Mantourage

If you are a nice guy you are probably wondering why it is that you always finish last when it comes to women. You can sit there and listen to them talk for hours, you go out of your way to open doors for them or even buy them flowers, but when it comes to going out on dates you are constantly turned down. The reason for this is that when it comes to dating nice guys always finish last because they are so nice. The biggest problem that nice guys have when it comes to dating is that there is no attraction for the woman. If a woman is not attracted to you how they are going to be able to date you, there has to be some kind of spark to get the woman interested. Most nice guys do not spark a woman’s interest because they are not that confident around women. Women are not attracted to guys that are not very confident, mainly because the guys don’t do enough to be noticed. Now if you happen to be a nice guy who is very confident you can attract a woman’s attention, so you won’t be finishing last. Another reason that nice guys finish last with woman is that they sit and talk to women in a way that a woman expects their girlfriends to do. For example, if a woman has a problem with an ex-lover, she will sit and talk to her girlfriends for hours about it; guys who listen and discuss the problems like a girlfriend would find it hard to move out of the friendship role. Women have a hard time looking past the friendship because they have shared so many private issues with them, that it just doesn’t make sense to date them. Sharing intimate secrets does not increase the level of intimacy between two people; it can actually act as a sexual turnoff. You can still be a nice guy and listen to her problems, but you have to take on a more masculine role, rather than the feminine role. While it is true that most of the time nice guys, finish last for a variety of reasons, that doesn’t mean that it always has to be that way. If you are a nice guy and are having a hard time, getting dates with women, you need to make some drastic changes. You need to change how women view you, while still being the nice guy.

If you are ever wondering why that first date with the beautiful girl that you thought went so well didn’t go anywhere afterwards, then here are a few hints for the next time. There are a few mistakes that a lot of guys make without even realizing it that really tune a girl out and completely turn her off. The first major turn-off on a first date is talking about other women. You already know that sometimes it seems like you can’t please a girl. Well, it is the same in this case. If you talk about an old girlfriend like you really don’t like her and constantly mention all the bad things she did, the girl you are with will start to wonder what you are thinking about her. She will also wonder how many people you say these things to. After all, her own reputation could be at stake. On the other hand, if you are saying positive things about your last girlfriend or girl that you dated then she will feel like she is in competition. Something that men usually don’t understand is that women have a jealous reaction to such things. Some compose themselves better than others, but many times it is there. If she feels this competition, chances are she’s not coming back to you for another date. The topic of the last girl you were with is one that is better left out. The second major first date turn-off is trying to impress upon a girl that you are not like other guys. Most girls know that men are all alike in what goes around their heads even though they may not understand it. The last thing they want to hear is that you are not like that. She wants you to be yourself. If you say a little dirty joke, if you are flirty as you normally would be, she will accept it better than denying that it ever goes through your head. Constantly talking may just be a sign of nervousness on a first date, but there are signals that girls usually send when it gets to be too much. You know that girls like it when a man listens. If she is listening to you, then you need to give her a chance to talk as well. Maybe this ‘listening’ time, even if you mind is wandering to other topics, will calm your nerves a little. Becoming too emotional on the first date is usually another one. Sensitivity is one thing, but becoming really emotional if you don’t really know a person could cause the notion of lack of control and instability. It could also mean that conversation is getting too personal too quickly. While women do like men to express their emotions, you may want to control them until you get to know her a bit more. It might take a lot of effort but girls like their dates to be mannerly. On the first date you are creating a representation of yourself and although you should be yourself, eating quickly and finishing dessert while she is still on her main course is not a brilliant act and is a big turn-off. Take out her chair at dinner, say please and thank you, wait for her to finish her meal before ordering another course, and so on. For a man who does not do this on a first date, it will be difficult to get a second one if he wants it. These are all first date turn-offs that happen all too often. Unfortunately, you good guys out there miss out that the beauty because of them. Knowing about them and fixing these mistakes can make it all the better for next time. Treating her well, being mannerly, and keeping conversations away from other women will serve you well.

