[MyAppleMenu] Oct 27, 2009

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**** Piracy And The Apple App Store <http://blogs.zdnet.com/hardware/?p=6007>
Adrian Kingsley-Hughes, ZDNet

For App Store developers, these sorts of statistics must make depressing reading. It’s also a shameful indictment of a certain segment of iPhone/iPod touch users who happily pay hundreds of dollars for a device and feel the need to steal an app worth a few bucks.

**** Jumpcut, A Free Clipboard Manager For OS X <http://lowendmac.com/misc/09mr/jumpcut-review.html>
Charles W. Moore, Low End Mac

**** Apple To Spend $4 Million On Chicago Subway Station <http://feeds.macnn.com/click.phdo?i=fff55b08683d501281606cfca0e7a3da>
MacNN

Apple has agreed to spend over $4 million on renovating a Chicago subway station, according to Chicago Business. The station is situated near the intersection of North and Clybourn, where Apple is set to build another retail store for the city, measuring some 15,000 square feet with design by long-time partner Bohlin Cywinski Jackson. The lease on the real estate is expected to cost Apple at least $700,000 annually.

**** Apple Flourishes In Europe And Beyond <http://rss.macworld.com/click.phdo?i=03b2a1318374ff9a35137d85f65a1e51>
Lex Friedman, Macworld

Much of the focus on last week’s quarterly earning announcement focused on record-setting Mac and iPhone sales and Apple’s recession-defying performance in this part of the globe. But just as interesting were the stellar numbers Apple turned in from other continents—and whether the company can keep that trend going into the lucrative holiday-shopping season.

**** ScreenFlow 2.0 Adds Powerful New Editing Features <http://rss.macworld.com/click.phdo?i=54ca4aa989871cc49061792c7c12adf1>
Lex Friedman, Macworld

**** Verizon: iDon’t Not Want The iPhone <http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/10/26/verizon-idont-not-want-the-iphone/>
MG Siegler, TechCrunch

Judging from the first Verizon commercial about the Droid project, it would seem that they clearly believe it is better than the iPhone. But if Verizon is so confident in this new device, why would they put themselves through the hassle of dealing with Apple to get what they view to be an inferior device?

**** Dear Internet: Bill Keller Doesn’t Know The First Thing About The “Apple Slate” <http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/10/26/dear-internet-bill-keller-doesnt-know-the-first-thing-about-the-apple-slate/>
John Biggs, CrunchGear

**** The Apple Powerhouse <http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2009/10/26/the-apple-powerhouse.aspx>
Nate McMahon, Motley Fool

To understand why Apple's crushed earnings predictions were no shock, take a look at the business model that telegraphed the punches behind what Apple called its most profitable quarter ever.

**** 10 Reasons Why The Microsoft-Apple Battle Helps PC Buyers <http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Desktops-and-Notebooks/10-Reasons-Why-the-MicrosoftApple-Battle-Helps-PC-Buyers-135195/>
Don Reisinger, eWeek

As the marketing battle between Apple and Microsoft continues to heat up, desktop and notebook buyers are benefiting from improvements in features, security and user experience on both platforms. Apple keeps hammering away with the message that its platform is more secure and reliable. Microsoft is counting on improvements in Windows 7 to trigger a sustained wave of hardware and operating system upgrades that will keep buyers committed to the Windows platform. Here are 10 reasons why the Microsoft-Apple market war is a win-win situation for PC buyers.

**** Mac 101: Publish iWeb '09 sites to FTP <http://www.tuaw.com/2009/10/26/mac-101-publish-iweb-09-sites-to-ftp/>
Dave Caolo, TUAW

**** Memorial Hermann Healthcare System: Advancing health care with iPhone. <http://www.apple.com/iphone/business/profiles/memorial-hermann/?sr=hotnews.rss>
Apple

With thousands of doctors, nurses, and administrators in 11 hospitals — including the busiest trauma center in the country — Memorial Hermann Healthcare System depends on the latest mobile technologies to streamline its services and deliver better patient care. iPhone and state-of-the-art medical apps like AirStrip OB let Memorial Hermann’s physicians keep a finger on patients’ pulses even when they can’t be at their bedsides.

