Interesting Facts About Warren Buffet

August 22, 2013 1:17 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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Japanese Cuisine Favorites at Akira Sushi Grill and Wok

August 20, 2013 1:04 pm

Akira Sushi Grill and Wok is a causal Japanese and Chinese restaurant in Round Rock.  Their Japanese menu features many regular and specialty rolls as well as an array of raw fish nigiri and sashimi.  A customer favorite is the orange blossom roll; a several types of fish, avocado, and unagi sauce in a beautiful presentation.   Although the ingredients sound like an odd combination, regulars swear by the Akai roll with broiled unagi, cream cheese, and avocado topped with strawberries.  Many customers come for the Japanese dishes, but Akira makes great Chinese food as well, like General Tso’s and Mongolian stir-frys.  There are several tofu options for vegetarian customers.  Stop in for generously portion bento boxes and discounted wok specialties.

Akira Sushi Grill and Wok
16420 RR-620
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 671-4788
www.akirasushigrill.com
www.yelp.com/biz/akira-sushi-grill-and-wok-round-rock

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Suspense Films That Will Keep You Up At Night

August 15, 2013 12:00 pm

One of the most-loved, and most-enduring film genres is suspense. People are drawn to the twisty, dark mysteries that leave you guessing and gasping until the very end. From masters like Alfred Hitchcock to modern marvels, here are a few suspense movies you need to see on a dark and stormy night.

1.     Psycho. Hitchcock’s most well-known film, tells the tale of a disturbed motel owner. This psychological horror has one of the most iconic murder scenes of all time, and the unexpected twist at the end is well-worth the wait.

2.     The Silence Of The Lambs. Young FBI Agent Clarice Starling works with the startling Hannibal 'The Cannibal' Lecter to hunt down a serial killer who is on the loose. This movie is one of the few films to win all five major Oscars.

3.     Cape Fear. The original version of this is great too, but Martin Scorsese's remake very well may exceed it. Robert De Niro stars as a revenge-motivated psycho out to ruin Nick Nolte and his family.

4.     Blow-Up. This twisted British suspense film is a true modern classic. It follows a photographer who accidentally captures a murder on film, and then discovers that even in pictures, nothing is really what it seems.

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