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Valentine's Day

The Science of Kissing

"Kissing really matters in relationships," said Sheril Kirshenbaum, author of the book, The Science of Kissing, published in January 2011. "It's a way to connect with someone and get your feelings across when words simply just ...READ»

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Wanted: John & Kira's Handcrafted, Locavore-Friendly Chocolates

Philadelphia-based John & Kira's crafts lustworthy treats using ingredients from local farms and gardens.READ»

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Happy Valenswine's Day! How to Make a Bacon "Broquet"

Elizabeth Gilbert picked Sarah Tisdale's pork product blossoms as the winner of Studio 360's Redesign Valentine's Day challenge. Here's Tisdale's recipe for bringing home the bacon to your loved one.READ»

The Anti-Valentine Valentine

A heart that melts and Valentine' cards lifted from rap songs.READ»

Roses Are Red, Violets Are Blue, Please Redesign Valentine's Day So We Don't Puke on You

The deadline for Studio 360's Redesign Valentine's Day challenge is February 7 at midnight. Today: More of our favorite entries and the announcement of a celebrity judge!READ»

Get Your Heart On (Or, Er, Off): Take the Redesign Valentine's Day Challenge

Over 50 entries have already re-envisioned this lovers' holiday, thanks to a challenge from Studio 360. Here are some of our favorites so far.READ»

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No, We Really Don't Love You Beary Much: Help Redesign Valentine's Day!

It's become over-commercialized, over-wrought, and overly-red, and most people are simply...over it. Designers, we beg of you: Accept the Studio 360 design challenge and take back this holiday that's supposed to be about love!READ»

Magic Saint Valentine's Day glowing heart

Magic Saint Valentine's Day glowing heart READ»

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10 Best iPhone Apps for Dating

Feeling lonely this Valentine's Day? Here are some iPhone apps that might help you find a date, or at least they'll provide some mindless entertainment.READ»

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The Numbers Behind St. Patrick's Day

While this greenest of holidays isn't actually all that lucrative, it happens to be a handy tent pole between Valentine's Day and Mother's Day. A look at the numbers behind the feast of St. Pat (March 17).READ»

Numerology: The Business of Roses

Know what's a blooming big business? Roses! And while you may not love Valentine's Day, flower people do -- it's the busiest day of their year. Here's a look at this fragrant industry, with an assist from Douglas Brenner and Stephen Scanniello's new book, A Rose by Any Name.READ»

Work/Life: The Consequences of Forgetting Valentine's Day

I admit it, I got caught off guard.  On top of slowly recovering from recent sinus surgery, I needed to keep my business on track, and I needed to catch up with my blog postings after the recent re-design.  Darn it, I had made a ...READ»