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Category: Philanthropy

Where did life begin? Traveling to Ethiopia’s Omo Valley – Early Man

Posted on November 26, 2018November 27, 2018 by Joel Oleson

My passion for understanding the past through early man caves, paleontology, archeology, encounters with ancient tribes with connections to the past and life origins and what matters most…  these strike directly at the heart of what I find meaningful in travel.  Indiana Jones wasn’t just looking for gold statues… he was looking for answers. If…

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Traveling Haiti Emperors Palace and Citadel

Posted on April 8, 2015November 20, 2016 by Joel Oleson

When I told my friend Michael I was going to be visiting the REAL Haiti and not some resort and looking for a real adventure, he called me crazy at first.  He says I don’t know anyone but you that would be looking to take their family to Haiti on spring break.  My kids had a…

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Help Stop Brain Cancer

Posted on July 24, 2012October 10, 2012 by Joel Oleson

Wanted to share my brother in law Robert’s new blog: Stop Brain Cancer. Robert is more than a brother.  We’be shared a lot of great times togethe including traveling in Washington DC and New York City.  As well I attribute my new appreciation for cuisine in Southern California to Robert.  He introduced me to Chicken…

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Social Mush: End World Hunger

Posted on July 2, 2012July 16, 2012 by Joel Oleson

There are 7 really solid Ideas that are making a difference in the world in combating world hunger which really stems from world poverty.  Many of these ideas are very entrepreneurial.  I really like Microloans and I’m sold on them.  I’ve been using Kiva, and my mom has been giving us Heifer International gifts for…

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