[MyAppleMenu] Sep 7, 2010

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**** Ping Isn't A Social Network - And That's Just Fine <http://www.onemanandhisblog.com/archives/2010/09/ping_isnt_a_social_network_-_and_thats_j.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+oneman+%28One+Man+%26+His+Blog%29>
One Man And His Blog

If you want more evidence of that this is mostly about recommendation and purchase, just look at where Ping lives.

**** Apple Cleans Up Spam, Tweaks Interface In iTunes Ping <http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/09/06/apple_cleans_up_spam_tweaks_interface_in_itunes_ping.html>
AppleInsider

Though spammers quickly flocked to Apple's fledgling social network last week, most of the bogus surveys and other unwanted comments were removed by Monday.

**** What To Expect From Apple's IOS Updates <http://rss.macworld.com/click.phdo?i=3cb19c8d1c8595f842b41b32059b580f>
Macworld

**** SAP Has Deployed 1,000 iPads To Its Employees <http://www.zdnet.com/blog/sybase/sap-has-deployed-1000-ipads-to-its-employees/411>
Eric Lai, ZDNet

SAP CIO Oliver Bussmann tweeted yesterday that the enterprise software vendor has already rolled out iPads to 1,000 employees.

And this isn’t just a superficial show of support for SAP’s new-found embrace of mobility: according to Bussmann, every iPad comes with e-mail, Virtual Private Network (VPN) access to server-based applications through Citrix software and Business Intelligence tools via BusinessObjects.

**** Apple Opens In Barcelona And Madrid <http://www.thinkspain.com/news-spain/18526/apple-opens-in-barcelona-and-madrid>
thinkSPAIN

**** First Impressions Of iTunes 10 <http://www.appletell.com/apple/comment/itunes-10-first-impressions/>
Appletell

**** Apple: The King Of Digital Music <http://rss.macworld.com/click.phdo?i=1014be1a853093e745fe2a25aba9a927>
Ian Paul, PC World

As music and entertainment services move online, there may be a chance for other companies to break Apple’s dominance over digital music. But the powerful combo of the iPod and iTunes, along with experiments in interactivity, social features, and—perhaps next?—online services could mean Apple will be digital music’s gatekeeper for many years to come.



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**** Web Service Goes Date A-Mining <http://feeds.technologyreview.com/click.phdo?i=5ae8b00fa40e930af5433d4381f25242>
Oliver Chiang, Technology Review

A new dating site called Wings is trying to push the bounds of machine learning and statistical models for better matchmaking recommendations. Unlike sites that rely on questionnaires, Wings tries to understand who you are by picking up the social media bread crumbs you leave online. Among the intriguing findings: whether you have a tight-knit group of online friends tends to predict what sort of person you might like.



MyAppleMenu Reader
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**** The Problem With American Poetry <http://www.bookslut.com/features/2010_09_016571.php>
Josh Cook, Bookslut

There are two declarations you're likely to hear in an assessment of the state of American poetry. One proclaims its vibrancy, the other its unpopularity. One says there is more poetry being written and published today than at any other time in history; the other that poetry doesn't sell. Unfortunately, I don't think either is useful in assessing the state of American poetry, not because they appear mutually exclusive -- they aren't -- but because, after a little examination, neither one says anything important about the state of American poetry.

**** Bats Perish, And No One Knows Why <http://feeds.slate.com/click.phdo?i=c59ec136f0982cc8138ae206255a530d>
Reeves Keyworth, Slate Magazine



SingaporeSurf
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**** No Need For Air-con Bus Interchange <http://www.straitstimes.com/STForum/Story/STIStory_575559.html>
Tan Yi Han, Straits Times

The Singapore government has been lauded for its far-sightedness, and I hope that we take the future energy crisis threat seriously.

Last but not least, air-conditioners are a drain on taxpayers' money. Rather than spending money on superficial improvements such as air-conditioned bus interchanges, why not invest in a more efficient public transport network?

