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Open one of these this month, and you might discover a sweet compliment, a joke or wise saying, lottery numbers or some homespun advice. You're looking inside a...
A. Piñata
B. Valentine
C. Fortune cookie
D. Crystal ball
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Love is in the air!
 From a purely practical point of view, it's good to know that this holiday, according to The Book of the Year: A Brief History of Our Seasonal Holidays, is based on the ancient and very popular Roman Lupercalia festival of "lovemaking and licentiousness." Shaped over centuries by writers of romantic poetry and prose, Valentine's Day is now celebrated in many different countries. And scientists, says Dr. Helen Fisher in a PBS Springboard interview, are examining brain chemistry and circuitry to better understand the physiology behind lust, romantic love and long-term attachment.
But these factoids might be better saved for cocktail party chat. St. Valentine's Day is all about passion! If you're not yet in a romantic mood — or not head over heels about anyone right now — transport yourself with a classic love story from the Questia collection such as Jane Eyre, Pride and Prejudice, Wuthering Heights or The Tale of Genji. Or enjoy one of the silver screen romantic comedies mentioned in Wes Gehring's USA Today piece "Love and Laughter: A Cinematic Valentine's Day Bouquet." |
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Got a thing for online search? Make sure you practice safe search.
Crushes can be fun, but crashes aren't — and virus protection software alone can't eliminate the threats of dangerous computer viruses. You must also practice safe searching. Make sure you know and follow these easy, common sense guidelines to help boost safety and security. |
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Does writing make you nauseous? Learn to love it.
You're close to finishing this project, and suddenly it hits you: a wave of nausea. Far from lovesickness, your queasy stomach likely stems from your dread that your writing is awful. You're not alone; many writers become anxious and hyper-critical at this stage in the process. Learn one expert's antidote for fighting your fears and fixing your work. |
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 Dear
Nancy,
My Questia research is uncovering tons of good information — so much, in fact, that I'm having trouble keeping track of all my notes. Do you have any advice for me?
Disorganized in Detroit.
Click here for Nancy's response.
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