WINNERS

BEN SILVERMAN

After two years and zero hits, NBC’s chief programmer walks —

right into better-paying job with Barry Diller.

STEVE BALLMER

Microsoft CEO takes Yahoo! to the cleaners with search deal.

MARK ANGELSON

Printer RR Donnelley gets jammed as its former CEO takes over rival Quebecor World.

LOSERS

R. ALLEN STANFORD

Alleged Ponzi schemer complains that his overcrowded Houston

jail cell, in the middle of summer, is too hot.

ANNA WINTOUR

Vogue editrix suggests stores fight discounting by breaking federal law.