Foscue Creek Campground, Demopolis AL - Foscue Creek Campground is one of my favorite campgrounds. I stopped here 3 weeks in the winter of 2007 and again for a couple of weeks in 2008. There are numerous sites overlooking the inlets off Demopolis Lake on the Tombigbee River. Towboats to watch pass by on the river. Lots of aquatic birds. Turtles.
Burro Creek Campground south of Wikieup AZ - Burro Creek Campground is a BLM Recreation Site along Burro Creek just off US 93 a few miles southeast of Wikieup AZ and 60 miles northwest of Wickensburg AZ.
Casino del Sol, 5655 West Valencia Rd, Tucson AZ - Casino del Sol in Tucson AZ allows overnight RV parking in their large lot.
Cave Creek Regional Park, Cave Creek AZ - Cave Creek Regional Park is a busy new RV park and recreational area near Cave Creek AZ.
Clear Creek Campground east of Camp Verde AZ - Clear Creek Campground is a small, older, developed campground in the Coconino National Forest off Route 260 a few miles east of Camp Verde AZ.
Davis Camp Park, Bullhead City AZ - Davis Camp Park is a large recreation park on the banks of Colorado River just north of the bridge over the river connecting Bullhead City and Laughlin NV.
White Spar Family Campground, Prescott AZ - White Spar Family Campground is in the Prescott National Forest on AZ 89 just south of Prescott, Arizona.
Mule Creek Road East of Guthrie AZ - There are some good spots to boondock along Mule Creek Road (AZ 78) in the Apache - Sitgreaves National Forest between Guthrie AZ and the New Mexico border. Up at the New Mexico border is a nice level rest area that also makes a good spot to overnight.
BLM, Plomosa Road, Quartzsite AZ - The US Bureau of Land Management allows dispersed camping on much of the lands along Plomosa Road which leaves Route 95 a few miles north of Quartzsite AZ.
Point of Rocks Campground, Prescott AZ - Point of Rocks Campground is a nice older RV park nestled amongst the rocks just north of the Watson Lake in the Granite Dells on the north side of Prescott AZ.
Strayhorse Campground on US 191 south of Alpine AZ - In addition to the informal camping along US 191 south of Alpine AZ there is the nice little Strayhorse Campground on a saddle at a major trailhead, the first wide spot in the road south of Blue Vista overlook.
Sewemup Mesa Canyon, Gateway CO - Sewemup Mesa Canyon is a limited, rough, but picturesque boondocking site along the BLM primitive road into the canyon below Sewemup Mesa, a half mile off CO Rt 141 about 10 miles south of Gateway CO.
Wilderness Rendezvous RV Park, Meeker CO - Wilderness Rendezvous RV Park is a new, bare bones - no frills, automated, RV park in Meeker CO.
Timberview Lakes Campground, Bushnell IL - This is an older park, located a couple miles north of Bushnell off Highway 9, now used primarily by long term campers.
Buck Creek Campground, Rathbun Lake, Centerville IA - Buck Creek is located at beautiful Rathbun Lake, also known as Iowa's Ocean. Just 4.5 miles southwest of Moravia and 9 miles northwest of Centerville, the campground offers 42 electric campsites, 1 group picnic shelter, showers, restrooms, and dump stations located in the park. Activities include camping, fishing, boating, and swimming. A marina and a bait shop are located nearby.
Nodaway Valley Park, Clarinda IA - This older 164 acre park, located 2 miles north of Clarinda on Highway 71, is on a hill overlooking the Nodaway and East Nodaway Rivers. It has an extensive trail system, 14 electrical campsites, picnic areas and a playing field in upland timber and open fields.
Rough River State Park, Falls of Rough KY - Rough River State Park is a small park located at the foot of the Rough River Reservoir dam. TMost sites offer 30 AMP electric and water. There is a dump station and nice facilities with a small laundry.
Walnut Meadow RV Park, Berea KY - Rough River State Park is a small park located at the foot of the Rough River Reservoir dam. TMost sites offer 30 AMP electric and water. There is a dump station and nice facilities with a small laundry.
Gum Springs Campground - Winnfield LA - Gum Springs is a primitive campground in the Kisatchie National Forest on US 84 about 7 miles west of Winnfield LA.
Twiltley Branch Campground, Collinsville MS - Twiltley Branch Campground is a nicely wooded campground on Okatibbee Lake, a large reservoir north of Meridian MS. It was practically deserted when I stopped here in December 2008 - just the way I like it.
Freeman Community Club RV Park, Freeman MO - Freeman Community Club RV Park on MO Route 2, East of Freeman MO, offers 8 pullthrough campsites with 30/50 AMP electric, water and sewer for $15.00 per day and $10/day if longer than 7 days.
Candy Cane RV Park & Campground, Steelville MO - Candy Cane RV Park & Campground on MO Route 8, west of Steelville MO, is a private park with 30 pullthrough campsites with 30/50 AMP electric, water and some with sewer.
Meramec State Park, Sullivan MO - Meramec State Park is located south of Sullivan MO about 60 miles west of St Louis. The Missouri State Parks website introduces the park with: "The beauty of the Meramec River and its surrounding bluffs, caves and forests have pleased visitors since the park opened in 1927. In 1933, the craftsmen of the Civilian Conservation Corps began blending a variety of visitor facilities into the park's rugged landscape."
DLD State Recreation Area, Hastings NE - DLD State Recreation Area in an old abandoned roadside recreation area along Rt 6 a few miles east of Hastings NE.
Boulder Beach Campground, Lake Mead Recreation Area, Boulder City NV - Boulder Beach Campground is a Lake Mead National Recreation Area campground on the shore of Lake Mead just west of Hoover Dam.
Canyon Trail RV Park, Boulder City NV - Canyon Trail RV Park is a nice clean operation in Boulder City NV.
Echo Bay Lower Campground, Overton Arm, Lake Mead Recreation Area, Lake Mead NV - Echo Bay Lower Campground is a Lake Mead National Recreation Area campground on the shore of Lake Mead southeast of Valley of Fire State Park toward the northern end of Lake Mead.
Harrah's Convenience Store RV Parking, Laughlin NV - Harrah's Casino in Laughlin NV offers overnight RV parking in the lot south of their convenience store across the highway from the casino.
Sam's Town Casino RV Park, Las Vegas NV - Sam's Town Casino RV Park is a clean operation adjacent to Sam's Town Casino on Boulder Highway in Las Vegas NV.
Green Valley Ranch Resort, Spa and Casino, Henderson NV - Green Valley Ranch Resort, Spa and Casino is located at 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway in Henderson NV.
Ghost Ranch Campground, Abiquiu NM - The campground at Ghost Ranch Conference Center is a small campground with full hookups primarily serving activities at Ghost Ranch.
Valley of Fires Recreation Area, Carrizozo NM - Valley of Fires recreation area is located immediately adjacent to the Malpais Lava Flow. Approximately 5,000 years ago, Little Black Peak erupted and flowed 44 miles into the Tularosa Basin, filling the basin with molten rock. The recreation area has 19 campsites with picnic shelters, tables, grills, and potable water at each site. Image: Valley of Fires campground looking north from site 15, April 27, 2009.
Bottomless Lakes State Park, Roswell NM - Bottomless Lakes State Park, New Mexico's first state park, is a few miles east of Roswell.
City of Rocks State Park, Faywood NM - City of Rocks State Park is a uniquely interesting park in a weathered and sculpted pile of volcanic rocks about 30 miles northwest of Deming NM.
Elephant Butte Lake State Park, Elephant Butte NM - Elephant Butte Lake State Park is located on the shore of New Mexico's largest lake a few miles north of Truth or Consequences NM.
BLM Campground, El Malpais National Conservation Area, Grants NM - El Malpais, NCA offers free, primitive camping at the Joe Skeen Campground (11 miles south on 117, from exit 89 on I-40 and 2 miles south of the BLM Ranger Station). Image: Camped at BLM Campground, El Malpais National Conservation Area, Grants NM, March 24, 2011.
Leasburg Dam State Park, Radium Springs NM - Leasburg Dam State Park in Radium Springs NM is about 15 miles north of Las Cruces NM.
LoW-HI RV Ranch, Deming NM - LoW-HI RV Ranch is a spacious 65-site RV park and is the headquarters for Loners on Wheels, Inc., a 40 year old singles club and is open to the public.
