Easing home renovation hassles Dec 14, 2008
We are going to provide free interior decorating consultation, and arrange matchmaking sessions for contractors and home owners, he says with a smile. Stadec is open daily from 10am to 6pm at No. 144, Jalan Segambut, Kuala Lumpur (near the Segambut roundabout, off Jalan Duta). (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Gears 2 Multiplayer Patch... Dec 12, 2008
Ryan Geddes Epic says a server reconfiguration has eased matchmaking times. Dec 11th, 2008 - Epic Games has released a second update for Gears of War 2 in an attempt to reduce the long wait times players have been experiencing in online multiplayer matchmaking ... But this week, Gears 2 senior producer Rod Fergussonon the official Gears of War 2 message board saying the company had revamped its matchmaking servers for the game to address the ongoing issues. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Shifting Routes In The Airline Industry Dec 11, 2008
And each airport has sent not just a lead negotiator but also a team of consultants who serve as matchmakers of a sort. Using proprietary software that crunches data any way you like, the consultants supply cryptic analyses to help their client airports press their cases. (FastCompany)
The 'shadchan' résumé Dec 9, 2008
Since shadchanim [matchmakers] and shidduch [matchmaking] groups as a whole have been doing such a remarkably efficient and successful job, our community and its leaders continue to tout more of each as the primary solution to the "shidduch crisis." Also recommended is for singles to prepare a "shidduch rsum" and to keep one handy that they can whip out in case they meet a potential shadchan. (If you don't have a shidduch rsum, just copy someone else's and change the references; they're... (Jerusalem Post, Israel)
'Christmases' repeats at No. 1 with $18.2M take Dec 8, 2008
Personalized Matchmaking, Dining, Dating rea Singles Events. Personalize your gift with a message and occasion-based theme. (Yahoo News)
EHarmony settlement erodes everyone's freedom Dec 8, 2008
The decision by EHarmony to settle a sexual discrimination lawsuit last month by creating a same-sex matchmaking service is no victory for justice ... In 2005, Eric McKinley logged onto EHarmony's matchmaking service, and was troubled to learn that the Web site did not offer him the option of "male seeking male." McKinley promptly filed a complaint with the New Jersey Attorney General's Civil Rights Division, which picked up the case, accusing EHarmony of discriminating based on sexual... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Filipinos exult in Pacquiao's win over De La Hoya Dec 8, 2008
"While he was an underdog to bookies and matchmakers abroad, he was already a winner to all Filipinos.". Pacquiao came up two weight classes to fight De La Hoya and raised his record to (48-3-2, 36 knockouts). (Erie Times-News, PA)
Filipinos exult Pacquiao's win Dec 8, 2008
"While he was an underdog to bookies and matchmakers abroad, he was already a winner to all Filipinos.". Amid many problems hounding the country, Pacquiao was a "saving grace," Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita said. (Athens Banner-Herald)
TOLERANCE & GAYS Dec 6, 2008
Unlike a government that claims exclusive authority to approve adoptions or marriage, eHarmony has plenty of competitors, including online matchmakers that advertise themselves as gay-friendly. Yet McKinley could not bear the thought that one of many dating services chose to focus on heterosexuals. (New York Post -- Opinions)
EU says drug makers blocked cheaper medicines Dec 6, 2008
Personalized Matchmaking, Dining, Dating rea Singles Events. Featured. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
If Your Blood Type Is ... You're Sensitive ... Dec 5, 2008
Despite a lack of scientific evidence proving a link between blood type and temperament, everything from matchmaking services to cosmetic companies have successfully marketed the theory to the country s masses. From reserved perfectionists Type As and confidently curious Type Os to high maintenance Type ABs, there are products and services to suit every blood type, the Telegraph reports. (Fox News)
Chris MannixINSIDE BOXING Dec 5, 2008
"You don't put somebody in a fight that you believe he can't win and your matchmakers believe he can't win just for money," said Pacquiao's promoter, Bob Arum. If Arum's argument holds any truth, if Pacquiao outworks De La Hoya for 12 rounds, if Oscar can't land the knockout punch and if melting down to 147-pounds -- a weight De La Hoya has not fought at since 2001 -- has a more profound impact on him than we think, then the Golden Boy can kiss the rest of his career goodbye. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Gay by Force Dec 4, 2008
