Once the caisson was in position, the pile would be pumped out and driven into the ooze.

ECONOMIST: Fixing oil wells

Instead of losing money, they're supposed to make a pile but put you in a position to tell the IRS that you are faring poorly.

FORBES: Wanted

Among the big hitters, HP remained at the top of the pile despite losing some market share, and Acer remained in second position with a mild increase in the same.

ENGADGET: Gartner reports Western Europe desktop shipments down, portable PCs up in Q2 2012