The finalists I am going forward with are:

benko
http://99designs.com/logo-design/con...signers/447675

makis kekos
http://99designs.com/logo-design/con...signers/579412

hendraku
http://99designs.com/logo-design/con...signers/247957

baspixels
http://99designs.com/logo-design/con...signers/192759

blancbec
http://99designs.com/logo-design/con...signers/642061

audy
http://99designs.com/logo-design/con...signers/637906


During the next few days I will continue to work with each of the above designers, shaping up the logo with more intensive feedback and directions.