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VALENTINES-DAY

The Wire

They’ll star you in your own romance novel

The two writers first met in a bar. I wondered aloud how he picked her up. Did he say, “If you were a piece of paper, you’d be fine print”? Or was it a lame attempt like “You must be from Tennessee, since you’re the only 10 I see”?

10 ideas for a fun-yet-frugal Valentine’s Day

Everyone knows that Valentine’s Day is supposed to be romantic. You know what’s anything romantic, though? Fights over money.

Four sisters, four weddings — in one year

Forgive Jeff and Cheryl Whitaker if they don’t want to go near a piece of wedding cake by the end of 2009. In an amazing bit of happenstance, the couple are marrying off all four of their daughters in one calendar year.

Snowstorm Closes Schools, Snarls Travel

Blowing snow and sleet glazed windshields and roads across the Northeast and the Midwest on Wednesday, messing up Valentine's Day flower deliveries and wrecking couples' plans for romantic dinners.

The Vine
Relationships aren't only for the young
Source: msnbc.com

Finding a mate after 50 can be achieved by taking on a few easy tasks, says author Rachel Greenwald.

Wife jailed for life over Valentine's Day killing
Source: msnbc.com

A woman convicted of intentionally causing her husband's drug overdose death on Valentine's Day six years ago has been sentenced to life in prison.

New Arrests in Cleveland Valentines Day Triple-Murder
Source: newschannel9.com

According to records and past reports, Cleveland police answered a 911 call at 7:27 a.m. on Feb. 14, 1999, from an apartment in which intruders had broken down a back door. Police found Mr. Blair, 18; Ms. Rogers, 25; and Ms.

Revisiting Gujarat
Source: http://www.nation.com.pk/pakistan-news-newspaper-d

Maya Kodnani's arrest on the charges of rioting during the 2002 Gujarat outbreak is yet another inglorious first for the saffron brotherhood. A few months ago, another woman, Sadhvi Pragya Thakur, was incarcerated for involvement in acts of terrorism.

Valentine's Day Blues from your Unhappy Marriage

Everyone knows Valentine's Day is supposed to be a very happy time, but if you've been married 5 to 15 years or more it is often relegated to an excuse to stop fighting and be nice.

Is love is still in the air?

Valentines day had passed. Now everyone is busy at work and trying to earn again the money they used on that special day.

Hundreds turned out Saturday for the Oregon Ball — including a few historical figures
Source: Salem Statesman Journal

It turns out that the men and women of Oregon's armed services, in addition to fighting for us and protecting our freedoms, are a terrifically charming and attractive bunch, with good-looking dates to boot.

Essay: Looking Back on Valentine's Day and Thinking about the Flip Side
Source: Noozhawk

I got a bit fed up with the commercialization of this valentine's day, and the rigid gender roles enforced in the ensuing rituals, so I wrote an article afterwords, looking back, analyzing, looking at what an opposite of valentines day would be, what is shows about or society, an …

Long-lost letter leads to reignited love
Source: Times of the Internet

A British man said a long-lost letter he sent to an old love was rediscovered 10 years after he sent it and led to the couple's reconciliation and engagement.

Tomato-Mushroom Bisque.....mmmmmmm! (gluten free)

Made another great soup for Valentine's Day dinner, if I do say so myself! As always, everything in my kitchen is "to taste" so this is more of a shopping list than a recipe....but this will get you close. Enjoy!

Images: Four sisters, lots of wedding bells
Source: msnbc.com

2009 will be a year to remember for Jeff and Cheryl Whitaker. Their four daughters are all getting married this year. Get a glimpse of the family as they plan the wedding festivities.

Is giving up your life for a relationship a mistake?

I have written the article below a long, long time ago at another website. In honor to Valentine's day, I decided to do a poll on this topic. Because it is true that some people give up everything for a relationship...but does it need to be that way for things to work?

Ric Flairs Wishes You A Happy Valentine's Day
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Ric Flair wishes you a happy holiday, sorta.

St. Valentine Can Rot In Hell
Source: Salon.com

"Did you tell her that two years ago on that day, I was in jail? Did you tell her I was there in the first place because some jerk stole my license plate that night before? That I was late to work and got pulled over? That I had no idea that ticket was outstanding?  Did you te …

Happy Birthday Arizona !! February 14th, 1912

Yes, it's Valentines day, I know, but it is also the birthday of the youngest of the 48 continental United States. I, myself am not a native of Arizona, I have lived here since 1975. As a child in Missouri, I have lived in homes older then this state.

A Very Happy Valentine's Day to You!

Many people might not see the reason for celebrating Valentine's Day, which is their choice. But I don't think we have enough love in the world. We don't take the opportunities to be nice to each other as we might, or appreciate the people who pass by us on our journey of life.

While Celebrating Valentine's Day, Be Careful

Those who exclusively love money and prosperity at the cost of millions of human beings cannot love humanity. Those who love peace supported by megabillion weapon business and war industry cannot love human love.

According to the Church, St Raphael, not St Valentine, is the "saint of love"
Source: BBC News

Britain's Roman Catholic Church is advising lovelorn singles to direct their February 14 requests for love to St Raphael, rather than St Valentine.

Valentines Day Poem

VALENTINE'S GIFT TO THE WORLD I'd like to hang a valentine Upon the world's front door, with hearts of love and peace entwined To last forevermore. With love to guide our daily path, There'd be no one in need blessings would be shared by all

Valentine's Guide for Complicated Cases

This is for the cases where the man has a heart big enough to hold more than one love. For disasters to be avoided, prior planning is a must. Once you choose with whom to spend the Valentine's, carefully observe some basic rules.

Beau woes: Boyfriends who just don't cut it
Source: msnbc.com

From the story of one guy who couldn't handle his lady's assets to another man who was seemingly illiterate, "58 Bad Boyfriend Stories" to make a girl want to stay single. An excerpt.

Buy a Pair of Diamond Earrings, Get a Free Gun!
Source: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Valentine's Day shoppers are getting more 'bang' for their buck at one Eau Claire store. It's an unusual combination. Buy a pair of diamond earrings, get a free gun.

A lonely heart on Valentines day.

I patiently await for cupids arrow to strike that special lady, that lady that will awaken my lonely heart. With a yearning so strong as to stop time itself I stand waiting. Alone I wish upon a star, stars we could be counting together. But patiently I will wait, wait eternaly …

Christianity, Dating, and Valentine's Day

Many Christians devote much of their time to pursuing romantic love, searching for the right mate -- supposedly a godly mate. I do not believe a person will find a godly mate if one is more devoted to seeking a mate than to seeking God. Always put God first.

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