All in all it is a reasonably good story. The whole appliances, computers, electrical segment has been pretty resilient, and the franchise model they have got is a pretty robust one.

It is certainly down on where we expected it to be, so I would say it is pretty disappointing.

I am not sure they are ready for that at this stage of their transformation. I would like them to say they are going to focus on the food and liquor business.

Iraq has been a very major market for AWB, and a profitable market. AWB will now have to find alternative markets for its grain.

Hot, short, thorough," I said. I hesitated before adding, "Please." It never pays to insult computers that are smart enough to form sentences. Not when they're in control of the locks, and especially when they have the capacity to boil you in bleach.
"Absolutely," said the shower.

When dealing with a legal matter - always remember that you are your own best advocate. No one will care as much about the case as you do. Use lawyers but remember - you must take primary responsibility for a successful outcome.