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By Timothy SpencerFeb 9, 20111 topic

His and Hers, Choosing a Wedding Ring

Karat vs. Carat. Based on www.essortment.com , the Karat is a measurement unit of the amount of gold used in an item while the Carat measures the weight of a gemstone. Both words are drawn from âcarobâ which is actually a Mediterranean type of tree that produces seeds or beans that always have the same size and weight. Upon noticing the reliability of this trait, the ancients started using the seeds to measure precious metals and stones and eventually to balance their sca

Primary topic: Love

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By Timothy SpencerMay 18, 20101 topic

The Greeting Card: An Essential part of a Gift

A picture may paint a thousand words, but when combined with the right message makes the medium more potent. Research evidence shows that the ancient Egyptians on papyrus scrolls first sent glad tidings. The Chinese also were historically credited with such devices for exchanging greetings during New Year celebrations. By the 1400âs the German also started this habit but with the use of woodcuts while the rest of Europe used handmade paper. As Christianization spread all th

Primary topic: Relationship Advice

Relationship Advice

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By Timothy SpencerMay 18, 20101 topic

Motherâs Day: How it all Began

Her-story begins in Greek myth and lore during its golden days. This was the time as the story tells the great titan Cronus and his wife Rhea ruled the universe. Their union birthed into the inhabitants of Mt. Olympus and therefore she is referred to as the mother of all Olympians. The Greeks honored her in lavish ancient festivals every year in spring, which is also the time when bloom of all harvests on the earth begins anew. In 250 BC, the Romans also fÃªted their mother g

Primary topic: Relationship Advice

Relationship Advice

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By Timothy SpencerFeb 5, 20101 topic

Maintaining Long Distance Relationships

Being an online article, the first suggestion is to leverage the technology as suggested by www.improving-relationships.suite101.com. Emailing, chatting, online calls are the easiest of things to take advantage of nowadays. Just be very aware of the time differences, set a schedule and youâre good to go. Eddie Corbano is a self proclaimed breakup recovery coach plying his trade with www.lovesagame.com. His first piece of advice for maintaining LDRâs (Long Distance Relatio

Primary topic: Marriage Coaching

Marriage Coaching

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By Timothy SpencerDec 15, 20091 topic

Finding a Friend in a Spouse

It has been said before, that one of the hardest things to find in this world is a friend; the easiest is an enemy. Friends are bound by common ties, a kinship, a shared experience, interest or time. A friend is another person you have high regard for and trust. A spouse on the other hand in generally described by wiki as a partner in a marriage. In jest, a spouse can be referred to as the âbitter halfâ. Web research shows in predominantly Christian countries that the div

Primary topic: Friendship & Loneliness

Friendship & Loneliness

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By Timothy SpencerOct 7, 20091 topic

Wedding Proposal Tips: How to Win Her âYesâ

Itâs time to pop the question and the first advice soldier is that you must come prepared. This preparation is both mental and physical; mentally you must expect that in reality there is more than one answer to the question âWill You Marry Me?â Once that comes to mind try to keep heed of the following food for thought: Testing the waters. Donât ruin the surprise, but do have small talks about what kind of future she wants to have. Avoid using the common female primer

Primary topic: Relationship Advice

Relationship Advice

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By Timothy SpencerOct 7, 20091 topic

Advantages of Online Flower Delivery

I bought my first bunch of flowers at the neighborhood florist way back when I was a whiff of a teenager. While I feel that it was just a blink ago, it admittedly was a big block of time before the Internet became public domain. On the rare occasion that I did, I have to admit that I actually liked the feeling of entering a flower shop. Looking around, sniffing the arrangements, twiddling with the cards, mentally debating what to write or what color to get and finally how man

Primary topic: Relationship Advice

Relationship Advice

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By Timothy SpencerSep 8, 20091 topic