Oliver Lee Memorial State Park, Alamogordo NM - Oliver Lee Memorial State Park is a few miles south of Alamogordo NM.
Pancho Villa State Park, Columbus NM - Pancho Villa State Park in Columbus NM is about 30 miles south of Deming NM and just north of the border at Palomas, a popular destination for those looking for inexpensive medical and dental work in Mexico. Or a fine lunch at the Pink Store right over the border.
Percha Dam State Park, Arrey NM - Percha Dam State Park in Arrey NM is about 60 miles north of Las Cruces NM.
Rockhound State Park, Deming NM - Rockhound State Park is about 13 miles southeast of Deming NM.
Santa Rosa Lake State Park, Santa Rosa NM - Santa Rosa Lake State Park is located on the shores of a Pecos River Reservoir about 7 miles north of Santa Rosa NM. This park offers quiet camping among the junipers and boating and fishing in the reservoir.
Primitive Campground at Fort Stanton Cave, Lincoln NM - This little, 3 site, primitive campground is at the entrance to the Fort Stanton Cave in the new Fort Stanton-Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area off US 380 west of Lincoln NM. This Conservation Area was established in 2009 to protect and conserve the unique and nationally important subterranean cave resources of the Fort Stanton - Snowy River cave system. Snowy River is a significant passage within Fort Stanton Cave. This campground primarily serves those who have been issued a permit to enter the cave. Image: Fort Stanton Cave Campground, December 18, 2009.
Bosque Bird Watcher's RV Park, San Antonio NM - Bosque Bird Watcher's RV Park is a small mom & pop operation on the west side of NM 1 the south end of San Antonio, New Mexico offering basic gravel parking lot type sites with full hookups. It's nothing fancy but is quiet and clean and handy to the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge.
Hidden Valley RV Park, Tijeras NM - Hidden Valley RV Park is an older 100 site park on a wooded hillside off NM 333 just east of Tijeras, New Mexico with basic gravel sites and full hookups. It's nothing fancy but is quiet and clean and handy to Albuquerque.
Cactus RV Park, Tucumcari NM - Cactus RV Park is an old 40 site park along the now dilapidated Historic Route 66 frontage in Tucumcari New Mexico with basic gravel sites and full hookups. It's nothing fancy but is quiet and clean and handy to a decent restaurant and the Dinosaur Museum.
Clayton Lake State Park, Clayton NM - Clayton Lake State Park is on a man made reservoir about 12 miles north of Clayton NM.
Ute Lake State Park, Logan NM - Ute Lake State Park is located on the shores of a Canadian River Reservoir in Logan NM which is on US 54 about 25 miles north of Tucumcari NM.
NOTE: See Andy Baird's New Mexico State Parks web app for a comprehensive list of NM State Parks.
The Home Place, Red Rock, East Chatham NY - This is my old home place, the farm I grew up on, the place I left to begin these winter journeys to the southwest.
Susquehanna Trail Campground, Oneonta NY - Susquehanna Trail Campground is right in the middle of the beautiful rolling hills near the Susquehanna River. If sightseeing is your thing the campsite is close to many of the areas greatest attractions; a half mile from the Soccer Hall of Fame, two miles from Cooperstown All-star Village, and 25 miles from the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Twin Bridges State Park, Fairland OK - Twin Bridges State Park is located on US60 east of Fairland OK. StateParks.com website introduces the park with: "Twin Bridges State Park offers fabulous fishing in a beautiful country setting. Whether you stay in a lake hut or camp under the stars, you'll find plenty of reasons to love this park. Twin Bridges State Park is known for its quiet country atmosphere and excellent fishing for trophy-sized bass, catfish, bluegill and spoonbill. A fishing center with bait/tackle, snacks and enclosed fishing dock is located within the park. Lighted boat ramps, picnic facilities, RV and tent campgrounds, lake huts, playgrounds, volleyball court and horseshoe pits are also available."
Sideling Hill Service Plaza, Waterfall PA - Sideling Hill Service Plaza is located at milepost 172.3 on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, at about the midpoint of the Turnpike. It's a nice clean modern travel plaza with ample parking. There's even a Farmer's Market here. Oh, and an RV dump station.
Davis Mountains State Park Campground, Fort Davis TX - I like the campground in the Davis Mountains State Park and its convenience to the McDonald Observatory a few miles up the road.
Pine Springs Campground - Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Salt Flat TX - Located just off U.S. Highway 62/180 near the Headquarters Visitor Center, Pine Springs Campground is a simple, desert camping area situated at the base of the mountain.
Lake Meredith National Recreation Area, Fritch TX - Lake Meredith National Recreation Area is located on the shores of a Canadian River Reservoir near Fritch TX north of Amarillo TX.
North Campground, Bryce Canyon National Park, Bryce UT - North Campground is at the north end of Bryce Canyon National Park across from the Visitor Center. Bryce Canyon National Park has two campgrounds, North and Sunset, located in close proximity to the visitor center, Bryce Canyon Lodge and the geologic wonder that is the Bryce Amphitheater. Both have restrooms with flush toilets, and drinking water. During the summer months coin-operated laundry and shower facilities are available at the general store nearby. There are no hook-ups in the campgrounds, but a fee-for-use dump station is available for RV users at the south end of North Campground.
Devil's Canyon Campground, Blanding UT - Devil's Canyon Campground is a new US Forest Service campground about midway between Blanding and Monticello UT. There are no services available at the sites.
Utah Route 12 East of Escalante UT - There are some good spots to boondock in the Grand Staircase - Escalante National Monument along Utah Route 12 between Escalante and Boulder. This spot is on the ridge west of Spencer Flat Road and overlooks Escalante to the west and Escalante Canyons to the east.
Primitive Campground West of Rt 95 Bridge over Lake Powell. - This is a Glen Canyon National Recreation Area primitive roadside camping area overlooking the north end of Lake Powell just west of the Route 95 bridge over the lake at Hite UT.
Recapture Dam Recreation Area, Blanding UT - Recapture Dam Recreation Area, a few miles north of Blanding UT has a few spots at the small boat launch beaches either side of the lake that make reasonable boondocking sites for small RVs. There are no services available at the sites.
Trailhead to Jacob's Chair, Fry Canyon UT - This camp is in the parking area along Rt 95 overlooking the White Canyon crossing of the off road vehicle trail to Jacob's Chair about ten miles west of Fry Canyon Utah.
Zion Canyon RV Resort, Springdale UT - Zion Canyon RV Resort is on the Virgin River south of the Zion Canyon Visitor Center.
South Campground, Zion National Park, Springdale UT - South Campground is on the Virgin River just north of the Zion Canyon Visitor Center. Campgrounds in Zion Canyon have restrooms, drinking water, picnic tables, fire grates, and dump stations. All sites are half price for holders of Interagency Senior and Access Passes. There are no showers available within Zion National Park. Pay showers are available in Springdale and east of the park. The availability of these services varies throughout the year.
Cottonwood Campground, Alcova Reservoir, Alcova WY - Cottonwood Campground is a Natrona County park with some shelters, a boat launch ramp, and some campsites with no services. There is a dramatic view of the reservoir from most sites.
Dugway Ramp Recreation Area, Sinclair WY - Dugway Ramp Recreation Area is a BLM primitive day use area and campground on the North Platte River at the Dugway Ramp North Platte River rafting access a few miles north of Sinclair WY along the road to Seminoe Reservoir.
Walmart Parking - One thing that makes this mobile life economical is Walmart's willingness to allow RVers to park in their lots overnight. Here are some Walmarts I've overnighted at.


