[MyAppleMenu] Jul 6, 2009

[applesurf at myapplemenu.com]

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**** Apple MacBook Air: Cooler Graphics <http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=R&sa=T&url=http://news.cnet.com/8301-13924_3-10279239-64.html&usg=AFQjCNHCmlFCYYNFHtsIVCxOrxuqqCr90A>
by Brooke Crothers, CNET News

After extensive use of two versions (the January 2008 original and October 2008 refresh) of the MacBook Air, my conclusion is that a decent graphics chip can--over the long haul--not only deliver the expected boost in performance but, surprisingly, contribute to better battery life while, even more surprisingly, bringing down the heat to acceptable levels.

**** Review: SpamSieve 2.7 <http://rss.macworld.com/click.phdo?i=6fe41abf332c5793f37664dcf9cca759>
by Rob Griffiths, Macworld

If you're looking for the best Mac-based anti-spam solution, look no further than C-Command's SpamSieve 2.7.4. The program's filtering is highly accurate, it's relatively simple to install, and it's amazingly easy to use, particularly with Apple Mail.

**** Can Apple Keep The iPhone App Store Clean? <http://www.cnn.com/2009/TECH/07/06/explicit.iphone.apps/index.html?FORM=ZZNR>
by CNN

Nude photos and other potentially objectionable or illegal materials have been showing up in the iPhone application store in recent weeks, raising questions about Apple's ability to control iPhone content.



MyAppleMenu Reader
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**** The Chinese Movies That Chinese People Actually Watch. <http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/slate/~3/TwtaXrfUjko/>
by Grady Hendrix, Slate

Chinese people watch good movies in which people shoot one another with crossbows, not the miserable art-house fare that gets exported.



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**** Meritocracy, Not Quota <http://www.straitstimes.com/Breaking+News/Singapore/Story/STIStory_399591.html>
by Sue-Ann Chia, Straits Times

Law Minister K. Shanmugam stands by a controversial suggestion he made six years ago: that Singapore should have some form of affirmative action to ensure that able people from minority races are in top posts. But this must not be done by having quotas or setting aside places for minorities.

**** Police Retracts Licence Request After Minister Queried <http://singaporerebel.blogspot.com/2009/07/police-retracts-licence-request-after.html>
by Martyn See, Only "Objective" And "Factual" Political Films Please, We're Singaporeans

**** New Bird Park Theme Is For The Birds <http://www.todayonline.com/Voices/EDC090706-0000096/Online-only---New-Bird-Park-theme-is-for-the-birds>
by Lim Hong Lin, Today

Such "improvements" typify an all-too-prevalent syndrome: A mindless desire to constantly seek enhancements without realising that not all things need to be enhanced, and if they do, there should be a modicum of intelligence behind it.

**** Why I Sought Greener Work Pastures <http://www.todayonline.com/Voices/EDC090706-0000098/Online-Only---Why-I-sought-greener-work-pastures>
by Gilbert Goh, Today

While I appreciate Singapore's efforts to try to keep Singaporeans in their own country after graduation, I am afraid that these efforts will be in vain unless employment opportunities improve, especially for those aged above 40 years old.

**** PAP MP Charles Chong Hides Behind K. Shanmugam’s Pants <http://www.sgpolitics.net/?p=3353>
by Sgpolitics.net

Opposition MPs like Low Thia Khiang and Chiam See Tong have been winning elections in single-member wards many times over. It must utterly scare some young PAP MPs to imagine that may have to do likewise for the next election.

**** New iPhone Prices Out <http://www.straitstimes.com/Breaking+News/Singapore/Story/STIStory_399724.html>
by Chua Hian Hou, Straits Times

Singapore Telecommunications (SingTel), the handset's exclusive local distributor, on Monday announced that the iPhone 3GS will be given free to those who sign up for its $205 a month mobile plans, while those on its new low-end $39 a month plan will pay $678.

**** Unlimited Travel Pass <http://www.straitstimes.com/Breaking+News/Singapore/Story/STIStory_399736.html>
by Maria Almenoar, Straits Times

At $170 a month for the basic pass and $190 for the enhanced one, a commuter must spend at least $6.33 a day on public transport to make savings.

**** H1N1 Cases Up 56 To 1,111 In Singapore <http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/440742/1/.html>
by Channel NewsAsia

**** NMP Results Are Out <http://siewkumhong.blogspot.com/2009/07/nmp-results-are-out.html>
by Siew Kum Hong

**** New Aware Team Sets Goals <http://www.straitstimes.com/Breaking+News/Singapore/Story/STIStory_399785.html>
by Sue-Ann Chia & Aaron Low, Straits Times

The Association of Women for Action and Research (Aware) on Monday announced new projects to champion women's issues, as well as changes to its Constitution to prevent a repeat of the leadership takeover by newbies.

**** No Action To Reclaim $100k <http://www.straitstimes.com/Breaking+News/Singapore/Story/STIStory_399821.html>
by Aaron Low, Straits Times

Aware president Dana Lam said on Monday that her 12-member committee, elected at a May 2 extraordinary general meeting, did not intend to pursue the matter as they wanted to move on, and close the chapter as quickly as possible.

**** Paulin Tay Straughan, Calvin Cheng Confirm NMP Appointment <http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/440791/1/.html>
by Channel NewsAsia