[MyAppleMenu] Jan 24, 2005

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Mac news for Mac people

[News]

*** Many Faces Of The Mac Mini
<http://www.wired.com/news/mac/0,2125,66363,00.html?tw=rss.TOP>
Leander Kahney, Wired News

Available in stores for just a few days, Apple's new Mac mini computer appears to be something of an omnia omnibus -- all things to all people.

*** Inside iPod
<http://www.elecdesign.com/Articles/Index.cfm?AD=1&ArticleID=9500&pg=2>
John H. Day, Electronic Design

Apple deosn't want to spill the secret sauce, but we tear down its mega-seller music machine.

*** Entangled By Ear Buds, And Other Musical Mishaps
<http://www.nytimes.com/2005/01/23/nyregion/thecity/23ipod.html>
Kayleen Schaefer, New York Times

With the ever-present ear buds has come an influx of iPod-related mishaps, some highly amusing, others potentially disastrous.

*** 10,000 Songs, Kidnapped On The No. 9
<http://www.nytimes.com/2005/01/23/nyregion/thecity/23mugg.html?oref=login>
Jennifer Bleyer, New York Times

It's more likely, the police said, that the ubiquitous white iPod headphones are a flashing signal of sorts, alerting thieves to the presence of hte prodigiously popular digital music player, which retail for $299 and up, more than most high school students are likely to be carrying in cash.

[Opinion]

*** Mac Mini -- More Than Meets The Eye
<http://www.technologyreview.com/articles/05/01/wo/wo_delio012405.asp?trk=top>
Michello Delio, MIT Technology Review

To get the most out of the Mac mini, users need to -- yes -- think different.

[Review]

*** Keynote 2: New Themes, Improved Text Handling Highlight Major Update
<http://www.macworld.com/2005/01/news/keynote2firstlook/index.php?lsrc=mcrss-0105>
Rob Griffiths, Macworld

With the new version, it's become an even stronger competitor to PowerPoint. From its seamless integration with iPhoto and iTunes to its greatly improved animation and slide timing features, the new version of Keynote looks like a winner.

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Emerging Technologies. Innovative Applications. New Economy

[News]

*** Help For Digital Pack Rats
<http://www.nytimes.com/2005/01/24/technology/24ecom.html?ex=1264309200&en=05d32b591d462694&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt>
Bob Tedeschi, New York Times

For digital pack rats, life is problematical these days. Armed with high-speed connections and new digital music players, cameras and camcorders, they are filling their computer hard drives faster than ever. Buying more disk storage is an option, but a growing number of people are instead choosing to deposit files in an online bank, thereby helping inject life into the niche Internet storage market that, some analysts said, is on the brink of a growth surge.

*** Scrambling For A Slice Of Internet Phone Pie
<http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A31113-2005Jan23.html?nav=rss_technology>
Yuki Noguchi, Washington Post

*** Internet News Sites Are Back In Vogue
<http://www.nytimes.com/2005/01/24/technology/24marketwatch.html?ex=1264222800&en=eeb72f7acaf3cd78&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt>
Eric Dash, New York Times

Media companies, many of which were badly burned by Internet investments before, are aggressively bidding for some sites with growing online ad business.

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The other things in life

[Tech & Science]

*** Escape From The Universe
<http://www.prospect-magazine.co.uk/article_details.php?id=6701&AuthKey=b3bc9643e0cae17cf025f2a2c400d896&issue=499>
Michio Kaku, Prospect

The universe is destined to end. Before it does, could an advanced civilisation escape via a "wormhole" into a parallel universe? The idea seems like science fiction, but it is consistent with the laws of physics and biology. Here's how to do it.

[Life]

*** How To Read A Column
<http://www.nytimes.com/2005/01/24/opinion/24safire1.html?ex=1264309200&en=02942d0871876b89&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt>
William Safire, New York Times

At last I am at liberty to vouchsafe to you the dozen rules in reading a political column.

*** Common Sense Has Much To Learn From Moonshine
<http://books.guardian.co.uk/news/articles/0,6109,1396252,00.html>
Philip Pullman, The Guardian

It's time English teachers got back to basics -- less grammar, more play.

*** A Gift From Above, Wrapped In White
<http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A29490-2005Jan22.html>
DeNeen L. Brown, Washington Post

Snow days are our Sabbath days. They bring with them a commandment to pause, to curl up by a fire, stay in your pajamas or go outside and catch a snowflake and marvel at its tiny beauty. Or do nothing.

*** Johnny Carson, Low-Key King Of Late-Night TV, Dies At 79
<http://www.nytimes.com/2005/01/24/arts/television/24john.html?hp&ex=1106542800&en=1ee7032480306c27&ei=5094&partner=homepage>
Richard Severo and Bill Carter, New York Times

Someone once asked Mr Carson what he would like his epitaph to be. He thought for a moment and reached for the traditional line of a talk-show host: "I'll be right back."

*** Solving The Enigma Of Kryptos
<http://wired.com/news/culture/0,1284,66334,00.html?tw=wn_tophead_2>
Kim Zetter, Wired News

What does it say about the Central Intelligence Agency that its agents can crack the secret codes of enemy nations but can't unravel a coded sculpture sitting outside their cafeteria window?

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Life in the city

[News]

*** Sex Toys Arousing Interest In Prim Singapore
<http://www.turkishpress.com/news.asp?ID=36313>
AFP

Blow-up dolls may be a strict no-no in Singapore, a country known overseas for its squeaky-clean image and sanitised ways, but adult shops peddling vibrators, kinky lingerie and dildos that put even the most well-endowed men to shame are doing good business here.

*** Lime Plants In Short Supply Due To Singaporean Demand
<http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2005/1/24/nation/9978630&sec=nation>
Elizabeth Looi, The Star

*** Risque Mags Stir Classification Talk
<http://www.todayonline.com/articles/33191.asp>
Keith Lin, Today

More measures urged to block them from the young.

*** Minister Against Idea Of Rserving Jobs For Some
<http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/sub/singapore/story/0,5562,297273,00.html?>
Sue-Ann Chia, Straits Times

It will make businesses less competitive and stymie economic growth, Dr Vivian Balakrishnan said yesterday.

[Entertainment]

*** 'The Sound Of Music' Musical At The Esplanade In April
<http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/entertainment/view/128774/1/.html>
Wong Siew Ying, Channel NewsAsia

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[Tunes]

*** It's Alright
<http://www.lisarein.com/itsalright.html>
Lisa Rein and Ron Taylor
<http://www.lisarein.com/LisaRein-itsalright.mp3>