Sunday, July 08, 2018

Fractured Fairy Tales - The Magic Chicken


Published on Dec 19, 2011
Views-to-date: over 92,000
This tells the story about a young man who got a magic talking chicken that can grant him three wishes.

Saturday, July 07, 2018

What is SPIN FISHING? What does SPIN FISHING mean? SPIN FISHING meaning,...

Hmmm. mebbe reading
too much into this applying this definition to influencing public opinion and public relations campaigns and what's called news, 'spinning the story' ... basically it's BAIT.
This is a brief streaming vid if you are interested in all the applications and ramifications in a much broader context. 

Published on Jul 6, 2018
What is SPIN FISHING? What does SPIN FISHING mean? SPIN FISHING meaning - SPIN FISHING definition - SPIN FISHING explanation.

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Spin fishing is an angling technique where a spinning lure is used to entice the fish to bite. Spin fishing is used in both freshwater and marine environments. Spin fishing is distinguished between fly fishing and bait cast fishing by the type of rod and reel used. There are two types of reels used when spin fishing, the open faced reel and the closed faced reel. The spin fishing rod has no trigger attached to the base of the fishing rod. This is what differentiates the spin fishing rod from the bait casting fishing rod.
When fishing in a river the line should be cast upstream. Casting upstream and retrieving with the current results in the spinner/lure sinking faster.
Bottom bouncing is a spin fishing technique where the spinner is cast up river from the shore, and then allowed to bounce on the river bottom until it has moved downstream. The rod tip is held higher in the air than normal and the speed of retrieval is faster. This method is commonly used when float fishing from an inflatable dingy. The spinner is cast directly behind the boat until it settles on the bottom. After the spinner has settled it bounces on the bottom, naturally attracting fish of all species. This technique is commonly used for trout in large wide rivers where an inflatable boat can be used. All types of trout are caught with this method including brown trout, rainbow trout, bull trout, brook trout and cut throat trout.
The key to Walking The Dog is making sure that there's some "line-slack" immediately before each jerk, and immediately after each jerk. This gives a crisp, natural motion to the lure, unfettered by drag of any kind.
The action; After splashdown, hold the rod low with the rod tip about 1 to 1.5 feet above the water. The lure can be activated strictly with wrist action or by using a whole arm motion that pivots from the shoulder. Switch back-and-forth between the two to prevent overuse injury to any one joint. Due to slack in the line, the rod-tip must move considerably farther than the lure. With an eye on the lure, keep the pulls short, about 6 inches "at the lure". At the end of each down-stroke the rod-tip is almost touching the water. Then without any pause, the rod is immediately returned to its original position. The left hand operates on a separate brain, taking up slack line as it becomes available, while always preserving a little slack.
From the angler's standpoint, the delivery is a non-stop series of rhythmic strokes that jerk the lure by snapping slack line. This causes the lure to zigzag about six inches (15 cm) to alternating sides without pause. The rod-tip must move further than six inches to overcome the line-slack, otherwise a short jerk would be unproductive. From the fish's standpoint, it's a frightened creature that's basically treading water with a lot of wasted motion. The success of walking the dog is partly because the lure never stops moving, making it difficult for bass to get a good look. In addition, the lure spends its time scooting back-and-forth with little meaningful forward progress, in other words, walking the dog offers deceptively slow coverage yet the lure is hard to identify.
Most species of fish can be caught by spin fishing, however some are more susceptible to this technique than others.
Common freshwater targets are trout, salmon, perch, chub, Bream, pike, Walleye, Blue Kurper and Bass.
Lures and spinners are both simple and effective, with the idea to imitate prey fish for pike and zander. Why these predator fish go for them is a mystery as often they look nothing like the prey fish. Lures, spinners, and spoons are the classic categories, but the spinnerbait has the combination of being both spinner and lure. They all can be equally effective on their day especially in the summer and autumn months, and there are thousands to choose from made from a variety of materials. Their effectiveness is governed by weight, colour, actions of the lure and the speed of retrieval by the angler.

Benefits Britain: Poor People Are The Problem

. . . that's a lying piece of shit says Jonathan Pie. Geez, why can't we get reporting like this here in America during the day time until waiting for late-night-talkshows?
Published on Jul 6, 2018
Views-to-date: 107,906
What says Jonathan Pie? . . .  Brutal and snide

How to get empowered, not overpowered, by AI | Max Tegmark

Tegmark states there are three kinds of Artificial Intelligence .... We really need a better word that "artificial" to grapple with other forms of intelligence.
Published on Jul 5, 2018 Views-to-date: over 25,800+
Many artificial intelligence researchers expect AI to outsmart humans at all tasks and jobs within decades, enabling a future where we're restricted only by the laws of physics, not the limits of our intelligence. MIT physicist and AI researcher Max Tegmark separates the real opportunities and threats from the myths, describing the concrete steps we should take today to ensure that AI ends up being the best -- rather than worst -- thing to ever happen to humanity.
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Friday, July 06, 2018

A Welcome Re/Generation To The Heritage Park Neighborhood Here in Downtown Mesa



Image 05 July 2018
Happy to see more forward-looking progress in-the-works one block south of Main Street @ the SEC Macdonald Street with the anticipated opening of a new 24-unit market-rate innovative housing unit from the same developers that built the 2014 RED Award-Winning Encore On First at 25 West First Avenue. This third construction project by Mesa Housing Associates is now accepting applications for lease. 
For more information >>
https://residencesonfirst.com/   

