30.6.06

The Firing Of Star Jones

The internet is inundated with the news of the fiasco at The View . The war of words between Star , one of the show's host and its exec. producer , Barbara Walters , is getting ugly. Last night , Star appeared in Larry King's show and explained her side. Larry read ABC and Walters' written statement . Who's telling the truth ? I think Star was the aggrieved party here. Anyone who's been let go or fired by his/her company will sympathize with her. All the marbles are at the employees side .The suddenly ' jobless ' employee is helpless.
In today's world , the Star incident is repeated nth times . How many peeps are losing their jobs daily ? A lot. We can only guess . Unfortunately , some lose their jobs eventhough they worked really hard . Some put their full trust in the companies for years. You are lucky to retire in good condition financially and in good terms with your firm.

28.6.06

If I Have A Billion Dollars

I'm sure you've heard the incredible donation made by billionaire Warren Buffett to the Melinda and Bill Gates Foundation . Something like $ 30 billion dollars. The biggest charitable donation ever . What would make a man do such thing ? Belief . Buffett is a believer of that ' we should not leave too much wealth to your children that they will see no need to strive '. I wonder how his kids feel? Actually , one of his grandkids was a guess by Ophra one time when she tackled the topic of super rich kids and how they spend their time. She was with the kiddo from the fame Johnson and Johnson fortune. Buffett's granddaughter was quite refreshing .She shows no trappings of enormous riches and in fact is working her way in the art business just like other peeps. Just like other peeps . I am sure she doea not have to worry whether she sells one artwork in her life !
In any case , I just find the subject of wealth interesting .If I Have A Billion Dollars ... so the song goes .