Kawaii Kakkoii Sugoi is a Japanese Pop Culture site dedicated to spreading a wide range of captivating Japanese cultures, including Anime, Entertainment, Fashion, Food, Game and Toys to English-speaking countries and readers.
On the YouTube Channel of Kawaii Kakkoii Sugoi, audience will find cute DIY Character Bento recipes, cool reviews of toys from Japan, exclusive footage from Japanese culture conventions, and awesome interviews that feature the world's favorite Japanese artists and VIPs. KKS have an impressive array of video hosts including Jason,Rena,Ken, Risa, Melissa and more . We produce recipe videos by the amazing "Character-Bento Mother", Tomokku, who has won cooking contests on popular Japanese TV programs for her highly creative and artistic bento recipes inspired by Anime characters. We are live streaming the KKS Talk show from our studio every Thursday.
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It will take 2h15min by JR Yamagata Shinakansen TSUBASA from Toyko to Yonezawa station.
These photos were taken in 2006. Shopping mall has become new, but layout has not changed.
Please get on a Tsubasa Shinkansen train and get off at the YONEZAWA Station not Yamagata station.


Dubai is a world-class city in the United Arab Emirates and the most well known Gulf city in the world .Dubai's modern infrastructure, international outlook and liberal government policies make it the ideal trade and cultural partner the Middle East and North Africa, the Indian Subcontinent and Neighboring markets.. It is safe, politically stable, centrally located, has a good education system and health care facilities, modern infrastructure and much more. The sun shines almost every day, the shopping and leisure facilities are impressive, and the salaries are tax-free.
Today, the city is the gateway to the world, serving as the business, retail and tourism hub for over 2 billion people within a flying distance of just four hours.
Dubai is located on the Persian Gulf, in the northeast of the United Arab Emirates. Dubai is the second largest emirate with an urban area of 3885 sq km and the city is roughly 35 sq km. However it will expand to twice that size with the addition of the man-made islands; the Waterfront, the three Palms, the World, the Universe, Dubai land, as well as the construction in the desert.
One of the most fascinating geographical aspects of Dubai, is its Creek, which divides the city into two regions. Dubai Creek is made up of a natural 9.5 mile inlet in the Persian Gulf, around which the city's trade developed. North of the Creek is called Deira, and Bur Dubai refers to the south where it joins the tourist and residential developments of Jumeirah along the coast.
Dubai also has the highest population, sharing its borders with Abu Dhabi in the south, Sharjah in the northeast and the Sultanate of Oman in the southeast.Due to the city's unique geographical location it enjoys a strategic position which allows it to connect to all local Gulf States, as well as to East Africa and South Asia..
The line of the Tropic of Cancer crosses through the UAE, causing the weather in Dubai to be warm and sunny. In the winter it has an average daytime temperature of 25°C , nearer the coast 12-15°C , in the desert or mountains 5°C. With the nights being relatively cool. Near coastal areas humidity can average between 50% and 60%.In the summer, the weather in Dubai is very hot and humid, with temperatures reaching mid 40's. Even the sea temperature can reach 37°C , with humidity averaging over 90%. Rainfall in Dubai is infrequent and does not last for a long period. It mostly rains during the winter period in the form of short gushes and an occasional thunderstorm. On average, rain falls only five days a year.
Due to the city's unique geographical location it enjoys a strategic position which allows it to connect to all local Gulf States, as well as to East Africa and South Asia.
Dubai is a modern city that welcomes visitors from around the world. However, as it is also a Muslim city, there are certain factors to take into consideration in terms of dress code and behavior.
Religion plays a significant role in the culture of Dubai. Mosques can be found throughout the city and at sunset the call to prayer can be heard across the rooftops. It is possible for non-Muslim tourists to visit certain mosques in Dubai; perhaps the most impressive is the Jumeirah Mosque, tours of which can be booked through the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding. Ramadan is a popular time of year to visit Dubai; although all residents and visitors must refrain from eating or drinking in public in daylight hours, it is a wonderful time to experience the local culture and strong religious heritage of the city. Non-Muslims may eat and drink in designated areas, and many hotels and shopping malls will have various outlets that remain open during Ramadan.
Visitors to Dubai should dress modestly, particularly in conservative areas and public places. Swimwear is acceptable at the beach or around the swimming pool, but visitors should cover up elsewhere. Shorts and T-shirts are suitable attire in many places, although when visiting mosques, religious sites or older parts of the city, both men and women may feel more comfortable wearing loose-fitting clothes that cover shoulders, arms and legs. Women will usually be required to wear a headscarf when entering mosques.
The inaugural Dubai Food Festival was held between 21 February to 15 March 2014. According to Vision (Magazine) the event was aimed at enhancing and celebrating Dubai's position as the gastronomic capital of the region. The festival was designed to showcase the variety of flavors' and cuisines on offer in Dubai featuring the cuisines of over 200 nationalities at the festival. The next food festival will be between 27 October 2015 to 29 October 2015.
Growing higher education sector with variety of higher degrees being offered.
Large number of universities from multiple countries.
Ease of Visa issuing and low restrictions.
Close proximity to many international destinations.
UAE has a growing pipeline for future leaders .
Lowers cost of living compared with USA/Australia and European countries.
Key industries looking to hire in the region across multiple sectors.
Key education events being hosted in Dubai throughout the year.
There are a total of 162 private schools in Dubai from multiple disciplines and curricula including CBSE, CISC, National Curriculum for England and American.
At the end of 2011, there were 43,212 students studying at higher education institutions in Dubai, 10% growth from the previous year.
The UAE has 110 universities and colleges.
Approximately 10,000 students enter the UAE government universities.
60% of Dubai based universities are inside free zones.
Universities in Dubai offer 432 programmes.
The educational system in Dubai is a four-tier system covering fourteen years of education, from the primary to the secondary. It is highly notable that the primary and the secondary education are offered free for every citizen of UAE. The Ministry of Education of the UAE government works closely on the educational policies, syllabus and studies performed in every institution at all levels.
After completing kindergarten, students are admitted to primary school. These students are generally of six years or around. The primary education lasts six years. English is the primary language of instruction in most of the primary schools in Dubai. But many other schools of Dubai teach in Arabic and also in some foreign languages such as French, Hindi and even Russian. A wide range of foreign curriculum such as the British or the Japanese is also seen.
Students, after completing their primary education are generally admitted to the secondary or high schools for further education. A number of international schools are also a part of Dubai. They follow syllabic ranging from the Indian CBSE to the British Cambridge system. The students have to spend three years in secondary school.
Most of the expatriates send their children to either back to their home country or to western countries for university education. Dubai nationals can attend government tertiary-level institutions free of charge. On other note, a number of foreign and local accredited universities have been set up in Dubai in the past decade.
A large number of Dubai's universities also offer various master and PhD postgraduate programs. To learn more about postgraduate programs in Dubai and see a full list of universities and institutes that offer master and PhD programs.
good academic record in High School Certificate or 12 years of schooling.
A good academic record in Bachelors Degree from a recognized university is necessary.
Being one of the prime attractions of tourists, Dubai is not pocket friendly. the living expenses range between 2600 to 3900 AED per year.
The city of Dubai is the most popular career destination in India. Due to vast development activities in the areas of infrastructure, trade and commerce the country offers ample opportunities for one to explore his/her talent. Also, being a tax haven country Dubai is one of the top choices for job seekers to look for.
International students in Dubai with student visa as per labour law in Dubai are not allowed to work either part time or full time. However, they are allowed to work in an internship program after getting permission from their university. Some universities placement office in Dubai helps students to find internships. Students can also arrange their own internships through their own contacts.
The job market is quite competitive and one should have financial back up to support himself while looking out for a job. Graduates who secure full time work must change their university sponsored visa to an employer sponsored visa. Employer sponsored visas are only available for full time work.
How much does education in Dubai cost?
Being one of the prime attractions of tourists, Dubai is not pocket friendly. However, tuition fee in Dubai is not that high, hence, the total cost is not so high that it should bother a student. Tuition fees for an undergraduate programme in Dubai ranges between 37500 to 70000 AED (UAE Dirham) per year and the living expenses range between 2600 to 3900 AED per year. The tuition fees for a postgraduate programme in Dubai ranges between 55000 to 75000 AED per year and the living expenses range between 2600 to 3900 AED per year.
When can one apply to universities in Dubai?
You can apply to universities in Dubai in the months of January, May, July, August, September and November.
What are the requirements to study in Dubai?
All the applicants must submit certified true copies of relevant documents along with the application form. The university will decide on the recognition of your academic background and will decide at which level you can qualify to enter. Once the application is successful, you will receive a conditional/ confirmation offer letter from them which can be used to apply for student resident visa. Visa procedure takes a week after you apply for visa. As you get approval for visa, you can book your tickets.
Can I work during the course of my study in Dubai?


Better Business Bureau warns Facebook users to double check your friend requests. Scammers are using fake friendship to reach victims.
BBB's Emily Valla says it starts with a friend request from someone you think you are already friends with. When you click on the profile, it is your friend's picture and information, and you may have some mutual friends. If you accept the friend request, you'll soon get a message.
"One woman reported her story to Better Business Bureau. She received a Facebook message from an acquaintance who wanted to share his good news. He said he was one of the people that won $150,000 on Facebook and when the UPS driver brought him his check he saw her name on the list. He gave her the name of a field representative to contact. She sent a text to the supposed field representative. That person gave her a case file number and asked her to pay delivery fees around $700. Fortunately, she knew better than to give money. In her report to BBB, the woman wrote that she never would have listened to the guy if she hadn't been contacted by someone she thought she really knew," Valla said.
BBB says always double check friend requests. Don't automatically click "accept" for new requests. Take a few moments to look over the profile and verify the account is a real person, not a scam. Scan your list of friends to see if any show up twice.
Also remember, just because a friend shares a link, video or other information, it doesn't mean that it's safe to click. It could be a fake account, a hacker or mean your friend hasn't done his or her research.
And always report fake accounts to Facebook. Hit the "report" button to let administrators know about the problem.
For more information visit, www.bbb.org .


