Friday, May 21, 2010

What houseplants are harmful if eaten by a cat?

i have a spider plant, chia pet plant, and poinsettias. are any of these poison?

What houseplants are harmful if eaten by a cat?
I know poinsetta's are. Here's a good list:


http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/protec...
Reply:The biggest ones are poinsettias and lilies. I've known people who have lost cats to both of them.
Reply:The ASPCA has a site with poisonous plants and it will show what part of the plant is poisonous.





http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pag...





It is in Alphabetical order.
Reply:Poinsettas....


pretty much every thing that would be harmful to you to eat.


Make sure they never eat chocolate. Also, if they eat enough dog food it will make them go blind! don't feed them dog food.

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NEED HELP WITH A GREENHOUSE/ HORTICULTURE PROJECT! WHAT KIND OF PLANTS CAN I SELL DURING THe FALL?!?!?

I'm a junior agriculture major and in one of my upper level classes we have to create a year-long greenhouse crop schedule. I am having some trouble coming up with enough plants to fill my greenhouse for my fall sales. Currently I have Kale, Pansys, and Poinsettias. I am going to add some herbs but I still need a lot more! We can't use mums either. Any ideas? Only answers from people who know what they are talking about please!

NEED HELP WITH A GREENHOUSE/ HORTICULTURE PROJECT! WHAT KIND OF PLANTS CAN I SELL DURING THe FALL?!?!?
Thanksgiving cactus (Schlumbergera truncate) blooms in November.





Horticulture student.
Reply:Chrysanthemum. But, Chrysanthemum is a short day plant so, if you plan to produce cut flower, you should supply long days condition to obtain long peduncle ( for placing the vase).


Why are there so many questions on here about the dangers of Holly to dogs?

I saw that there are a lot of questions about the dangers of Holly, but aren't there more dangers to dogs than that? I understand that the holidays are coming up, but don't you think holiday chocolate, poinsettias, and even many holiday nuts would be more dangerous to dogs?





Why does everyone worry about Holly?

Why are there so many questions on here about the dangers of Holly to dogs?
No your right but I know many people who do bring Holly into their homes for the Holidays. Mistletoe is also a very dangerous plant to have around too. As well as the ones you have mentioned already. It is never to soon to start to warn people about anything that can harm their dogs during the holidays.
Reply:If I am not mistaken, I believe that the little red berries of the holly bush are considered poisonous. Also, take a look at the barbs on the holly leaf, if you think it would hurt your mouth to chew on it...it would be the same for a dog.
Reply:Because Holly is a troll and everyone knows that trolls eat dogs
Reply:maybe they can find lots of info on the other things, but not sure about holly


who knows...





now i know too!
Reply:cuz Chuck Norris sad to worry!
Reply:Jeez...I was unaware! If I HAD Holly near me, I would STOMP it!! Just get some big boots and kick the crap out of it and get it out of here!!!!!!!!!


It is good that there is a forum that can alert us to these dangers!!


Thank God, I think I am Holly free!!!!!!
Reply:There are so many things that are dangerous to dogs during the Holiday. You can never be too careful!
Reply:Because Holly is deadly... besides, its noxious, spreading, and a general pain in the posterior. If more people knew the dangers of Holly, there would be far fewer backyards infested with the stuff and endangering the lives of dogs.
Reply:I have seen tons of posts about this. I saw on Wikipedia that holly is toxic. You can check for yourself.
Reply:So true. There are so many things that are not good for them. Holly berries are poisonous to humans too!
Reply:Because many folks know the dangers of chocolate, but as you noted, with the holidays coming up, most folks don't know about the dangers of this prickish shrub.
Reply:I agree with Chihuahua Mama . There are people on here that did not like her at all. I know who the people are but I will not name them. They know who they are and they have not stopped writing about her at all. I didn't know her but she was not treated nicely at all on Yahoo Answers.
Reply:my name's Holly, I am in no way shape or form a danger to anyone's dog, including my own, fear not fellow yahooers, for I, Holly shall not harm your dog, do however keep the evergreen variety of my name away from your four legged friends.





Love Holly
Reply:We all worry because all dogs should be kept safe from Holly and all backyards free of it.
Reply:i have never seen a question on here about Holly and dogs except for this one.
Reply:It may be that people are asking questions about the plant holly being toxic to dogs because there have been reports of other 'previously unknown substances' that are toxic and cause either 'kidney failure' or 'liver failure' or death in dogs ... particularly the sweetener Xylitol. You may see more questions about holly because there is more than one 'thing' to holly at Christmas ... the leaves (including their pokey points) and the berries. Actually, both are toxic to dogs, but the berries are 'worse' because the leaves do 'poke' and dogs tend not to eat them, but they will pick up fallen berries from the floor or ground. It's not just DOGS that get sick and even die from Holly and other toxics, though ... cats get sick from many of the same things, and even HEDGEHOGS. I have a hedgehog and she is my 'baby' and I would be totally heartbroken if anything happened to her because I was 'remiss' about finding out and helping her avoid what could kill her. You are correct ... chocolate and nuts are bad for dogs and cats, and so are grapes. Poinsettia is NOT toxic to animals, though, and they very RARELY even take a 'taste' because it's 'bitter' and they spit it right out. There is one other thing that many people 'add' when the weather turns cold though ... ANTIFREEZE that you put into your car is very 'tasty' to animals, and it KILLS THEM ... so if you see any 'purple fluid' they could lick up, CLEAN IT UP and SANITIZE the place thoroughly so the dogs and cats in your neighborhood may have a Merry Christmas too!
Reply:The answers obvious... They don't know why holly is harmfull to dogs. Why else would they need to ask?
Reply:You're right, 'tis the season for lots of dangers to pets. I think it's great that people are taking the time to get the word out early.





Chocolate, poinsettias, and holly are EQUALLY dangerous. People seem to know about chocolate and poinsettias, however, and not know of the dangers of holly.





Holly is not only toxic to pets, but especially dangerous for children.





"Children are especially vulnerable because of age, weight and physical condition."





http://www.peggyleegardenmysteries.com/b...





Best to keep holly far far away from your home.
Reply:chuhuahua mama, I have to respectfully disagree with you. Holly is poisonous. Please dont take the chance and keep it away from your pets and children.
Reply:I think there have been a few dogs lately that have gotten horribly sick from holly. I believe that's why the big uproar all of a sudden. Look when people found out about the Xylitol in gum, and that chocolate was bad, grapes and everything else. People talked about that and asked about it for weeks. The new problem on the list is holly. I think most people just want others to be aware of the problems, many people don't have any idea what kind of problems holly can cause their pets.





I asked about pumpkins, given that hollowe'en is coming up. apparently pumpkin isn't a problem. holly, is a huge problem.


Like Thanksgiving, and turkey bones, everyone should be aware that turkey skin shouldn't be given to dogs, turkey bones are bad. Following Thanksgiving is Christmas, and the huge danger is holly.. Do NOT give holly to your friends this year. A good friend would not share holly with friends.





Plus i think it was on the Oprah show, so everyone is going to be talking about holly dangers now.
Reply:There is a war going on against a fellow Yahooer named Holly. A certain group is using their own code to slander Holly. Their posts seem to be about the plant but if you know the history of what is going on and read the posts made by certain members, then you will see they are talking about a person, not a plant. A lot of the unknowing people such as the one who started this thread obviously are innocent and have no part in the war being waged against Holly.





To my Ginger Kids, I am not saying the plant is not poisonous. I am stating that the majority of the postings lately and the reason for these postings have been directed against a person and have nothing to do with the holly plant. Yes, the holly plant is poisonous.





Of course all the thumbs down come from all the holly and chihuahua mama haters.


Question of Etiquette and Social Manners?

Is it correct or acceptable to personally deliver flowers, for example Poinsettias (Christmas season flowers), to a woman at her workplace/ office? Should I call her first before dropping or I could surprisingly stop by and say Hi briefly?

Question of Etiquette and Social Manners?
The only time this would not be acceptable would be if she worked for the CIA or something. Everyone would understand the sentiment. Pointetta's are not very romantic, more seasonal, is that your intent?
Reply:It depends on how well you know her. If you've known her a short time, it's best to let the florist do it, so as not to get her to think you're some kind of stalker.





If you know her well, do it yourself, and take her to lunch.
Reply:It depends. What type of job does she have? it completely depends on the work environment. Do you think her boss would be okay with it? Sometimes certain employers find it to be interrupting of the office environment.
Reply:Most women do not appreciate being visited unexpectedly, be it at home or work, by a boyfriend, even for such a sweet gesture. If you haven't known her for long, opt for a delivery by the florist with a short message on a nice card. If you have known her for a very long time and wouldn't mind if she dropped in on you, it's probably okay. But make sure her boss won't get mad that she's spending work time chatting with you, and that your visit won't disrupt any professional image she's trying to maintain. To be safe: Go for a delivery.
Reply:It is acceptable to deliver flowers personally, but it is not always the best option. If you know the individual well and are sure they will be well-received then by all means do so. If the individual in question is less well-known to you they might feel "confronted" or obliged to thank you excessively for the gift. This can make them feel uncomfortable or embarrassed.