Why You Need A Wedding Coordinator

Often unheralded, the wedding coordinator captures much of the blame and never the credit for well-executed weddings. Some coordinators are solo while some come with quite an arsenal of personnel. But all being equal, their value are sorted down to the following: Stress Relief. We are in a wedding crazy country. Being predominantly Catholic and pretentiously religious people we have a tendency to invest a lot in our nuptials. An often-mentioned jibe is, but always half true,

Primary topic: Marriage Coaching

Marriage Coaching

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By Timothy SpencerSep 8, 20091 topic

Why Quality is Top Priority When it comes to Flowers

Nothing looks sadder than drooping flowers. The only situation that would make it worse is if you actually receive a box of these from someone. I would not wish this fate upon anyone, neither the receiver but most of all, the sender. www.qualitydigest.com defines quality is not only the absence of defects nor just the state of being superior. It is actually a fundamental and relational process of assessing, fulfilling and anticipating implied needs. There are quite a number o

Primary topic: Business Opportunities

Business Opportunities

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By Timothy SpencerJun 12, 20091 topic

The Most Popular Rose Varieties

The rose, being the most popular garden and cut plant, has over 20,000 cultivars in the Northern Hemisphere alone. This number originates from a conservative figure of only 150-200 species of wild roses. Fossil specimens found in both Colorado and Oregon show that roses have been growing for more than 30 million years to date. More fossil specimens were found in North Africa and are said to be at least 4,000 years old. Variant wise, only five of the massive figures above cut

Primary topic: Gardening

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By Timothy SpencerNov 10, 20081 topic

Restaurant Flower Design

As customers and diners trickle into your restaurant, they will take a moment to look around and absorb their surroundings, especially while they wait to be seated. If you decorate the place right, your customers will feel the ambiance created by the elegant and stylish elements of your décor. nnFresh flowers that complement your restaurant’s interior and color scheme will help produce a warm, welcoming, and hospitable environment. Raise your diners’ spirits

Primary topic: Family

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By Timothy SpencerNov 10, 20081 topic

The Perfect Gift

While our options today are almost bottomless, we somehow manage to go back to flowers when we pick out the perfect gift. As a jeweler residing in the Philippines, I get requests every so often asking me to cast diamonds at the center of flower shaped earrings or make a gold bracelet look like a little lei. I honestly could not help but wonder why flowers work and has always been considered as perfect gifts. Is it their appearance? Could it be because of their aroma? Below ar

Primary topic: Family

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By Timothy SpencerNov 3, 20081 topic

Preserving Cut Flowers

Whether it’s for a special occasion or no occasion at all, receiving a bouquet of flowers always makes us feel good. Unfortunately though, the shelf life of cut flowers is very short; once a flower is cut from its mother plant, it gets cut off from its life support system. Your colorful bouquet will deteriorate in a matter of days. Watching your flowers wilt and fade isn’t the most cheerful sight in the world, and there’s no way you can bring them back to li

Primary topic: Family

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By Timothy SpencerNov 3, 20081 topic

Flower Exporters From Around The World

The flower industry works like a simple value chain: growers grow flowers, suppliers obtain them, then the flowers are sold to retailers or to wholesalers before consumers buy them in bunches or bouquets. It sounds really simple, except the people involved come from all over the world. Most of the produce in the flower industry are grown in Europe, South America, Africa, and Asia, with Netherlands as the biggest trade center and Germany as the primary market for imports. nnEx

Primary topic: Business Consulting

Business Consulting

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By Timothy SpencerOct 15, 20081 topic

The Meaning Of Pink Roses: Love And Gratitude

Pink roses are one of the oldest roses known to us and have a rich history that dates back to some of the earliest pieces of visual art. In the Talmud, it is written that pink roses are the only flowers allowed to bloom in Jerusalem; thus, they came to be associated with paradise. Pink roses were the dominant species of wild roses and were the first flowers to evolve into their present-day form. When roses were first cultivated in the 18th century for commercial use, most of

Primary topic: Relationship Advice

Relationship Advice

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By Timothy SpencerOct 15, 20081 topic

