[MyAppleMenu] Sep 30, 2008

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**** SousChef Finds Recipes In Cloud, Provides 10-Ft Mode <http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/09/29/souschef.launches.for.mac/>
by MacNN
The digital cooking assistant software supports an online cloud concept for finding recipes, ranks recipes based on available ingredients, and can suggest substitute ingredients when needed.

**** The Long-Term Questions For Apple <http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/09/29/the-long-term-questions-for-apple/>
by Saul Hansell, New York Times
If I were an Apple investor, I would be more concerned about how Apple reacts to the consumer slowdown that simply the fact that demand may be off somewhat.

**** Analysis: No Blu-Ray On Macs, And Nobody Cares <http://apcmag.com/analysis_no_bluray_on_macs_and_nobody_cares.htm>
by Danny Gorog, APC
Apple is stalling on Blu-ray for as long as it can, and consumers don't care.

**** My Vote Is For Apple <http://wallyboston.com/2008/09/29/my-vote-is-for-apple/>
by Wallace E Boston, Jr
Apple's focus on design and functionality has been a huge plus.

**** Ballmer Needn't Fear The Mac... Just Yet <http://blogs.zdnet.com/Howlett/?p=488>
by Dennis Howlett, ZDNet.com
Given the SMB sector is Microsoft's bread and butter by volume and recent news that Apple's laptop products are doing rather well, perhaps Ballmer should have something to wory about. But only from those who are prepared to view a move to Mac as an opportunity to completely re-evaluate how they are using IT to run their business. For some that will be a breath of fresh air, for others their Wintel addiction will be too powerful.

**** First Look: Pear Note 1.0, Note-Taking Utility <http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/09/29/pear.note.10/>
by MacNN

**** iPhone Black == Brushed Metal? <http://corporationunknown.com/blog/2008/09/28/iphone-black-brushed-metal/>
by Corporation Unknown
Gratuitous use of black UI only serves to distance an application from the smooth interface flow.

**** Apple Shares Drop 17.5 Percent <http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-10053366-37.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=News-Apple>
by Dawn Kawamoto, CNET News.com
Apple shares fell 17.5 percent in early trading Monday, as two noted brokerage firms scaled back their recommendations to a "hold" from a "buy."

**** Omniweb 5.8 Released To Fanfare, Street Parties <http://arstechnica.com/journals/apple.ars/2008/09/29/omniweb-5-8-released-to-fanfare-street-parties>
by Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica
The update brings with it the same WebKit as used in Safari 3.1, aong with some security patches, bug fixes, and a few other tweaks that make the most Mac-like of browsers even better.

**** Apple Should Reset All App Store Reviews <http://www.macworld.com/article/135787/2008/09/appstorereviews.html?lsrc=rss_main>
by Peter Cohen, Macworld
I'd like to suggest that Apple take the only reasonable approach left to it: Take a mulligan. A do-over. Zap /all/ comments from the App Store and start over at square one.

**** App Store Customer Reviews Now Require Purchase <http://www.macworld.com/article/135779/2008/09/iphone_app_reviews.html?lsrc=rss_main>
by Dan Moren, Macworld

**** First Look: Premiere Pro CS4 <http://www.macworld.com/article/135778/2008/09/premierecs4_firstlook.html?lsrc=rss_main>
by Antony Bolante, Macworld

The Tomorrow Weblog
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**** Tech Companies Vulnerable To Wall Street Woes <http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/tech-sectors-estimates-may-still/story.aspx?guid={11B913A4-5293-47A3-A904-83B1EB518C2D}>
by Tehrese Poletti, MarketWatch

**** Cloud Computing: Trap Or Treasure? <http://www.thestandard.com/news/2008/09/29/cloud-computing-trap-or-treasure>
by Larry Borsato, The Industry Standard

**** Newspapers First Need To Redefine 'News' To Move Forward Online <http://www.editorandpublisher.com/eandp/columns/stopthepresses_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003855968>
by Steve Outing, Editor And Publisher
It's no surprise that current news offerings of most newspaper web sites are outdated. To survive, they not only need to do the obvious stuff that's been discussed by me and other industry experts ad nauseam, but also expand the range and depth of the news that they offer. They need to add the micro-personal to their news menu.

MyAppleMenu Reader
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**** Reading Shouldn't Be A Numbers Game <http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/la-oe-powers30-2008sep30,0,4605947.story>
by Regina Powers, Los Angeles Times
Although I am elated that many famlies are visiting my public library more frequently because schools send them, I am distubed at how infrequently parents and teachers are allowing young readers to /choose/ what to read.

