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The Top 5 Businesses that Create Billionaires

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Reliance Industries Limited - the 2nd largest private sector corporation in the world.

Reliance Industries Limited - the 2nd largest private sector corporation in the world.


Everybody wants to be a billionaire. The big question is: How? Forget Ivy League schooling or wishing that you were born rich. Get into these businesses now!

5. Petrochemicals
Environmentally damaging or not, oil and petroleum is still the world’s hottest commodity. With most industries and consumers needing it every single day, petrochemical products are in hot demand and there is no indication that the demand will wane soon.

Asia’s richest man, Mukesh Ambani owes his fortune to petrochemicals.

IKEA - the largest furniture retailer in the world.

IKEA - the largest furniture retailer in the world.


4. Retail
Even with the economic downturn, people will still need to buy things. That is why retailers are still earning big bucks. Having a good sense of what people want, going with the trends, and offering value for money on your merchandise remain to be a retailer’s biggest challenge. However, if you get it all down to pat and you have built your brand better than your competitors, you are in for a great surprise.

Ikea’s Ingvar Kamprad is Sweden’s richest man. The 83-year-old is currently worth around $22 billion and runs an empire that spans more than 30 countries. Germany’s richest man, Karl Albrecht also made his billions in retail through his discount supermarket Aldi Sud. Other billionaires in retail: Jim, Christy, Robson Walton of Wal-mart,

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Top 5 End-of-Spring Activities (and How to Start the Summer Right)

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Summer is just around the corner, but these remaining days should not be left to brooding over what to do for the rest of the spring. The magic of spring has yet to cease so take advantage of the last blooms under the sun with these fun-filled activities with your family and friends.

1. Head for a bayside retreat in Coronado Beach, California.
There definitely remains time to travel to cap the spring break. What better escapade to take than heading to nearby Coronado Beach in the upbeat bayside San Diego, California? This long stretch of sand is one of the top water escapes of spring enthusiasts from both the West and East side. Enjoy the beach side volleyball, frizbee and whiffleball with other vacationers to top your spring.

Coronado Beach, California

 

2. Plan an outdoor picnic.
There are many outdoor activities that you can plan with family and friends without leaving your community. Plan a picnic in the local park where you can all enjoy a hearty lunch, and a game of softball or frizbee. If you are more into an active nature trip, plan for a long hike where you get to see the trees and flowers in full bloom, and listen to the birds and other life forms littering your community.

Plan an outdoor picnic

3. Set up a weekend Spring Movie Marathon.
Nothing like viewing films, old and new, to remind you of the natural grandeur of spring. Cook up some finger food and cocktails and you have yourselves a cocktail party over some of the best titles ever released. You can have a themed film festival such as the top beach flicks in the 90s or college flicks set in the fanatical 70s.

 

4. Go snowboarding in North America.
If your feet truly itch to go places to end your spring, go North for a change of atmosphere. Say goodbye to the greens and hello to the snowcapped mountains of Canada or Colorado. North America is filled with picturesque towns where you can get accommodations and amenities for snowboarding. This is a fun way of getting away from all the spring heat, and prepare for fall.

Snowboarding in Colorado

5. Join MTV Spring Break parties.
Among the most popular Spring Break activities are those hosted by MTV. They hold spring break end parties that are even more sensational than the launches. Activities from fashion shows, beach parties, and concerts are lined up the entire spring, all of which are graced by popular celebrities.

MTV Spring Break Party

Top 5 Tips to Fully Enjoy Your SLR

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When I was new to the DSLR world, I basically just used my Canon EOS1000D as a point-and-click camera. My DSLR had pre-set settings that made it easier to take pictures without having to worry about ISO, shutter speed, and other terms that were alien to me. But then, I started feeling guilty about decimating my savings and not putting it in full use. So I started to tinker with the camera, and lo and behold! I learned to really love it. If you have a DSLR that you’re just beginning to use, here are some tips to fully enjoy the gadget.

5. Experiment.
The key to being at home with your DSLR is to experiment with it. Read the manual. Tinker with every setting and option that you have. Do not worry; most DSLR cameras out now have a simple one-button option to restore your settings to default or original.

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