[MyAppleMenu] Nov 22, 2010

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**** iPad Is Easily Best eBook Reader <http://www.suntimes.com/technology/ihnatko/2912952,CST-NWS-andy22.article>
Andy Ihnatko, Chicago Sun-Times

**** Apple To Release iOS 4.2 At 10 A.m. PT <http://www.macworld.com/article/155883/2010/11/ios42_release.html>
Jason Snell, Macworld

On Monday, Apple will release iOS 4.2, a free software update that brings the features of iOS 4—including multitasking, fast app switching, and a unified mail inbox—to the iPad for the first time. Apple says the update, which also adds the new AirPrint and AirPlay features to all compatible devices, will be available at approximately 10 a.m. Pacific Time.

**** Apple Makes Find My iPhone Free For All iOS 4.2 Users <http://www.macworld.com/article/155878/2010/11/findmyiphone.html?lsrc=twt_jsnell>
Jason Snell, Macworld

As a part of Monday’s release of iOS 4.2, Apple will make the “Find My iPhone” set of remote-control features previously found in its $99-per-year MobileMe service available for free to owners of all iOS devices capable of running iOS 4.2.

**** Apple To Enable AirPlay With Apple TV 4.1 Software Update <http://www.macworld.com/article/155879/2010/11/appletv.html?lsrc=twt_jsnell>
Jason Snell, Macworld

The big new feature in the update is support for AirPlay, a new Apple technology that allows devices running iOS 4.2 or Macs and PCs running iTunes 10 to stream video over a local network and have it played back on a TV set via the Apple TV.

**** iOS 4.2 Is Here! Kind Of. <http://ihnatko.com/2010/11/22/ios-4-2-is-here-kind-of/>
Andy Ihnatko's Celestial Waste of Bandwidth (BETA)

This is one of those things that quite rightly annoys Apple’s critics. They can make valid and productive complaints about the limitations of their hardware — particularly their iOS devices — and Apple really has no way to respond.

…Except to update the OS, which is what they’d planned all along.

**** Now iOS 4.2 Is Here And Installed. <http://ihnatko.com/2010/11/22/now-ios-4-2-is-here-and-installed/>
Andy Ihnatko's Celestial Waste of Bandwidth (BETA)

I’m already loving AirPlay. It’s such a natural way to integrate all of your devices that contain media. The desktop edition of iTunes, plus any app on the iPad or iPhone that deals with media, has an AirPlay button. Tap it and you’re presented with a popup list of all of the devices on the network that can stream AirPlay audio and video. It’s the same basic mechanism as when you decide to plug something into a set of amplified speakers. It’s spontaneous and it works.

**** Printer Vendors Keep A Close Eye On AirPrint <http://www.macworld.com/article/155674/2010/11/airprinters.html?lsrc=rss_main>
Jackie Dove, Macworld

Printer vendors, accustomed to letting their devices make most of the noise, adopted a quietly watchful stance amid the speculation surrounding Apple's iOS 4.2 AirPrint feature.

**** Office 2011: Word FAQ <http://www.macworld.com/article/155847/2010/11/word2011faq.html?lsrc=rss_main>
Dan Miller, Macworld



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**** Lawrence: Fresh Look At Warrior Of Desert <http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/22/books/22book.html?_r=1&partner=rss&emc=rss>
Janet Maslin, New York Times

Michael Korda’s long, sometimes secondhand but finally satisfying book about T. E. Lawrence starts in a strange way. He opens “Hero” in 1917, when Lawrence, an Englishman leading an Arab guerrilla force and using military tactics that proved to have enduring impact, devises the bold strategic move of attacking the port city of Aqaba, on the Red Sea, by approaching it from an unexpected direction. In the monumental film biography of Lawrence that Mr. Korda does his best not to mention, this is the very famous “Aqaba — from the land!” moment.

**** The Yellow <http://www.newyorker.com/fiction/features/2010/11/29/101129fi_fiction_hunt>
Samantha Hunt, New Yorker

**** Nutty <http://www.newyorker.com/humor/2010/11/29/101129sh_shouts_rudnick>
Paul Rudnick, New Yorker

I am Mr. Peanut, and I can be silent no longer. While I have only the greatest respect for Mr. Levine, who is the senior director for marketing at Planters, I cannot live a lie. I’m a gay nut, and Benson and I are in love.



