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A Single Dad Redefines
"Nuclear Family" One man in Oakland, California is forging a path that might become an example for single fathers-to-be everywhere, as well as one heralded by their female counterparts, the pregnant ladies. He is Patrick Lynch, a 30-something, high school Administrator. He is also father to fraternal twin daughters Cailla and Gemma, both five years old.MORE
Is Their Online Dating
Profile a Fake? Unfortunately, dating websites are no longer just a place for nice single people to meet. They are a haven for Internet Criminals, people with other ill intent, and the “boogeymen” of today - just like the ones who we used to imagine under our childhood beds. Instead of grabbing us at the ankles if we get out of bed at night, these monsters lurk in World Wide Web shadows, waiting to access an open heart as a path directly to our wallets.MORE
14 Valentine's Day Gifts
with Real Heart
By Gillian Benary Do
you believe that finding that perfect Valentine’s Day gift is the
hallmark of a loving relationship? Or are you the type that sees
February 14th as nothing more than a greeting card company-devised
holiday? Regardless of where you fit onto the Cupid-ometer, most
of us could add a little spice to our romantic lives with a few new ways
to say “I love you.”MORE
Crystal Clear Indicators
You're Robbing the Cradle
By Kimberly Toms As single 30-somethings and beyond, we’ve all done it: Robbed the cradle, once or twice (or - ahem - more). If the cradle from which you stole your babe has rocked for fewer years than most, you will experience some “aha” moments of clarity, those times when you wonder, “What the heck am I doing?”MORE
Top 5 Places to Meet Single
San Franciscans
By Gillian Benary If
you would like to meet locals and, perhaps, become a local-lover, as
well as a lover of the locale, here are BLU’s
Top Five Places to Meet San Francisco Singles. MORE
6 Winter Fashion Must-Haves
for Men
By Jeff
Wyatt
Jeff
Wyatt lists the six most important pieces in a man's winter wardrobe, to
carry you fashionably (and warmly) from winter to winter. MORE
San Francisco: Food, Drinks
& Life as Art
By Gillian Benary Which must-see locales best represent my San Francisco, a city where the residents and their taste are every bit as colorful as the Victorian “Painted Ladies” bordering Alamo Square Park? Here, I hope to provide a local’s perspective of what a tourist should experience, in order to capture San Francisco’s essence within their bank of most valued vacation memories.MORE
Scoma’s: San Francisco’s Seafood Landmark
By Kimberly
Toms
What you see beyond the structure's walls is the San Francisco you either traveled so far to visit, or the one that keeps you there as "home." Bringing yourself back from the panorama of water, small yachts, sailboats, and skyline, settle in and ready yourself for succulent seafood, local vegetables, fresh mozzarella and Painted Hills natural beef. MORE
Jeff Wyatt's Musings: To
Have Loved...
By Jeff
Wyatt
Like
blistered skin coming loose after a long shower, she peeled away, and I
felt no pain… MORE
San Francisco: 5
Neighborhoods to Stroll
By Gillian Benary There is, of course, much more to the authentic San Francisco than just eating and drinking (and - of course - famed Fisherman’s Wharf). One of my favorite things about this city is that we have so many diverse neighborhoods crammed together into one pint-sized metropolis.MORE
San Francisco's Gourmet
Style & Panache
By Gillian Benary San Francisco is a destination of great natural beauty, populated by rebellious and unruly denizens. This reputation is well-earned and proudly worn. We offer some of
Magazine BLU’s favorite San Francisco dining, shopping, cultural, and tour
attractions.MORE
Classic Lingerie:
Who is it Really For?
Photographs by Daniel Mezick The
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who she designs for, and in turn, who benefits. MORE
Sex Too Soon?
By Felicia Coley How
long should you wait to have sex with your new "friend," for
the first time? Most of us agree the first date is not optimum, but who
really knows when the time is right? MORE
Curing the Break-Up Blues
By Felicia Coley
The
split was destined to be, as otherwise you would not be, well...broken
up. The end of a true relationship is almost always painful, but there
is a light at the end of the tunnel of temporary gloom, courtesy experts
and those who have been there, before. MORE
Pairing
Primer: Cigars & Whiskey
By
Curt Riedy with Kimberly Toms
Some
pairings are better than others, whether in romance or libations. Cigars
and whiskey offer a timeless union that will have you raising a glass
and toasting to "forever after." MORE
Fashion:
Summer Sweetness
Photographs by Mark Margraff
We
hit the streets of Princess Grace Kelly of Monaco's family neighborhood,
to catch a glimpse of flirty fashion styled by Jessie James Boutique of
Manhattan and donned by a sweet blonde with aspirations of her own. MORE
Driving with Smarts
Photographs by
SmartUSA and Mark Margraff
Sometimes
being small and economical is actually quite socially intelligent. We
prove that, tooling around Manhattan in this new little machine. MORE
Florida, For Grownups
By Kimberly Toms
St.
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not just about Spring Break and Early Bird Specials. MORE
Captivating Single: Legacy
Robert Sullivan Lives "The Dream"
Photographs by Mark
Margraff
He
is a Manhattanite with a law degree, living the life that many only
imagine or see on television: 30-something, Irish, handsome, and a man
about-town. Go ahead, you know you want to read all about him. MORE
Dude, Where's Your Style?
