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The History And Traditions Of Easter by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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Easter, the Christian festival commemorating the resurrection of
Christ, was the earliest feast day decided upon by the ancient
Christian Church. Like its Jewish predecessor Passover, it is a
movable feast, based on the lunar calendar rather than falling on
the same Sunday every year. It is a joyous festival and a time of
redemption. |
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Distributed: 2009-03-03 10:00:00 |
Word Count: 1142 |
Page Views: 5662 |
Votes: 12 |
Rating: 2.25 |
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Valentine's Day Is The Perfect Opportunity For Romancing Your Loved One With Flowers by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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It's a sad fact that the American culture lacks in romance-a
recent survey conducted by Brusking/Goldring Research for the
Society of American Florists (SAF) revealed just how bad the
situation is. According to the survey, only 19 percent of men
rate themselves as at least a seven on a scale of one to 10. Even
worse, women agree! Only 19 percent of them rank their husbands
or significant others as at least a seven. |
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Distributed: 2009-01-01 15:48:00 |
Word Count: 396 |
Page Views: 4627 |
Votes: 15 |
Rating: 1.67 |
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Valentine's Day Flower Sales by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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77 percent of florists reported that their Valentine's Day sales
in 2006 rose by an average of 16.2 percent. With numbers like
that, it seems more and more people are beginning to understand
the power that flowers have to make those we love see just how
important they are to us. |
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Distributed: 2009-01-01 10:00:00 |
Word Count: 438 |
Page Views: 5489 |
Votes: 6 |
Rating: 2.17 |
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Pamela Anderson Can Have A White Christmas With Holiday Party Flowers by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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Having recently married, it's likely that Pamela Anderson will
want to host a Christmas party with her new husband, Kid Rock.
If that's the case, she needn't worry that her home in sunny
California will be lacking a white Christmas. Even if there's
no snow outside, she can bring a touch of white inside with
gorgeous white Christmas arrangements. |
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Distributed: 2008-12-01 13:00:00 |
Word Count: 333 |
Page Views: 5322 |
Votes: 5 |
Rating: 2.00 |
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It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas...With Flowers! by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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Which holiday is the biggest for flower sales? I'll bet you're
thinking Valentine's Day or Mother's Day. Well, those two are
certainly big, but it's Christmas that draws more customers
into flower shops than any other holiday. Perhaps that's
because flowers bring a festive feel to any room they adorn
while also making people feel happy and welcome. |
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Distributed: 2008-11-25 10:24:00 |
Word Count: 443 |
Page Views: 5042 |
Votes: 11 |
Rating: 1.45 |
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Hilary Duff May Choose An Artificial Christmas Tree This Year by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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According to two separate reports, more Americans are choosing
plastic trees over fresh, live trees. The U.S. Department of
Agriculture Economic Research Service reported that sales of
authentic trees hit their peak four years ago at $517 million,
and an ABC News/Washington Post poll indicated that 58 percent of
people in the United States purchase fake Christmas trees. |
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Distributed: 2008-11-03 14:24:00 |
Word Count: 385 |
Page Views: 4657 |
Votes: 6 |
Rating: 2.50 |
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Gear Up For Thanksgiving With Fall-Themed Flowers by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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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. |
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Distributed: 2008-09-23 10:12:00 |
Word Count: 412 |
Page Views: 5259 |
Votes: 13 |
Rating: 2.15 |
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Halloween Fun At Your Local Flower Shop by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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Halloween is just around the corner and you're thinking gruesome
costumes, haunted houses, ghosts, black cats, witches, bats,
and...flowers! What's that you say? You're NOT thinking about
flowers for Halloween? Your florist is and you should be, too! |
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Distributed: 2008-09-09 11:12:00 |
Word Count: 406 |
Page Views: 5609 |
Votes: 16 |
Rating: 2.63 |
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December Is The Month Of Christmas, The Poinsettia, And Britney Spears by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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Born December 2, 1981, pop princess Britney Spears was born not
just in the month of Christmas, but also in the month of the
poinsettia, which is December's birth flower. |
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Distributed: 2008-06-30 13:00:00 |
Word Count: 463 |
Page Views: 5155 |
Votes: 11 |
Rating: 2.64 |
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Fourth Of July Flowers by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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Your Fourth of July celebration could begin and end with a real
bang when you use flowers to accent and decorate the day. If
you're thinking you need to stick with the traditional red,
white, and blue carnation arrangements you normally see on
Independence Day, think again! Flowers come in so many varieties
and they're so easy to customize to the occasion that the
possibilities are endless. |
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Distributed: 2008-06-25 10:12:00 |
Word Count: 429 |
Page Views: 10285 |
Votes: 14 |
Rating: 1.86 |
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When It Comes To Choosing And Arranging Flowers, Not Everyone Is Martha Stewart by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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Say what you will about Martha Stewart, but one thing is certain:
when it comes to decorating with, choosing and arranging flowers,
Martha knows what she is doing. On her television show, in her
magazine, in books and in guest segments on a variety of morning
talk shows, Martha Stewart shows us all how we can make the most
of fresh flowers. |
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Distributed: 2008-05-28 13:00:00 |
Word Count: 636 |
Page Views: 4228 |
Votes: 11 |
Rating: 1.45 |
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Hilary Duff Might Coffee And Flowers To Go by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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Lately it seems like there's a coffee shop on every corner.
Gourmet coffees have become such a big part of our lives that
celebrities like Hilary Duff are frequently photographed with a
steaming cup of joe in hand. But, also a part of our culture are
flowers-one of the top gifts to give or receive. |
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Distributed: 2008-05-27 13:00:00 |
Word Count: 397 |
Page Views: 4901 |
Votes: 16 |
Rating: 2.44 |
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Youtube May Have Funny Videos But Flowers Spread More Cheer by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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Millions of people are logging on to YouTube.com every day to
view videos of people and animals doing crazy things that make
viewers laugh. But, that laughter lasts only a few seconds after
the video ends. For lasting happiness, flowers are a better bet. |
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Distributed: 2008-05-27 10:12:00 |
Word Count: 355 |
Page Views: 5115 |
Votes: 13 |
Rating: 2.38 |
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Zac Efron May Become As Popular As Marigolds by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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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. |
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Distributed: 2008-05-25 13:00:00 |
Word Count: 391 |
Page Views: 7284 |
Votes: 41 |
Rating: 2.66 |
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Which Flowers Match Britney Spears' Home Style? by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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As she's grown up in the public eye, the world has watched
pop-icon Britney Spears change her style over the years. She's
gone from flirty pop teen to mother of two. As she's grown up,
it's very likely her tastes in home décor have changed as well.
According to the Society of American Florists, there are five
main home decorating styles-and there are flowers to go with
every one of them. |
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Distributed: 2008-05-23 12:00:00 |
Word Count: 504 |
Page Views: 4811 |
Votes: 14 |
Rating: 2.86 |
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Bronx Flower Shop Older Than Disney by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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Disney has been an American icon since October 16, 1923 when it
was founded by brothers Walt and Roy Disney. At 81 years old,
that's still 19 years younger than Olympia-Hearns Flower Shop
in Bronx, New York. |
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Distributed: 2008-05-22 15:36:00 |
Word Count: 373 |
Page Views: 4605 |
Votes: 19 |
Rating: 2.58 |
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Will Jennifer Aniston Ever Get A Red Iris On Her Birthday? by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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The iris, birth flower for the month of February in which
Jennifer Aniston was born, comes in almost every color you can
imagine-white, yellow, blue, purple...but not true red. You may
see them in colors very close to red, like wine or brick red,
but you won't see one in real, stop sign red. |
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Distributed: 2008-05-22 11:00:00 |
Word Count: 464 |
Page Views: 5623 |
Votes: 7 |
Rating: 2.86 |
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Use Email Instead Of Spyware As A Marketing Tool by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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In a world where sneaky tactics like spyware are used to gather
product preference information and other valuable marketing
tidbits, you don't need to lower yourself to that level to help
increase your sales. |
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Distributed: 2008-05-21 13:00:00 |
Word Count: 461 |
Page Views: 3184 |
Votes: 10 |
Rating: 2.00 |
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Barbie Has Always Been As Color Conscious As A Florist by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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The Barbie doll has long been a fashion icon for young girls. She
always knows exactly what to wear for every occasion. Her color
choices are impeccable. Why, Barbie is so good with colors,
you'd think she was a florist! |
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Distributed: 2008-05-21 10:00:00 |
Word Count: 394 |
Page Views: 4716 |
Votes: 14 |
Rating: 1.79 |
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Video Reviews Of Flowers May Draw Customers Like Hilary Duff by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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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. |
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Distributed: 2008-05-20 14:36:00 |
Word Count: 476 |
Page Views: 4211 |
Votes: 10 |
Rating: 1.80 |
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You Don't Need Wikipedia To Understand Some Basic Flower Terms by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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Dish gardens...corsages...tussie mussies...the language of the
floral industry can be really confusing for those who aren't
familiar with it. |
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Distributed: 2008-05-20 11:00:00 |
Word Count: 538 |
Page Views: 5685 |
Votes: 16 |
Rating: 2.56 |
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Will Companies Like Apple Eliminate Employees' Ability To Email? by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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Although Apple is a big company that's at the forefront of
technological advances, it would seem there's one technical
advance that heads of other companies are beginning to wish had
never been made available to their employees-email. |
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Distributed: 2008-05-19 15:00:00 |
Word Count: 405 |
Page Views: 4556 |
Votes: 10 |
Rating: 2.90 |
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The Sims Don't Face Energy Cost Issues by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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Wouldn't it be nice if we lived in an entirely electronic world
like the characters in the popular game The Sims do? That way we
would never be faced with difficult financial challenges like the
enormous rise in energy costs that we're all battling these
days. Although most businesses face some additional challenges
due to the rising cost of fuel, the floral industry is
particularly hard hit because of the enormous impact prices have
on greenhouses. |
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Distributed: 2008-05-16 12:00:00 |
Word Count: 452 |
Page Views: 4554 |
Votes: 21 |
Rating: 2.29 |
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Were Hilary Duff And Haylie Duff Annoyed By Each Other On The Set Of Material Girls? by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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It leaves those of us who are accustomed to working with all
sorts of people wondering if the sisters were annoyed by each
other like so many of us have been with our coworkers. In fact,
coworkers can be so irritating that NBC ran a news report devoted
entirely to the habits that bug our coworkers. |
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Distributed: 2008-05-15 15:00:00 |
Word Count: 535 |
Page Views: 5582 |
Votes: 21 |
Rating: 2.38 |
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The Link Between Mel Gibson And The Flower Industry by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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What do Mel Gibson and the flower industry have in common? Legal
woes. One July 28, 2006 Mel Gibson was arrested for driving under
the influence of alcohol. And, to make matters worse, he landed
himself in the public eye for spewing a tirade of anti-Semitic
remarks. Although the legal woes of the floral industry aren't
quite as dark, they are fraught with tension and resulted in a
year's worth of legal proceedings. |
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Distributed: 2008-05-15 10:00:00 |
Word Count: 344 |
Page Views: 4732 |
Votes: 19 |
Rating: 2.42 |
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The Devil Wears Prada... But You Don't Want To Be The Devil by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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The hit book on which the movie "The Devil Wears Prada" is
based was actually a fictionalized account of the author's days
working for Anna Wintour, editor of the fashion magazine Vogue.
Unfortunately, many of us have stories about bad bosses who made
our lives miserable, and in many cases the boss never realized
just how horrible he or she really was. |
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Distributed: 2008-05-14 14:00:00 |
Word Count: 515 |
Page Views: 4881 |
Votes: 21 |
Rating: 2.24 |
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Your Florist Doesn't Need Spyware by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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Florists are experts when it comes to helping their customers
choose exactly the right flowers for any occasion. |
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Distributed: 2008-05-14 11:00:00 |
Word Count: 433 |
Page Views: 3097 |
Votes: 17 |
Rating: 2.35 |
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Trish Stratus And Columbine Flowers Are Both Native To Canada by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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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. |
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Distributed: 2008-05-13 13:00:00 |
Word Count: 414 |
Page Views: 5676 |
Votes: 15 |
Rating: 2.20 |
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You Don't Have To Be Lindsay Lohan To Have Your Own Prairie Home Companion by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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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. |
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Distributed: 2008-05-13 10:00:00 |
Word Count: 498 |
Page Views: 4029 |
Votes: 19 |
Rating: 2.63 |
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Received A Houseplant For Mother's Day? Keep It As Strong As Your Child's Love For You by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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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. |
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Distributed: 2008-05-12 13:00:00 |
Word Count: 577 |
Page Views: 4233 |
Votes: 18 |
Rating: 2.22 |
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What Do Pokemon And Bonsai Trees Have In Common? by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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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. |
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Distributed: 2008-05-09 11:00:00 |
Word Count: 411 |
Page Views: 4866 |
Votes: 13 |
Rating: 1.62 |
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Yellow Mums Are In Fashion For The Fall by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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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. |
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Distributed: 2008-05-08 13:00:00 |
Word Count: 420 |
Page Views: 7304 |
Votes: 10 |
Rating: 1.90 |
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Think Sharing Files With Limewire Is Easy? Sharing Flowers Is Easier! by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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There's no better way to share your feelings and let someone
know you're thinking of them than by sending flowers. And, with
the technology available today, ordering flowers is faster and
easier than ever. |
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Distributed: 2008-05-08 10:00:00 |
Word Count: 389 |
Page Views: 4392 |
Votes: 16 |
Rating: 2.25 |
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The Glory Of Hilary Duff...Morning Glory, That Is! by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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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? |
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Distributed: 2008-05-07 14:00:00 |
Word Count: 422 |
Page Views: 4948 |
Votes: 12 |
Rating: 2.58 |
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Brooke Burke Is A Desert Beauty...Just Like The Cactus by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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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. |
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Distributed: 2008-05-07 10:00:00 |
Word Count: 453 |
Page Views: 4633 |
Votes: 8 |
Rating: 1.88 |
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Use Flowers To Add Some Spark To Your Fourth Of July Barbeque by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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Independence Day is right around the corner and, for many people,
the Fourth of July goes hand-in-hand with backyard barbeques.
Want to add a little extra spark to your Fourth of July
celebration and make your guests "ooo" and "ahhh" over something
more than the fireworks? |
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Distributed: 2008-05-06 13:00:00 |
Word Count: 443 |
Page Views: 6136 |
Votes: 22 |
Rating: 1.77 |
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The Story Of Fathers Day by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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Father's day, contrary to popular misconception, was not
established as a holiday in order to help greeting card
manufacturers sell more cards. In fact when a 'father's day'
was first proposed there was no fathers day cards! |
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Distributed: 2008-05-06 10:36:00 |
Word Count: 968 |
Page Views: 4855 |
Votes: 16 |
Rating: 2.19 |
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Angelina Jolie's Birth Flower, The Rose, Gets A Week Of Its Own by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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Born June 4, 1975, actress Angelina Jolie was born in the month
of the rose. One of America's most beloved flowers, the rose is
cherished for its beauty and scent. They've long been a symbol
of romance and florists sell countless dozens of roses to people
wishing to woo, congratulate, send get well wishes, or just to
say, "I was thinking of you." |
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Distributed: 2008-05-05 12:00:00 |
Word Count: 390 |
Page Views: 5455 |
Votes: 13 |
Rating: 2.31 |
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Buy Your Golf Enthusiast Flowers For Father's Day by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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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! |
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Distributed: 2008-05-02 10:00:00 |
Word Count: 419 |
Page Views: 5835 |
Votes: 21 |
Rating: 2.67 |
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The Origin And History Of Mother's Day by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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The origin and history of Mother's Day goes back to the era of
the ancient Greeks and Romans. But the roots of Mother's Day
history can also be traced in the United Kingdom where a
Mothering Sunday was celebrated much before the festival saw the
light of day in the United States. |
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Distributed: 2008-05-01 13:00:00 |
Word Count: 1152 |
Page Views: 4423 |
Votes: 9 |
Rating: 1.89 |
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Taylor Hicks Born In The Camellia State by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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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. |
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Distributed: 2008-05-01 10:12:00 |
Word Count: 440 |
Page Views: 4848 |
Votes: 10 |
Rating: 2.80 |
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The Nfl Football Hall Of Fame Has Nothing On The Floriculture Hall Of Fame by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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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. |
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Distributed: 2008-04-30 13:12:00 |
Word Count: 466 |
Page Views: 4956 |
Votes: 8 |
Rating: 1.75 |
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Take Flowers To The Da Vinci Code Movie by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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Okay, maybe you can't really bring flowers to the movies, but
you can bring movies like The Da Vinci Code to flowers. Flowers
are so adaptable that you can incorporate any theme or gift idea
you can possibly dream up. In fact, movies are a surprisingly
easy theme to use with flowers. Don't believe me? Here are just
a few ideas: |
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Distributed: 2008-04-30 10:00:00 |
Word Count: 421 |
Page Views: 4648 |
Votes: 12 |
Rating: 1.50 |
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Sympathy Flowers For Tori Spelling by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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When actress Tori Spelling's famous father, Aaron Spelling
(creator of such shows as Beverly Hills 90210, Charlie's Angels,
and Dynasty), passed away, Tori Spelling undoubtedly received an
outpouring of support from her friends and fans. Such support
probably came frequently in the form of flowers, which may have
gotten many people thinking about the tradition of sending
flowers to the family of the deceased, and what kinds of plants
and arrangements are appropriate. |
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Distributed: 2008-04-29 13:00:00 |
Word Count: 512 |
Page Views: 4428 |
Votes: 11 |
Rating: 2.09 |
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Summer Vacations Remind Us To Remember Our Manners by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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With summer finally here, millions of Americans are planning
vacations. As more and more people opt for short vacations with
friends and family, you should remember your visiting and gift
etiquette. |
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Distributed: 2008-04-29 11:00:00 |
Word Count: 603 |
Page Views: 4553 |
Votes: 18 |
Rating: 2.50 |
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Springtime Flowers For Paris Hilton by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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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! |
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Distributed: 2008-04-28 14:12:00 |
Word Count: 444 |
Page Views: 3963 |
Votes: 15 |
Rating: 2.40 |
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Paris Hilton's Party Flowers by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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Paris Hilton is well known for her partying ways, so there's a
good chance she's decorated for more than one party with
beautiful flowers in a variety of themes. But, you don't have to
be Paris Hilton to use floral decorations to make your party a
blooming success-all it takes is a little know-how and a great
florist. |
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Distributed: 2008-04-25 10:12:00 |
Word Count: 483 |
Page Views: 4354 |
Votes: 13 |
Rating: 2.08 |
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Some Rose Trivia For Madonna by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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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? |
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Distributed: 2008-04-24 15:48:00 |
Word Count: 395 |
Page Views: 4886 |
Votes: 8 |
Rating: 1.75 |
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Graduation Flowers Are At The Head Of The Class by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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The coming of spring signals new beginnings, and each year many
young adults take the first steps toward that new beginning
when they walk across the stage to accept a diploma at their
graduation ceremony. Of course, with graduation comes excitement,
smiles, tears, a big celebration, and lots of wonderful memories.
One way to help make the day even more beautiful and memorable
is with flowers. |
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Distributed: 2008-04-24 12:24:00 |
Word Count: 538 |
Page Views: 14303 |
Votes: 35 |
Rating: 1.83 |
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Some In Snowstorm Made It Through With Ps2 Or Xbox, But Florists Worked To Keep Customers Happy by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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When a colossal storm dumped tons of precipitation, felled trees,
and flooded roads on December 14th, 2006 in Washington state,
many welcomed the rough weather as a time to stay indoors and
while away the time playing PS2 or XBox. But, many Washington
florists braved the storms to ensure their customers received the
flowers they'd ordered and that their precious stock was safe. |
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Page Views: 3221 |
Votes: 9 |
Rating: 2.44 |
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Oprah Winfrey's O Magazine Recognizes The Power Of Flowers by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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Florists all over the country are overjoyed to see that the
November issue of O, the Oprah Magazine, ran a story touting the
therapeutic power of flowers. With 50 million readers, the
magazine is spreading the word about the benefits of living with
flowers to people throughout the country with its seven page
article titled "The Healing Power of Flowers... |
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Distributed: 2008-04-23 12:00:00 |
Word Count: 386 |
Page Views: 4811 |
Votes: 15 |
Rating: 2.40 |
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Singer Jewel And Peonies Are Products Of Alaska by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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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. |
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Distributed: 2008-04-23 11:48:00 |
Word Count: 379 |
Page Views: 4678 |
Votes: 12 |
Rating: 1.75 |
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Sexy Red Or Forever Young: Which Rose Will You Buy For Your Valentine? by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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Believe it or not, Valentine's Day-the most romantic day of the
year-grew out of the imprisonment of a priest in the days of
emperor Claudius II. Though it had a rather ominous start, today
Valentine's Day is a day when we give gifts of flowers and candy
to our loved ones to remind them of how much they mean to us. |
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Distributed: 2008-04-23 11:12:00 |
Word Count: 419 |
Page Views: 3890 |
Votes: 7 |
Rating: 2.00 |
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Seniors Keep Smiling With A Healthy Diet Of Flowers by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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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! |
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Distributed: 2008-04-23 09:12:00 |
Word Count: 423 |
Page Views: 4294 |
Votes: 12 |
Rating: 1.75 |
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Paris Hilton's Family Understands The Relaxation Of Flowers by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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Ask Paris Hilton what she thinks of flowers and she's likely to
give her trademark response, "They're hot!" And, I'm certain
that if you walk into any hotel in the Hilton line and you're
very likely to see some beautiful flowers adorning the lobby and
other public areas. That's because people in the decorating and
design industry, such as those responsible for the interior
design of Hilton hotels, understand that flowers are an excellent
way to make people feel welcome and relaxed. |
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Distributed: 2008-04-23 08:13:00 |
Word Count: 389 |
Page Views: 4587 |
Votes: 13 |
Rating: 2.69 |
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Sending Flowers to Heather Mills by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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Heather Mills, soon to be ex-wife of superstar Paul McCartney,
may be in need of some flowers to help boost her mood as she goes
through divorce proceedings. But, as she lives in England, could
a person in the United States send flowers to her overseas? Yes!
