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Dont 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 ... www.mb.com.ph
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. www.stillwatergazette.com
China infiltrating Canada through gifts, women: MP Some members of Parliament and Conservative male staffers are being courted by the Chinese through lavish gifts, seductive young attractive women and too-good-to-be-true business deals, a Calgary Tory MP charges. www.torontosun.com
Artwork shares program participants Creative Gifts With strips of tape and layers of acrylic paint, individuals in Peaceful Livings Creative Gifts program produce masterpieces. www.montgomerynews.com
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. www.chron.com
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 sites new blog, BabyItemsReview.com, to read about new products and baby gifting ideas. news.yahoo.com
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. philanthropy.com
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. vagazette.com
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 towns Round Table. www.timesandstar.co.uk
Clark's Hallmark Reader's Choice to buy gifts Readers choose Clarks Hallmark as best place to buy gifts www.northjersey.com
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