Flower Photography Equipment

Shooting flowers in the great outdoors is considered to be a pastime more than work. The relaxing feel of the outdoors in national heritage sites and parks is enjoyed by many outdoor photographers. Going on such outdoor day shoots requires some equipment especially if you’re using a digital SLR. I currently enjoy my Nikon D40, probably the most affordable digital SLR bought from Hidalgo for a mere P21, 000.00. If you want to do some flower photography, it would be a gre

Primary topic: Relaxation

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By Timothy SpencerOct 7, 20081 topic

Surprising Someone With Flowers

Surprising someone with flowers can undoubtedly brighten anyone’s day. Presented tastefully, surprises can leave beautiful and unforgettable memories. Cooking up a game plan is not always easy nor is convenient so before you begin, make sure that this person is actually worth the effort you are about to exert and the money you are about to burn.nnPopping a surprise in school has been done too many times already but that does not mean you cannot perform one yourself. Fav

Primary topic: Family

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By Timothy SpencerOct 7, 20081 topic

General Tips For Flower Photography

There is nothing more bedazzling than an open field of flowers reaching out from the ground to caress the sun. As any amateur or professional photographer would claim, flowers have always been a staple subject in photography classes, being delivered by the bulk to the studio or having hobbyists going out to various flower markets.nnIf your conditions for shooting flowers are fixed by a studio, checking the fresh batch of delivery helps you segregate the worn flora from those

Primary topic: Habits

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By Timothy SpencerSep 25, 20081 topic

Sending Flowers During Funerals

Losing a friend or a loved one causes a deep, searing pain that is difficult to endure, but sending over flowers can give comfort to those who are mourning. However, one should always remember that grieving relatives and loved ones may have some conservative views on death. Before sending over any floral arrangements for a funeral, you might want to know a little bit of etiquette when it comes to sympathy arrangements. nnSince funerals and wakes are very sad occasions to begi

Primary topic: Death and Dying

Death and Dying

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By Timothy SpencerAug 29, 20081 topic

Styling And Color Tips For Flower Photography

Flowers are a passionate subject to shoot. Whether you’re shooting below, above, on the side, far or up close, flowers will always remain to be an interesting subject with many possibilities. If you’re using a DSLR for shooting roses or any type of flora and fauna, it is important to remember the color rule - that red is the most powerful color in photography. Even so subtle, the color red if placed in any photograph will tell your eyes to move towards it. Thus, r

Primary topic: Creativity

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By Timothy SpencerAug 29, 20081 topic

The Truth About Home Made Essential Oils

Nothing beats the spa after a hard day at work. A soothing foot massage coupled with scented floral oils in the foreground provide the most soothing atmosphere to relax and wind down from the grind of deadlines and meetings. Spas are everywhere nowadays but even though they have now become affordable, sometimes we don’t have the time to lift ourselves off the comforts of our home to drive to the nearest spa. This is the main reason why home made essential oils have beco

Primary topic: Health Products and Services

Health Products and Services

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By Timothy SpencerAug 6, 20081 topic

Why Women Love Flowers

Try giving a woman a bouquet of red roses and at the very least, you’ll see her crack a grin, even if she’s not the type to gush over the beauty of flowers. Each woman has her own unique personality and there is no universal reason as to why flowers evoke such positive reactions from them. It can be said that it is not so much the flowers themselves but the meaning and thought behind it that makes women giggle like high school teenagers.nnImagine this scene in you

Primary topic: Beauty

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By Timothy SpencerAug 6, 20081 topic

My First Mother's Day

There was a time when I thought flowers were always attached to a romantic gesture. But today, apart from my girlfriend, I always give flowers to my mom. My mom always used to say that she will always be my first girlfriend, and no one else can come before her. I can recall a memorable instance when I treated my mom to a big bouquet of flowers. nnThe first was back when I was four. We had a family tradition in the house that my father was very particular with. To convince us

Primary topic: Family

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By Timothy SpencerJul 29, 20081 topic

