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T-Mobile CEO John Legere shreds AT&T and its $450 offer to grab his customers
T-Mobile CEO John Legere wouldn't be one of the most influential people in the industry right now if he sat back and let the competition try to take away his customers. So he responded to AT&T's offer, and he did so in typical Legerian fashion. First, the CEO displayed his razor sharp wit in a tweet to AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson, and then he released an official statement. First, let's recap AT&T's plan. Switch from T-Mobile and the nation's second largest mobile operator will give you as much as $250 in a promotion card to be spent on AT&T equipment and services only. The remaining $200 goes to those T-Mobile subscribers who open an AT&T account and buy a phone using AT&T Next, or activate their own phone on AT&T's pipeline.
Legere's tweet references the spectrum and the $3 billion that AT&T had to fork over to T-Mobile for walking out on its $39 billion bid to buy the carrier. When AT&T pulled out of the deal, it triggered the break-up fee. You can check out the tweet below. In an official statement, the executive calls AT&T's actions "a desperate move". Legere says that T-Mobile customers won't be fooled and customers "will still feel the same old pain that AT&T is famous for......the competition is going to be toast!" He also hints that the announcement at CES next week is going to remove many pain points for customers.
Again, we have to hand it to John Legere. He is not your typical CEO sitting in an ivory tower, miles away from his customers. This guy is more like one of his own subscribers which is why he seems to have great insight into what T-Mobile account holders are looking for.
John Legere shreds AT&T's plan to grab T-Mobile customers
source: @JohnLegere, T-Mobile via AndroidCentral
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1. PapaSmurf (Posts: 8924; Member since: 14 May 2012)
Lololol I love this guy.
2. Droid_X_Doug (Posts: 5958; Member since: 22 Dec 2010)
One more reason why SoftBank shouldn't be allowed to buy T-Mo.... This is what competition looks like. Can you imagine what would be happening if AT&T had been allowed to acquire T-Mo?
5. PapaSmurf (Posts: 8924; Member since: 14 May 2012)
No unlimited data, higher prices, two year contracts and no uncarrier benefits.
20. Mxyzptlk (Posts: 4175; Member since: 21 Apr 2012)
One gsm carrier. Too much power and influence would be under att had that deal gone through.
24. Droid_X_Doug (Posts: 5958; Member since: 22 Dec 2010)
You forgot the part about Sprint customers would be migrating to either AT&T or VZW as their contracts concluded. And all cellular consumers would be f*cked.
49. downphoenix (Posts: 2424; Member since: 19 Jun 2010)
why would they do that? Sprint would have been in a bad spot had the deal gone through, sure, but people wouldnt just up and leave Sprint unless they were unsatisfied with their service. Some people dont give a crap about certain things like data speed or rural coverage, and rather have the slightly cheaper billing. And if the T-Mo deal went through, Sprint could have potentially gained hundreds of thousands or even millions of customers out of it, since I bet about half of T-Mobiles existing base would have decided to go to Verizon, Sprint, or some kind of Prepaid service instead of just staying on to transition to ATT.
53. TheRequiem (Posts: 164; Member since: 23 Mar 2012)
I disagree aggressively. Son's vision for SoftBank is much more influential and diverse then John's will ever be. SoftBank did to Asia years ago what T-Mobile is doing now. If SoftBank pursued a purchase of T-Mobile, it would be the single largest blow to both evil conglomerate's known as AT&T and Verizon, not only that, it would give former T-Mobile and Sprint the single largest Spectrum of LTE goodness in the world. T-Mo's AWS bands and Sprint's 800, 1900 and 2.5 LTE-A Would pretty much shatter anything AT&T and Verizon could come up with anytime soon.
54. downphoenix (Posts: 2424; Member since: 19 Jun 2010)
remains to be seen. And with the changes at Sprint so far since Softbank's got the reigns, I am not going to hold my breath on it. Just to give an example of the "softbank leadership" on their lately, ever since Softbank buyout, in August they axed the ability to swap phones with customer care over the phone, they have to go online or to a store now. Sprint care was open on christmas day. Stores were not. Online reps didnt staff. So christmas day, bunch of people swapping phones, and care had to escalate to a supervisor for them to do the swap, every time, if the cust was unable or unwilling to use the website service themselves
Just a sample of how the Softbank ran Sprint has been so far.
