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" Hasanain, also chairman of the West Lombok electoral committee, has other environmental conservation ideas. "Now I am trying to cultivate orchids. I have established a nursery and will cultivate orchids in the 'garden' (the area where the conservation program is held). (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
JIM DODSON: Mourning Lost Friends Oct 11, 2008
Jack's major passion was orchids ... Then we sat in his living room talking quietly about his colorful boyhood in Buenos Aires -- where the priests of his neighborhood parish ran the local brothels -- and how, as a husband and father of four small children, he traveled through rebel territories relying on little more than his sense of humor and his passion for orchids as a passport for safe passage ... "Oh, actually," Jack answered off-handedly, "I made that." He modestly explained how he loved... (The Pilot Newspaper)
10 things to do this weekend Oct 10, 2008
GROW. See some of the rarest species of orchids and buy a few to take home at the ILLINOIS ORCHID SOCIETY FALL SHOW AND SALE. The Chicago Botanic Garden event includes awards for best in show. Oct. 11-12, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is free, parking is $15. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Climate change forcing critters to move up Oct 10, 2008
Working their way up the forested slopes of Volcan Barba in Costa Rica - from sea level to the volcano's summit at nearly 10,000 feet - Colwell and his team of scientists surveyed the ranges of 1,902 different species of insects and plants, including moths and ants, orchids, mosses, ferns, fungi and the shrubs and bushes that live beneath forest canopies. Trouble ahead for insects. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Stop this creative destruction and waste of public funds Oct 10, 2008
Stop this creative destruction and waste of public funds (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Aebi, Meath were wed in July (6) Oct 8, 2008
She carried a gathered bouquet of chartreuse orchids, white miniature callalilies, deep yellow freesia, and deep orange and hot pink dahlias with stems wrapped in chartreuse ribbon. The best man was Ian Lawson, of Lodi, friend of the couple. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
A greenhouse is a gardener's best friend Oct 7, 2008
She also grows orchids during winter ... However, the more serious home gardener, such as someone looking to grow orchids, might want to consider a greenhouse, he says. (Fresno Bee)
King of all grooms Oct 6, 2008
"I needed this room to be romantic." Jafari said when the bride saw the room, draped in willows and orchids, she started "crying from excitement. She never saw anything like it before." (People). Chihuahua' top dog The comedy "Beverly Hills Chihuahua" opened as the top film in US theaters, collecting $29 million in ticket sales for Walt Disney Co., while the returning Shia LaBeouf thriller "Eagle Eye" fell to second place with $17. (Boston Globe)
Guide to our natural gems Oct 4, 2008
If you fancy a world where the trees thrust up to heavens, where wild orchids hang like beaded curtains, and raucous gibbons deliver wake-up calls every morning, then head to Maliau Basin. And the best park for self-guided treks with over 30km of well-marked trails. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Suwanee couple transforms bathroom into spa Oct 3, 2008
Try orchids near the tub, linen on the windows and, of course, soft cotton on the robes. DeSantis also suggests creating an atmosphere with music and adjustable lighting. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
World's best eco-spas Sep 25, 2008
The 12 forested acres play host to more than 160 species of birds, one of the world's most extensive collections of orchids, and all botanicals used for UNU's spa treatments ... Sure, it's a heady doctrine, but chances are, after arriving at the cloud forest, meandering through the wild orchids, and pondering the mysteries of the ancient Incas, things will start to make sense. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Serendah International Orchid Park left neglected Sep 23, 2008
During its early heyday, orchids were seen blooming in a colourful sea of purple, pink, yellow and white, among some of the many striking colours. The developer was also quoted as saying at that time that there would be over 500,000 orchids from 100 hybrids and species in the first phase of development that covers 48ha of the hillslope ... The team had expected to have a refreshing sight of a sea of orchids on reaching the place but was instead shocked to find the place looking like a forsaken... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Yours, once again Sep 21, 2008
The occasion: a gala Bengali wedding ceremony at a banquet hall decorated with wild blooms and orchids filled to the brim with guests. The bridegroom: 80-year-old Poresh Chandra Sarkar of Delhi, is flanked by his demure wife of 50 years in a red Benarsi sari resplendent with sandalwood paste, heavy gold jewellery and topor. (India Times, India)
