Brigid Slipka

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Day 5: The Philanthropy of Karl Rabeder

February 22nd, 2010 · Comments Off · Philanthropists & Donors

As a counterpoint to Ted Turner, here is Austrian Karl Rabeder, a millionaire who is giving away his entire fortune to a charity he set up to provide microloans in Latin America. Again, just: wow.

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Day 4+: The Philanthropy of Ted Turner

February 20th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Philosophy of Giving

Oh guys, guess what.  The 40 Days of Lent doesn’t include Sundays.  I had forgotten this.  Then a distinct memory of saving a Friendy’s take-home sundae for Sunday during one of the many years I gave up ice cream popped into my craw. And would not go away until I had some ice cream myself [...]

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