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Oracle CEO Larry Ellison, the owner of the BOR90 BMW Oracle Racing trimaran that is challenging for the America's Cup, speaks during an event, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2009, in San Diego.

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  1. People crowd around a BMW 535i Gran Turismo at the Frankfurt International Auto Show IAA in Frankfurt September 19, 2009. The world's biggest auto show will run until September 27.
  2. FRANKFURT AM MAIN, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 17: German carmaker BMW's CEO Norbert Reithofer waits for the arrival of German Chancellor Angela Merkel at the BMW trade-show booth during the international motor show IAA on September 17, 2009 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. The world's biggest auto show runs until September 27.
  3. German automaker BMW's board member Ian Robertson presents the new electric 'E-Minis' during the 63rd International Motor Show (IAA) in the central German city of Frankfurt am Main on September 15, 2009. A total of 781 auto and auto parts manufacturers from 30 countries are to present around 100 new models, during the motor show taking place from September 17 to 27.
  4. FRANKFURT AM MAIN, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 15: German carmaker BMW's CEO Norbert Reithofer presents BMW's 'Efficient Dynamics' fleet at the international motor show IAA on September 15, 2009 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. The world's biggest auto show runs until September 27.
  5. FRANKFURT AM MAIN, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 15: German carmaker BMW's CEO Norbert Reithofer presents BMW's 'Efficient Dynamics' fleet at the international motor show IAA on September 15, 2009 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. The world's biggest auto show runs until September 27.
  6. FRANKFURT AM MAIN, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 15: A BMW X3 car drives past a screen depicting a clouded sky at the international motor show IAA on September 15, 2009 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. The world's biggest auto show runs until September 27.
  7. California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, left, shakes hands with Oracle CEO Larry Ellison before speaking at the Oracle OpenWorld 2009 Conference in San Francisco, Calif., Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009.
  8. Oracle CEO Larry Ellison speaks at the Oracle OpenWorld 2009 Conference in San Francisco, Calif., Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009.
  9. Oracle CEO Larry Ellison points to an Oracle Exadata System while speaking at the Oracle OpenWorld 2009 Conference in San Francisco, Calif., Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009.
  10. SAN FRANCISCO - OCTOBER 13: Dell Chairman and CEO Michael Dell (L) talks with Oracle CEO Larry Ellison during a keynote address at the 2009 Oracle Open World conference October 13, 2009 in San Francisco, California. The 2009 Oracle Open World confrence runs through October 15.
  11. SAN FRANCISCO - OCTOBER 13: Dell Chairman and CEO Michael Dell (L) talks with Oracle CEO Larry Ellison during a keynote address at the 2009 Oracle Open World conference October 13, 2009 in San Francisco, California. The 2009 Oracle Open World confrence runs through October 15.
  12. Oracle Chief Executive Officer Larry Ellison appears on stage during a keynote address by Dell Inc. Chief Executive Officer Michael Dell (not pictured) at Oracle Open World in San Francisco, California October 13, 2009.
  13. OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 20: Andre Miller #24 of the Portland Trail Blazers sits on the bench during action against the Golden State Warriors during an NBA game at Oracle Arena on November 20, 2009 in Oakland, California.
  14. OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 20: Greg Oden #52 of the Portland Trail Blazers looks on against the Golden State Warriors during an NBA game at Oracle Arena on November 20, 2009 in Oakland, California.
  15. OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 20: Anthony Morrow #22 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates after hitting a three-pointer against the Portland Trail Blazers during an NBA game at Oracle Arena on November 20, 2009 in Oakland, California.
  16. OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 20: Monta Ellis #8 of the Golden State Warriors looks on against the Portland Trail Blazers during an NBA game at Oracle Arena on November 20, 2009 in Oakland, California.

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