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Nature and Pets

1	How Safe Is Your Pet's Flea and Tick Killer? Written by: Gary Le Mon | Distributed: 2011-07-20 | - Word Count: 714 | Viewed: 347 | Votes: 0 How did your favorite flea and tick control product do in EPA laboratory testing for new product registration? All seven popular treatments I uncovered revealed shocking adverse health effects on dogs and cats.
2	Setting the Stage for More Rooftop Farms Written by: Mohamed Hage | Distributed: 2010-11-17 | - Word Count: 855 | Viewed: 961 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 5.00 Mohamed Hage, founder of the world's first urban commercial rooftop farm discusses the benefits and difficulties of putting farms on rooftops.
3	Favorite Fishing Spots In The Great State Of Florida Written by: Jeb Maxwell | Distributed: 2010-02-26 | - Word Count: 787 | Viewed: 779 | Votes: 0 From freshwater to saltwater, Florida offers a wide range of fishing opportunities for the most avid fisherman. It was impossible to explore all the fishing opportunities, within this article, but I have tried to at least point you to the highlights of any Florida fishing trip.
4	Where To Go In Florida, If You Want To Take Your Dog To The Beach Written by: Jeb Maxwell | Distributed: 2010-02-25 | - Word Count: 593 | Viewed: 792 | Votes: 0 Florida has four of the top ten Dog Friendly Beaches in the United States. In this article, we describe what you may need to know if you want to take your dog with you on your next Florida beach vacation.
5	Get Your Hiking Boots Ready For Your Florida Hiking Vacation Written by: Candi Seger | Distributed: 2010-02-23 | - Word Count: 451 | Viewed: 1203 | Votes: 0 Hiking one of the many trails in the State of Florida offers a great probability of giving the hiker an experience to remember. Once you go on one hike, then you are ready for your next hike. The hiking is both interesting and marvelous, on the dozens of hiking trails available to the public in the great state of Florida.
6	Your Own Home Flower Garden Written by: Luann Hays | Distributed: 2010-01-26 | - Word Count: 1019 | Viewed: 942 | Votes: 3 | Rating: 3.00 A garden is one place where we feel we are one with nature, and can enjoy the small pleasures of life. But without a few container plants and lots of flowers, a home garden is not complete. Before you choose the plants that you will grow in your home garden, walk around the neighborhood, and take note of what kinds of plants are already growing. This will give you an idea of what grows well, and how it will look in your own garden.
7	Using Flowers to Decorate Your Home Written by: Luann Hays | Distributed: 2010-01-19 | - Word Count: 917 | Viewed: 932 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 5.00 Everyone wants their home to look at its best... You want it to have a relaxing, inspiring atmosphere that is unique to your own space. In this article, the author will review some of the innovative ways that you can use flowers as a focus of your home decoration projects...
8	What Is Your Siamese Trying To Tell You? Written by: Susan Miller | Distributed: 2009-09-03 | - Word Count: 496 | Viewed: 1041 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 3.60 When it comes to cats, many cat-lovers will do just about anything to please their feline companions. However, one of the most perplexing aspects of owning a cat is the attempt to try to decipher its various body movements and meows. After all, like a baby, a cat's meow can mean just about anything -- from hunger to frustration to general irritation.
9	The Importance of Good Cat Health Written by: Riley Santoso | Distributed: 2009-09-01 | - Word Count: 476 | Viewed: 861 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 3.00 Anyone that has ever owned a cat for any extended period of time realizes the importance of being actively involved in promoting good feline health. Even newcomers learn quickly that there is a great deal of information to learn when it comes to taking care of a cat. There are a number of ways in which you can be prepared to take good care of your cat to try to avoid any problems down the road.
10	Flower Preservation Tips: Learn From Professional Florists How to Get the Most Life From Your Flowers Written by: Lauren Mamane | Distributed: 2009-07-08 | - Word Count: 644 | Viewed: 1029 | Votes: 12 | Rating: 2.25 Flowers are one of the most versatile tools that someone can use for communication. You can express love using them, show appreciation to friends or co-workers, or display your superior sense of aesthetics by placing them in your house...
11	How to Build a More Successful Flower Garden Written by: Lauren Mamane | Distributed: 2009-07-03 | - Word Count: 1046 | Viewed: 915 | Votes: 14 | Rating: 3.29 Flowers are the one plant that most everyone enjoys possessing, either in the yard or in a vase on the table. The beauty of the flower has held its place in the human heart for as long as man has loved a woman.
12	Tips For Turning Your Backyard Into A Hummingbird Habitat Written by: Steve Peek | Distributed: 2009-04-14 | - Word Count: 1408 | Viewed: 1032 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 3.00 Hummingbirds notoriously have a high wing-beat rate, and it is its fast wing-beat rate that generates the hum for which the hummingbird is named. In this article, we answer every question you have ever had about hummingbirds, including how to make your backyard an attractive habitat for the many species of hummingbirds in the Americas.
