good article... people like him inspire me to never give up in my pursuit

Quoted: Dilip Ratha, who has gone from a village in India to the World Bank, knows the economics of migration firsthand.

Great article and very true.

Quoted: What can a Hollywood star really do to change the world a little?

Fantastic article. While I believe that WHO does a phenomenal job in maintaining a high level of public health standards for all nations, let's face it...it's still a bureaucracy. We know bureaucracies are mostly slow, and for the large part inefficient since there are no "market solutions". But with a NGO structured like the Gates Foundation (more a for-profit business model than the typical NGO), it is driven by the market...there is a supply and demand for better health systems, addressing public health concerns, and cutting edge research.

While the Gates Foundation may appear monopolistic, in the sector of non-profits, I think it encourages more, generous philanthropy and competition -- isn't that better for non-profits in the end? After all, one of the biggest downfalls of non-profits, and reasons why many of them wither away is that they are bad managers of monetary and human resources, thereby making them less efficient.

Quoted: The audacity of the Gates Foundation may have unintended consequences, but things would be worse if UN bureaucracies still dominated the field

wow, an Indian is at the top! that's pretty cool...glad she's working for the money too, instead of just spending it. Although the $60 million dollar wedding at Versailles was a bit too extravagant. But if she's the only daughter, i wouldn't have it any other way either.

Quoted: Vanisha Mittal tops the ranking. Daughter of Indian-born, London-based steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal, Forbes estimates his net worth at $51 billion. Like her brother, Vanisha ...

wow, how cool is that?! these would be great places for adventurous and wealthy honeymooners!

Quoted: 5 spots for undersea luxury. Sleeping with the fishes is generally a fate one would hope to avoid -- unless you're visiting one of these underwater resorts. A handful of hotels around the world now feature underwater rooms, spas and restaurants.

Quoted: Maryland knocked New Jersey out of the top spot this year, while Mississippi and West Virginia were the poorest states in the Union.Maryland is now ...

surprised to see Miami in the poor bracket, but i guess it makes sense. Wondering what Seattle's median income is...can't be too far off from the 10 richest cities, with Microsoft, IBM, Amazon, etc, all being there.

Quoted: Omidyar Network is committed to unleashing human potential.

Matt Bannick, former President of International Operations of eBay, now is heading this microcredit organization. Oh yea, he's a graduate of the University of Washington's Jackson School of International Studies (like Shiwani and I). Attempting to find an internship with them for next summer.

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Seattle's not on there...good.

Quoted: The state run high school system in America is often viewed as under-funded and over-crowded, especially in large urban cities such as Philadelphia.

wow, you know i'm really impressed with Microsoft's commitment to philanthropy. this is such a great idea for many American public schools, finally leveling out the playing field for numerous disadvantaged youth.