Jewish Matchmaking: "Countdown to Bliss"
Michael Raymond and Debora Assis Met: July 29, 1998 Engaged: Feb. 14, 2002 Projected Wedding Date: Aug. 3, 2002 Here's an example of one of those high-concept proposals.Mike Raymond sat Debora Assis down on a frigid wintry bench at the South Street Seaport. He pulled out a ring box, and she began to weep."I'm thinking, 'Wait a minute, it's Valentine's Day, I think I know what this...
Jewish Matchmaking: Ghostwriter finds niche in shadows,
To capture celebrities, Bill Novak has to see it their way
BOSTON - As the nation's leading ghostwriter, William Novak often is asked whether he minds being in the shadows. After all, former Marine Lt. Col. Oliver North has been making headlines with "Under Fire" (HarperCollins, $25), the best-selling book about his role in the Iran-Contra affair. But aside from a "with" on the book jacket, Mr. Novak rarely gets mentioned.How can he, an author in his own right, stand it?...
Jewish Matchmaking: OLD-FASHIONED MATCHMAKER PROMOTES OLD-TIME VALUES
In 57 years, matchmaker Dan Fields has seen every variety of the lonely and the loveless in his little office on 42nd Street. He has seen love blossom or not quite take root a thousand times. And one thing Fields knows for sure: ``I'm an old-fashioned matchmaker. I don't believe in any nonsense. Whoever comes in here, they're ready. They don't come in here to play games.'' Fields, the chief of Fields Exclusive Service,...
Jewish Matchmaking: CYBER SIGHTINGS
Romi Carrell Looking for a roommate? Hubby? Web has plenty of search sites We all know you can find a lot of things on the Net. News and information. Products and services. Even high-end products including cars and home mortgages.But a mate?It's true. You've probably seen the ads for online dating services such as Match.com.They all have a similar premise. You can look at profiles of people who have signed up, see the pictures (probably doctored) and...
