June, 2010
Auto advertising shakeup mirrors auto industry uncertainty
With fear of a double-dip recession on the minds of auto industry executives, drastic actions are undertaken that have sent shock waves through the once steady world of auto advertising. Where size and experience once guaranteed an advertising agency's future business with automakers, now the very same automakers are looking to shake things up as ...
Auto dealer regulation – An inability to compromise
Auto dealer regulation continues to be on the minds of House Democrats of late, or a lot more specifically a lack thereof. Their belief is that the newly formed Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA) would hamper auto dealers' ability to recuperate by limiting their ability to continue offering dealer-assisted financing. Led by New York Reps. ...
Royal Olympians – Prince Albert and Charlene Wittstock engaged
Today, the official announcement agency of the royal house of Monaco released that ruler Prince Albert II is engaged to Charlene Wittstock. Charlene Wittstock and Prince Albert are both Olympic athletes. The very wealthy country is sure to be preparing a huge celebration, though the official wedding date is not yet set.
The relationship of Prince ...
Lobbyists argue to deteriorate new mortgage rules in financial reform
The U.S. House and Senate will begin on refining mortgage legislation Tuesday. The legislation would like to enforce the biggest overhaul to mortgage lending rules in decades. The mortgage legislation, part of the financial reform bill, is supposed to end the risky lending practices blamed for causing the economic crisis. Mortgage industry lobbyists are trying ...
Driving etiquette – Spotlight on safety
Driving etiquette sounds like something you might learn in finishing school, but the reality is that showing consideration for other people who occupy the highway is not only polite, but necessary for safety's sake. As a Thinkquest entry on driving etiquette says, "Everyone appreciates the good manners of a driver who: Signals his turns, makes ...