Heroes of the Economy Paying it Forward
World collapsing? Stories of large-scale corruption with tax-payer rescue funds bringing you down? Here are 8 economic heroes from among us; paying it forward with deeds, not words.
Neighbours to the rescue in baby drama
Neighbors can usually be relied upon for sugar, tea bags and the odd friendly word. But in Great Cornard, near Sudbury, they went a lot further – and ended up helping delivering a neighbour’s baby.
Stingray victim is medical miracle
Doctors say retired Metro businessman is a ‘phenomenon’ after barb punctured lung, heart.
One-man rescue operation keeps firm going and saves jobs
WIRRAL man Steve Owens has stepped in to rescue the firm he worked for and safeguarded seven jobs in the process.
Pope tells business owners: do justice, not just charity
Business owners must avoid every form of worker exploitation, and they must adhere to the church’s teachings about social justice in the workplace, Pope Benedict XVI told a group of Italian entrepreneurs and business leaders.
New bank to give 10% of profits to charity
Pacific Rim Bank, the first commercial bank to open in Hawaii since statehood, plans to pursue a broad client base, give 10 percent of its profits to nonprofit organizations and rely on an ATM network for most customer transactions.
Community Investment Rescues a Bookstore
Kepler’s Books and Magazines, an independent bookstore and Silicon Valley institution that went out of business Aug. 31, plans to reopen Saturday thanks to investment from area residents and executives.
Support for new UN emergency fund
Six countries have pledged almost US$150m (£80m) to a proposed new United Nations emergency fund.
Mayor rescues lemonade stand from sour foes
Here’s a lemon law with a sweet taste to it.
School Makes Good Use Of Confiscated Pot Growing Equipment
A high school science class recently got a lesson in civics thanks to some police officers.
1,000 bakery jobs saved
Double-whammy: on-going service and jobs saved.
Supermarket helps safe 175 jobs
Supermarket chain Morrisons has rescued 175 jobs at the Wigan plant of collapsed Rathbones Bakeries.
School with Two Pupils Saved
A school which has only two pupils will be allowed to stay open, it was announced today.
Ms. Aidoo helps Out “Miracle Student “
A 19-year-old African immigrant who camped out in front of the New York Stock Exchange two months ago in a desperate attempt to raise money for college will share her story with her longtime idol, Oprah Winfrey, on national television this week.
Disaster relief approved for farmers hammered by drought, floods
In a fighting Life rays of hope are countables.
Seven children rescued, kidnappers arrested
If Nobody loves, Nobody helps – be Nobody.
Hilton hotels signs up with disability charity to woo disabled workers
A small step? Well, that is what it takes: steps. Empowering individuals to have and hold a job, and ensuring it becomes so common we all expect it everywhere, any time.
Tax relief for America’s families
Recently, the House passed the Working Families Tax Relief Act, legislation that ensures that 93 million American taxpayers and their families don’t wake up to a major tax hike on Jan. 1, 2005, as a result of a sunset provision in previous tax legislation.
IMF extends HIPC debt relief scheme for poor nations
The International Monetary Fund agreed to extend the global debt relief program for poor countries by two years to 2006, the global lender said late on Thursday.
City Council creates relief fund for businesses
Richmond businesses still struggling because of damage inflicted by the remnants of Tropical Storm Gaston are now eligible for city grants of up to $10,000 each.
Brown outlines debt relief for world’s poorest
Britain plans to spend an extra 100 million pounds a year on debt relief for some of the world’s poorest countries, the Guardian has reported.
Good acts rewarded at Ulster’s ‘Charity Oscars’ night
Businesses and community groups in the North were rewarded for their good works last night at a “Charity Oscars” ceremony.
Global fund shrinks technology gap
A global fund designed to shrink the technology gap between rich and poor nations is to be launched in November, said one of its key advocates.
2000 jobs safe as PowerHouse sold
More than 2000 jobs at electricals retailer, PowerHouse, have been saved after the company was sold to New Zealand-based Pacific Retail Group (PRG).
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