Oprah Oprah Winfrey is a household name, although women mostly watch her, many men have enjoyed her show. Oprah Winfrey has just recently announced that she is going to be leaving her current television show to launch her own network called Oprah Winfrey’s Network. Oprah Winfrey’s new network is scheduled to launch in 2011, and many people wonder what that will mean for CBS, ABC, and NBC. People are left wondering about the future of network television because of the appeal that Oprah has. Most people who have watched her show have become dedicated fans, men, and women alike, so it is only natural for them to want to go to Oprah’s new network to continue hearing from Oprah. While Oprah does not claim that she is a journalist, many people compare her to popular news journalist Walter Cronkite. Many people have used Oprah’s show to launch their products or to make a splash in the news, such as Sarah Palin using Oprah’s show to launch her book tour. With how much attention Oprah’s current show gets it is only natural to wonder how her new network is going to do. Most people already agree that Oprah’s new network is going to be a huge success, mainly because it is tied to Oprah Winfrey, most items that have her name tied to them do relatively well for an extended period of time. The only question that people are left with is why everything associated with Oprah Winfrey does so well. There is no one specific answer to that question, but it can be generally described as her appeal to her viewers. One of the main reasons that people are appealed to Oprah is because of the content that she provides all of it is attractive. In addition to her content being attractive, none of that jerry Springer style stuff, all of her information is trustworthy. You know that if you heard it on Oprah’s show it can be trusted. Oprah takes the time to investigate her topics, which makes her even more trustworthy. All in all Oprah Winfrey is a trustworthy person, but she also commands people’s respect. These are both things that will be brought to Oprah’s new network, which will help make it a hit. Something else that Oprah is known for is being a reliable source of information. Rather than listening to the network news programs for current information, more and more people are listening to what Oprah has to say because of how current all of her information is, and she only talks about what is considered important. You can find information on her website, talk show, and magazine and soon you can find current events on her own network called OWN. Oprah’s appeal is not the only reason that her new network is going to be a huge success, it will also be a huge success because of how well planned out it is. Oprah Winfrey does not just jump in to things without first testing the waters, which is what has made her practically recession proof. One thing that Oprah has been busy doing to help ensure the success of her new network is partnering up with various people and groups to help bring more entertainment to OWN. For example, Oprah has just recently announced that Own is collaborating with Ro*Co Films International to bring documentary film club to the Oprah Winfrey Network.

In the United States, there are about 98 CEOs of publicly traded companies that are under the age of 40. These CEOs are responsible for running every kind of business that you can think of, including biotechnology firms, technology companies, healthcare business, and many more. Being a CEO under the age of 40 is a big deal because at this young age, they are in charge of a whole business, and it took a lot of hard work to get there that fast. Sure, they get that plush corner office, but with that, office there comes a lot of extra responsibility. Number one: Jeffrey T. Housenbold Jeffrey Housenbold at the age of 39 is the CEO of Shutterfly, which is an internet-based social expression and personal publishing service. Housenbold was appointed CEO of Shutterfly on January 26, 2005 and has been running things ever since. His current annual salary is $377,291 with a yearly bonus of $283,600, which gives him a total of $660,891 annual compensation. Before becoming CEO of Shutterfly Housenbold was Vice President of eBay’s B2C Group. Housenbold received his Bachelor’s Degree from Carnegie Mellon University and his MBA from Harvard Business School. Number two: Julie Smolyansky Julie Smolyansky is the only woman CEO who is under the age of 40 running a publicly traded company. Julie was elected CEO of Lifeway Foods in June of 2002, shortly after the death of her father, who was the previous CEO. Before she was elected CEO of Lifeway Foods Julie spent six years as the Company’s Director of Sales and Marketing. Julie’s annual salary is $247,038 with a yearly bonus of $20,000. She also receives restricted stock awards for $42,050; she also receives other compensation for $20,288 each year. This brings her total yearly compensation to $329,376, all with a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Number three: Jon S Brumley Jon Brumley has been the CEO of Encore Energy Partners since February of 2007. Before he became CEO of Encore Energy Partners, he was CEO of EAC, Encore Acquisition Company, which he was elected to that position in January of 2006. Before becoming CEO of the companies, Brumley was an Officer of the company. In April of 1998, Jon Brumley was the Executive Vice President of Business Development until August of 2002. Jon Brumley received his Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from