Calendar of Events Mar 22, 2008
Find out about three unique programs you can volunteer for to assist Texas Water Watch, Millennium Seed Bank Project and Texas Invasive Plants. These excellent projects need volunteers to monitor the waterways, to collect seeds from plants native to East Texas and to learn to identify invasive plants, which is vital in controlling their spread. (Conroe Courier, TX)
Coppin an attitude Mar 18, 2008
North Carolina, the overall No. 1 seed for the NCAA tournament, finished No. 1 in The Associated Press final poll of the season ... The other top seeds were far worse: 45 percent at Kansas and 40 at UCLA and Memphis. (Boston Herald)
All the Best Mar 6, 2008
Sugar Land Garden Club will host Michael Eason from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, presenting information on an international plant conservation initiative in "The Millenium Seed Bank Project and Plant Conservation in Texas, at 10 a.m. March 18 at the Sugar Land Community Center, 226 Matlage Way in Sugar Land. It s free and open to the public. ?Houston Community Newspapers Online 2008 Submit your comment now Comment Title: Submit your comments on the article in the space below: Your... (Woodlands Villager, TX)
Classifieds 2/26/08 Feb 27, 2008
Involves custom application of fertilizer and ag chemicals, mixing ng these products, equipment maintenance, seed handling, customer relations. Experience preferred, but will train. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Congrats are in order! Feb 24, 2008
At River on Monday, Indian River vs. Bethel girls starts the doubleheader with Kecoughtan vs. NR set for 8 p.m. The Lady Warriors travel to Bethel to take on the Peninsula District's No. 2 seed Hampton at 6 p.m. Monday. Reader Comments. (Suffolk News Herald, VA)
Preserving past a ‘labor of love' Feb 2, 2008
An entrepreneur as well, Waddell was involved in real estate and was the founder of Fort Bend Telephone Co. When Mayde remodeled the phone company building at the corner of Fourth Street and Avenue G decades ago, the seed for her son's vision concerning the future of his hometown was planted, and he eventually decided downtown Rosenberg should become a destination again, as it was in the days of old, rather than a pass-through, as it had become. With these buildings, I'm trying to go back to the... (Rosenberg Herald-Coaster, TX)
A bewitching city Jan 30, 2008
A self-described "boutique for the discriminating knitter and crocheter," Seed Stitch Fine Yarn (21 Front St., 978-744-5545, ) also hosts workshops, lectures, and classes. Colorful Pamplemousse (185-189 Essex St., 978-745-2900, ) boasts that it has Salem's "hippest selection of gifts for the home, kitchen, and bath," including plateware, specialty foods, body-care products, and fine wines. (Boston Globe)
Tributes flow at burial of Suharto Jan 29, 2008
"He's the one who gave us a better life. He gave us rice seed to plant, and he developed our country." ... The author talks about the seedy Bangkok districts that inspired his series of popular detective thrillers. (International Herald Tribune)
New Zealand's Wine Coast: Small wineries and big pleasures Jan 16, 2008
Just four minutes up ahead, the modern (but made to look rustic) Matakana Village shopping complex (2 Matakana Valley Road) is ground zero for the region's slow food movement, evident at Saturday's popular organic farmers' market (8 a.m. to 1 p.m.), where local musicians play as serious foodies savor organic coffees, fresh waffles, Dutch cocoa and muffins at communal tables and then haul home fresh eggs, handmade sausages and tubs of dukkah, a Middle Eastern-influenced seed and spice mix. This... (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
In memory: Glancing back at those lost in 2007 Jan 1, 2008
Oliver Tecklenburg grew popping corn for about 30 years, and raised crops for seed, such as parsley and beets all items that normally aren't found in Lodi, Lee Tecklenburg said. He even raised broom corn, which is used to create brooms, he added. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Political Grapevine Dec 27, 2007
The Muslim leaders attended the Christian service in a sign of national unity and one Shiite cleric was quoted outside the church as saying, "We've come to plant the seed of love again in the new Iraq.". Motto Mischief. (Fox News)
Missourians reminded to be alert for lead in toys for young children this Christmas, throughout year Dec 25, 2007
Parents should plant grass on areas of bare soil or cover the soil with grass seed, mulch, or wood chips, if possible. Until the bare soil is covered, parents should move play areas away from bare soil and away from the sides of the house. (Moberly Monitor-Index, MO)
No takers for lonely Lakewood Fairgrounds Dec 4, 2007
some of you people truly are of the devlish seed. they always said that he works by deception, and you people who always blame al sharpton or jesse jackson, but give a free pass to people i've just described, are truly devlish. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Romantic Christmas Gifts Nov 16, 2007
