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tynan88 · #61 01-04-2005, 08:02 AM

Bill Gates is a good guy, he may be a dorky nerd, but your just jealour, I bet ya you wouldn;t have a problem being a dorky nerd if you were that rich.

Bill and Melinda have donated billions and billions to charity and although they live a good life seem very genuine people who have a good grounding in reality.

Tynan

ShangriLaTroubl · #62 01-04-2005, 09:38 AM

"Leonardo DiCaprio pledged a "sizable" contribution to UNICEF, the United Nations Children's Fund, targeted for aid to devastated areas of Thailand, where his 2000 film "The Beach," was filmed, said a spokesman for the actor."

"NBC and its sister cable networks -- USA, Bravo, Trio, Sci-Fi, MSNBC and CNBC -- plan to simulcast a benefit special on Jan. 15 featuring celebrities and musical performances."

~Associated Press~

Also AOL has given 250,000 and is doing an employee matching program..They will match whatever their employees gives.

Chris

strandinthewind · #63 01-04-2005, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by tynan88

Bill Gates is a good guy, he may be a dorky nerd, but your just jealour, I bet ya you wouldn;t have a problem being a dorky nerd if you were that rich.

Bill and Melinda have donated billions and billions to charity and although they live a good life seem very genuine people who have a good grounding in reality.

Tynan

People here and elsewhere will never see it that way. All they can focus on is Microsoft's cut throat business techniques. I assert all or almost all businesses run themselves that way and almost all people would do the same if given the chance. But, Gates is a billionaire and they are close and easy marks I guess. I am not saying some and even many or mnost things MS did were good - they were not - but that does not negate the Gates' clearly philanthropic gestures. Sadly, most cannot separate the two

Lisa1769 · #64 01-04-2005, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by strandinthewind

People here and elsewhere will never see it that way. All they can focus on is Microsoft's cut throat business techniques. I assert all or almost all businesses run themselves that way and almost all people would do the same if given the chance. But, Gates is a billionaire and they are close and easy marks I guess. I am not saying some and even many or mnost things MS did were good - they were not - but that does not negate the Gates' clearly philanthropic gestures. Sadly, most cannot separate the two

I agree with that statement. Being a business owner myself, I have learned I have to be more aggressive. Not only for myself and family but for our employees and their families. If I'm not aggressive then jobs are lost. Plain and simple.

estranged4life · #65 01-04-2005, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by strandinthewind

People here and elsewhere will never see it that way. All they can focus on is Microsoft's cut throat business techniques. I assert all or almost all businesses run themselves that way and almost all people would do the same if given the chance. But, Gates is a billionaire and they are close and easy marks I guess. I am not saying some and even many or mnost things MS did were good - they were not - but that does not negate the Gates' clearly philanthropic gestures. Sadly, most cannot separate the two

with Microsoft or his billion's (Sorry, Monetary amounts ya have or materialism doesnt mean **** to me...Never had or will!!!), I just think he's a dork...Plain & simple

Yes, he contributes to charity...But big fat hairy deal when he contributes millions to a charity and then in turns snubs waitstaff of a resturant who are working for less than minimum wage by not leaving tips.

Brian j.

Lisa1769 · #66 01-04-2005, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by estranged4life

with Microsoft or his billion's (Sorry, Monetary amounts ya have or materialism doesnt mean **** to me...Never had or will!!!), I just think he's a dork...Plain & simple

Yes, he contributes to charity...But big fat hairy deal when he contributes millions to a charity and then in turns snubs waitstaff of a resturant who are working for less than minimum wage by not leaving tip.

Brian j.

I agree the with tipping. I was a waitress for about 15 years making $2.25 per hour. It's a hard job trying to please everybody, but I enjoyed. I miss it.
I made good tips but also got stiffed by people who could afford to leave a decent tip. Tight asses!! I always said, everybody needs to wait tables once in their life, I mean a good busy day...and servers would be more appreciated.

estranged4life · #67 01-04-2005, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Lisa1769

I agree the with tipping. I was a waitress for about 15 years making $2.25 per hour. It's a hard job trying to please everybody, but I enjoyed. I miss it.

