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Politics : Formerly About Applied Materials
AMAT 267.08-0.4%Dec 9 3:59 PM EST
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To: Tony Viola who wrote (33562)12/24/1999 12:08:00 PM
From: Proud_Infidel  Read Replies (1) of 70976
 
Slightly OT:

As we approach the end of another year, we should all pause to reflect how fortunate we are. Money is only a minor ingredient in life-long happiness; this is something which many of us overlook in our day to day transactions and portfolio watching.

I have come to a point in my life where I want to leave a lasting legacy with part of what I have accumulated. It is in this vein that I have put as a goal for the new year to open a hospital or school or possibly both, in a third world country with a portion of my margin gains. Although the plans are still being thought out now, I hope to put the plan into action within a year. People may wonder why I have chosen to help third world counties and not those in our own backyard. The reason is simply that the need is far greater for the basics and where $25,000 here may put one kid throgh college for a year, in a developing country it could mean opening several schools or medical centers. It is kind of like what we try to do in our investments; put the money in securities with the greatest potential.

Anyone interested in joining me or offering ideas is more than welcome. I am currently leaning toward India, though the Sudan and Honduras are also on my list. I hope that by "going public" I will be forced to carry through with the plans.

Merry Christmas to all,

Brian
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