Love notes or poems on biodegradable seed paper, which blooms when planted. It's an eco-friendly Christmas gift that will symbolize your love in the spring. (Suite101.com)
Where is the (baby) love? Oct 26, 2007
is that what a MAN does or is that what a BOY does a man will value his seed and who he runs up in. trust that so many of you have dated BOYS disguised as MEN.. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Melrose stages smashing pumpkin fest Oct 20, 2007
The princess was Carmel Murray, from Keystone Heights; Miss Little Pumpkin Seed was Emma Ferg, also from Keystone Heights. Mr. Pumpkin Seed was Trevor William Price from Palatka. (Bradford County Telegraph, FL)
Comment: Andrew Rawnsley Oct 14, 2007
The debacle of the non-election has planted a big seed of doubt about his judgment in the heads of colleagues who previously regarded him with awe. His Tory opponents are invigorated, if not intoxicated, from the discovery that Gordon Brown is far from invincible. (Guardian Unlimited)
2007 holiday bazaars Sep 28, 2007
Alaska Bead and Gem Show, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Oct. 13-14, Hawthorn Suites, 1110 W. Eighth Ave. Vendors from around Alaska and across the U.S. offer an amazing selection of beads and jewelry supplies including blown glass, furnace glass, vintage German glass, Swarovski crystal, pearls, semiprecious gemstones, polymer clay, ceramic, raku, Indian lampwork, pewter, stringing materials, tools, millefiori, fiber art, kazuri beads, kumihimo kits, seed beads, porcelain, kits, hand-dyed silk cord, Czech... (Anchorage Daily News)
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Juli Webster, owner of The Mustard Seed at the Stone Mill in Canal Place, said that the Garlic and Herb Festival is in its sixth year, with no signs of slowing down. It s like a glorified extension of the farmers market, she said. (Little Falls Evening Times, NY)
Gift triples Gordon's endowment Sep 2, 2007
A $5 million gift from The Stratford Foundation, a charitable trust backed by Olsen, provided seed money for the new $30 million Ken Olsen Science Center being built on campus. In recent years, Gordon has expanded its reach. (Boston Globe -- Local)
Club members do more than collect figurines Aug 22, 2007
Some of their recent, large-scale projects includes making Easter baskets for the Samaritan Center, donated quilts to fund-raising events and organizing a seed packet fundraiser. t's a good feeling, at least I did something, (even) serve cake at the Easter Seals' Adult Day Care, said Steele. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Antiques on the Diamond is a collector's paradise Aug 12, 2007
There was a little bit of almost everything at Antiques on the Diamond this year, from shipboard seed boxes that sailors would use to plant spices to military medals and old toys. hich one should I get, said shopper Claire Diest of Friedens as she looked over several of the small wooden boxes on display near the Courthouse. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Annual club tour opens gardeners' sanctuaries Jul 27, 2007
Most of her plants were started from seed and replanted in May, which results in her loosely structured patterns. She can't always remember which plants are which, so she leaves it up to fate, resulting in an array of bold color that almost, but never quite, clashes. (Anchorage Daily News)
Pioneer Village continues busy summer Jul 26, 2007
They include sidewalk art, a watermelon seed spitting and pie eating contests, egg in spoon and balloon relays, and three-legged, sack, wheel barrow, and crab crawl races. Prizes will be awarded. (Chetek Alert, WI)
PATSY BRUMFIELD: "Best of ..." list shows Oxford, region's got lots going for it Jul 12, 2007
- Best Place to Find Antiques - The Mustard Seed Emporium. - Best Place to Find a Perfect Gift - Oxford Floral Co.. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Ask an Expert: Steve Strauss Jul 9, 2007
Google started out as a search engine before realizing it could seed (seemingly) the entire Net with its small ads. That's a great recipe. (USA Today -- Money)
Book Reviews Jul 8, 2007
We are there from ground preparation through choosing the seed, planting, harvesting and ginning. Zack's story is embellished by a wealth of background including the history of cotton fabric from Indian calico through Georgia-made denim, the story of the cotton gin and of farm equipment, and the evolution of race relations in the Delta. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Day in / Day out area entertainment guide Jul 7, 2007
They perform at 10 a.m. in the Vo-Ed Building (old junior high school), 400 Main St., Anaconda; and 7 p.m., Maroon Activities Center, 500 E. Mercury St. The concerts are free, hosted by the Anaconda Ministerial Association and Seed International. A free-will offering will be taken to support the African Children's Choir's ministries, providing education, care and emergency relief of for over 7,000 children in Uganda, Rwanda, Nigeria, Ghana, Sudan, Kenya and South Africa. (Montana Standard, MT)
