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Traditional Gifts Years 1 Paper 2 Cotton 3 Leather 4 Flowers 5 Wood 6 Sweets, Steel 7 Wool, Copper 8 Bronze, Faience 9 Faience, Osier 10 White Steel, Aluminum 11 Steel 12 Silk, Linen 13 Lace 14 Ivory 15 Crystal 20 Porcelain 25 Silver 30 Pearls 35 Coral 40 Ruby 45 Sapphire 50 Gold 55 Emerald 60 Diamonds 65 Diamonds 70 Diamonds 75 Diamonds

Modern Gifts Years 1 Clock 2 Porcelain 3 Crystal, Glass 4 Electric Appliances 5 Silverware 6 Wood 7 Linen chest 8 Lace 9 Leather 10 Diamond Jewels 11 Fashion Jewels 12 Pearls 13 Fur, Fabric 14 Gold Jewels 15 Watch 20 Platinum 25 Silver 30 Pearls 35 Jade 40 Ruby 45 Sapphire 50 Gold 55 Emerald 60 Diamonds 65 Diamonds 70 Diamonds 75 Diamonds

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Years 1 Peridot 2 Garnet 3 Jade 4 Blue Zircon 5 Pink Tourmaline 6 Tourquoise 7 Yellow Sapphire 8 Tanzanite 9 Amethyst 10 Blue Sapphire 11 Citrine 12 Opal 13 Moonstone 14 Agate 15 Rhodolite 16 Red Spinel

Years 17 Carnelain 18 Aquamarine 19 Garnet 20 Yellow Diamond 25 Tsavorite 30 Pearl 35 Emerald 40 Ruby 45 Cat's Eyes 50 Imperial Topaz 55 Star Ruby 60 Blue Spinel 65 Smoky Quartz 70 Diamond 75 Diamond

Months January - Garnet February - Amethyst March - Aquamarine April - Diamond May - Emerald June - Pearl or Alexandrite July - Ruby August - Sardonyx or Peridot September - Sapphire October - Opal or Tourmaline November - Topaz December - Tourquoise or Zircon

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Meaning of Roses and Other Flowers A Agapanthus = Love Alium = Strength Anemone = Expectation Anthurium = Lover Asparagus Fern = Fascination Aster = Elegance Azalea = Temperance B Baby's Breath = Innocence Balsam = Ardent Love Bird of Paradise = Magnificence Broom = Humility Buttercup = Childishness C Calla Lily = Magnificent Beauty Carnation, Red = Admiration, Fascination Carnation, White = Ardent Love, Good Luck Carnation, Pink = Mother's/Woman's Love Carnation, Variegated = Refusal Chrysanthemun, White = Truth, Loyal Love Chrysanthemum, Yellow = Slighted Love Cornflower = Delicacy Crocus = Abuse Not D Daffodil = Chivalry, Regard Dahlia = Instability Daisy = Loyal Love Dandelion = Love's Oracle Delphinium = Big-Hearted, Fun E Ebony = Blackness Eremurus = Endurance Euphorbia = Persistence F Flytrap = Deceit Forget-Me-Not = Hope, True Love, Remembrance Four-Leaf Clover = Be Mine Fressia = Thoughtfulness G Gardenia = Sweet Love, Good Luck Geranium = Comfort, Gentility Ginger = Strength Gladiolus = Admiration H Heather = Beauty Hibiscus = Delicate Beauty Holly = Foresight, Enchantment Huckleberry = Simple Pleasure Hyacinth = Play Hydrangea = Heartless I Iris, Blue = Faith & Hope Iris, Purple = Wisdom, Compliments Iris, Yellow = Passion Iris, White = Purity Ivy = Marriage Ixia = Happiness J Jasmine = Sensuality, Attachment Jonquil = Affection Returned L Lady Slipper = Capricious Beauty Larkspur = Levity, Lightness Larkspur, Pink = Fickleness Larkspur, Purple = First Love Leatherleaf Fern = Fascination Lilac = Confidence Lily of the Valley = Return of Happiness Lotus Blossom = Estranged Love M Magnolia = Love of Nature Marigold = Jealousy Mimosa = Sensitivity Mint = Virtue Monkshood = Danger Moss = Maternal Love Myrtle = Love N Narcissus = Self Admiration O Oak Leaves = Bravery Olive Branch = Peace Orange Blossom = Marriage, Fruitfulness Orchid = Love & Beauty, Long Life P Peony = Good Health & Prosperity Peppermint = Cordiality Periwinkle = Friendship Phlox = Unanimity Poppy, Red = Consolation Poppy, White = Sleep, Rest R Ranunculus = Radiant Charm Roses, Red = Love, Respect, Courage, Beauty, Prosperity Roses, White = Humility, Innocence, Purity Roses, Pink = Grace, Gratitude, Admiration Roses, Yellow = Joy, Freedom, Slighted Love Roses, Coral = Desire Roses, Red & White Together = Unity Roses, Red & Yellow Together = Happiness Rose, Single Red = New Love Rosemary = Purity, Remembrance, Rebirth Rhododendron = Danger, Caution S Sage = Virtue Salal = Zest Scabious = Unfortunate Love Snapdragon = Presumption Spearmint = Warm Sentiment Star of Bethlehem = Purity Statice = Success Stephanotis = Happiness in Marriage Stock = Lasting Beauty Sweet Pea = Blissful Pleasure, Departure Sweet William = Smile, Finesse Sunflower = Haughtiness, Adoration T Thyme= Activity Tulip, Red = Declaration of Love, Fame Tulip, Yellow = Hopeless Love Tulip, Variegated = Beautiful Eyes Tuberose = Dangerous Pleasures V Violet = Faithfulness, Modesty Violet, Purple = Thoughts of You, Blue Love Violet, White = Youthful Innocence Violet, Yellow = Love of Country Y Yarrow = Sorrow Z Zinnia = Thoughts of Absent Friends

