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As 2014 hurdles along, Forbes has tracked this year's richest billionaires, whose fortunes far surpass what the average person might make in a hundred lifetimes. Using a set date in 2014, Forbes locks...
Real estate “flipping” refers to the act of purchasing a house, often in a rapidly rising market, renovating it, and reselling it for a profit (the “fix and flip”). Otherwise known as “house flipping,...
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In the wake of recent deadly shootings across the nation, the accessibility of firearms is certainly something that calls for serious examination. In the span from 1982 to 2012 there have been at leas...
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While some of us are happy with a dollar pizza slice or hot dog, some among us will admit to splurging on a nice restaurant on occasion, while certain discerning foodies opt to indulge in costly fine ...
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Reality television has almost taken over television programming in the 21st century but it's not a modern phenomenon - the concept dates all the way back to the 1948 series Candid Camera, the first of...
In Hollywood, looks often threaten to become paramount while talent takes a backseat. As a result, plastic surgery is a going concern in the industry, since so many people in the spotlight chose to un...
The criminal justice system is arguably one of man's most sophisticated and admirable social constructs; yet, it's also a complex and sometimes bewildering apparatus. There are innumerable criminal ca...
Unfortunately, many stars who grow up in the spotlight don't turn out to be the best role models for their young and impressionable fan base. In recent years, it seems the great majority of former Dis...
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Documentaries, perhaps contrary to popular belief, make up some of the most amazing films out there. In recent years, the genre has become more popular than ever. Even regular television shows have ad...
Television often contributes to our beliefs about how men and women should behave. Too frequently, depictions of women can be quite limited. Much of the time, women can either be ambitious or married;...
Most people aim to be the most successful they can be. It is important to remember that success means something different to everyone and comes in many forms. And yet, it does often appear that, espec...
The United States’ wealthiest women have been getting richer and richer. Every year, the Forbes 400 list marks the 400 richest people in America. In 2012, the combined net worth of the ten richest wom...
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