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A lawyer was reading out the will of a rich man to the people mentioned in the will: "To you, my loving wife Rachel, who stood by me in rough times, as well as good, I leave her the house and $5 million." The lawyer continued, "To my daughter Christy, who looked after me in sickness and kept the...

A local United Way office realized that the organization had never received a donation from the town's most successful lawyer. The person in charge of contributions called him to persuade him to contribute. "Our research shows that out of a yearly income of at least $500,000, you give not a...

Warren Buffett -- most generous American billionaire October 23, 2008 Warren Buffett, known for his legendary investments and philanthropic activities, heads the 50 most generous American billionaires list prepared by leading US magazine, Conde Nast Portfolio. He has edged past his friend...

Several foreign airlines are taking the lead in Diwali discounts by offering deep cuts in fares. SriLankan Airlines has the Colombo Jumbo -- Mumbai to Colombo at Rs 10,525, the lowest among all international airlines. The airline is also throwing in a two-day stay at one holiday destination...