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Sentinel Lunchtime Blog (Valentine's Day Edition): The laws of love online

It's been a while since one of my singles blogs have been written and posted. Those of you out there who actually read these things may have wondered if I'd stopped writing because I'm no longer single. Sadly, that's not the case.Today is Valentine's Day and I, like many others, am single. If it weren't for writing this blog, I would have conveniently "forgotten" today was the day of love, flowers, candy and candlelight. However, while perusing stories from the Associated Press, I came across a relationships article detailing a new law in New Jersey requiring online dating sites to perform background checks on its users. As an alum of online dating, my interest was piqued.My first thought was, well, that's a good idea — Internet dating can be dangerous. Then I got to thinking and realized, as the article points out, background checks are pointless in the world of dating.Think about it.

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New Orleans, LA (Sports Network) - Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard defied the notion that big men don't win dunk contests, slamming his way to victory Saturday night in the first ever competition in which the winner was determined by the fans.

Toronto Raptors forward Jason Kapono defended his three-point shootout championship, tying the single-round record established by former Chicago Bulls marksman Craig Hodges in 1986 with a final round score of 25. Kapono outgunned Cleveland Cavaliers guard Daniel Gibson and 2006 champ Dirk Nowitzki in the final round to run away with the victory and retain his throne.

Summer Heights High's Mr G gets set for musical stardom

I also see a lot of me in Chris Brown. Obviously not skin tone-wise, but for attitude and funkiness we're on a par. You've always set high goals for yourself -- what are your aims for the single? I'd be lying if I didn't say I wanted a Grammy. There are always some great surprise collaborations at the ARIAs. If you were invited to perform, who would be your dream duet partner? I think Darren Hayes and I would sound incredible together. I'd consider Natalie Bassingthwaighte, but she tends to shout a lot, and maybe Anthony Callea with him singing a chorus in Italian. You worked with Paul Mac on this single. Was he impressed with your musical prowess and vision? Which one was he? If he was the dark-haired fellow then yes he was noticeably impressed with my studio skills. He said I have a great recording voice, which is what Mark Holden said about Anthony Callea a few years ago and look at him now! Have you been pumping up the dance mixes of Naughty Girl in your car? Yes.

Barrett oversees SRO program

Many times the SRO serves as a counselor for students, parents, and faculty as well.

Today there are two SROs at SCHS, two at HMS and one each at Liberty School, Cascade High School and Community High School. Two deputies alternate days at the Bedford County Learning Academy (formerly known as the alternative school). The SROs at Cascade and Community also are available if needed at the elementary schools next door.

"As the county schools program grows, then the SRO program needs to grow," Barrett said. "When they build the new Community High School they're going to need another SRO."

The men and women who serve as SROs in the county schools are: Deputy Cory Ewing (SCHS); Deputy Kim Brown (SCHS); Deputy Eric Henson (HMS); Deputy Tim Fox (Cascade); Deputy Tracey Harvey (Community); Deputy Bob Filer (Liberty); and Deputy Kevin Roddy and Deputy Mike Henry (Learning Center).

Six Nations 2008

Good stuff. England skipper Phil Vickery, back in the front row after illness, is penalised at the ruck by referee Steve Walsh.

1 min: We are all set. Brian Moore says the Stade de France is as loud as he's heard it. Well it is the stadium's 10th birthday after all. Right, after a slight delay, Jonny Wilkinson starts the match.

"Come on France. I want to hear Brian Moore go crazy if England get stuffed."richie4eva1 on 606

"I am missing the game to go out for the mother in-law's birthday! Surely the England boys owe me a win just for that!"Mark from London via text

"We've shown glimpses against Wales and Italy, but we need to show it's all about putting it on for both halves. If we let the French come in then they will run riot. England need to knuckle down and concentrate on the full 80 minutes."Injured England winger David Strettle

"The first 15 minutes will decide this match." BBC Sport pundit Austin Healey

1956: The teams are now out on the field.

Community calendar - February 25

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Magnificent Mystery Book Discussion — 1 p.m., Akron-Summit County Public Library, Fairlawn-Bath branch, 3101 Smith Road. Devil in a Blue Dress by Walter Mosley. 330-666-4888.

Over the rainbows

Best to stick to the facts. Fact – there was a lot of sneering about the Klaxons being proponents of a hastily-contrived fad known as nu-rave. Fact – there was also some sneering about their poshness. But they overcame all of this to win the Mercury Music Prize with their debut album, Myths Of The Near Future.There doesn't seem much doubt, though, that the Klaxons are keenly interested in the future. Their second album of 2007, a compilation in the Bugged Out series, included that great, old Zager & Evans prophesy of doom, 'In The Year 2525'. We don't really know for sure whether the Klaxons will last much beyond twenty-past-five next Thursday, but if you're truly futuristic you have to acknowledge the past and be respectful of it. Bugged Out, mixing Krautrock with Frankie Valli, suggested deeper-thinking popsters with a great record collection.LCD Soundsystem made another of 2007's finest albums, Sound Of Silver, and Mark Ronson was among those who enthused about it seeming to have "come down from a spaceship".