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Whimpering Pakistan

Sri Lanka struggled towards a score of 232 in their ODI match against Pakistan. Pakistan seemed to be on their way to a victory, but somehow managed to be all out for 196.

It’s quite difficult to not think that the Pakistani’s are still involved with match-fixing when you watch them bat. World-class batsmen seem to try their hardest to throw their wickets away. In the end Sri Lanka trotted to a 36-run victory.

Strikes Could cripple South Africa

The United Transport and Allied Trade Union (Utatu) and the SA Transport and Allied Workers’ Union (Satawu), are demanding a seven percent wage increase from Metrorail, with an extra two percent in September.

It is reported that these two transportation unions, which incorporate around 10 000 workers, plan to strike in South Africa tomorrow which could leave almost TWO MILLION commuters stranded.

South Africa also looks as if it will have a week of no trains, buses and rubbish collectors, due to transport, municipal and pharmaceutical workers ready to strike.

At least 150 000 municipal workers are planning to stop work across the nation.

Samwu and the Independent Municipal and Allied Trade Union both rejected an 11.5% wage increase offer.

Thabani Mdlalose, who is the deputy general secretary of the Chemical, Energy, Paper, Printing, Wood and Allied Workers’ Union said paper employers of being arrogant on sticking to a 7.5% wage offer.

It seems the petroleum industry is due to join the strike as well.

Is it right? The strike is deemed legal, but could the problem not be solved in a better fashion? Or is this a last and necessary resort?

Springboks Beat All Blacks

In a very physical game the Springboks beat the All Blacks 28-19 in Bloemfontein which puts them top of the Tri-Nations table.

After leading 14-3 at halftime, the Springboks went on to claim their first win against the All Blacks in Bloemfontein.

The Boks controlled most of the game in all areas, and had it not been some poor goal kicking by Ruan Pienaar, who missed 5 kicks, the score could’ve been much bigger.

Eight minutes from the end Jaque Fourie scored in the corner to become the Springbok’s highest try scorer for a Centre.

Heinrich Brussow won the Man of the Match on his home ground.

The Springboks have not won a Tri-Nations Series sine 2004, and many believe this is the year that they will reclaim the Title.

Some Quirky Signs

On a Septic Tank Truck sign:
“We’re #1 in the #2 business.”

In a Veterinarian’s Waiting Room:
“Be back in 5 minutes. Sit! Stay!”

At the Electric Company:
“We would be delighted if you send in your payment. However, if you don’t, you will be.”

At an Optometrist’s Office:
“If you don’t see what you’re looking for, you’ve come to the right place.”

On a Plumber’s Truck:
“We repair what your husband fixed.”

Minnows Never Giving Up

The other day I watched something Amazing.
The lowly cricket team from Bangladesh defeated the West Indies.

Bangladesh is currently the lowest ranked Test team in the World. In their 59 previous test matches that had only ever won one game, and that was against a disastrous Zimbabwe.

To put the Ranking system into more perspective: Before this match, South Africa had 5360 Test points, Bangladesh had Zero.


When the West Indies came out to bat, they knew they had a chance to win the game, at worst: a draw. There was not much thought of Bangladesh staging one of the biggest upsets in Test Cricket. But that was exactly what happened!

The small fry never gave up, and kept their discipline, and ended up beating the more fancied West Indies by 95 runs.

For any Ex-SA's missing home...

For some reason this reminds me of a man named Petsch, especially for him...

SPOOK DROL:
Jy voel hom uitkom, maar wanneer jy kyk is daar niks in die toilet nie.


SKOON DROL:
Jy voel hom uitkom, jy sien hom in die toilet, maar daar is niks op die papier nie.


NAT DROL:
Die tipe waar jy jou gat 50 keer afvee, maar dit voel nog steeds vuil, dan moet jy
toiletpapier in jou onderbroek sit sodat jy nie briekmerke los nie.


"SECOND WAVE" DROL:
Dit gebeur wanneer jy klaar is met die taak, jou broek tot by jou knee optrek en dan
agterkom dat daar nog een oppad is.


