This entry was published at least two years ago (originally posted on January 28, 2004). Since that time the information may have become outdated or my beliefs may have changed (in general, assume a more open and liberal current viewpoint). A fuller disclaimer is available.
From Business 2.0‘s 101 Dumbest Moments in Business for 2003:
36: Think they’ll buy the April Fool’s joke thing again? Nah, better go with the bit about the top-secret location.
Michael Hanscom, a temp worker at Microsoft’s in-house print shop, is fired after posting to his blog a photo that showed workers at the facility taking delivery of several Apple G5 computers. His supervisor insists that Hanscom was fired not for showing the company relying on the product of its chief rival, but for revealing the location of one of its shipping and receiving departments.
(via BoingBoing)
Update: CNN has summarized this article (along with the my mention). Thanks to Jon for pointing it out!