Obituaries 6.11.08 (68) Jun 12, 2008
She is survived by her seven children, the Rev. Roger (Georgia) Little of Charlote, Lewis McBride of High Point, Ophelia (Minister James) Campbell of High Point, Weldon McBride of High Point, Odell McBride of Thomasville, Sheron (Joyce) McBride of High Point and Evern (Curtis) Harris of Lilesville; 15 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren; four sisters, Arethea Litte, Roethel Little, Jaunita Ratliff and Pauline (Paul) Garris; one aunt, Daisy Flowers of Charlotte;... (Anson Record, NC)
Annual celebration Jun 12, 2008
Similarly, the 2008 AAS winner Asti White Cape daisy is great for spring and fall gardens in our area but falters in the humidity so prevalent in July and August. I asked Nona Koivula, executive director of All America Selections, to recommend annuals that can be planted now, are widely available and that should look lovely in gar dens in our area throughout the coming months. (NJ.com -- Times)
Flower brigade Jun 9, 2008
She then stepped carefully across the meadow as she watered her charges, several hundred Willamette daisy plants, painstakingly raised in greenhouses at OSU and transplanted by IAE interns this spring ... The Willamette daisy was listed as endangered under the federal Endangered Species Act in 2000 ... One of the problems that this daisy faces, is that when the populations get very small it s unable to reproduce it can t make seeds it only flowers, Kaye said. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Wedding Flowers For Less Jun 8, 2008
Other flowers in season now include calla lily, dahlia, gardenia, gerber daisy, hydrangea, lily, sunflower, rose and daisy. Also, this table didn't have the traditional floral arrangement, opting instead for blooms in single bud vases. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Foods that change your mood Jun 8, 2008
What if we told you that eating certain foods could improve your mood, provide uplifting energy and make you feel like a fresh daisy. The key to understanding the connection between the food we eat and our mood and level of alertness, lies in knowing a little about how the brain functions. (India Times, India)
City stays a step ahead Jun 7, 2008
An influx of European immigrants, including Ruth Bergner, Elisabeth Wiener, Sonia Revid, Daisy Pirnitzer and Hanny Kolm escaped from the horrors of Europe to create new lives for themselves in Melbourne and changed the face of modern dance in this country. Trained overseas by well-known expressionist dance artists including Mary Wigman, Berthe Trumpy, Elizabeth Duncan and Gertrud Bodenwieser (who settled in Sydney), these dancers brought fully formed techniques and unique aesthetics with them... (The Age)
More of this story Jun 7, 2008
" Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., (213) 628-2772 or . NOW Festival at REDCATFor the fifth year running, REDCAT gives local artists an opportunity to take creative risks and experiment in an environment of encouragement and support. For the New Original Works Festival, the Bunker Hill venue provides technical assistance, equipment and an honorarium and lets the artists run wild. This year's nine artists/groups will share their innovative performances July 17-19, July 24-26 and July 31-Aug. 2... (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Butterfly madness Jun 2, 2008
The Green Hairstreak Project won't fly, O'Brien says, unless homeowners agree to plant the butterfly's hosts, and nectar sources (seaside daisy, seathrift, wild cucumber) in their yards. He's also got his eye on introducing coast buckwheat to median strips and patches of public land. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Man of many faces Jun 1, 2008
Dorvin Piombino will never forget shooting out William Saroyan's window with his Daisy BB gun. As a teenager, Piombino lived with his parents behind one of two side-by-side homes on Griffith Way in Fresno where the author lived about half the year during the last decades of his life. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Lodi High's 'spunky' class graduates May 31, 2008
Daisy Berenice Ortega Orejel. Francisca Rosalinda Ortiz. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Hamilton F. Watkins May 29, 2008
Mebane - Mrs. Daisy Young Tinnin, 81, of 502 S. 8th Street died May 14, 2008 at Alamance Regional Medical Center. She was born in Cabarrus County, the daughter of the late Mr. C.J. and Mrs. Dora Ford Young. (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)
Obituaries 5.28.08 (67) May 29, 2008