And it's as easy as ordering flowers for your next-door
neighbor! |
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Distributed: 2008-04-23 08:12:00 |
Word Count: 426 |
Page Views: 3008 |
Votes: 18 |
Rating: 2.28 |
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Sending Flowers To A Woman Could Make You A Better Romantic Figure Than Matthew Mcconaughy by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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Actor Matthew McConaughy is widely accepted as one of the most
romantic male figures in Hollywood. He's known for being kind
and gentlemanly to nearly everyone he meets and even saved a
woman's life by giving her CPR. But, for all his charm and
style, does he know that the simple act of sending flowers to the
women in his life could boost his image even higher? |
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Distributed: 2008-04-17 10:36:00 |
Word Count: 497 |
Page Views: 4445 |
Votes: 6 |
Rating: 2.50 |
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Sending Birthday Flowers To Pamela Anderson by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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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. |
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Distributed: 2008-04-16 15:00:00 |
Word Count: 499 |
Page Views: 4555 |
Votes: 18 |
Rating: 2.33 |
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Oprah Winfrey And Other Business People Recognize The Value Of Great Customer Service by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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Visitors who visit Oprah Winfrey's production studio for a
taping of her show are sometimes amazed at the great, friendly
service they receive from her staff members from the moment they
get in line to enter the studio to the moment they exit after the
show. |
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Distributed: 2008-04-16 12:00:00 |
Word Count: 554 |
Page Views: 4468 |
Votes: 7 |
Rating: 2.71 |
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Send NBA Basketball Themed Flowers by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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For true fans, NBA basketball season brings lots of cheers, some
groans, and countless hours spent tuned into the television
watching game after game. Want to get your NBA basketball fan's
attention? Try sending a gift of basketball-themed flowers
that's sure to make him cheer. |
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Distributed: 2008-04-15 14:24:00 |
Word Count: 453 |
Page Views: 6043 |
Votes: 21 |
Rating: 2.33 |
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Save The Mystery For The Da Vinci Code...Flowers Are An Easy Solution by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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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. |
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Distributed: 2008-04-15 10:01:00 |
Word Count: 438 |
Page Views: 4150 |
Votes: 17 |
Rating: 2.35 |
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Paris Hilton Can Now Confidently Order Flowers In Pennsylvania by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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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. |
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Distributed: 2008-04-11 12:12:00 |
Word Count: 324 |
Page Views: 3888 |
Votes: 11 |
Rating: 1.36 |
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Salma Hayek Isn't The Only Flower Of Mexico by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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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. |
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Distributed: 2008-04-10 14:24:00 |
Word Count: 432 |
Page Views: 6171 |
Votes: 22 |
Rating: 2.09 |
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Saint Patrick's Day Flowers Are A Great Way To Spread A Bit 'O The Irish by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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Saint Patrick's Day is celebrated every year on March 17th.
It's a day meant to honor Saint Patrick, a missionary who is
said to have converted the Irish to Christianity sometime around
400 A.D. Saint Patrick's legend doesn't end with his conversion
of the Irish to Christianity. In fact, it doesn't even begin
there. |
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Distributed: 2008-04-10 11:01:00 |
Word Count: 368 |
Page Views: 4296 |
Votes: 10 |
Rating: 2.20 |
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Pamela Anderson May Think She's Ordering Flowers Online From Her Local Florist...But Is She Really? by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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More and more people are turning to the Internet for their
shopping needs. They order everything from clothing, to toys, to
books, to flowers. And, because of its ease of use, speed, and
convenience, online shopping is appealing to all sorts of people,
including big stars like Pamela Anderson. |
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Distributed: 2008-04-10 11:00:00 |
Word Count: 500 |
Page Views: 3491 |
Votes: 6 |
Rating: 1.17 |
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Rachel Ray Show Fans Might Enjoy A Gift Of Food-Themed Flowers by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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Foodies generally enjoy cooking and entertaining guests with
lavishly delicious meals set out on lovely tables. If there's a
foodie in your life, make his/her day by sending a floral
arrangement that combines both beautiful flowers and fun food and
cooking products. |
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Distributed: 2008-04-09 15:00:00 |
Word Count: 369 |
Page Views: 4931 |
Votes: 9 |
Rating: 1.78 |
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Oprah Winfrey and 1-800-flowers Agree That Preston Bailey Is An Outstanding Designer by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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Oprah Winfrey has frequently relied on floral and event designer
Preston Bailey to help her throw some of the most lavish and
beautiful events. Now, it seems, Bailey has drawn the eye of
1-800-Flowers.com, too. |
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Distributed: 2008-04-09 11:12:00 |
Word Count: 375 |
Page Views: 10033 |
Votes: 21 |
Rating: 1.95 |
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Portland Art Show Has More Excitement Than NBA Basketball by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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On October 5, 2006, Portland, Oregon hosted a competition that
had all the thrills and suspense of any NBA basketball game. The
competition didn't involve athletic shoes or running, but there
was plenty of enthusiasm, lots of fans, and breathless suspense
as viewers waited to see who would come out on top. Flowers were
the star players in this game. |
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Distributed: 2008-04-08 14:36:00 |
Word Count: 410 |
Page Views: 5422 |
Votes: 12 |
Rating: 1.83 |
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Polar Star Rose Wins Best In Show Just In Time For Christmas by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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In September 2006, the Society of American Florists (SAF) held
its Outstanding Varieties Competition where almost 400 different
varieties of flowers went head to head with the hopes of taking
the coveted Best in Show award. Only one flower variety did
that-the Polar Rose, a gorgeous white rose that's sure to be
seen in countless Christmas arrangements this December. |
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Distributed: 2008-04-08 10:12:00 |
Word Count: 346 |
Page Views: 5592 |
Votes: 12 |
Rating: 1.42 |
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Pokemon, Neopet, And Barbie Themed Flowers Bring Cheer To An Ill Child by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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When a child is in the hospital adults often feel like there's so little we can do to brighten their days and speed their recovery. They miss the familiarity of their own room, their Pokemon, Neopet, and Barbie toys, and the fresh air of the outdoors. Well, we may not be able to bring their rooms to them, but we can bring a little of the outdoors and some of their favorite toys-along with some cheer-by sending a floral arrangement with a great kid theme. |
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Distributed: 2008-04-07 13:00:00 |
Word Count: 539 |
Page Views: 4338 |
Votes: 18 |
Rating: 2.17 |
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Paris Hilton And California Flower Growers Weather Cold Snap by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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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. |
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Distributed: 2008-04-04 10:36:00 |
Word Count: 373 |
Page Views: 4694 |
Votes: 7 |
Rating: 1.71 |
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Lindsay Lohan's Peers May Choose Floriculture Careers by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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Unlike actress Lindsay Lohan, most twenty-something-year-olds are
spending a great deal of time thinking about career choices.
Though Lohan has been acting for many years now, friends she grew
up with who are not in the entertainment business are in the
midst of their college education years or are beginning jobs in
the "real world." With the millions of career possibilities out
there, it can be very difficult to decide which path to take. One
path available to Lohan's peers is a career in the floriculture
industry. |
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Distributed: 2008-04-03 14:36:00 |
Word Count: 503 |
Page Views: 6420 |
Votes: 15 |
Rating: 2.60 |
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Pamela Anderson Can Make Her Plants Pet Safe by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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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. |
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Distributed: 2008-04-03 10:12:00 |
Word Count: 475 |
Page Views: 4382 |
Votes: 16 |
Rating: 2.38 |
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Order Your Prom Flowers Early by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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Prom season is upon us! And while there are lots of other
exciting things going on, don't forget to get your prom flowers
ordered early. |
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Distributed: 2008-04-02 13:48:00 |
Word Count: 913 |
Page Views: 4335 |
Votes: 14 |
Rating: 2.50 |
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Oprah And Other African Americans Get Ready For Kwanzaa With Flowers by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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In addition to the Christian tradition of celebrating the
Christmas holiday, many African American families also celebrate
the cultural holiday of Kwanzaa. One notable Kwanzaa celebrator
is Oprah Winfrey, who has frequently offered tips and ideas for
the holiday on her television show and in her magazine. In
addition to Oprah's tips, your florist may also be able to help
you choose great flowers to accent your Kwanzaa decorations and
entertain your holiday guests. |
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Distributed: 2008-04-02 10:48:00 |
Word Count: 363 |
Page Views: 7364 |
Votes: 9 |
Rating: 1.33 |
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Online Learning For Florists Is As Informative As Wikipedia by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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Organizations in the floral industry, including FTD and the
Society of American Florists (SAF), have begun offering online
learning so that those who work with flowers can offer customers
even better products and service. |
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Distributed: 2008-04-01 15:00:00 |
Word Count: 371 |
Page Views: 4712 |
Votes: 11 |
Rating: 1.55 |
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Olsen Twins Were Born With Devoted Affection...And Their Birth Flower Proves It by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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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. |
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Distributed: 2008-04-01 11:36:00 |
Word Count: 411 |
Page Views: 4545 |
Votes: 12 |
Rating: 2.50 |
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No Prison Flowers For Boy George by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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Singer, songwriter Boy George, front man of the 80's pop group
Culture Club, was recently arrested and sentenced for drug
possession. It seems he'll be spending some time picking up
trash in the community as penance for his crime. |
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Distributed: 2008-03-31 15:24:00 |
Word Count: 430 |
Page Views: 5300 |
Votes: 12 |
Rating: 1.33 |
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No Need To Be Anglina Jolie To Find Treasure In A Tomb by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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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. |
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Distributed: 2008-03-28 11:36:00 |
Word Count: 346 |
Page Views: 4633 |
Votes: 11 |
Rating: 2.64 |
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Lindsay Lohan's Color Sense by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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Young movie starlet Lindsay Lohan has recently begun to be
noticed for her fashion sense, including her oft-changing hair
color. The use of color is certainly important in the fashion
industry, but there's another industry where it's perhaps even
more important-the floral industry. |
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Distributed: 2008-03-27 13:00:00 |
Word Count: 400 |
Page Views: 4629 |
Votes: 10 |
Rating: 3.00 |
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Jessica Simpson's Home State Is Home Of Poinsettia Celebration by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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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. |
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Distributed: 2008-03-27 10:36:00 |
Word Count: 391 |
Page Views: 4020 |
Votes: 10 |
Rating: 1.40 |
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Jennifer Anniston's Wedding Flower Choices by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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The romance between Jennifer Anniston and Vince Vaughn certainly
seems to be heating up. Are there wedding bells in the future?