13	Bear Attacks - Guidelines For Those Of You Hiking Or Camping In Our Wilderness Written by: Jane Baker | Distributed: 2009-01-21 | - Word Count: 1166 | Viewed: 3755 | Votes: 13 | Rating: 1.62 This is about a remote area in west central British Columbia, Canada called the West Chilcotin. Since we have a high density of both black and grizzly bear, this series of articles is intended to help give you an idea of what you are dealing with when vacationing in our area.
14	What Makes a Siamese Cat So Different? Written by: Susan Miller | Distributed: 2008-10-09 | - Word Count: 1082 | Viewed: 3258 | Votes: 15 | Rating: 2.67 The traditional Siamese cat or Apple Head as sometimes recognized is one of the oldest breeds of domestic cats. It still looks to this day as the breed originally would have looked when it was first imported from Siam. The breed is still a lovely muscular athletic looking cat with a beautiful round head and striking blue eyes.
15	Origin and Evolution of Arcon Method for Search and Rescue Dogs Written by: Jaime Parejo Garcia | Distributed: 2008-09-26 | - Word Count: 1845 | Viewed: 1298 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 3.38 In this article we will discuss the origin and evolution of arcon method for search and rescue dogs.
16	Phases in the Training Process Arcon Method Written by: Jaime Parejo Garcia | Distributed: 2008-09-24 | - Word Count: 3215 | Viewed: 1150 | Votes: 12 | Rating: 3.08 In this article we will discuss the phases in the training process arcon method.
17	Gear Up For Thanksgiving With Fall-Themed Flowers Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-09-23 | - Word Count: 412 | Viewed: 1745 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 2.60 The holidays are fast upon us and your florist is undoubtedly beginning to display beautiful fall flower arrangements and products just in time for Thanksgiving. And, since florists who responded to a recent Society of American Florists (SAF) survey chimed in to say that 27% of them had higher Thanksgiving sales in 2005 than they did in 2004, you're bound to see an even greater offering of autumn beauty than you did last year.
18	Arcon Method Techniques Written by: Jaime Parejo Garcia | Distributed: 2008-09-18 | - Word Count: 1546 | Viewed: 1113 | Votes: 11 | Rating: 3.55 The Arcon Techniques are strictly faithful to the rational demands of the conventional scientific technique and have been repeatedly subject to the corresponding process of experimentation and verification.
19	Introduction to the Arcon Method Written by: Jaime Parejo Garcia | Distributed: 2008-09-16 | - Word Count: 2372 | Viewed: 1162 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 3.00 Method Canine Catastrophe Rescue consists of using dogs to find people that have been accidentally buried for whatever reason (explosions, earthquakes, structural flaws, hurricanes, tornadoes, avalanches, landslides, etc.).
20	Educating, Counseling and Healing With Nature Via 53 Natural Senses Written by: Michael J. Cohen, Ph.D. | Distributed: 2008-09-09 | - Word Count: 1108 | Viewed: 1480 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 3.00 Learn the ecology of sensory, nature-connected, environmental science, counseling and psychology. It recognizes Earth as a living organism and that we are born with more than 53 natural senses that help us sustain personal and global well-being.
21	Birds Go Nuts for Peanut Butter Written by: Andy Perrin | Distributed: 2008-06-26 | - Word Count: 329 | Viewed: 1293 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 1.83 Part of the attraction at Leeds Castle is the Aviary. The Hon. Olive, Lady Baillie had a passion for birds and started to introduce her collection of exotic birds back in 1957. In 1988 the present aviary with its 48 irregularly shaped hexagon flights was opened and they have had many notable successes breeding rare birds. The Aviary is run by Laura Gardner (Curator of Birds) and her team.
22	Zac Efron May Become As Popular As Marigolds Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-05-25 | - Word Count: 391 | Viewed: 4233 | Votes: 33 | Rating: 2.82 Zac Efron, costar of the Disney hit movie High School Musical, has become a very popular star among the teen set-almost as popular as his birth flower (Zac Efron was born October 18, 1987), the marigold, that blooms in nearly every American yard each summer.
23	Video Reviews Of Flowers May Draw Customers Like Hilary Duff Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-05-20 | - Word Count: 476 | Viewed: 1279 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 2.25 Flowers are one of the most popular gifts on the planet-one that pop star and movie actress Hilary Duff is sure to have given and received many times already in her young life. In fact, flowers are so popular that 92 percent of women can remember the last time they received them and 97 percent of both men and women can recall the last time they gave them.
24	You Don't Need Wikipedia To Understand Some Basic Flower Terms Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-05-20 | - Word Count: 538 | Viewed: 2039 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 3.25 Dish gardens...corsages...tussie mussies...the language of the floral industry can be really confusing for those who aren't familiar with it.
25	Trish Stratus And Columbine Flowers Are Both Native To Canada Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-05-13 | - Word Count: 414 | Viewed: 2174 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.43 Four-time WWE Women's Wrestling Champion Trish Stratus hails from Toronto, Canada. While she's certainly a beauty that Canadians can be proud of, the columbine flower is a symbol of Toronto that should make them proud as well.
26	You Don't Have To Be Lindsay Lohan To Have Your Own Prairie Home Companion Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-05-13 | - Word Count: 498 | Viewed: 1307 | Votes: 11 | Rating: 3.09 Growing prairie flowers has become an increasingly popular way to add some beauty to the yards of thousands of Americans. In fact, many people are turning to natural prairie flowers because they require a lot less hassle and work than do fancier and more complicated landscaping methods.
