How Unstoppable Is Google?

Is Google The Most Powerful Company In The Universe?

Google receives constant criticism about this topic. Obviously, this criticism doesn’t sit well with the Google executives. They claim the company is in a powerful position for the sole reason that users like their services, not because they’re forced to use them. Anybody can click instantly for a new search engine; they are in no way obliged to use google, unlike with Microsoft’s software. People chose Google over Yahoo and Bing years ago and they continue to do so.

The facts:

Revenue? Sinopec Group is the largest company in the world. Google is not in the top 60 list.
Market capitalization? Apple Inc. is the largest public company in the world. Google is the 4th after Exxon Mobil and Microsoft respectively.
Profits and losses? Fannie Mae is the largest company in the world. Google is not in the top 30 list.
Number of employees? Walmart is the largest company in the world (2,200,000 employees), Google has 55,030 employees.
Largest information technology companies in revenue? Samsung Electronics is the largest information technology company in the world. Google is the 10th after Apple Inc., Foxconn, HP, IBM, Microsoft, Amazon.com, Sony and Panasonic respectively.

So, how unstoppable is Google? They are most certainly a powerful company, but they aren’t exactly what some people make them out to be

Is Larry Page the Most Powerful Man in History?

This question may seem ridiculous. However, it is quite valid! Let’s look at some facts:

• Google search advertising has $54 billion in cash. In the last twelve months it generated nearly $18 billion in profits. 
• Together with his cofounder, Sergey Brin, Page holds a majority of t
  he voting stock in Google. The fact is: Google is a publicly traded company that essentially has private owners.
• Brin largely defers to Page on running the company. He always has.
• Because of that deference, Page can pretty much do what he wants with Google’s money.
• He can, and he does.

Page has been willing to spend that cash on wildly ambitious and expensive projects, as well as many charity works. On the Google Dot Org website, the following statement appears: “Tech entrepreneurs are using innovation to tackle some of the world’s biggest challenges. We invest in teams with bold ideas that create lasting global impact.”

 

How Unstoppable Is Google?

Google has 10 things they hold themselves to. On their company website, Google says “We first wrote these “10 things” when Google was just a few years old. From time to time we revisit this list to see if it still holds true. We hope it does—and you can hold us to that.” So although Google may be unstoppable, they aren’t corrupt.

Here is the list:

1. Focus on the user and all else will follow.
2. It’s best to do one thing really, really well.
3. Fast is better than slow.
4. Democracy on the web works.
5. You don’t need to be at your desk to need an answer.
6. You can make money without doing evil.
7. There’s always more information out there.
8. The need for information crosses all borders.
9. You can be serious without a suit.
10. Great just isn’t good enough.

Under each point, there is a long explanation. Google expands on number 6 saying, “Google is a business. The revenue we generate is derived from offering search technology to companies and from the sale of advertising displayed on our site and on other sites across the web. Hundreds of thousands of advertisers worldwide use AdWords to promote their products; hundreds of thousands of publishers take advantage of our AdSense program to deliver ads relevant to their site content.” Google goes on to talk about that they have a set of principles to guide the ads they allow. Firstly, they don’t allow irrelevant ads. Next, they don’t allow pop ups. Finally, they clearly indicate what is an ad and what isn’t. 

In conclusion, Google is a very powerful company. However, they aren’t abusive of this power. Google is unstoppable in some aspects, but their ambitions are for the good of the world.

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I receive a lot of questions about school and education. So, I have made a Twitter and an Instagram account!

Twitter: @tipzforstudents

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I will be discussing tips, like the ones I upload here, as well as giving encouragements, quotes, and reminders! These accounts will bless you feed so make sure to pull out your phones and click follow!

Also………

Do you like debating?

The accounts, especially @tipsforstudents on Instagram will become a home for you to rant about school or debate about Common Core. Everyone can comment thoughts on trending issues relating to school and we can all discuss. Exciting, right?

Education is very important, especially for this generation. Our future depends on how well we do in school. However, a lot of learning happens outside the classroom. How important is what we learn in school? How could we benefit from changes in the system? Discuss all these issues and more with people who care as much as you do!

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Easy and Healthy Recipes for Students

Are you ever tired of cafeteria food? Ever plan a day outing and wish you had brought a convenient picnic? Are you ever at home and too lazy to go out to eat? Here are some easy and healthy recipes for students that you should have at your fingertips so that you can expand your eating options.

Smoothies:

Smoothies are extremely convenient and easy to bring along in the car or to class. They make a good breakfast, or snack anytime of day. Instead of dropping by Blenders, you can whip something up yourself.

How to Make a Smoothie/Milkshake:

To make a smoothie, you will need a couple main ingredients:

1. frozen fruit (frozen strawberries, mangos, berries, pineapple… whatever you like!)
2. bananas
3. ice cream (or yoghurt)
4. milk (for milkshake.. Tip: try it sometime with almond milk) or juice (for smoothie)

Those are the main ingredients. This makes for a really easy and healthy recipe for students. Once you start making smoothies regularly, you can modify the recipe and just blend together whatever you please! It is so simple and easy.

I have a video tutorial where I show you all how easy this is to make!

Muffins:

Muffins make for another great food. They aren’t just a dessert, although they make a nice little sweet treat. Breakfast muffins are good if your on the go and they are easy to bring or pack.

Make a large batch of these muffins and have a healthy to-go breakfast at any time!