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More and more people are meeting and dating online. And why not? However, cyber-romance can open the door to privacy problems. Here's how to use your head to protect your heart.

Are you cyberdating? Then you may be running a risk for the rewards you hope are in store for you. Here's are set of rules for online dating.

Be Careful!

DATING IS DIFFERENT Recognize that this activity is not like other Internet communication you may enjoy with family, friends, co-workers. If you're "dating,"you're more vulnerable. PROTECT YOUR IDENTITY If you want total control of the information available to an online other, don't use your personal or your work-related email. (Chances are good that a Web search engine has linked your email address to your real name.) LEARN THE TECHNOLOGY Use the kinds of Web technology that enable private communication without divulging your email. GUARD YOUR EMAIL If you insist on using email, consider getting an account dedicated solely to your online dating activities. Such accounts are available at Hotmail.com or through Yahoo! DON'T REVEAL DATA Be careful about the information you give in casual conversation. An offhand reference to your neighborhood, a school experience, a job location, or a vacation can reveal more than you intend to divulge.

Be Honest!

BE HONEST And expect honesty from your online other. Use the anonymity of the Internet to find out about each others' past experiences with intimacy. You can learn a lot by sharing your feelings and your attitude toward commitment. If you're using a dedicated email, be honest about that, too. BEWARE OF HIGH EXPECTATIONS Sharing feelings across the Internet will accelerate your sense of intimacy, and you will be tempted to build a mental image of the other. Ask yourself: How would I feel about the other building an image of me? Talk about your expectations about the direction of the online relationship. DEVELOP COMMON ACTIVITIES Make dates with each other to share activities, like playing online games or sharing a forum. Talk about how long you expect to communicate online before meeting. DON'T FAKE YOUR PHOTO If you decide to swap pictures, send a current picture which is flattering, but doesn't hide or distort your true appearance. Misleading pictures are probably the leading cause of disappointments in relationships that start on the Internet. MEET IN PUBLIC PLACES If and when you decide to meet in real life, arrange to meet in public where you will be comfortable over coffee or a casual meal. Be prepared if the meeting proves disappointing. But remember, if you've followed these rules, the least you have is someone with whom you can communicate very well.

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