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Yamaha's Georgia Manufacturing Facility Featured in "Small Town, Big Deal" Television Program
Leading RFD-TV Network Program Showcases Yamaha and its Newnan, Georgia Facility
KENNESAW, Ga.—June 10, 2015—The Yamaha manufacturing facility in Newnan, Ga., is featured in a new episode of "Small Town, Big Deal," one of the most popular and widely viewed shows airing on the RFD-TV network. Small Town, Big Deal is a weekly program that shines the spotlight on the innovative, interesting and historic things happening in small towns across America.
The show is co-hosted by Rodney Miller, a long-time leader in the agricultural machinery industry, and Jann Carl, former correspondent and anchor for "Entertainment Tonight." The episode featuring Newnan and Yamaha will first air on Thursday, June 11, at 8:30 p.m. Central Standard Time.
"We showcase real Americans and real communities doing remarkable things," said Miller. "Newnan is a very historic and charming community, which makes it a great fit for Small Town, Big Deal. Yamaha is a big part of the community fabric and has had a tremendously positive impact on Newnan, not only from an economic standpoint, but also from a philanthropic standpoint. It was a thrill for us to visit Yamaha's state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, talk to the employees and learn about some of the community-based programs Yamaha has brought to Newnan."
Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America (YMMC) is Yamaha's worldwide hub of off-highway vehicle (OHV) manufacturing, where all of the company's SxS and the majority of their ATV vehicles are produced for national and international distribution. The facility in Newnan covers 280 acres with more than 1.3 million square feet of manufacturing facilities and has approximately 1,473 employees.
"Yamaha has invested more than $250 million into U.S. manufacturing over the past 15 years, creating a world-class facility in Newnan," said Mike Chrzanowski, executive vice president of YMMC. "Whether it be ATV or Side-by-Side vehicles, Golf Cars or Personal Watercraft, Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation strives to maintain the highest production quality and environmental standards, while giving back to the community through comprehensive corporate social responsibility programs."
Yamaha Small Town, Big Deal Sweepstakes
Yamaha is also partnering with Small Town, Big Deal for an online sweepstakes in which eligible participants can enter for a chance to win a brand new 2015 Viking EPS Side-by-Side with an approximate retail value of $12,999.
"We've created this sweepstakes in partnership with Small Town, Big Deal to show our support for all the great people, places and communities across the U.S that Rodney and Jann are showcasing every week," said Steve Nessl, ATV/SxS marketing manager, Yamaha Motor Corporation. "Small Town, Big Deal is a fun program that's also very interesting and a great format that specifically spotlights all of the wonderful small communities like Newnan that are really the backbone of America."
The sweepstakes is open now through August 27th and no purchase is necessary to enter. The winner will be determined by random drawing. Complete rules, entry details and additional information are available by visiting http://www.yamahamotorsports.com/outdoor/campaign/smalltownsweepstakes.
The Small Town, Big Deal episode featuring Newnan, first airing on June 11th at 8:30 p.m. Central Standard Time, can be seen on the cable network RFD-TV, Direct TV channel 345, Dish TV channel 231 and U-verse channel 56.
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About Yamaha Motor Corp., USA
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA, (YMUS) a leader in the motorsports market, makes the toughest, most capable and versatile ATV and Side-by-Side vehicles. The company's ever-expanding product offerings also include motorcycles, outboard motors, personal watercraft, snowmobiles, boats, outdoor power equipment, accessories, apparel and much more. YMUS products are sold through a nationwide network of dealers in the United States.
Headquartered in Cypress, Calif., since its incorporation in 1976, Yamaha also has facilities in Wisconsin and Georgia, as well as factory operations in Tennessee and Georgia. For more information on Yamaha, visit www.yamahamotorsports.com.
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Aaron Rodgers "Perfect" Drive at Dallas Recap | Ticket King Inc.
There are few words that can properly describe how great the Packers-Cowboys game was last Sunday. The Packers found themselves down 21-6 late in the second half. This team does not have a history of a great comebacks, and usually, when the score reaches that point, Mike McCarthy will "pull the plug sooner" than most coaches. Not this time. The Packers scored a touchdown late in the first half, and just like with their first touchdown, Mason Crosby missed the extra point. Fortunately for the Packers, Crosby was able to work out the issues with his replacement holder in the second half. We will see how this may come into play, long term.
The second half of that game was spectacular. Back and forth they both went. There were five lead changes in the fourth quarter alone. On that final drive, the Cowboys did everything right. They took nine minutes off the clock, methodically moved the ball down the field, and scored the go-ahead touchdown on the drive's 17th play. There's just one little problem. They left Aaron Rodgers with 73 seconds and a timeout, going up against rookie corners, and needing just a field goal to tie, or a touchdown to win. With Rodgers having to shield his eyes from the sun during those first few plays, Cowboys fans surely felt confident that a home team victory was in the bag, over, done.
To say Aaron Rodgers was magnificent on that final drive would be a serious understatement. Rodgers was "perfect." The final 73 seconds of that game shows the vast difference between a team with an elite franchise quarterback, and a team without one. In 73 seconds, Aaron Rodgers took the Packers from what was surely to be a 3-2 record to 4-1. With complete control over the offense, as he has had for almost a decade, Rodgers made one perfect decision after another. This includes a gutsy call to run the ball on second and ten from the 45, which resulted in a 15-yard gain. What about the final two plays Aaron Rodgers made on that drive? Watch the replay and you will call it "The Miracle Escape" that resulted in an 18-yard gain. Watch him take a second shot at the same play that failed on the first try, this time tossing a back shoulder fade "on a frozen rope." It was a perfect throw to Davante Adams, and it was the game winning touchdown. Could any other quarterback put that combination of plays together, with the game on the line?
Now the team moves onto the Vikings. At this point in time, we have no clue as to who is going to start at quarterback for Minnesota (or even finish the game for that matter.) Sam Bradford's knee won't quit flaring up. Casey Keenum has been pulled and reinserted several times over. It is almost that time to make way for the "Teddy Train," as Bridgewater is about to come off the PUP. Then there is also the un-drafted, free agent rookie Kyle Sloter who spent training camp with the Broncos. All three, Sloter, Keenum, or Bradford, could come into play on Sunday. In future games, Bridgewater will make it four, after he is ready to go. We could preview the game, but nobody really has any clue how this game is going to unfold. For now, Packers fans hope that the spark that turned to flame in Dallas, still burns in Minnesota this Sunday.
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Mike Campese
Mike Campese is known as a guitar virtuoso, he is an all-around music performer, session artist competent in many musical styles, electric and acoustic. Mike is a very versatile musician, he writes vocal and instrumental arrangements that he records and performs live. Mike has been featured and is a lesson writer for many national guitar magazines such as Guitar World, Guitar One and Guitar Player, he has done several full page lessons for these magazines. Currently, Mike has his own monthly column in Italy's premier magazine, Axe magazine. Mike also writes lessons for several online sites such as Guitar9.com, ibreathemusic, Chops From Hell, Shred Academy, Premier Guitar, The Sound Guitar mag and many more. Mike teaches over 60 students a week and is one of the top teachers in the NY area. He has released 3 instructional DVDs for Chops From Hell, "Virtuoso Rock Fusion Concepts", "Creative Speed-Building Picking Techniques" and "Melodic Shred".
Mike attended one of the worlds top guitar school Musicians institute (GIT) in Hollywood, California and graduated with Honors. He studied with many great players such as Paul Gilbert, Scott Henderson, Norman Brown, Stanley Jordan, Keith Wyatt and many more.
Mike was a member of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra and received a Gold record for his work and has appeared on the Jason Becker tribute Cd "Warmth In The Wilderness" on the Lion Music label in Finland, which was a international release. Mike performed and opened for many national acts such as Yngwie Malmsteen on 3 tours, Michael Schenker on 2 tours, The B-52's, Lou Reed, The members of Yes and Asia, KC and the Sunshine band, Spin Doctors, Little Steven, Sylvain Sylvain of the New York Dolls, Sebastian Bach on 2 tours, Dokken, Kip Winger, Rik Emmett Of Triumph, Lizzy Borden, Vinnie Moore, Joe Bonamassa, Jon Oliva, Geoff Tate of Queensryche, Avatar, Iron Butterfly, Michael Angelo Batio and many many more. Mike also performed at the Cruefest 2 show which featured Motley Crue, Godsmack, Drowning Pool, Theory of a Deadman, Rev Theory and more. Also, Mike is a regular performer at "First Night" in Saratoga Springs, NY on New Year's Eve and he is the first person to ever play along with a fireworks display in Saratoga.
Mike has released 10 solo Cd's to date and performs locally and nationally. January 2007-2019 Mike has played at the NAMM show in Anaheim California for companies he is endorsed with. This year Mike performed with members of Lady Gaga's band, Public Enemy and Sting. During the summer of 2013 Mike released his 8th solo record "Chameleon". This 12 track Cd features some of Mike's best compositions and Mike dials in his versatile writing skills, which he is known for and there is a special guest solo by Vernon Reid of Living Colour. In the fall of 2013, Mike traveled to Italy to do a Italian guitar clinic tour, that was very successful. Mike's fan base is growing internationally and has appeared on national radio and TV and his music has been used for a Lions Gate movie. During the summer of 2016, Mike released his 9th solo album, titled "Chapters". This 15 track, 67 minute album is mainly all acoustic, with a splash of electric guitar. The music was written in Italy and Hawaii, during Mike's journeys and inspiration. In spring of 2017, Mike did another tour of Italy, that was very successful. Mike released his 10th solo album, "The Fire Within," in 2018 and a European tour to follow as well. Also, he is endorsed by several national companies, be sure to visit www.mikecampese.com for more info and shows.
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Okay, it seems ironic that a human resources professional is talking about blogs, let alone starting her own blog. Isn't this the stuff that can get you fired? Well, let me assure you, I have a day job and I have no desire to put it at risk (mortgage to pay, cats to feed, etc.) There are ways to blog without putting your job on the line. The Electronic Frontier Foundation has put out a set of guidelines that has some good information, though some of what they say I can't condone as an HR professional. What I'm very impressed with is the information regarding an employee's rights in California. Much to my frequent consternation, HR folks outside of California like to refer to those of us who live here as having too many rights as employees. (I don't know if too many is actually the case, but we have do have a lot). Just keep in mind, that there are also laws working for employers as well.
In most common law jurisdictions of the United States, contracts of employment without a definite term of service (for example, those employment contracts that are not in writing or part of a collective bargaining agreement) are held to be "at will" which means that the employer may dismiss the employee at any time for any reason. This is in contrast to most other common law jurisdictions (for example, Canada and England) where employment for an indefinite term can only be terminated on "reasonable notice" or for "cause". As such, in many cases, an American employee can be fired immediately at any time for any reason.
Most employees in California are at-will (public employees are excepted and have a whole other set of rights) and in fact, the only state that does not recognize the at-will statute is Montana. This means that your employer can terminate your employment at any time, for any reason provided it does not violate any federal, state or local laws. This doesn't mean that they can fire you for blogging. What it does mean is that your employment can be terminated for violations of policy such as blogging on company paid time, for revealing company secrets or representing yourself as an employee of a company and acting in a manner which would violate the company's policies. If you can stay away from all of that, then you can blog to your heart's content. If not, the company can justify a termination. Take the case of the flight attendant for Delta who was fired for posting pictures of herself in uniform in a manner considered to be suggestive. Although I might not necessarily take the same actions as Delta's HR department (I'd consider issuing a warning first), they were justified in invoking their at-will clause, provided that they invoke it consistently to anyone else who does the same (or similar) thing. Consistency is the most important thing in HR. It's the company's responsibility to ensure that all employees are being treated in a fair and consistent manner according to company policy and procedure. And it's the employee's responsibility to follow that same company policy and procedure. And if everyone does this, then everyone can blog in peace.
Nothing on this site should be taken as advice. It's just my opinion. I will be putting together a list of resources that can point you in the direction of answers. I'm also going to be keeping on top of any breaking HR news, both locally and federally and posting it here. I'm really looking forward to putting this together.
Welcome to the world of blogging! It's great fun, and YES, HR people should be blogging – it's surprising how many people don't know what a blog is! Drop me a line at my email above and we'll chat…. See also the link to my blog above.


