Monday, May 21 2012 6:06 PM EDT2012-05-21 22:06:00 GMT
Four Cook County medics earned two of the highest awards for emergency response. They saved the lives of a teenager and a child after they were hit by a car in January. Paramedics had to think fastMore >>
Four Cook County medics earned two of the highest awards for emergency response. They saved the lives of a teenager and a child after they were hit by a car in January.More >>
Monday, May 21 2012 6:05 PM EDT2012-05-21 22:05:06 GMT
Folks in Tifton will soon be able to shop at a new Publix grocery store. The exterior of the building is close to being complete. The parking lot is also finished. Tifton Mayor Jamie Cater made the callMore >>
Folks in Tifton will soon be able to shop at a new Publix grocery store.More >>
Monday, May 21 2012 5:30 PM EDT2012-05-21 21:30:10 GMT
Tipping fees are going up at the Dougherty County landfill. Monday, county commissioners voted unanimously to increase the consumer price index for tipping fees to 3.4 percent at the Dougherty CountyMore >>
Tipping fees are going up at the Dougherty County landfill. Monday, county commissioners voted unanimously to increase the consumer price index for tipping fees to 3.4 percent.More >>
Monday, May 21 2012 5:29 PM EDT2012-05-21 21:29:34 GMT
A Lee County deputy and a man he answered a call to help are undergoing rabies treatments. As we told you in a breaking news alert a fox that bit them was rabid. A property owner called 911 after theMore >>
A Lee County deputy and a man he answered a call to help are undergoing rabies treatments. As we told you in a breaking news alert a fox that bit them was rabid.More >>
Monday, May 21 2012 5:16 PM EDT2012-05-21 21:16:12 GMT
Albany Firefighters want parents to stress fire safety to their children, now that school is out for the summer. Firefighters say they routinely fight fires as summer school vacation begins, caused byMore >>
Albany Firefighters want parents to stress fire safety to their children, now that school is out for the summer.More >>
Monday, May 21 2012 5:12 PM EDT2012-05-21 21:12:42 GMT
A yummy reward Monday for some Deerfield Windsor fourth graders who take civic responsibility seriously. The Albany Humane Society threw an ice cream party for them to say thanks for helping raise nearlyMore >>
A yummy reward Monday for some Deerfield Windsor fourth graders who take civic responsibility seriously. More >>
Monday, May 21 2012 5:10 PM EDT2012-05-21 21:10:24 GMT
With summer vacation travel gearing up across Georgia, the statewide click it or ticket seat belt campaign is back again. Cops will be doing more license checks, making sure everyone in the car is wearingMore >>
With summer vacation travel gearing up across Georgia, the statewide click it or ticket seat belt campaign is back again. Cops will be doing more license checks, making sure everyone in the car is wearing their seatbelts day or night. More >>
Monday, May 21 2012 5:06 PM EDT2012-05-21 21:06:17 GMT
Albany Recreations and Parks had a mess to clean up Monday afternoon after someone defaced the Vietnam Veterans War Memorial in Veterans Park. Recreation officials were notified this morning that a blackishMore >>
Albany Recreations and Parks had a mess to clean up Monday afternoon after someone defaced the Vietnam Veterans War Memorial in Veterans Park.More >>
Monday, May 21 2012 4:59 PM EDT2012-05-21 20:59:16 GMT
The Albany Police Department's Investigations Division would like to solicit Law Enforcement and Public's assistance with locating Derrick Rodriquez Brown for Burglary. Brown is 41 and lived at 207More >>
Leroy Eugene Taylor is wanted for Aggravated Assault, and RapeMore >>
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Pet food recall from Diamond Pet Foods has been expanded eight times, triggered an FDA investigation and critique, and now includes cat food.More >>
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Renting (or leasing) can be a good stepping stone toward home ownership, but before you sign on the dotted line, look into these important questions.More >>
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Provided by: Hallmark Cards PLC
Choosing the proper gift, card or sentiment during Valentine's Day is a challenge regardless of how long you've been one-half of a "couple." Marketers try to sell a concept and friends give (un)wanted advice while you rack your brain trying to figure out what to do.
But all is not lost.
Kendra Keller knows a thing or two about romance as she is the Head of Romance at Hallmark Cards in the UK. Keller reveals some romance tips which will take you to the top of the class come Valentine's Day:
Gifts:
A Valentine's card, whether it's cute, classy, traditional or tacky, is considered the most important item to receive on Valentine's Day - don't neglect such a simple touch! Upload photographs through an online service to make it extra special.
A home-made gift shows thought, consideration and creativity- think along the lines of home-made muffins, a personalized photo frame (so they can frame your thoughtful personalized Valentine's card of course!) or a delicious three course dinner for extra brownie points.
Messages:
What you write in your personalized Valentine's day card says way more about your relationship than what you buy.
Personalized messages and private jokes show openness and the ability to be honest about your feelings, but remember to keep it clean as other people may well end up reading it!
If you want to write a poem, avoid channeling your inner cheese and remember it doesn't have to rhyme to be romantic – so just give it a go.
Dates:
Dream dates are all about personal touches and don't just have to be about wining and dining, and splashing the cash!
Personal grooming should be a given- but a bit of effort (a nice new shirt/haircut/new underwear) will not go unnoticed and get you extra brownie points, boys and girls!
A home-cooked meal, foot massage, bubble bath or even agreeing to watch football/ Desperate Housewives are all activities that are easily achievable and just as effective as candy hearts and roses.
Why not create a personalized invitation for your date to make it really different?
Sad to say, there isn't a correct answer or cheat sheet for this major test. However, if you give yourself a little time before the big day and reflect, you'll definitely make this year's Valentine's Day one of the best.
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