Widgetbucks is looking like a terrific alternative. They are still pretty new, so it is hard to say definitively yet. I say they are worth looking into, and come December, if they pay out, they will be golden.. so to speak.
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Related affiliate offers are by far the best alternative to adsense. I see many affiliate offers being advertised directly through adsense, so they are definitely making some good money.