Friday, November 03, 2017

Queen: Another One Bites the Dust (Official Video)

UK Defense Minister forced to resign over "Taking A Knee" [improper behavior]. See insert below about "Sex Pest" Scandal 
Published on Aug 1, 2008
Views: 154,581,542
Queen + Adam Lambert North American, UK & Europe Tour 2017. Tour dates and tickets @ https://queenofficial.lnk.to/live-2017
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Breaking News: Sir Michael Fallon resigns over past behaviour claims- BBC News
Published on Nov 1, 2017
Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has resigned following allegations of past behaviour.
He said his behaviour may have "fallen short" of the standards expected by the UK military and said it was right that Parliament was now taking this issue seriously.
The BBC understands his decision was not related to new or specific claims.
The PM said she appreciated the "serious manner" in which Sir Michael had considered his role.
Theresa May said she also appreciated the "particular example you wish to set servicemen and women and others".
Link > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFsErC2iBWo
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How Sweet It Ain't > MEZONA MARKET Prelude To Worsley's "Food Court'???

How Weird is This?
First of all, what's the reason for the name change?
A Colorado court found a bakery named "Sweet Cakes", now shuttered in Gresham, Oregon who refused to bake a wedding cake for a same-sex couple, a cause of concern for protection of LGBTQ equal rights. An appeal is being heard this week and perhaps will ultimately end up in the lap of the U.S. Supreme Court.

That's good enough reason to change the name of Sweet Cakes Bakery & Café that's been here for years at 21 W Main Street - to avoid any attention or negative publicity just in case they may take the stand of inserting discrimination at a business serving the public based on religious beliefs. As it turns out, the owners are descendants of the Mormon families who founded this conservative city. Just recently the LDS Church reaffirmed its objections to same-sex marriage, which is now the law-of-the-land.
Like the so-called "Pioneers" the new name harkens back to what was a Mormon dance hall now named the Mezona Inn with new management from Ramada Corporation.  
Nearly everything that's advertised for this event will compete with both long-established and new local businesses [Smith-O-Lator Cookie Shop, Queen's Pizzeria, clothing boutiques, just to name a few]] or totally ignore any of the arts/crafts startups and home businesses that have participated for years in The Mesa Festival of The Arts [formerly MACFest[
. . . this is all so wrong!
Mezona Market Grand Opening Party
It's described like this on Facebook HUH???? 
A celebration of 15 local makers & bakers in Arizona. Come and hang out with friends, eat some incredible baked goods and pizza, and shop the best NOT local brands all in one place!  Here's another Spoon-Fed article
 Mesa's Sweet Cakes is now Mezona Market
"The longtime Mesa family that owns Sweet Cakes is behind the Mezona Market, spearheaded by the Huntington and Jarman....As a family that traces their roots back to Mesa's first mayor in 1883, they are excited to see the market help build a better Mesa.
The family mapped out plans across the dinner table three months ago. 
They envision the market as a place to showcase their favorite local spots, as well as their own company, Keep It Wild Co., which features outdoor-inspired items and apparel and organizes wilderness cleanup initiatives.
"We feel like this is the future of retail, period," Jarman said of the collaborative space for makers to come together and sell their goods. "People are craving something made with love and passion."
http://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/mesa/2017/11/01/mesas-sweet-cakes-now-mezona-market-space-local-goods-grand-opening-friday/808417001/
 

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Repub Tax Reform Bites Big Time > Tell DC No=No-No

Bite of the day
 
A top Republican source close to congressional leadership tells Jonathan Swan:
"Today's the best day they're going to have on this bill. Everything ahead is hurdles."
Be smart: The Republican tax plan has angered key lobby groups with all the pots of money being used to pay for tax cuts. Now, Washington starts picking it apart.
  • How it's playing ... N.Y. Times 2-column lead, "TAX PLAN IN HOUSE SEEKS BROAD CUTS, MOST FOR BUSINESS," with twin analysis: "Aid to Middle Class May Be Fleeting."
P.S. In a big shakeup for the White House press corps, Politico scoop machine Josh Dawsey moves to WashPost, per CNN's Dylan Byers.
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Presented By Koch Industries
 
