Opinion: Is Google evil? The jury is out
Much outrage has been expressed about Google's new privacy policy. People are acting as if they are shocked that Google would consolidate the personal information it gathers from its customers through all of its varied services. What is shocking to me is that none of these people, including members of Congress, seemed to see it coming.
'Super PACs' largely funded by a wealthy few
A few super-rich individuals are using their personal and corporate wealth to influence American politics in an unprecedented manner. When it comes to big money in politics, Dallas billionaire Harold Simmons' influence has long been apparent in Texas, where he has plowed more than $1 million into Rick Perry's gubernatorial campaigns.
Ira Winkler: Is Google evil? The jury is out
Much outrage has been expressed about Google's new privacy policy . People are acting as if they are shocked that Google would consolidate the personal information it gathers from its customers through all of its varied services. What is shocking to me is that none of these people, including members of Congress, seemed to see it coming.
Ellen DeGeneres Partners with JC Penney - A Company That Pulled Ads from Her Coming Out Episode
Cover Girl spokeswoman Ellen DeGeneres has entered into a new partnership with JC Penney, a company that pulled out of sponsorship of her landmark coming out on The Ellen Show in 1997. The irony is that now that JC Penney has evolved, antigay groups are threatening to boycott the company.
Is Google Evil? The Jury Is Out
Google's changes to its privacy policy should have been expected. It's what any corporation intent on maximizing value would do. But does that make it right?
Romney stays on message, wins big
MANCHESTER – Mitt Romney cruised to victory in the first-in-the-nation primary Tuesday, hoping it shifts him into an overdrive gear all the way to the Republican presidential nomination. Now, one of his rivals must struggle mightily to become the only nominee ever to have lost both the New Hampshire and Iowa contests. “Thank you, New Hampshire. Tonight we made history,’’ the former Massachusetts ...
Interview: Nicole Weider: "Project Inspired" Countering Image Conscious with Image Conscience
Nicole Weider has a passion. A former fashion model, Weider has taken to the Internet with a message for young girls, urging them to reject the messages of promiscuity and unrealistic definitions of beauty.
Meet the super super PAC
These nascent groups can not only raise mega cash to promote candidates, but give money to campaigns.