The Map Geek

I have always had a love of maps and geography. Ever since I had Geography classes back at Alexander Elementary School in Greenville, South Carolina I can always remember the chalkboard size world map on the wall in the class room. Even recently for Christmas my wife gave me a Rand McNally Road Atlas, that I always seem to have near me. The best thing about having a map or atlas is that you always know where you or going, so no one can say that you are lost! Well, I want to share my guilty pleasure of the "Worlds Greatest Skylines". So I will to do a monthly post of the worlds best skylines starting with Dubai.

Dubai is one of the seven emirates of the United Arabian Emirates(UAE). It is located south of the Persian Gulf. Dubai has the largest population and is the second-largest emirate by area, after Abu Dhabi. Dubai has emerged as a global city and a business hub, although Dubai's economy was built on the oil industry ,currently the emirate's main revenues are from tourism ,real estate and financial services.

Rajon Rondo to Host Basketball on Alcatraz

RAJON RONDO TO HOST BASKETBALL ON ALCATRAZ FOR RED BULL KING OF THE ROCK

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On September 18, basketball superstar Rajon Rondo will be bringing “the rock” to The Rock. The all-star guard will set foot on the infamous island to host the finals of Red Bull King of the Rock, a one-on-one basketball tournament that will culminate with a showdown in The Yard of the former prison.
Those wanting to reach the hallowed grounds of Alcatraz must earn their spot through one of six qualifier tournaments that kick off starting July 17 in Los Angeles. After Los Angeles, additional qualifiers will take place in San Diego, Phoenix, Seattle, San Francisco and Oakland. Sixty-four finalists will emerge from these six qualifiers and meet at one of the world’s most iconic locations for the final battle. In the end, there can be only one King, so out of the 64 finalists, only one will be crowned “King of the Rock.”

Of all the places you could play a game of basketball, Alcatraz has got to be one of the wildest. - Rajon Rondo

As the first official sporting event ever held on Alcatraz, Red Bull King of the Rock will be the first time a basketball has hit the hard concrete of The Rock since the inmates left the island nearly 50 years ago. Rajon Rondo shared his excitement at being involved with the project: “I’m really looking forward to making basketball history with this event. Of all the places you could play a game of basketball, Alcatraz has got to be one of the wildest. It’s really going to be exciting to see what goes down on The Rock on September 18.”
Both the Qualifiers and the Finals on Alcatraz will follow a straightforward concept where players go head-to-head in raw outdoor basketball, using a single-elimination tournament bracket. Games will last five minutes and be subject to regulation hoops rules and scoring (two and three pointers). Players have to be tough to make it to The Rock, but must also play smart – five fouls equals an automatic loss. After each game, the loser walks, and the winner must remain on the court to immediately face his next opponent. Thus, the more a player wins, the longer he plays. So while pure hoops ability is essential, endurance will also play a major role in overall victory.
Event Schedule:
Qualifiers:

• July 17 - Los Angeles, Westchester Recreation Center
• July 24 - San Diego, Embarcadero Marina Park South
• July 31 - Phoenix, Grayhawk Park in North Scottsdale
• August 7 - Seattle, Seattle Center Courts
• August 28 - San Francisco, Panhandle Park Courts in Golden Gate Park
• September 11 - Oakland, Mosswood Park

Finals:

• September 18 - San Francisco, The Yard on Alcatraz