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Adobe's Apollo Program

Offline applications have often been a thorn in the side of developers. Adobe is coming to the rescue - the company has begun work on a project, dubbed Apollo, which would allow developers to insert hooks for portability to offline clients.

Can a Napkin Business Plan be the Next Google?

Marketing Experiments has announced a "Back of a Napkin" business planning contest. They say they are are looking for the next Google'.

Sprint and Nextel Get Merger Approval From Shareholders

Shareholders of both Nextel and Sprint have voted to approve the merge or equals between Sprint Corp. and Nextel Communications, which was announced back in December.

Shareholders Approve Merger of P&G and Gillette

Procter & Gamble's plan to acquire Gillette for $57 billion has been approved by shareholders of both companies. As a result of the merger, P&G will increase the products it sells, adding items like razors and batteries.

Nextel Partners Blocking Sprint, Nextel Merger

The company says it doesn't want to stop the planned merger, but has sued over a branding dispute.

Symantec, Veritas Shareholders Endorse Merger

The planned merger received the stamp of shareholder approval today in overwhelming fashion.

Justice Department Rubber Stamps US Airways Merger

The proposed merger of America West and US Airways earned the approval of a federal antitrust official.

Unicredito and HVB To Cut 9,000 Jobs Upon Merger

If the planned merger of Unicredito and Germany's HVB Group goes through, the companies plan to cut 9,000 jobs. This would lead to a 50% jump in operating income for the two banks.

Apple And Intel Merger Theorized

Legendary pundit Robert X. Cringely thinks there's more to Apple's switch to Intel chips besides giving developers a headstart on porting applications.

ProLogis and Catellus Boards Approve Merger

The boards of ProLogis and Catellus Development have approved the acquisition of all Catellus's outstanding common stock by ProLogis.The deal is valued at approximately $4.9 billion, including assumed liabilities and transaction costs.