[MyAppleMenu] Jan 15, 2009

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**** The Big Apple <http://www.developmag.com/interviews/335/The-Big-Apple>
by Ed Fear, Develop
Apple has finally entered the game industry - and with recent promotions focusing on the gaming power of the iPod Touch, it's clear that the company now has dominance of the portable gaming industry clearly within its sights. We sat down with Greg Josiwak, Apple's head of iPhone and iPod marketing, to talk about Apple's new strategy as a games platform holder, and the opportunities that lie therein for developers.

**** Why Apple Is In Safe Hands With Tim Cook <http://www.techradar.com/news/computing/apple/why-apple-is-in-safe-hands-with-tim-cook-501288>
by Gary Marshall, TechRadar.com
He may not have Steve Jobs' fearsome temper or quick sarcasm - his sense of humor is bone dry and he's more likely to disarm you with his slow, southern drawl than go ballistic - but like Jobs, Tim Cook is a force to be recknoned with.

**** Jobs' Absence An Important Opportunity For Apple <http://www.thomas-fitzgerald.net/2009/01/15/jobs-absence-an-important-opportunity-for-apple/>
by Thomas Fitzgerald
More than ever Apple needs to show that the company's success has not just been a stroke of luck or the result of a series of eccentric whims by its famous CEO.

**** Steve Jobs And Death <http://cultofmac.com/steve-jobs-and-death/7058>
by Leander Kahney, Cult Of Mac
Work and family &mdash; that's all he does. I think he's now focusing on his family. I hope it's not the case, but I suspect Jobs will not return to Apple.

**** For Apple's Jobs, What A Difference A Week Makes <http://www.cnbc.com/id/28663654/>
by Jim Goldman, CNBC
Apple could have broken new ground on this front, ignited a new realm of transparency. Instead, it chose a different path. And shareholders, fans, and the Apple community are paying the price.

**** Apple Chief Steve Jobs: Health Timeline Since 2003 <http://www.telegraph.co.uk/scienceandtechnology/technology/apple/4244138/Apple-chief-Steve-Jobs-Health-timeline-since-2003.html>
by Bloomberg
The following timeline details the reports about Apple chief executive officer Steve Jobs's health since his bout with cancer five years ago.

**** Apple Addicts Are Shaken To The Core <http://marketingmillionaire.wordpress.com/2009/01/15/apple-addicts-are-shaken-to-the-core/>
by Alan Firmin
Does the word Newton or Duo Dock send shivers down your spine just thinking of that gloomy depressing past?

**** Apple Could Face Lawsuits Over Jobs' Health <http://www.reuters.com/article/ousiv/idUSTRE50E0JP20090115>
by Gina Keating, Reuters
Apple Inc probably will be sued by investors unhappy with the company's about-face on the health of its visionary chief executive, but the law is not clear on what duty the company has to disclose personal medical information, legal experts said on Wednesday.

**** Video: Dan Lyons Takes On CNBC's Jim Goldman Over Steve Jobs' Health <http://venturebeat.com/2009/01/14/video-dan-lyons-takes-on-cnbcs-jim-goldman-on-his-own-network/>
by Jordan Golson, Venture Beat
Newsweek columnist Dan Lyons takes CNBC's Silicon Valley bureau chief Jim Goldman to task after Goldman swore that sources told him that Steve Jobs' health was not the reason Apple marketing head Phil Schiller presented at Macworld instead of Jobs.

**** State Of Affairs Affecting Apple... <http://joshdotcom.blogspot.com/2009/01/state-of-affairs-affecting-apple.html>
by A Curious Case Of Shanks
What will happen to these people when theirmotivation leaves the station? It's quite simple, without Steve, Apple will not be the same, we know this but where do we go from here?

**** Steve Jobs Rumors Are Unavoidable When The Facts Are Hidden <http://www.suntimes.com/business/1380015,ihnatko-jobs-apple-health-absence-011409.article>
by Andy Ihnatko, Chicaco Sun-Times
Today as always, I respect and try to honor Steve's insistence on keeping his private life private. But today as never before I know just how much good Steve could do for the company and the community by sitting down for twenty minutes with a single journalist that he trusts.