In any case, certain workplaces have policies regarding personal visits so it is wise to check in advance.
Reply:yes i believe it is acceptable to deliver flowers to someone you know or are trying to get to know them better
Reply:Let's put it this way...if you want to make an impression...have them sent, she will think "how nice of him", but really, it all depends on the time frame of the relationship and other factors involved.
Reply:Uh, it is socially acceptable to have it professionally delivered. To do it yourself would force her to thank you in front of her co-workers (awkward) It is best to let someone deliver it, (be it a friend or leave it at the front desk where she is no where near) with a card so she may gush and admire them, then call to thank you. Trust me on this one.
Reply:too awkward for personal delivery


Have them delivered proffesionally.
Reply:I would and have brought her flowers to the office and she loved it.
Reply:NO, get delivery to do it.
Reply:It is ok to drop by as long as her work does not have a rule against it. Just be sure to keep it as brief of an interruption as you can.


Decorating for christmas?

my mom said that i could decorate the front porch of my house for Christmas if i came up with plans for it so can you give me some and tell me if these ideas are ok?


1. put real or fake poinsettias in hanging pots and hang them in between the posts of the railing


2. wrap garland lights around the posts along the bottom of the railing


3. hang wreaths in the 2 windows on the wall that my porch is in front of


4. hang 1 large lighted wreath with a ribbon swag over my garage





please i need help with more ideas and I'm not sure if the ideas above are any good so any input is appreciated


thank you so much

Decorating for christmas?
Those are great ideas!! You have a knack for decorating. I can't think of anything else but if you come up with something I'm sure it will be just as good. Your front porch will look very classic and traditional. Your mom picked the right person for the job!
Reply:That sounds good...remember that over crowding can ruin what was otherwise supposed to be nice....Maybe some fake frost on the windows.
Reply:Your ideas are wonderful. Fake poinsettias are much more practical for the outside than real ones. Lighted wreaths and garland are wonderful, I use them. just make sure that the lights are all the same color, like clear or multi color. No blinking lights, makes it look cheesy..... Happy Holidays!!!!
Reply:sounds nice! Why not put lights in hedges? And if you have a small tree, put baubles on the branches.

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Daily Bark *30* Tuesday?

Hi Dog Pals! Lovely Tuesday over here!


Here is Yesterdays DB its still open: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;...


I wanted to discuss in this daily Bark about Christmas Tree's.


Some of you may not of put them up now maybe later. I got mine up last saturday. Usually my dogs play with the christmas tree and the ornaments on it thinking they are toys so how do you keep your dog from going bezerk on the Christmas tree? Or does your dog simply ignore it and has no business to do with it what's so ever?


*Be sure to put your poinsettias out of reach of your pets*

Daily Bark *30* Tuesday?
My 3 pretty much ignore the tree. The only thing they ever do is occasionally come away with tinsel stuck to them from wagging too close to the tree.





One of my cats years ago liked playing with the ornaments. I'd find ornaments all over the floor in the morning. I had one small, red ball that I started hanging very low on the tree which was his to play with. As long as he could play with that one, he left everything else alone. Pretty clever for a cat!!
Reply:Thanks Ana...good point about the poinsettias. My dogs aren't interested in my Christmas tree at all. It's almost like they have no clue I changed the furniture around and now there's a huge tree in the living room! Ahh...they are so simple!
Reply:Hey AnaBell! We usually get and put our tree (real) up 2 weeks or so before Christmas. I dont have a dog at the time. But the last christmas's (spelling? lol) i had with my dog (choco. lab) she kind of ignored the tree she would sniff it a few times and leave it alone. =]
Reply:my oldest Lab is 4 and she has always left the tree alone but we have had to find and re-wrap presents. This year with her boys being 4 months old and having 2 of them to watch over, we have decide since the kids are older teens and young adults. that we are going to set a little tree on our dining room table with the presents underneath. this way everything is up high and the boys will have no chance of playing with the tree or opening presents before it is time.








I am really excited about watching the 2 boys on christmas morning, I really hope they open their presents. my 4 year old is so cute when she tears hers apart. She just had her birthday 3 days ago and tore her presents open and the 2 boys just kind of sat and watched her until they realized she had toys in all that paper.
Reply:Last year was Luca's first Christmas and believe it or not he totally ignored the Christmas tree. If we saw that he was starting to veer towards it we'd make a big deal about him getting close to it, yelling no and what not. He learned quick that it's just an area that he's not allowed to go. We'll see if he remembers this year. =)
Reply:Good morning Anabell. Every year we buy a tree the day after Thanksgiving. We have the tree setup downstair because the ceiling is higher. The dogs usually go check out the tree when it comes in. After the tree is setup, they are not allowed to go downstairs because they like to drink the tree water and chew the lights. I put up the baby gate so they cannog go downstair. Since the dogs run around the house, we don't buy poinsettias or holly.





P.S. Where are these thumb downs coming from?
Reply:my dog used to be terrible with the christmas tree but last year we trained sammy to stay away from the tree. whenever he went near it we told him no and we went and got him and eventually he got the idea that, that isnt something to be meddled with so he leaves it alone except when he wants to lay under the tree and sleep. which he does pretty often. but he doesnt meddle with it at all. chase just never messed with it so with him it takes no training.
Reply:My tree isn't up yet. I will probably put it up the 1st week of December.


My cat likes to sleep under the tree and bat the ornaments and makes them fall off.


Last year he knocked an ornament off and my dog got ahold of it. It was a glass ball and the dog chewed it all up he had glass in his mouth and swallowed some of it. He was alrighty luckily.





I am more worried about them gettin a hold of the electrical wires though.





Luckily my tree is an artificial pre-lit tree and the cord is all the way near the top so my dogs can't get to the cord and I put my tree ontop of a wooden box so it is harder for them to reach the ornmaents and other things.








My dogs will try to get the ornaments off and play with them though too.. So I don't put anything near the bottom anymore.





I heard with the real trees that dogs shouldn't get near them because of the pine getting into the treestand it can be toxic. So that is a real danger. I won't do real trees anymore. Plus there is no pine needles to clean up after or anything like that.





Oh I never use tinsel on my tree either. That is a hazard as well.
Reply:We don't put up a Christmas tree.. 2 intact male Dobermans, and a tree in the house.. It just is a bad idea..
Reply:My dogs are mildly curious the first day it goes up. One thing I am careful with is the ornaments, no ornaments on the lower branches. I've had years that they have helped themselves to what ever looks interesting. My cat is the one who would be nibbling on the poinsettias. HAPPY HOLIDAYS
Reply:Sydney is always kind of amazed by the presence of a tree INSIDE- even though we don't get real ones. She doesn't have anything to do with it though. This is our first Christmas with Louie though, so we don't know how he'll be with it. I don't want to have to put a gate around it, so I hope he doesn't treat it how I expect him to- as a big toy that's there for him to have his way with. Needless to say- we won't have any ornaments on the bottom portion of the tree that he can reach.
Reply:our dogs never mess with the tree...or any plant for that matter...


What's the best type of food to give to a Pointsettia?

We want our poinsettias to be red by Christmas.

What's the best type of food to give to a Pointsettia?
Miracle Grow usually works on just about all plants. I'd give that a try.
Reply:If it is a left over from last year good luck. It has to have been in a dark place for months. If you just bought one an even fertilizer with a low first number such as a 5-5-5 will be best.


Favors/place cards?

I am trying to stick to a budget, but still want things nice. My wedding is in December, and so I picked dark green and white for my colors.





I am thinking about combining the placecards/favors. My idea was to purchase small white poinsettias (I have a family member who will be getting the for me wholesale), and print out the place cards at home. I would use those clear card holders florists use to put the place cards in the flowers. Everyone will take their plant to the table with them.





I will have large white candles in the center of the table (The table cloths are dark green), and I thought that the flowers would be a nice way to make the tables prettier without spending a fortune on fancy centerpieces, and then everyone could take the plant with them.





What do you think?

Favors/place cards?
It sounds lovely, as long as they aren't too big, or you aren't expecting guests to place them in the center to act as a centerpiece.





Since not everyone is probably going to want a plant, you could perhaps donate the extras to a nursing home or a womens shelter.





(My wedding is in January, and I am planning on having pointettias, too! I wasn't sure if it was a good idea...I'm glad someone else is doing that!)
Reply:I think it's a good idea, but only as long as the flowers don't get to be too big in the middle of the table. (And as long as they're the right height so that the candles don't light the flowers on fire!) It's one thing for the table to look pretty and another for it to be a big garden that forces the plates off the table and keeps everyone from seeing the person across from them.


If you can avoid that, I think it's a perfect idea!
Reply:I think it's a great idea. The colors sound great for a December wedding.





The only issues I'd have is are the candles going to be lit around the plants? Because it could be a fire hazard... or will many kids be there? It could get knocked over and spread dirty all over the table.





