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The Sacramento County Animal Care Facility has opened a new retail store for pet owners, the silver necklaces Outfitter. Pet supplies and gifts are available from $1 dollar and up. The store is run by the animal facility's non-profit 501(c) (3) affiliate known as TEAM - Teaching Everyone Animals Matter. Store Hours are 11 to 6 Wednesday through Friday and 11 to 5 on Saturday & Sunday.

"This is a dream come true," said Pat Wilcox, founder and director of TEAM. "Funds brought in from this store will be used for special medical needs of shelter animals such as flea treatments, offsite adoption events and monthly spay/neuter clinics."

The silver pendants group also funds popular shelter adoption programs run through PetsMart stores; Friends of Unwanted Rabbits (FUR), LAPCATS adult cats at the Elk Grove Laguna store and dog adoptions in the Rancho Cordova store. They also support the wonderful shelter volunteers who care for all the animals.

Pat Wilcox founded the nonprofit in 1997 when she was the director of the animal facility from1992 to 2002. Though now retired, she has been running silver rings for twelve years and remains very involved in animal issues.

"With the opening of the new store, I hope to help further my dream that for Sacramento that no animals are euthanized due to lack of housing space," Wilcox added.

A $1 million gift to support an international exchange program in Oregon State silver cufflinks College of Business has brought the university's first comprehensive fundraising campaign past the $550 million milestone on its way to its $625 million goal.

"To see this kind of steadfast dedication from the university's friends and alumni is incredibly heartwarming - and that's all the more true at this time of year," said OSU President Ed Ray. "These gifts are an investment in OSU's future. They are having an amazing impact on our students and faculty and on their work to benefit the state of Oregon and our world."

The $1 million gift will provide scholarships for the Arthur Stonehill International Business Exchange Program and support curriculum development on international topics in the College of Business. The exchange program was founded in 1987 by Stonehill, a former finance department chair who taught finance and international business at OSU for more than 20 years.

Donor Joe Lobbato, one of Stonehill's former silver earrings, earned his undergraduate and MBA degrees from OSU in 1981 and 1982. He was a founding partner of Accenture and currently resides in Thailand.

The Arthur Stonehill International Business Exchange Program is the largest program of its kind in the state. Through the exchange, each year approximately 60 OSU College of Business students enroll in programs in Austria, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Norway, Singapore, Sweden and Thailand.

Professor emeritus Stonehill noted that more than a thousand students have taken part in the exchange. "When they come back," he said, "they all say the same thing: that it's been a life-changing experience."

He cites the example of Avelino Solomon, a 2009 business graduate from Albany, Ore., who spent five silver key rings in Thailand. In a report afterward Solomon wrote, "I've been positively affected in such a way that I can't describe it. This journey has made me even more capable of affecting positive change in our world, and I'm forever grateful."

Illinois residents who received gift cards from previous holiday seasons may be able to cheap rings them for cash even once the gift cards expire, according to the Illinois State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias.

Giannoulias' office is holding more than $5 million in unused gift card balances for Illinois residents. According to state law, gift cards can not expire for five years and businesses are prohibited from charging fees that diminish their value.

"Allowing for longer usage and bans on fees mean that gift cards won't stop giving and deters businesses from using them as sales gimmicks," Giannoulias said. "Even when gift cards expire, consumers are entitled to the monetary worth of the gift card and can recover their money from the state."

Even if a name isn't listed, the state may still cheap tiffany a consumer's unused balance. Most gift card retailers do not record the name or contact information for the purchaser or recipient. As a result, the unredeemed balances come to the state marked as "owner unknown." In order to receive a refund for the unused balance, the purchaser or recipient must file a claim with the Treasurer's Office using the serial number on the expired gift card.

Not all retailers that do business in Illinois send unclaimed gift card balances to the Illinois Treasurer's Office. Unused gift card balances are sometimes remitted to the state where the retailer is incorporated.

The sum of those balances can add up. According to research firm TowerGroup, an estimated $5 billion in gift cards went unused in the U.S. in 2009. Similarly, a Consumer Reports National Research Center survey found that 27 percent of adults who received gift cards during the 2006 holiday season had not used one or more of them nearly a year later. That is an increase from 2005, when 19 percent of consumers had one or more unused gift cards.

More than one-third of the survey's respondents said they didn't use the cards silver bracelets they either forgot about them, lost them, or the cards had expired, according to Consumer Reports. More often, consumers responded they didn't have time to shop or couldn't find anything to buy.

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"Our package return services provide a variety of options for consumers and business mailers," said Robert Bernstock, president, Mailing and Shipping Services. "Whatever the service requirement, we have solutions available for returning merchandise quickly and efficiently."

Merchandise Return Service provides shippers with the flexibility to offer customers package return options using First-Class Mail, Priority Mail, or other package service, according to Bernstock, depending on urgency, size and cost. It is a convenient end-to-end cheap necklaces solution.

