February 13, 2013
Poetry is one of the oldest forms of art, predating literacy thanks to its use in prehistoric society. Back then poems were used in order to help the story contained within them to be memorized and passed on. These days poems are used mainly to express feelings that may otherwise remain unsaid. This is especially true when it comes to love and romance. Valentine's Day is the perfect opportunity to write a poem for your partner.
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February 13, 2013
Valentine's Day is upon us once more, as it is every Feb. 14. Some people don't recognize this particular celebration of all things love and romance at all, due to either their religious beliefs, country of residence, or lack of belief in an admittedly-invented holiday. Or, of course, because they're single. Those people may want to stop reading now, as what follows is an article packed with cheesy platitudes about all things heart-shaped.
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February 8, 2013
In the spirit of Valentine's Day in the US, the leading online bookseller Amazon has posted an interactive webpage titled 50 Great American Love Stories, which consist of novels selected by Amazon editors whose setting take place in one of 50 states in the union.
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February 7, 2012
Valentine’s Day is upon us! It’s that time of the year again, and you might want to impress your significant other with a gift that shows how much you care (and what a huge nerd you are). To help you, I’ve scoured the net and found three websites with some beautiful jewelry that is decidedly nerdy. Two are mainly aimed at the ladies, but one is for guys – so if your boyfriend is a geek, scroll down for a piece of jewelry he is sure to appreciate.
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February 5, 2012
I’m sorry, you most likely already had some great plans laid out for Valentine’s day: romantic walks, a fancy dinner, or maybe just a night out on the town. Now all of that planning must go to waste, because the latest versions of Angry Birds will be released to Facebook on February the 14th. If [...]
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February 11, 2011
Valentine’s Day is upon us already and it’s the last-minute for gift-buying. What have you bought for your geek? Nothing yet? Do you need last minute valentine gift ideas right now? Gift ideas that are quick to get a hold of? We’ll help you come up with something. Here at MakeUseOf, both the writers and [...]
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February 11, 2011
Valentine’s Day seems to just sneak up out of nowhere, and just a day or so before it arrives, you find yourself sitting in traffic suffering from a panic attack because you just realized you forgot get the love of your life even just a simple and thoughtful Valentine card. Well, stop panicking because MakeUseOf [...]
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February 9, 2011
When it comes to a special date with the one you love, you have to wear your heart on your sleeve, be it on Valentine’s Day or any other. Valentine’s Day just makes everything seem rosier. It is the day when you not only have to carry your overflowing heart on your sleeve, but also [...]
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