When elephant meets monkey... Life is good.

Momo 21/09/1980
"You are Orange Monkey type, who is very friendly. People find you easy to get on with. On the other hand, you are not good at starting a relationship, and do not have a way with words. You tend to keep a distance in personal relationships.Although you tend to be rather nervous, you can overcome that weakness with your sophisticated intelligence and sense of humor. You are not a difficult person, and will not stan against on opposed ideas. You have a good negotiation tactics by leaving room for the other side to compromise. However you can be obstinate in that you will not suck up, or bend your theory. Putting into action is most important to you. You may luck consideration, and because you believe that result will follow, you tend to plan things as you go. You are quick learner and a skilful person, so even if you face difficult situation, you can overcome that without much difficulty.You are very responsible person, and you tend to work for others even by neglecting yourself. This naturally attracts other people to you. You also tackle and challenge things with confidence.You have a good head for business, so you will be successful in anything you decide to do."

Pim, the pug, 29/10/2008
"You are Green Elephant, who is not pretentious and is a straightforward type of woman. People rely on you a lot. You tend to lack feminine flexibility and sensitivity, but because you don't depend on men, you can go about your business calmly and without being too emotional.You will not compromise, and your objective insight of things makes you look cruel and not having a charm. But you are not a cruel person at all. You like having your freedom, and just don't want to be restricted. You are not a shy person. You will have lots of relationship with men, and you know what type you like. You work hard and you learn hard.You have flexibility to a certain extent, and will not be discouraged so easily. Nevertheless, you take time in finding about yourself. You love peace, and will not get into conflict. You have perseverance, so if you get really angry, conflict will be protracted. Your life is steady and you are an economic person. You will not go buying things on impulse. Although you are an active person, you tend to lack reading people's feelings, so be careful not to become isolated.You are a very straightforward person, and can act quickly. But if you be too cautious, you tend not to be able to express your loving feelings. Nevertheless, you are good at looking after others, and have lots of chance for romance. After marriage, you will be good wife and a mother."

The Wealth of Education

These top 20 institutions raised $7.66 billion, 25.8 percent of all the 2007 contributions to higher education institutions. Yet, the top 20 institutions only represent 2 percent of the survey respondents.

The nation’s top twenty fundraising universities (and dollars received) in 2007 are:

1. Stanford University ($832.35 million)
2. Harvard University ($613.99 million)
3. University of Southern California ($469.65 million)
4. Johns Hopkins University ($430.46 million)
5. Columbia University ($423.85 million)
6. Cornell University ($406.93 million)
7. University of Pennsylvania ($392.42 million)
8. Yale University ($391.32 million)
9. Duke University ($372.33 million)
10. University of California, Los Angeles ($364.78 million)
11. Massachusetts Institute of Technology ($329.16 million)
12. University of Chicago ($328.33 million)
13. University of Wisconsin-Madison ($325.34 million)
14. University of Washington ($300.20 million)
15. University of Michigan ($293.40 million)
16. University of Minnesota ($288.75 million)
17. New York University ($287.59 million)
18. University of Virginia ($282.61 million)
19. Indiana University ($278.55 million)
20. University of California, San Francisco ($251.95 million)

Source: Council for Aid to Education
http://www.cae.org/content/pdf/VSE%202007%20Survey%20Press%20Release.pdf

What makes these school hot? Well, here is a hint. In fact, it's not even quite related but I'd like to publicize my own school =)
http://www.newsweek.com/id/32225

In 2006, how is it compared?
Top 10 University Recipients of Private Donations, 2006
School Amount raised (millions)
Stanford University $911.2
Harvard University $594.9
Yale University $433.5
University of Pennsylvania $409.5
Cornell University $406.2
University of Southern California $405.8
Johns Hopkins University $377.3
Columbia University $377.3
Duke University $332.0
University of Wisconsin $325.9

Source: Council for Aid to Education

Of course, the most exciting year is 2008. With Wall Street's woes, and wallets' hole, everyone is tightening up their belts. I wonder if these universities will know how to survive with little to eat!