Boston Globe writes "Fidelity makes higher-interest checking offer".The Globe says "The new Fidelity account is currently being offered to a portion of Fidelity's brokerage customers, although company officials say non-Fidelity customers are welcome to apply for it." (Also, see Crane Data's August 3 story, "Fidelity Enters FDIC-Insured 'Bankerage' and Launches 3.5% Checking").