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Volume XVIII, Number 245 1st Waning of Nadaw 1372 ME Wednesday, 22 December, 2010 Four political objectives Four economic objectives Four social objectives * Development of agriculture as the base and all-round develop- * Uplift of the morale and morality of the entire * Stability of the State, community peace and ment of other sectors of the economy as well nation tranquillity, prevalence of law and order * Proper evolution of the market-oriented economic system * Uplift of national prestige and integrity and * National reconsolidation * Development of the economy inviting participation in terms of preservation and safeguarding of cultural her- * Emergence of a new enduring State Constitu- technical know-how and investments from sources inside the itage and national character tion country and abroad * Uplift of dynamism of patriotic spirit * Building of a new modern developed nation in * The initiative to shape the national economy must be kept in the * Uplift of health, fitness and education stand- accord with the new State Constitution hands of the State and the national peoples ards of the entire nation Harmonious cooperation, essential for Myanmar arts to become popular worldwide Information Minister attends presenting of cash donations for 2nd ceremony to pay respects to old musicians

YANGON, 21 Dec— music world and the music Myanmar music to become The presenting of cash do- community. Music popular worldwide as well Minister nations to organize the professionals not only as the need of preserving second ceremony to pay serve national interests and promoting tradition for Infor- respects to octogenarian hand in hand with the gov- and national culture. musicians to be held by ernment, but that of the He promised d that the mation the Myanmar Music As- music world and their ministry will keep render- sociation (Central) took own, he noted. ing all-round assistance U Kyaw place at Studio (A) of He called on the for better conditions for Myanma Radio and association to expedite artistes and improvement Hsan Television on Pyay Road, tasks through a variety of of the art world. here, on 19 December, ways in line with the four The minister pre- accepts with an address by Minis- objectives and eight work sented K 500,000 donated ter for Information U programmes it has laid by the ministry, and K cash Kyaw Hsan. down for its development 100,000 by him and wife In his speech, the of and that of the music Daw Kyi Kyi Win and donation minister said that paying world, and welfare of music family to Chairman of the respects to older musicians professionals. He under- Myanmar Music Associa- from a is, indeed, preserving a lined the importance of tion U Maung Maung Latt. fine tradition of Myanmar. harmonious cooperation CEC Member of the wellwisher. In some way, that helps among related individuals Union Solidarity and contribute to the music and associations for Development Party MNA world, and improve the Myanmar arts including (See page 8) Hmawby (2) model monsoon paddy harvested in Katha

KATHA, 21 Dec—Reaping of Hmawby (2) monsoon paddy was carried out at the farm of farmer U Ran Palarsud in Pyithaya village-tract, Katha Town- ship on 1 December. It was supervised by the chairman of Katha Township Peace and Development Council, the Township police captain, the staff officers of town- ship Land Records Department and Planning Depart- ment, the manager of township Agriculture Mechani- zation Department, staff from Land Records Depart- ment and Agriculture services. The yield of Hmawby (2) monsoon paddy is 80.26 baskets per acre. Township IPRD

The site of a bomb attack in the outskirts of Baghdad recently, killing two civilians and wounded 17 others. Minister U Thein Swe inspects dredging along course of Minister for Culture U Khin Aung Myint inspects Thabyaytan Yangon River PAGE 2 fortress. PAGE 9 PAGE 3

22-12- 2010 NL.pmd 1 12/22/2010, 3:00 AM 2 THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Wednesday, 22 December, 2010 PERSPECTIVES People’s Desire

Wednesday, 22 December, 2010 * Oppose those relying on external elements, acting as stooges, holding negative views * Oppose those trying to jeopardize stability of the State and progress of the nation Easy access to * Oppose foreign nations interfering in internal affairs of the State highlands by train * Crush all internal and external destructive elements as the common enemy

The driving force behind programmes for regional development is smooth transport. Minister U Thein Swe inspects dredging To amplify it, smooth transport between one region and another makes substantial contribu- along course of Yangon River tion towards commercial growth, friendly relations among national races and national unity. As a result of building more and more roads and railroads to form transport networks throughout the nation, people can travel di- rectly by car with convenience between Putao in the northern part and Kawthoung in the south- ern part, and between Muse, Lashio and Kengtung in the eastern part and Sittway in the western part of the nation in any season. With new roads, bridges and railroads, the nation can cope with all forms of natural barriers between regions. Local people are in a Minister for Transport U Thein Swe inspects dredging along course of Yangon River. position to enjoy smooth transport between the eastern and western parts of Bago Region, a MNA mountainous region with a large number of NAY P YI T AW, 21 Dec — Minister for Transport ravines and gorges. Director U Thein Htay and officials reported the U Thein Swe, accompanied by the managing director minister on the dredging along the course of Yangon Every region can transport their and officials of Myanma Port Authority, inspected River. products to markets in a short time, which is a local and foreign ships at Pansodan, Bo Aung Kyaw The minister viewed dredging and gave nec- fundamental factor for trade development. The and Botahtaung jetties by Thameehla vessel starting essary instructions. He heard reports submitted by the Myanma Railways is building new railroads, from Nanthida jetty here yesterday morning. managing director and general manager on the vessel some of them go as far as the areas on the On board Yadana Theinga dredger, Managing and left necessary instructions.—MNA western bank of the Ayeyawady River, and some pass through Yoma mountain ranges. Kengtung-Wenkaung section of Prize presentation ceremony of colour Mongnai-Kengtung Railroad Project being rd undertaken by the Myanma Railways was put photo contest to mark 63 Anniversary into service the other day. In cooperation with Public Works, township electric power enter- Independence Day held prises and local regiments, the Myanma Rail- ways has transported locomotives and coaches to Shan Yoma mountain ranges standing at an YANGON, 21 Dec —A ceremony to present altitude of more than 2600 feet. prizes to winners of “Peaceful Myanmar” colour When over 200 miles long Mongnai- photo contest to mark the 63rd Anniversary Inde- Kengtung Railroad Project is completed, Shan pendence Day 2011, organized by Information and State (East) will be able to transport its local Public Relations Department under the Ministry of products to other regions speedily. Thanks to a Information, was held at Traders Hotel here yesterday growing number of railroads, many regions afternoon. across the country is on the point of greater It was attended by Director-General U Khin development and better transport. Maung Htay of Myanma Radio and Television, IPRD Director-General U Ye Htut, Managing Director U Aung Myo Myint of Myanma Motion Picture Enter- New ‘Axe’ ointment to be on prise and officials, chairman of Myanmar Photographic Society and members, winners and display at Yangon Expo 2010 guests. First, the IPRD director-general made an Director-General U Ye Htut of IPRD YANGON, 21 address and MPS Chairman U Tin Myint gave Dec— New Axe brand presents award to a winner at colour photo ointment, distributed by the sole agent Golden tional herbal plants such Latha Street, Latha contest in commemoration of 63rd Palace Enterprise Ltd, as capsicum oleoresin Township, Yangon (Ph; will be displayed and on and osteoarthritis. 01-377914, 09- Anniversary Independence Day.—MNA sale at Yangon Expo Axe carminative 9923004) and Mandalay 2010 to be held with the ointment and Axe inhal- (Ph:09-9050657, accounts of selecting the winners. sponsorship of Smart ers are also being dis- 095104551). These Next, the IPRD director-general presented Business Group at the tributed on a wholesale medicines are also prizes to those who stood first, second and third in Tatmadaw Convention and retail basis. For de- available at pharmacies, the competition. Hall from 23 to 26 De- brand ointment is a kind tailed information, stores and traditional Then the MRTV director-general and MMPE cember. of embrocation scientifi- contact Golden Palace medicine shops in vari- managing director awarded consolation prize The new Axe cally made from tradi- Enterprise Ltd, No.32, ous towns.—MNA winners.—MNA

22-12- 2010 NL.pmd 2 12/22/2010, 3:20 AM THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Wednesday, 22 December, 2010 3 UK police arrest 12 men in anti-terrorism raids LONDON, 21 Dec— operation to arrest the men to launch the raids, Twelve men were arrested as significant, but refused particularly because across Britain on Monday to give details of the Britain is on the second in counter-terrorism raids allegations against them. highest state of alert for an described by a senior The BBC said in an attack. The threat level police officer as essential unsourced report that the stands at “severe”, to protect the public from arrests were linked to an meaning an attack is the threat of an attack. investigation into al- highly likely. John Yates, Britain’s Qaeda-inspired attacks “With the current most senior counter- within Britain. The threat level at severe and terrorism officer, said the inquiry was led by the MI5 with the information we men were held on domestic security agency had, I believe that today’s Security personnel and rescue workers gather at the site of a bomb attack in suspicion of the and the suspected plot was arrests were absolutely the outskirts of Baghdad recently. A parked car bomb targeting an Iraqi army “commission, prepara- in its early stages, it said. necessary in order to keep patrol killed two civilians and wounded 17 others when it went off in the town tion, or instigation of an Police would not the public safe,” Yates of Taji, 20 km (12 miles) north of Baghdad, an Interior Ministry source said. act of terrorism in the comment on the report. said. INTERNET UK”. He described the Yates said it was right MNA/Reuters Luggage lies outside the Gun battle leaves four militants dead in Kampala bound bus after the bomb blast in Nairobi, Kenya, on 20 N Afghanistan Dec, 2010. Kenya’s police TALIQAN, 21 Dec— attempting to disrupt a sustained injuries in the commissioner, Mathew K Clash between police meeting of local action, he further said. Iteere said one person and Taleban fighters left authorities in Khajaghar There were no had died and others were wounded after a bomb four militants dead in District yesterday casualties on police, he exploded at a Nairobi northern Takhar afternoon but police stressed. bus station. The Province on Monday, a returned fire killing four Taleban militants explosion comes as troop local official said rebels,” District contributing nations to fighting Afghan and Tuesday. governor Mohammad the African Union force NATO-led troops have “A group of armed Omar told Xinhua. in Somalia were put on yet to make comment. high alert for possible Taleban militants were Four more militants Xinhua attacks. —INTERNET Afghan soldiers Newark Airport terminal reopened after stand near the remains of a bus bomb scare after being attacked NEWARK, 21 Dec— Reuters witness said. one of three major by Taleban fighters Security forces began Officials determ- airports serving the during a gunbattle allowing passengers ined the suspicious New York City on the outskirts of back into Newark package contained a metropolitan area, came Kabul, Airport’s Terminal A computer monitor, during the busy holiday after the terminal was 1010 WINS radio Afghanistan, on 19 travel season when shut for more than half reported. authorities are on high Dec, 2010. an hour early on The shutdown at alert for any security INTERNET Monday because of a Newark’s Liberty threats. suspicious package, a International Airport, MNA/Reuters Two French hostages held in Premature explosion kills two Afghanistan still alive Afghan militants PARIS, 21 Dec—Two French journalists abducted P UL-E-ALAM, 21 Xinhua. in Afghanistan near a year ago are still alive and Dec—Two militants Taleban militants appear healthy, as a new video footage containing were killed as their fighting Afghan and their message to family members shows, local explosive device went NATO-led troops television channel France 3 said on Monday night. off prematurely in have been largely According to France 3, the authenticity of the Logar Province 60 km relying on roadside video clip, which was sent to French authority in south of Capital bombing and suicide November, has been confirmed. Kabul on Monday, an attacks. The two journalists — Herve Ghesquiere and official said Tuesday. Twin suicide Stephane Taponier — were working for France 3 in “Two Taleban attacks carried out by the north of Kabul when local militants took them Mourners grieve during the funeral for a away along with three Afghan employees on 29 militants were killed Taleban militants left relative killed in roadside bomb attack in December, 2009. yesterday in Baraki 16 dead including 12 Speaking in a TV show on Sunday, French Foreign Baghdad, Iraq, on 15 Dec, 2010. Roadside Barak District when Afghan army perso- Minister Michele Alliot-Marie said that the two are bombs struck crowds of Iraqi pilgrims as they a mine they wanted nnel and injured 23 “alive, rather healthy. “ The foreign minister expressed prepared to mark the year’s most solemn Shiite to plant on a road others in the capital hope for the hostages’ early release with the help of exploded accidenta- city of Kabul and religious ceremony, killing and wounding scores the Afghan government. “We will find them as soon lly,” District northern Kunduz as possible,” she said. of people, police said. governor Mohammad Province on Sunday. Xinhua INTERNET Rahim Amin told Xinhua

