werd, check into myspace
or just go out and about
you could do a couple things to help you succeed
first off, you want to start your approaches with girls that are kinda not so hot, gets you used to starting conversations and gives you a boost cause they more than likely will not ignore you
second, you gotta start conversations without wanting anything...
you can't just go up and ask for a date, you gotta just try to meet new people etc
the chances of you finding a single girl and getting a date are slim
the chances of you making a new friend is pretty high
and the chances that this chick will know someone who is single is absolutely through the roof...
make friends... it'll work, trust me
and pay attention
girls are way too shy and embarassed by this shit
you need to watch for any signal, it might just be a glance, but thats all you'll get cause they don't want to be caught etc... so watch for it and then try and strike up conversation...
also look into local forums...
like ctforums.com for example...
i would imagine when that gets going there will be all sorts of people will all sorts of interests and the only thing bringing them together is location... which is exactly what you need
a buffet of new people to meet and talk to that are local to you...
do you have a pic on that personals site?
if not then you need one...
lol
oh, and ghost write your articles
i have to mention that i don't follow my own advice, i'm kinda shy and all that bullshit
but one thing that seems to work well, me and my friend are both involved but we still like the hunt
so we'll go out and see who can get more numbers or whatever
the worst they can say is no, and you always gotta one up your friend, so the chances of you talking to a hot cool chick are gonna go up