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Bindoon Library scoops Making a Difference Award
Bindoon Library has won the prestigious Making a Difference Award at this year's Regional Achievement and Community Awards.
Local Government Employee Code of Conduct
A draft copy of the Local Government Regulations Amendment (Employee Code of Conduct) Regulations 2020 is now available on the department's website for comment.
Almost $1 million awarded in arts grants
A total of 23 projects by artists and arts organisations from across the State will share in almost $1 million in funding through the State Government's Arts 15k-plus grant program.
Contact register resources available
With just one day to go until COVID-19 contact registers become mandatory for many WA local businesses and venues, there are a number of State Government resources available to assist with communications to stakeholders.
Kimberley Aboriginal communities get $1.75 million for sport and recreation projects
The State Government is to contribute more than $400,000 to construct and repair basketball courts at five remote Aboriginal communities in the West Kimberley region.
Local government 2020 Compliance Audit Return
Local governments' 2020 Compliance Audit Return will soon be available via the department's Smart Hub online portal.
Keeping contact registers from 5 December 2020
With COVID-19 contact registers becoming mandatory for many WA local businesses and venues from 5 December, local governments should already be aware of the State Government's SafeWA app.
Play Active Program
Physical activity policy and training for Early Childhood Education and Care.
Trial of Banned Drinkers Register in the Pilbara begins today
The State Government's Banned Drinkers Register trial in the Pilbara region has begun today.
New Screenwest production kicks off Lotterywest Films for Perth Festival
Premier Mark McGowan will officially present the Perth Festival with a Lotterywest COVID-19 Relief Fund grant of $6.3 million and will announce an additional $1 million in support, at the opening night of the festival's Lotterywest Films season.
Summer swimming on the cards in Southern Cross with new $5.65 million aquatic centre
The new $5.65 million Southern Cross Aquatic Centre was officially opened today by Sport and Recreation Minister Mick Murray.
Kick-off time for $7.9 million Lakelands Park sports facility in Mandurah
The new Lakelands Park shared sports facility and clubrooms just north of Mandurah was officially opened by Mandurah MLA David Templeman.