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**** Get A Room, We Don't Want To See You Making Out In Public <http://www.cnngo.com/singapore/life/opinion-singaporeans-get-room-we-dont-need-see-you-making-out-public-897439>
Alexis Ong, CNNGo

In the face of all this adversity, intrepid teenagers and 20-somethings are, of course, going to start canoodling wherever and whenever they can.

Nonetheless, bans like this one have helped to define our country’s culture and identity for the past few decades, and I’ll bet that sooner or later, someone will be smart enough to make a T-shirt out of it.

**** The Rise Of Smart Government <http://erwinwirawan.blogspot.com/2010/11/rise-of-smart-government.html>
Erwin Wirawan

That best ingredient for all type of successful government is meritocracy. Let the best people work for the rest of us.

**** Why The Left Loves Singapore: The CPF <http://aleksandreia.wordpress.com/2010/11/21/why-the-left-loves-singapore-the-cpf/>
Alexandria

As long as the PAP remains enlightened and relatively free of corruption, the CPF will continue to work. This seems to be the case where a government is well suited to its people. I cannot see Americans living in a country where they are not allowed to publicly criticize their own government, even if it is doing a good job.

**** Should There Be A Good Samaritan Law In Singapore? <http://newasiarepublic.com/?p=21767>
Kelvin Teo, New Asia Republic

**** Chee Far From Politically Bankrupt: SDP <http://www.straitstimes.com/STForum/Story/STIStory_605844.html>
Gandhi Ambalam, Singapore Democratic Party, Straits Times

Dr Chee has been made financially insolvent through repeated lawsuits. This is very different from being politically bankrupt.

We have just published our Alternative Economic Programme, where we made concrete proposals for taking our economy forward. This is far from being politically bankrupt.

**** The Forgotten Pier <http://sgurbex.blogspot.com/2010/11/forgotten-pier.html>
Singapore Urban Explorers

There in the distance, sitting quaintly, was what seems to be another jetty. Seen in many photographer's shots shown online, but hardly ever identified online in recent years. Off we went to Lim Chu Kang Road's end, with the intention of seeking out the mysterious jetty-like structure with a house built at the end of it.

**** S’pore Inc: Can PAP Go Beyond Scolding? <http://atans1.wordpress.com/2010/11/20/spore-inc-can-pap-go-beyond-scolding/>
Thoughts of a Cynical Investor

Time to move on from a habit that is no longer accepted by S’poreans.

**** Singpore SX Deal Should Be Explored <http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/singpore-sx-deal-should-be-explored-20101122-183gw.html>
AAP

Singapore's deputy prime minister Teo Chee Hean says the Asia-Pacific region is becoming more integrated and opportunities such as the merger of the Australian and Singapore stock exchanges should be explored.

**** 多数组屋屋主 明年房地产税减少 <http://www.zaobao.com.sg/sp/sp101122_002.shtml>
吴淑贤, 联合早报

多数组屋屋主明年将缴交更低的房地产税，这是因为国内税务局已决定不在明年调高组屋年值，再加上修订后的房地产税务制度会在明年生效。发言人说：“虽然明年的组屋年值保持不变，屋主自住的组屋将在明年支付较低的房地产税，因为税务制度已有改变。”

**** Don't Compare Communities: PM <http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_606004.html>
Cassandra Chew, Straits Times

prime minister Lee Hsien Loong urged Malay Singaporeans to measure the community's success by how far it has come, rather than by comparing itself against other communities, as each had a different starting point.

**** Death Of Reason <http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/fmt-english/opinion/comment/13107-death-of-reason->
Ellen Shadrake, Free Malaysia Today

When a government adopts a hardline attitude, the reaction is always counter-productive. China found this out when it refused to release jailed Nobel Peace Prize winner Liu Xiao Bo. Such heavy-handed move to silence the voice of reason had only brought Liu world-wide publicity and support.

That may just be what awaits Shadrake. He just got the publicity he does not deserve. And he will generate more publicity when he walks out of prison and begin lecturing on the speaking circuits across the world.

**** Of Knives And Child Pornography <http://thinkingbetterthinkingmeta.blogspot.com/2010/11/of-knives-and-child-pornography.html>
Sam's Thoughts

What the suggested regulation of the sale of knives and the ongoing concerted efforts to tackle child pornography have in common is that while they are aimed at solving an identifiable set of problems we have at hand, they do not spend an equal amount of time and resources (or more) into making changes to the contexts from which these problems derive.