Sweet spots: top places to travel Sep 18, 2008
Rain and humidity havent loosened their grasp on the rest of Southeast Asia though, which is bursting at the seams with exotic orchids and off -season deals. Fall colors and clear skies make for an ideal mid-autumn stroll through some of Japans many traditional gardens. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Manners for Young Travelers 3: Help... Sep 17, 2008
Mathilde: Watering plants, feeding the dogs---some of the orchids die if they re watered the wrong way---a few things I d rather handle by myself. But there are plenty of simple tasks, like washing dishes, wiping up the bathroom, dusting, taking out the garbage. (Suite101.com)
Mavericks to take charge Sep 17, 2008
Harry Reid would spend millions for a museum in Poland, or 12 million for an orchids greenhouse, while we still have men and women sleeping under our bridges. We have not been this energized by a candidate in many years. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
GAIL MARSHALL: Time for this bee to leave the hive Sep 12, 2008
It's my favorite -- a mixed bouquet of tulips, roses, orchids, baby mums, snapdragons. They're all tied up with a bow. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
The native plant alternative Sep 11, 2008
Vinegar weed, also called turpentine weed, is a shrub with blue blossoms that resemble orchids. Comments. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Together (9/8/08) Sep 9, 2008
Tables were highlighted with vases of orchids, peonies and ruscus, candles and gift boxes. One hundred guests enjoyed a prime rib and halibut buffet. (Anchorage Daily News)
Niken Asih Santjojo: Taking green spirit to her school Sep 9, 2008 Prairie orchids sprayed with herbicide Sep 9, 2008 The lure of plain vanilla from Germany Sep 8, 2008 Pamper me wild Sep 7, 2008 Season gets off to a hot start with colorful gala Sep 6, 2008 Kuala Lumpur's Hibiscus and Orchid ... Sep 4, 2008 Botanical garden works to save endangered fern Sep 4, 2008 Top 10 Central American beach escapes Sep 3, 2008 Restaurant prepares hot and spicy dishes for Ramadan Sep 2, 2008 Marie Curie volunteers are honoured Sep 2, 2008 Rooftop retreat Aug 29, 2008 Learn the tricks to growing orchids Aug 29, 2008 Tahitian Vanilla Originated In Maya Forests, Says Botanist Aug 26, 2008 New orchid hybrids bring color to any household Aug 21, 2008 No such thing as bland feelings about this treat Aug 20, 2008 Her passion for plants never stops growing Aug 19, 2008 Gillespie - Waggenspack Aug 17, 2008 The Seychelles - Paradise Islands Aug 16, 2008 Ancient, modern live side by side in Mexico City Aug 14, 2008 Webster, Well-Known Orchid Grower, Dies Aug 13, 2008 Garden Variety Aug 10, 2008 Farrah, Terry united in marriage (30) Aug 10, 2008 “Talk Radio” Aug 8, 2008 Consumer advocate had passion for orchids Aug 7, 2008 Vaughan Mills Shines Light on Ontario Aug 6, 2008 Home and garden briefs Aug 2, 2008 Come visit our piece of heaven Jul 31, 2008 Orchid lover turns road warrior Jul 26, 2008 The palmy army Jul 26, 2008 Gardens by the Bay construction will not be deferred Jul 26, 2008 Cottingham: Lilies, irises easy to grow Jul 25, 2008 Sit and enjoy Jul 23, 2008 See these must-visit spots before it's too late Jul 23, 2008 Wild Orchids In Borneo: Is There Time To Save Thousands Of Species From Extinction? Jul 23, 2008 Rethinking It All Jul 20, 2008 Live Alone and Like It - Marjorie H... Jul 20, 2008 Le Louvre Inc. Jul 20, 2008 A man with a nose for a sexy red Jul 20, 2008 Mother speaks out on police shooting Jul 16, 2008 Fleurs (plants and vegetables) bloom for tour Jul 13, 2008 THE BOOK: MY SISTER MADONNA, BY CHRISTOPHER CICCONE......AND IT'S NASTY Jul 13, 2008 Future of Popular Chinese Herbal Medicine Up in the Air Jul 13, 2008 Yanceyville has exotic flowers in bloom Jul 13, 2008 Sugar Creeks Arts Festival turns 25 Jul 13, 2008 A swiftly tilting planet Jul 7, 2008 • Bronx pilgrims seek a splash of grace Jul 7, 2008 Orchids are tough plants; don't be afraid to repot Jul 6, 2008 DEL MAR: Thinking 'green' at the county fair Jul 6, 2008 Keeping it local with community tourism Jul 4, 2008 Arnold Arboretum happenings Jul 4, 2008 Miss Amy Nicole Lucas Weds Mr. Ryan Joseph Armstrong Jun 29, 2008 Amazing Machu Picchu Jun 28, 2008 Sick holly fern is probably thirsty Jun 28, 2008 A Grand Love Jun 26, 2008 Nelly, Scott among guests at BET Awards pre-party Jun 24, 2008 Miss Briana Leigh Perkins Weds Ensign Robert Hoke Hartzell, III Jun 22, 2008 European billionaires Jun 20, 2008 Wedding bells still ringing for gay and lesbian couples around California Jun 19, 2008 Explore Illinois' abundant parks and forests Jun 18, 2008 Holland America Line's ms Eurodam Offers Top-Deck Spa Staterooms Jun 18, 2008 Road to the White House Jun 15, 2008 Island Images Jun 15, 2008 Friends for faraway places Jun 14, 2008 Supervisors race of 1968 Jun 14, 2008 Event managers help make Omaha special Jun 13, 2008
