Archive for July 22nd, 2010
Bonkers – question far too long
"Do you want the United Kingdom to adopt the ‘alternative vote’ system instead of the current ‘first past the post’ system for electing Members of Parliament to the House of Commons?"
Great man bows out
There are not many clerics that get mentioned on these pages but here is one that is a real hero of mine pictured with another. 
Desmond Tutu will be remembered by many for his role in South Africa’s struggle against apartheid. After his 79th birthday in October, he will reduce his work-load to one day a week before retiring.
That work would be devoted to The Elders, a group appointed by former President Nelson Mandela to tackle the world’s most pressing problems.
He said his career highlight was introducing Nelson Mandela as South African president in 1994.
During the 27 years that Mr Mandela was in prison, Archbishop Tutu spoke out against apartheid – and won the Nobel peace prize in 1984 for his efforts.
He was chosen by Mandela to chair South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission and investigate the crimes committed by all sides during the apartheid regime.
Muralitharan reaches 800 Test wickets
Muttiah Muralitharan became the first bowler to take 800 Test wickets on the final day of his Test career in Galle.
The Sri Lanka off-spinner, 38, who made his Test debut in 1992, began his final match against India on 792 wickets.
He ousted record Test run-scorer Sachin Tendulkar on Tuesday and went on to take 5-63 as India had to follow on.
strewth
Australia bowled out for 88…lowest test total for 26 years!
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