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“I care not much for a man's religion whose dog and cat are not the better for it.” Abraham Lincoln Located at the end of County Line Road, near Alfalfa, Oregon, the large sign at the entrance served as a notice that I was entering the Oregon Badlands Wilderness. Exploring the wilderness areas in Central Oregon and absorbing the seclusion they offer is invigorating. Beyond the dirt parking lot at the trailhead a gravel road continued into the federally protected wilderness area. Designated…

If you are looking for everything that you've ever wanted to know about spreading the word about yourself on Wikipedia, then read on. The advice included here is for the writer that is about to break a few Wikipedia guidelines. Perhaps, you are a professional business person, a politician, athlete, or an individual that is very proud of their accomplishments. Perhaps, you assume that Wikipedia provides you with an avenue to drive your accomplishments to the masses. Well, slow down. You should…

Big Brothers, Big Sisters of America is a volunteer-based intervention organization that has assisted the youth population by changing their perspectives and giving the youth the opportunity to reach their full potential. The organization’s procedure is pairing a child with a mentor which results in building a strong relationship with unrestricted potential. Mentors go through background checks and necessary training to be able to volunteer as a big brother or a big sister. In the present paper,…

role and seemed defeated. By offering my time at the office and willingness to help guide and support them during this difficult period, our relationship grew stronger. By giving support and offering guidance, trust was built which helped lay the foundation for a very successful mentorship. Not only did I offer time which is a personal resource, but I also offered my connections. I was able to connect my mentee with others in the organization that could help train him on certain computer…

The Book of Yaak by Rick Bass I hate “The Book of Yaak”. This book should not have been written. The fault, however, does not lie with author Rick Bass. Bass’ style is clear and poetic, intermingling of his not-quite-stream-of-consciousness prose seamlessly with the scientific data and information that illustrates the dire situation for his place, the Yaak Valley of Northern Montana, and all of his fellow citizens, lynx, deer, wolves, wood thrush, owls, and grizzlies. “The Book of Yaak” is Rick…

Complete the following short answer questions. 1. In your own words, describe what a mentor does. A mentor is someone who comes along side someone that is not quite at the same level of leadership as them and not only shows them how to reach the next level but does the journey with them. A mentor is someone who leads, corrects, encourages and guides a mentee through different seasons of life. 2. What legislation, regulations, code of conduct or policy or your organisation would impact upon your…

Because of their goal to boost awareness, the website has always been very transparent about where they get their funding from. Most of their funds come from three major sources: the Annenberg Public Policy Center, the Annenberg Foundation, and the Flora Family Foundation. In 2010, the website just started taking donations from the public and they…

while on his travels, he asked the same question, “why”. Why did he have so much and they have so little? Why didn’t the governments of these countries do something about the dire circumstances of their people? He initially started the Oaktree Foundation, a youth-run aid organization,…

Green Belt Movement Our climate is changing. People all around the world lack shelter, clothing and are even dying of hunger. Wangari Mathai had a vision. She was focused on restoring our environment and was willing to lend a hand to clean up the damages climate change had caused in her community. With the help of her vison and the Green belt Movement she founded, Kenya began to prosper. Crowds were cheering. Kenyans were…

For many American students, it is almost impossible to imagine not having the right to go to school. Some students take their education opportunities for granted and do not realize how fortunate they actually are. One young lady however, Malala Yousafzai, has taken a stand against the lack of access to education because she has been personally affected when her education was denied in Pakistan by the Taliban. When the Taliban made it clear that girls were not allowed to go to school and they…