Jack Straw, Former UK Foreign Secretary,

"It [the crisis in Iraq] does have to be resolved, yes to deal with Iraq, but also to ensure that the authority of the international order is maintained."

Mr Murdoch on China,

"The truth is-and we Americans don't like to admit it-that authoritarian societies can work."

In an email reply,

"Local authorities are also tasked with supporting and challenging schools in delivering the Government's reform agenda and ensuring that progress on remodelling the workforce is sustained and deepened through the effective deployment of teachers, headteachers and support staff."

Is this even English?

I come across this little ditty of a quote from the BBC which appeared in the latest issue of Private Eye. You have to read it several times and you still don't know what it's about. Believe it or not it is a job description for someone to deal with booking taxis and couriers.

"Procurement is targeted with delivering savings on generic goods and services pan BBC through a comprehensive category management initiative and driving compliance. The Category Manager-Logistics-Ground Transport is responsible to the Head of Production and Logistics and Senior Category Manager, Logistics for:

Developing a strategy for the procurement and development of a supplier strategy for the BBC's ground transport provision.

Managing the resources needed to procure and develop the ground transport aspect of the Logistics Category.

Influencing key stakeholders and customers pan-BBC......

Competencies:

Using external thinking-builds bridges with useful organisations and innovative thinkers.

Collaborating across boundaries-challenges systems, processes and people that block collaboration.

Leading creativity-fosters imagination, creativity and experimentation."