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...chairman and former chief executive of Microsoft, which he began before leaving Harvard in 1975, Gates parlayed a knack for computer science into the world’s largest fortune. He has committed the bulk of that wealth to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, his leading philanthropic organization...

Author: By Zachary M. Seward, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Gates Will Address Grads | 3/22/2007 | See Source »

...chairman and former chief executive of Microsoft, which he began before leaving Harvard in 1975, Gates parlayed a knack for computer science into the world’s largest fortune. He has committed the bulk of that wealth to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, his leading philanthropic organization...

Author: By Zachary M. Seward, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Bill Gates To Speak at Commencement | 3/21/2007 | See Source »

...look like prime title contenders, though each school has its own share of flaws. Fourth-place Columbia brings back its starting five and rising-sophomore Patrick Foley, but the Lions’ 7-7 record in league play last year makes one wonder if the team either has a knack for underachieving, or if it simply isn’t that good...

Author: By Ted Kirby, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: KIRBY'S DREAMLAND: ’08 Ivy Race Could Be Historic | 3/21/2007 | See Source »

Whatever your position, the simple fact remains—I have a knack for long sessions with the ladies...

Author: By Jonathan Lehman, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: IN LEHMAN'S TERMS: Hockey’s OT Tilt One For The Ages | 3/15/2007 | See Source »

...prizewinner last year, the teen drama Quinceanera, won the John Cassavetes Award for a film shot for less than $500,000. A new award was created in honor of Robert Altman, which starting next year will be given to a director and acting ensemble, an acknowledgement of Altman's knack for corralling sprawling casts...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Spirit Awards Hail Sunshine | 2/25/2007 | See Source »

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