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**** Microsoft Co-Founder Loses Round One In Lawsuit Against Google, Apple & Facebook <http://mashable.com/2010/12/11/paul-allen-lawsuit/>
Jolie O'Dell, Mashable

A court has sided with Google et al. in a motion to dismiss the case, saying Allen’s claims were too vague and lacked “adequate factual detail to satisfy the dictates of Twombly and Iqbal” — two cases that are precedents for requiring adequate evidentiary support.

**** On Caps Lock <http://brooksreview.net/2010/12/caps-lock/>
Ben Brooks, Brooks Review

Did you know though that as a Mac user you can actually rid yourself of the caps lock key right now, no tools needed?



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**** The Wit & Wisdom Of GK Chesterton By Bevis Hillier – Review <http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2010/dec/12/wit-wisdom-chesterton-review?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+theguardian%2Fbooks%2Frss+%28Books%29>
Peter Conrad, Guardian

You can't help but admire the critic's wordplay, if not his politics.

**** When Will English Come To A Full Stop? <http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2010/dec/12/english-language-oed-oxford-dictionary?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+theguardian%2Fbooks%2Frss+%28Books%29>
Robert McCrum, Guardian

Language is partly the product of new technology. The absolute novelty of digital media must ultimately have a linguistic consequence, though no one in their right mind would predict the outcome. In these circumstances, it might be safer to bet on the future of the tortoise.



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**** Caught In Political Sex Trap <http://www.smh.com.au/world/caught-in-political-sex-trap-20101211-18tee.html>
Philip Dorling And Nick McKenzie, Sydney Morning Herald

Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim's sodomy charges are the result of a ''set- up job'' which the politician ''walked into'', according to an assessment by Australia's peak intelligence agency. A leaked US state department cable reveals that Singaporean intelligence officials told their Australian counterparts that Dr Anwar engaged in the conduct for which he is accused, a claim he has steadfastly denied.

**** PAP: No Need To Retire At 62 <http://newasiarepublic.com/?p=22101>
Matthias Yao, New Asia Republic

I told him that there is no law requiring people to retire by a particular age. Of course there is, he insisted. The Retirement Age Act says that we have to do so when we reach 62.

I told my friend: “That’s not correct. Actually, the Act specifies the age below which employers are not allowed to retire their employees on account of age. It sets a lower limit, not an upper limit.”

**** 新加坡“中庸”了吗？ <http://www.zaobao.com.sg/yl/yl101212_003.shtml>
洪艺菁, 联合早报

扪心自问，崇尚“务实主义”（pragmatism）的新加坡，真的以圣贤的“至诚”或“至德”为目标吗？也许，我们（包括笔者）只不过是一群俗到不能再俗、借圣贤之言来粉饰自己的凡夫俗子？

**** Singapore-Malaysia Relations At Risk <http://dinmerican.wordpress.com/2010/12/12/singapore-malaysia-relations-at-risk/>
Din Merican: The Malaysian DJ Blogger

As someone who has consistently supported better relations between Malaysia and Singapore and regards himself as a friend of Singapore, I am disappointed to note that the attitude of officials in Singapore has remained contemptuous of Malaysia. Old habits of mind are certainly difficult to change. I would have thought our two countries could move forward on the basis of mutual respect and interests with the warming of relations between the two prime ministers.

**** 5 Billion Reasons To Like Singapore <http://www.lvrj.com/business/5-billion-reasons-to-like-singapore-111746009.html?ref=009>
Howard Stutz, Las Vegas Review-Journal

Analysts believe Singapore's two casinos will produce gaming revenues of more than $5 billion in the island nation's first full year of legalized gambling. That would exceed the combined annual take of the 41 casinos on the Strip.

**** Singapore Income Gap, Education, Life Expectancy Compared With Other Rich Nations <http://www.pressrun.net/weblog/2010/12/singapore-income-gap-education-life-expectancy-compared-with-other-rich-nations.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rana+%28Pressrun.net+%28originally+Blowin%27+in+the+Wind%29%29>
Pressrun.net

**** Wikileaks And Singapore’s Reputation <http://aussgworldpolitics.wordpress.com/2010/12/12/wikileaks-and-singapores-reputation/>
Readings From A Political Duo-Ble

These revelations have raised mind-boggling questions including but not limited to the Janus- face attitude of the Singapore government towards its neighbours. As the city state positions itself as a promoter of regional co-operation, these disclosures would compromise its ability to conduct foreign diplomacy. Foreign officials are more likely to develop distrust towards their Singaporean counterparts as a result of the leaks.

The hypocrisy of the Singaporean governmental officials are also extended to its claims of absolute sovereignty and a policy of non-interference from foreigners with regards to domestic politics. The leaked cables have shown that they are quite ready to provide advice to external third parties, in this case, the U.S. on the internal politics of neighbouring Malaysia.

**** WikiLeaks Cable Shed Light On Singaporeans' View Of Anwar <http://www.mysinchew.com/node/49392>
Bernama

**** Singapore Diplomat Calls India 'Stupid': Leaked Papers <http://www.hindustantimes.com/Singapore-diplomat-calls-India-stupid-Leaked-papers/Article1-637461.aspx>
Hindustan Times

**** Confidentiality Of Diplomatic Communication Must Be Respected: George Yeo <http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1098759/1/.html>
Wayne Chan, Channel NewsAsia

Singapore foreign affairs minister George Yeo has said the confidentiality of diplomatic communication must be respected, and that any communication must not be taken out of context.

Mr Yeo said: "There will be more coming out in the future and "you said this about me and I said this about you" and it goes on. I think it is best that we respect the confidentiality of diplomatic communication."

**** Pakatan Demands Singapore Come Clean On WikiLeaks Sex Expose <http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/pakatan-demands-singapore-come-clean-on-wikileaks-sex-expose/>
Shazwan Mustafa Kamal And Debra Chong, Malaysian Insider

Pakatan Rakyat (PR) lawmakers have demanded Singapore respond to a WikiLeaks’ revelation that regional intelligence agencies believe Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had committed sodomy, claiming that it was a “high-level conspiracy” implicating both the Malaysian and the island republic’s Special Branch police.

“With WikiLeaks’ revelation, it looks like Singapore is undermining its relationship with Malaysia. Whether or not the leaks are entirely accurate, what remains clear is that Singapore’s relationship with Malaysia remains dubious, to say the least.

“PKR will be sending an official letter to the Singapore High Commissioner tomorrow, demanding an explanation on both issues. The Anwar expose as well as Singapore leader’s remarks on Malaysia,” said PKR vice-president Chua Tian Chang.

**** Singapore's Asian Allies 'Corrupt': Cables <http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5g1432lRUA1OK0tuGo3YaRJu8tN5A?docId=CNG.9eab6633bebd069b5f0a3ec51e79b6e5.801>
AFP

Singaporean diplomats think the leaders of some close Asian allies including neighbouring Malaysia are corrupt, incompetent or stupid, cables from WikiLeaks revealed Sunday.

**** Wikileaks On Singapore Worrying <http://yawningbread.wordpress.com/2010/12/13/wikileaks-on-singapore-worrying/>
Yawning Bread

What’s worrying is that our foreign ministry officials may not be worth very much. They’re just parlaying common knowledge, open secrets or conventional wisdom. They don’t show themselves to have much by way of especial insight or conceptual boldness.

In fact, they too may know it, as seen from the way they quickly resort to hyperbole. It is precisely when one privately knows that one has no substance that one spices up the delivery.




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