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Although the rise of capitalism appeared to change that, the concept of "gift giving" is still an essential part of everyday life-even in a culture that's centered on commodity exchange, says Linda Zionkowski, an Ohio University professor of English.

"We like to think of the market economy and gift giving as separate, but they are always involved in each other," says Zionkowski. "The split that you begin to see in the 18th century was never entire."

Zionkowski and Cynthia Klekar, an assistant professor of English at Western Michigan University, co-edited a recent collection of essays, The Culture of the Gift in Eighteenth-Century England, that examines the evolution of gift giving. The scholars chose 11 essays that focus on topics such as the philosophy of commercial and noncommercial transactions, the relationship of gifts to commerce, the gift's function in erotic exchanges, and the gift and social conduct.

Zionkowski became interested in the effect of gift giving on social roles after serving as a caregiver for aging Elsa Peretti Open Heart pendant and a daughter. Her offers of gifts such as time, energy, and attention-and the sense of obligation that prompted these gifts-defined her gender role at home and as an educator.

"When a capitalist society begins to see (the gift) as tangential to the workings of a new competitive system, it often becomes the province of women," she says.

Women have become the principal gift laborers-those who dispense charity take care of people in need in neighborhoods, engage in unpaid labor, and provide education for students, she explains. Men take on the roles of gift laborers too, she says, but not to the same extent.

Zionkowski also argues that paternalistic gift giving hasn't disappeared from the capitalist system; it's been re-directed to philanthropic foundations and developing nations. Richer populations provide gifts of aid that come with mandates to develop educational systems, improve infrastructure, and create a responsible citizenry in the image of the benefactors.

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"It's a marketing technique to showcase their benevolence," says Zionkowski. "It makes them appear generous because not only are businesses involved in the market economy, but the gift economy as well."

The Idaho State University Veterans Sanctuary Program is sponsoring a variety of Christmas events for ISU student Tiffany Somerset ring, including an "A Night at the Museum" on Monday, Dec. 7, and "Operation Gift Wrap" to provide Christmas gifts to ISU's student veterans and their families.

The Veterans Sanctuary, in cooperation with the Idaho Museum of Natural History and the Bengal Film Theater, is sponsoring "A Night at the Museum" beginning at 5 p.m. on Dec. 7, Pearl Harbor Day. This event, which is free for all ISU student veterans and their families, will include guided tours of museum exhibits and of collections that are rarely open to the general public for viewing. The museum tours will go from 5 to 7 p.m. After that, vets and their families are invited to the Bengal Theater for a showing of the popular, family-friendly movie "Night at the Museum 2."

"Operation Gift Wrap" is a campus "secret Santa" program for ISU's vets and their families designed to help veterans and their families have a merry Christmas.

The Veterans Sanctuary, in Tiffany Knots ring with the ISU Veterans' Club, is coordinating the program. The names of needs of more than 30 ISU student veterans and their family members were given confidentially to the event sponsors.

People who wish to fill the needs can take donations to several drop-off locations throughout Pocatello and Chubbuck, including

* Veterans' Sanctuary Office, Room 157B in ISU's Rendezvous Complex

* College of Arts and Sciences Dean's Office, College of Business, Room 248 * ISU-Idaho Falls campus, c/o the Armed Forces Veterans Club at the Bennion Student Union Building * Mason Jar, 2525 Pole Line Road * Wilks Funeral Home, 211 W. Chubbuck Road * Phil Meador Toyota, 1407 Yellowstone Ave.

Santa's list will be updated every day on the Veterans Return to Tiffany Heart tag necklace website and it will be posted at each of the drop-off locations. The last day for donations is Dec. 14. The gifts will then be sorted and wrapped for pickup by (or delivery to) the veterans' families before Christmas.

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Participants will have an opportunity to learn about the college planning process, from admissions to financial aid and career exploration. The workshops will be held at Burton Barr Central Library, 1221 N. Central Ave., second floor.

* Saturday, Dec. 5 2 - 3 p.m. Student Loans 101

Cheryl Kibarian, regional director, National Student Loan Program, will help students navigate the federal student loan process, evaluate repayment options and loan consolidation.

