| Financial gongs and brickbats
Phew, what a year! Personal finance matters have barely been off the front pages. Pictures of panic-stricken savers queueing outside branches of Northern Rock desperate to withdraw their cash and a dithering Chancellor illustrated just how serious the credit crunch had become. Banks were writing off billions of pounds worth of debt and were unable to borrow cheap money from each other. It has left some homeowners grappling with higher mortgage rates which in turn have helped bring the housing boom to a shuddering halt. .
NASCAR Boss Brian France's State of the Sport Address
One aspect that I'm especially proud of is our driver's charitable efforts including childhood health, education, community development, animal welfare and the environment and many others. That's why the NASCAR Foundation now supports over 30 driver charities and more outside the industry. So the one change we are going to make for 2008 is fines based on NASCAR's penalties will go to the NASCAR Foundation for its charitable initiatives. Now that NASCAR Foundation is well-established and supporting dozens of charitable organizations, it's the logical place for fine monies to be distributed. We also want to welcome Garth Brooks this year with the fifth annual and very successful NASCAR Day. Garth will be seen in our promotional spots on behalf of the foundation. He's a big fan. He loves the sport.
New Hampshire Primary Coverage - Tuesday, January 8, 6:00 p.m. - 1:00 ...
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