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	Almond School
		Almond Elementary School’s 50th Birthday Celebration will take place at Trader Vic's on Saturday, March 1, 2008 from 7:30pm - 12:00am.
		We want this to be the most fantastic party Almond School has ever had in the past 50 years!
		ALMOND YEARBOOK: We are looking for someone to help chair our Almond Yearbook program.
	www.almond.losaltos.k12.ca.us (348 words)

	Vegetarians in Paradise/Almond History, Almond Nutrition, Almond Recipe
		Bitter almonds are poisonous and unpalatable and, therefore, not eaten.
		In the springtime almond orchards are a spectacular sight, all abloom with white blossoms that perfume the air with a delicate fragrance.
		Almond trees blossom in the spring and the fruits are harvested in the fall.
	www.vegparadise.com /highestperch31.html (2278 words)

	Almond - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The pollination of California's almonds is the largest annual managed pollination event in the world, with close to one million hives (nearly half of all beehives in the USA) being trucked in February to the almond groves.
		Almonds are a rich source of Vitamin E, containing 24 mg per 100 grammes [1].
		Similarly, Christian symbolism often uses almond branches as a symbol of the Virgin Birth of Jesus; paintings often include almonds encircling the baby Jesus and as a symbol of Mary.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Almond (1295 words)

	ALMOND - LoveToKnow Article on ALMOND (Site not responding. Last check: )
		a/wySaXTj, an almond; the al- for a- is probably due to a confusion with the Arabic article al, the word having first dropped the a- as in the Italian form mandola; the English pronunciation a-mond and the modern French amande show the true form of the word).
		The almond is the fruit of Amygdalus communis, a plant belonging to the tribe Pruneae of the natural order Rosaceae.
		Fresh sweet almonds are nutritive and demulcent, but as the outer brown skin sometimes causes irritation of the alimentary canal, they are blanched by removal of this skin when used at dessert.
	62.1911encyclopedia.org /A/AL/ALMOND.htm (773 words)

	Almond - Prunus dulcis (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Almond and related species are native to the Mediterranean climate region of the Middle East (Pakistan eastward to Syria and Turkey).
		The almond was spread along the shores of the Mediterranean in northern Africa and southern Europe by Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans.
		Almond oil is highly valued for use in cosmetics and creams, and bitter almond oil is used as an essential oil.
	www.uga.edu /fruit/almond.htm (2714 words)

	Almond Profile
		Almonds are also an excellent source of magnesium and offer calcium; fiber; the B vitamin, folate; and phosphorus.
		Almond acreage increased from 405,000 acres in 1991 to 530,000 acres in 2002, a 31 percent increase.
		Although almond imports doubled in 2002 from the previous year to $3 million, the value of imports was less than 0.04 percent of the value of exports.
	www.agmrc.org /agmrc/commodity/nuts/almonds/almondprofile.htm (1427 words)

	almond - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about almond
		Almonds were first grown in southwest Asia, and brought to Europe by traders.
		Dessert almonds, which can be eaten whole, are the kernels of the fruit of the sweet variety Prunus amygdalus dulcis, which is also used to produce a low-cholesterol cooking oil.
		Almond oil is also used for cosmetics, perfumes, and fine lubricants.
	encyclopedia.farlex.com /Almond (225 words)

	WHFoods: Almonds
		The almond that we think of as a nut is technically the seed of the fruit of the almond tree, a medium-size tree that bears fragrant pink and white flowers.
		In addition to their cholesterol-lowering effects, almonds' ability to reduce heart disease risk may also be partly due to the antioxidant action of the vitamin E found in the almonds, as well as to the LDL-lowering effect of almonds' monounsaturated fats.
		Almonds are a very good source of manganese and a good source of copper, two trace minerals that are essential cofactors of a key oxidative enzyme called superoxide dismutase.
	www.whfoods.com /genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=20 (3997 words)

	botanical.com - A Modern Herbal \| Almonds - Herb Profile and Information
		The rod of Aaron was an Almond twig, and the fruit of the Almond was one of the subjects selected for the decoration of the golden candlestick employed in the tabernacle.
		Pliny, however, mentions the Almond among Egyptian fruit-trees; and it is not improbable that it was introduced between the days of Jacob and the period of the Exodus.
		Almond emulsions possess in a certain degree the emollient qualities of the oil, and have this advantage over the pure oil, that they may be given in acute or inflammatory disorders without danger of the ill effects which the oil might sometimes produce by turning rancid.
	www.botanical.com /botanical/mgmh/a/almon026.html (2695 words)

