Where is the Love? (Tooele Transcript-Bulletin)

To many, Valentine's Day has become a rote practice. Cards are exchanged, dinner reservations are made, and flowers and candies are bought at the last minute. The celebration of love, courtship and romance is not always most prevalent.


Sweet 16: Presents Given Away (WOWT Omaha)

Some have called it the biggest train wreck on television -- MTV's "Sweet 16" show where teens celebrate their birthdays with excess. Two girls from Springfield, Nebraska, decided to do the opposite for their 16th birthday by celebrating their generosity for others.


Local woman wins Make a Difference Day award (The Iron Mountain Daily News)

IRON MOUNTAIN - After four years of helping local children through a community Christmas party, Denise Formolo of the Office of Community Corrections will be getting some help, care of USA Weekend magazine. Formolo was recently named one of 10 honorees in the magazine's annual Make a Difference Day contes.


On the blueline: One game to go, vs. Canada, gold at stake (USA Today)

USA women's hockey national team member Caitlin Cahow, a 2006 Olympic bronze medalist, will document her experience as she prepares to compete at the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver.


'Big boy club' has magnetic allure (Rocky Mount Telegram)

My two older sons are 26 and 22 years old.


Cooperstown Photographer Creates Executive Clock from a Baseball and Bat (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)

There are many baseball collectible products available and now a photographer has created an artistic baseball sculpture using the bat and baseball that also keeps time.


Student View: Don't send impersonal greeting cards (The Savage Pacer)

By Mark Rugnetta, Student View Happy “Love Your Pet Day!” What? You didn't buy your pet a greeting card? Don't you know Feb. 20 is “Love Your Pet Day?” read more


Love, Actually (Philippine Daily Inquirer)

Watching movies and television, basketball and football games are what keep the Barredo couple together.


Belleville architect is drawn to portraiture (Belleville News-Democrat)

Ken Miller is used to coming up with creative solutions to budget problems while planning new homes, businesses, additions and renovations.


Bow-wow love (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)

Unconditional love and loyalty are among a pooch's finest qualities. Deemed humans' best friends, it would seem they've graduated to love status by the looks of gifts bestowed on dogs annually. They're beneficiaries of new toys and treats on special occasions such as Christmas and Valentine's Day.