Check THE CARDINAL for Arl Hts news Arlingtoncardinal.net Arlingtoncares.com US Census Bureau Population Clock SEARCH | AROUND TOWN | BIOGRAPHY.COM | BOOKS | HISTORY CHANNEL | IMDB | MOVIES | MUSIC | MAGAZINES LAST NAME INDEX A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z Is there someone you think should be in our people section? Send your suggestion to people@arlingtoncards.com People      Search by keywords: Gregg Edelman (actor) born in Chicago and graduated Northwestern University. Larry Ellison (CEO, software programmer/businessman) After given up by his 19-year-old mother, he was raised by a great-uncle and aunt in a two-bedroom apartment on the South Side of Chicago. Learned computer programming and rewarded science student of the year at the University of Illinois, but dropped out after his adoptive mother died. Enrolled at the University of Chicago the following fall, but dropped out after the first semester. Moved to Berkeley, California and worked at various jobs as technician and database programmer. Worked for Ampex (Ampex Data Systems) where he worked on a database for the CIA (code-named 'Oracle') In 1977 Ellison was inspired by a paper called "A Relational Model of Data for Large Shared Data Banks" by IBM employee E. F Codd*, involving Structured Query Language (SQL). IBM did not develop SQL, but Ellison did. Founded software consulting and database firm with Robert Miner that developed SQL and created a database program that worked on mainframes and desktop computers. Doubled sales of software yearly, including work sold to CIA. Eventually became CEO of his founded company Oracle (with prior names of Software Development Laboratories and Relational Technologies).  Fred Eychaner (media mogul, fundraiser) Through his Newsweb Corporation, he is owner of affiliates of the UPN network in Chicago and Denver. Also owns several radio stations in Chicago. Hosted an intimate fundraiser/dinner in his home in May 2000. His personal contributions exceeded the $850,000 raised at the event. Most of Eychaner contributions have gone to candidates who support gay rights. *Google search results for 'A relational model of data for large shared data banks' upenn.edu archived pdf .../codd.pdf Arlington High School graduates are listed in the Hall of Fame section of Arlingtoncards.com Is there someone you think should be in our people section? Send your suggestion to people@arlingtoncards.com Arlington High School graduates are listed in the Hall of Fame section of Arlingtoncards.com Fitness Great Fitness Gifts >>> CoolFitnessGifts.com >>> Gifts for Chicago Sports Fans SITEMAP & POPULAR SITEMAP LINKS: Arlington Heights Restaurants | Arlington Heights Fast Food | Arlington Heights Pizza Arlington Heights Bars | Arlington Heights Steaks | Arlington Heights Sushi Arlington Heights Commute | Arlington Heights Air Travel | Arlington Heights Shopping Centers Arlington Heights Health | Arlington Heights Fitness | Arlington Heights Hair Salons Arlington Heights Gardening | Arlington Heights Hardware | Arlington Heights Home Arlington Heights Real Estate | Arlington Heights Apartments | Arlington Heights Hotels Arlington Heights Church | Arlington Heights Family | Arlington Heights Grocers Arlington Heights Schools | Arlington Heights Libraries | Arlington Heights Museums Arlington Heights Arts | Arlington Heights Movies/TV | Arlington Heights Radio Arlington Heights Local Government | Arlington Heights Streets | Arlington Heights Police & Fire About Us | Contact Us | Advertising | Disclaimer | Help User Agreement | Privacy Statement | Arlington Heights Facts Arlington Heights News Blog | Send us your news Arlingtoncards.com by AA-ER.com © 2000-2006 Apriori, Inc. Copyright Notice. All products mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.