Roses dominate Valentine florists amid color range and price
Florists report roses remain the top Valentine gift with colors from pale pink to rusty brown. Green roses are selling fast, with single stems at five dollars and large arrangements up to two hundred fifty. Alternatives like carnations and gift baskets offer options for last minute shoppers. Florists express love for the holiday and its springlike unexpected cheer.
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Musharraf talks aid and diplomacy after Pearl kidnapping
Pakistan leader Pervez Musharraf met with President Bush amid calls for the release of journalist Daniel Pearl. The talks covered U S aid, debt relief, military sales, and textile tariffs while Musharraf urged U S mediation in the India Pakistan border dispute and noted Pakistan's cooperation against extremism.
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Phillips headed to OHS after state titles and coach of the year nods
Groveton coach from 1985 to 1989 and Waxahachie coach from 1990 to 1993 led teams to 1989 Class 2A and 1992 4A state titles. He was named coach of the year in both seasons. ECISD trustees plan to vote on his recommendation at 11 a.m. Monday, citing his focus on students and Dr Roy Benavides as key factors.
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Texas Lottery Winning Numbers Lotto Jackpot Numbers
The Texas Lottery announces Lotto drawing results for Wednesday February 13 with numbers 18 21 40 41 42 47 and the estimated jackpot around 9 million dollars. No claim of prize is given here. Visit txlottery.org for details.
Beatles icon John Lennon named ultimate hero by McCartney
London Paul McCartney names John Lennon as his ultimate hero in Mojo poll. He notes other possible heroes like the other Beatles Elvis Little Richard and Nat King Cole. Lennon was shot dead in 1980 outside his New York building. McCartney praises Lennon's talent wit courage and humor and credits him with influencing the Beatles.
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Odessa considers I 20 overpass for Loop 338 traffic
TxDOT plans 80 percent of an 11 million interchange project to divert heavy traffic onto JBS Parkway while Odessa funds 20 percent. Six options include four with a railroad overpass and Second Street, one with an underpass, and one no change. Public concerns include noise and potential home devaluation as residents weigh impacts ahead of an April public meeting.
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Bush and Annan discuss expanding Afghanistan force
President Bush met with U N Secretary General Kofi Annan to discuss expanding the multinational force in Kabul and possibly moving it to other Afghan cities. Annan supported Hamid Karzai’s request amid security needs and urged financial backing for Karzai’s administration. The talks also touched on Middle East peace efforts and a Monterrey aid conference, with no Iraq discussion.
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Contact numbers are listed for the eight to five office hours Monday through Friday and an out of town line. The ad shows daily and Sunday delivery rates with various monthly and weekend options and special editions.
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Argus Hamilton cartoon mayhem and Hollywood gags
Comedian Argus Hamilton riffs on love and politics in a satirical Hollywood collage. The piece lampoons ice rink renaming after a alleged robbery, Enron scandals, Academy Awards buzz, and international affairs with sharp one liners.
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Bullying conviction for father over daughter abuse in Cardiff
In Cardiff in November a 43 year old man was found guilty of bullying his daughter through roughhousing during her childhood. Aurelie Brun a Miss France contestant aged 19 was disqualified after revelations of spine-stretching surgery to meet height rules and later shrinking below five foot seven. Scotland announces an education policy requiring five year olds to set formal development goals in December.
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