Stardock Unveils Impulse Phase IV Sep 10, 2009
"Imagine Match.com or eHarmony for PC gamers where users enter in their gaming preferences and some profile data and with that data, Ready to Play can recommend other gamers with similar gaming preferences. My idea of what is 'fun' in an online game is probably different from that of, say, a teenager," said Wardell. "With Ready to Play, now you can quickly get games going with 'recommended' friends.". (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Some adult kids sabotage mom's online dating Sep 3, 2009
Todd Anderson pointed his widowed mother Eunice to eHarmony where he had found his own wife, Tracy ... Anderson, a 40-year-old teacher in nearby Northfield, Minnesota, then persuaded his mother to try eHarmony, going so far as to help her set up her profile and read the e-mail responses she received ... Anderson had reason to believe in eHarmony, having used the service to find his wife, Tracy, whom he married in 2005. (CNN)
Job Rocket hopes to boost Stay Work Play NH initiative Aug 24, 2009
"It will be like an eHarmony to match employers and employees for all different types of jobs," said Donington, who also chairs the young professionals networking organization, Catapult Seacoast. The site will feature content and related resource links to help current and future young professionals start or continue a career in New Hampshire. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Sue Facebook for sharing your info? Are you serious? Aug 20, 2009
While studies say Americans care about Internet privacy, whens the last time you read the Terms of Service agreement on anything on a social network, Amazon or eHarmony. Most people just dont. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Officer Used Ex-Wife's Credit Card To Register On Eharmony.com, Police Say Aug 13, 2009
Officer Used Ex-Wife's Credit Card To Register On Eharmony ... Officer Used Ex-Wife's Credit Card To Register On Eharmony ... MIDDLEBURY - A Cheshire police officer has been accused of using his ex-wife's credit card to register on the dating website eHarmony. (FOX61, CT)
6Can't Wait for Sex? Just Get Married, Some Say» Aug 11, 2009
Then there's what Stanton calls the "eHarmony philosophy" the belief God will deliver someone perfect. 00004000. (Fox News)
Harvest Good Ideas with ThoughtFarmer Aug 5, 2009
ThroughtFarmer customers often work in fields were design is central, says McGrath, such as EA Games, eHarmony, and IDEO, as well as several architecture and engineering firms ... For eHarmony, he says, his team installed the software on Monday, completed an audit and information architecture assessment on Tuesday, migrated data on Wednesday, conducted hands-on training on Thursday, and by Friday the intranet was in active use. (IntranetJournal)
Cloud Computing: Amazon's Cloudy Future Jul 30, 2009
95% uptime SLA, as well as a number of enterprise customers, such as Eli Lilly, the Washington Post, NASDAQ, eHarmony and Virgin Atlantic s new travel website, VTravelled. com. (Datamation)
Tracy Morgan keeps climbing: Film, book, Emmy nomination Jul 23, 2009
Tell him about a well-worn pickup line heard on the streets of New York, and he suggests the guilty party join the dating site eHarmony. "He's hysterical. He's the funniest human going. Whatever comes out of his mouth is brilliant," says G-Force producer. (USA Today -- Life)
Job Matchmaking: Going Deep to Find Work Jul 17, 2009
Job matchmaking Web sites like Jobfox and Bintro say they're similar to the dating Web site eHarmony in that they aim for "compatible" matches ... com, say that, much like the dating site eHarmony. (ABC News)
How to beat the Texas heat Jul 16, 2009
Think about it, all anyone cares about anymore is what your Facebook status is, how many attractive people have looked at your EHarmony profile and what you are tweeting about those are all things that can be done from the comfort of the indoors. Forget human contact, this is the 21st century wait, is it 21st yes, the 21st century and human contact is outdated. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Blackbox Republic Reinvents Social Networking, Online Dating and eCommerce, Sets to Launch New Destination for the Sex-Positive Movement Jul 15, 2009
"Public networks like Facebook, transactional sites like eHarmony and all the online vendors who support them are painfully separated from the sort of blended, high-value interactions that occur in real life. It's time to reinvent them in a way that serves today's community needs.". About Blackbox Republic. (PR Newswire)
Shayne Looper: Fairy-Tale Wedding Syndrome Jul 14, 2009
