1. 2010: The Year That Was  permalink

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2. VAT rise 'to cut sales by £2.2bn'  permalink

VAT rise 'to cut sales by £2.2bn'
BBC News

UK retail sales will fall by about £2.2bn in the first quarter of 2011 because of the rise in VAT, according to a report.

3. Total recall: Data diaries explain who you really are  permalink

Total recall: Data diaries explain who you really are
New Scientist

New year, new diary – but how much do you really want to record about yourself? Add lifelogging hardware for endless possibilities, says Alun Anderson (full text available to subscribers)

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4. Eurozone manufacturing picks up  permalink

Eurozone manufacturing picks up
BBC News

The eurozone's manufacturing sector ended 2010 enjoying strong growth with Germany leading the way, a survey has indicated.

5. Singapore economy in 14.7% growth  permalink

Singapore economy in 14.7% growth
BBC News

Singapore's economy expanded at a record rate in 2010, driven by a surge in manufacturing activity as the global economy recovered.

6. Solar eclipse to ring in new year  permalink

New Scientist

The moon will block part of the sun on 4 January in a partial eclipse visible in most of Europe as well as in parts of Asia and Africa

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The solar eclipse of   —  On the morning of Tuesday, 4 January 2011, an eclipse of the Sun will be widely visible across Europe and as far east as India. People in Western Europe will find the Sun already eclipsed as the day begins, with the eclipse lasting about 80 minutes more. Even at a maximum, the eclipse will be only partial, with some of the Sun always visible. ...

7. What’s on Your Bucket List? 101 Things To Do Before You Die  permalink

What’s on Your Bucket List? 101 Things To Do Before You Die
Celestinechua.com

A few days ago, I was surfing online when I came across someone’s bucket list. It quickly inspired me to create my own bucket list as well and write an article at the same time.

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8. China factory growth pace eases  permalink

China factory growth pace eases
BBC News

China's manufacturing growth eased last month, but output is continuing to expand, state figures suggest.