Positive publicity alert! The Akron (Ohio) Beacon Journal published a story Oct. 7 suggesting flowers as the perfect gift for a significant other. The author of "Say it with Flowers," Kim Hone-McMahan, writes of floral gifts:  "Not only will it make you a hero...but you'll also be helping with the decorating." She also suggests that readers contact a florist and pre-pay for several months' of arrangements for a significant other.