HISTORY OF IDEAS - Capitalism

Guided by "an invisible hand" ?? . . . Dickens publishes "Hard Times" - appalling conditions for the producers. Ruskin says people are being exploited. e.g..major failings of capitalism ....Global Capitalism
Apple > //// fortunes are made.
The challenge for the future?
Published on Jul 24, 2015
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Though capitalism seems like just plain common-sense nowadays, it is a theory of human society with a distinctive history and set of assumptions.
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Shopping for Vice Mayor Kavanaugh's Toy Drive

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Published on Dec 12, 2016
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Members of the Mesa Police Department and Mesa Fire and Medical Department shop for toys for Vice Mayor Dennis Kavanaugh's Toy Drive

Happy Holidays from the City of Mesa Office of Economic Development

CHEERS & BEST WISHES FOR THE HOLIDAYS TO EACH AND EVERYONE
 

Final Agendas for Year 2016 Last Mesa City Council Meetings

 Events

• City Council Study Session
  12/12/2016 5:15 PM - 5:45 PM
• City Council Meeting
  12/12/2016 5:45 PM - 7:00 PM

Note: Some meeting minutes going back to October 3 and October 27

Final Agenda for Study Session

1 Review items on the agenda for the December 12, 2016 regular Council meeting.

 

2. 16-1308

Appointments to the Mesa Housing Services Governing Board and the Human Relations Board.

3 Acknowledge receipt of minutes of various boards and committees

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• 3a. 16-1318 Housing and Community Development Advisory Board meetings on October 3 and October 27, 2016

 

• 3b 16-1316 Sustainability and Transportation Committee meeting held on November 7, 2016.

4 Hear reports on meetings and/or conferences attended.

5 Scheduling of meetings and general information.

6 Adjournment

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Worldwide Tech Company Infineon Expands 11,500 Sq Ft Mesa Location

Catching up on some news after making more space on a drive:

Infineon celebrates the expansion of its Mesa semiconductor fabrication facility

Post Date:12/01/2016 9:32 AM

From:City of Mesa newsroom

Infineon, a Germany-based world leader in semiconductor solutions, celebrated the Grand Opening of its new warehouse and Gallium Nitride (GaN) cleanroom at its Mesa facility located at 550 W. Juanita Ave.
The multi-million-dollar expansion project added approximately 11,500 sq. ft. and will create more than 20 new high-quality jobs. Company website for more information: Infineon 
Infineon Technologies AG is a world leader in semiconductor solutions that make life easier, safer and greener. Microelectronics from Infineon is the key to a better future. In the 2015 fiscal year (ending September 30), the company reported sales of about €5.8 billion with some 35,400 employees worldwide. Infineon is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (ticker symbol: IFX) and in the USA on the over-the-counter market OTCQX International Premier (ticker symbol: IFNNY).

Here's a brief video  

Published on Mar 20, 2015
In this video International Rectifier+Infineon describe their latest enhancement-GaN-based power converter solution at APEC 2015 for Power Systems Design. GaN switch performance features low charge and excellent dynamic performance in reverse conduction compared to Silicon FET options, enabling more efficient operation in today´s applications at existing frequencies.


 
• “Infineon has been an important part of Mesa’s technology community for years and it is great to see them expand their facility,” Mesa Mayor John Giles said. “It’s exciting when a business in Mesa is on the cutting edge of new semiconductor technology.”
  GaN is a new semiconductor material that will help increase the efficiency and performance of power electronics used in everyday life such as power adapters for laptops.
  “It’s wonderful to see a business like Infineon show such a strong commitment to Mesa and District 3,” Vice Mayor and District 3 Councilmember Dennis Kavanaugh said. “We certainly hope that they will continue to grow their Mesa operation and remain a great partner in our business community.”
  In attendance at the Grand Opening were Infineon management and employees from the U.S.; Villach, Austria; Munich, Germany; and Kulim, Malaysia.

The event was hosted by Juergen Woehl, Managing Director, of Infineon EPI Services based in Mesa.
Guest speakers included Bob LeFord president of Infineon Americas; Steffen Metzger, head of Infineon GaN projects based in Munich; and Alex Miehr, head of Materials Management, Munich.

Dr. Juergen Woehl, Managing Director, Infineon Epi Services, said, “As a leader in semiconductor technology, our Mesa facility underlines Infineon’s commitment to work on advanced materials here in Mesa and we were delighted to celebrate the expansion of our site with our executives, employees and state and local representatives.”
Infineon Technologies AG, headquartered in Neubiberg, Germany, is a world leader in semiconductor solutions that make life easier, safer and greener.
In the 2016 fiscal year (ending September 30), the Company reported sales of about Euro 6.5 billion with some 36,000 employees worldwide.

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Should We Laugh Or Should We Cry?

Vivid engagement and cheerful despair? Every pain-free day is a blessing
Published on Dec 12, 2016
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