Even if a person finds a very good match eHarmony locates a compatible mate using its sophisticated matching algorithms as life goes on both individuals are bound to change. They will change the way they look and think and act. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Internet Dating for Recently Divorc... Jul 11, 2009
com, eHarmony, Yahoo Personals, and others, average 20 million visitors a month ... Kephart says that a Harris survey discovered that approximately 2% of marriages, in the US today, are the result of an eHarmony connection ... Tip number three from Kephart is, "Everyone s Lying About Something. The internet dating article continues, Some online suitors stretch the truth to get a date. Really? Just expect it. Be pleasantly surprised when real-life people resemble their online photos. It s so easy... (Suite101.com)
Hearts flutter as markets stutter Jul 6, 2009
Last fall, comparing periods when the stock market fell more than 100 points and when it rose by the same amount, eHarmony found more members searched for matches when the financial news was grim ... "It ends up being a reminder that you need to look for the important things in life," said Gian Gonzaga, eHarmony's senior research scientist. (AZCentral -- News)
Its recession, when thoughts turn to ... dating Jul 6, 2009
Its recession, when thoughts turn to. dating - Personal finance- msnbc. (MSNBC -- Business)
Hawaii may try to tax some Web sales Jul 1, 2009
But HB 1405 was strongly opposed by the Internet Alliance, a national trade association representing , AOL, AT&T, eHarmony, Expedia, Comcast, Match. com, United Online, Overstock. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Facebook, Twitter and peers for sale _ privately Jun 28, 2009
The SharesPost community has already seen an increasing number of new posts to buy and sell shares of some of todays most exciting private companies, including Facebook, LinkedIn, SolarCity, Tesla Motors, eHarmony and more. Over the past decade, an IPO has become. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Computer dating clicks with college crowd Jun 24, 2009
I m signing up for eHarmony ... In 2007, eHarmony lowered the minimum age for completing its membership questionnaire from 21 to 18 ... When I inquired as to the reasons for this change, an eHarmony spokesman obliquely informed me that people who share common values, attitudes, personality traits, and interests are more likely to understand each other better and have an easier time negotiating their differences, making for a happier relationship over the long haul. (Boston Globe)
Out-of-work bachelors struggle in dating game Jun 16, 2009
Christopher Floyd, 39, a photographer and video producer in Albuquerque, N.M., almost stopped communicating with a woman he met on eHarmony late last year because of his financial situation. His business has decreased 65 percent and he is trying to do a short sale on his home. (MSNBC -- Business)
Soldiers finding love on war front May 21, 2009
com and eHarmony are reporting that numerous service members are finding romance with someone in the United States while serving in Iraq or Afghanistan. Military members joining eHarmony online dating increased by 56 percent from 2006 to 2008, says Gian Gonzaga, an eHarmony research psychologist. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Online dating sites: Cupid's arrow lands in war zone May 20, 2009
com and eHarmony are reporting that numerous servicemembers are finding romance with someone in the United States while serving in Iraq or Afghanistan. The percentage of military members joining eHarmony online dating increased by 56% from 2006 to 2008, says Gian Gonzaga, an eHarmony research psychologist. (USA Today -- Tech)
Fancy tweeting U in a place like this May 14, 2009
But some predict it will be a long time before Twitter companies can devise anything that rivals traditional dating sites such as eHarmony or Lavalife. I'd rather spend $20 a month and send out a couple of e-mails, said David Evans, an online dating industry consultant based in Boston. (Globe and Mail)
FotoFlexer is Now the Built-In Image Editor for eHarmony's Matchmaking Services, Enabling Members to Put their Best Foot Forward May 8, 2009
FotoFlexer is Now the Built-In Image Editor for eHarmony's Matchmaking Services, Enabling Members to Put their Best Foot Forward ... FotoFlexer is Now the Built-In Image Editor for eHarmony's Matchmaking Services, Enabling Members to Put their Best Foot Forward ... FotoFlexer, the world's most advanced Web-based image editing solution, today announced it has been selected by eHarmony, Inc. as the exclusive built-in photo editor for all of its online matchmaking services domestically and... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Finding love that lasts May 3, 2009
