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