After all, this is Microsoft we're talking about

Earlier today, when launching IE8 to host an online conference, I was warned "There is a problem with this website's security certificate," with the options to continue anyway or cancel.

OK, so this happens from time to time, but I was hosting a session using Live Meeting.

Oprah, so generous with Other People's Money

How nice of you, Oprah, taking your studio Down Under courtesy of Australian taxpayers' taxes.

Gold's price peaked at what today?

Thankfully this just seems to be Yahoo's error, and not the May 6 "flash crash" that still has no definitive explanation.

Connect the dots

Just now on Yahoo's front page: