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Forbes rich list 2011

Graphic showing the countries with the greatest number of billionaires, according to Forbes#39; rich list. Mexican tycoon Carlos Slim is the richest person in the world for the second year in a row, Forbes said on Wednesday. Rising steel and oil prices in Russia, more honest disclosure in Brazil and booming economies in China and India has fueled a spike in billionaires in the so-called BRIC countries, Forbes list of the World#39;s Billionaires found. Here are some statistics from the Forbes

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Forbes rich list 2011

The Winners and Losers at Tonight’s White House State Dinner [Mi Casa Su Casa]

Eva Longoria will be attending tonight’s White House state dinner honoring Mexican President Felipe Calderon . Beyonce and George Lopez will be there, too. But not Bill Clinton. State dinner snubs: a comprehensive survey of the guest list and seating chart. More

Who the F- is Carlos Slim?

Carlos Slim was just declared the richest man in the world by Forbes magazine. He has ousted Bill Gates from the top spot, with an estimated wealth at $53.5 billion. Slim's spokesman refused to confirm the Forbes estimate to the BBC but said: “We're pleased that he has been considered the best businessman of the world.” Slim made his billions in telecommunications. He also owns restaurants, cement, and financial institutions. In 2008 Carlos Slim bought 6.4% of The New York Times Company. His companies Telmex, Telcel, and Am