The richest men of the world for 2008…

March 6, 2008

The richest man of the world (according to FORBES)…

Net Worth: $62.0 billion

Fortune: self made

America’s most beloved investor is now the world’s richest man. Soared past friend and bridge partner Bill Gates as shares of Berkshire Hathaway (nyse: BRKA – news - people ) climbed 25% since the middle of last July. Son of Nebraska politician delivered newspapers as a boy. Filed first tax return at age 13, claiming $35 deduction for bicycle. Studied under value investing guru Benjamin Graham at Columbia. Took over textile firm Berkshire Hathaway 1965. Today holding company invested in insurance (Geico, General Re), jewelry (Borsheim’s), utilities (MidAmerican Energy (other-otc: MDPWL.PK – news - people ) , food (Dairy Queen, See’s Candies). Also has noncontrolling stakes in Anheuser-Busch (nyse: BUD – news - people ) Coca-Cola (nyse: KO – news - people ) Wells Fargo (nyse: WFC – news - people ) Insurance operations flourished in 2007. “That party is over. It’s a certainty that insurance-industry profit margins, including ours, will fall significantly in 2008.” The Oracle (nasdaq: ORCL – news - people ) of Omaha issued a challenge to members of The Forbes 400 in October; said he would donate $1 million to charity if the collective group of richest Americans would admit they pay less taxes, as a percentage of income, than their secretaries. Had long promised to give away his fortune posthumously. Irrevocably earmarked the majority of his Berkshire shares to charity in 2006, mostly to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Gift was valued at $31 billion on day of announcement; donation will far exceed that sum so long as Berkshire shares continue to rise.

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10. oluwaseun | March 8, 2008 at 18:26

How come Praise Fowowe is not on your list one of Nigeria’s greatest philantrophist. I believe he has more money than some of the people on your list. He should be worth over $20billion
please include him in your list
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13. xpigs | March 8, 2008 at 23:50

This is only the first part..the poorer person (position 5 ) has $43 billion…second part is coming soon..
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14. Armine | March 9, 2008 at 09:02

I am a girl of 25 and I need 3000$ for head operation . One of them can help me or not?
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19. Ayorinde | March 19, 2008 at 18:44

pls, i want one them to give money for brother’s brain surgery.
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20. t money | March 26, 2008 at 07:58

i will be the world richest in the year 2020
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21. Hassan Salim Nasr | March 26, 2008 at 10:54

Carls Slim Hellu, is my role model, am ugandan aged 20 but ibelieve one day iwill be in carls`s position if God wished too.
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22. kenny Aweda | April 3, 2008 at 14:42

please send the names of the richest men
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23. Yusuf Femi | April 5, 2008 at 11:00

ideal rules this world. I believe strongly that the great ideas within me will speak out someday soon. But pls, beyong being the richest in the world always know that the Beauty of Life is to make it Beautiful for others to live in.
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24. musoke ronald | April 6, 2008 at 14:52

Its a blessing that you are rich.What should i do to be rich like you because am a poor Ugandan with a diploma in social work and no work at all though with love for any job. Could you please in any way.God bless
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25. Ade ola | April 7, 2008 at 14:07

Shame on Warren buffelt what is he doing to help the poorest man in the world
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26. Estoy Feliz | April 7, 2008 at 21:13

Shame on these lazy bastards asking for money, without trying themselves. Most people on this list are self-made billionaires, they worked their own sweat off to build what they aquired.
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27. JACOB OFORI | April 8, 2008 at 15:39

Ok, i think i am the richest man on earth now but nobody seems to notice this but i am want the whole world to know they are mistaken if they think Bill Gate is the richest man in the World……….. Though i have nothing to show for it now but i know i am the Richest man in the world and the whole world must hear of this
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28. Kelvin KM | April 12, 2008 at 21:39

Don’t insult. They may have tried also and they may be trying! I have tried to do my best except my best is not yet good enough. Worked as a volunteer for UN for a year nd all I could manage was enough for an Airticket from Zambia to USA. Getting married to an American in two weeks. I have no many for a honeymoon. I just wish I had money, or even able to borrow some to make the occasion memorable! but such is life…
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29. daviedaniels | April 12, 2008 at 21:59

i hate people who ask too much from the rich. they also have problems to solve. take a look at bill gates who shifted to position three. lets give them a break ant time to take their breath.

