Science of dating is not just weird, it's also wired Nov 21, 2009
IN A profession notoriously resilient to hard times, online dating sites ... IN A profession notoriously resilient to hard times, online dating sites threaten to do what the global financial crisis could not - send the sex services industry broke. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Genetic love matches go cheek swab to cheek swab Nov 15, 2009
"How many dating services can you think of where they can suggest you might have better children?" said Eric Holzle, founder of , one of the first online dating sites to use DNA. ... She has used four or five online dating sites. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Date with disaster Nov 15, 2009
" The protocols of courtship common a century ago appear very formal today. Take calling cards: any eligible Victorian-era gent wishing to impress himself upon a belle would have an ample supply of these pocket-sized expressions of intent. He'd drop one by the home of his desired, and if her family deemed him worth a follow-up he'd perhaps be granted an audience with Mother or Father in the sitting room. First dates were with parents, not the object of affection - for much of human history,... (The Age, Australia)
Genetic love match? Dating sites try DNA tests Nov 13, 2009
com, one of the first online dating sites to use DNA. ... She has used four or five online dating sites. (MSNBC -- Health)
Sex ed gets another endorsement Nov 7, 2009
She's met them on Craigslist, through online dating sites and at singles bars. Broadway sounds a lot like your average member of the "hookup" generation, save for one detail: None of these men have made it into her bed. (Salon)
DateCheck app gets the 411 on suitors Oct 30, 2009
com (which partners with Intelius, the company that came up with the DateCheck app), have become more prevalent, especially as friendly fix-ups have given way to stranger dating through online dating sites. There was a time when people thought it was rather unromantic, when they looked down on checking someone out, but in the past five years, investigating a date has definitely become more acceptable, said Vicki Siedow, a Los Angeles private investigator. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Online Dating your way Oct 29, 2009
How MyType is different to other online dating sites ... Online dating sites help people achieve their romantic goals by bringing eligible partners to them. (The Age, Australia -- Breaking News)
Online dating looks for love on social media Oct 27, 2009
Alejandro Martnez-Cabrera, Chronicle Staff Writer. Tuesday, October 27, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
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Moustaches: 5 Things You Didnt Know - AskMen. To change your newsletter settings, AskMen. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
IVY PRIDE: The Next Trend in Meeting Your Mate Oct 20, 2009
But Sam Yagan, co-founder and CEO of , one of the largest free online dating sites in the United States, is skeptical about how effective a community like TIPS is for. "What school you went to is just not a great predictor of compatibility, according to our analysis," said Yagan, who was a math major at Harvard. (ABC News)
Caught in love's cruel web Oct 18, 2009
"That gives you an idea of the volume of fraud that people attempt to perpetrate on online dating sites," he said. Mr Bolton was speaking at a Queensland Police Service conference designed to educate police and private companies about where and why online fraud occurs. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Dating scam breaks farmer's heart and bank balance Oct 18, 2009
Romance fraud, where scammers target people on online dating sites, is also on the rise and fraudsters are leaving not only empty bank accounts but broken hearts along the way. Paul said his big rip-off story began two years ago when he started talking to up to five women in Russia, Africa and the Phill 00004000 ippines on online dating sites. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Date auction benefits Project Smile Sep 18, 2009
Back away from online dating sites and gussy up for tonight s Project Smile Date Auction where Mr. or Ms. Right could be yours for a price. Police officers, firefighters, and other eligible Boston singles are up for grabs to benefit Project Smile, a nonprofit that helps kids involved in traumatic situations. (Boston Globe)
Cliff fall: husband to be charged with wife's murder Sep 9, 2009
The inquest also heard evidence from other women who had had relationships with Mr Campbell, often formed on online dating sites. He reportedly remarried months after Mrs Campbell's death and worked for the Ambulance Service in Wagga Wagga, where he was yesterday told about the charges. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
How We Lie: Gender Makes a Difference Sep 6, 2009
"One [female] client is 47, she looks 40, and her profile says 35," says Dr. Jonathan Alpert, a psychotherapist and Metro newspaper advice columnist who says one-third of his clients use online dating sites. "Men tend to lie about their height or how much money they make. In the old days, men might have said they were an investment banker when they weren't. I don't know if that helps much anymore.". (ABC News -- Business)