the University of Texas. Jon Brumley’s does not have any yearly salary; he is only paid through restricted stock awards, which totals $1,236,785 each year. Number four: Mark Shapiro In December of 2005 when Daniel Snyder gained control of the Six Flags theme park chain he named Mark Shapiro as the CEO, Mr. Shapiro was only 35 years old. Before he was appointed, CEO of Six Flags Mark Shapiro was an ESPN executive. Mark Shapiro receives a yearly salary of $1,327,162, with a bonus of $3,000,000. He has $1,576,958 in restricted stock awards, which increases his compensation greatly. Number five: Jeffrey M. Stibel Since December of 2006, Jeffrey Stibel has been a director of Autobytel. In September 2007, he was appointed President and a member of the Board of Directors of Web.com Group, Inc. Before the appointment Jeffrey Stibel was President and Chief Executive Officer of Web.com, Inc. Jeffrey received his Bachelors degree from Tufts University and he received his Masters degree from Brown University. As Director of Autobytel, Inc. Jeffrey receives a yearly salary of $29,000; he also receives $5,383 in option awards. While he is not paid nearly as much as other directors, just making it to the position of CEO at the age of 35 is impressive. Number six: Evan Williams Currently this co-founder of Twitter is also the CEO. Evan Williams is a CEO at the age of 37 and he doesn’t even have a college education. One of the main things about twitter that has people wondering what is in store for the future is how successful the business has been and they don’t even have a business model to follow. Number seven: J. Mariner Kemper J. Mariner Kemper has been the CEO of UMB Financial Corp of UMB Bank since May 12, 2004. Before he became CEO of UMB Financial he served as Chairman and CEO of UMB Bank Colorado from 2000 until September of 2009, part of this serving time was when he was CEO of UMB Financial Corp, not just a subsidiary. Mr. Kemper received his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Puget Sound. Mr. Kemper receives a yearly salary of $560,577, but also receives $322,506 in restricted stock awards.

What does Forbes have to say about the world’s wealthiest people? – everything! The Forbes list of wealthiest people in the world is basically the standard when it comes to compiling the who’s who list. And there is no wonder why. They only calculate the wealth associated with the individual separate from government leaders. This keeps the list very accurate. (Photo: www.wikipedia.com) Bill Gates (or William Gates III as he is currently listed on the Forbes’ wealthiest list) of Microsoft is the wealthiest man in the United States and the world. He has now beaten Warren Buffet for this title for sixteen straight years. A slower computer market is threatening this entrepreneur’s holdings, but this software visionary's net worth is down only about $7 billion in the last 12 months. He is currently worth about $40 Billion. (Photo: www.wikipedia.com) Warren Buffet, the second wealthiest man in the world, has held a position on the Forbes wealthiest people list the longest. But judging from his standing in the list and his over $8 Billion dollar investment in Goldman Sachs earlier this year, it is certain that Warren Buffet won’t cry over his losses much. Although his shares in Berkshire Hathaway fell about twenty percent (20%) in the last twelve months, he is still worth about $37 Billion dollars. (Photo: www.wikipedia.com) Carlos Slim Helú known as Carlos Slim is a Mexican engineer, businessman and philanthropist largely focused on the telecommunications industry. He is currently the third wealthiest person in the world. He has a net worth of around US $35 billion through his holdings. He started his telecommunications company by purchasing standby letters of credit (SBLC) which enabled him to obtain guaranteed loans which provided the capital to start the business. Carlos Slim has substantial influence over the telecommunications industry in Mexico and much of Latin America. (Photo: www.astrozoom.com) The next spot on the Forbes wealthiest people list belongs to Oracle founder Larry Ellison. He is currently the fourth richest individual in the world and is worth about $27 billion now. He too has seen some setbacks in his industry, but he has very little competition at his level of business performance in his sector. Ellison currently owns 22.59% of Oracle Corporation that is worth between $20 billion and $25 billion US dollars. (Photo: www.wikipedia.com) Ingvar Feodor Kamprad is a Swedish entrepreneur who is the founder of IKEA (the home furnishing retail chain). He is the richest person in Europe and the fifth wealthiest person in the world, according to Forbes magazine. His estimated net worth is around US$22 billion. Karl Albrecht of Germany ($21.5 billion), Mukesh Ambani of India ($19.5 billion), Lakshmi Mittal of India ($19.3 billion), Theo Albrecht of Germany ($18.8 billion), and Amancio Ortega of Spain ($18.3 billion) all come in just before the Walton siblings of Wal-Mart fame on the Forbes list. The next four spots on the Forbes list of wealthiest people in the United States belong to the Waltons from their father’s Wal-Mart empire. But the heirs, Christy Walton ($21.5 billion), Jim C. Walton ($19.6 billion), Alice Walton ($19.3 billion), and S. Robson Walton ($19 billion) should be proud that they have kept their business empire strong for 17 years since their father’s unfortunate passing in April 1992. What a tribute to their father’s legacy!