Unlike a government that claims exclusive authority to approve adoptions or marriage, eHarmony has plenty of competitors, including online matchmakers that advertise themselves as gay-friendly alternatives. Yet McKinley could not bear the thought that one of many dating services chose to focus on heterosexuals. (Townhall.com)
Games coming for Android Dec 4, 2008
With a simple download of the Neutron SDK, mobile games can add any number of options including real-time multiplayer, in-game text chat, leaderboards, matchmaking, and microtransactions, among others, in addition to cross-platform capabilities between personal computers, Android, iPhones, a myriad of other mobile devices, and gaming consoles ... Richest ready-to-use feature-set: lobbies, matchmaking, buddy lists, leaderboards, etc. (IGN Wireless Games)
In-laws in W.H. may add new meaning to domestic policy Dec 4, 2008
Matchmakers, bisexuality and sexless marriages. By Greg Toppo, USA TODAY WASHINGTON As they stare down their big move to the White House on Jan. 20, Michelle and Barack Obama face a sea of important decisions: Anyone know a good organic chef. (USA Today)
Iran to set up marriage bureaux to help young find suitable spouses Dec 2, 2008
There are even reported to be private matchmaking organisations, effectively dating agencies, some of them run by clerics. Unsuitable boys. (BBC News -- Africa)
What Data Miners Are Digging Up About You Dec 2, 2008
In the book, Baker meets the maths whizzes at the bleeding edge of this new way of doing business, politics, and even matchmaking. You might be surprised at some of the things Baker's "numerati" want to know and can already find out about you. (ABC News)
Madonna, Alex Rodriguez in Mexico City Dec 1, 2008
Personalized Matchmaking, Dining, Dating rea Singles Events. Guaranteed Low Rates in Zona Rosa, Mexico Call Toll-free. (Yahoo News)
Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix Review Dec 1, 2008
Online features include: In-game voice chat, various matchmaking options, personal and friends statistics tracking, detailed worldwide rankings and leaderboards by character - tracks overall wins and losses, number of throws, perfects, highest combos and more. There's also a spectator system that attempts to simulate the atmosphere of an arcade, here six people gather in this mode, two people fight, and the other four spectate. (PSX Extreme)
Financial crisis forcing more women into brothels Nov 30, 2008
In the longer term people are now going to matchmaking sites and organising rendezvous at zero cost. " The economic downturn has also affected the sale of the three terraces in Riley Street, Surry Hills, that made up the brothel A Touch of Class. The property was passed in at auction in October and has now been taken off the market, Wayne Ihaka from LCE Real Estate, said. "The market couldn't meet the vendor's expectations," he said. "The reserve price was $6. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Boy climbs beanstalk, meets Freddie Mac Nov 29, 2008
All kinds of chaos and matchmaking follows, the bad guys get their comeuppance, and all's well at the end. The PantoLoons began in 2000, when Staber was director at Spencertown Academy, and a British friend asked if she had ever thought of putting on a panto--her friend had loved them as a child, and she wished her own children could see one. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
Arreola Craves Starring Role At Heavyweight Nov 27, 2008
" In the meantime, though, the 27-year-old is revved-up by other discussions. A pristine 25-0 and ranked in the top 10 by four major sanctioning bodies, Arreola nonetheless continues to draw fuel from persistent naysayers who contend he's as much a product of favorable matchmaking as genuine in-ring domination. He gets another chance to state his case Saturday night in Ontario, California -- just 20 miles down the road from his home turf in Riverside -- where he'll face fellow heavyweight... (ABC 7 News, DC)
MacLean had organized band reunion Nov 27, 2008
to selling Mike Myers as a soundbite-dispensing, matchmaking guru (miss. . (London Free Press)
Mormons in the Crosshairs Nov 27, 2008
Next time it could be an online evangelical dating service hauled into court by a state "civil rights" office for not providing same-sex matchmaking. Oh wait, that already happened in New Jersey. (Townhall.com)
Alzheimer's diagnosis brings some couples closer Nov 24, 2008
Matchmakers, bisexuality and sexless marriages. NORMAL LAPSES VS. WARNING SIGNS. (USA Today)
Sexism award goes to 'ugly ducklings' mayor Nov 22, 2008
