Monthly Archives: April 2009

Free SEO advice for your blog or site

Posted on April 17, 2009 by Chris F. Masse

If you have a blog, I need help from you. Our group blog, Midas Oracle, needs additional Google PageRank injections. Unlike CFM, it is not on the first page for the “prediction markets” query. (We are far above the “Father … Continue reading →

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The best LinkedIn groups

Posted on April 17, 2009 by Chris F. Masse

I have selected 40 of the best and most popular LinkedIn groups. Go here, go to the detailed profile, and go to the bottom of the page to see the list —the ones you are already in are listed on … Continue reading →

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Gartner: Enterprise prediction markets are between 5 and 10 years away from mainstream adoption —if ever they take off one day (taking into account that their benefit is “moderate” and that early users are “disillusioned”).

Posted on April 16, 2009 by Chris F. Masse

Gartner – Hype Cycle for Social Software, 2008 – (PDF file): Prediction Markets Previously: Gartner: The “benefit” of enterprise prediction markets is “moderate” and “early users, who have begun to overestimate their accuracy and overall usefulness, are now somewhat disillusioned … Continue reading →

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eLab eXchange – Which real estate search site will see the most traffic?

Posted on April 16, 2009 by Lawrence Wright

The eLab eXchange is up and running again with new markets and more to come on a regular basis! Spring is the traditional home buying season and many real estate professionals are predicting a significant “spring bounce.” Will it happen? … Continue reading →

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The best TED TALKS video —ever

Posted on April 16, 2009 by Chris F. Masse

Shai Agassi says it’s electric cars or bust if we want to impact emissions. His company, Better Place, has a radical plan to take entire countries oil-free by 2020. -

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BetFair in the USA — Problematic + Solutions

Posted on April 16, 2009 by Chris F. Masse

How should U.S. racing respond to betting exchanges like BetFair? – by Eugene Martin Christiansen Via mister Betting Market

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Amazing smart little things… that will *never* make it to the market.

Posted on April 16, 2009 by Chris F. Masse

The first video shows you a smart ass from MIT that invented unusable smart little things. It is truly awesome to watch. The problem is that, even thought the HCI looks cool, these amazing smart little things obey to rules … Continue reading →

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Global Horse Race Betting Exchange

Posted on April 16, 2009 by Niall O'Connor

Mark Davies of Betfair will attend the Standardbred Wagering Conference, at Caesars Windsor from Tuesday, April 28 – 29, 2009. He will sit on the “Life After Pari Mutuel Wagering?” panel. It is to be hoped that Davies will make … Continue reading →

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Gartner: The “benefit” of enterprise prediction markets is “moderate” and “early users, who have begun to overestimate their accuracy and overall usefulness, are now somewhat disillusioned with the technology.”

Posted on April 15, 2009 by Chris F. Masse

Gartner – Hype Cycle for Social Software, 2008 – (PDF file): Prediction Markets Analysis By: Matthew Cain; Nikos Drakos Definition: Prediction markets are betting mechanisms established to forecast the outcome of an ongoing issue of contention, such as quarterly sales … Continue reading →

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Mike Smithson’s Political Betting is a success.

Posted on April 15, 2009 by Chris F. Masse

- Quality content. (I strongly disliked his coverage of the US primaries, though.) – A popular blog. – A vibrant community, who comments and meets. – A PageRank of 6/10 —probably en route to 7/10. – 776 feed subscribers at … Continue reading →

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