| Virtualization: Hot technology for 2008
VMware's final numbers for 2007 aren't out yet, but the company is on pace to hit US$1.5 billion. In August, EMC engineered an IPO for 10% of VMware. It turned out to be the most successful high-tech IPO since Google, with EMC raising nearly US$1 billion when 33 million shares were snapped up at an opening price of US$29. The stock continued to soar, exceeding US$50 a share on opening day, and soon thereafter cresting at more than US$125 a share. Today, VMware is selling at close to about US$80 a share, which gives the company a market capitalization of around US$30 billion. That's hot. And the virtualization market is showing no signs of slowing down. In fact, IDC is predicting that worldwide spending on virtualization software and services is expected to jump from US$6.5 billion in 2006 to more than US$15 billion in 2011.
Jessica Sierra sentenced to 1 year in rehab
TAMPA, Fla. - A judge is sending Jessica Sierra to rehab. The former "American Idol" contestant was sentenced Monday to a yearlong stint at a California rehabilitation clinic and three years' probation. Sierra, 22, was arrested last month for disorderly intoxication and resisting officers. She remained jailed Tuesday in Tampa. .
Give blood, and maybe give up your single life, too
The American Red Cross and Engage.com introduce the "What's Your Type?" blood drive and matchmaking event for singles. Mix, mingle and donate blood while meeting other singles at the following times and locations: -4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the San Jose Blood Center, 2731 North First St. -4-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Oakland Blood Center, 6230 Claremont Ave. -1-6:30 p.m. Thursday at Hotel Rex, 562 Sutter St., San Francisco. Includes a reception for all donors from 7-9 p.m. To schedule an appointment call 800-448-3543 or visit http://www.BeADonor.com. SF Yoga Journal Conference The fourth annual San Francisco conference will be held Jan. 17-21. The event focuses on inspiration, rejuvenation and community. Participants will be able to customize a program of classes, workshops and special events.
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