27	Received A Houseplant For Mother's Day? Keep It As Strong As Your Child's Love For You Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-05-12 | - Word Count: 577 | Viewed: 1282 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 2.50 You're so happy with the beautiful plant you received for Mother's Day, but you're afraid you have a brown thumb. It's not nearly as difficult to keep your plant healthy and strong as you might think it is.
28	What Do Pokemon And Bonsai Trees Have In Common? Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-05-09 | - Word Count: 411 | Viewed: 1701 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 1.83 I'll bet you're thinking the answer to what Pokemon and bonsai trees have in common is easy-they both have Japanese origins. Well, you'd actually be wrong. Pokemon do indeed come from Japan, but, although often associated with Japan, the art of bonsai actually began in China.
29	Yellow Mums Are In Fashion For The Fall Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-05-08 | - Word Count: 420 | Viewed: 3506 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 2.38 Each year in the fall people trade in their bright summer flowers for warmly colored fall plants and flowers. Year after year, the most popular fall flower choice is the chrysanthemum, or mum for short. In 2005, yellow was the color of fashion for the potted mum.
30	The Glory Of Hilary Duff...Morning Glory, That Is! Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-05-07 | - Word Count: 422 | Viewed: 1695 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 3.00 Hilary Duff, born September 28, 1987, with her acting talent, beautiful face, lovely voice, and trendy sense of style is indeed a young lady with a glorious career still ahead of her. Could all of Ms. Duff's glorious talents be attributed to the fact that she was born in the month of the morning glory?
31	Brooke Burke Is A Desert Beauty...Just Like The Cactus Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-05-07 | - Word Count: 453 | Viewed: 1679 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.50 Cacti are available in over 2,500 different varieties, such as pincushion, powder puff, rat-tail, prickly pear, bunny ears, and golden barrel. While most people think of cacti as having sharp spines, some varieties are a little easier to handle with soft hair-like fibers.
32	Buy Your Golf Enthusiast Flowers For Father's Day Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-05-02 | - Word Count: 419 | Viewed: 2048 | Votes: 13 | Rating: 3.15 Does your father, grandfather, uncle, or husband spend his weekends yelling, "FORE!"? Does he faithfully watch the weather report to determine when he can squeeze a golf game in between rain showers? If so, you've got a golf fanatic on your hands and I've got a great Father's Day gift idea for you-golf-themed flowers arrangements!
33	Taylor Hicks Born In The Camellia State Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-05-01 | - Word Count: 440 | Viewed: 1718 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 3.38 Just as American Idol Taylor Hicks beat out his fellow Idol contestants to become this year's American Idol, the Camellia beat out the goldenrod to become the state flower of Alabama, Hicks' home state.
34	The Nfl Football Hall Of Fame Has Nothing On The Floriculture Hall Of Fame Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-04-30 | - Word Count: 466 | Viewed: 1625 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.17 Every year football fans eagerly await the latest inductees to the NFL Football Hall of Fame. Likewise, every year, people in the floriculture business look forward to the latest Floriculture Hall of Fame awardee.
35	Springtime Flowers For Paris Hilton Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-04-28 | - Word Count: 444 | Viewed: 1309 | Votes: 13 | Rating: 2.69 The grass is getting green and trees and shrubs are starting to bud. You're itching to get some dirt under your fingernails, but it's still pretty chilly at night and you don't think your summer garden flowers can withstand the cold just yet. Is there anything you can plant? Yes!
36	Some Rose Trivia For Madonna Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-04-24 | - Word Count: 395 | Viewed: 1656 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.33 In writing her children's book titled The English Roses, Madonna may have done some research. But, did she uncover these facts about roses, one of the world's most treasured flowers?
37	Singer Jewel And Peonies Are Products Of Alaska Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-04-23 | - Word Count: 379 | Viewed: 1596 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 2.00 Born and raised in the Alaskan wilds, singer Jewel is known worldwide for her poetic lyrics and beautiful melodies. Jewel is certainly a product that Alaskans can be proud of, and now they may have yet another reason to celebrate-they're about to have their first international agricultural export, and like Jewel, this export is also beautiful. Peonies, according to a five-year study conducted by researchers at the University of Alaska in Fairbanks (UAF), just might be that important export first for the state.
38	Seniors Keep Smiling With A Healthy Diet Of Flowers Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-04-23 | - Word Count: 423 | Viewed: 1287 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 2.10 Eat flowers? You're probably thinking that's crazy! Actually, it's not-there are some varieties of edible flowers, but that's not really what I mean. I mean to say that seniors who receive flowers as gifts are happier than those who don't. It's a proven fact!
39	Sending Birthday Flowers To Pamela Anderson Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-04-16 | - Word Count: 499 | Viewed: 1721 | Votes: 11 | Rating: 2.45 Each month of the year has a birth flower associated with it. Some even have several different types of flowers. New parents often look up the flower associated with their newborn and may even record the flower next to the birthstone in the child's baby book.