So basically, keep the lit candles apart from the plant and make sure the tables are sturdy so they don't get knocked over. :-)





Best Wishes!
Reply:they sound ok, I am not a huge fan of favors in general, i think you can save money by leaving them out altogether. Not everyone will take their plant home
Reply:I think it sounds really pretty. I would love to see poinsettias used at a wedding!


Just one idea, you could also cluster them in the middle of the table so they ARE the actual centrepiece. If the candles are in the middle, the flowers are going to end up to the sides of their plates.
Reply:It sounds like it will be very pretty, just make sure there is enough room on the table for each person's plant along with the dishes, glasses, etc. People like to have space during the reception meal. Good luck to you, please wish me some too, I'm still trying to plan my reception for August!!!
Reply:It sounds beautiful.. Just make sure that the plants aren't so large or that you have a fairly large table.. if you have a large plant at every place setting then the guests may not be able to see each other to be able to talk with the other guests at their table.. Just a thought. :o) Good luck!
Reply:I think it would be very pretty, as long as you really will be saving money. I think there are many cheaper ways. But if you want them to double as centerpieces and favors, that's a great options. You may want to have the plant already sitting at the places when the guests arrive at the reception. Otherwise, guests may not place the plants to where they function as a centerpiece.
Reply:I think that's a great idea. But the plants should already be placed at the tables since that's the point behind having place cards, so your guests know where they are seated.





But I like the idea a lot. I'm not entirely crazy about the clear plastic floral picks though. What about attaching the card to a nicer flat stick (in between two pieces of cardstock) and tying a color coordinated ribbon around the base of the stick?





Also, I was thinking instead of poinsettia's, you could use a different type of winter hardy potted flower. It's just that it seems a little too Christmas Holiday to me. Just because it falls in December doesn't mean you need poinsettias. There are plenty of beautiful Winter themes.
Reply:i think its a pretty idea and very economical as you pointed out the poinsettias will be pretty up the table beautifully and it solves the favour issue. also with their being white they won't be associated quite so much with Christmas as if you chose red ones!


but i do agree with anna about having the flowers at the tables already with the place cards, otherwise you may have folks placing the flowers willy-nilly and it won't be as perfect as you want it!


have you checked with your venue about candles? more and more places are vetoing the use of real candles due to fire hazards and insurance issues! perhaps flameless candles?


all in all i think your idea is a stroke of genius and your man is getting a pretty darn smart wife! happy wedding sweetie!
Reply:It is perfect. You are being economical, thrifty and still staying within your theme. BRAVO!





Make sure there will be enough room on the tables for the 6-10 plants + everything else.





Good Luck and Happy Planning!
Reply:i think that sounds great. Props to you for not using the ever boring Hershey kisses as a favor! I like the idea of getting a poinsetta at Christmas! very nice!
Reply:i think it sounds very nice


Monday, May 17, 2010

What do I do with my nails??

My company Christmas party is this Saturday, and I've scheduled my regular nail appointment for that morning. I religiously go with the pink %26amp; white powder. I want to kick it up a notch for the party. I don't want to do any 'nail art' like painting poinsettias on them or something like that. My dress is a formal, floor length black dress with silver beaded straps. My sister in law said I should go with red powder on the tips instead of white. Would that be too gaudy? I was thinking of maybe using a clear glitter powder, so they're sparkly, but not overpowering. Any other suggestions????

What do I do with my nails??
Go with polishing them a glossy black like OPI Black Onyx


and I know you said no nail art but I tell you getting some little silver bells or snowflakes on the tips would really look cute, a perfect match for your overall attire. You should be able to find snowflakes in sticker form at least at Sally beauty supply and maybe even silver bells but you might have to paint them on but I do think that would look very great.
Reply:I like your Sister in laws idea and also yours,so either one would be fine.I like to get mine red with white snow flakes on top of my nails.
Reply:OPI makes a beautiful pealized white its not white its pearlized so don't think white-out look. this would be beautiful with black~
Reply:the glitter sounds really cute. i got that once and i loved it!! sooo cute!!!
Reply:The glitter sounds nice to me.
Reply:This fall and winter, dark is back in. black is very chic. Also, very dark reds and dark jewel tones. Check OPI's website for The Russian Collection. But at something like a Christmas party, you can get away with bright reds too. But ONLY on short, squared off nails! These colors on long nails would look gothic or gaudy. Short, pretty nails, with a chic color are very sexy.... and unless you're 14 or under, no glitter. :)
Reply:I would either go with a complete natural shade or go with a black on the tips to match your gown!

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Winter wedding flowers - HELP!!!!?

I am getting married on December 1st at a candlelight service ... we are using a snowflake theme. Everything is coming together beautifully except the flowers... I am wearing an Ivory dress and my maid of honor is wearing a black chiffon dress and flowergirl ivory w/ black roses embrodered on it. Does anyone have any ideas for the flowers? I really don't want all light colored flowers or poinsettias HELP!!!

Winter wedding flowers - HELP!!!!?
Hi and congratulations on your upcoming wedding!





How beautiful!! A candlelight service....very romantic and elegant!





Have you gone to a florist to have a consultation or are you doing the floral arrangements yourself with silks? Personally, I LOVE real flowers....it doesn't need to be a huge arrangement.





My choices would be:





Bride: Red roses!! Very romantic





Maid of honor: Ivory colored roses --- which would look so nice against the black dress.





Flower Girl: Maybe a mixture of red and ivory roses? I love the kissing balls for flower girls to carry:


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Or, a simple basket of roses is beautiful also.





If you are using real flowers, go to a florist and look through their books. They can guide you and give you suggestions. They will also work within whatever budget you have.





Good luck!
Reply:Red roses would be nice (maybe with some silver accents). If you want to go with the winter theme, holly and ivy would also be pretty. Also, lillies or gerbera daisies are always nice.
Reply:Deep Red Roses accented with pine or cedar and sprigs of berries. The bouquets will stand out in pictures against yours and your bridesmaids gowns. If you want to break the red up even more at a few mini calla lily or baby's breath.
Reply:My daughter had a winter wedding, white dress, black BM's dresses, red roses. Berries added to bouquets. Sprigs of wispy evergreen in large alter pieces. Looked beautiful.
Reply:Deep red roses with cream roses would look beautiful with the ivory and black.
Reply:Contact a florist in your area,and find out what flowers are in season in the winter time. Discuss your colors, theme,and what you would like. Good luck.
Reply:ok... they seem to have the flower thing covered... this is my little two cents about how to make any flower you pick more wintery...





Find some LONG pine needles, and incorperate them into your bouquet. It adds height and texture, and can usually be picked outta somebodys back yard. It will take any flower you use and put that winter spin on it.





Just an idea.
Reply:go to http://www.blossomsweddingflowers.com/ for some information. Hope the site will help you
Reply:It's YOUR wedding so use whatever YOU think is beautiful. Too many brides get caught up in doing what is "in season" or "trendy"....it's YOUR day, the kind of flower doesnt matter as long as it makes you smile and look as beautiful as Im sure you are going to that day! Congrats!
Reply:Most all flowers are available year round now. Bouquet of Black Baccarra Roses( So dark red they look black) would work beautifully for you. A bouquet of Virginia roses(Creamy color) for the maid of honor. Flower girl can throw a mixture of these two color petals or carry a Tussie Mussie of the 2 mixed roses. If you don't want the Christmas look go with mixed flowers in all jewel tones. Makes for great beautiful pictures.
Reply:Go for a consultation with a respected florist. They can give you tons of good ideas.





Roses are always a classic choice, not matter the time of year. You can't use black roses to match the dresses (obviously), so choose another color theme for your florist to base the flowers on.
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What plants are bad for cats?

i moved recently into a house with a lot of plants. she got sick twice since we've been here and it seems to be plants because there is nothing else here that would harm her. to be specific, are there any cacti that are bad and are poinsettias bad?

What plants are bad for cats?
Here are a few links I found for you to see about this issue...I included links to toxic plants and unsafe ones. I even included what human foods are not good for cats either....





Hope you cat feels better soon !! =)
Reply:I knew the tripod link would be the good one for you...but wasn't sure so I included all that I did...I'm glad this was of a help for you, and your cat too! Thanks for the stars and points! Report It

Reply:Go to the link below for a list of plants poisonous to cats:








http://www.cfainc.org/articles/plants.ht...
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Reply:Cactus
Reply:poinsetias
Reply:Poinsettias are highly poisonous. I've also heard that any plant from the philodendron is poisonous to cats.





I'm not sure about cactus, but as long as no thorns are involved, I don't think so. The desert animals can "snack" on cacti.
Reply:diffenbachia, poinsettia, onion, marijuana( yes,pot) etc.


