And there were ample parties and meet-and-greets, all predicated on the success of the industry and the opportunities it affords.
Brazil's multi-party congressional structure requires ample party-alliances, particularly for the 308- (lower house) and 49 (Senate) vote requirement to enact a constitutional change.
In the day before and after the shareholders gathering, there was ample partying and also the chance to get great prices on a wide array of Berkshire products.
Fears are growing that the government will not be able to reach a deal with Brussels in time for a meaningful vote in parliament later this year – a prospect that could give Labour and Tory rebels in the Commons, as well as the Scottish National party, ample reason to vote it down.
All this gives the political parties ample opportunity for creative interpretation of the results.They are taking that opportunity.
SXSW, as it is known, had the feeling of a pilgrimage, where devotees of the civil religion of technology mix with what some dubbed "spring break for nerds" — all-night dance parties, ample free food and booze, massages stirred, as it were, with single malts.
He said that would provide "ample time" for parties and groups to air their positions and come up with potential compromises.
"My mantra was, 'Do not waste money.' " But he still seems to know how to hold a party with ample eye candy.
Indie rockers the Proxy are live at this warehouse party, with ample electro, disco and techno support from Hannah Holland and more.
Trailertrash Summer Barn Dance Hearn St Car Park, London, Saturday Indie rockers the Proxy are live at this warehouse party, with ample electro, disco and techno support from Hannah Holland and more.
Senator Harry Reid of Nevada, the majority leader, knowing that Mr. Obama's bill does not have ample support among either party, has repeatedly said that his chamber will take up the measure in due time, preferring to take on trade issues first.
