Q & A with Hekki Kovalainen After months of speculation, Finish driver Hekki Kovalinen has signed a long term deal with the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes formula one team. The 26 year old will replace the Spaniard Fernando Alonso, who left the team after just a year with the Woking based team. Hekki took place in a question and answer session, shortly after been signed as McLarens new driver.

California Foreclosure Report Notes Big Lender Discounts In November ForeclosureRadar today issued today its California Foreclosure Report which showed a total of 12,282 properties with a loan value of $4.91 Billion dollars sold at auction in November. In addition to a review of foreclosure stats and county rankings, the California Foreclosure Report notes a significant rise in lender discounts at the foreclosure auctions. This is an important precedent not only for investors, but for Realtors working to get short sale and REO offers approved. (PRWeb Dec 14, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/pingpr.php/RmFsdS1aZXRhLVN1bW0tU3VtbS1UaGlyLVplcm8=

Freezing Mortgages or Freezing the Real Estate Market? Eli Tene, the President of I Short Sale, Inc., a leading nationwide loss mitigation service provider, believes that the mortgage freeze plan is just another sign that the administration does not have the necessary tools to deal with a crisis. "If the goal is to help distressed homeowners, the mortgage rate freeze is missing the target," says Tene. (PRWeb Dec 13, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/pingpr.php/RmFsdS1Ib3JyLVpldGEtU3VtbS1UaGlyLVplcm8=

Thrifty Car & Van Rental Bolsters its Commercial Fleet in 2007 through 2008 When it comes to renting a commercial vehicle in Ireland, no other provider offers the range and availability. The product offered to customers is designed with flexibility in mind; a flexibility which means Thrifty can meet your needs whether they are short term, long term or involve multiple vehicles. (PRWeb Dec 11, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/pingpr.php/U3F1YS1Mb3ZlLUNvdXAtU3VtbS1UaGlyLVplcm8=

December 2007 Roemer Report Notes Increase in Number of Women Truck Drivers Companies are hiring women to help offset the driver shortage. 5.2 percent of truck drivers in 2006 were women, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. (PRWeb Dec 11, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/pingpr.php/SW5zZS1TaW5nLUxvdmUtU3VtbS1UaGlyLVplcm8=

Wine: Lets get fizzical with Champagne A looming Champagne shortage makes it worth stocking up early on bottles that will bring a sparkle to any party, writes Jonathan Ray.

Hadspen: the hearts vs the heads As the competition to find a new design for Niall Hobhouses garden enters the shortlist phase, there are few clues to what shape it will take, says Mary Keen - one of the judges - who still has more questions than answers.

The Bank of Englands rate cut This week’s rate cut may offer short-term relief – but could lead to a painful hangover, writes Ian Cowie