Word: prophet
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...even more conservative -- the two writers have much in common. Both are former journalists who hit it big with big-think books. In Toffler's case it was Future Shock (1970), which contributed its title phrase to the language and turned its author into a much sought-after consultant-prophet; Gilder's Wealth and Poverty (1981), a ringing endorsement of capitalism and supply-side economics, became a sacred text for members of the first Reagan Administration. Both have eagerly tackled subjects in which they possess no formal training. And both are relentlessly, almost wearyingly optimistic about what the future holds...
...week featured a panel discussion on elements of the Islamic faith and the screening of "The Message," a film chronicling the life of the prophet Mohammed...
What's wrong with this picture? Mexico's currency crash had just spoiled the first anniversary of the North American Free Trade Agreement, and there sat Ross Perot, looking very, very grave. "I do not want to be vindicated," the prophet of post-NAFTA doom told one newspaper reporter. "I would like to be wrong...
...Pope's disappointment was apparent when he visited Croatia on Sept. 10. He walked unsteadily and gasped for breath, leading to rumors that he might be near death. What may have troubled the Pope more than physical discomfort was a fear that his mission as priest and prophet would end prematurely. Five days later, John Paul summoned senior Curia officers to his summer retreat at Castel Gandolfo. "He was tired," said an official, "and obviously suffering with his hip." And then the Pope surprised his aides by declaring once again, "I have to go to Sarajevo. We must find some...
This year, the team got off to a promising 4-1 start, turning the coach into somewhat of a prophet. And despite Tuesday night's disappointing 86-74 loss to Rhode Island, which dropped the squad's record to 5-3, Harvard looks like it has recaptured some of the old magic...