• BUSINESS:  Our partner, The New York Times is looking at the lasting negative effects of the recession in a series called "The New Poor." Times finance contributor Louise Story describes the series and the effects of long-term unemployment on Americans.
• OLYMPICS: New York Times reporter, Jason Stallman, previews the Olympic ice dancing finals, the semi-finals in women's hockey, and freestyle skiing aerials.
• ANIMAL PROTECTION: There is a new bill in the works in California that could treat people who abuse animals like sex offenders. New York Times reporter, Jesse McKinley, explains how animal abusers could soon be listed in an online registry.

The number one question I get here in Vancouver about figure skating is, “Who do you think will win the ladies competition?”

My answer: “Kim Yu-Na of South Korea is the one to beat.”

Vanessa James and Yannick Bonheur found each other online and are now hoping to win a medal for France as the first Black skating team pair to compete.