[MyAppleMenu] May 29, 2007

[applesurf at myapplemenu.com]

MyAppleMenu
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**** Mac OS Open To Attack Through Unpatched Samba <http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9021518&source=rss_topic123>
by Computerworld
Hackers can attack Apple Inc.'s Mac OS X by exploiting an unpatched vulnerability in the open-source Samba file- and print-sharing software that's included with the operating system, Symantec Inc. said Monday.

**** Courting Consumers, Dell Takes Pages From Apple's Playbook <http://www.wired.com/gadgets/mac/commentary/cultofmac/2007/05/cultofmac_0529>
by Leander Kahney, Wired

**** Get A Mac. Seriously. <http://thekillfile.blogspot.com/2007/05/get-mac-seriously.html>
by The Killfile
For most people, the best computer they can buy is a Mac.

**** Scroll Wheel Tips <http://db.tidbits.com/article/9003>
by Adam C. Engst, TidBITS

**** Apple TV Plug-In Creation Kit Released <http://www.macnn.com/articles/07/05/28/apple.tv.plug.in.sdk/>
by MacNN

**** An Apple A Day Keeps PCs Away <http://news.galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=09eab572345f6519>
by Cathy Gillentine, Galveston County Daily News
When visitors come to my house these days, I don't call attention to the living room paint or the newly covered love seat.
I take them straight to my new Mac.

**** Why Most People Should Buy A Mac <http://www.apcmag.com/6213/why_you_should_buy_a_mac>
by Danny Gorog, APC Magazine
Most Windows users who move over to a Mac quickly discover how much they /don't/ need Windows.

The Tomorrow Weblog
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**** Every Good Domain Is Taken. Here's Why. <http://www.niallkennedy.com/blog/archives/2007/05/domain-squatting.html>
by Niall Kennedy
Kevin Ham built a $300 million web company in Vancouver you've probably never heard of.

MyAppleMenu Reader
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**** Carl Kasell's Second Life <http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/chi-mxa0525tempokassellmay25,1,5880205.story>
by Stevenson Swanson, Chiacgo Tribune
The baritone voice on 30 years of NPR newscasts does a mean Birtney Spears. Sort of.

**** Why Hollywood Is Getting Serious About 3-D <http://www.nytimes.com/2007/05/27/business/yourmoney/27frenzy.html?_r=1&oref=slogin>
by Richard Siklos, New York Times
3-D is clearly coming into its own, and its cinematic aspect is just one element of technology's broader march toward a new era of make-believe super-realism.

**** Two Novembers <http://www.slate.com/id/2163335/fr/rss/>
by Laura Van Prooyen, Slate

**** Homeland Security <http://www.newyorker.com/fiction/poetry/2007/06/04/070604po_poem_bell>
by Marvin Bell, New Yorker

**** Wise <http://www.newyorker.com/fiction/poetry/2007/06/04/070604po_poem_macklin>
by Elizabeth Macklin, New Yorker

**** Never-Ending Birds <http://www.newyorker.com/fiction/poetry/2007/06/04/070604po_poem_baker>
by David Baker, New Yorker

**** Faith <http://www.newyorker.com/fiction/features/2007/06/04/070604fi_fiction_trevor>
by William Trevor, New Yorker

SingaporeSurf
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**** Singapore Heritage Restaurant <http://www.smh.com.au/news/restaurant-reviews/singapore-heritage-restaurant/2007/05/29/1180205229224.html>
by Simon Thomsen, Sydney Morning Herald
There's plenty of heat in the kitchen but the real taste of Singapore is elusive.

**** More Dragon Babies Vying For Places In Local Universities <http://www.straitstimes.com/Latest%2BNews/Singapore/STIStory_123950.html>
by Straits Times
A rise in number of university applications this year, partly due to the dragon year cohort, has resulted in those scoring average grades being squeezed out of a varsity spot.

**** EDB Explored All Options With UNSW Prior To Uni's Closure <http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporebusinessnews/view/279076/1/.html>
by Satish Cheney, Channel NewsAsia
The Economic Development Board (EDB) says it had explored various options nd scenarios extensively together with UNSW Asia when its first intake in March 2007 turned out to be lower than expected.

