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DAYTON DAILY NEWS FRIDAY, JUNE 25, 2010 D5 OREGON DISTRICT RESTAURANT OFFERS NEW LATE NIGHT MENU You can grab a bratwurst pretzel sandwich and a beer after midnight in the Oregon District. Boulevard Haus, 329 E. Fifth Dayton, recently unveiled its late night menu. It is available from 10:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.

and includes the bratwurst sandwich and a variety of appetizers, said Jason Groth, a spokesman for the restaurant. Late night food options in the Oregon District are limited, he said. also wanted to attract a late night crowd to our beer Groth said. A new beer tap has been added to the spacious patio. The menu will be available all summer.

Cafe Boulevard became Boulevard Haus in late November. Groth said the new restaurant is far less and pricey now. are trying to be more customer he said, noting that the late night menu will be available during special events. Boulevard Haus projects the U.S. and Germany World Cup matches on the wall.

Amelia Robinson, Writer Seen Overheard runs daily. Have an item for us? Call Amelia Robinson at (937) 225-2384 or drop an e-mail to DaytonDailyNews.com. First dates always have to be an awkward experience By Amanda Lilly McClatchy-Tribune News Service A date can be a nerve-wracking, but possibly mind-blowing experience. Yourtango.com offers advice on how to avoid an awkward and turn it into a surprising success. Do an activity you can enjoy together: Stick to what you know.

Organize an outing that is engaging for the both of you. If you both like the outdoors, try a hike. Or if you both like to cook, prepare a meal together. Wear something comfortable in: Wear something that suits you and gives you the dence to strut yourself. If you try something new or wear what you think he would want to see, you will likely just end up feeling more nervous.

Also, remember that it is always better to be under-dressed than over-dressed. go anywhere too fancy: Not only can an expensive restaurant make both of you feel uncomfortable if you cannot afford it, but it also stops you from letting loose and being yourself because you feel like you have to be on your best behavior. Avoid the movie theater: A date is a time to get to know someone. A dark, quiet movie theater does not offer the best place for conversation. Instead of going to dinner, meet for a drink: If you realize the chemistry is not there, grabbing a quick drink makes it easier for you to leave, rather than sitting through a long, full-course meal.

If the two of you do connect, you can always go for a bite to eat afterwards. to split the bill: With economy, expecting a man to pay could make things very awkward. Plus, you feel obligated to go on a second date only because he paid for the one. By Aisha Sultan St. Louis Post-Dispatch Results from a test on Queendom.com reveal men and women not only enjoy but many do it in order to get what they want.

Their data showed while women did have a slightly higher tendency to it was men who fared slightly better in terms of expertise and techniques. as cavemen- ish when they as some women may according to Vrat Jerabek, president of the company. instance, 11 percent of men who took our test would easily and shamelessly with a female to get out of a ticket, compared to 8 percent of women. Men also used their skills to get a deal on a car (20 percent), and a surprising 6 percent of them would actually date her in order to get a deal later Among women, 27 percent did admit they would do that picking off a lint on a thing, but 21 percent also stated they would mercilessly with a bouncer to get into an exclusive club if they heard that their favorite celebrity would be there. And 6 percent of women admitted they would go even further than that if they had to.

are certainly hot- wired to by our genetics, and the best have had the best chances of propagating. The body language used in in various cultures has the same basic components intense eye contact, smile, hair toss and coy glances for the ladies, chest puffing in men so there is certainly a genetic Jerabek said. ing is more than genes dictating our movements. also a skill based on social learning and learning by observing adult subject matter The study also revealed most popular ing gestures when chatting with a woman are to smile and to lean in to show interest, while women smile and look deep into a eyes. Other interesting tidbits: 45 percent of men would converse with someone they found hot at a funeral; 36 percent would ask that person out, while still at the funeral (55 percent and 19 percent respectively for women).

Only 10 percent of women would with a male car salesman in order to get a better deal. Apparently, both men and women love to But, does with an ulterior motive cross the line? Two girls flirt with one of the male counselors at Heartland Christian Academy in Bethel, as another counselor (right) looks on disapprovingly. McClatchy News Service photo by Karen Elshout Men and women love the game, study shows is more than genes. also a skill based on social Seen Overheard Boulevard Haus is now offering a late-night menu featuring the bratwurst sandwich and a variety of appetizers. Staff file photo by Jim Witmer Want to see and hear more? Read the Seen Overheard blog at DaytonDailyNews.com/ Go ahead, Twitter with Amelia at http://twitter.com/ ddnsmartmouth ONLINE.