Yes, it's true, Oracle CEO Larry Ellison has bought 98% of the Hawaiian Island of Lanai for $500m. The island was previously owned by David Murdock who bought Dole in 1985. The island has 3,200 residents, two luxury resorts, two golf courses and is 88,000 acres (141 square miles) in size.
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Ellison Buys Island of Lanai
Declares Bill & Melinda Gates Marriage to be in Violation of Oracle Terms of Service
Says "What Island? I only wanted a closed off veranda. Doesn't anyone listen to me?"
Thanks Safra Catz for Really Screwing Customers in Q4
Praises Gates & Buffet for Curing that Malaria Thing
Cost less than Buddy Media Anyways
Plans on Burying 3 Tons of Obsolete Sun Hardware
SAP Announces Intent to Acquire Alcatraz for $600m
Tells 3,200 Residents to Get Cracking on Oracle 12i
Bans Open Source Software
Still Angry About Getting Outbid on Yammer
To be Renamed LarryLand
Reminds Facebook Millionaires Not To Be Too Flashy
Passes Law Banning Rival Marc Benioff From Ever Wearing Hawaiian Shirts Again
Expresses Enthusiasm for Pineapples and Local Super Skunk
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