Archive for July, 2008

So Far, Hillary Supporters Haven't Boarded the Obama Express

So Far, Hillary Supporters Haven't Boarded the Obama Express

Fueled by a 65% rebound in visitors to his website, Barack Obama recently reported raising a near record $52 million during the month of June. This haul represented...

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Update: Show Me the Money – Google, Yahoo!, MSN Finance Sections on the Rise

Update: Show Me the Money – Google, Yahoo!, MSN Finance Sections on the Rise

It’s no secret that the economy is currently in a state of flux. Rising oil and gas prices have a way of financially affecting almost every aspect of our...

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Public Transportation: Are People Doing Something About Gas Prices?

Public Transportation: Are People Doing Something About Gas Prices?

The rising cost of gasoline has become a problem for many people who drive to work every day, or even drive in general, for that matter. Everyone talks about doing...

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Chase Launches "Chase Exclusives": Is the Campaign Gaining Traction Online?

Chase Launches "Chase Exclusives": Is the Campaign Gaining Traction Online?

In June 2008 Chase launched an innovative marketing program called Chase Exclusive that provided preferred offers to its existing online checking account customers....

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A Look at the Credit Card Aggregation Space

A Look at the Credit Card Aggregation Space

There has been a lot of attention given lately to the credit card aggregation space. Perhaps it is partially based on the success of CreditCards.com which intended...

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LG's Chocolate 3 – Moving in Reverse?

LG's Chocolate 3 – Moving in Reverse?

Before the iPhone was engrained in the public’s consciousness, LG and Verizon Wireless released a little music-capable phone called the Chocolate. While it...

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Where Does a Trucker Go When He Decides He Can't Afford His Truck Anymore?

Where Does a Trucker Go When He Decides He Can't Afford His Truck Anymore?

It’s not any real news that full-size pickup trucks are taking a beating in today’s economy. With gas prices over $4 per gallon and the housing market...

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Facebook vs. Linkedin – Network, Socialize, Be Professional?

Facebook vs. Linkedin – Network, Socialize, Be Professional?

In at least one way, early social networks are like a high school party – when parents get home the fun stops and everybody leaves. But as social elements...

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Update: Cable Nets and Online Video Sites: Who's Winning the Online Audience?

Update: Cable Nets and Online Video Sites: Who's Winning the Online Audience?

My new favorite television show is Dexter, which tells the story of a serial killer who only preys on the bad guys. After marathon viewings of season one on video,...

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Online Financial Services Monthly Performance Update for May 2008

Online Financial Services Monthly Performance Update for May 2008

During May, there were up ticks in shoppers for both deposits and home loans, while demand for credit cards slowly angled downward. May performance shows us how...

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