Valentine's Day Special

Hot News for Valentine's Day e-greetings from a stranger

2008-02-13T03:53:00.000-08:00

Valentine's Day e-greetings from a stranger

Valentine's Day e-greetings from a stranger could deliver more than the recipient bargained for in the shape of a destructive "Trojan horse" that hijacks computers, the FBI warned Tuesday.

"If you unexpectedly receive a Valentine's Day e-card, be careful," the Federal Bureau of Investigation said in a statement, warning Internet users to "be on the lookout for spam emails spreading the Storm Worm malicious software (malware)."

"The Storm Worm virus has capitalized on various holidays in the last year by sending millions of emails advertising an e-card link within the text of the spam email. Valentine's Day has been identified as the next target," the FBI said.

The bogus email directs the recipient to click on a link to retrieve an electronic Valentine's Day card.
If the user falls for the ruse, malware will infect their computer or the device they used to connect to the Internet, and make it become part of a Storm Worm botnet, according to the FBI.

A botnet is a network of computers that, unbeknownst to their users, forward transmissions, such as spam, viruses and malware, to other computers linked to the Internet.

Botnets can also be used in identity theft, the FBI warned, urging Internet users not to open Valentine's greetings from unknown senders.

Valentine gifts idea-Valentine Postcard Glass Block

2008-02-12T22:37:00.000-08:00

A Personal Creations Exclusive! Perfect for valentines who cannot be together this year. Your message of love will last forever when you deliver it on our exquisite solid glass block postcard. On the left side, we engrave any 5-line message, up to 20 characters per line; on the right side, we engrave any 3-line message, up to 20 characters per line. We then beautifully accent the block with a bright red heart “stamp.” Measures 4”H x 5”W x 3/4”D.

valentine gifts idea-Romantic Teddy Bear Couple on Loveseat

2008-02-12T22:29:00.000-08:00

Surprise your loved one with this extremely unique gift! Two adorable bears embrace on a comfy loveseat that can be personalized with your favorite saying! Keep memories alive by adding our exclusive accessories. Special occasions will live on while being displayed proudly in your home.

Make her him happy for years to come by giving a Bears in Chairs gift you create particularly for him her with your own unique personal touch. A perfect Valentine's Day, Anniversary or Birthday gift for husband wife, girlfriend boyfriend, fiancee and fiancee who always love being together holding kissing. Make your Bears in Chair more unique by adding the optional flower bouquet, ice bucket and bottle or wine glasses. Have the names and message personalized, free of charge. You could say "You're Beary Special", "Always and Forever", or "Our First Valentine's Day Together", just to name a few. We handwrite whatever you want, as long as it fits. Nothing else can express your love so greatly and vividly as your own Bears in Chairs gift! Bears in Chairs, Gifts You Design! Truly one-of-a-kind gift, no two pieces alike.

valentine gifts idea-Personalized Romance Novel

2008-02-12T22:23:00.000-08:00

Personalized Romance Novel

In Click for Love our alluring and ambitious heroine dreams of two things: making a name for herself as a designer in the glamorous world of fashion, and finding true love. After one too many disastrous blind dates, she swears off online dating for good... but when her best friend secretly posts her profile on an Internet dating site, a charming admirer responds. His instant messages speak directly to her heart, and he just might be our heroine’s 'perfect match'. The web of love becomes complicated when our heroine has a chance real-life meeting with our hero - the handsome, passionate new guy in town. Our hero is a sexy financial wizard who's also ventured into the online scene. He's given up the fast-paced, high-stakes world of corporate finance to follow his passion, helping charities on the down and out. Their instant chemistry ignites our heroine’s body and makes her weak in the knees - if only her world of high fashion didn't clash with our hero's high ideals.
At first, our leading couple seem like polar opposites, but their mutual attraction can't be denied, and they discover that love can often appear when least expected. Before long neither of them are thinking about clothes and our hero is determined to win her heart!Following a sizzling tryst in the great outdoors, their romantic journey is interrupted when our heroine discovers our hero has a secret that could destroy their romance and their careers. An unexpected twist further complicates matters causing a collision between their real and virtual worlds.
With text messages gone hilariously astray, scheming rivals, well-meaning friends and hot trysts in tents and limos, will our heroine and hero untangle the web of love? Internet dating has never been this much fun

Romantic fortune cookies

2008-02-12T22:14:00.000-08:00

Romantic fortune cookies

Confucius meets Cupid. These crispy fortune cookies are cloaked in luscious chocolate, but the real treat awaits inside. Exclusively from RedEnvelope.
one dozen cookies
fortunes scripted just for romance include, “You are difficult for others to resist,” “Naughtiness is a virtue” and “Distance and time may test your heart, but true love will always find you.”
see "more details" for a complete list of fortunes
cookies are individually wrapped
cookies arrive in a sturdy reusable take-out container labeled "Be My Valentine," with a grosgrain ribbon handle
net weight: 7 oz.