By Jeff
Wyatt
Jeff
Wyatt outlines some "do's" and "don'ts" for the male
gender to follow when dressing in summer's more relaxed style. MORE
Sustaining Luxury:
Your Own Private Island?
You,
like many others, aspire to call your very own private island
"home." Lets get real: It probably is not going to happen in
this economy or any other...unless, you tweak the dream, just a little.
We show you where you can realistically live with the iguanas. MORE
Jeff Wyatt's Musings: Comparing Apples and...
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Wyatt
...the
words I had desperately wanted to say for so long came out while the
both of us were mildly tipsy in the back of a cab, on the way to her
place after a night of drinks with friends... MORE
Whiskey Tastes & Toasts From the Experts
Bushmill's
Master Distiller Colum Egan explains how to properly taste whiskey; some
worldwide brand favorites; charming toasts from Tullamore Dew. MORE
Gentlemen's Clubs:
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Road Trip:
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The Art of Audi
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One man in Oakland, California is forging a path that might become an example for single fathers-to-be everywhere, as well as one heralded by their female counterparts, the pregnant ladies. He is Patrick Lynch, a 30-something, high school Administrator. He is also father to fraternal twin daughters Cailla and Gemma, both five years old.
Unfortunately, dating websites are no longer just a place for nice single people to meet. They are a haven for Internet Criminals, people with other ill intent, and the “boogeymen” of today - just like the ones who we used to imagine under our childhood beds. Instead of grabbing us at the ankles if we get out of bed at night, these monsters lurk in World Wide Web shadows, waiting to access an open heart as a path directly to our wallets. 
Do
you believe that finding that perfect Valentine’s Day gift is the
hallmark of a loving relationship? Or are you the type that sees
February 14th as nothing more than a greeting card company-devised
holiday? Regardless of where you fit onto the Cupid-ometer, most
of us could add a little spice to our romantic lives with a few new ways
to say “I love you.” 
As single 30-somethings and beyond, we’ve all done it: Robbed the cradle, once or twice (or - ahem - more). If the cradle from which you stole your babe has rocked for fewer years than most, you will experience some “aha” moments of clarity, those times when you wonder, “What the heck am I doing?” 
If
you would like to meet locals and, perhaps, become a local-lover, as
well as a lover of the locale, here are BLU’s
Top Five Places to Meet San Francisco Singles. 
Jeff
Wyatt lists the six most important pieces in a man's winter wardrobe, to
carry you fashionably (and warmly) from winter to winter. 
Which must-see locales best represent my San Francisco, a city where the residents and their taste are every bit as colorful as the Victorian “Painted Ladies” bordering Alamo Square Park? Here, I hope to provide a local’s perspective of what a tourist should experience, in order to capture San Francisco’s essence within their bank of most valued vacation memories.
What you see beyond the structure's walls is the San Francisco you either traveled so far to visit, or the one that keeps you there as "home." Bringing yourself back from the panorama of water, small yachts, sailboats, and skyline, settle in and ready yourself for succulent seafood, local vegetables, fresh mozzarella and Painted Hills natural beef. 
There is, of course, much more to the authentic San Francisco than just eating and drinking (and - of course - famed Fisherman’s Wharf). One of my favorite things about this city is that we have so many diverse neighborhoods crammed together into one pint-sized metropolis.
San Francisco is a destination of great natural beauty, populated by rebellious and unruly denizens. This reputation is well-earned and proudly worn. We offer some of
Magazine BLU’s favorite San Francisco dining, shopping, cultural, and tour
attractions.
The
founder and designer of romantic CLO Lingerie of New York City reveals
who she designs for, and in turn, who benefits. 
How
long should you wait to have sex with your new "friend," for
the first time? Most of us agree the first date is not optimum, but who
really knows when the time is right? 
The
split was destined to be, as otherwise you would not be, well...broken
up. The end of a true relationship is almost always painful, but there
is a light at the end of the tunnel of temporary gloom, courtesy experts
and those who have been there, before. 
Some
pairings are better than others, whether in romance or libations. Cigars
and whiskey offer a timeless union that will have you raising a glass
and toasting to "forever after." 
We
hit the streets of Princess Grace Kelly of Monaco's family neighborhood,
to catch a glimpse of flirty fashion styled by Jessie James Boutique of
Manhattan and donned by a sweet blonde with aspirations of her own. 
Sometimes
being small and economical is actually quite socially intelligent. We
prove that, tooling around Manhattan in this new little machine. 
St.
Augustine proves Florida is historic, elegant, and sophisticated...and
not just about Spring Break and Early Bird Specials. 
He
is a Manhattanite with a law degree, living the life that many only
imagine or see on television: 30-something, Irish, handsome, and a man
about-town. Go ahead, you know you want to read all about him. 
You,
like many others, aspire to call your very own private island
"home." Lets get real: It probably is not going to happen in
this economy or any other...unless, you tweak the dream, just a little.
We show you where you can realistically live with the iguanas. 
Bushmill's
Master Distiller Colum Egan explains how to properly taste whiskey; some
worldwide brand favorites; charming toasts from Tullamore Dew. 
Gentlemen's Clubs:
Not Just for the Boys, Anymore?
The Art of Audi
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