Wednesday, September 13, 2017

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:

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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.
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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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