And, if there are, will her second wedding ceremony closely
resemble her first wedding (to actor Brad Pitt) or will she head
in a completely different direction? No matter what style she
chooses for her wedding, Jennifer Anniston will have no
difficulty finding flowers that fit any style from traditional to
ultra-modern. |
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Distributed: 2008-03-26 15:24:00 |
Word Count: 432 |
Page Views: 4862 |
Votes: 17 |
Rating: 2.12 |
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Jennifer Lopez Is Most Likely To Buy Flower Bouquets by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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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. |
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Distributed: 2008-03-26 11:48:00 |
Word Count: 410 |
Page Views: 4413 |
Votes: 17 |
Rating: 2.24 |
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No Flowers For China In Wikipedia by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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If you look up China on Wikipedia.com you won't find mention of
flowers as a major export for China. But, that may change if the
Chinese government is successful in its efforts to boost the
country's cut-flower industry. |
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Distributed: 2008-03-25 15:36:00 |
Word Count: 405 |
Page Views: 4481 |
Votes: 9 |
Rating: 1.44 |
| 85. |
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Nicole Kidman Took Full Advantage Of The Beauty Of Flowers by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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When Academy Award winning movie star Nicole Kidman wed country
music superstar Keith Urban, the flowers were as breathtaking as
the beautiful bride. It would seem the couple certainly knows
something about the magic flowers can add to any special event
and they took great care to use them to their full advantage. |
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Distributed: 2008-03-25 10:12:00 |
Word Count: 369 |
Page Views: 4522 |
Votes: 24 |
Rating: 2.21 |
| 86. |
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Nicolas Cage Movie And Florists Help Commemorate September 11 by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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The release of the movie World Trade Center, starring Nicolas
Cage, was only one of the many ways Americans commemorated the
five-year anniversary of the terrorist attacks on America. Around
the country people held ceremonies, special church services, and
donned red, white, and blue to show their pride in America and
the heroes of 9/11. Many florists did their part, too. Some
florists added small personal touches to their services while
others said, "We remember" in larger ways. |
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Distributed: 2008-03-24 13:00:00 |
Word Count: 483 |
Page Views: 5873 |
Votes: 22 |
Rating: 1.50 |
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Myspace Celebrated 3 Years, But Adelaide's Florists And Decorators Celebrated 70! by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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Founded in July of 2003, the popular website MySpace.com
celebrated three years of business in 2006. That's a great
accomplishment, but Adelaide's Florists and Decorators in La
Jolla, California has them topped; they celebrated an astounding
70 years in business with a huge open-house that doubled as a
charity event benefiting the local Alzheimer's chapter. |
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Distributed: 2008-03-21 10:00:00 |
Word Count: 385 |
Page Views: 2654 |
Votes: 8 |
Rating: 1.63 |
| 88. |
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Lindsay Lohan And The Entitlement Generation Benefit From Flowers At Work by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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Lindsay Lohan is well known not just for her acting ability, but
also for her party girl ways. Unfortunately, it would seem the
fun she has off the set occasionally affects the work she does on
the set since she recently received a letter from the firm
producing her latest movie, Georgia Rule, scolding her for
unprofessional behavior. The letter chastised Lohan for behaving
in a "discourteous, irresponsible, and unprofessional" manner,
stating that she'd been late for work on several occasions and
hadn't come at all on others. Many businesses that employ young
people in Lohan's generation may not be all that surprised by
such "bad" behavior-after all, that generation is referred to
as the "entitlement generation." |
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Distributed: 2008-03-20 13:48:00 |
Word Count: 571 |
Page Views: 4867 |
Votes: 11 |
Rating: 2.91 |
| 89. |
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Jessica Simpson's Daisy Days by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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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. |
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Distributed: 2008-03-20 11:12:00 |
Word Count: 488 |
Page Views: 4413 |
Votes: 17 |
Rating: 2.53 |
| 90. |
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Jennifer Lopez And Others Require Flowers When On Tour by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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Flowers help people relax and feel happier, so it really comes as
no surprise that big celebrities like Jennifer Lopez have their
presence written right into their contracts. But, while florists
are more than happy to do their best to make a celebrity's stay
brighter, sometimes the demands get just a little out of hand. |
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Distributed: 2008-03-19 14:36:00 |
Word Count: 396 |
Page Views: 5580 |
Votes: 10 |
Rating: 1.10 |
| 91. |
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Jennifer Aniston Could Webcast Her Wedding Flowers To The World by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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Webcasts are all the rage these days with popular shows like Big
Brother, Survivor, and many others jumping on the bandwagon to
show footage not available on network television. Now, it seems
the trend has carried over into the world of weddings. |
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Distributed: 2008-03-19 12:12:00 |
Word Count: 585 |
Page Views: 5343 |
Votes: 15 |
Rating: 1.47 |
| 92. |
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Mattel's Barbie May Launch A Floriculture Career by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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If Barbie should ever consider making flowers her career, there
are some great educational programs and opportunities available
to help get her started. |
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Distributed: 2008-03-18 13:48:00 |
Word Count: 416 |
Page Views: 4928 |
Votes: 7 |
Rating: 1.14 |
| 93. |
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Madonna And The Poppy Flower Have Fame In Common by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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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. |
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Distributed: 2008-03-18 10:24:00 |
Word Count: 493 |
Page Views: 4132 |
Votes: 10 |
Rating: 2.30 |
| 94. |
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Hillary Duff's Generation May Buy More Flowers Thanks To A Loyola College Study by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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How do people like Hillary Duff who are in the 18 to 30 year old
age range feel about flowers? Well, that's exactly what three
teams of advertising students at Loyola College in Baltimore,
Maryland set out to discover for a class project. |
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Distributed: 2008-03-17 13:24:00 |
Word Count: 372 |
Page Views: 3870 |
Votes: 9 |
Rating: 2.22 |
| 95. |
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Lindsay Lohan And Other Gen-Y Workers May Work Harder If Flowers Are Present by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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Lindsay Lohan is a bonafide member of Generation Y (Gen-Y for
short), which is comprised of those individuals born after 1978.
While being young and full of fresh ideas and unlimited energy is
a wonderful thing, Baby Boomers don't always find Gen-Yers quite
so endearing in the workplace. In fact, it seems they just
naturally butt heads. |
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Distributed: 2008-03-14 14:12:00 |
Word Count: 469 |
Page Views: 3162 |
Votes: 10 |
Rating: 1.60 |
| 96. |
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Like Oprah Winfrey, More And More Women Are Starting Their Own Companies by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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Oprah Winfrey is one of the best known businesswomen in
America...perhaps even the world. But, according to a recent
study conducted by the United States Government, the number of
woman-owned businesses is on the rise. |
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Distributed: 2008-03-14 10:48:00 |
Word Count: 419 |
Page Views: 4485 |
Votes: 12 |
Rating: 1.33 |
| 97. |
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Jessica Simpson May Have Indulged In Dark Chocolate And Flowers by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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A recent headline on the cover of US Weekly magazine read
"Simpson Drops 8 Pounds in Two Weeks." It seems Jessica Simpson
is spending some of her post-separation days getting both her
mind and her body healthier. If she is, she might want to think
about eating dark chocolate and buying herself some flowers. |
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Distributed: 2008-03-13 14:00:00 |
Word Count: 393 |
Page Views: 4489 |
Votes: 12 |
Rating: 1.50 |
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Jessica Simpson And Other Gen-Y's Have Real Power In The Retail World by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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Jessica Simpson is a bonafide member of Generation Y-Gen-Y for
short. Gen-Y includes all those who were born between the years
of 1982 and 2000, a group of people who are wielding real
consumer power. Their power to buy and to influence purchasing
decisions in all corners of the retail world, including the
floral industry. |
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Distributed: 2008-03-13 10:48:00 |
Word Count: 406 |
Page Views: 4274 |
Votes: 10 |
Rating: 1.40 |
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Jennifer Lopez And Other Hispanic-Americans May Buy More Flowers Than Other Minority Populations by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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Jennifer Lopez is arguably one of the most recognizable
Hispanic-American women in the world. And she's in good company
since it's estimated that people of Hispanic descent make up
14.5 percent of the population in the United States. With so many
people in this demographic, it's not surprising to hear that
Hispanic Americans are poised to become the nation's most
powerful group of minority consumers. |
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Distributed: 2008-03-12 15:00:00 |
Word Count: 396 |
Page Views: 5265 |
Votes: 13 |
Rating: 2.15 |
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Jennifer Aniston And The Primrose by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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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. |
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Distributed: 2008-03-12 10:00:00 |
Word Count: 386 |
Page Views: 3958 |
Votes: 8 |
Rating: 1.50 |
| 101. |
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If Lindsay Lohan Is Hospitalized In England, She May Not Receive Flowers by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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A hospital in Gorleston, England, which is northeast of London,
has made the decision to no longer allow the delivery of flowers
to patients' rooms. |
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Distributed: 2008-03-11 14:00:00 |
Word Count: 475 |
Page Views: 2833 |
Votes: 9 |
Rating: 2.56 |
| 102. |
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Britney Spears' Fragrance Line May Benefit From Flower Research by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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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. |
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Distributed: 2008-03-10 15:00:00 |
Word Count: 424 |
Page Views: 4804 |
Votes: 9 |
Rating: 1.89 |
| 103. |
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Help Your Products Sell Like Pokemon And Flowers by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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The creators of those cute little pocket monsters, Pokemon, are
certainly rolling in money these days. Since their appearance on
Saturday morning cartoons almost a decade ago, Pokemon items have
been among the biggest selling types of merchandise for children.
There are Pokemon toys, clothes, trading cards, decorative items,
games, and much more. If you're in retail sales, you'd probably
be thrilled if your products sold like Pokemon. And, with a
little sales and marketing savvy, you can boost your sales, no
matter what your product-from flowers to software and beyond. |
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Distributed: 2008-03-07 12:00:00 |
Word Count: 530 |
Page Views: 3225 |
Votes: 6 |
Rating: 2.33 |
| 104. |
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Heather Mills And Flower Enthusiasts Promote Making The World A Better Place by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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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. |
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Distributed: 2008-03-06 14:00:00 |
Word Count: 478 |
Page Views: 4774 |
Votes: 17 |
Rating: 1.88 |
| 105. |
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Harry Potter's Magic Can't Save The Home Building Industry...Or Florist's Stock In Landscaping And Bedding Plants by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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In fictional wizard Harry Potter's world it's possible to magic
up almost anything-a tent that's ten times the size inside as it
appears from the outside, a home where dishes do themselves and
potatoes are peeled by an unmanned knife, and schools with
staircases that move all on their own. But, it would seem that
turning around the slump in the housing market would take some
magic even more powerful than the boy wizard's. |
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Distributed: 2008-03-06 11:24:00 |
Word Count: 433 |
Page Views: 4499 |
Votes: 15 |
Rating: 2.27 |
| 106. |
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Give Your Myspace User A Nicer Space With Flowers by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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MySpace.com has become one of the hottest trends among teenagers.
It's a great way for teens to share their ideas, hobbies, and
feelings with others. But, if you're looking for a way to connect
with your teen that doesn't involve a keyboard and screen, try
giving her flowers to brighten up her own personal space. |
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Distributed: 2008-03-06 07:12:00 |
Word Count: 449 |
Page Views: 4133 |
Votes: 16 |
Rating: 2.19 |
| 107. |
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Get More Out Of Your Workplace Than Just Taxes by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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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. |
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Distributed: 2008-03-06 06:48:00 |
Word Count: 453 |
Page Views: 3614 |
Votes: 10 |
Rating: 2.30 |
| 108. |
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Britney Spears' Children Enter The Floriculture Industry by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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If Britney Spears is like most mothers, though her son is just a
baby and her second child is still in the womb, she's probably
dreaming about what they'll become when they grow up.
Considering the beating she and husband Kevin Federline have
taken from the press, it's likely that Spears isn't hoping her
little ones follow in her footsteps to stardom. So, what do the
children of wealthy pop stars grow up to be? Well, anything they
set their mind to, I suppose-maybe even florists! |
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Distributed: 2008-03-06 06:36:00 |
Word Count: 394 |
Page Views: 4440 |
Votes: 12 |
Rating: 2.75 |
| 109. |
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An Insight Into Passover by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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Each Jewish holiday is a lesson in life. What is the unique
lesson of Passover? Freedom. It's the type of freedom that has
given the Jewish people it's power to survive and to thrive.
