On the Dawn of a New Week.....

On the dawn of a new week,  please enjoy this choice of thoughts for all ordinary faces to embrace as we send a virtual shout out to +Jonathan Huie and his team for all that they do to help all to change the conversation about our World:

We can always choose to perceive things differently. You can focus on what's wrong in your life, or you can focus on what's right. - Marianne Williamson Instead of focusing on that circumstances that you cannot change - focus strongly and powerfully on the circumstances that you can. - Joy Page Keep your attention focused entirely on what is truly your own concern, and be clear that what belongs to others is their business and none of yours. - Epictetus

Notations From the Grid (W-End Edition); On Our World (Courtesy @GlobalCitizen)

As The week-end dawns, we wanted to feature this that we are pleased to feature courtesy of the team at +Global Citizen  on how ordinary faces continue to make a difference in major ways.    Please enjoy as we wish all a fabulous weekend. 

May 19, 2017, Newsletter

Global Citizen Stories

Why You Should Absolutely Never Drink Bottled Water

Here are 10 cringe-worthy facts about the bottled water industry that will convince you to lay off the bottle for good.

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Bill Gates Just Dropped Some Life-Changing Advice

The businessman and philanthropist knows a thing or two about success – and it looks a lot different than you might think.

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This Amazing Airline Has No Time for Discrimination

Gehna Alh was “flying while Muslim” when another passenger said something that made her extremely uncomfortable. Then, the airline stepped up to help Alh in the best way.

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This Refugee Is Making Homes Out of Plastic Bottles

The homes aren’t just keeping 150,000 plastic bottles out of landfills – they’re also providing inexpensive and durable shelters for people in need.

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Indian Woman Gang Raped, Killed With Bricks

When she said she would report the crime, the men smashed her skull in with bricks – a reminder of the epidemic of violence against women in India.

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What Global Citizens Should Watch This Week

What are we streaming this week? A fictional drama that feels way too real, a documentary about General Tso’s chicken, and Aziz Ansari’s “Master of None.”

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It’s No Secret – Women Menstruate

Yet still 10% of girls in India think menstruation is a disease. Take action to make sure girls around the world are getting the education and resources they need.

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Remind African Leaders of Their Health Care Promises

Women and children in Africa are dying from preventable causes every day. Sign our petition to make sure women and children get the vaccines and health care they need.

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View of The Week (Friday Special Edition): On Getting help For Loved Ones To Fight Painkiller Addiction

All @OrdinaryFaces are impacted by the horror of drug use.    We are privileged to feature this for this Friday Edition of "View of the Week" in our Ordinary Faces Channel courtesy of the team at USA Gov:

Get Help For You Or A Loved One to Fight Painkiller Addiction

It’s National Prevention Week, and USAGov has partnered with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to help bring awareness to preventing and treating mental and behavioral health conditions.   Over 24 million American families are affected by the devastation of addiction —especially opioid or prescription pain medication misuse. This disease kills 91 Americans per day. There is hope. Use these resources to find the help that you or a loved one needs to take your first step toward recovery. Find help hotlines and treatment locators from the SAMHSA. See DrugAbuse.gov for a one-stop-shop of resources including clinical trials and recovery help. Get the help you and your family need to fight back against substance use disorders.