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Show T ke Ti me pendent V ulentmes Puy 3pplement Valentines Day How to have a fairy tale romance goes high-tec- h It's the first Valentines Day of the new millennium and instead of the traditional cards and candy, couples are moving into the 21st century with new ideas for Valentine's Day that help make the most of time spent together Here are a few ideas for using technology to create fun and romance on this special day. Instead of a regular card for Valentine's Day, why not get a little creative? Kensington's VideoCAM Internet Camera, which retails for $34 50 on BestBuy com, can be just the tool you need to surprise your Valentine with a video greetIf have a you ing buy a pair so you can chat over the Internet. For a fun Valentine's Day activity, your first date, but this try long-ditanc- face-to-fac- e rela-tion.hi- p. e time bring your digital camcorder along to document the fun Many digital camcorders such as the Sony D8, which retails for $900. offer both movie and still picture modes so you wont miss any of those special moments and you'll be able to keep the memory of your first date" forever. Valentine's Day is about couples, not e crowds. You can create your own pri-vat- dance floor by downloading y oure loved ones favorite songs from the Internet with the Nomad Jukebox Digital Audio PlayerRecorder, $420. The Jukebox play s MP3s from your computer or stereo, has dual line outputs for surround sound, and can hold up to 100 hours of romantic music to create an intimate dance floor just about anyw here. Instead of the usual box of candy as a gift, why not give something that you both can enjoy. Video game consoles such as Sonys Playstation 2 i$299.99 and Sega Dreamcast $149.99) can provide hours of quality time together along with a little friendly competition. A Web phone can help your Valentine stay in touch. Encssons R280LX model retails for $99 and offers both phone and Internet capabilities. Couples that are movie buffs will enjoy watching all their favorite DVD movies on Sylvania's new 19 TV7DVD combo, $360 on BestBuy.com. For a traditional Valentine's Day, a candlelight dinner with romantic music is always a hit. CDs such as Pure Love and Everlasting Love Songs $ 15 each contain classic acts, from Marvin Gave and Olivia to more contemporary artists such as Paula Cole and Billy Ray an effort to show your partner how much you value them and your relationship. Cfurte of ARA Consent, u u u aracrmtent.com, e mail, inff&aracontent com one ofthe characters did something to make die other fall out of love with them. Your partner can only love you as much as you Efont jeopgive reason for them to kive you. ardize your reiaumrhip by doing something you know will cause them to lose their trust, faith and'or love in you. sume what the person said was true. This trait is especially important when it comes to family members. Don't do anything to cause a lack of affection from your partner. Not all fairy tales have a happy ending. When they dun its almost always because Defend and respect your partner. When watching or reading a romance the characters never diseach other. Also, if some injustice respect has occurred towards their partner they are the first to stand up for them. There is something in doing those two things that changes the dynamics of a relationMake it a point to be there for your ship, w hen they need it most and to show partner how much you respect them. you'll notice how com-pk-te- ly Don't evaluate your partner. Chocolate JLovers (Fling If a character in a romance overly criticized or tried to change the other character, the romance would never take place. Why? Because no one wants to be reminded of their faults or shortcomings, especially from someone who is supposed to love them unconditionally. A relationship is a place where each partner can feel completely and totally free with each other without judgment. Friday February g 7 yrn & The number one antagonist in a fairy tale is a third party trying to destroy a relationship. Many times its not even intentional. Outside influences are one of the largest causes of stnfe in a relationship. Take a look at your relationship now. Is there anything you both frequently argue about? Chances are its been caused by an outside influence. The next time you feel the need to criticize, judge or argue with your partner make sure its actually something that originated from you. 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After dinner, couples can cuddle up on the couch and watch some favorite love stories on DVD such as When Harry Met Sally ($20) and Sleepless in Seattle $25. With so many great pft options available this year, Valentine's Day is sure to promise fun for every couple. Paae 8 c tj? 259-714- 6 jf 0 :.r |