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There are currently three states in the United States of America that has legalized euthanasia, one of which is Oregon as reported by Friend (2011). Physician assisted suicide (PAS) or euthanasia is defined as intentional ending of individual’s life chiefly by taking a lethal dose of a substance prescribed by a physician as stated by Friend (2011). Furthermore, Friend (2011) states that dying with dignity, which often means dying without needless physical suffering is one of the protagonists of…

from 2014 when a girl named Brittany Maynard shared her story of having inoperable brain cancer. It was on the news a few times and was even on the Today show. She lived in California (where physician-assisted suicide is illegal) and had to move to Oregon (where it is legal) so she could choose "Death with Dignity". Whenever it was on the news or in an article we would both read…

“What makes someone a trail blazer?” This question was posed to me by my mother when advised to expand my ideas when writing my essay. “What defines a trail blazer?” A trailblazer is defined as a pioneer and innovator. I was astonished to find that a word that is so influential to me would have two unstimulating words as its definition. So, I posed the question to myself “What makes me a trail blazer?”. My thoughts are a trail blazer is someone who creates their own pathway to success, while…

Introduction and Overview For several years, the FFA has been thought of by many as the “Future Farmers of America.” While farming may have been the fundamentals of this organization, it has evolved into so much more. Therefore, the idea that FFA is merely a farming organization can be exceedingly misleading to those who have little experience or knowledge of this organization. Contrary to popular belief, FFA’s sole purpose is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing…

Introduction Oregon is famous for many of its different outdoor attractions. From the Columbia River Gorge to Multnomah Falls to Crater Lake, Oregon has attracted tourists and residents alike to soak in a little sun (or snow) and play in a few small pieces of our great big world. Another attraction known to Oregon is Mount Hood. Located in northern Oregon, Mount Hood takes claim to being the highest in the state and about 10,000 people attempt to summit it each year making it the second most…

From 1900 to 1920, the Progressive Era continued onward from its late 19th century beginning. This time period harbored reform attempts in various subjects with varied success and failures. During the Progressive Era, reformers and the federal government attempted reforms at the national level through business, political, and moral issues. Business reforms brought about by progressives during this era were carried out with great successes. As reported by a newspaper in 1906, the meat industry…

About Spokane The beautiful and diverse city of Spokane, located along the banks of the Spokane river, offers residents the perfect blend of world-class dining, arts, and entertainment. The city of Spokane is able to harmoniously blend a dynamic cultural life with of one-of-a-kind attractions and outdoor adventures. The large city, known for being the largest urban settlement between Seattle and Minneapolis, is also known for its forward-thinking approach to problems, affordable housing,…

The paywallup tribe and the Nez Perce tribe have very similar and differnt foods that they hunt for gather. The Nez Perce gathered fruits and vegetables from spring to fall and stored food for winter. During the spring they fished for large amounts of fish. At party's they ate buffalo they also like to make soup. The Nez Perce also gathered onions, carrots, bittroots, blackberries, show berries, huckleberry and nuts. The coastal tribe puyallup fished in both salt and fresh water. They liked to…

The progressive era is an era of improvement and social reforms set in place to make things in life more easier and more fair to the citizens in the United States. In the progressive era there were problems such as living conditions, woman suffrage, and working conditions were very apparent. First, one problem in the Progressive Era was living conditions. For example in a DBQ text it says “ Be a little careful, please. The hall is dark and you might stumble over the children pitching…

Marys Peak - Fir Forests Lindsay Liddell FES 342 Professor Matthew Powers MWF 10-11am Due: 10/19/15 Marys Peak is a mountain in Benton County, Oregon. At the top of the peak, on a clear day, one can see the cities of the Willamette Valley, the Cascade Range, and the Pacific Ocean. It is known for its meadows of wildflowers in spring and its fir forests uniquely populated with noble firs (Abies procera). Little data is available regarding the trees age, but there is clear variance in age,…