Plant Common Name Effects/Symptoms


Amaryllis Stomach and intestinal upset (vomiting, diarrhea)


Azalea Incoordination, trembling, collapse





Cactus Punctures skin, infection


Caladium Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, shaking head, difficulty breathing


Creeping Charlie Vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, cramps


Easter Lily All parts can cause kidney failure


Dieffenbachia Affects central nervous system


Ivy Vomiting, diarrhea, excitable behavior


Mistletoe Ingesting berries can cause vomiting, diarrhea, blistering in the mouth, difficulty breathing


Philodendron Same as Caladium


Poinsettia Same as Mistletoe
Reply:poison ivory
Reply:Many common houseplants are poisonous, including poinsettias. Invest in a plant book- about $7.95- or look it up on the net. Good luck with your kitty and your new home.
Reply:The only plant I can think of and is very deadly to cats is Easter Lilies


The Pastor where I work is not compassionate at all & a perfectionist?

I've worked at churches before and the pastors there were compassionate, kind, understanding. But the one where I work now doesn't seem like she's cut out to be a pastor (it is her 2nd career). She is nitpicky (heaven forbid I miss a comma/period), I feel intimidated whenever she is around me, I have asked her if I could put my mother's name in the church bulletin %26amp; she replied no, my mother is not a member (my mom is in a nursing home with Dementia, I have asked her for prayer for myself (personal matter that I was going thru) %26amp; she wouldn't even do that - she told me I needed to see a therapist. The reason I gave in %26amp; wrote on here was I had the Easter Lily list all ready (I set it up the way it was done last year, and the way the Christmas Poinsettias were set up also) %26amp; she made me change the set up. It's Holy Week, I am pressured - I had caught up the Friday before Holy Week %26amp; now I'm behind again. To top it off, I can't quit - I need the benefits %26amp; wages - what should i do?

The Pastor where I work is not compassionate at all %26amp; a perfectionist?
I feel sorry for you. Sounds like she wasn't able to achieve what she wanted to in life and now she's taking it out on others around her.





One of the unfortunate truths in life is that when you have to stay around someone because you need them, you are at their mercy. If it were me, I would look diligently for another job and pray hard about it.





If there is a higher-up you can discuss this with, by all means do so. But be aware that could make the problem worse, if you complain about her and she finds out about it.





Maybe confront her in a very nice manner and flat out ask if she doesn't like you. Most people, when it is put right too them, will realize how foolish they are acting. It can be a good way to diffuse the situation if it is brought to light that she is being mean to you for no good reason.





Best of luck to you.
Reply:What can I say, she is a christian.





Look into Buddhism.





It is a far more compassionate thought system.





Love and blessings Don
Reply:It is clear (for many reasons) she is not meant to be a pastor.


Beyond the fact she is a she, (yes, God gave definite roles.) it should be OBVIOUS.
Reply:If this is your job, do as your boss expects. Ask questions as to how things should be done if you are unsure.





As for personal advice, go elsewhere. This is a job and you don't bring your personal life to work. Likewise you don't bring your work home with you.





You have options. You can always take your bosses attitude to their boss. Yes even pastors have bosses. You can start looking for another job. Or You can find a more compassionate church home and keep the job you have.
Reply:Why don't you blame God, that always works, Or maybe pray we know that one works. OOOORRRRRR hit him were it hurts and see if he has any.
Reply:I've been there before...!


There is only two answers if it is becoming more than you can handle. Remember God will not give you more than you can handle.


1. Step up~ don't be so meek that you can not confront with boldness the things that YOU know about someone, if it will ultimately further the kingdom of God. If she is a minister... keep in mind not one gift is better than the other. So that does not make you lower than her... you need to address things if they are hindering your ministry to work for the church.


YOU CAN INITIATE THIS BY:


asking if she's doing okay,


inviting her to go eat lunch,


come in a little early or leave a little late a few times just to have an open ear.


2. Continue to be a humble servent to your master (boss).





Personally, I would address the issue by letting her know you have noticed she has been very busy and behind on things and see if there is anything you can do to help. Do this in a friendly character not as a secretary... ask for more responsibility so that things can get done... then establish a trust by praying for her or with her...








(this is why women shouldn't be pastors)
Reply:Look for another job. Not everyone in churches are right with God. It sounds like you got one of those people for a boss.
Reply:She sounds like she chose the wrong career. Personally I would never attend a church with a woman leader because I think I relate better to a man speaking. Anyway if she would have said those things to me, especially about my mother I would be pissed. I think that if you have any friends in the church you need to see how the general congregation feels about her and look into replacing her.
Reply:Anyone who would put a therapist above God should not be a pastor. I'm sorry you're being subjected to this woman. I understand your needs, but I would strongly suggest getting a new job. Good luck and God bless!
Reply:This ignorant "B" is just mean and "received her calling" in order to get her money for nothing.


There is no obligation for preachers to be kind, compassionate, or loving. Many, through out history, have been tyrants or supported by tyrants.


Sweetie, put your mother's name or whomever you want on the list and don't worry about this minor tyrant.
Reply:It sounds like you do not have a realistic view of a job. You are an employee and your supervisor has certain expectations. They are different from what was expected of you before. You will have to change to work with this new supervisor or find another job. If you don't like the atmosphere then you can start looking elsewhere for employment.





I agree that a pastor should be compassionate, and that this woman does not seem to understand what being a pastor is all about, but that has nothing to do with your job.





Step it up or you might just get fired. I'm sorry to have to say that, but it's the cold, hard truth.
Reply:I despair. I can get thousands of thumbs down for this opinion...





But you need to go find a more Bible-Based congregation of Believers.





"see a THERapist?" GOD is our therapist when we are a Christian.





Jesus is our therapy.





It would take too long to list reasons why I say go- but basically, you need to go find a real Spirit filled bunch of believers.





That Church has gone over into a "business" and merely an "organized religion". It needs real religion, real life.
Reply:Try telling them to err is human. Sounds like she hear the wrong call for drill Sargent.


The True or False Christmas quiz-Can you answer the questions below?

It's that time of the year,


1)We can trace the origins of the first Christmas card back to 1843.


2)The common Christmas plant Poinsettias is poisonous to humans


3)The Dutch were those who brought the Christmas tree tradition to the United States.


4)A traditional early English Christmas dinner was a pig's head with mustard


5)Connecticut was the first U.S. state to recognize Christmas as an official holiday


6)In Ukraine spiders and spider webs are a traditional part of Christmas decorations


7)The traditional hook-like red-white candy canes started out as straight white sticks.


8)As the song states, Christmas was once a 12-day celebration


9)The first use of electric Christmas lights was in the 1920's.


10)In Victorian England the Christmas turkeys wore boots as they were walked into London

The True or False Christmas quiz-Can you answer the questions below?
1) T 2) F 3) F 4) F 5) T 6) F 7) T 8) T 9) T 10) T
Reply:Little early for xmas, don't you think?
Reply:T


T


F


F


F


T


T


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F


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Reply:1. T


2.T


3. F


4. F


5. T


6. T


7. T


8. T


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Leather Slippers

What colors to use for a late November wedding?

I am getting married 11/29/08, which is the Saturday after Thanksgiving. I am kind of stuck on which colors to use. The church will already have the Christmas wreaths up, but the poinsettias will not be there yet. I am not really wanting to do a Christmas theme, since it won't be December quite yet. I am not really liking the oranges and yellows for fall either. The dresses I am looking at for me are all ivory or champagne in color. I really want to have the bridesmaids dresses a dark color and was thinking red (like a dark crimson) or even a burgundy. Will this look too Christmasy? If so, what are some other good color combinations that I could choose. We are planning a late afternoon wedding and getting married in Dallas. The weather here cold be 70 and sunny or it could be cold in the 40s. Thanks for any suggestions!

What colors to use for a late November wedding?
I like a dark dark red or burgandy also. You could offset it with some dusty rose in the flowers or something to make it less christmasy.
Reply:I would stay away from the Fall and Christmas colors entirely. Have you seen the regal purple color that is out--it is kind of a violet blue--royal blue in some lights, dark purple in others. You could do creamy white and yellow flowers (think garden roses, dahlias, mums, yellow freesia), maybe accented with bittersweet or copper toned mums or touches of gold. I would do dressy fabrics like silk, taffeta, or brocade. Would be lovely with a diamond white or ivory wedding dress and that regal purple color looks great on almost everyone. Check out JCrew online to see the color--they will also send you a swatch of fabric at no charge.
Reply:dark lavender and dark greens are very pretty
Reply:It sounds like a winter wedding. Very rich strong colors and bold color schemes. That is very fitting for a winter wedding. I think Burgundy is a great color for the bridesmaids. I do not think your idea is too Christmas like.
Reply:try to look for autumn colors...like gold, brown, orange...champagne is actually good and so is burgundy...at least if you go for autumn colors its like a combination of christmas and thanksgiving altogether :)





congratulations in advanced!!! :D
Reply:I dont think it will be too Christmasy with the reds if they/you arent carrying christmasy flowers... And as long as you dont do apple red and stick to a burgundy or one with a little purple... then thats not christmasy at all...
Reply:Advice someone just gave me while I was concerned about colors for an outdooe wedding. You dont have to get anything to go with the green, any color that can be found in a flower will go with green. That being said If you dont like yellows and oranges dont go with them no law says a November wedding must have those colors. If you like red go for it but if you are afraid of a christmasy look lean toward one with a purple tone like burgandy, or even a purple with a red tone.
Reply:Try a very dark emerald green and ivory with pine cones as accent. Beautiful winter theme
Reply:forest green!
Reply:A dark burgundy dress will look fine but a dark cranberry or plum might be better because it will eliminate the Christmas look you want to avoid. Something like the color called "Berry" from Alfred Angelo would be nice.You could have them wear navy or dark blue and carry white flowers with some pink accents. That would be very wintery without being holiday inspired.
Reply:Chrimson and dark burgundy are christmas colors. Try like a dark hot pink with orange and black. Theres several flowers that go with this color theme and many things you can do to the wreaths to incorporate them.
Reply:Check out the fall colors like the colors of a tree a rusty orange/brown/yellow. A friend of mind have a fall wedding and the colors were very nice.


