In the internecine rivalries of large corporations, whole departments may become expendable in the execution of one executive's power play.

Dalziel scratched his crotch reflectively, then replied in a fawning Heepish tone, “I'm sorry, Mrs Maciver, I know what you must be feeling, but it's not my decision. ..."

It was on a Monday, when the father of Patti's baby arrived on the commune with some sensemilla he had grown himself.

Flood burst into space and after drawing Italy full-back Luke McLean, the impressive 25-year-old passed to the supporting Ashton on his left shoulder, the Northampton wing having a clear run to the line and scoring the try with a swallow dive that will not be welcomed too warmly by England's management team.