Some adult kids sabotage mom's online dating Sep 3, 2009
More divorced and widowed baby boomers are using online dating sites. That has some adult children worried about parent's safety and happiness. (CNN)
Sentinel Lunchtime Blog (Relationships): Don't be a dating puppeteer Sep 2, 2009
In addition to your normal online dating sites, there are sites devoted to friends and family playing matchmaker ... In an attempt to find a good match for his friend, this reader created a profile on several online dating sites. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
He nearly texted himself out of a relationship Sep 1, 2009
DEAR CAT: I subscribe to a few online dating sites, and so far I've met a few nice women, one or two with potential. I got an e-mail from a coworker who saw me on one of the sites. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Professionally dating turns her off romance Aug 28, 2009
Weary of dating, writer rejects all men's profiles she sees on online dating sites. I'd never had a boyfriend in high school. (CNN)
Don't be a 'crazy dater' online Aug 7, 2009
Women can get crazy while using online dating sites, writer says. Despite commercials and hopes, not every prospect is as good as aadvertised. (CNN)
Web dating services booming in this lousy economy Jul 23, 2009
The Modern Matchmaker, a brick-and-mortar service in Squirrel Hill, is busier than ever before and numerous online dating sites are reporting record revenue and membership figures. Though thinner wallets might make flowers, rings and fancy dinners tougher to afford, the rise in dating is no paradox, said various industry members. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Guide to Free Online Dating Service... Jul 13, 2009
Many online dating sites claim to be free, and then surprise you with charges for features such as emailing, chat, IM, etc. At Connecting Singles, All features are totally free. (Suite101.com)
Computer dating clicks with college crowd Jun 24, 2009
But Mark Brooks, who runs a consulting firm for online dating sites, said interest in online dating among young people has increased over the past few years. These youngsters started on social networks; they warmed up on Friendster, they drifted to MySpace, then Facebook, he said. (Boston Globe)
* Taiwan News Quick Take May 28, 2009
The suspect, surnamed Chuang, claimed to be working for a Malaysian investment firm and allegedly encouraged women he met on online dating sites to buy overseas stocks through him, the Criminal Investigation Bureau said. At least 50 women allegedly fell victim to the 31-year-old, who was arrested on Tuesday with four accomplices, the bureau said, adding that more victims have contacted the police since then. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Taiwan)
Taiwan man arrested for cyber love scams May 27, 2009
The suspect, Chuang Shih-chung, claimed to be working for a Malaysian investment firm and encouraged the women he met on online dating sites to buy overseas stocks through him, said the Criminal Investigation Bureau. At least 50 women from across Taiwan have fallen victim to the 31-year-old, who was arrested on Tuesday with four accomplices, the bureau said, adding that more victims have subsequently contacted the police. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Padieu trial under way May 22, 2009
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Japan, San Marino top life expectancy league May 21, 2009
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Online dating sites: Cupid's arrow lands in war zone May 20, 2009
By Gregg Zoroya, USA TODAY It may not have the romantic appeal of Paris on the eve of war, but the Internet is now the place for soldiers and Marines in combat to fall in love through online dating services. "It always amazes me when I think about how I had to go to Iraq to meet the person I would be with back in the United States," says Jonathan Stoddard, 26, who met Lisa Wagner online while serving as a Marine lieutenant in Anbar province and married her in Fullerton, Calif. (USA Today -- Tech)
• Dating by mobile phone is ready to explode Apr 5, 2009
For years, technology analysts have predicted the rise of mobile dating, which would allow customers to meet new people using cellphones just as they had through personal computers and online dating sites. But so far adoption has been slow. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Internet murderer 'saw the eyes of Jesus' Apr 1, 2009
A man dubbed "Germany's first internet murderer" has been jailed for life for killing two women he had met on online dating sites. Christian Grotheer from Hamburg had admitted killing the two women but claimed the first case was an accident and that in the second, seeing "the eyes of Jesus" had caused him to snap. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
• Social dating sites set you up Mar 29, 2009
All of that, he says, will turn the services into serious rivals to traditional online dating sites. Perfect, right. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Date rape plea deal 'frustrating,' said police chief Mar 6, 2009