**** Creating Apps For Apple TV <http://julioterrany.blogspot.com/2009/01/creating-apps-for-apple-tv.html>
by Learning Interaction And Experience Design
Considering that the Apple TV is a computer, Apple could choose to release an SDK and make an even wider range of capabilities available to developers.

**** Coming Soon To A Generic Server Near You: OS X Server <http://weblog.infoworld.com/enterprisemac/archives/2009/01/coming_soon_to.html>
by Tom Yager, InfoWorld
I'm not privy to any insider information, but I think that Apple is setting up the ability to run OS X Server on generic x86 servers. It's probably just an attack of wishful thinking, but check my logic.

**** What If Steve Jobs Doesn't Come Back To Work? <http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/01/14/what-if-steve-jobs-doesnt-come-back-to-work/>
by Saul Hansell, New York Times
The inevitable process of reworking the entire corporate operating system, changing the culture of how decisions get made and how executives relate to each other, entails enough risk that investors and customers are right to wonder whether Apple after Steve Jobs may lose its way.

**** Tim Cook - Jobs' Temporary Replacement At Apple - Seen As Strong Manager <http://www.mercurynews.com/breakingnews/ci_11455535>
by Brandon Bailey, San Jose Mercury News
Unflappable, analystical and highly disciplined. The man taking the reins of Apple may not fill the role of brilliant visionary that Apple fanatics have assigned to Steve Jobs, but analysts say that veteran executive Timothy Cook has the right qualities to run the trend-setting technology company for at least the next five months.

**** Shortcovers, Iceberg Put Latest E-Books On Your Cellphone <http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123198329968084069.html?mod=rss_Books>
by Walter S. Mossberg, Wall Street Journal
Two companies are launching new e-book apps that aim to bring current and popular titles from major publishers to the iPhone and Touch. And they add interesting features, including fancy formatting and community tools.

**** Even Without Steve Jobs, Apple 'Can Clearly Execute,' Says Analyst <http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9125978&source=rss_topic123>
by Gregg Keizer, Computerworld

**** The One Very Un-Pro Thing About The New Unibody MacBooks' USB Ports <http://i.gizmodo.com/5130721/the-one-very-un+pro-thing-about-the-new-unibody-macbooks-usb-ports>
by John Mahoney, Gizmodo
When I pulled my MacBook Pro out for its first run at CES, one limitation I hadn't prviously anticipated arose. It's something you should consider if you're using anything larger than standard USB plugs.

**** The Cost Of A "Complex" Jobs Helath Issue: About $6 Billion (So Far) <http://venturebeat.com/2009/01/14/the-cost-of-a-complex-jobs-health-issue-about-6-billion-so-far/>
by Mg Siegler, Venture Beat
What will be interesting to see is what happens to Apple's shares during tomorrow's trading day.

**** Check Point Shows Off Full Disk Encryption For OS X <http://www.itexaminer.com/check-point-shows-off-full-disk-encryption-for-os-x.aspx>
by Aharon Etengoff, ITExaminer.com
Check Point has been showcasing its full disk encryption programme for OS X, which prevents data theft via a comprehensive security field that remains in place even after the computer is shut off or forced into standby mode.

**** Apple's 8 Hour Battery: Breakthrough Or Bungle? <http://blogs.zdnet.com/storage/?p=378>
by Robin Harris, ZDNet.com
Good products serve; great products surprise. For a generation that has never known more than 4 hours battery life, the new 17" MacBook Pro will be a revelation.

**** The End Of My Love Affair With Apple? <http://education.zdnet.com/?p=2031>
by Christopher Dawson, ZDNet.com
Apple makes some great products, but they are not exactly key to getting the most bang for your buck.

**** Apple Shares Tumble; Motorola Warns Of Loss <http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/apple-slides-after-ceo-jobs/story.aspx?guid={99C0B9EF-AC01-4C23-BD9E-433815B58021}&dist=msr_6>
by Charla Mozee, MarketWatch
Apple Inc. shares dropped as much as 10% Wednesday evening after the company said that chief executive Steve Jobs will take a medical leave of absence until the end of June.