The school boasts more than 150 plants ranging from large trees to decorative plants -- including teak, mango and sawo trees, buah naga (dragon fruit) plants, orchids and roses -- found wherever space is available, from the school's front yard to corridors between classrooms. Credit for the new face of the school should go to Principle Niken Asih Santjojo, 53. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Estelle Parsons having a ball playing a monster Sep 9, 2008
"I don't feel like I've won the U.S. Open and everybody's cheering," Parsons says during an interview in her spacious Upper West Side apartment, currently filled with freshly delivered orchids celebrating her return to Broadway. "I'm just going out there and giving it my all and that's about all I can do.". (The Trentonian, NJ)
McLEOD, N.D. (AP) Someone has been trying to kill western prairie fringed orchids, apparently under the mistaken belief that the protected prairie plant would restrict land use, officials say. About 25 orchids were sprayed with herbicide in Ransom County just west of McLeod, along a trail taken by an all-terrain vehicle for 134 feet. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
The chain's low-key style reflects its reclusive, elderly founders, the octogenarian German billionaires Theo and Karl Albrecht, who reportedly live on the island of Fhr in the North Sea, where they are said to collect typewriters, play golf and tend to orchids. In 1971, Theo was kidnapped for 17 days, and the brothers have kept a low profile ever since. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Be it feather duvets or pillow menus, wild orchids or dedicated butlers, from mood lighting to spa-within-the-suite, the super luxury traveller is asking for the moon and niche hotels are more than willing to satisfy his every whim. 00004000 The trend may be attributed to globalisation and awareness, and every luxury hotel worth its salt is trying to outdo competition in fussing o ve r exclusive clientele. (India Times, India)
Mobiles made of oval pieces of metal dangled like long earrings from ceiling to floor, and smaller versions adorned tables as centerpieces, combined with a total of 4,000 white orchids from Thailand. Catering by McCall Associates was also a major undertaking, with 500 pounds of beef short ribs, 475 pounds of filet mignon and 100 pounds of Dungeness crab. (San Francisco Chronicle)
The collection of hibiscus gives way to the orchid farm where you will see the orchids growing in mass in the gardens and in covered areas that shelter both plant and tourist from the harsher effects of the sun. How Many Orchids Are There World Wide ... If you are visiting the city of KL, this is a great excursion that combines beauty, education and at the weekends it also becomes a market place for orchids. (Suite101.com)
The garden's extensive collection of orchids includes a rare beauty -- the Bulbophyllum lobii echinolobium -- that originates from the dry mountainous areas of Sulawesi. The flower, in shades of brown and yellow, is carefully guarded to protect it from commercial use. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Guests wax enthusiastic about the tree house accommodations, surrounded by black orchids and replete with skylights for stargazing (in air-conditioned comfort). Despite the draw of lazy days spent by the freshwater pool, adventurous vacationers can borrow kayaks and bikes, as well as explore nearby Mayan pyramids, waterfalls, caves, and the worlds only jaguar preserve. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Beach life: Sweet tasting coconuts dressed with orchids, known as Air Jando Pulang. . (The Star Online, Malaysia)
The orchids were donated to Marie Curie by Little Flower Shop, in Eastbourne railway station. The full article contains 153 words and appears in n/a newspaper. (Rye and Battle Today)
He constructed the deck, screens, lattices and Oriental detailing, and accentuated them with orchids, roses and a variety of flowers and trees. When Nancy Engler proposed a new workspace for her quilt-making projects, it resulted in his newest garden. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Orchids are easy to grow. When Allen Yamada of Yamada Orchid Nursery in Kapaa first started cultivating orchids it was because of their low maintenance reputation ... Orchids don t require the same daily care as ornamentals, he said. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Borneo's rain forests are also home to some extremely rare species of orchids, all highly valued for their exotic aromas and aesthetic ... 30, 2007) Biologists at Harvard University have identified the ancient fossilized remains of a pollen-bearing bee as the first hint of orchids in the fossil record, a find they say suggests orchids are old. (Science Daily)
In the 1600s, orchids were first used for medicinal purposes, as well as aphrodisiacs when certain orchid roots or tubers, as well as certain leaves, flowers, and seeds resembled certain parts of the human anatomy ... In 1640, John Parkinson, a London apothecary and royal herbalist for Charles I, said that orchids, which he called Cynsorchis, stimulated lust ... Orchids, unlike any flowers ever seen, became a sensation overnight, plants from exotic foreign lands that bloomed without soil, and... (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
