September 2, 2008: The Modern Matchmaker Quoted on Photo Retouching When the Tribune Review published an article on photo retouching, Photo retouching service zaps age lines, acne and more, they asked Susan Dunhoff, professional matchmaker and president of The Modern Matchmaker what she thought of improving on Mother Nature.

"I believe in minimal retouching sure, but not anything that's going to change the look of the person. It's just deceptive," she says.

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August 22, 2008: The Modern Matchmaker Featured in Article on Matchmaking Susan Dunhoff, professional matchmaker and president of The Modern Matchmaker, was featured in an article by Jodi Weigand in the Tribune Review titled Some have a knack for making a love connection.
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May, 2008: Susan Dunhoff Guest Speaker at Pittsburgh Young Professionals Event On May 19, Susan Dunhoff, professional matchmaker and relationship expert, and president of The Modern Matchmaker, was a guest speaker at the Pittsburgh Young Professionals' "He Said/She Said" Event held at Dave and Busters at the Waterfront. Susan shared her expert advice on matchmaking, contemporary dating and words of wisdom on relationships.

May, 2008: The Modern Matchmaker Supports the American Liver Foundation The Modern Matchmaker donated a yearly membership, valued at $1,000, to the American Liver Foundation. The membership was given to a lucky winner at the Bid for Bachelors Benefit on Friday, May 9 at Privilege Ultra-Lounge in the Strip.

February 6, 2008: Susan Dunhoff Speaks at Duquesne University Susan Dunhoff, professional matchmaker and relationship expert and president of The Modern Matchmaker was a recent guest speaker at Duquesne University. Professor Elizabeth Tran invited Susan to speak to the Psychology class "Lifespan Development." Susan gave a 45-minute presentation on the history of matchmaking, contemporary Internet dating, the resurgence of matchmaking, and shared words of wisdom on relationships and success stories from her personal matchmaking business. Susan is a graduate of Duquesne University where she earned a B.A. in journalism and an M.A. in communications.

February, 2008: The Modern Matchmaker Receives Registered Trademark We are pleased to report that The Modern Matchmaker now has a registered trademark. What does this mean? Officially a trademark is a distinctive sign used by a business to identify uniquely the source of its products and/or services to consumers and to distinguish its products or services from other entities. A trademark is a type of intellectual property, and typically comprises a name, word, phrase, logo and symbol. It also provides legal protection from another business or entity using the name. Having a registered trademark is also an important milestone for The Modern Matchmaker as we continue to grow our business both locally and nationally.

February 3, 2008: Love in Deed Susan Dunhoff, The Modern Matchmaker, was interviewed for an article by William Loefller in the Tribune Review on nonverbal demonstrations of love instead of talking a relationship to death. Here is what Susan had to say, "Telling a guy "we need to talk" is like suggesting they rent "Devine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood."

"It turns a man off," she says. "Not all men, but most men. You almost have to learn other nonverbal ways of expressing yourself as a rule."

Her suggestions? "Hugs are one way," she says. "A surprise kiss if someone is very busy and stressed and working in a home office and you give them a surprise kiss. Sending an 'I love you' card. Bringing home his favorite dessert. Or maybe him bringing home one perfect red rose."


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