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  • In his autobiography, Reflections in a Silver Spoon 1992 – an extraordinarily telling account of the lives of the super-rich – Paul reflected sadly on what he called his father's "indifference to human relations".

    Great dynasties of the world: The Mellons 2011

  • The idea to merge with Scotts dawned on him after he looked at the company's market value in 1995, he said, so he called his father's tax lawyer to vet the idea.

    High Hopes at Miracle-Gro in Medical Marijuana Field Dana Mattioli 2011

  • The idea to merge with Scotts dawned on him after he looked at the company's market value in 1995, he said, so he called his father's tax lawyer to vet the idea.

    High Hopes at Miracle-Gro in Medical Marijuana Field Dana Mattioli 2011

  • Alex called his father's cell phone on May 1, 2011 while Nouri was dining with Congressman Royce to inform him of bin Laden's demise.

    Michael Hughes: Bin Laden's Shadow Looms in Afghanistan Michael Hughes 2011

  • Alex called his father's cell phone on May 1, 2011 while Nouri was dining with Congressman Royce to inform him of bin Laden's demise.

    Michael Hughes: Bin Laden's Shadow Looms in Afghanistan Michael Hughes 2011

  • "A lot of people back then said it couldn't be done but he was just determined to make that happen," Falwell said, referring to his father's early work to build the institution.

    BusinessWeek.com -- Top News 2012

  • In December, the daughter of the leading contender for Mexico's presidency, Enrique Pena Nieto, retweeted a message calling her father's critics a "bunch of idiots who form part of the proletariat."

    The Seattle Times 2012

  • Lloyd called her father's doctor, who immediately told her to take him to the hospital, where his health continued to decline.

    ABC News: Top Stories 2011

  • "Inside that family, pedophilia is rampant," Bourque said, referring to the father's side of the family.

    chron.com Chronicle 2011

  • In December, the daughter of the leading contender for Mexico's presidency, Enrique Pena Nieto, retweeted a message calling her father's critics a "bunch of idiots who form part of the proletariat."

    Homepage CP Container 2012

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