The two orchids on the H agen-Dazs container remind us that vanilla is the seed pod of a tropical orchid. The pod or bean, as it is commonly referred to, is long and dark. (Boston Globe)
We had a small greenhouse, and as long as my husband was alive, we always grew orchids ... I can buy all the orchids I want for the price of one month s greenhouse [costs. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
The bride carried a garden bouquet of ivory roses, white peonies, freesia, lasianthus, orchids, blue hydrangea and stems wrapped with blue ribbon. Attending the bride was her friend Saroochi Agarwal. (Conroe Courier, TX)
Victoria, the sleepy little capital has few landmarks: a miniature Big Ben Clock Tower on the main street, the Anglican cathedral, the colourful markets, and the 100 year old Botanical Gardens with an excellent collection of orchids. La Digue Island, Seychelles. (Suite101.com)
The waterways today resemble a marketplace with vendors in canoes paddling by, offering everything from popcorn and cold beer to handcrafted toys and bouquets of orchids and roses. My husband hailed an old woman selling grilled corn on the cob slathered in mayonnaise, red chili pepper and shredded cheese, a favorite that he always eats when he goes home to visit. (Carroll County Times, MD)
Orchid aficionado John "Jack" Webster told The Pilot in a 2001 interview that anyone could grow orchids if they just followed the instructions. "Orchids don't die," he said ... "First was his absolute dedication to passing on his love for orchids. The other was his thrift, a reflection of his Scottish background, when it came to running the affairs of the five orchid societies of which he was a board member over the years.". (The Pilot Newspaper)
She recommends roses, cymbidium orchids, and miniature calla lilies, all of which come in a variety of sizes and vibrant colors. "Flowers open out of water," Samuel explains. (Boston Globe)
She carried a hand-tied bouquet of amaryllis and orchids. Officiating as the couple exchanged their vows was Rev. Joye Norris. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Dorothy Day's husband, Ray, never accompanied her on her Catholic Worker tours or walked the picket line; his great passions were raising orchids and weaving baskets and maintaining his collection of Deanna Durbin memorabilia. Besides, he was a Congregationalist. (The Atlantic Online)
Consumer advocate also had passion for orchids ... "Orchids were his great love after he retired," said his wife, Iris. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Home to over 90 species of rare orchids and ferns, the endangered Massassauga rattlesnake, the Black Bear and Piping Plover, the Bruce is a vacation destination designed for people who appreciate raw natural beauty. For further information: Vaughan Mills - Lesley Boughen, Tourism Manager, Tel: (905) 879-2117, Email: lboughen@ivanhoecambridge. (Canada Newswire)
Francisco Miranda of Boa Vista Orchids in Haines City will be speaking and displaying orchids from Brazil. For newer growers, Mike Wright will answer questions at 7 p.m. Garden Club of Jacksonville, 1005 Riverside Ave. Call (904) 282-1309 for more information. (Florida Times-Union)
My family and I try to come up from Panama City, Fla. The people are so friendly and the views are the best. (Clayton Tribune, GA)
A dedicated wildflower lover, Jennifer Reinoso is especially dedicated to a few small colonies of native terrestrial orchids that grow in the median and alongside U.S. 92 west of Daytona Beach. For five years, with permission and assistance of the Florida Department of Transportation, she has monitored and protected these threatened orchids ... As a member of the Volusia County Orchid Society for 23 years and an American Orchid Society judge, Reinoso knew they were orchids. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
" O'Neill's Thursday companions are a diverse group from various walks of life - mother of two, retired school teacher, former consultant, orchid breeder. Some have downsized from large gardens to small and want a bit more earth to play with. Others have downsized from full-time to part-time work and so have more hours to offer. Most have been there for seven or eight years, and as they sit in the gardens during a morning coffee break, the sun filtering through the overhead trees, camellia buds... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
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Innkeepers Bob and Linda Aldrich raise hundreds of species of orchids in their greenhouse on the property. The 10-room Brandmeyers Mountainside Lodge (913 Route 100, 802-824-5851, brandmeyers , $109-$129 double, higher in foliage season, includes full breakfast in the lodge restaurant) is a relaxed, no-fuss, family-friendly spot on 7 1/2 acres. (Boston Globe)
