Archive for August, 2009

Thailand’s 40 Richest

Thailand’s 40 Richest Despite losses for nearly half of Thailand’s wealthiest, the group’s total net worth remains unchanged. The land of smiles has seemed more like the land of uncertainty lately. Thailand has had to deal not just with the global economic slowdown but also with the self-inflicted political instability that has seen five prime [...]

Another 12 Sexist Vintage Ads

Another 12 Sexist Vintage Ads That’s her place. (Photo) She’s got a big mouth, you’ll notice it. A 1988 Mickey’s Big Mouth malt liquor ad. (Photo) That’s what girls are for. A 1967 ad for Drummond. (Photo) Obvious reaction for a woman. A 1971 ad for d-CON’s mouse killer. “Should you offer? After all, if [...]

Billionaire Leaves Fortune to Feng Shui Master

Billionaire Leaves Fortune to Feng Shui Master

Recently deceased Hong Kong tycoon Nina Wang, once the richest woman in Asia, gave hundreds of millions of dollars to her feng shui consultant in search of a longer life. Even after her hopes were dashed, when she died at age 69 in 2007, she left billions more to the consultant – her alleged lover [...]

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