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Fourth of July on the Lake

This past weekend was the annual celebration at the lake house in Connecticut. It is amazing that the lake is still so clear and beautiful after all these years. The watershed association has done a wonderful job protecting these waters from the damaging effects of development.


The wood grill…
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Added by Meghan Mulvey on July 6, 2020 at 3:00pm — No Comments

Stinging Nettle

In this blog post I will focus on a plant that is abundant in our nature, and which is immensely nutritious. It's of course the Stinging Nettle. Let's start with the chemical constituents of this plant:

37 % Non-Nitrogen-Extracts

19 - 29 % Ash

9 - 21 % Fiber

4 % Fat

22 % Protein



Once the leaves are drid, their protein content can reach an astounding 40 %, which is much higher than beef, which even under the best of circ**stances can never exceed 31 % protein. In… Continue

Added by Asger Jon Vistisen on April 13, 2020 at 8:30am — 1 Comment

The meal

It is 7'oclock, I was late home from work due to an assignment that i wanted to get ahead on. By the time I get home I am feeling extremley tired and I cannot be bothered to make a proper meal. I walk to the fridge and open it to see what there is for me to eat. All of the out of date foodstuffs have been automaticaly thrown away by the fridge, they will be recycled tomorrow as animal feed or something. I see i have organic local eggs and some local cheese. Foods are vacc** sealded for easy… Continue

Added by Jonathon McCallum on March 10, 2020 at 7:30pm — No Comments

Future

Future



Today is 2020/1/1. It is just like yesterday. The war is still continuing. It has started since 2010. In 2010, that year was a horrible year. Almost every energy ran out. Every country’s governments were crushed down at the same time. There were riots everywhere. All of the big company’s bosses were killed xdeadx in the riots. Troops fought each other everywhere. Food was bought up xawayx at once. There were no more food supplies in any shops. The economy was all crushed down.… Continue

Added by Kevin on January 1, 2020 at 12:00am — No Comments

We were hacked!

Citizen X has returned somehow, we don't know how and we are working feverishly to stop him.

Added by Nathan L Verrill on October 17, 2017 at 8:44pm — 1 Comment

Listen to the Right People

It's impossible to find a good solution to a problem you don't understand. I think that the first place to start when looking for a solution is understanding the problem by listening to the people it impacts the most. The knowledge one gains creates a foundation for a solution to be built on.

Listening to the right people also leads to understanding the circ**stances of the problem: what other social, cultural or political elements contribute to this problem? What has already been…

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Added by Catherine S-M on March 31, 2016 at 10:58pm — No Comments

Act1

I will be shadowing BongoHive. I know its a bit unusual to follow a group of people instead of an individual. What is so unique about BongoHive is that it is actually Zambia's first innovation and technology hub. It is a platform that hosts brilliants minds that come together to share ideas and through the use of technology for development. The wh*** idea was to create an entrepreneurship hub where youths can go to unleashing their untapped potential whilst making a difference. This has been… Continue

Added by Namwaka Mooto on January 13, 2016 at 2:53pm — No Comments

Learn1

It is very interesting to read the Innovation in Africa tips because most of these tips are what we already know but usually overlook or do not put much value to. I really like the concept of "Innovate on existing platforms" because it means you are utilizing something that is already in existence. Most people tend to give excuses for not being able to create things due to a lack of funds and time constraints. However, if you are going to build on something that already exists, then you are… Continue

Added by Namwaka Mooto on January 13, 2016 at 11:46am — No Comments

Ten Years From Now....

Ten years from now will be 2025 for me - I will be 49 and have 23 and 21 year old daughters.

I find I find it very hard to look that far ahead as I try to live in the present moment so that I don't miss what's happening right now. However, on the current trajectory, my dream would be this....

my girls will be active members of society, probably in higher education and wanting to be world changers rather than just consumers in society.

The company…
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Added by Brook Warner on August 25, 2015 at 9:40pm — No Comments

Saving Babies in the Developing World

Many woman do not have access to good medical care when birth does not go as it was planned. For a long time there have only been 3 options for prolonged or obstructed deliveries - c-section, forceps or vacuum delivery. All require a lot of training and/expensive equipment that is not easily accessible for many women and their birth attendants.

Jorge Odon - a car mechanic - has invented a new device called the Odon Device for helping woman in labour. It is currently in trial with the…

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Added by Brook Warner on August 25, 2015 at 8:44pm — No Comments

Learning About Social Innovation

One of the innovation tips that stood out to me was...

"What you have matters more than what you lack (If you’ve got a bicycle, consider what you can build based on that, rather than worrying about not having a car, a truck, a metal shop.)"

This is particularly relevant to 1st World Society today considering we are living more and more out of what we don't have, relying on lines of credit and living beyond our means. We are looking to add to societies rather than using…

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Added by Brook Warner on August 25, 2015 at 7:30pm — No Comments

Women by 2020

I would hope that women I had empowered to pursue and education will have taken full advantage of the opportunity presented and have received an education that will improve their lives and the lives around them. I would hope that some women had gone so far that they were now in positions of authority and were helping multitudes of people with perhaps the same problems we are discussing here on evoke. They are making a great change in the world around them.

