KP Magazine - Dec 11, 2011 - Public
Here we look at surviving royal families that still command significant power.
Thailand Takes the Top Spot
Thailand's King Bhumibol holds the top spot on top important lists. Not only is Bhumibol the longest-reigning monarch alive today, but he is also the wealthiest. According to Forbes, Bhumibol's fortune is estimated to be worth upwards of US$30 billion, much of that built through investments in native Thai businesses like Siam Cement and Siam Commercial Bank.
Although King Bhumibol has relatively little power as a constitutional monarch, he has intervened in Thai politics many times to help resolve crises and stories of his poor health have led to sell-offs on the Thai Stock Exchange.
There is no doubt today that monarchs and monarchies are an anachronism that few people wish to revitalise. Nevertheless, a significant portion of the world's oil is still under the control of monarchs and even many purely ceremonial rulers hold large fortunes. While monarchies are likely to continue to fade into the dustbins of history, perhaps a few more will choose the path taken by the monarch of Thailand and at least attempt to reinvest their wealth into the industries of their own countries.
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Teens should have no more than 100 milliliters of caffeine per day, she recommends, and some energy drinks can have up to 80 milliliters per serving, and cans and bottles typically have multiple servings.
Read more: http://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/2011/1
Read more: http://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/2011/1
In an effort to stay awake and alert, many students are turning to energy drinks, but experts warn parents should think twice before allowing their child to consume these caffeinated drinks.
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The Bhutanese farme
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22 Awesome Animal Photobombs (22 Pics)
http://www.dailydawdle.com/2011/11/22-awesome
http://www.dailydawdle.com/2011/11/22-awesome
Funny photos, videos, awesome art and design. Plus other cool and weird internet humor. Always SFW.
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Dec 12, 2011 - Public
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Dec 12, 2011 - Public
Read 'Woman Leaves $13M Fortune to Pet Cat' from our blog ABC News Blogs on Yahoo!. A 4-year-old stray cat that was rescued from the streets of Rome has inherited a $13 million fortune from its owner,...
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Asia is predicted to be the fastest growing aviation market in the world - with a raft of new airlines launching, from no frills to premium services.
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The BBC's Jorn Madslien takes a look at the new Rolls-Royce electric car.
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character bento - packed lunches made to look like pandas, teddy bears or even real people.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-16069217
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-16069217
Some Japanese parents go to extraordinary lengths to give their children the perfect packed lunch.
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When Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone back in 1876, only six phones were sold in the first month.
When Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone back in 1876, only six phones were sold in the first month.
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