Why hasn't Google taken over Russia yet? Apparently before Google can acquire "Begun", the Russian advertising internet start-up, they have to release a list of their employees to Russia's anti-trust authority. Basically, they have to make sure that there are no liberals or Jews on the board.
This can be a reminder to all of us Americans that we're really fortunate to live in a place where free speech and free market economics are happening. Even in a downturn, I'd rather be on this side of things! (Valleywag)