40	Save The Mystery For The Da Vinci Code...Flowers Are An Easy Solution Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-04-15 | - Word Count: 438 | Viewed: 1429 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 2.78 Sometimes choosing the right gift leaves you feeling a little like author Dan Brown's lead character Robert Langdon trying to solve The Da Vinci Code. But, with a little help from your florist, you needn't feel like gift buying is a mystery.
41	The Heart Of The Thoroughbred Horse Can Only Be Found In Competition Written by: Robb Fowler | Distributed: 2008-04-13 | - Word Count: 734 | Viewed: 1159 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.57 If you have ever watched the Kentucky Derby or other events in racing's Triple Crown, you have had the opportunity to see Thoroughbred horses. If you're not a racing fan, but watch the news on a regular basis - particularly after the 2006 running of the Kentucky Derby and on through the rest of the year, you're likely familiar with the story of Barbaro, the 2006 Derby winner that was put down after shattering a hind leg during the 2006 Preakness Stakes: the beautiful, calm Thoroughbred Horse was beloved by many.
42	Paris Hilton Can Now Confidently Order Flowers In Pennsylvania Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-04-11 | - Word Count: 324 | Viewed: 1163 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 1.56 If Paris Hilton picks up the telephone book, looks up florists, and calls one of the numbers listed, what she thinks is the number for a local florist might really route her call to a company in an entirely different state. But, lawmakers in Pennsylvania have taken a very important step in stopping deceptive business practices like these.
43	Salma Hayek Isn't The Only Flower Of Mexico Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-04-10 | - Word Count: 432 | Viewed: 3189 | Votes: 14 | Rating: 2.14 Mexican-American actress Salma Hayek was born in Coatzacoalcus, Veracruz, Mexico. While she's a terrific actress, many people associate her name with her colorful and bold beauty-just like the dahlia, the national flower of Mexico.
44	Understanding The Importance and Popularity of the American Quarter Horse Written by: Robb Fowler | Distributed: 2008-04-10 | - Word Count: 739 | Viewed: 996 | Votes: 4 | Rating: 2.00 Quarter Horse seems like a strange name for an animal, but only until you understand that Quarter horses are able to run a quarter mile faster than any other horse can run the same distance (in some situations, a Quarter Horse has been recorded at over 50 miles per hour while running at full speed), then its given name makes good sense.
45	Dog Care 101: Learn Everything You Need to Know About Caring for Your New Pup Written by: Christine Beals | Distributed: 2008-04-09 | - Word Count: 1022 | Viewed: 1388 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 3.00 Caring for a dog is much more than just feeding it daily. One of the saddest things in the world is a neglected animal - especially a doting dog. Dogs love and need bundles of attention and tender loving care. Their whole day revolves around when they can expect some love and attention from you, their owner.
46	Thinking Green - Keeping Our White Water Rivers Clean Written by: Norm Schoenhoff | Distributed: 2008-04-08 | - Word Count: 724 | Viewed: 1874 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 2.50 Paying attention to the impact we have on the environment is just one step to preserving the natural resources available to us; 'thinking green' involves taking extra steps to raise awareness of problems and help preserve some of America's most beautiful natural resources. Whitewater rafting is a sport that has grown in popularity over the last few years, but river pollution is starting to be felt in the rivers where we seek our pleasures.
47	Understanding What A Paint Horse Is, And How To Identify One Written by: Robb Fowler | Distributed: 2008-04-08 | - Word Count: 737 | Viewed: 1042 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.67 Paint horses got their name for a far more obvious reason: in every case, whether their pattern falls into the Overo, Tobiano or Tovero category, the horse is marked by some percentage of white hair over un-pigmented skin in addition to another color: brown, tan, black or gray.
48	Paris Hilton And California Flower Growers Weather Cold Snap Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-04-04 | - Word Count: 373 | Viewed: 1587 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 2.20 The recent cold snap in California wasn't much more to pampered starlets like Paris Hilton than a reason to don designer coats and boots. But, for Californians who grow flowers or citrus fruits, the cold was nearly a disaster.
49	Understanding The Art Of Buying A Good Horse Written by: Robb Fowler | Distributed: 2008-04-03 | - Word Count: 757 | Viewed: 1000 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 3.00 Anyone looking through a list of horses for sale needs to have a strong sense of what they are looking to buy. When buying horses in Texas, or anywhere else, most people are going to find right off the bat that they are not just looking for a brown horse, they are going to be looking for horses that will serve a particular purpose.
50	Pamela Anderson Can Make Her Plants Pet Safe Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-04-03 | - Word Count: 475 | Viewed: 1472 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 2.75 Cats are notorious plant nibblers and soil diggers. But, with some careful plant selection, placement, and creativity, you can keep your cat from ruining your plants, and keep your cat safe from potentially harmful plant varieties.
51	Olsen Twins Were Born With Devoted Affection...And Their Birth Flower Proves It Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-04-01 | - Word Count: 411 | Viewed: 1640 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 2.90 The deep connection the Olsen Twins share for one another is no secret to anyone who has paid any attention to their lives as they've grown up. Perhaps that devotion should come as no secret considering they were born in the month of June, the month of the honeysuckle flower, which stands for devoted affection.
