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February 8th, 2008

Valentine’s Day: What’s love got to do with it?

Posted by: Astrid Zweynert
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Forget flowers and chocolates — how about saying “I love you” with a jar of Marmite, the strong-smelling yeast spread? It would have to be the Valentine’s Day version with champagne , of course. Love it or hate it — London’s exclusive Selfridges department store even sells a special edition jar with silver engraved lid for a mere 145 pounds.

What kind of Valentine are you? Are you just buying a card or are you shelling out hundreds, or even thousands for expensive jewellery or pampering in a spa?

Or are you sick and tired of Valentine’s Day and hate its relentless commercialism with a passion? You could always join the millions of people who buy a gift for themselves.

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CAN I ASK A QUESTION?
WHATEVER HAPPENED TO VISA’S IPO? ARE THEY PLAYING IT COOL UNTIL THE MARKET LEVELS OFF?

- Posted by RAY WISTE

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