Notations From the Grid (Special Edition): On this #MandelaDay2018

 

Our team chose this snapshot courtesy of the team at Polity that captured the profound sense of this day: 

	I believe in Nelson Mandela’s vision – Obama “I believe in Nelson Mandela’s vision,” former US President Barack Obama said during the sixteenth annual Nelson Mandela Lecture, on Tuesday. The event, held in Johannesburg, celebrates Madiba’s... →
	Madiba belonged to the world – Ramaphosa South Africans and people around the world are humbled and privileged to be participating in this celebration of the centenary of Nelson Mandela, declared President Cyril Ramaphosa during his... →
	Yes, we can! – Graça Machel
	Let us find a Madiba in us – Njabulo Ndebele

Notations From the Grid (Weekly Edition): On How Local Leaders Work to Create the "Vision of the Possible"

Please enjoy this recent Snapshot courtesy of "Route Fifty" that underscores what the future entails including the advent of Digital Drivers' Licenses and what else Local Leaders think about as they strive to create a "Vision of the Possible" for their Citizens:

For this week's Route Fifty Editor's Picks, I'm highlighting a handful of recent stories, including Louisiana's new digital driver's licenses; local officials in Washington, D.C. looking at the fairness of cashless businesses; our newly released Critical Priorities for Local Government survey of local government officials (their answers may surprise you); and U.S. cities looking to compete for the economic windfall from the 2026 World Cup.  ..as there is  coverage from the National Association of Counties' 83rd annual conference, which gets started in Franklin County, Tennessee.....

Louisiana Debuts Digital Driver's License KATE ELIZABETH QUERAM | About 27,000 residents have downloaded the LA Wallet app, which launched last week.

When Push Comes to Shove, Here Are Local Leaders' Priorities MITCH HERCKIS  |   Route Fifty asked local government officials what is most important to their communities’ future. Their answers may surprise you.

U.S. Cities Ready to Compete for a World Cup Windfall MITCH HERCKIS  |   With estimates nearing a half billion in net economic benefit for cities that play host to the games, the 2026 World Cup makes Amazon HQ2 seem very 2018.

Notations From the Grid (W-End Edition): On The Future ((Courtesy @Futurism)

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Notations From the Grid (Weekly Edition): #GlobalCitizens Making a Difference

On this Mid-Week here in our properties, please enjoy this snapshot of all who are truly at the forefront of creating the Vision of the Possible:

These Indian Fishermen Are Repurposing Ocean Trash 

They have already cleaned up nearly 25 tons of plastic from the ocean and are using the collected debris in the most innovative way.

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This Country’s Justice Minister Is Calling for a Child Marriage Ban

He wants the country to completely ban child marriage by closing legal loopholes that currently allow children under 18 to marry.

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Sweden Will Reach Its 2030 Renewable Energy Target This Year

Sweden has made significant investments in both wind power and hydropower, which has helped the country fly past its initial goals.

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This Is How One Expert Wants to Solve Cape Town’s Water Crisis

One expert has a crazy plan for how to solve Cape Town’s current water crisis — and it might just work.

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This Saudi Arabian Rapper Is Breaking All the Barriers

Saudi Arabian rapper Leesa just released a music video about the driving ban on women being lifted, and it’s a must-watch. 

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