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Bill Hancock's Olympic adventure: Why aren't medal winners receiving flowers? - NewsOK.com

Nicki Hancock stands in front of the Mercure Hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Another Olympics has arrived, and you know what that means on this blog. More excellent adventures from Bill Hancock. The Hobart native and decades-long college championships director has volunteered at both Winter and the Summer Olympics going back to 1984 (Summer) and 2006 (Winter). His daily dispatches give us a look at what life is like in the Olympic city.August 9, Tuesday“(Please excuse the typos and bad writing in this friendly message to family members. They are sweethearts and so will not object to sloppiness. Must hurry, because there is much Olympics to explore.)“Bom dia (bohm CHEE-uh) from the Cidade Maravilhosa.“The party group at the Tia Augusta (CHEE-uh awe-GOOSE-tuh) kiosk across the street from our Mercure hotel was out in full force at 5 a.m. Someday I intend to go over and meet them. It was a beautiful dawn.“Breakfast -- Fruit salad (yummy, yummy), little potato pie, some of Nicki’s porridge, one way strong and delicious milk, average orange juice, ham, cheese, toast, jelly. Darn fine!“Morning commute to the Main Press Center: The 8:30 a.m. BAC-12 bus arrived at the Mercure at 8:37 and... http://newsok.com/article/5513244

Cupid rules at Albert's Valentine's Day nuptials - nwitimes.com

Dave Ervin of Ervin Video Service of Schererville.The couples’ love stories included friends who reconnected after decades and those who renewed their original wedding vows.Hobart residents Sandy Hoscheit and Mark Riggle, both 48, grew up in Griffith on the 700 block of Jay Street, first meeting when she was 5 and Mark was 6.“Dump trucks and snowball fights were our first play dates,” Sandy recalled in a story she submitted to Albert’s when the couple decided to get married there on Valentine’s Day. “As we were growing up Mark and I would hang out together. When we were 14 years old, we had our first kiss and decided to ‘date,’ which meant holding hands.”Although each went their separate ways, they stayed friends. Sandy attended Mark’s wedding which took place after high school graduation. She and Mark’s sister, Rochelle Poole, remained best friends, and Sandy saw Mark every Christmas and at all the family functions throughout the years at Rochelle’s home in Shorewood, Illinois.“Then fate happened,” Sandy said about a time several years ago when life brought changes. “Mark and I started hanging out again and going to the movies every week.”On Sandy’s birthday last July, Mark proposed.“We chose Albert’s for our wedding because we got our rings here,” she said as she waited to walk down the aisle. “Getting married on Valentine’s Day, the day to express love and give love, will be the perfect day.”Rochelle, who served as Sandy’s matron of honor, said, “Today she becomes a wife, a mother and a grandmother” pointing to Mark’s four children and two grandchildren.Because of the “Boy Next Door” love story that Sandy submitted to Albert’s, the couple won an all-expense paid honeymoon donated by Comcast. They will choose from four locations —  Las Vegas, Miami Beach, San Francisco or Napa Valley, California.Griffith residents Jennifer and Joshua Stockman, both 25, renewed their marriage vows Sunday with their 3-year-old daughter, Isabella, and close friends looking on. Unfortunately, Joshua said, members of their families became ill over the last week and weren’t able to attend.“We went to the justice of the peace in 2012, and we didn’t have a lot of friends who could come,” he said. “We wanted to have a ceremony where famil... http://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/cupid-rules-at-albert-s-valentine-s-day-nuptials/article_38ec0ce6-4185-559f-9193-513bb06fa281.html

The 3 best florists in Arlington - Yahoo News

A8A.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

The 5 best floral shops in Sunnyvale - Hoodline

Wondering 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

Enderby florist pick of B.C.’s crop - Vernon Morning Star

An Enderby florist is again blooming as one of B.C.’s best.Crocus Floral Design has picked up the award for Best Wedding Florist- Overall, for the second year in a row at the B.C. Professional Wedding Awards.See: Enderby florist wins Best in B.C. “So honoured to be chosen as B.C.’s Best Wedding Florist Overall,” said owner Janice Robillard.The winning design came from a wedding with Kelowna’s Vintage Origami Weddings, a finalist in the awards.“This was the best wedding ever with the most amazing team of people involved,” said Robillard. “We are all winners.”From the photographer, “who captured the hearts of the judges I am sure,” to the “fantastic bride and groom,” and Vintage Origami’s decor “whose dreams and visions are always a pleasure to create.”Crocus Floral Design opened five years ago in the North Okanagan and has since been recognized locally and provincially.See: Enderby honours top businesses@VernonNewsjennifer@vernonmorningstar.comLike us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. https://www.vernonmorningstar.com/business/enderby-florist-pick-of-b-c-s-crop/

TBI’s 5 Best: Flower Shops in San Francisco - thebolditalic

For the last 30 years, Le Bouquet has been focused on creating unique arrangements out of seasonal flowers. This adorable shop is a great place if you just want to stop by and get advice from a savvy florist, as Yelp customers often comment on how helpful the service is at Le Bouquet. Tucked away on Union Street, this quaint little shop is always adorned with a daily selection of gorgeous stems that make the experience of assembling a bouquet very calm and relaxing. Le Bouquet also hosts flower workshops for making everything from flower crowns to holiday arrangements.2205 Union Street (Cow Hollow) https://www.le-bouquet.com/... https://thebolditalic.com/tbis-5-best-flower-shops-in-san-francisco-6ca0059fb861

Nexus Capital Management Acquires FTD's Consumer and Florist Businesses - PRNewswire

CHICAGO, 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

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