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BENDING THE RULES OF TRADITIONAL DATING:

SNIPPETZ LOOKS INTO ONLINE DATING

by Lindsey Harrison

“There is so much hurt in this game of searching for a mate, of testing, trying. And you realize suddenly that you forgot it was a game, and turn away in tears.� – Sylvia Plath

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n a world where you can earn a college degree or buy just about anything online, where you can have 467 “friendsâ€? on Facebook, it only makes sense that you should be able to meet the love of your life online. Gone are the days of browsing dating sites, looking at pictures that may or may not be of the person they claim to be. Online dating sites are claiming to be using a scientiďŹ c approach when matching people up.

They’re becoming more speciďŹ c, targeting a very distinct subset of people looking to ďŹ nd other like-minded individuals. Naturally, we at Snippetz felt it was about time someone checked into the domain of online dating, to see what’s out there and get a grip on the attraction of making a cyber connection.

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WHAT IS ONLINE DATING? Online dating is pretty self-explanatory. People use the internet to connect with other individuals in order to develop a personal or romantic relationship. Most often, a user is required to provide a certain amount of personal information in order to determine a prospective match with other users. The information can be specific, such as gender or it can be more general such as age range rather than just age.

The site uses that information to match users to other users that have specified those qualities as desirable.

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Most sites require a monthly membership fee and some offer free registration to entice new customers. Others are funded strictly through advertisements.

THE FIRST INTERNET DATING SITE In 1986, Matchmaker.com was founded, making it the oldest online dating site still in current use. The site was

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As you probably guessed, those sites garner less interest than a general dating site simply because they don’t appeal to everyone…and that’s the way they like it.

Naturally, the more mainstream sites have earned the top spots on the list of most popular dating sites for 2012.

created by Gregory Scott Smith of San Antonio, Texas in March 1983. Initially, it was a dial-up Bulletin Board System, which allowed users access only over a phone line using a modem. The point of the BBS was to digitize the standard cork bulletin board method of communication so that people could post messages and news or initiate a chat with another user completely through a computer connection.

Here’s a little bit about the top two sites, in order of decreasing popularity: • Match.com – Launched in 1995, this site says it has hundreds of thousands of members, representing 24 countries. The site provides matches based on religion, sexual orientation and age in order to narrow down the field if a member so desires.

Match.com claims to have led to more dates, relationships and marriages than any other site. They also provide a free online magazine that provides tips and advice on dating. The downside is that, because of the large member base, there are a lot of foreign members that can’t necessarily be verified as legitimate. The match.com magazine warns members on how to stay safe when dating online such as when a member happens to be foreign and asks for financial information or sends a suspicious link to a third-party website.

Matchmaker.com required members to complete a questionnaire that was made of both multiple choice and essay questions, which cataloged the members’ interests and hobbies. When a member searched for a match through the site, the potential matches were ranked based on how many overall responses that member had in common with someone else’s profile.

Members also had the opportunity to create a list of matches based on distance from their zip code to the potential match’s zip code.

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IF YOU’RE IN THE MOOD FOR A LITTLE FUN It may surprise you to know that one of the most popular dating sites from 2012 is geared essentially towards…let’s just say, it’s not for meaningful relationships.

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Founded in 1996, Adultfriendfinder.com boasts over 40 million members. The site says they have helped millions of people “hook up,” and claims to be the “largest social network for singles and swingers looking for fun with no strings attached.”

Don’t worry; the obvious irony that Adultfriendfinder.com is considered a “dating site” after making it so painfully clear that girls on this site (and apparently everyone else too) just want to have fun, is not lost on us at Snippetz, either.

NOT QUITE A DATING SITE, BUT STILL… While we’re on the topic of sites that may not really count as dating sites, let’s talk about CanDoBetter.com. This gem of a site was launched in 2009 and asks the age-old question: have you ever wondered whether other people think you can do better than your current lover? If so, then this site is for you!

