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In 2008, Site Selection Magazine ranked Dayton the #1 medium sized metropolitan area in the nation for growth and expansion. This in important to know, because you surely want to move to a place city that is growing, but will also help you grow along with it!  Whether you are single, newlywed, or a family you will find Dayton to be an exciting and safe place to live. Dayton has a rich history of invention and innovation . Dayton is also known for its many patents, inventions, and inventors that have come from the area, most notably with the Wright Brothers’ invention of powered flight.

Imagine your kids growing up in an area known to encourage imagination and propel dreams to full fruition. They may grow up to take care of you one day with the money they make from one of their inventions or patents.  However, it doesn’t have to be just your kid’s dreams and goals, it could be the fulfillment of your own.    The environment in Dayton and the constant reminder of past achievements will serve as a natural motivational tool to help you continue on your path to greatness. This is a perfect location to call home!

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dayton,_Ohio

There are a multitude of attractions, events, tours, and recreational activities happening throughout Chicago, every single day. You’ll never be bored with so many things to do in the ‘Windy City.’ Home to many wonderful eateries, retail locations and entertainment places, there’s something for everyone.  

also has a many distinct and culturally rich neighborhoods which sets it apart from other cities. Hyde Park is a wonderful neighborhood which is known for being the Chicago home of President Barack Obama. Pilsen and Little Village are known for colorful murals and one of the city’s liveliest shopping districts. Bucktown, which is located near the Northwest side of Chicago, has a flourishing nightlife. This, plus its close proximity to downtown has made it one of Chicago’s top neighborhoods for young singles and couples. And who could forget Gold Coast which is known for it’s residents being some of the wealthiest in the city. Filled with luxury high-rises that over look Lake Michigan, it’s no wonder this neighborhood is viewed upscale. 

Get more information and search tips on Chicago Apartments, or view all Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL. Also, check out some of our recently spotlighted communities:

Southgate Apartments
Aqua at Lakeshore East Apartments
Streeter Place Apartments
2933 N Sheridan Apartments

              
View more information on Chicago, visit Explore Chicago website where we found information about this splendid city.

Yesterday we posted Favorite Love Songs for Valentine’s Day, so for all you single folks out there in cyberspace, here’s a list of anti-love songs. If you’re anything like me, Valentine’s Day is really just ‘Single Awareness Day’ and reminds me just how “single” I really am.  Valentine’s Day is kind of nauseating with all of the flowers, chocolates, balloons, stuffed animals and more.

It’s important for us to embrace being single and remind the happy romantic couples out there that we don’t need to be in a relationship to celebrate life. So instead of asking yourself ‘how bad it’s going to be this year?’…embrace it and go out with your single girl friends or guy friends and jam out to our tunes listed below.

1. ‘All the Single Ladies’ by Beyonce

2. ‘Love Stinks’ by J. Geils Band

3. ‘You Oughta Know’ by Alanis Morissette

4. ‘Shot Through the Heat’ by Bon Jovi

5. ‘My Happy Ending’ by Avril Lavigne

6. ‘Love is a Battlefield’ by Pat Benetar

7. ‘Since You’ve Been Gone’ by Kelly Clarkson

8. ‘Don’t Speak’ by No Doubt

9. ‘Don’t Lie’ by Black Eye Peas

10. ‘Killing Me Softly’ by The Fugees

11. ‘I Will Survive’ by Gloria Gaynor

12. ‘If I Could Turn Back Time’ by Cher

13. ‘Before He Cheats’ by Carrie Underwood

14. ‘After the Love is Gone’ by Earth, Wind and Fire

15. ‘Womanizer’ by Brittany Spears

16. ‘Half Crazy’ by Musiq Soulchild

I know you know those people we’re referring to. The people you ‘have’ to like and ‘need’ to get a gift for. It could be a friend you’ve known through the various social circles you travel, or it could actually be a relative you’re not fond of. Whomever it may be, during the holiday season you are forced to come up with a gift idea suitable for them. Wouldn’t it be great if you could really tell them how you feel? Well how about doing it in a backhanded way through your gift this year?!?!  Take a look…..

1. For the friend who is always in debt and complaining about money-a ‘Managing Your Money for Dummies’ book (added bonus would be a piggy bank)!

2. For your smelly friends-a body wash gift basket set. She’ll think you’re just being sweet, but you’ll know the real reason why!

3. For the domestically challenged-a cookbook with a gift card to a restaurant. Just in case the ‘oops’ occasion happens (which we all know will)!

