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Deals of the Hour / October 28, 2010, 12:39 am

Apple In "On Again, Off Again" Talks To Buy Spotify

Apple should be smart enough to know that it still needs to make big improvements to its streaming entertainment strategy, especially around music. So it's no surprise to hear that Apple is in "on again, off again discussions" to buy Spotify, as Michael ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-10-26T21:37:33Z)

Blazers beat Clippers 98-88, spoil Griffin's debut

LOS ANGELES—New coach, new general manager and new star in the making. Same old result for the Clippers. Brandon Roy scored 22 points and the Portland Trail Blazers spoiled the NBA debut of Blake Griffin with a 98-88 victory over Los Angeles on Wednesday ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-28T06:18:55Z)

Verizon Wireless To Offer Apple IPad At Its Stores

(RTTNews) - Verizon Wireless, a joint venture of Verizon Communications (VZ: News ) and Vodafone (VOD: News ,VOD.L: News ), said it will start offering the Apple (AAPL) iPad at its stores from October 28, 2010. The company said it will offer three bundles ... (Source: RTT News 2010-10-27T16:21:24Z)

Los Angeles vs. Portland

Blake Griffin is giving the Los Angeles Clippers hope. It's a season later than expected, but the beleaguered franchise may not care. Griffin will try to make a strong first impression when the Clippers open their season against the Portland Trail Blazers ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-27T14:55:30Z)

Google giving $2M to Knight Foundation

Oct 27, 2010 (The Miami Herald - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- Google Inc. is giving $2 million to the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation to promote local online journalism and encourage new methods of delivering news in the ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-10-27T08:28:57Z)

Report: Apple could buy Spotify

Apple may be about to buy Swedish streaming music service Spotify according to a new report. TechCrunch reports an anonymous tip that Apple is in take-over negotiations with Spotify, as part of prolonged on-again, off-again discussions. A similar deal that ... (Source: MacWorld UK 2010-10-27T14:26:52Z)

Google Inc. awards $2 million grant to Knight Foundation to support media innovation projects

MIAMI (AP) — Google is awarding $2 million to the Knight Foundation to support its media innovation projects. The grant will be used on projects including the Knight News Challenge, a media innovation contest; and on ways of informing people through such ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-10-26T19:00:04Z)

Former Argentine leader Nestor Kirchner dies at 60

Former President Nestor Kirchner, the husband of Argentina's current leader and frequently mentioned as a possible candidate to succeed her, died Wednesday from an apparent heart attack. He was 60. Mr. Kirchner, who guided the country from 2003 to 2007 ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-10-28T06:47:33Z)

PlayStation Store Update Adds NFS Hot Pursuit Demo and RDR Undead Nightmare

Sony has just unleashed a new update to the PlayStation Store, adding new demos and full games, both for the PlayStation 3 and the PlayStation Portable. PlayStation 3 users are in for some pretty big treats this week, as they can download demos for Need ... (Source: Softpedia 2010-10-27T18:08:47Z)

Apple says white iPhone 4 delayed

Apple Inc.'s own "Apple Store" iPhone app lets people reserve products to pick up at local Apple stores. On Tuesday, bloggers posted screen shots of the app appearing to offer the option to reserve a white iPhone 4. By late afternoon, that option was no ... (Source: KABC 2010-10-27T16:57:12Z)

Playstation Phone

Latest Update About ; Playstation Blog, Red Dead Redemption Undead Nightmare, Red Dead Redemption, Red Dead Redemption Undead Nightmare Review, Red Dead Redemption Undead Nightmare Release Date, PSP Phone rumours: what you need to know, It's been rumoured ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-10-27T11:13:36Z)

Ex-Argentine leader Kirchner dies suddenly

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina - Former President Nestor Kirchner, 60, the husband of Argentina's current leader and a frequently mentioned possible candidate to succeed her, died suddenly Wednesday, apparently from a heart attack. Kirchner, who guided the ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-10-28T07:01:52Z)

Starbucks sets sail on the high seas in December

SEATTLE – Starbucks is about to open a floating coffee shop. Starbucks has announced it will open a location on a new Royal Caribbean cruise ship called Allure of the Seas . The new cruise ship is set to debut in Florida next month. "We are always ... (Source: KING-5 2010-10-27T21:43:32Z)

Want a white iPhone? You'll have to wait until spring

Apple says the elusive white iPhone 4 will remain out of reach until spring. Apple Inc.'s own "Apple Store" iPhone app lets people reserve products to pick up at local Apple stores. On Tuesday, bloggers posted screen shots of the app appearing to offer the ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-10-27T14:05:24Z)

Portland 98, Los Angeles 88  

Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - Brandon Roy filled the stat sheet with 22 points and 10 rebounds, as Portland won its second straight to start the season, downing the Los Angeles Clippers, 98-88. LaMarcus Aldridge added 19 points and 10 rebounds, while ... (Source: USA Today 2010-10-28T05:43:08Z)

iPad going on sale in Verizon Wireless and AT&T stores October 28 (update: Verizon data pricing)

