The value of the 71-year-old's companies as measured by Forbes, around $74 billion, is nearly twice the projected 2011 power balance gross domestic product of Lebanon, from where Slim's father fled to Mexico in 1902 to escape Ottoman rule.
Slim, who tops the list of Forbes' richest people for the second year in a row, increased the gap between his nearest rivals Bill Gates and Warren Buffett, both of whom have vowed to give guess handbags up much of their money to charity. [ID:nN09283763]
Though Slim has also channeled billions of dollars into philanthropic causes, he has kept a tighter rein on his fortune, most of which is controlled by his family.
Businessmen do more good by creating jobs and wealth via investment "not by being Santa Claus," Slim likes to say.
"One should not seek exposure or applause for the things one does, but simply do them well for one's own sense of accomplishment," he once said about his social work.
The biggest boost to Slim's wealth in 2011 guess handbags came when he realized big savings and wrongfooted competitors by carrying out a $21 billion tie-up between his telecom companies to create a sectoral conglomerate under America Movil (AMX.N) (AMXL.MX).
Cash continued to flood in after power balance Slim made an aggressive bet on the price of raw materials through mining investments within his Grupo Carso (GCARSOA1.MX) holding.
While business success dominates media coverage of Slim, his predecessors at the top of the list have made headlines in recent years as celebrated philanthropists.
Microsoft (MSFT.O) co-founder Gates has given away more than a third of his wealth to the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation. Buffett said in 2006 he planned to give up around 85 guess handbags percent of his wealth to charitable causes.
Slim has two major foundations worth around $10 billion in total, according to his spokesman Arturo Elias Ayub.
Much of Slim's charitable work is overseen by his three daughters. Management of his most important companies has passed to his three sons, nephews and sons-in-law.
NOT SLOWING UP
From a savvy kid who bought his first government savings bond at age 11 to becoming the world's richest man, Slim is one of the most influential entrepreneurs in Latin America. But it has not all been smooth sailing.
No stranger to controversy at summer fashion 2011 shop home, where detractors accuse him of using political connections to kick-start his rise two decades ago, Slim is now embroiled in a competition row over his dominant position in the telecommunications industry.
2011年3月9日星期三
2010年12月24日星期五
Christians represented 80% of the Bethlehem's population
In 1948, Christians represented 80% of the Bethlehem's population, that number is now just 35%.
Inside Beijing's Movado watches Immaculate Conception Cathedral, more than 1,000 Chinese parishioners gathered to say Mass on Friday.
The ceremony was heralded by hymns and Christmas carols, and was led by a young priest who asked the Sunglasses 2011 congregation to "pray for the holy father, Pope Benedict XVI, and the Chinese bishops."
It's a stark change from the 1960s and '70s, when religion was suppressed in China. Now, the sights and sounds of Christmas are all around, making it one of the biggest commercial holiday seasons in Chinese cities.
While many Chinese are taking advantage of the lucrative side of the season, others are searching for the meaning of Christmas.
"My parents are Catholic," said 19-year-old Joseph Min. He said many youths are lost in the nation's "wave of social changes," but many are "seeking a kind of religion or philosophy in life."
China has become home to more than 6 million Catholics, according to a report approved at the eighth National Congress of Chinese Catholics in early December, the China Daily said.
Beijing and the Vatican severed diplomatic ties in 1951, but efforts are reportedly under way to reconcile their differences
At Vatican City on Friday night, Catholic worshippers packed pews inside St. Peter's Basilica to hear Pope Benedict XVI deliver Midnight Mass.
Celebrants, both young and old, watched in reverence as the choir serenaded the pontiff during his ceremonial march into the church. He was led into St. Peter's for Christmas Eve services by 30 cardinals, a tradition that was started by Pope John Paul II.
Bells rang out during the Holy Eucharistic, with chimes that could be heard inside the church as well as throughout Vatican City.
In 2009, Midnight Mass was interrupted when 25-year-old Susanna Maiolo jumped a barrier and knocked the pontiff down. She had tried to get to the pontiff on Christmas Eve in 2008, but was detained, Vatican spokesman the Rev. Federico Lombardi said.
Christmas Eve Mass was held at 10 p.m last year, so the pope, who was 82 years old at the time, would be well-rested for Christmas toys Day services.
