In comparison, independent, non-TARP banks like the Spirit of Texas appear like paragons of traditional capitalist virtue and homespun values.

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"We'll certainly put the information into our blog and produce the list of blacklisted airlines, thus allowing travelers to make informed decisions about airlines, " said David Soskin , chief executive of Cheapflights, an independent company providing flight price comparison.

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In comparison, companies like Seven Cycles, which I swear by, Serotta, and Independent Fabrication (IF) make true made-to-measure custom bikes, but employ a team of frame builders, and you can get them in a matter of months, not years, and know how much it is going to cost.

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Another key feature is a comparison recommendation engine for health plans that people can use during their open enrollment periods or when choosing an independent health plan.

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