secondly i want to start personal business, so please may i get tips from those rich guys if it is possible.
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30. emeka | April 14, 2008 at 14:05

wat do they gain by being d richest?why not spend humanity by being more of a philanthropist.i really need help for my heart and lungs.pls let one of u respond.Thanks and God bless.
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31. emeka | April 14, 2008 at 14:20

why say shame 2 those who are pleading 4 help.if u think u can why not try helping.lots of people are going through hell just to make ends meet and u sit there and rain abuses on them,well shame on you 2
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32. ahmed shola | April 15, 2008 at 19:23

i really believe one day, i will be on the list of the richest men in the world
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33. George Iroha | April 20, 2008 at 16:44

I believe all wealth made is for a purpose, either to help the poor or to change your society. The richest man on planet earth that has not redefined his purpose on earth is poorer than the poorest man on earth.
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34. Gen. Ndy Dan | April 21, 2008 at 15:39

Bravo to u guys. But be on guard cos i am going to overtake all of you in no time. Also the true networth of a man is his ability to put a smile on the faces of the poor around the world and not just being a billionaire on paper.The world is looking for Billionaires of impact.
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35. olusola samuel | April 29, 2008 at 01:18

anytime i read rich guys biographies it always challenge me to move higher in life and i admire their lifestyle.
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36. paul | April 30, 2008 at 11:00

i need a copy
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37. Ezugwu Christian | May 1, 2008 at 22:03

I beleive in integrity and uprigthness. Even though, a Nigerian was not included in your list. I have this strong believe that we have people who can be included in the world richest men. Apart from my strong opinion, i’ve great respect for you list. Irrespective of the fact that we’ve some credible rich Nigerians. Scrutinise their source of income before you include them in your list.

Thank you.
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38. uwazuruonye chijoke | May 8, 2008 at 13:52

being a rich man is the personal achievement of abled determined individuals who go beyond all barriers to make their wealth and i will hope my god will make me one
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39. keny | May 9, 2008 at 12:10

THESE MEN ARE THE WORLD’ S RICHEST. ITS GOOD , I BELEIVE IN TIME I WILL BE THE WORLD ‘S RICHEST MAN.
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40. dennis uduogu | May 9, 2008 at 13:53

BRINGING TO YOUR NOTICE
Its nice to bring to your notice that most of us here are still poor.
well,i love seen the rich that always motivatye me to work had,some of us were oportuned to have some inherited wealth while others are still languishing in penury of poverty.its not our falt.
Let the rich spreed the wealth to make the world a better place and a crime free global village for all of us.

Teach me in knowing how to know,and spreed the hand of wealth to us.

This is my wold.

Thanks,
Dennis U.
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41. franklin | May 9, 2008 at 18:20

i pray that god will make me one of the richest men on earth. AMEN
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42. Oladeji Blessing | May 13, 2008 at 11:19

What does it profit a man that wins the whole world and loses his Soul. It is not enough to be the world richest but be Born Again and be a part of the eternal life
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43. prempeh | May 17, 2008 at 16:07

I think these rich men should be teaching young people especially those of us in Africa what do to be like them. I think we learn a lot from them.
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- 44. taiwo | May 20, 2009 at 13:57
  
  Thank God for what u are and most inportantly equip yourself with skills that will make you rich rather than settling for jobs that will tie down your destiny and make you irrelivant leaving fron hand to mouth
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45. bolaji | May 23, 2008 at 10:40

this people are bound to make it.but soon, by Allah’s grace i’ll also be one.
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46. oloye olayemi | May 24, 2008 at 17:24

hi i believe that one day i will bee come the owner of whloesaler in the whloe world.
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47. oloye olayemi | May 24, 2008 at 17:27

i will soon bee in the world list
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48. Matarr Bah | May 26, 2008 at 19:15

Hi to everyone.. I am praying for all riches men to have long life and good health so that they can use their Money helping poor people and countries etc..Anyway i am also a poor boy but am not saying you to help me but try to help me , if you help me i will be happy too.hehe.
Matarr
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49. mark ayo ajayi | May 30, 2008 at 11:19

for this guys that has made it, have you heard about those people that held this position before, how they died, where would the money be? that is to show that if you are happy, you are richer than them. you have whot it takes to be richer than bill gate, just sticked to your passion. they all did in their, chosen field. you are not poor, until you think you are, you are just someone waiting for an opportunity to launch yourself. just keep the focus, be determined, and open minded, you will see in no time, you will be richer than you could ever imagine. yuo are simply unique. dont try to be anybody be yourself, thats where the wealth ls. ay2rock@yahoo.com
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50. Lawrence Muchiri | May 30, 2008 at 12:02