The idea behind the site is pretty obvious: members upload pictures of themselves and their current dating partner and other members get to pick which partner “can do better.” Now making snap judgments about other people based solely on how they look has gotten even easier. The site claims that receiving votes from complete strangers is more credible because the people voting aren’t worried about hurting your feelings.

there where someone can go to get completely irrelevant feedback about their relationship from people who don’t matter in the slightest bit.

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As he fumbled through his pockets looking for some more cash my mind raced back to a Christmas day in the 1960s. After church in Oklahoma my wife and our two children headed for New Mexico to have Christmas with my parents. I knew things were not exactly right with my cooling system but it was Christmas Day and we were going to Grandma’s house. Besides that, I didn’t have the money to fix the car so we headed west by faith.

Less than 100 miles out of town the car began to heat up and soon was steaming hot.

I pulled to the side of the road, raised the hood, and once the steam cleared I could see I had blown a gasket. There was nothing I could do.

got back into his car. Then rolling down his window he said, “Somewhere along the way, help a brother.”

Standing on the side of the road I thanked him profusely. Curious to know, I asked him how long the inner-tube gasket would last. I can still hear his happy voice, “I don’t know, I’ve been driving with them for years.” He waved farewell and drove off with a “Merry Christmas!” We made it to Grandma’s house though a bit late but with no further problems.

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When he offered to pay me back I felt it inappropriate to explain everything. “Don’t mind about that, my friend.” I said as I gently touched his shoulder, “Somewhere along the way…help a brother.”

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We sat there for over an hour and watched a few cars go by but none bothered to stop and offer help. Even if I could limp my car back to town nothing would be open because it was Christmas. We were stranded.

Then it happened. An old model dilapidated Buick pulled in behind us and a big black man with a face full of grin got out and approached me. “What’s wrong?” he asked. “Your car overheatin’?”

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Once he looked under the hood he said, “We’ll brother, that ain’t serious.” He went to the back of his car and got a few tools and piece of inner-tube. He pulled the block off, scraped the old gasket off, molded the inner-tube where the factory made gasket once was, and bolted the block back in place.

“How much do I owe you?” I asked.

Here’s the big news: The risk of dying from a heart-related event was reduced by 35 percent. A healthy diet also meant a 14 percent lower risk for new heart attacks, a 28 percent reduction in risk for congestive heart failure and 19 percent cut in risk for stroke.

He replied, “Nothin’. It’s Christmas Day, ain’t it?” He smiled from ear to ear as he

In other words, taking medication for cholesterol and blood pressure isn’t

He got some water from somewhere (to this day I can’t remember where) and poured it in the radiator. He then advised me that I could be on my way and that I should expect to have no further trouble.

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Losing weight is a common, but difficult, goal for many people. It’s easy to get frustrated when you don’t see results quickly or because you’re trying to do too many things at once. It is much easier to work on one or two new habits at a time. It normally takes 21 days to create and maintain a new habit.

If you’re not accustomed to cooking a healthy meal at home, my recipe for Quick Italian Chicken With Tomatoes is a quick and easy way to prepare and enjoy a lowcalorie meal in minutes. Here is a list of eight healthy habits. Choose one or two you would like to work on. Once you have made a new habit, adopt another one.

1) Drink fat-free milk. For adequate calcium intake, 3 cups of milk per day is recommended.

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3) Cover half of your plate with vegetables.

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5) Go light on the salad dressing. Salads are thought of as a “diet” food, yet two tablespoons of regular salad dressing can have 150 calories and 16 grams of fat. The same amount of a “light” variety has 60 calories and 4.5 grams of fat. Most salsa has no fat and very few calories.

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Add onions, garlic and remaining Italian Seasoning to pan. Cook for about 5 minutes, until onions are translucent.

3. Add tomatoes, nutmeg or ground cloves, and sugar substitute or agave to the pan.

Scrape bottom of pan to loosen any bits of food.

