Stanford Had Planes and a Castle, Court Papers Show
Bloomberg - Feb 19, 2009
Stanford also picked up the $50000-per-year tab for the Gulliver Academy, a private school, and gave $6000 worth of Christmas gifts to teachers, ...

Allen Stanford: the Antigua Triangle
Times Online, UK - Feb 21, 2009
When the couple separated, Stanford paid the woman $850000 a year for housing, food and private school costs and provided $75000 for Christmas gifts. ...

Valentine's Day shoppers expected to spend less in 2009
USA Today - Feb 12, 2009
For one, cutting back 25% on Christmas gifts overall could offer significant savings — $100 or more. Given the typical spending for Valentine's Day, ...

I thought we had a bond, but then you gave me this scarf
Canada.com, Canada - Feb 17, 2009
For a budding young relationship, Hughes simply recommends dinner -- and she also has advice on gifts to avoid. "One thing we always say is never give ...

Godmother doesn't know when to stop giving gifts
Belleville News Democrat,  USA - Feb 2, 2009
When your nieces and nephews turn 21 ia a good, logical spopping point for giving birthday and Christmas gifts. If this adult age does not provide enough ...

It’sa day of romance ... but will you cut back on gifts for your ...
The Paisley Daily Express, UK - Feb 14, 2009
Teenager Ryan Leitch revealed he will be spoiling his girlfriend Jennifer on Valentine’s Day and has a special trip organised. The 18-year-old, ...
Unrealistics expectations about Romance Sudbury Star
Don’t Let Recession Bring Valentine’s Day Depression New America Media
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When did Valentines Day Begin to Start the Day after Christmas?
American Chronicle, CA - Feb 9, 2009
... magazines and on the Internet advertising flowers, candy, jewelry and abundant extravagant gifts to please your partner, boyfriend, girlfriend, ...

Valentine's Day gifts take a hit from recession | GOOD MORNING
Henderson Gleaner, KY - Feb 12, 2009
5 is playing it safe with flowers and dinner for his girlfriend. "I did clean out my car," he added. "That's a common complaint of hers." Employee No. ...

Valentine's Day sales vital: Retailers would love more business
El Paso Times, TX - Feb 2, 2009
Xavier Escobedo, owner of Veranda Flowers, Wine & Gifts on the West Side, estimates that his sales during the week leading up to the Feb. ...
Cupid's on a budget Valentine's spending expected to decline The Tennessean
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Single Shot: Woo your beloved without breaking the bank
Seattle Post Intelligencer - Feb 12, 2009
The 3-D virtual world SecondLife.com suggests people try virtual gifts in lieu of the real deal. Instead of buying your girlfriend a $60 bouquet of roses, ...