardworking writers to work for nothing or pennies. Its really a shame how its all set up to take advantage of writers.

Nice photos but NOT enough info

clearly NOT an article but merely an announcement. This should not be tagged for the journalism competition. Inappropriate placment gets negative attention rather than positive coverage.