Media Alert - Lycos Matchmaker Gears Up for Valentine's Day With Surefire Tips On Making a Match.Business/Technology/Entertainment Editors WALTHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 14, 2002 Photos, Humor and Open-Mindedness in Profiles Make Lasting "First Impression" and Make Love Happen Terra Lycos (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : TRLY), the leading global Internet network, today revealed tips for creating a stand out online dating profile on Lycos Matchmaker Matchmaker - A language for specifying and automating the generation of multi-lingual interprocess communication interfaces. MIG is an implementation of a subset of Matchmaker. , the most fun and entertaining way to meet new people. Lycos Matchmaker provides one of the most detailed member profiles of any online dating service A Net dating service, also known as online dating or Internet dating, is an example of a dating system and allows individuals, couples and groups to meet online and possibly develop a romantic or sexual relationship. , making it easy to find people with common interests and desirable qualities. The in-depth profiles and essays allow members to showcase their personalities and express who they are and what they are looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. in their own words. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. a recent survey of Matchmaker members, women are more turned on by humor and well thought out answers when viewing profiles, while men are more turned on by pictures and open-minded attitudes. A big turn off for women was profanity Irreverence towards sacred things; particularly, an irreverent or blasphemous use of the name of God. Vulgar, irreverent, or coarse language. The use of certain profane or obscene language on the radio or television is a federal offense, but in other situations, profanity , while for men the biggest turnoff was profiles with no photos. With Valentine's Day Valentine's Day: see Saint Valentine's Day. Valentine's Day Lovers' holiday celebrated on February 14, the feast day of St. Valentine, one of two 3rd-century Roman martyrs of the same name. St. just a month away and with Matchmaker's free trial period, the time is right to create a new profile or spruce up an existing one. Matchmaker developed a list of tips to help singles make a positive first impression and make love happen. Tips for creating a stellar online dating profile include: 1) Be yourself - you want to ensure you are meeting people who are interested in who you really are. 2) Be complete and thorough with your essays - essays allow you to be truly expressive and capture the attention of those browsing your profile. 3) Post a good quality photo - people like to see photos, and multiple photos offer a glimpse into your character, not to mention increase the amount of activity to your profile. 4) Send e-mail - be proactive, don't miss out on meeting people that YOU want to meet. Chances are if you send mail, you will receive mail. 5) Be patient and stay positive - relationships, even online ones, take time to develop. For additional tips on how to create a great profile, check out Matchmaker's new interactive e-cards at http://www.matchmaker.com/ecard/advice/guy_photos.html and http://www.matchmaker.com/ecard/advice/missy_email.html. About Terra Lycos Terra Lycos is a global Internet network operating in 43 countries in 20 languages, reaching 109 million unique monthly visitors worldwide. Created by the combination of Terra Networks, S.A. and Lycos, Inc., in October 2000, Terra Lycos is one of the most popular Internet networks in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Asia and Latin America, and is the largest Internet access provider See ISP. (networking, company) Internet Access Provider - (IAP) A company or other origanisation which provides access to the Internet to businesses and/or consumers. in Spain and Latin America. The Terra Lycos network of sites includes Lycos.com, Terra.com, Angelfire.com, ATuHora.com, Gamesville.com, HotBot.com, Invertia.com, Lycos Zone, Matchmaker.com, Quote.com, Rumbo.com, Sonique, Tripod.com, RagingBull.com and Wired News (Wired.com). The company's headquarters are in Barcelona and it has major offices in Boston, Buenos Aires, Madrid, Miami, Monterrey and Sao Paulo among others. It is listed on the Madrid stock exchange Madrid Stock Exchange (Bolsa de Madrid) The largest of Spain's four stock exchanges. (TRR TRR Transportation Research Record (Journal) TRR Test Readiness Review TRR Target Ranging Radar TRR Total Rate of Return TRR Taiwan Research Reactor ) and on the Nasdaq electronic market (TRLY). For more information, please visit our corporate Web site at http://www.terralycos.com. (c)2001 Lycos, Inc. Lycos(R) is a registered trademark of Carnegie Mellon. All other product or service marks mentioned herein are those of Terra Networks, S.A., Lycos, Inc. or their respective owners. All rights reserved. |
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