Light blue roses are often called lilac or lavender roses. They tell a recipient of your enchantment and fascination that you are in love at first sight with him/her. The blue rose also symbolizes mystery and yearning for attainment of the impossible.  As with other roses, these blue colored roses have their own special meanings which have evolved over the years of their existence. The blue rose is often a sign of enchantment and love at first sight. Those who have been enraptured by feelings of love and adoration have used these roses to express their romantic feelings and intentions. The color blue also has a traditional association with royalty. In this regard, shades of blue colored roses can suggest an air of regal majesty and splendor.

Fabulous 5-bedroom house rental with pool, tennis court, chef and breathtaking views towards Africa (sleeps up to 10)

CORTIJO EL PUERTO DEL NEGRO - REVIEW Set high on a hillside of wild flowers, oak and olive trees, this wonderfully restored cortijo is the ideal place to get away from it all. It’s elegant yet homely: a magnificent sweeping staircase leads up to 5 en suite bedrooms, while downstairs in the sitting room large squishy sofas, stacks of books and DVDs invite you to hole up. Outdoor terraces and well tended gardens ensure plenty of space and privacy. This is no average villa rental: you can forget about donning your apron and marigolds - the house comes with an excellent chef and housekeeper. Every detail has been carefully thought of, from the pretty furnishings to the freshly-filled vases of roses. The emphasis is on comfort and relaxation, but with a swimming pool, tennis court, full-size billiard table, walking and riding trails, there is never a dull moment. The ‘white’ village of Gaucin is a short drive away and further afield there are golf courses, beaches and unspoilt hilltop towns to explore.

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Labor Day in San Diego

Abounding with BBQs, beaches and bathing suits, San Diego is the
ideal Labor Day vacation destination. Take advantage of the long
weekend and stay an extra night. San Diego features a plethora
of affordable hotels that will exceed your quality and customer
service expectations.

Spend your holiday week participating in fun-in-the-sun
activities for the whole family such as boating on San Diego’s
Mission Bay, catching a Padres baseball game, visiting one of
San Diego’s premier attractions or just relaxing in the sand.
Getting around to all the activities on your itinerary is easy
with the special Labor Day schedule of San Diego’s Metropolitan
Transit System.

Once the holiday is over, summer shines on in San Diego so be
sure to check out some of the unique events below.
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San Diego Film Festival
Date: 09/25/08 - 09/28/08

San Diego Film Festival (SDFF) is a competitive four-day fest
where urban edge and perfect-weather escapism meet.

Held blocks from the ocean in the Gaslamp Quarter San Diego’s
premier downtown entertainment district– SDFF celebrates its
seventh anniversary Sept. 25 - 28, 2008. 

A full 360 experience, SDFF offers attendees everything from
industry access through educational panels to intimate filmmaker
and celebrity gatherings and nightly parties that earned SDFF
Chris Gores Best Party Fest.
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Fashion Week San Diego
Date: 09/28/08 - 10/05/08

Fashion Week San Diego is an inaugural event taking place for
eight days along the sparkling San Diego Bay. The world’s only
bi-national fashion week will feature designers from Southern
California and Mexico. There will be 19 fashion shows inside a
20,000-square-foot tent with daily shopping events,
informational forums and official after parties in San Diego’s
hottest night clubs.

Pre-sale tickets are available now - get yours before prices
increase on August 18th. Don’t miss the most fashionable event
to happen to Southern California this fall!
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MCAS Miramar Air Show
Date: 10/03/08 - 10/05/08

Last year’s air show received the International Council of Air
Shows (ICAS) award for the best military air show in the
country.  This year’s air show will be even better.