66. JerzeySniper (Posts: 22; Member since: 21 Mar 2011)
As a former employee of Sprint and constant phone flipper you do know that you can switch the imei of any phone through the automated system. Even better you can go online and do it.
The problem were facing today is what i call the "babying" of customers. Most customers like you get mad because we shut your phone off because YOU didnt pay YOUR bill or because YOU didnt READ YOUR bill......jeezus you have tech all over the place do some of the diligence yourself.
3. xtroid2k (Posts: 469; Member since: 11 Jan 2010)
Yeah, some people may bite. However I think most will stay with Tmo. I am very interested to see how the softbank deal goes.
4. Sniggly (Posts: 7183; Member since: 05 Dec 2009)
Legere is an asshole. He's crowing about money that AT&T was forced to hand over to him because the government didn't allow the buyout to happen. His network is not superior, as any rural customer can attest. Legere is all smoke and mirrors-great at turning phrases, but his company doesn't offer a superior experience in virtually any way except for cost.
6. PapaSmurf (Posts: 8924; Member since: 14 May 2012)
I live in Chicago (urban) and definitely have no complaints whatsoever. If I snag a job with T-Mobile (which I hope I do), then I'll be one happy camper.
23. elitewolverine (Posts: 2117; Member since: 28 Oct 2013)
Papa I work with Tmobile, great place. Though in tech care, I can firmly attest my hate for droid problems. The tools for BB are awesome, apple limited but easy. Windows simple and easy very few calls regarding them. Number of daily calls would be in least to greatest, win, bb, apple, droid.
43. Finalflash (Posts: 1913; Member since: 23 Jul 2013)
Huh...kind of like the market share of each of those OSes...what a coincidence.
50. downphoenix (Posts: 2424; Member since: 19 Jun 2010)
Sprint is pretty much the opposite. Most of the resources are geared towards Droid and they offer good support on that. The BB tools are atrocious but honestly those calls are quite few in numbers so they're bearable, but I'd feel sorry for anyone that works with business troubleshooting since they probably see BB a lot more often. Apple calls generally go over pretty well but we often have to use Apple.come resources to handle those calls. Windows, I cant even think of one time I had a WP8 related troubleshooting call, LOL.
7. Daftama (Posts: 575; Member since: 03 Nov 2012)
I couldn't agree more yeah brought change in the wireless industry... Doesn't change the fact he is an a hole or the face he talks down about every company speical Att and some how his network is superior LOL
13. xpr3ss10n (Posts: 55; Member since: 15 Dec 2011)
"Anything superior but cost"... lol. Seems to be pretty important. Enough for ATT to offer you a bogus gift card for all the money they will be raping you for. Tmobile is kicking ass and taking names. Ive outright paid for my Note 3 thanks to the savings of switching from verizonm someone is obviously stuck in a contract. ... dont worry though. Tmobile will probably solve that in a week for you
28. Sniggly (Posts: 7183; Member since: 05 Dec 2009)
I'm actually on a Verizon employee plan. Free phone and I pay less than I would for T-Mobile.
And lower costs don't mean anything if your display reads "no service."
45. Extradite (banned) (Posts: 316; Member since: 30 Dec 2013)
Do you work for them Sniggly...?
46. Sniggly (Posts: 7183; Member since: 05 Dec 2009)
I *worked* for Best Buy. I'm not currently in the cell phone industry.
58. Whateverman (Posts: 3233; Member since: 17 May 2009)
Left VZW a while back... Couldn't be happier. Yeah, there are 2 areas I've found that don't have a days signal, but even then I can still make and receive calls. T Mobile isn't the dead zone network it use to be. If you check out Open Signal, you'll see in T-Mobile is really getting the network together.
51. downphoenix (Posts: 2424; Member since: 19 Jun 2010)
I am looking forward to it, haha :)
Me and my wife are gonna debate on whether we wanna do the installlment plan on one of the great phones, or just go with something cheap like the Lumia 521 or Exhibit 4G until a particular phone strikes our fancy.
