On the Dawn of a New Quarter....

 

It is the eve of Canada Day on July 1 and Independence Day here in the United States.   We will be going dark for the next two weeks to gear up for the new Quarter.   Our Twitter Channel will be updated daily with our Nuzzel and Paper_Li Updates which is a compilation of updates as we look forward to being of service. 

As Summer is at hand, please enjoy these courtesy of the Federal Emergency Management Agency here in the United States: 

Stay Safe While Enjoying Fireworks

The Fourth of July is approaching, and that means barbeques and fireworks! Many people love seeing the bright colors fly through the night air, but it is important to keep in mind that fireworks are explosives, and only professionals should handle them. A study by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) shows that more than 200 people, on average, go to the emergency room every day with fireworks-related injuries in July close to the Independence Day holiday. Follow these tips to prevent injury from fireworks: Attend fireworks displays and leave the lighting to the professionals. Do not try to re-light or pick up fireworks that have not fully ignited. Keep sparklers away from children. They can burn at temperatures about 2,000 degrees - hot enough to melt some metals. For more information on fireworks safety, check out the CPSC Fireworks page.

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Prepare for Severe Summer Weather

Summer brings warm weather, beach days, and fun in the sun, but you should prepare for possible severe weather. This includes extreme heat, hurricanes, lightning, and wildfires. Prepare your family for summer weather hazards while at home or traveling with information from the National Weather Service and the Ready Campaign. Learn how to prepare and respond to the hazards most common during the summer by clicking any of the links below: Extreme Heat Floods Hurricanes Lightning Rip Currents/Beach Hazards Wildfires Find additional flood, hurricane, tornado, and wildfire preparedness information on the Prepareathon website.

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Travel Safely this Summer

Are you ready for your summer vacation? Whether planning a road trip or traveling abroad, stay prepared for emergencies with information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Department of State, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the Ready Campaign, and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). Please consider the following tips: Create a Communication Plan to stay in contact with friends and family. Download the FEMA App. Review the Travelers’ Health information from the CDC. Before driving, click through the NHTSA’s Summer Driving Tips. If traveling abroad, use the Traveler’s Checklist from the State Department. When flying, follow the TSA's Airport Security Tips. To learn more about emergency preparedness, visit www.ready.gov.

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We leave you all with this Thoughts:  

When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be. - Lao Tzu Follow what you are genuinely passionate about and let that guide you to your destination. - Diane Sawyer Fear is the cheapest room in the house. I would like to see you living In better conditions. - Hafiz

View of the Week (Mid-Week Edition): On The Future

For this Final Quarter-End Edition of "View of the Week" , please enjoy this courtesy of the team at Futurism: 

 

T    Hard Science   New Material Could Lead to Devices That You Only Need to Charge Once Every Three Months   Abby Norman   Meet the House That Can Produce More Energy Than It Consumes Future Society   Elon Musk Has Been Invited to Completely Revamp This U.S. City’s Transportation Advanced Transport NASA: AI Will Lead the Future of Space Exploration Off World   6 Million People in China Received All of Their Energy From Renewables for a Whole Week Earth & Energy Meet the Tire That Never Needs Air. Or Be Replaced.

Thought For the Week : On Fear

As a new Week Dawns, we wanted to present these series of thoughts as we wish all a fabulous week:

We all have a fear of the unknown.
What one does with that fear makes all the difference in the world.
- Lillian Russell

Prepare for the unknown by studying how others in the past
have coped with the unforeseeable and the unpredictable.
- George S. Patton

The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek.
- Joseph Campbell

There is no certainty; there is only adventure.
- Roberto Assagioli

Ask yourself: How is fear (fear of failure, fear of embarrassment, fear of the unknown, etc.) holding you back in life?

Recognizing your natural fear of the unknown is key to overcoming that fear.
- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

Notations On Our World (Special Thursday Edition): On Internet Crimes

National Cyber Awareness System  IC3 Issues Internet Crime Report for 2016 Original release date: June 21, 2017 The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has released its 2016 Internet Crime Report, describing the numbers and types of cyber crimes reported to IC3. Business Email Compromise (BEC), ransomware attacks, tech support fraud, and extortion are all common schemes  affecting people in the U.S. and around the world. US-CERT encourages users to review the 2016 Internet Crime Report for details and refer to  the US-CERT Security Publication on Ransomware for information on defending against this  particular threat.  For further information, please visit the URL below:

https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/current-activity/2017/06/21/IC3-Issues-Internet-Crime-Report-2016

Thought For the Week: #Stand4Service

Our team had the pleasure to join the #Stand4Service Thunderclap yesterday as we view the commitment to service as part of the broader commitment to transform our World and create a vision of the possible--the central mission of our "Visions" Property here.    As The Corporation For National Service is slated to be totally eliminated under the President's Budget Proposal, we will continue to be assessing the progress throughout this budget review period. 

 It is our pleasure to share this momentous achievement courtesy of THUNDERCLAP: 

You made it happen! Here's what you shared. On Tumblr “Join me in taking a #Stand4Service: Tell Congress to invest in – not eliminate – national service. #ServiceUnites thndr.me/fc71Br” 1,635 TOTAL SUPPORTERS 3,559,603 TOTAL SOCIAL REACH

You supported: Take a Stand for Service Google also celebrated Summer Solitisce...Enjoy:!!!

