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Re/Cap of Last Week's Olympic Swimming Trials Here @ Sky High in Mesa

Swimming World Biweekly‘s second April issue is now available! 

Take another look at the Mesa Arena Pro Series (complete with photo gallery!),

Swimming World Biweekly: Top Stories About Olympic Hopefuls Available Now!

22 April 2016, 11:51am

 

 

FEATURES
- 006 2016 ARENA PRO SWIM SERIES MESA – FINALS RECAP
by Cathleen Pruden
- The full recap from Mesa, AZ as the pros invade the desert.012 MESA PRO SWIM SERIES PHOTO GALLERY
Photos by Peter H. Bick and others

Or watch this 08:51 minute video uploaded to YouTube and published April 20, 2016

Where's The Leadership for Affirmative Positive Inclusion Here in Mesa?

 



The Mesa City Council appears to be attempting to dodge the issue of inclusion in stalled and purposefully delayed consideration and passing of a Non-Discrimination Ordinance, recently raised to attention again by Arizona Republic Maria Polletta two days ago in
this article
"Though the seven-member City Council appears to have the necessary votes, Councilman Alex Finter told The Republic the "opposing sides (of the community) are so polarized and unwilling to compromise that bringing forth an ordinance would not be a positive endeavor for the city at this time."
Where's the leadership here in Mesa??
It appears to be missing-in-action.

If not NOW, when?
Mayor John Giles has publicly stated many times "It's the right thing to do"

. . . an upcoming election is the perfect time to insist on positive  affirmative action.

Heads UP! Next Weekend 1,251 AZ GOP Here @ Mesa Convention Center 04/29-30

		Election of delegates to the National Convention of the RNC in Cleveland OH in July will be bringing that number of candidates plus another 250 staff and unpredictable numbers for members in the media to our great conservative City of Mesa. Some might say the circus is coming to town, with the P.T. Barnum of Politics, Donald Trump, grabbing the headlines and stealing the show like nobody else can . . .  so let's make the most of it when Mesa again hits the spotlight on national news. TV and media will be arriving days ahead of time for set-up, booking local overnight accommodations and, no doubt on the streets.   Contact Info: 602-957-7770 7am - 5pm Open to the public??
		http://www.azgop.org

Here's Some Fun > More About Cougars [from Vice News]

Why, dear readers, might you think your MesaZona blogger would eve think about making fun of an all-male university's calling itself "Cougars" and what that same name means in the popular vernacular? . . .  perhaps " a major change in social norms"? Like when the North Carolina governor is stunned by nationwide reactions to a law about public bathrooms? Hello! And, yes social norms are changing
This article originally appeared on VICE UK
A Self-Described 'Cougar' Explains Why Young Men Make Life Worth Living       

By Helen Nianias; Illustrations: Polly Williams

April 23, 2016

"Tessa isn't like the stereotypical idea of a mom. The last time we met, she was taking an hour off from shagging a 22-year-old in east London while he waited for her in their hotel room.
Tessa's not her real name, but I can say that she's 49-years-old and was celibate for seven years while she was raising her 15-year-old son on her own. Now that her son's gone to live with her dad, Tessa says she feels like she has her life back. Using dating website Toyboy Warehouse, she's fulfilled almost every sexual fantasy she can think of with younger guys.
There's still no clear scientific consensus on when men and women hit their sexual peaks and how we can even define a person's sex drive, beyond the rudiments of how well our bits reach to stimulation. But I chatted to Tessa to get some of her insight on sexual fulfillment, contentment, and the quiet joy of getting crotchless pants delivered to your parents' house . . . I just need someone who has stamina and energy."
Read more by hitting on the article link

Call for artists, architects, urban planners,political leaders > Your chance

The New Urbanism Film Festival is a film festival with a purpose. 
This festival attracts filmmakers, artists, street artists, architects, urban planners, political leaders, bicycle advocates, faith-based community leaders, and fans of the urban environment.
 We want to encourage audiences to think about how they can make their cities and towns a better place. 
More information and details >> https://filmfreeway.com/festival/NewUrbanismFilmFestival
April 30, 2016April Deadline

If your film addresses issues in that area, we'd like to see it.
Awards for the best short film in each of these categories
-Active Transportation
-Architecture
-Bicycles
-Economic Development
-Healthy Cities
-Placemaking
-Sociology
-Street Art / Public Art
-Tactical Urbanism
-Urban Design
-Walkability
The Top Prizes are
-Best of Fest (Best Film (feature or short) explaining New Urbanism
-Emerging Ideas (Workshop, Installation, Presentation, or Event held during the festival)
After the screenings, audiences are invited to dialogue with leading urban thinkers about the issues raised during the movie and discuss current local projects.
The festival also offers lots of special events, workshops, tours and classes that help audiences take lessons from the film and apply them to their hometown. We strongly encourage filmmakers to attend the festival.

Contact

• Email
• PO BOX 361321
  Los Angeles, CA 90036
  United States
• Website
• Facebook
• Twitter

High Pollution > State Of The Air Report 2016: Maricopa County Gets an F



Here We Go Again - Hold your breath!

Arizona DEQ‏@ArizonaDEQ Apr 20

Ozone High Pollution Advisory (HPA) in effect for today, April 20 for Maricopa County. #azwx #airquality http://ow.ly/4mUaBf 

9:17 AM - 20 Apr 2016

Follow ADEQ on https://twitter.com/arizonadeq

 

PHOENIX April 20, 2016 - The American Lung Association’s 2016 “State of the Air” report found Phoenix/Mesa/Scottsdale the fifth-most polluted metro area in the nation for ozone. Compared to the 2015 report, Phoenix has cut ozone slightly. This is in keeping with a trend seen across the nation of lower ozone pollution levels. 

Increased heat, changes in weather patterns, drought and wildfires are all related to climate change, which has contributed to the extraordinarily high numbers of days with unhealthy particle pollution in some cities, including Phoenix. 
Learn more about Phoenix rankings, as well as air quality across Arizona and the nation in the 2016 “State of the Air” report at stateoftheair.org.

For more information please contact:

Julie ReidJReid@Lungs.org
 602-429-0009

What Can You Do to Help Reduce Dangerous Ozone Levels?
Valley residents are encouraged to:

• Reduce their driving.
• Limit engine idling.
• Carpool, bus, telework.
• Refuel after dark.
• Refrain from using gasoline powered garden equipment or charcoal BBQs.
• Schedule painting projects during the cooler months, and when painting, use water-based products.

Additionally, active adults, children, and individuals with respiratory problems should limit prolonged outdoor exposure.
Our pollution issues don't only exist in the summertime.https://twitter.com/arizonadeq