At the time, the mayor said he was "telling it like it is" in a testosterone-laden town more famous for cowboys and mining lead, silver, copper and zinc than for matchmaking, sitting atop one of the world's biggest underground mines. Click for related content. (MSNBC -- International)
Gay Matchmaker Responds to eHarmony's Entry Into LGBT Market Nov 22, 2008
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- This week the New Jersey attorney general settled a lawsuit with eHarmony Inc, a popular matchmaking site that previously did not serve same-sex daters, requiring it also offer same-sex matching services ... com due to their unwillingness to match same-sex couples, Perrine maintains that their matchmaking methodology is sound, it just happens to cater to heterosexuals -- the largest niche population ... "eHarmony's entry into the gay matchmaking marketplace... (PR Newswire)
Xbox 360 gets a makeover and avatars Nov 22, 2008
And the Xbox Live interface, called the blade" system, became ill-equipped to handle the deluge of downloadable games, demos, trailers and movies that came to populate it. Marc Whitten, general manager for Xbox Live, says they anticipated maybe 200 items in their online store when it launched. But where we ended up, we have over 20,000, and weve had over 500 million downloads inside of our marketplace since we launched the 360, he says. And from watching that growth, he says it... (MSNBC -- Technology)
Australia outback mayor wins annual sexist award Nov 22, 2008
At the time, the mayor said he was "telling it like it is" in a testosterone-laden town more famous for cowboys and mining lead, silver, copper and zinc than for matchmaking, sitting atop one of the world's biggest underground mines. Malony got only slightly more boos to win his award than Troy Buswell, the former opposition leader and serving Treasurer of Western Australia state, who earlier this year was accused of sniffing a female staffer's chair and snapping a bra strap. (Yahoo News)
Arts and crafts, home tour, free coats highlight busy weekend Nov 22, 2008
Adapted from William Shakespeare's famous comedy about matchmaking gone hilariously awry, the ballet is choreographed by UW dance faculty member Jennifer Deckert. Deckert's dance adaptation of Shakespeare's beloved comedy is an enchanting tale of fairies, mischief, misadventure, and the confusing path to true love. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
* Powerchip Semiconductor mulls merging with Elpida Nov 21, 2008
MATCHMAKING: As over-production takes its toll on computer memory chip prices, firms are scurrying for merger partners to weather the industry-wide slump By Lisa Wang STAFF REPORTER Saturday, Nov 22, 2008, Page 12. Powerchip Semiconductor Corp (Ob), the nations largest computer memory chipmaker, yesterday said it was considering a merger with Japans Elpida Memory Inc to weather an industry slump and to create a company big enough to compete with South Korean chip giant Samsung... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
A Midsummer Nights Dream Nov 21, 2008
The University of Wyoming Department of Theatre and Dance, in conjunction with Cam-plex, will present the comedy about matchmaking gone comically awry. The ballet is choreographed by Jennifer Deckert, a UW dance faculty member. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
LETTERS, NCT, Nov. 20, 2008 Nov 21, 2008
HotJobs Local Search. When will prices come down. (North County Times)
The Fray Debuts New Album at Vail Snow Daze Nov 21, 2008
Personalized Matchmaking, Dining, Dating & Bay Area Singles Events. TableForSix. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
eHarmony agrees to provide same-sex matches Nov 20, 2008
MATCHMAKING: eHarmony users will not be matched with users from Compatible Partners, though people can register on both Web sites. Most read. (AZCentral -- Business)
Life Classes Nov 20, 2008
(Two meals held around Valentine's Day have a matchmaking theme; one is for straight singles and the other is for single gay men. A Sunday morning lecture series of "sermons," as the school cheekily calls them, features well-known writers and artists on what Sophie Howarth, the founder and director of the School of Life, describes as "rather ungroovy virtues." Writer will speak on pessimism, popular scientist will extol curiosity, and Sam Roddick, founder of "erotic emporium" and daughter of... (Slate)
Meta Data: Xbox Nov 19, 2008
Shane Kim, a vice president at Microsoft's Interactive Entertainment Business, says the New Xbox Experience that launches Wednesday is "a big part of [Live's] transformation from a multiplayer matchmaking service to a social and entertainment network.". Article Controls. (Forbes -- Technology)
Xbox 360 Tries To Woo Masses Nov 19, 2008
Microsoft reboots its game console in hopes of expanding beyond hardcore gamers. It's not every day that you get to wake up to a brand new videogame console. (Forbes -- Technology)
