Mobile broadband customers offered EU Travel Passes

Internet users hoping to log on when they head to Europe need worry no more, Virgin Media has revealed.

It has introduced EU Travel Passes, which give consumers access to mobile internet services across the continent for as little as £6 a day.

Those who want a mobile broadband connection can access their favourite sites abroad from £10 a day, the company revealed, which helps avoid running up large bills.

“Whether it’s searching for the best pizzeria in Rome on your mobile or uploading photos onto Facebook with a laptop and mobile broadband, customers now have control over what they spend on holiday,” explained Jonathan Kini, Director of mobile at Virgin Media.

There are four mobile broadband products to choose from, which range between £10 and £60 a day depending on data usage.

Earlier this month, Virgin Media’s digital TV service offered exclusive Valentine’s entertainment to its subscribers.

Last week, a rep for FNBO Direct contacted me regarding some new programs that are being offered. They are currently participating in America Saves Week. Here are the highlights.

FNBO Direct is urging consumers to review their 2009 spending and to create a 2010 savings strategy by using our Savings Finder Calculator (http://www.pyfchallenge.com/). We are then encouraging Americans to jumpstart their savings plans by setting up recurring or direct deposits to save a portion of each paycheck .

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It’s a horrible thought, it’s been 18 months since your accident and your lawsuit has finally reached a favorable verdict and you were awarded monetary compensation. Then, you get notification from your attorney that the defendant in your lawsuit is appealing the verdict. This means you’re going to have to wait even longer before you can receive compensation; while hoping the verdict remains the same in the higher court the case is being appealed in. What Read full post…

University of Hertfordshire psychologist Richard Wiseman has been studying luck for the last 17 years. It may seem like a silly thing to study. Isn’t the concept of “luck” just superstitious nonsense? Well, according to Wiseman, luck isn’t a kind of cosmic fate that gets stamped into people’s souls when they are born. Rather, it’s a matter of perspective, awareness, and willingness.

Wiseman came to this conclusion after reading about psychology studies that show how “unlucky” people miss out on lucky opportunities because they are too focused on other things. He conducted further experiments of his own.

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Motorists urged to vote for their Golden Garage

As an increasing number of people are dissatisfied with the service they receive at the nation’s garages, a competition has been launched to find the best services.

Motor Codes is encouraging drivers to make their nominations at www.goldengarages.co.uk, which will help others ensure they choose a reliable service in the future.

Chris Mason, Motor Codes Director, commented: “Despite there being many very good UK garages, the public’s bad experiences with some has brought about a lack of trust.”

He noted that more than 6,200 garages across the UK are currently subscribed to Motor Codes, with customers having a 91% rate of satisfaction when visiting them.

Mr Mason added that the car repair sector has long had a bad reputation when it comes to costs.

Research from Motor Codes recently found that 45% of motorists feel they have been ripped off at a garage to the tune of around £2.4 billion.