WALES TOWN BOARD FRUSTRATED WITH AUCTION BUSINESS Jul 5, 2007
In other news, the board received an oral request for $1,000 from Wales Hearts founder Leisa Buccieri for seed money for her fledgling charitable organization ... The board remained non-committal, but open, to Buccieri's request for the $1,000 potential seed money. (East Aurora Advertiser, NY)
Newtown Cultural Arts Panel Conducts First Meeting Jul 3, 2007
This would give seed money to get the work of commission started. Hopefully, in the future, there would be corporate financing, donations from the public, events fees and fund raising, membership fees and eventually town-appropriated funds. (Voices, CT)
Walking with HEROES Jul 1, 2007
Built in 1901, the former Lutheran church closed in 1969, becoming a seed warehouse for farmers and a feast for field mice. Mr. Mascherino sold his antiques and Hallmark holiday ornaments to buy the building and cleaned it out with volunteers. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
New Club To Hold Lawn Mower Races Jun 29, 2007
In addition to racing, the day will also include Redneck Olympic events of bowling, horseshoe pitching, hay bale throwing and watermelon seed spitting. A flea market will also be on site as will a food stand by the McConnellsburg Volunteer Fire Co. Flea market space can also be obtained by contacting Mellott. (Fulton County News, PA)
Grand vision, humble beginnings Jun 26, 2007
GREENVILLE In Mark 4:30, Jesus speaks of having mustard seed faith. This is the vision and hope when seen to completion that spawn great accomplishments. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
More of this story Jun 21, 2007
Otte suggested approving the plan with a provision that a seed be planted in case a property owner to the north of the plot decides to add a paved interconnection beside the flea market on U.S. Highway 27. Otte compared it to the interconnection between Home Depot and the restaurants beside it. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Volunteers gear up for regional Little League tourney Jun 21, 2007
he seeds that are planted at this tournament will grow for years, he said. f we plant a good seed, we can expect a long and fruitful harvest. (Clayton Tribune, GA)
Health education program seeking to expand services Jun 17, 2007
Federal grant money provided seed money needed to get the program off the ground, and Baptist Health Care, Sacred Heart Health System and West Florida Health Care are sponsors and are providing the three employees. Community partners, which consists of major hospitals, clinics and faith-based organizations, refer patients to the program. (Pensacola News Journal)
Nielsen Auction Promises Spectacular Collection of Antique Tractors, Horse-Drawn Equipment Jun 16, 2007
And after selling seed (for Renk) for over two decades, he admits he's enjoyed his share of "leads" on old tractors and horse-drawn machinery. Obviously folks in the area have learned of Floyd's passion for just-about-anything-old, and he's invited to come and have a look-see. (Agri-View, WI)
Wildcats top Hawks May 9, 2007
Columbia, the No. 4 seed in the tournament, chased the Hawks senior ace after 2 1-3 innings, getting him to walk two and yield seven hits. That was the key we knew we had to get some runs early against a guy like Denton, Columbia coach Phil Diplock said. (Idaho Press-Tribune)
Kalona chamber considers street fair May 4, 2007
The first features the committee's signature Pumpkin Seed (loop) quilt design. The other four will reflect the four separate themes. (Washington Journal, IA)
See ya Saturday: Vikes, Wildcats play to a draw May 3, 2007
"A win or tie Saturday gives Hoggard the championship, while a loss gives it to New Hanover. They will play at 5:15 p.m. at Legion Stadium. The Hammerheads will play Richmond at 7:30 p.m."You can't ask for anything better," New Hanover coach Al Pastore said.The conference champ earns a No. 1 seed for the state playoffs."It was another classic Hoggard-New Hanover game," Teller said. "It doesn't seem to make much difference what the records are, whether it's boys or girls or what's on the line. It... (The Morning Star)
Researchers examine unknown parasite, potential threat May 3, 2007
"Researchers are especially worried about potentially finding the parasite in native Eastern oysters, a key component of the state's oyster fishery and a proposed hatchery program.The ranks of Eastern oysters have been devastated over the years by disease, overfishing, and poor water quality. North Carolina has lost about 90 percent of its oysters over the past 100 years or so.State aquatic officials have developed a plan that would create three shellfish hatcheries in North Carolina to help... (The Morning Star)
Eastern divinities are realigning the planets Apr 29, 2007
