Valentine's Day Giveaway Rules
The prize is a $250 gift certificate to Gabriel's Bar and Restaurant at 11 West 60th St. in Manhattan.HOW TO ENTER: No purchase or pledge necessary. Entries may be made on this page between the hours...
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Free Valentines Day Poems From PayPal
In what is surely the most incongruous piece of marketing this season, electronic payment service PayPal is employing poets to write Valentines Day poems on the spot for consumers. I suppose it makes...
View ArticleMake Your Case For The Most Romantic Song Ever
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and here at Soundcheck, we know that music might play a key role in your Friday night. No need to elaborate on your specific plans, but we do want you to...
View ArticleOpera Valentines
This Saturday at 12:30 Operavore host Naomi Lewin gets us in the mood for love with music from Rigoletto, La bohème, Don Giovanni and much much more. In this episode of Operavore we examine the flirty...
View ArticleLove in the Movies
Call the florist; pick up chocolates; make the dinner reservation; and enjoy some romantic music from the movies--Valentine's Day is coming soon!David Garland offers a fresh bouquet of love themes from...
View ArticleMachine Learning + Love
Log onto an online dating site and you are asking a machine for romantic assistance. That's cool, but you might as well understand how it works, right?There's an algorithm picking and choosing which...
View ArticleHappy President's Day – oh, and Valentine's as well
Ah, the sweet mid-February – a time when love blooms, greeting card companies experience a windfall, and congress is in full swing. Many listeners may be stressing about the perfect Valentine's gift...
View ArticleTop Five Opera Scenes for Jaded Hearts
On Valentines Day, hundreds of couples will get dressed to the nines and go to the opera for a romantic evening (the Met is offering Prince Igor that night). But while several operas weave sincere...
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This Valentine's Day, True Stories of Love, Technology & Missed Connections
Tomorrow is Valentine's Day, and if meeting someone the old fashioned way doesn't satisfy your quest for love, an online dating site is probably your best bet.One third of all married Americans met...
View ArticleThe 12 Most Romantic Songs Ever... Maybe
When we noticed that Valentine’s Day was coming up fast, the Soundcheck staff did what any group of starry-eyed, incurable romantics would do: we decided to make our listeners do our work for us. The...
View ArticleMelissa Clark on Valentine's Day Specialties
Melissa Clark talks about aphrodisiacs like oysters, artichokes, figs and bananas, and what to make for Valentine’s Day. She'll also answer your questions about cooking and preparing a special...
View ArticleCooking with Aphrodisiacs; Third Reich Scientists; "Saint Joan"; Please...
On today’s Valentine’s Day show with New York Times Dining columnist Melissa Clark talking about aphrodisiacs like figs, oysters and artichokes, and what to cook for your special someone. We’ll look at...
View ArticleThe Biology of Intimacy & Making Love Last | Kansas Bill Allows...
States Seek Changes to Alcohol Laws | The Biology of Intimacy & Making Love Last | How Do They Do That? Figure Skating | A Look at the Movies Hitting the Box Office | Being Ginger" and the...
View ArticleThe Most Romantic Songs Ever: Your Picks
For the past week, our listeners and guests have offered up their nominations for "the most romantic song ever." Cases were made, stories were told and a few tears were shed. Our final conclusion: If...
View ArticleValentine's Day: What Really Matters When Looking for Love
Ty Tashiro, psychologist and relationship expert for the Discovery Network’s Fit and Health Channel and the author of The Science of Happily Ever After: What Really Matters in the Quest for Enduring...
View ArticleThe Biology of Intimacy & Making Love Last
What makes our heart race for the one we love? Why do we feel disappointment after a break up? What makes some relationships successful?On a day dedicated to cheesy cards, overly-expensive dinners and...
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Last Chance Foods: Why You Shouldn’t Eat Raw Chocolate
Today is Valentine’s Day, so we’re going to talk about chocolate. That’s the easy explanation. The more complicated version of how Last Chance Foods choose to approach the topic of such a beloved...
View ArticleRecipe: Melissa Clark's Crisp Roasted Potatoes for Two
Crisp Roasted Potatoes for Two3/4 pound very small Yukon gold or other yellow-fleshed potatoesCoarse kosher salt2 tablespoons olive oil, lard, or duck fat2 sprigs rosemary3 cloves garlic,...
View ArticleRecipe: Melissa Clark's Bone in Rib Steak for Two
1 bone-in rib steak, 1 1/2 inches thick1 garlic clove, halved1 teaspoon dark brown sugarLarge pinch chili powderCoarse kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper1. Heat a heavy ovenproof skillet...
View ArticleChoral L'Amour
It’s right around this time of year, when we’ve all had just about enough of winter, that Valentine’s Day comes around with a hint of spring. Inspired by all the love this week, Kent Tritle arranged a...
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