[MyAppleMenu] Dec 14, 2004

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Mac news for Mac people

[News]

*** The Evolution Of Scrolling: Reinventing The Wheel
<http://db.tidbits.com/getbits.acgi?tbart=07925>
Joe Kissell, TidBITS

*** FileMaker Hires UK Developer In Major R&D Role
<http://www.macworld.co.uk/news/index.cfm?NewsID=10406&Page=1&pagePos=10>
Macworld UK

Simon Thornhill has twenty years experience within the software industry, and in his new role he will "focus on setting compay-wide database software technology directions," FileMaker said.

*** Shiny Apple
<http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/business/july-dec04/apple_12-10.html>
Spencere Michels, PBS

How Apple's iPods have rejuvenated Apple Computer.

*** U2 iPod Makes Appearance On Saturday Night Live
<http://www.macobserver.com/article/2004/12/13.2.shtml>
Bryan Chaffin, Mac Observer

*** MSN Joins Desktop Search Fray
<http://news.com.com/MSN+joins+desktop+search+fray/2100-1024_3-5489222.html?part=rss&tag=5489222&subj=news.1024.20>
Stefanie Olsen, CNET News.com

Microsoft's MSN has unveiled desktop-search technology, entering a hotly contested race to dominate infomration access on the PC.

*** Apple Releases iCal 1.5.5
<http://www.macworld.com/news/2004/12/13/ical/index.php/?lsrc=mcrss-1204>
Brad Cook, MacCentral

Improves iSync synchronization for users running Mac OS X v10.2.

*** Spouse Of Apple Employee Protests Long Work Hours
<http://www.macminute.com/2004/12/13/protest/>
MacMinute

To demonstrate his frustration about the overtime hours his wife was required to work at Apple, Michael Gough drove a small car around Apple with a sign reading: "KAPAO: Kids and Pets Against Overtime."

[Opinion]

*** Puncturing Podcasts
<http://playlistmag.com/weblogs/todayatplaylist/2004/12/podcastpuncture/index.php>
Christopher Breen, Playlist

Here are a couple of hints for those interested in leaping aboard the Podcasting bandwagon.

[Review]

*** Tips And Tricks For Recording With GarageBand
<http://db.tidbits.com/getbits.acgi?tbart=07926>
Jeff Tolbert, TidBITS

*** How Does He Love Macs? Let Him Count The Ways
<http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/tech/weekly/2945927>
Bob LeVitus, Houston Chronicle

*** Alternate iTunes Music Selection
<http://www.macworld.com/weblogs/mac911/2004/12/altitunes/index.php>
Christopher Breen, Macworld

Readers weigh in on ways to delete songs not in an iTunes playlist.

*** Call Of Duty: United Offensive
<http://www.insidemacgames.com/reviews/view.php?ID=542>
Alex Nonnemacher, Inside Mac Games

*** Macworld's 2004 Game Hall Of Fame
<http://www.macworld.com/2004/11/features/2004ghof/index.php/?lsrc=mcrss-1204>
Peter Cohen, Macworld

2004 stood out for Mac gamers for one reason above all others: The release of Halo.

The Tomorrow Weblog
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Emerging Technologies. Innovative Applications. New Economy

[Top Stories]

*** Every Machine Needs An 'Off' Switch
<http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1759,1740001,00.asp>
Peter Coffee, eWeek

The most user-unfriendly behavior is refusing to stop when told.

[News]

*** The Year Shoppers Left The Mall Behind
<http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A62355-2004Dec13.html?nav=rss_technology>
Don Oldenburg, Washington Post

*** Google Adds Major Libraries To Its Database
<http://news.com.com/Google+adds+major+libraries+to+its+database/2100-1025_3-5489921.html?part=rss&tag=5489921&subj=news.1025.20>
Stephen Olsen, CNET News.com

Google will expand its ability for searching books by working with Stanford and Harvard Universities, among others, to digitize out-of-print and copyrighted works.

*** Britons Growing 'Digitally Obese'
<http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/4079417.stm>
BBC News

Gadget lovers are so hungry for digital data many are carrying the equivalent of 10 trucks full of paper in "weight".

*** Ellison's Deja Vu Moment
<http://news.com.com/Ellisons+deja+vu+moment/2010-1071_3-5489524.html?part=rss&tag=5489524&subj=news.1071.20>
Charles Cooper, CNET News.com

Keeping the best and the brightest now becomes Ellison's top priority.

*** What's Next For Dan Gillmor
<http://english.ohmynews.com/ArticleView/article_view.asp?menu=A11100&no=201088&rel_no=1&back_url=>
Oh Yeon Ho, Jean K. Min, Kang In Kyu, Todd Thacker, OhmyNews

The venerable tech writer talks about his plans to leave old media for a new media venture.

[Linux]

*** Linux: Fewer Bugs Than Rivals
<http://www.wired.com/news/linux/0,1411,66022,00.html?tw=rss.TOP>
Michelle Delio, Wired News

Linux advocates have long insisted that open-source development results in better and more secure software. now they have statistics to back up their claims.

MyAppleMenu Reader
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The other things in life

[World]

*** Necessity As The Mother Of Tenure?
<http://www.nytimes.com/2004/12/14/opinion/14kunhardt.html?oref=login&ex=1260766800&>
Erich E. Kunhardt, New York Times

Inventing should be part of the university mission, and a requirement for professors seeking tenure.

[Life]

*** Roads Gone Wild
<http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/12.12/traffic.html?tw=wn_tophead_5>
Tom McNichol, Wired

No street signs. No crosswalks. No accidents. Surprise: Making driving seems more dangerous could make it safer.

*** Sixteen Tons Of Fun
<http://www.newyorker.com/critics/atlarge/?041220crat_atlarge>
Dave Eggers, New Yorker

Eric Idle brings the Holy Grail to Broadway.

*** In Blog We Trust?
<http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A55392-2004Dec10.html>
Gayle Keck, Washington Post

Travel web logs are all over the map. Don't get lost.

[Expressions]

*** Adam Robinson
<http://www.newyorker.com/fiction/content/?041220fi_fiction>
Edward P. Jones, New Yorker

*** The Diagnosis
<http://www.newyorker.com/fiction/content/?041220fi_fiction1>
Ian McEwan, New Yorker

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Life in the city

[Top Stories]

*** Singapore And Malaysia Move Towards Thaw In Relations
<http://news.ft.com/cms/s/54e6613a-4d74-11d9-b3be-00000e2511c8.html>
John Burton, Financial Times

Malaysia and Singapore yesterday appeared to have made a breakthrough in solving some of the long-standing thorny issues that have bedevilled ties between the neighbours since they split in 1965.

[News]

*** Mustapa: Malaysia And Singapore Can Tackle Competition Jointly
<http://biz.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2004/12/14/business/9650399&sec=business>
Zazali Musa, The Star

Competition between Malaysia and Singapore should not hinder the two countries from forging better economic co-oepration for their mutual benefit.

*** Two White Rhinos Born At Singapore Zoo
<http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2004/12/13/latest/20133Twowhite&sec=latest>
Associated Press

Endangered white rhinos have given birth to two young at the Singapore Zoo, an official said Monday.