4. For the winer-literally a bottle of wine! Maybe even throw in some cheese. Better yet, a violin ornament. For the heart strings she’s pulling…….

5. For the friend with a POS car-a AAA Membership

6. For the friend who constantly talks about losing weight but can never seem to drop the chocolate-the ‘Weight Watchers Complete Cookbook’. (an accessory could be a scale)

7. For the single friend in your life-a frog statue with a note ‘kiss me, I’ll turn into your prince charming’…..then hopefully she can leave YOU alone!!

8. For the cat lady…..duh! ANYTHING with CATS!!!!! They’ll enjoy it, but you’ll get a kick out of the real reason you purchased it. Soon enough cat trinkets will start out numbering the actual amount of cats she has!!

9. For the friend who is WAY TOO chatty-a timer. Or better yet, if conversations always seem to circle back to her, a boomerang!!

10. For the ‘great listener’ friend-In one ear and out the other earrings. They are found at Uncommongoods.com

11. For the friend with constant drama-a set of Knife earrings. You could say it’s because she loves to cook……(but we all know the truth)! These are also found at Uncommongoods.com

12. And finally, sticking with holiday tradition-a Nutcracker! For the real ‘ball breaker’ in your life!  (nuts sold separately)

Hope this made you smile today, just thinking of the gifts you’d like to purchase for someone!! If you have any more ideas regarding gift giving for frenemies, let us know!! We all have them in our life….

Jacksonville is located in the northeast region of Florida, approximately one hour from St. Augustine and two hours from Daytona Beach. Jacksonville is well known for its Jacksonville Naval Station, which was a part of the BRAC Commission (Base Realignment and Closure).

An interesting fact about Jacksonville is that the St. Johns River runs through the entire city and is over a mile wide, with numerous bridges to get into the city over the river.  And of course, Jacksonville is home to the Jacksonville Jaguars, the National Football League team, that play at Alltel Stadium.

If you’re looking for a career in healthcare insurance, Jacksonville is the place for you!  It houses corporate headquarters for Blue Cross & Blue Shield and HealthKeepers. To search for jobs in the Jacksonville, Florida area you can visit ForRent.com. According to Forbes.com, Jacksonville made the list at #18 for the top 40 cities for job growth. Jacksonville also made the list of top 40 best cities for singles.

Jacksonville Apartments:

The apartment market in Jacksonville will continue to have renter demand as there is continued job growth and business development. That, coupled with the city’s skilled and educated work force, makes it a desirable place to reside. As if employment growth and entertainment attractions weren’t enough to bring in residents, the overwhelming support of animals may be enough to entice you. Apartment communities throughout the city are extremely pet-friendly.  It is typical for apartments to allow a variety of breeds and weight, as well as offering facilities for animals to play. View apartments in Jacksonville, FL on ForRent.com.

And true to Florida’s reputation there are great beaches for locals and tourists alike. Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach, Atlantic Beach and Ponte Vedra Beach are all located within a ten mile radius. Note: Ponte Vedra Beach is where the Players Championship Golf Tournament takes place.

So if you’re considering relocation, Jacksonville, FL should definitely be on your list of places to explore. With the appeal of Florida’s beaches, the increasing job growth and many other attractions, you’re sure to find your perfect home!

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As tradition with last years post Best Cities for Singles, we have posted the newest version for all those single folks! These rankings, done by Forbes, are meant to be a guide for young, ambitious singles who can live and work wherever they want.

To determine the best cities out of the 40 largest urbanized areas in America they devised criteria of seven categories:  number of singles, night life, culture, cost of living alone, job growth, online dating activity and coolness (the last criteria being my favorite). In order to determine the coolness of each city, a poll was conducted in which participants were asked “Among the following U.S. cities, which one do you think is the coolest?” It is no surprise that New York was deemed the coolest city overall.

Here are the top 10….

1. Atlanta, GA

2. San Francisco, CA

3. Dallas, TX

4. Minneapolis, MN

5. Washington D.C

6. Seattle, WA

7. Boston, MA

8. New York City, NY

9. Orlando, FL 

10. Phoenix, AZ

Atlanta, the capital of Georgia, tops the Forbes list of the best cities for singles mainly because of its great night life, high number of singles in the area as well as the great job growth market! In the eight years Forbes has been ranking America’s cities for singles, Atlanta has been in the top ten all but one year. Making it one of the friendliest cities!

Want to see if your city made the list?

Check out Forbes.com’s complete list of the Best Cities for Singles 2008 here. You can even sort by top cities for culture, nightlife, singles, job growth, living cost and online.