An #Outsider Newsflash (W-End Editoin): Clinton Global Initiative 2015 is Here!!

We have a busy weekend here in #Outsiders as we will be on the "Virtual Run" as we make the "Virtual Rounds" of the Clinton Global Initiative, share comments/updates on The United Nation General Assembly and of course continue to be on the "Virtual Road" with the Holy Father.   

Please note this guidance from the Clinton Global Initatiive on the eve of this mometous weekend:

I can hardly believe it, but tomorrow is the first day of the 11th Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Annual Meeting – our annual gathering where new and returning members from the public, private, and non-profit sectors come together and make commitments to address some of the world's most pressing challenges. In 2005, when President Clinton launched CGI, his goal was to turn ideas about how to improve the world into tangible action. To date, CGI members have answered his call by making more than 3,200 Commitments to Action which have improved the lives of over 430 million people in more than 180 countries.  This year's theme, The Future of Impact, builds on the achievements of CGI members over the past decade and prompts us to expand and replicate proven solutions in the areas that need them the most.  And I hope you can join us. We will be livestreaming this Sunday's Opening Plenary, moderated by President Clinton and Chelsea Clinton, and many other interesting conversations and talks over the course of the meeting.  Click below to receive a reminder to watch our live webcasts, starting with the Opening Plenary on Sunday, September 27.  We've accomplished so much in our first 10 years, and CGI looks forward to continuing to make a difference for many years to come.  Robert Harrison Chief Executive Officer Clinton Global Initiative

The Friday Musical Interlude; Klaus Badelt's Pirates of the Caribbean

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:

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......