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Dating app only active on a Thursday raises £2.5mln from investors - Proactive Investors USA & Canada

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Dating app only active on a Thursday raises £2.5mln from investors - Proactive Investors USA & Canada Dating app only active on a Thursday raises £2.5mln from investors - Proactive Investors USA & Canada Posted: 28 Jun 2021 04:23 AM PDT Thursday, a dating app only active once a week, has raised £2.5mln from investors. With many people finding the online scene overwhelming, the London-based start-up looks to "cut the crap" by effectively shutting off six out of seven days so people can focus on other aspects of their lives. READ: Bumble closes for a week to help employees with workplace stress It opens at 00.01 and shuts 24 hours later, with matches and conversations disappearing from the app, so users need to act quickly. They are connected to people in their area but can only match ten people per day to avoid 'liking' everyone to boost their chances. "It's a fact: people are spending too much time ...

How Steve Harvey Birthed A Generation Of Black Male Relationship ‘Experts’ & Why Black Women Follow Them - Refinery29

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How Steve Harvey Birthed A Generation Of Black Male Relationship ‘Experts’ & Why Black Women Follow Them - Refinery29 How Steve Harvey Birthed A Generation Of Black Male Relationship ‘Experts’ & Why Black Women Follow Them - Refinery29 Posted: 28 Jun 2021 08:55 AM PDT And it's not just them. A few other well-known and controversial figures in the Black online space have also dipped their toes into the murky waters of this dubious enterprise, profiting off the Black women who come to them seeking legitimate guidance. Social media commentator and film producer Tariq Nasheed is notorious for his misogynistic, queerphobic, xenophobic and often ahistorical commentary on Blackness in America. He has weaponized terms like "bed wench" (which referred to enslaved Black women who were raped by white enslavers) against modern-day Black women who are in relationships with non-Black men. And, his latest film is about "buck br...

Local Couple Creates Dating Service Focused on Group Meetups - ARLnow

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Local Couple Creates Dating Service Focused on Group Meetups - ARLnow Local Couple Creates Dating Service Focused on Group Meetups - ARLnow Posted: 28 Jun 2021 10:30 AM PDT Sponsored by  Monday Properties  and written by ARLnow,  Startup Monday  is a weekly column that profiles Arlington-based startups, founders, and other local technology news.  Monday Properties is proudly featuring 1515 Wilson Blvd in Rosslyn.  An Arlington couple is looking to change the dating game in the D.C. area with a new service, Quench, set to launch in July. Co-founder Leslie Bozoian said Quench — which aims to match people through curated group meetups — responds to flaws she and her husband Eric identified in popular dating apps. "Many of our friends who used dating apps would complain about going on a first date and arguing about things like politics, not knowing their date wasn't aligned with them. Our desire is to put people in a room with po...

Is Hilary Duff dating her trainer? - Page Six

Is Hilary Duff dating her trainer? - Page Six Is Hilary Duff dating her trainer? - Page Six Posted: 21 Jun 2016 12:00 AM PDT Hilary Duff and Jason Walsh in Soho on Monday. Pacific Coast News There's a new man in Hilary Duff's life. A source told E! News the blond starlet has been "casually dating" her personal trainer Jason Walsh. The pair, whose relationship has evolved in recent months, have been spotted together on many occasions. Most recently, they were seen strolling through the streets of New York City's Soho neighborhood Monday. Back in March, an insider told E! about their relationship. "He's her trainer and they hang out," the spy said. "They hang out and they are friends." Duff, 28, finalized her divorce from former hockey pro Mike Comrie, 35, in February. The two share 4-year-old son Luca Cruz Comrie. A rep for Duff would not comment on her personal life. You a...

US women seeking third world volleyball title | News | Mountain View Online | - Mountain View Voice

US women seeking third world volleyball title | News | Mountain View Online | - Mountain View Voice US women seeking third world volleyball title | News | Mountain View Online | - Mountain View Voice Posted: 25 Jun 2021 12:24 PM PDT Former Stanford standout Foluke Akinradewo produced a team-best eight points on six kills and two blocks and the United States national women's volleyball team moved into the championship of the Volleyball Nations League Final Round with a 25-21, 25-23, 25-20 victory over Turkey in Rimini, Italy on Thursday. The world's No. 1 USA meets Brazil in Friday's title match. The Brazilians topped Japan, 25-15, 25-23, 29-31, 25-16 to advance. Kelsey Robinson, Michelle Bartsch-Hackley and Andrea Drews each had seven points for the Americans, who are the two-time defending VNL champions. Friday's match features the top two ranked teams in the world. The U.S. and Brazil also met for the title in 2019, the l...