**** Tests Confirm Apple's 27" iMac Only Supports DisplayPort Input <http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/10/26/tests_confirm_apples_27_imac_only_supports_displayport_input.html>
AppleInsider

Third party testing has confirmed that Apple's new 27" iMac can only be used as an external display for devices designed to provide DisplayPort video. It will not work with any equipment that only supports VGA, DVI, or HDMI output.

**** App4mac Releases SecretBox 2 For Mac, iPhone <http://feeds.macnn.com/click.phdo?i=da81635da194a86b6432bc0457a7c42c>
MacNN

App4mac has released a major upgrade to its data protection program for both the Mac and iPhone: SecretBox 2 is designed to create a database which can be used to store information such as credit card numbers, software registrations, and e-mail logins.

**** First Look: VMware Fusion 3 <http://rss.macworld.com/click.phdo?i=0b91b9e49e40b44c6d2f6e4024b9a000>
Rob Griffiths, Macworld

Overall, I’ve been impressed with VMware Fusion 3’s performance during my time with it. Creating new virtual machines was simple, performance was good even on a mid-range iMac, and the ability to use Aero effects and run 3D games in the virtual machine was impressive. The new Virtual Machine Library screen eases the management of multiple virtual machines, and the built-in update tool will make it easy to keep up to date with future releases.

**** Apple Quietly Drops Prices On MacBook Pro RAM, Processor Upgrades <http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=R&sa=T&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.powerpage.org%2F2009%2F10%2F27%2Fapple-quietly-drops-prices-on-macbook-pro-ram-processor-upgrades%2F&usg=AFQjCNE02zn2EyOf0mbciu2nIkyYOejnFQ>
O'Grady's Power Page

**** Review: ScreenFlow 2 <http://rss.macworld.com/click.phdo?i=822596fe4c28cf658aca9c0dae015cca>
Rob Griffiths, Macworld

ScreenFlow 2.0 is a big step forward for the screen recording application. The addition of transitions, freeze frames, clip speed adjustments, audio ducking, and basic color adjustment tools really make ScreenFlow an all-in-one solution. It’s now something that I could use for an entire project from start to finish, instead of exporting my edited screen recordings for further processing in Final Cut Express. Those users who need higher-end features, such as real color correction or advanced titling and more control over transitions, will still want to do some work in Final Cut or Final Cut Express; for most anyone else, though, ScreenFlow should meet their needs.

**** Phil Schiller: No More Apple Products This Year <http://gizmodo.com/5390583/phil-schiller-no-more-apple-products-this-year-[update-apple-called]>
Jesus Diaz, Gizmodo

"The holiday lineup is set."

It's all going to be pre-announcements from now until end of the year?

**** Two More Snow Leopard Expose Tips <http://rss.macworld.com/click.phdo?i=15cf0c3404046d0d5e55aba011079fc7>
Rob Griffiths, Macworld

**** DoorStop X Security Suite 2.3 <http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tidbits_main/~3/8lckkHkyn30/10689>
Doug McLean, TidBITS

**** Apple To Extend Full Health Benefits To Its Part-Time Employees <http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/10/27/apple_to_extend_full_health_benefits_to_its_part_time_employees.html>
AppleInsider

Starting in January 2010, part-time Apple employees who have been with the company for one year will receive full medical insurance coverage, as part of their compensation.



The Tomorrow Weblog
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**** A Virtual Voyage Through The Brain Of A Mouse <http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=985bb369a1151b73c6b39ff66429847b>
Ashlee Vance, New York Times

Mouse brain enthusiasts can finally relax. They finally have a place of their very own to hang out, swap stories and share information.



MyAppleMenu Reader
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**** Faith No More <http://feeds.slate.com/click.phdo?i=7d967e8e33b7d5c99f16d8ff7625396d>
Christopher Hitchens, Slate Magazine

What I've learned from debating religious people around the world.

**** Memo To Grammar Cops: Back Off! <http://www.salon.com/books/review/2009/10/25/lexicographers_dilemma/index.html>
Laura Miller, Salon

A new book on the history of "proper" English says you're just stuck up.