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Tree disease linked to rise in Lyme ticks Dinosaur tracks at The question is which animal populations grow and which shrink in response to the breaks in the centre of dispute canopy, she said. MORRISON, 21 Dec—Scientists and civic authorities UC Berkeley, UC Santa Barbara and the Cary are at odds over plans to preserve ancient dinosaur Institute of Ecosystem Studies in New York have tracks in Colorado with a proposed covering structure, embarked on a multiyear study of animal populations observers say. in forests infected with Sudden Oak Death. The Friends of Dinosaur Ridge, the group that Researchers monitored ticks and four of their manages the site at the Dinosaur Ridge outdoor museum animal hosts: deer mice, wood rats, lizards and deer. in Morrison, says the tracks are in danger of eroding The researchers found fewer wood rats but more away in 10 to 15 years and wants to erect a canopy of deer mice and western fence lizards in regions affected high-tech fabric to protect them, The Denver Post by Sudden Oak Death. reported Monday. In 2009 7.6 cases of Lyme disease were reported When the proposal was submitted to Jefferson Evidence of Sudden Oak Death, as seen on a for every 100,000 people in California’s Mendocino County commissioners, however, it was turned down County and 6.5 per 100,000 people in Del Norte hillside in Big Sur, California.—INTERNET as violating the Front Range Mountain Backdrop County, a rate 20 times greater than the state average. SANTA C RUZ, 21 Dec—Scientists say a tree disease policy, which protects the view of the Front Range of Internet killing large swathes of California’s coastal forests the Colorado Rocky Mountains. may be linked to an increase of human cases of tick- “The commissioners are emphatic that they do not borne Lyme disease. want any structures on the mountain backdrop,” Changes in the forest cover affect many species of Jefferson Country spokeswoman Kathryn Heider said. animals, a number of which serve as hosts for the ticks The country owns the property the museum is that can bite humans and transmit the disease, which located on. causes painful joint swelling, fatigue and even Friends of Dinosaur Ridge had raised $60,000 for neurological damage, the Santa Cruz (Calif) Sentinel design studies for the $2.4 million canopy, Friends reported Monday. President Sam Bartlett said. Forests have become infected with Sudden Oak “We had a contractor and estimates and were Death disease and the “newly created forest gaps result ready to start fundraising, and all of a sudden the in hotter, drier patches in the forests, which have country administrator said we were not allowed to different implications for different species,” said Andrea build a structure over the tracks,” Bartlett said. “There Swei, postdoctoral researcher at the University of The dinosaur tracks, courtesy of Wikimedia user was no other discussion.” California, Berkeley. Footwarrior.—INTERNET Internet

China develops first spherical robot with Venezuela passes media, Internet- telescopic arms muzzling law Photo taken States. CARACAS, 21 Dec—The Venezuelan on 7 Dec Spherical robots have parliament passed a law banning for the shows a been developed since the first time Internet content that promotes social unrest, challenges authority or robot waiter 1990s. They have a spherical casing and move condones crime, fueling outrage by the is delivering opposition. by rolling. drinks for The law was pushed through the Changes in the customers. unicameral National Assembly in less spherical case’s centre of XINHUA than a week by President Hugo Chavez’s gravity and friction BEIJING, 21 Dec— led the government-funded ruling party. The vote came just 10 days Customers at a cybercafe in Caracas, between the robot’s China has successfully rese-arch and experts have before a new assembly in which the Venezuela. The Venezuelan parliament external surface and the passed a law banning for the first time developed its first spherical certified the achievement. opposition has swelled its ranks takes ground provide the robot’s Internet content that promotes social robot with telescopic arms, They have obtained four seat on 5 January, following September patents for the invention in motive force. legislative elections. unrest, challenges authority or the Ministry of Science and condones crime, fueling outrage by the China and one in the United Xinhua The new law expands 2004 Technology (MST) said opposition.—INTERNET Monday. New iPhone app translates foreign-language signs restrictions on content in radio, television The omni-directional SAN FRANCISCO, 21 Dec— Augmented- translated words onto whatever sign you point and print media. In an unprecedented movable robot with reality applications have promised to the phone at. move, it now also includes content from retractable hands can revolutionize the way we live on the go with our Google’s Goggles app has the capability to the Internet and electronic subscription perform tasks, a statement smartphones, but none have fully delivered yet. translate text or identify objects in an image. But services, making webpage managers on the ministry’s website This may be changing. A new iPhone app it requires users to take a picture with their “responsible for the information and said. called Word Lens shows remarkable promise phones. Word Lens does it on the fly, meaning content” published on their websites.” It is meant to crack down on media It has improved mo- for helping international travelers. it’s interpreting frames in video, almost in real Word Lens uses the phone’s video camera, time. A similar app called LookTel, designed to content that “makes an apology of crime,” bility and environment and the phone’s processor, to interpret printed help blind people, scans print on objects such as “promotes unrest in the population” or adaptability, the statement words and almost instantly translate them into packages of food and reads them aloud. “challenges legally established added. another language. The Word Lens concept is fascinating, the authorities.” Webpage managers must Researchers from Those traveling abroad could hold the phone video demonstration is wonderful; and the app now “establish mechanisms to restrict, Beijing University of Posts in front of their eyes to decipher a foreign- is free and technically advanced. without delay, the diffusion of messages and Telecomm-unications language street sign. The app projects the Internet that are included in the ban.”—Internet

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Health Tip: Lichen Autistic children lack visual skills planus triggers skin rash WASHINGTON, 21 Dec—Autistic children have difficulty finding things such as shoes in a bedroom or Lichen planus is a disease that results in a rash on apples at a supermarket, impairing their ability to lead the skin or inside the mouth. While its exact cause isn’t normal lives, according to a study published Monday. known, it’s believed triggered by an allergic or immune Researchers at the University of Bristol said that system reaction. by testing the ability to carry out real-life tasks they had The US National Library of Medicine says common challenged previous findings that autistic children have symptoms of lichen planus include: enhanced visual searching skills. * Lesions on the tongue, cheek or gums. “This new research indicates that children with * Bluish white bumps in the mouth. autism are unable to search effectively for objects in * Mouth sores that may progress to painful ulcers. * Lesions on the skin that can itch, look scaly or real-life situations—a skill that is essential for achieving shiny, and may form an ulcer or blister. independence in adulthood,” they said in a statement. * Dryness of the mouth. The researchers told 40 children, half of whom * Loss of hair. were autistic, to search for targets in a test room in an * Ridges that form in the nails. experiment they said mirrored daily life better than Child with autism.—INTERNET previous tests that used computers or table-top tasks. * A metallic taste in the mouth.—Internet The findings could help explain why autistic children Too much screen time, little socializing are often unable to complete simple tasks like finding their favourite animal at the zoo, the researchers said. LOS ANGELES, 21 Dec—A growing number of their children spend about the right time on the “The ability to work effectively and systematically parents are restricting their children’s Internet time, Internet. Only 28 percent thought their children in these kind of tasks mirrors everyday behaviours that much as parents have been restricting TV for the spent too much time on the Internet — vs 41 percent allow us to function as independent adults,” said Josie last decade, US researchers say. who thought their children’s television time was Briscoe, one of the authors of the report. Researchers at the Centre for the Digital Future excessive.Overall, family face time has fallen from “This research offers an exciting opportunity to at the Annenberg School for Communication & 26 hours per week in 2007 to just under 18 hours by explore underlying skills that could help people with Journalism at the University of Southern California 2010. autism achieve independence.” say parents have also become concerned a child’s “We need to make sure families are reinforced The study will appear in the US Proceedings of the inperson friendships suffered with more time spent rather than weakened in the digital future,” Michael National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) 21-25 December at the computer. Gilber said in a statement. issue. The researchers say their survey indicates more Gilber and colleagues conducted the telephone An estimated 1.5 million Americans suffer from parents each year have been restricting their and Web-based survey of 1,926 Americans age 12 autism, a disability that affects one’s ability to children’s Internet use. This year, 57 percent of and older in April 2010. The margin of error was 2 communicate and interact with others and typically homes restrict their child’s Internet use.However, percentage points. appears during the first three years of life. the majority of parents — 69 percent — reported Internet Internet