19. -box- (Posts: 3882; Member since: 04 Jan 2012)
The money was an agreed amount between T-Mobile and AT&T that the buyout would happen, essentially a bet by AT&T that it would go through. That it didn't meant that the previously agreed-to terms had to be followed, including the cash and spectrum.
As for the network, I've been a T-Mobile customer for almost a decade, using their network all around the middle of the country and as far east as D.C., and have only ever lost signal in the mountains of Pennsylvania and in rare valleys or underground areas. Granted I'm using Nokias all that time, but I've never had any significant or noticeable problem or difficulty with their network. I get LTE just about everywhere I go, the 4G HSPA+ is faster than my friends' phones from other carriers, and I can upgrade whenever I want, for example, I got a Lumia 925 on launch day, and whatever the new spring flagship Lumia is I'll be able to get if I decide too (hoping for a blend of the 1020 and 1520, that is, 5"-5.5" screen, 41-or-more MP PureView, possibly with the multi-lens system discussed in the article about 2014 camera tech this week, big battery, wireless charging, etc.
25. elitewolverine (Posts: 2117; Member since: 28 Oct 2013)
925 great device. And where we do not have coverage, we have free roaming. Data is roaming limited but not charged. So if your rural, wifi and roam. yay cheaper and still using others networks lol.
29. Sniggly (Posts: 7183; Member since: 05 Dec 2009)
Well, I've had T-Mobile too. And just so you know, places like "the mountains of Pennsylvania" are places where people, you know, live. Cities may hold much of the population, but they don't hold everyone, and it's important to have coverage in the rural areas too. The entire time I had T-Mobile the first time I was roaming on AT&T.
42. JerryTime (Posts: 468; Member since: 09 Nov 2013)
I live in VA and Southwest VA might as well not exist to T-Mobile. There is hardly any coverage at all, let alone LTE. I would love to switch, but as of right now I am sticking with Verizon. I have coverage pretty much EVERYWHERE I go, and I have LTE too not just cellphone service. There's nothing "superior" about T-Mobiles network when compared to Verizon. It's not even close. Their policies are great, and the dude likes to sell the dream, but that's all it is as of now, a dream.
47. phonetekmek (Posts: 70; Member since: 04 Oct 2013)
As a former DM and Regional trainer for T-Mobile I'll say they have improved their serive and speeds greatly ni the years since I left. But no way in hell would I go to their service. Sprint has a considerably larger voice network and in South Florida the Spark network is faster than anything else I've experienced on any of the other carriers. T-Mobile is a great option in a major metropolitan area but for anyone that travels, or lives in a rural area you should look elsewhere. And if i fell into that catagory I would port to ATT and take advantage of that offer quickly.
48. JerryTime (Posts: 468; Member since: 09 Nov 2013)
Haha Sprint over T-Mobile in FL?! Wow, please send me some of what you are smoking if you think Sprint is a better service provider than any major carrier.
8. Cha7520 (Posts: 216; Member since: 31 Oct 2010)
WWWOOOOOOWWWWW!!!!! I wish T-Mobile was good in my area.
17. corporateJP (Posts: 1877; Member since: 28 Nov 2009)
You and me both.
9. Daftama (Posts: 575; Member since: 03 Nov 2012)
What would be nice from this a hole unlimited plans for tablets
26. elitewolverine (Posts: 2117; Member since: 28 Oct 2013)
do you know how much data that would consume? There is a reason why cable companies charge you for lte speeds and 60+ a month for non moble in the home hardlined noded networks.
It would saturate the network so fast it would then be pointless to have a data plan at all.
10. Sauce (unregistered)
This guy gives me man boners
11. dorianb (Posts: 429; Member since: 24 Oct 2012)
Did he just tell Stephenson to shut his w#ore mouth?!
12. KFear (Posts: 137; Member since: 06 Feb 2012)
I'm not sure how long his attitude will appeal to customers. i'm already getting tired of it.
14. _KIRA_ (Posts: 19; Member since: 25 Dec 2013)
Legere is a man on a mission.
36. JunitoNH (Posts: 987; Member since: 15 Feb 2012)
Yes he is, to make money for his company, and hopefully improve network.
