Strep throat is caused by streptococcal (strep) bacteria, most often by group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus (GABS). Other types of strep that can sometimes infect the throat are groups C and G strep bacteria. A strep infection causes the throat (pharynx) and the tonsils or adenoids to become irritated, inflamed, and painful.
Stephon Marbury Net Worth. Net Worth: $45 Million. About Stephon Marbury. While studying at the Georgia Tech University, Stephon Marbury was selected as the fourth overall pick by the Milwaukee Bucks in the 1996 NBA Draft. Not long after, he was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for Ray Allen and a future draft pick.
Legendary Dealmaker Richard Rainwater Dies, Age 71. Richard Rainwater died Sunday in Fort Worth. The legendary investor and longtime member of the Forbes 400 (estimated net worth $3 billion) had been diagnosed in 2009 with progressive supranuclear palsy, a rare brain disease. He was 71.ears said on Monday that it would be posting its first quarterly profit since billionaire hedge fund manager Edward Lampert took over as CEO of the retailer. But investors were not impressed with the profit that Lampert has engineered and drove down the companyâs stock by 10%.