US stocks close mixed, as Toshiba says may hit Toyota to pay $32.4M in extra fines Nasdaq hits new two-year high An employee nuclear sale wipes a NEW YORK, 21 Dec—The US stocks closed mixed TOKYO, 21 Dec—Revenue from Toyota on Monday after a pre-Christmas session of lackluster Toshiba Corp’s (6502.T) nuclear power electric FT- trading due to the lack of economic news, but Nasdaq plant business may reach 1 trillion yen EV II and S&P 500 hit new two-year highs. ($12 billion) in the next three years, concept car President Barack Obama signed an 858-billion- ahead of schedule, the Japanese industrial at the dollar package on Friday, renewing the Bush-era tax conglomerate said on Tuesday. Guangzhou cuts for another two years and also extending federal Toshiba spokesman Hiroki Autoshow on 20 December, unemployment benefits through the end of 2011. Yamazaki confirmed comments by the 2010. Some investors hope the tax cut will help boost company’s president, Norio Sasaki, in INTERNET spending as consumers feel better about their financial an interview with the Nikkei business situation, while others doubt the deal can do much to daily that the firm could reach the sales WASHINGTON, 21 Dec—Toyota Motor Corp has agreed to pay the stimulate the economy. mark ahead of its March 2016 target. government a record $32.4 million in additional fines to settle an Meanwhile, the mood turned cautious after the The firm is benefiting from growing investigation into its handling of two recalls at the heart of its safety market posted three straight weekly gains, and investors demand for nuclear power plants in crisis. The Transportation Department said late Monday the civil were normally reluctant to take big moves around emerging economies such as China and penalties will settle investigations into how Toyota dealt with recalls Christmas. Vietnam as nuclear facility construction over accelerator pedals that could get trapped in floor mats, and The Dow Jones industrial average slipped 13.78 in the United Sates slows, the Nikkei steering relay rods that could break and lead to drivers losing control. points, or 0.12 percent, to 11,478.13. The Standard & said. The latest settlement, on top of a $16.4 million fine Toyota paid Poor’s 500 index added 3.17 points, or 0.25 percent, to Sales at its US subsidiary, Westin- earlier in a related investigation, brings the total penalties levied on the 1,247.08 and the Nasdaq rose 6.59 points, or 0.25 ghouse, are growing by 20 percent a year company to $48.8 million. It caps a difficult year for the world’s No percent, to 2,649.56.—Xinhua with the profit margin for Toshiba’s 1 automaker, which recalled more than 11 million vehicles globally overall nuclear reactor business likely to since the fall of 2009 as it scrambled to protect its reputation for safety be as high as 10 percent within the next and reliability. two years, Sasaki told the Nikkei. Toyota’s board of directors agreed to pay the fines on Tuesday at Reuters the company’s board meeting in Japan, according to an official familiar with the case, and the company said it agreed to the penalties Graphics shows US stocks end mixed without admitting to any violations of US laws. However, that does and European stocks close higher on not free Toyota from potential civil and criminal penalties in private 20 Dec, 2010.—XINHUA lawsuits and other federal investigations.—Internet

22-12- 2010 NL.pmd 5 12/22/2010, 3:00 AM 6 THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Wednesday, 22 December, 2010 ISC says 6.5 magnitude quake hits 5.8-magnitude quake rocks Two pilots southeastern Iran Indonesia’s Yogyakarta, killed in TEHERAN, 21 Dec— triggers panic An earthquake of 6.5 air crash magnitude hit Iran’s JAKARTA, 21 Dec— A 5.8-magnitude earthquake southeastern city of rocked Indonesia’s Yogyakarta Province at 10:59 am in Hosein Abad in Kerman local time (0359) on Tuesday. Province on Monday, the The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Iranian Seismological Agency in a statement said that the earthquake was Bangladesh Centre (ISC) said on its centered at 140 kilometres southeast of Wonosari DHAKA, 21 Dec—Two website. regency and at a depth of 16 kilometres under seabed. pilots were killed on However, there were The agency said that the tremor was felt at residences of Monday when a training no reports of casualties Wonosari of Yogyakarta Province and several parts of aircraft from the as of now. Central Java Province. Bangladesh Air Force Detikcom online news reported that the tremor The earthquake, crust, and is prone to A 6.5-magnitude (BAF) crashed in caused panic in Wonosari. Students ran out of schools occurring at local time frequent earthquakes. earthquake has rocked Bangladesh’s Barisal following the earthquake that lasted for several seconds. 22:12 (1842 GMT) and Moderate quakes southeastern Iran District, 169 kilometres at a depth of five km, was sometimes cause huge The report said that the tremor was also felt in Central killing seven people. south of capital Dhaka. 28.6 degrees north damage in some regions Java Provincial capital city of Semarang and Pacitan INTERNET The Inter-Service latitude and 59.1 degrees due to the poor regency of East Java Province. east longitude, the ISC construction. away from Teheran is not “I was at the sixth floor of HSBC building in Public Relations of said. Some Iranian officials something new, and Simpang Lima area of Semarang. We were panicked Bangladesh Army said in Iran, including its have suggested to move related preliminary and ran down (to the ground) via emergency stairs,” a release the BAF training capital Teheran, sits the capital from Teheran planning was done in the Vito, a local resident, told detikcom. aircraft PT-6 crashed at astride several major to some other places. The late 1980s and again in the No damage infrastructure due to the tremor. about 14:18 local time fault-lines in the earth idea of shifting the capital early 1990s.—Xinhua Xinhua during a training mission on the western side of California storm causes evacuations Barisal Airport. Two pilots of the LOS A NGELES , 21 Dec— A storm worsening conditions Tuesday and aircraft Squadron Leader pounding California with record rain Wednesday as more storms bore Ashraf Ibbne Ahmed and forced authorities in the San Joaquin down on the state and threatened to Squadron Leader Md Valley to order 2,000 residents to dump another 5 to 10 inches of rain. Mahmudul Haque died in evacuate the farming community of Fresno TV station KFSN reported the crash, the release said, McFarland due to major flooding. a 5-year-old boy was killed Sunday adding a committee has An estimated 400 to 500 homes night when an SUV driven by his been formed to investigate were in danger, Kern County Fire father went out of control during a the real cause of the Department spokesman Sean Collins downpour west of Temperance. The accident. A man smokes rolled cannabis at the yard of Tikun The release said Air said. three surviving family members were Olam company centre in Tel Aviv on 19 Dec, 2010. Force chief Ziaur Rahman A sheriff’s helicopter crew was taken to a hospital. The company, which distributes cannabis for has already reached trying to locate the source of the Virtually the entire state was medicinal purposes to over 1800 people, Barisal by helicopter and flooding, which possibly was coming affected by the bad weather, from temporarily closed its distribution centre last week, he has given necessary from ditches and canals that supply coastal cities to the Central Valley, after one of its workers was arrested on suspicion of issuing medical marijuana beyond prescription instructions to all water to farms, Collins said. Two Sierra Nevada and southern deserts. quotas set by the Health Ministry, police concerned for the rescue evacuation centers were set up. On Sunday, rainfall records for the spokesman Micky Rosenfeld said. operation. “We cannot mandatorily date fell, numerous traffic accidents INTERNET MNA/Xinhua evacuate anybody,” Collins said. “If snarled roads and trees tumbled. a person wants to stay, we cannot Some locations in Southern Man kills bride, best man, self at arrest them.” California received more than 12 Stormy weather has gripped inches of rain, said meteorologist wedding California since late last week, Jamie Meier of the National Weather RIO DE JANEIRO, 21 Dec— A Twenty-five-year-old bride Renata triggering mostly minor flooding, Service. It was the most rainfall in bridegroom fatally shot his new wife, his Alexandre Costa Coelho and best man mudslides, road closures and power one storm event since 2005, he said. best man and then himself after Marcelo Guimaraes were both killed in outages. Forecasters warned of Internet announcing to horrified guests that he Saturday’s murder-suicide. A brother of had a “surprise” for them, authorities said the bride was treated at a hospital and A pedestrian walks Monday. released. The website Globo.com quoted through a flooded Witnesses reported that 29-year-old a sister of the bride who left before the gutter in Los Angeles, sales manager Rogerio Damascena did shootings as saying she didn’t believe it on 20 Dec, 2010. A not give any previous indication that was a crime of passion. storm walloped parts anything was wrong at his wedding “My sister was a wonderful person of California with up reception, police investigator Joao Brito who loved and wanted to be loved,” Lucia to 7 inches of rain said. Helena Coelho was quoted as saying. and spawned minor Brito would not speculate on a “He was happy, she was happy, the flooding, mudslides and road closures possible motive, saying family members party was beautiful. His family adored Monday, but were in shock and he had not interviewed her and doesn’t understand this,” Coelho forecasters warn the them yet. told Globo.com. He revealed himself as a bad weather’s real Brito did say the killings are believed sociopath who fooled the entire family impact may be yet to to be premeditated because of the groom’s and killed his best friend, who was the come. announcement and because he had hidden best man.” INTERNET a gun in his father’s pickup truck. Internet