Any bouquet ideas for a winter wedding??

I know poinsettias are a very affordable options for that time of year, but I'm just not in love with them. Any flower suggestions?





And also, our colours are dark purple, chocolate brown, and ivory.





Thanks!!

Any bouquet ideas for a winter wedding??
I think that the gerbera daisies are a beautiful flower; they are also fairly affordable.


They have some beautiful calla lilies that come in a plum color, but they are more on the expensive side. Here is a picture of them...gorgeous flowers:


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3166/2345...


You could also try to find some deep purple tulips. Then you could pair them with the white gerbera daisies and wrap them in a brown ribbon. I think that would look nice together.
Reply:I had a winter wedding along time ago but I had white (fake) fur muffs for us girls to hold that had poinsettias, holly and ivy attached, mine just had more flowers.





Purple calla lillies, stephanotis and brown ribbon wrapping the stems?


http://www.theknot.com/ch_article.html?O...


http://www.southcoastweddingbells.com/st...


other ideas:


http://www.flower-arrangement-advisor.co...


http://www.davidmcconkey.co.uk/display.p...


http://www.thedelightedeye.com/images/wh... tuck in some of the purple calla's





best wishes................
Reply:Check out the first few photos here:


http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=h...


Sterling Silver roses:


http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=h...


Chicago Peace Roses (copper), Leonidas (cinnamon brown), Lavender Sunblaze, Terra Nostra (creamy brown)......


Good luck!
Reply:I was married in January and I used miniature Calla Lillies and a red berry plant to make it more wintery. It was very pretty, but they are not winter flowers if you are looking for something affordable





Here is the berry:





http://georgiafaces.caes.uga.edu/graphic...
Reply:I am a florist and actually I did wedding flowers last december. It was all calla lilies and red roses. Absolutely gorgeous!! Calla lilies are very popular for december weddings.


Best wishes and Congrats!!
Reply:I've seen bride's carry a fur (well, faux-fur) muff and have it be beautiful.





Something with white feathers





Check out


http://www.lerheebouquets.com/winter%20b...
Reply:white roses....think snow. or another white flower could be equally pretty. or red roses....or red and white flowers together.
Reply:roses,


Need title suggestions for a quilt design?

Hi, I have a new pattern coming out and I can't seem to name it. It's white poinsettias on a deep fushia/maroony background. I like my titles a little light and fun (other quilt patterns are called Feelin' Hot Hot Pink, Pansy for your Thoughts, Snowflake Sizzle for example) and for some reason cannot come up with something for this. If anyone has a suggestion, I would love it! Thank you!

Need title suggestions for a quilt design?
A maroon Christmas
Reply:Hi Beth, I really like your Feelin' Hot Hot Pink and Sunflower and Sky patterns and saw that you're planing on being at several quilt shows. Will you be at the Puyallup Sew Expo in March?





Now to your question, not knowing what your quilt will look like, the only thing I can come up with is Dreaming of a White Christmas.


Can't wait to see what title you'll come up with - have your site bookmarked for updates.
Reply:I would call it Fusion Point.
Reply:Maroony Petals Flare.
Reply:Do you have a picture or sort of diagram we can see and be inspired?





I can only think of Drops of Poinsettia...





I think the names are funky! You're family must have a ball with you! :D
Reply:I would simply call it, "White Christmas"!
Reply:Whimsy in White





White Christmas Garden





Poinsettia Snowfall
Reply:I am also a quilt designer and sometimes coming up with a name can be a whole lot harder then coming up with the design. The first thing I thought of was "Snow White among ..........." I was trying to come up with something to mock the 7 dwarfs. Maybe at least with the first part there you might be able to come up with the second part to the name. Make sure and let us know what you come up with.%26lt;br%26gt;


How about "Snow White among the petals".


Where are some good locations in San Diego to take family pictures for Christmas Cards?

We are looking for a great background for our family photo for our Christmas cards this year. We were thinking of poinsettias but I don't think the flower fields have poinsettias this year. Any good suggestions?

Where are some good locations in San Diego to take family pictures for Christmas Cards?
How about in front of your decorated home, inside your home, in front of a Christmas tree, near the waterfront or in front of a San Diego Landmark.

flowers baby

Does this horticulture dude like me?

I havent known him for a long time, I dont talk to him alot though. So, like, I randomly joined this horticulture club thing, while we were talking about trips for the club, he just goes off and says, "I'll take care of her." and casually wraps his arm around me, on the topic of the safety of trips and stuff. I have also seen him one time while I was leaving class for gym. his class was waay far away and he decided to walk and talk with me. Ever since that, he has been walking randomly into my classroom going to his locker when he doesnt really have to. But the most recent thing that happened today, I had my Poinsettias with me and I was just walking with him, his teacher goes, "Help her carry her Poinsettias! You are always a worthless piece of you-know-what." and then he decided to help carry my Poinsettias home. Just before he left to go his way home, he was like, "I would carry these home for you but I have alot of homework to do." Bad part is he smokes and drinks. help!

Does this horticulture dude like me?
If you don't like the fact that he drinks and smokes, then all the rest can be pretty much thrown out. He sounds young and immature. It's a nice little "learn what a relationship is like" little puppy-love situation, but doesn't sound too serious at all.
Reply:let's face it: if he really liked you, he would have carried them home with you. He might have been waiting for you to request him to help, but guys tend to grab the first opportunity to spend as much time with the people we like as we can. Check it out. It's #3 and #7 on the list.





http://www.spongefish.com/creations/4036...


Flowers Native or exotic???????

Is the poinsettia a native or exotic plant to florida???

Flowers Native or exotic???????
Exotic.





Pointsettias are native to Mexico and Central America.





EDIT : I have no idea if it's used in medicines.


Can I ship a live potted plant using the US Postal Service?

I'd like to send a poinsettia to a faraway aunt for Christmas

Can I ship a live potted plant using the US Postal Service?
best thing to do is to contact a florist and have one delivered to her, FTD will do that. There is no shipping anything, you just pay for it and they contact their florist in where ever and it is delivered. Poinsettias are so fragile, they break so easily, that I would not even attempt to ship one. Besides it would cost more than the plant is worth.
Reply:Yes, but check where you are sending it for restrictions. California, Arizona and Florida are States that do not permit agricultural products to be shipped in. There are more also. I send plants and cuttings all over the U.S. except where not permitted.


Effects of pinching on plants?

Does pinching a plant (poinsettia) increase or decrease the number of leaves and bracts?





would flower initiation be different in Georgia then New Hampshire? ontario canada different then new hampshire?

Effects of pinching on plants?
It is very good because it encourages new growth to appear and makes the plants grow alot faster.
Reply:pinching at a node forces the plant to make 2 sets of growth at each pinch so it will increase the number of leaves and make the plant more full and bushy


just don't go crazy - allow the plant some rest grwth time as well
Reply:Yes it increases the branching, BUT, you if living in New England had to do it in September


The further north you go the sooner it gets dark and the longer the dark lasts, so of course it will initiate color at a different time.


I always depend on Canadian Growers to get me poinsettia for Thanksgiving sales dates.


Oh and the colored leaves, they are not the flowers! The flowers are the tiny ugly white cluster in the center of the colored leaves.
Reply:By pinching any plant forces the plant to send out side shoots making the plant fuller. All will be the same whether if in New Hampshire or new Caledonia. Pinching poinsettias will not make them color. That's a different story and has to do with the length of the day not trimming back
Reply:Pinching the tips from a plant with almost always cause the plant to bush out which in turn will create more flowers or in the case of the poinsettia more bracts.
Reply:It will make your plant fuller and bushy rather than thin and tree like. Pinch the old not the new growth.

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Too many college bowl games?

There are just WAY too many lame college bowl games. Is it something to brag about to play in the Poinsettia Bowl, PapaJohns.com Bowl, Meineke Car Care Bowl, Humanitarian Bowl, or Capital One Bowl? Time to make our own bowl games! If you could create a bowl game, who is your sponsor and who's playing? Here's one for staters:





Florida International (0-11) vs Idaho (1-11) in the Hostess Cupcake Bowl





Be creative and have fun.

