Archive for October, 2006

Spending for open legislative seat surpasses $600,000

Tuesday, October 31st, 2006

OregonLive.com - We knew it would be an intense race," said Curry, 64, a charitable gift planner for nonprofit organizations. "Both parties consider this a key seat in Washington County." Edwards, 40, said he thinks the district is the most hotly contested House race read more

Retailers scare up sales for newest shopping season

Tuesday, October 31st, 2006

Seattle Times - Even so, spending on Halloween-related items still pales in comparison to gift-related holidays such as Christmas, Valentine's Day and Easter. The average consumer will spend $791.10 in the weeks leading up to Christmas, compared to $59.06 for link

Winfrey gives audience money to donate to charity

Tuesday, October 31st, 2006

Indianapolis Star - Oprah Winfrey has famously given members of her audience new cars, paid off their debts and fulfilled their wildest dreams. Now she's given them what she calls the "gift of giving back." On a show that aired Monday, Winfrey gave more than 300 read more

Witherspoon, Phillippe reveal separation

Tuesday, October 31st, 2006

Courier-Post - Now she's given them what she calls the "gift of giving back." On a show that aired Monday, Winfrey gave more than 300 audience members $1,000 debit cards sponsored by the Bank of America to donate to a charitable cause. Winfrey called the show her read more

UM gift appreciated

Tuesday, October 31st, 2006

Miami Herald - Re the Oct. 28 letter Gift to UM, about the generous gift from Leonard and Jayne Abess to name the University of Miami's Center for Ecosystem Science and Policy: The Abesses have long been devoted to quality education on the environment, and we are read more