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(JNS) - On several recent flights in the United States, I was rather surprised, and somewhat bemused, to see full-page ads in the airline magazines for a matchmaking service. In fact, there was more than one such service being advertised.

Who would believe that in the sophisticated 21st-century, old Yente-the matchmaker from "Fiddler on the Roof"-is being resurrected? "Matchmaker, matchmaker, make me a match, find me a find, catch me a catch."

Oh, the ad was very slick and professional, but essentially, it was Yente all over again.

Frankly, I must admit to feeling gratified seeing that the old...