Oracle OpenWorld 2013: Larry Ellison in keynote no-show as America's Cup grabs his attention

Charlee Gothard
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'I feel like it was a total slap in the face' says delegate

Oracle CEO Larry Ellison chose not to deliver a keynote to a full conference space of Oracle OpenWorld 2013 visitors today, apparently choosing to watch an Oracle-sponsored America's Cup boat race ...

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