On this #WorldRefugeeDay 2017

Today is World Refugee Day.   Some 65 MIllion people are displaced.     The UN Secretary General, António Guterres ,  noted that, ".."  they never lose their dreams for their children or their desire to better our world. They ask for little in return – only our support in their time of greatest need"  .   Our team selected this from the Dalai Lama that we all should heed to in order to create the ultimate vision of the Possible:

“Interdependence
is a fundamental law of nature.
Even tiny insects
survive by cooperating with each other.
Our own survival
is so dependent on the help of others
that a need for love
lies at the very core of our existence.
This is why
we need to cultivate
a genuine sense of responsibility
and a sincere concern
for the welfare of others.”
~ Dalai Lama

Notations On Our World (Special W-End Edition): On this #FathersDay 2017

Our team decided to choose two very interesting pieces to share in line with our mission to help change the conversation about our World on this Fathers' Day W-End throughout our Properties.  The First one is from one of the leading leadership experts in the World on being a Dad which we have decided to feature in full:

5 Leadership Lessons From Being a Dad by Randy Conley Being a dad has been, and continues to be, one of the greatest joys of my life. I've experienced tremendous highs, suffered through some lows, doubted myself, learned much, and have been stretched to grow in ways I couldn't have imagined when I first started this journey twenty-five years ago. The same could be said for my journey as a leader! As I reflect on the lessons that have taught me to be a better father, I realize that many of the same principles apply to being a trusted and successful leader. Here are five leadership lessons I've learned from being a dad: There's no substitute for time — I've learned that "quality" time is just a convenient rationalization to justify our busyness and to ease our guilt from not spending "quantity" time with our kids. The "quality" happens in those unexpected moments during the "quantity." Being a leader requires spending large amounts of time with your people and not isolating yourself in your own little world. Devote yourself to investing in the growth and development of your people and you'll reap the rewards. Set clear expectations — Part of being a good dad is setting clear expectations for his kids. They should know what's expected in terms of their behavior and attitudes, and what the consequences will be (either positive or negative) for meeting or not meeting those expectations. Your people at work need the same clear expectations regarding their performance. They need clear targets with identifiable rewards or consequences. It's not fair to judge your people (or kids) for their actions if they weren't clear on the goal in the first place. Be the example — Being a dad means setting the right example for his kids and the same is true in being a leader. Your attitudes, the tone of voice you use in speaking to others, your work ethic, and the way you treat people are just a few of the ways you will influence your people. Just as a child will observe and often imitate every move of his dad, your people are always taking their cue from the actions of their leader. Make sure you're leading well! Have fun — It's easy to get bogged down in all the stress and anxiety that comes with being a dad, but I've learned to have fun and enjoy the journey as much as possible. Leaders need to remember to take work seriously, but not take themselves too seriously. Laugh at yourself, keep the mood light, and don't be afraid to have fun with your staff. When the stressful times come, your people will be more willing to put in the extra effort that's necessary. Validate them — One of the primary roles of a father is to validate his children. A father's approval imparts a tremendous amount of psychological and emotional confidence in a child that empowers him to grow in confidence and faith in his own abilities. Your staff needs your approval as well. When your people know that you accept them, desire the best for them, and will do whatever you can to help them succeed, you will have their loyalty and commitment in following your lead. Leading and managing adults at work is obviously not the same as parenting children, although some days it can certainly feel that way! However, the principles one uses to be a successful father (or mother) can be equally beneficial for success as a leader. Just like being a father, the key is being consistent in your approach and having the best interests of your people in mind. By no means are these five principles a definitive list. I'm curious to know what lessons you've learned from being a parent that apply to leadership. Feel free to share your thoughts by leaving a comment. Happy Father's Day! We also thought this message from the US Speaker of the House was also great which we hope all enjoy as on behalf of all of us here at the Daily Outsider we say, Happy Fathers' Day: How Becoming a Father Changed My Life My life changed the day I became a father. Liza, Charlie, and Samchanged my focus in life from career to family—they are my highest priority. Now, as my kids enter their teens, I'm learning that you've got to find hobbies that keep you engrained with them. Whether it's riding bikes, hunting, or just hanging out around a bonfire, spending time with your kids is just the most peaceful, loving, beautiful feeling that a dad can have. For all the dads, this is the most important job we will ever have. I hope you have a very happy Father's Day. What I'm Learning As a Father Happy Fathers' Day to all!!

Thought For the Week (W-End Edition): On this #FathersDay 2017

It is Fathers' day here in the United States.    In honor of  Fathers' Day, Please enjoy these thoughts as we wish all Fathers a fabulous Father's Day:

To have faith is to trust yourself to the water.

When you swim you don't grab hold of the water,

because if you do you will sink and drown.

Instead you relax, and float.

- Alan Watts

There are no guarantees.

From the viewpoint of fear, none are strong enough.

From the viewpoint of love, none are necessary.

- Emmanuel (Pat Rodegast) 

If you have to have it, it's ego.

If you have to not have it, it's ego.

Hold life lightly and it will deliver what you need

and release what you don't.

- Alan Cohen