I darted to the middle of the floor and took the mic. More people came in, then faced me. Being the center of attention among strangers is a weird thing.

I introduced myself, talked about where I was from, told them not to be too harsh because it was my first time, ya know.

I heard an older woman say, "go ‘head, baby."

I smiled at the gracious woman, then began a routine that was barely 24-hours old.

Everything went downhill after that.

Hooking that hottie is hard enough without the odds stacked against you, so the city researchers at Sperling’s BestPlaces have identified for you "America’s Best and Worst Cities for Dating."

The study is based on criteria that includes percentage of singles ages 18-24, population density, and dating venues per capita such as concerts, coffee shops, bars, bowling alleys, etc., and includes 80 metro areas in America. We teamed up with AXE Deodorant Bodyspray, which specializes in the dating game, to find out which city is revered as the D.C. (Dating Capital) of the U.S.

I love the city in the morning… the fog lifting as if it is wiping the sleep out of its eyes. I slide into my old jeans, a hoodie and my All-Stars and head to the local coffee stop. On my way I pass by a number of those nasty “chain” shops but I like my little one of a kind Mom & Pop shop. Why? Because of the way it smells, and I am not talking about the smell of fresh coffee… something better.

........Nothing puts a grin on a woman’s face than brushing by a man that smells wonderful!  

According to The Learning Channel, the person of your dreams could be just a heartbeat away, thanks to a dating game that alerts you when a love match comes within a few meters (yards) of your mobile phone, New Scientist reports.

Using Bluetooth wireless technology — a short-range system built into many mobile phones — would-be daters subscribe to a service that stores a personal profile, their photograph and a wish list of what they are looking for in a partner.

This may be the perfect introduction tool for you guys who just need an "in."

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Millions of single parents no doubt empathized with Nicole Kidman, who took her mother to the Golden Globes.
"This is getting pathetic. I'm either with my children or my parents," the divorced mom of two said, according to Us magazine.

Kidman's situation highlights the challenges faced by all single parents who try to fit romance into their busy, demanding lives.

Read more in this article by the Seattle Times.