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•Happy Valentine's Day •The Knitting Olypics has Begun!: "There are now officially many more Knitting Olympians than actual Olympians. The aim was to pick a project that was a challenge for you personally to finish in the 16 days of the games." Sponsored by Yarn Harlot and ending when the Olympic flame goes out on the 26th. (Thanks, Ruth!) •New from Danish Design Firm, Skagerak: •Union Dining Table: Clean design for only $299 at CB2. •Silas Stingy Money Jar: Actually counts your money out loud as you put it in. •Grand Shelters Icebox: "mold your igloo, snow brick by snow brick." Why stop there? Why not start your own Snow Show.

Writer's Almanac:
•Today is Valentine's Day, the day on which we celebrate romantic love. Every February florists in the United States import several million pounds of roses from South America. About thirty-six million boxes of chocolates will be given as gifts today....
•POEM: "You" by C.K. Stead from The Red Tram