15. xtroid2k (Posts: 469; Member since: 11 Jan 2010)
I agree he is some what of an a$$ and have said this before; John is a marketing guru akin to that of Steve Jobs in he's really not selling you something better but convincing you that the crap he has is some real good s$%t.
No contracts - True
No ETF - True but you have to finish paying off your phone on your final bill which could be a lot like the cost of an ETF.
Coverage - we all know the truth about the network. Its not all there. Rural Areas are sxrewed
Unlimited Data - True
Jump - True, but cmon your average consumer will not take advantage of this. So most people will sucker into paying for a service they will never use.
World data - that's cool
So if I missed anything I'm sorry but personally I'm happy with Tmo but I don't think its superior as far as infrastructure.
18. corporateJP (Posts: 1877; Member since: 28 Nov 2009)
^About sums it up right, dead on.
21. ardent1 (Posts: 1999; Member since: 16 Apr 2011)
Do forget:
-- no strings attached to tablets with a free 200 MB per month for life
-- free mobile hotspot with cellphone, e.g. as much as 2.5 GB on the $70 a month plan
But you wouldn't think these were original or disruptive services.
These are real value to some people. I am on Verizon, and it cost $50 a month (good for 4 GB) to use the mobile hotspot feature on iPhone 5S.
Put it this way, if Verizon and ATT are matching Tmobile, then Tmobile is doing something right.
By the Steve Jobs is a genius besides being a master marketing guru. Steve Jobs has over 300 patents to his name. But that is besides the point.
30. Sniggly (Posts: 7183; Member since: 05 Dec 2009)
200 MB is worth about jack. I eat that up in a day.
Mobile share has free hotspot too.
59. ardent1 (Posts: 1999; Member since: 16 Apr 2011)
Mobile share is a complete rip-off.
I am not paying for overpriced line charges.
64. ardent1 (Posts: 1999; Member since: 16 Apr 2011)
Sniggly , it cost $15 a month for 250 MB on ATT for tablets.
It's NOT a question of how fast you can consume 200 MB, but rather a Tmobile is giving 200 MB free each month and could save about $180 a year vs ATT's fees.
31. Gemmol (Posts: 564; Member since: 09 Nov 2011)
ATT get free mobile hotspot, my boy was upset when he went to verizon from tmobile and had no more hotspot.....he should of went to AT&T
32. Sniggly (Posts: 7183; Member since: 05 Dec 2009)
Verizon also has free mobile hotspot on Share Everything.
62. ardent1 (Posts: 1999; Member since: 16 Apr 2011)
I can see myself paying $70 a month with TMobile. I can't see myself paying ATT's high monthly fee on contract.
The reason I went with Verizon was that I had $400 in my prepaid account and switched from prepaid to contract (after a fee) and am only paying $70 a month for 450 minutes and 2GB.
33. BattleBrat (Posts: 1175; Member since: 26 Oct 2011)
On an Android phone, USE Fox Fi!!! I have unlimited on Verizon and Tmo and using Fox Fi doesn't count as being tethered (even though you are) 69gb on Verizon last month
27. elitewolverine (Posts: 2117; Member since: 28 Oct 2013)
Jump, will not use? Hmm I bet you have little on how jump works.
Lets say you buy a HTC One, you get the update and your phone is just acting crappy, actually its a real issue right now I deal with every day. You were not real happy with the phone to begin with but you stuck it out.
You have waited the 6month initial period to use jump (no limits after that but twice a year). You have had your phone replaced under the warranty for issues that a master reset did not fix (I do this daily for multiple devices)
In total you have paid $150 for a 600 dollar phone. I use my jump. Tmobile wipes out 450$ remaining and now you can pick another device. No upgrade worries, no extra expense. etc.
Now cost savings? Lots. I can choose complete unlimited on my device no throttling, 2.5gb of hotspot, jump, eip (for payment of phone monthly), and still be $5 less than Verizon.
With Verizon I would pay $50 for the phone, get locked into 2yrs, not have unlimited data. Data is shared on all my phones, where tmobile is phone specific. No jump have to wait for upgrades. And you are paying more for less. Other than coverage.