She leaves to cherish her loving memories, a loving and devoted mother, Beniate Crowder, of the home; two sisters, Latonya Nicole Crowder and Aushea Daiquell White, both of the home; maternal grandparents, Mary J. Crowder and Franklin Crowder of Peachland; paternal grandmother, Lucille Polk of Peachland; seven uncles and seven aunts, Rita Crowder of Peachland, Kim Crowder of Marshville, Bobby Crowder (Belinda) of Polkton, James Crowder, Antonia Crowder, Willie Polk (Bertha), Casper Polk, all of... (Anson Record, NC)
Garden Theatre announces 2008-09 season May 29, 2008
L'Ange Avec Les Fleurs, Zombies from the Beyond, Voci Dance Presents, It's a Wonderful Life - Radio Play, Driving Miss Daisy, SNACK, The Iliad, the Odyssey and All of Greek Mythology in 99 Minutes or Less, Our Town, I Do, I Do and Noises Off ... Driving Miss Daisy, Jan. 3-18, 2009. (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
TobyMac ''Alive and Transported'' Screening Nationwide June 9 May 29, 2008
TobyMac 'Alive and Transported" is being distributed by AEG Network LIVE for digital cinema and other outlets MORRISTOWN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On the heels of winning Artist of the Year at the 2008 Dove Awards and performing for Pope Benedict XVI at a youth rally during the Popes recent visit to the United States, 4 time Grammy Winner TobyMac will hit the big screen in Alive and Transported for an exclusive, one night-only engagement on Monday, June 9th, courtesy of The Bigger... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Honoring our veterans May 27, 2008
Story Photos Kaitlyn Proulx, 6, (left) and Maggie Nanfria, 6, of Daisy Troop 463 of St. Mary's School in Sycamore pose for a photograph before marching in Sycamore's Memorial Day Parade on Monday morning in Sycamore. ERIC SUMBERG. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Council says yes to amendment May 27, 2008
DAISY and Bob Nixon have been together. THIS could be the image that greets vis. (Werribee, Hoppers Crossing Star)
Sunflowers old and new May 27, 2008
These expanded the flower color from the familiar golden daisy to a vast array of hues from deep burgundy to fiery orange. Sunflowers have remained a garden favorite since pioneer times because they are affordable. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Summer Trends 2008 - Tea Dresses May 24, 2008
Kate Moss for Top Shop features a Daisy Print Tea Dress, with the supermodel s favorite flower and a girly Peter-Pan collar. Priced at 60, this modern take on a 40s classic works just as well for summer and fall. (Suite101.com)
Dream coach Meadors among sport's leading lights May 24, 2008
Once homeless, Tennessee Tech team manager Daisy Dodd (top) is benefiting from the program Meadors built ... Daisy Dodd, 22, is one ... As he spoke during a home game in February, Daisy Dodd stood near the home bench, passing out water and cheering on her team. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Obituaries May 21, 2008 May 21, 2008
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Janet Lynn Heidel; five brothers, John Lee Winnie, Tom Winnie, Ted Winnie, Carnell Winnie and Carl Hamby; and four sisters, Willie Mae Cannon, Daisy Tony, Virgie Jett and Alma Hamby. Pallbearers will be John Heidel III, Jeff Heidel, Jon Cummings, Wade Morgan, Rick Cummings, Drew Lipscomb and Brian Leathers. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
‘Alley of Flowers' takes on a life of its own May 20, 2008
Over a year ago, Lompoc resident John Fitzgerald began planting wildflower seeds in the alley between the 500 block of North Poppy and Daisy avenues, near his mother's home. Now the flowers have. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Robbie Penny, greensman for 'The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian' May 17, 2008
"We got a certain nursery to contract-grow all of that flower, the buttercups and the daisy and the dandelion. I think that total area was about 1,000 square meters, and we had five or 6,000 square meters of the same grass that we'd grown and got ready. Over a 2 1/2 -day shoot, we used nearly all of that standby grass. We basically redressed that set about five times.". Do sit under the apple tree: Not all the plants in the ruins scene were living. (Los Angeles Times)
Graduation Day May 17, 2008
The class colors are blue and silver, the class flower is a red Gerber Daisy and the class song is "Whenever You Remember," by Carrie Underwood. Highlights of the ceremonies include the processional and recessional by the high school band, a musical selection by the senior choir group and the presentation of the class and diplomas. (Harlan Tribune, IA)
For once, let's hear it for the boys May 14, 2008
