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Jurors in Md. mayor's trial keep asking questions
Nov 19th, 2009 - Washington Post
BALTIMORE -- A judge in Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon's theft trial told jurors they must stop deliberating and asking questions after he dismisses them for the day.
Visiting Judge Dennis Sweeney sent the panel home Thursday afternoon...2 of 7 counts dismissed in Baltimore mayor's theft trial; judge denies argument for mistrial
Nov 17th, 2009 - WashingtonExaminer
BALTIMORE — Two of the seven charges against Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon are being dropped.
A judge dismissed the charges Tuesday during the mayor's theft trial...U.S. to Set New Rules for Gift Cards
Nov 16th, 2009 - Wall Street Journal
WASHINGTON -- Just in time for the holiday shopping season, the Federal Reserve moved Monday to implement legislation aimed at limiting fees and expiration dates associated with gift cards.
Prosecutors: Receipts prove Maryland mayor stole gifts
Nov 12th, 2009 - ABC 7 News
BALTIMORE - Prosecutors say receipts prove Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon went on personal shopping excursions with holiday gift cards meant for the needy.Jurors were shown slides of the receipts Thursday. However...
Prosecutors: Receipts prove Md. mayor stole gifts
Nov 12th, 2009 - Houston Chronicle
BALTIMORE — Store receipts prove Mayor Sheila Dixon used gift cards for the needy during personal shopping sprees, prosecutors said Thursday, though defense attorneys argued they were intended for her use.
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0:31Fed Proposes Rules on Gift-Card Fees, Expiration Dates: Video
Nov. 16 (Bloomberg) -- The US Federal Reserve announced rules to protect consumers from unexpected costs on gift cards, including fees for not using the card within a year of purchase. Bloomberg's Margaret Brennan reports. (Source: Bloomberg)
1:49Gift card fees often found in fine print
The Federal Reserve is proposing new rules to protect consumers from unexpected fees on gift cards. But those rules don't take effect until next August. And during this holiday shopping season, many consumers may not be aware of the hidden fees.
12:06A Year in Cards - Gift Card Holders and Cards
Kristina Werner, Garden Girl at Two Peas In A Bucket, demonstrates how to create gift card holders. See more at www.twopeasinabucket.com
1:22Gift Cards? Watch Out
3 things to watch out for if you're planning on giving someone a gift card.
Gift Cards from WikiPedia:
A gift card is a restricted monetary equivalent or scrip that is issued by retailers or banks to be used as an alternative to a non-monetary gift. Highly popular, they rank as the second-most given gift by consumers in the United States (2006) and the most-wanted gift by women, and the third-most wanted by males. Gift cards have become increasingly popular as they relieve the donor of selecting a specific gift. In Canada, $1.8 billion dollars were spent on gift cards whereas in the United States, about $80 billion were paid for gift cards in 2006. The recipient of the gift card can use it at his or her discretion within the restrictions set by the issuing agency.
A gift card may resemble a credit card or display a specific theme on a plastic card the size of a credit card. The card is identified by a specific number or code, not usually with an individual name, and thus could be used by anybody. They are backed by an on-line electronic system for authorization. Some gift cards can be reloaded by payment and can be used thus multiple times.
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