22-12- 2010 NL.pmd 6 12/22/2010, 3:00 AM THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Wednesday, 22 December, 2010 7 JPMorgan Chase buys old Lehman Former MOE scholar expelled from London HQ University of York LONDON, 21 Dec—US bank SINGAPORE, 21 Dec— A former JPMorgan Chase has agreed to buy scholar with Singapore’s Ministry of the former European headquarter of Education (MOE) has been expelled failed peer Lehman Brothers for some from the University of York. 500 million pounds, vendor Canary 23-year-old Jonathan Wong, who Wharf Group announced on Monday. was a history major at the university, “JPMorgan today acquired 25 had been found guilty of owning child Bank Street in Canary Wharf from pornography videos. Canary Wharf Group Plc,” CWG said In a statement on Monday, the in a statement, added that the US firm university said Jonathan has been will pay a total of 495 million pounds “permanently excluded” on the grounds (585 million euros, 768 million acquisition is a long-term investment of gross misconduct. dollars). and represents part of our continued Jonathan Wong The university added that it is “The building will become the commitment to London as one of the strongly committed to child safety and Jonathan had also been sentenced new European headquarters of JPM’s world’s most important financial deplores all types of child pornography to six months’ imprisonment by the UK investment bank in 2012,” it added centres.” and abuse. court on Monday. The tower, which has more than Internet However, his sentence has been one million square feet of floor space, suspended for two years. This means it used to house Lehman Brothers until KLM to launch scheduled service to Xiamen will not be a custodial sentence. Sources the US investment bank collapsed in THE HAGUE, 21 Dec— KLM Royal Dutch Airlines announced Monday it will at the court had earlier indicated he September 2008 as the global financial begin operating scheduled service to Xiamen International Airport in China on 27 would not receive a custodial sentence crisis broke. The move will bring March 2011. because he had pleaded guilty to the together JPMorgan’s investment bank According to a Press release, KLM is the first airline to offer direct flights charges and had no previous convictions. division which is currently spread between Xiamen and Europe. But he will be subject to an eight- across four locations in London. “This 7th destination in China strengthens the KLM position in this fast month supervision order from the “Even during the recession, we growing market. With this new route KLM offers 43 weekly frequencies to China,” probation service and will be placed have continued to invest and grow our says KLM President & CEO Peter Hartman. under the sex offender’s register for businesses internationally,” The new service will be operated three times a week. Flights will be operated seven years. He has also been JPMorgan chief executive Jamie with Boeing 777-200ER equipment, which can seat up to 318 passengers. disqualified from working with Dimon said in the statement. “This Xinhua children.—Internet SEC investigating Hurd’s exit Russia considers new from HP START treaty unchangeable AN RANCISCO S F , 21 of Electronic Data although Hurd’s repres- MOSCOW, 21 Dec— told the Interfax news Dec—Regulators are Systems in 2008. entatives have disputed Russian Foreign Minister agency. looking into the events Hurd’s departure in that. In this file photo, Oracle Sergei Lavrov on With regard to the surrounding Mark August stunned inves- Now, the govern- Corp co-president Mark Monday told local media reported attempts of some Hurd speaks during a Hurd’s abrupt exit as tors and sent shares ment was also that the new Strategic US senators to make chief executive of tumbling 8 percent in the examining the claims of keynote address at Oracle Arms Reduction Treaty World in San Francisco. changes to the new Hewlett Packard Co, a first trading day after the inaccurate expense (START) is unchange- The Securities and START, Lavrov said: source familiar with the announcement. Now an reports filed by Hurd at able, saying the new Exchange Commission is “We hope the senators matter said on Monday. Oracle co-president, he HP, and looking into treaty will promote investigating the will show their respo- The SEC’s probe left under a cloud of whether Hurd destroyed strategic stability bet- circumstances of Hurd’s nsibility by supporting it was first reported by the sexual harassment computer evidence ween Russia and the forced resignation from (the new treaty).” Wall Street Journal, accusations, although related to his departure, United States if put into which cited anonymous the board found no the Journal reported. Hewlett Packard Co in “However, we are not August, a surprising exit force. sources as saying the evidence to back up that HP confirmed the in any way going to that triggered an “I can just emphasize Securities and Exchange allegation. SEC probe but declined interfere in the process of immediate $9 billion drop that the treaty, in our Commission was HP instead accused to comment on what the in HP’s market value and view, is completely in line the hearings on the treaty investi-gating claims Hurd of filing inaccurate government was involved allegations of with the national interests in (the US) Capitol Hill that Hurd shared inside expense reports to specifically investiga- sexual harassment and of Russia and the US It — that is a domestic issue infor-mation with an ex- conceal a “close ting. Hurd declined inappropriate sharing of cannot be ‘reopened’ and of the United States,” he contractor ahead of its personal relationship” comment through a inside information. become a subject of new added. $13.9 billion acquisition with a former contractor, spokesman.—Reuters INTERNET negotiations,” Lavrov Xinhua China telecom sector reports 6.6% rise in main business revenue

BEIJING, 21 Dec — China’s telecom industry Mobile telecommunication revenues accounted reported 819.03 billion yuan (122.98 billion US for 69.82 percent of the total, 3.12 percentage points dollars) in main business revenue for the first 11 more than the previous year, while the fixed-line months, up 6.6 percent year on year, the Ministry of business took 30.18 percent, down 3.12 percentage Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) points. announced Tuesday. The number of fixed-line subscribers fell by 15.39 The MIIT released subscriber data that showed million to 298.34 million by the end of November, A video game image released by Electronic Arts the number of mobile phone service users continued while mobile phone users were up by more than 94.83 shows an image from the game ‘Mass Effect 2.’ to rise as the number of fixed-line subscribers was million to 842.04 million.

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22-12- 2010 NL.pmd 7 12/22/2010, 3:00 AM 8 THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Wednesday, 22 December, 2010 Harmonious cooperation,… Journalists Association U Tin Hlaing (Ledwintha Saw Chit) and Chairman U Maung Maung Latt. (from page 1) USDP has set up trust funds for old artistes U Aung Thein Lin presented K 6.75 million donated by and literati, and will continue to yearly make cash USDP for the ceremony to pay respects to doyen literati donations to them. and K 2.15 million for the ceremony to pay respects to The minister and officials accepted the dona- old musicians to Chairman of the Myanmar Writers and tions that totalled K 46,805,000 plus medical equip- ment worth K 64,000 by Seinbayet Medical House and Sky Net DTH TV sets and free cards worth K 6,106,000 by Shwe Than Lwin Media Co for 43 doyen musicians including K 5 million by U Maung Maung Aye (Alinka Wutyi); K 3 million by Sky Net of Shwe A Than Lwin Media Co Ltd; and K 2 million each by Family Entertainment, U Ko Ko Htwe Royal Family and Forever Group Co Ltd, K 1.1 million each by U Win Thein-A.1 Tin Tin Hla and U Zaw Min (Mingala Co) and K 1 million each by Bagan FM, Patamya FM, Cherry FM, Mandalay FM, Pyinsawady FM, Shwe FM and Myanmar Worldy Co, K 810,000 by BTL Co, K 600,000 by Vocalist Pyu Thi (Lupyandaw Patamya), K 500,000 each by TMW Enterprise Co, Shwe Super Light Co, Vocalist May Khala and Mahanan CEC Member of Restaurant (Malaysia). Minister for Infor- Chairman U Maung Maung Latt explained mation U Kyaw USDP U Aung Thein Lin presents cash to the purposes of the respect-paying ceremony and Hsan accepts cash Chairman of MWJA spoke words of thanks. donation from a U Tin Hlaing After the ceremony, the minister cordially wellwisher. (Ledwintha Saw greeted the attendees, donors, musicians and artistes. MNA Chit).—MNA MNA Eye patients get free medical treat- UMFCCI President meets ment in Thandwe Township JCCY counterpart

Eye YANGON, 21 Dec merce, Yangon (JCCY) JCCY in order to boost — President of the Union Mr. Toru Hiroe and Secre- Myanmar-Japan busi- specialist of Myanmar Federation of tary Mr. Eitaro Kojima at nesses, more investments team Chambers of Commerce the office of the federation in Myanmar by Japanese and Industry U Win Myint on 15 December. entrepreneurs and holding tending and Vice-President U Zaw They held discus- the 8th meeting of Min Win met President of sions on more cooperation MJBCC/JMBCC in Japan to eye Japan Chamber of Com- between UMFCCI and in 2011.— MNA patients President in of Thandwe UMFCCI U Win Township. Myint MNA meets President YANGON, 21 Dec The 13-member Ngwe and family of of JCCY — An Eye Specialist team team comprising eight Baukhtaw Ward in led by Eye Specialists doctors and five nurses Yangon, Dr U Son Han Mr Toru Professor Dr U Kan Nyunt gave free medical treat- and Daw Tin Tin Htwe of Hiroe. and Professor Dr U Ko ment to 787 eye patients Singapore and U Kyi Lin MNA Ko Tin provided free and performed operations and Daw San San Win medical treatment to eye to 152 patients with cata- and family of Insein in patients at an eye clinic in ract from Thandwe, Gwa, Yangon made contribu- Myapyin village in Kyeintali and Taunggup tions to providing free Saya U Wint Kyaw LCCI stipend comes out Thandwe of Rakhine Townships. medical treatment and State from 16 p 19 De- Wellwishers Dr surgeries. cember. U Tin Kyi and Daw Than MNA YANGON, 21 U Wint Kyaw is a late training centre at No. 905, Dec—U Thant Zaw writer and also a banker. ninth floor of Thanzay (LCCI-KMD), son of Saya Saya U Aye Condo, Lanmadaw Myanmar Akarat transformers available U Wint Kyaw, and Princi- Kyaw is making contact Township, with a copy YANGON, 21 Dec—Myanmar and related materials from Italy, Japan and pal of MHR U Aye Kyaw, with British Council and NSC (National Scrutiniza Akarat Transformer factory is producing Sweden and Thailand. Guarantee for the U Wint Kyaw’s pupil, ar- in-charge of LCCI to get -tion Card), two passport international-standard transformers, lo- transformers is five years. For more ranged a programme of exemption of exam fee. sized photos, a copy of cated in No.476, Mogok road, industrial information, contact No.86/B, Shin Saw LCCI stipend with the There are 26 sti- family registra -tion list, a zone-1 in South Dagon Township, Pu road, Sangyoung Township, Yangon, contribution of renowned pends for LCCI level I copy of matriculation cer- Yangon. The industry, established in year dial 01-516512, 516510, 723755 and LCCI course instructors in and II, 18 for level III. tificate and marks list of 2000, produces transformers with Ger- 098611880, send Fax no 01-516510 and Yangon. Those wishing to win the the exam. man technology by using raw materials [email protected].—MNA Course instructor stipend may contact MHR MNA

22-12- 2010 NL.pmd 8 12/22/2010, 3:00 AM THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Wednesday, 22 December, 2010 9

Minister for Mines U Ohn Myint addressing meeting with the entrepreneurs who run gold Meeting on boosting gold mining held mining with No (2) Mining Enterprise through joint venture.—MNA