* Monday, Dec. 7 5 - 6 p.m. Nursing and Allied Health Careers

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* Wednesday, Dec. 9 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Dream Your Dream

Bonnie Weaver, debt management consultant, USA Funds, will host an interactive workshop to help students reach their educational, career and personal goals.

* Monday, Dec. 14 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Explore Phoenix College

Diana Martinez, Paloma Picasso Double Loving Heart ring representative, Phoenix College, will present an overview on admissions, registration, tuition, financial aid and other programs and services available to students.

* Wednesday, Dec. 16 5 - 6 p.m. Scholarships and Financial Aid Suzanne Ringle, director of financial aid, Gateway Community College, will provide information on grants, scholarships, financial aid and more.

* Saturday, Dec. 19 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. College 101 Spanish

*This session is conducted in Spanish* Silvia Valadez, advisor, College Depot, will provide information on making a smooth transition to college, including discussions on mapping one's future, preparing for college, applying to colleges, paying for college and more.

Have you been wandering the shopping mall trying to find the perfect gift for the holidays? If your Elsa Peretti Teardrop ring one is a boater, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has a suggestion. A new, comfortable life jacket could be the best gift you could ever give, and your loved one ever to receive.

The FWC investigates boating accidents that result in drowning deaths, which may have been prevented had the victim been wearing a life jacket. The FWC recommends boaters wear life jackets all the time while on the water.

"A lot of people don't wear life jackets because they feel they're uncomfortable," said Lt. Ed Cates, the FWC's assistant boating safety coordinator. "However, with the newer models that are belt packs or suspenders, you hardly know you have one on. Replacing an old, bulky life jacket with a newer model would make a great gift."

Belt pack and suspender life jackets are inflatable. Elsa Peretti Eternal Circle cufflinks inflate automatically when a person falls into the water, while others inflate after the wearer pulls a cord. Prices of the belt pack and suspender life jackets start at around $60.

"People don't expect their boat to sink, to be involved in a boating accident or that they will fall overboard, but it happens, so wearing a life jacket all the time makes sense." Cates said. "Even for good swimmers, if you're wearing a life jacket, your chances of survival are greatly enhanced."

Last year, there were 54 boating fatalities. Of those deaths, 38 were due to drowning.

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As consumers prepare for another busy weekend of holiday shopping, Attorney General Steve Bullock Toggle bracelet Montanans that, under state law, gift cards and gift certificates do not expire - despite what may be printed on them.

Gift cards and gift certificates also cannot be reduced by any fee or by failure to use them and those that have less than $5 remaining on them - but were originally valued at over $5 - can be redeemed for cash.

"Gift certificates and gift cards are popular presents - but too often consumers will throw them away if they think they've expired," Bullock said. "Montanans have a right to use these cards and certificates - regardless of any date that's stamped on them. Consumers who have questions or are unable to use their cards should contact my office."

Some cards and coupons are not considered Tiffany Notes band ring cards or certificates under Montana law, and so they can expire and are not redeemable for cash. These include:

* prepaid telecommunications and technology cards, like prepaid telephone calling cards, prepaid technical support cards and prepaid Internet disks that have been distributed to or purchased by a consumer;

* coupons provided to a consumer as part of an award, loyalty or promotion program without any money or consideration being given in exchange for the card, or;

* gift certificates usable with multiple sellers of goods or services, like gift certificates from a Tiffany 1837 Lock bracelet of Commerce or shopping center or prepaid credit cards (like those from Visa and MasterCard) that can be used anywhere.

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OXFORD-BASED TICKETING GROUP WeGotTickets is ratcheting up its Tiffany Circle clasp necklace fundraising by linking with War Childthis Christmas.

From December 1 the independent agency will be hosting a War Child advent calendar on its home page which for the following days of the month will link through to new War Child content, including videos of War Child concerts and information about the charity's history and ongoing work.

Throughout the month the ticketing group's customers will also be able to make a donation to the charity whenever they purchase a ticket for any event.

WeGotTickets have also pledged to Tiffany Somerset Bangle all its Christmas Day booking fees to the charity, which co-founder Dave Newton hopes will raise thousands for the organisation, which works in war-torn areas such as Iraq and Afghanistan.

