Don't accept gifts, tax collectors told

Tax collectors of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) were advised on Friday not to accept gifts and invitations for coffee, or lunch dates from taxpayers to cut down the incidence of corruption in the service. The Association Chief Revenue Officers of the Philippines (Acrophil) came out with the policy guideline in answer to President Nonoy Aquino"s moral crusade of "Kung Walang Corrupt, ay ...


Artwork shares program participants Creative Gifts

With strips of tape and layers of acrylic paint, individuals in Peaceful Living's Creative Gifts program produce masterpieces.


HISD gifts: Rockets tickets, phones, fishing trip

The gifts and offers to Houston ISD employees flowed: fishing on a luxury yacht, tickets to Rockets playoff games, free cell phones. Technology vendors vying for business in the Houston Independent School District peppered staff, including former Superintendent Abelardo Saavedra, with perks over several years, according to a federal investigation.


Gifts from above: The Lake Elmo Inn's tradition of exchanging a drink for an ornament

The Lake Elmo Inn's Christmas trees begin every year naked. The lonely twinkle lights that adorn their bare branches do little to help them stand out against the holiday decorations that will embellish the remainder of the restaurant once the season begins.


Items4Baby.com Debuts to Provide Pamper-Worthy Gifts and Necessities for Babies

Founders of Items4Baby.com, Donald and Marilyn Dailey are pleased to announce the launch of their new website. Shoppers will discover a premium selection of baby products including plush toys, shower gifts, carriers, strollers, car seats and gift baskets filled with merchandise. Visit the site's new blog, BabyItemsReview.com, to read about new products and baby gifting ideas.


3 Ways to Promote Planned Gifts

How you promote planned gifts is just as important as identifying and cultivating people who want to make a charitable bequest in their wills. The result can be extraordinary, as The Nature Conservancy , the big environmental group in Arlington, Va., has learned.


W&M raises $43 million in private giving

Private gifts from alumni, parents and friends exceeded $43 million for fiscal year 2010, which ended on June 30.


Housewarming gifts for flood-hit Cockermouth residents

FLOOD-HIT Cockermouth residents who have moved back into refurbished properties have been given a £50 housewarming present from the town's Round Table.


Clark's Hallmark Reader's Choice to buy gifts

Readers choose Clark's Hallmark as best place to buy gifts


Gifts cost Houston schools funding

HOUSTON (AP) — Technology vendors bidding for business with the Houston school district gave free tickets to Rockets playoff games, free cell phones and a fishing trip on a yacht to district employees, a law firm hired by the district has found.