Too many college bowl games?
Actually the Capital One Bowl IS a nice bowl game. It was the Citrus Bowl before, and it's one of the top bowl games to play in. I think the name change was due to all the sponsorship (even BCS bowls are sponsored like the FedEx Orange Bowl). But I agree that the PapaJohns.com Bowl, Meineke Car Care Bowl, Insight Bowl, Champs Sports Bowl and others that are basically toilet bowls, you get your feet wet but it's still shitty.





Here's mine. The Scrubbing Bubbles Toilet Bowl in Kohler, Wisconsin. Teams that have a bad year and don't make it to even a shitty bowl game are said to be going to the Toilet Bowl, well now they really CAN play in the Toilet Bowl. This would pit the two most overrated teams of the year against each other that DIDN'T make a real (or even a shitty) bowl game.
Reply:I didn't see this question til now, but I have always wished there was a Kellogg's Cereal Bowl. Report It

Reply:If you think there are too many...DON'T WATCH THEM.





Ohio State v. Miami in the Cheaters-Convicts Bowl, sponsored by ENRON.
Reply:LMAO.............i'd have to say the PapaJohns.com Bowl is by far the most amusing one......in my eyes.





How about......The Sims Bowl.........lol I love the The Sims 1 and 2





P.S. This would be a very low bowl......
Reply:Yeah! The San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl is the oddest. I'd have to say the IHOP Pancake Bowl.
Reply:Yes I definatly agree.
Reply:how bout the viagra bowl?


or the playtex wings bowl


would you want to play in the Smoka Bowl?
Reply:actually... you really don't need to watch any of those games. since you didn't attend college, you might wanna just go right on back to the fries at mcdonald's....yay, go fry chef!





i don't give a rats a$$ if there are "too many" bowl games, they aren't for the non-football fan.





*_*
Reply:rice texas tech


What do you call "fake flowers" on a plant?

What are "foe flowers" called? Like the red leaves of a poinsettia or the pink flowery-like leaves of the shrimp plant. They look like flowers but are actually colored or ornamental leaves. I vaguely remember someone telling me what they are called, but don't remember what it was.


Thanks!

What do you call "fake flowers" on a plant?
Those are bracts. I remember learning about them back in biology 101 about a hundred years ago, and having one of those "ah-ha!" moments :-)
Reply:1. From:


http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-poinset...





"Poinsettias may have red, white or pink bracts. The colorful bracts are not flowers, but modified leaves."





2. From:


http://biology.uwsp.edu/courses/botlab/L...





Pictures of all types of Modified leaves (flower leaves).

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Here’s a little snippet from a song called “Hey Hey Hey LSU sucks”?

Na na na na na na na na


hey hey hey LSU sucks


Miles likes to talk


Thinks the Pac 10 can’t walk the walk


Hey hey hey LSU sucks





He likes to ***** and moan


He’s a John Ireland clone


Hey hey hey LSU sucks





LSU is an overrated h0


The Poinsettia bowl is where they’ll go


Hey hey hey LSU sucks





Tune in weekdays to the Big Show


Mason loves Ireland wouldn’t you know


Hey hey hey LSU sucks





SC will have a commanding lead


Miles likes to use the anal bead


Hey hey hey LSU sucks








so come on everybody, sing out loud with me…





Na na na na na na na na


hey hey hey LSU sucks.





Na na na na na na na na


hey hey hey LSU sucks





na na na na na na na na


hey hey hey LSU sucks








Be sure to listen to Big Show weekdays on 710 ESPN Radio





The views expressed in this parody are not those of the ESPN radio or The Big Show. It’s strictly a shameless attempt at winning a contest to get tickets to an SC game. So even if you hate it, feel free to post anywhere and everywhere!! 

Here’s a little snippet from a song called “Hey Hey Hey LSU sucks”?
Why can't USC fans come up with anything more informative and grown up in their posts? Any time you're ready to play football with the big boys instead of high school teams, come to the SEC.





We'll see who loses first!!





GEAUX TIGERS!!!
Reply:Good luck with Cal! Report It

Reply:and this is a question how?
Reply:You know, the reason the SEC has such huge players is that incest messes with genetics! You people in the south: try and find some one other than your cousins and family to procreate with. PAC 10 rules.
Reply:ok so how long will it take the SEC people to realize how overrated their teams are? just because the highlight of the week for students or people living near the SEC schools is the football games doesn't mean they are good. Come to the home of the pac 10 schools where there is a lot more then just football going on, and were you are expected to be good at what you do. not only do pac 10 schools beat the sec at football but also at academics. UCLA, USC, BERKLEY, UCLA, STANFORD, all in the top twenty five academic schools. I know the sec people are not that smart but really where did they come up with the argument that USC is overrated, just look at the starting roster and their profiles.
Reply:I like the song and your right Lost Miles shouldnt be running his mouth
Reply:Worry about your Pac 10, we'll worry about the SEC.





Les Miles is a tool, but he's a pretty good coach.
Reply:Nice from somebody who is a fan of the University of Sucking C0ck and the mascot is a condom.
Reply:Actually I think USC stands for University of smoking crack!! LSU is ranked #2 so stay tuned dumb a s s!!
Reply:That Idaho has a remarkably good team this, congratulation on you victory. Oh yea, and my condolences in advance for losing 2 games this year and once again proving without a doubt that USC is the most overrated, cheating, choking, cry baby, sniveling, whining ***** teams ever to strap on a pair of shoulder pads.


Virtual villagers 2 the lost children recipes and updates as i find them.?

1)dark blue string in sacred cemetary


2)two red flowers by creek


3)pitcher plant behind coconut tree


4)poinsettia on the ground in the open field


5)blue rose by rock pile


6)light purple fuzzy plant in sacred cemetary





I will add new recipes and their powers as I make them.





you cna jump around the island by using the 1 - 9 keys on your keyboard.





cauldron will be found on the woodpile by the beach

Virtual villagers 2 the lost children recipes and updates as i find them.?
1 Orange poinsettia + 2 Light purple in cemetary = Restoration of villagers (makes them completely healthy)
Reply:thanks!





i need to figure out how to get the scarecrow from under the pile of wood! who does it?? A farmer or a builder!
Reply:Thanks, I just started playing it.


Questions about Plants.?

The flower Cattleya, is it Vascular or Non-Vascular? If it is vascular, does it have a seed or is it seedless? Same questions goes for the other following plants:


Water Plant


Yellowbell


Fern


Rosal


Moneytree


Chinese Bamboo


Champagne


Fortune Plant


Papaya


Sugar Apple


Euphobia


jackfruit


poinsettia


japanese bamboo


bangkok cactus


Indian Tree


Para grass


Pepper


Pandan


banyan tree


aloe vera


chico tree/plant


cypress


bitter melon/gourd/ampalaya


calamondin / kalamansi


santan


sampaguita


mango tree

Questions about Plants.?
search wikipedia for it.
Reply:Ferns, gymnosperms, and flowering plants are all vascular plants, that means they have a specialized conducting system consisting mostly of phloem (food-conducting tissue) and xylem (water-conducting tissue), collectively called vascular tissue. So all the plants on your list are vascular plants.


Ferns are dispersed by air-borne spores, all the other plants on your list are so called seed-plants, they reproduce by seeds.


The two BCS bowls so far have been the two most boring bowl games. Will the rest be more of the same?

Wow, I wasn't a huge oppponent to the BCS, but after seeing the two biggest bowl mismatches of the season happen in the Rose and Sugar, I'm now leaning toward a playoff system.





It's obvious the current system is not picking the most deserving teams. Illinois should have played Florida in the Capital One Bowl and Hawaii should have played....in the Poinsettia Bowl?





Your thoughts?

The two BCS bowls so far have been the two most boring bowl games. Will the rest be more of the same?
Florida and Michigan was interesting and the Buckeyes and LSU will be too.
Reply:Im looking forward to the Fiesta bowl ( West Virginia and Oklahoma) I think the other 2 games will be better than the first 2 also.
Reply:Capital one bowl was awsome..wasnt that UM and Florida..
Reply:The Fiesta bowl should be great!!! Ou needs redemtion from last year and WV has something to prove.





BOOMER SOONER
Reply:I think the fact that the teams are ranked so far apart is stupid! For example... Georgia was like 5 and Hawaii was like 10, right? This is so stupid! The game last night was boring. Georgia beat Hawaii like it was nothing! I hate watching games like that! I like the ones that could go either way and are close!


Oh well,


I'm not watching anymore Bowl games this season. Ga was the only one I wanted to see.


