[MyAppleMenu] Jun 4, 2012

[applesurf at myapplemenu.com]

MyAppleMenu
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**** OmniGroup Has Info For Those Syncing OmniFocus To MobileMe ****
<http://www.tuaw.com/2012/06/04/omnigroup-has-info-for-those-syncing-omnifocus-to-mobileme/>
Kelly Hodgkins, TUAW



**** Dropbox: FIle Storage And Syncing Service Is Always Evolving ****
<http://www.macworld.com/article/1167023/dropbox_file_storage_and_syncing_service_is_always_evolving.html#lsrc.rss_main>
Glenn Fleishman, Macworld


> You can rely on Dropbox to deliver the simplicity of always having files up to date everywhere.



**** Airlines Increasing Fuel Efficiency By Adopting The iPad As An Entertainment Device ****
<http://www.macstories.net/news/airlines-increasing-fuel-efficiency-by-adopting-the-ipad-as-an-entertainment-device/>
MacStories



**** Review: Adobe Photoshop CS6 And The “Creative Cloud” ****
<http://arstechnica.com/business/2012/06/adobe-photoshop-cs6-extended-and-adobe-creative-cloud-review/>
Dave Girard, Ars Technica


> Photoshop CS6 is a well-rounded update. The noticeable speed boost provided by GPU acceleration of key features, combined with the background saves, make this a no-brainer upgrade in my opinion. On top of that, Adobe lowered the bar to entry for simple video editing and 3D compositing/rendering. It  also simplified the interface, and the Creative Cloud pricing model is an attractive way to access the gold standard in image editing.



**** In A Skirmish To Control The Screens ****
<http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/06/03/xbox-gives-microsoft-a-head-start-in-the-battle-for-every-screen/>
Nick Bolton, New York Times






The Tomorrow Weblog
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**** As Google Tinkers With Search, Upstarts Gain Ground ****
<http://www.technologyreview.com/computing/40503/>
Tom Simonite, Technology Review


> Niche search engines Blekko and DuckDuckGo have exploded in popularity in recent months.



**** E3: Nintendo Details Wii U Gamepad, Plus New ‘Miiverse’ Social Network ****
<http://www.geekwire.com/2012/e3-nintendo-details-wii-gamepad-miiverse-social-network/#utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+geekwire+%28GeekWire%29>
Todd Bishop, Geekwire



**** What To Do When Attacked By Pirates ****
<http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303552104577438212250619458.html>
Rob Reid, Wall Street Journal


> Publishers face many challenges today, and some may be existential—Amazon's dominance, for one, and the potential for authors to sell directly to readers. But as one industry executive wryly observed to me after ticking off a list of his industry's perils, "at least we're not self-immolators."






MyAppleMenu Reader
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**** Food Trucks In Paris? U.S. Cuisine Finds Open Minds, And Mouths ****
<http://www.nytimes.com/2012/06/04/world/europe/food-trucks-add-american-flavor-to-paris.html?_r=1>
Julia Moskin, New York Times


> “I got every kind of push-back,” said Ms. Frederick, 31. “People said: ‘The French will never eat on the street. The French will never eat with their hands. They will never pay good money for food from a truck.’ ” (Her burger with fries costs 10 euros, about $13.)

> “And, ‘You will never get permission from the authorities.’ ”

> But Ms. Frederick did, and so the scarf-wearing hipsters were lining up at her truck on a recent Sunday evening. As vintage clothing shops propped open their doors nearby and two young men strummed guitars outside a gallery, the smell of onions caramelizing wafted out over the cobblestones.



**** American Mozart ****
<http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2012/05/american-mozart/8931/?single_page=true>
David Samuels, The Atlantic


> Intense, emotional, and frequently out of control, the hip-hop superstar Kanye West allowed his antics to turn him into a national joke and to earn him the criticism of two American presidents. Would a massive concert tour with his friend and rival Jay-Z offer the troubled rapper a taste of redemption—or disaster?






SingaporeSurf
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**** Vivian Balakrishnan - The Snake In The Cabinet ****
<http://asingaporeanson.blogspot.sg/2012/06/vivian-balakrishnan-snake-in-cabinet.html>
A Singaporean In Australia


> Remember the Indian Curry Incident? Singaporeans, regardless or race, language, religion and type of curry, stood side by side against foreigners trying to be funny with our heritage and culture. Someone even started the "Cook your curry day". I wonder which hole was Vivian hiding and smoking delusional crack back then.



**** Singapore A Poor Model For Myanmar ****
<http://www.atimes.com/atimes/Southeast_Asia/NF05Ae01.html>
William Barnes, Asia Times


> "Its entrepreneurial, innovative capacity is quite small. It's got a very small local private sector, unlike say South Korea and Taiwan, where there are vigorous entrepreneurial cultures. In Singapore, they don't really have that," said King, who spent many years working in the island-state. 



**** Pre-U Seminar 2012 ****
<http://blogging4myself.blogspot.sg/2012/06/pre-u-seminar-2012.html>
Blogging For Myself


> All politicians lie. At best we can only expect them to have honorable motives, which is what Lee Kuan Yew is prepared to defend when you pushed him against the wall.



