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...China wishes to push its space technology to its highest extreme, there is no necessity to pour cold water on that gallant effort. Indeed, as Asians, we ought to be proud of such an unprecedented accomplishment. Let's look forward to the day when Asia's space endeavor lands an Asian on the moon. Venze Chern Cameron Highlands, Malaysia...
...Gates seeks to develop the vitally important study of Africa by first constructing an extensive program in African languages. Though a respectable endeavor, given the enormous dearth of common knowledge on Africa and the urgency of gaining a deep and nuanced understanding of it, focus on language is misplaced for two reasons. First of all, while language sheds light on culture, fundamentally it is just a communication tool. One semester in African political systems or African history will provide a much more broad and profound knowledge of Africa than learning basic grammar and vocabulary in Yoruba. It is far more...
...environmental studies. Study of African culture and arts is of secondary importance, but is also desirable to deepen appreciation for Africa and dispel the pervasive stereotype of Africa as a primitive backwater. Reality and morality require a deep and nuanced study a troubled but not hopeless continent. This endeavor would not only confer upon Harvard further academic notability, but civic and humanitarian distinction as well...
Some call the nonprofit organization that holds the hands of million-dollar business entrepreneurs crazy, but Endeavor CEO and co-founder Linda Rottenberg says, "That's when you know you're on the right track." Endeavor's 236 entrepreneurs so far--from Latin America and most recently from South Africa--would agree. Endeavor's approach of "catalyzing entrepreneurship," by merging microcredit and private equity with consulting support networks, is part of a broad effort to foster entrepreneurship in the developing world. Endeavor and others hope the companies they nurture will serve as examples for others to follow. So far, Endeavor...
Francisco Martinez filled the bill. As many as 30% of Endeavor's entrepreneurs don't reinvest in their communities, but Martinez, 41, who left school at 13 and later founded Neology, a Mexico-based radio-frequency identification (RFID) company, gives back. Neology, which has grown into a $20 million exporter from $300,000 in four years, has created hundreds of jobs locally and in San Diego. Endeavor has had limited success with women. But armed with a plan mapped out with Endeavor's help, Leila Velez, 31, is gaining access to loans that will help her grow her $4 million...