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  • August 2008

    • Old-School Matchmakers Thrive Even in Internet Age

      Miami Herald  |  Aug 11, 08 3:36 PM CDT

      Old-School Matchmakers Thrive Even in Internet Age

      (Newser) - Despite the growing popularity of Internet dating sites—or perhaps because of it—many singles are fueling a revival of sorts in traditional matchmaking. The Miami Herald takes a look at professional matchmakers who cater to a clientele looking for tradition and certainty, often because they've gotten fed up with the out-of-date photos and not-so-honest descriptions in the online world. But love doesn’t come cheap, with some matchmakers charging up to $100,000 for their services. More »

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      online dating  • matchmaking

  • July 2008

    • 'Cupid's Cabbie' Rings Up First Engagement

      Wall Street Journal  |  Jul 5, 08 11:40 AM CDT

      'Cupid's Cabbie' Rings Up First Engagement

      (Newser) - A New York City couple will soon be walking down the aisle thanks to a taxi driver who moonlights as a matchmaker, the Wall Street Journal reports. Ahmed Ibrahim, who offers his services for free, has been trying to match up the singles who jump in his cab ever since the day in 2004 when a tearful young female passenger asked him to find her a new beau. More »

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      New York City  • love  • dating  • taxi  • taxi driver  • matchmaking

  • January 2008

    • Speed Dating for the Cougar Set

      Reuters  |  Jan 31, 08 4:55 PM CST

      Speed Dating for the Cougar Set

      (Newser) - "Mature" women sitting on gold mines are being paired up with hot young men at a New York matchmaking event next week, Reuters reports. Traditionally, rich middle-aged men nab catwalk-worthy arm candy, but one entrepreneur hopes to tweak the trend. The "sugar mamas" must be at least 36 and make a minimum $500,000 a year—though $4 million in assets also meets requirements. More »

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      gender  • romance  • love  • dating  • matchmaking

    • Online Dating Sites Seek Love's Secret Algorithm

      New York Times  |  Jan 29, 08 3:10 PM CST

      Online Dating Sites Seek Love's Secret Algorithm

      (Newser) - Online matchmakers eHarmony and Match.com have staked millions on the idea that they, not you, can best find your perfect match, thanks to their secret algorithms. So do they work? Lots of academics want to know, the New York Times reports, but while the companies yearn for scientific, peer-reviewed findings, they’re reluctant to release their secret formulas. More »

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      marriage  • romance  • online dating  • matchmaking  • Match.com  • eHarmony  • Chemistry.com  • algorithms

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