NAY PYI TAW, 21 Dec—Minister for Mines U Ohn Myint held a meeting with the entrepreneurs who run gold mining with No (2) Mining Enterprise through joint venture at the ministry here today. Also present on the occasion were officials of the state and region Peace and Development Councils, members of supervisory committee for gold mining joint venture enterprise and central work committee for special inspection, officials of district and township special inspection work committees, officials of Attorney-General’s Office, Auditor-General’s Office and Central Bank of Myanmar, directors-general and managing directors of departments and enterprises of cooperates with Attorney-General’s Office, Auditor- Association has been formed as a result that the gold the Mines Ministry and responsible persons. General’s Office and other related ministries for production and market are much bigger than last years; The minister said that the ministry is striving emergence of mines fields by promulgating rules and that entrepreneurs need to pay tax to the State correctly; for promotion of mines sector in accord with the motto laws; and that the director-general of Mining and that entrepreneurs are in need of working together saying “exploit soil, promote country’s economy”; Department has been sent to four states and regions. with officials concerned to enhance gold mining. that in compliance with market-oriented economic He called for needs in order not to harm envi- The officials concerned took part in the meeting. system, the ministry gives encouragement to ronment and action to be strictly taken against illegal The minister then coordinated essentials re- entrepreneurs in favour of private sector development gold mining. garding the reports. in conformity with rules and laws; that the ministry The minister continued that Gold Entrepreneurs MNA Culture Minister inspects renovation of edifices in Mandalay, Sagaing Regions NAY P YI T AW, 21 Dec—Minister for Culture U Khin Aung Myint visited Hsinkyone fortress in ancient Innwa in TadaU Township, Mandalay Region, on 18 December. There, he gave instructions to officials on preventive measures against river bank erosion in the north and west parts of the fort and its maintenance. He then proceeded to Asekhan fortress in Sagaing and Thabyetan fortress in Amarapura Township Minister for Culture U Khin Aung Myint inspects Thabyetan fortress.—MNA and left necessary instructions on maintenance of the fortress. Later, the minister visited the archaeological museum in ancient Innwa and gave necessary NAY PYI TAW, 21 Military codes of conduct contest held instructions there. Dec — The military codes MNA of conduct contest of the Ministry of Defence was Hospitality Management held at Kyansittha Yeiktha Course to be opened in Jan of the ministry here this morning with the partici- YANGON, 21 Dec—Star Resources Hospitality Management Academy will open International Hospi- pation of officers and other tality Management Course in the first week of January. ranks of respective offices The five-month course is intended for those who want and departments under the to work in hotel, restaurants and hospitality industry at ministry. home and abroad as management level staff and those Camp Commandant who want to manage hotels, restaurants and coffee of the Ministry of De- shops. Experienced teachers will conduct the course fence Col Lu Aye and based on course guide line of HND-BETEC (UK) and officials encouraged Institute of AH & LA (USA) . For further information, those who are taking part contact Star Resources Hospitality Management Acad- in the contest. Alto- emy, building (267), room (302), Pyay Road, Myenigon, gether 211 officers and Camp Commandant of the Ministry of Defence Col Lu Aye encourages Sangyoung Township, Yangon and dial 01-523623, 523200, 4412256 and 09-5020302. other ranks participated those who are taking part in military code of conduct contest.—MNA in the contest.— MNA MNA Take fire preventive calamity in outbreaks of fire have been made known to should be informed to the respective Fire Services the people through newspapers, radio, TV and journals. Department immediately. Moreover, people are to measures ... Fire drills were performed at factories and workshops for participate in putting out the fire through united strength. many times. Moreover, talks on fire preventive meas- Taking fire preventive measures is all the (from page 16) ures have been organized in wards, villages and people’s concern. The people and shopkeepers of At present, special emphasis is being placed townships. markets are to follow fire preventive plans. All the on taking preventive measures against outbreak of fire It is necessary to build water tanks filled with people are urged to conquer the bad master through in rural areas. water at all markets, wards and villages as part of efforts activity of taking preventive measures. Responsible persons coordinated in their meet- to prevent danger of fire. All the residences and build- ***** ings for many times to keep markets and high-rise ings are to be put up with fire extinguishers. Translation: TTA buildings free from outbreak of fire. In addition, If fire breaks out at any place, the incidents Myanma Alin: 19-12-2010

22-12- 2010 NL.pmd 9 12/22/2010, 3:00 AM 10 THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Wednesday, 22 December, 2010 China celebrates success of 2nd lunar probe “Chang’e-2" BEIJING, 21 Dec—China and applied technologies, said Hu. celebrated on Monday the success of The project had also brought its second lunar probe, Chang’e-2, experience of managing major science highlighting the significance of the and technology projects, and project in boosting the country’s cultivated high-quality science, technological development. technological and managerial staff, In a celebration rally in Beijing, said Hu. President Hu Jintao hailed the project Hu praised the contributions of as another achievement in China’s all the project staff, their great sense lunar exploration programme and a of responsibility, solidarity, earnest result of its drive to build an efforts, and devotion. innovation-oriented nation. The lunar The project provided important probe project was a strategic decision inspiration and experience for based on China’s goal of building an realizing rapid economic innovation-driven nation and development during the 12th Five Year achieving rapid economic Plan period (2011-2015), said Hu. development, said Hu. Chang’e-2 was launched on 1 October Planes are deiced Three killed in train-car Through the success of Chang’e- and entered its long-term lunar orbit at Orly Airport 2, China had not only made on 3 November. It has begun to south of Paris on collision in northern France breakthroughs in a series of core and capture images of the moon’s Sinus 20 Dec, 2010. PARIS, 21 Dec—Three people were killed after a key technologies, but also promoted Iridum, or Bay of Rainbows. regional express train (TER) collided with a car on INTERNET the development of the basic sciences MNA/Xinhua Monday in the northern Province of Recquignies, local media reported. Greece plans to reduce The TER which was heading to Mons in Belgium collided with a car on a level crossing in the morning social security cost over and three people in the car were killed, said RTL radio. two years “The accident was very violent for the train was at 140 kilometres an hour and the car was dragged A THENS, 21 Dec—Greece on Monday about 300 metres,” the rescue team was quoted as announced a plan to reduce by 25 percent the saying by the radio. social security cost for businesses over the next Fortunately, passengers on the train were all safe two years. and sound. Addressing an economic forum in Athens, The cause of the accident remained unknown. Alternate Labour and Social Security Minister The Recquignies collision was the second of its Giorgos Koutroumanis said that the aim of the kind in a week after a medium-route passenger train Visitors look at an ancient bell of the Spring and measure is to address the “plague” of undeclared collided with a school bus in central eastern France, Autumn Period (770 BC-476 BC) at the exhibition employment in the country that each year costs injuring 19 children.—Xinhua hall in the National Centre For the Performing social security funds more than 10 billion euros Arts in Beijing, capital of China, (about 13.14 billion US dollars). on 20 Dec, 2010.—XINHUA The reduction plan, subject to parliament approval in January 2011, is expected to come Blast hits residential houses, into force in the second half of 2011. casualties unknown Enterprises which pay social security funds in time will be given a 10 percent discount which HANGZHOU, 21 Dec—A blast occurred in residential will gradually reach 25 percent by 2013, says the houses in east China’s Zhejiang Province Tuesday, plan. but the casualties remained unknown, local authorities “The success of our strategy regarding the said. future of social security will depend on the course The explosion occurred in Ouhai District of of structural changes,” Greek Labour and Social Wenzhou City early in the morning, police said. Security Minister Louka Katseli said at the forum, Initial investigations blamed the explosion on gas noting that national consensus is necessary so San Bernardino Country Firefighters work their problems, according to work safety supervision that Greece will exit the current debt crisis as way towards a car trapped in a wash while officers. soon as possible. crossing Hughes Road in Victorville, Calif on Xinhua Xinhua 20 Dec, 2010.—INTERNET

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22-12- 2010 NL.pmd 10 12/22/2010, 3:00 AM THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Wednesday, 22 December, 2010 11 Highest hotel expected in Shanghai in 2014 BEIJING, 21 Dec—The Shanghai surpassing the Park Hyatt Shanghai, Tower J Hotel might set the world record which currently holds the honour. as the highest hotel when finished in The Park Hyatt occupies the 79th to 2014, China Daily reported Monday. 93rd floors of Shanghai’s tallest building, The establishment, a new brand of the World Financial Centre. Shanghai Jin Jiang International Hotels The Shanghai Tower is located in (Group) Co, Ltd (Jin Jiang Hotels), will the central business District of Lujiazui, span the 84th to 110th floors of the Pudong District, near the Shanghai World Shanghai Tower, which will rise 632 Financial Centre and Jin Mao Tower. meters, or 121 stories. Construction The 828-meter-high Burj Khalifa in began two years ago. Dubai, which opened early this year, is The hotel will feature 258 luxury the world’s highest skyscraper. But its guestrooms. The lobby will be on the hotel, fashion designer Giorgio Armani’s 101st floor. first, only occupies the 160-level Jin Jiang Hotels was quoted by structure’s lower stories. The Shanghai Flamenco dancers perform during the staging of “A Posteriori”, in Santiago, Monday’s China Daily as saying that it Tower J Hotel will also challenge the Capital of Chile, on 17 Dec, 2010. The flamenco show from the Spanish will be the world’s highest luxury hotel new Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong expected dancer Sara Baras mixes dance with audiovisual montages. when it opens in late 2014 or early 2015, to open next year.—Xinhua XINHUA Indonesia likely to miss inflation target Foot-and- this year mouth disease JAKARTA, 21 Dec—The Indonesian this year’s inflation rate may likely inches toward government said it will be difficult to surpass 6.5 percent, but next year would Seoul meet this year’s inflation target of 5.3 not pass the rate forecast of between 4 SEOUL, 21 Dec— percent, explaining that extreme weather and 6 percent, as “it will be in the range South Korea confirmed an had resulted in soaring food prices, the of 5 plus minus 1 percent”. additional case of foot- Jakarta Post reported on Monday. BI predicts next year’s inflationary and-mouth disease “I must admit that it is hard for us to pressure to remain heavy, but the rate Tuesday at a cattle farm in meet the inflation target of 5 plus minus will not be as high as this year, Darmin Gapyeong, Gyeonggi Riders on the snow : Riders enjoy the sunny one as the extreme weather has had a says. Province, indicating that winter weather during their ride through the significant impact on our food (prices),” The revised 2010 state budget sets the disease has spread snowy landscape near the Bavarian village Coordinating Economic Minister Hatta the inflation target at 5.3 percent, while across the area near the Puchheim, west of Munich, Rajasa said. the central bank has forecast an inflation capital despite quaran-tine Meanwhile, Bank Indonesia (BI) rate of between 4 and 6 percent. southern Germany.—INTERNET efforts. Governor Darmin Nasution said that Xinhua The Ministry for Adobe 4Q earnings beat Street, Peugeot China sales could Food, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries as does outlook outstrip France by 2015 confirmed that a suspected NEW YORK, 21 Dec— Software BEIJING, 21 Dec— over the title of the case reported from the maker Adobe Systems Inc on Monday French automaker world’s top auto market cattle farm in Gapyeong posted earnings for its latest quarter that Peugeot has said its sales from the United States. late Monday turned out to exceeded analyst expectations, and it in China could pass those In the first 11 months be foot-and-mouth disease. provided a rosy outlook. in its home market in five of 2010, total sales rose “The 55 heads of Investors pumped the stock up by years, a report said 34.1 percent on-year to a cattle on the farm have $1.57, or 5.4 percent, to $30.75 in Monday, underlining the record 16.4 million units, been culled to prevent extended trading, after the release of the Asian nation’s the China Association of results. further spread of the importance as the world’s Automobile Manu- disease, with other The maker of Photoshop, Acrobat largest car market. facturers said this month. and Flash software earned $269 million, This undated screen shot shows three livestock within a 500- Peugeot, a unit of Total 2010 sales are or 53 cents per share, in the fiscal fourth phases of a photo of a banana, from metre radius to be French group PSA expected to reach 18 quarter, which ended 3 Dec. In the same left the original, the masked version destroyed as well,” the Peugeot Citroen, is million units.—Internet period last year, it posted a loss of $32 and the result, that was bent with a ministry said. Gapyeong hoping to sell about million, or 6 cents per share, weighed tool of the new Adobe Photoshop CS5 is located near Gangwon 500,000 vehicles by down by tax effects and restructuring software. Adobe Systems Inc, releases Province, the country’s costs. quarterly financial earnings on 2015, China-based leading producer of beef, Adjusted earnings were 56 cents per 20 Dec, 2010, after the market company executive thereby aggrava-ting fears share in the latest quarter, surpassing the close.—INTERNET Timothy Zimmerman over devastating average forecast of 52 cents per share $992 billion of revenue. Overall, Adobe said. conseque-nces of further among analysts surveyed by Thomson expects revenue to grow 10 percent next That would exceed spread of the animal Reuters. year, reflecting slower growth than the the company’s French automaker disease. Adobe says revenue jumped 33 just-ended year, when sales rebounded performance in France — Peugeot has said its The first case of foot- percent to $1.01 billion from $757 from the recession. where it posts annual sales in China could and-mouth disease was million last year. It was Adobe’s first CEO Shantanu Narayen said the sales of about 400,000 pass those in its home reported in Andong, North billion-dollar quarter. Adobe, which is company expects to benefit from the cars — in 2015 or shortly market in five years, a Gyeongsang Province, last based in San Jose, Calif, says it expects continuing e-book revolution, as thereafter, Zimmerman report said Monday, month, and the disease has to earn 54 cents to 59 cents per share in publishers adopt its software tools. It said. underlining the Asian spread beyond its origin the current quarter, excluding items, on also plans to help developers who want China’s auto sales nation’s importance as despite extensive revenue of $1 billion to $1.05 billion. to make software for tablet computers. for 2009 hit 13.64 million the world’s largest car quarantine efforts. Analysts were expecting 51 cents, on Internet units as the nation took market.—INTERNET Xinhua

