Jenny Lin's Blog (18)

EPISODE 1

MANILA, Philippines "What appears to be the end may really be a new beginning."

The Metro Manila. Nightime.

Problem: Prostitution

http://www.uri.edu/artsci/wms/hughes/philippi.htm

"Hmm...It's spreading..."



This is really bad. It hasn't been this bad since that incident of the swine flu. Man, that was a very difficult. Many are really being affected by

this disease. We can't all rely on doctors and let them do all the

work. I have to organize a group, so we can all stand… Continue

- Legitimize fear. People go into denial because they don't feel entitled to be afraid. The more entitled people feel to be afraid, the less likely they are to go into denial. This is why the message, "Don't be afraid," is a very destructive message in serious circ**stances. Much superior is the message, "Well, of course, you're afraid,…

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There are some ideas that would shape the future of the EVOKE network that would make this great adventure even better for Season 2. Peace and conflict, democratization, and health issues are great challenges and social problems that the EVOKE Network shouldtackle next. In China, Japan, Germany, Italy, Greece, Portugal, Israel, ect... where the network should try to build up new EVOKE communities. I would encourage my friends to play Season 2. I would change the game for Season 2 is making more… Continue

New York City

July 4, 2094

1:07 P.M.

From what I learned for many years...that my teachers and friends and family members that I have learned...I shall pass it on. I am an elder of my community and of

my city. I have many local secrets that I will pass them all to you...

In this local environment and eco-system I will share them to you that

will pass on for the future generations...

I shall share that missions that I accomplished in 2020…

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The International Institute of Rural Reconstruction (IIRR) introduced agroforestry measures

to improve soil erosion and poor soil fertility. Although,the measures

were labor was intensive, they were being adopted only slowly. After a

visit to a similar project, the farmers themselves suggested forming

traditional mutual-help groups for the agroforestry work. These… Continue

New York City, New York April 15, 2020

2:15 P.M.





New York City has always been the dirtiest city I ever lived in. Garbage and trash were everywhere, and the air has been always polluted. But, now 10 years of resilience development, it looks better then ever. There are now important and new buildings, spaces, and neighborhoods. People are now making a difference in making New York City a better place. We have more people getting more involved. New York City is better…

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Using my local insight to identify a crisis that my city might face in the future is most likely EARTHQUAKES. We should be prepared to face with resilience. There are different kinds of data that I would track in the

crisis. The different kinds of urgent information and resources would

you need to collect and share is being prepared for an earthquake.

Check for hazards inside your home:…

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I'm learning more about

women's empowerment right now, and in particular what I'm wondering

about is: What are the roles women play in the world? I was researching

this question online, and this news item caught my attention because...

I chose this item to read because it looked very interesting. It's

called "UN expert on trafficking in persons visits Egypt." And also, I

wanted to get to know what specific women are making a… Continue

New York City

March 24, 2020

3:02 P.M.



Hello there again. If you forgot who I am...I am Alice Walker. Today is a very important day. It's World Water Day 2020! And I am chosen a top secret mission to organize this lovely event. I have to plan a big, fun and memorable event to remind the world of the importance of water security. What I am planning to do is have a gathering of people and invite the president of sustainability to talk to the people about our water security. And… Continue

Ashoka and its partners are trying to make a difference in the water crisis. So, they have brought together four groups totaling 33 Ashoka Fellows in India, Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia. The 2008 Changemakers competition on water and sanitation implemented in partnership with the Global Water challenge surfaced 264 new ideas from 4 countries. We are compiling…

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New York City

March 10, 2020

5:55 P.M.



Ah, dinner :) I'm so hungry right now. Preparing for dinner has always been a hobby.

Setting up the table, cooking the food, and spending time eating till

you can not eat no more. It has been always lonely eating alone every

night, but today is a special. Today is a day of fun and friends.



It is always hard to know what to cook, but I decided to prepare breaded

chicken, breaded vegetables, and mashed potatoes.… Continue

Amanda Atwood

Freedom Fone, Zimbabwe

www.kubatana.net

Millions of people in developing countries lack access to critical information on development issues such as agriculture, health, and human rights. Freedom Fone creates affordable, efficient, and easy to use software through which local and international development organizations can generate their own audio…

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http://designinafrica.wordpress.com/2008/10/23/innovation-in-africa-tips/

1. Innovation (often) comes from constraint (If you’ve got very few resources, you’re forced to be very creative in using and reusing them.)
2. Don’t fight culture (If people cook by stirring their stews, they’re not going to use a solar oven, no matter what you do to market it. Make them a better stove…

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http://earth911.com/news/2009/10/26/help-solve-the-water-crisis/

The best way to make a difference is by simply changing your mindset: Instead of thinking of your tap water as an infinite resource, think of it as having limits.

“When it comes to trying understand the challenges to understand water, I really think we focus too much on ’scarcity.’ Water is, and always has been, scarce,”…

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December 31, 2020

New Year's Eve

New York, Albany

11:30 p.m.

The year is about to start and everyone is preparing for the fireworks to come and the ball to drop. I have a feeling this year is going to be great. And now I am almost finish my mission with Eureka. We have to build windmills for the ball to drop. Windmills are powered by the wind and windmill will help to make electricity by using its blade to gather the wind that flows over it. And…

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I'm learning more about the food security in Africa and how we are fighting against it right now, and in particular what I'm wondering about is: "Are we also fighting this problem in New York?" I was researching this question online, and this news item caught my attention because it shows how New York is obese, but also fighting food security.

"Young people from around world have met to discuss the biggest challenges facing the planet..." This says a lot about the obstacles…

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New York City

March 24, 2020

Friday

Apartment Room 77

My name is Alice Walker. I am 35-years-old, and I'm currently living in the famous New York City, "the city that never sleeps." I used work for my country as a marine for 3 years right after I graduated from high school. Then, I came back to New York to live for myself as a normal woman and lived here for 13 years. Thus, I decided to study again, so I attended Columbia University (which was really hard…

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