There are some pretty big problems that exist in the world today. Terrorism is a threat to the world. The drug trade causes problems directly for citizens and funds terrorist activities.
I think it would be interesting to see an actual 3D MMO for the next season of Evoke. Graphics definitely draw people in and it would give people a chance to bump into other players that they can team up with. How that can be worked into the spirit of a game like Evoke is probably an epic win…
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Added by Nathan Papke on May 12, 2010 at 5:01am —
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During an outbreak, it is important to keep the disease from spreading. One of the ways that diseases spread in normal situations is through students in schools. I would call upon teachers to distribute lessons on-line to keep the children at home.
Added by Nathan Papke on May 11, 2010 at 2:14am —
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I found a study titled, "INDIGENOUS WOMEN HEALERS FORMED GROUPS TO PRACTICE TRADITIONAL MEDICINE IN OAXACA (MEXICO)." This is especially interesting to me because I have a friend who is a Choctaw Holy Man. Having been his roommate for the better portion of a year, I was able to learn a great deal from him. I learned that yarrow can stop bleeding and that tension points on a person's back can be worked out to get rid of headaches. Frequently, I find myself using what he taught me.
Added by Nathan Papke on May 9, 2010 at 11:25pm —
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Ushahidi appears to be a great way to gain information about what happens in a crisis. How could Ushahidi be used to aid counter insurgency operations in places affected by violence? I believe that Ushahidi could be used by military units providing aid to an area of operation. Intelligence from the crowd could provide vital clues to not only know what the bad guys are doing, but also what the population needs to keep situations stable.
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Added by Nathan Papke on May 9, 2010 at 11:07pm —
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I made a donation to help Sora produce potato chips in Afghanistan. It's things like this that are the start of something greater for helping so many other people. Also, I used to work in the potato chip plant of Kettle Foods in Salem, Oregon. Now, I live in Idaho where there are plenty of potatoes. I also have a feeling that one day, I'll end up in Afghanistan with an opportunity to visit Sora's business.…
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Added by Nathan Papke on May 9, 2010 at 8:10pm —
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