Located in the northern part of the country, it's a high jungle straddling the Continental Divide and home to an astonishing number of species, including 30 kinds of hummingbirds and 420 types of orchids. Several species of frogs have already disappeared from the ecologically rich nature preserve in recent years, including the beloved Monteverde harlequin frog. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Wild Orchids In Borneo: Is There Time To Save Thousands Of Species From Extinction ... Wild Orchids In Borneo: Is There Time To Save Thousands Of Species From Extinction ... Borneo's rain forests are also home to some extremely rare species of orchids, all highly valued for their exotic aromas and aesthetic beauty. (Science Daily)
If one wants to get a better sense of the man, I suggest reading his autobiographical "Trotsky and the Wild Orchids." In this gem of an essay, he reflects on how he gave up on the dream of "holding reality and justice together in a single vision." This philosopher, alas, unlike his biographer, wanted to replace the search for coherence with the concepts he once used as a book title: contingency, irony and solidarity. sbox. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
She also published Orchids on Your Budget: Or Live Smartly on What You Have and Work Ends at Nightfall, and You Can Start All Over: A Guide for the Widow and Divorcee. She was a resident of New York. (Suite101.com)
There, seated at two immense mirrored tables decorated with yellow orchids and surrounded by 2,000-year-old statues of Roman emperors, including a naked Julius Caesar the guests dined on asparagus souffl; and veal noisettes before the grand finale: a charity auction and a Duran Duran concert held under the Louvre's landmark glass pyramid. The evening raised $2. (Time.com)
As he walks through the rooms of his sprawling Tuscan villa, a paean to the decorative qualities of animal fur and trailing purple orchids, it is difficult to find anything that does not provoke a new burst of passion. He loves his blue-and-yellow macaw, which is quietly minding its own business on a large gold birdstand in the dining room. (Guardian Unlimited)
Photos by Angela Evans/Caswell Messenger Diana Lee stands in the greenhouse where she and her husband grow orchids for their business, Willowbee Orchids, in Yanceyville. Jul 15, 2008 - 10:13:07 pm CDT. (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)
There are organic farms, ranches that depend on berries and goat cheese, specialty businesses that revolve around one type of nut or orchids, and growers that diversify and raise many types of produce and flowers. Generally visitors to Tour des Fleurs are full of questions about growing concerns, and the growers take delight in answering them. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
30pm, we all gather in the candlelit Great Hall and take our seats at the foot of the staircase, the balustrades of which are garlanded in ivy and white orchids. It is beautiful. (The Drudge Report)
Among others at risk: wild ginseng, orchids and the crocodile newt. But the story of this particular medicine is instructive. (Scientific American)
Photos by Angela Evans/Caswell Messenger Diana Lee stands in the greenhouse where she and her husband grow orchids for their business, Willowbee Orchids, in Yanceyville ... Selling orchids from the top of the washing machine was the humble beginning for a successful local business ... "Willowbee Orchids," owned by Mark and Diana Lee, is a Yanceyville nursery specializing in growing the exotic flower. (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)
Ying Zhou of Naperville sold clay flowers, shaped into orchids, lilies and other varieties. Originally from China, the artist said she learned the Taiwanese tradition from a friend, but uses a Japanese style for the clay making. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
And the results are everywhere: Many species of orchids and wildflowers are driven to extinction, thousands of cars crash into thousands of deer, and plagues that depend on the deer as a host spread wildly. Want to fight Lyme disease. (Boston Globe)
Bouquets of orchids, carnations and roses peek from cracks in the rocks. "I've been coming ever since I was little," said Elizabeth Ayala, 47, on a recent afternoon. (Q13.com, WA)
I have two orchids at home, both phalaenopsis that I know need to be repotted ... Humans that I know eat cinnamon to boost their immune system, so I guess it can do the same for orchids. (Anchorage Daily News)
Other best of day winners Saturday included John Gilruth of Fallbrook for orchids and Alan and Geri McCarron of Cardiff-by-the-Sea for gladiolus. Best of day honors for medium and large dahlias went to Francisco Sanchez of Del Mar and Ciro Sanchez of Encinitas, respectively. (North County Times)
"Seeing tourists come in to help with the [conservation] work, the rest of the village have been more supportive and the number of people coming to the island to steal the orchids has fallen," she says, happily swinging back and forth. It's a small but significant positive effect from community tourism, one that seems just as important as the bigger concepts like creating sustainable development in the region. (CNN -- Travel)
