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Survey shows UK construction industry on the rise - Construction ...

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A survey for July has shown that the construction industry in the UK has reached its highest level of activity since June 2012.

The survey by financial advisers Markit and the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply shows the sector was boosted by a continuing surge in house building.

The Markit/CIPS Construction Purchasing Managers' Index rose to 57.0 in July from 51.0 the month before, with any figure above 50 indicating expansion.

Tim Moore, Senior Economist at Markit and author of the survey said: ?July?s survey highlights a new wave of optimism across the UK construction sector, with companies reporting a pace of expansion in excess of anything seen over the past three years.

?The swing back to output growth broadened to include commercial and civil engineering activity during July, although housing construction remains the one thing crucial to the sector?s strong upturn at present.

?Construction firms saw the fastest improvement in new orders for over a year, which helped kick-start job creation and input buying growth during July.

?A switch to sharply rising purchasing activity may have caught some suppliers by surprise, as delivery times lengthened to the greatest degree in over seven years.?

The construction sector has been an area of weakness in the UK economy.

The sector is still more than 16.5 percent lower than it was before the start of the financial crisis in 2008, despite this growth.

David Noble, Chief Executive Officer at the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply, said: ?Homes are the beating heart of this rapid recovery in the construction sector, backed by a solid expansion in civil engineering and commercial activity.

?Better economic conditions, a jump in new business activity and the strongest level of confidence since the era of austerity began in 2010, strongly suggest this growth can be sustained into Q3.

?This rising confidence goes hand in hand with increasing output, underpinned by the expansion in new business orders, which was the steepest since April 2012. As a result, firms are starting to believe this is the real deal for the recovery, demonstrated by the strongest pace of job creation since December 2011.

?One constraint on the sector is the pressure on suppliers to meet the sharp rise in demand. Suppliers have been surprised by the speed and scale of the revival leading to lengthy delivery times.?

Source: http://www.constructiondigital.com/innovations/survey-shows-uk-construction-industry-on-the-rise

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Windows User Folder Permissions (Dual Boot)

Been a while since I done this, but remember something about taking ownership of the files. You can go into advanced on the permissions window, click change permissions, and then assign permissions to whomever you want. System, and yourself and some other default accounts are a good idea.

Look at Goodbytes reply also regarding encryption.

EDIT: Pretty sure you have to do all this from Win 8 side, and not Win 7 side. Win 7 doesn't know about your Win 8, so a user created, even if it matched, means nothing since that is not how permissions are handled. Names are mostly for your personal reading pleasures Go into Win 8 and add yourself some permissions. Might get blocked, but I remember there is a way, and it wasn't very complicated.

Worst case you can use built in PowerShell in Windows 8 to manual create your own permissions and tell Win protection to go **** itself Oo

Source: http://forums.bit-tech.net/showthread.php?t=262055&goto=newpost

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Red Letter Edition - LIVE! 08/04 by TRI Communications | Religion ...

On his show, Comedian Rodney Perry covers arts and entertainment, everything from comedy and politics to music and acting, with his signature comedic slant.

MashUp Radio is a 30-minute podcast that discusses the fusion of technology, life, culture and science. Host Peter Biddle, engineer and executive for Intel?s Atom Software, dishes up a thought-provoking discussion.

Joy Keys provides her listeners with insight to improve their lives mentally, physically, monetarily and emotionally. Past guests on the show have included Meshell Nedegeocello, Blair Underwood, in addition to an impressive list of CEOs, humanitarians and authors.

Host Barry Moltz gets small businesses unstuck. He has founded and run small businesses with a great deal of success and failure for more than 15 years. This is a business radio show where he shares all the craziness of small business. It?s that craziness that actually makes it exciting, interesting and totally unpredictable.

The Bottom Line Sports Show is hosted by former NBA stars Penny Hardaway, Charles Oakley, Mateen Cleaves. Tune in to get the inside scoop on what's happening in sports today.

Hits Radio covers basketball, sports culture and entertainment with past guests including Jason Kidd, Robin Lundberg and Chris Herren.

Listeners get an earful on The Halli Casser-Jayne Show, Talk Radio for Fine Minds. Whether it?s the current political cocktail or the latest must-read award-winning book, Halli tackles all topics and likes to stir ? and sometimes shakes ? things up.

Official Internet radio show of forthcoming epic paranormal investigation book by Eric Olsen and "Haunted Housewife" Theresa Argie.

Award-winning World Footprints is a leading voice in socially responsible travel and lifestyle. Hosts Ian & Tonya celebrate culture and heritage and bring a unique voice to the world of travel.

Football Reporters Online is a group of veteran football experts in the fields of coaching, scouting, talent evaluation, and writing/broadcasting/media placement. Combined, the group brings well over 100 years of expertise in sports.

Host John Martin interviews the nation's leading entrepreneurs and small biz experts to educate small business owners on how to be successful. Past guests have included Emeril Lagasse and Guy Kawasaki.

