Man sent back to jail for sending his wife a gift-book

"After sending the book For One More Day as a birthday gift to his wife, John Sheroke, 40, was sent back to County jail for violating a court order in a case filed against him for allegedly trying to have murdered his wife"

$50M donation to buoy cancer research, Indiana

"A $50 million donation to the Indiana University Cancer Center from shopping-mall magnate Mel Simon and his wife, Bren Simon, will fund new research by luring prominent scientists to Indianapolis. The gift, announced Monday, is the largest ever given to the cancer center and...

Donor withdraws gift to Fla. university (AP)

" MIAMI - A $20 million gift for a university medical school evaporated with a phone call after the donor thought the university president insulted him. Herbert Wertheim took back the gift offer after the call last week and resigned from Florida International University's...

Beauty Is In The Eyes Of The Ancients

"A friend of mine arrived from Lagos recently with a wonderful gift, he knows that I enjoy traditional music of the highlife genre and so felt that Sonny Bobo would be up my street. The dude did not disappoint. If you love Owerri language and enjoy Owerri delicacies such as...

Today in history - Oct. 28

"Today is Saturday, Oct. 28, the 301st day of 2006. There are 64 days left in the year. A reminder: Daylight-saving Time ends Sunday at 2 a.m. locally. Clocks move back one hour. Today's Highlight in History: On Oct. 28, 1886, the Statue of Liberty, a gift from the people of...

Hit the Incentive Piñata

How would you like a $10,000 gift certificate for Pottery Barn? A $30,000 in-ground swimming pool - installed? The chance to toss back a few drinks with rocker John Legend? These and many other fabulous prizes can be yours if...you buy a house!

Was Jesus Christ Tax Exempt?

The tax collectors kept tabs on Jesus and were aware that they had not yet received a didrachma from Jesus.

Start your year-end saving and tax planning now

"The next three months can make 2006 your most successful yet, if you manage your money right. In the next 89 days, you'll deal with holiday bills, year-end tax planning, paycheck positioning for 2007 and more. Here's how to make the most of it. -- Start your holiday shopping...

Chinese Manners Daily Life and Business Manners

"China is known as a state of etiquette and ceremonies. Many proverbs have been passed down from generation to generation such as 'civility costs nothing' or 'courtesy demands reciprocity' and so on. For instance, there is an interesting short story. Once upon a time, a man...

Celebrities passing on red-carpet swag (Reuters)

" TORONTO (Reuters) - Gift bags are more plentiful than ever at this year's Toronto International Film Festival, but there is a shortage of Hollywood stars lining up to get them. Whether it's the bad rap that some celebrities have gotten for shamelessly cleaning out gift...