Axios AM
By Mike Allen ·Nov 03, 2017
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BEA News: U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, September 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AT 8:30 A.M. EDT, Friday, November 3, 2017
The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) has issued the following news release today:
The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, through the Department of Commerce, announced today that the goods and services deficit was $43.5 billion in September, up $0.7 billion from $42.8 billion in August, revised. September exports were $196.8 billion, $2.1 billion more than August exports. September imports were $240.3 billion, $2.8 billion more than August imports.
The full text of the release on BEA's Web site can be found at www.bea.gov/newsreleases/international/trade/tradnewsrelease.htm 
The September increase in the goods and services deficit reflected an increase in the goods deficit of $0.6 billion to $65.4 billion and a decrease in the services surplus of $0.2 billion to $21.9 billion. Year-to-date, the goods and services deficit increased $34.5 billion, or 9.3 percent, from the same period in 2016. Exports increased $93.0 billion or 5.6 percent. Imports increased $127.5 billion or 6.3 percent.
NOTE THE REVISIONS >
Revisions
Revisions to August exports *
Exports of goods were revised down $0.4 billion.      
Exports of services were revised down $0.2 billion.
Revisions to August imports *
Imports of goods were revised down less than $0.1 billion. *
Imports of services were revised down $0.2 billion.

Goods by Selected Countries and Areas: Monthly – Census Basis (Exhibit 19)
The September figures show surpluses, in billions of dollars, with Hong Kong ($2.7), South and Central America ($2.2), Brazil ($0.8), United Kingdom ($0.7), Singapore ($0.7), OPEC ($0.6), Saudi Arabia ($0.6), and Canada ($0.1).
Deficits were recorded, in billions of dollars, with China ($29.9), European Union ($14.6), Germany ($5.9), Japan ($5.9), Mexico ($5.1), Italy ($2.9), South Korea ($2.4), India ($2.3), Taiwan ($1.5), and France ($1.2).
* The deficit with Germany increased $1.1 billion to $5.9 billion in September.
Exports increased less than $0.1 billion to $4.5 billion and imports increased $1.1 billion to $10.4 billion.
 * The deficit with India increased $0.7 billion to $2.3 billion in September. Exports decreased $0.3 billion to $2.1 billion and imports increased $0.4 billion to $4.4 billion.

 * The balance with members of OPEC shifted from a deficit of $0.8 billion to a surplus of $0.6 billion in September. Exports increased $1.0 billion to $5.2 billion and imports decreased $0.4 billion to $4.6 billion.

NOTICE Effects of 2017 Atlantic Hurricanes on U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services The effects of the recent hurricanes are embedded in the source data that the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) and the U.S. Census Bureau use to produce trade in goods and services statistics. However, these effects generally cannot be isolated, and thus, BEA and the Census Bureau cannot separately quantify the impacts of the hurricanes. The impacts of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria are reflected in the source data underlying this “U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services: September 2017” report and will be reflected in subsequent reports until normal trade activities resume in affected areas.
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Most Americans Are Freaking Out ... R U ??????

Americans Are Officially Freaking Out
Almost two-thirds say this is the lowest point in U.S. history—and it’s keeping a lot of them up at night.
By Deena Shanker 
For those lying awake at night worried about health care, the economy, and an overall feeling of divide between you and your neighbors, there’s at least one source of comfort:
Your neighbors might very well be lying awake, too.
Almost two-thirds of Americans, or 63 percent, report being stressed about the future of the nation, according to the American Psychological Association’s Eleventh Stress in America survey, conducted in August and released on Wednesday.  
READ MORE > Bloomberg 
“We have a picture that says people are concerned,” said Arthur Evans, APA’s chief executive officer. “Any one data point may not not be so important, but taken together, it starts to paint a picture.”
And keeping up with the latest developments is a source of worry all its own. 
Most Americans—56 percent—said they want to stay informed, but the news causes them stress. (Yet even more, 72 percent, said “the media blows things out of proportion.”)
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Thursday, November 02, 2017

Symposium: Special Ops + "Irregular Warfare"

Special Operations & Irregular Warfare Symposium
December 05-06 2017 Alexandria, VA, USA
Source : ASDEvents
Published on ASDNews: Nov 1, 2017
 
The 2017 Special Operations and Irregular Warfare Symposium allows members of the Special Operations Community, regional combatant commands, Department of State, Intelligence Community, industry, academia, and other critical partners to come together in a town-hall forum to discuss the operational, strategic, and tactical needs required to conduct missions involving SOF and irregular warfare. This program will incite discussion surrounding the role of Special Operations Forces in our country's defense force, and the impact USSOCOM and its partners have in achieving a global military advantage.
 