The pendant features a yellow chrysoberyl flanked by diamonds and red enamel strapwork with seed pearls, the corners with fleurs-de-lys in white enamel detailed with tiny black flecks. Even at the rear of the pendant the gold is meticulously patterned. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Home & Garden Apr 27, 2007
Here's how Is this your year to try starting seeds. It really doesn't take much: seed, soilless potting mix, a few containers you probably have around the house, light, water, patience, attention and the urge to see something grow from the beginning ... CATALOGS BLOOM Sellers of seeds and garden products pack pages with beautiful pictures, crafted prose, even humor Maybe there should be an Academy Awards kind of event for people who create seed and garden catalogs. (Akron Beacon Journal, OH -- Living)
Behold the dahlia and observe Cinco de Mayo Apr 23, 2007
Only seeds were sent back to Spain ... Europeans would soon discover that when grown from seed the offspring of dahlias were highly variable. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Ice Man Blog Apr 18, 2007
Nashville: Probably their greatest achievement was making the playoffs as the #8 seed, and taking the Red Wings to six games in their playoff debut. Truthfully, the Preds should have won Game Two, then they won Games Three and Four on home ice. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
There's no escaping Sabres in Buffalo Apr 8, 2007
Sabres mania has hit town, and has started to bubble over as the team prepares to enter the playoffs next week as the Eastern Conferences top seed with one objective: Winning the Stanley Cup. Everyone and that includes Bishop Edward Kmiec is on board with the blue and gold. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Understanding investment risk Apr 8, 2007
It involves injecting large sums of money into perhaps the purchase of an ailing company or providing "seed" money for a new venture. Like most assets, this one will eventually become available to the smaller investor via managed funds, but care should be exercised, as while the sector offers the potential for substantial returns there is also the risk of heavy losses if the company or project should fail. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
LISTMANIA: Things we wish were still here. Apr 5, 2007
Our friends owned Griffin's Seed and Feed ... A Few More wrote on March 30, 2007 5:33 PM:"A couple more items are; Jensen's Candy, Wingets, buying baseball bats and fishing equipment at Logan Hardware, burning leaves in the gutter, playing with the smudge pots when road crews piled but had not yet spread the asphalt and the basketball rivalry in the old Skyline Conference among USU (Cornell Green,) the U of U (Billy McGill,) and Colorado State (Bill Green;)one always went to the NCAA's and... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Melrose: I like the Thrashers Mar 16, 2007
It seems like those teams really focused on the regular season and on getting the one seed as if that would make things easier. They finally coasted into the playoffs in 97 as the 3 seed and won the whole thing ... It will improve confidence in our club, and plant the seeds of doom for next year in a Philly lineup that is going to be quite talented. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Clovis West girls, Clovis East boys roll into regional openers Mar 6, 2007
The Golden Eagles are the sixth seed in the bracket after defeating Stockdale 66-59 Saturday for the Central Section championship ... 11 seed Silverado (22-7) beat Colony 64-52 Saturday for the Southern Section championship ... The 10th-seeded Timberwolves boys, meanwhile, earned a first-round home game despite being a lower seed than No. 7 Dorsey. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
No. 3 seeds satisfy two of section's elite Mar 6, 2007
Yosemite High girls basketball coach Gary Blate and Edison boys coach Arturo Ormond figured a No. 4 or No. 5 seed would be acceptable ... The CIF tabbed the Badgers and Tigers as No. 3 seeds Sunday, and both Central Section championship teams will host games in Thursday's opening round of the Southern California Regional ... "Kind of surprised me," said Blate, whose Badgers won a fourth consecutive section title by defeating top-seeded Hanford 62-50 Saturday. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
West Hills may earn rubber match with Rams Mar 6, 2007
Fresno City (29-8) is the No. 1 seed from Northern California. West Hills (25-9) is No. 3. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Eagles show it was time for upset Mar 5, 2007
The top-seeded Mustangs earned a reputation, with a 29-3 record, as one of the most-feared teams in Bakersfield, or the state for that matter ... Second-seeded Clovis West (25-7) delivered something that the Mustangs will never forget. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
'Dogs finish strong Mar 5, 2007
