This Week in 3 Photos

Photograph: Albert Gea/Reuters

Unfortunately, the past week started off on a grim note. As many of you know, former coach of FC Barcelona passed away on the 25th of April and last Monday evening the Cathedral of Barcelona was at capacity for the great athlete's and coach's memorial service. The Cardinal Archbishop of Barcelona Lluís Martínez Sistach officiated the ceremony, which was attended by Vilanova’s family, members of the Catalan government, former FC Barcelona presidents and players, and the first team, among many others. (by fcbarcelona.com)

Photograph: David Levene/Guardian

A great standoff broke out between the London Underground and the RMT union over plans to close down ticket offices, which would cut Londoners' spending by 50 million pounds a year, but also cut the Tube's employees number by 960. The first 48-hour walkout started on Monday, but after talks between the arguing parties broke down, the RMT union is planning another 72-hour strike starting 5th of May. London Underground were baffled by the strikes, explaining that "Our plans will see more staff available in the public areas of stations - at ticket machines, gate lines and platforms - meaning that face to face customer service and the ability to help people will be enhanced not reduced". Whereas RMT acting general secretary Mr. Cash said negotiators for the union had worked "flat out" to try and reach an agreement, adding that he was "angry and bitterly disappointed" by the breakdown. (by bbc.com) But people crossing London Bridge on foot only prove that, despite the strikes, life goes on.

Photograph: Mohammad Ismail/Reuters

That's the beautiful thing about life. Whether you believe in "black and white stripes" or a "checkerboard" or anything else, the rule remains the same - bad times come and go, good times come and go, and life goes on. So remember: whatever may be troubling you - shall pass, whatever ails you - will heal and as one wise man once said - "the sun is that much warmer after rain."

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