Recently, Netflix has announced a possible deal with the startup paid-TV channel Epix. This deal would give Netflix the exclusive online rights to films from its three equity partners – Paramount Pictures, Lionsgate, and MGM. The deal would also allow Netflix subscribers to watch movies such as “Iron Man 2,” “Dinner for Schmucks,” and “The Expendables” through the company’s interent streaming service.

Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) and Verizon Communications have announced a “policy framework.” The deal is that Verizon would be able to speed online content to certain Internet users if they are willing to pay for it according to The New York Times. A lot of people are outraged by this because the Internet has been a level playing field where content used by everybody moved around the same speeds depending on your ISP.

Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) has acquired social application company Slide. This further indicates Google’s plan to create a social networking ecosystem to challenge Facebook. No word on the acquisition price, but there is speculation that the deal was worth $228 million plus $46 million in retention bonuses. Google’s future social initiative has the codename Google Me. Slide is known for the SuperPoke and Top Friends applications on Facebook. [eWeek]

Mark Hurd is stepping down from HP after a sexual harassment claim has been made. He resigned and the HP committee is searching for a replacement. Cathie Lesjak, HP’s CFO will be the interim CEO. Hurd is getting a $12.2 million separation package upon his departure. HP board member Marc Andreessen will help the company find the next CEO. [ZDNet]

Investopedia has been sold to ValueClick for $42 million in cash. Investopedia was founded in 1999 and ValueClick bought it because of their content, traffic, team, and ad company partnerships. Forbes put Investopedia up for sale in June.

A viral video has been made to parody trailer for The Social Network movie. The parody was made in the form of the YouTube story. Check out the video below. “I will sue you in Internet court!”

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has applied for a trademark on their signature Glass Store architecture in New York City. The trademark application was filed on August 4, 2010 and is under the TEAS Plus Application 85097331. Apple previously filed for a trademark on the in-store glass staircase. Below is Apple’s drawing of the distinctive building design.

I’m in the process of creating the ultimate list of Facebook tools and applications to check out.  While this list contains over 100 applications and tools to check out, we will soon be releasing much longer lists with tools and applications that are worth checking out.  If you want your Facebook application or tool to be featured in the next list, do one of the two following actions.

1. Comment on this blog post
2. E-mail us at info@pulse2.com with the subject written as (Subject: Please include my Facebook tool in the next list)

If there are any applications on this list that have been removed or deleted, e-mail us (Subject: Facebook App Deleted From List)

Without further adieu, below is a list of 100 Facebook applications and tools to check out.