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Please Bono, for the love of God, retire from public life
Some do-gooders at ThePoint.com, a site that enables people to mobilize (and hopefully fund) activism campaigns, have started a petition asking Bono to stop being the world's most annoying philanthropist.As it...
Americans Are Most Generous People on Planet
" So the next time some Marxist loving Leftist tries to convince you how evil America or the leaders Americans voted for are just remember the US is the most generous country ever in the civilized world bar none.... Raikes named as head for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
Jeff Raikes is to take the position of CEO of the Gates Foundation on September 2nd."The head of Microsoft's business division, Raikes will now shift gears and start giving away massive amounts of the Microsoft fortune. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation distributes more...Disclose "Sexual Harassment Ring" to Donors, SFU Board Told
The Simon Fraser University Board of Governors has been asked to meet their obligation to disclose to prospective donors, SFU’s unresolved history of allegedly “operating a sexual harassment ring”...'Competitive Compassion' surges to the limelight
Making giving fashionable is okay but where we're going in this world seems just too over the top. The final indicator, as far as I can see, is Oprah's new TV games show in which people compete to give big bucks to their favourite charity. Stardom is a...Giving sounds good
The Vancouver Sun's David Baines has published a piece on Tom William's new charity site GiveMeaning. Baines concludes his article by saying:"He said the financial return for the year ending Sept. 30, 2007, which is just now being filed, will show a greater percentage...Inside "The Greater Good"
Greater good is about “doing well by doing good”. It is about selflessness in times of despair, about reaching for success by sticking your hand out to those in need. Some of today’s highly-regarded...A Really Smart Way to Raise Funds for Your Organization
The Linux Foundation reintroduced their Visa credit card today. The concept is simple: each time a Linux Foundation card holder uses their card, a donation is made to The Linux Fund by the card issuer, U.S. Bank. Think of it as reward points going where they are needed...... Vancouver Philanthropist Pledges $100 Million to Poor
Along with former US President, Bill Clinton and Mexican Telecom mogul Carlos Slim Helu, Vancouver based Frank Giustra has initially pledged $100 million to kickstart the Clinton Foundation's Clinton Giustra... Couple Sells Debt on eBay
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Barry Artiste Now Public Contributor
May 21, 2007
My Memoriam to Glen W. Davis
Glen, was an unassuming Canadian, quiet, reserved and certainly not flashy, a semi-retired businessman who, if you... Why do we create wealth?
It's easy to get caught up in the hype of investing. There's the scramble for information, monitoring share and unit prices, trying to discern the nuances behind every statement on the economy, watching the...Why do we create wealth?
It's easy to get caught up in the hype of investing. There's the scramble for information, monitoring share and unit prices, trying to discern the nuances behind every statement on the economy, watching the performance of the markets. Management of your investments requires...Big Players in Charity
"A-Rod is tackling mental health. For Steve Nash, it's the environment. Charitable giving has become a virtual requirement for pro athletes. But does a system of individual foundations make sense? How philanthropy is changing sports, and which players score highest. By G....Big Players in Charity
" Big Players in Charity Big Players in Charity As the philanthropy world focuses on efficiency, many pro athletes' foundations are out of step. See which players score highest. Chart | Podcast"
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