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As We Gear Up For Our 3rd Quarter of Service.....

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       It is the eve of Canada Day on July 1 and Independence Day here in the United States.   We will be going dark for the next two weeks to gear up for the new Quarter.   Our Twitter Channel will be updated daily with our Nuzzel and Paper_Li Updates which is a compilation of updates as we look forward to being of service.    Happy Canada Day to all Canadians.    We also wanted to take this opportunity to wish all a fabulous Independence Day Week-End and a fabulous July as we leave you all with this Thoughts:  When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be. - Lao Tzu Follow what you are genuinely passionate about and let that guide you to your destination. - Diane Sawyer Fear is the cheapest room in the house. I would like to see you living In better conditions. - Hafiz

Notations From the Grid (Special Mid-Week Edition): On the Effects of Climate Change

It is the eve of the July 4 Holiday Weekend here in the United States.     We wanted  to feature our team curated late last night California time on the effects of Climate Change that underscores the gravity of what we are facing with.   There are profound voices around the World that understand that including the current Governor of California, Jerry Brown and the Former Governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger  along with President Macron of France who has reminded us all that as far Earth is concerned--there is no Planet B-- this is as the US Secretary of Energy touted how they are again going after fossil fuel exploration white touting what he viewed as a "balance"--while bashing the Paris Agreement:    10 incredible effects of climate change https://t.co/MLE5Nm2oyX @中国日报 pic.twitter.com/ZnVtGPatIU — DailyOutsider (@ordinaryfaces) June 28, 2017

View of the Week (Mid-Week Edition): On the Virutal Prowl In Our World....

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Please enjoy courtesy of Global Citizen:    Global Citizen Stories 12 Photos of News You Might Have Missed Last Week These stories didn’t dominate the headlines, but every Global Citizen should know about them. From deadly wildfires to vigils in England, here’s what happened in last week in pictures. Read   James Corden Sent Trump 297 Copies of This Movie The late night host is sending the movies to Trump’s Florida estate for a very important reason – and he’s asking viewers to send Trump their copies of the 1993 film, too. Read   Why People Are Freaking Out Over This Photo When Nicholas Cardello and Kurt English posted photos of them at gay pride celebrations in 1993 and 2017, the internet simply couldn’t handle it. Here’s how people reacted. Read   Canada Is Finally Renaming National Aboriginal Day This week, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the Canadian government intends to rename the day honoring indigenous people with this more appropriate title. Read   Starbucks Is Keepin

View of the Week (Special Mid-Week Edition): Kansas, Sam Brownback, and the Trickle-Down Implosion

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Kansas, Sam Brownback, and the Trickle-Down Implosion : The Kansas governor’s attempt to create supply-side nirvana in Middle America not only failed to grow the economy—it created a crippling crisis of government that led to a statewide rejection of his politics.

Notations From the Grid: On Who owns London?

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As the diplomatic tug of war continues between Qatar, Saudi Arabia and its' satellites, this very interesting graphics underscores the mighty reach that Qatar has had in London: Who owns London? : Property Week teamed up with Datscha to reveal which companies own the biggest chunks of land in the capital - and the results may raise a few eyebrows.

Notations On Our World (Special Tuesday Edition): On the #Obamacare Repeal

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The Congressional Budget Office released its' recommendation yesterday.  We have released the entire news release for all as the push continues to get a vote in the US Senate before the July 4 recess: H.R. 1628, Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017 CBO and JCT estimate that enacting the Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017 would reduce federal deficits by $321 billion over the coming decade and increase the number of people who are uninsured by 22 million in 2026 relative to current law.   It must be noted that this is yet to be settled as opposition in the US Senate continues from Republicans--with no Democrats on Board to Support it.

Notations On Our World (Special Edition): On @POTUS re: #MuslimBan

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As we went to press, the Supreme Court came down on the side of all who have challenged the President's Ban in noting that anyone who has a connection with the United States along with refugees--there are questions with the extent of the Umbrella that refugee organizatoins are able to take advantage of--although the White House has claimed vindication.   Professor Jonathan Turley noted this earlier today in his blog: It appears that the Battle Royale over immigration is on.  The Supreme Court issued the following order: "We grant the petitions for certiorari and grant the stay applications in  part."  Read more of this post The grassroots effort to continue the opposition is continuing as underscored by this guidance as this fact sheet was released by the National Iranian American Council :   SFO & LAX Clinics UPDATE   Supreme Court Ruling This Morning As you may know, the   Supreme Court issued a ruling this morning   agreeing to hear the case challenging the Trump

An #Outsider Newsflash (Special Edition): Los Angeles Welcomes The Freedom Sculpture! FREE July 4th Celebration!

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Please also enjoy this background on the Cyrus Cylinder  courtesy of the Farhang Foundation:

View of the Week (W-End Edition): A Window Into The Future

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Please enjoy courtesy of the Abundance Insider as we wish all a great week and to all our Muslim Brothers and Sisters around the World, A Happy Eid: . In China, A Store of the Future: No Checkout, No Staff What it is:  Wheelys, a crowdfunded startup based in Stockholm, recently launched tests of a 24-hour retail concept called Moby Store that runs entirely through technology -- no humans. Wheelys is testing this concept on Hefei University's campus (450 kilometers west of Shanghai), partnering with university professors on the technology required. At Wheelys, holographic faces greet shoppers; as they scan QR codes on each product, sensors detect when items are removed. Why it's important:  Here's another take on the fully automated supermarket Amazon Go and others are developing. In a recent blog on  the first jobs to go , Peter unveiled his vision of a near-term future of retail in which an AI agent provides highly personalized service, and shoppers simply exit the buildin