Because of bad weather, droughts, global warming, political violence in Africa, this is an advantageous time to make a farmland investment.

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But whether the prime-time gig will prove advantageous for the Berkshire Hathaway (nyse: BRKA - news - people ) brand will depend on both the direction of the story and the success of the show.

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Had we not gone to war against Iraq in 2003, we almost certainly would have done so there or in another Arab country at another time, and all in less advantageous circumstances.

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Keep in mind that MLPs are most advantageous when held for long periods, because you get more time to compound the tax-deferred income.

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"That is really cool because rapid burial is the scenario that is most advantageous for preservation of organic material, if any was present at that time, " Michalski said.

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The rest planned a phased exit from the workforce, but found it more advantageous to formally retire, take their pensions and then find part-time work--sometimes as "consultants" for their former employers, sometimes with competitors.

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