GAY MARRIAGE Nov 18, 2008
Last Updated on Wednesday, Nov 12, 2008 - 12:07:29 pm CST. Published/Last Modified on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 12:07 PM CST. (New Iberia, LA)
Battlefield Heroes Beta Fades Nov 18, 2008
"We have also been working hard on the parts of the beta that aren't the game. Sound weird? Let me try and explain: You know the old saying about icebergs being 10% above water, and 90% below? Heroes is a little like that. There's the 10% game part you can see, and the hiding 90% is what we call the 'backend'. The backend does a lot of things. From running the website's features and looking after the items you have, to collecting the results from each Heroes game and matchmaking players into... (IGN PC Games)
UFC expects a huge hit Nov 15, 2008
When it's all added up, UFC president Dana White expects his canny matchmaking will create the biggest pay-per-view audience in the still-nascent sport's history, exceeding the 1. 05 million buys from Chuck Liddell's fight with Tito Ortiz in December 2006. (Boston Globe)
Gears 2 packs a visceral punch, but hasn't found its heart Nov 14, 2008
(Perhaps because of the huge number of people logging in, the matchmaking system keeps bogging down. You can wait 25 minutes to play a 10-minute game it's like alpine skiing in Ontario. (Globe and Mail)
Why Microsoft Should Stop Charging for Xbox Live Nov 13, 2008
As in: Microsoft needs to stop charging $50 a year for its online matchmaking service ... The part you're paying for is essentially messaging and matchmaking related. (PC World)
Do-gooder seeks same Nov 13, 2008
Ethical Singles is built around an extremely detailed matchmaking search. "Organic farmers" and "pacifists" are asked about everything from their interests, which include astrology, bird watching, discos and volunteering, to their eye colour, build - slim, stocky or a few extra pounds - and even social class. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Curriculum Vitale Nov 13, 2008
If you're at the top of the basketball matchmaking pool, then your Web presence is most likely a reminder that you are alive, don't weigh 300 pounds, and do, in fact, still play basketball. Former NBA-er 's CV, for instance, stresses that he "is still only 34 years old, injury free, and in excellent shape.". (Slate)
Dirty sexy matchmaking Nov 12, 2008
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
Commerce leads mission to Dubai Nov 10, 2008
Companies will be given the resources and guidance to pursue export opportunities in the UAE and receive one-on-one matchmaking appointments arranged by the U.S. Foreign Commercial Service with potential buyers, distributors, representatives and/or business partners in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. In 2007, UAE-based Jafza International announced plans to locate a warehouse system, transportation hub and inland port on more than 1,300 acres of land near Santee. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Sooner vs. later: Is there an ideal age for first marriage? Nov 10, 2008
Matchmakers, bisexuality and sexless marriages. YOU CLICKED: WEEK'S MOST POPULAR HEALTH STORIES. (USA Today -- News)
Passion For The Enterprise Nov 9, 2008
And such matchmaking is "part of the excitement of being an editor," Silvers said. "We want brilliant and beautiful articles - works of criticism and imagination." From the start, he added, "if we [Barbara Epstein and himself] had one thing in common, it was this feeling of intense admiration for wonderful writers.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
'Gears of War 2' churns out intense sequel Nov 7, 2008
Developers have made key tweaks, including a seamless co-operative mode, matchmaking and a party system so you can stick with friends during your online experience. But the highlight of Gears of War 2 is Horde mode. (USA Today -- Tech)
Nokia, N-Gage and the big plan for mobile games Nov 6, 2008
The matchmaking system could then set up a VS game between the two of you ... But with N-Gage's global reach, enormous numbers of compatible handsets and embedded matchmaking services, it could suddenly become a mainstream application. (guardian.co.uk)
Elance Equals Easy Outsourcing for Small Business Nov 5, 2008
The company goes beyond initial matchmaking. It takes a soup-to-nuts approach by assisting with entire process, from hiring to providing communication tools in a secure collaboration space and ensuring payment through escrow accounts. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Payal and Sambhavna return to Bigg Boss Nov 5, 2008
