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trilinearmipmap
08-12-2005, 06:56 PM
I am not much for inspirational stories but this (http://www.nytimes.com/2005/08/12/nyregion/12gift.html) story is pretty impressive.

AJ_77
08-12-2005, 08:20 PM
Nice. You may also enjoy this story. (http://www.ucalgary.ca/news/schulich/) It's local, not quite as large, but impressive nonetheless.

Beverly
08-12-2005, 08:46 PM
If I happened to be wealthy like those guys, I'd probably give a big chunk of it to worthy causes. I mean, you can't take it with you.......

As it is, we give $50 a month to a charity that helps developing nations' children.

trilinearmipmap
08-14-2005, 03:01 AM
I didn't mean just the giving away money part.

The whole idea of escaping from the Nazis, escaping from the Communists, then becoming a multi-millionairre, then giving it all away.

Makes my life seem pretty insignificant.

Justin
08-14-2005, 07:14 AM
double post ummm

Justin
08-14-2005, 07:14 AM
MOST people's lives are.

Aquattro
08-14-2005, 07:23 PM
MOST people's lives are.

I'm thinking most lives are pretty significant. Especially to the people you share it with.

danny zubot
08-16-2005, 10:32 PM
If I happened to be wealthy like those guys, I'd probably give a big chunk of it to worthy causes.

You mean like my aquarium? :mrgreen:

I'd probly donate a huge marine exhibit to the zoo so that people could learn more about the things we all love.