But at least we will soon know where almost every publicly owned daffodil, daisy and dahlia in Britain is - to the inch. Yes, the National Trust has just set its staff the three-year task of mapping (with GPS technology) the exact position of every flower, vegetable, shrub and tree in 80 of its finest gardens across the country. (Times Online)
Eight area graduations at same time Sunday May 14, 2008
St. Mary's High School Sunday, May 18, 1:30 p.m. Class motto - "The memories we've shared, the times we've had together, they will stay with us always - good bye is not forever." Class flower - Gerber daisy ... Aurelia High School Sunday, May 18, 2 p.m. Class motto - "To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe." Class flower - Blue Gerber daisy tipped with silver. (Storm Lake Pilot Tribune, IA)
Bulah Fay DeMille May 14, 2008
to Lewis George and Daisy Dell (Givedon) Graham. As a young child, Bulah spent her childhood in Wheatland, Wyo. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Microsoft grows DAISY for blind computer users; Adobe wilts May 10, 2008
Earlier this week, announced the availability of a plug-in (downloadable ) that lets users of Word 2007, 2003 and XP easily save documents in the DAISY (Digital Accessible Information SYstem) XML format. DAISY XML is the latest iteration of a decade-old standard developed by the , a leading nonprofit group serving the vision-impaired, to be the most accessible format for blind computer users ... Why DAISY, when screen readers and text-to-speech tools already let blind computer users hear HTML... (Computerworld)
Post-barbecue fire damages Black Hawk garage May 8, 2008
Firefighters were called to 6905 Daisy Lane about 1:20 p.m. and were able to get the fire under control in about 45 minutes, Mallow said. Mallow said the residents were gone when the fire started but saw smoke when they got home and were able to rescue their dog, he said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
VIDEO from Medialink and the Flower Promotion Organization: Tips for Choosing the Best Mother's Day Bouquet May 6, 2008
Next up, is the gerbera daisy. With over 160 colors to choose from, this cheerful blossom continues to grow in popularity. (PR Newswire)
10 to watch from Tribeca May 5, 2008
Fifi or Daisy or Nicola, or whatever her name was, was quiet and well-behaved, and she got to see what was probably the most exciting single event of Tribeca's opening weekend. (OK, I skipped the premiere of the Madonna-produced documentary about Malawi, "I Am Because We Are." But give me a break. (Salon)
Handle with care May 3, 2008
Known for their aggressive behavior and extraordinary bite strength, Daisy the alligator snapping turtle shows off her arrogant side to an audience of fifth graders from the Stark County elementary and Bradford grade schools. Rob HiIlsabeck of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources made an appearance in conjunction with the Stark County Soil and Water Conservation District s annual Fifth Grade Conservation Day field trip. (Kewanee Star Courier, IL)
Big Bear in Bloom May 2, 2008
These wildflowers include the Cushenberry buckwheat, Big Bear Valley phlox, Parish s daisy, ash grey paintbrush and Bear Valley sandwort. There are wallflowers, lupines, yellow violets, penstemons and the San Bernardino linanthus. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
New Regent of Samuel Grant Chapter Apr 23, 2008
The Samuel Grant Chapter, DAR, is privileged to have Daisy Fraser as our newly elected Regent ... Jacqueline Jones, mother of Daisy and granddaughter of Nora Grant Rice is also a member of the Samuel Grant Chapter and is also a very active member. (Courier Publications, ME)
Lowe Enterprises Unveils ''Hulls'' at 500 Terry Francois - An Impressive Stainless Steel Sculpture That Pays Tribute to Mission Bay's Ship Building Past Apr 23, 2008
We originally planned to locate the sculpture in a grassy area but decided to move it to the plaza where it would encourage greater pedestrian interaction and where the movement of light and shadows could be seen with greater clarity on the paved surface beneath it, said Daisy Hatch, senior vice president at Lowe Enterprises. Hulls provides an elegantly curved focal point for the plaza, softening the geometric linear patterns of the surrounding landscaping where flowers and shrubs create a... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
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White --- daisy, candytuft, boltonia, astilbe, tulips, iris, white yarrow, lilies, pearly everlasting, baby's breath. Red --- maltese cross, daylilies, tulips, salvia, monarda (bee balm), cockscomb. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Allergies Can Dig into Gardening's Fun Apr 22, 2008