God Bless,


Britany
Reply:i agree totally ! we so so so need a playoff its sick !


hawaii should of played ill %26amp; usc should of played gergia or okl %26amp; then it would of been some better gamnes, but still even isf so .. did i mention that we um, so so so so need a playoff for the love of god %26amp; all that is holly on earth at the same exact time,lol !
Reply:Florida would have "killed" Illinois
Reply:Oklahoma is missing five of their best players. That should keep it a game.
Reply:I hope tonites game is better than the two from last night. I agree the bcs didn't pick the right teams for the bowls playoffs are much needed. The bcs sucks !
Reply:if you like seeing a team get waxed.. then the BCS is for you.. I don't expect anything near a close game with Oklahoma and West Virginia.. heck does anyone know who's even calling plays for W. Virginia tonight?.. and sorry but OSU just doesn't have the talent to keep up with LSU for very long.. the lower bowls are much much much better this year.. Auburn/Clemson, BYU's game, Wisconsin/Tennessee, Michigan/Florida,





fact is Missouri should have played Hawaii in the Sugar Bowl and USC should have played Georgia in the Rose Bowl.. there's no excuse for the garbage games they stuck us with

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College bowl preditions?

i am asking for all of you college nuts to post as many of your collgeg e bowl preditions here post all 32 bowls games if you like and try and give a line example poinsettia bowl utah vs. navy i think utah wins by 6 hey good luck to you all

College bowl preditions?
Utah-31


Navy-17


Navy would be able to contain Utahs run %26amp; gun offense





Memphis-27


Florida Atlantic-42


Florida Atlantic is one of the best passing teams in the nation and Memphis is 0-2 vs Sun Belt opponets





Southern Miss-7


Cincinnati-28


Cincinnati got robbed in the bowl selections and Souther Miss is without their head coach





Nevada-34


New Mexico-31


Nevada has a good qb that makes good descisions and dosent turn over the ball...that will be the difference maker in this game





UCLA-16


BYU-45


UCLA has been struggling since the beggining of the season and BYU has been nearly un-stopable in the passing game this year





Boise State-25


East Carolina-28


East Carolina was able to hang with VT and this will be one of the bowl upsets





Purdue-35


Cen. Michigan-21


Purdue beat CMU 45-22 earlier in the season and it shouldnt be any different this time





Arizona State-24


Texas- 20


When teams have been able to get pressure on Colt McCoy thats when hes struggled. If Texas can win they have to get a running game going which will be hard against ASU





Boston College-31


Mich State-35


MSU has been a great comeback team this year and that will be the difference in this game





TCU- 27


Houstion- 45


Houston has one of the most efficient qbs in the nation and TCU was one of the biggest letdowns this season





Maryland-21


Oregon St.-23


OSU has been able to establish a running game and that will be the difference





UCONN-38


Wake Forest-52


UCONN was demolished by West Virgina and WK runs a similar offense.





UCF-42


Miss State-21


UCF has one of the best running backs in the nation and Miss State hasn't been that good agaist the run





Penn State-24


Texas A%26amp;M-34


A%26amp;M's option attack will be everything agaist PSU





Alabama-35


Colorado-28


Even though Bama lost to ULM they should be able to contain Colorado





Califoria-34


Air Force-12


Cal has been one of the biggest disapointments this year but they will prevail agast AF





South Fla -45


Oregon -35


Oregon is nothing without Dennis Dixon.





GeorgiaTech-32


Fresno State-28


GT has to establish the run in this game because Fresno State can score quickly





Kentucky-56


Florida St-35


Florida State is horrible agaist the spread





Indiana-23


Okla. State-35


Oklahoma State has too many weapons on offense that Indiana wont be able to handle





Clemson-17


Auburn-14


Clemsons running game will be the difference in this one





Wisconsin-23


Tennesse- 38


Eric Aiange dosent throw interceptions that will be the difference





Mizzou-38


Arkansas-45


I believe in Felix Jones and Darren Mcfadden





Florida-56


Michigan-17


Michigan has struggled against the spread this year and there are just to many mis-matches





Texas Tech-47


Virginia-21


Texas Tech has scored at will this season and Virginia wont be ready for TTUs passing attack





Illinois-31


USC-30


Illinois will force turnovers and when USC turnovers the ball they do horrible





Hawaii-52


Georgia-50


Georgia cant let up at any time in the game because Hawaii is great at comebacks but their defense is their soft spot





West Virginia-3


Oklahoma-21


WVU wont be able to get in rythem but Sam Bradford will have a good game





Kansas-14


Virginia Tech-45


Another BCS mis match. Kansas has played an easy schedule and it will show.





Rutgers-28


Ball State-23


Ball State is better than most people think but they wont be able to contain Ray Rice





Bowling Green-12


Tulsa-34


BGSU wont be able to hold Tulsas run %26amp; gun offense





LSU-24


Ohio State-14


It will be closer than most people think








there ya go all 32 bowl games
Reply:Those weren't bad except for one crazy statement. Georgia won't give up near 50 points. This isn't the WAC, this is a PREMIER SEC TEAM. Brennan hasn't faced a defense anywhere near this caliber all year and Hawaii has had a few close ones. Georgia wins by 3 scores Report It

Reply:The Illini over USC? USC is finally healthy. Also, USC is only giving up an avg of 79 rushing ypg. All the Illini can do is run. Also although they lost, USC has contained the best scramble/spread QB this year (Dennis Dixon), Juice ain't got nothing on him. Report It



Suggestions for Secret Santa gift?

I'm trying to come up with one more gift to give my coworker this week. I like to give gifts every day. So far I've come up with the following:





Today: poinsettia and a fortune plant (as the plant grows it give you a fortune though I'm not sure how)


Tomorrow: a jarred candle with a candle warmer


Wednesday: an angel ornament and peppermint bark


Thursday: ?


Friday: handmade jewelry (I make beaded jewelry so this is last because it will give me away.)





Any creative ideas for Thursday?

Suggestions for Secret Santa gift?
A basket of cookies, or maybe a basket of coffees(or hot chocolate) %26amp; 2 christmas mugs.
Reply:A coffee and muffin from a coffee shop (great present if you work early in the morning)
Reply:cookies in a jar!


There are these jars you can get with all the stuff you need to make cookies in them. You pour it out, mix it and bake it, then... Yay! cookies!
Reply:So far you're giving her somthing to admire ( Mon ), something to enjoy at home ( tue ), something to enjoy on the holiday ( Wed ), %26amp; on Fri something for keeps. Why not give her a gift card or certificate to a favorite resteraunt so she can go out %26amp; be pampered or to a coffee house she may love. It would round out the pattern nicely. Who doesn't like to be pampered? You can make one of those old fashioned tooth pick or popsical stick frames for it so she can hang it like an ornament on the tree till she wants to use it.
Reply:picture frame
Reply:A bath set.
Reply:potpourri


College Football: in case you haven't heard...?

BCS title game- Ohio St. vs. LSU


Rose Bowl- USC vs. Illinois


Orange Bowl- Virginia Tech vs. Kansas


Fiesta Bowl- Oklahoma vs. West Virginia


Sugar Bowl- Georgia vs. Hawaii





Non-BCS bowls





Alamo- Penn St. vs. Texas A%26amp;M


Cotton- Arkansas vs. Missouri


Armed Forces- Air Force vs. California


Capital One- Florida vs. Michigan


Champs Sports- Michigan St. vs. Boston College


Chick-Fil-A- Clemson vs. Auburn


Emerald- Maryland vs. Oregon St.


Gator- Virginia vs. Texas Tech


GMAC- Bowling Green vs. Tulsa


Hawaii- East Carolina vs. Boise St.


Holiday- Arizona St. vs. Texas


Humanitarian- Fresno St. vs. Georgia Tech


Independence- Alabama vs. Colorado


Insight- Indiana vs. Oklahoma State


International- Rutgers vs. Ball St.


Las Vegas- BYU vs. UCLA


Liberty- UCF vs. Mississippi St.


Meineke Car- Connecticut vs. Wake Forest


Motor City- Central Michigan vs. Purdue


Music City- Kentucky vs. Florida St.


New Mexico- New Mexico vs. Nevada


New Orleans- Memphis vs. Florida Atlantic


Outback- Wisconsin vs. Tennessee


PapaJohns.com- Southern Mississippi vs. Cincinnati


Poinsettia- Utah vs. Navy


Sun- South Florida vs. Oregon


Texas- Houston vs. TCU

College Football: in case you haven't heard...?
Florida vs Michigan and


Arizona St. vs Texas should be good games..





Clemson vs Auburn down south is going to be incredible!
Reply:You forgot to mention the Toilet Bowl....Notre Dame vs Minnesota.
Reply:Oklahoma deserved the higher rank than LSU.. that was sad.





They beat the #1 (convincingly).





Ohio St. has a lighter schedule... and LSU shouldn't leap, like that... over OKLAHOMA.
Reply:Roll Tide Roll.... right through Colorado.
Reply:I've been upset with the BCS but all of that just got overthrown by how Mizz got screwed and I'm even a Mizz fan. That is soooo wrong when they were just ranked #1. Those Orange Bowl committee members need to be fired (if possible).
Reply:thank-you for the list, been looking for one. The only BCS bowl i think could be different is the one that picked Kansas over Mizzou. It should be Mizzou in the Orange bowl.
Reply:Thanks for the list. now let me vent.





