| Modern Love: The College Essay Contest The winner of the Modern Love College Essay contest writes a clear-eyed account of her generation’s often noncommittal dating scene. nytimes.com |
Best breakfasts: Bed and bagels FROM fresh pastries in Paris to congee and noodles in Singapore, we serve up a buffet of the world's most enticing breakfasts. news.com.au |
Gumshoe Alert This week, answers to readers' questions about performing a background check on a prospective partner, derogatory language and other issues. nytimes.com |
Male pond skaters forced to 'sing' for sex By evolving a genital "shield", female pond skaters can stop males mating with them unless they tap out sufficiently impressive courtship rhythms feeds.newscientist.com |
Cellphones, Texts and Lovers Cellphones and texting technology give suitors instantaneous contact, without the stability of guidance from the community. nytimes.com |