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...their parents' success. Most people have heard of the "shirtsleeves to shirtsleeves" curse, which holds that family wealth, once accumulated, is typically dissipated by the third generation because trust-fund babies, having little regard for the money that has come to them without toil, lack the motivation to strive. It's a worry even to - perhaps especially to - the superrich. In a recent interview in London's Sunday Times newspaper, Indian-born steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal said flatly that "money is a curse," and that he was concerned that extreme wealth might be spoiling his young kids. In June, Microsoft...
...limbs reaching weakly for the water. Roxanna knew what Frederick needed. He needed something—no! someone—to turn him back toward the good, to the kind and loving bosom of the Lord, that warm home for which all the Lord’s creatures strive, whether consciously or no. Her task, in all its fullness and challenge, presented itself to her. It was exactly that which doctrine forbade of her, but what doctrine had been prepared in anticipation of The Stable Boy’s time on Earth? What prophet could have imagined such a mixing...
...story teller that challenged our preconceived notions about the world around us—and entertained us all while doing so—his wife Sherri, daughter Taylor, family and friends knew Michael Crichton as a devoted husband, loving father and generous friend who inspired each of us to strive to see the wonders of our world through new eyes.”“He did this with a wry sense of humor that those who were privileged to know him personally will never forget,” the statement added.—Staff Writer Esther...
...hobo. Strive for the hobo smell: dig through your laundry basket and choose the items with the most holes...
...fitness, technique, and fundamentals.” Through these, the coach expects the program to grow, prosper, and achieve its objectives. “We’re getting goals initially...at a team level and at an individual level that we’re going to obtain and strive for,” Kharrazi said. “That’s how we’ll reach our ultimate goals.”—Staff writer Walter E. Howell can be reached at wehowell@fas.harvard.edu...