Eastday-Teachers told to say no to gifts

Beijing - The Ministry of Education has urged teachers across the country to avoid accepting gifts from students or their parents on the occasion of Teachers' Day, which falls on Friday.

Have a more efficient home with the government's help

Over the Labor Day holiday weekend, my husband and I went shopping for a new front door. We discovered, to our surprise, that our purchase qualified for a 30 percent tax credit.

Eastday-Teachers face gifts headache

Teachers' Day today is creating a headache for Woody Zhu, a local kindergarten teacher.

Google Local Shopping: cool new tool

New Google shopping tool helps find products online and in a nearby store.

Charges say Frank Russo helped land job in return for gifts

Prosecutors say former Cuyahoga County Auditor Frank Russo helped someone land a job in return for gifts and other things of value.

Cops to mount doughnut shops for Special Olympics

A doughnut chain has a challenge for area residents — support Special Olympics and we’ll treat you to something sweet. Flashing lights, squad cars and officers will draw attention to a good cause, the annual Cops on Doughnut Shops fundraiser for Special Olympics Oklahoma.

Holiday Job Seekers Should Start Searching Today

The holidays may be months away, but if you're looking to snag one of those coveted seasonal jobs, now's the time to get busy.

WATCH: Gwyneth Paltrow Shops for Her Fall Fashion Must-Haves

Splash News Online It’s officially time to put away the bikinis and pull out the booties! And to help you update your wardrobe for fall, style star Gwyneth Paltrow has compiled all her must-have items for the season in her latest GOOP newsletter. “I stopped by one of my favorite stores in Manhattan, Soho’s Kirna [...]

Toys R Us Opening 600 Holiday Stores, Hiring 10,000

Toys R Us plans to invade the mall this holiday season, opening 600 temporary "Express" stores in malls and other shopping centers around the country, more than six times last year's count, and hiring 10,000 seasonal workers.

Santa Claus, Ind. to host auditions for Sears holiday contest

Whether you finish your Christmas shopping by Labor Day or wait until the 11th hour, you might be just what Sears is looking for in its holiday ad campaign contest.

Photo show to boost shops

A SCHEME to put old photographs of Cockermouth shops and of the town centre in the windows of empty flood-hit shops was launched this week.

Review: Wazala online ecommerce service

Wazala is an online service that allows users to create simple stores hosted on a remote server that can be integrated into their own Web site.

Play Lord of the Rings Online Free September 10

Turbine's massively multiplayer online Middle-earth simulation will be free-to-play from September 10 forward. Free-to-play - Massively multiplayer online game - Games - Turbine - Roleplaying

Lab Notes: HDTV Hassles

We've been doing a ton of TV testing to gear up for the holiday shopping season, and recently we’ve noticed that many of the HDTVs we receive include a new 10-point IRE white balance calibration option. This trend is proving to be a huge headache for our analysts, but it's also a big (and potentially disastrous) step up for amateur A/V enthusiasts. Television - High-definition television - Film ...

Apple refurbs: MacBook Pros as low as $929

Today Apple's online store has a vast selection of refurbished MacBook Pro models at discounted prices. They start at $929 for the 2.26GHz refurb. MacBook Pro with a 13.3-inch LED-backlit display, 2GB of RAM and a 160GB hard drive. This MBP also features a 8x SuperDrive, SD card slog, built-in 7-hour battery, NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics card and illuminated keyboard. It was $1199, but has seen ...

Macy’s pushes its ‘magic’ in online videos

The retail chain launches this week a coordinated TV, in-store digital and online video campaign.

Toys 'R' Us' 600 holiday shops = 10,000 jobs

Toys "R" Us said Thursday that it plans to open about 600 temporary stores across the nation, more than six times last year's count, and hire some 10,000 workers for the holiday season.

DC Universe Online Updated Hands-On [PlayStation 3]

We spend some quality time in Metropolis and face off against DC's villainous ape, Gorilla Grodd.

Made with Michigan Hands: Michigan's Gifts & Treasures

Michigan's Gifts & Treasures in Interlochen features a variety of products, all of which are made in Michigan. The business is also being featured in this week's Made with Michigan Hands.

Spray Foam Nation Announces the Grand Opening of Online Retail Store

Spray Foam Nation announced the Grand Opening of its online store which provides premium products, parts, and supplies to spray foam contractors nationwide. For a limited time, through September 24, 2010, Spray Foam Nation is offering 20 off purchases using coupon code SFNGR2010 .The Spray...

Gifts from above: The Lake Elmo Inn's tradition of exchanging a drink for an ornament

The Lake Elmo Inn's Christmas trees begin every year naked. The lonely twinkle lights that adorn their bare branches do little to help them stand out against the holiday decorations that will embellish the remainder of the restaurant once the season begins.

Shopping Sites Choose Video Solution from Invodo to Prepare for Holiday Shopping Season

AUSTIN, Texas----Invodo®, the only full-service eCommerce video partner for online retailers, today announced two new customers. Lenovo and Magellan’s are working with Invodo for eCommerce video initiatives going into the Holiday season.

Shopping Sites Choose Video Solution from Invodo to Prepare for Holiday Shopping Season

AUSTIN, Texas----Invodo®, the only full-service eCommerce video partner for online retailers, today announced two new customers. Lenovo and Magellan’s are working with Invodo for eCommerce video initiatives going into the Holiday season.

Holiday Song Encourages People to 'Play It Forward'

Christmas Time" is a holiday song available for download online. There is no cost, no catch, not even an email address required at CarolforaCause.com, just encouraging words about hope, love, belief - and a request to "play it forward."

