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Time

The ability to delay gratification is one of the best indicators of future success.

How big is Apple (AAPL) really?

According to BusinessInsider, Apple Represents 2.3% Of Global Equities. Per the graph, it’s market capitalisation (number of shares * price per share) is more than the combined market capitalisation of all the listed companies in Italy, Portugal, Turkey, Chile, Peru, Austria, Egypt, Czech, Phillipines, Finland & Norway.

A master story teller – Zakir Hussain

Ustad Zakir Hussain, the master of the tabla, enthralls his audience in Austin, Texas with a story of Lord Krishna

Twittering democracy

Is Twitter good for democracy, asks the BBC’s Kate Dailey.

The Dementia Plague

The frontline clinicians treating the rapidly growing number of dementia patients see, among other things, a drug industry that has profited handsomely from expensive, marginally effective treatments sought by desperate families.