They hunt for heroes: how the Giraffe Project is making a difference
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The Giraffe Project, headquartered in Langley, WA, see people who 'stick their heads out' for others. John Graham and Ann Medlock founded the project in 1980 and began looking for ordinary people who did brave acts. Several recipients are discussed.
Publication Name: Parade
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
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Year: 1995
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How the Tree Muskateers grew ... and grew: the story of a small group of girls with a passion for planting who gave life to a movement
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Tammy Smith, Sabrina Alimahomed and Tara Church developed their interest in the environment as young Brownies. The non-profit program they started is run entirely by young people. The history of their organization and its goals are discussed.
Publication Name: Parade
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
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Year: 1996
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The man who would be a computer: Steve Mann, who calls himself a "cyborg," has devised a way to enable you to experience his life
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology computer scientist Mann, 33, wears a small video camera on his head and chronicles his life on his World Wide Web site. His 'wearcams,' or cameras are designed to be 'reality mediators,' he explains.
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Year: 1996
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