[MyAppleMenu] Apr 2, 2006

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Mac news for Mac people

[News]

*** Big Podcasts On Campus
<http://www.twincities.com/mld/pioneerpress/news/local/14237774.htm>
Julio Ojeda-Zapata, Pioneer Press

Hamline and other Minnesota schools are taking advantage of iPod-like music players to bring everything from classroom lectures to chapel services to wider audiences via the internet.

*** At 30, Apple Is Mainstream -- And A Target
<http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/04/01/AR2006040100194.html>
Mike Musgrove, Washington Post

As Apple enters its fourth decade this week, it faces a set of headaches that are relatively new to the company: The ones that come from being a top dog.

[Opinion]

*** Stop Spamming My .Mac Account - Or - Opportunity For The .Mac Team
<http://www.oreillynet.com/mac/blog/2006/04/stop_spamming_my_mac_account_o_1.html>
Matthew Russell, O'Reilly Network

*** Mac OS X: Living Long And Prospering
<http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/04/01/AR2006040100185.html>
Rob Pegoraro, Washington Post

In operating systems, a little revolution every now and then isn't just a good thing, sometimes it may be the only way forward.

*** April Fool -- Steve Jobs Fooled Us All
<http://wiredblogs.tripod.com/cultofmac/index.blog?entry_id=1449004>
Cult Of Mac

I guess Steve Jobs is chuckling to himself having fooled everyone today.

The Tomorrow Weblog
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Emerging Technologies. Innovative Applications. New Economy

[News]

*** The Convenience Of An A.T.M., But So Much More
<http://www.nytimes.com/2006/04/01/business/01convenience.html?ei=5088&en=93c10aa5fb8ae4b2&ex=1301547600&adxnnl=1&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss&adxnnlx=1143918917-8yrZl2wzS5AgSd8caWpsZQ>
Jennifer A. Kingson, New York Times

Automated teller machines have long been a staple in convenience stores, but now several major chains are installing kiosks that are able to do a lot more.

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The other things in life

[Life]

*** Golden Girls
<http://www.nytimes.com/2006/04/02/nyregion/02blon.html?_r=1&8hpib&oref=slogin>
Jill Gerston, New York Times

There are blondes everywhere. But in New York, a city that thrives on symbols, they are often a breed apart.

*** Critical Intimacy
<http://www.believermag.com/issues/200604/?read=article_levy>
Lisa Levy, The Believer

Comparing the paradoxical obituaries of Susan Sontag.

*** Heaven's Gate
<http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/03/28/AR2006032801333.html>
Dante Chinni, Washington Post

Will gaining admission to one of the nation's elite colleges guarantee a prosperous future -- or just a mountain of debt?

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Life in the city

[GE06]

*** Khaw Ready To Take On NKF Saga As GE Issue
<http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/201158/1/.html>
S Ramesh, Channel NewsAsia

[News]

*** At The Dewan Rakyat Yesterday: 'Interests Will Not Be Compromised'
<http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/nst/Wednesday/National/20060329081847/Article/index_html>
Leslie Andres, Shamini Darshni and Rajeetha Pakiam, New Straits Times

Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Syed Hamid Albar assured that the interests of the people would be protected, as would the sovereignty and dignity of the country. "Both countries are not prepared to sacrifice their rights, but rest assured we are working together to find a solution through the ongoing negotiations," he told a Press conference in the Parliament lobby yesterday.

*** Hello, Singapore!
<http://thestar.com.my/education/story.asp?file=/2006/4/2/education/13787126>
Tan Ee Loo, The Star

For many Malaysians today, Singapore is a choice study destination.

*** Jurong Lake Transformed Into New Watersports Haven
<http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/201052/1/.html>
Valarie Tan, Channel NewsAsia