[Billionaire Warren Buffett's house]

I have never been ashamed to admit where my roots are.  Omaha may not have an Ivy within driving distance, and may be full of a lot of corn fields, but it ain't made up of dummies.  Above sits Warren Buffet's modest house by Elmwood Park (a favorite area of mine).  It is the quintessential home for the quintessential value investor.  The quaint 6,000 sq foot gray stucco house was purchased in 1958 for a mere $31,500.  Today Buffett is worth upwards of $50 Billion and recently purchased $5 Billion in Goldman Sachs stock.  And yet he has never left his roots in Omaha, rather opting to stay far far away from Wall Street, much like a Hollywood mega star who shuns Tinsel Town.

Now, take a look at the difference in Buffet's house versus Richard Fuld's (CEO of Lehman).  More»

[Photo via NY Mag]

Dick Fuld, Lehman Brothers CEO is, no doubt having the worst week of his life.  However, one thing is for damn sure, the guy will not sacrifice his fashion sense...in good times or bad.  This past June, the day after Lehman reported it's worst loss in history of going public, Fuld turned the focus to fashion:

"On Saturday, Joseph M. Gregory, Lehman’s president and chief operating officer, arrived at the office in an unfashionable green suit. “What are you wearing?” Mr. Fuld bellowed. Mr. Fuld then marched Mr. Gregory from office to office on the 31st floor to show off the outfit." [NYT]

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[An English Breakfast Set, Flickr]

Today's theme seems to be "Gut Busters".  Though, the one above looks a little more appetizing than the Lehman one Dick Fuld is feeling this morning.  This photo is part of "The Full English Breakfast" set on Flickr.  It is my favorite Flickr set I have stumbled upon to date.

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