What does Forbes have to say about the world’s wealthiest people? – everything! The Forbes list of wealthiest people in the world is basically the standard when it comes to compiling the who’s who list. And there is no wonder why. They only calculate the wealth associated with the individual separate from government leaders. This keeps the list very accurate. (Photo: www.wikipedia.com) Bill Gates (or William Gates III as he is currently listed on the Forbes’ wealthiest list) of Microsoft is the wealthiest man in the United States and the world. He has now beaten Warren Buffet for this title for sixteen straight years. A slower computer market is threatening this entrepreneur’s holdings, but this software visionary's net worth is down only about $7 billion in the last 12 months. He is currently worth about $40 Billion. (Photo: www.wikipedia.com) Warren Buffet, the second wealthiest man in the world, has held a position on the Forbes wealthiest people list the longest. But judging from his standing in the list and his over $8 Billion dollar investment in Goldman Sachs earlier this year, it is certain that Warren Buffet won’t cry over his losses much. Although his shares in Berkshire Hathaway fell about twenty percent (20%) in the last twelve months, he is still worth about $37 Billion dollars. (Photo: www.wikipedia.com) Carlos Slim Helú known as Carlos Slim is a Mexican engineer, businessman and philanthropist largely focused on the telecommunications industry. He is currently the third wealthiest person in the world. He has a net worth of around US $35 billion through his holdings. He started his telecommunications company by purchasing standby letters of credit (SBLC) which enabled him to obtain guaranteed loans which provided the capital to start the business. Carlos Slim has substantial influence over the telecommunications industry in Mexico and much of Latin America. (Photo: www.astrozoom.com) The next spot on the Forbes wealthiest people list belongs to Oracle founder Larry Ellison. He is currently the fourth richest individual in the world and is worth about $27 billion now. He too has seen some setbacks in his industry, but he has very little competition at his level of business performance in his sector. Ellison currently owns 22.59% of Oracle Corporation that is worth between $20 billion and $25 billion US dollars. (Photo: www.wikipedia.com) Ingvar Feodor Kamprad is a Swedish entrepreneur who is the founder of IKEA (the home furnishing retail chain). He is the richest person in Europe and the fifth wealthiest person in the world, according to Forbes magazine. His estimated net worth is around US$22 billion. Karl Albrecht of Germany ($21.5 billion), Mukesh Ambani of India ($19.5 billion), Lakshmi Mittal of India ($19.3 billion), Theo Albrecht of Germany ($18.8 billion), and Amancio Ortega of Spain ($18.3 billion) all come in just before the Walton siblings of Wal-Mart fame on the Forbes list. The next four spots on the Forbes list of wealthiest people in the United States belong to the Waltons from their father’s Wal-Mart empire. But the heirs, Christy Walton ($21.5 billion), Jim C. Walton ($19.6 billion), Alice Walton ($19.3 billion), and S. Robson Walton ($19 billion) should be proud that they have kept their business empire strong for 17 years since their father’s unfortunate passing in April 1992. What a tribute to their father’s legacy!