Illinois? Are you kidding me?


Didn't Missouri beat Illinois? And don't the people who selected the BCS teams have Illinois ranked 13th in their own system? And Missouri 6th? And didn't Missouri beat Kansas and win their division? And aren't Missouri's only 2 losses to the team currently ranked 4th? What kind of hose job is this? And we trust these people to tell us that LSU and OSU are the two best, most deserving teams? Is there a rule that says a conference can't send three teams? If not, KU and Mizzou are both more deserving than Illinois. If there is, then Mizzou should go instead of KU. Now I know we need a playoff.





P.S. I'm an Oklahoma fan, not a Mizzou fan, by the way. But they got robbed.








Looks like the one Illini fan on all of Yahoo! Answers is thumbs downing people for thinking they don't belong. If you'll look at what's being said instead of just seeing, "they don't like my team," you my see some sense in it. Or is everyone in the midwest that dense?
Reply:Woooooooo HOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! Cal vs Air Force





Go Cal Bears!!!


Can anybody help me make a christmas story with these word?

i need a short story with these word,


.





mistletoe


celebrate


poinsettia


wassail


yuletide


ceremony


sleigh


chimney


reindeer


Kwanzaa

Can anybody help me make a christmas story with these word?
If its for school, do it yourself.


If its for fun, well that different....


Do it yourself. It looks easy.
Reply:do your own homework
Reply:im thinking that you want me to do your homework. im already overwhelmed from taking all my exams today

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Christmas tree images?

iam looking for what i guess is a victorian type tree.I want ideas.I want pink and red poinsettia and bows and gold.Does anyone have images for that.Thanks soooo much!!!

Christmas tree images?
go to: http://images.google.com/images?hl=en%26amp;q=...





Happy Holidays!


Does USC have enough 'fight' to make it to a bowl game this year?

San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl...





USC vs ND





ND will probably be favored!

Does USC have enough 'fight' to make it to a bowl game this year?
let me tell you something about them vegans...





They have a whole mess of fight in them.





I wouldn't be surpised at all if they play in bowl.
Reply:Maybe I should change my name to "Hide me Im a USC fan"





I love the USC haters... Hope we play their team in the bowl





Fight On!!!
Reply:i think so...i dont see ND playing usc cause sc blowed them out the first time this season. I would like to see sc play a sec team or maybe michigan!!!





...NO WAY would ND be favored if they played usc!!!


Can anyone name some Christmas plants?

I'm working on a magazine feature about Christmas-related trees, plants, flowers and berries. Here is what I have so far but I need more, so I would love to hear your ideas:


Holly


Mistletoe


Christmas trees


Poinsettia


Ivy

Can anyone name some Christmas plants?
Ilex is one. It's basically long twigs with red berries on it. There's also Christmas Cactus which has red flower sprout from it. Some christmas tree names are....Nordman Spruce, Blue Spruce (the most expensive) and Douglas Fir. Rust Amarylis is a lovely flower that alot of people put with ilex at Christmas time. I used to work in a flower shop and Christmas was always the best time of year to work there!!
Reply:holiday cactus.
Reply:Chysanthemums are also popular over the Christmas period, especially the large ones.
Reply:Christmas box or Winter box. Hellebores are also called the Christmas rose.





There are quite a few plants that flower in winter, although most flower in early spring. You could also look at plants bearing berries - some plants might be able to hang onto their berries through to Christmas.
Reply:what about the christmas rose.http://www.thegardenhelper.com/pixpg/hel...
Reply:Chrismas cactus, amaryllis, A little tree you plant in a peat pellet and it grows,
Reply:when you plant trees during christmas, pine tree is the best.but if you plant trees for decor, christmas tree is best. and merry christmas...
Reply:pine tree
Reply:This any help?





http://www.gardenlinks.co.uk/containerar...
Reply:Hi, we always have a bowl of Hyacinths at Xmas and you see many for sale in the supermarkets and garden centres, but why they force these bulbs for Xmas I have no idea. You can also find daffs and tulips. Snowdrops appear near this time as well. If you are including plants used around Xmas, poppy seed heads are popular.


Amaryllis is another plant given at Xmas.
Reply:Holly %26amp; poinsettias.
Reply:Christmas Roses ( I dont know Latin name )


Hyacinths


winter aconite


there are a few plants that have berries on over the winter such as Hawthorn, %26amp; Catonaeaster bushes.
Reply:Christmas cactus
Reply:Norfolk Island pine


College football playoff...what do you think?

I told my friends about this a few months ago then saw it on collegefootball.com. Here's my idea: Every conference champion (11 teams) make the playoffs automatically. Then the NCAA gives out 5 at-large bids at large bids, giving you a total of 16 teams. Those teams then use the bigger bowl games to play out the playoffs, and the teams that went 6-5 or 7-4 still get to play in the Poinsettia Bowl, Las Vegas Bowl, or whatever other bowl that's out there.





This way the only schools that will complain probably will have 2 or 3 losses, and one lose won't ruin your season.

College football playoff...what do you think?
Sounds good to me. Or to appease the NCAA buttheads that created the BCS, use the BCS to rank teams based on their record against strength of schedule. This way, only the best of the best make the playoff and the other bowls wouldn't be screwed out of their tie-ins with the conferences unless those tie-ins belonged to teams who finished in the top 16.
Reply:yeah, i agree, that would be the best possible idea.





this whole BCS standings stuff sucks! my mountaineers are 9-1(looking to finish 11-1 with a big win over rutgers on the last game of the season) and we wont b in the championship but michigan at 11-1 will? lol thats so dumb...although i have figured out a way wvu could make it...


1. if USC beats ND this weekend, then UCLA beats USC next week


2. if FL loses to FL STATE or to Arkansas


3. if arkansas loses to LSU or Florida


4.if we win the rest of our games





anyways enough with my boys...yeah the BCS is BS without the C...its retarded...why not have playoffs? high school has playoffs, NFL has playoffs...its the dumbest thing ever......how can u go 11-1 and ur season not mean anything if u dont make the championship game? it needs to be changed..and it needs to b changed QUICK! next yr i hope there is a playoff system..16teams sounds good...me n u look like we feel the same way about this BS BCS ranking BS! lol
Reply:Sounds good. I've been advocating something similar for a while now as well.
Reply:It would never work! They wouldn't be able to control who gets to the title game and a team that won't bring a lot of revenue might mess up all the finances. That's really what it is about. I am an Alabama fan so this is a very impartial observation, but look at what happened to Auburn two years ago. They put together a better crowd draw than Auburn and USC would have been.

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Analogies test...help?

choose the word or number in the second pair that is most closely related to the first:


Potatoes are to peanuts as apples are to:


carrots lilies peaches tomatoes cucumbers?





Spain is to Argentina as Portugal is to:


Trinidad Brazil Mexico Guyana Canada?





Celsius is to 0 as Fahrenheit is to:


100 0 32 212 112





Drachma is to Greece as peseta is to:


Mexico Italy Canada Brazil Spain





Loops is to spool as straw is to:


pinker hay painting warts rosy





Napoleon is to Melba as macadam is to:


roads poinsettia overshoes tress food





Rich is to money as leafy is to:


vase foilage mountain flower dog





The number 2 is to 8 as 5 is to:


15 100 125 10 60





1789 is to France as 1648 is to:


Germany Switzerland New Zealand United States England





The letter A is to E as B is to:


C D G H Q





(if you have any explaination for your answers include them)

Analogies test...help?
1) Brazil. In both Spain and Argentina (in S America) they speak Spanish. Portuguese is spoken primarily in Brazil.


2) 0 celsius = 32 Fahrenheit.


3) Drachma was a Greek coin. Pesetas were coins in Spain. (Note: both use Euros now.)


4) Warts. turn the word backwards.


5) Wow, this one was tricky. Both Napoleon and Melba had foods named after them. So the answer would be "Poinsettia," since both macadam and poinsettia are objects named after people.


6) Foliage. A person who has money is rich, foliage is leafy.


7) 2 is to 8 as 5 is to 125 (5 cubed), among these choices. Actually, there could be as many answers as you have rules to make them up if only given two numbers, as this example. Follow these:


2 is to 8 as 5 is to 11 (add 6)


2 is to 8 as 5 is to 20 (multiply by 4)


2 is to 8 as 5 is to 23 (multiply by 5, subtract 2)


2 is to 8 as 5 is to 617 (raise to the fourth power, subtract 8)





8) 1789 is to France as 1648 is to England, since the English Revolution was in 1648.


9) A is to E as B is to H


Another one where you could have multiple answers. The rule I used here is "4 letters away." Another pefectly good rule is "next vowel/consonant," which would give you "C" as an answer.


How can I clean?

My dusty poinsettia leaves?

How can I clean?
Take a wet towel of tissue and wipe them carefully but make sure the towel isn't too wet!
Reply:i agree with emzy
Reply:you could blow them off with a blow dryer set on low or an air compressor