[MyAppleMenu] Mar 28, 2010

[applesurf at myapplemenu.com]

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**** New Wi-Fi iPad Pre-Orders Won’t Ship Until April 12th <http://appadvice.com/appnn/2010/03/wifi-ipad-preorders-pushed-april-12th/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+AppAdvice+%28AppAdvice%29>
Tyler Tschida, App Advice

iPad fever must have struck more people than even Apple had originally anticipated, as it appears that they have sold through their initial supply of Wi-Fi-only iPads and have been forced to push the expected shipping date for all new pre-orders to April 12th.

**** Computer Service Business Grows With Apple Market <http://www.freep.com/article/20100328/BUSINESS01/3280451/1322/Computer-service-business-grows-with-Apple-market>
Justine Hyde, Detroit Free Press

The growing acceptance of iPhones and Apple computers among corporations has been a boon for one Novi professional whose computer service business is bearing fruit in a barren economy.

**** The Jobs/Schmidt Meeting: Who Called Whom? <http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=R&sa=T&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.cnet.com%2F8301-17852_3-10471106-71.html&usg=AFQjCNHc9D_PAQzJCuMOnSDeuoQbOKGm4w>
Chris Matyszczyk, CNET News



MyAppleMenu Reader
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**** The Origins Of A Holy Book <http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/ideas/articles/2010/03/28/the_origins_of_a_holy_book/?rss_id=Boston+Globe+--+Ideas+section>
Drake Bennett, Boston Globe

Using ancient texts, scholars have begun an audacious effort to unravel the story of the Koran. What will they find?

**** With This View, Who Needs Legroom? <http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/28/travel/28journeys-1.html?ref=travel>
Mark Vanhoenacker, New York Times

As new security rules and ever busier airports continue to change air travel, rediscovering the romance of the window seat may be the most practical way to make flying more enjoyable.



SingaporeSurf
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**** "Astroturfing" And Rising Property Prices <http://searchingforenlightenment.blogspot.com/2010/03/astroturfing-and-rising-hdb-prices.html>
Random Thoughts Of A Free Thinker

**** Some Silly Singaporeans Think They Can Actually Benefit From Their HDB 'assets'. <http://singaporeanskeptic.blogspot.com/2010/03/some-stupid-singaporeans-think-their.html>
Singaporean Skeptic

**** Poor? Government “Will Deliver Meals To You” <http://theonlinecitizen.com/2010/03/poor-government-will-deliver-meals-to-you/>
Andrew Loh, The Online Citizen

As far as I know, in having spoken to various sections of poor people and homeless people in Singapore, I have yet to come across any government department or ministry which provides free meals to those who cannot afford them.

**** Engaging Singaporeans In New Media: Focus On The Issues <http://theonlinecitizen.com/2010/03/engaging-singaporeans-in-new-media-focus-on-the-issues/>
Leong Sze Hian, The Online Citizen

Focus on the message and the issue, regardless of the perceived intent or motive of the sender, whether fake or otherwise.

**** The Downside Of Casinos <http://www.jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20100328/cleisure/cleisure4.html>
Dennis Morrison, The Gleaner

In Singapore, a country often cited in Jamaica as a model we should emulate, the decision to reverse a long-standing policy to exclude casinos was arrived at only after the most exhaustive evaluation of the risks.

**** Malaysia’s Medical Tourism Eyes Singapore Market <http://globalnation.inquirer.net/viewpoints/viewpoints/view/20100328-261257/Malaysias-medical-tourism-eyes-Singapore-market>
Jun Burgos, Inquirer

Industry players in Malaysia’s medical tourism are undertaking a variety of measures to welcome the expected surge of Singaporeans seeking medical treatment and therapies there.

**** What If I Can’t Write Well? <http://blog.dk.sg/2010/03/28/what-if-i-cant-write-well/>
Dee Kay Dot As Gee

Do not discriminate those who can’t write well. Every citizen’s feedback to the government, be it thru their own writing or template from a like minded person, is still a feedback from a Singapore citizen that should be taken seriously by the government.

**** Astro-Turfing: What Should Count, And What Shouldn’t <http://kentridgecommon.com/?p=6701>
Christopher Ong, Kent Ridge Commons

The line between an astro-turfing movement and one that is not not must be clearly distinguished, and the people supporting a cause must dare to stand up and genuinely be counted to create this distinct line.

**** Keeping Up Appearances In Singapore <http://graduallygoingtornado.blogspot.com/2010/03/keeping-up-appearances-in-singapore.html>
Eric Pickett, Gradually Going Tornado

“Free speech, or kiss my ass!” ought to be the standard operation procedure for all Western media companies.

**** New Long Distance Bus Services Will No Longer Be Introduced In S'pore <http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1046452/1/.html>
Joanne Chan, Channel NewsAsia

Second minister for transport, Lim Hwee Hua, said that as the train system becomes built up, commuters can expect to rely more on feeder bus services that connect them to MRT stations.

Mrs Lim said: "We will not introduce new cross country services because those are really legacies of the past. But we will review every (existing) one to see whether they need to be sustained."