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News of the World and a Reply to Mr Chris Steiner

In 1979, I was sent on one of those junior/mid management courses that stressed team awareness and interplay through much physical stress but where the individual was also given the opportunity to lead the group and each had to prepare two or three presentations. In turn, a few guest speakers had been invited to give talks on their specialist field and answer any questions.

Amy Winehouse: Remember the Singing Not the Struggle

The 27-year-old British singer clearly suffered an on-going battle with alcohol and drugs. Yet through here vulnerable and powerful soul sound, managed to secure a firm place in music history. Remember her for the musical accomplishments which she achieved:

Delay in Virgin pilot strike dates is causing frustration to British travellers

Virgin Atlantic pilots have voted overwhelmingly to strike over a four per cent pay increase. The strike, which has mass support amongst pilots, had a turnout of 94 per cent with 97 per cent voting in favour of industrial action. It is a significant blow to British travellers who will no doubt face holiday chaos this summer. The strike will affect key routes flown by Britain's, including Florida, the Caribbean, the Far East and Australia. The first walk out is expected this July.

Afghanistan: Obama Announces 33,000-Troop Cut From Afghanistan

President Obama has ordered 33,000 U.S. troops out of Afghanistan in the next 14 months with 10,000 to be withdrawn by the end of this year. The timetable settled on by the president after a vigorous internal review was faster than sought by some top military commanders but much slower than demanded by many domestic political critics.