52	Florida Is Home to Sea Cows, Sea Horses and American Quarter Horses Written by: Robb Fowler | Distributed: 2008-04-01 | - Word Count: 764 | Viewed: 1216 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 1.80 Ask someone what they see when they picture horses in Florida and you're likely to hear about an imagines scene that places the rider and horse on a Gulf Coast beach with the sun setting in the background over crisp blue water. While that is, admittedly, an idyllic scene that is fairly common, horses in Florida are also likely to be scene carrying their riders along state and national park trails, at racetracks and in both dressage and jumping rings.
53	Horses in California Are Quite Common, Even Outside of Hollywood Written by: Robb Fowler | Distributed: 2008-03-29 | - Word Count: 815 | Viewed: 1339 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 1.50 Most famously, Californian Ronald Reagan owned horses and was very fond of going on a ride, whenever he was at home. While the Reagan's occupied the White House, both Ronald and Nancy were the proud owners of Arabian horses. Of course, horses have been kept in California even into the modern age, even by ordinary Californians, for work and pleasure.
54	No Need To Be Anglina Jolie To Find Treasure In A Tomb Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-03-28 | - Word Count: 346 | Viewed: 1699 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 3.11 A recent discovery in the Valley of the Kings in Egypt proved that you don't need to be Angelina Jolie's character in the movie Tomb Raider to find treasure in a tomb. Archaeologists began their excavation in Luxor hoping to find a mummy, but when they opened the tomb they found a treasure of a very different kind-a garland of flowers entwined with gold.
55	Jessica Simpson's Home State Is Home Of Poinsettia Celebration Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-03-27 | - Word Count: 391 | Viewed: 1427 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 1.63 Next November singer and actress Jessica Simpson (born July 10, 1980 in Dallas, Texas) may want to make a visit to her home state so she can attend the annual Poinsettia Celebration put on by Ellison's Greenhouses in Brenham, Texas. The celebration has gotten so big and beautiful that it was even featured on The Today Show in 2006.
56	How Judges Score Dressage Horses In Competition Written by: Robb Fowler | Distributed: 2008-03-27 | - Word Count: 810 | Viewed: 1062 | Votes: 3 | Rating: 1.67 While most dressage (a French term meaning "training") horses are warm bloods - Holsteiners, Trahkeners, Dutch Warmbloods, and Oldenburgs - some American Quarter Horses have also been very successful in dressage competitions.
57	Jennifer Lopez Is Most Likely To Buy Flower Bouquets Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-03-26 | - Word Count: 410 | Viewed: 1504 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 2.44 Statistics released by the Society of American Florists (SAF) in August of 2006 show that members of Gen-X (those aged 25 to 39), like Jennifer Lopez, are most interested purchasing flowers that have already been bunched or are in a bouquet.
58	Choosing the Right Horse for Calf Roping Written by: Robb Fowler | Distributed: 2008-03-25 | - Word Count: 762 | Viewed: 1472 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 2.13 When it comes to weekends at the rodeo, riders and their horses must be equally athletic. Particularly when it comes to the rodeo's timed events - barrel racing, steer wrestling and calf roping - athleticism is essential. The success of the rodeo cowboy is measured as much by having the right horse, as it is by the cowboy's athletic skills and timing.
59	Jessica Simpson's Daisy Days Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-03-20 | - Word Count: 488 | Viewed: 1690 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 3.00 Jessica Simpson recently brought eighties character Daisy Duke back to life on the big screen in the hit movie The Dukes of Hazzard. The movie took years to develop and cost about $53 million dollars to make. But, you can have your own daisies in less time and for a whole lot less money. Daisies are among the most popular flowers in America.
60	Madonna And The Poppy Flower Have Fame In Common Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-03-18 | - Word Count: 493 | Viewed: 1395 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 2.88 Born August 16, 1958, pop superstar Madonna was born in the month of the poppy. The poppy certainly seems to be an appropriate flower for Madonna since it is a symbol of fame - something Madonna has certainly not seen a shortage of.
61	Jennifer Aniston And The Primrose Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-03-12 | - Word Count: 386 | Viewed: 1255 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 1.71 Poor Jennifer Aniston. She can't go out picking primroses, her birth flower (Aniston was born February 11, 1969-the primrose is the birth flower for the month of February) in the United Kingdom. Well, she could, but it might land her in jail.
62	Britney Spears' Fragrance Line May Benefit From Flower Research Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-03-10 | - Word Count: 424 | Viewed: 2036 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.43 Pop icon Britney Spears recently introduced her own line of fragrances. She currently offers three different perfumes called In Control, Fantasy, and Curious. Two of the three, In Control and Curious, use the scent of flowers (midnight orchid and Louisiana Magnolia, respectively) to create their fragrance.
63	Heather Mills And Flower Enthusiasts Promote Making The World A Better Place Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-03-06 | - Word Count: 478 | Viewed: 1415 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 1.60 Okay, Heather Mills and the flower enthusiasts aren't working together toward a better world, but they do have the goal in common. Heather Mills may be well known for her marriage to Beatle Paul McCartney, but she's also spent years advocating the elimination of land mines in an effort to make the world a safer, more peaceful place. Flower enthusiasts, too, are working toward making the world a more peaceful place, but they're doing it in a much different way.
