Alex Gibney’s ZERO DAYS is a documentary thriller about warfare in a world without rules— the world of cyberwar. The film tells the story of Stuxnet, self-replicating computer malware (known as a “worm” for its ability to burrow from computer to computer on its own) that the U.S. and Israel unleashed to destroy a key part of an Iranian nuclear facility, and which ultimately spread beyond its intended target. It’s the most comprehensive accounting to date of how a clandestine mission hatched by two allies with clashing agendas opened forever the Pandora’s Box of cyberwarfare.
Trump is a one-man crisis for the GOP. The party has been growing more conservative and less tolerant of deviations from doctrine over the past decades, so what does it mean that a man who has freely eschewed conservative orthodoxy on policy is now the Republicans’ standard-bearer?
The election has taken on a distinctly racial tinge, and in doing so, has clarified the motivations of voters somewhat. . . Alienating the country’s growing ranks of minorities is unwise on the sheer face of the numbers,
Somewhere in recent years, the GOP’s engagement with modern America and how to best project those values into a nation of 320 million people became dysfunctional
Despite its demographic inertia, the Republican Party has not been without its moments of change. The tea party movement, which rose up from the grassroots in 2009, has significantly altered the way the GOP conducts its business. But the party’s “revolution” was led not by young men and women storming the barricades but by the gray-haired masses sitting down in their Adirondack Chairs and fighting to keep things as they have been
The prospect that the GOP leaders wouldn’t even be able to agree on why Trump — arguably the worst crisis the modern party has experienced — was even a crisis to begin with, seemed to say it all. “There is no happy ending to this story,” she said.
The Boeing Centennial Projection Spectacular includes historic photos and videos, music and animations, recordings of the voices of past leaders and a tribute to the more than a million men and women who created the proud legacy of this company and will create the future of Boeing. It features moving airplanes carefully choreographed to spotlight the many ways in which the company has led the industry.
Webpage for the Mayor & Council >> http://www.mesaaz.gov/city-hall/mayor-council Here you find links for Agenda meetings and their agendas to find out what is discussed or what items action will be taken on ....very few members of the public every show up for these meetings it is important to know that you are encouraged to participate and how to join in discussions on important issues.
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS Study Session Thursdays 7:30 a.m. City Council Chambers (lower level) 57 E. First Street Study Session (prior to Council Meeting) Every first and third Monday of the month (Council meeting days may change due to national holidays) 4:30 p.m. City Council Chambers (lower level) 57 E. First Street Council Meetings Every first and third Monday of the month (Council meeting days may change due to national holidays) 5:45 p.m. City Council Chambers (upper level) 57 E. First Street
Mesa operates under a charter form of government, with the citizens electing a mayor and six councilmembers to set the policies of City government. The mayor and councilmembers are elected to four-year terms.
As part of each meeting agenda, action may be taken on:
zoning matters
awarding of contracts to purchase equipment, supplies or for construction improvements within the City
liquor license applications
ordinances, and resolutions.
During meetings, citizens may address the council on items pertaining to the agenda.
Minutes of past City Council meetings are posted at this site after they are approved by the City Council. The preliminary agenda of the next council meeting is posted at this site approximately four days before a council meeting and the final agenda, which incorporates any last minute changes to the preliminary agenda, usually is posted at this site the morning of the council meeting.
All City Council meetings are broadcast live on cable television on Mesa Channel 11 and will be rebroadcast the following two days at 9 a.m. and 7 p.m.
