(photo courtesy of photographer Jonny Shultz)

SENATOR BROWN, MOVE OVER: I just heard word that Cosmo magazine is on the hunt for the hottest single guys in the U.S. for their annual Bachelor Contest. Cosmo is picking one from every state—and the magazine needs your help finding them! You can nominate eligible men to be the Oregon 2010 Bachelor.  The guys will be featured in the November issue and will be invited to attend exclusive Cosmo events.

So what’s in it for the men? Besides giving Cosmo readers amazing eye candy, one lucky guy will be crowned Bachelor of the Year, winning $10,000 and a wardrobe from Express.  For several of the previous bachelors, appearing in Cosmo was just the start of their fame. Many have gone on to other exciting projects, like starring on ABC’s The Bachelor (Andy Baldwin, California, 2005), hosting VH1’s Tough Love (Steven Ward, Pennsylvania, 2003), and playing in this year’s Superbowl (Jabari Greer, Tennessee, 2007).

To nominate a deserving single guy, go to www.cosmopolitan.com/bachelors and print out an official entry form. You’ll need to provide the following information:

* Your name, e-mail, phone number, address, and relationship to the bachelor. (Sorry, he can’t be your boyfriend—he has to be single!).

* Bachelor’s name, e-mail, age, height, weight, profession, state of residence, and address. (College and graduate students may represent their hometown state or the state where they attend school. All other nominees must represent the state where they reside 9 months out of the year.)

* Two color photos of the nominee. (One head and shoulders; one shirtless, full-body shot).

* An explanation of why he should be Cosmo’s Bachelor of the Year (250 words or less).

Drop off the entry form, with photos attached, at your local Express or Express Men store, or mail his photo and info to: Cosmo Bachelors, 300 W. 57^th St., 38^th Fl., New York, NY 10019.

Deadline for entries is April 11. To see entry rules, see page 235 of the March 2010 issue or visit www.cosmopolitan.com/bachelors.

WE THE PEOPLE: I love this video. Not only does it have a great message, it also includes a lot of my friends—including Basic Rights Oregon's Jeana Frazzini, Q Center's Kendall Clawson, and Cascade AID's Project Michael Kaplan (Clawson and Kaplan pictured above)—and their partners and families doing what they do best: getting involved and standing up for their rights.

The 2010 Census will be the first in US history in which same-sex couples can identify themselves as married. Make sure you count!

For more information, please visit: 2010census.gov and www.ourfamiliescount.org.

LIKE MIKE: One of the stars of Twilight and Extraordinary Measures, Ayanna Berkshire , as well yours truly, Byron Beck, are the co-emcees of a very fashionable show with local designers this Saturday night at California Closets to benefit "MIKE."

So what is MIKE? It's the Multicultural Integrated Kidney Education Program. MIKE works to enrich the lives of teens and empower them to be ambassadors of health in vulnerable youth populations prone to obesity, diabetes and negative social situations. The event will showcase the latest in local fashions including Betty Jean Couture (above), Bon Lou Couture and Christa Taylor, along with O’Pearl Jewelry and The Real McCoy^® Purses and will feature Fox 12’s Sophie Soong as a celebrity model.

Who knew dressing up a healthy message could look so good?

The Details:

What: It’s the Fashion! to Love your Kidneys; A Fashion Show Benefit for MIKE Program.

Where: California Closets Showroom, 1225 SE Grand Ave., Portland, Oregon 97214

When: Saturday, March 13, 2010 (in recognition of National Kidney Month and World Kidney Day).

Time: Doors open at 5 pm. Show runs from 6-8 pm.

Cost: $30 per person. (Price includes admission, script for beverage/wine and hearty appetizers.) A wine raffle will also be available.

Why: Because everyone deserves to look good and you can’t look your best unless you feel your best.

BONUS STORY BELOW! Click on the “read more” button to read a kidney-warming story about the woman who is not only sharing her space for the fashion show, but also telling us what it's like to be a kidney transplant recipient.

DOGGY STYLE: It only makes sense that one of the most dog-friendly hotels in Oregon, Hotel Monaco, would be the joint where Snoop Dogg stayed while he was in town last week for his Roseland concert. Truth is, this is the hotel where most world-famous rappers (including Lil' Wayne) stay in Portland. Although there may've been weirdness following his appearance at the Roseland, according to one of the hotel's front desk clerks there was a more relaxed, and appreciative, vibe at the hotel. "When Snoop checked out and walked with his entourage down the walkway to the (front) doors everyone at wine hour was clapping and cheering for him," said the clerk. "I've never seen anything like it."

OH MY LOGO: See why the following film, Logorama, received an Oscar on Sunday night for Best Animated Short.

This is amazing (and NSFW for language and cruelty to unauthorized logos).