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From news.com:
After years of drawing just a dollar in salary, Apple CEO Steve Jobs could be in store for a raise.
Apple filed its annual report for its 2007 fiscal year Thursday afternoon, and hinted in a section about executive compensation that Jobs could be in for some real money fairly soon. “Because Mr. Jobss continued leadership is critical to Apple, the Compensation Committee is considering additional compensation arrangements for him,” the company wrote.
Now, its not like Jobs is hurting for money. According to Forbes most recent list of the worlds billionaires, Jobs ranks 132nd with an estimated net worth of $5.7 billion, $4.7 billion of which comes from holdings in Disney.
The annual report notes that he holds 5.5 million shares of Apple stock through a series of restricted stock awards over the years–some more controversial than others–that have vested. But it also points out that he hasnt sold a single share of Apple stock in the 10 years since he rejoined the company.
The closing price of Apples stock Thursday? $164.30. So if Jobs were to bail out of Apples stock tomorrow this isnt going to happen, hed pocket $903,650,000.
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Posted by Dr. Disney on November 16, 2007 at 1:05 pm · Permalink
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From playlistmag.com:
The timing couldn’t be more perfect. I’m on the road, with evenings free to bump against the four walls of my hotel room, the usual assortment of iPods in my computer bag (and also, finally, Apple’s Composite AC Cable to jack one of those new iPods into the room TV’s composite video port) and I receive this message from the iTunes Sto Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by Dr. Disney on November 6, 2007 at 12:06 pm · Permalink
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From bizjournals.com:
Telecommunications company AT&T on Tuesday reported third-quarter profits of $3.1 billion on revenue of $30.1 billion. That’s up from the third quarter of 2006, when AT&T posted a $2.2 billion profit on $15.6 billion in revenue.
AT&T acquired Bell South Corp. in December 2006 and recently finalized its merger with Cingular Wireless. The telecommunications company has retail, sales and some back-office operations in Arizona.
AT&T credited wireless growth for the gains. The company has a distribution deal with Apple Inc. to sell its hugely popular iPhone.
Apple on Monday reported a quarterly profit of $542 million on $6.2 billion in revenue, compared with year-earlier numbers of $542 million in profit on $4.8 billion in revenue.
Apple has retail locations in the Phoenix area. Apple CEO Steve Jobs credits stronger computer and international sales for the gains.
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Posted by Dr. Disney on October 24, 2007 at 1:37 pm · Permalink
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From latimes.com:
Again bowing to Apple Inc.’s ardent supporters, Chief Executive Steve Jobs said today that the company would open the iPhone to software developers who want to make programs for the new gadget.
Jobs announced the company’s decision in a missive posted on Apple’s website and said programmers would have the software developer’s kit by February.
“Let me just say it: We want native third-party applications on the iPhone,” he wrote. “We are excited about creating a vibrant third-party developer community around the iPhone and enabling hundreds of new applications for our users.”
The Cupertino, Calif., company had told developers they could make programs that work on the iPhone’s Web browser but couldn’t be installed on the device like a personal computer program. Some developers bristled at that approach and created programs for the iPhone anyway, including global-positioning software, games and voicemail programs.
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Posted by Dr. Disney on October 17, 2007 at 2:45 pm · Permalink
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From apple.com:
we have decided to offer every iPhone customer who purchased an iPhone from either Apple or AT&T, and who is not receiving a rebate or any other consideration, a $100 store credit towards the purchase of any product at an Apple Retail Store or the Apple Online Store. Details are still being worked out and will be posted on Apples website next week. Stay tuned.
Link to full letter from Steve Jobs
Posted by Ricky on September 6, 2007 at 5:14 pm · Permalink
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From yahoo.com:
What, you hadn’t heard this was coming? Apple rolled out a lot of new stuff today. Welcome Apple fanboys and haters alike. Here’s the gist of what’s new with the iPod, iPhone, and iTunes, straight outta Apple! Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by Dr. Disney on September 5, 2007 at 10:11 pm · Permalink
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From xinhuanet.com:
German carmaker Volkswagen and U.S. computer company Apple are discussing the possibility of producing a car together.
“The two companies are in the early stages of talks,” a VW spokesman told German magazine Capital.
Apple CEO Steve Jobs and Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn met several days ago in California to discuss the potential cooperation. The development of a so-called “iCar” could follow, the magazine said.
Through market analysis, experts estimate that a compact car upgraded with Apple products would be of great interest to young target groups, Capital said.
Do you think they’ll sell it at the Apple store? Will it come in a box? I can almost see the display in the mall windows….. - Dr. Disney
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Posted by Dr. Disney on August 31, 2007 at 12:08 pm · Permalink
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From harpercollins.com:
HarperCollins Publishers is pleased to launch Browse Inside for the Apple iPhone. Browse Inside digitally replicates the experience of browsing the pages of a book prior to purchasing. To experience the pilot project firsthand, open the Safari browser on your iPhone and click here.
Available Titles for the Apple iPhone Include:
Winning by Jack Welch & Suzy Welch
Now and Forever by Ray Bradbury
The Burnt House by Faye Kellerman
Love is a Many Trousered Thing by Louise Rennison
The Art of Power by Thich Nhat Hanh
Sweet Revenge by Diane Mott Davidson
Ike, An American Hero by Michael Korda
Life On the Refrigerator Door by Alice Kuipers
Beyond the Body Farm by Bill Bass
A Killer’s Kiss by William Lashner
Soul Catcher by Michael C. White
Obama by David Mendell
The Case for the Real Jesus by Lee Strobel
When the Game is Over It All Goes Back in the Box
by John Ortberg
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Posted by Dr. Disney on August 22, 2007 at 4:25 pm · Permalink
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While we certainly had a fairly solid idea that Apple would be unveiling a new breed of iMacs and a snazzy new set of keys, you can color us mildly surprised to see a Mac mini refresh thrown in for good measure.
According to Tim Cook, Apple’s COO: “We’re refreshing the Mac mini today.”
More details are forthcoming…
http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/07/apple-refreshes-mac-mini/
Posted by Jose Castillo on August 7, 2007 at 1:31 pm · Permalink
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According to good-old Steve Jobs, productivity powerhouse iWork’08 is on the way, and it will feature a ton of enhancements for Keynote and Pages, plus it introduces a new app to the mix: Numbers. The new component will apparently be giving Excel a run for its money, with a slew of new data-handling functions, and spreadsheet-ing capabilities.
http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/07/apple-debuts-iwork-08/
Posted by Jose Castillo on August 7, 2007 at 1:25 pm · Permalink
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