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Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Machina Dynamica Inc Receives 2009 Best of Falls Church Award
U.S. Commerce Association’s Award Plaque Honors the Achievement
WASHINGTON D.C., June 8, 2009 -- Machina Dynamica Inc has been selected for the 2009 Best of Falls Church Award in the Television, & Electronic Stores Radio category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA).
The USCA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.
Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2009 USCA Award Program focused on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the USCA and data provided by third parties.
About U.S. Commerce Association (USCA)
U.S. Commerce Association (USCA) is a Washington D.C. based organization funded by local businesses operating in towns, large and small, across America. The purpose of USCA is to promote local business through public relations, marketing and advertising.
The USCA was established to recognize the best of local businesses in their community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations, chambers of commerce and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to be an advocate for small and medium size businesses and business entrepreneurs across America.
SOURCE: U.S. Commerce Association
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It's possible these guys gave an award ... oops, "reward" ... to a business that did not pay for it in the usual sense.
Scammers use a wide variety of vectors to achieve their goals (of getting more money), and change tactics often.
One of those vectors is to establish "legitimacy" on the web.
If they can get a business to display the award logo, they've achieved some of that. They don't necessarily have to have been paid, as per usual, for the award; they could be moving to a "phase II" acceleration.
Get businesses unaware of the issues surrounding the award system to display the logo, for an award they did not pay for. Sooner or later, one or more actual respectable businesses might display the logo.
The scammers can then point to these better-known, good reputation businesses as proof of the legitimacy of the award. Then they can rake in more unsuspecting victims who will pay.
I'll even give the "heads up" for phase III (or IV, or V, whatever ...).
They will change their name to another non-similar name, and run the whole scheme again from Stage I.
... PROFIT!!!
My company "won" this award yesterday. Even more amazing is we won in a category we don't do business in. I'm going to plaster my windows, call my customers, and send out employee memos to announce this monumental achievement.----------------------------------------------
I am pleased to announce that XXXX has been selected for the 2009 Best of XXXX Award in the XXXX category by the US Commerce Association. Award Image
In recognition of your achievement, a 2009 Best of XXXX Award has been designed for display at your place of business. You may arrange to have your award sent directly to XXXX by following the simple steps on the 2009 Best of XXXX Award order form. Simply copy and paste this link into your browser to receive your award:
http://www.us-commerce-association.net/XXXXX-XXXXEach year, the US Commerce Association (USCA) identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.
Also, a copy of the press release publicizing the selection of XXXX has been posted on our website. The USCA hereby grants XXXX a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, distribute, and display this press release in any media formats and through any media channels.
An Award Code has been assigned to your company that can be used on our website for quick access to your award information and press release.
Your Award Code is: XXXX-XXXX
Sincerely,
Ashley Carter
Selection Committee Chair
US Commerce Association
Edits: 10/13/09
Did the category your company won in have anything to do with selling menupause medication by any chance?
All That Glitters? US Commerce Association Awards to Biz May Not Be What They Seem
As the press release posted as a warning to small businesses by the Better Business Bureau (to which this post is linked) makes clear, the USCA is running a scam meant to screw unsuspecting businesses.
It started sending out unsolicited emails to businesses during the first week of July, this year.
These emails are an attempt to phish for financial info, receive money paid to them to obtain the optional "Best of" plaque (vanity award), and god only knows what else.
However, it is not easy for the small business owner to discover this. Just ask the BBB.
It, the USCA (US Chamber of Commerce Association), really does exist in some form. And they are slick.
But, Geoff's not "punking" anyone.
He's the one who got punked.
Actually, the awards are real, in a sense.
It's just that they're meaningless.
Geoff's "press release" was posted July 8th. Just one day after the BBB article appeared on its website.
I doubt Geoff visits that site on a regular basis. But, who does?
Still, he really did receive an unsolicited award-- of a sort-- for which he did not pay.
So, he isn't telling any lies when he says he was awarded one.
And saying he received that award on his website is smart marketing, albeit a bit misleading.
Ironically, he's making money (?) off an attempt to rip him off.
I say, well done Geoff!
The Better Business Bureau. Now, there's an organization we can all believe in. LOL
I was "selected" as a "High School Who's Who" awards publications. IIRC, it cost me $99. But in my defense, I was 16 years old and didn't brag about it, especially once I realized I was scammed.
