second thoughts

Second Thoughts About the Autopilot

NYT > Business  Mon, 05/17/2010 - 22:10

Recent examples of inattentiveness by pilots are raising questions among federal safety officials.


 

Six hazards facing the stock market

Newsvine - business  Thu, 02/25/2010 - 11:57

Nearly a year after the stock market began one of the biggest rallies in history, investors have begun to worry that this bull may be getting wobbly.

There’s no shortage of cause for concern.When last year’s financial meltdown sent investors hiding for cover, the market’s collapse was swift and ugly.


 

Yelp Walks Away From $550M Google Deal

Topix - Business News  Mon, 12/21/2009 - 09:45

Late last week, it appeared Yelp and Google were close to a deal for Google to acquire the local reviews website.

However, it seems Yelp has had second thoughts, as late Sunday TechCrunch, which first publicized the deal, reported that Yelp CEO Jeremy Stoppelman personally walked away from the deal.