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crackberry
Blackberry: Time/Money-Saver Or Productivity Trap?
One interesting fact coming out this week is that Barack Obama appears headed for severe technology withdrawal as he gives up his Blackberry and email communication in general. Poor guy. As if having to deal with the economic crisis and the Iraq war aren't enough — now he's got this! Anyway, the fallout has sparked a debate over that the Wall Street Journal blog The Juggle. The key question: is the Crackberry a useful device that helps you save time and money or is it a life-disrupting distraction that should be limited dramatically at worst, and eliminated altogether at best? More » -
obama
Obama's Promises To Consumers
Obama just gave his acceptance speech to become the Democratic candidate for the next President of the United States of America. Here's what was in it for consumers, he promised to: More » -
taking it seriously
Obama Took Hillary As VP "Very Seriously"
I like to keep it pretty apolitical here at The Consumerist, but when Obama uttered the very same PR-double-speak phrase, "taking it seriously," that we've been skewering for eight months, I had to post it.
WHO: Barack Obama
WHAT: Shortly before the opening of the Democratic National Convention, Obama assured America that Hillary was always a viable candidate in his VP search.
WHERE: Obama Dismisses Worries About Clinton Fallout [New York Times]
THE QUOTE: "'I've tried not to have long discussions about short lists, long lists...But I’ve said publicly before and I will repeat again that Senator Clinton would be on anybody’s short list, so I took her very seriously." More » -
The Senate passed the FISA bill today, which effectively puts an end to any chance of legal repercussions for telcos who helped the government spy on citizens. Senator Obama voted for it, Senator McCain didn't vote, and Senator Clinton, for what it's worth, voted against it. Find out how your senator voted here. [TechCrunch]
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financial disclosure
What Kinds Of Card Debt Are The Presidential Candidates Carrying?
We know Consumerist readers love to trade advice (and insults) on personal debts and savings, so here are some fun facts from Friday's financial disclosure statements of Barak Obama and John McCain: More » -
lead
Dangerous Amounts of Lead Found in Capitol Hill Gift Shop Trinkets
If you thought visiting Washington could be bad for your health, you're right. Seven products, including bracelets, pendants and a souvenir spoon, were removed from the shelves of four gift shops in response to preliminary lead test results requested by Sen.Barack Obama, D-Ill., and Rep. Henry Waxman, D-Calif. More » -
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