64	Get More Out Of Your Workplace Than Just Taxes Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-03-06 | - Word Count: 453 | Viewed: 1149 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.83 For many business owners, sometimes it seems like all you get out of running a business, is taxes. There are so many forms to file, and sometimes it feels like all the money you work so hard to make is spent on taxes. But, if you've noticed your sales slumping or if you'd just like to add some more cash to your bottom line, there's a very easy way to do that. Recent studies have shown that just by placing flowers and green plants in the workplace, you can enjoy marked improvements in your business.
65	Flowers Help Relieve The Stress Of Filing Taxes With The IRS Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-03-03 | - Word Count: 445 | Viewed: 922 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 2.00 With the April 15th tax deadline looming, IRS employees are feeling the hustle and bustle of an increased workload while the rest of us are feeling a bit overwhelmed and stressed out at the thought of filling out copious forms and making sure we haven't missed a single dollar of tax credits.
66	Get More Green Than A Golf Green With Houseplants Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-02-29 | - Word Count: 481 | Viewed: 1615 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 3.22 Relax, you can enjoy some green even if you can't get out of the house! Houseplants are an easy and excellent way to bring some green right into your very own home.
67	For Increasing Profits, Flowers Are A Better Gamble Than Poker Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-02-28 | - Word Count: 422 | Viewed: 1526 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 3.11 There's an easy way for business people to increase their profits without taking a big gamble, and this sure-fire profit booster is available to everyone and in every community. Want to know what the secret is? Flowers!
68	Flowers May Have Aided Elliot Yamin's Recovery Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-02-27 | - Word Count: 443 | Viewed: 1372 | Votes: 12 | Rating: 2.17 Elliot Yamin, recent American Idol hopeful, overcame a lot to stand on that big stage and croon to his fans in that soulful voice. During the American Idol season, Yamin revealed that he is not only 90% deaf in one ear, but he also suffers from diabetes.
69	Understanding Which Horses Make The Best Barrel Racing Horses Written by: Robb Fowler | Distributed: 2008-02-26 | - Word Count: 725 | Viewed: 1538 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 1.40 Contrary to what some people believe, not every horse is an ideal candidate for barrel racing. Though there are fewer particulars than there are when looking for a Thoroughbred that will be a winner on the race track, there are a number of different characteristics that will be found in great barrel horses.
70	Flowers Have As Much Meaning As Mariah Carey's Songs Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-02-26 | - Word Count: 537 | Viewed: 1759 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.14 Mariah Carey's songs mean so much to her many fans. Her lyrics are often poignant and express just how she and her listeners sometimes feel. Flowers, too, express our feelings and thoughts in so many ways. In fact, many people believe they speak in their very own language.
71	Arabian Horses Are Widely Popular for Good Reason Written by: Robb Fowler | Distributed: 2008-02-21 | - Word Count: 710 | Viewed: 1309 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 3.29 Arabian horses have quickly taken their place as one of the most popular breeds in North America. The endurance and lung capacity of the Arabian horses make them a popular option for those who enjoy spending a day out on a long ride.
72	Flowers Bring Romance For Angelina Jolie Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-02-21 | - Word Count: 407 | Viewed: 1272 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 2.00 Flowers are a beautiful, fragrant, quick, and easy way to keep the spark in a relationship. Flowers come in so many varieties that it's easy to find the perfect bloom to fit any situation. We most often think of lavish arrangements, bouquets, and even wedding flowers when we think of flowers in connection with romance. But, there's a lot to be said for the kinds of arrangements and bouquets we send, where we send them, and how we send them.
73	Flowers Are The Superman Of The Gift-Giving World Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-02-20 | - Word Count: 391 | Viewed: 1271 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.50 Able to create smiles on the faces of those in need, leaps from shore to shore in a single bound...it's a bird, it's a plane, it's Superman? No! It's flowers!
74	Flowers Are An Easier Health Boost Than The Atkins Diet Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-02-19 | - Word Count: 445 | Viewed: 1233 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.00 The Atkins Diet has been touted as an easy way to lose weight, get healthy, and feel happier. But, florists have known for years that there's an even easier way to give someone you care about a happiness and health boost - flowers!
75	Wild Mustang Horses in the American West Written by: Robb Fowler | Distributed: 2008-02-19 | - Word Count: 825 | Viewed: 1598 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 1.60 Nearly all of the horses currently running wild in the ranges of the Western United States hailed from the Iberian Peninsula of Southwestern Europe, in a region defined by modern day Spain, Portugal, Andorra and Gibraltar. Keep reading as we examine the history of the horse and the wild mustang in North America...
76	Flowers Are A Longer Running Hit Than Star Wars Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-02-18 | - Word Count: 474 | Viewed: 1550 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 2.40 The first Star Wars movie was released in 1977 and, with five movies and a cartoon series since then, it's remained a hit with fans ever since. Twenty-nine years is a pretty long time in terms of popularity among the American public, but flowers have held worldwide popularity far longer. People have been growing flowers and presenting them as gifts for centuries.