**** The Devil In David Letterman <http://nymag.com/arts/tv/features/60314/>
Robert Kolker, New York Magazine

How the late-night talk-show host handled his extortion crisis says a lot about the peculiar mix of function and dysfunction that got him in, and (for now) out, of the mess.

**** Thoreau's Beans <http://feeds.slate.com/click.phdo?i=81ebfc2d66bc1af2022ff5adaa2d16fa>
David Roderick, Slate Magazine



SingaporeSurf
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**** Make It A Must For Local Staff, Too <http://www.todayonline.com/Voices/EDC091027-0000043/Make-it-a-must-for-local-staff,-too>
Leong Sze Hian, Today

Address abnormality to ensure all workers start on a level playing field.

**** Advisers And MPs Have Different Roles <http://www.straitstimes.com/ST%2BForum/Story/STIStory_446885.html>
Lim Yuin Chien, Press Secretary To The Minister For National Development, Straits Times

The roles of MP and adviser are distinct and separate, even though government MPs, wearing their other hat of advisers, are expected to perform both roles. Opposition MPs cannot be appointed advisers, because they do not answer to the ruling party. They have no constitutional or legal obligation to carry out national programmes on the Government's behalf. Nor can the government hold them to account if they perform this role unsatisfactorily.

What was left unanswered is how does the government intent to hold non-MPs PAP advisors accountable?

**** CPF Minimum Sum: Allow Higher Payouts <http://www.straitstimes.com/ST%2BForum/Story/STIStory_446880.html>
Richard Foo, Straits Times

As we are allowed to top up our previous Minimum Sum of $84,500 to the prevailing Minimum Sum of $117,000, I see no reason why we should not get a higher payout of $1,040, rather than $668 and a prolonged period of payout.

**** 'Divorced From Reality' <http://www.todayonline.com/Singapore/EDC091027-0000111/Divorced-from-reality>
Today

It is a modern, prosperous city-state based on the rule of law - but if you only read about Singapore in certain American publications, you would think it a repressive state that controlled people's very thoughts.

"As if that is possible in a modern, successful, wired and internationally connected city," added law minister K Shanmugam.

**** Netherlands, France, Singapore Cheapest For Mobile Broadband <http://www.thestandard.com/news/2009/10/26/netherlands-france-singapore-cheapest-mobile-broadband>
Lexton Snol, PC Advisor

**** Asian Nations Aim To Succeed Where Bernanke Failed On Bubbles <http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601081&sid=a.5bYVU0vfm0>
Shamim Adam and Seyoon Kim, Bloomberg

Policy makers from South Korea to Singapore, confronted with rising real-estate values that threaten to mimic in Asia the U.S. mortgage bubble that roiled the global economy, are stepping up efforts to rein in prices.

**** A Surfeit Of Shopping Malls <http://flaneurose.blogspot.com/2009/10/surfeit-of-shopping-malls.html>
Flaneurose

Diehard shopaholics may disagree with me, but Singapore seems to have a surfeit of shopping malls. Not that I'm complaining much, mind you.

**** Singapore Ranked Lower In Global Assesment Of Wealth And Wellbeing Than Hong Kong <http://www.temasekreview.com/2009/10/27/singapore-ranked-lower-in-global-assesment-of-wealth-and-wellbeing-than-hong-kong/>
The Temasek Review

**** 新加坡欲上海“抢人” 半导体业首当其冲 <http://finance.ifeng.com/roll/20091027/1391728.shtml>
王如晨, 第一财经日报

金融危机以来的产业变局正促使“人才战”升温。最新的一个例证是，新加坡政府专程来中国招揽半导体等行业的人才。

**** MND Continues To Throw Smoke Bombs Over Role Of PAP “grassroots Advisers” <http://www.temasekreview.com/2009/10/27/mnd-continues-to-throw-smoke-bombs-over-role-of-pap-grassroots-advisers/>
The Temasek Review

The root cause of the problem lies in the lack of a clearly defined demarcation between the state and the party which resulted in many supposedly apolitical institutions like the People’s Association being made use of by the PAP to serve its partisan interests.

