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A reported 20 million single adults in the United States have now turned to internet dating sites to meet other singles. Just when it appeared that internet dating had finally shed its long-held stigma and had actually moved itself into the mainstream, along came internet social networking. Although three of the top five internet dating sites are still showing some growth, comScore shows the social networking sites with both stronger growth and greater momentum than traditional internet dating sites.

In an interview with NetworkWorld.com earlier this year, Mark Brooks, editor of a Web site called onlinepersonalswatch.com stated, "The numbers show that less people are coming to Internet dating sites. ComScore said that the number of people who came to Internet dating sites in December 2007 was down 10% over the prior year. But I don't think it's the end of online dating."

Dating site membership statistics clearly show that singles have widely accepted the concept of seeking relationships via the internet and the practice is here to stay. However, the strong growth and growing popularity of online social communities also indicate a demand for more "dynamic" interactions than those currently offered by traditional "static" dating sites.

For more than a decade, Singles Entertainment, Inc., a mid-Michigan based corporation, has provided live entertainment venues for singles living in the Midwestern U.S. to meet, mingle and socialize. Norm Viaches, President of Singles Entertainment, Inc., recognized an obvious gap between the needs and desires of singles seeking relationships online and the online options that were available.

To fill that gap and to extend relationship and socializing opportunities for singles that attend the popular live events, Singles Entertainment, Inc. created Wealthy Chats. WealthyChats.com is an online singles community that offers all the features and functionality of the traditional dating sites, coupled with all the features and functionality of the popular community sites. Viaches states that, "Best of all, it lacks many of the shortcomings of the existing web offerings. This is the future of single's entertainment."

Cornel Ivanescu, the CEO of urbanverve.com [Urban Verve], the web development team involved in creating the site, said, "As the traditional dating sites are loosing new customers at an ever accelerating pace, the 21st century singles dating scene offers new ways of interacting that equate to less pressure on either sex. The relaxed atmosphere of base social networking sites like Facebook or MySpace allows one to explore the multitudes and increases the odds of potentially finding the right someone, while getting to know their tastes and way of life (sometimes even minute by minute - Twitter) well ahead of even virtual contact. These basic concepts along with the forward looking vision of the Singles Entertainment Inc. CEO Norm Viaches, are the foundation that led to SinglesNiteLife.com.

"The site encompasses not just the traditional dating site functionality, but also emphasizes the social networking and community feel much in demand today, offering editable profiles, personal blogs, video chat, forums, picture galleries, video galleries, helpful articles, community polls and dating searches all in one place."

Plans are already laid to quickly grow and improve the online community to include additional features like interactive games, exclusive community travel offerings and other exclusive live entertainment events for online community members in cities throughout the Midwestern United States.

 

A 50-year-old Midland-area man with a long record of fraud convictions was sentenced Tuesday to a total of 17 months in jail for approaching women on a dating website despite a judge's order that he stop.

Enrico Cagnotti of Tiny Township pleaded guilty during an Ontario Court of Justice hearing before Judge G. J. Brophy to three charges of breach of probation and a fourth of disobeying a court order. In sentencing Cagnotti, the judge rejected calls for less jail time by both the defence and Crown.

Brophy said Cagnotti "needs to be sharply reprimanded" and described his behaviour in cruising for fraud targets on the Internet as "behaviour that needs to be denounced."

Defence lawyer Mary Hewitt argued that her client's jail sentence should be limited to the 113 days he has already served in custody. Grey County assistant Crown attorney Michael Martin maintained that Cagnotti should serve two months in addition to the jail time he has already served.

Cagnotti was outraged by the judge's decision. He said he only pleaded guilty because he knew that the Crown was seeking limited additional jail time.

"I wanted to go for trial," Cagnotti said.

"A lot of my evidence was obtained without a warrant," he told the judge. "I don't think it's fair."

As Cagnotti left the prisoner's dock, he could be heard to say "I'm going to appeal now."

In sentencing, Brophy cited Cagnotti's lengthy criminal record that began in 1996 with a conviction for uttering threats and includes more than 20 more convictions and lengthy jail terms for crimes including fraud, theft and forgery.

Martin said Cagnotti approached women on the dating site, plentyoffish.com,using the pseudonyms "Roma 27" and "Mr. Intrigue" and misrepresented details of his identity.

In one case, a Barrie woman complained to police there about a possible fraud after Cagnotti met with her face to face on four dates. He told her he drove a $1 million Mercedes. The woman became concerned and contacted police.

 

So by now you should have picked an online dating site for you. If you missed it check out my last post for some suggestions. Now comes the time to write your profile. I believe your profile is more then just a way to meet people online. It is a declaration to the world of who you are, what you want in a relationship and how much you think you can have it. It is your vision of the relationship that you want to attract so be mindful about what you write. If you put time and care into your profile, it can help attract appropriate people to you both on and off-line. Off-line? Huh? Yes off-line too. 

Since your profile is a declaration of what you want and what you believe is possible it begins to show up in many areas of your life not just online. How cool is that? Very!! So be mindful and have fun with it.

Here are seven tips to writing a profile that works!

