"This is partly because newer cars are more difficult to steal without the keys, " he said.

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The second reason is that lenders signed especially generous contracts with hotel owners and operators, which in many cases allow them to throw in the keys without the banks having recourse to their other assets.

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And lastly, Pointing lets users make on-screen selections quickly and easily without having to scroll or push direction keys repeatedly.

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