**** Maids Not Allowed To Clean Exterior Of Windows Unless Supervised ****
<http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1205502/1/.html>
S Ramesh, Sara Grosse, Channel NewsAsia


> The Manpower Ministry has ruled that with immediate effect, employers shall not allow their foreign domestic workers (FDW) to clean the exterior of windows unless two safety conditions are met.

> Firstly, the employer or an adult is physically present to supervise the maid. And, secondly, window grilles must be installed and locked at all times during the cleaning process.

Also:
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1205537/1/.html">MOM mulls doubling penalties for employers who endanger maid's safety</a> (Julia Ng, Channel NewsAsia)</li>
</ul>


**** A Glimpse Of The Subcontinent In Singapore’s Little India ****
<http://wanderme.wordpress.com/2012/06/03/little-india-singapore/>
I Wander



**** Media Allegation Of Png Eng Huat Closing Down 8 Companies In 12 Years ****
<http://wp.sg/2012/06/media-allegation-of-png-eng-huat-closing-down-8-companies-in-12-years/>
Png Eng Huat, MP-Elect For Hougang SMC, Workers' Party


> When I left NTUC Income, these 4 companies were still operational.  The 4 entities are part of the 8 companies the newspapers alleged I had closed. I do not own these companies and had no role in their operations long after I left NTUC Income in 2001.

> Of the remaining 4 companies I was alleged to have shut down, I am in control of only 3.  The 3 companies were shut down in an orderly manner and they have no outstanding debt. No one suffered any financial loss as a result of the voluntary winding up action. One of the companies was dormant.



**** "My Grandfather Road" Markings Identified As Vandal, Woman Arrested ****
<http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1205555/1/.html#.T8y9l15Uq3Y.twitter>
Julia Ng, Channel NewsAsia


> Police arrested a 25-year-old woman who is believed to have painted "MY GRANDFATHER ROAD" on several roads in Singapore. 

> LTA also reported that circular stickers printed with captions were pasted on a pavement around Lau Pa Sat and on a road traffic sign along Robinson Road. 



**** StarHub Follows SingTel In Capping Data  ****
<http://asia.cnet.com/starhub-follows-singtel-in-capping-data-update-62216090.htm>
Aloysius Low, CNET



**** Are PAP Ministers Cocky? ****
<http://rogerpoh.wordpress.com/2012/06/04/are-pap-ministers-cocky/>
SpotlightOnSingapore



**** On Oppression And The Things We Do To Ourselves ****
<http://kirstenhan.me/2012/06/04/on-oppression-and-the-things-we-do-to-ourselves/>
Kirsten Han, Funny Little World



**** LTA Hastens Installation Of Overhead Traffic Lights At 'Ferrari Crash Site' ****
<http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1205470/1/.html>
Channel NewsAsia


> LTA said it will start installing the overhead traffic lights on Tuesday, instead of waiting for Downtown Line MRT works to be completed next year.

> LTA said its traffic engineers have studied the feedback and suggestions, and decided to bring forward the installation of the overhead traffic lights at the junction as another precautionary measure, instead of waiting till 2013 as planned.



**** Chan Chun Sing - The Price Of Politics ****
<http://publichouse.sg/categories/topstory/item/627-chan-chun-sing-the-price-of-politics>
Elaine Ee, Publichouse.sg


> After a year in politics, he has realized that building trust with the people takes many years and that entering politics now gives him the long lead time he needs. This is also why Mr Chan feels that more people should step forward sooner rather than later. This is “so that maybe in 10-20 years’ time we have enough politicians, who are not just clever or committed—as we will always have those—but who can connect with the people because they have spent enough time with them.”



**** New Public Transport Fare Review Committee ****
<http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1205435/1/.html>
Channel NewsAsia


> The government has appointed a 13-member committee to look into the public transport fare adjustment formula and the framework for fare adjustments.

> The revised fare review framework should balance keeping public transport fares affordable with the long-term viability of the public transport operators, while encouraging operators to be efficient and encourage productivity improvement. 

Also:
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.news.gov.sg/public/sgpc/en/media_releases/agencies/mot/press_release/P-20120604-1.html?AuthKey=839b436e-55a4-9b41-816d-85e0b0d36edd">APPOINTMENT OF FARE REVIEW MECHANISM COMMITTEE (FRMC)</a> (Ministry of Transport, Singapore Government)


**** MOH Seeking Views On Changes To Voluntary Sterilization Act ****
<http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1205426/1/.html>
Channel NewsAsia


> MOH wants to update the law to ensure that a person's consent must be obtained for sterilization, as long as the person has the mental capacity, as defined under the Mental Capacity Act, to make such a decision. 



**** Balakrishnan Follows In SDP's Footsetps And Holds Block Party	 ****
<http://www.yoursdp.org/index.php/news/singapore/5261-balakrishnan-follows-in-sdps-footsetps-and-holds-block-party>
Singaore Democratic Party


> Of course, we don't mind the PAP folloiwng our lead in organising their own block parties and town hall meetings. But to copy our activities and then prevent us from organisng them is just too much.

