Brits using all sorts to secure their loans
As most people in Britain are well aware, it has become increasingly difficult to secure a loan over the past couple of years due to the difficult financial climate. Many people who may have been able to get a loan relatively easily prior to the financial crisis are now experiencing difficulties in getting the finance that they need, as banks continue to exercise strict lending criteria.
According to one recent report Brits have now resorted to using some of their most treasured possessions in order to try and secure a loan in the difficult climate, with an increasingly diverse range of things being used to secure finance according to reports. One online lender said that some of the items that consumers had used in order to secure finance included two Ivor Novello awards, Beatles memorabilia, a Henry Moore sculpture, an 18th century bible and even a tank!
Detroit Lions Matthew Stafford Snubbed for Cam Newton in Pro Bowl
The Detroit Lions first 10-win season since 1995 was cut short with a loss to the New Orleans Saints in the NFC Wild Card game of the NFL playoffs. But, Detroit Lions fans thought they had a new reason to be excited – the upcoming NFL Pro Bowl later this week.
Since 2010, the NFL Pro Bowl game has been moved up and played one week before the Super Bowl to both increase the momentum going into the Super Bowl and decrease the idea that the Pro Bowl is an afterthought of the NFL season.
The New York Giants continued their improbable Super Bowl run by knocking out the San Francisco 49ers by a field goal (20-17) with a 31-yard overtime boot by kicker Lawrence Tynes. In so doing, the Giants inadvertently gave Detroit fans a reason to cheer, or at least we thought so…
Because of its earlier date, the Pro Bowl will be missing some of its invited players. Thos
Airline Alliances Change Travel Horizon
Businesses partnerships and alliances have long been a great way to expand services, and airlines offer the prime example of alliance building. In the last few years, three major alliances have formed to dominate the airways: Oneworld, Star, and Skyteam. The alliances have managed to provide some benefits to their customers while making it easier for airlines to operate in areas restricted by governmental regulations. If you are a person that likes to accumulate sky miles, it also helps to find carriers who will honor that arrangement in a wider network.
It Sounds Simple
On the face of it, the alliance sounds simple. Several airlines get together and decide to code-share their flights, meaning that each uses the same flight number or code for several different routes and carriers.
The Most Fuel Efficient Cars of 2012
The Top Fuel Efficient Cars of 2012
Even in tough economic times, the price of fuel has hovered above $3 per gallon. And should the economy rebound, those prices could skyrocket. Youll wish you had found a fuel efficient car sooner than later.
Automakers are stepping up their game. Back in August, I was excited to see the Obama administration and automakers agree to set a fleet-wide fuel efficiency average standard of 54.5 mpg by 2025. We have a long way to go to get there, but you can already see signs of progress. As evidence, there are three new 2012 model year vehicles to make this years list.
There are some big differences versus last years list of the most fuel efficient cars. First, I decided to included the top fuel sippers, regardless of their price. In the past, I focused only on cars that retailed under $30,000. I also ranked by combined mpg instead of highway mpg.