Long Successful Bookseller Gives Business to Staff in Canada
Jim Munro, who is 84 and ready to retire from running his successful Munro's Books in Victoria, B. C., is doing something exceptional: he is giving the business to four of his employees.
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Train's Conductor Cat Brings $10 Million in New Business (Video)
A cat wearing a conductor's hat has boosted a small Japanese town's local economy by 10 million dollars through increased tourism. People are now flocking to see the train's new "super station master," Tama the cat. video
KIND Bars #Kindawesome Campaign Inspires 1 Million Acts Of Kindness
The company known for its healthy snacks made us go nuts over their campaign to spread kindness–with 1 million acts and counting, and free KIND bars.
Diners Worldwide Donate to Save Mom and Pop Shop
A family-owned restaurant near Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts, is getting a generous helping of support, thanks to loyal diners worldwide.
Trader Joe's Exec Opens Nonprofit Grocery Store As a Low-Budget, Healthy Option
The former president of Trader Joe's has opened the nation's first not-for-profit grocery store to sell low-cost healthy groceries-and ready-made meals.
Today Only, Get Your Free Donuts Here! (And Find Out Why)
It's National Doughnut Day, but do you know where and why you can get free doughnuts today?
IKEA Pledges Over a Billion Dollars to Help Slow Climate Change
IKEA will spend $1Bil in the next five years to run all its buildings on 100% renewable energy, and help poor countries hardest hit by climate change.
Twitter Opens $3M Community Center, Helps Poor Families Reach Goals
Tech-giant Twitter is taking some of its poorest neighbors under the company's wing at its new "NeighborNest" center.
200 Service Stations Make the Switch to Greener Fuels
The ethanol industry in Queensland reached a major milestone, with more than 200 service stations now offering drivers the choice of renewable ethanol blended fuels, a five-fold increase.
Aussie Chocolate Maker Helps 50 Different Families Longing to Be Reunited
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of TimTam chocolates, Arnotts is flying Australian family members to be reunited with loved ones far away, even some who live overseas. Aging parents who want to see their adult children before they die, and brothers, sisters and best friends who have been years apart -- are all being given beautiful memories from Tim Tam. Gorgeous Videos tell the tales of two such reunions.
Banking on Kindness: How One Phone Rep Went Above and Beyond the Call
After hearing the bad news that his wife's cancer had spread, Bob was asked to call Capital One's fraud department. That call led to extraordinary kindness.
Anheuser-Busch Cuts Beer Production to Provide Water for Storm Victims
America's biggest beer maker is supplying 50,000 cans of emergency drinking water for flood victims in Oklahoma and Texas.
10 Awesome Teen Entrepreneurs
These teen high school entrepreneurs have had amazing success for their age. Check out these ten amazing teens.
Why One CEO is Paying for College for His Workers' Kids
Chieh Huang has put more than $1 million in cash and stock aside to cover the costs of paying for the college tuition of his workers' children.
Taco Bell and Pizza Hut Drop Artificial Ingredients
Fast food restaurants race to embrace more natural ingredients on their menus.
One Surprise After Another for Cute Kid Overcoming Illness in Indianapolis
Over the weekend, a little boy from Indianapolis got the surprise of a lifetime during the Indianapolis 500 Parade–and an even bigger one when he got home.
Food Stamps Double Their Value at Michigan Farmers Markets
"Double Up Food Bucks" let families on food stamps take home twice the fresh produce, while small family farmers make more money.
New Railroad Rules Aim to Prevent Oil Tank Fires in Canada, US
New rules in Canada and the US will make freight rail transport safer for cities they travel through.
How This Smartphone Case Charges Batteries Out of Thin Air
A smartphone case turns radio waves into electricity to recharge your battery out of thin air.
A Photo of Your Bare Feet Can Put Shoes on a Needy Child
Here's how you can snap a picture of your bare feet and automatically donate a pair of shoes to a kid who needs them.
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