Michael Tobin is the CEO of TelecityGroup, a Stevie Award winner in the International Business Awards in 2006 and 2007. Michael has more than 25 years experience in the Technology sector. Prior to Telecity he headed up Fujitsu's eBusiness operations in Germany and before that ran ICL's Danish outsourcing subsidiary out of Copenhagen. Michael has also enjoyed senior positions at ICG, Tricord Systems Europe and Goupil UK.

What book are you currently reading?
The Alchemist: A Fable About Following Your Dream by Paulo Coelho.

What was the last movie you saw, and would you recommend it?
The History Boys. Definitely.

What is your favorite sport or hobby?
Soccer.

Who is your favorite historical figure?
Napoleon.

Who is your favorite living person?
All my kids.

If you could choose another profession, what would it be?
Soccer player.

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Phoenix Park Gas Processors of Point Lisas, Trinidad have won a Stevie Award for Best Corporate Social Responsibility Program in South America in The 2007 International Business Awards. We recently spoke with the company's president, Ed Tiah, about the company's business and its origins, and about the genesis of the program that garnered its recognition.

Pictured here with Ed is Joanne Salazar, the manager responsible for creating the honored program.

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Blogs, or web logs, are all the rage these days. Each month in this space we'll point you to several blogs that we think might be of interest to you.

Power Line: Covers law and politics, and is a favorite of Newt Gingrich.
InstaPundit: Another take on law and politics …
Reason Hit & Run: Continuous news, views, and abuse by the staff of Reason Online.
Head Butler: Based on the premise that there's so much going on in news and culture that you need help finding the Good Stuff.