[MyAppleMenu] Apr 21, 2006

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Mac news for Mac people

[News]

*** Apple Trade Secrets Case Could Affect Media Confidentiality
<http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/2006-04-20-apple-secrets-case_x.htm?POE=TECISVA>
May Wong, Associated Press

A case that could jeopardize the right of journalists to protect the confidentiality of sources and give companies more legal leeway to track down supposed leaks of trade secrets is now in the hands of a state appeals court.

*** Paris Mayor Defends France's Wariness Of U.S. Tech
<http://news.com.com/2100-1028_3-6063462.html?part=rss&tag=6063462&subj=news>
Gerg Sandoval, CNET News.com

*** Apple's No. 1 Hit: Record Biz May Sing Jobs' iTune After All
<http://www.nypost.com/business/64711.htm>
Tim Arango, New York Post

The record industry may be on the verge of waving the white flag in front of Apple boss steve Jobs, and abandoning its demand for iTunes to charge different prices for different songs, The Post has learned.

*** A Tour Of Microsoft's Mac Lab
<http://davidweiss.blogspot.com/2006/04/tour-of-microsofts-mac-lab.html>
David Weiss

*** Apple v. Does Case Heard By Appellate Court
<http://www.macworld.com/news/2006/04/20/doe/index.php?lsrc=mwrss>
Mathew Honan, Macworld

Apple sued several unnamed individuals, referred to in court proceedings as "Does," for leaking information about an upcoming product code-named "Asteroid" to the online news site PowerPage.

*** PortalPlayer Cut Out Of Next iPod; Stock Plummets
<http://www.macworld.com/news/2006/04/20/portalplayer/index.php?lsrc=mwrss>
Jim Dalrymple, Macworld

[Opinion]

*** Let iTunes Lead
<http://www.forbes.com/home/digitalentertainment/2006/04/20/ipod-itunes-apple-cx_rr_0420ipod.html>
Rachel Rosmarin, Forbes

If the iPod's bloom is fading, Apple may want to rethink its approach to its iTunes digital music and video store.

The Tomorrow Weblog
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Emerging Technologies. Innovative Applications. New Economy

[News]

*** More On Tech Complexity
<http://stevenf.com/mt/2006/04/more_on_tech_complexity.php>
Stevenf

I'm reminded of the Unix philosophy. Small tools that do one thing, that can be lashed together as needed to tackle bigger tasks. It works so well as an engineering philosophy, but it never seems to work as an economic philosophy. Or does it?

*** Easy Programming
<http://www.red-sweater.com/blog/125/easy-programming>
Red Sweater Blog

Below are a few guidelines that help me maintain an easy programming lifestyle.

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The other things in life

[World]

*** Elizabeth The Last
<http://www.guardian.co.uk/monarchy/story/0,,1757958,00.html>
Jonathan Freedland, The Guardian

The Queen, who is 80 today, is the best thing about the monarchy: constant, reassuring and one of the most accomplished politicians of our age. But the institution is finished, and Elizabeth could well be all that's keeping it alive.

[Life]

*** Policing The N-Word
<http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/Content?oid=31797>
Charles Mudede, The Stranger

When Secrest asked me what I personally thought of the word, I told her that it was a very bad word and should not, in theory, be used because black Americans still sufer from poverty, underfunded and overcrowded schools, police violence, job discrimination, and so on. But despite all this, I felt the word was out of my control.

*** Coupling
<http://www.sfweekly.com/Issues/2006-04-19/culture/stage.html>
Chloe Veltman, SF Weekly

How I landed onstage with my husband, and what I did about it.

SingaporeSurf
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Life in the city

[GE06]

*** Hot Spots To Watch
<http://www.todayonline.com/articles/113900.asp>
Tor Ching Li, Today

Parties gearing up for Nomination Day on April 27.

*** Seven GRCs And 37 PAP Candidates Lilkely To Get Walkovers
<http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/free/story/0,6418,386799,00.html?>
Leslie Koh and Erica Tay, Straits Times

As many as 37 People's Action Party MPs could walk into Parliament unopposed next Thursday, as opposition parties have yet to express any interest in seven of the 14 GRCs. If this happens, it will mean 14 of the 24 new PAP candidates will make it into Parliament without a fight.

*** Worker's Party, SDA To Roll Out Candidates Over Next Few Days
<http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/free/story/0,6418,386883,00.html?>
Peh Shing Huei, Straits Times

*** Net Postings Fall Under Elections Act
<http://www.todayonline.com/articles/113909.asp>
Lee U-Wen, Today

>From now on, the gloves have to stay on. For the bloggers, that is.

*** Should MPs Give Up Their Day Jobs?
<http://www.todayonline.com/articles/113835.asp>
Loh Chee Kong, Today

The spotlight turns on MPs' allowances and whether they should serve full-time.

*** Postpone NKF Court Case: WP's Low
<http://www.todayonline.com/articles/113911.asp>
938Live

This will allow for a good debate on the issue, without stepping afoul of the law, the Worker's Party chief told reporters.

*** Opportunities Lost And Won In The Long Run-Up
<http://www.todayonline.com/articles/113915.asp>
Lee Ching Wern, Today

Parties have had longest preparation time in decades for GE.

*** Government Fairer To Opposition This Election: Steve Chia
<http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/204093/1/.html>
Pearl Forss, Channel NewsAsia

*** Parties Given Ample Time To Plan Campaign For Upcoming GE: Dr Balakrishnan
<http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/204100/1/.html>
Patwant Singh, Channel NewsAsia

"I think everyone is prepared both the PAP as well as the opposition parties. This is one election that nobody can say they haven't had enough time."

[News]

*** Singapore To Bid For 2011 Southeast Asia Games
<http://in.today.reuters.com/news/newsArticle.aspx?type=sportsNews&storyID=2006-04-21T072256Z_01_NOOTR_RTRJONC_0_India-245721-1.xml&archived=False>
Reuters

Singapore wants to step in for impoverished Cambodia as host for the 2011 Southeast Asian Games.

*** Card That Does All
<http://www.todayonline.com/articles/113879.asp>
Teo Xuan Wei, Today

The new cards -- offered by Visa -- can double up as ez-link cards.

[Opinion]

*** Elections
<http://chretien.livejournal.com/20848.html>
Chretien

Religious harmony? What do you mean by that? If you mean freedom of religion, then its right and proper. However, we do know that it's not the case in Singapore; otherwise the Fa Lun Gong and JWs will not be persecuted the way we are.

*** Car Levy: Rethink Proposal Carefully
<http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/nst/Thursday/Letters/20060420090639/Article/index_html>
Roger Poh, New Straits Times

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[Tunes]

*** Git
<http://www.ghostly.com/1.0/artists/skeletons/index.shtml>
Skeletons & The Girl-Faced Boys
<http://www.ghostly.com/audio/clips/Skeletons-Git.mp3>