The Movie Geeks share their passion for the art through interviews with the stars of and creative minds behind your favorite flicks and pay tribute to big-screen legends. From James Cameron and Francis Ford Coppola to Ellen Burstyn and Robert Duvall, The Geeks have got'em all.

Sylvia Global presents global conversations pertaining to women, wealth, business, faith and philanthropy. Sylvia has interviewed an eclectic mix from CEOs and musicians to fashion designers and philanthropists including Randolph Duke and Ne-Yo.

Mr. Media host Bob Andelman goes one-on-one with the hottest, most influential minds from the worlds of film, TV, music, comedy, journalism and literature. That means A-listers like Kirk Douglas, Christian Slater, Kathy Ireland, Rick Fox, Chris Hansen and Jackie Collins.

Paula Begoun, best-selling author of Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me, separates fact from fiction on achieving a radiant, youthful complexion at any age. She?s regularly joined by health and beauty experts who offer the latest on keeping your skin in tip-top shape.

Source: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/tri-communications/2013/08/04/red-letter-edition--live

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Ravens CB Asa Jackson suspended for PED use

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) ? Baltimore Ravens cornerback Asa Jackson has been suspended without pay for the first eight games of the regular season for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing substances.

Jackson received a four-game suspension as a rookie last season for the same reason. This suspension is for eight games because it's his second violation.

Drafted in the fifth round out of Cal Poly, Jackson played in only two games last season for the Super Bowl champions.

Jackson will be eligible to return to the active roster Nov. 4 after the team's game against Cleveland on Nov. 3. He is eligible to participate in all preseason practices and games.

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/ravens-cb-asa-jackson-suspended-ped-205803611.html

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK: No 2 ways about it for Mules this season

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Friendly competition reigns in war canoe race

SKOWHEGAN -- Professional canoeists mingled with amateurs at the 13th annual Sundowner race, where competitors for the first time traded in two-seat canoes for 12-seat war canoes.

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Playboy, Penthouse get the ax at military stores

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How to Install Loft Insulation Yourself - Energy Efficiency - Home ...

How to Install Loft Insulation Yourself

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If you opt for blanket loft insulation, which is the most popular kind, then you should have no problem installing it yourself even if you have little or no DIY experience. There is no need to pay for a professional contractor to come round to do the job for you. However, there are some potential hazards and it is important to prepare yourself appropriately and take all of the necessary precautions to ensure that you do the job properly while staying safe. The following guide will walk you through the process of installing blanket loft insulation.

Preparations to Make

Follow the steps below to plan and prepare for your loft insulation project.

? Determine the amount of insulation your loft is going to need. A single roll of blanket insulation should cover just under fourteen square meters. A typical two-bedroom terrace house, for example, will need about four rolls in total while a three-bedroom detached house will need at least eight. These are only guidelines, however. It is still important to accurately measure the surface area of the loft to avoid buying too much material. The recommended depth of insulation is 270mm, so if you are topping up existing installation, you should not need so much or you can buy thinner rolls. You should also determine the width of the spaces between the joists.

? Determine the size of the hatch leading into your loft space to make sure that you will be able to fit the rolls of insulation through it.

? Thoroughly clear out the loft. You will need a clean and organized space to work with when it comes to making further preparations and installing the insulation.

? Lag any cold water pipes. Once you have insulated your loft, the space above the insulation will be much cooler. If there are any cold water pipes in this area, they may freeze during particularly cold weather. To make sure that this doesn't happen you should lag them with an adequate amount of insulation material. If the cold water tank is in the roof space, you should ensure that this is properly insulated as well. You can purchase a special insulative jacket to place over any standard-sized water tank.

Installing the Insulation

Follow the steps below to safely and properly install the rolls of insulation.

? Get something to walk on such as some heavy boards or planks lest you risk damaging the ceiling while installing the rolls of insulation.

? Wear suitable clothing which fully covers your arms and legs. You will also need a dust mask, a pair of goggles and some gloves. These precautions are necessary if the insulative materials consist of things such as mineral fibre or glass wool as they are highly irritant when working with them for an extended period. If you are using material made from sheep's wool, you will not need to take these precautions.

? Start unravelling the first roll of insulation at the far end of your loft. You will need to cut it to fit in some case. For this, you will need either a sharp knife or a large pair of scissors. When laying out the insulation, be sure to leave a couple of centimetres between the edge of the material and the eaves as this will help to promote airflow and prevent damp.

? Place a second layer of insulation if you want it to be more effective. If you place a second layer, then lay it the other way around so that it covers the joists.

? Attach some insulation material to the back of the loft hatch. Many people forget about this and wonder why their loft insulation is less effective than it should be. Simply nail or tape some of the material onto the hatch.
Some Additional Safety Tips:

? Keep the insulation material comfortably far away from any lighting fixtures or chimney stacks. This will help to decrease fire risk.

? Avoid putting insulation underneath any cold water tank that you might have in your attic. Instead, fold up the insulation material around it and use a tank jacket.

