The Frager Factor

New "Black Friday" Shopping Apps Make Domains Less Relevant

2009-11-25T19:24:00.002-05:00

Via NY Times: TGI Black Friday iPhone App; CheapTweet, a site that scans Twitter for any tweets that mention sales or bargains; Black Friday on Facebook including BlackFridayDeals and BlackFridaySavings. MORE

How To Carve A Turkey (.com)

2009-11-25T18:36:00.002-05:00

Great content for Thanksgiving.com and good advice that will save you lots of time and headaches tomorrow.DayPortPlayer.newPlayer({articleID:"16317",bannerAdObjectID:"null",videoAdObjectID:"null",videoAdConDefID:"2",playerInstanceID:"24FAD9E0-DC70-2532-414F-7E6F051C4C2F",domain:"wptv.dayport.com",rootCategory:"null",categoryID:"3",accPos:"CCTVI.NEWS.WATERCOOLER",accSite:"WPTV"});

Kiss My Glass (.com)

2009-11-25T16:26:00.003-05:00

Glasses that look good on asses.

Street Eats (.com)- What NewYork.com Missed

2009-11-25T16:13:00.005-05:00

Another web niche no one thought of addressing until now..

465 Ways To Say Thanks

2009-11-25T15:27:00.003-05:00

Greetings Readers,ERIC HOFFER once said: "The hardest arithmetic to master is that which enables us to count our blessings."Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos into order, confusion into clarity.... It turns problems into gifts, failures into success, the unexpected into perfect timing, and

Frank Schilling Gems: "Most purchases will begin in November"

2009-11-25T00:58:00.006-05:00

I suspect this year Frank Schilling will spend Thanksgiving as he does all years prior, in a Caymans traditional way. IN 2007 he wrote: "Another Thanksgiving is upon us. I’ll be spending tomorrow watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving parade, then I’ll head to Pappagallo for some Turkey. Here’s wishing you all a terrific Thanksgiving celebration filled with happiness, warmth, merriment and fellowship

Google Testing New Ad Units

2009-11-24T15:59:00.001-05:00

Via BusinessInsider: Google is experimenting with the AdSense platform by expanding the role of the traditional text link and short description.AdSense boxes on Google search results pages now display a wealth of information to Internet users in the US.You might find:==>Movies trailers and additional videos.==>Links to other parts of the destination website.==>Ads may also pop up with a map

i Wear Your Shirt (.com)- Human Billboard Domain Makes $85K a Year

2009-11-23T22:50:00.003-05:00

Katie Couric domain name story via CBS News video:A 27-year-old Floridian makes a comfortable living by simply putting on a T-shirt. Jason Sadler gets paid to wear company logos and circulate pictures online. Jason says there's a little more to it than just putting on the shirt - he also takes a picture of himself in the shirt. He walks all the way over to his couch - that's the most physical

Twittersquatter Scores Again- Names Go For Millions

2009-11-23T16:48:00.002-05:00

Via Mashable: "Here’s an interesting deal in the Twitter space. MSNBC has signed a deal with BNO News whereby they’ll take over management of the @BreakingNews Twitter feed, which has amassed more than 1.4 million followers. This isn’t the first time we’ve seen a popular Twitter account sell to a big media company. Back in April, CNN acquired @cnnbrk, an account that had seemingly beaten the

AOL Founder Steve Case Strikes Gold Again-- Move Over PayPal

2009-11-23T09:34:00.003-05:00

American Express bought Steve Case's paypal concept company Revolution Money yesterday for $300 Million and plans to enter the person to person financial market to compete with PayPal.Even bigger news though, Mastercard announced they are going to start a new person to person transaction system that will enable all Mastercard users to do card member to card member payment transfers to each other

Carbon Neutral (.com)

2009-11-21T23:27:00.001-05:00

Via TreeHugger:We are bringing this news to you a little late, but we have just found out that the UK-based Carbon Neutral Company (owner of the no-doubt highly coveted carbonneutral.com web address) has cemented its presence in the States with the opening of a fully-staffed New York office and the appointment of a president, Mark Armitage, for its US arm. The corporation, which was formerly

For Those Who Miss My Facebook Feed

2009-11-21T22:33:00.002-05:00

I am blogging less and microblogging more. Check out the feed on DifferentMind.com. Meanwhile...LMAO: Bill O'Reilly Argues With Barney Frank with a twist from one of the most gifted and creative editors I've ever encountered:

Fuck Palin (.com): Mob Boos Sarah Palin Out of Dodge

2009-11-21T22:17:00.005-05:00

btw- FuckPalin.com may be for sale. Check your local listings.Several hundred Palin fans in Noblesville, Indiana crowd who had waited up to nine hours on a rainy night with books and wristbands to see Sarah Palin were denied face time with no explanation. And they weren't happy. The mob gathered around her bus, booing her as it pulled away on Thursday. Palin released a statement on her Facebook

