[MyAppleMenu] Aug 25, 2006

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Mac news for Mac people

[News]

*** Nordic Consumer Groups May Join Forces Against iTunes
<http://playlistmag.com/news/2006/08/25/nordic/index.php?lsrc=mwrss>
Nancy Gohring, IDG News Service

Consumer representatives from several Nordic countries are discussing how to proceed in their battle against Apple over the iTunes digital rights management policy.

*** Public Domain Books, Ready For Your iPod
<http://www.nytimes.com/2006/08/25/books/25audi.html?ei=5088&en=5441d083f6d4aca4&ex=1314158400&adxnnl=1&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss&adxnnlx=1156482038-R6LfuO+F6i9RJxwwTIIwsg>
Craig Silverman, New York Times

*** Safer Lithium-Ion Batteries
<http://www.technologyreview.com/read_article.aspx?id=17362&ch=biztech>
Kevin Bullis, MIT Technology Review

In light of Apple's and Dell's massive recalls, will computer makers opt for batteries that are less prone to catching fire?

*** Mac Mini Storage Suggests Product Changes
<http://www.appleinsider.com/article.php?id=1991>
Katie Marsal, AppleInsider

Apple is once again denying resellers and large partners the ability to place bulk orders for its petite Mac mini desktop computers, often an indicator that new models are on the horizon.

*** Apple Recalls Sony-Made PowerBook, iBook Batteries
<http://www.macworld.com/news/2006/08/24/batteryrecall/index.php?lsrc=mwrss>
Peter Cohen, Macworld

Apple and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on Thursday announced a recall of 1.1 million battery packs made for Apple's PowerBook and iBook battery packs.

[Opinion]

*** Of Crow And Creative
<http://playlistmag.com/weblogs/ipodblog/2006/08/crowcreate/index.php?lsrc=plrss>
Christopher Breen, Playlist

*** Apple's iPod SeasonLooms
<http://www.businessweek.com/technology/content/aug2006/tc20060823_726985.htm?chan=technology_technology+index+page_more+of+today%27s+top+stories>
Arik Hesseldahl, BusinessWeek

There has been little acitivty out of Cupertino on the iPod front recently. But hints of new products are in the air.

[Review]

*** A Scolling Revolution?
<http://www.macworld.com/weblogs/editors/2006/08/freewheelscrolling/index.php>
Dan Frakes, Macworld

*** Daylite 3.1: Inexpensive Workgroup Task Master
<http://www.macworld.com/2006/08/reviews/daylite/index.php?lsrc=mwrss>
Rebecca Freed, Macworld

Power users will like its ability to be customized, but may be put off by some interface quirks.

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The other things in life

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*** It's Official: Pluto Stripped Of Planet Status
<http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,1558,2008113,00.asp?kc=ETRSS02129TX1K0000532>
Reuters

Pluto was stripped of its status as a planet on Thursday when astronomers from around the world redefined it as a "dwarf palnet", leaving just eight classical planets in the solar system.

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Life in the city

[News]

*** Film Bytes
<http://www.asia-city.com/feature/content.php?articlesid=1997&section=79&category=4&rating=&orderby=1&searchtype=issuedate&scity=4&sissuedate=2006-08-25&totalrecord=2&issuecity=Singapore&type=&currentrecord=0&nextrecord=0&currentpageno=1>
Terry Ong, I-S

>From major co-productions by Mediacorp Raintree Pictures to noteworthy indie films and shorts, the local film industry is chugging along.

*** Lawyer: Singapore Courts Unfair To Falungong Members
<http://www.epochtimes.com/b5/6/8/25/n1433220.htm>
Dajiyuan

[Opinion]

*** Pulling A Fast One
<http://commentarysingapore.blogspot.com/2006/08/pulling-fast-one.html>
Mr Wang Bakes Good Karma

The government is to blame. That's what PM Lee doesn't want to tell you. He'd rather just blame you and make you feel bad instead.

*** Changing The Noodle
<http://twostepsfromtwilight.wordpress.com/2006/08/25/changing-the-noodles/>
Two Steps Frm Twilight

It is time for local blogs to lead the intellectual agenda rather than expect the mainstream media to do it when the latter is inextricably constrained to the very exacting demands of the government.

*** Blogging Past The Grey Areas
<http://www.todayonline.com/articles/138432.asp>
Howard Lee, Today

OB markers, not so much laws, are the concern online.

*** LTA Says 'No' To Waiving ERP Fee For CBD Taxis
<http://straitstimes.asiaone.com/portal/site/STI/menuitem.c2aef3d65baca16abb31f610a06310a0/?vgnextoid=7532758920e39010VgnVCM1000000a35010aRCRD&vgnextfmt=vgnartid:e89519820a04d010VgnVCM100000430a0a0aRCRD>
Naleeza Ebrahim, Land Transport Authority, Straits Times

We have no basis to waive ERP for taxis, as taxis ocpy the same road space as cars and contribute to traffic congestion equally.