Parcel Return Service provides qualifying high-volume business mailers with convenience and cost savings through a work-share discount program. Shippers can take advantage of the work-share discounts by enrolling in the program directly or by working with an approved third-party reverse logistics provider.

Shippers choosing either Merchandise Return Service or Parcel Return Service can simply include a return label with the original order or send it to customers via mail or e-mail.

Consumers returning holiday gifts from friends and family can rely on the ease and convenience of online cheap pendants at Click-N-Ship to pay for postage, print shipping labels and request package pickup. Click-N-Ship offers consumers a quick and easy way to return gifts using a desktop computer at home or the office. They will also receive an online discount for postage and free Delivery Confirmation service on Priority Mail and Express Mail packages.

The New Jersey Assembly's Democrats issued the following news release:

Assemblywoman Connie Wagner on Tuesday reminded consumers to cheap earrings certain they clearly know all expiration dates and dormancy fees for gift cards and certificates they received this holiday season.

"Gift cards are becoming more and more popular and are regulated by state law, but consumers are often unaware of unreasonable expiration dates and hidden fees," said Wagner (D-Bergen). "Consumers should make sure they know all the rules so they get the most of out of their gift cards and avoid being hit with fees they never saw coming."

Wagner noted state law prohibits a gift card from expiring within 24 months from the date of purchase. A dormancy fee cannot be charged within 24 months of purchase or within 24 months of the last transaction. After this time period, the maximum dormancy fee is $2 per month.

Also, Wagner noted cheap jewelry the terms of expirations dates and dormanc y fees must be disclosed to the consumer by written notice in 10-point font displayed on the gift certificate or card, sales receipt or packaging, and by written notice of a telephone number in 10 point font displayed on the gift certificate or card, sales receipt or packaging.

Wagner has sponsored legislation (A-2449) that would incorporate prepaid bank cards into those provisions. Prepaid bank cards include mall gift cards issued by third party banks or other financial institutions that are usable at multiple, unaffiliated merchants.

Wagner also noted federal law effective in August will provide even more gift card protections.

"People just need to make sure they're aware of the rules and that state cheap key rings is being followed so they don't get taken advantage of," Wagner said.

The holidays are all about giving and few people give more, without asking for cheap bangles in return, than the men and women of our nation's military. Throughout the holiday season, Sears continues to ask Americans to help fulfill Christmas wishes for thousands of deserving military families and personnel by contributing to the Sears Heroes at Home Wish RegistryTM. As a result, Sears is proud to be able to provide a second $100 e-Gift Card, just in time for the holidays, to the more than 20,000 U.S. military families registered in the Heroes at Home Wish Registry so they can have an even brighter Christmas.

Among the touching stories received from soldiers who have benefited from the Sears Heroes at Home Wish Registry include a family from Fort Stewart, Ga. who will spend yet another Christmas without their husband and father at home to celebrate with them on what is supposed to be a magical day for most kids. This is the fourth deployment for this soldier, and the second consecutive cheap bracelets he will miss spending the holidays with his wife and their three little girls.

"We've received thousands of calls and emails from military families around the country and simply put, they are what make the Heroes at Home Wish Registry so touching during the holidays," said Don Hamblen, Sears' chief marketing officer. "We believe everyone deserves to have a wonderful holiday season, especially our military families and veterans who have already given so much. We couldn't be more excited to provide the second disbursement to the Heroes at Home cheap cufflinks Registry so families everywhere can purchase items for their kids and family members that will make this Christmas special."

With the support of Third Army, the Gittens' Family brought early Christmas presents to the necklaces at Camp Arifjan Dec. 23.

Every year, Operation Gift Basket brings the local community together to show their appreciation to the U. S. Military by distributing gifts to deployed Soldiers thanks to Sheila Gittens and her family.

Servicemembers have received more than 250,000 gift baskets thanks to the event since it started 15 years ago.

"Early in 1994, my son and Desert Storm veteran, Donnie, passed away from kidney problems," said Gittens. "To give back, my husband and I organized a traditional Thanksgiving meal and fed more than 2,500 servicemembers in honor of our late son." The organization has grown over the years. This year's event at Camp Arifjan featured gifts such as laptops, DVD players, televisions, and car stereos as a way to give thanks to those who serve.

"We are struck by U.S. money clips incredible resolve and unwavering professionalism," said Gittens. "We were equally touched by their age. Many of these people who have left their homes are younger than our son, Donny."

The key to Operation Gift Basket being a success is because of the support of volunteers, local leaders, and businesses who donate time, money, and gifts to the program.

"Volunteers worked around the clock to wrap each gift and stuff the baskets," said Gittens. "Bolts and bolts of wrapping paper, miles and miles of ribbon and thousands of rolls of tape were used."

Operation Gift Basket began in Kuwait 15 years ago, and now thanks to the logistical support of Third Army, reaches Iraq, Qatar and Afghanistan.