ETF is because you haven't bought the phone. Pay if off and your free to go. That is like leasing a car and getting mad you cant keep the car after breaking your lease 6months in and paying 1800 for a 30k car. Get real.
16. MartyK (Posts: 727; Member since: 11 Apr 2012)
This dude is the Best CEO on the planet.. Sprint buy T-Mobile and put him in charge!
22. Derekjeter (Posts: 334; Member since: 27 Oct 2011)
This guy talks s**t about ATT, about how they are just trying to buy customers but isn't that what hes doing as well? Like i said before i don't think he should talk like Tmobile has better coverage than ATT. He uses the same tactics to buy customers because the network is sh!t. I know everyone will get upset and defend Tmo but lets be honest if they really had good coverage they would not be 4th.
38. darkkjedii (Posts: 12739; Member since: 05 Feb 2011)
Boom goes the dynamite lol. Well said DJ.
60. Whateverman (Posts: 3233; Member since: 17 May 2009)
The way they keep adding new customers and Sprint keeps losing, they might not be in 4th for much longer. Who knows.
34. mike2959 (Posts: 283; Member since: 08 Oct 2011)
It's really about 3 things, coverage, speed, price. I say price last because the CONSUMER has CHOSEN AT&T and Verizon FIRST. I would love to go back to TMO... But I need coverage in the suburbs, and other area's.
35. JerzeySniper (Posts: 22; Member since: 21 Mar 2011)
This guy is awesome. And im a VZW employee. For starters if youre saying hes an asshole then you must not have been paying attention too the other CEOs and how they work with there high and mighty turned up nose "how dare thou approach or speaketh to me" attitude. Hes reinventing the CEO..hes coming to the level of the customer and listening to them. And if he fails.....so what hes trying something new...would you rather things remain the same...?
And btw if service works for you on tmobile where you live and travel then who gives a flaming crap about it not picking up where you will never go...if its working for you thats all that matters.
37. darkkjedii (Posts: 12739; Member since: 05 Feb 2011)
Man it sounds like these two need to head out to Vegas, lace up the gloves. PPV anyone?
39. darkkjedii (Posts: 12739; Member since: 05 Feb 2011)
In Las Vegas I've never had good luck with tmo, would be willing to give them another try tho.
40. papss (unregistered)
Tmob should be working on their coverage instead of shredding anyone.
41. papss (unregistered)
Also want to add that I won't pay less for worse coverage. As a consumer tmob has zero appeal no matter what the give you free or discounted with their super spotty lte coverage
44. imeubeu (Posts: 59; Member since: 01 Jul 2012)
randall stephenson should've waited after the 8th...an one up them
52. guyver192 (Posts: 14; Member since: 27 Feb 2012)
As a former AT&T subscriber I have a few points I would like to mention. I am on T-Mobile right now.
1. With 2 identical phones at MY house T-Mobile better signal sitting side by side 1 bat at&t, t-mobile full bar's. LG G Pro Both unlocked. Switched sims and retested same result for me low service with att.
2. The LTE network is building out and every month now 4g service expanding further out. I have a 32 min drive to work. LTE speed are really good.
3. NOT serviced everywhere like at&t and Verizon. But remember they also had and still have there bad area's. Until about 2007-08 At&t my area was edge and roaming was the normal. Give T-Mobile time. if they are moving they way the are now. I give them 2-4 years and may be on the level of At&t on coverage. they are trying to buy that 700 MHz block from Verizon
4. I am not bashing other carriers. My wife has Verizon and it works at the house. All the new rage is LTE but AT&T and T-mobile gsm 3g/4g is pretty speedy also. Spotty yeah but works.
Also my results and testing are by no mean an exact science but works for me.


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With the current World Champion being the ripe old age of 20, it's not as if the sport is lacking in youth. Unfortunately this race was lacking that World Champion – Danny Hart is out after dislocating his shoulder at Crankworx Europe. "I had surgery on it a week and a half ago and I'm in physio now, we're not sure on timeframes," he says.
Danny's first win at world level came at the biggest race, the 2011 World Championships in Champéry, Switzerland:
"I'd been on the cusp of it for a while, I knew if I put on a good run it would be possible," he adds.