	Author Profile: David Almond
		But along the way to becoming an award-winning short story author in his native England, Almond was also a "mailman, a brush salesman, an editor, and a teacher." Years after his success in writing fiction for adults, the idea for SKELLIG, his first novel for young people, came to him.
		Almond's second young adult novel, KIT'S WILDERNESS, is quickly earning the same kind of praise, having already received honors in England and several terrific reviews here since its American release from Delacorte in March 2000.
		Editor Shannon Maughan recently spoke with David Almond by telephone as he was completing his first US book tour (and first-ever visit to the States) in late March.
	www.teenreads.com /authors/au-almond-david.asp (1030 words)

	Almond Oil: Woodland Nut - Nut Oils & Meals
		Sweet Almond Oil is an extremely popular oil sought after for its rich concentration of oleic and linoleic essential fatty acids.
		Almond oil is used in the cosmetic industry for its penetrating, moisturizing and restructuring properties.
		Almond Oil is also used as a massage oil and is valued as a carrier oil when used with essential oil for aromatherapy.
	www.woodlandnut.com /almond.html (258 words)

	Almond (Prunus amygdalus) - Bay; Laurel (Laurus Nobilis; Umbellaria californica) (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Almonds are harvested when the hulls have cracked open; shaking the tree is a sound and oft-practiced method.
		The almond is native to Persia and the surrounding region.
		Almonds are common in Biblical lore, where they are said to symbolize hope, perhaps because they are among the first trees to blossom in spring.
	www.efn.org /~bsharvy/edible1.html#Apple (4747 words)

	BBC NEWS \| Entertainment \| Music \| Marc Almond 'stable' after crash
		Almond had emergency surgery and is being treated in intensive care.
		Almond had his most famous hit with his group Soft Cell when their song Tainted Love went to number one in 1981.
		Almond is being treated at The Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/entertainment/music/3751996.stm (426 words)

	Almond Butter - All Natural or Organic
		Almond Butter is mildly sweet and one of the most popular alternatives to peanut butter.
		Ancient Romans referred to almonds as the "Greek nut." Almonds continue to be grown in warm climates, including the Mediterranean regions, South America, and California.
		Almond is particularly known for calcium, magnesium, potassium, protein, vitamin E and arginine (may play an important role in preventing heart disease).
	www.futtersnutbutters.com /almond.html (330 words)

	Almond
		Almond's religious life and activities - the religious tolerance - the achievement of an enlightened race is much in evidence among the village people where all are summoned by the ringing of the church bell to go to God's house and speak to God in prayer.
		Almond village is rich in settlers who have faithfully contributed to the high standards of its citizenship and its character for morality and substantial achievement.
		Crowell was the Almond postmaster from 1896 to 1901; a member of the State legislature from 1908 to 1912 and a school district officer for 13 years; one of the directors in First National Bank, Stevens Point.
	www.pchswi.org /archives/communities/almond.html (3115 words)

	Almond Sprouts
		Note: Almond sprouts are not intended to germinate fully, their germ is meant to bulge but not put out a root.
		Almond Sprouts are often called "soaks" because they swell rather than sprout, producing only a tiny bulge at their germ instead of a root (sprout).
		Almonds are THE most addictive of all sprouts - er, Soaks, so enjoy with caution.
	www.sproutpeople.com /seed/almond.html (870 words)

	Almond (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The almond is a well-known symbol of resurrection because it is the first tree to flower.
		The almond is a close relative of such stone fruits as peach, apricots, and cherries.
		The almond motif was part of the divine design for the lampstand in the tabernacle (Exodus 25:33-34, 37:19-20).
	web.odu.edu /webroot/instr/sci/plant.nsf/pages/almond (412 words)

