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Friday, November 03, 2017

KJZZ Round Table: New Neighbors Don't Always Mix

Roundtable: How Are Residents Impacted When Communities Shift?

By Carrie Jung, Sarah Ventre

Published: Friday, November 3, 2017 - 5:00am

Updated: Friday, November 3, 2017 - 8:26am

Terry Benelli

"As we’ve looked at the shifting landscape of the post-Recession Valley in our “New Neighbors” project, a lot of what we’ve heard has focused around the question of displacement. As prices go up, are people being pushed out? Are we sacrificing diversity in the name of development? In short, are we gentrifying?
To close the series, KJZZ’s Carrie Jung has brought together a group of experts and stakeholders for a roundtable discussion of some of these, issues including Deirdre Pfeiffer, associate professor of Urban Planning in ASU’s School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning; Terry Benelli, executive director of the LISC, Local Initiatives Support Corporation; and Eve Reyes-Aguirre, a longtime Garfield neighborhood resident."
Link to the podcast > http://kjzz.org
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The New Neighbors project is a collaboration between KJZZ and the Arizona Center for Investigative Reporting that looks at how the Valley of the Sun has changed since the economic downturn a decade ago. Today, we’re in the middle of a real estate and rental market boom, our cities are centralizing - it’s all changing the face of our communities Valley-wide.

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“Our Future is on the Line:” Building Community through Transportation

November 6, 2015 by greenlivingaz

By Terry Benelli

The Valley is in the throes of a much-needed change in its growth and development pattern. A focus on the inner core is creating sustainable communities and healthy living choices for everyone, regardless of income, age and abilities. The shift away from sprawling, vehicle-centric development gives hope for improving intractable issues such as traffic congestion, air quality, affordable housing and equal access to work and education centers.

Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Phoenix’s transit-oriented development initiative (TOD), “Our Future is on the Line,” bolsters sustainable and equitable development created by the Valley Metro light-rail system. TOD reduces transportation costs and encourages healthful lifestyles and healthy community design. . . "

Heritage Academy Charter School Church-State Lawsuit Moves Forward

Judge Dismisses Case Against Arizona Charter Schools Accused Of Teaching Religion

By Mariana Dale

Published: Thursday, November 2, 2017 - 6:00pm

Updated: Friday, November 3, 2017 - 8:32am

A district court judge dismissed a lawsuit against a Mesa-based charter school, but the plaintiff’s attorney said the legal battle isn’t over yet.
The lawsuit alleges Heritage Academy used religious lessons in its classes and in doing so, violated the U.S. Constitution... The legal team for the plaintiff appealed the district court’s decision to the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals and believes a successful appeal will revive the lawsuit.
Until the appeals court rules, the legal future of the case is uncertain.
Link to KLZZ > Heritage Academy Lawsuit

The Arizona Republic reported there were three complaints to the Arizona State Board for Charter Schools preceding the legal case.
Lawsuit rooted in complaints
The complaint alleges religious instruction is “rampant” in Heritage Academy’s American government classes.
The lawsuit cites specific texts used in the class that link religion to governance and teach concepts such as “without religion, the government of a free people cannot be maintained.”
The complaint said this violates the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and that constitutionally, it’s a parent’s responsibility to educate their child about religion.

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

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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

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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Hosted by ???????????????????????? Keep it Wild Co. and 9 others

Keep it Wild Co.

Clothing (Brand)Website
Lucky Air Plant

Shopping & Retail
Crane & Carbon

Health/Beauty
Dwell + Slumber

Clothing (Brand)
Chalk in Hand

Home Décor
Margot Simone

Jewelry & Watches StoreShopping & RetailRegion
Myke's Pizza

Pizza Place
Citizen Home Decor

Retail Company
Standard Wax

Shopping & Retail
Sweet Cakes

Bakery

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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Axios AM

By Mike Allen ·Nov 03, 2017

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.

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 ‎November‎ ‎1‎, ‎2017‎ ‎2‎:‎00‎ ‎AM

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.