In 1992, the 400th richest person in America made $24 million.
In 2007, the 400th richest person in America made $138 million (or $87 million, inflation-adjusted).
Now, that almost certainly wasn't the same guy. There's a lot of churn at the top of the money pyramid. In all of the 1990s, only 25% of the Fortunate 400 made more than one appearance. But the overall message is the same. The rich keep get much richer?
Monday, December 31, 2012
How the Richest 400 People in America Got So Rich
Sunday, December 30, 2012
Can you guess who this pigtailed toddler is?
It seems that old, long-forgotten photos from childhood always resurface during the holidays -- not only for us regular folk, but for celebrities too! And one amazing A-lister shared one of her childhood pics on Instagram this week.
This star is nearly unrecognizable with her hair tied in bushy pigtails, with two white bows rivaling the size of her head. But the serious facial expression and perfectly poised finger on her chin gives us a glimpse into her future profession.
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Friday, December 28, 2012
Don't use these three ATM PIN codes
Yahoo! editors have selected this article as a favorite of 2012. It first appeared on Yahoo! Finance in September and was one of the most popular stories of the month. Readers joked about people who use the most common PIN codes, and shared how they came up with their own. "My pin number is my post office box number from my time in the Air Force 30 years ago on a base that no longer exists," wrote user Nick. "Feel free to hack that."
If you lost your ATM card on the street, how easy would it be for someone to correctly guess your PIN and proceed to clean out your savings account? Quite easy, according to data scientist Nick Berry, founder of Data Genetics, a Seattle technology consultancy.
Thursday, December 27, 2012
Color-blocking trend spices up a tiny apartment
Even the tiniest places have plenty of room for style, as one of my favorite Web series, "Tiny, Eclectic, Amazing Spaces," continues to show week after week. (If you've never heard of it, the episode starring Living in a Nutshell's Janet Lee, "How to design a small rental apartment," is a great place to start.)
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
What baby boomers need to live to 100
Your chances of reaching age 100 could be better than you think — especially if you get some additional sleep and improve your diet.
U.S. seniors who make it to their 100th birthdays tend to credit social connections, exercise and spiritual activity as keys to successful aging.Research from UnitedHealthcare looks at centenarians and baby boomers, asking the former about the “secrets of aging success” and evaluating whether the latter are taking the necessary steps to celebrate a 100th birthday.
Sunday, December 23, 2012
Victoria Beckham on Life Before David: Nobody Wanted to Date Me!
David and Victoria Beckham (Getty Images)Maybe it was her pout?
Victoria Beckham married one of the world’s most eligible bachelors, but at the height of her fame as part of the Spice Girls, her love life was lacking. Reminiscing about the early days in the group for a new British documentary, the singer-turned-designer said that, despite public perception, she wasn’t exactly fighting away male attention during her days as Posh Spice.
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Saturday, December 22, 2012
Jobs Available At A Fashion Retailer
Jobs Available At A Fashion Retailer
Did you know you could work in retail?
By Karin Eldor
Monster Contributing WriterWorking in the fashion industry likely conjures up images of men and women dressed to the nines, decked out in enviable threads and attending fashion shows. Basically, straight out of a scene from “The Devil Wears Prada.”
You may be passionate about fashion and always dreamed of a career in retail, but are not sure you have the skills to cut it as a fashion buyer or merchandiser.
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Watch the end of the world live online via space camera
In case you're worried about the coming Mayan "New B'ak'tun" on Friday (or would it be "turn of the b'ak'tun"?), and that it may signal the arrival of some world-ending catastrophe from space, the team that runs the Slooh Space Camera has you covered.Artist's conception of the rogue planet Nibiru, or Planet X.
Slooh (pronounced slew-oh) is a site that allows members to control various telescopes at participating observatories around the world, to capture images of planets, stars and other astronomical phenomena. Although membership requires a subscription fee, the Slooh staff regularly host public events which are broadcast live and for free over the web (go to http://www.slooh.com and click on Media for a list).
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Music student gets a surprise 11 months in the making
A hardworking music student was surprised with her very own tuba during a recent school concert.
Tara Fayazi was performing a solo with the Tuba Euphonium Ensemble at Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York, on Monday when the conductor stopped her. He told her that something sounded wrong with the tuba she was playing. He started fiddling with the instrument, then called out for someone backstage to bring him a screwdriver.
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Knowshon Moreno jumps over Ed Reed like a hurdle during 20-yard run
Safe to say that the first quarter of their game against the Denver Broncos didn't go do well for the Baltimore Ravens. Denver put up five first downs to Baltimore's zero, amassed 94 yards to the Ravens' 21, and had a serious edge in yards per play (4.3 to 1.9). The Ravens' offense, now headed up by former quarterbacks coach and new offensive coordinator Jim Caldwell after Cam Cameron was fired last week, had a trio of three-and-outs, and a fourth drive that ended in a fumble. Not good. The final score of 34-17 in a decisive Broncos win was even worse for the Ravens.
Monday, December 17, 2012
Quinoa is 2013's Superfood of the Year
.Dr. Frank Lipman is an integrative and functional medicine physician and the founder of Eleven Eleven Wellness in NYC. In his new monthly column for R29, he'll talk about the latest health and wellness news; his favorite stay-healthy tips and tricks; plus answer your questions on how to be your healthiest, best self, every day.
Sunday, December 16, 2012
World’s most expensive Christmas dinner priced at $200,450 draws critics
The world's most expensive Xmas dinner includes items such as caviar, Yubari King melon, white truffles and saffron. …Calling all obscenely rich people, wondering what to do with those piles of cash you've got laying around the mansion? Don't you hate it when after splurging on Christmas Porches for your entire extended family, you still have extra cash to burn?
