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Major League Baseball has the perfect gift to bust a budget in a recession.
Senegal's president said Tuesday that he hosted a special dinner at his palace for a departing International Monetary Fund representative — only to have a top aide erroneously send him off with nearly $200,000 in cash as a goodbye gift.
Frank Deasy made his living as the Emmy-winning author of gritty television dramas like "Prime Suspect." But with his final acts and words, the Dubliner inspired a nation to become organ donors — and may have saved scores of lives even as he lost his own.
The government of Abu Dhabi is giving $150 million to Children's National Medical Center in Washington.
The New York Philharmonic says it will receive a $10 million gift from philanthropist Henry R. Kravis to endow its composer-in-residence program and fund the creation of an award in the field of new music.
Tufts University's School of Engineering has received a $40 million gift from Bernard Gordon, a prominent inventor and founder of Analogic Corp.
Detroit Tigers All-Star Brandon Inge has dedicated two recent homers to pediatric patients he knows at Mott Children's Hospital.
Hebrew University has received a surprise donation of more than $100,000 from an unexpected benefactor — a woman who survived the Nazi Holocaust and appeared to be destitute, a university official said Sunday.
Former Texas Gov. Bill Clements has given the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center a landmark $100 million gift.
President Hugo Chavez says he has a new book for President Barack Obama: "What is to be Done?" by communist Vladimir Lenin, founder of the Soviet state.
The housing market may be sputtering, but Habitat for Humanity International is getting a $100 million gift from an Atlanta businessman who built his fortune developing real estate and is now giving it away piece-by-piece to support affordable housing.
A book by an Uruguayan journalist that Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez gave to President Barack Obama is now the No. 2 seller on Amazon.com.
President Barack Obama says he came to a summit of Latin American and Caribbean leaders to listen and learn about a region he'd never visited. On Saturday, Hugo Chavez gave him some reading material that the Venezuelan president thinks will help.
An appeals court affirmed Timothy McVeigh's lawyer cannot claim a charitable tax deduction for donating prosecution materials from the Oklahoma City bombing case.
Philanthropist Glorya Kaufman is giving $20 million to the Los Angeles County Music Center's dance programs, saying it's vital to ensure that public arts programs continue to flourish during tough economic times.
To Barack Obama, from Congress on behalf of the American people: One hand-cut, crystal bowl with an etching of his new home in Washington.
Yes, Nathan, there is such a thing as Christmas angels. Nathan Dubray had his monthly rent paid by an anonymous benefactor who sent $1,000 in cash to his landlord on Christmas Eve. The same day, Dubray got a note telling him the rent had been paid and wishing him a merry Christmas and happy holidays.
When Dwyane Wade heard the plight of a South Florida woman whose nephew accidentally burned down her home — and ruined all the family's possessions — the Miami Heat star knew he had to do something.
The holidays should be a time of joy, but that doesn’t mean they come without challenges. Much of the mail I’ve been getting is from people grappling with how to enjoy the season without spending as much as they used to.
Christmas is a time for giving — giving to your friends, your family, your neighbors, your postman. The list goes on and on. But how do you give to others when you’re not receiving a paycheck yourself?
A picture may be worth a thousand words, but you only need to frame a few to make a meaningful gift. Does a certain song always remind you of someone? Do you have a favorite quote that may inspire a friend? Print or handwrite a poem, thought, lyric or personal note and insert it into a photo frame for an easy gift that will be forever remembered.
With the economy tanking and layoffs being announced almost daily — 533,000 American workers lost their jobs in November alone — you may be feeling anything but merry this holiday season. In fact, you may just be wishing that the holidays were behind you.
Hostess gifts — the token gifts of gratitude that you give to your host for including you — are a proper etiquette must-do. When accepting an invitation to a dinner or party, most of us offer to help or to bring something and when the host refuses, we end up bringing a bottle of wine.
When the words “cheap” and “gift” appear together in the same sentence, “disappointment” usually comes next (often followed by “I sure hope this was a re-gift!”). Everyone is trying to save money this year, but that doesn’t have to mean sacrificing good taste or becoming Scrooge.
My life is forfeit, With signing this letter. Me, becomes insignificant considered against soceity. My orders are here, report for duty. Happiness garnered will have to do until, My job is complete. Heat, cold, comfort inconsequential, The mission takes precedent to all th …
If you are a single person, you most likely dream of finding the right soulmate, according to all the ideal attributes you have in mind, and according to the needs you require to be fulfilled.
Gold - what you must know this Diwali - iTrustYou can feel it, touch it, wear it, admire it....but are you familiar with what makes Gold so special and different.