For copies of Council Minutes that are not listed, call the City Clerk's Office (480) 644-2381 . Council Sub-Committees Please note who's on what
Audit, Finance & Enterprise Chris Glover, Chairperson Alex Finter Kevin Thompson
Chris Brady, Ex Officio Staff Liaison: Alex Deshuk Attorney: Jim Smith
Community & Cultural Development Dave Richins, Chairperson David Luna Dennis Kavanaugh
Staff Liaison: Natalie Lewis Attorney: Alfred Smith
Economic Development David Luna, Chairperson Dennis Kavanaugh Kevin Thompson
Staff Liaison: Bill Jabjiniak Attorney: Jim Smith
Public Safety Alex Finter, Chairperson Dennis Kavanaugh Chris Glover
Staff Liaison: John Pombier Attorney: Alfred Smith
Sustainability & Transportation Kevin Thompson, Chair Alex Finter Dave Richins
Airbus and Boeing compete every day to connect people across the globe, so Airbus has just one thing to say as Boeing marks its 100th anniversary… congratulations! Airbus employees around the world – including top management – share these well wishes, and thank Boeing for its competition that makes the industry better.
These comments from Livement on 18 July 2016 by Gouri Shah Airbus steals Boeing’s thunder with new congratulatory video
Airbus’ video, titled ‘One thing to say to Boeing’, has already garnered close to 3.5 million views collectively on Facebook and YouTube
Mumbai Boeing, creator of some of the world’s most iconic aircrafts of the 20th century, commemorated its centennial year on Friday. But it was European arch-rival Airbus, that stole their thunder by releasing a classy, congratulatory message for the aircraft maker. Something you would hardly ever expect from your fiercest competitor. The video, titled ‘One thing to say to Boeing’ was launched four days ago and has already garnered close to 3.5 million views collectively on Facebook and YouTube. The video which features Airbus employees at different establishments from across the world, talks about Boeing and the company gearing up to celebrate 100 years in the business. “We’ve been hearing quite a lot about Boeing lately. About their 100th anniversary. 100 years is a long time. Lots of products (are) built over 100 years. Lots of aircrafts, lots of tough competition in the aerospace marketplace. A lot of history. That got us at Airbus group thinking. We at Airbus compete hard against Boeing. Day in and day out. Fighting for every honour. Working tirelessly to connect and protect people around the globe. Innovating every day. Since we do all of those things in competition with Boeing. What do we have to say about Boeing Company? What would we tell our competitor as they make a big deal about their 100th year in business? We at Airbus think the answer is obvious. Al 150,000 Airbus Group people have just one thing to say to Boeing. One thing. Congratulations... Here’s to healthy competition in the next 100 years. Here’s to the future. From all of us to all of you. Happy Birthday Boeing and thank you for the competition that makes us all better.” According to a report by Campaign UK, the Airbus video is the brainchild of Clay McConnell, head of communications of Airbus Group, Inc., the Americas subsidiary of the Airbus Group. “In discussing how we could position ourselves vis a vis Boeing on its 100th anniversary, we determined that we really wanted to leverage their momentum and the attention paid to their anniversary to position Airbus as an innovative, global, forward-looking and diverse company that worked on really cool stuff,” he told Campaign. “Above all, we wanted to do it with good nature and a sense of humor.”
Thank you to Jaye O'Donnell, Assistant Economic Development Director
Press Release from City of Mesa Newsroom City of Mesa launches Business Districts Opportunity Maps 07-14-2016 at 5:51:35 PM [ Blogger's Note: Please take note of Labor Market data provided by the City of Mesa ]
Today, the City of Mesa Office of Economic Development launched the new and improved Business Districts Opportunity Maps, a visual representation of investmentactivity, assets and development opportunities in four of Mesa's key employment centers while there are six areas included with links to .pdf information.
Before readers of this post consider investment in these areas it may be of interest go take a look at this Data for population figures in the labor market within a 20-minute or 30-minute commute if that's a consideration for you. What may be of more interest in recruiting or hiring employees are the shocking and low educational attainment levels - less than 20% are high school graduates - less than 25% have some college - less than 45% have an associate's degree
Business Districts / Maps Mesa has a diverse economy with multiple business districts including Downtown Mesa, Falcon District, Fiesta District, Superstition Freeway Corridor, Mesa Riverview and the Mesa Gateway area. All Mesa’s districts have the necessary infrastructure and attributes to help businesses succeed, yet each also has a unique set of qualities that are especially suited for specific industry segments and business needs. Review our various business districts to find the area that best suits your needs.
