Apple Releases Security Update 2007-004 and Aperture 1.5.3

Apple Releases Security Update 2007-004 and Aperture 1.5.3
04.19.2007

Security Update 2007-004
Security Update 2007-004 (10.3.9 Server)54.1MB
Security Update 2007-004 (10.3.9 Client)37.6MB
Security Update 2007-004 (PPC Mac OS X 10.4.9)9.3MB
Security Update 2007-004 (Universal 10.4.9 Client and Server)16.1MB

Security Update 2007-004 is recommended for all users and improves the security of the following components:

AFP Client
AirPort
CarbonCore
diskdev_cmds
fetchmail
ftpd
gnutar
Help Viewer
HID Family
Installer
Kerberos
Libinfo
Login Window
network_cmds
SMB
System Configuration
URLMount
Video Conference
WebDAV

For detailed information on this update, please visit this website:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=61798

Aperture 1.5.3 Update129.5MB
Aperture 1.5.3 addresses issues related to overall reliability and performance.
Apple ID and valid Aperture serial number is required for manual download

What’s New in this Version
Aperture 1.5.3 addresses issues related to overall reliability and performance in a number of areas, including:

  • Generation of thumbnails for adjusted images
  • Entering and exiting Full Screen mode
  • Working with large sets of keywords in the Keywords HUD
  • Restoring from a vault

Among the specific issues that have been addressed:

  • Previews now update properly when images are sent to an external editor.
  • Leaf Aptus 22 and Aptus 75 images are now imported with the correct orientation.
  • When folders are imported as projects, the folder structure is now correctly preserved when identically named subfolders are included in the hierarchy.
  • Reconnecting referenced images that have been externally edited now works more reliably.
  • Setting the ColorSync profile in the Aperture Print dialog now correctly suppresses color management settings in the Mac OS X Print dialog.

http://www.apple.com/support/downloads

Dream Theater: “Chaos in Motion” Word Tour 2007/2008

Dream Theater will be embarking in world tour promoting “Systematic Chaos” throughout 2007 and 2008. The tour is dubbed “Chaos in Motion” reflecting “Systematic Chaos” (the album title) and “Constant Motion” (the first single off the album).

“Chaos in Motion” World Tour 2007/2008 will feature Redemption and Into Eternity as supporting acts.

Mike Portnoy’s forum has posted the “Chaos in Motion” promotional poster.

Currently Dream Theater is shooting the video for “Constant Motion”, the first single off “Sysmatic Chaos” in the week of April 16.

http://www.mikeportnoy.com/forum/
http://www.dreamtheater.net/

South Park: Season 11 Episode 7 – “Night of The Living Homeless”

South Park: Season 11 Episode 7 – “Night of The Living Homeless”
Original Air Date: 2007-04-18

Note:

  • This episode is the finale of the first half of Season 11
  • Season 11 Episode 8 is tentatively scheduled to air on 10.03.2007 (October 03rd, 2007)
    “Details about this episode are expected to be announced at the end of September 2007” (South Park Studios)

From South Park Studios: (announced on April 15th, 2007)

Increasing numbers of homeless are eating, sleeping and asking for change all over South Park. The boys are working to solve the homeless problem once and for all.

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From Comedy Central Press Release:

South Park is Struggling with a Major Homeless Problem
Wednesday, April 18 at 10:00 P.M. on Comedy Central

The homeless population is on the rise in an all-new “South Park” entitled, “Night of the Living Homeless,” premiering on Wednesday, April 18 at 10:00 p.m. (ET/PT) on Comedy Central.

Increasing numbers of homeless are eating, sleeping and asking for change all over South Park. While the adults are working on creative solutions to care for the homeless, the boys are busy solving the problem once and for all

Discussion about the episode, here.

As usual, Viacom would like you to know that they will sent takedown notice for any South Park episode footage uploaded on YouTube. So please, for the sake of Viacom; do not go to sites like mrtwig.net where you can find torrent files for high quality AVI and RM South Park episodes. Comedy Central is owned by Viacom, and Viacom is suing YouTube nad essentially you. Once again, Viacom and Comedy Central do not condone downloading high Quality South Park episodes off the intraweb.

Did I say anything about not finding the torrent easily at mrtwig.net? I’m not sure if I mentioned mrtwig.net enough as the example of where not to go. Just because mrtwig.net has the link to the high quality AVI and RM torrents, doesn’t mean you have to disregard Viacom and Comedy Central wishes.

South Park Season 11 Episode 7 on iTunes Store – UNCENSORED (available on Saturday April 21th, 2007)

Meanwhile, South Park – The Complete Ninth Season DVD was released on March 06th, 2007. It includes the infamous “Trapped in A Closet” and the Emmy® Award-winning episode, “Best Friends Forever.”

South Park Studios is the official South Park site and that’s where all the new informations come from. There will be no spoilers discussed here until the episode airs.

Apple Unleashes Final Cut Studio 2 and Final Cut Server

April 15th, 2007.

Apple annouces Final Cut Studio 2 and Final Cut Server at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show in Las Vegas.

Final Cut Studio 2

Apple’s professional audio and video production suite, consists of six applications:

Final Cut Studio 2 pricing (U.S. market):

  • New – $1,299.00
  • Upgrade from Final Cut Studio* – $499.00
  • Upgrade from Final Cut Pro or Production Suite* – $699.00* The upgrade version requires a valid serial number from a commercial version of Final Cut Studio, Production Suite, or Final Cut Pro 1, 2, 3, or 4. Academic and not-for-resale versions are not eligible for this upgrade.

Final Cut Server

Apple’s new media asset management and workflow automation software, to ship in Summer 2007. Final Cut Sever catalogs and provides search tools for media files stored locally and remotely.

Note: The Final Cut Server video showcase features KCBS/KCAL TV stations.

Carlos Alazraqui: Upcoming Stand Up Dates

Carlos Alazraqui Comedy Club Appearance:

  • April 21 UNC Ashville, NC
  • May 10-12 Zanies, Chicago/Vernon Hills IL
  • May 19 The Throckmorton Theatre in Mill Valley, CA (www.142throckmortontheatre.com)
  • June 29-30 Funny Farm Atlanta, GA
  • July 20-21 Comix NYC, NY
  • August 23-25 Laff Stop Houston TX
  • October 4-6 Capital City Comedy Club Austin,TX

Dates are subject to change. Please check back.

Carlos Alazraqui - Reno 911

http://www.carlosalazraqui.com/
http://www.myspace.com/89457019

Dream Theater: “Systematic Chaos” Special Edition CD/DVD

Dream Theater’s “Systematic Chaos” will be released in two formats. The Regular Edition CD and the Special Editon CD & DVD.

First single off the album is “Constant Motion”. The band will be shooting the video in the week of April 16-22, 2007.

Dream Theater - Dream Theater -

The Special Edition DVD will include:

  • The entire album mixed in 5.1 surround sound
  • “Chaos in Progress – The Making of Systematic Chaos” (a 90-minute documentary directed by Mike Portnoy)

The CD’s track listing for both editions is:

  1. In The Presence of Enemies Pt.1 (9:00)
  2. Forsaken (5:36)
  3. Constant Motion (6:55)
  4. The Dark Eternal Night (8:51)
  5. Repentance (10:43)
  6. Prophets Of War (6:01)
  7. The Ministry of Lost Souls (14:57)
  8. In The Presence of Enemies Pt.2 (16:38)

Source:
http://dreamtheater.net/news_dreamtheater.php#releaseinfo