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.

The city is huge. Humongous buildings. I was really surprised.

The city is huge. Humongous buildings. I was really surprised.

It's just another layer of protection for the residents, ... You're preserving property values. You pay into a fund that read more

It's just another layer of protection for the residents, ... You're preserving property values. You pay into a fund that makes everybody's property values higher.

The abuse of these laws is not only the worry of Muslims but the Australian community,

The abuse of these laws is not only the worry of Muslims but the Australian community,

FORTY DAYS is a social, spiritual and learning experiment in which people experience the intensity of monastic life. The purpose read more

FORTY DAYS is a social, spiritual and learning experiment in which people experience the intensity of monastic life. The purpose is not religious conversion per se, but it is to expose people to the reality of unplugging from modern life completely and creating the opportunity to explore their beliefs in a contemplative environment. The tone of the series will be thoughtful and respectful to the brothers and sisters who have made their monastery home to our production team and the participants in the series.

It's not like a broken leg that you can put a cast on it and fix it. It's an ongoing read more

It's not like a broken leg that you can put a cast on it and fix it. It's an ongoing thing, but we're in it together.

I have to confess I am worried. We played well up to 65 minutes and then there was that extraordinary read more

I have to confess I am worried. We played well up to 65 minutes and then there was that extraordinary blow which threw us off-balance.

If your great umbrage would care to meet my high dudgeon at 12 paces, I would be happy to entertain read more

If your great umbrage would care to meet my high dudgeon at 12 paces, I would be happy to entertain you at dawn.

The great corrupter of public man is the ego. Looking at the mirror distracts one's attention from the problem.

The great corrupter of public man is the ego. Looking at the mirror distracts one's attention from the problem.