61.   The worst blow was that the museum was offered no alternative space.

62.   There have been major blows to community pride as well.

63.   There were other blows.

64.   Williams is widely regarded as one of the best players in world rugby but, for South Africa, the blow is doubly serious.

65.   After the Canadian was helped to his corner, the referee checked with the judges about whether the blow was low and then disqualified Mendy.

66.   Another blow Wednesday was the slaying of four Israeli soldiers by Palestinians.

67.   Another blow was a disclosure that he received hundreds of thousands of dollars in consulting fees while a member of Parliament.

68.   Another blow for Hoddle is that rightback Stephen Carr will be out for four months because of knee surgery.

69.   But an even heavier blow was the onslaught of the monetary turmoil since the second half of last year.

70.   For those who saw in Di Pietro a champion of clean government, the blow will be great.