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Love blooms at Walk to End Alzheimers in Huntington Beach
Tuesday, October 30, 2018Her 88-year-old father has been caring for her mom for eight years.“To see there are others in the same situation is impactful,” said Sadeghi, of the Lab and Camp retail complexes in Costa Mesa. She hopes awareness will prompt Congress to spend more money on research. “I worry for myself because Alzheimer’s is such a burden on others.”Anne Grey, executive director of the Alzheimer’s Association’s Orange County chapter, whose grandpa died in 2001 after a 14-year struggle, said 16 million people are unpaid care providers for Alzheimer’s patients.“As the prevalence of this disease continues to grow, the cost of care is escalating into the hundreds of billions,” Grey said. “Alzheimer’s is destroying our families, our finances and our future. It’s time to end it.”Bolsa Grande High School volunteer Ivy Pham, 16, gets an impromptu hug from 4-year-old Genesis Thomas while cheering her on during the Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Huntington Beach on Saturday, October 6, 2018. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)The Walk to End Alzheimer’s attracts 25,000 people in Huntington Beach on Saturday, October 6, 2018. The event raised $268,000, just 20 percent short of its $335,000 goal. Donations are being collected until the end of the month. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG) SoundThe gallery will resume insecondsOne-year-old Odin Griffiths watches the action on stage during the Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Huntington Beach on Saturday, October 6, 2018. Griffiths’ uncle passed away last July after a 3-year struggle with the disease. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)Stacey Averkieff, righ... https://www.ocregister.com/2018/10/06/love-blooms-at-walk-to-end-alzheimers-in-huntington-beach/
11 Orange County Companies That Have Appeared On “Shark Tank”
Tuesday, August 28, 2018Mike Szymczak, OrigAudio is a consumer audio business that produces innovative devices such as the Rock-It, a device that can turn almost any surface into a speaker. origaudio.comPolarProCity: Costa MesaEpisode: Season 7 Episode 8The Deal: Mark Cuban and Robert Herjavec invested $1 million for a 20% stakeThe Company: PolarPro creates attachable filters to ensure high-quality pictures and videos on devices such as the GoPro. polarprofilters.comShark WheelCity: Lake ForestEpisode: Season 6 Episode 29The Deal: Mark Cuban, Kevin O’Leary, and Nick Woodman invested $225,000 for a 7.5% stake, plus 10% royalty until $500,000 is returnedThe Company: The Shark Wheel is a skateboard wheel that is said to have less rolling resistance while offering a faster ride, as well as more traction on various terrain. sharkwheel.comGuardian BikeCity: IrvineEpisode: Season 8 Episode 21The Deal: Mark Cuban invested $500,000 for a 15% stakeThe Company: Guardian Bike sells itself as one of the world’s safest bikes for children. Using a braking system known as SureStop, the bikes are said to stop faster and safer than the average two-wheeler. guardianbikes.comThompson TeeCity: AnaheimEpisode: Season 8 Episode 23The Deal: Robert Herjavec invested $700,000 for a 25% stakeThe Company: Thompson Tee is an avant-garde T-shirt company offering sweat-proof undershirts for men and women. thompsontee.comHoppy PawsCity: Newport BeachEpisode: Season 6 Episode 12The Deal: Barbara Corcoran invested $200,000 for a 49% stakeThe Company: Hoppy Paws makes stamping kits that people can use to create realistic, life-size footprints of the Easter Bunny, Santa Claus, and other seasonal characters. hoppypaws.comHamboardsCity: Huntington BeachEpisode: Season 5 Episode 4The Deal: Robert Herjavec invested $300,000 for a 30% stakeThe Company: Hamboards are a mix between surfboards and skateboards—longboards that you can ride down the street and feel like you’re riding a wave. hamboards.comNote: The deals indicated are those struck on air, which are non-binding and subject to due diligence after the show taping. http://www.orangecoast.com/stuff-we-love/11-orange-county-companies-that-have-appeared-on-shark-tank/
The 3 best florists in Arlington - Yahoo News
Tuesday, September 10, 2019A8A.HD0xxIMShDETMupBHA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/hoodline_545/40c77b0dab8138eb796d25b7b78151d1" Photo: In Bloom Flowers/YelpWondering where to find the best florists near you?Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top florists in Arlington, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture next time you're in the market for florists.1. In Bloom FlowersPhoto: in bloom flowers/Yelp" src="https://news.yahoo.com/3-best-florists-arlington-100327309.html" data-src="https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/Q5yxL6Qj6RXp5oc9icYSgQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/hoodline_545/6c2a04168279c826a3eadc868d00f601" Photo: in bloom flowers/Yelp" src="https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/Q5yxL6Qj6RXp5oc9icYSgQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/hoodline_545/6c2a04168279c826a3eadc868d00f601" class="caas-img" Photo: in bloom flowers/YelpTopping the list is In Bloom Flowers. Located at 4311 Little Road, the florist and floral designer spot is the highest-rated business of its kind in Arlington, boasting four stars out of 27 reviews on Yelp.2. Divine Floral & GiftsPhoto: divine floral & gifts/Yelp" src="https://news.yahoo.com/3-best-florists-arlington-100327309.html" data-src="https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/CDtO3A0kyprQSQD26T5aiA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI-/https://media.zenfs.co... https://news.yahoo.com/3-best-florists-arlington-100327309.html
Flower Shuttle brings new life to used arrangements - WRAL.com