4. Return chicken and any juices that have accumulated on the plate to the pan.

Bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes, until chicken is completely cooked through. Place equal portions of baby spinach, broccoli slaw, shredded red cabbage or coleslaw on each plate. Pour sauce over vegetables and place a chicken breast in center of each plate.

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Cutting back on red and processed meats (hot dogs and other luncheon meats), losing weight, decreasing the fat in your diet, cutting back on alcohol consumption, increasing the amount of fruit and vegetables you eat and increasing dietary fiber are things that diminish the likelihood of colon cancer. I have to be candid. Some authorities say these changes are not as protective as they’re made out to be. They are, however, conducive to good general health.

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Since 1904, people from across the globe have gathered in Times Square to celebrate the New Year.

It is a chance to remember and reflect on the year gone by. But above all it is a time when we dream of renewal, new hopes and new beginnings.

to learn more of this celebrated time as a day to honor our children and to bring warmth, light and cheerfulness into the dark time of the year.

On this day, it seems as if the nighttime darkness lasts all day and all night. At the North Pole, the sun never even rises on this day!

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Learning about different cultures and their beliefs is one of the many things I enjoy doing. With New Year's upon us, here's a look at some of the good luck rituals from around the world. They are believed to bring good fortune and prosperity in the coming year.

Participate in this annual ritual by writing your wish for the New Year on a piece of confetti for our New Year's Eve Wishing Wall. Go to: www.timessquarenyc.org and then click over until you see the box containing the colorful Centennial New Year's Eve Ball. Whether it is a dream for yourself, for someone you love, or for the world at large, if you write it here on a piece of confetti we will release it at midnight on New Year's Eve for all the world to see.

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Mexico - At midnight, those who hope to travel run in and out of the front door 12 times, suitcase in hand.

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Brazil - Clans who live on the coast jump seven waves and make seven wishes.

China - The color red is used to symbolize good luck and happiness during the Chinese New Year. The Chinese also believe that having statues or pictures of cranes, dragons, fish, and elephants in strategic parts of their home will bring good luck and prosperity. In China, also if you want to bring in good omens the front door should be painted red; and wearing red can convey self-esteem and confidence.

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Germany - Just after midnight, everyone bites into jelly doughnuts.

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Colombia - Families make, and then burn, an Old-Year Doll stuffed with worn-out clothes and-fireworks!

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Italy - On New Year's Eve the Italian literally do believe in "out with the old" their tradition consist of throwing unwanted possessions from their windows.

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1. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a formicary?

2. ASTRONOMY: Which planet has two moons called Titania and Oberon?

3. GAMES: What is the color of St. James Place in the game “Monopoly”?

4. LANGUAGE: What does the Greek word “platypus” mean?

5. MEDICINE: What is a more common name for the condition called odontalgia?

6. GEOGRAPHY: The island nation of Madagascar lies off the coast of which continent?

7. INVENTIONS: Who invented the modern ballpoint pen?

8. MEASUREMENTS: How many gallons are contained in a firkin?

9. MYTHOLOGY: Who was the daughter of King Minos who helped Theseus to escape from the Labyrinth?

10. MOVIES: What was the name of the women’s baseball team in “A League of Their Own”?

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1. When was the last time the Toronto Blue Jays made the playoffs but not the World Series?

2. In 2012, Adam Dunn of the Chicago White Sox tied the mark for most career Opening Day home runs (eight). Who else holds the record?

3. Name the first Heisman Trophy winner to later be named a Super Bowl Most Valuable Player.

4. In 2011, Tom Thibodeau tied the record for most victories by a first-year NBA coach (62). Who else holds the mark?

5. When was the last time before 2011-12 that the Montreal Canadiens finished last in their conference?

6. Name the last time before 2012 that Great Britain won an Olympic team medal in men’s gymnastics.

7. Keegan Bradley and Phil Mickelson tied a record in 2012 for biggest victory in a Ryder Cup match.

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1. “Maybellene” was the first chart topper for Chuck Berry.

