• Oracle chief Larry Ellison will preach the security gospel to the choir at next year's RSA Conference. While some doubt Oracle's security expertise, everyone knows that Larry knows how to stay safe. [Silicon.com]
• The New York Times, um, "breaks" the story of Google CEO Eric Schmidt joining Apple's board of directors. [NYT]
• AnnaLee names the Argonauts who travel the world with the golden sheepskin, hunting for jobs anywhere but home. [CNET]
• Silicon Valley execs are more likely to talk up the future than other Bay Areans. Who knew? [Mercury News]

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