Tuesday, September 10, 2019By Rick Armstrong, producer and Gerald Owens, anchor/reporterRaleigh, N.C. — Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, weddings and funerals keep many florists in business. When the heartfelt emotions that the flowers convey are over, it's typically time for the flowers to be carted off to the dump.Now, "The Flower Shuttle" organizers and volunteers delay that trip to the landfill so that those flowers have another chance to shine.Every Tuesday morning, Raleigh Moravian Church becomes a recycling center for those blooms that have yet to lose their full appeal."Nothing of potential value in the operation is wasted," volunteer Mary Currin explained as she pointed to buckets of flower tubes, rubber bands and preservative packets. "So we recycle the flowers plus the things that come with the flowers."Whether flowers come from florist shops or grocery stores, once they are past their expiration date, the blooms cannot be sold. Flower shuttle regulars are always ready to intervene and breathe new life into the bouquets.Katherine McVey helps coordinate the volunteer effort at the church. She says many of them were once paid to do what they... https://www.wral.com/flower-shuttle-brings-new-life-to-used-arrangements/18431878/
Nexus Capital Management Acquires FTD's Consumer and Florist Businesses - PRNewswire
Tuesday, September 10, 2019CHICAGO, Aug. 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- FTD (the "Company"), one of the largest and most trusted online florist and gift companies in the world, was acquired today by an affiliate of Nexus Capital Management LP ("Nexus"), a Los Angeles-based private equity firm. The acquisition follows Nexus' winning bid at the auction held on July 31, 2019 for certain assets of FTD Companies, Inc., including the FTD and ProFlowers brands and the FTD florist network.Damian Giangiacomo, Partner at Nexus, said, "Nexus invests in leading companies and management teams across industries. With FTD, we see strong long-term potential in the Company's brand, digital platform, and global network of over 30,000 florists across more than 125 countries. We have established a new capital structure and strategic plan designed to renew growth and profitability, which will rapidly enable investments in FTD's network of florists and digital platforms to build on the Company's heritage.""We are pleased to announce that Jeff Clarke will join FTD as Executive Chairman," Giangiacomo continued. "Jeff played a key role on our... https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/nexus-capital-management-acquires-ftds-consumer-and-florist-businesses-300906422.html
The 5 best floral shops in Sunnyvale - Hoodline
Tuesday, September 10, 2019Wondering where to find the best florists near you?Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top shops in Sunnyvale, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture next time you're in the market for flowers.1. The Flower Cottagephoto: stephanie n./yelpTopping the list is The Flower Cottage. Located at 465 N. Wolfe Road in East Murphy, it is the highest-rated floral shop in Sunnyvale, boasting five stars out of 77 reviews on Yelp.2. Flowers By SophiaPhoto: Francesca a./YelpNext up is Ortega's Flowers By Sophia, situated at 730 E. El Camino Real. With 4.5 stars out of 178 reviews on Yelp, the florist and floral designer spot has proven to be a local favorite.3. Westmoor Floristphoto: westmoor florist/yelpDe Anza's Westmoor Florist, located at 1225 S. Mary Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the florist five stars out of 57 reviews.4. Kimm's Flower BasketPhoto: kimm's flower basket/YelpKimm's Flower Basket, a florist and floral designer spot in Washington, is anoth... https://hoodline.com/2019/08/the-5-best-floral-shops-in-sunnyvale
How does Encore Boston Harbor keep its flowers so fresh? Meet the shrub whisperer - The Boston Globe
Tuesday, September 10, 2019The top-end rooms have even more greenery.All the casino resort’s plant razzle-dazzle isn’t something you can just go and buy at Mahoney’s. Chadwick and his team of gardeners, florists, supervisors, and managers plan and plan and plan, he said.AdvertisementThey purchase flowers about a year in advance and work with a range of vendors to bring plants to bloom: seed companies, propagators, and growers.“None of these are flowers that you can just go buy off the shelf somewhere,” he said in the Encore Boston Harbor lobby not far from some of his workers, who were adding fresh yellow and orange arrangements. “You start talking about 4,000 flowers every two weeks — there are not a lot of places that can do that.”Walking through the casino’s front entrance, Chadwick explains the thinking behind the thick-leaf blend of yew and Japanese white pine nearby (a pleasant look for people being dropped off on one side; a protection for outdoor diners at the fancy Sinatra restaurant from the glare of headlights on the other).Brilliant floral beds formed a carpet around a trio of sculptures.(David L. Ryan/Globe Staff)The son of a landscape designer and a landscape installer, Chadwick regales you with the story of some of the 89 Scotch pines, all dug up in far-flung places, trucked to Everett and placed just so for the right Wynn Resorts look. Chadwick speaks with joy about the weeping cherries and Taylor junipers, about how he has a desk, but “most of the time, my office is out here.”He tells you about tree number one, an autumn splendor maple, that stands as a marker of the site’s transformation from a polluted former Monsanto chemical factory to a high-end casino resort. (He doesn’t mention the Exelon power station that is still across the street.)AdvertisementHe explains how to build a six-and-a-half-acre park after cleaning up loads of toxic waste: planting the trees, then putting in the walkways, layering in shrubs, and installing irrigation.And he describes the awe he feels seeing the property filled with people, finding serenity in the natural landscape he helped create.He encourages you to walk the property.And so you find your way to the harborwalk near the river and you look toward Boston. You can’t even tell you’re standing right next to a casino, with all its beeping and flashing slots, hoots and ... https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2019/08/18/everett-casino-charge-green/0IdI0WQBNr1CF6KiDWeYtM/story.html
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