Notations From the Grid (Weekly Edition): On #GE17; @realDonaldTrump & Other Thoughts.....

As our team continues onward,  please enjoy this snapshot courtesy of the team at Global Citizen on the Week that was in our World as we are witness to a political revolution in France (& the headline in France24 was telling): 

On the first day Macron created a party, on the second a one-party state

, political chaos in the UK  and profound challenging times in Washington as President Trump had an interesting cabinet meeting (that someone deemed Pyongyang on the Potomac), The Attorney General is slated to testify before the Senate Intelligence Committee Tomorrow (as Congress is busy rolling back the Obama Era) and Ivanka Trump defends her Father --and as the World continues to be transformational as noted below...

An interesting week ahead.....

 

June 12, 2017, Newsletter

 

Global Citizen Stories

7 Ways President Macron Is a True Global Citizen

The new French president is kind of a Global Citizen champion. Here’s how he’s already stood up for women and girls, the environment, and minorities during his first month in office.

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Leo Is Saving This Porpoise Like the Hero He Is

There are only about 30 vaquita porpoises left in the world – and now Leonardo DiCaprio is working with the Mexican government to save them from extinction.

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Nadia Murad Makes an Emotional Return Home

Murad, a Yazidi activist, returned to her home in Iraq for the first time since she was captured and enslaved by ISIS in 2014.

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She Was Fired After Getting Her Period

When this model got her period on the job, she was refused a bathroom break. Then, her employer ordered her to leave because of her “period situation.”

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These 17 Athletes Are Shattering Gender Stereotypes

From fencing and basketball to swimming and tennis, these female athletes are totally #winning – and inspiring young women how to play like a girl.

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18 Powerful Photos From Around the World This Week

The internet collectively lost its mind when Barack Obama and Justin Trudeau had a dinner date, then again when James Comey testified. Here’s what else caught our eyes this week.

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Muslim Man Gives Hugs After Manchester Attack

In the wake of last month’s terror attack, this man performed a social experiment by giving free hugs to strangers – and trusting them enough to do it blindfolded.

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We Support Women’s Health – Always

If you do too, help us call on world leaders to make the health of women and girls a global priority at this year’s G20 summit in Hamburg.

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Notations On Our World (W-End Edition): On UK #GE17, France & Other Thoughts

The aftermath of the UK #GE17 is being felt as the Prime Ministers' Senior Advisers have resigned and as the Prime Minister gears up for his new Government.    For all the latest updates, please click here courtesy of the Guardian of London.

Meanwhile, in Europe, there are the French Legislative Elections.     The new President's Party appears to have the upper hand going into the elections.   For the latest on the French Elections, please click on here courtesy of France24.

Meanwhile, Iran honored the fallen of the Daesh attack by giving them a State Funeral attended by the top leaders of the Government including the President, Hassan Rouhani, the Speaker, Ali Larijani, the head of the Judiciary, Sadeq Larijani, the Chief of the Staff to the Supreme Leader, the Head of the Expediency Council, the Head of the Council of Experts and the Entire Cabinet:

We look forward to our weekly assessment as we begin our quarterly review and gear up for the new quarter throughout our properties as we leave you all with this:

 

Notations From The Grid (Friday Edition): On Our World in the aftermath of UK #GE17 & Other Thoughts...

It has been quite a morning in our World as the United Kingdom has entered into a period of uncertainty in the aftermath of the elections.    The return of two-party politics has become the norm in the UK as the Prime Minister has gone to the Queen to request the forming of a new Government with the Democratic Unionist Party of Northern Ireland.    There is some talk that the UK may have to be faced with another General Election within a year==it is slated to quite messy.   Across on the continent, though, is France as President Macron's new Party is set to command a majority in the French National Assembly which will transform France.     President Macron has also decided to end the State of Emergency--but incorporate certain provisions in common law.    We have also been continuing to assess the Gulf Crisis as countries continue to gang up on Qatar--as Qataris have heeded the call of the Emir of Qatar and the Government to stay patient. 

We wanted to enter the weekend with this "snapshot" courtesy of the team at Global Citizen on a high note as we wish all a great weekend: 

June 9, 2017, Newsletter

Global Citizen Stories

Keep Calm and Flirt With Beautiful Men

After last weekend’s attack in London, these five awesome reactions prove the spirit of British people won’t be defeated by terrorism.

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John Oliver Went on a Beautiful Climate Change Rant

Without holding back, John Oliver brutally – and humorously – took down Trump’s decision to leave the Paris agreement.

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Rihanna Went to Malawi for a Really Good Reason

One of our favorite musicians and humanitarians of all time went to Malawi in support of childhood education – and Global Citizen went with her.

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11 Heartwarming Moments From the Manchester Benefit

Hate never wins. Ariana Grande returned to the stage to honor the victims of the Manchester terror attack – and she brought some of our favorite Global Citizens with her.

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Leaked Notes Reveal How Leaders Pressured Trump

New details from a meeting in late May reveal how Macron, Merkel, and Trudeau tried to sway Trump on climate change before his decision to withdraw from the Paris agreement.

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Syrian Boy From Viral Photo Resurfaces

His stunned image covered in dust and blood became an iconic symbol of suffering. Now, new images of the boy show him still allegedly living in Aleppo.

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Listen to the Dalai Lama’s Words on Terrorism

The Dalai Lama has some thoughts about "Muslim terrorists," and his speech is definitely worth revisiting in light of recent attacks.

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Notations On Our World (Special Friday Edition):: On the UK #GE2017 & The Aftermath...

Our team has been on the prowl assessing the UK Elections and we have been blown away by the results:  The United Kingdom has a hung parliament.    This is the third hung parliament as the post-elections analysis is in full force.     As the conservatives have grown to be the second largest parliament in Scotland as it clearly appears that the independence movement in Scotland has lost steam.    There is one very interesting development:  The UK Independence Party is a spent political force.   Our team found it quite startling as the Exit polls have been almost spot on in the UK--which our team found absolutely amazing.

There are some very interesting observations noted in discuorse on Sky News: 

• The state opening of Parliament is on June 18.    Although Mrs. May will continue as Prime Minister, she will need to enter into coailiaton Government
• If the Queen's Speech is voted down (which is the Government manifesto), The Labor Leader Jeremy Corbyn may be invited by the Queen to form the Government.   If he fails, there will another general election.

This is as the Brexit Negotiations loom..     It will be fascinating to be witness to it all as the World awaits an impending statement from the British Prime Minister assessing how best to put together a workable government as there are rumours of leadership challenges including the outgoing Foregin Secretary, Boris Johnson--who was one of the leading Brexit campaigners.

It will a fascinating few weeks......   

An #Outsider Newsflash (Special Edition): UK Goes to the Polls for #GE17//Sky News - Live

(Update:  Here is the "projections as of 5:00  PM PST here in the United States):









The UK General Elections has begun.     Live Coverage will be forthcoming later on Thursday as results will begin coming in that will determine the fate of the United Kingdom for the Next Five Years--this is as live coverage will be available here on this live feed along with our regular Live feed from Al Jazeera on the James Comey Testimony.  The Republican National Committee had prepared "talking Points" which were leaked and reported by the Washington Examiner available by clicking here.

It is bound to be quite a Thursday.