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For something different to give for Fathers' Day, why not a goat or a piglet

For something different to give for Fathers' Day, Feed The Children (UK) has some novel, worthwhile presents to give Dad on his special day. Two of the most unusual are a goat or a piglet and what’s more, Dad doesn’t even have to look after them. The gift is used to give the animals to families and communities in desperate need so they can improve their lives. Surprise Dad with his own goat or piglet that he can share, safe in the knowledge that ... [more]

Win gift vouchers at Find Me A Gift's free April Fools competition

If you appreciate a good April Fools gag and love a competition, then findmeagift.com has got a fantastic April Fools Competition for you! Some jokers at findmeagift.com have gone and hidden 5 completely fabricated products onto their gift website. In order to enter into their free April Fools Prize Draw, all you have to do is simply tell them the name of the fictitious gift you have spotted via their Facebook page. You don’t even have to hav... [more]

Fair trade gifts, accessories and trinkets for all budgets

Fair trade doesn’t have to mean expensive and there’s no scrimping on quality with many items being made by small producer groups, taking great pride and care in their work. Visit Only Fair for a wide range of fair trade and handmade gifts, trinkets and accessories to suit every occasion and budget. Whether you’re looking for a gift for a teacher, mum, child or friend, Only Fair have a range of fair trade and handmade gifts and trinkets to sui... [more]

All mum wants is a cuddle and a card

According to a survey by DotComGiftShop, forget chocolates and flowers on 14th March because all mums want on Mother’s Day is a good old-fashioned hug. Over 200 mothers were asked what they would most like to receive from a list of traditional Mother’s Day gifts, and ‘a cuddle’ was the number-one choice for an incredible 52% per cent of the mums. The old staple of ‘chocolates’, however, didn’t receive a single first-choice vote. Backing u... [more]

Original gift ideas for Mother’s Day

Gift Ideas has lots of original ideas for Mother’s Day: Design Your Own Fragrance Kit Mum can create her very own perfume – how special is that? The Design Your Own Fragrance Kits are available in Fresh, Oriental and Floral themes, each containing six fragrances blended from the world’s finest ingredients by a master perfumer. All you have to do is smell them on the blotters and decide which combination works best for you. £24.95. Persona... [more]

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It's Never Too Early to Get a Jump On the Holidays With Personalized Photo Ornaments
Personalized Gifts Express is now launching a new line of personalized Christmas tree ornaments. They have also streamlined the design and ordering process making it simple and easy. Logo ornaments and Photo Ornaments now available with one or two side imprint.

Redstone gave stock, job to party girl: reports
Media mogul Sumner Redstone's unusual largesse toward young women has extended to a Los Angeles party girl, according to news reports.

In Rhinebeck with Chelsea: Rocky Horror, cows
If some of Chelsea Clinton's wedding guests want to make a weekend of it in Rhinebeck, there's a stage production of "The Rocky Horror Show" on the boards Saturday night and Sunday.

Beaufort to celebrate 300 years
Come January there will be an unusual birthday celebration.  Perhaps you'll see 300 candles because that's how old the birthday girl will turn.  We're talking about the city of Beaufort.    

The Sour Science
By Julie Cockerham - Floyd Mayweather invited disaster with the superfluous demands he made on Manny Pacquiao in anticipation of their super bout. It’s not unusual for him to exercise his mouth liberally before a fight, but this time his posturing had an effect greater than mere annoyance.

Buckingham Palace exhibition shows Queen’s year
LONDON, July 30 — An exhibition running until October aims to provide visitors to Buckingham Palace with a rare insight into the Queen’s many and varied day jobs. Marking the annual Summer opening of the palace’s 19 state rooms to the public, “The Queen’s Year” focuses on the 84-year-old sovereign’s hectic calendar. It includes 10 hats she has ...

Hot, dry summer is taking toll on farmers
Yates Clagett, president of the Prince George's County Farm Bureau, stands in the field of one of his neighbors whose corn crop was significantly affected by this summer's drought.

Style sensations lead charge back to school
Macy's line is for living in a material world • Mall style show has concert • Waikele outlet stores pile on the discounts • Sanrio characters ready for school • Waioli Tea Room hosts 5 artists dazzling with exotic creations • New House of Aria offers swag during Waiau Center opening • Bikinis fit for a goddess hit runway in Chinatown

From texts to totes: Pittsfield woman gives old books new lives as purses
Lynette Cornwell had a novel idea. Out of it grew a - Novel Idea. The backstory to that change from lower to upper case, began a few years ago in a local collage art group she'd joined. Collage is the art of decorating flat surfaces with pasted-on materials.

Global warming 'undeniable,' scientists say
WASHINGTON — Scientists from around the world are providing even more evidence of global warming, one day after President Barack Obama renewed his call for climate legislation. 'A comprehensive review of key climate indicators confirms the world is warming and the past decade was the warmest on record,' the annual State of the Climate report declares. Compiled by more than 300 scientists from 48 ...