77	Flowers And Clay Aiken: Favorites Among Seniors Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-02-14 | - Word Count: 438 | Viewed: 1252 | Votes: 12 | Rating: 2.08 Clay Aiken, one-time American Idol runner up, is often described by cynical judge Simon Cowell as being a favorite only among the senior citizen set. Aiken's charm appeals to seniors and his songs lift their spirits. That sounds a lot like another favorite among seniors - flowers!
78	Flower Care For Paris Hilton Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-02-13 | - Word Count: 509 | Viewed: 1261 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.83 Paris Hilton undoubtedly has thousands of admirers and, with so many admirers, she probably receives flowers on an almost daily basis. Fortunately for Paris Hilton, flowers are really pretty easy to care for. If Ms. Hilton-or you-can follow a few fairly simple rules of thumb, fresh flowers delivered by your florist can stay vibrant and beautiful for many days.
79	We Won't Be Doing Much Business On A Dead Planet Written by: Christophe Poizat | Distributed: 2008-02-13 | - Word Count: 979 | Viewed: 1120 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 3.00 It is a sad but true fact: we won't be doing much business on a dead planet. The pristine beauty of our planet is at risk of being destroyed. What has taken hundreds of millions of years to elaborate could be forever gone within a few decades because of the negative impact the human species has on planet Earth.
80	Britney Spears Could Use Lilies Of The Valley In Her Next Bridal Bouquet Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-02-11 | - Word Count: 354 | Viewed: 1370 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 1.50 Spears' marriage to rapper Kevin Federline has come to an end. So, Ms. Spears now finds herself 'on the market' again and may one day find herself walking down the aisle once again. If she does, she may want to use the popular Lily of the Valley in her bridal bouquet.
81	Emma Watson Is A Real Sweet Pea Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-02-06 | - Word Count: 424 | Viewed: 5831 | Votes: 18 | Rating: 2.11 Harry Potter co-star Emma Watson, who plays super-smart Hermione Granger, turned sweet sixteen on April 15, 2006. From all accounts, she's as sweet as any sixteen-year-old can be. So sweet, in fact, that her birth flower is the sweet pea!
82	Eminem Needs Flower Therapy Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-02-06 | - Word Count: 369 | Viewed: 1600 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 2.50 Flowers, green plants, and flowering plants are an excellent way to brighten anyone's day, both men and women. Not only are they beautiful and bring an instant smile to the face of anyone who receives them, they're also personal and expressive gifts.
83	Eminem Grew Up With The Scent Of Apple Blossoms In The Air Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-02-05 | - Word Count: 409 | Viewed: 1687 | Votes: 11 | Rating: 1.27 Although he wasn't born in Michigan, rapper Eminem spent a great deal of his childhood there and, in fact, set his hit semi-autobiographical movie 8 Mile there. Though his movie may not have painted an idealistic picture of the great state of Michigan, many who call it home are quick to mention the sweet fragrance the abundant apple blossoms spread through the air when their beautiful pink blossoms adorn the apple trees.
84	Make The Most Of Valentine's Day Roses Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-01-31 | - Word Count: 433 | Viewed: 976 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 2.25 One of the top gifts given on Valentine's Day is a beautiful bouquet or arrangement of long-stemmed roses. But, if you've purchased roses on Valentine's Day as well as other days of the year, you may have noticed that they're a bit more costly in February than at other times. Although you may find the increased price frustrating, there really are some very good reasons for the higher cost.
85	Could Carmen Electra Choose A Florist? Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-01-30 | - Word Count: 487 | Viewed: 1486 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.43 Carmen Electra has become such a versatile force in the celebrity world that is seems she can do almost anything. She's worked in television, film, theater, and has even created a fitness video. It leaves one wondering if there's anything she can't do...for instance, could she choose the right florist?
86	Clay Aiken's Birth Flower At Risk From Serious Disease Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-01-29 | - Word Count: 450 | Viewed: 1510 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 1.43 People born in the November, like Clay Aiken, share the chrysanthemum as their birth flower. It's a gorgeous flower from the daisy family that's often seen in fall flower arrangements and beds. It's frequently seen in autumn colors like gold, yellow, and rust. They're a pleasure to look at, but one thing people in the floral industry don't want to see is chrysanthemum white rust (CWR), a disease that's deadly to the flowers.
87	Does Lindsay Lohan Give Fashionable Flower Gifts? Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-01-28 | - Word Count: 419 | Viewed: 1536 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 1.90 Young actress Lindsay Lohan has firmly established herself as a fashion icon among young women and teens. Her trendy looks lead one to wonder if she's just as fashionable in other areas of her life as she is in her wardrobe.
88	A Personal Gift Of Flowers Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-01-25 | - Word Count: 401 | Viewed: 842 | Votes: 4 | Rating: 2.75 Think about the gifts you've received in your life. Is there one that stands out more than any other? Why was that gift so special? I'll bet it was one that just really fit you-your personality, your interests, something that makes you uniquely you. And, who was it that gave you that gift? Your mother, father, sibling, significant other?
89	Taking The Thorns Out Of Ordering Flowers: A Guide For Guys Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-01-24 | - Word Count: 493 | Viewed: 1059 | Votes: 4 | Rating: 3.50 Are you a man who believes flowers should only be sent on special occasions and only to a woman you are madly in love with? Think again! Flowers are an appropriate gift for any woman in your life - mom, sister, friend, coworker, or any other woman you feel warmly toward. And, women love to be surprised, so send flowers any time of the year and for no reason at all.