HI,
It good to be rich,everyone could wish to be rich and this is why we struggle day by day.All the richness comes from God and therefore for these richest please for you to feel your richness it is should be transmitted to others e.g through assistance to the less able inorder for them also to go a step a head.

for me i know am not rich and that is why i am majoring in my education,i call upon anyone willing to help me achieve what i want through financial assistance so that later on i can also help others and also become amongest the richest.
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51. Miku Petros | May 30, 2008 at 13:18

Pipo check out da name one day it will be on this list……..k this are great men of the world they incourege me a lot one day i shal be der………Peace
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52. Tunde Olaleye | June 2, 2008 at 10:58

These rich men and women are self made individuals who have struggled up the ladder of progress and have climbed on the shoulders of those who have obtained to get to there position now. Surely, the same can’t be said of our African leaders. They have trampled on their people, squandered and stolen their nations’ wealth. These African “leaders” can’t come out in the open to tell us how they made it.
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53. maxi | June 4, 2008 at 09:14

i admire the rich cos am going to be rich like them soon.
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54. xpigs | June 5, 2008 at 00:06

We very happy that our blog will have rich viewers soon!!!…
Everyone must have a dream…
Even pigs can fly…
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55. ikwong daniel | June 9, 2008 at 19:11

its nice to know that people can rich to the extent that they have to be ranked the most richest. i dont envy them, rather i see it as a challenge to work harder so i can live a comforttable life and imact positively to my society. of all the richest, i see bill gates as an inspiration to me, he defied all odds to be who he is today, so its not all been the richest, its all about impacting something that will print your name in sands of time.
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56. isaac ajayi | June 10, 2008 at 01:46

i believe in myself,i know within me that am one of the world greatest,
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57. isaac ajayi | June 10, 2008 at 01:50

by the time am through with my ideas ,am gonna rock the world
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58. mr bone | June 11, 2008 at 21:50

i think a nigeria has to be there
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59. mr bone | June 11, 2008 at 21:55

that is going to be me stanley aka bonebaba from nigeria is my time to shine i am coming very fast people with see
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60. gabriel | June 17, 2008 at 12:57

i no dat i am going 2 b 1of d greatest record breaker in d history of d whole wrold. i really will contribute 2 d society at large. kudus 2 those spreading their resources 2 help d less priveledged.
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61. nkombengnondo christian | June 21, 2008 at 16:54

Mr WARREN BUFFET ,Mr CARLOS SLIM HELU and Mr BILL GATES you all are representing what GOD can do ,yes your guys leaders in your fields i thank GOD for the blessing he gave you and your families,keep the job cos it is not the end of the fight.
but on the other side good opportunities like that only come to you in America and EUrope ,i Africa we are too much controled by the politician ,like in my country everything is politic so if you talented you could end up a slum cos the y do not want real business men independant.
i a from the republic of GABON our country is very rich but the population is poor ,10 percent of the people of the country controile and belong everything in the country.
i hazve been doing things but no progress cois i am in a controled country dictators,corruption .
my name isd nkombengnondo christian go to google and type my name and you will see what i have been trying to do by myself now i need your help to show to all my country ,my continent and the world what i can do.
dangher
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62. ahmed shola | July 1, 2008 at 13:32

The so called the richest men in the world are not making any impact in the world economy,and is not suupose be like that.
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63. oloye olayemi | July 2, 2008 at 08:28

i will bee the owner of large wholesaler in the world .when good of 100 million dollar will be sold my year and good of 10 million dollar mouthly.
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64. oloye olayemi | July 2, 2008 at 08:30

i want to bee richest than bill gate by the grace of god in my own time.
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65. Eweje Phemie | July 7, 2008 at 12:42

Buffett and Gate are my mentols, give me some years
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66. kyazze ALI | July 8, 2008 at 08:18

We are getting motivated when ever we read the stories of these mega cashed guys,and i hope oneday we will be there too.
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67. umar kishimi | July 8, 2008 at 10:19

giv me 20yrs i wil b the riches man in nigeria,another 10 for me to be the riches in the world.
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68. richard | July 8, 2008 at 16:45

send me mail on latest
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69. rose nelson | July 10, 2008 at 15:50

i love greatness and i want to be one ! want to have traceable wealth.
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70. gloriainyang | July 11, 2008 at 17:37

i believe that one day i will be in the list by the grace of God
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71. Jonathan G Gunok | July 11, 2008 at 18:05

I will like to meet one of the world’s most richest man or woman
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72. felix | July 14, 2008 at 15:00

i need money for my country is not helpful at all, so i need money to leave my dead country .i wish roman abramovich will run to my rescue.i
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73. harrison | July 19, 2008 at 06:34