This year we are pleased to welcome back the world-famous U.S.
Navy Blue Angels.  This elite, precision flying team will take
to the skies over Miramar with other military and civilian
aircraft including the AV-8B Harrier, F/A-18 Hornet, the F-16
Fighting Falcon, and the F-22 Raptor.  We are also fortunate to
have with us many amazing acrobatic aerial performers, including
the legendary Sean Tucker.  These military and civilian aviators
will thoroughly entertain you with their unmatched aviation
skills. Additionally, the flight line will be full with static
displays, military equipment exhibits, air show memorabilia, and
plenty of refreshments to keep you cool while you enjoy the
inspiring feats of these pilots. 
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Don’t Miss:

Del Mar Races - The annual horse races feature 43 days of
Thoroughbred racing in a seaside setting plus some of the best
concerts in San Diego at the weekly 4 O’clock Fridays concert
series.
7/18 - 9/05

YachtFest - Recognized as the West Coast’s premier boutique
yacht show, YachtFest ‘08 will open the international yacht show
season at San Diego’s Shelter Island for the ninth straight year.
9/11 - 9/14

Thunderboat Regatta - Features thunderboat racing, tunnel hulls,
drag boats, hydropplanes, fireworks and concerts, as well as
specialty vendors and food, along the shores of Mission Bay.
9/19 - 9/21

Street Scene - To celebrate its history and future, Street Scene
is preparing to be better than ever with an all-ages celebration
set in the streets of East Village and adjacent to Petco Park.
9/19 - 9/20

Old Town Art Festival - The Old Town San Diego Art Festival
features over 150 contemporary artists, fine craft, fashion and
home décor artisans.
9/20 - 9/21

San Diego Padres - We’ll tell you everything you need to know
when visiting beautiful PETCO Park: where to park, dine and
celebrate victories!

(CNN) — A policeman and a former corrections officer say that on Friday, they will unveil evidence of what they claim is their biggest capture ever: the body of Bigfoot.

The thawed body of a creature reputed to be Bigfoot reportedly weighs more than 500 pounds.

Matthew Whitton and Rick Dyer, a pair of Bigfoot-hunting hobbyists from north Georgia, say they found the creature’s body in a wooded area and spotted several similar creatures that were still alive.

The carcass of the furry half-man, half-ape is 7 feet, 7 inches tall and weighs more than 500 pounds, they say. However, the two are not disclosing the exact location of their discovery in order to protect the remaining creatures.

Tom Nelson, chairman of the biology department at North Georgia College and State University in Dahlonega, said he’s “pretty skeptical” the world will feast its eyes on a new species Friday.

“That would certainly rock mammalogy,” joked Nelson, who specializes in the study of mammals. “I see a research grant in my future.”

Whitton and Dyer plan to unveil what they say is DNA and photo evidence of the discovery in Palo Alto, California, in conjunction with a group called Searching for Bigfoot Inc.

A photograph on that group’s Web site shows what appears to be the body of a large, hairy creature with an ape-like face, stuffed into a large freezer.

According to a written release, the two announced the discovery on an Internet radio show, “Squatch Detective,” several weeks ago.

“The only person we would allow to come down and verify the body was ‘the Real Bigfoot Hunter,’ Tom Biscardi,” Dyer said, referring to Searching for Bigfoot’s CEO, who has been looking for the elusive, legendary creature in the United States and Canada since 1971.

Whitton is a Georgia police officer who is on administrative leave after being shot in the wrist during a pursuit. Dyer is a former prison guard.

DNA tests on the body have begun, said the statement, and “extensive scientific studies” will be done on the body by scientists, including a molecular biologist, an anthropologist and a paleontologist.

Nelson, the university professor, acknowledged that new species of animals have been discovered in recent decades and that, in science, “we always acknowledge the possibility of something new.”

But he said that even in north Georgia, home to the Blue Ridge Mountains and the foot of the Appalachian Trail, it stretches the imagination to think a family of 7-foot-tall creatures could have eluded hunters, hikers and creeping development until now.

“To the average person, these places just seem like extreme wilderness where you’ll find lions and tigers and bears,” he said. “The reality is that you’re never more than a mile from a road.”

The group says the animal is male, has reddish hair and “blackish-gray” eyes and human-like feet, hands and teeth.