What does Forbes have to say about the world’s wealthiest people? – everything! The Forbes list of wealthiest people in the world is basically the standard when it comes to compiling the who’s who list. And there is no wonder why. They only calculate the wealth associated with the individual separate from government leaders. This keeps the list very accurate. (Photo: www.wikipedia.com) Bill Gates (or William Gates III as he is currently listed on the Forbes’ wealthiest list) of Microsoft is the wealthiest man in the United States and the world. He has now beaten Warren Buffet for this title for sixteen straight years. A slower computer market is threatening this entrepreneur’s holdings, but this software visionary's net worth is down only about $7 billion in the last 12 months. He is currently worth about $40 Billion. (Photo: www.wikipedia.com) Warren Buffet, the second wealthiest man in the world, has held a position on the Forbes wealthiest people list the longest. But judging from his standing in the list and his over $8 Billion dollar investment in Goldman Sachs earlier this year, it is certain that Warren Buffet won’t cry over his losses much. Although his shares in Berkshire Hathaway fell about twenty percent (20%) in the last twelve months, he is still worth about $37 Billion dollars. (Photo: www.wikipedia.com) Carlos Slim Helú known as Carlos Slim is a Mexican engineer, businessman and philanthropist largely focused on the telecommunications industry. He is currently the third wealthiest person in the world. He has a net worth of around US $35 billion through his holdings. He started his telecommunications company by purchasing standby letters of credit (SBLC) which enabled him to obtain guaranteed loans which provided the capital to start the business. Carlos Slim has substantial influence over the telecommunications industry in Mexico and much of Latin America. (Photo: www.astrozoom.com) The next spot on the Forbes wealthiest people list belongs to Oracle founder Larry Ellison. He is currently the fourth richest individual in the world and is worth about $27 billion now. He too has seen some setbacks in his industry, but he has very little competition at his level of business performance in his sector. Ellison currently owns 22.59% of Oracle Corporation that is worth between $20 billion and $25 billion US dollars. (Photo: www.wikipedia.com) Ingvar Feodor Kamprad is a Swedish entrepreneur who is the founder of IKEA (the home furnishing retail chain). He is the richest person in Europe and the fifth wealthiest person in the world, according to Forbes magazine. His estimated net worth is around US$22 billion. Karl Albrecht of Germany ($21.5 billion), Mukesh Ambani of India ($19.5 billion), Lakshmi Mittal of India ($19.3 billion), Theo Albrecht of Germany ($18.8 billion), and Amancio Ortega of Spain ($18.3 billion) all come in just before the Walton siblings of Wal-Mart fame on the Forbes list. The next four spots on the Forbes list of wealthiest people in the United States belong to the Waltons from their father’s Wal-Mart empire. But the heirs, Christy Walton ($21.5 billion), Jim C. Walton ($19.6 billion), Alice Walton ($19.3 billion), and S. Robson Walton ($19 billion) should be proud that they have kept their business empire strong for 17 years since their father’s unfortunate passing in April 1992. What a tribute to their father’s legacy!

What does Forbes have to say about the world’s wealthiest people? – everything! The Forbes list of wealthiest people in the world is basically the standard when it comes to compiling the who’s who list. And there is no wonder why. They only calculate the wealth associated with the individual separate from government leaders. This keeps the list very accurate. (Photo: www.wikipedia.com) Bill Gates (or William Gates III as he is currently listed on the Forbes’ wealthiest list) of Microsoft is the wealthiest man in the United States and the world. He has now beaten Warren Buffet for this title for sixteen straight years. A slower computer market is threatening this entrepreneur’s holdings, but this software visionary's net worth is down only about $7 billion in the last 12 months. He is currently worth about $40 Billion. (Photo: www.wikipedia.com) Warren Buffet, the second wealthiest man in the world, has held a position on the Forbes wealthiest people list the longest. But judging from his standing in the list and his over $8 Billion dollar investment in Goldman Sachs earlier this year, it is certain that Warren Buffet won’t cry over his losses much. Although his shares in Berkshire Hathaway fell about twenty percent (20%) in the last twelve months, he is still worth about $37 Billion dollars. (Photo: www.wikipedia.com) Carlos Slim Helú known as Carlos Slim is a Mexican engineer, businessman and philanthropist largely focused on the telecommunications industry. He is currently the third wealthiest person in the world. He has a net worth of around US $35 billion through his holdings. He started his telecommunications company by purchasing standby letters of credit (SBLC) which enabled him to obtain guaranteed loans which provided the capital to start the business. Carlos Slim has substantial influence over the telecommunications industry in Mexico and much of Latin America. (Photo: www.astrozoom.com) The next spot on the Forbes wealthiest people list belongs to Oracle founder Larry Ellison. He is currently the fourth richest individual in the world and is worth about $27 billion now. He too has seen some setbacks in his industry, but he has very little competition at his level of business performance in his sector. Ellison currently owns 22.59% of Oracle Corporation that is worth between $20 billion and $25 billion US dollars. (Photo: www.wikipedia.com) Ingvar Feodor Kamprad is a Swedish entrepreneur who is the founder of IKEA (the home furnishing retail chain). He is the richest person in Europe and the fifth wealthiest person in the world, according to Forbes magazine. His estimated net worth is around US$22 billion. Karl Albrecht of Germany ($21.5 billion), Mukesh Ambani of India ($19.5 billion), Lakshmi Mittal of India ($19.3 billion), Theo Albrecht of Germany ($18.8 billion), and Amancio Ortega of Spain ($18.3 billion) all come in just before the Walton siblings of Wal-Mart fame on the Forbes list. The next four spots on the Forbes list of wealthiest people in the United States belong to the Waltons from their father’s Wal-Mart empire. But the heirs, Christy Walton ($21.5 billion), Jim C. Walton ($19.6 billion), Alice Walton ($19.3 billion), and S. Robson Walton ($19 billion) should be proud that they have kept their business empire strong for 17 years since their father’s unfortunate passing in April 1992. What a tribute to their father’s legacy!

