Notations On Our World: On An Earthquake in Turkey & An #Outsider Milestone

 It is fitting that on the occasion of the 2350th Write-up here in #outsiders, we report on the triumph of Democracy in Turkey:

#Turkey #AKP appears to lose its majority in parliament, 🙏🏼💥early election results showed  http://t.co/gt4WThHD24

— Mike Pouraryan (@mikepouraryan) June 7, 2015

As this was reported on the Wall Street Journal, we have just received reports that the Turkey Ruling Party, the #AKP, is 17 Seats Short to form the next Government.    This is as Pro-Kurdish Parties and other leftists have gained ground.   It is a bright spot in the ever so challenging region whereby the inferno rages on.

It is a developing story we'd be commenting on over the ensuing days.....

Notations For the Week-End: On June 6 & A World @ War

June 6 was a pivotal day in the history of our World as the Normandy Invasion began.    The Canadian Liberal Leader, Justin Trudeau, reflected upon this yesterday on his Facebook Page: 

Posted by Justin Trudeau on Saturday, June 6, 2015

It is a tragic testament to our times as we continue to be witness to War even today as there are conflicts in over 160 Countries around the World.    Although it was gratifying to be witness to India and Bangladesh finally settling border disputes,  the inferno in the Middle East and North Africa rages on ever more.    There are reports that over 500,000 People are waiting in Libya to cross the Mediterrienan to escape to Europe in search of a better life.   This is as the BBC is right now reporting on the latest atrocities by Daesh (also known as the Islamic State/ISIS) On how children are being recruited and abused by Daesh.   

Notations For the Week-End: Thoughts From Our Founder On Beau Biden's Funeral

As I write this, I am gearing up for a day of Community Outreach Work , I am watching the Beau Biden memorial.     No matter what may think of the politics (agree or disagree with Joe Biden or Barack Obama), it is never easy to be able to bury one child--and in Joe Biden's case, two of them.   

The US Army Chief of Staff awarded him the Legion of Merit and as I write this, The President of the United States is delivering a beautiful euology for him.  May the almighty bless Beau Biden's soul and grant the Biden Family the solace to remember and to celebrate a life of service.