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MAY 14, 2008

First I gave away money, then stuff, then advice, and then my giving became more intangible. I came to realize that, at least for me, the most difficult thing to give away sometimes is compassion for individuals I encounter in every day life. On Day 26 of the Challenge I came across the Get Service video (above) about empathy.

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MAY 27, 2009

to, "How do I live my life?" There are very few things in life that are 100% guaranteed, which is scary, but if you have a big dream for your future, chances are achieving it will involve taking some risks and leaps of faith. Members of Generation Y are looking for jobs with a work-life balance. Cross-posted from BlogHer.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 27, 2007

I had a chance to reconnect again with Michelle when she signed up to volunteer for the NTC Day of Service. I've been an educator for pretty much all of my adult life (even at Bennington, I was a tutor, and taught some classes in technology.) Cross posted at Blogher Here's my interview: 1.

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JUNE 19, 2009

She has been named a Haas Public Service Fellow at Stanford, a Top 10 College Woman by Glamour Magazine , and a Person You Should Know by CNN. What advice do you have for them? It has been going on my whole life. Cross-posted from BlogHer. Now 26, Erickson is still FORGE's Executive Director. It is never going to end.

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MAY 10, 2006

The podcast isn't up yet, but here is a partially modified transcription of our conversation which you can also read along with profiles of other Solutionary Women on Blogher : What is SOUL? If it’s a base-building organization, or if it’s a service organization, get involved to get a feel about what fits your personality.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 9, 2007

I like to call it passion for life." I make my living by bringing my past experience and my life???s By the time I was 16 I was certified as what was then called an Ambulance Attendant (later known as an Emergency Medical Technician) and worked for two ambulance services. What advice would you give to us to be prepared?

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MARCH 8, 2007

CODEPINK is a women-initiated grassroots peace and social justice movement working to end the war in Iraq, stop new wars, and redirect our resources into healthcare, education and other life-affirming activities. Check out CODEPINK’s favorite pink blogs (and advice for how to start your own). Cross-posted from BlogHer.

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