Weekly Perspective

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 Pl an 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.

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

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.   Read     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.   Read     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.   Read     How Fruits and Vegetables Could Save India As population growth squeezes India dry, fruits like melons, o

As we hope all enjoy visits to the properties in our Network, We wanted to present this "Virtual Gift" with some "Foods 4 Thought" for Week as we wish all a fabulous Final Week of April..... & as we leave you with this final "Thought" as we hope you enjoy the visits to the properties of the Daily Outsider: “You can’t control how other people receive your energy. Anything you do or say gets filtered through the lens of whatever they are going through  at the moment, which is not about you. Just keep doing your thing with as much integrity and love as possible.” Nanea Hoffman

The 100-Day milestone is at hand for the Trump Administration.   It is also a week that will see a number of key challenges.  The Border wall is at the forefront as the Trump Administration is seeking funding from Congress for it.  A Government shutdown looms as the wars in Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan Continue.    This is also as Iran continues to be at the forefront with the Administration continuing what the New York Times deemed a "bullying of Iran" as the elections get under way in Iran.  The first live debate will be scheduled for later on this week. As we went to press, our team received this from the Congressoinal Budget Office.   This is an arm of Congress that came under attack as the first "version" of the Obama Repeal and Replace Bill came to force.   What they have noted on the proposed expansion of the Navy is telling: Costs of Building a 355-Ship Navy CBO estimates that construction costs to build a fleet of 355 ships would average $26.6 billion (in 20

Our Logo: A Tribute To Ordinary Faces Why We Do This: A Tribute to All Ordinary Faces (Courtesy The Economist KAL)  Our team has been on the prowl throughout the weekend on the elections in France, the protests in Venezuela, the elections in Iran, the tragedy in Afghanistan along the continued challenges faced by Europe.    It has been fascinating to be witness to it. We begin with Europe.  France is in the midst of the election season.   As we went to press, France was in a period of "reflection" as the people of France went to the polls. Although the  Terrorist attack in Paris cast a shadow,  it will be Macron and Le Pen advancing to the second rounds.  The people of the United Kingdom, though, are also going to the polls.  The Prime Minister, Teresa May, called the elections to strengthen her hand and it appears that she has the upper hand as the UK Labor Party is struggling, The Scottish National Party is agitating for another independence vote and difficult negotiations

Breaking Courtesy of France24 As France Votes... BREAKING NEWS DIMANCHE 23 AVRIL 2017 DIMANCHE 23 AVRIL 2017 -  19:59  (PARIS)     Macron at 23.7%, Le Pen at 21.7% qualify for second round in French presidential election (early results from FRANCE 24's partner Ipsos)  Read more on France24.com