I hate this guy, but this statement sums up much of modern society:

In traditional legalese, "executed" meant a contract where all obligations have been fulfilled, and an "executory" contract was one where parties still had to perform.In modern terms, "executed" often refers to the parties signing the contract (or otherwise agreeing to it).I have bought a few properties from Fannie Mae, whose deed contains a 90-day restriction.

@Matt Carpenter  That just asks for modern style!

plumber replace all old iron or brass water supply pipe and aging shutoff valvesplumber replace the lead water main and main water shutoff valve and repair or replace it as necessaryPro-active replacement of these old heating systems with new units.Have a qualified contractor modify the stair railings to ensure they are safe and comply with modern standards.

Don't need outlawed DDT, you just need a modern dust.  

RichIt really is a modern vibe all around Dubai.

I think that history is still the best way to prdict the future, with some modern day adjustments.

China is buying up this debt and has progressed from a backwards, poor country to a modern, opulent country.

I'm not hiding in my office doing this, I'm generally on the couch with the girlfriend watching TV with a laptop or something.

Mid-century modern-ish, but they didn't fully commit.