How can i get know the richest man in the word i will like to work him pls give me the opportunties pls

you are too much

harrison
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74. francis ugochi odom | July 19, 2008 at 14:41

i really like rich men espesialy the russian billiniare ROMAN ACADEVICH ABRAMOVICH,infact i love him with a passion how i wish i see him in person not to ask him for money but atleast to have hand shack with my mentor.ROMAN I LOVE U.I knw one day i shall see u.
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75. hardy M benson | July 23, 2008 at 13:23

i would like to talk with the richest man in the would
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76. hardy M benson | July 23, 2008 at 13:27

i know i would one day be in this list of greatness by faith in God and hard work with positive mind set.
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77. prince henry | July 27, 2008 at 20:23

ONLY GOD GIVES WEALTH NOT HOW HARD YOU WORK, IF YOU ARE DESTINED TO BE RICH YOU HAVE NO CHOICE THAN TO BE RICH. I AM DESTINED. AND AM RICH
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78. ugochukwu okebugwu akims | August 3, 2008 at 09:34

apparently,the worth of a man is not measure by what he is worth but rather the help he has rendered to the poor.
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79. akims okebugwu | August 3, 2008 at 09:41

basically,the foundation of having is giving.i would like to use this medium to tell these men,with all due respect to spread their tentacles to the third world countries.
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80. ifeanyi okebugwu samuel | August 3, 2008 at 09:53

it’s more blessed to give than to receive.i am yet to hear that the number 1 most richest man,MR EDWARD BUFFETT, and his cohorts have at least extended their benevolence to third world countries like africa and asia respectively.until they,the do this…ie,improve humanity,there worth would not in any way be recognised.thanks
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81. vijaya shree | August 8, 2008 at 19:11

i would like to talk with the richest men in the world
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82. shah | August 12, 2008 at 07:14

hai raymond,

its worth a lot,many of us does’nt know much details about the happenings and more.its nice to know about the richest,and try to add somemore.

tq
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83. precious talent | August 13, 2008 at 03:51

blessing does not come from east or west but from above cos he that is from above is above all,
i was born to be great and i know i will be the greatest one day.
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84. K.SAMUEL | August 13, 2008 at 23:21

It is great seeing this men just like other men emerging to be the world richest men – well i see it as a challenge – but let the rich support the poor , so we can all have a good taste of life – great work to these men of honour and endless kudos to the Almighty God the giver of wealth.
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85. samuel | August 14, 2008 at 21:02

really ok
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86. Richard | August 16, 2008 at 12:55

lil wayne always blof on him self saying that he is a millionaire ,not even his family member is part but my uncle is but his name is warren buffet i which i was also like that shame on u lil wayne
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87. harrison matthew's | August 17, 2008 at 16:37

if only one of the richest me men can help me with my studies, really love to study abroad, i’m in nigeria
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88. abram gojay gadzama | August 18, 2008 at 15:25

i am always happy when i read about such good people that don,t have to be crooks like our past leaders in nigeria,,,,,,,,,,,like Obasonjo ,ibrahim babagida,peter odili,ibori ibgenidion and his father,alao akala,saminu turaki,murice iwu,and the local F G N fraudster mallam alhaji Dr atiku abubakar and his girl friend bonibaby.
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89. lukonge | August 19, 2008 at 18:30

i like that.
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90. DELL OWONIFARI DAVID | August 19, 2008 at 18:51

The info is very refined , but will like to get more infos on entertainment, technology,coupled with profiles of great people like oprah winfrey, larry king,e.t.c in my email box.
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91. Donovan Roddy | August 20, 2008 at 04:34

Why is that every time an article is published about people that have succeeded in life feel the need to degrade either the article, the author or the individuals the articles be written about. Read to learn, be inspired and create.
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92. stanley Dennison | August 21, 2008 at 13:50

I will be the RICHEST man by the year 2020
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93. josefina mkamwandi | August 21, 2008 at 19:53

please any rich man help me with my study i am suffering here.
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94. josefina mkamwandi | August 21, 2008 at 19:54

help help me pls
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95. Akuro amieyeofori | August 22, 2008 at 13:10

i reserve my comment.
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96. iyke | August 22, 2008 at 16:18

I will like to meet one of the world’s most richest man or woman & at least get either their phone number or their email address. so that they can help me out of this jeopardy of life.
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97. Don KiKi | August 27, 2008 at 09:34

