But this list is different from the principles behind Britain's post-war social contract which embedded the idea of statutory responsibilities and individual rights.

BBC: Should we pick up other people's litter?

Also on the table were limits to the fat severance payments available to bureaucrats, and measures to speed the privatisation of telecoms, electricity, fisheries and the post office, and to contract-out the management of ports.

ECONOMIST: Ecuador

Dignity will not get you a high-profile apparel contract or a magazine cover and it does not ensure a post-playing career as a blustering talking head.

WSJ: Jason Gay: The Lesson of Mariano Rivera

The 14-year veteran, who returned to Buffalo this season, signed a one-year contract after being limited to playing 22 games last season due to post-concussion symptoms.

WSJ: Vanek lifts Sabres over Isles in season finale

Langhammer, the longtime second-in-command to the chairman, Leonard Lauder, has a five-and-a-half-year contract in his new post.

FORBES: Are dynasties Dying?

Phiri, the former coach of the Zambian national team, has been offered a one-year renewable contract, and is expected to take up his post at the beginning of January.

BBC: Former Zambian international Patrick Phiri

In the Middle East, the long-term contract wins in Saudi Arabia and the rapidly increasing upstream activity in Iraq should help the company post strong numbers.

FORBES: Baker Hughes Earnings: What We're Watching

The defense contractor will likely post lower revenues in Q4 due to reduced contract volume and its winding down of certain defense programs like the F-22.

FORBES: Lockheed's Earnings: Lower Defense Spending Impact In Focus