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8 months ago

Gates, William H III

Source: Microsoft
Net Worth: $52.8 bil down

Home State: Washington
Marital Status: married , 2 children
Harvard University, Drop Out

The World's Richest Man's fortune may be $10 billion less than it was two years ago at the height of the bull market, but his wealth still averages out to 62 cents of earnings for every second of Microsoft's existence. Chairman and chief software architect continues to push Microsoft ahead, past government inquiries and competitors. Still can't quite shake monopolist charges: vanquished Netscape, now under AOL umbrella, pursuing legal action, maintaining Microsoft fought unfairly during web browser war. In spare time said to enjoy touring African wilderness, but isn't taking very much time off: This past year led Microsoft on a half-billion dollar introduction of Xbox in an attempt to shoulder into videogame market; introduced updated operating system, Windows XP.

Buffett, Warren E

Source: Berkshire Hathaway
Net Worth: $35 bil

Home State: Nebraska
Marital Status: married , 3 children
University of Nebraska Lincoln, Bachelor of Arts / Science
Columbia University, Masters of Science

After missing much of the tech-bubble, and its brutal fallout, Buffett's back-to-basics investing philosophy is commanding new respect. Berkshire Hathaway shares up 14% since Sept. 11, despite $2.4 billion blow against his reinsurance businesses following the terror attacks. Still, the Oracle of Omaha excels at finding stodgy but promising opportunities. Educated under value-guru Benjamin Graham at Columbia U., Buffett started first investment partnership at age 25. Later, with partner Charlie Munger, scouted out underpriced business to buy.

Albrecht, Karl & Theo

Source: Retail
Net Worth: $26.8 bil

Country of citizenship: Germany
Marital Status: n/a , 0 children

Undisputed kings of supermarket discounting. In 1948 Karl and Theo started the no-frills Aldi discount chain from their mother's corner store in the Ruhr valley. They now own more than 4,000 Aldi stores in Germany and 10 other countries with estimated revenues of $27 billion. Also have extensive landholdings in Germany. In the U.S. they hold 7% of Boise, Idaho-based Albertson's supermarkets and all of gourmet food and beverage chain Trader Joe's. Little is known about the reclusive brothers who have kept out of the limelight ever since Theo was kidnapped for 18 days in 1971. He reportedly collects old typewriters. Older brother Karl is said to be a keen golf player.

Allen, Paul G

Source: Microsoft
Net Worth: $25.2 bil down

Home State: Washington
Marital Status: single , 0 children
Washington State University, Drop Out

Microsoft cofounder no longer on the board but still believed to hold large stake in company. Now concentrating on cable companies like Charter Communications and portfolio of Pacific Northwest sports teams.

Ellison, Lawrence J

Source: Oracle
Net Worth: $23.5 bil down

Home State: California
Marital Status: divorced , 2 children
University of Illinois, Drop Out

Founder of Oracle Corp., world's second-largest software company known for its enterprise-wide database products. Often-mercurial stances have populated Silicon Valley with a legion of talented, spurned lieutenants.

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5 Reasons NOT to Get the iPod Touch

Technology Gadgets & MobileBy Marcenator

8 months ago

In response to my iPod Touch article on the hands-on done by Eric for the iPod Touch, I have compiled a list on the Top 5 Reasons to NOT get a iPod Touch. IN no particular order.

Reason 1: No Camera. A camera would of been a great reason to upgrade from your iPod Nano, and even the Video. Instead of sticking close to the iPhone however, the camera jumped ship in the production on the iPod Touch. It is still unknown if the camera will be added in later versions of the iPod Touch, but if they want my business they better add one (at least 2 mega pixels!)

Reason 2: “Negative Black Effect”, want to watch movies on the iPod Touch? One of the MAIN features to the gadget? Well if its a horror film, or in fact any movie that has ANY dark scene in it, there is a pesky bug going around that actually causes dark portions of movies to end up being, well .. black. Leaves you guessing what the hell you are looking at often times!

Reason 3:Storage Capacity, seriously 8GB & 16GB models are so second generation.I understand the battery life concept of things, but they could of at least went with a 30GB, which is typically the MINIMUM for anything praying to be a respectable video player. Even in the mp4 format a full length film can run you 200-500 MB , and whenever you couple that along side an extensive music library, you might as well just carry around a Sony PSP for your entertainment needs.

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Place Isands and Volcanoes "Hawaii"

Lifestyle TravelBy sunita

8 months ago

Water,air,mountains,deserts,rain,cascades are all beauty of nature.Adding to the list the fire is also beautiful wonder of the nature. The Hawaii the place with world's most active volcanoes and world's tallest sea mountain. The origin of surfing and hula-The Hawaiian Dance is Hawaii and termed as worlds youngest geological and youngest state of the union. The islands are blessed with perfect temperatures and the warmth of the people gives a unique spirit called Aloha Spirit to the people of Hawaii.

Hawaii Volcanoes

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Eleven Benefits of Brestfeeding to society

Lifestyle Health, Sports & FitnessBy sm

8 months ago

Eleven Benefits of Brestfeeding to society
1-The cost of artificial baby milk has increased 150% since the 1980's.
2-If no California infants were breastfed, the cost of artificial baby milk alone would exceed $1000 million per year.
3-Breastfeeding reduces healthcare costs for infants with less gastrointestinal, respiratory and other infant illnesses and less hospital admissions.
4-Breastfeeding may reduce healthcare costs long-term via a healthier child, adolescent and adult population.
5-Employers benefit from breastfeeding via healthier infants and children and less parent absenteeism from work.
6-Unlike artificial baby milk, breastfeeding requires no fossil fuels for its manufacture or preparation.
7-Breastfeeding reduces pollutants created as byproducts during the manufacture of plastics and artificial baby milk.
8-Breastfeeding reduces the burden on our landfills.

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What does Ripley have to say about all this?

Entertainment HumorBy cheller

10 months ago

Some people have far tooo much money on their hands. Some people are simply strange enough to buy , well, just stupid stuff. That being said I once decided I was gonna put empty designer boxes on ebay for sale. I did too..... (I was gonna put and and all collections from the sales towards cancer research) My tag was : What do you buy that person who has everything? What about those holidays where you and your spouse agree to not exchange anything for christmas this year? Or the friend who tells you not to but them anything? BUY THEM NOTHING! You r choice of box size and design. Give the gift of nothing!!!

I think I had it listed for about 1 week and felt bad..... Had MANY views and visits but dammit- no one wanted my nothing. But why then, are they willing to spend their money on other peoples nothings? At leastmy nothing was really NOTHING. I was telling you up front you would be getting NOTHING. the following are some stupid examples of what people will spend their money on.......

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