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Mao lookalike gives weddings revolutionary makeover (Reuters) - Li Shouxin, an actor in his 50s and dead-ringer for Mao in a trademark blue suit, was in great demand among soon-to-be-weds in Changchun, Jilin province, and played the part at an average five to six weddings a month, the China Daily said Friday.

Bridesmaids Ripped Off at Two Weddings (AP via Yahoo! News) - Bridesmaids get no respect. At two weddings in Putnam County, bridesmaids returned to their dressing rooms after the ceremonies to find their purses had been stripped of money and credit cards.

Mao lookalike revolutionizes weddings (Reuters via Yahoo! News) - Late Chairman Mao Zedong is experiencing a revival in northeast China, but in an unlikely role -- as a wedding MC.

Mao is back, and in charge of the party (Sydney Morning Herald) - Nearly 30 years after his death, Mao Zedong is appearing in person at weddings in a Chinese city. -

Mao's the ultimate Chinese wedding guest (The Age) - NEARLY 30 years after his death, Mao Zedong is appearing in person at weddings in a Chinese city.

Charity weddings allow couples to help others (WIS-TV Columbia) - (National - NBC) October 20, 2005 - When most couples hear wedding bells they're quick to register for the gifts of their dreams but for a growing number of engaged couples that dream is to help others.

‘We dance together at weddings and weep together at funerals’ (Zaman Online) - “No discriminations have occurred so far. Nor any oppression…Grandfathers of my grandfathers have never told us anything negative about Turks. We have been here for many years. They even told us good things about Turks. We have no problems regarding our belief.

Weddings and engagements: Amy Bertulli and Luigi Pirrotta (Milford Daily News) - MILFORD -- Amy Leigh Bertulli, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bertulli of Milford, and Luigi Pirrotta of Milford, son of Vincenza Pirrotta of Holliston and the late Nicolo Pirrotta, were married July 16, 2005, at Martha Mary Chapel, Sudbury.

Weddings and engagements: Kelly Hendrickson and Brian Trask (Milford Daily News) - WHITINSVILLE -- Kelly Hendrickson, daughter of John and Kathy Hendrickson of Whitinsville, and Brian Trask, son of Robert and Judy Trask of Wakefield, were married Aug. 20, 2005, at the Inn by the Sea, Cape Elizabeth, Maine.

Weddings and engagements: Emilee Whittaker and Chad Truitt (Milford Daily News) - HOPEDALE -- Mark and Mary Whittaker of Hopedale announce the engagement of their daughter, Emilee Jean Whattaker, to Chad Truitt, son of Kathleen E. Truitt and David P. Truitt Jr. of Holliston.