> These are signs of a ruling party having run its course, not confident of itself and empty of ideas. It does not inspire confidence and, with such acts, does little to endear itself to Singaporeans. How do you lead a nation when you can't even compete with your opponents without resorting to such bullying? 



**** Tan Jee Say's Policy Discussion Group Plan In Limbo ****
<http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_806874.html>
Cheryl Ong, Straits Times


> Any use of Orchard Road building for meeting may breach tenancy contract.



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<http://news.ifeng.com/mainland/special/nanhaizhengduan/content-3/detail_2012_06/04/15023603_0.shtml>
吴明, 凤凰卫视


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**** æ–°åŠ å¡:小国大志 ****
<http://news.sina.com.cn/o/2012-06-04/053924530276.shtml>
吴华伟, 齐鲁晚报


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**** Spot The Idiot ****
<http://mysingaporenews.blogspot.sg/2012/06/spot-idiot.html>
Chua Chin Leng, My Singapore News


> The real idiots are really the voters who believed that ruling party backbencher MPs can really represent them and speak for them. The real idiots are those who believed that public housing was affordable and kept emptying their pockets to pay for a 99 year lease flat that would have no value when the lease expires. 



**** Security Institutions 'Must Be Inclusive' ****
<http://www.todayonline.com/Singapore/EDC120604-0000041/Security-institutions-must-be-inclusive>
Saifulbahri Ismail, Today



**** Taking A Stand: My Experience With The COI ****
<http://isaw-isphy.com/2012/06/01/taking-a-stand-my-experience-with-the-coi/>
Saw Phaik Hwa


> I can only pray that I will no longer be a victim of misinterpretation caused by incomplete media reporting which are far from being truth!



**** Dictatorship: Authoritarian Leadership Could Be Good For Developing Countries ****
<http://alphafloor346.wordpress.com/2012/06/03/dictatorship-authoritarian-leadership-could-be-good-for-developing-countries/>
Alpha Floor


> A hidden feature that made authoritarianism flourish in Singapore where others have failed is economic freedom.



**** What You Read May Not Be What It Seems ****
<http://jentrifiedcitizen.wordpress.com/2012/06/03/what-you-read-may-not-be-what-it-seems/>
Jentrified Citizen


> With such obvious examples of slipshod journalism and bias (and lack of conscience I might add)  shown by our local major media, how can we trust what they report and write in their commentaries?



**** Should Warren Fernandez Resign To Save Journalism In Singapore? ****
<http://dotseng.wordpress.com/2012/06/03/should-warren-fernandez-resign-to-save-journalism-in-singapore/>
Dotseng


> Like I said, if you are journalist keep your spirits up and hang tight. I have a feeling it will get much worse before it levels out.



**** Puzzled By Single-bid Rejection ****
<http://www.straitstimes.com/STForum/Story/STIStory_806800.html>
Julie Chia, Straits Times


> But isn't this rather futile, considering that all the bidders already know the bid amounts in the earlier tender exercises, which are published on the NEA website?

NEA''s changing the rule of the auction <i>after</i> the bids were received is not fair to the bidders.


**** 'White Card' Still Relevant, Says ICA ****
<http://www.straitstimes.com/STForum/OnlineStory/STIStory_806722.html>
Koh Wee Sing, Immigration & Checkpoints Authority, Straits Times


> The disembarkation/embarkation card is still relevant to Singapore as the declared information serves as a deterrence against visitors with adverse records entering Singapore. It is also a source of visitors' information and statistics currently compiled by Singapore government agencies for security and research purposes.



**** Give Seniors Priority To Live Near MRT Stations, Bus Interchanges ****
<http://www.straitstimes.com/STForum/OnlineStory/STIStory_806716.html>
Ang Chin Guan, Straits Times


> If Singapore wants to prepare for a 'silver tsunami', land near MRT stations and bus interchanges should cater to the needs of the elderly first before being allocated for condominiums and shopping centres.



**** 女佣失足跌窗外　三邻居拉住45分钟获救 ****
<http://www.zaobao.com.sg/sp/sp120604_003.shtml>
魏瑜嶙　陈宇昕, 联合早报


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**** More Investment Leads To More Jobs Which Means More Foreigners ****
<http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_806858.html>
Jessica Cheam, Straits Times


> National development minister Khaw Boon Wan made this point in a recent interview with The Straits Times, pointing out that from 2005 to 2006 following the 2003 Sars crisis and recession, Singapore was experiencing 'difficult times'.



**** A Post-event Reflection ****
<http://rachelzeng.wordpress.com/2012/06/04/a-post-event-reflection/>
Rachel Zeng's Blog


> In my opinion, no one should be detained without trial and no one should expect the former detainees to “move on” and forget about what had happened to them. Being arrested in the wee hours of the day, put into tiny cells, ill-treated and tortured into confession without being given a fair trial, is not something one can move on from.

> It is time for a commission of inquiry (a truly independent one), it is time to abolish the ISA. It is also time to let the exiles come home in safety.