Notations On Our World (Special @POTUS Watch Edition): From the White House

Our team received this from the White House early this morning as Senator Scott met President Trump.   Senator Scott was vocal in his criticism of the President and our team viewed it as significant as the President met with him:

"When we set aside our differences -- and it’s amazing sometimes how little our differences are -- we put our country and the citizens of our country first.” - President Donald J. Trump ------------- Working Together for the American People President Trump held several meetings this week to confer with both Democratic and Republican members of Congress on the Administration’s tax reform goals. Yesterday, the President welcomed a bipartisan group of Representatives to the Cabinet Room of the White House to continue talks on tax reform. The Representatives supported the President's efforts to stimulate bipartisan discussion on the matter. Watch the President's Remarks A Unified Nation  Yesterday morning, President Trump met with Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) in the Oval Office to discuss race relations in America and strategies to promote a more unified country. President Trump and Senator Scott intend to engage in ongoing conversations regarding the Administration’s relationship with the African American community. Read more Hurricane Irma Relief Updates  Today, President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, Vice President Mike Pence, and Mrs. Karen Pence will travel to Florida as part of Hurricane Irma’s recovery and relief efforts. They will receive a briefing with local leadership and relief organizations and visit with individuals impacted by the hurricane. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Florida State Emergency Response Team (SERT) say that those affected can register themselves as “Safe and Well” or search for loved ones at the link below: American Red Cross' Safe and Well PHOTO OF THE DAY President Donald J. Trump Meets With Senator Tim Scott at the White House | September 13, 2017 (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead) POTUS AND VP TODAY Today, the President and Vice President, along with the First and Second Ladies, will travel to Florida as part of Hurricane Irma’s recovery and relief efforts.  COMING UP Tomorrow, President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will head to Joint Base Andrews in Maryland to meet with members of the military and give remarks. President Trump and Vice President Pence will attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York next week.

 

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Notations On Our World (Weekly Edition): On Our World (Courtesy Global Citizen)

As We continue to remember 9/11, salute all the brave souls who have endured Harvey, Irma and Jose and the victims of the earthquake of Mexico City,  we present  this  admonition from the Persian Poet, Saadi as we are also pleased to present the following courtesy of the Team at Global Citizen:

11 Photos of the Devastating Earthquake in Mexico

President Enrique Peña Nieto said last week’s magnitude-8.1 earthquake, which killed at least 61 people and injured hundreds of others, was the country’s largest in a century. 

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This 13-Year-Old Saved a Record Number of Lives

By becoming an organ donor, 13-year-old Jemima Layzell saved more lives after her death than any other person in the history of the UK healthcare system.

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13 Crazy Ideas That Might Actually Save the World

From robot death traps for Zika-carrying mosquitoes to edible drones, these creative solutions are helping fight world hunger, unsafe water, diseases, and climate change.

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How Beyoncé Helped Hurricane Victims in Houston

After pledging to help victims in her hometown of Houston, Beyoncé did so much more than just write a check. She went home and got to work.

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Mexico Just Offered to Help Dreamers in a Huge Way

About two-thirds of all Dreamers are from Mexico – and if 800,000 are deported without DACA, Mexico already has a plan to help.

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She Earned Her High School Diploma at Age 83

"I made up my mind that I wasn't going to be a dropout twice,” said Willie Dell Grimes, whose story should teach everyone that you’re never too old to learn.

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Trump’s DACA Decision Reduced Her to Tears

She’s just one of the 800,000 Dreamers whose fate hangs in the balance after President Trump announced the end of DACA – and her interview will absolutely break your heart.

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People Lost Their Minds Over These Kids’ Clothes

After this retailer released a collection of gender-neutral clothes for kids – dropping labels for “girls” and “boys” – these people completely lost it.

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The 10 Most Generous Countries in the World

The Charities Aid Foundation released its annual list – and the results may surprise you. See if your country even made the list.

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9 Children of Immigrants Who Changed the US

We can’t ignore our history as a nation of immigrants. Here are just 9 examples of children of immigrants who have made the US stronger.

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The Internet’s Best Reactions to the DACA Decision

Following the Trump administration’s DACA announcement, the internet slammed the decision – and former President Barack Obama’s response went viral.

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6 Jailed in Tanzania for Cutting Off Hand of Albino Boy

Six men were just sentenced to 20 years in jail each for chopping off the hand of an albino boy in the hope of selling it as a witchcraft charm.

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7 Ways to Help Undocumented Immigrants Right Now

The Trump administration's decision to end DACA has left 800,000 young people in limbo – but there are many ways you can be helping them right now.

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Why You Should Never Go on a Cruise Ship Again

Cruise ships might be known for limbo, shrimp cocktails, and luxury accommodations, but they’re also destroying the environment at an alarming rate.

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The Clooneys Literally Took a Refugee Into Their Home

Just when we thought we couldn’t love George and Amal any more than we already do, they went and did this, like the Global Citizen superstars they are.

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This Company Is Pledging $1 Billion to Fight Climate Change

The chocolate company behind M&M’s is just the latest to step up to end climate change – announcing a plan to cut its greenhouse gas emissions 67% by 2050.

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Scientists Thought This Disease Was Gone in the US

Now, it’s back and spreading. In fact, the disease infects a third of the people in one Alabama county – and an additional 430 million people worldwide.

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This Majority Muslim Country Is Discouraging Hijabs

Its population is 90% Muslim, yet the country just introduced a new law aimed at preventing women from wearing Islamic dress like hijabs and burqas.

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The ‘PooGate’ Tinder Story Took a Fantastic Turn

It’s been described as the worst Tinder date of all time – but now the unbelievable story is finding a happy ending and helping people in developing countries.

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This Awesome PSA Is Tackling Harassment in India

They were told to shut up – so they did the opposite. These women got together to send a powerful message against stalking.

This City Is Banning Plastics in Its Restaurants

Starting next year, restaurants in the city will no longer offer plastic straws or plastic utensils – helping cut back on the 500 million straws used in the US every day.

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