Monopoly? I Want To Control The World.

http://www.cnn.com/TECH/computing/9803/03/gates.full/

Bill Gates defends the Microsoft Empire, saying their dominance is due to technological advancement, not a desire to monopolize the industry.

Different bosses of the computer industry gave their (opposing) opinions to congress on Microsoft's position. All agreed, however, that the government should maintain their laissez faire approach.

Gates claimed that government regulation would only restrict innovation, and in this case, I whole-heartedly agree.

Wage-Gap is Wrong Measuring Stick

Wage Discrimination Exists - http://money.cnn.com/2006/02/21/commentary/everyday/sahadi/index.htm

The current wage gap ratio doesn't account for men and women with equal training, education or seniority. It only accounts for men and women who work a 35 hour week. As we've seen time and time again, the over-simplification of things can lead to miscommunication and wrong assumptions.

Is that happening?

Statistics can be manipulated to mean almost anything. Without taking into account equalities, what does the wage-gap ratio really say? Not much.

There is still discrimination against women on the job, however. Women with children are less likely to be hired whereas men with children are more likely to make a higher wage. I'm not saying that men and women receive equal or even fair wages, by no means... there is far too much proof otherwise. This article, however, points out the many faults of the wage-gap ratio in making a conclusion about men and women's treatment in the workforce.