United States Postal Service 2010 stamp program Click on link to see images and information: http://www.usps.com/communications/newsroom/2009/pr09_118.htm

YouTube Blog: "Diversity of content is one of the great things about YouTube. But we know that some of you want a more controlled experience. That's why we're announcing Safety Mode, an opt-in setting that helps screen out potentially objectionable content that you may prefer not to see or don't want others in your family to stumble across while enjoying YouTube. An example of this type of content might be a newsworthy video that contains graphic violence such as a political protest or war coverage. While no filter is 100% perfect, Safety Mode is another step in our ongoing desire to give you greater control over the content you see on the site. It's easy to opt in to Safety Mode: Just click on the link at the bottom of any video page. You can even lock your choice on that browser with your YouTube password..."

Dick Francis dies at 89 Best-selling author Dick Francis was also champion jockey in the 1950s and the Queen Mother's jockey. He wrote more than 40 best-selling novels during his career, selling some 60 million books worldwide. He first published his autobiography in 1957, and his first thriller, Dead Cert, followed five years later. The Queen Mother was reputedly one of his most enthusiastic readers, and Buckingham Palace said the Queen would be saddened to learn of his death. The next novel co-written with Felix Francis is due to be published in the autumn. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/arts_and_culture/8515642.stm

2010 Olympics schedule and results http://www.vancouver2010.com/olympic-schedule-results/

This year, the Year Of The Tiger, is only the third time since 1900 that Chinese New Year has fallen on the same day (February 14) as Valentine’s Day. http://www.kidzworld.com/article/22812-february-14-2010-valentines-day-and-chinese-new-year

Q: Why is our state flag a pennant?
A: It looks like a pennant, but it's really a burgee. (Pronounced BER-jee.)
Architect John Eisenmann designed it in 1901 for the Ohio Building at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, N.Y. The Legislature adopted it May 9, 1902. Eisenmann described the flag's symbolism: "The triangles formed by the main lines of the flag represent the hills and valleys as typified in the state seal, and the stripes the roads and waterways. "The stars, indicating the 13 original states of the Union, are grouped about the circle which represents the Northwest Territory; and that Ohio was the 17th state admitted into the Union is shown by adding four more stars. "The white circle with its red center, not only represents the initial letter of Ohio, but is suggestive of its being the Buckeye State." -- Ohio Historical Society.

Q: What's the new guideline for using windshield wipers in Ohio?
A: It's simple: If you're using your windshield wipers, then you must have your headlights on, too. But vehicles cannot be stopped solely for this and a citation is a minor misdemeanor . Fines will vary by court district. -- Ohio State Highway Patrol.
See more at: http://www.thecourier.com/Opinion/columns/2010/Feb/JU/ar_JU_021510.asp?d=021510,2010,Feb,15&c=c_13

The flag of Nepal is red with a blue border around the unique shape of two overlapping right triangles; the smaller, upper triangle bears a white stylized moon and the larger, lower triangle bears a white 12-pointed sun. http://www.appliedlanguage.com/flags_of_the_world/flag_of_nepal.shtml

A flag is a piece of fabric, often flown from a pole or mast, generally used symbolically for signaling or identification. It is most commonly used to symbolize a country. The term flag is also used to refer to the graphic design employed by a flag, or to its depiction in another medium. The first flags were used to assist military coordination on battlefields, and flags have since evolved into a general tool for rudimentary signaling and identification, especially in environments where communication is similarly challenging (such as the maritime environment where semaphore is used).
See more information, including oldest flag, largest flag, and pictures of flags at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag#Shapes_and_designs

The flag of Tampa, Florida combines elements of the Stars and Stripes, the flag of Spain, the British Union Jack, the flag of Italy, and the French tricolor, as all of these countries had a hand in development of what eventually became the city of Tampa and/or the state of Florida. The prominent use of red and gold symbolizes Spain’s role in the development of Tampa, from the first European exploration of the Tampa Bay area in 1528 to the later influx of Spanish and Cuban immigrants. Many Italians came to Tampa at the same time, inspiring a field of green from the colors of the Italian flag. The "H" symbolizes Hillsborough County. The official Seal of the City of Tampa, superimposed on a blue "T", symbolizes the incorporation of Tampa in 1855.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Tampa,_Florida

The island of Hispaniola is the second largest island in the Caribbean, at 29,273 sq miles, (75,843 sq km). Haiti occupies about 1/3 of the island, while the Dominican Republic controls the balance of land. Columbus claimed Hispaniola in 1492, declaring it (Isla Espanola,) "the most beautiful island in the world." It later became the major launching base for the Spanish conquest of the Caribbean, as well as the American mainland. http://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/namerica/caribb/hispnola.htm