Billion Tree Campaign Reaches One Billion Trees Planted in One Year
The goal of planting one billion trees around the world has been achieved in one year.
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Captain's Crew Saved Thanks to Miracle Ten Dollar Bill
By the time 22 Pakistani sailors had made it to safe harbor off the tip of Texas on the eve of Thanksgiving in 1998, they had no fuel, no power, no water, no passports, and were starving. They had been surviving on one hope -- to make it to U.S. waters.
Dogs and Cats Can Sniff Out Cancer
Several reports in the news highlighted cases of dogs or cats sniffing out cancer in unsuspecting owners. There is scientific data to support the notion that not only can pets smell cancer, but dogs can be trained to find it.
Dog's Quick Dialing Saves Owner
A service Beagle named Belle is an amazing animal that has been trained to call for help if Kevin Weaver's diabetes spirals out of control. On the day Kevin collapsed onto the floor, the Beagle pulled down the cell phone from the table where it always rests and bit into the number 9, which dialed 911.
At 48 Panera Cafes, You Can Pay Whatever You Want (Or Nothing) For Turkey Chili
Go to any of the 48 Panera Bread cafés in the St. Louis area and you'll notice something strange: You can pay whatever you want for your turkey chili. In fact, you could pay nothing at all, and that would be just fine. It's the latest in the company's experiments in letting customers set their own price.
Business Booming at Pay-What-You-Want Cafe (Video)
As restaurants compete for customers in a cash-strapped economy, the SAME cafe in Denver has doubled its business since the recession. The reason is that there are no prices on the menus, just a "Pay what you can" philosophy.
Free Room at The Inn Helps Families be Together for Holidays
For 18 years, one of the biggest hotel groups in the world has offered free rooms for Thanksgiving and Christmas at all locations in the United States through its "Room In The Inn" Program.
Oil Firm Offers to Pay College Tuition for All Students in Town for 20 Years
Murphy Oil Corporation thrilled their hometown of El Dorado, Arkansas when they announced their intention to offer college scholarships to everyone graduating from El Dorado High School over the next 20 years.
Michigan CEO Splits $128Mil Among Employees
Bob Thompson recently sold his asphalt and paving business for $422 million. He then took $128 million of it, after taxes, and he distributed it among the 550 employees at the plant.
Amish Parents Forgive Gunman, Befriend his Family
After a man burst into a Pennsylvania schoolhouse Monday and shot five young girls to death, the Amish community who were left to deal with the tragedy expressed a range of emotions, but anger was not one of them. They all have already forgiven the gunman.
Top Ten Good News Stories of 2009
Despite what may be your immediate impression of 2009, overall it was a pretty good year. Looking back, one can be grateful that the economy has started to turn around, at least for businesses, real estate and the stock market. And, looking ahead it is easy to be hopeful about 2010. With the New Year upon us, this Top 10 list of Good News is just what we need to kick off a new decade.
Devoted Dog Waits at Train Station Every Day For 12 Hours So He Can Excitedly Greet His Owner
This senior pup spends every day at the train station waiting for his owner to come home – so when they are finally reunited, the dedicated dog is overwhelmed with excitement.