Most women think they would be in heaven if they were to date George Clooney. Lisa Snowdown, one of his ex-girlfriends would tell you otherwise.

The model and actress told The Sun: "I've been celibate for a year and starting to think I may never have sex again. It's not something I planned but I just don't get asked out anymore."

Most people would not think to blame Clooney but she says that most men are intimidated by the fact that she used to date such a famous star and are not up to the challenge of following in Clooney's footsteps.

Michelle Williams also had a bad bought with dating a movie star, though her story is a sadder one. Seven months ago her ex Heath Ledger died of an overdose. It took her a fairly long time to move on and give love another try.

Though they were not together when Ledger died she was deeply moved by his death.

She has now fallen in love with director Spike Jonze. This was an unexpected love match but things seem to be moving along very nicely.

[Via: msnbc]

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Feeling safe and protecting your privacy is one of the major obstacles that still keep people from using online dating services. Basically, if you want to move on to direct communication by phone, at least one of the two parties has to allow the other to see their phone number. There is a way for a phone conversation to take place without either party knowing the other's phone number. The solution is offered by BeeMask.

It's a free service that relies on a member registering their mobile number within their profile on a dating site. If both people are registered as BeeMask users, phone communication happens simply by sharing a connection code word. Two people need to make sure to enter the code word on the BeeMask site at the same time, for a connection to happen. If one of the participants happens to end the call, the other will not be able to simply call that person back, since they won't know the number.

So, there we have it - a way to have safer online dating by protecting the privacy of our own phone number.

[Via: Geek.com]

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Having become more affordable DNA testing has found its way into modern lifestyles. One of the things it's used for nowadays is related to dating. 58% of respondents in a recent series of surveys felt that DNA tests, used to estimate compatibility and sexual attraction, will become an important part of the overal methods for matchmaking on dating sites.

Nobody likes to have their heart broken, and it is with this idea in mind that DNA testing for dating purposes is perceived as a good tool, which should help ensure everyone a better quality dating experience.

Now, it remains to be said that a person is partly formed according to inherited DNA, but partly from the influence of the environment in which they live, so an average DNA match doesn't necesserrily mean an average dating partner.

See more in this press release.

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The latest Comscore study shows some intersting statistical results regarding the usage and popularity of online dating sites

PlentyofFish and SinglesNet lead the pack in the number of visits. eHarmony and Match.com, interestingly enough, are lagging behind, but these services are not free, while Plentyoffish.com is. A large number of visits doesn't necessarily mean better quality. After all, if you are going to meet someone, sometimes it's better to spend some money and enjoy a more specific approach to meeting people.

Anyway, it's interesting to see that paid dating services are still in the game. There is some meaning there, so if you are embarking on a search for your soul mate, consider a small budget for paid services, apart from hanging out at free dating spots.

[Via: Mashable]

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If you are a farmer of lead a rural life in the US, this may be an interesting happening for you. Farmfest is organizing a first ever FarmersOnly.com Live on Stage show. Basically, on August 5 at 3 PM, four lucky bachelors and four bachelorettes will be selected from the present audience to answer some questions on the main stage. Questions will be in context with farming and rural life, nothing to tough :). The show has been designed to test a little knowledge and stimulate everyone's sense of humor. Finally, a man and a woman from the selected singles will be chosen by the audience as winners and wil be invited to the Farmfest exhibitor party for a free dinner after the show, at Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel. Now if only the two hit it off, that would be great.

All the other contestants will not go empty handed, as they will receive a complimentary one-year subscription to FarmersOnly.com dating service.

Farmers usually work very long hours and have large distances to cover for any social activites, so this event is a great opportunity for these singles to meet others.

With live music from the Great Pretenders, farming singles are guaranteed an interesting evening of socializing and fun.

[Via: PostBulletin]

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