22-12- 2010 NL.pmd 11 12/22/2010, 3:00 AM 12 THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Wednesday, 22 December, 2010 CLAIMS DAY NOTICE Hot gastropubs serve gourmet grunge MV BANGSAOTONG VOY NO (134) BEIJING, 21 Dec— It counts, hitting exorbitant the over-35 euro Consignees of cargo carried on MV BANG- was an unlikely laurel: Michelin-starred restau- (US$46.25)-a-head res- SAOTONG VOY NO (134) are hereby notified that the the first-ever mention of rants hard. Europeans are taurant is projected to vessel will be arriving on 22.12.2010 and cargo will be a pita-and-falafel joint in turning to humbler fare to have 7 percent fewer visi- discharged into the premises of M.I.P where it will lie at one of Europe’s leading tickle their finicky tors this year, the cheaper the consignee’s risk and expenses and subject to the culinary guides. The palates call it gourmet under-35 euro class is byelaws and conditions of the Port of Yangon. GaultMillau, whose in- grunge. bouncing back with 4 per- Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am fluence is on par with that The growing attraction cent more, says Gert to 11:20 am and 12 noon to 4 pm to Claims Day now Michelin or Zagat, only of homely brasseries and Laurijssen of the Foodstep declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo granted the Finjan restau- gastropubs is another sign study group. There’s even from the Vessel. rant 13 out of 20 points. of how lean wallets are a name for it: No claims against this vessel will be admitted after But the fact it was tapped feeding a back-to-basics “Bistronomy” — Bistrots the Claims Day. at all drives home a new approach to food. After going for slimmed-down SHIPPING AGENCY DEPARTMENT phenomenon on the culi- spending at Belgian res- gastronomy, says Jan De MYANMA PORT AUTHORITY nary scene: frugal is fash- taurants suffered an 11 Haes, head of the regional AGENT FOR: M/S WONGSAMUT OCEAN ionable in Europe’s bleak percent slump in 2009, it’s HoReCa restaurant fed- SHIPPING CO, LTD economic times. The estimated to fall a further eration. —Xinhua Phone No: 256916/256919/256921 continent’s recession has 3 percent in 2010. But this been cutting into pocket- year, a clear class differ- Survey says over Australian researchers hail books and expense ac- entiation also emerges if lung cancer breakthrough half of Canadians Patrons eat lunch at the CANBERRA, 21 Dec— patients. trust pets more Finjan restaurant in Australian doctors on Sat- Professor Gavin Antwerp, Belgium. The urday said they have found Wright said labouratory than people GaultMillau, whose in- a lung cancer treatment models of the disease had VANCOUVER, 21 Dec — fluence is on par with that could turn a common shown that the drugs Over half of Canadian pet Michelin or Zagat, has form of the highly lethal should destroy the tumors owners think their animals listed the pita-and- disease into a manageable in about 80 percent of are more reliable than peo- falafel joint on its culi- condition such as diabetes. these people. A trial of the ple as nearly all of them nary guide.— XINHUA In what is being labeled drugs on patients with sq- talk to their pets on a regu- the biggest breakthrough uamous cell lung tumors lar basis, and some even in lung cancer to date, sci- will begin in Victoria next Calligraphic works from mountainous confess their deepest, dark- entists from the Peter year. Prof Wright hopes Chinese county exhibited in Tokyo est secrets to their four leg- MacCallum Cancer Centre other hospitals around the TOKYO, 21 Dec—An crafted by people in with the purpose of ged friends. That was the in Australia have devel- world will join them to ac- array of 60 calligraphic Yongxin County aged introducing to the foreign conclusion of a recent sur- oped a drug therapy they celerate the testing proc- works by artists and en- from 18 to 87, ranged visitors the traditional vey conducted by Harris/ from cursive script to believe can shut down a ess, adding that if the tri- thusiasts in a mountain- Chinese elements in Decima, Canada’s re- regular script. Exhibited counties struck by pov- search firm, on behalf of defective gene that causes als show the drugs are safe ous county in east along with the works are diseased lung tissue to and effective, the treatment China’s Jiangxi Province photos depicting the erty. “This is the first step the pet food company Nes- of our program to help grow out of control. could be available to are displayed in the Chi- scene of the county. tle Purina PetCare into the such counties connect The gene is present in patients in three to five nese Culture Center in The exhibition was special bond between Ca- 25 percent of lung cancer years.—Xinhua initiated by the China As- with the outside world,” nadian pet owners and Tokyo. The works, sociation of Poverty Al- Yu Zhaoxia, an official their animals. leviation and with the association told The study, which sur- Development (CAPAD) Xinhua.—Xinhua veyed 1,014 Canadians China delivers first upgraded homegrown (of which 781 owned or had owned a cat or dog) short haul passenger aircraft found that 53 percent of XI’AN, 21 Dec—Chi- comfortable cabin and pet owners, and 59 percent na’s first new-generation better designed body of those between the ages homegrown short haul structure, said Jiang of 45 and 54, find their passenger aircraft, Jianjun, general manager pets more reliable than Xinzhou-600, was deliv- of XAIC. their partners. Equestrians attend a horse racing during the opening of the winter Nadam ered Friday to China Civil Xinhua Xinhua fair in Hulunbuir, north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, on 17 Aviation College in Dec, 2010. Nadam, meaning entertainment and playing in Mongolian lan- Guanghan City of south- guage, is a traditional entertainment and games festival of the Mongolian west China’s Sichuan ethnic group. During the event, local residents participate in activities like Province. The Xinzhou- horse racing, archery and Mongolian wrestling.— XINHUA 600, developed by Xi’an Aircraft International Eat and be eaten, that’s how weaver ants can Corporation (XAIC) of the China Aviation Indus- help African farmers try Corporation (AVIC), AARHUS, 21 Dec—A possibly serving as an al- nese texts dated as early as had its first trial flight in research team at Aarhus ternate source of protein 304 BC. Scientists in Den- October 2008 in Xi’an, Dancers from the Russian Royal Ballet Ensemble University, Denmark, is for human beings. mark found that the capital of Shaanxi Prov- ready to launch a weaver An arboreal insect weaver ant may effectively ince, said the AVIC. perform the classic ballet drama “the Swan Lake” ant project next month in known for its lethal biting help farmers in Africa in The turboprop aircraft at the Liaoning Grand Theater in Shenyang, Tanzania and Benin in power, the weaver ant has fruit agriculture, after re- was an upgraded version collaboration with local been recorded to serve as searching on the ant’s in- of the Xinzhou-60 that can capital of northeast China’s Liaoning Province, on scientists and farmers to a natural biocontrol agent teraction with pests on carry 50 to 60 passengers. 19 Dec, 2010. produce organic fruits, against agricultural pests, mango and cashew-nut The Xinzhou-600 had with the ants themselves according to ancient Chi- trees.—Xinhua been updated with a more XINHUA

