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SPECIAL SECTION: Valentine's Day 2010

Your readers and advertisers will heart our 2010 Valentine's Day package, which is filled with stories and images for the attached and unattached. Gift ideas for adults and children are included.

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Think pink for Valentine's Day

Sparkling wine is an essential pour on Valentine's Day, especially when there are expectations of a sensual, one-on-one dinner.

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Sparkling wine is an essential pour on Valentine’s Day, especially when there are expectations of a sensual, one-on-one dinner.

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5 simple, and inexpensive, ways to celebrate Valentine's Day

Here's how everyone can make the day fun and spend zero to $30 doing it, no matter what your Valentine profile. You have a Valentine, but don't want to spend a ton. 1. 2. You have Valentines – your kids!

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Valentine's Day: Ten ways to avoid being a cliche

It's the least romantic day of the year.

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Web site of the week: History.com's History of Valentine's Day

To visit any department store this time of year is to be showered in a cascade of pink and red hearts. In addition to articles, the site contains videos that look at the history of Valentine's Day and the origins of Valentine's cards.

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Do Your Part: Valentine's gifts that show you really care

Make Valentine's Day more meaningful this year when you Do Your Part while selecting gifts for your sweetie. Let's start with the card. You can also find cards that will double as a blooming plant in the future.

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Jane Joss delivers fabric flowers for a Valentine's Day alternative

There's just something about getting a delivery from the florist on Valentine's Day. A pair of women can help provide your sweetheart the thrill of delivery but a break from tradition with their Jane Joss fabric plants and stems.

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Jane Joss fabric plants make for a sweet, long-lasting Valentine's Day gift. Shown here are the Sweet Leaves - Pink Roses Branches, set of 6 ($43), and the Sweet Potted Fabric Plant - Valentine Rose Bouquet ($28), available at janejoss.etsy.com. (Jane Joss/MCT)

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Valentine's Day endangered-species condoms?

Environmental activists worried about overpopulation say they'll have a Valentine's Day gift for the nation: free endangered-species condoms.

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This Valentine's Day, from the cards to the candy to a colorful bouquet of flowers, there are lots of creative ways to pick the perfect present and tread lightly on the planet at the same time.

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Marvel Comics special a real heartbreaker

"Marvel Heartbreakers" tells four stories of love and loss _ just in time for Valentine's Day. The Marvel Comics special is set for release this week. "Marvel Heartbreakers" is the brainchild of editor Michael Horwitz.

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Kids' Krafts: Make a valentine for one you love

Legends abound about the origins of Valentine's Day and why it is still considered a day for courtship and romance, centuries after people began to celebrate it.

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KIDSKRAFTS

Use the instructions from the January/February edition of American Girl magazine, to make clever and unusual valentines for your friends.

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Homemade gifts kids can give their Valentines

We heart Valentine's Day, a holiday dedicated to love _ and candy. For a posse of girlfriends: Candy jewelry.

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Valentine's candy crafts

Candy in Saran wrap necklace and bracelet make a fun kid's crafts for Valentine's Day. (Ross Hailey/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/MCT)

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Plants in decorated lunch sacks make good Valentine's Day gifts for teachers. (Ross Hailey/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/MCT)

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Gadgets: Give a gadget for Valentine's Day

Instead of flowers or chocolate, how about a holiday themed digital gadget for the upcoming Valentine's Day? One of my favorite portable devices, the Flip Video camera, has some new holiday themed models that are perfect for Valentine's Day.

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The Flip Video camera, has some new holiday themed models that are perfect for Valentine's Day. The Flip MinoHD camcorder can be personalized with many different romantic holiday designs, or decorate it with one of your own photos. With the pocket-sized camera, users can shoot 16:9 widescreen MPEG-4 videos at 720p. (Flip Video/MCT)

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The Jitterbug J cell phone is designed for those who want simplicity and a healthy lifestyle. Included is an easy-to-read keypad, allowing easy dialing on its large and bright display and lots of healthful extras. The phone is equipped with health and wellness features including American Heart Association Heart Healthy tips. One tip a day will be sent for a full year. (Jitterbug/MCT)

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Dating Life: Thirteen things to do, and 3 big things not to do, to make Valentine's Day great

ere comes another Valentine's Day. In an effort to help you avoid some of the most common mistakes and to help you take action to make it a great day, here are a few tips on what to avoid and what to do:

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Trivia: Roses

1. A. 173 million. B. 187 million. C. 194 million. 2. 4. A. Something happening or done with romantic intent. B. Something happening or done in secret. C. Something happening or done cheerfully.

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Forget you, Cupid! While people stalk Cupid's arrow this Feb. 14, join us in celebrating Singles Awareness Day

Awareness days may conjure up images of diseases or natural disasters _ and some may feel that's what being single is like.

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ILLUSTRATION: Pierced heart

300 dpi Paul Gonzales color illustration of a heart pierced by a sword.

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What's the worst Valentine's Day gift you've ever received?

That magical day is approaching. What is the best Valentine's Day gift you've ever received? Here's a few I heard from my friends: "Oh I have the worst.

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