Naimul

I promise I won’t often use this space to promote things or be political often, but I’ve been feeling the need to do so lately. We’re on the eve of an historic event that will change the world forever and millions of Americans are happy and hopeful. I’m one of them, but it still pains me to see horrible atrocities committed around the world. I feel aches in my heart for the people of Palestine. Listening to the news and radio reports from the ground now that Israel is starting to withdraw troops, hearing the anguish of the women and children who are sifting through the rubble of their former lives to bury their children, it tears at me. But there are many people out there dedicated to aiding these people, like the Saudi government (donating a billion to rebuild Gaza). But I’m not going to talk about Saudis; I want to mention a friend of mine who is doing something cool where he could be making money.

A few months ago my friend Monjurul started a site call Pikagame (www.pikagame.com) where people can play flash games and be social while earning points that they can eventually trade in for prizes. The revenue part is that he hopes to get ads. Right now he has none so anything you earn out of the site comes from him. Including his most recent prize. 500 points will get you a $5 donation to Palestine via the charity of your choice from the list he provides. I’m not going to tell you that you need to go out and start playing on this site to save Palestine, but I do want to take note of proactive work. It’s MLK day for a few more hours and it’s officially America’s day of service. What did you do today to serve others less fortunate? How have you been living Dr. King’s ideals? I think the use of technology and fun to motivate people to serve is fantastic. People who play on this site make a choice—to give up points in order help people who need it, or keep them for their own gain. Five hundred points isn’t easy to get, and giving away five dollars isn’t too easy either. So props to Monjurul and call to creativity for anyone looking to serve others in the New Year.

If you want to sign up for the site use this link—any points I get for referral are going to Palestine for sure: http://www.pikagame.com/?ref=captainawesome