It's not a freedom of the body as much as a freedom of the
spirit. And this freedom is available at Passover-time to help
you achieve whatever you want. A person with true freedom knows
no bounds, and can achieve whatever they wish. They are free to
change themselves and change the world! |
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Distributed: 2008-03-04 10:00:00 |
Word Count: 1360 |
Page Views: 4919 |
Votes: 6 |
Rating: 1.50 |
| 110. |
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Flowers Help Relieve The Stress Of Filing Taxes With The IRS by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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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. |
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Distributed: 2008-03-03 03:00:00 |
Word Count: 445 |
Page Views: 3494 |
Votes: 13 |
Rating: 2.00 |
| 111. |
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Get More Green Than A Golf Green With Houseplants by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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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. |
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Distributed: 2008-02-29 12:00:00 |
Word Count: 481 |
Page Views: 4522 |
Votes: 17 |
Rating: 2.59 |
| 112. |
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Funerals Arranged Faster Than A Wikipedia Search Hurt Florists And Funeral Homes by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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It's a fact of life-we want everything fast and easy. Our world
is all hustle and bustle and we find ourselves trying to cram 34
hours of activity into a 24-hour day. To combat our
ever-increasing responsibilities, we look for quicker ways to
accomplish our tasks, like using the Internet site Wikipedia to
gather information on everything from historical events to
current entertainers. Sadly, it seems the want for quick
solutions has even stretched to funeral planning. Now, florists
and funeral directors in Connecticut are working together to
combat the growing trend. |
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Distributed: 2008-02-28 13:48:00 |
Word Count: 572 |
Page Views: 4552 |
Votes: 7 |
Rating: 2.00 |
| 113. |
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For Increasing Profits, Flowers Are A Better Gamble Than Poker by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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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! |
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Distributed: 2008-02-28 11:12:00 |
Word Count: 422 |
Page Views: 4349 |
Votes: 16 |
Rating: 2.69 |
| 114. |
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Flowers To Help You Ring In The New Year by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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If you're planning to throw a huge New Year's bash or even just
a small get together, don't forget to order flowers to make your
celebration even brighter. Flowers make an excellent addition to
any decorating theme, whether it's lavish and elegant or
colorful and fun. And, they're an incredibly easy way to
decorate-your florist does all the work! |
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Distributed: 2008-02-27 15:12:00 |
Word Count: 373 |
Page Views: 5085 |
Votes: 11 |
Rating: 1.82 |
| 115. |
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Flowers May Have Aided Elliot Yamin's Recovery by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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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. |
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Distributed: 2008-02-27 11:36:00 |
Word Count: 443 |
Page Views: 4097 |
Votes: 20 |
Rating: 2.05 |
| 116. |
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Flowers Help Us Celebrate Special Occasions by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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Flowers have always been a special way to celebrate a special
occasion or simply to remind someone that you are thinking of
them. Your kind thought will be especially appreciated if you
put a little extra time and thought into what kind of arrangement
you will send. |
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Distributed: 2008-02-26 14:00:00 |
Word Count: 851 |
Page Views: 4389 |
Votes: 15 |
Rating: 2.73 |
| 117. |
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Flowers Have As Much Meaning As Mariah Carey's Songs by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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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. |
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Distributed: 2008-02-26 10:00:00 |
Word Count: 537 |
Page Views: 4926 |
Votes: 14 |
Rating: 2.14 |
| 118. |
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Britney Spears Second Baby Is Cause For Big Bouquets Of Flowers by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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There's been a baby boom in the world of entertainment, and the
latest of these little stars is Sutton Pierce, the son of pop
mega-star Britney Spears and her husband, rapper Kevin Federline.
Baby Sutton was born on September 12th, 2006 via caesarean
section some time around 2 a.m. He is the second son born to the
couple; his older brother Sean Preston turned one-year-old just
days after Sutton's birth. While the birth of the baby certainly
makes Spears and her family deliriously happy, high-end gift
retailers are probably thrilled, too. You see, the latest trend
in gift giving is to give extravagant gifts at the birth of a new
baby. |
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Distributed: 2008-02-25 15:00:00 |
Word Count: 432 |
Page Views: 4294 |
Votes: 20 |
Rating: 2.40 |
| 119. |
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Flowers Have A Health Benefit To Rival Pilates by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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If you're not the exercising type-or even if you are-there's
another way to enjoy a terrific health boost; all you need to do
is call your florist! |
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Distributed: 2008-02-22 11:12:00 |
Word Count: 382 |
Page Views: 3937 |
Votes: 15 |
Rating: 1.60 |
| 120. |
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Flowers Could Ease The Way Back To School by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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It's almost the time of year that brings a mix of dread and joy
for teachers, students, and parents everywhere-Back to School
Time. Students and teachers around the United States will return
to school in September much to their excitement, or exasperation.
To help celebrate the new school year or to ease the way for
those who aren't quite thrilled, send flowers! |
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Distributed: 2008-02-21 14:48:00 |
Word Count: 469 |
Page Views: 4782 |
Votes: 10 |
Rating: 1.30 |
| 121. |
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Flowers Bring Romance For Angelina Jolie by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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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. |
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Distributed: 2008-02-21 10:36:00 |
Word Count: 407 |
Page Views: 3720 |
Votes: 11 |
Rating: 1.64 |
| 122. |
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Flowers Are The Superman Of The Gift-Giving World by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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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! |
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Distributed: 2008-02-20 13:00:00 |
Word Count: 391 |
Page Views: 3948 |
Votes: 11 |
Rating: 2.18 |
| 123. |
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Flowers Are The Perfect Gift For Father's Day by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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Dads everywhere have Sonora Smart Dodd to thank for getting
Father's Day started. In 1909, Sonora sat in a church in Spokane,
Washington listening to a sermon expounding on the virtues of
motherhood. But, as she sat there, she thought about how special
her own father was since it was he who raised her after the death
of her mother. |
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Distributed: 2008-02-20 10:00:00 |
Word Count: 486 |
Page Views: 5983 |
Votes: 17 |
Rating: 2.24 |
| 124. |
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Flowers Are An Easier Health Boost Than The Atkins Diet by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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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! |
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Distributed: 2008-02-19 14:00:00 |
Word Count: 445 |
Page Views: 3672 |
Votes: 14 |
Rating: 2.00 |
| 125. |
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Flowers Are A Popular Gift For Christmas by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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Let's face it, for many people Christmas shopping is a
stressful event. It can be really difficult to find just the
right gift for your Great Aunt Millie who doesn't really need
anything. And, just what do you give your boss's wife when
you're invited to their home for a Christmas celebration? This
year, you could finish your Christmas shopping in just one
stop... |
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Distributed: 2008-02-19 10:00:00 |
Word Count: 425 |
Page Views: 4000 |
Votes: 10 |
Rating: 2.10 |
| 126. |
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Britney Spears Gets A New Mom Pick-Me-Up In The Form Of Flowers by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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Several sources of entertainment news recently reported that pop
star Britney Spears recently received flowers from her male nanny
Perry Taylor (dubbed a "manny" by the press). Although
there's some speculation among gossip columnists about just
what that gift of flowers means, its certainly a possibility
that they're simply a gift of flowers between friends meant to
lift the spirits of a tired and stressed new mom. |
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Distributed: 2008-02-18 15:00:00 |
Word Count: 477 |
Page Views: 5734 |
Votes: 15 |
Rating: 2.13 |
| 127. |
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Flowers Are A Longer Running Hit Than Star Wars by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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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. |
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Distributed: 2008-02-18 12:36:00 |
Word Count: 474 |
Page Views: 4158 |
Votes: 12 |
Rating: 2.00 |
| 128. |
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Flowers And Disney's Cars: Both A Run Away Hit With Kids by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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One of the biggest summer movies of 2006 is Disney's Cars, the
story of a speedy red racecar voiced by actor Owen Wilson. Disney
and kids go together like....well, believe it or not, flowers and
kids! |
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Distributed: 2008-02-15 11:12:00 |
Word Count: 420 |
Page Views: 3801 |
Votes: 16 |
Rating: 2.44 |
| 129. |
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Flowers And Clay Aiken: Favorites Among Seniors by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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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! |
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Distributed: 2008-02-14 14:12:00 |
Word Count: 438 |
Page Views: 3860 |
Votes: 19 |
Rating: 2.11 |
| 130. |
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Flower Growers In Shakira's Home Country Affected By U.S. Immigration Reform by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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Pop singer Shakira was born in Colombia, which is the number one
importer of fresh flowers to the United States. While foreign
countries sometimes seem to have so little to do with our lives
here in America, our country's decisions regarding immigration
and guest-worker programs very greatly affects the livelihood of
the hundreds of Colombians working in the floriculture industry.
But, if the Agriculture Coalition for Immigration Reform (ACIR)
has anything to say about it, Congress will see the very great
need we have for a good solution to the immigration question. |
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Distributed: 2008-02-14 10:00:00 |
Word Count: 431 |
Page Views: 5262 |
Votes: 11 |
Rating: 2.09 |
| 131. |
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Flower Care For Paris Hilton by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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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. |
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Distributed: 2008-02-13 13:24:00 |
Word Count: 509 |
Page Views: 3896 |
Votes: 14 |
Rating: 2.29 |
| 132. |
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Florists Are More Innovative Than Apple by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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Although it would seem hard to beat the creativity of the Apple
team, there's a group of professionals out there who flex their
creative muscles everyday - florists! |
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Distributed: 2008-02-13 10:00:00 |
Word Count: 465 |
Page Views: 4372 |
Votes: 18 |
Rating: 1.72 |
| 133. |
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Florist From Pamela Anderson's Native Canada Wins Award by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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Pamela Anderson was born in Ladysmith, British Columbia, Canada,
the same country where a flower shop called Bayview Blossoms
recently received an award for making its shop easy for people in
wheelchairs to visit and move freely about the store. |
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Distributed: 2008-02-12 14:00:00 |
Word Count: 361 |
Page Views: 3822 |
Votes: 15 |
Rating: 2.27 |
| 134. |
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Florist From Jessica Simpson's Home State Designs Ford's Funeral Flowers by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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Pop star Jessica Simpson isn't the only talent to come out of
the state of Texas. One Texas florist is considered so talented
that she was tapped to provide flowers for President Gerald
Ford's California and Michigan funerals. |
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Distributed: 2008-02-12 10:00:00 |
Word Count: 367 |
Page Views: 7209 |
Votes: 12 |
Rating: 2.67 |
| 135. |
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Britney Spears Could Use Lilies Of The Valley In Her Next Bridal Bouquet by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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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. |
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Distributed: 2008-02-11 15:00:00 |
Word Count: 354 |
Page Views: 3889 |
Votes: 8 |
Rating: 1.13 |
| 136. |
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Floriculture Training Program Is A Good Deed Worthy Of Angelina Jolie by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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Angelina Jolie is well known not just for the hit movies she
stars in, but also for the wonderful charity work she's done in
countries around the world |
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Distributed: 2008-02-11 13:00:00 |
Word Count: 447 |
Page Views: 6484 |
Votes: 23 |
Rating: 2.57 |
| 137. |
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Floral Ideas For Christina Aguilera's Chanukah Celebration by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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Though she's not Jewish, pop star Christina Aguilera married
Jordan Bratman in November of 2005 in a wedding ceremony that
included traditional Jewish elements. Because of her husband's
Jewish heritage, Aguilera's holiday celebrations are sure to
include Chanukah. If that's the case, she'll probably be
visiting her florist for some help with beautiful Chanukah
decorations. |
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Distributed: 2008-02-08 10:36:00 |
Word Count: 340 |
Page Views: 4677 |
Votes: 17 |
Rating: 2.47 |
| 138. |
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Father's Day Flowers Fit For Any Dad by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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Father's Day is approaching fast and you still have no idea what
to get your dad, do you? Well, you could buy him yet another tie
with his favorite cartoon character, loud stripes, or polka dots
on it. But... |
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Distributed: 2008-02-07 13:24:00 |
Word Count: 438 |
Page Views: 4444 |
Votes: 22 |
Rating: 2.05 |
| 139. |
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Energy Costs May Cost You Your Youtube And Your Flowers, Too by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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We're all struggling with rising energy costs. For some, that
could mean giving up the luxuries we enjoy, like the Internet
connection that allows us to use YouTube. But, for people in the
flower business, the cost could be even higher. |
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Distributed: 2008-02-07 10:12:00 |
Word Count: 386 |
Page Views: 4770 |
Votes: 6 |
Rating: 2.17 |
| 140. |
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Emma Watson Is A Real Sweet Pea by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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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! |
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Distributed: 2008-02-06 15:36:00 |
Word Count: 424 |
Page Views: 10763 |
Votes: 31 |
Rating: 2.16 |
| 141. |
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Eminem Needs Flower Therapy by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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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. |
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Distributed: 2008-02-06 10:00:00 |
Word Count: 369 |
Page Views: 5161 |
Votes: 10 |
Rating: 2.00 |
| 142. |
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Eminem Grew Up With The Scent Of Apple Blossoms In The Air by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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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. |
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Distributed: 2008-02-05 15:00:00 |
Word Count: 409 |
Page Views: 5570 |
Votes: 14 |
Rating: 1.29 |
| 143. |
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Don't Play Poker With Your Sales: Boost Sales With Flowers by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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USA Today recently offered some great tips for helping your
retail sales to flourish. Among those tips are: |
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Distributed: 2008-02-05 10:36:00 |
Word Count: 529 |
Page Views: 3512 |
Votes: 13 |
Rating: 2.00 |
| 144. |
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Britney Spears Could Improve Her Home With Flowers by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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Add beauty and class to your home, regardless of your decorating
style. Flowers for home decorating purposes aren't limited to the
rich and famous; you can use them to beautify your home as well. |
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Distributed: 2008-02-04 15:00:00 |
Word Count: 566 |
Page Views: 4469 |
Votes: 10 |
Rating: 1.70 |
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Don't Get Voted Off-Be A Survivor When You Apologize With Flowers by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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Survivor is one of the hottest shows on television today. Each
week, viewers tune in to see which contestant will be voted off
the island. Sometimes contestants are voted off because they're
too strong and may be a threat, but in many cases they're voted
off because they've done something to anger or annoy their tribe
mates. Too bad they don't have access to a phone or the Internet.
