[MyAppleMenu] Apr 10, 2012

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**** iTunes: Time To Right The Syncing Ship ****
<http://www.macworld.com/article/1166274/itunes_time_to_right_the_syncing_ship.html#lsrc.twt_macworld>
Jason Snell, Macworld


> Rather than continue to patch a sync system that was wonky to begin with and has only gotten worse, it’s time for Apple to take a step back and re-think device syncing entirely.



**** How To Batch-rename Files Using Automator In OS X ****
<http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13727_7-57411491-263/how-to-batch-rename-files-using-automator-in-os-x/>
Topher Kessler, CNET



**** How To Tell If Your Cloud Provider Can Read Your Data ****
<http://tidbits.com/article/12920>
Rich Mogull, TidBITS



**** Mac OS Lion Demands An SSD ****
<http://www.zdnet.com/blog/storage/mac-os-lion-demands-an-ssd/1649>
Robin Harris, ZDNet



**** Another Bite Of The Apple ****
<http://prestowitz.foreignpolicy.com/posts/2012/04/09/another_bite_of_the_apple>
Clyde Prestowitz, Foreign Policy


> A more fundamental point, however, is that Apple and other corporations owe their very existence to the society that gives birth to them. Readers must understand that neither corporations nor shareholders create corporations. They are all chartered by government.



**** Mobile-Ad Firms Seek New Ways To Track You ****
<http://www.technologyreview.com/communications/40102/?ref=rss>
Tom Simonite, Technology Review


> This week, a large consortium of mobile-ad firms launched a new technical approach to tracking users of free apps. The consortium says the new method protects users' privacy, and will allow people to opt out if they prefer not to have their behavior logged. That opt-out mechanism would be modeled on those offered by online-ad companies for people who do not want their browsing history used to tailor ads.



**** Quickly Print Files From Within The Finder ****
<http://www.macworld.com/article/1166268/quickly_print_files_from_within_the_finder.html#lsrc.rss_main>
Christopher Breen, Macworld


> When you want to print a quick copy, just drag a file (or more, if you like) on top of the desktop printer and, in short order, your printer gives birth to a printed copy of your document without an intervening print dialog box.



**** Search For Messages By Domain In Lion ****
<http://www.macworld.com/article/1166265/search_for_messages_by_domain_in_lion.html#lsrc.rss_main>
Kirk McElhearn, Macworld






The Tomorrow Weblog
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**** Dataminr Builds A Twitter-powered Early Warning System ****
<http://gigaom.com/2012/04/09/dataminr-builds-a-twitter-powered-early-warning-system/>
Ryan Kim, GigaOM


> Dataminr combs through 340 million daily tweets on Twitter and its algorithms quickly seize on abnormal and actionable signals that can be analyzed and confirmed as a relevant event for a client.






MyAppleMenu Reader
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**** The Disconnect ****
<http://www.newyorker.com/arts/critics/books/2012/04/16/120416crbo_books_heller>
Nathan Heller, New Yorker


> And yet the reputation of modern solitude is puzzling, because the traits enabling a solitary life—financial stability, spiritual autonomy, the wherewithal to buy more dishwashing detergent when the box runs out—are those our culture prizes.






SingaporeSurf
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**** MRT Breakdowns A Norm Of The Singaporean Commuters’ Lives? ****
<http://singaporeshortstories.blogspot.com/2012/04/mrt-breakdowns-norm-of-singaporean.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+SingaporeShortStories+%28SINGAPORE+SHORT+STORIES%29>
Singapore Short Stories



**** Rising Electricity Prices: Tell Us The Truth ****
<http://atans1.wordpress.com/2012/04/10/rising-electricity-prices-tell-us-the-truth/>
Thoughts Of A Cynical Investor



**** High Court Judge Issues Grounds Of Decision On Hougang By-election Case ****
<http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1194216/1/.html>
Channel NewsAsia


> In his nine page judgement released on Tuesday, he said based on what was presented and submitted to him, he granted leave for a judicial review hearing as he was of the view that the very low threshold for leave has been met.

> Now that the grounds of decision are out, a date for the appeal by the AG's Chambers will be fixed.



**** There Must Be A Public-private Divide ****
<http://theonlinecitizen.com/2012/04/there-must-be-public-private-divide/>
Ghui, The Online Citizen



**** Specialised Normal (Tech) School To Start January ****
<http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1194195/1/.html>
Channel NewsAsia

Also: <a href="http://www.moe.gov.sg/media/press/2012/04/crest-secondary-school-to-prov.php?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+singapore-education%2Fpress+%28Press+Releases%29">Crest Secondary School To Provide Customised Curriculum And Programmes With Industry</a> (Ministry of Education, Singapore Government)


**** The Surrender ****
<http://hardhitting-nobs.blogspot.com/2012/04/surrender.html>
Musings From The Lion City


> When the breakdowns first happened in Dec, Transport Minister Lui Tuck Yew said that the breakdowns were “unacceptable”. Yesterday in Parliament, Mr. Lui said that the government is now working on minimizing disruptions as some disruptions on the MRT are “unavoidable”.

