To the court, the key was the affiliations and links that gear sites to local audiences including radio stations, religious institutions and schools.

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Put the key in the ignition and get your career in gear with social web engagement.

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Now, with the holiday shopping marathon in full gear and during a season when frugality is still key, retailers are starting to test the waters a bit.

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We're decidedly of two minds, since given a bit of haggling, most retailers will chuck in a branded lead, but we'd hate to get our shiny new gear home to find it's missing a key component the one time they don't.

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