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Whether you're ready for a day of romance or still drowning last year's break up in a pint of Ben & Jerry's, Valentine's Day is right around the corner and the District is gearing up for cupid to strike! It doesn't matter if you're love struck or heartbroken, Valentine's weekend 2012 will be filled with some of the most delicious, divine and decadent events of the new year. So grab your hubby, or round up your best pals, because with celebrations ranging from temptations for your taste buds, soirees for singles and even a V-Day themed 'undie run,' you're bound to fall head over heels in love with our picks for the best Valentine's Day in the DC! More»

Clinton turns down Dancing With the Stars [Yeas & Nays]
Camera found in Starbucks Penn Quarter bathroom [NBC Washington]
Warren Buffet to throw $38,500/ticket fundraiser for Obama [ABC]
KISS bassist Gene Simmons flips out over Rick Perry's pronunciation [Politico]
Levi Johnston's Alaskan mullet [Reliable Source]
Obama flubs a group photo with world leaders [Politico]
Jon Huntsman's daughters flirt with Tagg Romney on twitter [Glittarazzi]

I was a little apprehensive as I got ready for my move out to the Hamptons for August. My J.Crew wardrobe only goes so far and I don't own a pair of K. Jacques sandals or a Tory Burch clutch. But before I knew it, I was unpacking in Southampton, buying an $8 beer at Talkhouse and eating a egg and cheese croissant sandwich at the Golden Pear. I adjusted quickly as the month flew by and am happy to say I'll be going home with some learned lessons about being a Hamptonite.

Go HERE for more photos of Hurricane Irene in the Hamptons!

What a hurricane! It's the day after the most wild night to hit the stretch of 27 East, and after spending a solid amount of hours with lack of electricity, internet or television, all I can think about right now is getting a good meal and surfing the web. But, somewhat like a horrible hurricane hangover, all there is is long lines, horrendous traffic, loud noises and still many places are without power. More»

Starbucks has moved ahead of Burger King and Wendy's to become the number 3 US chain. [USAToday]
Scientology has bought a landmark movie studio in Hollywood from a struggling public television station. [Telegraph] More»

OK! Only got 10 minutes (gotta beat the meter maid to my parking spot) to say what NEEDS to be said, West Hollywood, so LISTEN UP: Pretty sure I'm nowhere near alone in saying that, you truly are the biggest pain in the ass. You are a tourist destination, and you know it. You're also a heavily trafficked and highly desirable area to live/work/eat/play for locals. Yet you make it pretty much damn near impossible to PARK ANYWHERE. More»

Today, I find out why women don't want to look like Marilyn Monroe anymore, why first name twitter handles like @Adam are clutch, and where Calvin Klein ate breakfast this morning. The Obamas are hot and so is the Standard's Talent Coordinator... but no one compares to Paul the Octopus, may he rest in peace. Let's go... More»

Earlier in the week, we decried the new Trenta Starbucks size, and now, its gets worse. Here's how to save time on all those extra trips to the bathroom. More»

It may not be porn in a cup, as Brooklyn's The Pulp & The Bean's "Dieci" was dubbed with its ten espresso shots, but it's certainly intense. Why am I angry? More»

Why short yourself on the fast food of coffee with a 24oz. venti when you can get the new super size 31oz. "trenta" coming to a Starbucks near you in May? [KABC]
Apple CEO Steve Jobs, a pancreatic cancer survivor, to take leave of absence until June for undisclosed medical reasons while COO Tim Cook temporarily fills his shoes [LATimes]
Cayman Islands bank head Rudolph Elmer turns over data on banking clients with offshore accounts to WikiLeaks' Julian Assange [HuffPo]
Looks like Ricky Gervais dished it a little too heavily for the delicate sensibilities of the industry last night and will not be hosting the Golden Globes again [PE]
Tuscon shooting victim congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords shows signs of improvement, upgraded from "critical" to "serious" condition [KTLA]

So while I've been away, I missed another Snowacolypse in NYC, all of the 2010 "lists" and Natalie Portman's pregnancy announcement. Today, I promise to try and get you caught up on some things like Nancy Reagan's kissing Mr.T, the rise of Quora, the 99ers and more! More»