-Microsoft announced its new strategy this week and, in a complete reversal, said that ditching a potential deal with Yahoo would make them "more flexible" in their quest to take down Google. Previously their line was that they needed Yahoo to be more competitive. So, er, which is it?

-This week's survey found that none of our readers are crying over the 600 coffee shops that Starbucks says it will shutter. Those closures haven't happened yet though, so just wait until your corner 'bucks is closed, and then come talk to us.

-Speaking of Starbucks, they've also go this fancy $11K Clover coffee machine that they think may boost ailing sales. It makes a cup of coffee that some experts say is you'll best your ever have—but we're wondering if there's really such a thing as a silver bullet when it comes to saving a struggling company.

-We rehashed the common mistakes you can make on a business plan. Here's the ten word version: being unrealistic, writing badly, getting greedy, trying do to everything. Don't do that.

-Bush said that the problem with the economy is that Wall Street got drunk...and now it's got a hangover. We hear that hair of the dog works wonders!

-Steve Jobs may or may not be sick with another bout of pancreatic cancer, or it may just be a "common bug", which is what his flack told the media. Either way, we wondered whether he had a responsibility to fill in shareholders.

-Looking for a hot idea for your new start-up? Check out the Magic Binder.