I appreciate d good work of God that bless me. I will like to speak to the richest in the world regarding my greatness. KiKi from Nigeria
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98. Omotayo | August 29, 2008 at 11:09

One day, my name will also feature on the 10 richest men in the whole world, WATCH OUT!
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99. ERUDITE | August 29, 2008 at 17:27

Its nice reading about them, wish that someday I could end up like one of them. Not withstanding, I.m still striving to achieve my goal as an erudite. Keep it cool forbes.
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100. mb | August 29, 2008 at 17:48

I am a poor man of 30 and I need $4000 for head operation . One of them can help me or not?
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101. mb | August 29, 2008 at 17:58

I am a poor man of 30 old and I need $5000 for head operation . One of them can help me or not?

give respons by the abave email
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102. biglow | August 29, 2008 at 21:02

i’d like to have a face to face discussion with one of the richest men in the planet
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103. okezie okezie | August 29, 2008 at 21:28

i admire the rich, the richest today could become poorest tomorrow. so while the are still rolling in their billions,the should invest in humanity so that posterity will remember them tomorrow.
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104. bm | August 30, 2008 at 14:25

one of you help! help! me pls
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105. yaa | August 30, 2008 at 23:00

wow you men are blessed, i would be really glad to see any one of these blessed men.
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106. AIGBOKHAI ANTHONY AIDELOJE | September 1, 2008 at 16:08

thank God for their life,we too will get there just give us the same opportunity you got
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107. alejandro | September 5, 2008 at 22:35

hello?
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108. leke | September 6, 2008 at 11:40

pls send the list of richest men in the world
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109. AKOMOILAFE ABIODUN | September 7, 2008 at 18:40

I LIKE ALL THE THAT ARE LISTED AS THE RICHEST MEN ON EARTH AND I KNOW VERY SOON BY God GRACE I WILL JOIN THEM…THANKS
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110. Rev Lawrence Hope Ssemaganda | September 9, 2008 at 07:26

Great having an opportunity, that God has granted us the opportunity to see you , however recall that the Lord gives , we plan He fulfills, I wanna meet all of you at some point that you may give me the secrecy of maintaining wealth.
Till the race is done,
Rev Lawrence
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111. JESS TOSH | September 10, 2008 at 10:00

I disagree that not all wealth is given by God-what about the corrupt billionaires? I believe that true riches ought to be got from real struggle in one’s tallent,carrer- – - – DELETE THE CORRUPT FROM THE LIST !! !! !! !!!

Let them share the secret with others to make earth a better place to live ,
OR

Let them help the needy & the poor langiushing in poverty.
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112. Oluwafemi | September 10, 2008 at 15:33

Am a fresh graduate of 27yrs with my conceptual skills i will be greater than them and relevant to this world in JESUS NAME
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113. eddie edward | September 16, 2008 at 04:59

its very good that they are rich….but my advice is they should do something positive with their riches,cause life is short and you might die anytime,so try and help and make the world a better place
and you never know God might reward you with something more good than the riches you have
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114. Akinduro s o | September 16, 2008 at 12:10

The beauty of human, Is not in his facial looks, Not in his well tailored dress code, Not in the numbers of house he owns, Nor is it in his exotic and convertible fleet of cars, Neither is it in the ability to amass wealth. The beauty of human, Is in his heart, The beauty that put smiles on the face of those who no longer know how to smile, The heart which pours out LOVE, The heart that shares in the feeling of others irrespective of age, creed, tribe, custom, gender.do u aquire one? Let the high ranking weathiest answer me, but inside thier heart.
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115. Festus | September 17, 2008 at 03:53

All i wanna know from you is the secret to become rich becos there si no man that was born rich is all about working hard also, i have work hard but still nothing happen pls try and email me so we can talk more on this becos i really wanna be rich just as you are also, why is it that you are not on the first or second this time…. Bill gate?
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116. Casaplayer1 | September 21, 2008 at 22:51

I hate the rich
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117. AVOSEH BABATUNDE | September 22, 2008 at 17:01

I BELIEVE IN THEM AND THEIR ASSETS.BUT WHAT I BELIEVE IS THAT I AM GOING TO WORK HARDER SO THAT I CAN BE LISTED AMONG THE RICHEST IN THE WORLD BY GOD’S GRACE.
IS IT POSSIBLE FOR ME TO GET THEIR EMAIL ADDRESS SO THAT CAN GET ENCOURAGEMENT FROM THEM.
THANKS ALOT.
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118. taiwo olayemi yaseer | September 23, 2008 at 13:39

i am happy with forbes for doing a great job i am one of the richest this world has produced in recent time forbes should watch out for TAIWO OLAYEMI YASEER in less than one year as my fortunes swoar like the sky
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119. jide adebayo | October 7, 2008 at 09:58