People will learn floral characters of some of the major plant groups (families) such as magnolias, amaranths, mustards, legumes, roses, poinsettias, oranges, parsleys, mints, squashes, sunflowers, and orchids. Participants will also learn to use keys to identify plant families. (West Roxbury Transcript, MA)
To compliment the gown, the bride chose a bouquet of white roses, Hawaiian orchids and mini calla-lillies ... Her attendants carried bouquets of white roses, Hawaiian orchids and mini calla-lillies. (Conroe Courier, TX)
Beautiful orchids in Machu Picchu. It was so beautiful. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
If this is a disease, you don't want it spreading to your other orchids ... Phaelanopsis orchids prefer bright, indirect light and they have a hard time with temperatures over 90 degrees ... Keep this plant isolated from your other orchids, and watch how this progresses. (Florida Times-Union)
Hafner's book belongs to that gee-whiz genre perfected by writers such as John McPhee, Susan Orlean and Mary Roach: books that tell you everything about subjects - oranges, orchids, corpses, pianos - that you didn't know you wanted to know anything about. And for readers familiar with Gould's recordings, or those with a curiosity about how things like pianos get to be the way they are, "A Romance on Three Legs" is a source of delight and illumination. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
The historic cathedral took on a tropical vibe, thanks to bouquets of pink and purple orchids atop lime green tablecloths. Partygoers, including MC Lyte and Tyrese, boogied on the dance floor before sitting down to a dinner of lobster-and-grapefruit salad followed by a grilled veal chop. (Florida Times-Union)
She carried a mixed bouquet of vendella roses, phaleonopsis orchids, white mini calla lilies, white hydrangeas and stephanotis studded with pearls hand-tied with ivory satin ribbon. The bride also carried a Hartzell family heirloom handkerchief that was given to the bride by the groom's mother. (Conroe Courier, TX)
Theo supposedly collects old typewriters, and Karl raises orchids. Britain has the third most billionaires in Europe. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Florist Rhonda Stoffel stood nearby, handing out free bouquets of parrot tulips, Columbian roses, miniature orchids and calla lilies. "It's a big day, a happy day, and they need something pretty to carry," she explained. (San Francisco Chronicle)
In the summer, you can also see orchids blooming, water birds such as great blue herons and green backed herons. There is also an excellent visitor s center at this site to help answer your questions and learn more about this unique area of our state. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
SEATTLE, June 18 /CNW/ -- Holland America Line's new ms Eurodam is taking guests to new heights with 56 luxury Spa Staterooms located on the two highest decks of the Signature-class ship (Canada Newswire)
Orchids, moss, topiary, and apples add long-lasting life and color. Buy multiples of items, like jugs or votive holders, for added impact. (Boston Globe)
CRAIG T. KOJIMA / Benny and Winnie Sambrano of Benny's Orchids and Gift Baskets were ready with their booth early yesterday at the 31st annual Home, Garden roducts Show at the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall. The expo continues today and tomorrow. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
And if some of the silent, scrutinising faces glimpsed in narrow village streets could have come straight from Lewis's illustrations, or Dibdin's text, the landscapes between the villages were still very much as Goethe had described them: groves of head-high wild fennel, aloes, asphodels, amaranthine clover, orchids, wild peonies. Goethe was a tourist as we were (he had a memorably bad time in Enna), but his engagement with every aspect of life - from the high aesthetics of accurately rendering... (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
These tiny yellow and white orchids have come down in their original form for 75 million years and grow nowhere else in the world except Del Norte and in Oregon's Jackson County. Here they grew near a creek on Pioneer Road and were pollinated by a certain bee. (Daily Triplicate)
" Teams often repay the service clubs for their generosity. Ed Arkfeld, a retired banker, recalls how his Concord Club held a steak fry for Maine's team during one of its College World Series appearances in the 1980s. The Black Bears enjoyed the experience so much that they shipped lobsters to the Concord Club later that summer. Hawaii flew in orchids, leis, medallions and food from the island when the Concord Club hosted that school's baseball team during its 1980 run to the CWS championship... (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
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