View of the Week (W-End Edition): On Innovative Companies

On the Eve of the Week End, we wanted to release this from our archives about the visionary companies from 2016:

Revealed: The World's Most Innovative Companies 2016 These are the most forward-thinking businesses in the world.

A Mid-Week Moment of Pause & Reflection....

Notations On Our World: On National Service in the United States

We wanted to dedicate this week here throughout all of our properties here at the Daily Outsider  Outsiders to National Service as President Trump's Budget blueprint has called for the elimination of the Corporation For National Service that spearheads National Service Throughout the United States and The World.    It is the primary Federal Agency responsible for innovative ideas like that President's National Service Award that has been at the forefront of elevating Civic Engagement.   Our team has also been witness to AmeriCorp Fellows being placed at Non-Profits throughout the United States including right here in Orange County California at leading Non- Profits including one organization we have supported-Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County.   It underscores what was noted by the Corporation for National Service (as we are honored to join #Mayor4Service, #County4Service, or #Tribe4Service )  as we hope that this will prompt the Administration to seriously reconsider its' elimination.   

Notations On Our World (Special Edition): On Net Neutrality

As a new quarter dawns, it is of note how the United States has been witness to change due to the rules being enacted by the Trump Administration.  As privacy rules have been rolled back, the Trump Administration has set its sights on rolling back guidelines on Net Neutrality.   Our team dug this up from our archives courtesy of the Washington Post that all must take note of:

Netflix’s stunning admission: It throttles video speeds for some customers

The slowdowns affect Netflix's customers on AT&T and Verizon.

By Brian Fung  •  Read more »

View of the Week As a New Quarter Dawns Here...

We begin with this from the team at +Futurism that underscores a vision the Government of Norway had in helping to fund and host this--we hope that it never comes to it!!!

Onward to the 

As We Go "Dark" To Prepare For the Second Quarter.....

As noted in our home site earlier, Today is a sad day in our World as the number of Syrian Refugees has passed 5 Million registered with the UN.  This is as an estimated 6 Million Refugees have been internally displaced.    

As we finish off a very busy Quarter and gear up for the new Quarter of Engagements here in the Daily Outsider, we wanted to finish the Quarter with two Thoughts from Ahmad Kathrada who passed away and whose words resonate ever more:

 

We look forward to continue our on-going engagement with the Community during the upcoming Quarter.

On the Eve of the Second Quarter.....

This is an image of Tehran from Space that we wanted to share as we reminded ouselves of the possiblities while we remain ever so hopeful: 

Onward to the Second Quarter w/all its possibilities!!

Notations From the Grid (Alpah W-End Edition): On The Media & The Future

We are pleased to relaunch our "Notations" for this "Alpha" of our Visions Channel as our transformation continues.    

We have seen further transformation in the Media Space.   Our "headlines from last year about how things have changed as they have.  One thing that has occured in the United States is the renewed vibrancy in the Media as the New York Times has enjoyed a resurrection, the Washington Post under Jeff Bezos' ownership is profitable, Cable News has begun to be more aggressive and alternative media (Such as Ozy Media) are gaining traction along with +Vox (that has continued to see investments from the likes of Comcast).     Here are some of the key headlines from one year ago along with the interesting charts on the changing demographics-it must be noted that Since the chart was published, the power of NetFlix and Amazon has grown by leaps and bounds: 

• The Telegraph Group in the UK For Sale (Bought the titles from Hollinger for over 665 Million Pounds)
• "Patch" is back"--profitable w/70 Editors
• On Net Netraility (The New Regime in Washington Changing the Game) 
• IndependencT goes digital....
• Comcast Buying Fandago from Time Warner
• Yahoo Shooting Down Vertials....
• Al Jazeera America Shutting down....

This chart should terrify the cable TV industry 

Cable TV is still how most of us get our video, but that is starting to change, and the younger generations are leading the way.

A Blast From the Past: On Smart homes & Other Thoughts....

Our team first ran across these two concepts last year as the iOT transformation was gaining traction.  Here are some "Food For Thought" as the adoption has gathered pace in a major way:

As Our Transformation Continues.....

