Information Architecture with XML: A Management Strategy (Repost)

In the ‘good old days’ before food labelling, sell-by dates and competitive brand promotion,
you placed yourself at the mercy of your local village store manager. After the painful wait for the previous customer to bid his farewells and finally let attention turn your way, you placed your trust in the nice old guy who knew his store and his supplies. You often ended up with more than you bargained for, with a tip thrown in on the best and freshest deals of the day, a few extra ingredients to spice up that special recipe and a
summary of the latest village gossip.