An interesting story here from Reuters. It seems that some high profile companies (including Microsoft), have made formal complaints to the European Union about how Google fixes their search engine rankings…
BRUSSELS, Feb 24 (Reuters) – European Union antitrust regulators are looking into complaints filed by three online companies against Google (GOOG.O) that may lead to a formal investigation into the search-engine giant’s business practices.
The European Commission, tasked with ensuring that companies do not abuse any dominant position in the 27-country EU, can fine firms up to 10 percent of their revenues for violations.
It has to date imposed billions of euros in fines against Intel (INTC.O) and Microsoft (MSFT.O) for abuse of market dominance.
“The Commission can confirm that it has received three complaints against Google which it is examining. The Commission has not opened a formal investigation for the time being,” the EU executive said in a statement on Wednesday.
There is a lot to be bugged about with the EU. For instance, all of the officials, decision makers, are appointed, not elected yet, they legislate, make laws. The legislation is then enforced in EU member countries. So, laws are passed, decisions made and all by folks who were not elected.
Google, of course, is the largest holder of information. An effective tool for an outfit like the EU, no?
Perhaps the most telling line about this article is the opening one…
* No formal EU investigation for time being
So, what are you saying Jack? Are you saying that…..
…is in bed with…
…?
Yes yes yes.
Rebellion…it’s the secret ingredient, yes?
I mean, it’s the founding fathers, it’s Elvis and James Dean. But, those are old paradigms. Now that we’ve taken a digital blowtorch to 10% of the 21st century…what does rebellion mean?
Well, a picture is worth a thousand words and Google knows best. I did an image search using the term “True Rebel” and these are all from the first page results…
You will not be able to stay home, brother.
You will not be able to plug in, turn on and cop out.
You will not be able to lose yourself on skag and skip,
Skip out for beer during commercials,
Because the revolution will not be televised.
A collection of headlines that invoke the Gil Scott-Heron song found via a Google search using the term “The Revolution Will”.
Mock not. As the regime shut down other forms of communication, Twitter survived.
Mock on, says I.
There has been a lot of hype in recent days that the events taking place in Iran constitute a “Twitter revolution,” and it’s easy to understand why many people might see it that way.
An instant classic for a new generation of monkey-wrenching food activists.
WHAT IS THE IMPACT OF THE NON-PROFIT INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX ON REVOLUTIONARY MOVEMENT BUILDING?
The good news is the Web 3.0 revolution is only beginning.
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