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An independent bookseller stars in her own fairy taleNancy Traversy took on the big chain-store dragons to rule her own realm – Barefoot Books for children.
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New online dictionary redefines 'look it up'Lexicographer Erin McKean’s interactive ‘Wordnik’ is projected to be the largest online dictionary ever.
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Amid 18 percent unemployment, Indiana county finds unityWith one of the highest US jobless rates, Noble County sees a rise in volunteer efforts to help those who are struggling.
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A chess champion crusades to make the game ‘cool’Russian Alexandra Kosteniuk, the women’s world title holder with a fashion-model image, wants to broaden the game’s appeal to young people.
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One man helps the disabled see the worldCraig Grimes broke his back 12 years ago. From Nicaragua, he launches the first online booking engine for disabled travelers.
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In Japan, foster parents blaze an unpopular trailThe government is taking small steps to boost interest. But prejudices remain in a society where the pull of traditional family structures and blood ties is strong.
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How do you teach third-grade math?Reconciling diverse languages, experiences, and the playfulness common to all 9-year-olds, Ann Griffith’s job is to get her students to the right answers.
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Filipina activist boosts overseas workersConnie Regalado prods officials to do more for workers hit hard by the global financial crisis.
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Dining on a dollar a dayA California couple’s experiment in extreme food budgeting taught them a lot about how the poor eat.
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Meet Lula Mae Walker, who’s been a foster parent to 300 kidsThe Fort Lauderdale woman has also had nine kids of her own and adopted 11 others. Happy holidays ... from a busy household.
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A college push for Hispanic teensMaria Gonzalez helps teens excel with an after school program.
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Richard Bergenheim: an appreciationAs editor, he brought spiritual strength, compassion, and an omnivorous appetite for news.
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Borrow a Muslim? A 'living library' to prick stereotypesIn 12 countries, people check out people for a 30-minute conversation to challenge their own prejudices.
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Basketball's Chris Webber gives a clinic – in African-American loreThe Golden State Warriors forward turns a personal passion into a pass-along for the next generation.
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