If they did, they could send their tribe mates America's favorite
apology gift-flowers! |
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Distributed: 2008-02-04 13:36:00 |
Word Count: 403 |
Page Views: 4271 |
Votes: 18 |
Rating: 1.83 |
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Did Rising Gas Prices Lead To Matthew Mcconaughey's Recent Car Sale? by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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While gas prices may not have much of an affect on the deep
pockets of Hollywood stars, they have hit the rest of us quite
hard-including florists and those who buy flowers from them. |
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Distributed: 2008-02-01 10:00:00 |
Word Count: 553 |
Page Views: 5266 |
Votes: 9 |
Rating: 2.56 |
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Make The Most Of Valentine's Day Roses by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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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. |
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Distributed: 2008-01-31 11:12:00 |
Word Count: 433 |
Page Views: 3842 |
Votes: 9 |
Rating: 2.00 |
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Creative Flower Card Messages Worthy Of Harry Potter Author J.K. Rowling by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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As much as we might like to be, we're not all talented writers
like the best-selling author of the Harry Potter books series,
J.K. Rowling. Those of us who aren't skilled writers (and
probably some who are!) sometimes struggle with finding the right
words to say. |
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Distributed: 2008-01-30 15:36:00 |
Word Count: 512 |
Page Views: 50466 |
Votes: 19 |
Rating: 1.47 |
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Could Carmen Electra Choose A Florist? by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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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? |
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Distributed: 2008-01-30 10:00:00 |
Word Count: 487 |
Page Views: 4723 |
Votes: 9 |
Rating: 1.89 |
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Clay Aiken's Birth Flower At Risk From Serious Disease by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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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. |
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Distributed: 2008-01-29 10:36:00 |
Word Count: 450 |
Page Views: 4815 |
Votes: 9 |
Rating: 1.22 |
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Britney Spears Could Find Her Next Bridal Bouquet In A Magazine by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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Pop princess Britney Spears is back on the singles scene, which
begs the question, will she try her hand at married life again?
Well, if she does, she'll have plenty of places to look to for
inspiration for her perfect wedding flowers-including two brand
new magazines aimed at helping brides choose the perfect
arrangements to top off their wedding celebrations: The Bride &
Bloom and Portovert magazines. |
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Distributed: 2008-01-28 15:00:00 |
Word Count: 367 |
Page Views: 3036 |
Votes: 6 |
Rating: 2.83 |
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Does Lindsay Lohan Give Fashionable Flower Gifts? by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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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. |
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Distributed: 2008-01-28 12:00:00 |
Word Count: 419 |
Page Views: 4245 |
Votes: 18 |
Rating: 1.89 |
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A Personal Gift Of Flowers by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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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? |
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Distributed: 2008-01-25 13:24:00 |
Word Count: 401 |
Page Views: 3401 |
Votes: 6 |
Rating: 1.83 |
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Taking The Thorns Out Of Ordering Flowers: A Guide For Guys by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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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. |
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Distributed: 2008-01-24 11:24:00 |
Word Count: 493 |
Page Views: 4519 |
Votes: 6 |
Rating: 2.33 |
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Sweet Ideas For Your Sweetheart On Valentine's Day by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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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! |
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Distributed: 2008-01-24 02:00:00 |
Word Count: 421 |
Page Views: 3440 |
Votes: 7 |
Rating: 1.86 |
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Even Jessica Simpson Gets Flowers by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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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 |
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Distributed: 2008-01-23 10:00:00 |
Word Count: 444 |
Page Views: 4276 |
Votes: 7 |
Rating: 1.86 |
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American Idol Clay Aiken Born In The Month Of The Chrysanthemum by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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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. |
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Distributed: 2008-01-23 02:48:00 |
Word Count: 416 |
Page Views: 3483 |
Votes: 5 |
Rating: 0.20 |
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The Easter Lily: A Flower That Symbolizes Eternal Life And Purity by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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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. |
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Distributed: 2008-01-22 10:24:00 |
Word Count: 422 |
Page Views: 5629 |
Votes: 9 |
Rating: 2.11 |
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St. Patrick's Day Shamrocks Bring Luck O' The Irish To Flowers by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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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. |
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Distributed: 2008-01-22 03:24:00 |
Word Count: 432 |
Page Views: 3856 |
Votes: 6 |
Rating: 1.00 |
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Does Jennifer Anniston Know Where Her Flowers Are Coming From? by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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There's a growing trend in the world of flowers that has
companies misrepresenting themselves as locally based companies.
In fact, it's become such a problem that at least 20 states
have passed laws prohibiting this shady business practice. |
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Distributed: 2008-01-21 12:24:00 |
Word Count: 518 |
Page Views: 2697 |
Votes: 7 |
Rating: 1.43 |
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Madonna Writes About English Roses, But Does She Grow Them? by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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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. |
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Distributed: 2008-01-21 02:00:00 |
Word Count: 417 |
Page Views: 4310 |
Votes: 8 |
Rating: 2.25 |
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Poker Night Fight? Send Flowers To Apologize by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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Your buddies were over last night for poker night. They were
noisy, stayed late, and left the place a mess. Your significant
other is not amused and you're in the doghouse. Need a quick way
to start smoothing things over? Send her flowers to let her know
how wonderful she is and how sorry you are. |
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Distributed: 2008-01-18 11:00:00 |
Word Count: 499 |
Page Views: 3800 |
Votes: 7 |
Rating: 1.57 |
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Add Flowers To Your Life And Give Your Diet A Boost by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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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. |
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Distributed: 2008-01-17 11:36:00 |
Word Count: 444 |
Page Views: 3894 |
Votes: 9 |
Rating: 1.11 |
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The Rose: Christina Aguilera's Favorite Flower? by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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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. |
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Distributed: 2008-01-17 03:12:00 |
Word Count: 497 |
Page Views: 7092 |
Votes: 13 |
Rating: 1.85 |
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Britney Spears Born In The Month Of The Narcissus Flower by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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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. |
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Distributed: 2008-01-16 10:12:00 |
Word Count: 427 |
Page Views: 4364 |
Votes: 11 |
Rating: 2.09 |
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Buy Flowers For Hillary Duff... Or Your Favorite Teen by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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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. |
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Distributed: 2008-01-16 02:24:00 |
Word Count: 522 |
Page Views: 3577 |
Votes: 8 |
Rating: 2.25 |
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Are Wedding Flowers On The Horizon For Beyonce Knowles? by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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For some time now, singer Beyonce Knowles has been linked to hip
hop artist Jay-Z and rumors of a wedding in the future are
rampant. Will a lucky florist be called upon soon to help Beyonce
plan all the flowers that will be used in her ceremony? If so,
she'll have a lot of options for using flowers to make her
wedding as beautiful as she is. |
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Distributed: 2008-01-15 10:36:00 |
Word Count: 430 |
Page Views: 5731 |
Votes: 11 |
Rating: 0.91 |
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Wedding Flowers For Katie Holmes And Tom Cruise by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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Although Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise haven't announced a date
for their wedding yet, they are undoubtedly hard at work
planning all the details of their nuptials, including the
flowers. Flowers tend to follow fashion trends, and today there
are no limits to what is considered appropriate for wedding and
reception flowers. Holmes and Cruise will have styles ranging
from the traditional to the new, trendy styles available to
celebrities and all happy couples looking to make the big day
reflect their personal style. |
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Distributed: 2008-01-15 02:24:00 |
Word Count: 491 |
Page Views: 3813 |
Votes: 12 |
Rating: 2.42 |
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Does Angelina Jolie Keep Cut Flowers In Her Home? by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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There's actually good reason to believe that Angelina Jolie,
once well known for being dark and quirky, may have traded in her
knives and viles of blood for a vase of cut flowers. In recent
years the public has watched Jolie go from a wild child to a
mother with an enormous compassionate streak for children all
over the world. Perhaps her newly displayed compassion is a
result of flowers in her home. |
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Distributed: 2008-01-14 13:00:00 |
Word Count: 407 |
Page Views: 4166 |
Votes: 12 |
Rating: 2.00 |
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Flowers Are More Popular Than Pokemon by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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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. |
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Distributed: 2008-01-14 02:00:00 |
Word Count: 448 |
Page Views: 3202 |
Votes: 7 |
Rating: 2.43 |
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Plants And Flowers Can Bring Earth Day Right Into Your Home by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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April 22nd is Earth Day, a day to celebrate this planet we call
home and all the natural beauty it has to offer. Many people
celebrate the day by planting a tree or bush or simply by
spending the day outside, enjoying the splendor of nature. But,
what if you live in a city where nature isn't as abundant as
you'd like or if you're just unable to get outdoors to plant a
tree or bush? |
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Distributed: 2008-01-11 13:00:00 |
Word Count: 487 |
Page Views: 3611 |
Votes: 12 |
Rating: 1.75 |
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Lindsey Lohan Could Use Some Get Well Flowers by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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Actress and singer Lindsey Lohan recently took a tumble at a
friend's house causing a leg injury that landed her in the
hospital for a brief stay yet again. In fact, poor Lohan has been
in and out of the hospital so much throughout the end of 2005
and the beginning of 2006 that she could surely use some get
well flowers. |
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Distributed: 2008-01-10 10:24:00 |
Word Count: 437 |
Page Views: 3533 |
Votes: 11 |
Rating: 2.09 |
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Jennifer Lopez Born Under The Bold Delphinium Flower by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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Born July 24, 1970, singer and actress Jennifer Lopez was born
during the month of the delphinium flower-a flower that signifies
boldness, an open heart, and ardent attachment. Though those
attributes may all be seen as very positive, the delphinium is
also featured in a classic legend of great woe. |
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Distributed: 2008-01-10 02:24:00 |
Word Count: 452 |
Page Views: 4772 |
Votes: 8 |
Rating: 2.75 |
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Actress Jessica Alba Born In The Month Of The Daisy by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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Actress Jessica Alba was born April 28, 1981, during the month of
