But several commentators on Monday saw the move as Buffett running out of ideas, losing his ever-present optimism and, at age 81, heading for the exits.

FORBES: Connect

However, at the present time in our country, virtually nobody under age 35 has been vaccinated.

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Though Dickey is likely to profit from his 2012 performance, his earnings potential through additional endorsement and memorabilia income is likely limited because of his age and the insignificance of the Mets franchise at present.

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Capt Alex Bidulph, who was present when the guns were fired, said he was surprised at the age of the shell.

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At present, employers can get rid of older workers once they reach the mandatory retirement age without fear of legal redress.

ECONOMIST: Age discrimination

At present, only eleven people over 50 years of age remain who have mastered the whole set of techniques.

UNESCO: CULTURE

At present, about one in five pupils do not reach the expected level for English at the age of 11.

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Mr Romney, by contrast, has advocated raising the retirement age and indexing benefits for richer recipients, using a less generous formula than at present.

ECONOMIST: Taxes, spending and the deficit