Last time at Bellator 98 Patricky Pitbull went down to defeat, Brennan Ward pounded out Justin Torrey, Giva Santana announced his retirement and Storm Shlemenko had a five round war with Brett Cooper! Tonight in the main event Patricky's brother Patricio Pitbull takes on Diego Nunes! Don't miss live fights starting at 9 PM ET, 8 Central! Hit F5 or refresh as often as you like for updates.
Our referee is 'Big' John McCarthy. Fisher is in the white trunks and Taimanglo the black. Taimanflo is the more popular fighter as he's from Guam but fights out of California. He's also the smaller fighter of the two, and the first to hit the canvas. Jimmy Smith points out the size difference as well - Fisher is 5'10" and Taimanglo is 5'5". We get a stoppage due to an accidental headbutt, McCarthy gives them a verbal warning, and we restart with no clock on the screen. Taimanglo is making up for the size difference with hard punches. Smith: "It's not pretty but it hurts." Fisher lands a good right with 3:50 gone. Very close first round.
Smith is giving it a 10-9 to Taimanglo when we come back for R2. Sean Wheelock says this is Fisher's first fight outside of Sunderland, England. Taimanglo definitely looks like the more aggressive striker, even throwing a step-in knee. He's walking down Fisher and winging right hands from all the way down at his waist. He grabs a muay thai plum and throws knees. Fisher is losing his size advantage. It may in fact benefit Taimanglo to be the smaller guy as he may have more energy than his opponent. Fisher is being caught flat footed - he waits to respond after Taimanglo hits him. 3 minutes gone. Taimanglo's right hook comes from so deep it looks like an uppercut. Smith: "It looks like a sparring match right now. Fisher just doesn't have that urgency." 4:20. Fisher is bleeding from the nose. Taimanglo has definitely won this round - Fisher goes for a takedown late to no avail.
Smith has the second round 10-9 for Taimanglo as well. Taimanglo is using body and head shots now. Not many leg kicks although I did see him land a few in the second stanza. Fisher ducks an overhand right. Smith says his only hope is a knockout, though he has landed enough jabs to give Taimanglo a mouse under one eye. Taimanglo throws a spinning back kick just because he can. Fisher's nose is bleeding pretty heavily. 2 minutes. Fisher hits a clubbing right hand and a left jab which don't seem to hurt his foe. Fisher slips away from a step-in uppercut. 3 minutes. Wheelock is just amazed the height and reach advantage have not benefited Fisher in any way. We go to the judges. This should be a clean sweep.
THE JUDGES SCORE THIS 29-28 AND 30-27 X2 ALL FOR THE WINNER 'BABY' JOE TAIMANGLO - FEATHERWEIGHT TOURNAMENT SEMI-FINALIST. No post-fight interview - he holds up a Guam flag before we move on though. Sean Wheelock and Jimmy Smith properly introduce themselves and we see Pitbull and Diego Nunes warming up backstage before we go to commercial.
Wilcox says he gets so dehydrated he wants to drop down & drink water puddles. Seriously? "Through God all things are possible." Including kidney failure dude. Seriously. 11-5 to 13-5, 146 each, 34 to 27 and 68" reach each from Wilcox to Stepanyan. Wilcox hails from Fresno, California in the blue trunks. Stepanyan hails from St. Petersburg, Russia in the black trunks. Our referee is Mike Beltran. Let's go!
In height both guys look the same but in musculature Wilcox looks way more jacked, which could explain why it's so hard for him to cut weight. Stepanyan is landing very quick hard rights and throwing leg kicks. Wilcox tries a couple of spin kicks of his own. Stepanyan keeps landing right above the ankle and twice he's knocked Wilcox off his feet. Wilcox shoots and Stepanyan sprawls to stuff it. 2 minutes. Stepanyan throws a high kick. Wilcox has a flurry and misses. He drops levels and misses badly. Stepanyan is a step quicker every exchange between the two. Spinning back kick causes a momentary stoppage but Beltran decides it was clean. 4:05. Stepanyan with a body kick and another ankle kick that knocks Wilcox down then a spinning back kick that connects. Dominant R1 from Stepanyan. 10-9.
Wilcox is kicked so hard on his left leg 10 seconds into R2 that he's having trouble standing. You can see a gigantic purple bruise just above his ankle. Smith: "That's a huge hematoma." Spinning back kick to the head. Wilcox finally gets a takedown at 1:05. The back of his head has been sliced open by the spinning back kick and his blood is smearing all over Stepanyan. Beltran calls for work. WILCOX WITH A BACK MOUNT AT 2:12 AND A DEEP REAR NAKED CHOKE IS IN TIGHT - STEPANYAN GOES UNCONSCIOUS SECONDS LATER AND WILCOX WINS BY TECHNICAL SUBMISSION. Wow! Nice come from behind win.
2:20 OF R2 ADVANCING BY TECHNICAL SUBMISSION - JUSTIN 'THE SILVERBACK' WILCOX. Wilcox: "If that doesn't make people believe (I don't know) through God all things are possible." Except when you lose right? But congratulations to him tonight. They interview Rampage Jackson at cage side to fill some time.
Our referee is Jason Herzog. Matyushenko is in the white trunks and Alexander is in the red black. Rampage is still at the commentary position. Matyushenko lands a leg kick and Alexander lands a big right. Matyushenko gets a takedown and the commentators are totally stunned. Matyushenko gets back up at 1:48. Matyushenko clenches up with him at 2:30. Matyushenko throws him to the ground and gets half guard. Matyushenko gets full mount briefly at 3:10 but Alexander escapes. Matyushenko lands a hard right hand but Alexander is able to survive it. On to R2!
Both men are swinging hard in the first minute of R2. It seems they are largely content to stay on the feet. Alexander shoots for a single leg and doesn't get it. 2:15 gone. This is a very cautious tentative round for both men. If it keeps going this way I'm going to consider it a 10-10. Matyushenko has control of the center, but that's about all. Even Smith admits "he hasn't been throwing a lot" and Smith that they've "both been really inactive this round." With 90 seconds left the crowd finally starts booing. Alexander lands a hard right at 4:20 then more or less stuffs a takedown. They clinch and Alexander lands a few knees. I wouldn't want to be a judge trying to decide who won this round.
Smith says he gave Matyushenko 10-9 in both rounds. I think it might be 19-all or even 20-19 if you're willing to give a 10-10 for R2. Matyushenko gets a takedown at 1:24 of R3. Alexander gets a takedown of his own at 1:52 but Matyushenko is able to take his back on the ground. Alexander keeps a three point stance so Matyushenko can't throw a knee. 2:40 gone as Alexander gets back up but now he's vulnerable to the knee and the crowd calls for it - Alexander puts his knuckles down to avoid it. Matyushenko is using his shoulder to push Alexander down and keep him grounded. He may think he's ahead on points and can just control Alexander to get the win. So far he's not wrong. 4:05. Smith: "Alexander has to do something desperate, Matyushenko has controlled this round." He lands some solid lefts to the head as he clings to Alexander's back. Most convincing 10-9 of the whole fight goes to The Janitor in R3. Decision after commercial.
29-28 AND 30-27 X2 ALL FOR THE UNANIMOUS WINNER VLADIMIR 'THE JANITOR' MATYUSHENKO. Matyushenko improves to 27-7 and Alexander falls to 15-10. No post-fight interview - we move on!
9-1 from Rochester, New York is Green. 17-2 out of Brazil is Guerreiro. Our referee in charge of the action is Herb Dean. Here we go! Green is in the black trunks and Guerreiro the white/grey. Of course you'd be able to tell Green just by his dreadlocks. The chyron reminds us that War Machine will be in action next Friday. Guerreiro catches a kick at about 2:50 and nearly throws Green to the ground. All of Green's takedowns have been stuffed this far and he's losing the stand-up exchanges. Green catches a kick and lands a right. He clinches and gets off a couple of knees. 4:30. Guerreiro lands a body kick so hard he falls backward. At 4:50 Green finally gets a couple of takedowns but I still think Guerreiro got a 10-9.
R2 starts at 10:44 ET. Guerreiro is landing leg kicks in the first minute. Green goes for a takedown at 0:58 but it's Guerreiro who wins up with back control throwing knees. Dean is going to want more work soon as we pass the 2 minute mark. Guerreiro gets a takedown at 2:37 and Green instantly pops up. Trip at 2:52 and once again Green's right back up and gets separation at 3 minutes. Green goes for a body lock takedown at 4 minutes and can't get it done. Guerreiro is damn near pitching a shutout. Dean calls time at 4:30 as Green claims a low blow. Replay shows the heel caught the cup. Green gets two takedowns late including one right at the bell.
Smith has it 20-18 Guerreiro as R3 is underway at 10:52. Green gets the back and is throwing knees to the thigh on the fence as we pass 30 seconds. Smith: "Looks like a reverse of the second round." Smith: "Knees like this aren't going to end the fight." No f'n kidding. We're still stuck in this spot at 2:15 as Guerreiro finally somersaults his way out of the position - nearly getting a triangle as he does. Guerreiro briefly has a takedown at 4:10. He goes for another at 4:30 and doesn't get it. This is a total stalemate of a round - much like R2 of Alexander vs. Shlemenko. We're going to the judges.
We're back at 10:58 for the decision. ALL THREE JUDGES SCORE IT 29-28 FOR THE UNANIMOUS WINNER AND SEMI-FINALIST FABRICIO GUERREIRO.
Nunes is 5'6" 145, 18-4, making his Bellator debut out of Brazil. Pitbull is 5'9", 145.5, 18-2, fighting out of Brazil as well. Our referee in charge is 'Big' John McCarthy. Let's get it on!
Nunes is in the green trunks and Pitbull the black. We're underway at 11:07 ET. PITBULL KNOCKS OUT NUNES AT 1:18 WITH A SHORT LEFT HAND AND THIS IS OVER. OFFICIAL TIME 1:17 OF R1 FOR THE WINNER BY KO AND FEATHERWEIGHT SEMI-FINALIST PATRICIO PITBULL. Post-fight interview with Jimmy Smith and a translator. Pitbull: "I trained hard with Team Nogueira and I'm going to run hard at this belt with all my power." Smith asks if he just sent a message to the champ.


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Sabah (صباح en arabe), pseudonyme de Jeanette Georges Feghali (فغالي en arabe), est une chanteuse (de musique arabe et de pop music) et actrice libanaise, née le  à Bdadoun (Mandat français du Liban) et morte à Beyrouth le . Elle est considérée comme une "Diva de la musique arabe", titre qu'elle partage avec Oum Kalthoum, Warda Al-Jazairia et Fairuz.

Biographie

 Sabah était de religion chrétienne maronite

Native du petit village libanais de Bdadoun, contigu à Wadi Chahrour, littéralement « vallée du merle », qui avait déjà valu à son oncle Anis Feghali, en Égypte, le surnom de Chahrour El Wadi (« le merle de la vallée »), pour avoir été un pionnier du zajal (genre poétique oral improvisé au Liban originaire d'Al-Andalus). Elle héritera du même surnom d'al Chahroura (la merlette). Sabah commença à chanter en 1940 et a publié, depuis 1943, plus de 50 albums et a interprété 3500 chansons. Ses opus ont connu de grand succès et lui ont valu une immense célébrité. Elle a été la première chanteuse d'origine arabe à se produire à l'Olympia à Paris (après le chanteur algérien Aïssa Djermouni), ainsi qu'au Carnegie Hall à New-York, au Piccadilly Theatre à Londres et à l'Opéra de Sydney en Australie.

Carrière
Elle a mené une carrière d'actrice dans plus de 98 films égyptiens aux côtés, entre autres, de Salah Zulfikar, Rushdy Abaza, Abdel Halim Hafez, Farid Shawki… Sabah a interprété son premier rôle dans Amira Hend, une pièce de théâtre à son école nationale.

Pendant 70 ans, Sabah est demeurée une actrice et chanteuse célèbre. Elle a organisé des concerts et a participé à des émissions de télévision, telle que Star Academy Liban, où elle a chanté sur scène entourée de mannequins portant les costumes de ses films.

Ses titres les plus connus sont Sabouha, Al Shahroura ou encore Le Chant des oiseaux. Elle a été saluée pour sa voix expressive et vivante, particulièrement sa capacité à tenir une note pendant plus d'une minute.

