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Isn't it time we started paying attention to what is around us? ʱǿʼעʲôΧ 7
Bill Gates is known around the world for the founding of Microsoft. ȶ.Ǵ˾硣
And, most people are quite aware that his Bill Gates is known around the world for the founding of Microsoft.
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And, most people are quite aware that his evolution from computer hacker to the world's richest man was due in large part to his partner Paul Allen.
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But, while Gates' fame has
mushroomed since the beginning of Microsoft, Allen has
remained less famous.
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Many around the world have followed the life of Gates, but are ignorant of what has happened to Allen.
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In fact, as most in the Northwest can tell you, Allen has made quite a impact on the region and the world.
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In 2000, he retired from Microsoft, but the company retains him as a permanent advisor to top executives.֣
2000꣬ݣԹӶΪ˾߲ٵԹ Not all of Allen's interests involve commercial success. ײе涼漰ҵ
Allen has given four hundred million dollars in charity to the University of Washington for science and technology research.
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He created the Experience Music Project in Seattle, employing famous architect Frank Gehry to design the building.
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This is not his only contribution to the arts. ⲻΨһĹס
Allen is very involved with modernizing Hollywood's movie technology. ͬҲͶںӰƼִҵС
His film studio is the most advanced in the world. ĵӰӰȽġ
He has also built a sports empire, buying both a basketball and a football team as well as helping to support a local stadium, and he owns a sports magazine.
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Oh, and let's not forget, Allen is the seventh richest man in the entire world. Ŷ˰ߵĸ Not bad. 治