Valentine's Day - A love Story

Love is in the air on Feb. 14, but why? It may have something to do with the 1 billion Valentine’s Day cards that are sent every year to express love and good wishes (according to the U.S. Greeting Card Association).

Although today “Valentine” is synonymous with love, several early Christian martyrs shared the name. The Valentine most closely associated with today’s holiday was a priest who lived in Rome in the 3rd century. The Emperor Claudius II had outlawed marriage, under the theory that married men didn’t make fierce soldiers. When Valentine continued to perform weddings, Claudius had him put to death.

In another version of the story, Valentine attempted to convert Claudius to Christianity while in prison and was executed. In other tales, Valentine healed his jailer’s blind daughter, and the two fell in love. According to legend, Valentine’s final letter to her was signed, “From your Valentine.”

Valentine’s Day began to take off in the late 18th century, when a British publisher brought out a book called The Young Man’s Valentine Writer, full of sentimental poems for lovers unable to compose their own romantic messages.

Better printing technology and lower postal rates combined to make holiday cards more convenient. The first line of Valentine’s Day cards, on embossed paper, was launched in 1847 by Esther Howland, whose father owned a book and stationery store in Worcester, Mass.

Valentine’s Day is celebrated in many countries around the world, including the United States, Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, France, and Australia.

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With Orlando fresh off the distinction by Travel Leaders as the top domestic destination being booked for 2010, the Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc. (Orlando CVB) has launched a new program featuring rotating Super Deals for travel any time throughout the year. Only available through VisitOrlando.com/deals, Southwest Vacations kicks off the Super Deal program with an exclusive Orlando CVB offer starting at $34 a day for a seven-day Orlando vacation. Offer details include:

•From now until March 1, when you purchase a flight + 7-night hotel package at select Orlando hotels, three of those nights are FREE!
•Hotel options include locations throughout Orlando including DoubleTree at the Entrance to Universal Orlando, Sheraton Safari Hotel & Suites, Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando, Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel and more.
•Travelers who book this exclusive Orlando CVB package on VisitOrlando.com/deals will save an extra $150.
•In addition, a 7-day Disney's Magic Your Way® Ticket can be added to the package for the price of a 4-day ticket.


The Southwest Vacations Super Deal is only available to book until March 1, but travel can take place anytime during 2010. A new limited-time Super Deal will be unveiled on March 2 and new Super Deals will continue to rotate through 2010. For more details and to book, go to VisitOrlando.com/deals.

In addition to the Super Deal, the Orlando CVB unveiled its 2010 Orlando Magicard which provides year-round savings at more than 75 area establishments including attractions, accommodations, restaurants, dinner theaters, ground transportation, golf courses, and cultural arts. The Orlando Magic Card is free and can be downloaded at VisitOrlando.com/deals, requested for mail delivery by calling 1-800-551-0181, or picked up at The Official Visitors Center in Orlando. The 2010 version of the card provides expanded offers including theme park deals and other significant savings options such as free nights plus additional free amenities at area accommodations; buy one ticket, get one free offers at attractions; or straight discounts up to 50% off. Examples include:

•Orange County Regional History Center: One free admission with each paid admission
•Ripley's Believe It or Not: $2.00 off admission plus second day free
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Undercover Tourist is a contracted, licensed, and officially authorized by Walt Disney World and other attractions (including Universal Orlando, SeaWorld and the major dinner shows) to sell discounted tickets that are new and genuine. I order tickets about 20 days before I needed them. Regular shipping is free and promised in 10 days. During the peak holiday season I received my tickets within 4 days.

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Mommies - Submit to Win Free Tuition to Go Back to School!

Ashworth College announced today that it is partnering with "Project Working Mom 2010" to award 25 full-tuition scholarships. Ashworth (http://www.ashworthcollege.edu) is one of eight accredited online schools participating in this fourth Project Working Mom program which will award nearly $5 million in financial aid through 285 scholarships. This is the second year that Ashworth College has participated, having already awarded 13 full-tuition scholarships during previous Project Working Mom programs.

Project Working Mom 2010 is an eLearners.com initiative to help answer the cry for financial aid from adult students who want to go back to school, but can't afford to do so. Three previous Project Working Mom programs in 2008 and 2009 generated more than 435,000 applications and sent about 150 parents back to school through $6 million in scholarships.

The Project Working Mom 2010 scholarships are for online programs from the associate's to Ph.D. level. Ashworth College is offering online Career Diploma and online Associate degree and Master's degree scholarships. Project Working Mom 2010 will conclude in September 2010, with scholarships awarded throughout the eight-month program. The deadlines to submit an application are March 1, April 27 and September 30.

People interested in applying for this round of scholarships must:

Complete a short application at www.projectworkingmom.com.

Write an essay describing their goals, instances of triumph over adversity and why online education is an ideal match for them.

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