We are pleased to relaunch this "alpha" after a year of being "dark" as we worked to transform the broad view of what #outsiders has been about.    Please enjoy this courtesy of the team at +Global Citizen: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

How This Dishwasher Came to Own a Top Restaurant

After working for more than 10 years at the Michelin-starred restaurant, “Noma,” Ali Sonko is getting a big raise.

 

 

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This 7-Year-Old Might Be the Next CEO of Google

When 7-year-old Chloe Bridgewater sent a handwritten letter to Google CEO Sundar Pichal, she got an unexpected response from the company.

 

 

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Can a Universal Basic Income Save the World?

A universal basic income could minimize gender, racial, and wealth inequalities. So why aren’t more countries doing it?

 

 

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Why Bill Gates’ Wants to Tax Robots

When robots inevitably take over the world’s assembly lines, the least we can do is make companies pay for it. At least that’s what Bill Gates thinks.

 

 

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Tell Companies to Support Women-Owned Businesses

Empowering women to start and grow businesses is key to reducing global inequalities. Take action now!

 

 

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Bill Nye the Science Guy Makes a Comeback

Don’t call it a comeback! Everybody’s favorite wacky scientist and Global Citizen, Bill Nye, has a new show on Netflix, and he’s preaching the truth.

 

 

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As We Go Dark.....

#Outsiders is changing.     As our team continues with its' transition plan to reflect and revamp, we wanted to share this simple yet profound thought that we took comfort in as we look forward to the continued opportunity to serve:

 

Please enjoy this selection from John Legend as we look forward to the opportunity and privilege to serve:

View of the Week: On #Islam featuring Dalia Mogahed

For this edition of "View of the Week" our team chose this from Dalia Mogahed done +TED .     Our team felt that she's at the forefront of creating a true "Vision of the Possible":

Notations On Our World: A Brief Update on One of our #Kickstarter-Backed Projects

Please see this latest from one of our +Kickstarter backed projects as we eagerly await the arrival of this: 

14 Dev Team Diary No. 9 - Super. Secret. Hidden Easter Egg! Posted by Matter And Form Inc. (Creator)

Hey y'all! We've got a big update for you this time around! First up, a first look into the actual Bevel app with a guest spot by our in-house designer, Tommy. Plus, we've got a super secret hidden bonus to show you - as a huge thanks for being so patient with us. As always, let us know what you think! https://youtu.be/sPWooPa8VXo

Notations From the Grid: On the State of the #Unicorns....

One of the number of initiatives we assess on a daily basis is the so-called "Unicorns Club" that have been at the forefront of interesting ideas to help create the ultimate "Vision of the Possible".   However, one of the Unicorns has run into some challenges as noted in this newsflash we received courtesy of IndustryWeek:

Theranos Tests Miss the Mark in New Study

The study will likely add to scrutiny of the medical testing disruptor, founded by entrepreneur Elizabeth Holmes. 

Theranos has struggled to regain credibility ever since the Wall Street Journal published a series of articles questioning its 'finger prick' lab tests. 

FULL ARTICLE

We will be assessing the state of the Unicorns here in #Visions over the ensuing weeks and months.

Notations From the Grid (Weekend Edition): On This Easter Sunday 2016....

Our team ran across this wonderful story which we wanted to report on about how anything is possible if one has the desire and the courage:

From a shepherd girl in Morocco to the Minister of Education of France.(The first woman and the youngest person - at...
Posted by Ahmed Rehab on Friday, March 25, 2016

This is ever so critical especially as the World was witness to the carnage in Pakistan and the riots in Brussels.    

Onward.....

On This Easter Week-End....

We were moved by the message of hope that the Holy Father underscored.   Tomorrow is Easter Sunday here in the United States.     As we all remember and remain hopeful despite the challenges, we thought that this from John Maxwell was so appropriate for us to underscore as we all strive to create the Vision of the Possible.

Happy Easter to All!!!

Today's word is REDEMPTION

Today is Good Friday. I encourage you to pause today and think of the sacrifices that were made for us. Jesus paid the price for us, we are eternally grateful and we are now redeemed. What a beautiful thing! I am excited to share these short, powerful, FREE video messages with YOU. I encourage you to pass these on to others, and together we can enrich the world. WATCH SHARE