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Deals of the Hour / September 1, 2010, 4:40 am

Apple's iTunes may rent TV shows

Apple, seeking to fend off rivals such as Netflix and Hulu, is in advanced talks with News Corp. to let iTunes users rent TV shows for 99 cents, said three people familiar with the plan. Viewers would be able ... (Source: Asheville Citizen-Times 2010-08-26T10:54:04Z)

Hewlett-Packard and VMware team up on 'cloud' software

Computer and printer maker Hewlett-Packard Co . will work with software company VMware Inc. on products to improve the use of "cloud" computing. Palo Alto neighbors HP (NYSE: HPQ) and VMware (NYSE: VMW ... (Source: San Francisco Business Journal 2010-08-31T13:32:47Z)

Verizon plans to offer live TV on Apple's iPad

NEW YORK — Think you need another TV in the home? Maybe the iPad, Apple Inc.'s tablet computer, will do the job instead. In the latest example of the slim device attracting the attention of the TV industry ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-08-19T21:39:28Z)

Citrix Expands Cloud Coverage With VMLogix Buy

As part of the acceleration of Citrix's OpenCloud software, the San Francisco business purchased VMLogix with the intent of making it easy for public and private cloud providers to offer infrastructure ... (Source: Information Management 2010-08-30T17:30:11Z)

Video: Apple Close to iTunes TV Deal, Twitter Gets Serious About Revenue

First up, from Bloomberg , Apple ( AAPL ), in talks with News Corp ( NWS ), takes another step toward integrating TV into iTunes. Next, Twitter is getting serious about making money. The New York Times reports ... (Source: Minyanville 2010-08-25T15:34:26Z)

Intel's weaker forecast hints at PC deals

SAN FRANCISCO — If you're looking for bargains on personal computers, bad news from the industry could be good for your wallet. Computer-makers are scrambling for ways to prod faltering consumer demand ... (Source: Columbus Dispatch 2010-08-30T09:30:35Z)

Bay Biz Buzz: Apple nears iTunes TV deal

Cupertino-based Apple Inc., seeking to fend off rivals such as Netflix Inc. and Hulu LLC, is in advanced talks with News Corp. to let iTunes users rent TV shows for 99 cents, said three people familiar with ... (Source: Inside Bay Area 2010-08-25T16:38:51Z)

Citrix buys VMLogix

Citrix plans to announce Monday that it will buy VMLogix as part of a larger push to offer more self-service tools and address concerns like vendor lock-in facing enterprises using the cloud. VMLogix is a ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-08-30T07:00:16Z)

Citrix To Acquire VMLogix

In a move aimed at extending its Open Cloud infrastructure, Citrix Systems Inc. has agreed to acquire VMLogix Inc. Terms of the deal, announced Monday, were not disclosed. But the company said the acquisition ... (Source: Redmondmag.com 2010-08-31T22:01:01Z)

Tony Blair on Diana, George Bush and Iraq: Extracts from ex-PM's new memoir 'A ...

LONDON - Highlights from "A Journey," by former British Prime Minister Tony Blair: _On Princess Diana: "She captured the essence of an era and held it in her hand. She defined it. ... She was extraordinarily ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-09-01T10:11:10Z)

EMERGING MARKETS-Latam stocks up on bargain hunting, U.S. GDP

MEXICO CITY/SAO PAULO, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Latin American stocks jumped on Friday afternoon as better-than-expected U.S. economic growth heartened investors searching for bargains among beaten-down equities ... (Source: Reuters UK 2010-08-27T19:49:45Z)

Buyers will see fewer discounts for cars

DETROIT — For years, Americans shopping for cars were treated to all sorts of deals and incentives, especially at the end of summer. Think Cash for Clunkers, which paid up to $4,500, or promotions that ... (Source: Mercury 2010-09-01T10:18:19Z)

GSLO: Huge iPad Sales Figures Prompted New Deal with PREE Corp.

Tyson Rohde, President of GoSolarUSA (PinkSheets: GSLO), said Monday that the unprecedented sales figures for the Apple iPad tablet helped prompt a new deal inked with the PREE Corp. last week. GSLO signed an agreement ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-08-31T13:32:47Z)

Chrysler dealers hear plans to sell Fiat minicars

Fiat is coming back to the U.S. after a 30-year absence, and now Chrysler Group dealers have to decide whether they want to sell the Italian brand that initially will offer just one model, the tiny Fiat 500. At a meeting ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-31T06:08:58Z)

Fiat about to select dealers for its 500

DETROIT - Fiat is coming back to the United States after a 30-year absence, and now Chrysler Group dealers have to decide whether they want to sell the Italian brand that initially will offer just one model, the tiny ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-31T00:32:32Z)

Vail Resorts Announces EpicMix(TM) a New Online and Mobile Application, Allowing ...

