Trump is still trying to convince us Covid isn't a big deal, even as he's gasping for air.
•Oct 7, 2020
Friday, October 09, 2020
Gasping For Air
Trump is still trying to convince us Covid isn't a big deal, even as he's gasping for air.
Single Recurrent Novae, Plasma Cosmology| S0 News Oct.9.2020
Key Updates . . .
Days of Quiet as they build to a crescendo out in Space + the latest on La Nina expected to stay through Spring
Days of Quiet as they build to a crescendo out in Space + the latest on La Nina expected to stay through Spring
NATO IS PURCHASING IT'S OWN DRONES, THE ALLIANCE IS MOVING AWAY FROM THE...
The RQ-4D at a ceremony in Italy last week. They flew 22 hours from California
After years of delay and shrinking budgets, NATO will buy its first ever spy drones later this year. But it's a tentative entry, at best, into the ranks of the unmanned systems revolution. The five new robotic spies won't actually join the transatlantic military alliance's air fleet until the end of the decade. NATO's member-states have their own drone fleets, of course: the United States waged a robotic war over Libya when NATO aided the Libyan revolution last year, and American drones are key to the NATO campaign in Afghanistan.
But the alliance itself doesn't jointly own or operate any drones. And it views the recent round of budget cuts that hack at European members' defense cash as an opportunity to change that.
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After years of delay and shrinking budgets, NATO will buy its first ever spy drones later this year. But it's a tentative entry, at best, into the ranks of the unmanned systems revolution. The five new robotic spies won't actually join the transatlantic military alliance's air fleet until the end of the decade. NATO's member-states have their own drone fleets, of course: the United States waged a robotic war over Libya when NATO aided the Libyan revolution last year, and American drones are key to the NATO campaign in Afghanistan.
But the alliance itself doesn't jointly own or operate any drones. And it views the recent round of budget cuts that hack at European members' defense cash as an opportunity to change that.
•Oct 9, 2020
World Food Programme Wins 2020 Nobel Peace Prize
A HUNGER CRISIS
To prevent the use of hunger as a weapon of war . . . The committee chose to highlight hunger in this year’s peace prize after a deterioration in circumstances over recent years. In 2019, 135 million people suffered from acute hunger, the highest number in many years, it said. Most of the increase was caused by war and armed conflict.
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Immediately following the announcement, Berit Reiss-Andersen, Chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, was interviewed https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_sax60UwOc
To prevent the use of hunger as a weapon of war . . . The committee chose to highlight hunger in this year’s peace prize after a deterioration in circumstances over recent years. In 2019, 135 million people suffered from acute hunger, the highest number in many years, it said. Most of the increase was caused by war and armed conflict.
Minerd Says Fed's Main Street Lending Program > A 'Disaster'
The banks got a big windfall, but they don't want to take a big loss underwriting securities being the first guarantor of loans for small businesses. The question is more in combination with The Treasury where there will be losses getting money into inner-cities and minority-owned businesses
Oct.09 -- Scott Minerd, Guggenheim Global chief investment officer, says the Federal Reserve's Main Street Lending Program intended to aid small businesses impacted by the pandemic has been a "disaster."
He speaks with Bloomberg's Sonali Basak on "Bloomberg Markets: The Close."
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Oct.09 -- Scott Minerd, Guggenheim Global chief investment officer, says the Federal Reserve's Main Street Lending Program intended to aid small businesses impacted by the pandemic has been a "disaster."
He speaks with Bloomberg's Sonali Basak on "Bloomberg Markets: The Close."
•Oct 9, 2020
Dining Outdoors in Downtown Mesa: Chairs & Tables On The Sidewalks In The Path of Light Rail Transit
Fast-Food Casual or otherwise - is the City of Mesa serious about financing this with COVID-19 "Pots of Money" when there's more than 140 days of sizzling temperatures in excess of 100 degrees?? . . . and when is there fresh air? (That's the meaning of alfresco guys!)
Pardon me for being skeptical but that is your MesaZona blogger's responsive reaction to one more preposterous proposition from the city's Office of Development Services:
Application to expand outdoor dining for restaurants and bars
Development Services
The Development Services Department partners with our customers and citizens to promote and maintain quality development in our community.
To best protect the safety and well being of our customers and employees, Development Services is currently conducting business online and via the telephone. The offices at 55 N. Center are closed until further notice.
Development Services, which includes planning, plan review, and building inspections, is continuing to provide online services at www.mesaaz.gov/dimes to submit applications and submittals.
For any questions about permits, including any planning officer, call 480-644-4273. The call center is open Monday-Thursday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. If you need to pay for a permit by check, please place the check and invoice in the payment utility box on the north side of 55 N Center.
We are continuing to conduct building inspections within one business day. You can request an inspection by calling the 24-hour line at 480-644-2428.
All public meetings, including Planning and Zoning Board, Board of Adjustment and Design Review Board will continue to meet on a regular schedule. Please visit the individual board pages for detailed information on how to participate in those meetings.
Because of Mayor Giles’ Emergency Proclamation in response to the Coronavirus pandemic, there is an interim process to inform residents of land use applications in place of traditional neighborhood meetings.
Celebrating Day of The Dead > Dias de Los Muertos : MIKIZTI- Día de Los Muertos
We celebrate our ancestors - those who have come before in The Past and we invite them back now to connect their spirits with ours in Times of The 2020 Pandemic. We have many ways to celebrate this opening to The Portal to The Past to remind us of our cultural heritage through all the centuries unique to what we now call 'Latin America'.
Those time-honored traditions now come back-to-life when we embrace our shared cultures. Here in Mesa, where some people believe in good faith that history started in the 1850's and we are starting to heal the scars inflicted by Russell Pearce's SB1070, we are all moving on beyond exclusion to embrace and to re-invigorate - we do that in many ways with two celebrations featured in this post that are quite different from 'Halloween'.
A few years ago your MesaZona blogger made it a point to be in Mexico City both at Almeda Square and in The Zocalo, and celebrating for days with the families of people who worked with me in kitchens in New York City where we prepared the customary foods of The Day of The Dead. Nothing of that prepared me for how the holidays are celebrated there in their Tierra! by la gente . This is about as close to all that here in Arizona:
Watch the Portal to the Past 2020!
The video was produced by Cultural Coalition, Inc. - Mission is to provide community engagement through unique cultural programs dedicated to the education, promotion and development of indigenous artists in Arizona. https://culturalcoalition.com/
On Sunday, October 25, 2020 this is what's in-the-works:
MIKIZTI- Día de Los Muertos
Sunday, October 25th 2020
2pm - Coming Virtual this year.
Facebook Event Link
www.diadelosmuertosphx.com
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Dia de los Muertos Virtual Festival
Spirits Connect
Mesa Arts Center is pleased to celebrate Día de los Muertos — virtually! Día de los Muertos is a celebration of Latin American Art and culture related to the Mexican holiday Day of the Dead. The vibrant online event offers a variety of features, performances and more in celebration of the memories of the deceased.
Join us for
- Remarkable artist and cooking demonstrations.
- Exciting performances by La Luz de Luna, Mariachi Pasion and more.
- Fun family at-home activities: paper flower making, papel picado and altar making.
- Online Mercado featuring arts, crafts, jewelry and more!
https://www.mesaartscenter.com/diadelosmuertos
October 24, 2020
Saturday 12PM-3PM
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