Newton's company was involved with the recent Oxjam event, donating half its booking fee for gigs which alongside customer donations helped raise nearly pounds 5,000 for the Oxfam-backed fundraiser.

Newton believes the new tie-up could help swell the War Child coffers over the Tiffany 1837 ring season. "We thought with it being Christmas Day we can put our hands in our pockets," says Newton, who adds that December 25 can be "surprisingly busy" for web bookings. "It used to be that people would go for a walk after lunch, but now it seems they retreat online."

Newton hopes to continue his company's charitable work into 2010 and is already talking to Oxjam again about supporting its event. "I think both the charities are relevant for us and the music industry. I hope we can be more focused on fundraising."

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(Soundbite of song, "In Order")

Mr. JAMES DIERS (Musician): (Singing) Chain, chained, you waited all day, for the delivery's son...

NED WHARTON: A few years ago, guest host Brian Naylor spoke to members of the group Halloween, Alaska here on WEEKEND EDITION. Guitarist and singer James Diers said there's no such place, but he remembers spending a couple of summers in Alaska as a kid.

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(Soundbite of song, "In Order")

Mr. DIERS: (Singing) Trade your brightest diamond, for the nearest chandelier.

WHARTON: Another indie rock suggestion comes from our intern Sarah Mollner, who turned me on to this music from The Postmarks. The Postmarks inhabits a world of spaghetti Westerns, Theremins, sweeping strings and retro electronics, all propelled by the ethereal vocals of a female lead singer whose unusual first name is Tim.

(Soundbite of song, "Girl from Algenib")

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Now, here's something from the country side of things.

(Soundbite of song, "Dust of Daylight")

Mr. JAY FARRAR (Musician): (Singing) Hand in hand, there are angels that are holding warning signs...

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The inaugural award is bestowed in honor of General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.) who was present at the launch of the Foundation and has spent decades advocating for and working toward improving the lives of children. Recognized throughout the world as health care leaders, UCSF Medical Center and UCSF Children's Hospital have offered unparalleled medical treatment for more than a century.

"Our company is built upon a foundation of social Tiffany Cushion Hoop earrings and ethics that we embedded into the fabric of our corporate culture from the very beginning," said Marc Benioff, chairman and CEO,. "Helping UCSF to build a new children's hospital at Mission Bay is extremely gratifying especially since it will have a direct, positive impact on the lives and wellness of children."

"The integrated philanthropy model pioneered by has changed the way organizations are operating in their communities," said Mark Laret, CEO of UCSF Medical Center and UCSF Children's Hospital. "The Foundation gift and the generous gift from the Benioff family will help us to build a world-class medical center for children. With the new facility, we can focus on new innovations in patient treatment and change the way people think about patient care."

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Anyone looking for a last minute stocking stuffer or New Year's gift should consider West Return to Tiffany Heart tag pendant State Park Gift Cards. The deadline for this year's "Something Extra" promotion is approaching, so now is the time to buy. Gift cards purchased online or by telephone by Dec. 15 in the amount of $100 or more will receive a packet of coupons good for free state parks items or service discounts worth up to $130.

The extras cover an array of offers, including a second night free at North Bend, Hawks Nest or Cacapon; a third night free at Beech Fork, Pipestem or Watoga campgrounds in the spring; $10 off a gift shop purchase at a choice of four parks; a $15 off coupon at Chief Logan Lodge; an 18-hole greens fee at Twin Falls golf course; free admission to the Blennerhassett Museum of Regional History; and an aerial tram ride at Hawks Nest or Pipestem.

"State Parks Gift Cards are popular not only Tiffany Notes cuff current and former state residents, but also with business and corporate users for employees, incentives, and recognition gifts," says Carol Stewart in the W.Va. State Parks South Charleston office

"What I think is great about the Something Extra cards is that you can include them with the gift card as part of a gift, give them to someone else, or keep them and use them yourself," Stewart said.

State park gift cards have no expiration date and are accepted at all state parks and forests for lodge room and cabin rentals, restaurants, golf play, wobble clay range at Cacapon, spa treatments at Berkeley Springs, gift shops and camping.

Individual parks and forests sell gift cards, but will not have the Paloma Picasso Loving Heart earrings Extra cards to distribute.