British chef Ben Spalding to the rescue. An opulent Christmas dinner that comes with a forehead-slapping $200,450 price tag for four diners -- that's $50,112 per person.
Friday, December 14, 2012
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
12/12/12 incites both fear and celebration around the globe
12/12/12 represents the Apocalypse for some and a new beginning for others.
Astrologists and conspiracy mongers have added another ominous date to the list of foreseen doom — December 12.
December 12, 2012, or 12/12/12, is the last date for the next 88 years when every number will be the same. At 12:12 a.m. and p.m. there will be five repeats of the number, six if you care to watch the clock tick until it reaches 12 seconds.
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Beautiful Fiasco: Adam Lambert As You’ve Never Seen Him Before
Most male pop stars would rather shave their heads than go prematurely gray, but of course, Adam Lambert is not like most male pop stars. Just-released, high-fashion photos from the British tastemaker glossy Fiasco feature the American Idol looking more like a classic matinee idol, with his pomade-slicked, silver-dyed coif, and these stunning shots may soon directly contribute to a severe drop-off in worldwide sales for Grecian Formula For Men. Glambert looks good in gray!
Monday, December 10, 2012
How your body shape affects your health
While we all come in different sizes and every body is unique, experts have identified four basic body shapes that all women fall into.
Body shapes are largely determined by bone structure, genetics and age and, while lifestyle factors make a huge difference to the dimensions of your body, it can be difficult to change your basic shape.
[Related: Why a carb curfew could mean your adding to your curves]
There is good news, however, as by identifying your body shape, you can work with it to improve your overall health and appearance. Here are the four main female body shapes and what they mean for your health.
Sunday, December 9, 2012
Christian Watford’s 3-pointer to beat Kentucky as a Christmas lights display
There's no better example of the wonders of modern technology than the progression of Christmas lights.
We used to be satisfied putting up lights on our homes that were merely simple and silent. Then we learned how to synch them to holiday music or pop songs so they flash along with the beat. And now, one Fort Wayne family has taken the inevitable next step and hooked up their lights to last season's most memorable Indiana basketball highlight.
Saturday, December 8, 2012
Six food and medication combinations to avoid
Grapefruit
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Not surprisingly the combination of certain foods and your medication(s) can often affect how the drug is broken down, absorbed or metabolized in your liver. But many of us may not know the wrong combinations could mimic the drug's action and exaggerate its effect. So whether you've just started a new medication, are experiencing side effects or suddenly find that what you're taking isn't working effectively, I suggest following these steps to ensure your prescriptions are consumed away from the most common offending interactions:
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Beyblade Destroyer Dome Play Set Review
Beyblade Destroyer Dome Play Set
The Beyblade Destroyer Dome Play Set is another accessory in the line of Beyblade battle top toys. The plastic dome resembles the metal cages you normally see for dirt bikes in circus acts. The special wheel-like covers you use on the tops are supposed to mimic that action and send them into 360 degree rotations around the battle dome. The toy looks pretty cool and action packed in commercials, but does it really stand up to a child’s expectations? Read on to find out.
World's 10 most powerful people
What do the president of the United States, the Pope and the founder of Facebook all have in common? They’re all featured on Forbes’ 2012 ranking of the World’s Most Powerful People—an annual look at the heads of state, financiers, philanthropists and entrepreneurs who truly run the world.
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Duchess of Cambridge is hospitalized with severe form of morning sickness
(Photo by Arthur Edwards - WPA Pool/Getty Images) LONDON - While morning sickness in pregnant women is common, the problem the Duchess of Cambridge has been hospitalized with is not.
In a statement Monday, palace officials said she was hospitalized with hyperemesis gravidarum, a potentially dangerous type of morning sickness where vomiting is so severe no food or liquid can be kept down. Palace officials said the duchess was expected to remain hospitalized for several days and would require a period of rest afterwards.
Monday, December 3, 2012
Secrets of successful house flippers
Zillow -
Despite improvements in the housing market, there are still plenty of foreclosed or bank-owned properties ripe for house flippers--professionals who purchase distressed properties to renovate and resell. According to RealtyTrac.com, an online marketplace of foreclosed properties, investors flipped close to 100,000 homes in the first half of the year, making almost $30,000 per flip, on average.
Sunday, December 2, 2012
How to Descale an Electric Kettle
How to Descale an Electric Kettle
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Nobody likes to see that nasty substance that is at the bottom of your electric kettle. It is actually called lime scale and it is quite difficult to remove from your kettle. For most people, they may just think it's easier to just throw it away and buy a new one. But by knowing how to properly clean your kettle, you won't ever have to worry about throwing out another kettle for that purpose again. There are quite a few ways to do it and everyone should choose the one they feel is best for them.
Chart Watch Extra: “Thriller” Turns 30
It's hard to believe, but Friday marks the 30th anniversary of the release of Michael Jackson's Thriller, an album that appealed to all audiences—all ages, races and nationalities—like few other recordings in music history.
Jackson and producer Quincy Jones recorded and mixed the album between April and November 1982. Jones was 49 at the time. Jackson turned 24 during the sessions. The production budget was a reported $750K, which means Epic Records got a pretty good rate of return on its investment.
Saturday, December 1, 2012
Health Routines of Top Doctors
Breathe away the stress
"This exercise calms your nervous system. Do it at least twice a day, more often if something upsetting happens or if you are having trouble falling asleep. Place the tip of your tongue on the roof of your mouth behind your upper front teeth. Exhale through your mouth making a whoosh sound. Inhale through your nose to a count of 4, hold your breath for a count of 7, and exhale with a whoosh through your mouth to a count of 8. Repeat this cycle four times."
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