Obviously Brook's had a bit of bad luck this year with crashes
Since then Danny has come close to another win at this level, with a 2nd, 3rd and a 4th this season, but it has so far alluded him. "It's been hard to repeat that win, I've got close a couple of times, it's just that little bit extra that you need." Talking about another couple of young riders, Josh Bryceland (22) and Brook MacDonald (21), that are of a similar age and and in a similar position, Danny says, "All us young ones have been doing well for the past two years so it's all there or thereabouts. Obviously Brook's had a bit of bad luck this year with crashes, but now he's proved on his day he can do it. It's just all about putting it together."
That's exactly what Brook did at the sixth round of the series. With a previous best result of third, Brook put it together to take the win at the Val d'Isère World Cup.
"From the start of the season I didn't expect to win, all season I was expecting a top 10, pushing for a top five. My goals were for a top five. I walked the track and thought it was pretty average and then I rode it and I got into it and enjoyed it the whole weekend. Every time I come down to the bottom, I had a smile on my face, I think that helped big time."
Danny's come along from being junior and he's just gone straight to the top
Coming in only 0.6secs back on Brook was his good mate Josh Bryceland, "I was really close, I messed up the last corner and felt like I could have almost had it. It's a cool feeling, knowing I've got the speed. I was so happy for Brook, I didn't quite realise at first, I knew I'd gone into third then I realised Brook was in the hot-seat and I was so happy for him. He's had a hard year, he's had some big crashes and we've always known he's got the speed. Danny's come along from being junior and he's just gone straight to the top and been really consistent. Me and Brook have found it a bit harder to get that consistency going, so it's nice to see him do a result he's capable of."
Brook knows it's a significant moment: "This is a big step for me, winning a World Cup. My life is pretty much racing as I haven't been home this year, I think it will be five months I will have been away in September. I'm amped going to the World Champs now, to have a win four weeks before the World Champs is pretty cool and boosts my confidence."
With the 2009 World Champion Steve Peat still clocking up fast times at the age of 38, we could see a lot more results like this from Danny, Josh and Brook over the next 18 years or so and quite possibly at that World Championships in Leogang, Austria on September 2.


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Investigators have not been able to determine what caused a Valentine's Day fire that killed five children in a north Minneapolis duplex. A report by the State Fire Marshal Division says the fire started on the second level, but a cause could not be determined.
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This Mother's Day, Americans are expected to spend an average of $163 on mom. According to the National Retail Federation, 81 percent of people will send cards and 66 percent will give flowers. Sweaters, books, CDs, gardening tools, a day at the spa and brunch rounded out the list.
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Azur Davis, founder of central Minnesota's "Ruff Start Rescue," has helped save more than 1.700 animals. But Davis says there's just something about Cupid, a 3-month-old hound dog with deformed front legs. "He walks with the front paws completely bent in," Davis said. "We know that there's a hard case that's going to need a lot of vet care." The overtly affectionate puppy was first found in a central Minnesota ditch.
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The community came together Saturday to remember the five children who died when their house caught fire on Valentine's Day. The funeral for 8-year-old Christopher, 6-year-old Mary, 4-year-old Fannie, 3-year-old Troy and 18-month-old Gwendolyn took place at Shiloh Temple in Minneapolis.
Mpls. Father Reflects On Losing 5 Kids To Valentine's Day Fire
The father who lost five of his seven children to a house fire on Valentine's Day is speaking out. For 12 days, Troy Lewis has been at the side of his two surviving children. Lewis was able to grab 9-year-old Shaca and 5-year-old Electra from the duplex on Colfax Avenue North when it went up in flames.
For 13 Years, Couple Spends Valentine's Day With Widows
Many of us take time to celebrate love during the month of February but one Minnesota couple sees to it that love is still celebrated even after a heartbreaking loss.
Support Flows Out To Family Devastated By Valentine's Day Fire
The father of seven who lost five of his children in a house fire on Valentine's Day is now surrounded by family. Troy Lewis' brother Roy and others made it to his bedside late Sunday night. They are now planning funerals for those who died.
