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JANUARY 19, 2001  —  CLICKS & MISSES
DLJ Redirected
The broker's online unit, now run by Credit Suisse as CSFBdirect.com, does offer some new features, but it will be playing catch-up with Merrill




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JANUARY 12, 2001  —  CLICKS & MISSES
Logging On to Slim Down
Plenty of sites say they can help you firm your flab with diet suggestions, inspirational stories, and interactive quizzes. Here are a few of them

JANUARY 5, 2001  —  CLICKS & MISSES
Where Web Gripes Get a Hearing
Think you got ripped off in an online auction? SquareTrade.com's dispute-resolution service may be able to help

DECEMBER 29, 2000  —  CLICKS & MISSES
Baby, You're a Star!
Business Week's Diane Brady shared her joy -- and live video of her newborn -- by inviting friends and relatives to a postnatal Webcast via BabyPressConference.com

DECEMBER 22, 2000  —  CLICKS & MISSES
A Holiday Pilgrimage through the Religious Web
How three sites present the different spiritual realities of their faiths and holy days, while a fourth -- Beliefnet -- finds a way to embrace the religious diversity

DECEMBER 15, 2000  —  CLICKS & MISSES
Clicking for Charity
Humanitarian sites help spread the holiday cheer by enabling you to make donations while working through your gift list

DECEMBER 8, 2000  —  CLICKS & MISSES
A Christmas Cheer for Shutterfly
Standard e-cards leave a lot to be desired. For that personal touch, check out what this innovative Web site is doing with old-fashioned, ink-and-paper greetings

DECEMBER 1, 2000  —  CLICKS & MISSES
The Cyber Gift of Last Resort
Here's how three of the best-known online gift certificate sites stack up

NOVEMBER 24, 2000  —  CLICKS & MISSES
Santa's Little E-Helpers
The shopping bots at DealTime and mySimon offer holiday buyers a great gift -- speedy info on the best bargains

NOVEMBER 17, 2000  —  CLICKS & MISSES
Will Hotwire Be the Nail in Priceline's Coffin?
Hardly. The bargain-fare upstart shares the same flaws as its predecessor, plus one serious oversight

NOVEMBER 10, 2000  —  CLICKS & MISSES
The Skinny on a Site for Women Who Live Large
For plus-size shoppers in quest of an online boutique, Alight.com provides a clothes encounter that's hard to beat

NOVEMBER 3, 2000  —  CLICKS & MISSES
Divorce, American Style: A Guide to Getting Your Fair Share
Lorna Wendt collected $20 million when her marriage broke up -- but didn't get half the wealth. Now she has taken her crusade for equality to the Web

OCTOBER 27, 2000  —  CLICKS & MISSES
AOL by Phone: Not Quite a Cyber Bell-Ringer
A road test of the voice-recognition access system shows that, yes, you can check stocks and e-mail -- but not necessarily the ones you want

OCTOBER 20, 2000  —  CLICKS & MISSES
Looking for a Big Vote on Campus
GenerationVote.com aims to involve young people in politics. Will it leave its mark on this election -- and make it to the next one?

OCTOBER 13, 2000  —  CLICKS & MISSES
You've Got Male!
Landing somewhere between "Maxim" and "GQ," TheMan.com is amusing enough and even cleverly built -- just nothing guys need

OCTOBER 6, 2000  —  CLICKS & MISSES
Wonderland for Wonks
SpeakOut.com aims to give you something serious to ponder in this campaign season, but too often serves up stale policy fare

SEPTEMBER 29, 2000  —  CLICKS & MISSES
Inside.com: Mastering the Art of the Small Scoop
The media-news upstart has a successful brand and delivers a good mix of stories. Will a revamped site and ambitious new strategy preserve its success?

SEPTEMBER 22, 2000  —  CLICKS & MISSES
ForMyCause: Not-So-Sweet Charity
What could be wrong with a shopping site that supports your favorite causes? Quite a lot, actually, especially if you try to log on via AOL

SEPTEMBER 15, 2000  —  CLICKS & MISSES
A Way to Pay Bills That's Virtually Pain-Free
Paytrust makes bill-paying less agonizing, thanks to an e-mail system that lets you O.K. payments with a click or two

SEPTEMBER 8, 2000  —  CLICKS & MISSES
Following the Campaign Money Trail on the Net
OpenSecrets lets you know who's filling politicians' war chests -- but not how they're returning the favor


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