The difference being there was no cost to me in this case. Where is the scam? Why should I not accept graciously?
So you didn't have to pay anything for the plaque or listing like everyone else?
Why would I want the plaque? Or the listing?
I assume for the same reason you advertise your "award" on your website.
I don't think you get it. I do not have to pay for the right to use the award announcement on my web site. Doh!
You haven't denied paying for it.
Bass is supposed to sound big. 6.5" is not a woofer size.
the outfit in question will not send you a plaque for free. GK would have us believe many things, but that's patently false.
"dammit"
Another person with poor reading comprehesion. I never said the plaque was free. Are you daft? Besides, so what if they charge for the plaque?
Please say you didn't sell your body Geoff. No phony-reward plaque, no matter how sumptuously bedecked with faux golden filigree, is worth a man losing what's most important-his reputation, and self respect.
And don't forget, this entire thread came about when your very, very close buddy started crowing about your fabulous new award. Reap what you sow my man.
"dammit"
What's so wrong with receiving an award? The award is free - I got one I didn't have to pay for it. The plaque is not free - yet I did not order one. Hel-looo! Do you have a learning disability?
bestow that "award" on anyone who asks, and will then sell them a plaque to commemorate this prestigious prize. And your head swelled with such pride that you had your boy WF waddle over to the keyboard and announce the glad tidings on AA. Doesn't that pretty well sum it up?
Congratulations-another MD business coup.
"dammit"
Are you daft? I did not ask for the award, I did not announce it and I did not order a plaque. For some bizarre reason (who knows with you little scamps) you simply cannot accept the fact I won the award, which I won fair and square. Furthermore, the award *was* competitive, they don't give them to just anyone. Only to outstanding small businesses. If you don't like it, lump it.
Edits: 08/19/09
You did not 'win' anything. To continue to make that claim just piles the horse shit on top of the bull shit. But then, how could we expect truth from the owner of a business built on the foundation of BS?
Keep digging GK-the hole just keeps getting deeper.
"dammit"
I won fair and square. It was free. End of argument. You're a big bag of wind.
Who were you up against?
Bass is supposed to sound big. 6.5" is not a woofer size.
In case you missed it, the announcement in the initial post contains the following:
"The USCA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.
Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2009 USCA Award Program focused on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the USCA and data provided by third parties."
http://www.bbb.org/us/WWWRoot/SitePage.aspx?site=70&id=f8f28945-b02b-46f1-a1cb-7d8810908369&art=5195
Winning means there's a loser. In this case, it's you. There's no loser apart from those who pay or claim to have "won" something, or those consumers influenced by such idiocy.
Who did you beat? They give them to whomever! If I call and ask they'll probably say "we need to review your business", then call me back next day and say "You're a winner!" and offer to send me a plaque.
Pathetic that you attempt to defend the indefensible, but then, you're the lowlife selling phone calls.
Bass is supposed to sound big. 6.5" is not a woofer size.
You're apparently too stupid to get it. I did not contact the org who gave the award. I did not pay for the award. I did not pay for a plaque, nor did I receive one. If you took the time to read the award announcement, which apparently you did not, you would realize the award is given to small businesses which the org finds worthy of such, according to their criteria. You're just too big a blowhard to give me credit for winning.
You earned nothing, you just agreed to a form email.
Pathetic.
Bass is supposed to sound big. 6.5" is not a woofer size.
Do you have some sort of reading comprehension problem? If so, I will type slowly. I did not agree to a form email. I did not sign up for anything. I did not pay for anything. I received no plaque. Yet I won an award. Time to wake up from your dream of mediocrity.
Nobody and nothing?
That's not winning. By your definition, if I send you an email saying "You won the biggest asshole in the world award", that means you're the biggest asshole in the world!
More truthful than your silly award, but still bullshit.
Bass is supposed to sound big. 6.5" is not a woofer size.
I'm fairly certain there's a reason for your continuing hostility and stupidity, but I personally don't have the time or inclination to take your case right now but check back next week.
As I told you at least twice before, the award announcement explains how the winners are selected. You should notice that quite a few small, innovative and diverse companies will pop up if you search for USCA Award. I imagine the criteria for winning the award are superior marketing, product innovation and imagination. But hey, that's just me.
I was looking at your business/scam web-site or the ridiculous products you sell.....
He uses the moniker badman right? Think that answered part of your question......
