Archive for September, 2009

17
Sep

Lingerie remains as top gift for ladies

All you men out there! Still baffled as to what gift to give to the special ladies in your life? Yes, giving a gift that will illicit “oohs” and “ahhs” from your lady loves can be tricky. However, there’s always a sure answer to your dilemma – lingerie.

Aside from diamonds, lingerie can be considered a woman’s best friend. After all, it is something that is worn intimately and these must feel comfortable in order for the ladies to willingly wear them at times especially during intimate moments.

Where to start? Internet. Yes, it might be a bit embarrassing and suspicious if you’ll be hanging out at the lingerie shop for a long time so it is best to do the research first. Find out what stores offer the lingerie you think would look great on your lover. That will reduce time in terms of going from store to store because you already know what to buy before leaving the home.

8
Sep

One of the best presents for women? It’s still jewellery

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Surveys may show different results but at the end of the day, the facts must be faced. One of the best presents for women apart from beautiful lingerie is still jewellery. However, the tough times call for paradigm shifts when it comes to giving expensive gifts for the special women in your life (could be your wife, girlfriend, sister, daughter etc.).

There are a couple of high profile surveys revealing that in a practical point of view, women are starting to accept a much “less expensive” gifts from men because of the tough times. However, these gifts may only gain their interest for a short while and may be spending more time in the closet.

One of the positive shifts of financial crisis is that jewellers are now lowering the prices of their products. This means that this could also be a perfect time to buy jewellery and surprise the special women in your life with something that lasts forever. Do a little bit of research and you might find that you are only spending a little bit more.

3
Sep

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2
Sep

University of Texas receives $16.8 million in gifts

Sixteen philanthropic gifts totaling about $16.8 million will go to the University of Texas at Dallas which will support faculty chairs and graduate student fellowship. Part of the gifts will also go for university research programs.

The gifts will greatly benefit the men and women of the university. Another good news was revealed by University President David Daniel. He revealed that the Texas Research Incentive Program, an enactive program by the legislature, will be matching the funds thus increasing the overall gift amount to $31.6 million.

Daniel, in behalf of the students, faculty and staff, expressed his gratitude to those who donated, most who opted to remain anonymous.

Other universities getting support from the incentive program are University of Texas at San Antonio, University of Texas at El Paso, University of North Texas, Texas Tech, University of Houston and University of Texas at Arlington.