En 2006, Sabah a interprété un duo avec la chanteuse libanaise , dans un vidéo-clip où elle se présentait comme « la célèbre cantatrice » à qui ses amis rendent hommage.

C'est en Égypte qu'elle a choisi son pseudonyme de « Sabah ».

Vie privée
Sabah a été mariée sept fois et ses anciens époux sont : Najib Shammas (1946-1951) avec qui elle a eu un fils Sabah (médecin aux États-Unis) ; Anwar Mansy avec qui elle a été mariée pendant quatre ans et avec lequel elle a eu sa fille Houwayda ; l'animateur égyptien Ahmed Farragh ; l'acteur égyptien Rushdi Abadha avec qui elle est restée trois jours mais, comme elle l'a indiqué, ils ont été mariés cinq mois - elle a affirmé avoir divorcé de Rushdi Abadha car il lui avait menti en lui promettant de répudier sa femme Samia Gamal (danseuse égyptienne) ; après son divorce, elle a épousé Joe Hammoud et a reconnu avoir été amoureuse de lui ; son dernier époux fut Fadi Kuntar, surnommé Fadi Lubnan, joueur de poker. Elle a réalisé un film en 1990 intitulé Sabouha la vie avec lui. Par la suite, Sabah est tombée amoureuse du beau-frère du roi Farouk, nommé Ali, mais elle ne s'est pas mariée avec lui.

Sabah a déclaré que tous ses anciens maris ne l'avaient épousée que pour sa célébrité et sa carrière artistique, quand elle était au sommet de sa gloire. Sabah a été surnommée par ses ex-maris "Madame la banque" en raison de son train de vie dépensier.

Mort
Des rumeurs constantes concernant la mort de Sabah avaient circulé quelques jours avant sa mort. Amusée par les rumeurs, Sabah a déclaré: "Même dans ma mort, j'occupe les gens."

Sabah est décédée le , vers 3 heures du matin, seize jours après son 87e anniversaire, dans sa maison de l'hôtel Brazilia pour des raisons non précisées. Clauda Akl, la fille de sa célèbre sœur, l'actrice Lamia Feghaly, a publié la triste nouvelle sur sa page Web vers 6 h 45, disant que Sabah souhaitait avant de mourir que les gens danseraient le Dabkeh à ses funérailles, ne devrait pas se sentir triste parce qu'elle est allée dans un meilleur endroit et devrait continuer à écouter ses chansons et être toujours heureuse quoi qu'il arrive, de la même manière que Sabah a toujours fait le bonheur des gens. Sabah a dit: "J'ai assez vécu". Après sa mort, son coiffeur Joeseph Gharib a déclaré dans une interview que pendant ses derniers jours, Sabah aimait porter du rouge à lèvres de couleur rouge. Elle considérait Joseph Gharib comme son fils et il considérait sa mère, lors de sa mort, il était à Paris, pour des raisons professionnelles. Après avoir appris la nouvelle de la mort de Sabah, il a pris le premier vol pour Beyrouth. Il a dit que les gens ont commencé à publier de fausses ou de photos modifiées de Sabah morte, il l'a décrite comme une rose et qu'elle était mignonne.

Le dimanche , quatre jours après la mort de Sabah, des centaines de milliers de personnes ont couvert les rues pour lui dire respect et adieu. Sa famille, des responsables libanais ainsi que de nombreux délégués arabes se sont rassemblés dans la cathédrale Saint-George au centre-ville de Beyrouth pour dire au revoir à la célèbre chanteuse, actrice et artiste. La procédure d'une journée a pris un air festif alors que la foule a célébré la carrière de Sabah, qui a brisé des Tabou pendant six Decennie. Le commandant de l'armée libanaise a donné ses ordres et, par conséquent, le groupe officiel de l'armée a joué l'hymne national suivi de nombreuses autres chansons pour la plus célèbre fin de la Diva dans la rue devant la cathédrale Saint-Georges pour la première fois dans l'histoire du pays, où les fans applaudi et chanté leurs chansons Sabah préférées en conséquence. Une troupe de danseurs en costume traditionnel s'est produite au son de la musique de la diva à partir de haut-parleurs. "Je vais appeler cela une célébration et non un enterrement", a déclaré l'actrice libanaise  "Nous sentons aujourd'hui que nous sommes venus ici pour partager ses sentiments et pour nous souvenir d'elle. Elle nous manquera."

Pour la messe de funérailles, le cercueil drapé de Sabah se tenait près de l'autel avec une photo géante de la chanteuse en tant que jeune femme avec ses cheveux blonds au peroxyde ultra-volumineux. Après le service, les personnes en deuil ont porté le cercueil en l'air vers un corbillard qui attendait dehors pendant que les gens applaudissaient, jetaient des fleurs et tendaient la main pour le toucher et prendre des photos. Le corps de Sabah a été transporté à travers de nombreuses villes jusqu'à l'église de sa ville natale de Bdadoun, où elle a été enterrée.

Représentations de Sabah

Biographie télévisée
Al Shahrourah est une série télévisée basée sur la vie professionnelle et personnelle de Sabah depuis l'âge de dix-sept ans. La série a abordé les problèmes que l'artiste a vécus depuis son adolescence au Liban, son adoption en Egypte, ses enfants, et ses nombreux maris, en plus de sa famille. Al Shahrourah a été diffusée pendant le Ramadan 2011. L'actrice/chanteuse Carole Samaha a interprété le rôle de Sabah dans la série, aux côtés d'Ehab Fahmy, Walid Fawaz, Osama Asaad, Antoine Kerbaj, Julia Kassar et autres.

Fresque murale
L'artiste libanais Yazan Halwani, connu pour ses expositions d'art urbain, a fait du portrait de Sabah une fresque murale dans le quartier de Hamra à Beyrouth, Éternelle de Sabah.

Filmographie
NB : Les traductions des titres en français ne sont pas nécessairement la traduction officielle.
Sabah a joué dans 83 films, avec plusieurs personnalités connues.

Spectacles et pièces musicales
Sabah a participé à 20 spectacles et pièces musicales :

Notes et références

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Naissance à Beyrouth
Naissance en novembre 1927
Décès en novembre 2014
Décès à 87 ans
Décès à Beyrouth
Actrice libanaise de cinéma
Chanteuse libanaise du XXe siècle
Chanteuse arabophone
Artiste de Rotana Records
Artiste de Philips Records
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Companies Who Bailed on Trump Councils Have History of Offshoring Jobs
22 Aug 2017 Washington, D.C.
The CEOs who fled President Donald Trump following his response to violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, last week have a history of importing foreign labor.
The most obvious importer of foreign workers via the H-1B visa and outsourcer of American jobs is Intel CEO Brian Krzanich, who left Trump's now-defunct American Manufacturing Council, Breitbart Texas reported.
Since 2013, the Intel Corporation attempted to import more than 8,000 H-1B workers. At the same time, as Breitbart News reported, the company under Krzanich's direction laid off 12,000 Americans last year.
The H-1B visa allows corporations to outsource hundreds of thousands of jobs to foreign workers. Each year, more than 100,000 are able to enter the U.S. to take coveted, white-collar jobs.
In Malaysia, where the median income is about $396 U.S. dollars a month, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia, Intel now employs 9,000 on two locations, making it the corporation's largest offshore site.
IBM CEO Ginni Rometty explained in great length why she and other CEOs had decided to disband Trump's Strategy and Policy Forum, which went hand-in-hand with the manufacturing council.
Rometty said in her statement of leaving the panel, "IBM has long said, and more importantly, demonstrated its commitment to a workplace and a society that is open, inclusive and provides opportunity to all."
But, IBM remains one of the largest outsourcers in the United States, partnering with other multinational corporations to send American jobs overseas to foreign workers, while also importing foreign guest workers to take the remaining jobs left in the U.S.
In 2013, the number of jobs in India for IBM surpassed the number of IBM jobs in the U.S., with Rometty laying off thousands of U.S. workers to send their jobs overseas, as the New York Post reported at the time.
In India, the average IBM salary is roughly $17,000 a year. In the U.S., the average IBM salary comes in at $100,000 for senior IT specialists.
Aside from outsourcing, Rometty also is one of the top importers of foreign workers in order to replace American workers. Between 2014 and 2016 alone, Rometty attempted to import nearly 25,000 foreign workers.
3M Corporation
3M CEO Inge Thulin followed other CEOs to leave Trump's manufacturing council, though the company has a long history with outsourcing Americans' jobs.
In 2010, 3M announced that they would be extending their 10-year partnership with Cognizant.
As Breitbart Texas reported, corporations like 3M hide their H-1B foreign worker importing schemes through outsourcing firms like Cognizant. Between 2014 and 2016, Cognizant attempted to import more than 11,200 foreign workers to the U.S.
Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank was the second CEO to leave Trump's manufacturing council. Although the corporation has a manufacturing plant in Glen Burnie, Maryland, the vast majority of Under Armour products are made overseas.
"Substantially all of our products are manufactured by unaffiliated manufacturers," the Under Armour website boasts. "In 2006, our products were primarily manufactured in Asia, Central and South America and Mexico."
United Technologies CEO Greg Hayes also bailed on the manufacturing council. United Technologies is the parent company of Carrier, which has gradually been laying off American workers and sending their jobs to Mexico.
Despite pushback from Trump, United Technologies will still shutter parts of the Carrier manufacturing plant in Huntington, Indiana, leaving 600 to 700 American workers out of work while their jobs are sent to a new manufacturing plant the company is building in Mexico, as Business Insider reported. For merely keeping roughly 750 jobs in the U.S., Carrier reportedly received $5 million in tax breaks.
An American steelworker who has worked at the manufacturing plant for 15 years told NPR about the difficulty of seeing his job and others' sent to Mexico.
"I tell you what. If you come in here and ask any person that works here that if they believe they have long-term security at this facility, they will all tell you, no, they don't," Bray said. "They told us once they'd leave, and they just built this massive facility in Monterrey, Mexico. We know that they're not just going to put one department that they're shipping down there now for that."
"I think everyone knows the inevitable eventually will come," Bray continued. "We hope and wish that – for sure that this plant will be here for a long time and, you know, a lot of us can continue our careers here. But unfortunately we just don't – we don't have that faith in the company that they're going to stick to their word and stay here."
John Binder is a reporter for Breitbart Texas. Follow him on Twitter at @JxhnBinder.
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The Zara Charity Project strongly believes that education is the key to a better future, and will help to break the cycle of impoverished communities. This is why they are promoting education in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area by building a pre-school at which 43 children are currently registered. The school focuses on building a support system for children by constructing better facilities in which to learn, ensuring access to safe and healthy learning environments, strengthening teaching quality, and providing scholarships.


