Notations On Our World (Special Month-End Edition): On Our World...

On the Road in our Hometown of Laguna Niguel 

As a new Month Dawns, please enjoy these stories of ordinary faces courtesy of the team at Global Citizen:  

Meghan Markle Plans to Break This Sexist Tradition

At the upcoming royal wedding, the American actress is set to break with hundreds of years of British tradition – and Prince Harry is fully on board.

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Why You Should Probably Never Eat Seafood Again

Your sushi has some secrets. Read more about the ethical, environmental, and health consequences that stem from buying fish today.

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The Feminist Message Behind Lorde’s Grammys Dress

While some people carried white roses at this year’s Grammys, Lorde made a statement with a message that was literally sewn into her dress.

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How 249 Photos Are Empowering LA's Homeless

This photographer has taken pictures of some of the most famous people in the world. Now, he’s turning his lens on some of the most vulnerable – for a very good reason.

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This Scientist Is Running for Congress

This volcano scientist wants to shake up Congress – so she’s putting her name on the ballot in the name of science.

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Join Rihanna and Call on Norway to Fund Education

Rihanna knows the importance of an education for every child. Join her in asking Prime Minister Erna Solberg to increase Norway’s commitment to the Global Partnership for Education.

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Notations On Our World (Special Friday Edition): Out & About "On the Grid"....

Please enjoy a selection of stories from the "Grid" over the past week courtesy of Global Citizen in addition to one from @MUSLIMIQ: 

These Shoes Let People Ride Public Transit for Free

Adidas’ newest shoes have a year-long pass for Berlin’s eco-friendly public transportation system built right into them – so all riders have to do when asked for a ticket is point to their sneakers.

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The Deadly Secret Fishing Companies Are Trying to Hide

Penguins are showing up dead in fishing nets, and the New Zealand government has proof. Warning: Some people might find these photos upsetting.

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How Malala Yousafzai Is Saving the World Now

Sure, she’s only a freshman in college, but that’s not stopping Malala from doing everything she can to educate girls around the world – especially in her own hometown.

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China Just Built an Air Purifier the Size of a Skyscraper

The 328-foot air purifier is the largest in the world, and it’s making the air a lot easier to breathe for residents of the city of Xian.

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Newscaster Delivers Emotional Protest on Live TV

After the rape and murder of a young girl in her country, this newscaster had enough of the violence – so she spoke up.

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This is as our founder advised us of this that we understand he tagged Political Leaders in the United States on:

.@CustomsBorder boarded a Greyhound & demanded citizenship papers. This is unconstitutional & reeks of Nazism

•Govt cannot board a bus & arbitrarily demand papers

•Call 1-888-600-5762 to know your rights

•@GreyhoundBus must actively stop this injusticepic.twitter.com/H5QB9rBbEB

— Qasim Rashid, Esq. (@MuslimIQ) January 21, 2018

Notations From the Grid (Speical Weekly Edition): On A Call To Action To All on #MLK50

America  celebrated the life and the legacy of the King Family on January 15.   Dr. King Would have been 89 years old.    What Leila Ali underscored is a remembrance for all of us:

We are ALL connected regardless of race, religion or socio-economic status. It takes real courage, compassion & a pure heart to see past our differences. Uniting for the good of ALL people is necessary to protect the future of mankind! Invaluable lessons. #ThankYouMLK50 pic.twitter.com/QGGD6utA09

— Laila Ali (@TheRealLailaAli) January 15, 2018

Onward to the new week with all its' possibilities

Notations On Our World ( Friday Edition): On the Prowl w/an episode of Human civilisation

An episodic history of human civilisation as shaped by and told through its literature https://t.co/yE2YQFKIgT

— The Economist (@TheEconomist) January 17, 2018

@JeffFlake Speaks.....

On this #MLK2018 Day: Honoring the Life & Legacy of #MartinLutherKingJr & #CorettaScottKing

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - a United States Federal Holiday - is celebrated on the third Monday of January each year. Watch a video of his famous I have a Dream speech.

We must develop and maintain the capacity to forgive.
He who is devoid of the power to forgive
is devoid of the power to love.
There is some good in the worst of us
and some evil in the best of us.
When we discover this, we are less prone to hate our enemies.
- Martin Luther King, Jr.

Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.
- Martin Luther King, Jr.

Cowardice asks the question - is it safe?

Expediency asks the question - is it politic?

Vanity asks the question - is it popular?

But conscience asks the question - is it right?

And there comes a time when one must take a position

that is neither safe, nor politic, nor popular;

but one must take it BECAUSE it is right.

- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 

Rarely do we find men who willingly engage in hard, solid thinking.

There is an almost universal quest

for easy answers and half-baked solutions.

Nothing pains some people more than having to think.

- Martin Luther King, Jr.

Nothing in all the world is more dangerous

than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity.

- Martin Luther King, Jr.

Further reading: The First Step in Faith

On This #MLKDay 2018 Week-End

We are honored to showcase this guidance from the Corporation for National Service as we join all in Celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. throughout our key properties:

What Are You Doing for Others on MLK Day? In his sermon on the “Drum Major Instinct” nearly 50 years ago, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. guided the congregation of Atlanta’s Ebenezer Baptist Church on a journey that urged them to channel their ambitions through acts of service and love. Earlier in those remarks, Dr. King offered a scripture-based take on the idea of greatness that probably seems antithetical to the way many see it today.  “If you want to be important—wonderful. If you want to be recognized—wonderful. If you want to be great—wonderful. But recognize that he who is greatest among you shall be your servant. That's a new definition of greatness. And this morning, the thing that I like about it: by giving that definition of greatness, it means that everybody can be great, because everybody can serve.”  Those words – “everybody can be great, because everybody can serve” – guide the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) as we lead the nation’s volunteer efforts during the Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service. (You can read President Trump's proclamation for MLK Day here.) Since 1994, CNCS has been directed by Congress to guide efforts that emphasize volunteering and service on the MLK Day holiday to improve our nation’s communities.  We like to call it “a day on, not a day off.” Noting that he didn’t want to be known for his academic credentials or awards that he received, Dr. King said he would like to be remembered as someone who “tried to give his life serving others,” as one who worked to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, and comfort the imprisoned.  There are numerous challenges, like those Dr. King referenced, that can be improved through the actions of engaged and active citizens. Through service and volunteering, we can strengthen communities by serving in our schools, preserving and protecting our national parks and public facilities, increasing financial literacy, building and repairing homes, and supporting our veterans and military families.  We are inspired by Dr. King’s life, which focused on serving others in a multitude of ways that, ultimately, helped change the course of our nation. And we hope that you make service and volunteering a part of your life on MLK Day – and all year long. To discover MLK Day events and projects in your community, visit MLKDay.gov.  In Service,  CNCS Office of External Affairs

The Impact of National Service Exploring Dr. King's Legacy before National Day of Service  The Corporation for National and Community Service is proud to lead service and volunteering efforts on the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. We created this short video that looks back to explore the legacy of Dr. King and the MLK Day of Service. Read More