[MyAppleMenu] Feb 14, 2006

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Mac news for Mac people

[News]

*** Apple Begins Shipping MacBook Pro Notebook Computers With Faster 2.16 GHz Intel Core Duo Processors
<http://macdailynews.com/index.php/weblog/comments/apple_begins_shipping_macbook_pro_notebook_computers/>
MacDailyNews

*** Skype 2.0 For Mac To Add Intel-Only Processor Features
<http://themacobserver.com/article/2006/02/10.1.shtml>
Brad Gibson, Mac Observer

Version 2.0 of Skype for Mac will take advantage of the multi-tasking capabilities of Intel dual-core processors and allow a conference call to include up to ten people at the same time.

*** Libraries Turning To iPods And iTunes
<http://playlistmag.com/features/2006/02/library/index.php?lsrc=mwrss>
Mathew Honan, Playlist

Just as the iPod transformed the way individuals connect with their personal media collections, so too is it changing the way libraries help the public connect with mass media collections.

*** Top 10 Things All Switchers Should Know
<http://plasticbugs.com/?p=312>
Scott Moschella, Plastic Bugs

*** Toy Makers Hitch Stars To iPod Craze
<http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/business/technology/personal_technology/13862971.htm>
Associated Press

After bemoaning the emergence of the iPod as children's latest must-have toy, toy makers are now looking at the digital music player as their own marketing strategy.

*** Motorola To Make Windows Media Phones, Keep iTunes
<http://today.reuters.com/news/newsArticle.aspx?type=technologyNews&storyID=2006-02-13T140305Z_01_L13772046_RTRUKOC_0_US-MOTOROLA-MICROSOFT.xml>
Lucas van Grinsven, Reuters

Motorola said on Monday it had signed a deal to use Windows Media technology from Microsoft in a new range of music phones that would sell alongside its iTunes phone developed with Apple.

[Opinion]

*** Love (Or Not) In An iPod World
<http://www.usatoday.com/news/opinion/editorials/2006-02-13-love-ipod_x.htm>
Laura Vanderkam, USA Today

Modern youth culture's love affair with the iPod may explain why this holiday will be lonelier for many people of my generation.

*** A Key Difference Between Apple And Microsoft
<http://weblogs.jupiterresearch.com/analysts/gartenberg/archives/013730.html>
Michael Gartenberg, Jupiter Research

Apple knows how to sell to the consumer. Microsoft knows how to sell to business who buy a thousand PCs at a time. They don't yet know how to sell to a consumer who buys one at a time.

*** Sometimes Deleting Can Be Good: The Concept Of Culling In Digital Photography
<http://www.digitalmediathoughts.com/articles.php?action=expand,9740>
Jason Dunn, Digital Media Thoughts

Does the thought of deleting photos scare you? Do you believe that the real benefit of digital photography is the ability to shoot as many pictures as you want of the same thing, and keep them all? Then this article is for you.

[Review]

*** Connect The Dots With OmniGraffle
<http://db.tidbits.com/getbits.acgi?tbart=08420>
Matt Neuburg, TidBITS

*** iWatermark 3.0: Program Makes It Easy To Add Text And Graphic Watermarks To Images
<http://www.macworld.com/2006/01/reviews/iwatermark3/index.php>
Jay Nelson, Macworld

*** Does Dell Beat MacBook Pro On Price?
<http://www.macworld.com/news/2006/02/13/pricecomparison/index.php?lsrc=mwrss>
Dan Frakes, Macworld

When you actually configure offerings from Apple and brand-name Windows PC vendors comparably, you'll often find the two to be surprisingly price-competitive -- even when the Mac isn't cheaper, the two are often close enough in price that you can make your purchasing decision based on what you want to buy rather than what you think your budget allows.

*** RapidWeaver 3.2: Web Site-Creation Tool Builds Snazzy Sites In A Snap
<http://www.macworld.com/2006/02/reviews/rapidweaver321/index.php?lsrc=mwrss>
Mathew Honan, Macworld

If you just want a weblogging service, you might want to stick with online-based tools. But for more full-featured sites, RapidWeaver greatly expands on what those services offer.

*** 1GB iPod Nano: Smaller-Capacity Model Retains The Features Of Bigger Siblings
<http://playlistmag.com/reviews/2006/02/nano1gbreview/index.php?lsrc=mwrss>
Dan Frakes, Playlist

[Sidetrack]

*** Bi-Directional
Heng-Cheong Leong

While efforts are currently underway to boot Windows in Intel-based Mac, progress <http://maxxuss.hotbox.ru/patch_8g1165.html> are also made in having Mac OS X boot in generic Intel-based PC.

*** Rumor Today: You'll Have To Wait Longer For That Huge IPod Dock
Heng-Cheong Leong

AppleInsider <http://www.appleinsider.com/article.php?id=1527>: Apple, for the second time in less than two years, appears to have scrapped plans to include a built-in iPod dock with some of its forthcoming Mac mini desktop computers.

The Tomorrow Weblog
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Emerging Technologies. Innovative Applications. New Economy

[News]

*** RSA Looks To The Everyday For Security
<http://news.zdnet.co.uk/0,39020330,39252313,00.htm>
dawn Kawamoto, CNET News.com

Mobiles, PDAs and other portable devices could soon be used in two-factor authentication.