HAMPTON FALLS A pending plea deal that dismisses two of three rape charges against 35-year-old Thomas Currier on allegations of drugging and raping women he met through online dating sites, is very frustrating, said Police Chief Robbie Dirsa. Currier, of 6 Marsh Lane, was indicted by a Rockingham County grand jury last fall on three counts of aggravated felonious sexual assault. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Police chief frustrated that rape charges dropped Mar 6, 2009
HAMPTON FALLS, N.H. (AP) -- The police chief in Hampton Falls, N.H., says he's frustrated that some of the charges have been dropped in the case of a man accused of drugging and raping women he meet through online dating sites. Thirty-five-year-old Thomas Currier was charged last fall with three counts of aggravated felonious sexual assault, but two of the charges have been dismissed and a third is scheduled to be resolved with a plea deal in May. (Concord Monitor)
Niche dating sites grow Mar 1, 2009
MulletPassions is just the extreme end of the blossoming world of niche online dating sites. Unlike general sites such as that cast as wide a net as possible, these forums are self-selecting, based on interests, ethnicities or dating preferences. (Montana Standard, MT)
Singles play the field online, seeking match with 'the one' Feb 25, 2009
So, to find Mr. Right, she has profiles on at least five online dating sites ... With 1,400 online dating sites, according to the research firm Hitwise, many singles are finding it easy to cast a wide net, posting profiles on multiple sites in hope of reeling in "the one." ... com, two of the leading online dating sites, captures information about how many of their members are on other sites. (Insight on the News)
Black Women's Health: 4 Ways to Boost It Feb 24, 2009
High Rate of STD's Prompts More Testing , and at the same time it promote more online dating sites ... Rising STD rate sparks online dating sites. (U.S. News & World Report)
Why dating sites are recession-proof Feb 24, 2009
Unlike other companies where revenues are slumping and layoffs are climbing, online dating sites seem to be resistant to the recession ... The ballyhooed buildup to the romantic day is always good news for online dating sites. (India Times, India)
There's Something Queer about That Face Feb 24, 2009
In an initial experiment, researchers and from Tufts University perused online dating sites and carefully selected 45 straight male faces and 45 gay male faces. All of these photos were matched for orientation (only faces shown looking forward were used) and facial alterations (none of the images contained jewelry, glasses or facial hair). (Scientific American)
Multitaskers say one online dating site won't do Feb 23, 2009
So to find Mr. Right, she has profiles on at least five online dating sites ... With 1,400 online dating sites, according to research firm Hitwise, many singles are finding it easy to cast a wide net, posting profiles on multiple sites in the hopes of reeling in the one ... Neither eHarmony nor , two of the leading online dating sites, capture information about how many of their members are on other sites. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Image gallery: Next-gen cell phone stars shine Feb 18, 2009
We peek under the covers at online dating sites. Apple's office suite gets a number of evolutionary updates this year, along with iWork. (Computerworld)
Jobless and invited to a baby shower Feb 17, 2009
And remember you're not alone; your frustration with singleness is the reason online dating sites make so much money. Cat's Call: On that note, go subscribe to one (or two. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Jessica book sales fall short Feb 15, 2009
Here's some uplifting news for you singletons this Valentine's Day - online dating sites are a good way to meet your mate, a new study says. Meet the Dirty Two-Dozen who have driven the nation's economy into the ditch - then look in the mirror and see who else is to blame. (Yahoo News -- Jessica Lynch)
Love in the Internet age Feb 14, 2009
When asked whether she feels that there has been a dip in Antonio's Nut House patrons out on the prowl due to the rising popularity of online dating sites, Gorman said she was doubtful. "It seems like anybody who ever comes in who's single has their eye out for somebody.". (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Wildlife Salute Valentines Day Of Their Own Feb 14, 2009
You won t find singles bars or online dating sites for grizzly bears but our furry and feathered friends have some pretty interesting habits. See also. (Science Daily)
Economic blues helps Cupid find online targets Feb 14, 2009
And the ballyhooed buildup to the romantic day is always good news for online dating sites. "The advertising and media hype surrounding Valentine's Day has put pressure on singles to look at February 14 as the day of reckoning," said Digicraft dating site expert David Evans. (Yahoo News)
Fighting cyberfraud at front door Feb 12, 2009
There s a lot of value in these types of applications in financial services, e-commerce, online dating sites, gaming sites, health care and government portals, anyone that does business on the Internet. At-a-glance. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
