Yuma News
Pledging Conference in Support of Iraq
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- Written by State Department State Department
- Published: 22 June 2016 22 June 2016
Washington, DC - On July 20, the United States will join with Canada, Germany and Japan to co-host a Pledging Conference in Washington, D.C. in Support of Iraq. The reports from Fallujah in recent days on the grave humanitarian situation for those displaced, as Iraqi Security Forces continue their successes against Da’esh in the city, are just the most recent reminder of the human toll this conflict has had on vulnerable civilians. It also reinforces the urgent need for the international community to continue to support humanitarian and stabilization efforts in Iraq.
Yuma Fire Department Receives Grant for Fire Investigation Training
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- Written by Mike Erfert Mike Erfert
- Published: 22 June 2016 22 June 2016
Yuma, Arizona - Recently, the Yuma Fire Department received a fire prevention grant award from FM Global. The grant totaled $1,650 and will be used for fire/arson investigation training. FM Global is one of the world’s largest commercial property insurers and has contributed millions of dollars in fire prevention grants to fire service organizations around the world.
Consejos Para Conseguir Empleo
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 22 June 2016 22 June 2016
Yuma, Arizona - On Thursday, July 7th, the Heritage Library will host “Consejos Para Conseguir Empleo” (Employment Tips) at 2:00 p.m. Topics include popular job search websites, how to fill out a job application online, and how to format a resume. There is no charge to attend; however, space is limited.
Aspiring genealogist?
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 22 June 2016 22 June 2016
Yuma, Arizona - Are you an aspiring genealogist? On Wednesday, June 6th, Special Collections Librarian Laurie Boone will present two genealogy workshops in the Conference Room at the Main Library. Novice and experienced genealogy researchers are welcome! There is no charge to attend; however, space is limited.
Track or treat? InMobi’s location tracking ignored consumers’ privacy settings
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- Written by Lesley Fair - FTC Lesley Fair - FTC
- Published: 22 June 2016 22 June 2016
Washington, DC - It turns out the real estate people have been right all along. A settlement with InMobi, one of world’s largest mobile ad networks, suggests that for consumers, it really is about location, location, location – or at least honoring consumers’ location privacy preferences and not tracking them without permission. The case is the FTC’s first action against the operator of a mobile ad network. What’s more, it includes an interesting COPPA count because among the people whose location data the company collected were kids using child-directed apps.
President Obama to Award the Medal of Honor
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- Written by White House White House
- Published: 21 June 2016 21 June 2016
Washington, DC - On Monday, July 18, 2016, President Barack Obama will award Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Charles Kettles, U.S. Army, the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry.
Sun Devil Water Polo Has Nine Named to ACWPC All-Academic Team
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 21 June 2016 21 June 2016
Tempe, Arizona - Nine members of the Arizona State University water polo team were honored as the Association of Collegiate Water Polo Coaches (ACWPC) announced its annual All-Academic Awards on Tuesday.