22-12- 2010 NL.pmd 12 12/22/2010, 3:00 AM THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Wednesday, 22 December, 2010 13 Ohio zoo names snake Running red light leads to Hanna, after celeb 500-pound marijuana bust Police stopped a driver for running a red light and zookeeper discovered more than 500 pounds of marijuana inside his minivan, authorities said on Monday. Clement Hunter, 30, was awaiting arraignment on Monday following his arrest on drug charges, authorities said. Hunter ran a red traffic light in the city’s Queens borough early on Sunday morning and tried to evade A woman checks the Christmas trees made from police for several blocks, police said. grass in Linyi of east China’s Shandong When he was pulled over, the 513 pounds of Province. A craftwork manufacturer in Linyi marijuana stuffed into large garbage bags was partly designs and makes eco-friendly Christmas visible inside his minivan, police said. decorations with grass, wicker, iron wires, etc, He faces 50 counts of felony possession of and the Christmas products of the manufacturer marijuana as well as charges of reckless endangerment are welcomed in European and American and fleeing officers. An Ohio zoo has feet, Fluffy was the countries. settled on a familiar longest snake in name for its new snake captivity when she died Anonymous thief pays for Pierre that has replaced her in October of an Frolla, a record-breaking apparent tumor. stolen hammer, decades later An anonymous thief sent an envelope of cash to a four-time mother. At 18 feet, Hanna world The Columbus Zoo is a little shaver family-owned supply store in western Pennsylvania to pay for a hammer stolen decades ago, one of the store apnea and Aquarium says its compared to her mom. diving new reticulated python The zoo says a name- owners said on Monday. champion, will be called Hanna the-snake contest on The cash arrived at Central Contractors Supply Co dressed as — which happens to Facebook awarded in Johnstown, Pa, with a handwritten note saying the a Santa be the last name of the Hanna the most votes, hammer was stolen 25 to 30 years ago, said Lynne Claus, zoo’s celebrity slightly more than Gramling, who owns the store with her father. “I knew swims with zookeeper, Jack second-place, Fuzzy. it was wrong, but I did it anyway. Enclosed is $45 to fish in an Hanna. Jack Hanna says having cover the hammer plus a little extra for interest,” said aquarium Hanna the snake a namesake chokes him the unsigned letter dated 6 December. “I’m sorry I of the was acquired last up. stole it, but have changed my ways.” Oceanic month from the same While plenty of merchandise has disappeared since Museum of private breeder who the family bought the store some 50 years ago, this is Monaco. had sold the zoo her News Album the first time anyone has paid for a stolen item, Gramling mother, Fluffy. At 24 said. Fewer films eligible for 83rd Jiang Wen to “Let the Bullets best picture Oscar Fly” in Hollywood LOS ANGELES, 21 midnight 31 Dec, and BEIJING, 21 Dec—A panies,” Yan Yunfei, the Dec—Two hundred forty- begin a minimum run of major Hollywood studio marketing director of the eight feature films are seven consecutive days, American talk show host has bought the rights to film, told xxcb.comcn, but eligible for the 2010 the Academy said. Oprah Winfrey, right, is remake Jiang Wen’s latest refused to give the Academy Award for Best The 83rd Academy introduced to some gangster movie, “Let the company’s name. Picture, the Academy of Awards nominations will snakes by Bindi, centre, Bullets Fly”, Chinese Jiang Wen has been Motion Picture Arts and be announced live on 25 and Robert Irwin during media reported Monday, invited to direct the Sciences said Monday. Jan. The awards will be the filming of Oprah’s 20 December, 2010, remake, according to The number has presented 27 Feb at the Ultimate Australian following a record- Yan. Singers Li Xiaoyun (L) decreased over the past Kodak Theater at Adventure at the Sydney setting opening weekend “Let the Bullets Fly” and Jiang Yingrong two years: In 2009, 274 Hollywood & Highland Opera House in Sydney, of the film. is actor-turned- pose at the awarding were eligible, while 281 Centre, and televised live Australia on 14 Dec, “It’s one of Holly- filmmaker Jiang Wen’s rd ceremony of the 3 New made the cut in 2008. Like by the ABC Television 2010.—INTERNET wood’s biggest com- fourth directorial work. Artist Awards of Top last year, 10 films will be Network. The event will The tensely-paced film Chinese Music Chart in nominated for Best be televised live in more “Barney Miller” actor Steve revolves around a bloody Beijing, Capital of Picture. than 200 countries battle of wits between a China, on 19 Dec, To be eligible for worldwide.—Internet Landesberg dead at 65 bandit and a gangster in a 2010.—XINHUA remote town set in 1920s consideration, feature LOS ANGELES, 21 Dec— Actor Steve Landesberg, China. Jiang Wen also films must open in a a former stand-up comedian who starred for years on stars in the film, along commercial motion the hit television sitcom “Barney Miller,” has died at with Chow Yun-Fat, Ge picture theater in Los age 65, his agent said on Monday. You, Carina Lau, Chen Angeles County by “It is with great sadness to report the loss of my Kun and Zhou Yun. friend and client Steve Landesberg,” Jeffrey Leavitt of Egyptian actress Bushra Leavitt Talent Group said in a statement. The film has won poses during the red acclaims for its Comedic actors Steve No further details were given. Celebrity website carpet closing ceremony spellbinding story and Landesberg (L), best TMZ.com said the actor died Monday morning after of the 7th Dubai entertaining dialogue. known for his role on battling cancer. International Film the television series Born 23 November, 1945 in New York City, However, it has also Festival, on 19 “Barney Miller,” and Landesberg began his career as a stand-up comedian attracted criticism for its December, 2010. Billy Crystal. and was a contemporary of top 1970s draws such as violent scenes. XINHUA INTERNET Freddie Prinze and Jimmy Walker.—Reuters Xinhua

22-12- 2010 NL.pmd 13 12/22/2010, 3:00 AM 14 THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Wednesday, 22 December, 2010 Everton spoil City’s big Eto’o named Benitez denies talk of sacking chance on Tevez return African Footballer of the Year closer to the exit door Sun- day after his club president MANCHESTER, 21 Dec JOHANNESBURG, 21 finished ahead of first- Massimo Moratti blasted — Tim Cahill and Dec — Cameroon striker time finalist Asamoah the former Liverpool boss Leighton Baines stole the Samuel Eto’o was named Gyan of Ghana and for his post-Club World show from Carlos Tevez African Footballer of the former winner Didier Cup outburst. as 10-man Everton Year a record fourth time Drogba of Ivory Coast Inter Milan’s coach Having seen his side beat clinched a 2-1 victory at the annual CAF in a poll among national Rafael Benitez, seen here Congolese outfit Tout Puis- over Manchester City at awards ceremony in coaches on the conti- on 17 December, brushed sant Mazembe 3-0 to win Eastlands on Monday. Everton’s Australian Cairo on Monday. nent. aside speculation about their fifth trophy of the year, David Moyes’ side, midfielder Tim Cahill (L) The 29-year-old na- Eto’o, who won the his future, the Spaniard Benitez launched a tirade who had not won in seven and Everton’s American tive of central town Nkon most prestigious African stating that he still “feels against the powers that be at matches, took control goalkeeper Tim Howard football individual hon- like the Inter Milan Inter. within the opening 20 celebrate after beating our three years in a row coach” despite media re- He accused his bosses minutes through Cahill’s Manchester City 2-1 dur- from 2003, was voted the ports here that he is set to of failing to support him early effort and a fine ing the English Premier best player at the FIFA be fired by the Italian in the transfer market and strike from Baines. League football match at Club World Cup won by giants.—INTERNET accused the players of tak- After Everton’s Victor The City of Manchester his Italian team Inter ROME, 21 Dec — Rafael ing their own decisions. Anichebe was sent off for Milan last Saturday. stadium, Manchester. Benitez on Monday He said “Now there are a second yellow card just The Cameroonian INTERNET Cameroon striker brushed aside speculation three roads either the club before the hour, City scored a clinical, close- Samuel Eto’o, pictured about his future, the Span- starts a project and buys four halved the deficit through Kolo Toure dismissed in range second goal in a in September 2010, was iard stating that he still players right now in January Phil Jagielka’s own goal. stoppage time to complete 3-0 triumph over TP named African Foot- “feels like the Inter Milan or we continue like this with Despite constant pres- a miserable evening that Mazembe from Demo- baller of the Year a coach” despite media re- the coach who is the only per- sure, City could not find ruined Tevez’s return to cratic Republic of Congo, record fourth time at the ports here that he is set to son to blame or otherwise the an equaliser and missed action just hours after he the first African club to annual CAF awards be fired by the Italian gi- president speaks to my agent out on the chance to move decided to withdraw a reach the final of the ceremony in Cairo ants. and we find a solution.” top of the table at Christ- transfer request. 10-year competition. on Monday. Benitez looked ever Internet mas for the first time in 81 Everton’s victory was INTERNET Internet years as their seven-match just their fourth in the Cassano set to pen unbeaten run came to an league this season and Speed eyes Giggs end. ended a seven-game AC Milan deal They also had defender winless run.—Internet coaching role ROME, 21 Dec — Con- LONDON, 21 Dec — troversial Italian forward Wales manager Gary Antonio Cassano has S P O R T S Speed admitted on Mon- reached agreement to day that he has spoken to join AC Milan after fall- Celtic’s South Korean stars Ryan Giggs about taking ing out of favour at a place on his coaching Sampdoria and will sign Cassano set to pen to miss Rangers clash staff. Wales manager Gary for his new club on Tues- AC Milan deal.—INTERNET GLASGOW, 21 Dec — home to prepare for the Speed was appointed Speed admitted on day, the ANSA news market on 2 January, but South Korea stars Cha Asian Cup after Celtic’s as John Toshack’s succes- Monday that he has agency reported. agreement has been Du-ri and Ki Sung-yueng Scottish Premier League sor last week and the spoken to Ryan Giggs The five-million euro reached allowing the will miss Celtic’s Old clash against St former Sheffield United about taking a place on clause due to Real Ma- player to rejoin his new Firm clash with Rangers Johnstone on Sunday. boss is in the process of his coaching staff. drid, Cassano’s club from team’s winter training 2006-2007, which had on 2 January because of Lennon said “It’s a forming his back-room INTERNET camp in Dubai on 27 been holding up the deal, December. international commit- huge blow because the team. spect. I spoke to him last will be jointly paid by Cassano’s arrival ments. two of them have been Manchester United week and we’ll have to Sampdoria, AC Milan could herald the exit of Celtic manager Neil very influential this sea- midfielder Giggs, who wait and see. and the player himself, Brazilian Ronaldinho, Lennon had been trying to son. won 64 Wales caps, is be- “I want to bring the according to Gazzetta whose appearances for keep the pair for an extra “Ki has made massive lieved to be keen to go best people in for the sake dello sport. the team have become in- week so they could play strides this season and into coaching and Speed of Welsh football. The contract will not be creasingly rare and could in the crucial fixture Cha has been very con- made it clear he would “I want a good coach filed before the official be sold to Los Angeles against the Scottish sistent. like to involve the to do the day-to-day opening of the transfer Galaxy.—Internet champions at Ibrox. “They have played the 37-year-old. coaching sessions on the But Lennon has con- majority of games so they Speed told BBC Sport: training pitch whereas I do Dawson is next on boxer firmed Cha and Ki will fly will be a big loss.” “It would be great to get more team shape. Internet him involved in some re- Internet Pascal’s hit list MONTREAL, 21 Dec — Jean Pascal, who kept his Berbatov named Bulgarian player of 2010 World Boxing Council light heavyweight crown with SOFIA, 21 Dec — Blackburn Rovers, also a draw against American Bernard Hopkins, will fight Manchester United won in the title in 2002, a rematch with Chad Dawson next rather than face striker Dimitar Berbatov 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008 Hopkins again. Haitian-born Canadian Pascal said has been voted Bulgarian and 2009. Monday that he would prefer to face Hopkins, who is South Korean football footballer of 2010 for a Bulgarian Litex a month shy of his 46th birthday and trying to become star Ki Sung-Yueng, pic- record seventh time, the Lovech captain Ivelin the oldest major champion in boxing history, but tured, and Cha Du-ri will Bulgarian Football Un- Popov, who recently contracts mandate Dawson be next. miss Celtic’s Old Firm ion announced on transferred to Turkey’s Pascal knocked down Hopkins twice, the first time clash with Rangers on 2 Monday. Gaziantepspor, came sec- Manchester United the US veteran had been sent to the canvas in 16 years, January because of inter- Berbatov, 29, who last ond followed by Bulgar- striker Dimitar but one judge scored the fight for Hopkins and two national commitments. month scored an amazing ian national team and Berbatov has been others called it a draw, allowing Pascal to keep his Ki has to be at home to five goals in Manchester Dutch Twente goalkeeper voted Bulgarian crown. The majority draw had Hopkins fuming, vow- prepare for the Asian United’s 7-1 win over Nikolay Mihaylov. footballer of 2010. ing to never return to Canada and that some in boxing Cup.—INTERNET Premier League rivals Internet INTERNET were waiting for him to age and fade away. — Internet

