In honor of the upcoming Google IPO, Wired has a roundup of articles on Google. Good reading.
One thing in this article sticks out for me:
"I can't imagine life without Google News. Thousands of sources from around the world ensure anyone with an Internet connection can stay informed. The diversity of viewpoints available is staggering."
- Michael Powell, chair, Federal Communications Commission
Translation: "The internet will continue to present a diversity of opinions and counteract the effect of having all newspapers, radio and TV stations owned by Haliburton. Fuck you very much, I'm headed to Maui on Clear Channel's tab. Ta!"