| ViewDate.com Announces World's First Online Speed Dating Service
CUPERTINO, Calif., Oct. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- ViewDate, the world's first website to offer online speed dating services, today announced another free invitation-only dating session on its revolutionary website, http://www.viewdate.com Connie Jinq, ViewDate's founder, started ViewDate after hearing feedback from frustrated friends who had tried traditional speed dates and online dating. Both seemed promising, but fundamentally flawed. Ms. Jinq realized that these flaws could make meaningful relationships difficult to foster. With the help of her fiancee and friends, ViewDate was created to address these flaws and make to online dating a more personal, enjoyable experience. ViewDate allows users to see and speak to each other in real time over the Internet, and a full-fledged profile, search and messaging system lets them keep in touch between events.
Color cosmetics firms seek out latest trends
Euromonitor said the Asia-Pacific countries are likely to follow Eastern Europe and Latin America in delivering high rates of growth.China's color cosmetics market is forecast to expand by almost $600m between 2006 and 2011 while India is expected to grow the most in percentage terms.Growth is also expected in the mature markets with annual growth for Western Europe forecast to be around 2 percent.The mature markets are being driven by the spread of the naturals trend, which has moved from skin and body care products into color cosmetics.Euromonitor said mineral make-up is spearheading the movement because it provides natural sunscreen, long-lasting coverage and is suitable for use on sensitive skin.Bare Escentuals was described as a pioneer in bringing mineral make-up to the market although the big name brands and private labels have now followed suit.However, Euromonitor said retailers are increasingly willing to stock color cosmetics from small companies that are often producing innovative products that tempt consumers away from the big brands.
Hax: Dating woes might be a bigger problem
Carolyn: I find myself in another futureless relationship, just passing the time until being single seems more enticing than dating this person. At which point, we'll break up. A month or two later, I'll start the cycle again. Yuck. Is this what dating has become? How do I get off the Dating Hamster Wheel of Despair (DHWD)?Passing TimeThis is what dating has become for you. Making it a universal problem is a quick way to make it seem too vast to repair.So, as just one hamster on just one wheel, you have just one question to answer — why do you keep getting back on? Thinking like a hamster, I'd have to guess you're bored with your cage.In other words, if relationship catatonia is more enticing than being single, you need to make being single more enticing. Get off the wheel (now, please), and commit yourself to a ruthless inventory of your day-to-day life.
6 ways to beat the breakup blues
Being alone after a breakup is a challenge, especially at holiday time. Divorce or separation after a long relationship is one of life's major stresses and can plunge you into depression and health problems. But this awareness can motivate you to find ways to make the net effect of the breakup positive. You can make this painful time into a whole new rebirth for yourself in 2008! Spend time with close friends
A UCLA study showed that being rejected activates one of the same areas of the brain as physical pain. The more ignored the people felt, the more activity they had in the anterior cingulate, which also registers physical distress. Spending time with close friends offsets the pain by causing the brain to release natural opioids, which are like the painkillers found in opium.
Dating 2.0 Picks Up Speed
It's Friday night, and your date for the evening just appeared on your computer screen. He's shifting awkwardly in his chair as he adjusts his webcam, and a comment about American Idol makes it immediately clear you haven't found your soul mate. You promptly click "End date" and -- after a few moments -- your next date appears, and you're ready to begin again. .
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