Wednesday, April 03, 2019

Facebook User Data Records Found on Amazon Cloud

More Risks on The Cloud
Published on Apr 3, 2019
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Apr.03 -- Researchers at UpGuard, a cybersecurity firm, found troves of user information hiding in plain sight, inadvertently posted publicly on Amazon.com Inc.’s cloud computing servers. Bloomberg's Matt Day reports on "Bloomberg Markets."
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The internet made us weird – just not in the right way | Douglas Rushkoff


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Big Banks Start Adding Staff After Cutting 802,000 Jobs

Mixed results and pressure from tech sector replacing some jobs > "Zombie Banks" no more . . . Listen  up/watch
Published on Apr 3, 2019
Views: 173 [at time of upload to this blog]
Apr.03 -- Some big banks have started to slowly boost staff levels, reversing the trend of Wall Street job cuts since the financial crisis. Bloomberg's Yalman Onaran reports on "Bloomberg Markets."
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Mind-Shift Anyone? Medications For Your Brain via Artificial Intelligence

Pardon me, but just gotta get snarky about this one: A Press Release from the City of Mesa Newsroom, written by Marcia Rhodes, who does public relations as the Media Contact for Amendola Communications mrhodes@acmarketingpr.com who gives out her own City Hall employee telephone number at the bottom of the presser in a public article
Myndshft Technologies to quadruple in size in 2019
March 20, 2019 at 3:23 pm
Here's how it starts . . . [read the rest in the link provided]
"Myndshft, a technology company that specializes in blockchain and artificial intelligence in healthcare, today announced that it plans to quadruple its team from 28 to over 100 employees this year. To accommodate this growth, Myndshft relocated from its 4,000-square-foot space to a new 11,000-square-foot office in the Red Mountain Business Park at 3256 N. Higley Road.
Mesa Mayor John Giles led the ribbon-cutting ceremony held March 20 and attended by Councilmember David Luna, Myndshft executives, staff, business neighbors, and local media. The move signals Myndshft's strong commitment to the Arizona technology community . . ."
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From Area Development Online News Items 22 March 2019
. . . “We decided to stay in the Phoenix/Mesa area because of its strong local workforce and high quality of living,” said Ron Wince, Founder & CEO, Myndshft.
“There’s a young and educated workforce in place, which helps to create a viable talent pool for a tech company like ours.”

According to company officials, Myndshft’s new office will allow for future growth and expanded strategic partnerships within Arizona’s burgeoning digital-health sector. Myndshft has experienced hypergrowth rates of 400% with plans to aggressively recruit 75-85 employees over the next nine months across all its departments, particularly in sales, software engineering and operations. . . "
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About Ron Wince from https://www.crunchbase.com
Ron Wince has participated in 1 event, Voice of Blockchain on Aug 24, 2018.

Voice of Blockchain
Voice of Blockchain
Speaker
Chicago, Illinois, United States, North America
Aug 24, 2018
 
 

 
Myndshft Named 2018 Artificial Intelligence Breakthrough Award ...
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Myndshft Named 2018 Artificial Intelligence Breakthrough Award Winner | Markets Insider
 
The Tate Chronicles: Ron Wince, Founder and CEO of Myndshft ...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsTyclugo3o
Video for Ron Wince, Founder & CEO, Myndshft▶ 25:48
Feb 18, 2019 - Uploaded by Healthcare NOW Radio
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/user/healthcarenowradio/the-tate-chronicles-ron-wince-founder-an Host ...
 
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Video for Ron Wince, Founder & CEO, Myndshft▶
Jan 25, 2019
Host Jim Tate's guest is Ron Wince, Founder and CEO of Myndshft. Myndshft is focused on solving ...

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Press Release From City of Mesa Newsroom


Earth Day, yo-yos and a fashion show at Celebrate Mesa
April 2, 2019 at 9:36 am
Mesa’s free party in the park will celebrate Earth Day, offer an environmentally friendly fashion show, and feature yo-yo’s, live music and many fun, family activities. Celebrate Mesa is being held Saturday, April 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Pioneer Park.
Admission and parking are free . . .
For other details > CLICK HERE  
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AGENDA: Mesa City Council Study Session @ 07:30 a.m. Wed 04 April 2019

The agenda was printed and made available for public consumption yesterday: Presentations/Action Items:
Item 1-a File #19-0373
Hear a presentation, discuss and provide direction on an overview of the FY 2020-2024 Capital Improvement Program.
Item 1-b File# 19-0404
Hear a presentation, discuss, and provide direction on the Fire and Medical Department budget.
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Here are the links provided in two separate sections:
File #: 19-0373   
Type: Presentation Status: Agenda Ready
In control: City Council Study Session
On agenda: 4/4/2019
Title: Hear a presentation, discuss and provide direction on an overview of the FY 2020-2024 Capital Improvement Program.
Attachments: 1. Presentation,
2. Attachment A - FY 2020-24 CIP Project Summary
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File #: 19-0404   
Type: Presentation Status: Agenda Ready
In control: City Council Study Session
On agenda: 4/4/2019
Title: Hear a presentation, discuss, and provide direction on the Fire and Medical Department budget.
Attachments: 1. Presentation
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At the same time and at the same place:
Meeting Name: Mesa Housing Services Governing Board Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/4/2019 7:30 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Council Chambers - Lower Level
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Not available  
                                                                                                    
                                
                                                                                                                                                                                    
 
Attachments:
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PRESENTATION: 26 Power Point Slides
FY 2020-2024 CIP OVERVIEW
Beth Huning | City Engineer
Scott  Butler | Office of Management & Budget
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Good Luck looking into this!