	MedlinePlus Herbs and Supplements: Sweet almond (Prunus amygdulus dulcis)
		The almond is closely related to the peach, apricot, and cherry (all classified as drupes).
		The edible portion of the almond is the seed.
		Theoretically, almonds may add to the effects of herbs or supplements that lower blood cholesterol levels, such as fish oil, garlic, guggul, or niacin.
	www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/druginfo/natural/patient-sweetalmond.html (1201 words)

	almond - Search Results - MSN Encarta
		Almond, common name for a small tree of the rose family, and for the kernel of its fruit.
		- small tree producing almonds: a tree that bears almonds.
		acorn, almond, brazil nut, cashew, chestnut, cobnut, cola nut, groundnut, hazelnut, hickory nut, horse chestnut, macadamia nut, monkey nut, peanut,...
	encarta.msn.com /encnet/refpages/search.aspx?q=almond (132 words)

	Almond.
		According to Greek mythology, the almond was originally a grieving nymph, Phyllis, who had been deserted by her lover, Demophoon, and died of a broken heart.
		Almonds yield around half their weight in an oil that is almost scentless and has excellent softening and nourishing properties.
		Almond is native to the eastern Mediterranean, especially Jordan, Iran and the Middle East.
	www.herbs2000.com /herbs/herbs_almond.htm (450 words)

	Marc Almond: album reviews and ratings
		In this new edition, author Jeremy Reed traces the evolution of Almond's music and lyrics from the legendary Soft Cell, through the various solo records and collaborations, to his emergence as perhaps the greatest male torch singer of his generation.
		Almond uses Spanish- styled strings and rhythms to create an air of the otherworld.
		Almond is surely the first western pop star to enlist the services of the choir of the Higher Naval Engineering Academy of St Petersburg, and probably the last."
	www.musicfolio.com /modernrock/marcalmond.html (1423 words)

	Almond - Glossary - Hormel Foods (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Almonds are available as either a bitter or as a sweet flavored type of nut.
		It is the sweet almond that is the nut commonly available to be served as snacks or added to salads, entrees, side dishes, baked goods, and desserts.
		When preparing almonds, roasting the almond at 350 degrees F for approximately 10 minutes enhances the nutty flavor for snacking or as an ingredient to other foods.
	www.hormel.com /kitchen/glossary.asp?id=32954&catitemid= (340 words)

	Almond (WebBible Encyclopedia) - ChristianAnswers.Net
		The almond tree is a native of Syria and Palestine.
		"The almond tree bears its blossoms in the midst of winter, on a naked, leafless stem, and these blossoms (reddish or flesh-coloured in the beginning) seem at the time of their fall exactly like white snow-flakes.
		In this way the almond blossom is a very fitting symbol of old age, with its silvery hair and its wintry, dry, barren, unfruitful condition."
	www.christiananswers.net /dictionary/almond.html (257 words)

	Almond, Wisconsin WI, town profile (Portage County) - hotels, festivals, genealogy, newspapers - ePodunk
		Almond is a town in Portage County, in the Stevens Point metro area.
		At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Almond was $17,962, compared with $21,587 nationally.
		Median rent in Almond, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $328.
	www.epodunk.com /cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=277517 (484 words)

	Palm Software \| Music \| Almond
		Almond is a musical terms database and reader.
		Almond's database can be included in the global Find application for easy access.
		Almond is used in many schools and a great tool for music education.
	www.rogame.com /pages/Almond.html (200 words)

	purevolume™ \| ALMOND
		ALMOND started on wednesday, august 25th, 2004, in an arlington heights basement.
		assassination for ALMOND is scheduled for monday, november 10th, of 2068.
		ALMOND creates noise using guitars, keyboard, bass, DD20 digital percussion, objects that are lying around in the basement.
	www.purevolume.com /almond (105 words)

	Lincoln Almond Biography
		In 1998, Rhode Island voters re-elected Lincoln Almond to serve a second four-year term as Governor based on his pledge to govern with honesty and integrity, to restore Rhode Islanders' faith in their elected leaders, and to fight for quality jobs for all Rhode Islanders.
		Almond was a member of the National Governors' Association (NGA) where he served on the Economic Development Committee.
		Almond was the 1998 Chair of the Coalition of Northeastern Governors (CONEG) and the 1997 Chair of the New England Governors' Conference.
	www.uri.edu /library/special_collections/almond/bio (569 words)

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