Shared qualities for a successful relationship: A Q eHarmonys lead researcher ... Over the past four years, psychologist Gian Gonzaga has spent his days dissecting love as the lead researcher inside eHarmony Labs, the online dating service s think tank, where Gonzaga and his colleagues observe and analyze romantic relationships ... EHarmony operates on the theory that partners need to share certain key characteristics to better their chances of a successful long-term relationship. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
How Will New Hate Crimes Bill Affect Your Free Speech? May 1, 2009
The relationship website eHarmony gave in and agreed to serve gays and lesbians in order to prevent litigation after a man accused the site of discrimination for not offering services to homosexuals. Christians in Philadelphia were locked up for singing at a public park during a homosexual street festival. (Human Events Online)
Venture Capital Watch Apr 28, 2009
Millennium Technology Value Partners, a secondary market for venture capital assets, invested in nine companies, including Facebook, Zappos, eHarmony, LiveOps, DataPipe, Fonality and Rearden Commerce. Beceem Communications in Santa Clara raised $20 million in financing from Motorola and existing investors for its mobile WiMAX chips. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Matchmakers thrive in slump Apr 20, 2009
Online matchmaking site eHarmony ... From September 2008 to January 2009, monthly registrations rose an average of 20 percent, compared with the same time period the prior year, according to eHarmony CEO Greg Waldorf. (CNN)
Love during the recession Apr 18, 2009
Similarly, Greg Waldorf, CEO of eHarmony, reports a 20% increase in monthly registrations from September 2008 to January 2009, compared with the same time period the prior year. He also points out that the number of visits to its site was higher than average on days when the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by more than 100 points. (Yahoo News)
Lindsay Lohan makes mock dating service ad Apr 17, 2009
The video, posted Tuesday, is in the guise of an eHarmony ad. Lohan says she's "recently single...I think." She says she's looking for someone to spend the rest of her life with, "or at least the rest of my probation with.". (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Lohan Dating Video May Rehab Image Apr 16, 2009
After a public breakup with girlfriend and accusations of late-night partying, the 23-year-old parodies the commercials aired by the dating Web site eHarmony in a two-minute video posted on. "Hi, my name is Lindsay and I'm searching for love. I'm recently single, tentatively, I think. And I'm looking for someone I can spend the rest of my life with. Or at least the rest of my probation with. A little bit about me. I'm an actress, a singer, an entrepreneur and I have single-handedly kept 90... (ABC News)
Lindsay looks for love Apr 16, 2009
"We'll crash a few parties, a car or two," continues the 22-year-old, who is on probation for drunk driving, in the clip which mimics the style of adverts that appearing on dating site eHarmony. Although she has not appeared in a film since 2007's 'I Know Who Killed Me', she denies reports that she's broke, claiming she has over $400 in the bank and 20 000 Marlboro miles. (iAfrica.com)
SWF Lohan seeks date with GSOH in spoof ad Apr 16, 2009
Lohan's video is a parody of adverts that appear on internet dating site eHarmony, complete with wayward camera work. The Funnyordie website was created by comic and film star Will Ferrell. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Lindsay Lohan looks for love on the Web Apr 16, 2009
Lohan, whose recent breakup with Samantha Ronson has been covered by the media, stars in an a dating profile posted online on Monday at that parodies similar videos created for matchmaking company eHarmony ... She was made to wear an electronic monitoring ankle bracelet, a fact that the actress jokingly mentions in her video, which features the jumpy camera work characteristic of eHarmony dating profiles. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
He Does It All But The Long Ball Apr 15, 2009
GIANTS / Winn can do it all - except hit long ball. Article:GIANTS / Winn can do it all - except hit long ball:/c/a/2009/04/14/SP011721QQ.DTL Article:GIANTS / Winn can do it all - except hit long ball:/c/a/2009/04/14/SP011721QQ.DTL. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Lindsay Laughs At Herself Apr 15, 2009