Thats Not Cool (.com)

2009-11-21T11:37:00.002-05:00

Your cell phone, IM, and social networks are all a digital extension of who you are. When someone you're with pressures you or disrespects you in those places, that's not cool.FVPFThe Family Violence Prevention Fund (FVPF) www.endabuse.org believes that everyone has the right to live free from violence. For three decades, our model programs have created safer, more prosperous communities for

Frank Schilling Gems- I Dream of Rupert

2009-11-21T00:42:00.002-05:00

Via SevenMile: While Rick Schwartz is rallying for a run on Microsoft lately, two years ago to this day, Frank Schilling had his eyes set on Rupert, not knowing that Rupert had his eyes set on disowning Google. Read on.I Dream of RupertI had the weirdest dream last night.. weird for several reasons. Firstly, I don’t usually dream about the domain business (that I can remember) and they certainly

GirlsGoneBankrupt (.com)

2009-11-19T21:11:00.002-05:00

Joe Francis Owes Nearly $34 Million, May File For BankruptcySource: www.luxist.comPerennially smiling entrepreneur Joe Francis might not have so much to smile about now. The Girls Gone Wild Founder may owe nearly $34 million in taxes. Francis has been served with a tax lien that says that he failed to pay $17.7 million in 2001, $11.2 million in 2002 and $4.9 million in 2003. ...

Stock Forecast: Apple (AAPL) To Rise to $277 A Share

2009-11-19T00:11:00.001-05:00

Via Apple Insider: Oct. estimates suggest Apple will sell 2.9M Macs this quarterBy Neil HughesPublished: 02:25 PM ESTRelated AppleInsider articles:Apple's new iMacs viewed as boon for sagging...iPhone supply issues could make Apple...Mac sales grow 7% as Apple projected to sell...Mac sales fell 16% in February ahead of...Apple's Mac, iPod sales see slight rebound in...Sales figures for the month

Eating a Live Fish (.com)

2009-11-18T23:13:00.000-05:00

Taking sushi to a whole new level.

If Sarah Palin Isn't Running For President....

2009-11-18T15:35:00.004-05:00

Why is the DrudgeReport.com showcasing an ad soliciting funds for her PAC (photo above) above editorial featuring a 10x normal Drudge Report-sized photo of her bus and editorial about "book" tour. Aren't there laws about collecting money to run a campaign 3 years before the election and then campaign under the guise of a "book tour"?

Don't Tell My Mum (.com)-- We're All Gamers Now

2009-11-18T08:42:00.001-05:00

We’re all gamers now2009 NOVEMBER 18by nickfellGaming has never been more mainstream. In the past, brands have sought to integrate themselves into popular games or even create their own. The new frontier is to use games as a powerful tool to change behaviour. Gaming as a mindset, not just another channel.Gaming is truly mainstreamWhether it’s allowing people to maintain a house in the country,

Name Tag (.TV) Offers Job Search and "Approachability" Advice

2009-11-18T08:05:00.008-05:00

You've see the "Name Tag" guy hosting case study videos on Register.com. Who is the "Name Tag Guy"?Scott Ginsberg, aka "The Nametag Guy," is the author of eight books, an award-winning blogger and the creator of NametagTV.com. He's the only person in the world who wears a nametag 24-7 and teaches businesspeople worldwide about approachability. Writing for the 100K plus a year job site, The

XtraNormal.com--LMAO: "She Doesn't Know What ReTweet Means, But She's Scared Now"

2009-11-17T19:44:00.002-05:00

Funniest video I've ever seen. Creator writes: "Sit on my Facebook and I'll whack you up the Twitter. Financially. Update: Thanks for all the comments on this, folks. A lot of people claim that they know this guy. There is no actual guy, hes an amalgam of a hundred different half-assed guru-wannabes Ive encountered online and in real life. For every one good guy, there seems to be ten cowboys. I

Via Tony Hsieh: The Fun Factory (.com)

2009-11-16T17:40:00.001-05:00

We believe that the easiest way to change people's behaviour for the better is by making it fun to do. We call it The fun theory. Do you have an idea that uses fun to change behaviour? Enter now for the chance to win €2500. http://www.thefuntheory.com.

I Feel Blue (.com)

2009-11-16T16:40:00.002-05:00

As seen on TV the call-to-action for all the depressed among us to participate in a clinical trial for a new med to treat depression.

Lafontaine Automotive Group Shells Out 50 Large for Lafontaine.com

2009-11-16T16:09:00.005-05:00

Lafontaine Automotve Group a Michigan holding company owning a variety of auto dealership brands, purchased its surname from Sedo for $50,000 and quickly forwarded it to their legendary ad campaign call-to-action FamilyDeals.com.It's a great thing when an end user understands the role of domains in direct response advertising. Examples:LaFontaine Chevrolet, Toyota, Cadillac, Hyundai, Honda Kia,