Author: Six Sisters’ Stuff
Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 20 mins Total time: 35 mins Serves: 12

Ingredients

12 eggs
1⁄2 teaspoon seasoned salt
2-3 tablespoons onion, diced
1 cup cooked ham, diced (could also use cooked bacon or cooked sausage) pepper to taste
1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
1⁄4 cup red bell pepper, diced
1⁄4 cup fresh mushrooms, diced (I sauteed mine first)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (I use sharp)
1⁄2 cup baby spinach, finely shredded

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Spray a 12-cup muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray (the better you spray, the less it will stick!) or use thick muffin liners (such as these silicone liners).
3. In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs. Add in remaining ingredients and mix together.
4. Scoop 1⁄3 cup of mixture into each muffin liner. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the center of the muffin is completely cooked.

Below are a few ideas for muffins that can be used for anytime of the day!

Recipe from Deliciously Sprinkled

Recipe from Cooking Classy

Recipe from Averie Cooks

Recipe from Chef in Training

 

 

Salads

Lastly, salads are an amazing way to go. And I’m not just talking about some good old lettuce. Potato salads are easily thrown together and last a long time. The perfect on-the-go lunch for any day!

Author: Minnie K

Ingredients

• 14 ounces uncooked rotini pasta
• 2 cucumbers, chopped
• 1/2 onion, finely chopped
• 10 cherry tomatoes, quartered
• 3/4 cup pitted black olives, sliced
• 1 cup Italian-style salad dressing

Directions

1. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the rotini, and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and cool by running cold water over the pasta in a colander set in the sink.
2. Combine cooked and cooled pasta with the cucumbers, onion, tomatoes, and olives in a large bowl. Pour the Italian dressing over the salad and stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least two hours before serving.

 

Of course, I recommend the traditional salads as well; here are a few great recipes:

Hearty Tuna Salad: Mix cannellini beans, capers, pickled mushrooms, celery and olives; stir in mustard, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Toss with cherry tomatoes and oil-packed tuna.

Southwestern Cobb: Purée equal parts mayo and buttermilk with hot sauce, cilantro, scallion, orange zest, garlic and salt. Drizzle over romaine, diced avocado and jicama, orange segments and crumbly sharp cheese.

Tomatoes with Mint: Sprinkle heirloom tomato chunks with salt, pepper and sliced shallots; set aside 5 minutes. Top with fresh mint; drizzle with olive oil and white wine vinegar.

Chickpea Tapas: Mix chickpeas, capers and green olives with chopped chorizo, celery, red onion, parsley and cilantro. Toss with olive oil, salt and pepper; top with manchego.

Pasta Caprese: Mix chilled cooked fusilli, diced mozzarella, chopped tomatoes, basil, toasted pine nuts and minced garlic; season with salt and pepper.

Chicken-Mango Salad: Whisk 1 tablespoon each lemon juice and honey, some grated ginger and 1/4 cup olive oil; toss with shredded grilled chicken, mesclun greens and diced mango.

Oranges with Mozzarella: Stack mozzarella and orange slices with basil. Drizzle with olive oil; season with salt and pepper.

Dilled Egg Salad: Mix mayo, dijon mustard, dill, and salt and pepper. Stir in coarsely chopped hard-boiled eggs and diced dill pickles.

Cantaloupe Carpaccio: Slice cantaloupe extra-thin (a mandoline works best). Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice; top with pepper and ricotta.

These recipes are from the food network. Check out the full list of 50!

 

 

I hope you enjoyed these ideas for Easy and Healthy Recipes for Students! Life is busy and you are constantly on the go, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t eat well. These recipes and ideas will help you create wonderful meals and will give you something yummy to look forward to everyday.

Check out a must have product for all students: Portable Phone Chargers!

Portable Phone Chargers Student Must Have

There are several things that cause students to panic, be it upcoming assignment deadlines or a scary midterm. These are pretty unavoidable. But there is another huge cause of panic in this age: when your phone’s battery charge goes below 20%. There is an easy solution for this and many types of portable phone chargers that students must have.

Nicky Romero tweeted, “My mood depends on my phone’s battery percentage”. This is true amongst most students in this generation.

However, this is NOT unavoidable like upcoming deadlines and tests. Let me tell you a little secret, there is a product that is easy to come by and will cure you of the stress and anxiety of when that little battery bar on the top right   corner of your phone turns from green to red: a portable phone charger. I would argue this is a must have for students, although anyone could benefit from them.

 

Different Types of Portable Chargers

Portable phone chargers come in all types of shapes, colors, and sizes. Whether you prefer a case that charges your phone, like a mophie, or a power pack, there is something out there for you. You can even buy a solar powered phone charger or one that uses the heat of your coffee to charge your phone.

You might not want to carry around a charger all day. Maybe, for you, the stress relief isn’t a match for the extra weight. This is no excuse: you can buy a portable charger that fits in your wallet like a credit card.

A portable phone charger will quite obviously benefit you in your everyday life, but it will end up being even more of a blessing on a long road trip or plane trip. No one wants to be that person in the airport trying to find an outlet to plug your charger into, and no one wants to have to worry about their phone’s battery life in between trying to figure out what gate to go to and when their flight is taking off. There are many types of portable phone chargers that students must have. For travels, you might want to purchase a portable charger that has a higher power capability, or one that charges your device faster. These options are all very available. And yes, that is right, you can use them to charge any device, such as your iPad, Android, tablet, mp3 player, or portable CD/DVD players, not just your iPhone.

This is worthwhile investment. The cost can be moderate for good chargers, but nothing you wouldn’t spend at Starbucks in a few weeks.

With all these options, there should be nothing holding you back except the fact that you are too lazy to find the right one. Well, do yourself a favor because I think you could have ordered one in the time it took you to read this post.

So, even if you run out of charge after a long day, your phone won’t.

Check out these easy and healthy recipes for students!