Andy Grove's Wish List for Congress

For years, former Intel CEO Andrew Grove had the ear of politicians and chief executives worldwide. Dubbed by some the godfather of the personal computer, Grove played no small role in fomenting a revolution in how people live and play. Under his leadership, Intel (NASDAQ:INTC - News) turned out ever more powerful chips that now are making their way into everything from PCs to cell phones and TVs.ADVERTISEMENTToday, he's set a no less ambitious goal: to revolutionize the antiquated U.S. health-care system. For Grove, a survivor of prostate cancer who is now battling Parkinson's disease, it's an issue that hits close to home.

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UK report: knowledge should be public good first, private right second

The UK is awaiting the release of a report by the Gowers Review of Intellectual Property, a task force charged with suggesting changes to the country's intellectual property laws. The formation of the commission has inspired a flurry of private books and reports on IP designed to influence debate on the subject. While many of these are exactly as interesting as you'd expect, a new report from the Institute for Public Policy Research offers a fascinating look at the reasons behind intellectual property rights and suggests a new way forward for Britain: thinking about knowledge as a public resource first, and a private asset second. Is this idealistic, anti-business pinko blue-skying? The group says no.

UK report: knowledge should be public good first, private right second

Australia To Tax Money From Second Life, But Can Money Spent On Your Avatar Be A Write-Off?

There continues to be a lot of discussion about the real world implications of activity inside virtual worlds. One of the issues is how to deal with taxation, and it appears that Australia has taken the lead, announcing that they plan to tax money made in virtual worlds, specifically citing Second Life Linden Dollars. A spokesperson for the country's tax office said that if you're getting monetary benefit from the site, then it should be taxed like any other income.

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Finding Peace with Jainism

By Resham S KhianiLooking around in Western society, undoubtedly you can sense an abundance of spirituality been generated. Sipping herbal teas, meditating, consuming vegetarian food and countless benevolent acts of charities all ties in with improving ones spiritual wealth. Although such methods are ‘new’ for the West, the spiritual sect of Jainism has built their lives on attaining spiritual nirvana for over thousands of years. With similar spiritual beliefs it is not surprising that Jainism, Buddhism and Hinduism are tossed into the melting pot. Yet there is a difference. A simple life, emphasis on non-violence coupled with constant meditation to improve one's self, produces a neat picture of Jainism.

Finding Peace with Jainism