[MyAppleMenu] Oct 14, 2006

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MyAppleMenu
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Mac news for Mac people

[News]

*** Consumer Reports Picks The Mac With Caveats
<http://arstechnica.com/journals/apple.ars/2006/10/13/5614>
Ars Technica

*** Wikipod: Install Some (Possible All) Of Wikipedia To Your iPod's Notes Folder
<http://www.boingboing.net/2006/10/13/wikipod_install_some.html>
Barry Isralewitz, Boing Boing

*** Apple VP Explains (PRODUCT) RED iPod And iTunes Gift Card
<http://ilounge.com/index.php/news/comments/apple-vp-explains-product-red-ipod-and-itunes-gift-card/>
Jeremy Horwitz, iLounge

Apple's and (RED)'s goals are to create a "sustaining revenue and increased awareness" through the (PRODUCT) RED Special Editionc ampaign, and Apple's has "not set any end date" for the product.

*** Sarajo Frieden: The Color Of Invention
<http://www.apple.com/pro/profiles/frieden/>
Bija Gutoff, Apple

"I try to use my Mac tools to stand on my head. They help me see the world differently, to not be bogged down with preconceived ideas."

*** Q-Burns Abstract Message: Blurring The Lines
<http://www.apple.com/pro/profiles/qburns/>
Dustin Driver, Apple

[Opinion]

*** Open Apple
<http://arstechnica.com/staff/fatbits.ars/2006/10/12/5604>
John Siracusa, Ars Technica

As other technology companies open up to the online community, Apple's isolationist stance will appear in increasingly stark contrast.

*** Microsoft Windows Vista Vs Apple OS X
<http://chris.pirillo.com/2006/10/13/microsoft-windows-vista-vs-apple-os-x/>
Chris Pirillo

*** Simply Red
<http://playlistmag.com/weblogs/ipodblog/2006/10/redipod/index.php?lsrc=mwrss>
Philip Michaels, Playlist

About the name... That kind of looks like there was an explosion down at the typography factory.

[Review]

*** Script Debugger 4.0: Scripting Application Gets Ground-Up Rewrite
<http://www.macworld.com/2006/10/reviews/scriptdebug404/index.php?lsrc=mwrss>
Richad Dyce, Macworld UK

Late Night Software seems to have taken every opportunity to condense and simplify Script Debugger's interface, while providing easier access to powerful tools and better debugging information.

*** Emerson Research iTone iC200: Great Clock Functionality Is Undone By Poor Audio
<http://playlistmag.com/reviews/2006/10/ic220/index.php?lsrc=mwrss>
Mathew Honan, Playlist

You'd be better served buying a dedicated (and less expensive) alarm clock and looking elsewhere for iPod enjoyment.

The Tomorrow Weblog
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Emerging Technologies. Innovative Applications. New Economy

[News]

*** Quest For The Bedroom Programmers
<http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/click_online/6047566.stm>
Marc Cieslak, BBC News

Spiralling production costs, development time and accusations of a lack of innovation are causing problems for gaming companies. But some in the industry are hoping the revival of user-generated games may provide the solution.

*** The Identity Theft Scare
<http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/10/13/AR2006101301459.html?nav=rss_opinion/columns>
Fred H. Cate, Washington Post

*** Researchers Claim stealth Encryption Breakthrough
<http://news.zdnet.co.uk/0,39020330,39284082,00.htm>
Colin Barker, ZDNet UK

Annual showcase for US optical society explains how noise can be used to successfully transport encrypted messages.

MyAppleMenu Reader
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The other things in life

[Life]

*** An Accidental Canadian Finds Her Environmental Footing
<http://www.nytimes.com/2006/10/14/world/americas/14green.html?ex=1318478400&en=953df2a017d1920a&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss>
Ian Austen, New York Times

One afternoon 33 years ago, Elizabeth May was picked up outside her dorm at Smith College for what she thought was a weeklong study break. She never returned.

SingaporeSurf
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Life in the city

[News]

*** Singapore To Offer Low-Cost Tours
<http://www.thejakartapost.com/detailheadlines.asp?fileid=20061014.B07&irec=6>
Jarkarta Post

To the excitement of local cost-conscious tourists, the Singapore Tourism Board -- in cooperation with domestic low-cost carrier Citilink -- is soon to start offering low-cost package deals to the city state.

[Opinion]

*** Singapore's Institutions 'Weak'
<http://www.littlespeck.com/informed/2006/CInformed-061014.htm>
Little Speck

*** Singapore's Famous "P" Plate
<http://dewsd.blogspot.com/2006/10/singapores-famous-p-plate.html>
The InVINCEble

Does the Singapore drivers really give way to "P" plate drivers? Or do they take the opportunity to "tekan" our new citizens of the road?

*** Is Social Engineering Still Appropriate For Singapore?
<http://www.singaporeangle.com/2006/10/is-social-engineering-still.html>
Singaporeangle.com

*** From "Feedback Unit" To "Reach": Just More Spin?
<http://nofearsingapore.blogspot.com/2006/10/from-feedback-unit-to-reach-just-more.html>
Huang Shoou Chyuan, nofearSingapore

Economic prosperity and social justice need not be mutually exclusive. Only then will active citizenry be a reality, not just a distant hope.

*** Will & Grace: Battle Of The Sexes
<http://www.mmail.com.my/Current_News/mm/Weekend/Opinions/20061014113304/Article/index_html>
Will Quah and Grace Ong, Malay Mail

In which women worship Oprah, men are enslaved and Singapore is... well, Singapore.

*** Let Bus Passengers Ride For Free When Ez-Link System Doesn't Work
<http://straitstimes.asiaone.com/portal/site/STI/menuitem.c2aef3d65baca16abb31f610a06310a0/?vgnextoid=f832758920e39010VgnVCM1000000a35010aRCRD&vgnextfmt=vgnartid:7a25101d6704e010VgnVCM100000430a0a0aRCRD>
Chen Junyi, Straits Times

What incentive is there for SMRT to ensure that its ez-link service is functioning properly at all times?

*** Commuters Shouldn't Be Penalised When Ez-Link System Breaks Down
<http://straitstimes.asiaone.com/portal/site/STI/menuitem.c2aef3d65baca16abb31f610a06310a0/?vgnextoid=f832758920e39010VgnVCM1000000a35010aRCRD&vgnextfmt=vgnartid:5a54101d6704e010VgnVCM100000430a0a0aRCRD>
Aw Chon Wai, Straits Times

Will transport company be motivated to maintain the ez-link system well, since its takings will be higher with cash fares?

*** You Will, Will You [?]
<http://mollymeek.livejournal.com/127566.html>
mollymeek

Both the question and the answer have missed what might be a more important issue. Can they not?