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2. Name the group that that had a hit with “Cry Like a Baby” in 1968.

3. What is the song “Abraham, Martin and John” about?

4. Which duo released “Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now” and when?

5. Name the song with this lyric: “We two have run about the slopes, and picked the daisies fine.” (c) 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.

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New DVD Releases for Week of December 31, 2012 PICKS OF THE WEEK “Frankenweenie” (PG) -- Victor Frankenstein is a boy who loves his dog, Sparky.

When Sparky is tragically killed in an accident, Victor is distraught. So Victor gets the idea to stitch up the dead dog and use science to resurrect his best friend. You see, Victor is an oddball character in a creepy, stop-motion animated, black-and-white world created by Tim Burton.

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ton. He made a live-action version of this same idea in the ‘80s when he worked at Disney -- it didn’t get much of a release.

With experience, lots of money and the creative control that comes with making lots of money, Burton makes “Frankenweenie” a clever, creepy flick with an entertaining escalation.

“Dredd” (R) -- In the grim, gray future, much of the U.S. East Coast is combined into a single, crime-ridden mega-city. The Judges are supercops with authority to be judge, jury and executioner all at once.

Dredd (celebrated B-level action star Karl Urban) is the best Judge in the force -- he excels at deciding to kill bad guys and then killing them right away. In this movie, Dredd and his rookie sidekick get trapped in a giant super-slum full of drug pushers.

It doesn’t have the legendary lousiness of 1995’s “Judge Dredd,” so you might not get as many laughs. This new Dredd has a dif-

ferent sense of humor, and enough to add a few chuckles to the ceaseless violence.

There also are plenty of nifty visual flourishes (and it’s convenient that the movie’s fictional drug makes users see the world in slow-motion.)

“Hit & Run” (R) -- This is one of those movies with just a godawful mess of plot, but there’s lots of snappy dialogue, car chases and on-screen chemistry to keep it going. Charlie (Dax Shepard, writer and codirector) is a former getaway driver, now in witness protection. His girlfriend, Annie (Kristen Bell) is beautiful and smart and unaware of his past. Bradley Cooper shows up as Charlie’s former partner in crime, come to take revenge (that must happen a lot).

DOG OF THE WEEK “Stolen” (R) -- A man with a violent past finds that his daughter has been taken by

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bad guys, and he must go on a whirlwind tour of butt-kicking to bring her back. Too bad this isn’t Liam Neeson’s “Taken” or “Taken 2,” because either of them would be way better than this lump. Nicolas Cage plays a thief who has to steal $10 million to get his daughter back from her kidnapper -Cage’s former partner in crime. Cage tries to add a few touches, but it’s a boring movie and he knows it.

TV RELEASES “3rd Rock From the Sun -- Season 5” “Archer: Season Three” “Idiot Abroad: Season 2” “Dance Moms: Season 2 Volume 1” “Dallas: The Complete First Season”

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TRIVIA TEST ANSWERS

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Emotions rule at the start of the week, affecting your perception about a decision. Best advice: Avoid commitments until that good Libran sense kicks back in.

1. The scientific name for an anthill 2. Uranus 3. Orange 4. Flat-footed 5. A toothache 6. Africa 7. Laszlo Biro 8. 9 gallons 9. Ariadne 10. Rockford Peaches

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) It’s a good time for reunions with those very special people from your past. You could be pleasantly surprised by what comes to light during one of these get-togethers.

SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS 1. In 1991, the Blue Jays lost in the American League Championship Series to Minnesota.

2. Ken Griffey Jr. and Frank Robinson.

3. Roger Staubach won a Heisman (Navy, 1963) and a Super Bowl MVP (Dallas, 1971 season).

4. Paul Westphal won 62 with Phoenix in 1993.

5. It was 1939-40 season.

6. It was 1912.

7. Seven holes up with six to play.

FLASH BACK ANSWERS 1. “School Day (Ring! Ring! Goes the Bell)” (1957), “Sweet Little Sixteen” (1958) and “Johnny B. Goode” (1958).

