Buffett: An Ordinary Culinary Expert

Today, experts find they are spinning prescient hula hoops. But it seems nobody knows what will happen next — be it the economy, media, war or literature — and when it will all end. Uncertain times are good for spin, and new experts continue to emerge. The good old boys, too. They’ve got advice, and it goes like this: Warren Buffett likes to eat. You can take stock in that. Read more in The Atlantic. Forevermore prizes will be given to insightful researchers. The latest goes to Ian Hacking. In Boston, a stern teacher of German literature has passed. Her legacy will endure, put your money on that. Genocide is a marketable malfeasance. Slate digs in. The always popular Jack Kerouac releases his new book, albeit posthumously. Finally, a Seattle poet uses multimedia to attract more readers. A new-age gimmick or a step forward for poetry? Let’s wait for the experts to decide. — Kevin Murphy

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The Lion Sleeps Tonight

Oh, how our fellow Boston Irish Catholics weep. Teddy Kennedy, despite your obvious flaws, you were a good man. To us, this video clip of your eulogy for Robert is one of your many shining moments.

Video: TK’s Eulogy For Robert Kennedy