Added by Rico Angel Rodriguez on May 2, 2015 at 10:02am — No Comments

Supporting Women's Equal Rights and Opportunities

Coming from a line of very strong women I have always had support towards women's equal opportunities. Though I haven't gotten around to completing this objective I'm sure that once I explain it to my family they will have no problem contributing. I believe they would most likely contribute to something with women's education as my grandmother was the first woman in our family to pursue an education and it wasn't until her late late 50's when she had raised all of her kids.

Added by Rico Angel Rodriguez on May 2, 2015 at 9:55am — No Comments

Getting Girls to Schools After Boko Haram Incident's

I would like to interview United Nations Special Envoy Gordon Brown and ask how he would create an atmosphere plagued by a Jihadist group, safe for young girls to go to school. Boko Haram kidnapped many little girls in the act to discouraging them from attending school and in doing so many students no longer attend school in Nigeria and such places. My questions would be how is the U.N. going to support the attempt to keep schools safe? How could he also educate parents on the necessity of…

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Added by Rico Angel Rodriguez on May 2, 2015 at 9:25am — No Comments

Bartering

In the barracks it is sometimes we cadets find necessary to barter. Just tonight I missed dinner and was out of money so I bartered some blue books and computer paper (which the lab was out of), and help with spanish homework for Chinese food and it worked out very well without the need for monetary funds.

Added by Rico Angel Rodriguez on May 2, 2015 at 9:08am — No Comments

The future of Money

I believe that DIY Currency and Paypal have it correct with the methods of utilizing currency in the future. Tangible funds are seemingly becoming more and more burdensome and obsolete. People want access to money and not only as much as their wallet can hold. With electronic methods of delivering, sharing, or even coming up with currency, controlling ones funds will be more convenient but their are quite a few cons to have access to all ones money through a direct source. Nevertheless this…

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Added by Rico Angel Rodriguez on May 2, 2015 at 8:58am — No Comments

Food from the Future

I'm eating a meal in a small Lexington County restaurant. The food is not only cheap, healthy, but it was all locally grown and raised and the majority of the cost of the food went back to the local farmers to assist with continuing their operations. The meal is grilled chicken the poultry raised in the county, while the vegetable are from no more than ten minutes away. The wheat bread was made from wheat harvested locally. All food in the restaurant that is not eaten is composted and given…

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Added by Rico Angel Rodriguez on May 2, 2015 at 8:47am — No Comments

Helping with sustainable food

I actually have a number of neighbors with who I help grow fruits and veggies. We have in previous years taken these produce into the town and contribute it to the food drive in town that delivers to the needy. Many of the individuals at the food drive say the watermelon and cuc**bers I grew went to good use. We are thinking of making a pool land where everyone contributes to farming, seeds, tending their section of crop and can take as much as they need for themselves but they should…

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Added by Rico Angel Rodriguez on May 2, 2015 at 6:51am — No Comments

Food Issue in South Carolina

On the food map there were no places were pinpointed in North America. What I do know is that South Carolina farmers are having an issue with crop yielding do to lack of nutrition in the soil. This is do to many things such is over sowing of crops and use of pesticides. Pesticides are a big deal as they poison the soil and much like salt can make it very infertile. Some of the innovation they are making towards enriching the soil again is using better fertilizers. The big innovation is…

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Added by Rico Angel Rodriguez on May 2, 2015 at 6:15am — No Comments

Healthcare for 500 mothers and children in Uganda

Though I don't have the means to give much in terms of money, I did use twitter to spread word of this very worthwhile charity in Uganda, and I also did donate some money for medical students to go give healthcare in Uganda for this summer.

Added by Brian Hurley on May 2, 2015 at 5:02am — No Comments

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Fourth of July on the Lake

This past weekend was the annual celebration at the lake house in Connecticut. It is amazing that the lake is still so clear and beautiful after all these years. The watershed association has done a wonderful job protecting these waters from the damaging effects of development.The wood grill was finally ready to cook on, so we didn't miss the propane tank fueled grill anymore. The food actually tasted fresher than in the past and was easy to keep fueled.Dad was very proud of the solar hybrid…See More
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Stinging Nettle

In this blog post I will focus on a plant that is abundant in our nature, and which is immensely nutritious. It's of course the Stinging Nettle. Let's start with the chemical constituents of this plant:37 % Non-Nitrogen-Extracts19 - 29 % Ash9 - 21 % Fiber4 % Fat22 % ProteinOnce the leaves are drid, their protein content can reach an astounding 40 %, which is much higher than beef, which even under the best of circ**stances can never exceed 31 % protein. In addition the Stinging Nettle consists…See More
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The meal

It is 7'oclock, I was late home from work due to an assignment that i wanted to get ahead on. By the time I get home I am feeling extremley tired and I cannot be bothered to make a proper meal. I walk to the fridge and open it to see what there is for me to eat. All of the out of date foodstuffs have been automaticaly thrown away by the fridge, they will be recycled tomorrow as animal feed or something. I see i have organic local eggs and some local cheese. Foods are vacc** sealded for easy…See More
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Future

FutureToday is 2020/1/1. It is just like yesterday. The war is still continuing. It has started since 2010. In 2010, that year was a horrible year. Almost every energy ran out. Every country’s governments were crushed down at the same time. There were riots everywhere. All of the big company’s bosses were killed xdeadx in the riots. Troops fought each other everywhere. Food was bought up xawayx at once. There were no more food supplies in any shops. The economy was all crushed down. All the…See More
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