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Six ways the rich really do get richer

“Class warfare:” Lately this old term has been taking on new life as political theater, a way to rebuke Wall Street protestors, and, predictably, fodder for Fox News. According to Google, in just the last month alone, 3,870 articles have been published containing these words. Another way to express the concept of rich vs. not-so-rich is the expression, “The rich get richer and the poor get poorer.” It’s been around for a long time: According to Wikipedia, William Henry Harrison went there in 1840: “I believe and I say it is true Democratic feeling, that all the measures of the government are directed to the purpose of making the rich richer and the poor poorer.” I’m not going to take a stand on either side of the “class warfare” debate by saying that the rich do or don’t take unfair advantage of the rest of society. This is America, where we all have the potential to become rich. But I will say this unequivocally: The rich do get richer, or at least have the potential to. Let’s count the ways:
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Steve Jobs: One of the greatest business leaders?

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Ashton Kutcher to play Steve Jobs in new biopic

'Two and a Half Men' star Ashton Kutcher will portray former Apple CEO Steve Jobs in an upcoming indie film, TheWrap reported Monday. Is director Joshua Michael Stern taking a chance on Hollywood's favorite prankster?
Steve Jobs didn't like the name 'Siri'

Siri co-founder Dag Kittlaus says former Apple CEO Steve Jobs didn't want to name the iPhone's virtual assistant 'Siri.' But he eventually gave in.
Six ways the rich really do get richer

“Class warfare:” Lately this old term has been taking on new life as political theater, a way to rebuke Wall Street protestors, and, predictably, fodder for Fox News. According to Google, in just the last month alone, 3,870 articles have been published containing these words. Another way to express the concept of rich vs. not-so-rich is the expression, “The rich get richer and the poor get poorer.” It’s been around for a long time: According to Wikipedia, William Henry Harrison went there in 1840: “I believe and I say it is true Democratic feeling, that all the measures of the government are directed to the purpose of making the rich richer and the poor poorer.” I’m not going to take a stand on either side of the “class warfare” debate by saying that the rich do or don’t take unfair advantage of the rest of society. This is America, where we all have the potential to become rich. But I will say this unequivocally: The rich do get richer, or at least have the potential to. Let’s count the ways:
In Pictures: Remembering Steve Jobs
The Apple effect: How Steve Jobs & Co. won over the world

UPDATE: Steve Jobs passed on Wednesday. In this cover story, first published last month, Alan Webber explores what made Steve Jobs (and Apple) exceptional. Apple knew what consumers didn't want and understood the power of being itself. A look at what the company can teach corporate America.
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A timeline of events that shaped a new American institution.
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Tim Cook, the hand-picked successor of Steve Jobs, is Apple's new CEO. Who is he, and what might the post-Jobs Apple look like?
Steve Jobs: One of the greatest business leaders?

Steve Jobs was certainly a CEO deserving of his renown, but was he the best?
Patents: Ten of Jobs's key innovations

Patents for more than 200 products made Steve Jobs a technology leader. These 10 patents made him a business legend.
Apple preps cheaper iMac for students

Apple's cheaper iMac offers schools a discounted desktop computer. But some question if Apple's cheaper iMac has the specs to match the price tag.
Is Apple declaring war on DVDs?

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iBooks becomes the latest iName lawsuit on Apple's hands

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Thunderbolt iMac arrives in Apple stores

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White iPhone 4 preorder is 'unavailable.' But why?

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Apple's $30 a month TV subscription service? Not buying it.

Reports of Apple shopping the $30 a month subscription TV service to major networks raise questions – and open a world of possibility.
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With new iMac video, Apple ditches keynote (for good?)

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