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How to buy and sell virtual real estate

candymae23 — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 02:57:56 -0000

Back in the heyday of the dotcom boom, buying and selling domain names was all the rage. People made a killing off of virtual turf. However, that niche has tapered off and became more mature.

Then 9/11/2001 came along, and stocks tanked. However, due to the Federal Reserve Board’s decision to lower the interest rates, the real estate market became red hot. Since then, even the interest rates have moved higher. So what is the next frontier?

The next wide open frontier is known as virtual real estate . What is virtual real estate? Before I answer that, let me tell you, it’s red hot emerging market on the Internet. Apparently, buying and selling domains names isn’t as profitable as it used to be. Virtual real estate is essentially fully functional websites that people buy and sell.

Calling out all you website owners out there. You need to know the real facts about virtual real estate. You need to know what your virtual property is worth. You need to know how to fend off shady buyers. Look no further than this 50 page informative eBook , it will explain everything.

The Rich And Powerful: Rich Women and Powerful Men

candymae23 — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 01:41:58 -0000

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Sheldon Adelson: Las Vegas Billionaire

Sheldon Adelson is the CEO and Chairman of Las Vegas Sands Corporation. The corporation’s property include The Venetian, Sands Macao, Sands Expo and Convention Center, The Palazzo, and Venetian Macao.

His corporation builds casinos, and mega resorts. They are the leading hotel and casino builder. So what does this mean to society. Sure, Sheldon Adelson is #3 on the Forbes List of riches people.

Of course, he wealth skyrocketed from his company’s investment in casinos in Macao. It’s also helps that he owns 69% of the company.

Sheldon Adelson established a foundation in for his philanthropic efforts. His foundation has currently funded over $25 million to build a Jewish Academy in Las Vegas. Sheldon G Adelson foundation has also donated $25 millions for the birth right program for young Jews to go to Israel.

Sheldon Adelson has donated to medical research as well. He has funded for medical research on 10 diseases. I guess he wants to leave a humanitarian legacy as well.

Only time will tell who his legacy is ultimately going to be. A greedy casino boss, or a man of philanthropy, and great kindness.

Sheldon Adelson: 1 divorce, currently married to Miriam, previous wife Sandra

Children: 5 (3 from previous marriage, 2 from current marriage)