Going the monetization route, but not entirely

In an effort to help with funding of this Web site, I’m going to start placing ad links in certain blogs that I write. The links will not be cost-per-click links; instead, they will be affiliate links, similar to the image ads on the Ads page. Not each post will have one, so if you’re really against this subtle, almost passive marketing technique, don’t worry.

If I mention a neat product or service like, say, a moderate interest rate on a savings account from ING Direct, then I would add a link to the company’s name, directing you to the site in a new window or tab. (Speaking of which, I just signed up for an Orange Savings Account through this bank last night. It’s definitely worth a look!)

While this is going on, I’m continuing to market this site to a larger audience. Comments to blog posts are always welcome, especially if you have an idea to expand on or to introduce.

Thanks for helping to keep this site running. It’s been a lot of fun so far!

JPMorgan: "Guess what?" WaMu: "What?" JPMorgan: "I pwn you."

Oh WaMu, it seemed not so long ago that you were flying high among large banking institutions. But, with all these banks that provided loans to people who couldn't afford them and grossly overcompensated underachieving executives, you've fallen victim to... well, your own actions. Hate it to break it to you, but you've been seized by the government and auctioned off to JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Don't worry, though. Just because you're currently stamped with "largest bank failure in U.S. history" doesn't mean it will remain that way; I'm sure there will be more after you...

.. But, for the record, you are the first.