Man Studies 10,000 Dates to Find One for Himself Dec 13, 2008
Text hiding to spacing. CARNEGIE, Australia, Dec. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Dan Bacon was like millions of other men around the world. (PR Newswire)
KJ Lang: Why women should know constitutional history Oct 3, 2008
Published - Friday, October 03, 2008. In a classroom packed with people, all the women but one were wearing pants. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Were you inspired? Aug 14, 2008
It has been credited with lessening the stigma of older women dating younger men, fostering more widespread acceptance of braided hair like Angela Bassett's character sports and promoting Jamaica as a tourist destination to black Americans. While McMillan's real-life marriage unfortunately ended in divorce and the mother of all Oprah-televised confrontations, the movie's message still rings true for some fans a decade later. (The Palm Beach Post)
Some like to catch 'em young Jul 20, 2008
Former Toronto Sun sex columnist Valerie Gibson took ownership of the cougar moniker, writing Cougar: A Guide for Older Women Dating Younger Men (2002), the same year she first heard it in Canada. In her book, she talks about the new breed of single, older woman as "confident, sophisticated, desirable and sexy," a woman who knows exactly what she wants ("younger men and lots of great sex") and what she doesn't ("children, cohabitation or commitment"). (India Times, India)
The humor potential: Why cant older women date younger men? May 15, 2008
Recently the Dr. Phil show focused on what he called a new phenomenon older women dating younger men. He called them cougars. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
* World News Quick Take Feb 27, 2008
Taipei Times - archives. Enter your search terms. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Cougars stress sophistication over sex Feb 24, 2008
In 2002, Gibson tried again, with a new book called "Cougar: A Guide for Older Women Dating Younger Men." Now, she takes credit for spreading the term through the US, largely by pushing her tome through the talk-show circuit. (She has explained cougar habits to the eager ears of Dr. Phil and Montel Williams, and also sent a book to Sharon Stone. (Boston Globe)
Old-fashioned police work collared Daytona serial killer Gerald Stano Feb 8, 2008
Because only one of the bodies was found inside city limits -- Maher -- Crow worked closely with the Sheriff's Office looking for common denominators in the unsolved deaths of young women dating back to 1973 -- a theory he puts simply: similar facts. This meant looking back at old, fairly sketchy police reports by police officers no longer on the force. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Set in Stamford: First-time author will 'Take it There' Jan 19, 2008
"The things I read were really ghetto and gritty," she said, explaining that the topics ranged from women dating drug dealers to corporate divas with handsome boyfriends. "I found there wasn't a lot of in between, working class. So I wrote to what I wanted to see.". (Stamford Advocate)
Who's up for shallower baths? Lifts, tucks and other "Mom stuff" Oct 16, 2007
You may have heard the term Cougars sexy older women dating younger men. This summer there was a dating show called Age of Love where 40-something women competed with 20-year-olds for a man. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
The long and short of it Sep 7, 2007
What's wrong with tall women dating short men ... What's wrong with tall women dating short men. (Guardian Unlimited)
Defendant wants change of venue in 2000 Bedford County murder Aug 31, 2007
The Pennsylvania Superior Court has already ruled that jurors at Clark's trial cannot be told about Clark's criminal past, which includes indecent exposure, aggravated assault and sexual battery cases all involving women dating to 1983. Authorities contend Clark, of West Providence Township, abducted the mother of two on April 30, 2000. (NEPA News, PA)
DNA clue revives search for Madeleine Aug 9, 2007
Julia MayAugust 9, 2007. Latest related coverage. (The Age)
Murders stun New York's bad apple neighbour Aug 9, 2007
Ian Munro, New YorkAugust 9, 2007. A photo provided by family friend Marcia Wynn shows Iofemi Hightower left and Terrance Aerial of Newark New Jersey at their 2006 high school prom Both were shot and killed near an elementary school in Newark last Saturday. (The Age, Australia -- Breaking News)
