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Difference Maker He teaches inner-city kids how to be smart about money
Douglas Coe has founded the Bulls and Bears summer camp, where kids can try being a stock analyst – and learn how to handle their own finances too.
09/20/2010 11:10 am -
Ceviche: All you need is raw fish, lime juice, and patience
Eight hours marinating in lime or lemon juice is the 'cooking' part of ceviche, a versatile seafish dish that each Latin American country puts its own spin on.
08/13/2010 04:42 pm -
Difference Maker A business course that puts personal growth on the bottom line
Something of a rock star among business school teachers Srikumar Rao offers a class that gives his students broader perspectives on their lives.
07/05/2010 01:01 pm -
How the recession is reshaping the American family
The downturn is forcing the man of the house to spend more time at home, altering roles everywhere from the laundry room to the child-care center.
06/14/2009 01:00 am -
Difference Maker People making a difference: Sheema Kermani
In Pakistan, this women's rights activist stages plays that stir controversy – and thought.
06/08/2009 01:00 am -
From homeless to actress
A theater class helps marginalized women reclaim their lives.
03/23/2009 01:00 am -
Simple pleasures gain ground
In tough times, people are increasingly turning to activities such as board games and musical evenings with friends.
03/09/2009 01:00 am -
Housing: More help may be needed
As home prices continue their dramatic fall, policymakers debate how much to intervene.
12/24/2008 12:00 am -
Home buyers stirring in some markets
Hardest-hit housing markets, such as in California, are seeing strong signs of activity.
12/16/2008 12:00 am -
Housing: the key to economic revival?
The next bailout could focus on homeowners headed for default.
12/12/2008 12:00 am -
New life for Atlanta's English Avenue
One of the city's most troubled neighborhoods is starting to rebound thanks to an unusual coalition that hasn't lost hope.
12/11/2008 12:00 am -
Hit by hurricane Ike and unexpected layoffs, Galveston ponders its recovery
Galveston's largest employer, a university hospital, will cut 3,800 jobs.
12/03/2008 12:00 am -
To fill a table, they go online
Web connections, made with care, can add to holiday cheer and gatherings of new friends.
11/26/2008 12:00 am -
Sidewalk stanzas
A public arts project in St. Paul, Minn., inscribes poems on neighborhood sidewalks.
11/18/2008 12:00 am -
Nonprofits launch effort on 9/11 to boost volunteerism
The campaign hopes to increase the ranks of American volunteers from 61 million to 100 million by 2020.
09/12/2008 01:00 am -
After 9/11, some lives recast for greater good
How three Americans were spurred to new life purpose in wake of terrorist attacks.
09/12/2008 01:00 am -
Old barns get new attention
As barns fade from the rural American landscape, efforts are being made to preserve them.
09/02/2008 01:00 am -
Traffic stoppers
An increasing number of cities are temporarily closing streets to cars and opening them to pedestrians and cyclists. It fosters a greater sense of community.
08/18/2008 01:00 am -
What you don't know about the presidential candidates
Little-known polls show that people would prefer Obama to water their plants and McCain to wash the car.
07/11/2008 01:00 am -
Top 10 ways to know when the economy is really bad
Your neighbor starts to grow corn for ethanol and service stations sell gas by the pint.
07/11/2008 01:00 am
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