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...half his wealth to help Asian youth. In May, Forbes named Chan as one of the world's most generous celebrities in a list that included Bono, Paul McCartney and Oprah Winfrey. And Li Ka-shing, long one of Asia's biggest donors, revealed at a press conference on Aug. 24 that he plans to give one-third of his fortune, now estimated to be $18.8 billion, to his own charitable foundation, which he called "my third son" (in addition to his two children, Victor and Richard...
...stragglers who missed happy hour and paid $7.40 (in T2, touted as a "great deal" by the P.M.) to join the Telstra party. Worried that it would miss its opportunity to sell out of the telco (a long-held aim of the Conservatives), the Howard government announced on Aug. 25 that another public share offer would go ahead. T3 will sell about 21.8% of the company, worth some $8 billion; the remaining 30% will be transferred to the so-called Future Fund that underwrites the unfunded retirement-benefit liabilities of public servants...
...While on holiday exploring turkey, I happened to have with me a copy of the double issue "In the Steps of Marco Polo" [Aug. 7?14]. I read with complete fascination article after article from your gifted journalists retracing Marco Polo's steps. The fact that I was reading this issue while going on my own personal quest through Istanbul?a part of Marco Polo's voyage?and Turkey's interior made the reading an even more pleasurable experience. Congratulations to the entire team behind this project; you have outdone yourselves. Shruti Bajpai Gurgaon, India...
...Segway is a technological marvel [Aug. 21]. But here in Middle America it is seen as an expensive toy for the rich who live on the coasts. Perhaps if the company offered some discounted units to police departments or civic organizations, we could see one in action--and that just might help make a few sales. MIKE COLEMAN Union...
...Funny, He Never Seemed Sober," your Aug. 21 People item about Robin Williams falling off the wagon: It's very poor sportsmanship to kick a man when he's down. Williams was mensch enough to go public with his drinking problem instead of hiding it as 99% of celebrities do until it graces the front page of the tabloids. I see his admission as a strength, not a weakness. SANDE ANFANG Half Moon Bay, Calif...