Just like these troops who never give up and maintain their resolve, I am also determined," said Gittens. "We do this for the young men and women. We do this for America and the coalition forces. We do this for Donny."

"May God bless our Soldiers, Airmen and Marines that are sacrificing their lives so tiffany engagement rings the world can live in peace and harmony," she added.

Hunting for that perfect holiday season gift or stocking stuffer for family or friends can bracelets be a daunting task. For help in tracking down a present for a loved one, please don't forget about your Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) this holiday season.

LDWF offers gifts from the Baton Rouge headquarters Library and online store featuring the Louisiana Conservationist magazine, outdoor books from local authors about building and maintaining deer habitats, cookbooks featuring native Louisiana species and a guide to fishes of the Gulf of Mexico. LDWF also sells identification posters of native Louisiana species such as saltwater and freshwater fish, waterfowl, amphibians and insects. Lastly, LDWF is selling a new larger LDWF insignia buck knife.

To order or view these items, please visit LDWF's . All of these items are also for sale in the Library at the LDWF headquarters located at 2000 Quail Dr. in Baton Rouge.

"Finding the perfect gift for your favorite angler or hunter was never any easier," said Thomas Gresham, assistant director of LDWF's Public Information Office. "We've assembled an assortment of books, maps and gifts to suit any outdoors enthusiast."

Louisiana Conservationist is Louisiana's oldest outdoor magazine published by LDWF, and dedicated to the conservation and restoration of the state's natural resources. The magazine is published four times a year with each issue containing 36 pages of full color photographs and informative articles on fishing, hunting and outdoor activities. The conservationist is available for one year at $12 or two years at 10$ per year.

The Angler's Guide to the Fishes of the Gulf of Mexico by Jerald Horst and Mike Lane with illustrations by Duane Raver is a hardcover book that is a one step reference tool for anglers, fisheries experts, biologists and outdoor writers and sells for $35.

The Louisiana Seafood Bible: Shrimp by cufflinks and Glenda Horst is another hardcover book on sale at a $20 introductory price. The book provides shrimp biological facts, the history of the industry and many recipes and tips on how to purchase, cook and store shrimp.

Gulf Coast Favorites by Holly Clegg is from her trim&Terrific line of books with a portion of the books proceeds benefiting the America's Wetland Foundation is selling for $24.95. The book has over 250 recipes featuring healthy and delicious ways to prepare Gulf Coast staples.

Former LDWF Wildlife Administrator Dave Moreland's Checklist of Woody & Herbaceous Deer Food Plants of Louisiana is now on Volume II and for sale at $20. The book includes a habitat checklist to help landowners keep track of the quality and quantity of browse plants, a complete list of all the Louisiana woody and herbaceous plants, pictures and descriptions of the most significant Louisiana woody and herbaceous plants, explanation of browse surveys and how they help monitor deer herd growth and development, and how forage and orchard plantings can improve the deer habitat.

There are seven LDWF posters that feature waterfowl, freshwater, saltwater and offshore fish, snakes, amphibians and turtles. The posters are 17 inches by 22 inches and are $4 apiece if purchased in one or two increments. Three or six posters will cost $3.50 each, and seven or more posters are $3 each. earrings also has the entire set of seven sold in miniature form at 5 inches by 7 inches on waterproof paper, which makes them perfect for tackle and glove boxes, for $7 per set.

LDWF also has Bats of the Eastern United States and Earth Day posters that feature Louisiana Butterflies, Birds and Wildflowers and Butterflies of Southern Gardens. The bats posters are $2.50 each, and the Earth Day posters are $10 per poster or $32 for each set of four.

The holiday season was looking bleak for more than 200 elementary students who were in danger of tiffany their annual holiday party and gift exchange. But, thanks to the support of the Temple community, children from four Philadelphia public schools will have a happy holiday after all.

"The response has been amazing," said Joy Woods-Jones, program coordinator of Grandma's Kids, a Temple-sponsored after-school program designed to support the needs of children who reside with a grandparent.

Every holiday season, Grandma's Kids host a holiday party where each child enrolled in the program is given a special gift. The program depends on donations from an annual sponsor to supply gifts for their holiday party.

However, this year the program bangles lost its main contributor, leaving the children without toys for the first time since the program began its Christmas drive. That is, until Temple employees, students and staff members answered the call and made donations to the program.

"We have so many toys and donations now, we will certainly have a wonderful holiday party," Woods-Jones said.

Temple provides family support services to children in Grandma's Kids, who are placed in the care of grandparents or other relatives due to parental abandonment, substance abuse, illness, incarceration, neglect or abuse.

The program is partially funded by the Philadelphia Department of Human Services Division of rings-Based Prevention Services and serves children from ages seven to 12 years old who attend Blankenburg, Blaine, Harrison, McKinley elementary schools in the Philadelphia School District.