**** The Crying Hill <http://www.slate.com/id/2200488/?from=rss>
by Yusef Komunyakaa, Slate

**** Respect For Religion Now Makes Censorship The Norm <http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2008/sep/30/pressandpublishing.religion>
by Jo Glanville, The Guardian
When publishers are too intimidated to print even novels that may offend, it shows how far we've lost our way on free speech.

**** Storied Lives <http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/09/28/AR2008092802570.html?nav=rss_artsandliving/books>
by Bob Thompson, Washington Post
There are hard ways and easy ways to get ideas for books, and both were on display Saturday at the National Book Festival on the Mall.

SingaporeSurf
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**** Comments Of Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong In Response To Media Queries On The Demise Of Mr J B YJeyaretnam <http://app.sprinter.gov.sg/data/pr/20080930985.htm>
by Prime Minister's Office, Singapore Government
What do I remember or respect most about Mr J B Jeyaretnam? Even though I did not agree with his political cause, I respect his fighting spirit to advance it and his willingness to pay a price for it.

**** Political Watchers Remember JB Jeyaretnam As A Determined Fighter <http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/379420/1/.html>
by S Ramesh, Channel NewsAsia

**** More SIA Singapore-KL Flights <http://www.straitstimes.com/Breaking%2BNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_284380.html>
by Karamjit Kaur, Straits Times
Singapore Airlines is pumping capacity into the Singapore-Kuala Lumpur sector, ahead of market liberalisation in December.

**** 29,000 People To Be Automatically Banned From Singapore's Casinos <http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/379398/1/.html>
by Pearl Forss, Channel NewsAsia
/I can't tell from the report where this 29,000 number came from./

**** RIP Ben Jeyaratnam RIP Courage <http://blog.thestar.com.my/permalink.asp?id=18216>
by The Star
There is no state in this world where a Japanese, a Chinese or Korean has led which has ever enjoyed democracy. It is part of their culture to be subservient where force and pain are the alternative to compliance and 'wealth of survival' the reward for being mum.

**** WP Pays Tribute To Former Secretary-General JB Jeyaretnam <http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/379370/1/.html>
by Lee Siew Hoon and Imelda Saad, Channel NewsAsia
A statement from Workers' Party's secretary-general and Hougang MP Low Thia Khiang said the party mourns the passing of a giant in Singapore politics and sends its deepest condolences to Mr Jeyaretnam's family on their bereavement.
The party also paid tribute to Mr Jeyaretnam for his commitment and contributions to public service.

**** Singapore Opposition Leader Dies <http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/7643379.stm>
by BBC News
Dubbed the Grand Old Man of opposition politics, analysts said Mr Jeyaretnam was a thorn in the side of Singapore's minister mentor Lee Kuan-yew. His death came just days before he was to appear in the High Court to seek an order that a by-election be held for a seat that is currently vacant.

**** Democracy: Is Singapore A Fair Place To Live In? <http://shawnang.wordpress.com/2008/09/29/democracy-is-singapore-a-fair-place-to-live-in/>
by Global Problems, My Thoughts And Views
We do not have unstable political climate, making our streets a much safer place to walk in. Who doesn't like to be spponf ed in a safe, secure and comfortable environment?

**** Thinking About Mr. JBJ <http://antineodem.wordpress.com/2008/09/30/thinking-about-mr-jbj/>
by The Anti Neo-Democracy Theorist

**** Singapore's Speech To UN On The Independent Variables Of 'Good Governance' And 'Democratic Governance' <http://blueheeler.wordpress.com/2008/09/30/spores-speech-to-un-on-the-independent-variables-of-good-governance-and-democratic-governance/>
by BothSidesOfTheJohorStraits
If it really true that 'good governance' that is more important than 'democracy'?

**** What Role Do The Media Play In Singapore? <http://www.mrbiao.com/blog/what-role-do-the-media-play-in-singapore.html>
by This Lush Garden Within
Given that there aren't many choices of newspapers and news channels to turn to, is it really wise to operate the media in such a way that people would rather turn to the internet for 'real' news and instead take the local media as more of entertainment?

**** Shouldn't New HDB Flats Be Priced Less Than Market Rate? <http://www.straitstimes.com/ST%2BForum/Story/STIStory_284108.html>
by Gilbert Goh, Straits Times
I wonder if HDB has lost its mission to allow Singaporeans to own affordable housing with cheap loans.

**** Former Opposition MP JB Jeyaretnam Dies Of Heart Failure <http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/379303/1/.html>
by Lee Foong Ming, Channel NewsAsia
Former opposition MP and former secretary-general of the Workers' Party, Mr JB Jeyaretnam died early Tuesday morning due to heart failure.