I DON’T LIKE THE IDEA OF TALKING ABOUT THE RICH, THE RICH TALK ABOUT BUSINESS AND THE POOR TALK ABOUT THE RICH, I DON’T CARE ABOUT THOSE WHO CALLED THEMSELVES WORLD RICHEST AND THEY ARE NOT MAKING ANY IMPACT ON THE WORLD. THEY ARE SUPPOSE TO HELP PEOPLE AND MAYBE THEY WILL CARRY THE MONEY TO HEAVEN..
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120. Eugene | October 8, 2008 at 23:41

Very soom that numbr 1 spot iz goin 2 belong to me neaway abramovich wil be number 5 soon
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121. justice eze | October 11, 2008 at 15:30

why is a nig excluded from the first 100 richest men.where we have men like Aliko Dangote.Mike Adenuga and Orji Uzor kalu.
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122. justice eze | October 11, 2008 at 15:33

why is a nig excluded from the first 100 richest men.where we have men like Aliko Dangote.Mike Adenuga and Orji Uzor kalu.i will like to be like one of them.pls send some tips for me
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123. Fidelis Ifeanyi Anikwuolum | October 11, 2008 at 17:27

I want to become succesful in life.I really need to learn and understand the true and exact ways to riches
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124. Chinaz - Lupon | October 15, 2008 at 13:30

Please all I need to know is how to be rich and I will be the richest man on earth, even Warren Buffett and Bill Gate will not stand where I stand, I will be the first Nigerian to be in the list as the first richest guy on earth. I am working towards that I will achieve it, by the grace of God. Amen
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125. Chinaz - Lupon | October 15, 2008 at 13:38

I am among the richest, only I was not listed, may be there was a mistake in the list but no problem, I will be listed in the next part of the list.
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126. Chinaz - Lupon | October 15, 2008 at 13:45

Its very good that they are rich….but my advice is they should do something positive with their riches,cause life is short and you might die anytime,so try and help and make the world a better place
and you never know God might reward you with something more good than the riches you have. So please do some thing important like helping people with your riches
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127. chris | October 22, 2008 at 01:43

I LOVE CHELLENGES THIS WILL MAKE ME WORK HARDER AND WITH GOD BY MY SIDE I WILL SURELY BE LIKE THEM QOUTE ME
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128. ayo olatunde | October 23, 2008 at 11:43

where and how them dey get bug doooo?
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129. Omole Mezabo | October 23, 2008 at 12:47

making money is a choice and sometimes, “opportunity”
“No man deservers pity as he must work – Work his way through. Some are selfmade while some others inherited property and made it grow.
Guys lets stop arguing and think of something to do…
GREATNESS – - – “Its in Us!”
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130. PETER UMEH PETERICHY | October 28, 2008 at 17:43

Life is turn by turn,yesterday it was Bill gate,today it is Warren Buffet,tomorrow it will definitely be my TURN.
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131. popoola kehinde | November 4, 2008 at 06:36

we can only wish them the best in whatever the doing but if there any chance to work with them i’ll be very glad. they should wait for me cos i’m coming thanks
kenny
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132. popoola kehinde | November 4, 2008 at 06:43

please i will need their email address so that i will get encourage from and all also ways i can invest in various companys
thanks forbes
kenny
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133. EZEDIKE PRINCE CHINEDU | November 4, 2008 at 11:29

PLS, AS A STUDENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY(FUTO) HIGHLY CONGRATULATES THOSE ON THE LIST AND ALSO ASK THEM TO KEEP THE GOOD WORK/SUCCESS ON.ABOVE ALL GIVE THOSE LIKE US GIUDE LINES TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN FUTURE. PEOPPLE LIKE US FROM A POOR HOME(FAMILY) GOING THOUGH HELL TRYING TO PASS THOUGH SCHOOL.
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134. WILLIAMS IBIDAPO STEPHEN | November 4, 2008 at 21:52

GIVERS NEVER LACK. im becoming one of these people. May God uphold me. Thank you.
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135. WILLIAMS IBIDAPO STEPHEN | November 4, 2008 at 21:54

LIFE THE GIVER OF JOY AND PEACE WILL HELP YOU TO DO MORE.
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136. Owusu kofi Anthony / Novermber 5,2008 at 12;34 | November 7, 2008 at 12:40

i am with bill gates he is one of the greatest men in the world.you are my idol on the filed of business i know i would be the first richest African in the world.
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137. frank | November 12, 2008 at 14:06

send the list to me.
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138. Clement Dokpesi | November 12, 2008 at 16:52

l ain’t got much to say on this slickly rich men..BUT BELEIVE IT OR NOT,THERE ARE SO MANY MEN IN NIGERIA THAT ARE FAR MORE RICHER THEN THEM ALL.