Topics to be covered at the 2017 Symposium:
  • Overview of current and future requirements needed to support SOF missions
  • Enabling unconventional warfare to address grey zone conflicts
  • Efforts to counter violent extremists and preventing and countering groups from becoming radicalized
  • Providing training and assistance to foreign government to aid their national security and secure US interests
  • Developing and enhancing a hybrid of irregular and regular capabilities to challenge stability of regions
  • Policy and oversight of strategic capabilities and resources for Special Operations
  • Objectives towards multilateral, regional, and bilateral defense relations with all foreign governments assigned
Why you should attend this year's Symposium:
This educational symposium will bring together members of the Special Operations community, regional combatant commands, Department of State, Intelligence Community, industry and academia to discuss the current and future direction of SOF missions as well as the strategic significance of conducting Irregular Warfare missions.
The objective of this year's symposium is to emphasize the unique and crucial role Special Operations Forces have in attaining and achieving national and international security while protecting US interests. Given rising political tensions, it is crucial to prevent military aggression and prepare for future threats. This symposium will deliberate on effective methods to equip and train the most prepared and strategically ready warfighters to accomplish these unconventional and unique missions.
Image result for Special Operations & Irregular Warfare SymposiumThis symposium will feature senior level discussions surrounding updates and new developments ranging from strategic capabilities required for Irregular Warfare to the methodologies of countering the proliferation of WMD. This program will also highlight the resources needed to have a ready and winning SOF, the significant benefits Unconventional Warfare has in achieving victory over adversaries, and lastly, how to effectively conduct and win in grey-zone conflicts.
 
This year's confirmed speakers:
  • LTG Michael Nagata, USA, Director, Directorate of Strategic Operational Planning, National Counterterrorism Center
  • Garry Reid, Director for Defense Intelligence (Intelligence and Security), Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence
  • AMB James Franklin Jeffrey, Philip Solondz Distinguished Fellow, The Washington Institute
  • Christopher P. Costa, Senior Director for Counterterrorism, National Security Council
  • Dr. Jonathan Schroden, Director, Special Operations Program, Center for Naval Analyses
  • COL David Maxwell, USA (Ret), Associate Director, Center for Security Studies, Georgetown University
 
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Abaka Foundation Presents First ANi Awards 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Thursday November 2nd 2017
First “ANI ” Asian- American Awards
Saturday, November 4, 2017 at 6:30 pm
Glendale Civic Center
Glendale, Arizona – The Creative Media will host the first Ani Awards- ANi stands for achievement, nationalism, and inspiration- the three banners which represent the categories that each awardee will receive. Creative Media formed ANi Awards to promote cultural diversity and recognize the arduous work and efforts of outstanding Asian Americans who continue to make a difference in the lives of many in the Grand Canyon State. Our vision is to create the best stage to award extraordinary Asian Americans while helping underserved non-profit organizations.
Mayor Jerry Weirs will be the keynote speaker and will talk about diversity.  This is the first Annual ANi Awards Fundraising and their first recipient is the Abaka Foundation. Abaka Foundation is a 501c Non profit organization and a charitable organization here in Arizona. This organization mission is to celebrate the diversity of cultures and experience with the goal to bring people together in order to foster learning, understanding and compassion for all people!!!  Our mission is to help spread interest and understanding of Filipino language and culture to future generations of Filipino American children as well as children from all cultural backgrounds.

The Filipinos are the largest Asian population here in Arizona and yet there is so little support to Abaka Foundation. For every donation you make to Abaka Foundation you help create exceptional kids outside the classroom.

Therefore,  Help TURN THE TIDE.  Help Create exceptional kids across the Valley.  Please attend ANi Awards, and donate to Abaka Foundation.
Please direct inquiries to Fleur Magbanua Email: fleur.magbanua@gmail.com . Marcy Goma  Email: marcy@abakafoundation.org

Website: www.abakafoundation.org
Mailing address: F Magazine Creative Media
34111 N 23 Dr. Phoenix 85085
 Thank you.Salamat po!
Thank you.Salamat po!

Marcy Goma6026772968
Abaka Foundation Founder- Program coordinatorwww.abakafoundation.org
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