Global 2011: 8 Last-Minute Valentine's Day Gift Ideas

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Even if you’ve waited until the 11th hour to do your shopping (or the holiday almost slipped your mind altogether) you don’t have to look like a stupid cupid this Valentine’s Day. Just check out the following eight thoughtful gift ideas that are easy and fast to pull off.

1. Print Artful, Anything-but-Average Greetings

2. Sweeten Up Your Bouquet

3. Set a Romantic Dinner for Two

4. Surprise with a Getaway

5. Send a Personalized E-Gift Card

6. Rush Delivery on Flowers

7. Sign Up Your Sweetie for Food-of-the-Month Clubs

8. Take Advantage of In-Store Pickup and Overnight Shipping

http://shopping.yahoo.com/articles/yshoppingarticles/522/8-last-minute-valentines-day-gift-ideas/

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Global 2011: What Do Men Want for Valentine's Day?

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Buying gifts for men can be difficult. Usually, boyfriends, fiancées, or husbands will go the “I don't really need anything” route or maybe if you're lucky, he'll tell you, “I can use some new socks.”

So, this year, to make sure you don't crash and burn or become too stressed with Valentine's Day gifts for him (since after all, it's technically your day), here are some gift ideas that will mean the world to him.

1. THINKING OF HIM
2. SIMPLE PLEASURES WITH YOUR TREASURE
3. TO BE ALONE WITH YOU
4. LET HIM SHOW YOU HE CARES
5. SEXY TIME
6. IT IS WHAT IT IS 

http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/sex/real-guys-answer-what-do-men-want-for-valentines-day-2451630/

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Global 2011: 5 tips for bonding with her better

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Valentine’s Day: Celebration of love, or calculated plot to destroy romance?

Think about it: There’s nothing more romantic than a spontaneous outpouring of love. But that’s one thing you can’t have on V-day, when we’re all supposed to move in lockstep formation down to the jewelry/flower/stationery store. How about cozying up over an intimate dinner for two? Fugghedaboutit: Every restaurant in town is packed to the gills and about as romantic as the mosh pit at a Green Day concert. And what about being fit, healthy, and ready for lovin’? Good-bye, sexy body: There’s nothing like an enormous cardboard heart filled with carbohydrates to ruin the way your belly looks, and feels.

When it comes to chocolate disaster, temptation is everywhere. From the coworker who sets out a community bowl, to the aisles lined with sweets at your local grocery store, there’s no love for your waistline.

But I have good news: If you know what to look for and can exercise a little self-discipline, indulging your sweet tooth isn’t nearly as sinful as you might think. That’s why I’ve dedicated this post to arming you with the knowledge you need to enjoy a romantic evening, compliments of the new Eat This, Not That! and Cook This, Not That! books. Here's how to embrace the sweet (and still guilt-free) side of life:


Not That!
Ghirardelli Milk & Caramel Chocolate Squares (1 square)

Eat This Instead!
Ghirardelli Intense Dark Twilight Delight Squares, 72% Cacao (1 square)


Not That!
Russell Stover Milk Chocolate Almond Delights (1 piece)

Eat This Instead!
Milk Chocolate Chocolate Whips (1 piece)


Not That!
Lindor Mini Milk Chocolate Hearts (1 heart)

Eat This Instead!
Lindt Excellence Dark Chocolate Bar w/ a Touch of Sea Salt  (1 square)


Not That!
Fannie May Cappuccino Truffle (1 piece)

Eat This Instead!
Chocolate-Covered Citrus Peel (1 piece)


Not That!
Hershey’s King Size Valentine Marshmallow Heart (1 heart)

Eat This Instead!
Hershey’s Special Dark Chocolate Kisses (3 pieces)

http://health.yahoo.net/experts/eatthis/best-worst-valentine-candy

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Manila 2010: No official event for PNoy on Christmas Day, just family time

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There will be no official event for President Benigno Aquino III on Christmas Day because he will be spending it entirely with his family, a Palace official said Friday.

Presidential Communications Development and Strategic Planning Secretary Ricky Carandang said Aquino won't attend a Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) event, which the Palace had proposed to be part of the president's Christmas activities.

"Hindi na siya matutuloy... he's going to be spending the time with the Aquinos and the Cojuangcos, so wala na siyang official event," Carandang told Malacañang reporters in a phone-patch interview.

Carandang said Aquino, a 50-year-old bachelor, will also spend noche buena with his family, although the Palace official said he was not sure whether the president will spend the day with his maternal or paternal relatives.

http://ph.news.yahoo.com/gma/20101224/tph-no-official-event-for-pnoy-on-christ-d6cd5cf.html

Global 2010: Is It Time to Leave Your Job?

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It's the holiday season, when we start making lists of the gifts we want -- and of the pros and cons of the jobs we have. The end of one year and the start of a New Year is the time when just about everyone takes stock of where they are with their work, and whether they are where they expected to be.

So as you get ready to transition from your Christmas list to a wish list for your career, ask yourself these five questions about your company, your colleagues, and your personal game plan for what comes next.

1. Does my company stand for something -- anything -- special?

2. Am I excited to see my colleagues when I show up for work on Monday morning?

3. Do I have a voice at work -- does anyone who matters listen to what I say?

4. Am I learning as fast as the world is changing?

5. Am I making enough money?

http://finance.yahoo.com/career-work/article/111648/is-it-time-to-leave-your-job?mod=career-worklife_balance

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Global 2010: Best Holiday Videos

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Why should we celebrate with stale-as-fruitcake holiday muzak, when we can rock the halls with festive modern fare that'll jumpstart our positive vibrations faster than Frosty learned to speak English? Many rock, pop, and R&B stars have made holiday music videos that make for even more awesome Chrismukkah viewing than A Very Brady Christmas on a constant loop, and so we've compiled our favorite 15 here.

15) Destiny's Child - "Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer"

14) The Superions - "Fruitcake"

13) *NSYNC - "Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays"

12) The Flaming Lips - "Christmas At The Zoo"

11) Wham! - "Last Christmas"

10) Wizzard - "I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day"

9) The Pogues with Kirsty MacColl - "Fairytale Of New York"

8) Twisted Sister - "O Come All Ye Faithful"

7) Run-DMC - "Christmas In Hollis"

6) The Killers - "Don't Shoot Me, Santa"

5) Hall & Oates - "Jingle Bell Rock"

4) The Darkness - "Christmas Time (Don't Let The Bells End)"

3) David Bowie & Bing Crosby - "Little Drummer Boy"

2) Band Aid 20 - "Do They Know It's Christmas?"

1) Band Aid - "Do They Know It's Christmas?"