It is Friday yet again and time for the Friday Musical Interlude. Our team decided to do something differently and to feature Klaus Badelt which we hope all enjoy as we wish all a fabulous weekend:
9/25/2015
Notations On Our World: On the Virtual Road w/the Holy Father & Other Thoughts
As we went to press this morning, The Holy Father is at the United Nations addressing the UN General Assembly after having met with the UN Staff. He is reminding us all of the realities of the World today as we have been witness to the painful realities in Syria, Iraq and Libya. This is as the Holy Father spoke up for the Iran Deal. The Holy Father reminded us of the selfless need for service and that brothers have to stand by each other. The Holy Father is leaving the UN on his way to the 9/11 Memorial (An Update: The Holy Father is at the Interfaith Memorial Service as all major faiths (Jewish, Islam, Buddhist, Hindus et. al) are represented--it is such a beautiful scene to be witness to).
This weekend is also the weekend that the UN launches the Sustainable development goals today which we briefly alluded to and will be discussing it at length in our Visions Channel. The "Mural" we have noted is available on the UN Sustainable Development Goal Website that depicts 17 of the major goals:
We are also receiving shocking news of an expansion of the FIFA probe. Fifa President Sepp Blatter and UEFA President Platini have been apparently implicated in the Swiss Corruption Probe of FIFA. We also are assessing the news of the US Speaker of the House of Representatives resigning his office and his seat in Congress at the end of October as he was trying to stave off a revolt by the more conservative members.
Quite a morning......
9/24/2015
Notations On Our World: On #UNGA70 , #HAJJStampede & Other Thoughts
As we went to press here, we have been on the "Virtual Road" as the 70th Session of the UN General Assembly is getting under way as well as the Sustainable Development Summit and of course, the visit of the Holy Father that we released a Notation earlier. We will be discussing the #GlobalGoals in our Visions Channel over the ensuing weeks
The World is converging on Europe, including Iran's President who landed in New York a few hours ago accompanied by a delegation including the Foreign Minster, Dr. Zarif:
We have also been assessing the grim news out of Saudi Arabia in the aftermath of the death of over 700 Pilgrims during the Hajj Stampede. Our team received reports of over 200 Iranians injured and the number of death are apparently around 12 (as reported by IRNA--According to China Daily, it is upward of 89). We're also seeing reports that the intiial reports of 717 dead may rise. There have also been Indian Injuries. Saudi King Salman has promised a thorough inquiry as his Health Minister blamed the victims for "not following directions" as noted by the Guardian of London.
The Iranian President issued out a message of condolence and directive to his First Vice President on steps to be taken to take care of the wounded and to transfer the bodies of the fallen back to Iran. Ayatollah Khameini, the Supreme Guide (Leader), declared three days of national morning in honor of the fallen. The Holy Father also remembered the fallen when he spoke at St. Paul's Catheral in New York:
The Iranian President issued out a message of condolence and directive to his First Vice President on steps to be taken to take care of the wounded and to transfer the bodies of the fallen back to Iran. Ayatollah Khameini, the Supreme Guide (Leader), declared three days of national morning in honor of the fallen. The Holy Father also remembered the fallen when he spoke at St. Paul's Catheral in New York:
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