All the things behind the promotion of mechanizing onion planting in Occidental Mindoro.
An agricultural service company is promoting the mechanization of onion planting in Occidental Mindoro. This is the Agri-Tech Integrated Services Company (ATISCO), which has put up a one-hectare demo farm in San Jose to showcase what can be mechanized in growing onions. ATISCO is collaborating with WBI, a cold storage company based in Mindoro.
The onion direct seeder is demonstrated at the demo farm in San Jose, Occidental Mindoro.
To produce a good crop of onion, the land should be properly prepared. To achieve this, ATISCO is using a disc plow from Korea and a Fitcorea bed making machine that makes uniform planting beds; these are important in managing irrigation of the onion plantation.
Dante Delima, former Undersecretary of Agriculture who is the operations manager of ATISCO, says that the supply of irrigation water should uniformly soak the planting beds. The beds should be of the same level and the irrigation canal should be made in such a way that the end should be just a little bit lower than the entrance.
The Fitcorea bed maker makes the beds fast and it is also much cheaper than the usual method employed by most onion growers. In 10 hours, the beds in one hectare can be finished by the machine. This costs only about ₱ 4,000. On the other hand, when the traditional farmer's practice is used, it will take two days to prepare the beds and the cost could amount to ₱ 6,000, according to Delima.
Fitcorea's disc plow is used to prepare the land for onion growing.
The ATISCO direct seeder is manually operated. It does not have any engine to run it. The seeder precisely dispenses just one seed per hill about 5 centimeters (cm) apart. In one passing, the seeder plants the seeds in two rows. The planting bed is 70 cm wide and it needs two passes of the direct seeder.
Delima explains that because the seeder dispenses just one seed at a time, fewer seeds are required when compared to manual direct seeding, which often plants more than one seed per hill. Under current farmers' practice, usually, 10 cans of seeds are needed to plant one hectare. On the other hand, only six cans are needed with the ATISCO seeder.
This means a significant savings, according to Delima, because one can of hybrid seed usually costs ₱4,000. Therefore, the farmer can save ₱16,000 worth of seeds per hectare with the direct seeding machine.
Laying out the field for planting onion.
Also, the direct seeder accomplishes the job faster. Two direct seeders will be able to seed one hectare in one day. On the other hand, 10 people working for two days are needed to finish seeding one hectare. The farmer also saves on labor because only two men with their machines are needed to plant one hectare with the direct seeder.
By the way, ATISCO is now providing their services to farmers who have planted 50 hectares this season that are soon be harvested. The services include land preparation, making of planting beds, and direct seeding. Later, when the crops are harvested, ATISCO will also demonstrate the use of an onion harvesting machine from Korea.
ATISCO is really searching for ways to make the onion growers more competitive not only in production but also in marketing their harvest. As of now, Delima said, a marketing company, Phil Vieba, will be buying the farmers' harvest.
The company is also promoting mechanization in rice production. It has facilities in Oriental Mindoro where it has tractors for land preparation and rice transplanting machines as well as combine harvesters and other post-harvest facilities. It also has efficient compact rice mills from Fitcorea.
This story appeared in Agriculture Monthly's March 2017 issue.


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Regina- The president of the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities wants to make sure SaskTel can expand its 4G LTE wireless system to better serve rural customers across Saskatchewan.
SARM president David Marit will ask the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission to restrict private companies' ability to buy wireless spectrum if they have no intention of using it for rural communities. At meetings in Regina with the CRTC this month, Marit will ask the commission to introduce a "use it or lose it," policy. He said that companies should be penalized with the forfeiture of their unused wireless spectrum, should they do nothing with it for an extended period of time.
The issue arose at the SARM annual convention in March when SaskTel announced plans for expanding the quality and coverage of its rural internet services, but cautioned that 4G LTE expansion was dependent on being able to purchase more capacity at what is known as a 700 MHz wireless spectrum auction that is to be held in November.
Tara Thibeau, manager of communications at SaskTel, said "700 MHz is ideal for delivering high speed wireless to rural areas because lower frequencies have greater range and penetration than higher frequencies." This allows Sask Tel to provide greater coverage with fewer towers.
The problem is that at the auction, some private companies may bid on the spectrum, but never use it for rural coverage. Although he supports the free market principles behind the auctions of wireless spectrum in Canada, Marit proposes that the CRTC set aside 20 per cent of the 700 MHz spectrum to be designated for rural use.
Private telecoms present a conundrum for Marit. "We are very fortunate in this province to have a provider (in SaskTel) that looks at rural just like they do anything else. We do have the private telecoms in this province - the Teluses and the Bells of the world. But they are not in rural. They won't go to rural because of the numbers and what it costs them to set up. They just won't go there," he said.
Marit would like to see private telecoms set up shop in rural communities but, as it stands, a situation where SaskTel does not succeed in its bid presents a threat to rural economies throughout the province, he noted. Marit plans to continue to raise his concerns not only with the CRTC but also any MPs or MLAs who will listen.
Marit also notes that there may be ways the province can help support SaskTel financially in its attempts to improve rural internet infrastructure. There have been precedents for such actions. In 2009 the Saskatchewan government infused $42.2 million into SaskTel's $220 million Rural Infrastructure Program.
A $57 million investment, beginning in 2013 and running until 2020, that will be put into upgrading its existing rural internet infrastructure. They will be adding fibre optic lines to accommodate rural growth and increase system capacity and stability.
SaskTel's investment includes a new fibre optic backbone reaching into northeastern Saskatchewan.
200 DSL enabled communities will see an upgrade in their fixed internet infrastructure allowing for greater speeds. Communities with a 1.5 Mbps (Megabytes per second) connection will see their speed increased to 5 Mbps. Communities with 5 Mbps service will see their speeds doubled to 10 Mbps.
A $10.7 million investment to existing 4G cellular infrastructure, that will see 31 new towers built and 37 network capacity enhancements.
Tim Jones is a long time freelance writer. His main interests lie in science and technology coverage. Jones is currently a student at the University of Regina's School of Journalism and holds previous degrees in English and Philosophy.


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In scenery, lyric's public voice, and memoir's personal reconciliations confront the archives of America's racial and legal histories, resulting in a genre-bending exploration of what it means to exist as oneself for an Other. The author, a Salvadorean immigrant, and parent, reflects on the status of personhood in America between racial supremacy and racial disavowal, thinking through his own structural role as a naturalized citizen, and naturalization's historical condition in the denial of full legal and emotional Black personhood. The writing delves into the archive of liberal humanism from colonial-era writing on the competing status of slaves versus converts, to the Dred Scott decision's framing of naturalization, up through the rise of model minorityism during the LA Riots, while the visual archive of public news provides an ekphrastic environment to the author's bigger lyric-memory, being the parent of a biracial American born child in a contemporary era accentuated by violence, nationalism, and fear.
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