Why is Chicago is so corrupt: "Believe it or not, a lot of it goes back to that bane of Chicago politics: Clout. People in Chicago tend to write off clout and political corruption in Chicago with a shrug, as a unique or even amusing local affectation, or just part of the character of purely political life of the city, but one that doesn’t fundamentally change its status as the 'City That Works.' But nothing could be further from the truth. Chicago’s culture of clout is a key, perhaps the key, factor holding the city back economically." (Aaron Renn @ NewGeography.com/)
Facebook Posts Mined For Courtroom Evidence: Internet posts might as well be carved in stone. Once posted comments exist forever, "deleted" or not. (Slashdot.org/)
