LOS ANGELES – Director James Cameron had many reasons to be happy the morning that this year’s Oscar nominations were announced; his blockbuster film “Avatar” tied for the most with nine, including best picture and best director. But he was dismayed that his cast, including stars Zoe Saldana, Sam Worthington and Sigourney Weaver, was shut out.

NEWPORT, R.I.- Every little girl dreams of her perfect wedding day. The church elegantly dressed in blossoming rose petals. A five- tier cake laced in pearls. The most decadent white gown encrusted in jewels and diamonds. The perfect prince awaits the beautiful princess to pledge their eternal love for each other.

Newport, R.I. – By now most of us are familiar with the name Glenna Kohl; a 2005 Salve graduate who passed away in 2008 after a three-year battle with stage III melanoma. Kohl was only 26 years old.

While her story has touched so many lives, far too many college students continue to visit the tanning beds everyday despite its deadly consequence.

For the Scrooge of Valentine’s Day who definitely won’t be first in line to see the star-packed new movie Valentine’s Day hitting theatres Feb. 12, 2010, take into consideration these classic films that I am sure will fulfill your black heart. So grab a pint of your favorite Ben & Jerry’s, a toasty beverage and a garbage can to burn all those pictures of your cheating ex-boyfriend/girlfriend while you enjoy an evening filled with the satisfaction of stabbing love right in the heart.

You go to this website multiple times a day, and before you log in you see, “Facebook: A place for friends.” Sometimes when I catch this, I giggle to myself. Is it really? It seems to be more like “Facebook: A vulnerable place where your enemies can harass you” or “Facebook: A place to upload pictures of every party you’ve ever been to.