It might not be the Apple-Verizon tie-in you are most anxious to see happen, but the big red network has gone official with its plans to offer the iPad in its brick-and-mortar stores starting on October 28. VZW will be bundling the WiFi-only iPads with its ... (Source: engadget 2010-10-15T02:30:58Z)

Apple delays white iPhone 4 until spring

Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL ) says the elusive white iPhone 4 will remain out of reach until spring. Apple Inc.'s own "Apple Store" iPhone app lets people reserve products to pick up at local Apple stores. On Tuesday, bloggers posted screen shots of the app ... (Source: Local Tech Wire 2010-10-28T01:46:55Z)

China's H-Share Rally Intact on 'Golden Cross,' CICC Says

Oct. 28 (Bloomberg) -- Hong Kong-traded Chinese stocks will resume their rally as a so-called Golden Cross indicator remains intact and the decline in the benchmark index yesterday eased overbought conditions, said China International Capital Corp. The ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-28T02:01:14Z)

Blake Griffin, Clippers lose opener to Trail Blazers

 The Blake Griffin era dawned brightly in L.A. on Wednesday night, but by the second half, darkness had fallen and the Clippers lost to the Portland Trail Blazers, 98-88, in front of an announced 18,382 in Staples Center. Griffin, the Clippers' No. 1 ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-28T05:07:20Z)

Google Inc. awards grant to Knight Foundation

MIAMI—Google is awarding $2 million to the Knight Foundation to support its media innovation projects. The grant will be used on projects including the Knight News Challenge, a media innovation contest; and on ways of informing people through such tools ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-26T19:00:04Z)

Asian Shares Mixed; Banks, Brokerages Fall In China

SINGAPORE (MarketWatch) -- Asian stock markets were mixed Thursday, with some exporters in Tokyo reversing early losses as the yen eased off from early highs, while banks and brokerages fell in Shanghai after data showed China's economy slowed in the third ... (Source: Marketwatch 2010-10-21T04:18:23Z)

NBA: Portland 98, LA Clippers 88

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 28 (UPI) -- Andre Miller's jumper with 8:03 remaining Wednesday touched off a 15-point, fourth-quarter run that gave Portland a 98-88 win over the Los Angeles Clippers. The Clippers had a 79-78 lead when Miller hit the shot that put the ... (Source: United Press International 2010-10-28T06:40:24Z)

Portland 106, Phoenix 92: Late rally lifts Blazers to win in season opener

The Trail Blazers new marketing campaign, piggy-backing off the old "Rise With Us" slogan, is preaching Now. The Blazers promise to play together ... Now. They promise to win ... Now. The time, they say, is Now. Well, apparently they didn't get the message ... (Source: Oregonian 2010-10-27T06:05:48Z)

Red Dead Redemption: Undead Nightmare

Rockstar has announced that the Undead Nightmare expansion for Red Dead Redemption is now available to download on the PlayStation Network and Xbox Live. You can experience the old west-style zombie apocalypse for just $9.99/800 Microsoft Points. The ... (Source: Gaming Target 2010-10-28T05:00:11Z)

Argentine state TV: Nestor Kirchner has died

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina - Argentine state television has confirmed the death of former Argentine President Nestor Kirchner. The political leader and husband of Argentina's president Cristina Fernandez suffered heart attacks Wednesday in the city of ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-10-28T07:01:52Z)

iPad Coming to Verizon Wireless on Oct. 28

Will be available nationwide at Verizon stores. On October 28, the iPad will come to Verizon stores as the carrier has teamed up with Apple to bring the popular device to additional customers. Verizon Wireless will offer three bundles, all featuring an ... (Source: 411mania.com 2010-10-16T19:04:46Z)

Spotify: We Are Not For Sale

It is perhaps the sign of the times that whenever we think of startups – however big or hot they might be – we think of them getting bought by another cash rich company. We don't think of them as freestanding, long-term businesses. A few weeks ago it ... (Source: Gigaom.com 2010-10-27T14:19:43Z)

Starbucks and Royal Caribbean to Offer First Ever Starbucks at Sea on Allure of the Seas

SEATTLE & MIAMI, Oct 27, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Something unique is brewing onboard Royal Caribbean International's new Allure of the Seas, the world's largest and most innovative cruise ship -- the first Starbucks at sea. Through the licensing agreement ... (Source: Marketwatch 2010-10-27T12:53:49Z)

Starbucks Sets Sail on the Open Sea

[2010-10-27] Something is brewing onboard Royal Caribbean International's new Allure of the Seas , the world's largest cruise ship—the first Starbucks at sea. Through the licensing agreement between Starbucks and Royal Caribbean International, the global ... (Source: QSR magazine 2010-10-27T18:44:34Z)

Asian Stocks Decline on China Mobile Profit, Hana Share Sale; Dollar Rises

Asian stocks fell as China Mobile Ltd. reported worse-than-estimated profit and Temasek Holdings Pte sold shares in Hana Financial Group Inc. The dollar strengthened against 12 of 16 counterparts. Five stocks declined for every four that fell in the MSCI ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-10-21T03:35:26Z)

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