**** Four Web Browsers Get In To Apple App Store - But Which Ones? <http://www.crn.com/software/212900396>
by Brian Kraemer, ChannelWeb
The fact that Apple seems to have eased up on duplication of functionality is nice, but it doesn't necessarily point to good news for web browsers that run on independently developed engines, such as Firefox and Opera.

**** Godspeed <http://daringfireball.net/2009/01/godspeed>
by John Gruber, Daring Fireball
So even if his health issues are not life-threating, they are obviously quite serious. There's not a word in today's announcement that can be interpreted as good news, other than his closing: "I look forward to seeing all of you this summer." Right back at you, Steve.

**** Monitor Your Site's Uptime On The iPhone <http://mashable.com/2009/01/14/uptime-iphone-pingdom/>
by Stan Schroeder, Mashable
Website uptime monitoring service Pingdom has released an iPhone application which enables you to check the current status of your site.

**** With Steve Jobs Sidelined, Who Will Evangelize Brand Apple? <http://adage.com/mediaworks/article?article_id=133711>
by Simon Dumenco, Advertising Age
Macworld VP-editorial director Jason Snell talks about Apple's challenges in the wake of news reports about Apple CEO Steve Jobs' mysterious health problems.

**** AllSecure 1.0 Keeps, Safeguards Sensitive Info <http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/01/14/allsecure.10.ships/>
by MacNN
Arizon's EdgeRift has announced an initial release of AllSecure, a tool used to store sensitive information on a Mac.

**** Jobs To Take Leave Of Absence Until June <http://www.macworld.com/article/138215/2009/01/jobs.html?lsrc=rss_main>
by Philip Michaels and Dan Moren, Macworld
Apple CEO Steve Jobs told employees that he wil be taking a leave of absence until June to deal with lingering health issues. Chief operating officer Tim Cook will handle day-to-day operations in Jobs' absence.
"Unfortunately, the curiosity over my personal health continues to be a distraction not only for me and my family, but everyone else at Apple as well," Jobs told employees. "In addition, during the past week I have learned that my health-related issues are more complex than I originally thought."
See Also:
Steve Jobs' E-Mail To Apple Employees <http://www.macworld.com/article/138218/2009/01/jobsletter.html?lsrc=rss_main>.

**** Apple On iPhoto '09 Changes <http://www.macworld.com/article/138204/2009/01/apple_on_iphoto.html?lsrc=rss_main>
by Jim Dalrymple, Macworld
When Apple sat down to tackle an update for iPhoto, it knew what features it wanted to tackle&mdash;the ones that other image editors and organizers had failed to master.

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**** Tech Shows, And Writers, Uninspired <http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/15/technology/personaltech/15pogue.html?ref=todayspaper>
by David Pogue, New York Times
Hey, boss &mdash; sorry for this really superlong e-mail message. But since you're my editor, I figure you should be the first person to hear the bad news: I've got no column for this week.

**** Work On Stuff That Matters: First Principles <http://radar.oreilly.com/2009/01/work-on-stuff-that-matters-fir.html>
by Tim O'Reilly, O'Reilly Radar
Work on something that matters to you more than money. Create more value than you capture. Take the long view.

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**** In The Lap Of Luxury, Paris Squirms <http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/15/fashion/15paris.html?ref=todayspaper>
by Elaine Sciolino, New York Times
France is the birthplace of luxury fashion, and here the recession biting the world has the feel of a morality play.

**** How To Write A Poem For The President <http://www.salon.com/books/feature/2009/01/15/inauguration_poem/index.html>
by Jim Fisher, Salon
Elizabeth Alexander has been commissioned to write a poem for Inauguration Day. But the checkered history of the form suggests it's an almost impossible task.

**** Our Inner Artist <http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/08/AR2009010802865.html>
by Jonah Lehrer, Washington Post
The premise of Dutton's work is that this instinct for art isn't an accident. Instead, he argues that our desire for beauty is firmly grounded in evolution, a side effect of the struggle to survive and reproduce.

**** Lunching On Lympus <http://www.theamericanscholar.org/lunching-on-olympus/>
by Steven L. Isenberg, The American Scholar
My meals with W.H. Auden, E.M. Forster, Philip Larkin, and William Empson.

