Notations From the Grid ("Visions" Weekly Edition): On the Strength of the Human Spirit

We wanted to do something "different" here in our "Visions" channel.   The Vision of the Possible is not just about Technology, but also about the strength of the human spirit.    We chose these two stories which we hope underscores this sense of purpose.  Please enjoy: 

		Read the Essay that got a Malaysian Girl Accepted Into All 8 Ivy League Universities Afterschool This is truly beautiful & very emotional. A must read ! Published to +Self-Empowerment By نرگس (@Narcissus)

These women weren't allowed to run the Tehran marathon. So they defied the rules to complete their own race instead Independent These Iranian women took matters into their own hands. A little inspiration for those of us learning how to #resist in the face of discrimination. Published to +IranNews