New Program Offers 'Extra' Advantages for Being a CenterPoint Energy Online Customer

CenterPoint Energy recently launched 'CenterPoint Energy Extras,' a new discount shopping website for online residential and business natural gas customers. The program allows customers to receive daily online discounts of up to 50 percent from Best Buy, Target, Barnes and Noble, Macy's, Home Depot and more than 28,000 other leading merchants.

Internet Retailer Taigan Celebrates One Year of Online Shopping Success

Specialty retailers tap into turnkey e-commerce solution and create an online community of the best shops and products online; stylized and edited by Creative Director Julia Reed

Internet Retailer Taigan Celebrates One Year of Online Shopping Success

Specialty retailers tap into turnkey e-commerce solution and create an online community of the best shops and products online; stylized and edited by Creative Director Julia Reed

Toys R Us to double U.S. store print for holiday season

U.S. retailer Toys R Us, which has filed for an initial public offering, said it plans to open about 600 temporary stores in malls and shopping centers nationwide, doubling the number of store locations for the holiday season.

German Online Eyewear Store Mister Spex Raises 7M Euro

The German online eyeglasses store Mister Spex received over 7 million Euros in Series B funding. DN capital led the cash infusion, along with existing investors Team Europe Ventures, Astutia Ventures, Grazia Equity, and High-Tech Gunderfunds and new cash from Xange.

Michelle Lamb shares her many musical gifts

Michelle Lamb knew music would be a big part of her life at an early age. At 3 years old, she played "Happy Birthday" on the piano for her mother, Minnie Lamb, and she has been dazzling people with her musical gifts ever since.

Online hub planned for clubs and organizations

A new online community specifically geared toward spreading the word about CSUN’s student clubs and organizations is expected to launch this semester following two previous attempts to create a central listing for student groups.

Online hub planned for clubs and organizations

A new online community specifically geared toward spreading the word about CSUN’s student clubs and organizations is expected to launch this semester following two previous attempts to create a central listing for student groups.

Morrisons to test online shopping

The UK's fourth biggest grocer, Morrisons, says it hopes to trial online shopping and convenience stores next year.

50% online consumers bank on social media sites

According to a recent Nielsen Global Online Shopping Report, Asia Pacific consumers spend most on online purchases, as a percentage of total shopping expenditure, compared to any other region globally.

Frederick students receive Gifts for Education grants

In the 2009-10 school year, nine Frederick County schools received funds from The Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) Gifts for Education Fund. The fund stems from The Community Foundation of Frederick County.

Charity shops boosted by recession – but we sell best stuff online

Charity shops have emerged as a beneficiary of the recession, as hard-up shoppers looking for bargains turn their backs on commercial retailers.

Britain's ghost towns: Up to a third of shops in high street are shut

As well as growing competition from out-of-town supermarkets and online shopping, shops face falling demand from cash-strapped customers.

Online map helps Cantabrians find services

A Google Map has been created to help people in Canterbury find out what services and shops are open, and what roads and bridges are closed.

Online map helps Cantabrians find services and support

A Google Map has been created by a Wellington man to help people in Canterbury find out what services and shops are open, and what roads and bridges are closed, following Saturday's devastating 7.1 earthquake and its hundreds of aftershocks.

Rahul gifts Mercedes to Dimpy

Dimpy Mahajan’s latest goodie from hubby Rahul post their wife-beating scandal is a Mercedes CLK 500.

Online map helps Kiwis find services

A Google Map has been created by a Wellington man to help people in quake-hit Canterbury find out what services and shops are open.

Amazon buys online music retailer Amie Street

Amazon purchases online music store Amie Street in bid to grow its digital download business

SAN FRANCISCO - Amazon.com Inc., seeking to expand its position in the music download market against rivals such as Apple Inc.'s iTunes Store, has purchased online music retailer Amie Street for an undisclosed amount.

Google Opens Local Shopping Feature to Small Businesses

Google is attempting to help small businesses convert shoppers browsing online into in-store buyers with its "Local Shopping" feature. The feature lets shoppers search for goods online then see who locally has the product in stock. Google started with big retailers such as Sears and Best Buy in March, but this month has opened up to small businesses. Google isn't the first to highlight local ...

Groceries Online Driver

Groceries Online Driver Location: South London - Southwark, Greater London, UK Help us become the No.1 choice for internet shopping.

People donate their Eid gifts to struggling flood victims

Plan UK People across Pakistan are forgoing their traditional Eid gifts this year and donating to needy flood victims instead, international children's organisation Plan has learned. Weeks after fleeing ...

Amazon Acquires Online Music Store Amie Street

Amie Street, the online music community and store Amazon has invested in back in August 2007, has now been acquired by Amazon for an undisclosed amount. Starting with September 22 this year, all AmieStreet.com pages will be forwarded to Amazon.com.

Outdoors notebook: Deeks, Jones win Gifts of Generosity

More than $2,650 was raised for the Gifts of Generosity Fund, a fund used by the sheriff’s office to aid individuals and families in need of a one-time donation to assist when times are tough.

Labor Day kicks off holiday shopping season

Labor Day kicks off the official start of the holiday shopping season for retailers and shoppers. In this kind of economy, stores are doing everything they can to earn your business. One retail analyst estimates retailers earn 20 to 25 percent of their business between back to school shopping and Labor Day. Shoppers at [...]

Online grocer Ocado sales rise 30%

U.K. online grocer Ocado Group PLC on Tuesday posted a 30% increase in quarterly sales, as British consumers embraced doing the weekly shopping virtually. The firm also reassured investors about its cash position in the wake of its troubled initial public offering.