the daisy-a flower with considerable meaning and history that is
steeped in legend. It is traditionally a symbol of childhood
innocence, purity, and gentleness. |
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Distributed: 2008-01-09 12:00:00 |
Word Count: 443 |
Page Views: 4248 |
Votes: 9 |
Rating: 2.33 |
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Scented Flowers Make A Mariah Carey Style Comeback by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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Singer Mariah Carey all but disappeared from the music scene only
to return a bigger star than ever in late 2005. But, in terms of
comebacks, fragrant flowers just may make an even bigger
comeback |
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Distributed: 2008-01-09 03:48:00 |
Word Count: 370 |
Page Views: 4533 |
Votes: 6 |
Rating: 3.00 |
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Flowers For 50 Cent by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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Would a man like rapper 50 Cent like to receive flowers? If
he's like the majority of men, the answer is, "Yes!" In
surveys conducted by the Society of American Florists, men
indicated they do enjoy receiving flowers. In fact, 60% of men
responded that they would enjoy receiving flowers for occasions
such as Valentine's Day. |
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Distributed: 2008-01-08 10:24:00 |
Word Count: 500 |
Page Views: 3951 |
Votes: 7 |
Rating: 2.57 |
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Having Trouble Expressing Yourself Like Eminem? Send Flowers Instead by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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You want to send a gift that expresses what you're thinking and
feeling in the perfect way, but you're just not able to write a
phrase with all the flair of an Eminem lyric. Don't worry-just
think F.R.E.S.H |
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Distributed: 2008-01-08 02:00:00 |
Word Count: 352 |
Page Views: 3291 |
Votes: 8 |
Rating: 2.00 |
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Angelina Jolie Would Be Proud Of This African Floral Farm by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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Angelina Jolie has become as well known for her efforts to make
the world a better place as she is for her movie roles. She's
done charitable work for many African countries. As such, she'd
probably be very happy to hear that one flower producer located
in Kenya has made the move to using environmentally friendly
geothermal energy to heat its greenhouses. |
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Distributed: 2008-01-07 13:12:00 |
Word Count: 358 |
Page Views: 4839 |
Votes: 8 |
Rating: 1.63 |
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Disney May Be The Happiest Place On Earth, But With Flowers Your Home May Not Be Far Behind by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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Ask almost anyone on the street where "the happiest place on
earth" is, and they'll probably tell you it's Disney. But, a
behavioral research study titled "The Home Ecology of Flowers"
indicates that if you make it a point to live with flowers, you
might be able to answer that question with, "my house!" |
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Distributed: 2008-01-07 12:36:00 |
Word Count: 416 |
Page Views: 4670 |
Votes: 16 |
Rating: 2.00 |
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Although Her Birth Flower Is The Violet, Shakira Is No Shrinking Violet by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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Sexy songstress Shakira was born February 9, 1977, during the
month of the violet. But, if you're at all familiar with her
hip shaking moves, you know she's no shrinking violet. However,
she certainly has one thing in common with the violet - her
popularity. The African violet has long been one of the most
popular flowering potted plants. |
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Distributed: 2008-01-04 13:24:00 |
Word Count: 456 |
Page Views: 3683 |
Votes: 15 |
Rating: 1.87 |
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Decorating Christina Aguilera's House With Flowers by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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Having recently married, Christina Aguilera, like many newlyweds,
is probably working on setting up and decorating her house to
make it more of a home. Flowers are an excellent way to brighten
up any room in the house, and new trends in decorating with
flowers emerge every day. |
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Distributed: 2008-01-03 10:00:00 |
Word Count: 527 |
Page Views: 5663 |
Votes: 17 |
Rating: 2.24 |
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Mothers Day Flower Trends by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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What mother doesn't appreciate receiving a beautiful gift on
Mother's Day? But what do you get her? You're not sure of her
size and you're pretty sure that any clothing item you'd pick
out would be all wrong anyway. She's got plenty of bubble bath,
a library full of books, and her taste in music is beyond your
comprehension, so a CD is out. You're in luck, though. Your
florist has the perfect solution-flowers! |
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Distributed: 2008-01-03 02:36:00 |
Word Count: 442 |
Page Views: 4325 |
Votes: 6 |
Rating: 2.00 |
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Flowers Even Inspire Barbie by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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The Barbie doll has inspired little girls for decades. Barbie has
been on or near the top of the most popular toy lists for a very
long time. Children are inspired by her pretty face and the
versatility of her character-Barbie can be anything! A doctor, a
model, a mother, a teacher, a veterinarian, or a mermaid. It's
no wonder that with her beauty and versatility, she's even been
a flower; four of them, to be exact. |
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Distributed: 2008-01-02 11:12:00 |
Word Count: 411 |
Page Views: 4167 |
Votes: 7 |
Rating: 2.43 |
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Serve Up A Party Better Than Anna Kournikova Serves A Ball by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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Anna Kournikova may be able to serve up a tennis ball, but can
she throw a party that keeps people talking and waiting for the
next one? Well, maybe, especially if she's adding special
touches to her parties using flowers. |
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Distributed: 2008-01-02 03:48:00 |
Word Count: 449 |
Page Views: 5297 |
Votes: 8 |
Rating: 2.75 |
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Flowers To Fit Pamela Anderson's Personality by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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If Pamela Anderson were to buy flowers for herself, what kind of
arrangement would she choose? Would she pick bold, bright colors
arranged in a linear design? Or, would she choose soft pastels in
a loose bouquet? Regardless of the kinds of flowers and designs
she chose, the resulting arrangement would say a lot about her
personality. That's because people with certain personality
traits are generally drawn to certain styles of flowers. |
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Distributed: 2008-01-01 10:36:00 |
Word Count: 519 |
Page Views: 4497 |
Votes: 7 |
Rating: 2.00 |
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Preserving Your Prom Flowers by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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For many young people, prom is the crowning event of their
teenage years. Everything about the night is magical and they
want to hang on to those memories. One of the most special parts
of the evening is the gorgeous corsage her date chose with her
and her lovely gown in mind. Those memories are meant to last,
and you can help by preserving or drying her corsage so that
it's almost as lovely as the day she received it. |
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Distributed: 2008-01-01 03:12:00 |
Word Count: 413 |
Page Views: 4304 |
Votes: 7 |
Rating: 1.14 |
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Race To The Perfect Gift With Nascar Themed Flowers by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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You need to send a really outstanding gift to someone special in
your life. You rack your brain and try to come up with something
that will say what you're feeling, strike a personal chord, and
be a fun gift that the recipient will really enjoy. Your special
someone's passion is Nascar racing, but a shirt, hat, or other
memorabilia alone seems so overdone. What can you do? Try
presenting that Nascar gift with a new and exciting twist-send
it with flowers. |
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Distributed: 2007-12-31 13:24:00 |
Word Count: 414 |
Page Views: 10105 |
Votes: 9 |
Rating: 1.22 |
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Angelina Jolie Receives Sunflowers From A Rock Star by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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What do rock stars buy for their mega-movie star friends after
the birth of a child? Well, rocker Gwen Stefani recently answered
that question when she and her husband, Gavin Rossdale, brought
an enormous bouquet of sunflowers to actress Angelina Jolie after
the birth of her daughter with her boyfriend, actor Brad Pitt. |
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Distributed: 2007-12-31 12:01:00 |
Word Count: 459 |
Page Views: 5319 |
Votes: 16 |
Rating: 2.38 |
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Tulips For Jessica Simpson by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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Born July 10, 1980, singer Jessica Simpson can claim the lovely
spring tulip as her birth flower. Fortunately for her, her rise
to popularity didn't involve the treachery and intrigue that the
tulip's rise did. |
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Distributed: 2007-12-28 12:00:00 |
Word Count: 477 |
Page Views: 3556 |
Votes: 8 |
Rating: 1.00 |
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What Do You Do When You Need To Apologize To Scarlett Johansson? Send Flowers! by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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Young actress Scarlett Johansson was recently named the number
one sexiest woman on a list of "100 Sexiest Women" compiled by
FHM Magazine. With a title like that, she probably intimidates a
lot of people and her star is just beginning to rise. So, what
happens when you do something to unintentionally hurt or offend
a person like Scarlett Johansson? Well, if you're her costar in
the Woody Allen movie Match Point, you send her flowers. |
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Distributed: 2007-12-27 12:00:00 |
Word Count: 450 |
Page Views: 3475 |
Votes: 6 |
Rating: 2.00 |
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You Don't Have To Be Harry Potter To Send A Magical Gift Of Flowers by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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Sometimes life is so busy that it seems almost impossible to keep
up on the special events in the lives of our loved ones and to
ensure they always receive a beautiful and personal gift. But,
if you enlist some help from your local florist, no matter how
complicated life gets, you can be sure that you'll always have
the perfect gift for every occasion. |
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Distributed: 2007-12-27 03:48:00 |
Word Count: 406 |
Page Views: 3404 |
Votes: 7 |
Rating: 0.86 |
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Tattoos Prove The Appeal Of Flowers by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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It seems these days that tattoos are all the rage. Though
tattoos have been around for a long time, they were once
considered an "alternative" body decoration and you weren't
likely to find one on the person sitting next to you in church
on Sunday unless he was an ex-military man. |
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Distributed: 2007-12-26 10:00:00 |
Word Count: 456 |
Page Views: 5537 |
Votes: 7 |
Rating: 2.00 |
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Pay Tribute With Flowers On Memorial Day by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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The tradition of decorating the graves of fallen soldiers has
been in existence since the time of the Civil War. Historical
evidence shows that women living in the South honored soldiers
by placing some sort of decorative items on their graves, as is
indicated by the 1867 hymn by Nella L. Sweet titled "Kneel Where
Our Loves are Sleeping" and is dedicated "to the ladies of the
South who are decorating the graves of the Confederate dead." |
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Distributed: 2007-12-26 02:36:00 |
Word Count: 449 |
Page Views: 4535 |
Votes: 13 |
Rating: 2.08 |
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Congratulate Your American Idol With Flowers by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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Has someone in your life recently achieved something that made
them as happy and proud as if they'd won American Idol? You can
express your own happiness and pride for their success by sending
a gift of flowers. |
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Distributed: 2007-12-25 11:00:00 |
Word Count: 424 |
Page Views: 3493 |
Votes: 9 |
Rating: 1.33 |
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Pitch A No-Hitter With Baseball-Themed Flower Gifts by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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Want to send a gift to the baseball fan in your life that's sure
to knock one out of the park? Send flowers with a baseball
theme! Everyone loves flowers and when you personalize them to
include the recipient's favorite hobbies, like baseball,
they're sure to make an even greater impression. |
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Distributed: 2007-12-25 04:00:00 |
Word Count: 413 |
Page Views: 11777 |
Votes: 27 |
Rating: 1.74 |
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Angelina Jolie May Work With A Wedding Florist Soon by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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With the birth of Angelina Jolie's baby with Brad Pitt now past,
the couple's thoughts may now turn to planning a wedding complete
with cake, a beautiful gown, A-list guests, and gorgeous flowers.
