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Barry White (1944-2003) - Producer, Composer & Singer Barry Eugene Carter, known as Barry White, was born in Galveston, Texas, and raised in the high crime areas of South Central Los Angeles. White’s musical influence came from listening to his mother’s classical music collection which he would then emulate it on the piano. His musical career began when he was in his late teens in the early 1960s, as part of different singing groups as well as having singles of his own. In the mid-1960s, … [Read more...] about Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” Eleanor Roosevelt … [Read more...] about Thought for the Day:

“Whatever you are, be a good one.” Abraham Lincoln … [Read more...] about Thought for the Day:

“Life is to be enjoyed, not endured” Gordon B. Hinckley … [Read more...] about Thought for the Day:

“And in the end it is not the years in your life that count, it's the life in your years.” Abraham Lincoln … [Read more...] about Thought for the Day:

“Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions.” Dalai Lama XIV … [Read more...] about Thought for the Day:

“Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift of God, which is why we call it the present.” Bil Keane … [Read more...] about Thought for the Day:

Charles “Mask” Lewis Jr. (1963-2009) - Businessman Charles Lewis was a businessman, promoter, and entertainer. Known by his nickname "Mask,” because of stripes of face paint he frequently used, Lewis founded the TapouT clothing line in 1997, which eventually became a multi-million-dollar clothing company. Lewis and his two friends began the company by selling mixed martial arts apparel from the back of their Mustang. In 2007, the company of $22.5 million in revenue, with a 2009 target of … [Read more...] about Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?

“Peace begins with a smile.” Mother Teresa … [Read more...] about Thought for the Day:

Archer Miller Huntington (1870-1955) - Philanthropist & Author Archer Huntington was the son of Arabella Huntington and the stepson of railroad magnate and industrialist Collis P. Huntington. He was educated by private tutors and later traveled and studied in Spain, where he collected a number of rare manuscripts, books, and some works of art. Huntington was also an accomplished author, focusing on poetry and the translation of Spanish texts. He was the recipient of the Order del … [Read more...] about Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?