Word: gifting
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...Harvard education is a gift (and I think it is), then it is also a responsibility. I think most of us feel that responsibility even now. Phillips Brooks House is easily the largest organization on campus, with about one fifth of the student body participating in its programs. And the number of students who opt to defy Harvard's covert and not-so covert attempts to point all of us toward careers in consulting and investment banking in favor of jobs "with a conscience" is fast rising...
...mother of three ministered to her flock, preaching on a weekly basis, hearing confession and presiding at Mass. And though she neither granted absolution nor consecrated Communion, five years ago, the congregation recognized her leadership by vesting her with an alb and a half-stole. It was a gift that unleashed a host of hidden enemies...
...highest-flying retailer may finally have figured out how to wring enough cybercash from its customers to actually make a profit: offer more things to buy. Amazon.com has started selling consumer electronics, games and toys (all billed as holiday gifts) as well as movie videos to go with its books and music CDs. For the hapless holiday shopper in need of ideas, Amazon's new "gift matcher" will make suggestions based on the recipient's interests. And for the truly indecisive: gift certificates you can e-mail...
...long as you're stuck living in the present (and your kids watch too much TV anyway), the gift for 1998 might be a new PC, even two. This year's top models (like the Compaq Presario 5665, seen here) roar--and still seem to have last year's price tags attached. Just as intriguing at the other end of the spectrum, the $499 eTower has arrived. Forrester Research analyst Bruce Kasrel notes that while 43% of America's 100 million homes have at least one PC, only 12% have more than one. Though the maturing U.S. PC market grew...
Gourmet surfers go straight to Virtual Vineyards www.virtualvin.com) a cheeky little vintage of a site with unique reviews and a friendly feel. Those of us with less time (or taste) might try GreatFood.com www.greatfood.com) complete with a handy gift finder that should suit every holiday budget...