She posted a self-deprecating, mock eHarmony ad on Will Ferrell's FunnyorDie. com Web site that's already generated nearly a million views. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Hatch request denied Apr 15, 2009
The 22-year-old actress recently said that she and DJ Samantha Ronson are taking a "brief break." The video, posted yesterday, is in the guise of an eHarmony ad. Lohan (inset) says she's looking for someone to spend the rest of her life with, "or at least the rest of my probation with." (AP). (Boston Globe)
WHAT KIND OF A NAME IS BO? CEOs had other names in mind Apr 15, 2009
Stimulus was suggested by eHarmony CEO Greg Waldorf and Retrofitness CEO Eric Casaburi. Former Staples CEO Tom Stemberg and Gary Kowalski, of CNF, both thought of Recovery. (USA Today -- Money)
Lindsay's eHarmony Prank Apr 15, 2009
Lindsay Lohan Pokes Fun at Her Personal Life With Fake eHarmony Ad ... Lindsay Lohan is making light of the recent problems in her personal life by creating a fake eHarmony ad for the comedy Web site funnyordie. (Fox News)
Lohan looking for love in new mock video Apr 15, 2009
Hi my name is Lindsay and Im searching for love, she says in a video spoof of an eHarmony commercial on the comedy Web site. Im recently single. (MSNBC -- News)
Lindsay Lohan's eHarmony Spoof: The Story Behind The Video Apr 15, 2009
She was really willing to go there and added her own lines,' says Mike Farah, the clip's co-producer. " The clip has been viewed more than 825,000 times in less than 24 hours, making it not only a smart career move for Lohan, but a certified Internet sensation. Again, you probably already know this. But what you don't know is how the video came to be. "Lindsay had decided she wanted to do something, so she got in touch with Will Ferrell's agent, and the first call I got was last Wednesday... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Lindsay Lohan Is 'Searching For Love' In New Online Video Apr 15, 2009
Actress pokes fun at her reputation in FunnyOrDie. I'm a workaholic, a shopaholic and, according to the state of California, an alcoholic, as well as a threat to all security guards if they work at hotels. (VHI.com -- Music News)
UPDATE: Iowa gay-marriage opponents hold soggy rally Apr 14, 2009
" I'll repeat this for the cheap seats. In Massechusetts, the ink on their judicial activism wasn't even dry yet when they went after Catholic Charities for refusing to provide adoption services for same sex couples even though there were other agencies that would. Result? Catholic Charities no longer provides adoption services in Mass for anybody. Who won there? Eharmony was sued for not providing same sex services, even though there were other agencies that did. Are you getting the picture... (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Let businesses resolve issues like eHarmonys Apr 10, 2009
Let businesses resolve issues like eHarmonys. Thursday, April 9, 2009 10:13 PM PDT Last week I read an AP article concerning a lawsuit against the eHarmony matchmaking service ... As part of an anti-discrimination lawsuit, eHarmony must now create a Web site matching same-gender couples. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Changing hearts, minds: Gay community reaches out as marriage ruling nears Mar 24, 2009
" The Mass. courts tried to force Catholic Charities to provide adoption services to same sex couples, even though there were plenty of agencies in Mass that already did. Result: Catholic Charities shut down adoption services in Mass. Thank you. And that's just the tip of the iceburg. Eharmony was forced to provide services for same sex patrons even though there were plenty of other companies that provide those services. Are you getting the idea as to what's going on here? It's like sueing a... (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Set limits with family member Mar 23, 2009
Many dating pundits will tell you otherwise, but you certainly don't hear people boasting they've signed up for eHarmony or match. com as if it is a cool thing to do. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
VH1's Tough Love Cast Profile Mar 16, 2009
Meet the Cast of Tough Love, VH1's Newest Reality TV Show. Host and matchmaker Steven Ward tries to transform the Tough Love cast, which includes Abiola, Arian, Jacklyn, Jessa, Jody, Natasha, Stasha and Taylor. (Suite101.com)
Narrowing the field on dating sites Mar 12, 2009
