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Several dozen volunteers gathered at a dahlia farm between Carnation and Duvall March 10-11 to clean and sort donated flower bulbs. Volunteer Heidi Bohun of Duvall estimated nearly 3,000 tubers and $35,000 had been raised by mid-March. (King County Journal Newspapers, WA)
An expert picks her favorite hotels Mar 22, 2007
While I also worked at , in Florida, my second-favorite Red Carnation property has to be in Cape Town, South Africa ... The best thing about Red Carnation hotels is the consistency: Stay at any of these properties, and you know you will have a stunningly beautiful room in the perfect location with five-star service. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Radio station honors Citizen of Day for 46 years Mar 22, 2007
"If they're not going out on the town, they can get a long-stem carnation instead and put it in a vase," DeRocher says. The Citizen of the Day featuring Bush wasn't Nelson's first brush with presidential greatness. (Sioux City Journal)
About our Town Mar 22, 2007
A tour of nations - A floral nation - carnation. Well, March madness is on with basketball. (Kalona News, IA)
Mix It Up With Jenny - Easy Easter Brunch Favorite Mar 20, 2007
4 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes1/2 cup finely chopped onion8 ounces bacon or turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese1 can (12 fluid ounces) Nestl Carnation Evaporated Milk or Nestl Carnation Evaporated Lowfat 2% Milk1 large egg, lightly beaten or 1/4 cup egg substitute1 1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt. Preparation. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
EU Set to Rubberstamp GMO Rapeseed, Flower Approval Mar 9, 2007
The Commission also is due to issue another rubberstamp GMO approval in the next few weeks or months, for imports of a biotech carnation called Florigene Moonlite and engineered by Australian company Florigene. No date had been set but there was no problem with issuing a default authorisation, officials said. (Planet Ark, United States)
EU Ministers Fail To Agree On GMO Carnation Imports Feb 21, 2007
BRUSSELS - European Union environment ministers failed to agree on Tuesday to authorise imports of carnations whose colour has been genetically modified, again revealing the bloc's deep divisions over biotech policy ... Ironically, carnations were the EU's last two GMO plant authorisations before the bloc began its six-year moratorium on new biotech approvals ... The carnation types were modified to alter flower colour and "improve vase life". (Planet Ark, United States)
Young designer at the crossroads Feb 19, 2007
At this year's shows, he hit it right on the second try with an especially cheery white-and-red carnation print that he cut into pencil skirts, a swingy coat and a great-looking sexy strapless dress that ended up in all the big magazines. "That carnation print may be coming back,'' says Schlottmann, with a wink. Lam's past two collections have been well received, but this time he tried a harder, architectural approach. There were dresses, but they weren't particularly flirty. "I wanted to do... (San Francisco Chronicle)
After 60 years, couple says 'I do' again Feb 14, 2007
But as he sits in his wheelchair, he looks dapper and handsome dressed in his sleek tuxedo and carnation nosegay. Many of their wedding guests, too, sit in wheelchairs, but they clap and cheer as the Livingstons clink their champagne glasses (filled with sparkling ginger ale and white grape juice) together and toast their 60th wedding anniversary. (Eufaula Tribune, AL)
Area Businesses Prepared For Valentine's Day Feb 13, 2007
Women receive a carnation from The Fireside, as a gesture of recognition for the romantic day ... She said the top seller are roses followed by carnations and vases mixed with flowers. (Honesdale Wayne Independent, PA)
Daughters dance with their favorite partners Feb 9, 2007
"Cost for the event is $25 per couple and $10 for each additional daughter. The entry fee includes refreshments, a complimentary 4-by-6-inch photograph in a special holder, a long-stemmed carnation for the girls, music, games, contests and the dance."We are anticipating this event to sell out," said Tim Ruiz, recreation supervisor. "This is an event that leaves lasting impressions. You create memories to last a lifetime. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
W-B Voc-Tech plans addition for greenhouse Feb 5, 2007
They will also all be taking home one carnation to mom, said teacher Janice Leiby. They must, I just insist. (Wilkes Barre Citizen's Voice, PA)
Human preference for other species could determine whether they survive Jan 30, 2007
He likened the effect to that of a man in a tuxedo pinning on a red carnation. Unlike some other types of animals, human preference for particular penguin species does not seem to be driven by a "cuteness" factor. (EurekAlert!)
EU to Debate Hungary GMO Ban, Flowers and Potatoes Jan 16, 2007
The third item relates to imports of carnations whose colour has been genetically modified ... Privately, EU officials expect another voting stalemate on the potato and carnation, with no consensus agreement either to accept or reject the draft authorisations ... "There will be three GMO items to be discussed at the February council (of EU environment ministers) -- the carnation, the Hungarian ban and the potato," one EU official said. (Planet Ark, United States)
The parts of war just don't add up Jan 15, 2007
They huddle together at the corner, with a daisy here and half a carnation there, perhaps wondering where their comrades went. The corner's searing artwork was not dreamed up in the White House of George Bush. (North County Times)
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