**** Singapore’s Missing Pillars Of Democracy (Part 2): What Are We Actually Missing? <http://www.temasekreview.com/2009/10/27/singapores-missing-pillars-of-democracy-part-2/>
The Temasek Review

The pervading and sometimes overwhelming sense of apathy, scepticism and fear of participating in politics is the biggest stumbling block to Singapore becoming a healthy and functioning democracy for there is no democracy without participation from the people.

**** 新加坡不应成为中共的帮凶 <http://www.epochtimes.com/gb/9/10/25/n2700519.htm>
唐恩, 大纪元

**** Sheng Siong: “Inconvenient To Meet” <http://yoursdp.org/index.php/news/singapore/2970-sheng-siong-inconvenient-to-meet>
Singapore Democrats

Supermarket chain Sheng Siong has declined an invitation to meet with the Singapore Democrats, citing the reason  that it is “inconvenient” to do so. The SDP had written to the company to meet with its representatives over its takeover of wet markets in Singapore.

**** ERP Rates At 3 Gantries To Be Raised From Nov 1 <http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1013964/1/.html>
Channel NewsAsia

**** I Do Declare, I'm Confused <http://www.todayonline.com/Voices/EDC091027-0000195/I-do-declare,-Im-confused>
Melvinder Singh Kanth, Today

I have had nothing to hide and have had always placed everything in the scanner in plain view of the officials.

Putting luggage in the scanner is not declaring GST duties.

**** PAP MP Ho Geok Choo Against “quota System” To Ensure Even Distribution Of PRs <http://www.temasekreview.com/2009/10/27/pap-mp-ho-geok-choo-against-quota-system-to-ensure-even-distribution-of-prs/>
The Temasek Review

While foreigners are not subjected to the quota system, Singaporeans have been subjected to a racial quota which limits on who they can sell their flats to.

**** Customers Still Wanting <http://www.straitstimes.com/Breaking+News/Singapore/Story/STIStory_447025.html>
Lim Wei Chean, Straits Times

Customers in Singapore continue to see a decline in their satisfaction levels for the first three quarters of this year for six out of eight sectors measured.

**** Tough Tests Serve A Positive Purpose <http://www.yawningbread.org/arch_2009/yax-1079.htm>
Yawning Bread

I see in a few letters that parents feel children should not be demoralised by tough exam questions. Is this a good enough justification for tinkering with what a good testing regime should be? Or is this yet another facet of the expectations problem? When a child and his parents start expecting to be able to do all the questions in a test with relative ease, then of course it will come as a rude shock when he is faced with a paper that contains some truly difficult questions. But this worries me less than the prospect of a society where large numbers of kids grow up thinking highly of themselves, on no better foundation than that they've had a lifetime of flawless exam results.

**** Singapore Tourism Rises For First Time In 2009 <http://www.cnbc.com/id/33489932>
Associated Press

Singapore tourist arrivals rose in September for the first time this year, boosted by holidays in neighboring Indonesia and Malaysia.

**** Shanmugam Peeved At Singapore Media’s Pathetic Rankings On The World Press Freedom Index <http://www.temasekreview.com/2009/10/27/shanmugam-peeved-at-singapore-medias-pathetic-rankings-on-the-world-press-freedom-index/>
The Temasek Review

Given the Singapore media’s dismal track record and lack of any improvements in terms of journalistic freedom, integrity and independence over the past one year, it is “quite absurd and divorced from reality” that it is now ranked 11 positions higher than its 144th ranking last year.

**** Singapore Getting Richer In A Downturn <http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/rana/~3/vqk-MxJc_ok/singapore-getting-richer-in-a-downturn.html>
Blowin' In The Wind

Now that is something others could learn from Singapore: how to get richer in a recession.

**** Seeing Singapore Through The Smoke <http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=R&sa=T&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tonic.com%2Farticle%2Fsingapore-f1-grand-prix%2F&usg=AFQjCNEuJtF9eSrnhA8mIfpySUaH2IsPkQ>
Annie Scott, Tonic

Still, no brawls, no drug busts, no clouds of pot smoke. Who are these 4.98 million people?




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