"I don't know how much stuff I heard."Fresno State's efforts added another game to a growing list of magical performances, good enough this time to finish third in the Western Athletic Conference regular-season race and earn a third seed at this week's conference tournament ... On Thursday, Fresno State will play No. 6 seed Boise State in the first round of the WAC Tournament ... Utah State finishes fourth in the WAC and on Thursday will play fifth-seed Hawaii. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Rams headed to state tourney Mar 5, 2007
It is expected the Rams, seeded No. 1 in NorCal, will play the 7 p.m. game on Thursday against Compton, the lowest surviving team from Southern California ... Tessler expects the Tigers, seeded No. 3 in NorCal, to face Southern Cal No. 2 seed Pasadena in the 7 p.m. game when the women begin state tournament play on Friday. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Cowdrey-led Eagles snag division title Mar 4, 2007
"It means nothing compared to this year, it means nothing at all," senior Tim Cowdrey said after delivering 21 points, nine rebounds and five assists for the second-seeded and 25-8 Eagles ... This time, the Eagles' size and maturity overwhelmed baby-faced Bakersfield Christian, the No. 4 seed, which started four sophomores and a freshman, and had not one senior on its 10-player roster. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Fresno State hot at the right time Mar 4, 2007
By Gary Estwick / The Fresno Bee 03/03/07 04:21:13 More informationWAC finaleFRESNO STATE AT UTAH STATE Today: 6:05 p.m. at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum Records: Bulldogs 21-8, 9-6 Western Athletic Conference; Aggies 21-9, 9-6 TV/Radio: KFRE-59/KMJ-580 Of note: The winner of the game will lock up the No. 3 seed and get to avoid a potential second-round matchup in the WAC tournament against Nevada ... The winner finishes third in the conference and earns the third seed in next week's WAC tournament in... (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
2007 Boys Central Section Championships Mar 3, 2007
How the Mustangs got here: Panting, first requiring OT to turn away sixth-seeded Porterville before rallying from nine down to upset No. 2 Golden West 70-63 in the semis ... How the Panthers got here: With fine grooming of a young team by coach Pat Geil and, clearly, the most generous seed of the playoffs -- boys and girls combined. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Memorial refuses to be rattled vs. Parlier Mar 2, 2007
Memorial (15-15) remained in control to secure a 65-54 win over third-seeded Parlier in front of an overflow crowd of 1,200 at Memorial's gym. "If we weren't getting open shots and getting to the line, then I would've really panicked," said Geil, whose team will play top-seeded Garces at noon Saturday at Selland Arena ... For third-year coach Raul Alvarez, some of it came down to the initial playoff seeding meeting. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Business Briefs Mar 2, 2007
Shirley Chapman, human resources-administrative coordinator for Alf Christiansen Seed Co., was voted president of the Skagit-Island Human Resources Management Association Board of Directors. Penny Roodzant, controller for Bates Abrasives, Inc., was voted president-elect. (Skagit Business Pulse, WA)
Care for some antiques? Mar 1, 2007
He enjoys hunting for dehorners, ox yokes and seed sowers. He bargains for butter churns, cream separators and lard presses. (AZCentral -- Home)
Sunday Drives Feb 18, 2007
" They have also written guides to Southwestern cities and areas and to Canada and are beginning a guide to Mexico City. But they must be sincere about their praise for our state, as they recently purchased an RV site and plan to park themselves at Hilton Head for the winters!The book suggests possible paths for seeing the state one scenic drive, out of 24 suggested routes, at a time. Along the way, the authors provide an abundance of colorful details about what might be seen. This week we trace... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Obituaries - 2/11/2007 Feb 11, 2007
She worked as a PBX operator for Germaine Seed, was active in her church, very hospitable, enjoyed cooking, baking, watching "Wheel of Fortune" and "Jeopardy!", and collecting antiques. Mrs. Blomgren is survived by her son, Jerald Blomgren, of Marin County; son and daughter-in-law Richard A. Blomgren and Tami Pearson; daughter and son-in-law Chrystal E. and Bud Miller; sister-in-law Lucille Linde of Greeley, Colo. (North County Times)
UCF Men's Soccer Coach Erwin Leaving For SMU Women Jan 27, 2007
UCF Men's Soccer Coach Brent Erwin Leaving For SMU :: Assistant Coach Bryan Cunningham Named Interim Coach. CSTV.com :: College Men's Soccer. (Mac-Sports.com)
No. 4 Lady Vols Hold On Against No. 15 Vanderbilt Jan 26, 2007
They were motivated by the memory from last season when the Lady Vols followed up a loss at Duke by losing to unranked Kentucky in a game they think cost them a No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament ... "It was significant for us from a national standpoint, as well as in terms of keeping us in contention for a No. 1 seed.". (Mac-Sports.com)