Also when told him that you would type something slowly so he "would get it".. wouldn't really matter since the whole message arrived at the same time... giving, you say you are a aerospace engineer and all.
Do you use the credentials to propel the myths that you try and pander... or is you siet really a hoax/joke? if it is not, I would recommend you remove that junk or not and try to flaunt your "supposed-ed cred"...
I smell something wee bit odd here....
-chris
Fox smells his own hole.You're not going to tell me you believe for one second that Rip Off Report is ethical or true, are you? If so, I can certainly see why you're unemployed.
Edits: 09/19/09
For the reading comprehension challenged: I did not pay for it. Happy now?
It cost me $799. But I'm wondering, did I pay too much?
"Did I get ripped off", you ask?
Of course not. Not when you consider the award's unique proprietary design that makes use of the quantum resonances generated by the non-fluidic nature of the electrons that are "trapped" within the kinetics of the plaque's solid-state molecular structure.
That's what makes it glitter.
You mean you didn't use the Teleportation tweak?
Dammit, you're right. Boy did I screw up.
That can't be healthy—can it?
...
I'm sure you hold your customers in the highest respect, cos marks are beautiful things.
calling someone a butthead. Respectfully, of course.
.
Edits: 08/05/09
'Cause this thread is sure turning into one big joke, one that's more amusing than funny!
Or what?
Edits: 08/05/09
There is nothing more amusing than someone trying to be funny, and then expressing resentment over people realizing otherwise............
I'm generally not a proponent of vaporizing threads...... This is a rare exception.
brings up this .
I will say, it does seem fitting that 'Machina Dynamica' shouldwinpay for a phony 'award', which in reality is a PR scam. Seems oddly appropriate. I'm sure that certificate will look nice on Geoff Kaitt's wall.
Sorry WF, I'm still laughing. In fact, even harder now that I know how truly gullible you are.
Even before I saw your post, I was thinking "U.S. Commerce Association? Sounds pretty hokey and phoney."
My favorite exerpt for the article you linked:
"In a link provided in its email to Joshu, the U. S. Commerce Association provides a list of several hundred award winners from 2008. Among the winners were a discount driving school in Maryland, a tattoo removal clinic in California, a bagpipe player in Arizona and a “laser tag family fun center” in Louisiana. Other award winners were in categories such as “astrologers,” “disc jockeys,” “tanning salons,” and “artificial waterfalls.”"
But that's great. I have never known which artificial waterfall dealer to contact, let alone who to contact when on vacation in Scottsdale for live bagpiping.
I don't care who you are....
Jim
I'm sure the local plaquemaker would be happy to make you an award- for a fee, Wellfie
I'm sure Geoff could teleport one to him - for a fee.
yeah. at machina dynamica. And then, with no break at all, start discussing (quite seriously) CD demagnetizers, advantages of unidirectional audio cables, shakti stones and magic quantum dots potion. You folks are laughing at yourselves. Machina dynamica is probably the most outstanding representative of all that crapola.
Other people enjoy REALLY good sound. What's your point?
Even if it was legit, being named "Best of Falls Church (I used to work near there) is pretty much a hoot in itself.
I'd imagine that there was a pretty heated battle for the Award in the "...Television, & Electronic Stores Radio category(sic)...." between MD and the local Radio Shack franchise.
How DO you do it?
Edits: 08/05/09
t
Boy, you really "zinged" me with that one. Yep,you've hit another bulls eye!
Well done sir-again I say, well done!Here we are once more, with WF, seemingly blindsided by actual logic, and in a sort of panicky scramble, resorting to his tried-and-true response of posting a giant graphic, totally irrelevant to the issue at hand, along with a 'hilarious' comment. Next up: some weirdly circular reasoning and ad hominen attacks, while failing to mention a word concerning his OP. I'll say this-you're nothing if not predictable. Carry on-more fun awaits.
Just sit back and watch the hole getting deeper, and deeper, and...
I can live with that.™
There's certainly no evidence of any "unhappiness" in my posts-in fact, I noted that I was "laughing"-so this makes zero sense.
I guess this means we'll be seeing this through to it's inevitable conclusion. Continue, if you will, your march to infamy.
I'm sure Kait IS getting the last laugh. He's proof you can fool all of the people some of the time, and some of the people all of the time. But you can make a fool of Wellfed anytime.
t
You need a SERIOUS amount of help
Edits: 08/05/09
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