[MyAppleMenu] Apr 1, 2007

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MyAppleMenu
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**** Will Apple TV Touch Off An iPod-Style Revolution? <http://www.latimes.com/ny-bzdolinar5152561apr01,0,7857095.column?track=mostviewed-splashpage>
by Lou Dolinar, Los Angeles Times
Apple TV promises to be a huge financial success for reasons that have little to do with TV and everything to do with music.

**** Why I Choose Mac OS Over Linux <http://www.processwrite.com/bloghost/manasclerk/archives/2007/03/why_i_choose_mac_os_over_linux.html>
by Manasclerk's The Power Struggle
I work on Linux for the grid, installed Linux desktop at home &mdash; this is being written on a 800 MHz desktop with a failing graphics card, in Firefox on Mepis, an Ubtuntu variant. I have administered Solaris and Windows 2000, and run Windows XP Professional on my current old HP laptop.
But after using an older Mac Powerbook G4 at the lab, I couldn't do anything but buy a Macintosh. They just work.

**** Apple TV Is A Good Start, But Limitations Remain <http://www.mercurynews.com/ci_5559161?nclick_check=1>
by Dean Takahashi, San Jose Mercury News
It's a brave foray into the living room, but it's late and Apple has to build on it.

**** Computer, Television Learning To Get Along <http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/personaltechnology/2003644476_ptappletv31.html>
by Jeff Carlson, Seattle Times
The Apple TV is compelling because Apple has done the living room right. The quality of the experience stands out the most, supported by the overall polish and attention to detail ranging from the easy navigation to the drifting photo screensaver that kicks into gear to prevent screen burn-in on plasma displays.

**** Despite Vulnerabilities, Apple's Mac OS X Weathers The Security Storm <http://www.informationweek.com/news/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=198701479>
by Sharon Gaudin, InformationWeek
Security pros say the Mac platform isn't a high-risk operating system and is more secure than Microsoft's Windows XP.

**** These Are The Computers Of Our Lives... <http://medhed.com/blog/2007/03/these_are_the_computers_of_our.html>
by Alan Graham, MedHed
I'vehad a lot of computers. From growing up in a household with a stepfather who was an engineer, to my college days (both of them), to my 15+ year career in tech... I've seen a lot of machines come and go.

**** How Apple TV Can Change The Economics Of TV <http://www.micropersuasion.com/2007/03/the_following_i.html>
by Steve Rubel, Micro Persuation
Niche content will change the economics of television.

**** Apple TV: Capable Easy-To-Use Hardware Link Between iTunes And TV <http://www.macworld.com/2007/03/reviews/appletvrev/index.php>
by Christopher Breen, Macworld
In its current form, the Apple TV won't follow in the world-altering footsteps of the iPod. With its simple setup, superb streaming, ease of use, and quality output, it's a great piece of gear, but it will have more-limited appeal than the iPod largely because of the nature of DRM and video.

**** Apple's iPhone Will Be Released On June 11 <http://news.com.com/2061-10801_3-6171953.html>
by Declan McCullagh, CNET News.com
Cingular is confirming that the release date will be June 11.

**** Office 2008 For Mac Hits Beta: Lush 'Escher' Graphics Engine Revealed <http://apcmag.com/5780/office_2008_for_mac_hits_beta_shows_slick_ui_and_draws_on_escher>
by David Flynn, APC
A demo of an alpha build showed the revised user interface is moving in a very appealing and Mac-like direction.

**** Back In Business
by Heng-Cheong Leong, MyAppleMenu
I'm back from my break. (In real life, I was actually away in Hong Kong for a business trip.)
Thanks for all who wrote in with their feedback and notes of encouragement. These are all very appreciated! And, also, apologies to those whose e-mail ended up into my junk folder. I simply didn't have the time to go through the huge junk folder that ballooned just after a few days of neglect.
Do keep those feedback coming in. I enjoy reading them all. I just hope that spam is not as huge a problem.
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The Tomorrow Weblog
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**** Is Google Too Powerful? <http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/07_15/b4029001.htm>
by BusinessWeek
As the web giant tears through media, software, and telecom, rivals fear its growing influence. Now they're fighting back.

**** For Now, No Red Light District For The Internet <http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/internet-regulator-nixes-xxx-web/story.aspx?guid=%7B1818EADA%2D9FB6%2D4953%2DAB3C%2D1F528B6D0656%7D&siteid=yhoo&dist=yhoo>
by Ben Charny, MarketWatch
An internet governing body on Friday rejected a proposal to create a unique set of web addresses for adult entertainment web sites.

MyAppleMenu Reader
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**** Bringing Back The Sunday Dinner <http://www.nytimes.com/2007/04/01/nyregion/nyregionspecial2/01Rdinner.html?ex=1333080000&en=34473148d657e7ce&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss>
by Mark Bittman, New York Times
Whether the setting is a formal dining room or a breakfast nook, whether the food is prime rib or eggplant Parmesan, it is the presence of loved ones in a drawn-out, laid-back, barrier-breaking atmosphere that really counts.