1. Downtown Mesa [two pages] Located in the heart of the City, Downtown Mesa offers a wealth of opportunities for business owners, consumers and art enthusiasts alike - it's fast becoming the hub of activities for this prospering region.
2. Falcon District The Falcon District is an innovative, high-tech hub for aerospace/aviation, defense, advanced manufacturing, and advanced business services. With highly-skilled technology talent, abundant land and building options, substantial infrastructure, and convenient market access, the Falcon District is a smart location for intelligent business.
3. Fiesta District: An Important Economic Force with Abundant Opportunity
Encompassing 1.15 square miles, the Fiesta District is reemerging as one of Mesa’s important business districts featuring cutting-edge industry clusters, skilled workforce, easy market access, extensive infrastructure and ample executive hotel accommodations. Over the last several years, the area has seen or is in the midst of more than $439 million of redevelopment efforts. With new Class A office space coming online and strategic redevelopment and adaptive-reuse opportunities available, the district is ripe for business locations and expansion.
4. Mesa Gateway Area
Anchored by the second major airport serving Greater Phoenix, Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, Mesa Gateway is a 35-square-miles, developing aerotropolis ideal for international companies, aerospace/aviation and defense firms, research and development, high-tech manufacturers, data centers, large industrial users, and educational institutions, as well as for residents to live, work, study, and play. The region features highly-skilled technology talent, abundant land and building options, substantial infrastructure, and convenient market access, the Mesa Gateway Area is a smart location for intelligent companies.
Two other maps available Mesa Riverview Superstition Freeway Corridor
The Mesa Opportunity Maps highlight key attributes that companies consider when selecting sites for relocation or expansion including
large employers,
detailed information about
recent public and private investment
new commercial and industrial developments
cultural amenities
transportation corridors
infrastructure
higher educational institutions
special development zones
. . . and much more ??
"The Business District Opportunity Maps are an invaluable marketing tool to help brokers, developers and companies envision how their project fits in a specific area in Mesa," Jaye O'Donnell, Assistant Economic Development Director said. "The site selection process requires extensive data and maps. We've combined both in a visually appealing way to quickly communicate the value proposition and tell the story of each business district."
Each employment area has unique features that appeal to a variety of industries. For example: Fiesta District is ideal for business and financial services, corporate headquarters and back office operations, software development, education and healthcare services Falcon District is anchored by aerospace, advanced manufacturing and technology companies, and is ripe for medical device manufacturing, advanced business services, and aerospace supply chain companies.
Mesa Opportunity Maps also promote the development sites that are available and offer a single point of contact from the Office of Economic Development for each District.
ABLE AEROSPACE EXPANDS WITH FULL-SERVICE MAINTENANCE CENTER
by Able Engineering
Integrates completion, MRO and parts resources to create world-class capabilities
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[ Blogger's Note:Able is one of Mesa;s largest employers with 453 jobs ] MESA, Arizona (July 12, 2016) – Able Aerospace Services, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, has completed a significant expansion with the opening of the Able Maintenance Center (AMC). The AMC grows Able’s industry presence with a full suite of rotorcraft airframe services including maintenance, inspections, airframe repair, avionics upgrades and paint. Combined with Able’s already world-leading, on-site MRO and parts solutions – which includes more than 10,000 FAA-approved repairs and a large rotable exchange inventory – the AMC is positioned to become one of the world’s most comprehensive, one-stop helicopter maintenance centers for local and international customers.
ABLE’S FULL-SERVICE MAINTENANCE CENTER
“The AMC evolved in the very trademark Able way: We identified a market need and recognized that we could fill that need with our own on-site network of experts and resources,” said Tony Mitteer, Business Strategy for Able Aerospace Services. “This combination allows us to deliver airframe services in a more comprehensive way than virtually anyone else in the industry. It is a level of tip-to-tail service that exceeds the scope of most maintenance centers.”