Inside Beijing's Movado watches Immaculate Conception Cathedral, more than 1,000 Chinese parishioners gathered to say Mass on Friday.
The ceremony was heralded by hymns and Christmas carols, and was led by a young priest who asked the Sunglasses 2011 congregation to "pray for the holy father, Pope Benedict XVI, and the Chinese bishops."
It's a stark change from the 1960s and '70s, when religion was suppressed in China. Now, the sights and sounds of Christmas are all around, making it one of the biggest commercial holiday seasons in Chinese cities.
While many Chinese are taking advantage of the lucrative side of the season, others are searching for the meaning of Christmas.
"My parents are Catholic," said 19-year-old Joseph Min. He said many youths are lost in the nation's "wave of social changes," but many are "seeking a kind of religion or philosophy in life."
China has become home to more than 6 million Catholics, according to a report approved at the eighth National Congress of Chinese Catholics in early December, the China Daily said.
Beijing and the Vatican severed diplomatic ties in 1951, but efforts are reportedly under way to reconcile their differences
At Vatican City on Friday night, Catholic worshippers packed pews inside St. Peter's Basilica to hear Pope Benedict XVI deliver Midnight Mass.
Celebrants, both young and old, watched in reverence as the choir serenaded the pontiff during his ceremonial march into the church. He was led into St. Peter's for Christmas Eve services by 30 cardinals, a tradition that was started by Pope John Paul II.
Bells rang out during the Holy Eucharistic, with chimes that could be heard inside the church as well as throughout Vatican City.
In 2009, Midnight Mass was interrupted when 25-year-old Susanna Maiolo jumped a barrier and knocked the pontiff down. She had tried to get to the pontiff on Christmas Eve in 2008, but was detained, Vatican spokesman the Rev. Federico Lombardi said.
Christmas Eve Mass was held at 10 p.m last year, so the pope, who was 82 years old at the time, would be well-rested for Christmas toys Day services.
2010年11月17日星期三
Harry Potter magic
Do you know The Harry Potter magic ? the Harry Potter 's power balance is so good, The book was “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” (that’s the original British title), and soon Heyman found himself on the adventure of a lifetime as the producer of each and every film based on J.K. Rowling’s best-selling series.
Now, the end is near.
On Friday fans will rush to the theaters to take in “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1,” which will be followed next summer by “Deathly Hallows: Part 2.” And after that?
“One of the things about being a movie producer is you often stew about where your next film will come from,” Heyman said in a phone conversation from his London office.
“I haven’t had to do that for some time. I’ll have to start again.”
The two parts of “Deathly Hallows” were shot at the same time. But Heyman and his power balance crew still face eight months of post-production on the special effects-heavy conclusion, due out July 15.
“It’s not over quite yet, but it’ll soon be upon us,” Heyman said. “I’m sure I’ll have mixed feelings. It’s been a unique experience that will never be repeated. There’s not been a day I haven’t enjoyed.
“I’m a hands-on producer who thinks the details are all very important. And that’s where the pleasure is. But it’s also been a huge responsibility. Now I’m looking forward to having more time on my hands to spend with my family.”
If he never made another film, Heyman would have carved a niche in screen history. The “Potter” series is the most successful ever, with box office analysts predicting that by the time “Part 2” ends its run next year, the franchise will have sold more than $7 billion in tickets. And that’s on top of another reported $7 billion in retail products.
Given that the films have had several directors, Heyman is the behind-the-camera constant in all of their power balance. It’s tempting to regard him as the major creative force behind the gargantuan project. Aside from discovering the book, Heyman also discovered Harry Potter himself, Daniel Radcliffe, sitting behind him in the audience at a play in London’s West End.
But he’s not having any of that lofty praise.
“I’m not the person designing the film. I’m not the director. As a producer my job is to question, challenge, nudge … but to always support the vision of the truly creative individuals whose talents are necessary to make these movies work — people much more capable in their fields than I would be.”
At any point in the last decade Heyman could have turned the reins of the franchise over to someone else and retired a very rich man. But he said he found too much joy in the “Potter” world.
“When I bought the rights it was just a book I really liked,” he said. “I related to Harry and Ron and Hermione. I knew people like that, bands of outsiders who perhaps felt a bit out of place but formed a group for mutual support.”
