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TOP OF THE NEWSCome home, scientistsA NEW scheme to lure top Singaporean researchers back home was announced by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong yesterday.mini storage Scientists here welcomed the plan, which will see their peers offered funding and help to set up new laboratories.Website not welcome hereASHLEY Madison, a Canada-based website for extra-marital affairs, is not welcome in Singapore, said Minister for Social and Family Development Chan Chun Sing following news that it wanted to set up a portal here.WORLDBo Xilai loses appealCHINA has ended its biggest political scandal in decades by rejecting Bo Xilai's appeal against his corruption conviction and confirming his life sentence. This was hardly surprising, said analysts, noting that the ruling was made by the leadership.Shutdown casts shadowBUDGET woes have not deterred the US ambition to expand its presence in the Asia-Pacific, butthe recent 16-day government shutdown has cast doubt on Washington's capability to lead itsforeign allies, said the US Secretary of State.'Ethical' spying pleaseFRANCE and Germany have called for a code of conduct with the US on intelligence gathering among allies during a two-day EU summit, following revelations that Washington had tapped the German Chancellor's mobile phone, and spied on other allies.Call for radical shake-upTO COMBAT some of the gravest global challenges, such as climate change and income disparity, a radical shake-up in politics and business is necessary, said a report by a research community of scholars from 13 countries.OPINIONProjecting roles of SAF volunteersTo attract more of the right people for challenging combat roles to be offered by its new volunteer wing, the SAF should better project the military assignments deemed suitable for volunteers. This will help them to assess what might be a good fit and the level of commitment needed.Key to e-learningVARSITIES all over are rushing to jump on the e-learning bandwagon. But are teachers equipped to teach effectively using web and mobile delivery? This is the key to success in the digital education revolution, says By Invitation columnist Ayesha Khanna.Re-look cab fares nowIT IS time for the Government to re-regulate cab fares and the industry if it considers taxis public transport, says Senior Transport Correspondent Chr迷你倉stopher Tan.The number of lorry drivers caught ferrying too many workers has risen. -- ST PHOTO: MARK CHEONGSINGAPOREMore overloaded lorries\MORE lorry drivers are being caught ferrying too many workers at one time, despite rules put in place from 2009 to improve safety. For the first eight months of this year, 559 notices were issued, compared to 429 for the whole of last year and 51 in 2011.More flexibility at SUTDSINGAPORE University of Technology and Design will let undergraduates pick almost half of the courses forming their bachelor degrees. The move will help them learn across different disciplines and take on subjects that could help them in the real world.Conservation mediatorTHE National Heritage Board's new Impact Assessment and Mitigation division is helping to create a bridge between civic groups and government agencies over conservation issues.MONEYHot condo saleLOW prices drew droves of home buyers to Hong Leong Group's latest development, The Inflora, in Tampines when it opened for sale yesterday.Former skipper Fandi Ahmad is believed to be among about 50 who applied to be head coach of LionsXII. -- ST FILE PHOTOSPORTFandi applies to be coachFORMER Singapore football captain Fandi Ahmad has applied to be head coach of the LionsXII. His application, sent a day before today's deadline, is believed to be among about 50 the Football Association of Singapore has received.Cyclist recoveringCYCLIST Dinah Chan is back in the saddle. The 27-year-old, who collided with a car last month while on her bike, is recovering well and is even looking forward to a podium finish at next month's SEA Games in Myanmar.Mr Lee's wooden canopy bed from China is about 100 years old. It has lattice carvings and fretwork design. -- ST PHOTO: SEAH KWANG PENGLIFE!Chinese treasure troveTHE bed that Mr Ian Lee sleeps on is about 100 years old and has lattice carvings. It is from Guangzhou. At $20,000, it is the highlight of a collection of Chinese antiques that took him 22 years and half a million dollars to build up.Paul Potts' story on filmTHE story of salesman Paul Potts, who became an opera star after winning Britain's Got Talent in 2007, has been made into a movie. One Chance, a comedy, is to be released here in January. It is directed by David Frankel of The Devil Wears Prada fame. P文件倉