Postmodernism is, almost by definition, a transitional cusp of social, cultural, economic and ideological history when modernism's high-minded principles and read more

Postmodernism is, almost by definition, a transitional cusp of social, cultural, economic and ideological history when modernism's high-minded principles and preoccupations have ceased to function, but before they have been replaced with a totally new system of values. It represents a moment of suspension before the batteries are recharged for the new millennium, an acknowledgment that preceding the future is a strange and hybrid interregnum that might be called the last gasp of the past.

While global economic growth rates have slowed from the exceptionally high levels of 2004, the emerging economies remain buoyant, offsetting read more

While global economic growth rates have slowed from the exceptionally high levels of 2004, the emerging economies remain buoyant, offsetting slowing industrial production growth in the OECD (Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development) nations.

The statistics seem to reflect that many of the people who sought shelter in and around Houston have decided to read more

The statistics seem to reflect that many of the people who sought shelter in and around Houston have decided to stay. Luckily, our market had the available supply of homes for sale and lease to absorb the number of people who needed a place to live.

AWB could not inform DFAT and the UN that that debt was being paid out of these two (wheat) contracts read more

AWB could not inform DFAT and the UN that that debt was being paid out of these two (wheat) contracts without disclosing that the actions in 1995/1996 had themselves been outside the sanctions.

The greatest near-term opportunity that we have is data centers. This is not an opportunity that will last forever. In read more

The greatest near-term opportunity that we have is data centers. This is not an opportunity that will last forever. In the next two or three years, these data centers will be deployed and then growth will slow significantly after that. But for the time being, it is a key area to focus on.

It sounds extraordinary but it's a fact that balance sheets can make fascinating reading.

It sounds extraordinary but it's a fact that balance sheets can make fascinating reading.

Mohammed was not an apparent failure. He was a dazzling success, politically as well as spiritually, and Islam went from read more

Mohammed was not an apparent failure. He was a dazzling success, politically as well as spiritually, and Islam went from strength to strength to strength.

Property is not the sacred right. When a rich man becomes poor it is a misfortune, it is not a read more

Property is not the sacred right. When a rich man becomes poor it is a misfortune, it is not a moral evil. When a poor man becomes destitute, it is a moral evil, teeming with consequences and injurious to society and morality.

Our goal for fiscal 1998 is to continue to reduce Apple's break-even point through a combination of further expense reductions read more

Our goal for fiscal 1998 is to continue to reduce Apple's break-even point through a combination of further expense reductions and gross margin improvements,