The popular dating service eHarmony will launch a new matchmaking website for the gay community by the end of the month ... Since its inception nine years ago, eHarmony has allowed only heterosexuals to take advantage of the site's "scientific method" for matching singles ... Neil Clark Warren, the psychologist who runs the site (he's the guy with gray hair in those weepy eHarmony commercials), has said that the formula he uses to match customers is based on research of straight, married... (Boston Globe)
Recession is a boon for online dating Mar 7, 2009
Match isn't the only love company thriving: In November, eHarmony saw a 20 percent increase in users, the biggest spike in its history ... He said he was unsuccessful in getting a date through Match and eHarmony, and has since become unemployed. (Boston Globe)
Match makers Mar 4, 2009
It sounds a lot like eHarmony, Justice quips. But we re not matching men and women. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Singles play the field online, seeking match with 'the one' Feb 25, 2009
She subscribed to eHarmony multiple times but had no luck there and didn't fare much better at Match ... Neither eHarmony nor Match ... EHarmony has more than 20 million registered users around the world. (Insight on the News)
Why dating sites are recession-proof Feb 24, 2009
"In a tough economy, you want someone to appreciate you for who you are and not because of your jobs or material possessions," said eHarmony chief executive Greg Waldorf. There may also be practical considerations as well, added Markus Frind, chief executive of plentyoffish. (India Times, India)
Multitaskers say one online dating site won't do Feb 23, 2009
She subscribed to eHarmony multiple times, but had no luck there and didn't fare much better at , where she struck out enough that the site was willing to give her six free months ... Neither eHarmony nor , two of the leading online dating sites, capture information about how many of their members are on other sites ... EHarmony has more than 20 million registered users around the world. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Marry From The Internet? You Must Be A Computer Part 2 Feb 22, 2009
If you want a serious relationship like marriage, eharmony. com is the place to find it. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Saving money one wedding photo at a time Feb 22, 2009
After the company gets a sense of what the bride and groom are looking for, Bella serves as a sort of eHarmony and about two months before the wedding, the company recommends a photographer that seems like a good fit (bride and groom have veto power). The pricier packages run up to 6,400, but the "Simplicity" (six hours, one photographer and digital negatives) costs 1,950. (Montana Standard, MT)
Image gallery: Next-gen cell phone stars shine Feb 18, 2009
Ever wonder what powers eHarmony, Plenty of Fish, True. com and PerfectMatch. (Computerworld)
Sex in a recession Feb 14, 2009
Dating websites eHarmony and Match. com both report major boosts in traffic of up to 20% over the past few months. (BBC News -- Health)
Economic blues helps Cupid find online targets Feb 14, 2009
"In a tough economy, you want someone to appreciate you for who you are and not because of your jobs or material possessions," said eHarmony chief executive Greg Waldorf ... "In a strong economy you may not see weakness in a relationship the same you do in a tough economy because the stress of the economic environment seeps into your relationship," said eHarmony chief Waldorf. (Yahoo News)
Love in the Internet age Feb 14, 2009
One of the largest nationwide dating sites, eHarmony ... eHarmony requires users fill out a detailed questionnaire and employs those answers to match individuals with other like-minded singles ... The reason for the questionnaire-matching, according to eHarmony spokesman Paul Breton, is that "people who share similar values, attitudes, personality traits and interests are more likely to understand their partner and be able to resolve conflicts constructively, because they can see the other... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Mating games Feb 13, 2009
Divorced for four years, Sarah Finney tried eHarmony only to find many of the profiles have no photo. "Hitting that dating game again is not fun. It's hard to meet people," said Ms. Finney, a Richmond Hill, Ont. (Globe and Mail)
Internet Dating Executives Form Alliance Feb 10, 2009
IDEA's membership, by invitation only, consists of executives from a veritable who's who in the international Internet dating world: eHarmony, Match, Plentyoffish, The Right One and Yahoo Personals. 23 of the top 25 U.S. and 17 of the top 20 U.K. dating brands have C level members in IDEA. The Alliance has 226 members and meets twice annually to learn and share thoughts on how to collectively improve the Internet dating industry. (PR Newswire)
