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Business Pays His Bills But Charity Rocks His World: Richard Branson

CNN talks to Sir Richard Branson, who manages his philanthropy like one of his businesses. Whether in the realm of disease, global warming, or conflict, his philanthropic foundation Virgin Unites treats risk the same: "Screw it, Let's Do It."

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CEO Gifts 400 Apartments and 1,200 Cars to His Employees

After handsomely giving flats, jewelry, and cars to over 1,000 of his employees, Savji Dholakia is officially the best boss ever.

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Airbnb Hosts Are Opening Their Doors to Hurricane Evacuees

Families and residents fleeing their homes on the Eastern seaboard are being welcomed by total strangers wanting to make a difference.

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Couple Can't Find Cruelty-Free Diamonds So They Make Their Own

The diamond industry notoriously exploits the environment and child labor – so next time you go jewelry shopping, check out these man made gems instead.

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Hardware Store Recreates Van Gogh's Starry Night With Door Knobs

Looking at a warehouse full of discontinued door knobs, the folks at Union Hardware in Maryland wondered what they could possibly do to put all those products to better use. So, in 2011 the third-generation, family-owned business began a project to bring to life Vincent Van Gogh's masterpiece Starry Night using the tools of the hardware trade -- door knobs, levers and plates.

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UK Retail Giant Crowdfunds Solar Power For Its Stores, Gives 5% Interest

One of Britain's biggest retailers is crowdfunding solar power installations for its stores – but offering 5% interest on investments and donating profits.

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The Angie's List Website Is Now Free, Consumers Rejoice

Angie's List announced that access to their ten million reviews about service professionals, once behind a paywall, would now be free-of-charge.

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Sleek 3-Wheeled Car to Get 84 mpg and Sell for Just $6,800-Meet the Elio

More than 50,000 people have already signed up to buy this U.S.-built car designed to save money at the gas pump while providing a safe, comfortable ride.