Of all the work that goes into creating the perfect wedding,
planning the flowers may actually be the easiest step. |
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Distributed: 2007-12-24 12:00:00 |
Word Count: 468 |
Page Views: 4323 |
Votes: 18 |
Rating: 2.22 |
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Make Every Day A Green Day When You Choose Healthy House Plants by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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Want to make your day a Green Day? Okay, you could run out and
purchase a CD by the band Green Day, but you can only listen to
one CD for so long and it won't provide added benefits like
cleaner air in your home and a beautiful home decorating element.
To keep the beauty of green in your life, why not add a lovely
green or flowering plant to your home décor? |
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Distributed: 2007-12-24 03:24:00 |
Word Count: 557 |
Page Views: 4327 |
Votes: 6 |
Rating: 1.00 |
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Clay Aiken May Give His Loved Ones Peace Lilies by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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Okay, I don't really know what kind of plants Clay Aiken favors
when he gives houseplants as gifts, but given the popularity of
the peace lily, it's pretty likely that he's given or received
one or two in his lifetime. |
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Distributed: 2007-12-21 12:00:00 |
Word Count: 408 |
Page Views: 3864 |
Votes: 11 |
Rating: 1.45 |
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Choosing Your Wedding Flowers by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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No matter which flowers you choose for your wedding, choose those
that catch your eye, those flowers that say something about you
or about your wedding. Choose flowers that will create a lasting
impression and lasting memories. |
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Distributed: 2007-12-21 10:00:00 |
Word Count: 655 |
Page Views: 4719 |
Votes: 18 |
Rating: 2.17 |
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Choosing June Roses by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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Roses – alone and with other flowers – stand out because of their
beauty, their long history and, of course, their symbolism. You
don't need to be wealthy or famous to receive them, nor do you
need to have a celebrity's paycheck to give them. You don't
even need a birthday celebration or other special occasion in
order to give roses. All you need is the desire to show someone
that you were thinking about them and that you care. |
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Distributed: 2007-12-20 13:00:00 |
Word Count: 637 |
Page Views: 3785 |
Votes: 8 |
Rating: 2.50 |
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Choose A Wedding Florist Who Can Bring Your Personality To The Wedding by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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When you get married, it is important to choose a wedding florist
who can bring your personalities to your wedding. Therefore, it
is important to interview a number of florists to find the one
who is right for you. |
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Distributed: 2007-12-20 10:00:00 |
Word Count: 637 |
Page Views: 3657 |
Votes: 6 |
Rating: 1.50 |
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Chicago Florist Follows In Oprah Winfrey's Do-Gooder Footsteps by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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Life isn't always easy, but it sure can turn out great. It seems
a florist in Chicago has found that good things can result from
some of the bad turns life occasionally throws us. |
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Distributed: 2007-12-19 13:12:00 |
Word Count: 388 |
Page Views: 4971 |
Votes: 8 |
Rating: 1.75 |
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Celebrities And Their Favorite Flower Finds by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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While we all have our own choices of favorite flowers, the top
picks for the latest flower trends and bouquets take more than a
trip to the local florist. |
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Distributed: 2007-12-19 10:48:00 |
Word Count: 756 |
Page Views: 10557 |
Votes: 11 |
Rating: 2.00 |
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Celebrate Sweetest Day With Flowers by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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Has someone done something particularly sweet for you this year?
Does your sweetheart deserve a treat for being the best friend
you could have? Or, is your best friend the greatest person you
know? You're in luck! There's a day set aside each year just to
recognize the "sweetest" people in our lives-Sweetest Day. |
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Distributed: 2007-12-18 11:12:00 |
Word Count: 410 |
Page Views: 4140 |
Votes: 20 |
Rating: 1.85 |
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Carmen Electra Likes It...Will You? by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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More and more people are becoming shopping savvy in an attempt to
conserve precious financial resources. We want more for our money
and we don't want to waste money buying items that just aren't
as good as they look. That's why more people are turning to
consumer product ratings to make determinations about whether or
not they'll buy an item. But, just because the guy down the
street or even a big star like Carmen Electra likes a product,
does that mean you will? |
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Distributed: 2007-12-18 10:12:00 |
Word Count: 433 |
Page Views: 4438 |
Votes: 20 |
Rating: 2.15 |
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Caring For Jennifer Lopez's Orchids by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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Actress, singer, and businesswoman Jennifer Lopez recently added
another scent to her line of perfumes. The scent, called Miami
Glow, has a target market of teenaged girls and carries a lighter
scent than its predecessor, Glow, which is aimed at adult women.
Miami Glow's lighter scent was achieved by combining the
essences of pink grapefruit, coconut water, cyclamen, and vanilla
orchid. |
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Distributed: 2007-12-17 15:12:00 |
Word Count: 526 |
Page Views: 5604 |
Votes: 11 |
Rating: 1.82 |
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Angelina Jolie And The Rose Experience A Baby Boom by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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In just the last few years the world has watched actress
Angelina Jolie go through a baby boom with the adoption of her
children Maddox and Zahara and the birth of baby Shiloh.
Jolie's motherhood garnered worldwide attention, but not all
baby booms draw stares; some go utterly unnoticed. Take, for
example, the baby boom that occurred in the rose world during
the 1990s. |
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Distributed: 2007-12-17 13:00:00 |
Word Count: 419 |
Page Views: 3685 |
Votes: 9 |
Rating: 1.78 |
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Avril Lavigne's Traditional Style Wedding by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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On the warm and sunny afternoon of Saturday, July 15th, 21-year
old Avril Lavigne wed her boyfriend of two years, Sum 41 singer
26-year old Deryck Whibley. To the surprise of Lavigne's fans
who watched her hit the music scene in her tomboyish, grunge
style, Lavigne's wedding was not only very traditional, it was
quite classy and beautiful. |
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Distributed: 2007-12-14 12:48:00 |
Word Count: 415 |
Page Views: 5606 |
Votes: 20 |
Rating: 1.95 |
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Arnold Schwarzenegger Receives Britney Spears' Birth Flower by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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The month of December is many things-it's the last month of the
year, it's the birth month of many stars, including Britney
Spears, and it's the month of the poinsettia flower. |
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Distributed: 2007-12-14 10:12:00 |
Word Count: 388 |
Page Views: 4005 |
Votes: 8 |
Rating: 2.00 |
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Are There Loafers In The Apple Ranks? by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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If you own your own business and employ one or more people, I'm
willing to bet that you've run across at least one employee
that, to put it nicely, is a loafer. He or she isn't much of a
performer and does the bare minimum to get by in the workplace-if
even that! It's annoying, yes, but just imagine if you owned a
huge company, say one the size of the Apple computer corporation.
You wouldn't have just one loafer to deal with; you could have
them in the double digits! What's an employer to do? |
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Distributed: 2007-12-13 15:00:00 |
Word Count: 506 |
Page Views: 3149 |
Votes: 20 |
Rating: 2.40 |
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Angelina Jolie And Others Can Now Make Their Flowers Even More Eco-Friendly by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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Angelina Jolie is well known not just for her acting ability but
for the good deeds she does for various organizations. If Jolie
is environmentally friendly as well, she could make her flowers
and plants even friendlier for the earth. A new line of
flowerpots has just hit the market, and they're sure to draw the
eyes...and wallets...of all those who do what they can to keep
the earth clean and healthy. |
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Distributed: 2007-12-13 10:48:00 |
Word Count: 363 |
Page Views: 3999 |
Votes: 6 |
Rating: 1.83 |
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All I Want For Christmas Is a New Roof? by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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What are you wishing for this Christmas? One Ohio florist is
getting a new roof that he hopes will not only be strong enough
to withhold the weight of Santa Claus, but also to prevent any
further rain from damaging his flower shop. |
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Distributed: 2007-12-12 13:00:00 |
Word Count: 443 |
Page Views: 5454 |
Votes: 6 |
Rating: 1.67 |
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Aishwarya Rai And The Lotus Flower: Symbols Of India by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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The lotus flower has been given a sacred place in Indian culture.
It plays a huge role in the art and mythology there and has done
so for centuries. |
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Distributed: 2007-12-12 10:00:00 |
Word Count: 423 |
Page Views: 4972 |
Votes: 21 |
Rating: 2.19 |
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Administrative Professionals' Day Is Growing In Popularity by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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Administrative Professionals' Day, formerly known as
Secretary's Day, is always on the Wednesday of the last full
week in April. |
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Distributed: 2007-12-11 15:00:00 |
Word Count: 776 |
Page Views: 4081 |
Votes: 7 |
Rating: 2.57 |
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A Wedding Competition Worthy Of American Idol Status by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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Past American Idol contestants Clay Aiken, Taylor Hicks, and
Kelly Clarkson may have stood up to the pressures of the American
Idol competition, but could they handle the stress of the
Designer Wedding Challenge. |
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Distributed: 2007-12-11 10:48:00 |
Word Count: 392 |
Page Views: 6782 |
Votes: 20 |
Rating: 1.85 |
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A Gift Of Flowers Is Better Than An X-Box by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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One of today's hottest items, and among the most requested
gifts, is the X-Box game system. Although video games are a lot
of fun, the money it costs to buy an X-Box would be better spent
on flowers. In fact, according to a study titled the Home
Ecology of Flowers Study conducted for the Society of American
Florists (SAF) Flower Promotion Organization (FPO), flowers have
an amazing affect on those who include them in their lives. |
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Distributed: 2007-12-10 16:12:00 |
Word Count: 355 |
Page Views: 3115 |
Votes: 10 |
Rating: 2.30 |
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A Fall Wedding For Jennifer Anniston And Vince Vaughn? by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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After more than a year of neither publicly affirming nor denying
their romantic relationship, Jennifer Anniston and Vince Vaughn
are finally engaged. |
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Distributed: 2007-12-10 14:36:00 |
Word Count: 398 |
Page Views: 5651 |
Votes: 11 |
Rating: 2.36 |
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Like Oprah Winfrey, More And More Women Are Starting Their Own Companies by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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Oprah Winfrey is one of the best known businesswomen in
America...perhaps even the world. But, according to a recent
study conducted by the United States Government, the number of
woman-owned businesses is on the rise. |
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Distributed: 2006-10-03 10:36:00 |
Word Count: 420 |
Page Views: 3647 |
Votes: 13 |
Rating: 1.77 |
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Halloween Flowers Make The Holiday More Bootiful by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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Halloween is an ancient holiday with many traditions. Children
dress in costumes representing the latest characters to hit the
big screen or in classic movie-monster garb. Adults throw costume
parties with fabulously spooky decorations or gorgeous orange and
black themes. It's all a great deal of fun, but one thing
Halloween isn't is a holiday that's usually associated with
flowers-but it should be! |
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Distributed: 2006-09-29 10:00:00 |
Word Count: 454 |
Page Views: 3583 |
Votes: 21 |
Rating: 2.19 |
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Get Your Party Shaking Like Shakira's Hips With Flowers by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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Shakira's hips won't be the only thing shaking this summer-with
flowers your backyard parties can really shake, too! Flowers are
the ultimate party decoration and accessory because they are so
versatile. They can be used to decorate, as prizes, as party
favors, and even as fashion accessories. |
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Distributed: 2006-06-02 10:24:00 |
Word Count: 462 |
Page Views: 5978 |
Votes: 18 |
Rating: 1.89 |
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Baby Shower Flowers For Britney Spears by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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Rumor has it that Britney Spears is expecting her second child.
And, in the celebrity world, that's cause for an extravagantly
fabulous baby shower! |
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Distributed: 2006-05-30 11:24:00 |
Word Count: 472 |
Page Views: 4581 |
Votes: 14 |
Rating: 2.57 |
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