Bill Gates
Bill Gates
William Henry "Bill" Gates III (born October 28, 1955) is an American business magnate, philanthropist, author, and chairman of Microsoft, the software company he founded with Paul Allen. He is ranked consistently one of the world's wealthiest people and the wealthiest overall as of 2009. During his career at Microsoft, Gates held the positions of CEO and chief software architect, and remains the largest individual shareholder with more than 8 percent of the common stock. He has also authored or... read more
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The $18bn family feud that is a real-life Australian soap opera
From The Independent Dated 4 February 2012 Already Australia's richest woman, Gina Rinehart has been tipped to overtake Carlos Slim and Bill Gates as the world's wealthiest person in years to come. But her billions – the proceeds of vast iron ore deposits – have not brought...
News Wrap: At Least 5 Killed in Violence After Egypt's Soccer Riot
From Online NewsHour Dated 3 February 2012 Listen to the Audio In other news Friday, cities across Egypt erupted in fresh violence as protesters accused the ruling military of failing to stop a soccer riot that killed 74 people this week. Also, malaria may be killing...
Chris Rock: ‘I’ll Pay Higher Taxes’
From Think Progress Dated 2 February 2012 Billionaire Bill Gates said recently that, “I don’t feel like people like myself are paying as much [in taxes] as we should.” Actor Chris Rock echoed the argument, saying said he would be fine with paying more. “I’ll pay higher...
What does the second decade hold for the Global Fund? | Annie Kelly
From The Observer Dated 2 February 2012 Hefty financial support from Bill Gates has rescued the 10-year birthday celebrations of the fund, but it needs to make changes to regain momentum as it combats Aids, TB and malariaAt Davos last week, the Global Fund to Fight...
Gates visitor center more than philanthropy museum
From San Antonio Express-News Dated 2 February 2012 Gates visitor center more than philanthropy museum Associated Press Copyright 2012 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. ...
Gates Foundation invites the world in with new visitors center
From Seattle Business Journal Dated 1 February 2012 Several months ago, I saw a young mother with a baby strapped to her in a sling walk through the front doors of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, wander up to the front desk and ask, “What do you...
I've had diarrhoea as a kid, then what good is FB to me: Bill Gates
From The Economic Times, India Dated 1 February 2012 I've had diarrhoea as a kid, then what good is FB to me: Bill Gates"Room for more philanthropy but real imperative is when you grow as much as India, & have its economic performance, you can do a lot better"
I've had diarrhoea as a kid, then what good is FB to me: Bill Gates
From The Economic Times, India Dated 1 February 2012 I've had diarrhoea as a kid, then what good is FB to me: Bill Gates"Room for more philanthropy but real imperative is when you grow as much as India, & have its economic performance, you can do a lot better"
Gates visitor center more than philanthropy museum
From Fox News Dated 1 February 2012 People are already joking it's a good thing the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation isn't charging admission for its new visitor center, which showcases Bill Gates' multibillion-dollar philanthropy, not his computers.
Gates visitor center more than philanthropy museum
From Taiwan News Dated 1 February 2012 People are already joking it's a good thing the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation isn't charging admission for its new visitor center, which showcases Bill
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