**** Changi AIrport's Terminal 3 To Open In January <http://www.straitstimes.com/Latest%2BNews/Singapore/STIStory_123856.html>
by Straits Times
Changi airport's new passenger terminal, Terminal 3, is finally ready, and looks set to commence flight operatons on January 9.
This was announced by transport minister Raymond Lim duing his visit to the terminal on Tuesday. Mr Lim was there to inspect the finished interior works of the terminal.

**** The Centre Cannot Hold <http://leounheort.blogspot.com/2007/05/centre-cannot-hold.html>
by Benjamin Cheah, Words Of The Lionheart
The current Singapore government cannot stand the test of time. When the old guard is dead and buried, their influence nothing more than a memory, the state faces a very danger of decline.

**** Couple Make Changi Airport 'Their Home' <http://newpaper.asia1.com.sg/news/story/0,4136,131605,00.html>
by Yvonne Poon and Yeh Wei Xuan, New Paper

**** New Pipeline To Bypass Malacca Strait <http://www.bangkokpost.com/breaking_news/breakingnews.php?id=119055>
by Bangkok Post
Malaysian, Indonesian and Saudi Arabian firms on Monday signed agreements for construction of a pipeline that aims to divert 20 per cent of oil flowing through the strategic Malacca Strait, the project owner said.

**** Singapore Lures Malaysians With Free Chilli Crabs <http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/NST/Tuesday/National/20070529075328/Article/index_html>
by Sim Bak Heng, New Straits Times
The carrots are out, as Singapore and Thailand try to lure Malaysian shoppers away from our own great national sale.
Yes, the Great Singapore Sale started last Friday and the Amazing Thailand Grand Sale is just around the corner. And, as usual, both countries are offering great bargains and perks.

**** Genting Gains Full Control Of Singapore Casino Project <http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BT/Tuesday/Nation/BT625013.txt/Article/>
by AFP
Genting International gained full control of a US$3.4 billion casino project here after shareholders yesterday approved plans to buy a 25 per cent stake of sister firm Star Cruises.

**** En Bloc Sales: Time For Lawmakers To Act In The Interest Of The Public <http://www.straitstimes.com/ST%2BForum/Online%2BStory/STIStory_123638.html>
by Teo Cheng Peow, Straits Times
Would the high property prices leave a large segment of the population unhappy, disillusioned and feel left out of our inclusive society?
See Also:
Family Lives Being Wrecked By En Bloc Deals <http://www.straitstimes.com/ST%2BForum/Online%2BStory/STIStory_123639.html>, by Teo Hoon Seng, Straits Times.

**** Government Urged To Improve Defense Cooperation Agreement With Singapore <http://www.antara.co.id/en/arc/2007/5/29/govt-urged-to-improve-defense-cooperation-agreement-with-singapore/>
by Antara
The House of Representatives has asked the government to improve the Defense Cooperation Agreement with Singapore especially with regard to its implementation.

**** Minister: RI Should Not Be Afraid Of Singapore <http://www.antara.co.id/en/arc/2007/5/29/minister-ri-should-not-be-afraid-of-singapore/>
by Antara
Defense minister Juwono Sudarsono said Indonesia should not fear nor hate Singapore although the former's military, defense and economy are not as strong as the latter's.
Indonesia must have the courage to take a stance and wage intellectual war by improving its capabilities and defense technology, among others by establishing cooperation with Singapore.
"Singapore may have the money and sophisticated technology as well as support facilities from the United States, but one thing Singapore failed to control is the spirit of nationalism. Thus, we should not fear nor hate Singapore, but the island state on the contrary should be afraid (of Indonesia) as it is only a small state," he said.

**** Singapore Eager To Manage Wealth, But Faces Talent Crunch <http://www.moneycontrol.com/india/news/business/singapore-eager-to-manage-wealthfaces-talent-crunch/283659>
by Moneycontrol.com
One issue in the way of Singapore's quest to rival Switzerland as a private banking hub is talent. Industry watchers say, the scene is still very new in Singapore. Given its stellar growth rate, of 25-30% in the past 10 years, it has been difficult to find high quality and senior relationship managers.

The Shuffe by MyAppleMenu
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**** A Boy And His Frog <http://www.tomsmithonline.com/freestuff.htm>
by Tom Smith
Click here to listen <http://www.tomsmithonline.com/freestuff/oddio/BoyFrog.mp3>.