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You likely bought or got roses and chocolates this Valentine's Day. What can you do to make the weekend particularly memorable for your sweetheart? On Saturday, the Franconia Sculpture Park in Shafer, Minn. is offering a unique, alternative option.
How To Make Your Valentine's Flowers Last
Figures show as many as 95 million flowers are delivered on Valentine's Day. But for many people, they don't last too long in the vase. WCCO's Aristea Brady thought it would only be timely to ask experts a question many of you probably thought about today: How do I make my roses last?
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By now, there's a good chance you've sent your special someone flowers for Valentine's Day. And you may have dinner plans waiting for you. It's all part of the Valentine's Day rush for Twin Cities businesses. Many began preparing for this day weeks in advance, and it's one of those holidays that brings in big business, according to Stephanie Hagen of Spruce Flowers and Home in south Minneapolis.
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While compiling a list of the best romantic movies, many of the titles I immediately shortlisted actually functioned as "anti-romantic" classics. And furthermore, many of the titles that were still technically lush, swooning depictions of starry-eyed bliss still retained elements of unrequited love.
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Valentine's Day can be a wallet-emptying experience. But for many of you out there, it's just a chance to spend some quality time with that person you love and maybe you just need a fresh idea. Dara came up with some "cheapskate" ideas for Valentine's Day and here's her Top 5!


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Dating isn't easy – especially if you're in a large city like Los Angeles or New York. It seems like everyone gets easily distracted by the next best thing that comes along or really isn't looking to settle into anything serious. What makes it harder is that we have these ideas of what we should and shouldn't do that are large misconceptions and don't make finding that special someone any easier.
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Rihanna's Pop Report Card: We Grade Her 7 Albums. "Rated R should not have been graded lower than Good Girl Gone Bad and Loud," he wrote. "Just because it didn't do as well commercially, doesn't mean it was not the better album…Rated R was Rihanna's most artistic and personal album and it's better as a whole. Also, even though I'm a Rihanna fan, A+ is too generous a mark for any of her albums."
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Australian batsman David Warner admits he's fine and ready to go for their next match. Warner also gives an update on Shane Watson, who was struck in the helmet by a bouncer on Tuesday.
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England selector James Whitaker says Alastair Cook is very disappointed with the news that he's been dropped as one-day captain, but is confident they have the right man to replace him in Eoin Morgan.
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Cook future in doubt
Jason Gillespie feels the writing is on the wall for Alastair Cook as the captain of the one day side.
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Cooking at the cricket!
At 38 degrees it was hot enough to fry an egg at The Gabba in Brisbane, as Yvonne Sampson demonstrates!
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Cook: I've not been good enough
Alastair Cook accepts he can have no complaints if he is stood down as England's one-day captain but is still hungry to do it.
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Dilshan was the difference
Angelo Mathews praised Tillakaratne Dilshan after his 101 helped guide Sri Lanka to victory in the seventh ODI.
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Emotional day for Jayawardene
Mahela Jayawardene thanked the Sri Lankan fans after his final one day international on home soil.
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ECB managing director Paul Downton insists that the decision to appoint Alastair Cook as England's captain for the World Cup hasn't yet been made.
Mon December 15 2014
Smith thrilled by captaincy
Steve Smith has been named as Australia captain in place of the injured Michael Clarke for Wednesday's Second Test against India in Brisbane.
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Moores - Cook isn't unsackable
England Head Coach Peter Moores has repeated his support for captain Alastair Cook but admits he's not unsackable. Cook is under increasing pressure after another low score as England lost the sixth one-day international and the series to Sri Lanka.
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Moores promises review
Head coach Peter Moores says England's series defeat to Sri Lanka - including the captaincy position - will be fully reviewed.
Sat December 13 2014
Sri Lanka seal ODI series
Kumar Sangakkara struck 112 as Sri Lanka took an unassailable 4-2 lead with a 90-run victory in the sixth one-day international against England.
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Sangakkara's farewell?
After Kumar Sangakkara's 112-ball knock, which featured 12 fours and two sixes, was this him saying goodbye to his home fans?
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Adelaide thriller
David Warner was ecstatic as Australia claimed victory in the opening test with India.
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Alastair Cook and Angelo Mathews reveal their sides for the ODI series opener in Colombo at the toss.
