How Alex Stupak went from making pastries to owning a restaurant empire

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Sports - The New York Times - November 11

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World - The Guardian - November 13

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How the world's 431 women billionaires make, spend and give away their fortunes

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Business - CNBC - October 28

TGI Fridays suddenly closes more restaurants. Here is where they are.

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