[MyAppleMenu] Dec 25, 2008

[applesurf at myapplemenu.com]

MyAppleMenu
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**** So You Just Got A MacBook - Now What? <http://www.tuaw.com/2008/12/25/so-you-just-got-a-macbook-now-what/>
by Megan Lavey, The Unofficial Apple Weblog

**** Google, Apple, Microsoft Sued Over File Preview <http://www.macworld.com/article/137757/2008/12/previewlawsuit.html?lsrc=rss_main>
by Robert McMillan, IDG News Service
A small Indiana company has sued tech heavyweights Microsoft, Apple, and Google, claiming that it holds the patent on a common file preview feature used by browsers and operating systems to show users small snapshots of the files before they are opened.

**** Promising Prospect: Choosy <http://www.macworld.com/article/137754/2008/12/choosyprospect.html>
by Dan Frakes, Macworld

**** An Interview With An Apple Newton User <http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/12/23/an-interview-with-an-apple-newton-user/comment-page-1/>
by The Gadgeteer

**** Apple Stock Should Shine Again <http://money.cnn.com/2008/12/24/news/companies/apple.fortune/?postversion=2008122410>
by Michael V. Copeland, Fortune
If you hold on long term Apple ought to bring some rewards, especially if you are getting in now.

**** Faltulence App For iPhone: The Smell Of Sweet Success <http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/technology/2008/12/ifart-iphone-ap.html>
by Michelle Maltais, Los Angeles Times

**** OS Shoot-Out: Windows Vs. Mac OS X Vs. Linux <http://www.macworld.com/article/137746/2008/12/osshootout.html?lsrc=rss_main>
by Galen Gruman, Infoworld

The Tomorrow Weblog
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**** Internet Overtakes Newspapers As News Source <http://pewresearch.org/pubs/1066/internet-overtakes-newspapers-as-news-source>
by Pew Research

MyAppleMenu Reader
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**** The Intersection Of Poetry And Politics <http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/25/books/25poet.html?_r=1>
by Dwight Garner, New York Times
There is little doubt that Elizabeth Alexander's verse will be broadcast to more people at one time than any poem ever composed.

SingaporeSurf
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**** Singapore Spray! <http://caseyliew.wordpress.com/2008/12/25/singapore-spray/>
by Casey Liew

**** Wedding Feast Transfers 'In' <http://www.straitstimes.com/Breaking%2BNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_318504.html>
by Melissa Sim, Straits Times
Transferring wedding banquet bookings has become common for couples who have to cancel their packages. And the process has become easier with more wedding websites and forums.

**** Silent Solo Protest To Shame DBS May Be A Solution To Break Minibond Impasse <http://wayangparty.com/2008/12/25/silent-solo-protest-to-shame-dbs-may-be-a-solution-to-break-minibond-impasse/>
by Eugene Yeo, The Wayang Party Club Of Singapore

**** City State Gloom <http://perspicacious.co.uk/uncategorized/city-state-gloom/3938/>
by Mariko Oi, BBC News
Until the global economy emerges from this gloomy winter, Southeast Asia's wealthiest country may face a frosty year ahead.

**** Budget Carrier Grouses Hit New Heights <http://tnp.sg/news/story/0,4136,187836,00.html?>
by Desmond Ng, New Paper
Tiger Airways, the budget airline with the largest number of flights at Changi airport, also drew the most complaints.

**** Singapore Flyer Rescue Team Targeted Critical Capsules First <http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/398362/1/.html>
by S Ramesh, Channel NewsAsia

**** Singapore Flyer Will Not Resume Operations Till After The New Year <http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/398358/1/.html>
by Dominique Loh, Channel NewsAsia