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- Reward Points: The Real Deal | MintLife Blog | Personal Finance News & Advice – Reward points programs can turn saving money on the purchases you make seem like a game. But the game you’re playing is more like skee ball than frisbee. Playing for points means you’ll be tempted to buy things you can’t afford just to acquire points. But even worse is the fact that the game is rigged before you even begin. Most people will never acquire enough points to pay for the luxury items they desire. And many reward programs are deliberately deceptive in describing how they work. Not all points are created equal and some are downright worthless. Our guide to reward points programs will teach you the tricks you need to be a points ninja.
- Social Network Statistics | Brian Solis – PR 2.0 –
- Higher Education H1N1 Collaboration Map v3.0 – September 2009 – Google Maps – This map tracks the severity of H1N1 Influenza at institutions of higher education and/or related protective actions.
- America’s Smartest Cities—From First to Worst – The Daily Beast – #11, PHILADELPHIA, Metro Area Population: 5,838,471, Daily Beast IQ Score: 130. Oscar Wilde once called Philadelphia, “dreadfully provincial.” Not anymore. From education, to civic participating to reading habits, Philly, home to the University of Pennsylvania, scored well across the board.
- Shoppers’ Shifting Priorities – Interactive Graphic – NYTimes.com – Last year, consumers pulled back on spending and the retail sector suffered. But not all retailers are faring worse than they did a few years ago.
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