Update: Muslim dad of Christian convert says laptop started it allThe Muslim father of a runaway Ohio teen who converted to Christianity says he believes the ordeal started with a gift he gave her last fall - a laptop computer
According to the CIA's 2008 estimates, China is now the wealthiest country in the world, with a staggering $368,200,000,000 in the country's account balance. The United States comes in last in the list of 191 countries, with a shameful -$568,800,000,000.
Little Girl Gives Gift Of Life To Twin Brother With Bone Marrow TransplantA life may have been saved by a four year old little girl and she doesn't even know it. Bella Stauffer gave her twin brother Ryan her bone marrow. Without it, Ryan would die.
Who am I ? Excuse my poor English. I am a 65 years old Peruvian journalist, trying to help children and elderly poor of my town, the rural community, San Juan of Yanac located between high mountains, clean air and blue sky in Cajamarca, Peru.
Dissolvable bikini row outrages women's rights campaignersA bikini that dissolves in water has outraged killjoy women's rights campaigners. The saucy thong swimsuit - sold as the perfect present for dumped boyfriends - looks like a real bikini but disappears completely after just a few seconds in water.
The Laws Of Gift GivingThere are many reasons people give gifts. We give gifts to show appreciation, respect, love, build and maintain personal relationships, or even express an apology. There are particular customs and etiquettes surrounding the giving and receiving of gifts.
Queen Elizabeth Gets Gold-Plated WiiWhen President Obama visited Queen Elizabeth in Britain in April, he gave her an iPod. Now a gaming company has given Her Royal Highness a very special gold-plated Wii ( see a photo ).
Father tried to hire prostitute for 14-year-oldA man who wanted a prostitute to take his son's virginity as a present for the 14-year-old was spared jail today.
I received a letter from George Mark Children's House thanking me for my donation that I would like to share with you.
Frank R. Seaver Trust Donates $12.1 Million to Good Samaritan HospitalPresident and CEO of Good Samaritan Hospital Andrew B. Leeka announced a benefaction of $ 12.1 million from the Frank R. Seaver Trust toward the construction of a state-of-the-art medical, outpatient and ambulatory surgery center.
Which green book you should give your mom on Mother's Day?A book is always a great gift and Eco-Libris blog wants to help you with recommendations on the best green book to give your mom tomorrow on Mother's Day. They present you with present you with 10 great green-themed books for 10 different types of moms.
Our language is England's greatest gift to the world... and this is the week to celebrate itA couple of weeks ago City Hall in London put out a modest Press announcement about our plans for St George's Day – and we couldn't believe the reaction. The phones went wild. The emails and the letters started to swamp our response teams.
Some travel restrictions to Cuba to be lifted The Obama administration on Monday will lift travel and gift restrictions for Cuban Americans, allowing them to travel more freely to the island and send additional financial help to family members.
The Woman who heals pets.Tinkerbelle, an 11-year-old Jack Russell terrier, is lying on her back on a rug with her eyes closed in bliss. Hovering an inch or so above her distended tummy is animal healer Elizabeth Whiter's left hand. Her right is gently circling the top of the dog's chest.
Hillary's translation gaffe in RussiaRussian media have been poking fun at the US secretary of state over a translation error on a gift she presented to her Russian counterpart. Hillary Clinton gave Sergei Lavrov a mock "reset" button, symbolising US hopes to mend frayed ties with Moscow.
As I sit here wafting through the bottomless pit of news articles on Obama, I am still awe struck to find how many people care about useless tidbits of information on the Obama's. I heard of Obama's great sense of gift giving to Great Britain the other day on the news...
First Lady Michelle Obama shows even she has a gift for the gaffe - Times Online It was all going so well. The dresses, the brains, the Vogue cover shoot – everything so far about Michelle Obama has left us wide-mouthed in admiration. It seemed there was no end to her fabulousness. Then Mr and Mrs Brown came to stay.
The Great DestabilizationThis article is a continuation of a previous one. Mark Steyn talks about the gifts that the British Prime Minister gave to Obama and what he received in return. LOL Here is a little taste:
Attorney, Exec Producer of TMZ Responds to Brown/Rihanna QuestionsVAN SUSTEREN: Well, the thing, though, Harvey, is that if you mount a defense of this, his defense has got to be either self-defense, meaning, You think she looks back, you should see how I look, and Chris Brown needs to come up with his own photo of himself, of that he didn't do …
Chris Brown Called Rihanna on Her 21st BirthdayWord has it Chris Brown called Rihanna on her 21st birthday, sent her a diamond necklace for a gift, and pleaded for her forgiveness See more irresistible headlines
Polk Co. Kitty's Nose Can Sniff Out SicknessLAKELAND -- Elijah is a 2-year-old cat that can sniff out sickness. The first thing he does when he meets someone new is smell their breath. He is focused on sniffing out diabetes.
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