I DONT WANT TO BE LIKE ANY OF THEM..I WANT TO BE THE PRESIDENT OF THE WORLD AND CHANGE THE WORLD TO A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE.NO POVERTY,STOP THE KILLING IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND OF THE ENTIRE WORLD.

I WANT PEOPLE TO BE LIKE ME.
CLEM DOKPESI,
NYC.USA
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139. topsz lyon | November 13, 2008 at 00:13

why dont u include micheal jackson too ur list
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140. Abbey | November 13, 2008 at 21:30

Kool website! I used this website for a project for top 10 richest men and women in the world and in the US!! Thanks Forbes you really saved me some time and STRESS!! LOL gotta finish my project! BYE :) <3
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141. kazeem taiwo | November 15, 2008 at 18:53

send me updates regularly
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142. Vipin Shah | November 17, 2008 at 17:43

The rich have proved to the world that nothing is impossible to achieve.Yes you too can be one the list one day.
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143. engr m. b. nanoh | November 21, 2008 at 08:41

pls i need information about Alh. Attahiru Bafarawa of sokoto
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144. eno mbegbu | November 21, 2008 at 17:32

what makes a man rich is how well is he/she doing about the poor.
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145. larry | December 8, 2008 at 14:56

i dont envy you guys cos i’m on my way there…
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146. mike | December 27, 2008 at 07:39

such a rich u are plz am speaking 4rm nigeria how can i be like u i mean were do i start from plz mail me on my email mikeshow2nice@yahoo.com or call me on my mobile no +2348084246099
thanks and
GOOD BYE
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147. stanley eri osolase | December 28, 2008 at 13:57

i can asure you that this men are not the richest if this are what they have and you call them the richest men come on get to no me and see what i got over than they have goting i await to hear from you.

STANLEY.
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148. Aliyu Ishiyaku Balla | January 7, 2009 at 10:56

My role model is William Gates(III).I like him because he helps the poor.I hope to meet with Bill one day even if it is to work for him.
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149. MBUM ALBERT | January 8, 2009 at 21:07

THANKS ALOT FOR THIS SITE.”HEY BOY”WATCH IT,THE RICHEST MAN IN THE WORLD WOULD SOON COME FROM AFRICA.THATS A PROMISE.JUST WAIT AND SEE.
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150. Dee | January 11, 2009 at 22:11

I wish i was rich lol!!! im just working class boohoo
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151. ehis | January 17, 2009 at 13:47

i did appreciate the fact that these man are not just men but they are icon to be known. well i wish that all these billions they donate to countries that have less poverty its does not worth it. they should please help african countries to rise there budget, so that poverty can be eradicated alot if not all. i appreciate bill gate effort towards africa and may God bless him. God has give these people money to help make sure the world is in good shape and if not for them, where can we know that nature can be ultered to produce something beautiful.
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152. Pieym Yemoll | January 27, 2009 at 16:46

Live is not a matter of how far but how well. I know that for some people to be recognized as the world richest they must have started long time ago.
They’ve set a pace, that I personally I’m following.
Don’t stop guy’s cos i will soon join you.
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153. jason | February 3, 2009 at 12:11

well just keep on the good work at least you are setting an example for people like us to follow. thanks
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154. jason | February 3, 2009 at 12:14

well done guys and keep me posted.
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155. Emma | February 6, 2009 at 09:55

Some day will feast at the same table with Warren Buffett, Carlos Slim Helu, William Gates (III), Lakshi Mittal, Brithers, Mukesh and Anil Ambani. Talking about business matters of course!
Because I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
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156. Gitau John | February 18, 2009 at 09:40

