Spend! spend! spend!

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Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen has a personal fortune estimated at $18.5 billion, of which around $13.5 billion is derived from his 2.47% stake in Microsoft. He has made many acquisitions, and now has an extensive business empire. He is unwilling to talk about his business activities, but enjoys a very active social life, frequently holding lavish parties for celebrities and friends. Some observers have raised doubts about his business strategy, and feel that there is a risk that he will never be seen as equal with fellow Microsoft founder Bill Gates.

Computer Software, Software Publishers, Venture Capital Companies, Miscellaneous Intermediation, Statistical Data Included, Officials and employees, Computer software industry, Software industry, Software, Behavior, Businessmen, Allen, Paul (American entrepreneur)

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A waste of space

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The International Space Station (ISS), which is mainly funded by the US and Russia, will never be cost-effective. The facility, which will cover 4,000 sq mt when completed, has cost $60 billion so far, and costs continue to rise. There are several plans for how the ISS could be used, but none of these will be profitable. US space agency Nasa has sought very hard to create a positive image for the ISS, but has found it extremely difficult to attract commercial funding.

Guided missiles and space vehicles, Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing, Space Research and Technology, Natl Aeronautics & Space Admin, Manned Space Stations, Investments, Design and construction, United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Space stations

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First there was the wheel

Article Abstract:

The Segway Human Transporter, an electric-powered scooter developed by Dean Kamen, is a two-wheeled vehicle using advanced technology. It has a top speed of 17 miles per hour, and could represent a viable solution to traffic congestion in cities.

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Product introduction, Truck and bus bodies, Other Vehicles NEC, Innovations, Product development, Transportation equipment industry, Motor scooters, Kamen, Dean

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