Consumers need to understand that Google makes money. That, 'Do no evil' thing doesn't mean the company works for free. http://thebln.com/2010/02/google-faces-eu-competition-inquiry-should-face-consumer-confusion-inquiry/

Calibre One has just announced the strategic acquisition of Leading Edge Partners, a firm specialising in high-tech executive search across the US, EMEA and APAC, headquartered in Silicon Valley, California.

http://thebln.com/2010/02/calibre-one-acquires-leading-edge-partners-in-silicon-valley/

Kublax Finance. I will not die dammit! Announces possible deal with SimplyFinance. http://bit.ly/dtx25i

The world's worst elevator pitch?

http://bit.ly/dwGCaW

Bing vs Google country personalisation. Neck & neck in the US. Rest of the World – only 1 winner. http://bit.ly/944Ajg

A Snake pooing on a table

Come dine with me. This is a test. http://thequiche.wordpress.com/2010/02/10/no-matter-how-much-effort-you-put-in-you-don%E2%80%99t-expect-a-snake-to-poo-on-your-table/

Around the world with Google autocomplete. Only Facebook, Yahoo & Google truly global brands. India obsessed with cricket & a bit of sex. Brits shop & think about the weather. http://bit.ly/cvYHT2

The Google Alphabet. This is what Google thinks you are looking for when you type each letter of the alphabet. Brits are obsessed with shopping, the weather and escaping the weather. Social media doesn't feature nearly as highly as in USA.

http://thebln.com/2010/02/brits-obsessed-with-shopping-weather-the-google-alphabet-uk-version/

Breaking news/rumour: GSK to shut Harlow facility with possible loss of 2,000 jobs

http://thebln.com/2010/02/gsk-to-shut-harlow-facility-formerly-uk-hq-of-smith-kline-beecham/

The official (and unofficial) Sun CEO resignation haikus.

http://thebln.com/2010/02/the-official-and-unofficial-sun-ceo-resignation-haikus/

Jay-Z, Giocametti, 4 Yorkshiremen & Rory Sutherland. The price & process of creating intangible value.
http://thebln.com/2010/02/jay-z-giocametti-4-yorkshiremen-rory-sutherland-the-price-process-of-creating-intangible-value/

Sun Microsystems CEO, Jonathan Schwartz trumps Scott McNealy with his parting shot and urges Oracle and Sun to, 'BEAT IBM'. http://thebln.com/2010/01/leadership-and-leaving-a-legacy-part-2-jonathan-schwartz-says-goodbye-sun/

Egomaniac, 'Silicon Valley character', Sun Microsystems founder Scott McNealy writes great leaving note to Sun employees. http://thebln.com/2010/01/leadership-and-leaving-a-legacy-part-1-scott-mcnealy-says-goodbye-sun/