Read a book - or go to jail

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New Bedford, MA, District Court Judge Robert Kane sentences serious offenders to attend a 12-week course as an alternative to jail. So far, the program, which has stringent rules, has been very successful and there is only a 19% recidivism rate.

Education, Social policy, Study and teaching, Criminals, Literature, New Bedford, Massachusetts

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The book lady's miracle

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The small town of Redford, TX, never had a library and had poor access to school books before Madrid organized a library in part of her husband's general store. The 20,000 titles in the library take up more space than the store.

Texas, Community, Libraries, Libraries and community

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'First, respect yourself.' (includes excerpt from 'Miracle Man') (pitcher Nolan Ryan) (Interview)

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Ryan has pitched seven no-hitters in his baseball career. At age 45, he works out and credits his unmatched success with his attitude toward life and family and a complete belief in himself.

Interview, Excerpt, Pitchers (Baseball), Miracle Man (Book), Ryan, Nolan

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