These include: cacti, cherry, dahlia, daisy, geranium, iris, magnolia, rose, snapdragon and tulip. Plants that are highly allergenic include: ash, cedar, cottonwood, oak, maple, pine, saltgrass and timothy. (MEDLINEplus)
ESCONDIDO: Historians weigh value of 1950s tract homes Apr 20, 2008
The flower streets include Fern, Daisy, Camellia and Begonia, and the president streets include Roosevelt, Harding, Hoover and Buchanan. "I would really have a hard time accepting that those are historic districts," said Gallo, contending that they are not unique enough. (North County Times)
Get potted splendor at your home Apr 19, 2008
Good container flowers for sun Angelonia African daisy (Arctotis) Dahlia Purple fountain grass (Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum') Lantana Verbena Zinnia. Good container flowers for shade Tuberous Begonia Fuchsia Impatiens Browallia Torenia. (CNN)
- Tulip sales affected by fashion trends Apr 17, 2008
Fellow bulbs such as irises and lilies, and the similarly perky gerber daisy also sold in increased numbers. The numbers show movement away from the standard babys breath and long-stem rose duo to tulips and other flowers with straight-from-the-garden whimsy, said Amy Stewart. (Anacortes Weekly, WA)
She's just a princess at the ball Apr 16, 2008
The merits of clover flower versus dandelion for making a daisy chain are discussed with other princesses on the field, hair is twirled, and socks adjusted. The game continues around them. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE LIFESTYLE BUDGET Apr 16, 2008
Glances at "Picture Snatcher," "Daisy Kenyon" and "Forbidden Hollywood: Volume Two." 800. GAMEON-VID (Campbell, SHNS -- Column) -- Editors: The Game On column will not move this week. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Beautiful bouquets: Steps to make your own Apr 15, 2008
Your Connection to the. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Plants deserve respect Apr 15, 2008
Still, commission member Bernard Baertsche suggested at a press conference the body weighed such cruel acts on a case-by-case basis, noting "the simple pleasure of picking the petals off a daisy might suffice as a reason". Similarly "all action that involves plants in the aim to conserve the human species is morally justified," the commission, tasked to offer an ethical take on all areas of biotechnology and genetic engineering, said in its report. (iAfrica.com)
Your Views on the food crisis Apr 12, 2008
" Daisy Cutter, Ireland"Trust the UN to warn nations of potential problems in good time. This has been talked about since last summer when prices started increasing. (Aljazeera.Net)
Scenic drive: New River Apr 11, 2008
Daisy Mountain: The nearly 3,200-foot-high mountain, which runs generally north and south between Interstate 17 and New River Road, is green with spring foliage, accented with vast patches of yellow flowers. (Don't mistake it for the pointier, more distinct Gavilan Peak, which is northwest of Daisy Mountain ... She's a Rainbow, Rolling Stones: Listen to Mick Jagger sing about "colors everywhere" as the spring foliage on Daisy Mountain rolls by. (AZCentral -- Travel)
LOS ANGELES / 2 girls killed when they're thrown from cab Taxi crashes... Apr 9, 2008
The girls were Alexous Ann Sandoval and Daisy Orozco, both Los Angeles residents, Craig Harvey of the coroner's office said. When the cab pulled up to the complex, one girl said her boyfriend would come down to pay their fare. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Police: Teens Killed In Taxi Crash After Assault On Driver Identified Apr 9, 2008
According to police, Los Angeles residents Alexous Ann Sandoval and Daisy Orozco hailed a cab around 12:30 a.m. and rode to the Ramona Gardens housing project in East Los Angeles. When they arrived, a man with a gun approached the taxi, police said. (NBC4.tv, CA)
Green push for business Apr 7, 2008
Threatened alpine species include the silky snow daisy. RIVER RED GUM WETLANDS. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Post the First Comment Apr 7, 2008
"Wait a minute, I have a third cousin, Daisy, who can help. She works at a flower shop and has tons of bee-gonias we can all plant on the field in time for tomorrow's game.". And so the two got to work in time for the big game tomorrow and the Debbie Does Dallas Field never looked prettier, like a Pablo Bee-casso painting. (The Current Online, MO)
Wild birds brighten up the world Apr 5, 2008
Many is the time I would shoot at these colorful birds with my trusty Daisy air rifle. However, I do not ever recall hitting one. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
April planner Apr 4, 2008
