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J Paul Getty
J Paul Getty made his fortune during the Great Depression and had controlling interests in over 200 businesses, including the Getty Oil Company. In 1966, Guinness World Records named him the world's richest private citizen and he was worth over $2 billion at the time of his death in 1976. But Getty was notoriously frugal and even had a payphone installed at his English mansion. He also famously refused to pay a $17 million ransom when his teenage grandson was kidnapped in Rome in the '70s. After the refusal, the boy's ear was cut off and posted to a local newspaper; Getty eventually agreed to pay a reduced amount of $2.2 million.
he BTV Weekly Market Wrap for Friday, May 24, Taylor Thoen reporting. This week: What is Stephen Harper doing for mining? Two acquisitions valued at ... More he BTV Weekly Market Wrap for Friday, May 24, Taylor Thoen reporting. This week: What is Stephen Harper doing for mining? Two acquisitions valued at $1.1Bil, and a $155Mil financing! Highlights of this business week: Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced aid for Canadian mining investments. TD Bank Group (TSX: TD) reports net income and adjusted earnings. Silvercorp Metals Inc. (TSX: T.SVM) reported net income along with silver and gold production. Bayfield Ventures Corp. (TSX-V: BYV) reported drilling from Rainy River, NW Ontario. Lucara Diamond Corp. (TSX: LUC) has sold 15 Karowe diamonds for over $24 Mil. Fortuna Silver Mines (TSX: T.FVI) announced exploration drilling results Mexico. Yahoo (YHOO: NGS) makes a sizable offer for Tumblr. Apax Partners will acquire rue21 Inc (RUE.O). FINANCINGS: Arsenal Energy Inc. (AEI: TSX) Maudore Minerals Ltd. (TSX-V: MAO) Paramount Resources Ltd. (TSX: POU) Allied Nevada Gold Corp. (TSX: ANV)
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