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Cool Summer Date: Sparkling Wine Tasting

Cava is not just for special occasions—it's perfect for a casual summer date!

Like wine? Like sparkling wine? If so check out, Cava, sparkling wine from Spain. Classier than Prosecco and less expensive than Champagne, Cava is our new obsession. Lucky for us, our pals at Freixenet, a Catalonian Cava company with roots dating back all the way to the 19th century, is giving our free wine this summer!

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9 Things A Job Hunt Can Teach You About Dating

In my search for a job, I've learned a thing or two about dating.

After job-hunting for the past year or so, I've concluded that nothing resembles the search for love more than the pursuit of a career. Both enable an obsession with checking your phone and email. Both make you think twice about what's posted on your Facebook profile. Both are an exciting, yet scary transition that we're likely to face multiple times throughout our lives. Naturally, sending out cover letters and going on interviews has reaffirmed a number of valuable dating lessons, including:

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How To Prevent An Awkward First Date

First dates can be stressful, uncomfortable and awkward, but there are ways to avoid all that.

Getting ready for a first date is never easy. Between the expectations, nervousness and excitement it usually doesn't go as planned. Instead of worrying about the possibility of the date going wrong, take a look at 15 easy ways you can make your first date less awkward and more of a success!

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First Date Tips Guys Should Memorize

10 things women appreciate when going on a first date.

Ah, first dates. So nerve-wracking. If only you knew exactly what was going to happen, then you could plan out everything in advance. But first dates are kind of like playing the lottery. You gotta be in it to win it, but sometimes you end up empty-handed. If you're a woman, you know these sort of situations don't always go so smoothly. If you're a guy, here are 10 tips that can make the first date easier on all of us.

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10 Eco-Friendly Date Ideas

Our favorite earth-friendly dates. Go green dating!

These days being environmentally friendly is not only a trend but a necessity. But who says saving the earth can't be fun? In fact we suggest paring your passion for going green with the love in your life. Here are 10 dating ideas that won't hurt the planet.

Morning News Feed: Friday, Oct 24

Morning News Feed: Friday, Oct 24

Woman gets jail for virtual husband-cide & San Fran to vote on prostitution.

Morning news on the abstinence challenge, virtual husband-cide, first date ideas, a flirting test, prostitution in San Fransisco, sex with country women, blondes have more fun, sexual harassment in Egypt, and premature birth.

First Date Dos and Don'ts

First Date Dos and Don'ts

The top 3 unusual (but awesome) first-date ideas

Looking for love can be about as much fun as having your teeth cleaned. Forget about the mundane dinner and movie. Kristine Kern, self-described as "one of the dating masses" talks to Dave Singleton, author of Behind Every Great Woman There’s a Fabulous Gay Man: Advice from a Guy Who Gives It to You Straight and The Mandates: 25 Real Rules for Successful Gay Dating. Together they came up with a few refreshing first date ideas that can help you get a better idea of your prospective partner. Also included: bad first date ideas.