Notations On Our World (Weekly Edition): A Virtual Walkabout In Our World On this #Eclipse2017

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Please enjoy this we received courtesy of the team at @Global Citizen that underscores stories of hope, optimism and the art of the possible on this #Eclipse2017: 

Global Citizen Stories

Up to 50 Migrant Kids Were Just Purposefully Drowned

The UN says the young migrants from Ethiopia and Somalia were drowned as smugglers “forced them into the sea” near the coast of Yemen.

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This Refugee Studied in 4 Countries. Now He’s a Doctor

Tirej Brimo, a refugee who fled the Syrian war, finally achieved his dream of getting his medical degree – 10 years, four countries, four medical schools, and 21 houses later.

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Indian Nun Wins Hero Award for Rescuing Sex Slaves

The 39-year-old nun helped bring 14 trafficking victims home from the Middle East last year. Now, she’s calling on the government to do its part to help women worldwide.

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Refugee Girls Forced Into Child Marriage Turning to Suicide

These stories are tragic – and far too common for Syrian refugee girls. That's why we need to end child marriage now.

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The 10 Most Chronic Diseases Have This in Common

Diseases like hypertension, heart disease, hepatitis, cancer, asthma, and diabetes all share this one avoidable risk factor, according to a new report.

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12 Remarkable Photos of What’s Happening Around the World

Tensions are rising in North Korea while temperatures are rising in Athens, Greece. Check out our photo gallery to see what else is happening from Canada to Cambodia.

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Photographer’s Project Is Breaking Racial Boundaries

What’s your color? It’s not as simple as you think. These stunning photos by photographer Angélica Dass will make you rethink skin color.

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We leave you all with this thought:

Listen with interest

Reflect with grace

Speak with honesty

Think with sincerity

Plan with optimism

Act with integrity

Give with gratitude

— Vala Afshar (@ValaAfshar) August 16, 2017

An #Outsider Newsflash: @POTUS & FLOTUS View #Eclipse2017 from the Truman Balcony

Thought For the Week : Saluting Martin Niemoller

We dedicate this to all those who speak up for what is right--and what we hope is that through our service, we are able to do our part to give voice to all who may feel voiceless.

Notations On Our World (Special #Eclipse2017): As America Bears Witness....

Please Enjoy this on #Eclipse2017, Stay safe and enjoy this historical day:

View of the Week (Special W-End Edition): On The Possiblities

On the eve of a new week, we wanted to be a bit different as we hope all enjoy this from @Futurism that we normally feature in our "Visions" property:

Hard Science Scientists Claim They Have “Solved the Mystery of How the First Animals Appeared on Earth” Renewable Energy Isn’t Just Cutting Costs, It’s Saving Lives Earth & Energy A 40-Year Old Voyager Spacecraft Can Guide Aliens to Earth Off World New Tech Is Giving Humanity Many Potential Paths to Immortality Enhanced Humans The “Quantum Internet” Is Just a Decade Away. Here’s What You Need to Know. Robots & Machines Everything at This Store is 3D Printed. Even The Food.

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Sci-Fi Visions The Most Significant Scientific Discoveries Of the Year (So Far)

Last Month Tied as the Hottest on Record, According to NASA Earth & Energy NASA: “We’re Going to Try and Make Oxygen From the Atmosphere on Mars” Off World CRISPR Co-Discoverer: “I’ve Never Seen Science Move at the Pace It’s Moving Now” Hard Science The Wireless Charging of Moving Electric Vehicles Just Overcame A Major Hurdle Advanced Transport

A Highly Flexible Robot Can Reach the Unreachable

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Notations On Our World (W-End Edition): On Infrastructure

The World was witness to another one of President Trump's Extra Ordinary News Conferences earlier this week.    This is as he had called a news conference to announce a "streamlined" process to launch the infrastructure initiative.    Our team found it quite timely that the team at Route Fifty published this E-Book that addressed this question which we are pleased to report on :

Infrastructure eBook: Maintaining, Upgrading and Financing Infrastructure Systems Across the Country

Infrastructure at a Crossroads: Where Do We Go From Here?

Infrastructure is much more than roads and bridges. It’s about railways, water pipes, electrical grids, waterways, seaports, airports and plenty of other facilities and systems that we rely on. It’s about digital infrastructure, too—the type of infrastructure that’s necessary to support the maturing and emerging technologies needed to manage smart cities and resilient communities.

This eBook provides a snapshot of the challenges and questions federal, state and local government decision makers are facing when it comes maintaining and upgrading infrastructure, plus figuring out ways to finance it.

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Notations On Our World (Special Friday Edition): Quite A Day......

It has been quite a week for President Trump.   The majority of the Presidents' Council on the Arts resigned en masse today--This is as the President was at Camp David chairing a meeting on Afghanistan after having dismissed Steve Bannon, his Chief Strategist, earlier in the Day.   This tweet from Marc Benioff was telling:

May all the hate in our nation be transformed into love. pic.twitter.com/5IiJM7G33y

— Marc Benioff (@Benioff) August 18, 2017

This is as Mr Bannon has said that as he leaves the White House, he is going to war for Trump against Trump opponents.

Never a Dull moment....as we pay tribute to Barcelona Tonight with this that Daily Mail Captured so beautifully:

Notations On Our World (Special Friday Edition) : On the Eve of the W-End...

As we hope all enjoy updates over the ensuing days throughout our properties, Please enjoy this we received here at our Virtual Newsroom as we are witness to the Eclipse and other happenings courtesy of Futurology:

08/18/2017 August 21  |  Indiana U. 4 things to know about Monday’seclipse We're ready for the total solar eclipse. Are you? Bonus: Try these activities to get kids (and adults) excited for the big event. Blockages  |  Michigan State Cholesterol crystals contribute to heart attacks Inventions  |  Carnegie Mellon To spur innovation, teach A.I. to find analogies Like Disney  |  ETH Zurich Software makes movie-style digital animation easier Digital animation is popular but complicated, requiring advanced expertise. New software may make it accessible to novices. Know sooner  |  Johns Hopkins DNA blood test may spot cancer early Would you?  |  U. Chicago Language sways answer to ‘kill 1, save 5’ train dilemma Hearing a classic moral dilemma about killing a person to save 5 others in a language that isn't your native tongue can change your answer. Here's why. Heavy burden  |  Brown Dementia can double health care costs of aging

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