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**** Marina Bay To Have Dedicated Police Centre <http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/402682/1/.html>
by Valarie Tan, Channel NewsAsia
The Singapore Police Force is setting up a dedicated security centre at Marina Bay to manage the challenges expected once the integrated resort there has been completed.

**** Two NGOs Call For More Steps Be Taken For Foreign Workers <http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/402667/1/.html>
by Hetty Musfirah Abdul Khamid, Channel NewsAsia
Two non-gogvernmental organizations (NGOs) have urged more steps be taken for foreign workers affected by the economic crisis to be adequately compensated.

**** Zoo Names Two Eateries After Ah Meng <http://www.soshiok.com/articles/11509>
by SoShiok.com

**** Singapore Retail Sales Fall 5.2 Pct In November <http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/15/AR2009011500128.html>
by Associated Press
Singapore retail sales fell in November as the city-state's residents tightened their belts amid the worst recession in decades.

**** Charged With Vandalism <http://www.straitstimes.com/Breaking%2BNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_326409.html>
by Elena Chong, Straits Times
Koh Chan Meng, 47, is said to have written words on a low display wall outside the building at the junction of North Bridge Road and Parliament Street on Tuesday and Wednesday.

**** Work For Life, Live For Work <http://www.insanepoly.com/blog/?p=677>
by Insane Polygons
I think life should be more than about work and contributing to the economy. And that life has got more meaning than work and only work. Don't live your life and base your self image and identity solely on work or eventually you might just fnd that the MM is right and that life without work is death.

**** The HDB Scam: Are Singaporeans Real Owners Or Mere Tenants Of Their Flats? <http://wayangparty.com/2009/01/15/the-hdb-scam-are-singaporeans-real-owners-or-mere-tenants-of-their-flats/>
by Eugene Yeo and Jeremy Koh, The Wayang Party Club Of Singapore
Public housing should be kept simple, low-cost and easily affordable to the masses.

**** Singapore Gripped By Employment Squeeze <http://www.thepeninsulaqatar.com/Display_news.asp?section=Business_News&subsection=market+news&month=January2009&file=Business_News2009011504255.xml>
by Sumathi Bala, Financial Times
Singapore's job market is looking gloomy as the global economic slowdown takes its toll on local industires' hiring.

**** Downturn Raises Odds At Singapore Casinos <http://www.atimes.com/atimes/Southeast_Asia/KA15Ae01.html>
by Muhammad Cohen, Asia Times
Conceived in prosperity to win a competitive bidding process that attracted the world's top gaming operators and onctracted during a regional construction wvae, Singapore's IRs will be the world's most expensive casino resorts constructed wave, Singapore's IRs will be the world's most expensive casino resorts constructed, costing up to US$6 billion. The global economic downturn, and falling revenue at Macau's casinos, now cast dark shadows over those heady plans.

**** Rising Costs Strain Singapore's University Students <http://www.upi.com/Features/Culture_Society/2009/01/14/Rising_costs_strain_Singapores_university_students/1231955697978/>
by Fong Wei Li, UPI
A handful of varsity students are taking on part-time jobs to finance their tuition fees and daily expenses. These students usually come from lower-income families with paretns who are unable to foot the steep bils tagged to a tertiary education.

**** Sarkozy Seeks To Share Louvre Art With Singapore <http://www.artinfo.com/news/story/30088/sarkozy-seeks-to-share-louvre-art-with-singapore/>
by Artinfo
French prsident Nicolas Sarkozy said he'd like to share art from the Louvre with Singapore.

**** Police Responses No Slower Than Before <http://www.straitstimes.com/ST%2BForum/Story/STIStory_326203.html>
by Paul Tay, Singapore Police Force, Straits Times
While we take all calls seroiusly and strive to respond to urgent cases within 15 minutes and non-urgent cases within 30 minutes, there will be unavoidable instances where we are unable to meet our target response times due to abnormally high incident loads.
See Previously: Are Responses Slower Now? <http://www.straitstimes.com/ST%2BForum/Story/STIStory_318756.html>, by Yong Sing Wee, Straits Times. Has it come to the point whereby the police take more than 40 minutes to reach the scene of a potentially serious crime as my experience on Sunday has shown?