Fri December 12 2014
Root and Taylor steer England home
Joe Root and James Taylor were the the hero's as they steered England to a five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka.
Fri December 12 2014
Root guides England to win
Joe Root struck his third century to steer England to a five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the rain-delayed fifth one-day international.
Wed December 10 2014
Kieswetter may miss 2015
Somerset chief executive Guy Lavender reveals that Craig Kieswetter is still struggling with his vision and might miss the whole 2015 season as a result.
Wed December 10 2014
Smith reflects on emotional ton
Steve Smith reflects on his and captain Michael Clarke's centuries for Australia against India in their first innings following the passing of teammate Phil Hughes.
Tue December 9 2014
Cycling with Prior
Matt Prior has co-founded a new professional cycling team. Last year Ian Ward joined him to find out more about his passion for the sport.
Tue December 9 2014
Prior moving on from KP
Matt Prior says he's moved on from the Kevin Pietersen saga and is only thinking about getting himself for for the World Cup.
Mon December 8 2014
Johnson praises captain Clarke
Mitchell Johnson has paid tribute to captain Michael Clarke who is back fit to lead the side against India in Australia's first test match in Adelaide. Each of the players will wear the number 408 in memory of Phillip Hughes, who's also been named as the team's 13th man.
Sun December 7 2014
Morgan praises Taylor contribution
Eoin Morgan and Angelo Mathews share their thoughts at the presentation following Sri Lanka's fourth ODI win over England.
Fri December 5 2014
Tim's tour diary
Sky Sports News HQ's Tim Abraham joins Bumble and the boys as they travel through Sri Lanka.
Thu December 4 2014
Surrey appoint Rainford-Brent
Surrey CCC have appointed the club's first ever Director of Women's Cricket. Former England and Surrey all-rounder Ebony Rainford-Brent returning to the club to fill the role.
Wed December 3 2014
England beat Sri Lanka
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Wed December 3 2014
Root praises Buttler
Joe Root was full of praise for Jos Buttler after their partnership pushed England to victory over Sri Lanka in the third ODI.
Wed December 3 2014
SL v Eng 3rd ODI - The Toss
Alastair Cook and Angelo Mathews reveal their sides at the toss ahead of the third ODI of the seven match series.
Wed December 3 2014
Clarke's emotional farewell to Phil Hughes
Around 5,000 mourners attended the funeral of Phil Hughes which took place in the batsman's hometown of Macksville in New South Wales. Michael Clarke was joined by the current Australia cricket team and he spoke of Hughes' character, spirit and positive approach to life and sport.
Tue December 2 2014
No pressure to play
Cricket Australia will be understanding towards players who feel uncomfortable about playing in the rescheduled Test match against India next week, following the death of Phillip Hughes.
Sat November 29 2014
Ramprakash - we didn't react
Batting coach Mark Ramprakash says that after winning the toss they failed to adapt to the pitch following their eight wicket defeat to Sri Lanka.
Sat November 29 2014
SL v Eng 2nd ODI - The Toss
Alastair Cook and Angelo Mathews reveal their sides at the toss ahead of the second ODI of the seven match series.
Fri November 28 2014
Cook pays tribute to Hughes
England captain Alastair Cook used his press conference ahead of the 2nd ODI against Sri Lanka to pay tribute to Phillip Hughes.
Fri November 28 2014
Cricket Australia prioritise players
Cricket Australia officials insist their main priority is helping players cope with the loss of Phillip Hughes.
Thu November 27 2014
Gatting sad at Hughes passing
Former England captain Mike Gatting reflects on the news that Australia's Phillip Hughes has passed away at the age of 25.
Thu November 27 2014
Atherton: Desperate news
Mike Atherton pays tribute to Australian batsman Phillip Hughes after the news that he passed away from his on-field injuries.
Thu November 27 2014
Warne pays tribute to Hughes
Shane Warne pays tribute to the late Phillip Hughes who passed away two days after he was struck by a ball while batting.
Wed November 26 2014
Mixed emotions for Moeen
Moeen Ali speaks to Ian Ward after scoring the third fastest ODI hundred by an Englishman in the first ODI defeat to Sri Lanka.