  |  |  |  OPERA GETS HOT WITH SCHROTT Meet Erwin Schrott, the opera hunk who sets hearts on fire with his portrayal of Don Giovanni (Don Juan). Plus tips for enjoying your own exciting night at the opera in downtown Los Angeles. THE BIOLOGY OF LOVE Lorin Lindner, psychologist, college professor and founder of a parrot sanctuary that helps West Los Angeles veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder, shares her bird's-eye view on the complex, intimate connections between the sexes. SINGULAR VISION Old metal finds new life in the hands of artist Bruce Gray.  |  |  |  |  MYTH OF THE PERFECT CATCH Chances are you've dreamed about finding your perfect catch. Writer Edward Lewine shows that what we wish for isn't always what we want. PEAK PERFORMERS Passion for their sport keeps them on top of their game. Singular athletes, three men and three women, seen through the urban L.A. eye of photographer Scott Morgan. LIAR, LIAR Bending the truth is rampant in online profiles. But at what point does a little white lie mushroom into a red-faced monster? John Hazlehurst takes a humorous look at the online-dating fibber phenomenon. |  |  |  |  |  |  | EDITOR'S LETTER A Singular Life Whether temporary or lifelong, let’s enjoy the journey together. PUBLISHER'S NOTE Out with the old and in with what’s real: Being single rocks! CONTRIBUTORS Our writers and photographers expose their guilty pleasures. | | SIMON SAYS With his smooth English manners and stylish wit, Simon is “spot on” when it comes to giving good advice. POWER OF ONE HIGH ANXIETY In this pre-presidential-election issue, columnist Leslie Talbot points out the disenfranchisement of single voters. | | ON THE STREET Two men and women respond to one burning question. SINGLE MINDS TRADING PLACES Guest columnist Casey Green muses on the qualms and quandaries of being a divorced parent with teenagers in the house. |  |  |  | COMMON CENTS REDEFINING RETIREMENT Instead of dropping out of the workforce, how about dropping into a new career? HIGHER PURPOSE WALK FOR MENTAL HEALTH Join community efforts to improve our neighborhoods and the planet. MIND, BODY, SPIRIT THE POWER OF SLEEP Find out what you can do to get a good night's sleep - the best-kept secret in the bedroom. LOOKING GOOD THE IMPERFECTLY PERFECT SMILE A beautiful smile no longer means perfect teeth. The latest trend in cosmetic dentistry. MENU FOR ONE SOME LIKE IT RAW Raw restaurant Leaf Cuisine shows us how to make a super nutritious raw wrap at home in just minutes. |  | COCKTAIL CHAT Bite-sized quirky tidbits, tantalizing news and nonsense, from around the city, country and the globe. TABLE FOR TWO We dish up the mouthwatering detail so you can savor the best. In this issue, we dine at Craft in Century City. TRAVEL SIDEWAYS IN SONOMA Sonoma offers a respite for those who prefer to pedal down a wine-country road less traveled. SINGULAR CALENDAR Hot tips on where to go and what to do - on your own, on a date or with friends. SHOPPING GUIDE Where to buy the cool stuff you see in Singular magazine. |  |  | | |
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