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NRI grooms tortured and fleeced by Indian brides (New Kerala) - By Kul Bhushan: After a year of his marriage in 2003, Jatinder who married Seema (names changed) returned to India from California at his wife's nagging, unaware that he was landing into deep trouble.

You really can wear it again! Bridesmaids are finally rewarded with elegant attire (Salisbury Post) - NEW YORK — Over the years, brides-to-be have promised their bridesmaids dresses that they'll love, that they'll wear over and over again. But on what occasion is it really appropriate to trot out pink taffeta and a train?

Filene's Basement takes its battling shoppers to tonier arenas (Boston Globe) - Filene's Basement is proud of its heritage: shoppers engaging in tug-of-war contests over coveted items, brides knocking each other down for discounted gowns, and bargain hunters strategically hiding designer merchandise around the store, hoping it gets marked down again.

Great weddings for every budget (Boston Herald) - The average wedding costs about $25,000, but cash-strapped brides can still walk down the aisle in style, thanks to these costcutting tips from Boxboro wedding planner Paula Mollov and wedding author...

Playboy Indonesia: Modest Flesh Meets Muslim Faith (New York Times) - In Indonesia, the world’s most populous Muslim nation, even though Playboy has no photographs of nude women, no nudity at all, it is still controversial.

BRIDES (Sunday Observer) - A refined partner sought for G/B daughter Montessori Teacher, very fair, pretty, pleasant and slim, likes sports and travelling 32 yrs. 5'4" divorced after brief marriage. No encumbrances. Considerable assets.

No More Child Brides in Colorado! Plus, a Celebrity Plea for Cousin Marriages (Wonkette) - Humbert Humbert, your days are numbered in the Centennial State! Reports AP via Fox News: “Gov. Bill Owens signed a measure banning child brides, ending an uproar sparked by a court ruling that...

Gov. Owens: No More Child Brides in Colorado (Fox News) - Colorado Gov. Bill Owens signed a bill into law on Tuesday that bans child brides in the state by setting a minimum age of 18 for common-law marriage or 16 with parental consent and judge's approval.

Here come the brides' gowns (The Bay City Times) - As a little girl, Carolyn Moore would head to her grandmother's attic and stare into an old truck filled with dresses. Her grandmother's wedding gown, with its simple lines and lace-crocheted chemise, was always something special to behold.

Aspen’s Canary Initiative recognized (Summit Daily News) - ASPEN — Like Frisco, Aspen’s bold bid to carry the torch for global-warming concerns is getting noticed. The Canary Initiative, as the town’s program is called, got a mention in Time Magazine last spring.