**** Ministerial Statement By The Minister For Home Affairs, 22 November 2010 <http://app4.mha.gov.sg/news_details.aspx?nid=MTkwMA%3d%3d-EOj6Ax%2fycQA%3d>
Ministry Of Home Affairs, Singapore Government

CID investigations into what Mas Selamat did after he escaped from WRDC are still in progress. He has not been entirely forthcoming. He has changed his story several times. In some instances, whether his accounts are completely truthful cannot be fully verified. Today, I will update the House on the findings that the investigators have verified through independent corroboration.

**** Mas Selamat's Relatives Aided Escape <http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1094848/1/.html>
Channel NewsAsia

**** ACS (I) Former Principal Apologizes For "Inappropriate" Conduct <The Attorney General’s Office today made an extraordinary application for the court to remind Mr Alan Shadrake of his right to seek leave of court if he wants to exit the jurisdiction. The implication is that if the defense makes the application to be allowed to leave the jurisdiction, the prosecution will not contest it.>
Sharon See, Channel NewsAsia

The Anglo-Chinese Schools Board of Governors says its investigations have determined that Dr Ong Teck Chin, a former principal of ACS(Independent), has conducted himself "in an inappropriate" manner".

**** SDP To Focus On Minimum Wage And Singaporeans First Policy <http://yoursdp.org/index.php/news/singapore/4370-sdp-to-focus-on-minimum-wage-and-singaporeans-first-policy>
Singapore Democrat Party

We are not just in opposition to the PAP. We offer Singaporeans a clear and compelling alternative vision, one that provides the people a real choice at the next elections.

**** Bus Commuters Overcharged S$300,000 <http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1094863/1/.html>
Dylan Loh, Channel NewsAsia

Bus commuters have been overcharged some $300,000 since distance-based fares kicked in on 3 July. This was discovered after an island-wide bus stop review by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) which found errors in actual distances measured between bus stops.

**** GE Forms For Candidates And Election Agents To Be Available Online <http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1094879/1/.html>
Channel NewsAsia

Candidates and election agents will be able to access forms that they need to use via the Elections Department website at the next General Election.

Prime minister Lee Hsien Loong said they can complete these forms electronically before printing out the hardcopies for use, or download the blank forms to their local drive for subsequent usage. In addition, candidates and election agents will be able to perform certain transactions with Election Department online.

**** AG Chambers Makes Extraordinary Application To Court <http://theonlinecitizen.com/2010/11/breaking-news-prosecution-for-shadrake-trial-requests-order-that-shadrake-be-allowed-to-leave-the-country/>
The Online Citizen

The Attorney General’s Office today made an extraordinary application for the court to remind Mr Alan Shadrake of his right to seek leave of court if he wants to exit the jurisdiction.

The implication is that if the defense makes the application to be allowed to leave the jurisdiction, the prosecution will not contest it.

**** Why ERP Rates Go Up <http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_606096.html>
Hannah Koh, Straits Times

The charges at 23 Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) gantries were raised recently because traffic speeds on the relevant roads had fallen below the optimal range following a regular review, said transport minister Raymond Lim in Parliament on Monday.

**** Singapore Will Not Resort To Capital Controls-finmin <http://sg.news.yahoo.com/rtrs/20101122/tap-none-q1950-c3bb44c.html>
Reuters

Singapore will not resort to capital controls but stands ready to take extra measures to ensure financial stability and sustainable asset markets amid a rise in capital inflows to the region for higher returns, the finance minister said on Monday.

**** Sultan Johor Calls For Bridge To Replace Causeway <http://www.bernama.com.my/bernama/v5/newsgeneral.php?id=544565>
Bernama

Sultan Ibrahim of Johor today called for a new bridge to replace the causeway to Singapore. Speaking at the investiture ceremony to mark his 52nd birthday here, he said the bridge would be convenient for people travelling to Singapore and back and encourage tourists from the neighbouring country.

**** Elections Department Rules Out Internet Or Postal Voting For Overseas Voters <http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1094907/1/.html>
S Ramesh, Channel NewsAsia

Speaking in Parliament, deputy prime minister Wong Kan Seng said the department had explored these methods of voting, which were not as robust and reliable as marking a ballot paper. Mr Wong said, "The internet platform while convenient is vulnerable to power outage, hacking and service attacks. Without a printed voting slip, auditing the voting result in the event of a petition to the Election Judge can be problematic."

**** Where A Fugitive Is A Family Member <http://civicadvocator.net/where-a-fugitive-is-a-family-member>
Civic Advocator

**** SDP And Three Doctorates <http://mysingaporenews.blogspot.com/2010/11/sdp-and-three-doctorates.html>
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