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Steve Jobs, the mastermind behind Apple's iPhone, iPad, iPod, iMac and iTunes, has died, Wednesday October 5th, 2011. Jobs was 56. Jobs co-founded Apple Computer in 1976 and, with his childhood friend Steve Wozniak, marketed what was considered the world's first personal computer, the Apple II. Just this last August 2011, Steve Jobs wrote his resignation to Apple: "I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apple's CEO, I would be the first to let you know," Jobs wrote in his letter of resignation. "Unfortunately, that day has come." In 2004, he was forced to say publicly he had a rare form of pancreatic cancer. In 2009, it was revealed that he had quietly gone to a Memphis hospital for a liver transplant. He took three medical leaves from Apple. He did not share details. In 2009, sources said, members of Apple's board of directors had to persuade him to disclose more about his health as "a fiduciary issue," interwoven with the health of the company. He was listed in March as 109th on the Forbes list of the world's billionaires, with a net worth of about $8.3 billion. After selling Pixar animation studios to The Walt Disney Company in 2006, he became a Disney board member and the company's largest shareholder. Disney is the parent company of ABC News. Analysts said Apple performed well during Jobs' absence, partly because he was available for big decisions and partly because his chief lieutenant, Tim Cook, was the hands-on manager even when Jobs was there. The company has a history of bouncing back. In January 2009, after he announced his second medical leave, Apple stock dropped to $78.20 per share. But it quickly recovered and became one of the most successful stocks on Wall Street. On one day in the summer of 2011, with the stock hitting the $400 level, Apple briefly passed ExxonMobil as the world's most valuable company. SEGMENTS OF THIS STORY were writen By NED POTTER and COLLEEN CURRY | ABC News NOTE FROM MIKEERSON: I haven't had much time for myself to spend at Renderosity, and in the two months I've been gone I've only made under 5 comments, so, please don't think I've forgoten you, I've just had to devote my time to Reality more lately. ...TAG IV Will get into play around mid October - here is the hit list so far: XXXXX TAG IV HIT LIST XXXXX Rods three_grrr faemike55 eekdog benbischop renecyberdoc Rhanagaz Madbat If you want to play, tell me so in your comments.

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xansplace

9:26AM | Sun, 09 October 2011

Nice tribute Mike..!!

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Rainastorm

3:39PM | Sun, 09 October 2011

R.I.P. Mr. Jobs...condolences to the family

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jocko500

5:48PM | Sun, 09 October 2011

Excellent Dedication!

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Marinette

4:53PM | Fri, 14 October 2011

A wonderful tribute,Mike!

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julesart

8:28PM | Sat, 15 October 2011

Great dedi, Don't worry about commenting. We know you are there even when you can't be. Be well and good luck!

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twingo Online Now!

11:20AM | Sun, 16 October 2011

He really was a trooper. Excellent dedi.

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three_grrr

8:47PM | Sun, 16 October 2011

You always make the best dedications/memorials. I'm going to tell my daughter she has to notify you of my death so you can make a memorial for me, grins! Seriously though, this is indeed very sad news. Although I only own an iPod, an older one, I have to say he's made some of the best products, the most awesome innovations, and from what little bit I've experienced, the best customer service. It is a sad day for technology. Glad you have me on the list already, wish you had more Rendo/Art time, but hey, life DOES take priority, doesn't it. Not to worry about the commnet, just make sure you take care of yourself first, then the wife and pups, grins. Seriously, if the old man ain't happy, then no one else can feel too happy or at ease either.

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Sylvia

5:01PM | Sun, 23 October 2011

BEAUTIFUL TRIBUTE

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blankfrancine

8:29PM | Thu, 27 October 2011

A wonderful tribute to an icon,Mike.

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Darkwish

7:05AM | Wed, 16 November 2011

Great Dedication!

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