Buick and Google's troubles, OLE guru shuns worldly gain.

Buick's LaCrosse misinterpreted in Canada
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/3208501.stm

Microsoft OLE guru turns spiritual and runs away from worldly gain.
http://www.anandasangha.net/mysticmicrosoft/

Google gets into trouble over selling trademarked phrases in France.
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