2. The Box Tops. The song was written by Dan Penn, who also wrote “The Letter” for the group, as well as “Do Right Woman, Do Right Man” for Aretha Franklin.

3. The lyrics are a tribute to four assassinated icons: Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King, Jr., John F. Kennedy and Robert F. Kennedy. Dion recorded the song in 1968.

4. McFadden & Whitehead, on their debut album in 1979.

The Pine Bluff Marching Band of the University of Arkansas uses the tune as their theme song.

5. “Auld Lang Syne,” written as a poem in 1788 by Scottish poet Robert Burns. Typically sung on New Year’s Eve, the song has at least six verses.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) The new year gets off to an encouraging start for the Bold Bovine who takes that demanding workplace challenge by the horns and steers it in the right direction.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) The clever Gemini will be quick to spot the telltale signs of workplace changes that could open up new opportunities for the right person. (And that’s you, isn’t it?)

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) The Moon Child’s post-holiday letdown soon lifts as you begin to get back into your comfortable routine. Someone from your past extends a surprise bid to reconnect.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) You’ve been the ultimate social Lion over the holidays. Now it’s time to relax and recharge your energy so you can be at your best when you pounce on that new project.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A relationship could be moving in a direction you might not want to follow. Step back for a better overview of the situation. You might be surprised at what you see.

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SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A longtime friendship could take a romantic turn early in the new year. While this pleases your passionate side, your logical self might want to go slow.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Someone might make a surprising disclosure about a trusted friend or workplace colleague. Stay cool and reserve judgment until you get more facts.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) You might think you’ve found what you’ve been looking for. But appearances can be deceiving. Don’t act on your discovery until you know more about it.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) You’re no doubt anxious for that confusing situation to be cleared up. But don’t press for a quick resolution or you might overlook some vital facts.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Now that your holiday distractions are easing, you need to apply yourself to getting those unfinished tasks done so you can begin a new project with a clean slate.

BORN THIS WEEK: People respect both your wisdom and your deep sense of loyalty and compassion.

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aying off a mortgage early can be as easy as making an extra principal payment each month.

That money goes to the end of the mortgage term, and cancels the interest that would be due then. Making extra payments, especially early in a mortgage, can have stunning results, with years shaved off the length of the mortgage.

When it comes to paying off a mortgage early, however, there are those who are strongly on one side of the fence or the other. While some claim it’s a great idea, others say it’s not. Here are the arguments on both sides.

Don’t pay off a mortgage early: • You’ll lose the mortgage interest deduction on your taxes.

• You’ll miss out on the low mortgage rates available now.

• You may be hit with pre-payment penalties. (Read the fine print on your loan papers, especially if you have a refinance. Does it say that you’ll incur a penalty if you pay off early?)

• You won’t have spare cash for emergencies if you spend it all on extra

• The mortgage is typically the largest monthly payment a consumer makes.

Once the mortgage is paid off, you’ll have the room to pursue other financial interests, including putting it all in savings or paying off other debt.

• You’ll own your home. As long as you keep up with taxes, insurance and repairs, the home is yours.

The truth is that your individual situation will indicate whether it’s good for you to pay off a mortgage. Some thoughts to consider: If you hope to retire at a certain time and know your retirement income will make it hard for you to continue making mortgage payments, it makes sense to pay off the mortgage while your income is still adequate to do so.

If you can save for your children’s college, put money into savings and still put extra money on your mortgage, it makes sense to pay early.

Go online to mortgage calculators and do a few “what if” scenarios to see how many years can be shaved off your mortgage with varying extra payments.

Even an extra $50 will have visible results.

At the time of this writing, it’s being discussed whether to cancel the mortgage interest tax deduction on the Schedule A. Keep an eye on this. Your real savings from having a mortgage interest deduction depend on your tax bracket.

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