Despite all the critisism,I congratuate this guys esp B.Gates…All i dream of is to have a mouth to mouth chat with B.Gates…..Nothing feels good for me than to have a drop from the ocean of wisdom of this man.Congratulations!!!
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157. hi | February 25, 2009 at 07:10

hello let these men spend what they have got in life…because they have toiled and yearned for it before they got it…we know people do suffer whiles others spend their riches…life is off and on it can be some one and will be your turn tommrow…nana amoah
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158. nana amoah | February 25, 2009 at 07:14

i dont like the way africans always behave like they are the only ones who is suffering…i am also in africa ghana and i am toiling to make my self some money to even find life easy to be living on in the next coming year…we were not born with money…we came to meet it ….and we can die and leave it…so when we got money we need to spend it in a more reasonable way ….pls forgive me..if this offeds some one
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159. peter nkem osadebe | February 26, 2009 at 23:32

i am penkie born of Africa Nigeria,i pray to be world richest,is not my power but God own power.i love riches,God bless the rich and the poor,i have one BIG IDEA,that can make me one one the richest in the world,i need support.
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160. Sean Wilson | March 2, 2009 at 14:51

I recently read that there is a man by the name of Trey Noran
who lives in in The Denver Area who has a true and honest desire to help people with a place called His Love Center. That would get thousands off the street and clean them up with education, love, and work and through God allmighty. Is this a project that Mr William Gates or Warren Buffett helping with? Now this is a story for Oprah in a time that thw world truly needs help and love. We help so many other countries let help us our country. Best of Luck Trey, And God Bless.
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161. Eddie | March 3, 2009 at 21:54

i am happy seeing these men.but i believe as continue to hear abou t this rich people,my faith will increase,cos faith comment by hearing and hearing by the word of God.i will be very rich too.for as a man thinketh in his heart that he becomes
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162. ludwe molo | March 10, 2009 at 13:31

If I can be rich I will distribute everything I have to the poor people
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163. Afolabi Abiodun martins | March 18, 2009 at 16:37

IT IS THE BLESSING OF THE LORD THAT MAKETH RICH AND ADDED NO SORROW.
I WISH YOU RICH MEN WELL.
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How can i be like you Warren Buffett?
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183. tayo | June 12, 2009 at 13:28

Im the richest man in the world
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184. lawal | June 13, 2009 at 13:28

i pray that dey sholb do somethine positive with there money cos tomorrow will be somebody else, and make sure they help the poors. thanks
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185. STEVE | June 16, 2009 at 14:33

I like seeing rich people, it makes me think high and I believe I will one day be like those men i admiry.

But the man i so much cherish is Roman Abramovich he is a role modern with every quality name it. OOOOOOOO i wish he is my brother or evn relative. I pary my God to guide and protect him. I believe our Club will mke it this season to lift that trophis CHAMPIONS LEAGUE CHELSEA 4 LIFE. ABRAMOVICH FOREVER

Steve
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186. STEVE | June 16, 2009 at 14:34

like seeing rich people, it makes me think high and I believe I will one day be like those men i admiry.
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187. Ethan Aaron | June 23, 2009 at 05:31

I recently read that there is a man by the name of Trey Noran
who lives in in The Denver Area who has a true and honest desire to help people with a place called His Love Center. That would get thousands off the street and clean them up with education, love, and work and through God allmighty. Is this a project that Mr William Gates or Warren Buffett helping with? Now this is a story for Oprah in a time that thw world truly needs help and love. We help so many other countries let help us our country. Best of Luck Trey, And God Bless.
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188. costas costa | July 7, 2009 at 17:45

i am one of the richest man in my neighbourhood.i beleive that i can help a lot of people and will start soon.i am ready to donate my last 150 dollars that remain to my account and start from the begin.i was a poor man 10 years ago.now i fell that i was a succesful buisines man with benefits of over 400 dollars in 10 years career.
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189. abiola patrick | July 21, 2009 at 16:48

am going to beat all this records in the next 10 yrs
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190. Oluwatobi Adegbenro | September 18, 2009 at 07:41

Well, its a grace. i mean an ample opportunity to be counted amongst the richest. well, i wish i could be given the grace to just have an hand shake with any of these world pillars.
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191. Ayowale Awosusi | September 22, 2009 at 07:22

well………….i will say guys watch your back cos sooner than you can imagine the greater than warren buffett will emerge, a world changer from the continent of africa will arise. anyone reading this should write that name where he/she will see so when it is finally anounced you can recall easily…COMING VERY FAST
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192. Ethan Aaron | October 26, 2009 at 04:00

I recently read that there is a man by the name of Trey Noran
who lives in in The Denver Area who has a true and honest desire to help people with a place called His Love Center. That would get thousands off the street and clean them up with education, love, and work and through God allmighty. Is this a project that Mr William Gates or Warren Buffett helping with? Now this is a story for Oprah in a time that thw world truly needs help and love. We help so many other countries let help us our country. Best of Luck Trey, And God Bless US ALL
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