Only 20 balls now remained in the day, but that proved enough time for Siddle to send down a booming inswinger which cleaned up Prior and left a bit of a sour taste in the mouth for England fans.

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But the tests proved tough and transparent enough to persuade investors that the banking system had nothing nasty left to hide.

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But the translation of that data into beautiful things is the next big thing. 2012 proved data alone isn't enough, it is there to support the art and craftsmanship of creating experiences. 2013 will bring that back.

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