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CNA report : Long term flood control plan in pipeline SINGAPORE: Singapore is now at a point where it needs to embark on decades long plan for flood control infrastructure. This is the assessment by Environment and Water Resources Minister, Dr Vivian Balakrishnan. He said measures undertaken in the 1960s and 1970s have succeeded in easing the threat of prolonged floods, but events of the last few years have highlighted the need to improve infrastructure to cope with flash floods. Dr Balakrishnan disclosed that in addition to reviewing the drainage system, the national water agency PUB has also commissioned an independent study to assess the possibility of a new diversionary canal off the Stamford Canal in Orchard Road, as well as a new retention pond in the same area. But such projects are likely be costly and will have to be weighed against benefits. But beyond building bigger drains and deploying better technology, Dr Balakrishnan said the public must also be seen as part of the solution. This means taking their feedback and complaints seriously and encouraging them to post updates on flash floods. He added that the volatile weather causing flash floods today can just as well result in droughts in the near future, and his greater concern is Singapore's long term water security. The way he intends to manage this is to design a infrastructure that can be used for flood as well as drought control. The Marina Barrage for instance flushes out rain water during a storm, while keeping it in the Marina Reservoir during a dry spell. - CNA/ck Hmmmm............. we need a minister to tell us that reservoir water are kept for dry spell. I think I learn this in primary school ........ "He said measures undertaken in the 1960s and 1970s have succeeded in easing the threat of prolonged floods, but events of the last few years have highlighted the need to improve infrastructure to cope with flash floods". so.......... those in the 60's are really working whereas current ones sit and wait for bonuses. so now than he realised, what yakult had doing all this while .....

Hello, this must be in everyone's mind I think. But any ideas if there is going to be a mobile or tablet version of the MCF soon?

I rarely start threads, but really think that there are too many COE threads liao.... so here goes: Courtesy : AutoExpress From hybrid to high-performance! Honda

Victor Muller has revealed more details about Saab's future product lineup. Speaking with InsideLine, Muller stated the 2013 (or 2014) 9-2 will be "stunning to look at, ingenious and an outstanding premium product." It will ride on a shortened version of the 9-3 platform or a platform from another automaker. Pricing will be 10% higher than the MINI Cooper and sales are expected to total 30,000 to 60,000 units annually. Later this year, the company will introduce a facelifted 9-3. In 2011, Saab will launch the 9-4X crossover (April), the 9-5 Sport Combi (June), and a new 1.6-liter turbocharged engine. For 2012, the company will unveil a redesigned 9-3 which will ride on a modified version of the current Epsilon I platform. Further out, a 9-3 Hybrid will be introduced and an electric vehicle will be launched by 2016. If everything goes according to plan, Muller expects Saab will be profitable in 2012 with sales totaling 120,000 to 125,000 units. Source: insideline