Is Hilary Duff dating her trainer? - Page Six

Is Hilary Duff dating her trainer? - Page Six Is Hilary Duff dating her trainer? - Page Six Posted: 21 Jun 2016 12:00 AM PDT Hilary Duff and Jason Walsh in Soho on Monday. Pacific Coast News There's a new man in Hilary Duff's life. A source told E! News the blond starlet has been "casually dating" her personal trainer Jason Walsh. The pair, whose relationship has evolved in recent months, have been spotted together on many occasions. Most recently, they were seen strolling through the streets of New York City's Soho neighborhood Monday. Back in March, an insider told E! about their relationship. "He's her trainer and they hang out," the spy said. "They hang out and they are friends." Duff, 28, finalized her divorce from former hockey pro Mike Comrie, 35, in February. The two share 4-year-old son Luca Cruz Comrie. A rep for Duff would not comment on her personal life. You a...

Carole Baskin refuses to sign her rights to Kate McKinnon's 'Joe Exotic' series - Yardbarker

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Carole Baskin refuses to sign her rights to Kate McKinnon's 'Joe Exotic' series - Yardbarker Carole Baskin refuses to sign her rights to Kate McKinnon's 'Joe Exotic' series - Yardbarker Posted: 18 Jun 2021 12:00 AM PDT In true Joe Exotic fashion, the behind-the-scenes happenings of Peacock's forthcoming Joe Exotic  scripted series seem to be messy. In this new interview with British newspaper Metro , Carole Baskin revealed that series creators had reached out to her when development first began but were met with resistance. "The people at Wondery came out to me and said they're going to do a scripted series with Kate McKinnon, and they asked me if I'd sign over my life's rights to it," the controversial animal rights activist said. "I said, no, my life isn't done yet, when I get done, when I fix this problem, then maybe I'll sign my life rights ove...

US women seeking third world volleyball title | News | Mountain View Online | - Mountain View Voice

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US women seeking third world volleyball title | News | Mountain View Online | - Mountain View Voice US women seeking third world volleyball title | News | Mountain View Online | - Mountain View Voice Posted: 25 Jun 2021 12:24 PM PDT Former Stanford standout Foluke Akinradewo produced a team-best eight points on six kills and two blocks and the United States national women's volleyball team moved into the championship of the Volleyball Nations League Final Round with a 25-21, 25-23, 25-20 victory over Turkey in Rimini, Italy on Thursday. The world's No. 1 USA meets Brazil in Friday's title match. The Brazilians topped Japan, 25-15, 25-23, 29-31, 25-16 to advance. Kelsey Robinson, Michelle Bartsch-Hackley and Andrea Drews each had seven points for the Americans, who are the two-time defending VNL champions. Friday's match features the top two ranked teams in the world. The U.S. and Brazil also met for the title in 2019, the l...

For Gen Zs music and memes play cupid in the online dating world - Times of India

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For Gen Zs music and memes play cupid in the online dating world - Times of India For Gen Zs music and memes play cupid in the online dating world - Times of India Posted: 27 Jun 2021 12:22 AM PDT A meme-savvy cohort that communicates everything on the internet via humour, Gen Z is now adding in an anthem to club its long-reigning passion for music with memes in an effort to describe themselves on dating apps. Every generation interacts with music in its own special way, but when it comes to Gen Z, their relationship with music seems to unfold like none other. Tinder India reveals that music ranked as the number 1 passion among Gen Z in June 2021. For this generation music is bae! It features in almost everything - right from their 3 a.m. pings to their Tinder bios. They can go on binge jamming 24*7 - while they're working, sleeping, travelling, or simply chilling. When coupled with memes this passion takes on a new life to express how the...

Disneyland & Disney California Adventure Reintroduce Single Rider Lines For Select Attractions – Report - Deadline

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Disneyland & Disney California Adventure Reintroduce Single Rider Lines For Select Attractions – Report - Deadline Disneyland & Disney California Adventure Reintroduce Single Rider Lines For Select Attractions – Report - Deadline Posted: 26 Jun 2021 07:20 PM PDT On Saturday, both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure reintroduced single rider lines for some of their most popular rides, according to a report from The Orange County Register. The single rider option is said to be available for select attractions at Disneyland, including Space Mountain, Indiana Jones Adventure, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, Star Tours and Splash Mountain. It is also reportedly now an option for those looking to board rides at DCA, including Radiator Springs Racers, the Incredicoaster and Grizzly River Run. The reintroduction of single rider lines comes as health and safety protocols have eased at Disney's Anaheim parks—particularl...