What does Forbes have to say about the world’s wealthiest people? – everything! The Forbes list of wealthiest people in the world is basically the standard when it comes to compiling the who’s who list. And there is no wonder why. They only calculate the wealth associated with the individual separate from government leaders. This keeps the list very accurate. (Photo: www.wikipedia.com) Bill Gates (or William Gates III as he is currently listed on the Forbes’ wealthiest list) of Microsoft is the wealthiest man in the United States and the world. He has now beaten Warren Buffet for this title for sixteen straight years. A slower computer market is threatening this entrepreneur’s holdings, but this software visionary's net worth is down only about $7 billion in the last 12 months. He is currently worth about $40 Billion. (Photo: www.wikipedia.com) Warren Buffet, the second wealthiest man in the world, has held a position on the Forbes wealthiest people list the longest. But judging from his standing in the list and his over $8 Billion dollar investment in Goldman Sachs earlier this year, it is certain that Warren Buffet won’t cry over his losses much. Although his shares in Berkshire Hathaway fell about twenty percent (20%) in the last twelve months, he is still worth about $37 Billion dollars. (Photo: www.wikipedia.com) Carlos Slim Helú known as Carlos Slim is a Mexican engineer, businessman and philanthropist largely focused on the telecommunications industry. He is currently the third wealthiest person in the world. He has a net worth of around US $35 billion through his holdings. He started his telecommunications company by purchasing standby letters of credit (SBLC) which enabled him to obtain guaranteed loans which provided the capital to start the business. Carlos Slim has substantial influence over the telecommunications industry in Mexico and much of Latin America. (Photo: www.astrozoom.com) The next spot on the Forbes wealthiest people list belongs to Oracle founder Larry Ellison. He is currently the fourth richest individual in the world and is worth about $27 billion now. He too has seen some setbacks in his industry, but he has very little competition at his level of business performance in his sector. Ellison currently owns 22.59% of Oracle Corporation that is worth between $20 billion and $25 billion US dollars. (Photo: www.wikipedia.com) Ingvar Feodor Kamprad is a Swedish entrepreneur who is the founder of IKEA (the home furnishing retail chain). He is the richest person in Europe and the fifth wealthiest person in the world, according to Forbes magazine. His estimated net worth is around US$22 billion. Karl Albrecht of Germany ($21.5 billion), Mukesh Ambani of India ($19.5 billion), Lakshmi Mittal of India ($19.3 billion), Theo Albrecht of Germany ($18.8 billion), and Amancio Ortega of Spain ($18.3 billion) all come in just before the Walton siblings of Wal-Mart fame on the Forbes list. The next four spots on the Forbes list of wealthiest people in the United States belong to the Waltons from their father’s Wal-Mart empire. But the heirs, Christy Walton ($21.5 billion), Jim C. Walton ($19.6 billion), Alice Walton ($19.3 billion), and S. Robson Walton ($19 billion) should be proud that they have kept their business empire strong for 17 years since their father’s unfortunate passing in April 1992. What a tribute to their father’s legacy!

