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Remember that song? Yep, it’s pretty dang old, but still so relevant, even today. This is EXACTLY what the world needs. Everyday. For every person. That’s why we love Valentine’s Day here in the Boom Boom! Room, because it’s a great reason to talk about love!

We’ve had a few people contact us to let us know they are using Boom Boom! Cards this year for Valentine’s Day instead of the traditional cards and we thought this was such a great idea, we couldn’t keep it to ourselves. It makes sense, of course…why not celebrate Valentine’s Day by spreading some Boom Boom! After all, Valentine’s Day is all about the love and so are Boom Boom! Cards.

Yeah, we know, traditionally, Valentine’s Day has been more the time to recognize that romantic love in your life and, while we think that is obviously, awesome, this year why not open up Valentine’s Day to love in general and share it with Boom Boom! Cards?

So, here’s a run down on ways in which other Revolutionaries have used their cards that make sense to do on Valentine’s Day. Reading these will hopefully inspire you to find a way to use your cards for the Big Day of Love. And, when you do, please, let us know!! We love to hear how the Revolutionaries on the front lines are playing their cards. It always inspires us!

Mobile World Congress 2010 kicks off on Monday February 15 and what better way to mark its beginning than covering the Microsoft Press Conference?

Microsoft will hold a Press Conference at 3pm CET on February 15 where we expect them to unveil the future of Windows Mobile, Windows Phone 7. Amongst other things we're expecting a complete UI overhaul, codenamed "Metro" that looks and feels like the Zune HD interface.

Rumours suggest Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer will be present. When Neowin questioned Microsoft earlier this week on the inclusion of Ballmer a Microsoft spokesperson only stated “Microsoft does not comment on rumors or speculation.”

Join Tom Warren - Neowin.net and Long Zheng - istartedsomething.com for a live blog of Microsoft's Press Conference on Monday February 15, 3-4PM CET (other time zones). Please check back on Monday February 15 for the live blog.

The Iranian opposition movement is planning to hijack official celebrations to mark the 31st anniversary of the revolution, despite threats of a widespread crackdown and restrictions on phone and internet networks. Follow live updates

The amid mounting international concern about Iran's nuclear ambitions. State television has shown images of tens thousands of people attending the official rally on route of Azadi square to hear a speech by Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

The regime seems more determined than ever to stamp out protests and news of protests, as it celebrates the 31st anniversary of the revolution.

"Iran's security forces have adopted ," the semi-official Fars news agency announced.

There have been , and it has been ominously difficult to contact people in Iran, amid .

On a practical level the regime appears ready to drown out the chants of protesters by installing loud speakers along Azadi (Freedom) Street, the route of one of the planned protests towards Azadi Square (just visible in the background of this picture).

The opposition website Rahesabz says .

The map below shows The area shaded in blue shows the area where speeches may be held. The text asks protesters try to be at the square by 9am (6.30am GMT). But the official rally also appears to be taking place in Azadi Square, with Ahmadinejad due to speak there soon.

The opposition movement has been considering mounting two alternative rallies in northern Tehran if the security services block the square. One possible location is Evin prison, where many of the protesters from previous demonstrations have been held. The other is Jam-e-jam close to the headquarters of the state TV station.