Politics - Nov. 25, 2009
Has Google's stance on neutrality gone too far?
The Web is buzzing about an offensive and crude Photoshopping of Michelle Obama that, until recently, showed up as the top result in a Google Image search of the first lady. Naturally, many asked Google to remove the image, and in typical Google fashion, the company said no.
Tags: google, michelle obama, google bombing

Marketplace - Nov. 23, 2009
Are you listening?
Establishing a "listening station" can help you harness the power of social media.
Tags: google, facebook, twitter, social media, technorati

Marketplace - Nov. 10, 2009
Google offers free airport WiFi for holiday travelers
If you're using Mitchell International to fly during the holidays, Google is providing free WiFi service.
Tags: google, free wifi, mitchell international

Sports - Aug. 11, 2009
What would I say if I dialed?
I posted a link to an article about Miracle Mets catcher Jerry Grote on my Facebook page this morning and someone commented with a mention of Amazins' southpaw Jerry Koosman. That reminded me that Koosman lives in America's Dairyland.
Tags: Google, Jerry Koosman, Eric Blowtorch, "Disco, Wis."

Living - July 28, 2008
Don't count out Google yet
I just read a Reuters report about some former Google engineers who've started a rival search engine called cuil.com.
Tags: cuil, google, search

Living - Oct. 21, 2008
Google: Saving you from your drunk youself
Headache, dry mouth, the spins - these are all terrible after-effects of drinking, but nothing is worse than having no recollection of what you might have said or done while under the influence.One of the lesser known perils of drinking is honesty. Drunk dialing, drunk texting and now, drunk e-ma...
Tags: drunk dailing, Google, Gmail, drunk texting, drunk e-mailing