> Man, talk about waving a white flag.



**** Wealth Disparity Part 1: The Case Against ****
<http://www.yoursdp.org/index.php/perspective/special-feature/5136-wealth-disparity-part-1-the-case-against->
Chee Soon Juan, Singaore Democratic Party


> There can be no dispute, we need an alternative economic paradigm where minimising wealth disparity must be our prioriy. The big danger is that the PAP will prevent us from moving in that direction.



**** It's Always About The Money ****
<http://singaporedesk.blogspot.com/2012/04/its-always-about-money.html>
Singapore Notes



**** “赌场潮”能否带给亚洲新繁荣 ****
<http://world.huanqiu.com/roll/2012-04/2595014.html>
王慧 丁刚 李珍, 环球时报


> “逃离拉斯韦加斯？来亚洲吧！”西方赌业巨头近来纷纷向亚洲开进，准备在这个巨大的赌场盛宴中分一杯羹。近年来随着新加坡等国开放博彩业带来的巨额收入，“眼红”的日本、越南等众多亚洲国家也准备向“赌博合法化”浪潮打开闸门。



**** Finding The Soul Of Singapore ****
<http://jambayan.net/2012/04/finding-the-soul-of-singapore/>
Jambayan


> I guess that’s why it’s often said that in Singapore, everything “just works.” Trains and buses run on time, meetings start on time, your food comes on time, everyone and everything is on time. It was a refreshing departure from “Filipino time,” and I grew to like it immediately.

But, sometimes, the five or ten minutes before a meeting, alone in the meeting room, is when I did the most productive work. :)


**** Yale Resolution Misses The Wood For The Trees ****
<http://www.straitstimes.com/STForum/Story/STIStory_786999.html>
Toh Cheng Seong, Straits Times


> Where is the spirit of open-mindedness and adventurism that many have come to expect from an Ivy League institution known for nurturing enlightened global souls?



**** 组屋不建太高是因为额外设施不便宜 ****
<http://www.zaobao.com.sg/sp/sp120410_035.shtml>
联合早报


> 组屋不一定不能高过50层楼，不建太高是因为需要快速电梯和额外防火楼层（fire safety refuge floor），而提供和维持这些额外设施不便宜。

If we put a financial value to a loss of open space, or loss of void decks, maybe the cost of taller HDB apartment blocks may not be that great.


**** Cabbies Taking Home More After Fare Hike ****
<http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_787107.html>
Christpher Tan, Straits Times


> ComfortDelGro, the biggest operator here with about 15,600 taxis, said average net income per cab per day has risen by 12 per cent to $210.93.

Good for them.


**** Board Of Film Censors Gets New Head ****
<http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_787110.html>
Boon Chan, Straits Times


> Ms Chetra Sinnathamby, 45, has taken over from Ms Amy Chua as chairman of the Board of Film Censors.

So long as there is still a category called "Banned", this is still "chief censor", not a "chief classifier".


**** Proposal Is Impractical, Say Economists ****
<http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_787113.html>
Magdalen Ng, Straits Times


> The proposal to increase pay for the lowest income workers over three years while freezing salaries for top earners was deemed impractical and 'economic suicide' on Monday.

> Economists maintain that the plan would be nearly impossible to implement while possibly resulting in unintended but harmful effects on the economy.



**** Singapore - A Closed Chapter? ****
<http://praying-mantis101.blogspot.com/2012/04/singapore-closed-chapter.html>
Photography & Me


> All male citizens and PRs of Singapore have to serve 2 years of National Service (Army) from the age of 18. Since I happen to be studying here, and because I don't see the need for wasting 2 precious years, which I could spend for studying - for college/university, I decided, considering also my parents' opinions, to go ahead and cancel my PR. NS in Singapore can be really treacherous and tough, and although it might take a big toll on you, it sure does build up your body and character. I'm saying this from hearing my senior friends' experiences serving the army. However, now that I've opted out of it and cancelled my PR, I'm doubtful if I can visit Singapore again - the country I grew up in.



**** Land Capacity In Singapore To Increase ****
<http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1194077/1/.html>
Lynda Hong, Channel NewsAsia


> With Singapore land limited at 710 square kilometres, Mr Khaw said his ministry will also pursue efforts to recycle and optimise land to make the best use of this limited resource.

> But Mr Khaw gave the assurance that Singapore will remain highly liveable and a great place to raise families.







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