Some of their closeness was for the world to see but Payal maintains that Rahul is just an old friend who is naughty and there's no matchmaking making between friends. She's added, "I will tell Mr Mahajan that I am focused about my career. Monica can give him marriage and babies and I will always be his best friend for life." Wonder if her opinion will change once she sees Rahul frantically pursuing Monica in the house. (Oneindia)
More Kinds of Bad Bosses Nov 2, 2008
Zannah Hackett, author of The Ancient Wisdom of Matchmaking, cautions people to pay attention to how the boss greets you. If they examine you from your head to your waist instead of the reverse, they are sending a powerful message that you are smaller than them. (Suite101.com)
Read Article » Oct 31, 2008
Taking advantage of the pause in violence, the Hamas leaders have turned to matchmaking, bringing together single fighters and widows, and providing dowries and wedding parties for the many here who cannot afford such trappings of matrimony ... Mohammed Assad Taking advantage of the pause in violence in Gaza, the Hamas leaders have turned to matchmaking, bringing together single fighters and widows, and providing wedding parties for the many who cannot afford such trappings of matrimony. (International Herald Tribune)
Formula One: Final shootout for Grand Prix title Oct 31, 2008
Final shootout for Grand Prix title - International Herald Tribune. Final shootout for Grand Prix title. (International Herald Tribune)
Gail Collins: The last week quiz Oct 31, 2008
Published: October 30, 2008. We are so ready to wrap up this presidential race. (International Herald Tribune)
Deepa Mehta's Heaven on Earth a journey into arranged marriage Oct 31, 2008
"The whole cast was so good, and that's what makes you care, I think. You have to believe that Chand would will herself into seeing a better version of her new husband than actually exists. One of the key moments is when she asks the Good Rocky, or whatever you want to call him, 'Who are you?' and he says, 'I am all that you desire.' She wants a caring, loving person who can also make her laugh-what we all look for. "I mean, I talk to young Canadians and they are all into this computer dating... (Georgia Straight)
Prized possessions on display at Roadshow Oct 29, 2008
We do matchmaking between the item and the person looking for it. The association was started in the mid-1990s by McCurley and some friends who shared a passion for collecting toys, he said. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Web of love: Man, 81, meets bride online Oct 28, 2008
Wu, who has been divorced since he was 63, posted a lonely-hearts notice on a matchmaking Web site last year with the help of a student. The Internet doesn't belong to the young alone, he told the paper. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Romance makes the world go round in Addicted to Love Oct 28, 2008
She plays Cherry Tang Caini, the head of Meiman Matchmaking Agency who is an expert matchmaker responsible for bringing many couples together but is helpless when it comes to her own happiness. Her outlook on love is simple; all she wants is to date her ideal man, get married and have kids. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
2008 Dating Sites Reviews Choice Awards Oct 27, 2008
com, a popular online reviews site for matchmaking services, announces its annual "Dating Sites Reviews Choice Awards" ... Some of the matchmaking services included in the poll are Chemistry, eHarmony, , Singles Net and Yahoo. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
College plans Oct 27, 2008
Because most seniors are well into the application process having made campus visits, started filling out forms and possibly fallen in love with that one special school some matchmaking will have to be re-evaluated. Esther Sintim, a senior at Marie Curie High School in the Bronx, says she visited and liked Mount Saint Vincent, a private college in the Riverdale section of the borough. (USA Today -- News)
Racial tensions still play out in mixed SA partnerships Oct 24, 2008
Ivan van der Merwe, a BEE consultant who runs Matchmakers and has been involved in bringing together about 1 400 black and white entrepreneurs over the past five years, says the failure rate among such partnerships is "very high". Fronting remains common and is often carried out in tacit agreement, with both black and white partners, he says. (Business Report, South Africa)
Afghanistan: Commandos rescue American hostage Oct 23, 2008
There continues to be a wave of kidnapping even in the last few days, Zalmay Khalilzad, the Afghan-born U.S. ambassador to the U.N. told the U.S.-Afghan Business Matchmaking Conference in Washington on Tuesday. He said attacks are up 30 percent this year. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