Telstra profit edges higher Aug 9, 2007
Staff reportersAugust 9, 2007 - 2:07PM. Sol Trujillo said Telstra's result proved the company was delivering on its promises. (The Age, Australia -- Business)
More Black Women Marrying Men of Other Races Aug 6, 2007
"Black women are socialized to stick by their men," explained Kellina Craig-Henderson, a Howard University psychology professor who studied 15 black women dating interracially. She said modern black women agonize over breaking male-female bonds forged in slavery and strengthened through the Jim Crow era. (Newsmax)
Seeking Mr. Right gets tougher Jul 18, 2007
JASON DECROW/AP PHOTO May to December romances, such as the one between Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore, could be the answer to the growing sex ratio imbalance in Canada. Jul 17, 2007 08:44 AM Tobi Cohen Canadian press. (Toronto Star)
Putting (altered) beauty before age Jun 29, 2007
When the subject of older women dating younger men arose one night, and Roth suggested that such scenarios were beyond his female dinner companions' reach, he was duly scolded. Then he realized he had the kernel of a great idea. (Newsday -- Opinion)
I Prefer the Miniskirt Jun 28, 2007
On the blog now: Updated at 8:46 AM. Updated: 8:16 AM 06/28/07. (Townhall.com)
Medical Board did not report accusations against doctor May 22, 2007
While police were following up one complaint, they uncovered similar allegations involving Tong from another two women dating back to 2004. The Sex Crimes Squad found the board was in possession of further patient complaints regarding Tong, dating back to 2004, but the board fought for the complaints to be suppressed. (ABC News Online, Australia)
Prosecutor: Racial Remarks Led To Killing Apr 27, 2007
"There are witnesses who will tell you he used the "N" word; there are witnesses who will tell you he made derogatory about white women dating black men, and his girlfriend was white," assistant state attorney John Guy said. "When he had had enough, he stood up and put an end to the conversation with one bullet.". (News4Jax.com, FL)
Spector cast as abusive to women Apr 26, 2007
Deputy District Attorney Alan Jackson's opening statement made it clear the case against Mr. Spector in the death of Lana Clarkson will rely heavily on the testimony of other women dating to the 1970s. Mr. Jackson outlined what he called a pattern of behavior in which Mr. Spector would become exceedingly drunk, take a woman to one of his residences, refuse to let her leave and then threaten her with a gun when she refused to stay. (Washington Times, DC)
Older "Cougars" Prey On Young Men Apr 6, 2007
"When it becomes celebrity driven, it becomes acceptable to everybody. They say, 'Well, if they do then it's OK," Canadian author Valerie Gibson who wrote the book "Cougar: A Guide for Older Women Dating Younger Men." "A cougar is a very sophisticated, a very attractive, a very sensually-aware woman, very much in control of her life. She's got a lot of energy. Today they're very fit they're very healthy. They're very successful, very independent and sophisticated.". The cougar-cub relationship... (CBS News -- Early Show)
- Patrick Barkham: A day out with the metal detectorists Feb 13, 2007
Detectorist Peter Adams found two copper brooches in Cumbria in 2004 which led archaeologists to the bodies of four men and two women dating from the 10th century, alongside weapons, spurs, jewellery and a drinking horn. On its discovery, it was hailed as England's only known Viking burial ground. (Guardian Unlimited)
French Dropping Young Beauties for Women Over 50 Feb 11, 2007
It might provoke pity or distaste in Britain or America, where convention frowns on the notion of older women dating younger men, but this is not the only evidence of romance flourishing for ageing ladies in France. A few years ago an American survey contrasting the sexual behaviour of France and America reported grimly that older women in the United States are less sexually desirable than French women of the same age. (Fox News -- Views)
The Flip Side Jan 25, 2007
Words to the wise Holly Robinson Peete, actress and wife of former NFL quarterback Rodney Peete, offered five tips (via People magazine) for women dating pro football players. "NFL girlfriends are low on the totem pole. Be humble.". (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
