[MyAppleMenu] Mar 11, 2005

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Mac news for Mac people

[News]

*** First 'Made For iPod' Accessory Ships, Program Explained
<http://www.ipodlounge.com/ipodnews_comments.php?id=6658_0_7_0_M>
iPodlounge

The first iPod accessory to carry Apple's new "Made for iPod" badge is now shipping: it's Macally's new IceTune stackable speaker system.

*** Radio's Look To iPod Hits Static
<http://www.labusinessjournal.com/article.asp?aID=39292848.1381521.1113073.5000147.6365338.998&aID2=85612>
James Nash, San Diego Business Journal

Podcasting is the buzzed-about technology -- but just try making money off it.

*** Motorola Says It's Working On More iTunes Phones
<http://news.com.com/Motorola+says+its+working+on+more+iTunes+phones/2100-1041_3-5608002.html>
Reuters

Motorola is working on several mobile phones that are compatible with Apple's iTunes music service, some of which can store eight hours of songs, Motorola said Thursday. One model, the E790, was initially scheduled for a European launch this summer, but that introduction was delayed after discussions with operators.

*** Apple Faces The Music As iPod Competitors Emerge
<http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?type=internetNews&storyID=7870264>
Sue Zeidler, Reuters

Apple has a winner despite increasing attacks by iPod wannabes.

*** Apple Quickens Pace Of Innovation
<http://www.forbes.com/home/markets/2005/03/10/0310automarketscan05.html>
Forbes

*** Apple Joins Blu-Ray Board Of Directors
<http://www.macworld.com/news/2005/03/10/bluray/index.php?lsrc=mcrss-0305>
Jim Darlymple, MacCentral

Blue-ray Disc is a next-generation optical disc format being developed for High Definition video and high-capacity software applications.

*** Luxpro Corp. Rips Off iPod Shuffle
<http://playlistmag.com/news/2005/03/10/luxpro/index.php?lsrc=mcrss-0305>
Peter Cohen, Playlist

>From the front, the device is physically identical to Apple's iPod shuffle, straight down to the control pad and white earbuds. It touts features the iPod shuffle lacks, however, including an FM tuner and a voice recorder.

[Opinion]

*** iPod, You Pod
<http://www.nyunews.com/artsandentertainment/leisure/9155.html>
Vadim Rizov, Washington Square

And while sometimes I take off my headphones and enjoy the cool breeze playing on my ears, far more often my 'phones are all that keep me from murdering civilians.

*** Apple's Safari Mistake: Choosing KHTML Over Firefox
<http://www.gilgamesh.ca/?p=177>
John Koetsier, gilgamesh.ca

I'm fairly cedrtain that Apple backed the wrong horse in this race.

*** Apple's Blueprint For Genius
<http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/05_12/b3925608.htm>
Peter Burrows, BusinessWeek

At a time when rivals are outsourcing as much design as possible to cut costs, Apple remains at its core a product company -- one that would never give up control of how those products are created.

*** The End Of The iPod
<http://www.thefeature.com/article?articleid=101476>
Cario Longino, The Feature

The iPod shuffle isn't any great technological shakes. but Apple's laser-like focus on delivering a good user experience based on a solid user interface gives it a leg up on music phones.

*** There's A Razor Inside Apple
<http://www.smartmoney.com/Techsmart/index.cfm?story=20050310>
Monica Rivituso, SmartMoney.com

Hate to say it, but Apple's shares have lost their magic.

[Review]

*** Ford Racing 2: Racing Game Offers Challenges, Variety
<http://www.macworld.com/2005/03/reviews/fordracing2/index.php>
Peter Cohen, Macworld

If you're looking for an arcade-style auto racer, Ford Racing 2 offers enough challenge a variety to keep you driving for a while.

*** Monster Fair: Gem Of A Game Offers Fun For Pinball Fans
<http://www.macworld.com/2005/03/reviews/monsterfair/index.php>
Peter Cohen, Macworld

Monster Fair isn't the most complicated or hte most elaborate pinball game LittleWing has done, but its clean playfield and outstanding physics make it one of the company's most realistic to date.

*** Thoughts On Cheaper Apple Products: Mac Mini And iPod Shuffle
<http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/technology/wabc_techguru_031005_ipod.html>
WABC

Both machines are great examples of superior form and function, things Apple does so well.

*** Set Your Music Free: Playlist Sounds Off On Speakers
<http://playlistmag.com/reviews/2005/03/setmusicfree/index.php?lsrc=mcrss-0305>
Dan Frakes, Playlist

[Wintel]

*** Microsoft To Buy Groove Networks
<http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7147797/>
Associated Press

Microsoft said Thursday it was acquiring leading collaboration software company Groove Networks, and naming its founder, Ray Ozzie, as Microsoft's chief technical officer.

The Tomorrow Weblog
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Emerging Technologies. Innovative Applications. New Economy

[News]

*** Blogging Clicks With Colleges
<http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A25305-2005Mar10.html>
Susan Kinzie, Washington Post

Interactive web pages changing class participation.