What does Forbes have to say about the world’s wealthiest people? – everything! The Forbes list of wealthiest people in the world is basically the standard when it comes to compiling the who’s who list. And there is no wonder why. They only calculate the wealth associated with the individual separate from government leaders. This keeps the list very accurate. (Photo: www.wikipedia.com) Bill Gates (or William Gates III as he is currently listed on the Forbes’ wealthiest list) of Microsoft is the wealthiest man in the United States and the world. He has now beaten Warren Buffet for this title for sixteen straight years. A slower computer market is threatening this entrepreneur’s holdings, but this software visionary's net worth is down only about $7 billion in the last 12 months. He is currently worth about $40 Billion. (Photo: www.wikipedia.com) Warren Buffet, the second wealthiest man in the world, has held a position on the Forbes wealthiest people list the longest. But judging from his standing in the list and his over $8 Billion dollar investment in Goldman Sachs earlier this year, it is certain that Warren Buffet won’t cry over his losses much. Although his shares in Berkshire Hathaway fell about twenty percent (20%) in the last twelve months, he is still worth about $37 Billion dollars. (Photo: www.wikipedia.com) Carlos Slim Helú known as Carlos Slim is a Mexican engineer, businessman and philanthropist largely focused on the telecommunications industry. He is currently the third wealthiest person in the world. He has a net worth of around US $35 billion through his holdings. He started his telecommunications company by purchasing standby letters of credit (SBLC) which enabled him to obtain guaranteed loans which provided the capital to start the business. Carlos Slim has substantial influence over the telecommunications industry in Mexico and much of Latin America. (Photo: www.astrozoom.com) The next spot on the Forbes wealthiest people list belongs to Oracle founder Larry Ellison. He is currently the fourth richest individual in the world and is worth about $27 billion now. He too has seen some setbacks in his industry, but he has very little competition at his level of business performance in his sector. Ellison currently owns 22.59% of Oracle Corporation that is worth between $20 billion and $25 billion US dollars. (Photo: www.wikipedia.com) Ingvar Feodor Kamprad is a Swedish entrepreneur who is the founder of IKEA (the home furnishing retail chain). He is the richest person in Europe and the fifth wealthiest person in the world, according to Forbes magazine. His estimated net worth is around US$22 billion. Karl Albrecht of Germany ($21.5 billion), Mukesh Ambani of India ($19.5 billion), Lakshmi Mittal of India ($19.3 billion), Theo Albrecht of Germany ($18.8 billion), and Amancio Ortega of Spain ($18.3 billion) all come in just before the Walton siblings of Wal-Mart fame on the Forbes list. The next four spots on the Forbes list of wealthiest people in the United States belong to the Waltons from their father’s Wal-Mart empire. But the heirs, Christy Walton ($21.5 billion), Jim C. Walton ($19.6 billion), Alice Walton ($19.3 billion), and S. Robson Walton ($19 billion) should be proud that they have kept their business empire strong for 17 years since their father’s unfortunate passing in April 1992. What a tribute to their father’s legacy!

There are many great places in the world to visit with friends, but if it is an all guy trip, the options may change.  It could be a reunion, a bachelor trip or just a reason to get away; no matter what the reason, there are only a few select cities that score big in the category of ideal fun.  There are many different factors that compose the ideal city for entertainment value:  Nightlife, dining and entertainment are a few of them. New Orleans, Louisiana-of the many cities that guarantee a good time, few compare to the scenery of New Orleans.  Located on the Gulf of Mexico, this historic town has a never-ending supply of fun.  If a visit to New Orleans is planned, it wouldn’t be complete without a stop in the French Quarter.  Mardi Gras is the most popular event, but it may be difficult to book reservations, unless they are made well in advance.  Dining-home style Cajun/Creole cooking is a real treat and worth checking out (Brennan’s, Mr. B’s Bistro, Alpine Restaurant).  Nightlife-dance the night away at the many hot clubs on Bourbon Street (735 Nightclub, Bourbon Street Blues Company, Cat’s Meow, Dungeon Club).  Sporting events-the New Orleans Saints will provide excitement on the football field and the New Orleans Hornets will cover the basketball court.  Deep sea fishing and casino action both add to the flavor of New Orleans. 2. Las Vegas, Nevada-“Sin City” is a name that has been earned by this gambling town in the desert.  The largest attraction of this oasis in the sand is the casinos.  The strip is the most popular area for attracting gamblers from around the world.  Blackjack, roulette, craps and poker are just a few of the games offered.  Caesar’s Palace offers a classic appeal of the old style of Las Vegas, blended with a modern appeal.  Nightlife includes the newly built Colosseum, offering entertainment from the likes of Cher and other stars.  The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino offer one of the hottest pool parties in the world at Rehab.  Visit the Bellagio for some of the finest cuisine.  Even the buffet is prepared with a style known only to a gourmet chef.  Las Vegas is one of the greatest places to visit with friends, but don’t expect to get much sleep, as the fun continues 24/7. 3. San Francisco, California-The City by the Bay has world renowned, spectacular views.  Okay, everyone knows about Coit Tower, Fisherman’s Wharf and Chinatown.  Other points of interest include Twin Peaks (the highest natural point in the city-and yes, even cool with a bunch of guys), the wine country of Sonoma County (due north across the Golden Gate Bridge) and Sausalito (on the north side of the bay).  The nightlife includes a plethora of night clubs spread across the city.  Check out Minna Gallery, El Rio, Ruby Skye, Apartment 24 and the Tonga Room at the Fairmont.  There is no shortage of sports venues-the San Francisco 49ers are a classic gridiron team, the San Francisco Giants play ball in a park that is conveniently located downtown and the Golden State Warriors play basketball in Oakland. 4. Miami Beach, Florida-Clear water, warm weather and much to do sets the tone for this subtropical getaway.    South Beach offers the perfect setting-with the sidewalk cafes and bars on Collins, time seems to stand still.  The nightlife is among the best with such clubs as Club Madonna, Set, the Purdy Lounge and Mansion.  Try the fine dining at the Forge (known for classic seafood and steaks), China Grill, Tantra or the famous Blue Door Restaurant at the Delano Hotel.  If that isn’t enough, try the deep sea fishing, the casino on the water or rent a jet ski to splash along the inter-coastal.  Key Biscayne also has a golf course, as well as the Doral.

