(Updated)
While some are still wondering, I have the answer: Google to acquire the World in a cash/stock transaction … details undisclosed … the only information known a this time is that they need a little more petty cash for the transaction.
(Those who doubt the seriousness of this news are reminded the Microsoft to Acquire the Catholic Church “news” from the 90’s.)
Update (2/4): Ha! I’m not alone: Google to Acquire World
Update (3/29): The Googlers are refilling the warchest. Now we know it’s definitely happening. 
Google Needs Another $2 Billion Because…It must want to buy something
Tags: Google, Microsoft, GOOG, MSFT, Acquisition, Stock Market, Secondary Offering
Microsoft and Oracle in Fight Again…
…over Religion.Back in 1994 a fake “news release” made the rounds on the Internet about Microsoft acquiring the Catholic Church. Apparently quite a few people took it seriously, as Mr Softie got flooded with phone calls, so eventually Micro…
MySQL Acquires IBM and EMC…
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M&A Turmoil and Executive Shakeup
The World has turned upside down in an unusual (for a Saturday!) flurry of M&A activity and Executive moves.Google acquired the WorldChina acquiredGoogleYahoo acquired Web 2.0Nobody acquired Zoli 3.0Microsoft acquired the Cat…