BARS-'N-AAR-IN-JOU-KOP DROL:
Die tipe waar jy so hard druk om die bliksem uit te kry dat jy letterlik 'n
hartaanval kry.


BOOMSTOMP-ARM DROL:
Die tipe drol wat so groot is, dat jy te bang is om hom weg te spoel sonder om hom
eers in kleiner stukkies op te breek.

FREE-FLOW EXHAUST DROL:
Die tipe wat so hard raas wanneer hy uitkom, dat die kakhuisdeur eintlik rattle.


MORNING AFTER DROL:
Die tipe drol wat die oggend na 'n heavy party uitkom. Sy bekendste kenmerk is die
briekmerke wat hy onder in die toilet los.

MIELIE DROL:
Die tipe drol waarin die mielies wat jy geeet het soos rosyntjies in 'n muffin sit.


EK WENS EK KON DROL:
Die tipe waar jy gedink het jy moet, maar al wat uitkom is 'n paar poepe.


RUGBREEK DROL:
Die tipe drol wat so seermaak wanneer hy uitkom, dat jy dink hy het jou sideways
verlaat.


MICHAEL SCHUMACHER DROL:
Die tipe wat so vinnig uitkom, dat hy jou hele hol nat spat.


DIE HANG-DROL:
Hierdie drol weier om te val, al is jy klaar. Jy hoop maar net dat 'n skutte hom sal
laat afbreek.


GEDOG DROL:

Jy't gedog jy gaan poep, to kak jy in jou broek.

Feel Unappreciated at Work?

I used to work at a place like this, so I have a good idea as to how it feels…

Sea-Side Break

Sometimes you just have to "get away and recharge your batteries".

That’s what I did this week, as I spent a few days in a glorious sea-side beach cottage. It was the perfect place to unwind, and be rejuvenated. It was a short stroll to the beach, and I could lie in bed and watch the sunrise.

After a few days I felt completely refreshed and so by the time I hit back home, I was revitalized and ready to get cracking with Life again.

Music makes the Moolah

I think it’s crazy how much money Entertainers make! Especially in the midst of a “global recession”.

The Top Earning Musicians in the last 12 months:

Madonna - $110 million
Celine Dion $100 million
Beyonce Knowles $87 million
Bruce Springsteen $70million
Kenny Chesney $65 million
Rascal Flatts $56million
Coldplay $60million
The Eagles $55million
Toby Keith $52million
Bon Jovi $50million
Dave Matthews Band $45million

Schalk's 8-week Ban

South African flanker Schalk Burger has been banned for eight weeks after being found guilty of gouging British and Irish Lions wing Luke Fitzgerald.

Burger was sin-binned for the offence in the first minute of his 50th Test.

Lions coach Ian McGeechan was angered by the indiscretion, saying: “I could never condone actions like that. I would hate to see those again. It should automatically be a red card, as I understand it.”

After a long hearing, Burger was given his further suspension.
He will now miss the final Test against the Lions, as well as three of South Africa’s matches in the Tri-Nations.

South Africa’s coach Peter de Villiers caused an uproar when he claimed that the incident did not even warrant a yellow card.

McGeechan said: “I heard a quote that it might be part of the game. To me, that is never part of the game. I am very disappointed he said that. I can’t see that ever being part of the game. It certainly wouldn’t be part of a game I want to be associated with.”

Ireland centre Brian O'Driscoll was even more vociferous in his disgust for Peter de Villiers’ comments.
"To hear the South African coach talk about gouging as being part of the game was semi-repulsive," said O'Driscoll . "We are trying to promote the game and yet you hear comments like that. I just find it appalling. I truly find it a disgrace. If it's not clamped down, you are going to lose people to the game of rugby and that's essentially the bigger picture."

De Villiers has since been forced to retract his comments, and the matter is being investigated further.

The British media seem to be very critical of South Africa for de Villiers’ comments, but I think de Villiers doesn’t have much support from the Springbok fans either.