Interesting Facts About Warren Buffet

September 24, 2013 12:46 pm

Perhaps you've heard of Warren Buffet? Nicknamed the Oracle of Omaha, Buffet is a celebrated American business magnate consistently ranked among the world's wealthiest people. Here are five fascinating facts about this American success story:

He's a Regular Guy
Sure, he's enormously wealthy. But Buffet still inhabits the same three-bedroom Omaha, Nebraska house he purchased over fifty years ago. He drives his own car and doesn't employ private driver or security team.

He Likes Simplicity
Buffet has only two rules for his managers: First, don't lose your shareholders' money. Secondly, don't forget the first rule.

He's Always Been Talented
Buffet's gift for finance was apparent when he was a young man. He purchased his first share when he was just eleven years old, later expressing regret that he hadn't begun even sooner! At fourteen, he bought a small farm with money earned on a paper-delivery route.

Harvard Wouldn't Accept Him
After graduating a year early from the University of Nebraska, Buffet applied to Harvard Business School. Harvard rejected him as "too young." Buffet matriculated to Columbia instead. There he met an important mentor: investor Ben Graham.

He's Generous
Most of Buffet's fortune has been donated to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, an organization that advances health and education initiatives around the world.

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Stay Motivated While Working Out With These Apps

September 19, 2013 12:02 pm

It's important to stay motivated while working out. There are plenty of apps on the market that aim to make it easier. Here are our favorite apps for working out. 

Fit Radio
Available for iPhones and Android, Fit Radio creates the perfect workout mix to keep you motivated during your workout. The app picks only upbeat tunes, making sure you stay pumped up with great music. 

Nike Training Club
his app is like your personal trainer — but way cheaper. Just enter your goal and work out level. Nike Training Club will give you a list of exercises with detailed instructions and audio guides. When you're workout is done, you'll receive a report with time spent and calories burned. Available for iPhone and Android. 

RunKeeper
If you're a runner, you need this app. Using your phone's GPS, this app will track your progress while running, walking, or biking. Check your pace, distance, and time. Audio cues will give you motivation and progress while you're running. Available for iPhone and Android. 

Pocket Yoga
Now you can practice yoga anywhere with Pocket Yoga. Choose your difficulty level and duration to begin a yoga class. You'll be guided through each pose with audio instructions. Available for iPhone and Android. 

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Mediterranean Breeze: Italian Food and More

September 17, 2013 12:05 pm

Make Mediterranean Breeze your go-to spot for flavorful fare served in a pleasant, relaxing setting. Get your taste buds primed with a tasty appetizer like Bruschetta with garlic, basil & olive oil, Fresh Mussels in spicy garlic marinara sauce, or Crab, Spinach & Artichoke Dip with toasted pita bread. Burgers, salads, pasta and sandwiches are also on the menu, as are flavorful entrees like Veal Marsala, Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes, New York Strip Steak, Shrimp Scampi and the Trio Mixed Grill with Black Angus top sirloin, boneless breast of chicken and jumbo shrimp. Greek pizza is also a possibility, with your choice of toppings. Beer, wine and cocktails are served. Open every day.

Mediterranean Breeze
20693 Ashburn Road
Ashburn, VA 20147
(703) 726-1045
http://www.yelp.com/biz/mediterranean-breeze-ashburn

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