Lanny Copeland, seen during his cattle ranching career, says he was lucky to find his way into the booming Texas wind industry when he
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The Syrian Refugees Finding Hope In Chocolate
After fleeing war in Syria, chocolatier Essam Hadhad and his family settled in Canada after three years as refugees. For him, getting back to
First US ‘Microcollege’ Helps Single Moms Become Liberal Arts Graduates
Coralys Perez was just trying to get her high school diploma. The single mom didn’t expect that less than two years later she would
No License Plates Here: Using Art To Transcend Prison Walls
Inmates in a mural class at Salinas Valley State Prison in Soledad, Calif. The class is part of an initiative to bring the arts
Teacher Raises $80K To Buy 650 Bikes For Entire School Class
A South Carolina teacher has raised more than $80,000 to buy 650 bicycles for every student in her school.
An Up-And-Coming Pianist Shares His Love Of Music With Children
Jan Lisiecki has fit a lot into his young life. At 22, he’s a world-renowned classical pianist – and he’s made it a priority
Good News For Elephants: China’s Legal Ivory Trade Is ‘Dying’ As Prices Fall
The wholesale price of raw legal ivory has dropped by almost two thirds since China, the world’s largest ivory importer and trader, announced plans
In Praise Of A Nomadic Life
The author’s wife, Genie Austin, has been documenting the couple’s travels through photographs. Above, camels in the Sahara desert in southern Morocco.
A Food Festival Celebrates The Rebirth Of Jewish Life In Berlin
Last Friday night, the Berlin bookstore Shakespeare and Sons hosted a Sabbath dinner as part of the pre-kickoff activities for Nosh Berlin, the German
Little Free Library Launches ‘Action Book Club’ To Inspire Community Service
Like other book clubs, Little Free Library’s version brings people together to read books – but it also encourages members to take positive action