Today, Vail Resorts, Inc. unveiled EpicMix(TM), a first-of-its-kind online and mobile application for the 2010-2011 ski and snowboard season. EpicMix allows Vail Resorts guests, at any of its five world-class mountain ... (Source: Melodika.net 2010-08-31T21:18:04Z)

Blair Memoirs Confirm Frosty Relations With Gordon Brown

(RTTNews) - Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair has reportedly blasted his ex-Cabinet colleague and successor Gordon Brown in memoirs published on Wednesday. Titled 'A Journey,' the book which is said to have taken ... (Source: RTT News 2010-09-01T10:18:19Z)

Diana was a manipulator like me: Tony Blair

More than 12 years after she was killed in a car crash in Paris, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair has claimed that the "charming" Princess Diana was actually a "manipulator" like him. "She was down to earth ... (Source: Indian Express 2010-09-01T10:04:00Z)

EMERGING MARKETS-Latam stocks rise, but end month broadly lower

MEXICO CITY/SAO PAULO, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Latin American stocks gained on Tuesday as investors searched for bargain-priced equities, but still posted losses in August, a month marked by global worries. The MSCI Latin ... (Source: Reuters UK 2010-08-31T22:08:11Z)

No deal: Discounts on cars hit brakes

For years, Americans shopping for cars were treated to all sorts of deals and incentives, especially at the end of summer. Think Cash for Clunkers, which paid up to $4,500, or promotions that offered employee ... (Source: Los Angeles Daily News 2010-09-01T09:06:44Z)

HP raises offer for 3Par

PALO ALTO, Calif. — Hewlett-Packard is raising its offer for data-storage maker 3Par to about $1.69 billion. That tops rival Dell Inc.'s offer Thursday morning of $1.52 billion. Dell made its first offer for 3Par Inc ... (Source: Rutland Herald 2010-08-27T06:56:40Z)

EMERGING MARKETS-Latam stocks rebound on bargains, U.S. data

* Mexico's IPC up 1.72 pct, Brazil's Bovespa 2.69 pct (Updates to close) MEXICO CITY/SAO PAULO, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Latin American stocks snapped their longest losing streak in 13 months on Friday as better ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-27T21:22:49Z)

Fiat minicars bound for U.S.

DETROIT (AP) -- Fiat is coming back to the United States after a 30-year absence, and now Chrysler Group dealers have to decide whether they want to sell the Italian brand that initially will offer just one ... (Source: Berkshire Eagle 2010-08-31T03:52:58Z)

HP authorizes $10B share buyback

PALO ALTO -- Hewlett-Packard Co. said Monday its board has authorized the repurchase of $10 billion in shares. The announcement comes as the personal computer maker is involved in a bidding contest with rival ... (Source: Vacaville Reporter 2010-08-31T08:03:30Z)

Sharing mountain time set to become easier

The digital revolution expands its social spectrum at Vail Resorts with the introduction of EpicMix, a new Web application that allows skiers to record and share their experiences on the mountains at Vail ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-08-31T06:59:05Z)

No deal: Fewer discounts for cars

DETROIT -- For years, Americans shopping for cars were treated to all sorts of deals and incentives, especially at the end of summer. Think Cash for Clunkers, which paid up to $4,500, or promotions that ... (Source: Delaware Wave 2010-09-01T08:30:57Z)

Digits | News and Insights from WSJ.com

For years, cable companies have justified price increases by talking about the additional television programming they add to their services. Now it's Microsoft Corp.'s turn to do the same for Xbox Live, its online game ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-08-31T22:43:58Z)

Shoppers could see more PC deals

SAN FRANCISCO — If you're looking for bargains on personal computers, bad news from the industry could be good for your pocketbook. Computer makers are scrambling for ways to goose faltering consumer ... (Source: Pueblo Chieftain 2010-08-31T06:08:58Z)

Vail Resorts to offer skiiers high-tech tracking

Technology and skiing merge this season at Vail Resorts with a new method of tracking on-slope achievements. Skiers and riders can monitor their lift rides, vertical feet skied and number of ski days with ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-08-31T06:59:05Z)

PC industry's woes could fuel bargains

SAN FRANCISCO — If you're looking for bargains on personal computers, bad news from the industry could be good for your pocketbook. Computer makers are scrambling for ways to goose faltering consumer ... (Source: News-Sentinel 2010-08-30T13:55:26Z)

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