**** Foreign Influx – Government “Caught By Surprise”, Says SM Goh <http://theonlinecitizen.com/2010/09/foreign-influx-government-caught-by-surprise-says-sm-goh/>
The Online Citizen

If indeed the government was “caught by surprise”, one then would have to question how this happened, given that senior ministers had highlighted it as a major issue even prior to 2007 and 2008.

Did the government take its eyes off the radar? How else could it have been “caught by surprise” by the surge in the number of immigrants?

**** Government Encourage More Singapore PR To Take Up Citizenship <http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1079513/1/.html>
Imelda Saad, Channel NewsAsia

Senior minister Goh Chok Tong said some PRs will be approached to become citizens and if they don't do so, their status will not be renewed.

**** Don't Forget Original Aims Of CPF <http://www.straitstimes.com/STForum/OnlineStory/STIStory_575461.html>
Winnie Teo, Straits Times

While the new cooling measures will stabilise the property market in the long run, there remains the question of whether the CPF is still meant to be a source of retirement income when we need it.

**** Singapore To Allow 4th Mobile Phone Operator-Report <http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSSGE6850II20100906>
Kevin Lim, Reuters

**** SM Goh : Take The Rational Approach.... <http://singaporemind.blogspot.com/2010/09/sm-goh-take-rational-approach.html>
Diary of A Singaporean Mind

**** Pasir Ris Beach Still Unsafe <http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_575743.html>
Hannah Koh, Straits Times

In the latest annual assessment of water quality at Singapore beaches, the Pasir Ris stretch again got a 'fair' grading while the other five popular recreational beaches passed with flying colours.

**** 庆祝新中建交20周年 æ–°åŠ å¡æ²³ç•”å°†ç«‹é‚“å°å¹³çºªå¿µç¢‘ <http://www.zaobao.com.sg/special/singapore/pages4/sg_cn100907a.shtml>
潘星华, 联合早报

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**** Singapore's Best Small Museums <http://www.cnngo.com/singapore/visit/best-small-museums-singapore-981975>
Elaine Ee-Meyers, CNNGo

If the thought of traipsing round dusty galleries for hours makes you swoon, head for these small Singapore museums -- history, culture and fun, without the foot ache.

**** Foreign Students Inundate Nus Recruitment Talks <http://kentridgecommon.com/?p=7643>
Christopher Ong, Kent Ridge Common

In this world whereby merit and performance is the only true barometer of success, perhaps the Singaporean student has much to benefit from the foreign student.

In an alternate perspective, rather than arguing that they provide extra competition for places, perhaps there is much to thank for this learning experience.

**** Singapore Pavilion, A Model To Be Exported <http://www.abitare.it/biennale-to-the-people/singapore-pavillon-a-model-to-be-exported/>
Abitare

**** Singapore-Taiwan Deal To Draw Out Others: City State's PM <http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5jp4pRqX2skpSs5raw-DalTCPbM1g>
AFP

Singapore's prime minister Lee Hsien Loong said more Asian nations will be inclined to forge trade pacts with Taiwan if it secures such a deal with his city-state first, Taiwanese media said Tuesday.

Lee, in an interview with the Taipei-based China Times, said the two sides hope to sort out details for the planned deal within "the next few months."

**** Another Mobile Operator In Singapore Unlikely: Citi <http://theedgesingapore.com/the-daily-edge/business/20158-another-mobile-operator-in-singapore-unlikely-citi.html>
The Edge

Singapore’s November 3G spectrum auction paves way for fourth mobile telephony operator but new entrant unlikely as market already saturated, says Citigroup.

“Given the small size of the Singapore market and saturation levels, it would be very difficult for any new player to profitably come in at such a late stage and build relevant infrastructure,” says Citi.

**** Immigration Issues Dominate Discussions On REACH <http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1079692/1/.html>
S Ramesh, Channel NewsAsia

Replying to Channel NewsAsia queries, REACH said the immigration issue accounted for 30 per cent of the overall discussion on its various channels, such as the discussion forum, Facebook, email and over the telephone.

**** Stop Using The Poor For Your Political Agenda – Part Two <http://theonlinecitizen.com/2010/09/stop-using-the-poor-for-your-political-agenda-part-two/>
Leong Sze Hian, The Online Citizen