The Meaning Of White Roses: Purity And Young Love

White roses have come to symbolize innocence, purity, and secrecy because of its clean, pristine appearance. Many myths and legends from different cultures talk about the origins of the first colored rose. Some say that the colors came from an immaculate white flower that was miraculously transformed by a goddess into various shades of pink and red. Often, the white flower is depicted as being made to blush from a kiss of a goddess. These recurring stories further reinforce t

Primary topic: Business Networking

Business Networking

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By Timothy SpencerJul 29, 20081 topic

The Meaning Of Red Roses: Romance And Love

The red rose not only carries the deepest meaning among all the rose colors - It is one of the universal symbols of love and affection. This flower’s long, eventful history lends it a breadth of significance. The red rose has been incorporated into many works of art from classical poetry to paintings. It is also the inspiration for many artists and lovers across cultures. nnShakespeare made an allusion to roses in Romeo and Juliet, and the poet Robert Burns created a po

Primary topic: Business Networking

Business Networking

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By Timothy SpencerJul 16, 20081 topic

Sending Your Love Home

If you are the type who takes frequent trips out of town, you would probably understand the concept of taking care of all your business before catching that next flight out of the country. nnIt is easy to go out and about without having to worry for your special someone back home. Sure it may be bliss for your busy schedule, but back home, you loved ones need your presence felt. Why not send flowers and gifts while you are away? It’s a great way of letting them know tha

Primary topic: Business Consulting

Business Consulting

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By Timothy SpencerJun 10, 20081 topic

The Types Of Flower Businesses

Flowers play a major part in our life. Their delicate beauty allows us to convey messages to loved ones for all sorts of special occasions. If you love flowers and recognize its role in human relationships, you might want to start your own flower shop. The first step is to determine the kind of service you want to provide. There are three kinds of floral services:nn1. A wholesale florist supplies retailers with potted plants and fresh-cut flowers through flower markets or dir

Primary topic: Business Opportunities

Business Opportunities

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By Timothy SpencerJun 10, 20081 topic

The Role Of Flowers In Our Life

Flowers have played a key role all throughout human history. Traces of their usefulness can be found in various religious texts, folk tales, and myths. Some types of flowers were used as food and continue to be used as food until the present day; others have healing properties and are used as medicine. Early man also recognized the aesthetic function of flowers; in fact, some ancient cultures believed that they could appease the spirits of their ancestors by decorating their

Primary topic: Business Opportunities

Business Opportunities

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By Timothy SpencerJun 10, 20081 topic

The Fiery Narangha Rose

There’s no doubt that the appeal of roses have stood the test of time, and perhaps we can find an explanation for this through Greek mythology. The minor Greek goddess Chloris came across a dead nymph and she was so taken aback by her beauty that she turned her into a flower. Aphrodite infused the new flower with beauty, the three Graces donated brilliance, joy, and charm, Dionysius added sweet fragrance, and the West win Zephyrus blew the clouds away so Apollo could ba

Primary topic: Dating

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By Timothy SpencerJun 10, 20081 topic

Send A Strong Message: Rose Combination Recommendations

Giving roses to someone for a special occasion - or for no real occasion at all - is a tradition that people have been doing for centuries. Though the rose is the universal symbol for love, it is by no means restricted to expressing romantic love. Since we've already attached particular meanings to certain colors. (bright colors for instance, convey happiness where as darker shades connote deeper, more intense emotions), different flower colors elicit specific emotions from u

Primary topic: Dating

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By Timothy SpencerJun 10, 20081 topic

Pink Roses In Myth And Legend

Although flowers are usually considered as symbols of love and affection, pink roses have different and often contrasting meanings depending on where you look. For instance, an ancient Roman myth narrates how Apollo transformed Rhoanthe into a pink rose when she became the protector of women against his will. nnIn this context, pink roses stand for pain, death, or long-standing suffering. It’s a good thing that there are not many people today who are familiar with and f

Primary topic: Dating

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