Cell phones ring in weddings in India Aug 29, 2008
Online matchmaking services in India have announced tie-ups with telecom service providers, enabling subscribers to view profiles of eligible partners on their mobile phone screens. India's booming economy has given rise to a new category of young urban professionals, with easier access to technology, but no time to scan traditional matrimonial columns in newspapers. (MSNBC -- Technology)
* FEATURE: Vietnamese bleed brides to Taiwan Aug 15, 2008
The overseas marriage trend has been boosted by online matchmaking services such as the Singapore-based Mr Cupid, which offers a comprehensive Vietnamese marriage package and five-day matchmaking tours. No one ever came on our trip without finding their dream bride, the site boasts. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Vietnamese wed foreigners to help family Aug 10, 2008
"Taiwanese women want to get married when they are much older, and they are also very opinionated,'' said Lin Wen-jui, 39, who met his Vietnamese wife through a Taiwanese friend in Ho Chi Minh City. She has since taken a Taiwanese name, learned Mandarin and opened a restaurant. The overseas marriage trend has been boosted by online matchmaking services such as the Singapore-based Mr. Cupid, which offers a "comprehensive Vietnamese marriage package'' and five-day matchmaking tours. "No one ever... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Japanese seniors go online to find love May 2, 2008
Japanese seniors are signing on to online matchmaking services and many say they have found true love. . (MSNBC -- Technology)
Adds Steamworks Mar 21, 2008
In this Steamworks update for RO, Tripwire has leveraged the online matchmaking services offering, including integration of the Steam Server Browser, the Friends' "Join Game" functionality (for use in and out of game), as well support for player and server stats viewable on www. steamgames. (IGN PC Games)
Queerly Beloved Gay Activists Sue eHarmony Jun 6, 2007
Consider that there are hundreds, if not thousands, of online matchmaking services available to gays and lesbians ... Consider that there are hundreds, if not thousands, of online matchmaking services available to gays and lesbians. (Townhall.com)
Sex Education For Baby Boomers Apr 25, 2007
"After my divorce, I gave no thought to sexually transmitted diseases, Fowler said.At nearly 50, she was reluctantly back on the dating scene. She had few sexual partners, and knew them all well."I knew that I couldn't become pregnant, so the idea of using protection of some kind, a condom, didn't enter my mind," Fowler said.So, when a routine blood test revealed she had HIV, she was shocked. But Fowler's not alone. "HIV is extremely prevalent among ages 45, 50 and older," said Fred Wyand with... (K-Eye News, TX)