*** Mozilla Drops Development Of Namesake Suite
<http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1759,1775218,00.asp?kc=EWRSS03119TX1K0000594>
Matt Hicks, eWeek

The Mozilla Foundation late on Thursday reversed course by announcing that it is no longer planning to develop major update to its original application suite.

*** Congress Edges Toward New Privacy Rules
<http://news.com.com/Congress+edges+toward+new+privacy+rules/2100-1028_3-5609324.html?part=rss&tag=5608819>
Declan McCullagh, CNET News.com

An amorphous political debate over how to respond to recent data mishaps at ChoicePoint, Bank of America, and Reed Elsevier Group's LexisNexis service is beginning to take shape.

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The other things in life

[Life]

*** Meet John Doe
<http://www.villagevoice.com/music/0510,mamatas,61813,22.html>
Nick Mamatas, Village Voice

The RIAA runs its lawsuits as a volume business, and sometimes downloaders just gotta settle.

*** This Land Is My Land
<http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/cover/cover.html>
Dave Jamieson, Washington City Paper

Lots of property owners have profited from the gentrification of near-downtown neighborhoods in the District. The Robinson brothers came close to cashing in on their land, too. Instead, they&iacute;re sitting on it.

*** Why Is Captive Breeding So Hard?
<http://slate.msn.com/id/2114661/fr/rss/>
Daniel Engber, Slate

Don't animals like to breed?

[Expressions]

*** Spartacus
<http://www.tnr.com/doc.mhtml?i=20050314&s=poem031405>
Vladimir Gandelsman, The New Republic

SingaporeSurf
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Life in the city

[News]

*** Ministerial Statement On Casino Decision Due On April 18
<http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/136842/1/.html>
S Ramesh, Channel NewsAsia

A Ministerial statement on whether Singapore will proceed with the casino proposal will be made in Parliament on April 18.

*** CPF Board Studying Ways To Enhance Members' Savings
<http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporebusinessnews/view/136636/1/.html>
S Ramesh, Channel NewsAsia

*** Bedok South Student Survives Jump Off Ledge
<http://www.todayonline.com/articles/39421.asp>
Jose Raymond, Today

"I was just sick of everything."

*** LTA Outlines Plan To Improve Traffic Around Orchard Link
<http://www.todayonline.com/articles/39414.asp>
Today

*** New Indonesian Restriction Stops AWAIR's Flight To Singapore
<http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporebusinessnews/view/136681/1/.html>
Thomas Cho, Channel NewsAsia

In a new twist on Thursday, the CAAS said it was unable to proceed with the application because Indonesian authorities intended to introduce a new restriction on services by low-cost carriers to and from certain points in Indonesia.

*** AWAIR: "Very Disappointed" With Singapore CAAS Delay
<http://sg.biz.yahoo.com/050311/15/3r6gy.html>
Dow Jones

AWAIR alleged that "it has now become evident that the delay tactic adopted by CAAS in processing our application to fly into Changi International Airport was a deliberate attempt to gain greater bargaining position vis-a-vis the Indonesia government during the recent bilateral talks on Air Service Agreement on Jan 25 and Jan 26 2005."

*** Singapore Aviation Body Blames Indonesia For AWAIR Rejection
<http://www.thejakartapost.com/detaillatestnews.asp?fileid=20050310162243&irec=6>
AFP

The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore said in a statement AWAIR had submitted the required documents but the Indonesian government's decision meant it could not proceed with the application.

[Opinion]

*** Budget Airline Dispute Shaping Up Between Indonesia And Singapore
<http://sg-comment.blogspot.com/2005/03/budget-airline-dispute-shaping-up.html>
Singapore Commentator

This should be a reminder that when you make a living off others, a conspicuous advantage tends to invite a backlash from the latter, even when the advantage is gained in fair competition.

*** New Passport No. Is In Line With International Recommendations
<http://www.todayonline.com/articles/39401.asp>
Lim Jing Jing, Immigration & Checkpoints Authority, Today

*** Part-Time JC 'Lecherer'
<http://www.todayonline.com/articles/39411.asp>
mr brown, Today

[Technology]

*** Singapore Airlines To Offer Live TV In-Flight From June
<http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/index.php/id;1236517497;fp;2;fpid;1>
Martyn Williams, IDG News Service

Singapore Airlines this week began offering Internet access to passengers on flights between Singapore and London and will add live television to the service from June this year.

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Life is random. More tunes, less talk.

[Tunes]

*** The Galaxy Song
<http://www.mwscomp.com/sound.html>
Monty Python
<http://www.mwscomp.com/sounds/mp3/galaxy.mp3>

*** Radiation Boy
<http://www.uptones.com/html/sounds.html>
The Uptones
<http://www.uptones.com/mp3/the_uptones-radiation_boy.mp3>

*** Get Outta My Way
<http://www.uptones.com/html/sounds.html?>
The Uptones
<http://www.uptones.com/mp3/the_uptones-get_outta_my_way(live).mp3>