Independent Study Confirms That Global Warming Exists
An independent study led by a known climate critic has determined that previous studies are accurate and temperatures are increasing. [...] more>>
The top mission for the world's most magnanimous human being Bill Gates (he's already given away $28 billion) is to end polio, which still exists in four countries and requires $1 billion a year for vaccinations; his foundation chips in $200 million. He's also tackling malaria by providing more bed nets and backing development of a low-cost vaccine. Slower progress on the education front: After delivering $2 billion-plus in grants to help high schools from 2000 to 2008, Gates admitted that efforts "fell short." Just one-fourth of his net worth is still held in Microsoft; the rest is in private equity, global stocks, bonds and private companies. With help from billionaire buddy Warren Buffett, he's convinced nearly 70 of the world's wealthiest to sign his "Giving Pledge," promising to donate the majority of their wealth to charity either during their lifetime or after death. In April toured Amazon ruins and jungles with wife, Melinda, and their children. [...] more
An independent study led by a known climate critic has determined that previous studies are accurate and temperatures are increasing. [...] more>>
Some Mexico City analysts predict a 25% rise in the share price of wireless phone company America Movil, Carlos Slim’s most valuable asset. [...] more>>
The article below was published on the Knowledge@Wharton website: http://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu. It has been a wrenching six weeks for Apple. First, in a not entirely unexpected move, CEO Steve Jobs announced on August 24 that he would step down for health reasons and pass the torch to chief operating officer Tim Cook, [...] [...] more>>
Apple's memorial service for Steve Jobs, celebrating his life and work, marked the company's biggest tribute to the CEO's life. Tens of thousands of Cupertino, Calif.-based Apple employees attended the 90-minute service, and many more watched the event at temporarily closed Apple Stores around the world. Customers who found Apple Stores shuttered [...] [...] more>>
