Wednesday’s links look at the adorable First Family and the Internet’s darker side.
valentine’s day
A Valentine’s Gift for the Apple (or Cockroach) of Your Eye
Forget flowers and candy — name a bug after your loved one this February 14.
What Becomes of the Broken-Hearted? They Get a Museum Exhibit
Don’t burn the box of keepsakes from failed relationships just yet. There’s a place for them in a Croatian art exhibit among other painful reminders of broken relationships and the bitter past.
7 Romantic Valentine’s Day Gifts That Are Actually Useful
Sure, heart-shaped baubles, boxes of chocolates and spa packages are nice – the first time. This year, why not do something unexpected and give your beloved a romantic gift that can be used even when February rolls into spring? …
Can’t Buy Me Love: Occupy Valentine’s Day Takes to the Internet
Whether they’re morally against getting chocolates on Feb. 14 or simply bitter about an ex-boyfriend, anti-Valentine crusaders now have a home on Tumblr.
Uzbekistan Shows No Love for Valentine’s Day
The Central Asian country has placed an unofficial ban of sorts on romantic-related events on February 14.
White Castle: A Valentine’s Day Hot Spot?
Nothing says romance more than going to a White Castle, right? Maybe for Harold and Kumar.
Friday Flicks: Is New Year’s Eve the Worst Possible Way to See Out 2011?
Grab some popcorn! NewsFeed’s Glen Levy brings you the movies you should check out (or avoid) this weekend.
At 50, Ken Is Sexy Again — And Back With Barbie
Suddenly, Ken Carson is the comeback kid. He’s been everywhere lately.
Remember to Tip: Report Shows Waiters Are Underpaid, Overworked, And Unequally Treated
A new report provides definitive evidence that those from minorities working in the restaurant industry earn less than their white counterparts.
Quotes: Michelle Obama’s Advice for Couples on Valentine’s Day
“In our house we don’t take ourselves too seriously, and laughter is the best form of unity, I think, in a marriage.”
– MICHELLE OBAMA talking about what keeps her marriage strong on Live! with Regis and Kelly (via Washington Post)
Pucker Up: Harlequin Publishers Attempt to Patent the Lip-Lock
The expression “sealed with a kiss” just took on a whole new meaning.
