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Thai Couple Makes Out Well By Smashing Record for World's Longest Kiss

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 19:16:15 +0000

A married Thai couple spent Valentine’s Day in style, setting the record for world’s longest kiss. So, just how long did these lovebirds remain lip-to-lip? Akekachai Tiranarat, 44, and his wife Raksana, 33, managed to stay lip-locked for 58 hours, 35 minutes and 58 seconds. Wow, that’s even longer ‘Lincoln.’ The duo took part in [...]

Valentine's Day History Doesn't Have Much Love

Dave Westrich — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 17:05:23 +0000

It's amazing how this particular day transformed itself into a day for lovers, since the name Valentine, although connected to three different historical saints and martyrdom, is also connected to a tragic event of spilled blood called, the Valentine's Day Massacre which occurred on the streets of Chicago involving the notorious gangster, Al Capone.

The Most and Least Romantic Cities in America Are Guaranteed to Surprise You

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 18:54:45 +0000

Valentine’s Day is upon us, so if you’d like to find the most romantic place to take that special someone, you might be surprised to find out just where in the US that is. Redbox has created a list of the most and least romantic cities in the US, based on how many romance-related releases [...]

Study Reveals Surprising Answer About What Makes Someone Sexy

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:12:11 +0000

Figuring out what makes someone sexy is no laughing matter. Or is it? Valentine’s Day is just about here, so if you’re still single, you may want to know just what a potential mate is trying to find. In a survey of more than 2,000 people who were asked what makes someone sexy, good sense [...]

5 Fun, Different and Surprising Valentine's Day Dates

Kathy Landin — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 17:25:38 +0000

It comes around every year, and yet every year you wonder what kind of date you should take your sweetheart on for Valentine’s Day. There’s always dinner and a movie, but that’s been done. You could see a show and have late-night dessert. If it’s cold, you can freeze your tushes off ice-skating. Or you [...]

What Job Can Help You Find the Love of Your Life?

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 14:49:39 +0000

They say you shouldn’t mix business with pleasure, but there are plenty of businesses where people do just that. The career website Payscale.com polled 42,000 people across a wide array of jobs about their takes on romancing co-workers. Being a food service manager doesn’t mean you always have to please the customer. It can also [...]

Who's More Stressed on Valentine's Day — Singles or Couples?

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 14:31:39 +0000

For a holiday all about the heart, Valentine’s Day sure wreaks a lot of havoc on it. According to a new survey, 56% of people believe singe people are more stressed out on Valentine’s Day. The other 44% say people in a couple are more stressed on this most romantic of days. A total of [...]

5 Myths & Legends That Make Valentine's Day Interesting

Kathy Landin — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 17:22:14 +0000

Every year we try to talk ourselves out of caring about Valentine’s Day and every year we give in to the fun of celebrating love. Or, specifically not celebrating love, if that’s your thing. Either way, even if it’s become way too commercialized, we always pay attention to society’s day of love.

This year, instead of complaining about the prices of roses and chocolates, entertain your valentine with some of the stories that make Valentine’s Day more than just a day of obligatory affections.

How Much Will Americans Spend Eating Out on Valentine's Day?

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 19:17:17 +0000

Love may be in the air on Valentine’s Day, but so are bigger bills. According to a survey by online restaurant reservation site OpenTable, the average check for a couple when dining out this Valentine’s Day will be $139, a steep jump from the $85 OpenTable usually reports. The lovebirds out there don’t really seem [...]

Office Romances: 5 Things You Should Know Before You Start

Kathy Landin — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 16:10:39 +0000

It’s February, and you know Valentine’s Day is around the corner because as soon as January got rolling, all that red and pink candy started popping up everywhere. It’s cold outside, the holiday of love is nearly upon us, so it would be understandable if you were suddenly in the mood to look at your co-workers just a little differently. Hmm ... which one might have the potential to keep you warm and ring more than your office extension?

Keep the Bottom From Dropping Out Of Your Marriage This Valentine's Day

Mike Adams — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 00:21:23 +0000

There are some that believe that love is just a misunderstanding between two fools; an insane uprising of hormones, wanderlust and the liberal consumption of brown liquor that typically manages to wreck the lives of lovers after doing some relatively hard time. However, there are a few that dwell inside the fairy tale world of [...]

5 Unusual Valentine's Day Gifts to Surprise Your Significant Other

Kathy Landin — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 17:01:03 +0000

The year’s most nerve-wracking holiday is right around the corner. Guys rarely know what, if anything, they should get for their girlfriends, and girls spend all kinds of time fretting over whether their guy will get it right. And don’t even get us started about what it does to single people. We can’t solve all [...]

Best Restauarants in Evansville with Little to No Wait on Valentine's Day

Ashley Sollars — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 19:25:40 +0000

Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching! Yep, February 14th – same every single year! My guess is that the tried and true Texas Roadhouse and Red Lobster would be delicious but sitting and waiting for a table for a couple hours won’t be romantic. So, here are some options here in Evansville that might not have [...]

11 Adorable Kids Experiencing First Love for Valentine's Day

Kathy Landin — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:10:53 +0000

We usually think that kids are too young to understand our grown-up versions of love. In fact, many would argue a person doesn’t fully understand love well into adulthood. But, as proved by adorable kids on YouTube, the innocence and sincerity of those first inklings of love can be the sweetest and most endearing of all.

10 Romantic Movies Everyone Should Watch on Valentine's Day

Kathy Landin — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 21:27:20 +0000

The American Film Institute created a list of the 100 most romantic movies ever made. Because their list spans a good 7 or 8 decades, and doesn’t go past the ’90s, it doesn’t include a lot of our favorites. The movies that shaped our ideas of romance.

Pizza Hut Goes for the Heart, Arteries With Valentine's Day Proposal Package

Kathy Landin — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:58:33 +0000

Valentine’s Day is around the corner and you want to propose, but you just don’t know how. And, to make matters worse, times are tough, so you’re on a pretty tight budget. Don’t worry. Pizza Hut has your back with their ‘Tie the Knot with the $10 Dinner Box’ promotion.

7 Things Single Women Can Do to Enjoy Valentine's Day

Shauna Wright — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:05:02 +0000

On any given Valentine’s Day, it seems like the whole world conspires to make single women miserable — but you don’t have to let it happen. Ignore the highly-commercialized holiday with one of these activities, instead. Enjoy a night with friends Recruit single pals, sure, but don’t forget about people whose partners work nights or [...]