Try 'Kleim's Hardy' (also known as 'Daisy') instead. Most fire ant poisons are effective only against fire ants. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Daisy Scouts earn a new petal Apr 4, 2008
The girls of Daisy Troop 6060 have earned their 'Make the World A Better Place' petal. They worked hard planting daisies. (Ipswich Chronicle, MA)
Hearty blooms brighten cool days Apr 3, 2008
Other cool-weather spring flowers include English daisy, creeping speedwell, forget-me-not, wallflower, columbine, and alyssum. Many can tolerate a light frost and temperatures down to about 28 degrees Fahrenheit. (Boston Globe)
Obits: Paulson, Stokke, Aadland, Chesley, Thayer, & Ross Apr 3, 2008
Maxine Scanlon was born July 20, 1911 to Leo and Jessie (Anderson) Scanlon at Havana, ND. Maxine was proud of the fact that she drove their horse, 'Daisy' and a buggy to take her sister, Arvilla and herself to grade school in Havana. She graduated from Havana High School in 1931. (Marshall County Journal, SD)
Daisy Girl Scouts Apr 2, 2008
During her kindergarten year, she was nicknamed Daisy by an uncle. A group of five to ten girls in kindergarten make up a Daisy Girl Scout troop ... Daisies also wear an official Daisy Girl Scout pin. (Suite101.com)
Girl Scout touts anti-trash message Apr 2, 2008
I think it will be good for the younger ones, she said of the 4- and 5-year-olds in Daisy Scouts and 6- to 8-year-olds in Brownies. I think they seem pretty interested, Kennedy said. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
How to get your garden ready: tips from a master gardner Mar 30, 2008
For low growing plants (less than two feet), you can use impatiens, periwinkle, dwarf cosmos, begonia, dwarf pentas, ageratum, salvia, marigold, portulaca, verbena, rudbeckia, and Gerbera daisy. Taller plants include butterfly weed, cleome, pentas, cosmos, sunflower, salvias, and lantana. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Daisy Troop earns new petal Mar 29, 2008
Members of Daisy Troop 6060 pose for a photo ... The girls of Daisy Troop 6060 have earned their Make the World A Better Place petal. (Ipswich Chronicle, MA)
Canine goes from companion to castoff Mar 27, 2008
Daisy will get a checkup, spaying, a makeover and a second chance at life after her rescue Tuesday, March 25, from a roadside in Albany ... Brad Shear, executive director of the Mohawk n River Humane Society in Menands, accepts a kiss from rescued pup Daisy Tuesday, March 25 ... As of Tuesday, her name is Daisy. (Albany Times Union)
Change of Story Mar 27, 2008
Daisy is a one-year-old Jack Russell Terrier ... (Tim Lindop) Daisy, a one-year-old Jack Russell Terrier, is the most popular animal at the Mohawk & Hudson River Humane Society right now ... "We thought a daisy is a flower that grows anywhere even in bad conditions and she, obviously, seemed to have come from bad conditions.". (FOX23 News, NY)
Dog abandoned with trash safe at shelter Mar 26, 2008
Today, her name is Daisy. According to Brad Shear, executive director of the Mohawk and Hudson Humane Society in Menands, Daisy was found early Monday, sitting on the side of Sheridan Avenue between Lark and Dove streets in a kitty-crate ... Daisy has been seen by a veterinarian and will be spayed and vaccinated by staff at the shelter. (Albany Times Union)
Expressions of love Mar 21, 2008
Bharatanatyam dancer Daisygarani Vijayakumaran confidently stages her second solo performance this weekend ... One such person is Daisygarani Vijayakumaran ... Daisygarani Vijayakumaran: My life has always been about work, studies and dance. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Birth Flower for April Mar 19, 2008
The language, legends and history for the daisy; the flower for those born in the month of April. The meaning of the daisy's botanical and common name ... The common names for the flowers we refer to as daisies are daisy, marguerite, and ox-eye daisy. (Suite101.com)
Day trip to LaGrange a (surprising) treat Mar 19, 2008
Unique shops such as Lazy Daisy and the Ivy Cottage and eateries including Taste of Lemon and the Basil Leaf, some with sidewalk seating beneath market umbrellas, line the square and dip into plant-trimmed promenades. The 10-screen state-of-the-art Carmike Theatre is new to the downtown landscape. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
World's Largest Print Plant Opens in UK Mar 18, 2008
That capacity makes it the largest in the world, said News International spokeswoman Daisy Dunlop. "Our investment should be ample answer to those who believe the business of journalism, in print, is a business for yesterday's readers, not tomorrow's," said James Murdoch, chairman of News Corp. Europe and Asia. (ABC News -- Wire)