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Google, the Snake Oil Monopoly of the 21st Century: A Year in Review

Google, the Snake Oil Monopoly of the 21st Century: A Year in Review

After two hours of playing the Parker Brothers board game someone will have a monopoly and the game ends. The same can be said in reality, and 2010 was Google’s best year. The search engine giant made record profits, acquired more companies and made their future plans known more this year than any previous. The behemoth went unchallenged against Congress while Chicago and China were the only two to fight back. more ›

Rush to Judgment

Rush to Judgment

The Rebirth of Englewood Community Development Corporation is a not-for-profit organization that was founded by US Congressman Bobby Rush to encourage community and economic development in the Englewood neighborhood. Back in 2003, telecom giant SBC’s foundation* gave a $1 million grant to the organization to help establish the Bobby L. Rush Center for Community Technology, which would allow training and business development for the community. It all sounds so great, right? An example of corporate... more ›

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