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Episode 2 CODE PHRASE: "When spider webs unite, they can tie up a lion."

It's an old Ethiopian proverb: "When spider webs unite, they can tie up a lion." What do you think this code phrase means to the EVOKE Network?

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Permalink Reply by Shakwei Mbindyo on March 17, 2010 at 1:33pm

Brings to mind the book of Ecclesiastes Chapter 4 verses 9 to 12 which reads: "Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work. If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up! Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can one keep warm alone? Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken."

Although this verses traditionally speak to marriage, it summarizes well the strength of UE. I am my brothers keeper.

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Permalink Reply by Steven Burns on April 22, 2010 at 4:44pm

small things can combine to form a big thing. In this case small issues, lack of greenery, condensed building structures, killed bees and drove the temperature of the city up which hurt rice production. It took many small changes, roofs, land and water gardens to start to improve things.

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Permalink Reply by mikayla mercer on April 23, 2010 at 2:48am

This code phrase means that when individuals work together as a community, anything is possible, but as seperate entities they are nowhere near as strong. In terms of EVOKE, the phrase refers to how we collaborate in order to learn how to better the planet and solve logicla problems.

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Permalink Reply by Steven Burns on April 23, 2010 at 2:22pm

Well Said Mikayla

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Permalink Reply by Leigh Hermon on April 24, 2010 at 9:32am

Through the power of cooperation and collaboration we can achieve something great.

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Permalink Reply by Linda Holt on April 24, 2010 at 1:07pm

Well said, Shakwei!

Shakwei Mbindyo said:

Brings to mind the book of Ecclesiastes Chapter 4 verses 9 to 12 which reads: "Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work. If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up! Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can one keep warm alone? Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken."

Although this verses traditionally speak to marriage, it summarizes well the strength of UE. I am my brothers keeper.

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Permalink Reply by Roberta Voyer on May 17, 2010 at 2:42am

Spider silk is very strong, webs are intricately designed and purposeful so when this is increased in multitudes is such a force that any obstacle can be overcome. So too when the forces of any group with a vision and purpose unite, nothing is impossible. However, if you look at it a different way, if there are groups working to conspire then not even "The King of the Jungle" can stand on his own, a pride, a collective must be formed.