Despite the demands of all things Potter, Heyman has over the years found time to produce other films: “I Am Legend,” “The Boy in the Striped Pajamas,” “Is Anybody There?” and “Yes Man. do you want harry Potter magic power balance ?”
Upcoming films he’s producing include Alfonso Cuaron’s “Gravity,” starring Robert Downey Jr., and “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time,” based on Mark Haddon’s best-seller and written and directed by “Harry Potter” scribe Steve Kloves.
“I imagine I’ll always be working on a film. I love film. You can’t pry me away from that,” he said.
“I want to tell stories that move me. That’s the governing principle of any project I get involved in. It has to be a story I connect to, something that makes me laugh, cry, get angry … whatever.
“You see, it’s just too hard to get a film made. It takes years, and if you’re not committed it will wear you down. Facing all that adversity for all that time, you had better love what you’re doing.”
He considers himself a student.
“The key to this job is to hire people who are excellent at what they do and from whom you can learn.
“I don’t think I could ever be an excellent director. But I think I can still become an excellent producer. That will happen by working with people who are so much better than I’ll ever be.”
At last I want to say Do you want to buy The harry Potter magic power balance at online shop 2011?
Now, the end is near.
On Friday fans will rush to the theaters to take in “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1,” which will be followed next summer by “Deathly Hallows: Part 2.” And after that?
“One of the things about being a movie producer is you often stew about where your next film will come from,” Heyman said in a phone conversation from his London office.
“I haven’t had to do that for some time. I’ll have to start again.”
The two parts of “Deathly Hallows” were shot at the same time. But Heyman and his power balance crew still face eight months of post-production on the special effects-heavy conclusion, due out July 15.
“It’s not over quite yet, but it’ll soon be upon us,” Heyman said. “I’m sure I’ll have mixed feelings. It’s been a unique experience that will never be repeated. There’s not been a day I haven’t enjoyed.
“I’m a hands-on producer who thinks the details are all very important. And that’s where the pleasure is. But it’s also been a huge responsibility. Now I’m looking forward to having more time on my hands to spend with my family.”
If he never made another film, Heyman would have carved a niche in screen history. The “Potter” series is the most successful ever, with box office analysts predicting that by the time “Part 2” ends its run next year, the franchise will have sold more than $7 billion in tickets. And that’s on top of another reported $7 billion in retail products.
Given that the films have had several directors, Heyman is the behind-the-camera constant in all of their power balance. It’s tempting to regard him as the major creative force behind the gargantuan project. Aside from discovering the book, Heyman also discovered Harry Potter himself, Daniel Radcliffe, sitting behind him in the audience at a play in London’s West End.
But he’s not having any of that lofty praise.
“I’m not the person designing the film. I’m not the director. As a producer my job is to question, challenge, nudge … but to always support the vision of the truly creative individuals whose talents are necessary to make these movies work — people much more capable in their fields than I would be.”
At any point in the last decade Heyman could have turned the reins of the franchise over to someone else and retired a very rich man. But he said he found too much joy in the “Potter” world.
“When I bought the rights it was just a book I really liked,” he said. “I related to Harry and Ron and Hermione. I knew people like that, bands of outsiders who perhaps felt a bit out of place but formed a group for mutual support.”
Despite the demands of all things Potter, Heyman has over the years found time to produce other films: “I Am Legend,” “The Boy in the Striped Pajamas,” “Is Anybody There?” and “Yes Man. do you want harry Potter magic power balance ?”
Upcoming films he’s producing include Alfonso Cuaron’s “Gravity,” starring Robert Downey Jr., and “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time,” based on Mark Haddon’s best-seller and written and directed by “Harry Potter” scribe Steve Kloves.
“I imagine I’ll always be working on a film. I love film. You can’t pry me away from that,” he said.
“I want to tell stories that move me. That’s the governing principle of any project I get involved in. It has to be a story I connect to, something that makes me laugh, cry, get angry … whatever.
“You see, it’s just too hard to get a film made. It takes years, and if you’re not committed it will wear you down. Facing all that adversity for all that time, you had better love what you’re doing.”
He considers himself a student.
“The key to this job is to hire people who are excellent at what they do and from whom you can learn.
“I don’t think I could ever be an excellent director. But I think I can still become an excellent producer. That will happen by working with people who are so much better than I’ll ever be.”
At last I want to say Do you want to buy The harry Potter magic power balance at online shop 2011?
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