Imagine if for one night you had an amazing dining experience that included a couple in the booth next to you getting engaged. However, digging a bit deeper you find out that this was the second proposal. Will this be the one that won't be turned out? How's about a $44.6 billion ring to push an "I do?" Now make this couple two of some of the most powerful people in the several industries including internetech. Well this morning, Microsoft reazlized once again, they just can't live without Yahoo! and they must have it!

If Yahoo! says "Let's give it a go 4.0!" how will they make it? Well I'm excited, they aren't your typical Brangelina and TomKat; they're huge billion dollar companies. With a 62% premium offer, and an almost 50% stock soar for Yahoo!, I'm sure Jerry and friends are heavily making wedding plans. But they'll probably take their time picking a dress, to see if it's the right one.

What does BBQ think? I'm asking myself so I'll answer myself. I think there is a 1-2 year massive integration on their hands if it goes down. The companies are looking to combine mega forces but while they figure out how to synergize and learn some pilates, Google will have more time to increase their skills. When two giants collide, they create earthquakes when they fall. So what does Microsoft want? And why are they willing to take the risks? Is it just the fact that they'd have more search engine share by numbers than previous? Is it the advertising? It's all of that and more. Whenever you combine the intelligence of two, you get one ultra...but to do this well is incredibly difficult.

Yahoo! is definitely the woman in this relationship. How dare I say such a sexist thing?! Calm down, they're an internet company, it's for the editorial. It looks to me that this is definitely happening. But will Microsoft remain faithful? Can Best man Steve Ballmer play well with bridesmaids? With employment cuts and low earnings, it's time to make your move Yahoo!
I hope it's a "Yes!"...This is The One! I love the fierce compeition. Yes!

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