CALENDAR
April Program Reviews w/ Budget Discussions
May 6th Public Notice of proposed 2020-24 Capital Improvement Program
May 20th Public Hearing and Council consideration of 2020-24 Capital Improvement Program
Agenda
• Discuss Five Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
• Review Current Bond Authorization
• Review Active Projects
• Discuss Future CIP 
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FY 2020-24 CIP *Does not include budget carryover
Funding Source FY 19/20 FY 2021-24
General Obligation Bonds $32.9M > $147.2M
Utility Revenue Bonds 126.8M 28.6M
Local Revenues 74.2M > 85.0M
Joint Ventures 81.8M 40.4M
Grants 15.0M 9.7M $330.7M $310.9M

FY 2020-24 CIP *Does not include budget carryover
General Obligation Bonds 8.4%
Utility Revenue Bonds 37.6%
Local Revenues 23.4%
Joint Ventures 25.9%
Grants 4.7%
FY 19/20
General Obligation Bonds 47.3%
Utility Revenue Bonds 9.2%
Local Revenues 27.4%
Joint Ventures 13.0%
Grants 3.1%
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ATTACHMENT A 35 Power Point Slides
2020 – 2024 Capital Improvement Program
Project Summary by Fund
Blogger Note: Good luck finding the time to go over all these details with "a fine-tooth-comb" or even understanding some or any of the details.
Images are provided for the various industry site locations to show where expenses are invested.

NOTE [6]
Capital Improvement Program Project Funding Summary
Fiscal Years 2020-2024
Economic Investment
COUNCIL DISTRICT 4
Fund
Estimated Exp Thru FY 18/19 FY 19/20 FY 20/21 FY 21/22 FY 22/23 FY 23/24
Future Years (3) Totals Capital Economic Investment Fund $512,217 $14,000,000 - - - - - $14,512,217
Excise Tax Obligation Bond Construction Education - $28,000,000 $20,977,650 - - - - $48,977,650 Sum: $512,217 $42,000,000 $20,977,650 - - - - $63,489,867
COUNCIL DISTRICT 4
Fund
Estimated Exp Thru FY 18/19 FY 19/20 FY 20/21 FY 21/22 FY 22/23 FY 23/24
Future Years (3) Totals Capital Capital - General Fund $15,464 $2,100,000 $1,048,883 - - - - $3,164,347 Sum: $15,464 $2,100,000 $1,048,883 - - - - $3,164,347
COUNCIL DISTRICT 4
Fund
Estimated Exp Thru FY 18/19 FY 19/20 FY 20/21 FY 21/22 FY 22/23 FY 23/24
Future Years (3) Totals Capital Capital - General Fund $138,900 $500,000 - - - - - $638,900 Sum: $138,900 $500,000 - - - - - $638,900
NOTE: [12]
Capital Improvement Program Project Funding Summary Fiscal Years 2020-2024

NOTE: [35]
Greenfield Water Reclamation Plant Expansion 
Mesa Share (CN0015)
Construct additional treatment capacity to meet the increasing wastewater flows to the Greenfield Water Reclamation Plant. The towns of Gilbert and Queen Creek will share in the cost of the plant expansion
Fund
Estimated Exp Thru FY 18/19 FY 19/20 FY 20/21 FY 21/22 FY 22/23 FY 23/24
Future Years (3) Totals Capital 2014 Wastewater Bond $74,959,892 $47,829,862 $1,804,182 - - - - $124,593,936 O&M Wastewater - $84,000 $515,743 $527,401 $540,006 $553,342 $1,743,658 $3,964,150 Sum: $74,959,892 $47,913,862 $2,319,925 $527,401 $540,006 $553,342 $1,743,658 $128,558,086
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PRESENTATION 13 Power Point Slides
MESA FIRE & MEDICAL
FY 19/20 Budget Presentation
NOTE: [3]
CHALLENGES     CONSIDERATIONS
•Call volume •Training •Span of control •Transportation •Social services
• Travel time • Firefighter well-being • Cost of service • Quality of Intervention
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NOTE: [5]
Data-based Deployment Model
• 12-year historical data evaluation • Addition of Medical Response Units (MR) • Deployment Pairing Stations • Satellite Medical Stations
* Smart City Initiative *Council Priority: Community Safety
NOTE: [9]
Social Services High Utilizers
Number of 911 Calls
90 days prior  SS Assessment
30 days post 60 days post 90 days post Totals after Assessments
97 year old lift assists 13 2 0 1 3 75 year old in home assistance 8 0 0 1 1
74 year old increase level of care 9 0 0 0 0 60 year old mental health concerns 15 3 3 0 6 Totals 45 5 3 2 10
Oct – Dec 2018
Patients
911 calls 90 Days prior SS  Assessment
Assessments
911 calls 90 days post Assessment 

NOTE: [11]
CENTER FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES  RECENTLY APPROVED MODEL: EMERGENCY TRIAGE, TREAT AND TRANSPORT “ET3”
Washington DC February 14, 2019 CMS to reimburse for: –Transportation to alternate destinations –Nurse Practitioner care Billing to be at same rate as current transports
NOTE: [12]
FINANCIAL SUMMARY

 
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