A "Virtual Token of Thanks": Thought(s) For the Week

As we have been working away to live up to our mission, we wanted to see what we can do as a small "Virtual Token of Thanks" for all who have been so gracious in supporting us as our journey continues to live up to our mission to "work to transform the conversation about our World".   We hope these thoughts are of interest in this spirit as we simply say thank you!!!

Notations On Our World: A Disturbing Day in Our World On #Egypt & #Maldives

It has been a very tragic day in our World as reports have been circulating around the World on the Russian Jet that crashed in Egypt.   There are reports out of the United Kingdom and the United States that A Bomb may have brought down the plane.   It is a developing story as underscored by the UK Prime Minister's Statement earlier today: "..While the investigation is still ongoing we cannot say categorically why the Russian jet crashed. But as more information has come to light we have become concerned that the plane may well have been brought down by an explosive device...."       The British have suspended all flights as the Security Chief has been fired:




The State Department spokesman underscored that this is still an open investigation--while underscoring the fact that US Personnel are to stay away from the Sinai in Egypt that is in the midst of a major insurgency.     There are also reports of a video being captured by a videographer capturing the explosion in the air.    It will truly be challenging on a multitude of fronts.  

We have also been assessing the situation in the Maldives.   The President of the Maldives has just anounced a state of emergency as Maldives has been in the midst of a major political challenge due to the detention of the opposition leader and former President Mohammad Nasheed.    Nasheed was the first Democratically Elected President who spoke up for climate change before it became fashionable and held a Cabinet meeting under warter to underscore the predicament his country faced:

Maldvies Cabinet Meets Underwater (Literraly)--Click on Image For a Clip Courtesy of the BBC

As Maldives is sinking, it is tragic to see how it is in the midst of the challenge that it is as it is dealing with overpopulation, substance abuse and a high degree of unemployment in what is truly regarded as one of the most beautiful places on Earth: 

A Typical Day in the Maldives

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What's next?   Watch this space.....

Notations On Our World: Remembering #Rabin

 

As the war in Syria continues, the Palestine Intifidah continues and the Middle East Continues to be as chaotic as ever, this past weekend saw Israel remembering a fallen hero, Yitzhak Rabin.    Bill Clinton spoke as he remembered his partner in peace.

Rabin gave his life for peace and it was remarkable how the people came out to remember someone who was a soldier and had the courage to go for peace.     As we reflected upon the 20th anniversary of that horrible day, we could not help but wonder what may have been had he lived.