''I also get inspired by the country life here, '' says Max as he dons his signature white smock and weaves between seamstresses busy at their machines.

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"We find that kids get genuinely inspired by the idea of seeing places and landmarks they think are cool, " Emmett says.

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Bosanek will probably go back to being the anonymous secretary of the story (if she hasn't already done so), and the legislation inspired by Buffett's epiphany about her unequal tax rate will get named after him.

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Those who felt inspired after seeing all the artistic works could stop by the craft tent and get creative with taped designs of their own.

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As the Director of Joining Forces, I hope more people are inspired by events like this to think how they can also help military families get the support they deserve.

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Inspired by a muscle magazine that someone left in his examination room, Life decided to get in shape.

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Adegbe took extreme measures to get his eco message heard -- and seen -- on the runway, including one design inspired by mermaids and made from real fish scales.

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