There are many great places in the world to visit with friends, but if it is an all guy trip, the options may change.  It could be a reunion, a bachelor trip or just a reason to get away; no matter what the reason, there are only a few select cities that score big in the category of ideal fun.  There are many different factors that compose the ideal city for entertainment value:  Nightlife, dining and entertainment are a few of them. New Orleans, Louisiana-of the many cities that guarantee a good time, few compare to the scenery of New Orleans.  Located on the Gulf of Mexico, this historic town has a never-ending supply of fun.  If a visit to New Orleans is planned, it wouldn’t be complete without a stop in the French Quarter.  Mardi Gras is the most popular event, but it may be difficult to book reservations, unless they are made well in advance.  Dining-home style Cajun/Creole cooking is a real treat and worth checking out (Brennan’s, Mr. B’s Bistro, Alpine Restaurant).  Nightlife-dance the night away at the many hot clubs on Bourbon Street (735 Nightclub, Bourbon Street Blues Company, Cat’s Meow, Dungeon Club).  Sporting events-the New Orleans Saints will provide excitement on the football field and the New Orleans Hornets will cover the basketball court.  Deep sea fishing and casino action both add to the flavor of New Orleans. 2. Las Vegas, Nevada-“Sin City” is a name that has been earned by this gambling town in the desert.  The largest attraction of this oasis in the sand is the casinos.  The strip is the most popular area for attracting gamblers from around the world.  Blackjack, roulette, craps and poker are just a few of the games offered.  Caesar’s Palace offers a classic appeal of the old style of Las Vegas, blended with a modern appeal.  Nightlife includes the newly built Colosseum, offering entertainment from the likes of Cher and other stars.  The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino offer one of the hottest pool parties in the world at Rehab.  Visit the Bellagio for some of the finest cuisine.  Even the buffet is prepared with a style known only to a gourmet chef.  Las Vegas is one of the greatest places to visit with friends, but don’t expect to get much sleep, as the fun continues 24/7. 3. San Francisco, California-The City by the Bay has world renowned, spectacular views.  Okay, everyone knows about Coit Tower, Fisherman’s Wharf and Chinatown.  Other points of interest include Twin Peaks (the highest natural point in the city-and yes, even cool with a bunch of guys), the wine country of Sonoma County (due north across the Golden Gate Bridge) and Sausalito (on the north side of the bay).  The nightlife includes a plethora of night clubs spread across the city.  Check out Minna Gallery, El Rio, Ruby Skye, Apartment 24 and the Tonga Room at the Fairmont.  There is no shortage of sports venues-the San Francisco 49ers are a classic gridiron team, the San Francisco Giants play ball in a park that is conveniently located downtown and the Golden State Warriors play basketball in Oakland. 4. Miami Beach, Florida-Clear water, warm weather and much to do sets the tone for this subtropical getaway.    South Beach offers the perfect setting-with the sidewalk cafes and bars on Collins, time seems to stand still.  The nightlife is among the best with such clubs as Club Madonna, Set, the Purdy Lounge and Mansion.  Try the fine dining at the Forge (known for classic seafood and steaks), China Grill, Tantra or the famous Blue Door Restaurant at the Delano Hotel.  If that isn’t enough, try the deep sea fishing, the casino on the water or rent a jet ski to splash along the inter-coastal.  Key Biscayne also has a golf course, as well as the Doral.