90	Sweet Ideas For Your Sweetheart On Valentine's Day Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-01-24 | - Word Count: 421 | Viewed: 868 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 2.60 Valentine's Day is approaching and the pressure to find the perfect way to say "I love you" is on. Want some help making a big impression without breaking your budget? Call your florist!
91	Even Jessica Simpson Gets Flowers Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-01-23 | - Word Count: 444 | Viewed: 1193 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 2.40 Sometimes superstars like Jessica Simpson seem so far removed from our world that we forget they also enjoy some of the simpler pleasures in life, like flowers. In fact, it would seem that celebrities send flowers for many of the same occasions and situations we "regular folks" do
92	American Idol Clay Aiken Born In The Month Of The Chrysanthemum Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-01-23 | - Word Count: 416 | Viewed: 909 | Votes: 3 | Rating: 0.33 American Idol runner-up Clay Aiken, born November 30, 1978, may not have taken home the winning title, but his popularity has blossomed almost as much as that of his birth-month flower, the wildly popular chrysanthemum.
93	The Easter Lily: A Flower That Symbolizes Eternal Life And Purity Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-01-22 | - Word Count: 422 | Viewed: 1655 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.71 The Easter lily, a majestic white beauty in the shape of a trumpet, heralds the coming of spring and the Easter holiday. It is traditionally presented as an Easter gift and adorns the altars of churches during the Christian holiday. This association with Easter has its roots in the Bible where it is frequently mentioned and has continued to be traditionally linked with Jesus Christ and the Virgin Mary.
94	St. Patrick's Day Shamrocks Bring Luck O' The Irish To Flowers Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-01-22 | - Word Count: 432 | Viewed: 1133 | Votes: 4 | Rating: 1.50 You probably recognize the shamrock as a symbol of St. Patrick's Day, so why not add a bit of that Irish luck to your St. Patrick's Day flowers? Believe it or not, many florists do keep a supply of shamrocks on hand to add to bouquets and arrangements ordered for St. Patrick's Day. Well, at least they carry something that passes for shamrocks... A closer look at the shamrock and the legends surrounding it reveals that finding the "true shamrock" requires more than just the luck brought by a four-leaf clover.
95	Madonna Writes About English Roses, But Does She Grow Them? Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-01-21 | - Word Count: 417 | Viewed: 1197 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 3.00 onsidering that material girl Madonna has mad herself famous as a trendsetter, it's actually very likely that she does indeed grow English Roses. That's because, in terms of flowers, English Roses are relatively new to the scene and aren't found in the gardens of most people. In fact, English Roses weren't introduced until around 1969 when roses grown by English rose breeder, David Austin, first began to appear in the flower world.
96	Add Flowers To Your Life And Give Your Diet A Boost Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-01-17 | - Word Count: 444 | Viewed: 1022 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 1.43 Did you know that adding flowers to your life could actually help your diet to be successful? No, I don't mean you should eat the flowers-although there certainly are some edible species. But, by simply placing flowers around your home, you could actually boost your mood, and thereby have more success in your weight loss goal.
97	The Rose: Christina Aguilera's Favorite Flower? Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-01-17 | - Word Count: 497 | Viewed: 2940 | Votes: 11 | Rating: 2.18 The rose has long been a favorite flower of many women, but is it the favorite flower of Christina Aguilera? The truth is, I don't know, but judging by the elaborate floral chuppah of brightly colored orange, yellow, and burgundy roses conspicuously present at her wedding and the thick bouquets of hot pink roses and rose petals surrounding her wedding cake, it's a sure bet the rose ranks high on Aguilera's list of favorite flowers.
98	Britney Spears Born In The Month Of The Narcissus Flower Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-01-16 | - Word Count: 427 | Viewed: 1068 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 2.56 Born in the month of December, pop starlet Britney Spears' birth flower is the Narcissus, a flower that is known by several different names, and has many meanings. The narcissus is most commonly known as the daffodil, but is often called the jonquil in the Southern states. It is a consummate symbol of spring and new beginnings, but also stands for friendship and domestic happiness. Its name, Narcissus, when further explained, may give this flower yet another connotation.
99	Buy Flowers For Hillary Duff... Or Your Favorite Teen Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-01-16 | - Word Count: 522 | Viewed: 863 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 3.00 She loves clothes, talking on the phone, boys, teen stars like Hillary Duff, and a great pair of vintage jeans, but will your teen girl love a gift of flowers? Absolutely! In a recent survey, flowers proved to be among the most favored gifts men and women give and receive. And, since your teen is a young woman in training, there's no doubt that she will appreciate beautiful flowers, too-especially if you customize the gift to fit her special interests.
100	Flowers Are More Popular Than Pokemon Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-01-14 | - Word Count: 448 | Viewed: 835 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.83 Want to give a gift that's even more popular than Pokemon and isn't just a passing fad? Try flowers! It's really no secret that flowers have been an extremely popular gift to give for many, many years. Now, thanks to a recent nationwide survey, we have hard numbers that prove what those of us in the floral industry have known all along.