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Stamford is a city in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. According to 2006 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city is 119,261, making it the fourth largest city in the state.[1] Its population is growing due to an influx of jobs and its close proximity to New York City.[citation needed] Stamford is part of the New York metropolitan area.Stamford was the ninth-safest city in the United States in 2006 and for the past six years has ranked in the top 11 safest cities with populations of 100,000 or more, according to the FBI.[2] In 2005, Stamford was voted "The Best City to Reside In" by the magazine United States Living.[citation needed]In 2006, CNN/Money and Money magazine ranked Stamford 46th on its list of the 100 Best Places to Live in the United States.The city has one major hospital, Stamford Hospital, which also runs the large Tully Health Center, where some extensive procedures are available.In recent years, many large corporations including Xerox, MeadWestvaco, International Paper, GE Capital and Clairol have moved offices outside of the city due to the high rental cost. However, Royal Bank of Scotland has announced plans for a new global Headquarters in the city by 2008. The trading floor at the UBS building, in downtown Stamford, holds the Guinness World Record as the largest securities trading floor in the world.The city recently received nationwide publicity in several ways: It is a setting in The Office television comedy series, was the opening setting for the Civil War comics series[3] and is becoming an increasingly frequent filming location after the state passed a tax-incentive program for the movie industry.[4]Stamford is a sister city of Sparti, Greece, Jiangdu, China, Settefrati, Italy,[5] and Afula, Israel[citation needed].
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The FTD® Gladiola Altar Arrangement:
Decorate your Wedding Altar with the heightened beauty of yellow Gladiola, in stunning abundance. (single arrangement)
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The FTD® Glorious Tribute™ Bouquet:
A classic urn holds a glorious bouquet of lovely white calla lilies, red tulips and carnations. Star of Bethlehem and red ginger add a slightly tropical touch. This design is suitable to send to the residence, funeral home or service.
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The FTD® Prayerful Farewell™ Rosary:
A floral rosary of pink Carnations to bid a prayerful farewell.
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Pretty Petals Arrangement C17-3575:
The Pretty Petals arrangement is a garden party of white lilies, peach roses, peach snap dragons, white snapdragons and more. This beautiful arrangement arrives in a planter and brings your best wishes.
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The FTD® Embraceable™ Corsage:
This is a fun corsage in peachy hues, in a clever presentation of Eucalyptus and mini carnations.
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