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...after that intersection of praising the American spirit, Obama and Buffett part ways violently when it comes to the economy. The investor's view is plainly stated: "We're certain, for example, that the economy will be in shambles throughout 2009 - and, for that matter, probably well beyond - but that conclusion does not tell us whether the stock market will rise or fall." He also believes that the government's intervention in the financial system, while necessary, will eventually cause a dangerous inflation. (See pictures from the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders' Meeting...
...acceptance speech, Aykroyd spoke about the importance of the “collaborative spirit...
...divided into a triptych—“Emeralds,” “Rubies,” and “Diamonds”—with each segment evoking an aspect of Balanchine’s life and career. The dancers capture the spirit of each piece as Balanchine intended it to be perceived. Balanchine’s career began in Russia’s St. Petersburg Imperial Ballet. After the Russian Revolution, he moved on to France in the twenties and thirties and finally to America where his artistic genius took...
...that it was “profoundly unfair” that her colon cancer diagnosis—which occurred in 2007—came so soon. But Cardullo-Tavilla said she and her siblings, who have assumed responsibility of the store, will continue to uphold Cardullo’s spirit and traditions—especially broadcasting Red Sox games in the TV screen in the store’s front window. “Instead of my father sitting outside watching the games it will be myself and my son in his place,” she said...
...national cultures accompanied by skilled drumming. The dancers of the Harvard College Gumboots Troupe, which originated stylistically from the mines of apartheid South Africa, presented a more specific African heritage. Members danced in rubber boots while creating a beat of clapping, stomping, and chanting in a largely similar to spirit to the off-Broadway performing group STOMP. The show could not have closed with a more appropriate finale, which consisted of representatives from each of the groups returning to the stage, first performing an excerpt of their own style, and finishing by coming together to all perform to the theme...