Google Self Driving Cars

We can expect self driving cars to be on the road in the near future. It will be safe and enjoyable.
http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/storysupplement/google-self-driving-car/?section=money_topstories&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rss%2Fmoney_topstories+%28Top+Stories%29

Use Excel to calculate the yield

This article explains how to use Excel to calculate the yield on a life insurance policy - with examples for annual and single premium policy. See www.fisca.sg

One stop service for police licence

It is good for the public to have this one stop service
http://www.todayonline.com/Singapore/EDC120402-0000057/One-stop-service-for-all-police-related-licences

By-election in Myanmar

My Myanmar friend explained the background for the by-election that was just recently held in Myanmar
http://www.todayonline.com/World/EDC120402-0000045/Myanmar-opposition-claims-Suu-Kyi-win

Under the constitution, the ministers are selected from the people elected into Parliament. To avoid conflict of interest, they have to vacate their seat in Parliament and work on their government jobs on a full time basis. This is why there is a need to have a by-election to find replacement in Parliament for these appointed ministers.

I find this arrangement to be a good arrangement - and hope that, one day, Singapore will adopt this practice. There is one positive aspect that we can be learned about democracy in Myanmar.

Missing people

Some people went missing because they want to leave their family intentionally. Some died and are not found. Some (especially toddlers) may be abducted and do not know how to trace their parents. Read this report:
http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/international/singapores-missing-persons-at-least-15-mysterious-cases-in-last-20-years/472607

We need to use technology to find those that are abducted, especially the toddlers.

New ways to work in the future

This article explains several new ways to work in the future. I am already using some of these technology.
http://www.todayonline.com/Commentary/EDC120402-0000009/The-end-of-the-office-cubicle

Low take-up rate for fibre optic network

I have installed the fibre optic network in my home, but continued to use the cable network. Read this report
http://www.todayonline.com/Business/EDC120402-0000032/NGNBN-take-up-rate-set-to-take-off-if-,,,

To move to fibre optic, I have to make a further installation within my home, but I do not know the contractor that should be used and the cost of the work.  I did faced so much trouble with the connection to my home, that I am reluctant to take this final step.

I believe that more home owners may be willing to switch to the fibre optic network, if this final few meters could be resolved.

This is an example of a weakness in Singapore - where most parties focus on their "turf" and nobody takes a holistic look at the entire chain.