Notations On Our World: On The US GDP Numbers & Other Thought (w/an update...)

Our team is right now as Business Forward is hosting a conference call on the latest US GDP Numbers.  The GDP Growth was .7 Percent For the Quarter.     One of the key components was lower Auto Sales--epitomized by what Ford reported earlier this week:

The Latest Economic Trends - 1Q2017 GDP Report from businessforward

There is a lot to "decouple" about the numbers as the World awaits the Fed's decision to "normalize" monetary policy.   

As we went to press, Congress passaed a one week spending measure to avoid a Government shutdown as the debate has begun in earnest about the Tax Reform Plan that President Trump's key economic advisors have announced as the President's 100 Days is before us Tomorrow:   

(Update:  Our team just finished off curating other properties within Daily Outsider (including our Visions Channel)  as we hope all enjoy visits )

We wish all a fabulous Week-End.

An #Outsider Newsflash (Friday Special Edition): Tomorrow is National Drug Take Back Day!!!!

This is the latest from the White House....

Dear Friends, Tomorrow is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, when you can drop off your expired, unused, and unneeded prescription drugs at approved collection sites – no questions asked. This year, I’m dropping off some old prescriptions because I don’t need them, and disposing of them prevents these pills from being misused in the future. This can even save lives. Prescription opioid pain medications are an important tool for managing the pain of people who have had surgery or other severe injuries, but the misuse of these medications and the use of heroin have taken a heartbreaking toll on too many Americans and their families while also straining law enforcement and treatment programs. More people now die from drug overdoses than in motor vehicle crashes. You can help prevent opioid abuse by participating in Take Back Day. So tomorrow, head down to your local collection site between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to drop off your expired, unused, and unneeded medications.  And by doing so, you may just save a life. Sincerely, Richard Baum Acting Director of National Drug Control Policy

View of the Week (Special Edition): On Water & Sanitation

For this special edition of "View of the Week" we present this latest we just received courtesy of the team at Global Citizen that captures the profound challenge of Water and Sanitation in our World.  This is a recent article in @Futurism noted how Earth can potentially turn into Mars if we're not careful:

 

Orlando Bloom Has a Challenge for You

With this viral challenge, the actor is teaming up with UNICEF and kids in Africa to bring awareness to climate change and the global water crisis.

 

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This Device Can Pull Water Out of Thin Air

Thanks to the geniuses at MIT, a small device could soon mean big relief for people in arid and drought-ridden regions. Here’s how it works.

 

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The Pope Just Opened a Very Special Laundromat

Pope Francis isn’t becoming a businessman – he’s just making sure every person in Rome has access to basic cleanliness.

 

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How Fruits and Vegetables Could Save India

As population growth squeezes India dry, fruits like melons, oranges and papaya could solve the country’s growing water crisis.

 

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This Blue Drum Is Changing Lives in Africa

Watch how this simple device is making life much easier in sub-Saharan Africa, allowing people to collect 5 times more water than a traditional bucket.

 

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Tell Leaders #ItsBloodyTime to Keep Girls in School

For many girls, getting a period means missing out on an education. Sign our petition telling leaders to prioritize clean water and toilets to keep girls in school.

 

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