*** Tech Companies Brace For Slowdown Over China
<http://news.com.com/2100-1028_3-6038599.html>
Anne Broache, CNET News.com

Technology companies ccused of collabroating with China's internet censorship regime are bracing for what could be a tough round of questioning frm politicians this week.

MyAppleMenu Reader
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The other things in life

[Tech & Science]

*** The Scientific Rules For The Game Of Love
<http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/11328026/>
Bjorn Carey, LiveScience

A short list of scientific rules for the game of love is emerging.

[Life]

*** The Kiss Of Life
<http://www.nytimes.com/2006/02/14/opinion/14foer.html?ex=1297573200&en=64bad474e17f3713&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss>
Joshua Foer, New York Times

Since it's Valentine's Day, let's dwell for a moment on the profoundly bizarre activity of kissing. Is there a mroe expressive gesture in the human repertoire?

*** A Rose By Any Other Color...
<http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/02/12/AR2006021200750.html>
Michael Stunz, Washington Post

And I love you.

*** Tinly Snokum-Bear Wuvs Her Ginormous Huggy Waffle For Always And Ever. XXX
<http://blogs.guardian.co.uk/news/archives/2006/02/14/tinkly_snookumbear_wuvs_her_ginormous_huggy_waffle_for_always_and_ever_xxx.html#more>
Anna Pickard, The Guardian

I'm not saying it's a bad thing to be in love, or even to be romantic. But why do we need to be told how to do it?

*** The Oldest Line In The World
<http://www.nytimes.com/2006/02/14/international/europe/14poem.html>
Sebnem Arsu, New York Times

It is as tiny as the sleekest mobile phones that fit in the palm of the hand, but its message is anything but modern. A small tablet in a special display this month in th eIstanbul Museum of the Ancient Orient is thought to be the oldest love poem ever found, the words of a lover from more than 4,000 years ago.

*** On The Mater Of Size
<http://www.slate.com/id/2136061/>
Kent Sepkowitz, Slate

How long is the average penis? As a Valentine's Day gift, I shall solve the mystery.

*** The Objects Of Our Affection
<http://www.salon.com/mwt/feature/2006/02/14/valentines_object_lust/>
Salon

>From preppy perfume to Portuguese love songs, six writers share the Valentine's Day goodies that really get their hearts racing.

SingaporeSurf
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Life in the city

[News]

*** Singapore Passes Bill On Casino Regulations
<http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/193172/1/.html>
Farah Abdul Rahim, Channel NewsAsia

*** Exit Permit Rule To Apply From Age 13 Under New Bill
<http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/free/story/0,6418,371117,00.html?>
Ken Kwek, Straits Times

Singaporean boys and permanent residents aged 13 and older will need an exit permit if they travel abroad for more than three months.

*** Genetic Screening For Newborns
<http://www.asianewsnet.net/level3_template4.php?l3sec=1&news_id=52366&key_word=singapore>
Straits Times

A new sceening programme to catch genetic metabolic disorders in newborns is expected to be available here by September.

*** Preparing For Scenic Bridge
<http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2006/2/14/nation/13383317&sec=nation>
The Star

Gerbang Perdana Sdn Bhd, the consortium spearheading the scenic bridge project, has started collecting soil samples and conducting marine surveys ont he Malaysian side of hte Tebrau Straits.

*** $100 Casino Entry Fee To Stay
<http://www.todayonline.com/articles/100923.asp>
Val Chua, Today

Deputy Prime Minister Wong Kan Seng made it clear that while the government have heard the bidders' voices, it had a responsibility to minimise the social ills from gambling.

*** Singapore-Brand Rambutans?
<http://www.todayonline.com/articles/100918.asp>
Tan Hui Leng, Today

The Malaysian Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has lashed out at Singapore exporters for "rebranding" Malaysian products and passing them off as local products.

*** Feeder Service Between Two Ports
<http://biz.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2006/2/14/business/13383144&sec=business>
Bernama

Johor Port Authority says a feeder service may be introduced between Port of Tanjung Pelepas and the Pasir Gudang Port following the government's decision to build the half-bridge to replace the 80-year-old Johor Causeway.

[Opinion]

*** Students, Please Give Charity Your Support
<http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/forum/story/0,5562,371180,00.html?>
Jenny Lim, Viriya Community Services, Straits Times

Community Involement Project hours are administered by the schools and we suggest Miss Wan refer the matter to her school.

*** Temasek Has Long-Term Commitment To Asia
<http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/forum/story/0,5562,371146,00.html?>
Rachel Lin, Temasek Holdings, Straits Times

As a long-term financial investor, we remain apolitical.

*** Govt Holds Temasek Liable For Good Returns
<http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/forum/story/0,5562,371061,00.html?>
Damien Tan, Ministry of Finance, Straits Times

The government does not approve individual investments by Temasek, nor does it second guess Temasek's risk assessment.

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*** The Ballerina Blues
<http://www.theoohlas.com/music.html>
The Oohlas
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