1. Make a list of the non-negotiables for your match. I've discussed this list in past posts but basically these are qualities that without which you could not be happy in your relationship. Making this list will help you to be clear about what you share as your desires in your profile.
2. Come up with the qualities that are uniquely you. Qualities and activities that are meaningful to you. Make a note of each of these qualities. Ask close friends and family what they think are your most outstanding qualities and behaviors.
3. Be specific. Now that you have all this great data, be specific in all of your writing. For example if you are passionate about travel don't just say "I love to travel" but rather say "My last trip was to Africa where I was able to see a tiger from 50 feet away. I was awed by it's beauty and power. On my travel list next is India where I look forward to learning about the culture and spiritual beliefs." Do you see the difference? In the first example about travel you say just that you love it which does not really reveal anything about you. It could be a hundred different people who could say that (and they do) but in the second example the real you shines through; your passions, your viewpoint and your sense of adventure. This is powerful because it helps to share who you really are not just a one dimensional cyberspace picture but a living, breathing person. It also helps people to connect with you, find commonalities and it automatically serves to weed out people who would never be a match for you.
4. Less is more. You are much better off being specific and including less rather then trying to list off all of your qualities or non-negotiables. Go deep not wide. Be more selective about the qualities, behaviors or activities that you share but go deeper in how you share it. Just like the example above.
5. Talk about "we". When you are sharing about your ideal relationship, rather then making it a list of what you want talk about how "we" will partner in the relationship. Use your non-negotiables for this portion. For example, instead of saying "My ideal relationship is one where he/she is kind, thoughtful, intelligent, romantic….." say "We love being thoughtful of one another and find kindness to be the greatest accomplishment. We find romance in the little things like a love note or holding hands while watching TV." What you will notice is how much more inviting a profile is when you talk about what "we" create then when you talk about what "I" want.
6. Be honest. This is not the time to worry what other people want to hear. This is about standing up for who you are and what kind of relationship you want to create. If you can't ask for it, you won't get it. It's that simple. If you want to find a committed relationship then say so. If you want to get married and have children then say it. Anyone turned off wasn't for you anyway and most importantly it will save you the time and anguish of meeting so many wrong ones over and over again.
7. Hire a Coach. A relationship coach can help you to gain clarity around what is most important to you, can guide you to reveal yourself honestly and can help you to overcome your fears and obstacles that are keeping you single. The most successful people in this world have coaches because they know the power of focus and dedication in their journey to their desires. If creating a relationship is your goal, why not surround yourself with the support that can enhance and accelerate your success?

 

Thieves are stealing faces to ply their trade. Well -- pictures of faces posted online, anyhow.

The crooks, based in Nigeria for the most part, use the swiped images in Internet scams. They try to bilk people looking for love, frequently breaking hearts along the way, adding hurt to monetary injury, reports Early Show consumer correspondent Susan Koeppen in part two of her three-part series, "Early on the Case: Stolen Identities."

Koeppen spoke with a man whose picture has become a favorite of online scammers. They claim his image is that of someone whose identity they create for online dating sites. When women looking for love contact the "person," they're eventually asked to send money to help him out. All too often, Koeppen reports, the victims do just that.

She also chatted with two women taken in by such fraud, and an expert on preventing it, then offered suggestions on caution flags that might alert you to such a scheme.

More information for online dating scams? Visit the author blog at http://www.seekwealthy.com/blog/avec2008

 

With the economy being heavily hit the internet business is booming for some people. If your job is in jeopardy you may consider starting an online business as a part of your fall back plan.

Now is the time to get started before rough times fall upon you. If you get started now and do some research you could start a very lucrative home based internet business and you will be wondering why you even went to a job in the first place.

Since the internets inception tons of millionaires have been created and there are a lot of people out there making 6 figure monthly income from the internet. There are probable kids out there making more money in one month than you make in an entire year. Try wrapping your mind around that one.

On the internet the information business is booming. Information on how to get rich has always been heavily sought after and being rich is the American dream.

It is never too late to try something new like an internet business. You could start with what you do at your current job. If you are an expert in whatever field, take it to the internet and sell your information to people that are like minded. Investigate the internet and its many opportunities that are right at your finger tips! All you need to make money online is the right knowledge. With the right knowledge you can uncork a geyser of cash and really start making some serious money.

Why I have seen guys go from an ordinary job to making $10-$15 thousand a month in as little as 2 months. Does that not sound like the greatest thing that could ever happen to you. It would almost be like winning the lottery. With that kind of money there is nothing you could not buy.

The key is to learn how to market an internet business and create a residual income. This can be done with one simple method and can be magnified if you use all of the strategies that professional online marketers use.

The answer is so stupid that you would never believe it and yet most people cannot figure out the right equation for success.

With just one simple method the cash could be rolling in. In some cases I spend $1,000.00 and make $26,000.00 in one day and I do this over and over again. This is the same method that the "professionals" use and it is so simple !

So what are you waiting for get on the internet and start making some serious money ! Remember this that time waits for no man and either does money.

Here is a clue to the method that can make you rich on the internet. Here is the clue: You get it every day, delivered and opened, except for Sundays.

If you figure out what the clue is than you may very well be extremely intelligent and making money on the internet is your destiny. Unlock the clue and you will unlock the internet !

Todd Ash Is An Expert In The Field of Marketing And A Well Recognized Entrepreneur.

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