[MyAppleMenu] Jul 9, 2006

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Mac news for Mac people

[News]

*** Mac Tetris Game Killed By The Tetris Company
<http://www.boingboing.net/2006/07/09/mac_tetris_game_kill.html>
Cory Doctorow, Boing Boing

"Quinn, probably the most attractive of all tetris clones, got a nastygram from The Tetris Company."

*** Taking On Apple The Creative Way
<http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/portal/site/STI/menuitem.c2aef3d65baca16abb31f610a06310a0/?vgnextoid=6fadbe120b93a010VgnVCM1000000a35010aRCRD&vgnextfmt=vgnartid:abe8480849f4c010VgnVCM100000430a0a0aRCRD>
Alfred Siew, Straits Times

*** Apple Sneaks New Logic Board Into Whining MacBook Pros
<http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/08/apple-sneaks-new-logic-board-into-whining-macbook-pros/>
Paul Miller, Engadget

They sort of skipped the first step: admitting they have a problem, but Apple is at least starting to patch stuff up with their customers who have been complaining about whining MacBook Pros since the release of the product.

[Opinion]

*** The Mac OS X Tipping Point
<http://daringfireball.net/2006/07/mac_os_x_tipping_point>
John Gruber, Daring Fireball

The difference between the old Mac OS and Mac OS X isn't that it used to suck but now it's great. Th difference is that Mac OS X's appeal is broader; it is good in more ways than the old Mac OS was.

*** What's Better, Frequent Or Infrequent?
<http://www.macuser.com/rivals/whats_better_frequent_or_infre.php>
Derik DeLong, MacUser

The Tomorrow Weblog
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Emerging Technologies. Innovative Applications. New Economy

[News]

*** How A Computer Knows What Many Managers Don't
<http://www.nytimes.com/2006/07/09/business/mutfund/09quant.html>
Zubin Jelveh, New York Times

Why ever trust a computer model to run  your investments? Because, in the real world, it seems to pay off.

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The other things in life

[Life]

*** For Joey Hot Dog, A World On The Wane
<http://www.nytimes.com/2006/07/09/nyregion/thecity/09plaz.html>
Jeff Vandam, New York Times

To all the sock vendors, insurance executives, transit employees, exotic dancers, commuters, cabdrivers and chicken fryers who move through Queens Plaza each day, Joey Hot Dog is the mayor.

*** Your Film Is Banned. There's Not Enough Violence.
<http://www.nytimes.com/2006/07/09/movies/09lim.html>
Dennis Lim, New York Times

"I think this is the first time a film has been banned for not being violent enough."

*** Eat Drink Make Movie: Hollywood's Next Course
<http://www.nytimes.com/2006/07/09/movies/09chago.html?ex=1310097600&en=66406ea46519c973&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss>
steve Chagollan, New York Times

In the coming year, a wave of ambitious studio films will try to capitalize on American's growing appreciation of all things epicurean.

SingaporeSurf
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Life in the city

[News]

*** Supporters Of Suspended Singaporeans Blogger Hold Silent Protest
<http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20060709/wl_asia_afp/singaporeinternet_060709090842>
AFP

Supporters of a Singaporean blogger have gathered at a busy subway station for a silent protest at the suspension of his weekly newspaper column after the government criticised his latest satirical piece about high living costs.

*** A Series Of Mysterious Events Caused By Li Nanqing's Singapore Visit
<http://www.epochtimes.com/b5/6/7/8/n1378346.htm>
Epoch Times

*** Govt To De-Classify Some Official Documents
<http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/nst/Sunday/National/20060709083840/Article/index_html>
New Straits Times

*** Mainstream Media Has A Role In Ensuring Quality Of Debate: Dr Balakrishnan
<http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/217992/1/.html>
S Ramesh, Channel NewsAsia