[MyAppleMenu] Dec 2, 2006

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Mac news for Mac people

[News]

*** I Listen, Therefore iPod
<http://www.theage.com.au/news/technology/i-listen-therefore-ipod/2006/12/01/1164777785702.html>
Larissa Dubecki, The Age

Five years ago this week the first iPods arrived in Australia on a reconnaissance mission for what was to become a mass invasion. They were bound for the desks of tech writers eager to get their hands on the new digital music players that had been revealed by their Apple makers in California six weeks earlier.

*** Dual And Triple Displays For 1-Port Macs
<http://www.macuser.com/accessories/dual_and_triple_displays_for_1.php?lsrc=murss>
Collin Allen, MacUser

Graphics hardware maker Matrox just announced a few new products which will allow Macs with only one video connection to drive up to three displays using a clever trick.

*** Michael Zagaris: Capturing The Game
<http://www.apple.com/pro/profiles/zagaris/>
Dustin Driver, Apple

*** Parallels Beta Works With Boot Camp Partition
<http://www.macworld.com/news/2006/12/01/parallels/index.php?lsrc=mwrss>
Peter Cohen, Macworld

*** Research Firm Says Apple Has An Age-Old Concern
<http://www.macworld.com/news/2006/12/01/age/index.php?lsrc=mwrss>
Jim Dalrymple, Macworld

Apple disputes Metafacts' claims. "Our customer data shows that only around 20 percent of Mac users are over the age of 55."

[Opinion]

*** Does iTunes Need Better Podcast Control?
<http://www.macuser.com/itunes/does_itunes_need_better_podcas.php?lsrc=murss>
Dan Moren, MacUser

[Review]

*** Fission 1.1
<http://www.atpm.com/12.12/fission.shtml>
Lee Bennett, ATPM

*** Six Fresh Tips From iPod: The Missing Manual
<http://digitalmedia.oreilly.com/2006/11/30/six-tips-from-ipod-missing-manual.html>
J.D. Biersdorfer, O'Reilly

*** RapidWeaver
<http://themacmind.com/2006/12/01/review-of-rapidweaver/>
TheMacMind

*** The Missing Sync For Windows Mobile 3.0: Synchronizer For Windows Mobile Device Improves iLife Integration
<http://www.macworld.com/2006/12/reviews/msync_mobile3/index.php?lsrc=mwrss>
Jeff Carlson, Macworld

*** PocketMac For Blackberry 4.0: Free Syncing Software For BlackBBerry Users Has Some Glitches
<http://www.macworld.com/2006/12/reviews/pmacforbb/index.php?lsrc=mwrss>
Jim Dalrymple, Macworld

Overall, PocketMac for Blackberry, 4.0 leaves me wanting more and wanting it to work better.

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The other things in life

[Life]

*** Bonfire Of The Puggle
<http://nymag.com/news/features/24759/>
Jonathan Hayes, New York Magazine

Two forensic pathologists, an ex-con, and the hunt for one irresistable designer dog.

*** The U.K. In L.A.
<http://www.laweekly.com/general/features/the-uk-in-la/15047/>
David Ehrenstein, LA Weekly

Or, How to be Cary Grant.

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Life in the city

[News]

*** Media Has Role To Promote Malaysia-Singapore Bilateral Ties - Zam
<http://www.bernama.com.my/bernama/v3/news.php?id=233910>
Jackson Sawatan, Bernama

The media can play an effective role to promote cordial bilateral ties between Malaysia and Singapore and to reduce any suspicions that exists, said information minister Datuk Seri Zainuddin Maidin.

*** Chee Treated 'Same As Other Prisoners'
<http://straitstimes.asiaone.com/portal/site/STI/menuitem.c2aef3d65baca16abb31f610a06310a0/?vgnextoid=6fadbe120b93a010VgnVCM1000000a35010aRCRD&vgnextfmt=vgnartid:8815fde517e3f010VgnVCM100000430a0a0aRCRD>
Zakir Hussain, Straits Times

The Singapore Democratic Party has questioned the treatment of three of its members in prison. Responding to queries from The Straits Times, the Ministry of Home Affairs has said that the allegations are 'baseless, malicious and seek to undermine the reputation of the Singapore Prison Service.'

*** Singapore Lags Behind In Islamic Finance Market
<http://www.gulfnews.com/business/Banking_and_Finance/10086637.html>
Reuters

Singapore has carved out a niche on the financial map, but analysts say it is struggling to attract big money into one of the fastest growing markets in the world -- Islamic finance.

[Opinion]

*** The Singaporean Money Culture
<http://aaron-ng.info/blog/the-singaporean-money-culture.html>
Aaron Ng, Hear Ye! Hear Ye!

I think our government leaders should stop emphasizing on how lucrative the private sector pays compared to public sector. We will never be sure whether someone who is holding public office is there for the money, or there to serve.

*** Sandwiched 'New Poor' And Cushions
<http://www.samaryn.com/2006/12/01/sandwiched-new-poor-and-cushions/>
A Gecko's Tale

The high-income group will have the largest decrease in 2007 -- a full 1% -- in income tax rate compared to the low and middle income groups.

*** Making A Case For The Third Link To Singapore
<http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/nst/Saturday/Columns/20061202092724/Article/index_html>
Santha Oorjitham, New Straits Times

A high-speed train link between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore has been on the back burner for longer than many realise. But the stakeholders have yet to agree on whether the pros outweigh the cons.

*** Islands Of Plenty
<http://www.todayonline.com/articles/158259.asp>
Neil Humphreys, Today

Kusu and St John's are priceless jewels for all Singaporeans.

*** Don't Turn Southern Islands Into Exclusive Playground Of The Rich
<http://straitstimes.asiaone.com/portal/site/STI/menuitem.c2aef3d65baca16abb31f610a06310a0/?vgnextoid=f832758920e39010VgnVCM1000000a35010aRCRD&vgnextfmt=vgnartid:e540defabac3f010VgnVCM100000430a0a0aRCRD>
Ramesh s/o Govinda Raju, Straits Times

*** GST Hike - An Incredible Tale Of Taxing The Poor To Help The Poor
<http://singaporeelection.blogspot.com/2006/12/gst-hike-incredible-tale-of-taxing.html>
Law Sin Ling, Singapore Election Watch

[Technology]

*** Wireless at SG: First-Day Jitters
<http://www.todayonline.com/articles/158307.asp>
Hedirman Supian, Today

The biggest hurdle for consumers could lie in the registration of the wireless service, depending on which operator is selected.