Living it up in Mesa.
At Residences on First, we believe a true community shouldn’t be gated or fenced in. Located on First Avenue in downtown Mesa, pedestrian oriented streets, nearby transit options and the dining & shopping options on Main Street make this one of the most walkable and bikeable communities in the Valley. 
Stylish Living Modern Living just steps from downtown
one bedroom rents from $1,000/month
two bedroom rents from $1,200/month
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Location
59 WEST FIRST AVENUE
MESA, ARIZONA 85210
Our Hours
MON-FRI 09:00 am – 7:00 pm
SAT-SUN 10:00 am – 2:00 pm 
 
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Unit Amenities
  • large high efficiency windows
  • quartz counter tops
  • in-unit laundry
  • energy efficient lighting and appliances
  • stainless steel appliances
  • hard surface flooring
  • ceiling fans
  • High Speed fiber optic data service available

IMAGINE Mesa: From the City Manager’s Desk. Nah, That's only in Topeka, Kansas

Some people might remember all the hoopla about three years ago when the City of Mesa joined Bloomberg's WhatWorkCities which City Manager Chris Brady signed October 15, 2015.  
This is a link > https://whatworkscities.bloomberg.org/
As of May 2018, their partners have provided direct support to 100 cities in 39 states.
Setting the Stage Mesa Mormon Republican Mayor John Giles came into office promising to build the “NextMesa", admitting at the same time in his first State-Of-The-City speech in 2014 that he needed some help with new ideas. He also stated that city government has failed to interest or engage citizens in city government. . . How's he doing now?
 
"Through its work with What Works Cities, Mesa has made significant strides toward a new vision of NextMesa that Mayor Giles and City Manager Brady has set for the city. Mesa city staff has successfully built upon their existing processes and systems to fuel a culture of continual self-improvement and innovation based on the use of data and evidence. . . " HUH?
 
Click here for a PDF copy of this City Feature
 
True that in October 2015 Mesa enacted its first Open Data policy, established an Open Data leadership board, conducted a data inventory and established a process for the release of data . . . and then what?
Topeka Becomes a #TopCity for Citizen Engagement
"When it comes to government, citizens usually want to know about two things: spending and outcomes. The city of Topeka, Kansas set out to proactively address these issues, not only by transparently providing this information to its citizens, but also by finding new and innovative ways to get citizens to pay attention to it. Topeka’s adoption of an open data platform was an easy win with local administrators, but the city’s greatest success may lie in getting citizens interested and engaged with government.
. . . The city’s open data program started as a clear directive from a city manager in 2015 to do something about transparency, . . The first step was adopting an open data platform, but not one that provided data for data’s sake. Topeka's deputy IT director and team were looking for something that didn’t have the one-dimensional limitations of a PDF, and didn’t “require a degree in accounting to understand, . .
Socrata had the tools that fit the bill. . .
Next, the city added Capital Projects Explorer, a site that details the city’s many infrastructure projects, including budgets, status, timelines, and images. This information is updated daily from a project management application. Currently, over 170 active projects are displayed.
Topeka started using Open Checkbook to provide access to information on exactly how the city spends money - which vendors are paid, for what, and how much. The site was another success, particularly among city and regional government workers who use the database as a handy source of truth . . .
Encouraging a New Level of Engagement
But having the data online and accessible was only the first part of Topeka’s strategy. The next goal was to get more residents engaged with it. Thinking like a customer-service organization, Schoonover’s team began using creative tools to encourage access in ways that reach the community.
For example, a weekly digital newsletter, “From the City Manager’s Desk,” has been a central way to share city updates. Originally, it was built as a PDF then placed online for download and attached to an email sent to city council members. . .
Twitter is also a great way to get feedback about the city’s open data programs. A series of tweets ask Topekans to fill out a survey about the city’s Open Government Initiative.
Twitter   Alex Deshuk
Retired
Goodyear, AZ
Joined August 2008
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Visit the Data Portal for data sets from the City of Mesa >> https://data.mesaaz.gov/
 
Commonly requested Mesa items available online
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Here's a link to the entire case study from Socrata:
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Here are some of the promises made in an opinion piece by Alex Deshuk on August 10, 2015 published by The Sunlight Foundation  
". . . With open data, Mesa, Ariz., is inviting the public to share in this challenge and join us in that conversation.
Mesa is excited to be involved in Bloomberg’s What Works Cities initiative because of the way it engages the public in discussing the data behind key strategic decisions. We plan on using Sunlight’s open data principles and guidelines as we build our strategic priorities and open data strategy to improve where we work, live and play in Mesa.
We want to build an open data portal that provides a visual around our strategic goals to increase understanding internally and externally.
In addition to the visual charts or maps, we’ll provide the full dataset for the public to use and expand upon.
Aligning with mayoral, council and city manager priorities, we will begin this process concentrating on three, citywide strategic efforts:
  • Increase the prosperity of Mesa residents
  • Reduce blight in Mesa; and
  • Increase the vitality and vibrancy of downtown Mesa.
Much more to come on the specifics!
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Who is Alex Deshuk?
Alex Deshuk is the chief innovation officer for the City of Mesa, Ariz., and is a direct report to the city manager. He oversees a combined team of 400 employees and an operating budget of approximately $50 million. He is responsible for championing new and existing initiatives that streamline operations and improve customer service, as well as overseeing complex organizational change projects including technology and vertical business applications.
Disclaimer: The opinions expressed by the guest blogger and those providing comments are theirs alone and do not reflect the opinions of the Sunlight Foundation.
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Topeka Becomes a #TopCity for Citizen Engagement
 
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Learn more about their projects by going to https://whatworkscities.bloomberg.org/cities/

Twilight Zone, "No Time Like The Past", aired on 07 March 1963.

55 years ago > Deja Vu
Published on Mar 24, 2014
Views-to-date: 34,535
A short scene from a great show with actor Dana Andrews

Zelensky Calls for a European Army as He Slams EU Leaders’ Response

      Jan 23, 2026 During the EU Summit yesterday, the EU leaders ...