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Weather Map of Myanmar and Neighbouring Areas (54%). Total sunshine hours on 20-12-2010 was (9.6) WEATHER hours. st Rainfall on 21-12-2010 was at (Nil) at Mingaladon, Tuesday, 21 December, 2010 Kaba-Aye and Central Yangon. Total rainfall since 1-1- Summary of observations recorded at 09:30 hr. 2010 was (83.19) inches at Mingaladon, (97.64) inches M.S.T. During the past 24 hours, weather has been at Kaba-Aye and (109.29) inches at Central Yangon. partly cloudy over Rakhine and Kayin States, Sagaing Maximum wind speed at Yangon (Kaba-Aye) was (5) and Taninthayi Regions and generally fair in the mph from Northeast at (09:30) hours MST on 20-12- remaining States and Regions. Night temperatures were 2010. (3°C) to (4°C) below December average temperatures in Bay Inference: Weather is generally fair in the Northern Shan State and upper Sagaing Region, (6°C) North and West Central Bay and partly cloudy over the Andaman Sea and elsewhere over the Bay of Bengal. below December average temperatures in Chin State, Forecast valid until evening of the 22nd (3°C) to (4°C) above December average temperatures in December 2010: Light rain are possible to be isolated Kayah and Kayin States, Taninthayi Region and about in Taninthayi Region, weather will be partly cloudy December average temperatures in the remaining States over Kayin State, Bago, Yangon and Ayeyawady and Regions. The significant night temperatures were Regions and generally fair in the remaining States and Haka (-2°C), Mogok (2°C), Lashio (3°C) and Regions. Degree of certainty is (40%). Machanbaw (4°C). State of the sea: Seas will be moderate in Myanmar Nay Pyi Taw waters. Maximum temperature on 20-12-2010 was 86°F. Outlook for subsequent two days: Likelihood of Minimum temperature on 21-12-2010 was 60°F. Relative Continuation of decrease night temperatures in the Upper Myanmar areas. humidity at (09:30) hours MST on 21-12-2010 was Forecast for Nay Pyi Taw and neighbouring (73%). Rainfall on 21-12-2010 was (Nil) . area for 22-12-2010: Generally fair weather. Yangon (Kaba-Aye) Forecast for Yangon and neighbouring area Maximum temperature on 20-12-2010 was 92°F. for 22-12-2010: Partly cloudy. Minimum temperature on 21-12-2010 was 67°F. Relative Forecast for Mandalay and neighbouring area humidity at (09:30) hours MST on 21-12-2010 was for 22-12-2010: Generally fair weather.

Vietnam’s pepper export MYANMAR INTERNATIONAL Programme Schedule revenue increase 23% in (22-12-2010)(Wednesday) first 11 months Transmissions Times HANOI, 21 Dec— Vietnam earned 397 million US dollars from pepper export in first eleven Local - (09:00am ~ 11:00am) MST Oversea Transmission - (22-12-10 09:30 am ~ months of this year, a year-on-year increase of 23 23-12-10 09:30 am) MST percent, said a report of Vietnam’s General Statistics Office on Tuesday. Local Transmission The country exported 112,000 tons of pepper * Opening during this period, a decrease of 11.5 percent * News year-on-year. * Let’s Visit Flower City by Coach Vietnam sold 8,000 tons of tea in November * News alone, raking in 38 million US dollars, said the * Myanmar Traditional Instruments report. Vietnam’s major markets for pepper in the Visitors look at cars displayed at the 2010 “Myanmar Harp” first eleven months include the United States, Chinese Trade Fair in Managua, capital of * News Germany and the United Arab Emirates, said the Nicaragua, on 17 Dec, 2010. * The Night of Heartthrob Pho Chit report.—Xinhua XINHUA * News * Surprising Myanmar 8:00 am 4:25 pm 6:00 pm (The Shwedagon Pagoda) (II) 6. Health Programme 4. Musical 11. Evening News 8:10 am Programme 6:15 pm Oversea Transmission 12. Weather Report 7. Cultural Dances 4:40 pm * Opening 6:20 pm 8:25 am 5. University Of * News Distance Education 13. Traditional Boxing 8. Musical Programme * Let’s Visit Flower City by Coach (TV Lectures) 6:30 pm Wednesday, 8:40 am 14. Documentary * News -Second Year * Myanmar Traditional Instruments 22 December 9. International News (Economics) 6:40 pm 15. Shwe Yin Chone “Myanmar Harp” View on today 8:45 am 4:50 pm Than * News 10. Teleplay (Health) 6. Songs For 7:00 pm * The Night of Heartthrob Pho Chit 7:00 am 8:50 am Upholding 16. Ratha Pawlwin * News 1. Paritta By Hilly 11. Myanmar Traditional National Spirit Thayokesaung * Surprising Myanmar Region Missionary Cultural Performing 4:55 pm Lwin Pyin (The Shwedagon Pagoda) (II) Sayadaw Uppata- Arts Competition 7. Classical Songs (Character Contest) * News thandi Paritta 4:00 pm 5:05 pm 7:30 pm * Monastery Shwe In-Pin Kyaung 7:25 am 1. Martial Song 8. “ASEAN” 17. Alinka Wut Yi * A DAY IN ZALUN 2. To Be Healthy 4:10 pm Programmes Music Troupe * News 5:15 pm Exercise 2. Dance Of National 8:00 pm * Environmental Conservation from the 9. International 18. News Myanmar cultural Perspective 7:30 am Races Science 19. International News * Music Gallery 3. Morning News 4:20 pm News 20. Weather Report * News 3. Myanmar 7:40 am 5:30 pm 21. Korea NG Award * Coconut Jaggery 4. Dhamma Puja Song Traditional 10. Melody Tunes 22. TV Drama Series * News 7:50 am Cultural Performing (Sogya Pyawshwin 23. Myanmar Video * Treasure Trove for Knowledge Seekers 5. Nice & Sweet Song Arts Competition Tay Thansin) Feature * Myanmar Movie ‘‘Regretful Game’’

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22-12- 2010 NL.pmd 15 12/22/2010, 3:00 AM 1st Waning of Nadaw 1372 ME Wednesday, 22 December, 2010 Only with stability and peace will the nation develop Only with stability and peace will democratization process be successful

Anarchy begets anarchy, not democracy Riots beget riots, not democracy Democracy can be introduced only through constitution

People’s Desire VOA, BBC-sowing hatred among the people We favour peace and stability RFA, DVB-generating public We favour development outrage We oppose unrest and violence Do not allow ourselves to be Wipe out those inciting unrest swayed by killer broadcasts and violence designed to cause troubles

Invitation cards for Take fire preventive measures respect-paying ceremony to doyen literati available at Whenever the open nates knowledge on In addition, the Fire Article & Photo: MWJA season arrives, damages caused by out- Services Department is Aung Hla Sein YANGON, 21 Dec— Myanmar Writers and Jour- members of fire bri- breaks of fire and urges practising the system of nalists Association will organize respect-paying gade participate in ac- dents so as to mitigate all the national people disseminating knowl- ceremony to doyen literati in commemoration of tivities of taking fire to follow fire preventive edge about fire preven- outbreaks of fire. Myanmar Sarsodaw Day for 1372 ME at Yangon City preventive measures in activities continuously. tive measures to the stu- (See page 9) Hall on 26 December. respective wards and Township WJA Chairmen and Secretaries are to villages and townships. draw invitation cards on behalf of the doyen literati and They are busy with township WJA members at MWJA Office, No. 529, 2nd issuing fire warnings. floor of Sarpay Beikman, Merchant Street, starting from Fire can break out 22 December.—MNA at any time. Especially, it can break out in the open season. Outbreaks Football Tournament to mark of fire may be due to Independence Day opens in various reasons such as Pobbathiri Township negligence, short circuit, arson, forest NAY P YI T AW, 21 Dec — The opening of Junior fire and fire broke out Open Football Tournament to mark the 63rd Anniver- due to other reasons. sary Independence Day was held in the football ground In November, the of Basic Education High School in Kyidaungkan vil- nation saw 52 fires. Of lage in Pobbathiri Township of Nay Pyi Taw District them, there were 46 yesterday. times of negligence. It Chairman of Township Peace and can be said that the Development Council U Tint Kyaw Lwin made an opening address and opened the tournament. number of outbreaks Chairman of Yankin Township Peace and Development Council U Altogether twenty-two football teams (Junior/ of fire due to Win Aung, Deputy Commanding Officer U Myo Myint of Township Open) will take part in the tournament. Zigon village- negligence was more Auxiliary Fire Battalion and members, local authorities and members tract team played against Thityakon village-tract as a than others. of market development committee participate in putting up signboard debut match of the tournament. Volleyball, Sepak The Fire Services Takraw, badminton and track and field events will be Department dissemi- on prevention of fire on 12 December. held up to 4 January.—MNA

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