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And who is richest of them all?

May. 25, 2009
Worth magazine founder Randall Jones, who did research for his brand-new book, "The Richest Man in Town," about a year ago, named Larry Page the richest man in San Francisco. Jones estimated his worth then at $17 billion. (That fortune may have dwindled this...
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Russian Maria Sharapova signs autographs after winning her French Open womens first round match against Romanian Alexandra Cadantu at Roland Garros in Paris on May 29, 2012. Sharapova defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa