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The Hebrew University of Jerusalem Kuvin Center for the Study of Infectious and Tropical Diseases has received a $5 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for research into visceral leishmaniasis in Ethiopia. The project will be led ...  

The speaker lineup for the TED conference was announced earlier this week, featuring the usual mix of academics, technologists, futurists and artists to entertain and intrigue the world's intellectual elite. In other words, smart and famous people talking to...  

Math teachers at three Hamilton County high schools will be trained on how to administer nationally recognized benchmark assessments and use those results to refine instruction, thanks to a grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The...  

Clearly, there is a mutual respect and admiration between Bill Gates and Steve Jobs. Both have been complementary of each other in the past, but Gates had this to say about Jobs on CNBC last night. Here is the full quote in context from the program Warren Buffett and Bill Gates: Keeping America Great. "Well, he's done a fantastic job," Gates said. "Apple is in a bit of a different business where they make hardware and software together. But...  

Former Microsoft CEO Bill Gates, speaking on a Thursday-night CNBC program, is noted to have complimented Steve Jobs on his return to Apple, crediting him for effectively saving the company. Gates was on TV as part of a "Keeping America Great" town hall event, paired with billionaire investor Warren Buffett. One audience member asked Gates' opinion of Jobs, specifically in regards to the latter's contributions as a CEO. "Well, he's done a...  

Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates is one of several "freethinkers" featured in a secular holiday display that will be erected at the Arkansas state capitol. A federal judge on Monday said the display, built by the Arkansas Society of Freethinkers, can be ...  

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Stroll by the Capitol building at Little Rock, Arkansas, and you'll come across an unlikely duo: A traditional nativity scene next to an eight-foot "freethinkers" display which features noted freethinkers including Bill Gates, Albert Einstein, Mark Twain, and Thomas Jefferson, among others. The nativity scene has been on display during the holidays for more than 50 years; the freethinkers display was slated to be in place yesterday. read more  

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.. then I'd love* an HTC Hero or iPhone* a Wii and Wii Fit* a good flash and good macro lens for my dSLR camera* a netbook with mobile broadband service* a liposuctionUnfortunately I think I'm getting just a couple of Lindt truffle balls.  Which will make the liposuction even more desirable.   

From the Article by Matthew Lasar: The foundation tied to the Microsoft fortune has told the Federal Communications Commission that the government should spend more money on high-speed Internet upgrades for public libraries and schools. The FCC should make it easier to apply, too. “A growing number of schools and public libraries cannot afford connectivity upgrades because [...]  

Nov. 29: Bill and Melinda Gates discuss health care advancements, technology and aid to Africa with NBC’s David Gregory on “Meet the Press.”Add this to your queueAdded: Mon Nov 30 00:23:05 UTC 2009Air date: Sun Nov 29 00:00:00 UTC 2009Duration: 11:33  

Here's a look at the guest list for Sunday morning programs: *** NBC's "Meet the Press" will move away from politics as usual. Bill and Melinda Gates will discuss their foundation. Pastor Rick Warren talks about faith and charity. The...  

Nov. 29: Bill and Melinda Gates offer their assessment of the beleaguered U.S. economy on “Meet the Press.”Add this to your queueAdded: Sun Nov 29 23:12:04 UTC 2009Air date: Sun Nov 29 00:00:00 UTC 2009Duration: 04:34  

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