[MyAppleMenu] Dec 10, 2005

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Mac news for Mac people

[News]

*** Apple Starting To Shine For Intel
<http://www.forbes.com/technology/personaltech/2005/12/09/intel-apple-computers_cx_ck_1209intel.html>
Chris Kraeuter, Forbes

The possible emergence of a hot new market segment next year -- such as Intel-powered Apple computers with mass-market appeal -- would provide a much-needed growth outlet.

*** Jeremy Harty & Barrie Dunn: The Making Of "Trailer Park Boys"
<http://www.apple.com/pro/video/hartyanddunn/>
Russell Kliegel, Apple

"With Apple, there's a seamless integration of hardware and software. We've never had a moment where we've been down and lost, you know, four days worth of work."

*** Ooligan Press: Where The Students Run The Show
<http://www.apple.com/pro/design/ooliganpress/>
Bija Gutoff, Apple

"The Mac is critical to our workflow, because in the publishing industry -- whether you're dealling with authors, designers, printers or whoever -- the expectation is that you'll deliver the product from your Mac platform to their Mac platform."

[Opinion]

*** Apple: It's Never Too Late
<http://blogs.zdnet.com/Murphy/?p=483&part=rss&tag=feed&subj=zdblog>
Paul Murphy, ZDNet

>From Apple's perspective Sun offers a trap free environment with a hot processor strategy, access to big data center accounts, the best operating system around, and thousands of enthusiastic developers salivating at the thought of getting their stuff on Mac OS X.

[Review]

*** New Palm TX Forced Me To Address Mac Sync Options
<http://www.macdevcenter.com/pub/a/mac/2005/12/09/palm-tx.html?CMP=OTC-13IV03560550&ATT=New+Palm+TX+Forced+Me+to+Address+Mac+Sync+Options>
Giles Turnbull, O'Reilly Network

For Mac users, the Palm platform is no longer as simple as it used to be.

*** Tip: Getting Back To Where You Left Off In iTunes
<http://www.tuaw.com/2005/12/09/tip-getting-back-to-where-you-left-off-in-iTunes/>
Jan Kabili, Unofficial Apple Weblog

[Sidetrack]

*** Apple: Told You So!
Heng-Cheong Leong

Colin Campbell <http://www.next-gen.biz/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1827&Itemid=2>: Microsoft says Xbox 360 shortages are strictly down to a shortage of chips.

*** Pod Pod Pod Pod Pod Pod Pod Pod Pod Pod Pod Pod
Heng-Cheong Leong

The first guy to write a headline with the words "iPod" and "You Pod" and "Everybody Pod Pod"? Cute.

The nth guy <http://www.tmcnet.com/usubmit/2005/dec/1218986.htm> who does that? Not so cute.

The Tomorrow Weblog
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Emerging Technologies. Innovative Applications. New Economy

[News]

*** Project Gutenberg Fears No Google
<http://online.wsj.com/public/article/SB113415403113218620-U_OqLOmApoaSvNpy5SjNwvhpW5w_20061209.html?mod=rss_free>
Vauhini Vara, Wall Street Journal

*** Yahoo's Latest Acquisition Is del.icio.us
<http://www.siliconvalley.com/mld/siliconvalley/rss/13372348.htm?source=rss&channel=siliconvalley_rss>
Associated Press

*** Google Warns Of Spiralling Energy Costs
<http://news.zdnet.co.uk/0,39020330,39241045,00.htm>
Stephen Shankland, CNET News.com

It could soon cost more to power your server than buy it, according to a Google engineer.

*** Sony BMG Repents Over CD Debacle
<http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/4514678.stm>
Mark Ward, BBC News

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The other things in life

[Life]

*** It's A McWorld After All
<http://www.salon.com/books/review/2005/12/10/hungry_planet/index_np.html>
Ira Boudway, Salon

A writer and a photographer visit 30 families around the world to show us what the world eats -- and how industrial food is creeping into every corner of the globe.

*** The Price Of Motherhood
<http://www.slate.com/id/2131645/>
Steven E. Landsburg, Slate

Ready to have a baby? You'll earn 10 percent more if you wait a year.

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Life in the city

[Opinion]

*** $15 For A 5-Min Taxi Ride
<http://www.todayonline.com/articles/89379.asp>
Raymond Tan, Today

Do residents of the east have to pay this much just to get good service from the airport?