Valentine's Gift Symbol - Flowers

2008-02-10T10:33:00.000-08:00

Flowers Symbols

From time immemorial, beloveds have been compared to roses. If we juggle the letters of the word ROSE we get EROS, who is the God of Love. Rose has thus been the traditional choice of lovers around the world.

The colour red is associated with strong emotions and below are listed sentiments expressed by different hues of rose:-

Lavender -- Enchantment and Uniqueness
Orange -- Fascination
Pink (Dark) -- Thankfulness, Friendship and Admiration
Red -- Love, Respect and Courage
Peach -- Modesty, Gratitude, Admiration and Sympathy
Pink (Pale) -- Grace, Joy and Happiness
Deep Red -- Beauty and Passion
White -- Innocence, Purity, Secrecy, Silence, Reverence, Humility and (according to some sources) True Love
Yellow -- Joy, Friendship, Jealousy, Hope and Freedom
Black -- Farewell
Red/White -- Unity or Engagement
Yellow/Orange -- Passionate Thoughts
Peach -- Modesty, Gratitude, Admiration and Sympathy
Pink (Pale) -- Grace, Joy and Happiness
Yellow/Red -- Congratulations
Rosebud -- Beauty, Youth and a Heart Innocent of Love
Red Rosebud -- Purity and Loveliness
White Rosebud -- Girlhood
One Dozen Red Roses -- "I Love You"
Single Red Rose in Full Bloom -- "I Love You"
Tea Roses -- "I'll Remember Always"

Calebrate Valentine's with your love one...

2008-02-10T09:37:00.000-08:00

Valentine's Day...

A Day For Lovers And Others!

There are many symbols that are attached with Valentine's day and with expression of love. and these varied symbols that have been used over a long period of time, and across continents. Starting from the ubiquitous heart sign, to the less popular rebus, we have tried to mention it all with a small description of each.

It can start with a glance across the room or perhaps seeing the same smile at the coffee shop each morning. If it causes a reaction, you may have just felt cupid's arrow!

Cupid was one of the gods of mythology. In Latin, the word Cupid means, "desire". We can all recognize this chubby little guy with the mischievous smile, however, how he chooses his victims is sometimes quite a puzzle! Still, there is no getting away from it - if cupid has shot his arrow and hit his mark, then you are probably in love or at least "smitten" with someone special!

Valentine's Day, like love itself, can mean different things to different people. Not all of us are romantic. Or perhaps we are, just not in the conventional way.

However, it's not just a day to send cards, chocolates and flowers (although we do highly recommend it!). And believe it or not, Valentine's Day is not a holiday "made up" by greeting card companies and florists! There really was a St. Valentine!

Actually, he was a priest by the name of Valentine during the reign of Emperor Claudius The Emperor was heavily into trying to recruit men to serve as soldiers for his wars. This became increasingly difficult as the men preferred not to leave their wives, families or sweethearts to fight in foreign lands. Claudius was not very amused with the situation. He became angry and declared that no more marriages could be performed and all engagements were to be cancelled!

Many of the young lovers were so disappointed that Valentine decided he would do something about this unfair declaration. So, defying the law, he secretly performed marriage ceremonies for those still wishing to marry. Legend has it that he was considered something of a hero in his time. But The Emperor caught wind of what was going on and threw Valentine into jail. While there, Valentine fell in love with the jailer's daughter and wrote her letters that were signed "From your Valentine". This enraged the jailer and Valentine lost his life... many suspect on February 14th, 269 A.D.

With his death, Valentine became the patron saint of lovers - hence St. Valentine! In 496 Pope Gelasius declared the day in honour of St. Valentine. For centuries and centuries, this day of celebration has been kept alive while others have fallen by the wayside.

The Language Of Flowers is synonymous with the language of love and plays a very intriguing role in showing your affections. A bouquet of red roses speaks Volumes as a Valentine token of love. Indeed, any beautiful floral bouquet can surely warm a heart and convey a message of caring and love!

And since Victorian times, Valentine's Day cards have been adorned with hearts, flowers, and yes, even our charming friend cupid, when paper lace Valentine Cards were sent by a "Secret Admirer".

Times have changed in many ways. Feelings are no longer secret and flowers are not sent just by men... nor only to lovers! Although the vast majority of men's valentine day purchases are for their wives or girlfriends, statistics show that women send expressions of love to parents, sisters, daughters and friends. However, did you know that 60 % of men, from young to not so young, said they would consider it very romantic to receive flowers on Valentine's Day? Sadly, only 40% claim to have been so honoured!