Cherie Blair, wife of the British Prime Minister, Tony Blair, has become involved in the controversial issue of British ownership of North Cyprus Property.

Linda and David Orams paid around £160,000 for a detached house in Lapta in 2003. A Citizen of the Greek Republic of Cyprus, Mr Meletis Apostolides, claims that he is the rightful owner of the land on which the villa is built.

The video clips of Saddam Hussein's execution on 30 December 2006 have further alienated Arab opinion towards the West, and both President Bush and Prime Minister Blair have reviewed their Iraq strategies.

President Bush still argues that 'victory' in Iraq can be achieved, but the British do not share his optimism.

Tony Blair and his British advisors have quietly distanced themselves from this latest US policy.

Buying a property which is not yet constructed is a popular option in many real estate locations including the USA, Caribbean, the Middle and Far East, and the EU. Terminology may vary from one location to another and include a Pre-construction Project, Off-Plan Purchase or a Stage Payments Purchase.

The basis of the deal is that the property developer, for a variety of legitimate reasons, does not wish to construct properties on a speculative basis and then attempt to find buyers for them.

In 1999, when Dick Cheney was CEO of Halliburton, he asked the rhetorical question 'Where is the oil to come from?' and then gave the answer 'The Middle East, with two thirds of the world's oil and the lowest cost, is still where the prize ultimately lies'. George Bush also has a background in the US oil industry, and the opportunity to take control of oil production in Iraq must be a dream beyond the wildest imagination of most Texan oilmen.

Although Tony Blair came to power as leader of a Labour government, his premiership has not followed the customary Labour Party policy of pacifism and anti-war sentiment. Neither has there been hostility towards US foreign policy.

Mr Blair reportedly stated that we might be a lucky generation that will never have to send people to war. In reality, he has engaged in more military campaigns than any British Prime Minister in living memory.

The shift of economic power between the sexes means that women are no longer financially dependent on husbands or boyfriends. They have the choice of whether to live alone or with a partner, and the partner can be either long or short term. So how do you attract a desirable woman ?

Relations between the sexes have a biological basis and although patterns of life have changed over the last 2,000 years, human biology is relatively slow to develop and adapt.

Property in North Cyprus is relatively low cost and is some 40% cheaper than equivalent property in Southern Cyprus, and around half the price of property in Spain.

The reason for this is the fact that Cyprus is a divided island. The South is referred to as the Republic of Cyprus, and is part of the EU. The South is Greek while the North is Turkish.

Stress is considered to be the main cause of many medical conditions, including heart problems. At the same time, the nature of stress is multifaceted and difficult to define, and the reasons for its increase are poorly understood.

Stress in the workplace can have a disastrous effect on peoples' health and lead to sickness and absence. It can also seriously disrupt the business and reduce profits.

Stress is commonplace in western societies. A modicum of stress in the workplace can provide a stimulus to motivation and help achieve work tasks and objectives. However, many people visit their doctor and report high levels of stress which are incapacitating and are likely to lead to illness. Stress is not confined to work. Many parents who work and have young families report high levels of stress in trying to balance the competing claims of their spouse, children and workplace.

Stress is a well documented source of medical problems, and there are specialist medical practitioners who can assist sufferers. Most people feel under stress at some time during their working day, or even during time spent with family and friends. Indeed, many experts argue that a small amount of stress is a useful source of stimulation.

So, the question is, am I suffering from excessive stress at work ?

This is a difficult question as stress is very much a personal experience.