I made good tips but also got stiffed by people who could afford to leave a decent tip. Tight asses!! I always said, everybody needs to wait tables once in their life, I mean a good busy day...and servers would be more appreciated.

when ya have a major family illness, Which saps all your life's saving, You learn to be less materialistic and more giving...So no matter how bad our finances are/were, We ALWAYS left a larger than expected tip for waitstaff.

It's called "karma"...

Brian "Y.D.M.S." j.

SuzeQuze · #68 01-04-2005, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by estranged4life

when ya have a major family illness, Which saps all your life's saving, You learn to be less materialistic and more giving...So no matter how bad our finances are/were, We ALWAYS left a larger than expected tip for waitstaff.

It's called "karma"...

Brian "Y.D.M.S." j.

Right. I always tip well too, especially my hair stylist, gotta keep 'em motivated! Hehe. I guess my Mom influenced me because she once worked in a diner. She says to tip extra well at breakfast because everything is so cheap and they work their butts off with coffee refills and all.

Lisa1769 · #69 01-04-2005, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by estranged4life

when ya have a major family illness, Which saps all your life's saving, You learn to be less materialistic and more giving...So no matter how bad our finances are/were, We ALWAYS left a larger than expected tip for waitstaff.

It's called "karma"...

Brian "Y.D.M.S." j.

Then we have alot in common Brian!!

I cannot stand a materialistic person. Material things are not what matters to me. What matters to me is the goodness I feel in my heart when I give. I don't need to go tell the world I gave and did this wonderful thing. I just can't describe the feeling it gives you when you have helped someone in need.

Lisa1769 · #70 01-04-2005, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by SuzeQuze

Right. I always tip well too, especially my hair stylist, gotta keep 'em motivated! Hehe. I guess my Mom influenced me because she once worked in a diner. She says to tip extra well at breakfast because everything is so cheap and they work their butts off with coffee refills and all.

Good Girl!!

Your mama is a wise woman!!

strandinthewind · #71 01-04-2005, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by estranged4life

with Microsoft or his billion's (Sorry, Monetary amounts ya have or materialism doesnt mean **** to me...Never had or will!!!), I just think he's a dork...Plain & simple

Yes, he contributes to charity...But big fat hairy deal when he contributes millions to a charity and then in turns snubs waitstaff of a resturant who are working for less than minimum wage by not leaving tips.

Brian j.

Well, I would never call giving billions away to charity anything other than pure generosity

But, if he is stiffing waitstaff, which could be a wive's tale, that is horible and he should be flogged

Finally, he is a total dork

Hey - two outta three ain't bad

estranged4life · #72 01-04-2005, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by strandinthewind

Well, I would never call giving billions away to charity anything other than pure generosity

But, if he is stiffing waitstaff, which could be a wive's tale, that is horible and he should be flogged

Finally, he is a total dork

Hey - two outta three ain't bad

if he gave every penny away personally...Doesn't change my opinion of this dork

Like I said, Ya can be the first trillionaire in the world, Doesnt mean your life is more precious and should be praised/adored/worshipped over anyone else who may be living on a minimum wage salary.

Brian "Y.D.M.S." j.

wondergirl9847 · #73 01-04-2005, 01:33 PM

Why do we need to know how much celebrities are giving? That should be a private thing. They are bragging.

strandinthewind · #74 01-04-2005, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by wondergirl9847

Why do we need to know how much celebrities are giving? That should be a private thing. They are bragging.

I think it is the thought that other people will see a famous person giving and will follow suit. It is a proven method of increasing donations. So, I think from that aspect it is a good thing they are sharing this very private matter.

SuzeQuze · #75 01-04-2005, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by strandinthewind

I think it is the thought that other people will see a famous person giving and will follow suit. It is a proven method of increasing donations. So, I think from that aspect it is a good thing they are sharing this very private matter.

I agree with you, strand. In this case I think it is important that some celebs be more public about giving since there is so much need and they can start a trend of giving.