**** The Grill And The Glory <http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/03/27/AR2007032701832.html?nav=rss_artsandliving/foodanddining>
by Steve Hendrix, Washington Post
A hard-core competitor on the professional barbecue circuit attempts to persuade a bunch of amateurs to award him the prize he covets most.

SingaporeSurf
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**** Singapore Bus Times And Google Maps Mashup <http://www.singeo.com.sg/?p=100>
by SinGeo

**** UM, UKM Medical Grads Allowed To Practise In Singapore <http://www.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2007/4/1/nation/17320516&sec=nation>
by The Star
Singapore's gain will be Malaysia's loss, this time over the recruitment of doctors. This follows the decision of the Singapore government to allow medical graduates from Universiti Malaya and Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia to practise in the city-state.
The Malaysian Medical Association, which said Singapore's move would worsen the shortage of medical specialists here, nevertheless welcomed the announcement that was also hailed by the Singapore Medical Association.

**** Call To Give Priority To KL-JB Double-Track Project <http://www.dailyexpress.com.my/news.cfm?NewsID=48734>
by Daily Express
The double-track railway from Kuala Lumpur to Johor Baru should be given priority by the government, with the aim of giving the people especially Johoreans a choice of public transport, Johor Baru member of parliament Datuk Shahrir Abdul Samad said Saturday.
"Since the republic does not want a new bridge, why should we construct a bridge just for the high-speed train?"

**** The Only Thing That Is Really Uniquely Singapore <http://aaron-ng.info/blog/the-only-thing-that-is-really-uniquely-singapore.html>
by Aaron Ng, Hear Ye! Hear Ye!
Singlish is truely unique to Singapore. No where in the world can you find another language that resembles Singapore.

**** Idealists And Pragmatists <http://www.insanepoly.com/blog/?p=317>
by Insane Polygons
Pragmatism keeps you alive. Idealism makes you alive. Somewhere there has to be a balance.

**** I Want To Vote <http://singaporepolitics.wordpress.com/2007/03/31/i-want-to-vote/>
by Bernard Chen, Singapore Politics Through The Eyes Of An Ordinary Heartlander
What kind of twisted message is the government sending when they tell youths they are judged mature, responsible adults when they are enlisted in the military, but silly, brainless kids when they want to vote?

**** A New City-State Rising <http://www.thestar.com.my/columnists/story.asp?file=/columnists/2007/3/31/insightdownsouth/17295157&sec=Insight%20Down%20South>
by Seah Chiang Nee, The Star
Today, the signs of transformation are evident almost everywhere (except in politics), not least in globalising education and healthcare.

**** Why Leaders Must Be Paid More <http://in.rediff.com/money/2007/mar/31leader.htm>
by Sunanda K Datta-Ray, Rediff
That could be the new benchmark. The alternative is perilous. We can't do anything about our rulers. But, thwarted, they might abolish voters.

**** Six Schools To Be Chosen For FutureSchools at Singapore Initiative <http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/267693/1/.html>
by Noor Mohd Aziz, Channel NewsAsia
By June this year, six schools will be selected to be pioneering models of how information and communication technology can make for an engaging digital learning environment. Minister of state Rear-Admiral Lui Tuck Yew said a number of proposals from schools are currently being evaluated.

**** Singapore Social Enterprises Struggle From Inadequate Support <http://www.playfuls.com/news_09_5164-Singapore-Social-Enterprises-Struggle-From-Inadequate-Support.html>
by DPA
Social enterprises in Singapore struggle compared with their counterparts in Taipei and Hong Kong, researchers said in a published study on Saturday.

**** Do Ministers Enjoy Big Pension After Two Terms? <http://www.straitstimes.com/portal/site/STI/menuitem.c2aef3d65baca16abb31f610a06310a0/?vgnextoid=7532758920e39010VgnVCM1000000a35010aRCRD&vgnextfmt=vgnartid:f458648bcd3a1110VgnVCM100000430a0a0aRCRD>
by Jolene Ong, Straits Times
I have not heard of any company in the private sector that offers as competitive a pension plan as this.

**** SBS Transit Launches Points System To Reward Loyal Commuters <http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporebusinessnews/view/267633/1/.html>
by Noor Mohd Aziz, Channel NewsAsia
SBS Transit is launching an island-wide "Ride &amp; Redeem" programme to reward loyal commuters who travel on SBS buses, North East Line (NEL) trains and Sengkang or Punggol LRT.

**** Singapore Awards Grants To Matchmakers <http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/070330/singapore_matchmaking.html?.v=1>
by Tanalee Smith, Associated Press
Singapore has awarded cash grants to four agencies with creative ideas on how to attract more young adults to the dating scene, and hopefully the wedding altar, as part of an effort to rreverse the city-state's declining birth rate.

The Shuffe by MyAppleMenu
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**** Coma Moon <http://www.22-pistepirkko.net/download.html>
by 22 Pistepirkko
Click here to listen <http://www.22-pistepirkko.net/download/eleven_mp3/03-Comamoon.mp3>.