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Gary, 2007 Rivlin is The New York Times A feature article on Silicon Valley's most successful people. One of them, Hal Steger, lived with his wife in a million-dollar house overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Their net worth was about $3.5 million. Assuming a reasonable 5% return, Steger and his wife were in a position to cash out, invest their capital, and after one glorious year, comfortably live off a passive income of about $175,000 per year for the rest of their lives. But, Rivlin writes, “Most mornings, [Steger] “By 7 o'clock I'm at my desk. I usually work 12 hours…

Abbott Named Industry Leader in Sustainability for Seventh Consecutive Year in Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI)- Abbott received the highest possible score in all three key areas of economic, social and environmental performance, and more than doubled the average score in the Medical Equipment and Supplies industry sector.- The company's 15th consecutive year on the DJSI list demonstrates the company's longstanding commitment to sustainability.Abbott Park, Illinois September 16, 2019 SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Abbott (NYSE: ABT) has been named a global industry leader in sustainability for the seventh consecutive year by the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI),…

He is survived by four children from his first marriage, Deborah Pickens Stovall, Pam Pickens Grace, Michael Pickens and Tom Pickens. He adopted a daughter from his second wife, Liz Pickens Cordia. He is survived by 11 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.In his later years, Pickens gained fame as a philanthropist, donating approximately $1 billion to philanthropic causes, half of which went to his alma mater, Oklahoma State University.But even his philanthropic efforts have stirred controversy. According to the Times, a $165 million gift given to Oklahoma State University on Dec. 30, 2005, was given to the university's philanthropic foundation on…

richest people in oil and gas Ranking of the world's top 5 richest people in the oil and gas industry 5. Harold Hamm 4. Gennady Timchenko 3. Vagit Alekperov 2. Leonid Mikkelson 1. Mukesh Ambani 5. Harold Hamm – $13.8 billion Harold Hamm serves as chairman and CEO of Continental Resources. Image by David Shankborn. Harold Hamm is the chairman and chief executive officer of Continental Resources, the largest holder of mining interests in the Bakken Shale formation in North Dakota, USA. He owns 76% of the company's stock and has served as a director since 1967. With GlobalData, you…

LISLE, Ill., July 31, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CTS Corporation (NYSE: CTS) announced it has acquired Quality Thermistor, Inc. (QTI) for $75 million in cash and up to $5 million in compensation upon achievement of predefined performance milestones. QTI, doing business as QTI Sensing Solutions, is a leading designer and manufacturer of high-quality temperature sensors serving original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in mission-critical applications in the industrial, aerospace, defense and medical markets. QTI's sensors are used to measure the temperature of gases, liquids and solids depending on the application to ensure equipment performance and reliability. Headquartered in Boise, Idaho, with additional…

Report from Sacramento — Many environmentalists argue that California's oil drilling legacy is exactly what it should be, being relegated to the history books.They are calling on Governor Gavin Newsom to ban new oil and gas drilling in California and completely phase out fossil fuel extraction in one of the nation's largest oil-producing and gasoline-consuming states. ing.At a minimum, it would require states to impose buffer zones that prohibit the construction of new oil and gas wells near schools, hospitals, and residential areas, and eliminate potentially harmful emissions from abandoned and plugged wells. It calls for mandatory monitoring, a proposal…

SAN JOSE, Calif., April 16, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Glockerthe employee's favorite on-demand wellbeing solution, today announced the latest feature of its enterprise solution: “Daily Workout.” Designed with today's time-constrained workforce in mind, this mobile-first exercise series complements Grokker's extensive video content library, providing users on the go with quick, effective workouts that can be completed in under 15 minutes and get results. “We know that everyone's journey to health is different, so Grokker creates solutions that fit into modern people's lives with a focus on personalization and flexibility. Given the time constraints many of us experience, Daily Workout takes…

Michigan has long been considered the automotive capital of the United States, but how does it position itself in the future?Did you know that Michigan's auto manufacturing jobs grew 7 percent from 2014 to 2018, and $12 billion in corporate-funded automotive research and development takes place here each year?Automotive industry members of the Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce's MICHauto Group will hold their annual meeting Tuesday at the Detroit Athletic Club to get an update on key industry topics and receive a copy of the 2019 “Michigan is Automobility” report.Below are some highlights from the report, which includes data from…

Tech mogul and cryptocurrency advocate John McAfee took to Twitter to discuss Michael Keaton's upcoming starring role in a movie based on his life.King of the Jungle is directed by Glenn Ficarra and John Requa (I Love You Philip Morris) from a screenplay by Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski (Ed Wood) and is based on the Wired article “John McAfee's Last Stand” by Joshua Davis.Keaton replaces Johnny Depp in the lead role, while Seth Rogen plays Wired's Ali Furman, who takes a mundane job interviewing McAfee but finds himself caught up in a world of escalating paranoia, unstable reality and…

Fire at Deepwater Horizon facility in 2010. Credit: Wikimedia 5. WWF and Denham Capital In 2017, the Paradise Papers revealed that many environmental organizations have invested in oil and gas organizations, particularly the independent conservation group WWF. An investigation by NBC News in June 2018 revealed that WWF invested more than $2 million in oil and gas private equity firm Denham Capital in 2008. Denham's contract runs through 2020, and WWF could incur a loss if he were sold before then. WWF said in a statement on its website: “WWF advocates for responsible development in areas with potential oil and…