About author: Laura Ginn

?Laura Ginn knows that when it comes to insulating your home you should start in the most important area, loft insulation. Compare energy prices with uSwitch and discover just how much more money you could save on your energy bills.

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Defending 4A champ falls in baseball

The first round is complete at the state high school baseball tournament and there will be a new champion in class 4A. Clinton jumped out to an early 8-0 lead then held off a furious rally by top ranked and defending champion Ankeny 10-8.

Chino Alcala?s two out single in the bottom of the ninth inning brought in the winning run as third ranked Des Moines East beat Davenport North 7-6. ?I was looking for an away curveball and he threw me a fastball and I just got out on it and hit it opposite field,? Alcala explains.

Davenport North tried to take the lead twice by attempting a double steal but both times had runner thrown out at the plate. Wildcats coach Cory Wachal says they had opportunities, but East made the plays they needed.

Dom Thompson-Williams drove in the lone run of the game and the Sioux City East Black Raiders scraped out a 1-0 victory over the 10th-ranked Cedar Rapids Xavier.

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RadioIowaNews/~3/HuSsX8Wvqvo/

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Thai Energy Company Slammed For Damaging Oil Spill

In this photo taken Saturday, July 27, 2013, a cleaning vessel clears the oil after about 50 tons of crude oil was leak from a pipe spilled into the sea off Rayong province, eastern Thailand. The oil spill that leaked from a pipeline, operated by a subsidiary of state-owned oil and gas company PTT Plc, has reached a popular tourist island in Thailand's eastern sea despite continuous attempts to clean it up over the weekend, officials said Monday. (AP Photo/The Nation-Atchara)

Royal Thai Navy personnel work to clean up from a major oil slick on Ao Phrao beach on the island of Ko Samet on July 30, 2013. Thai navy personnel battled to clean up the major oil slick which coated a beach on the popular tourist island in a national park after a pipeline leak. AFP PHOTO / Nicolas ASFOURI

A shovel sits in oil-covered sand at Ao Phrao beach as volunteers work to clean up the area after a major oil slick hit the island of Ko Samet on July 31, 2013. Environmentalists accused a Thai energy firm on July 30 of understating the extent of the major pipeline leak as the navy warned the oil slick might reach the mainland. Tourists were leaving the resort island of Ko Samet in the Gulf of Thailand as workers in protective suits used hoses, buckets and shovels to clean up blackened sand and oil which washed ashore on a once-idyllic beach. AFP PHOTO / Nicolas ASFOURI

Royal Thai Navy personnel clean up a beach from a major oil slick on Ao Phrao beach on the island of Ko Samet on July 30, 2013. Thai navy personnel battled to clean up the major oil slick which coated a beach on the popular tourist island in a national park after a pipeline leak. AFP PHOTO / Nicolas ASFOURI

In this photo taken Saturday, July 27, 2013, cleaning vessels clear the oil after about 50 tons of crude oil was leak from a pipe spilled into the sea off Rayong province, eastern Thailand. The oil spill that leaked from a pipeline, operated by a subsidiary of state-owned oil and gas company PTT Plc, has reached a popular tourist island in Thailand's eastern sea despite continuous attempts to clean it up over the weekend, officials said Monday. (AP Photo/The Nation-Atchara)

Royal Thai Navy personnel, Thai Army and local volunteers clean up Ao Phrao beach after a major oil slick hit the island of Ko Samet on July 31, 2013. Environmentalists accused a Thai energy firm on July 30 of understating the extent of the major pipeline leak as the navy warned the oil slick might reach the mainland. Tourists were leaving the resort island of Ko Samet in the Gulf of Thailand as workers in protective suits used hoses, buckets and shovels to clean up blackened sand and oil which washed ashore on a once-idyllic beach. AFP PHOTO / Nicolas ASFOURI

Royal Thai Navy personnel clean up a beach from a major oil slick on Ao Phrao beach on the island of Ko Samet on July 30, 2013. Thai navy personnel battled to clean up a major oil slick which coated a beach on a popular tourist island in a national park after a pipeline leak. AFP PHOTO/ Nicolas ASFOURI

Royal Thai Navy personnel pour oil off as they clean up from a major oil slick on Ao Phrao beach on the island of Ko Samet on July 30, 2013. Thai navy personnel battled to clean up the major oil slick which coated a beach on the popular tourist island in a national park after a pipeline leak. AFP PHOTO / Nicolas ASFOURI

Streaks of crude oil are seen on the shore of Prao Bay on Samet Island in Rayong province eastern Thailand Monday, July 29, 2013. The oil spill that leaked from a pipeline has reached the popular tourist island in Thailand's eastern sea despite continuous attempts to clean it up over the weekend, officials said Monday. (AP Photo/Daily News)

People work to clean up Ao Phrao beach after a major oil slick hit the island of Ko Samet on July 31, 2013. Environmentalists accused a Thai energy firm on July 30 of understating the extent of the major pipeline leak as the navy warned the oil slick might reach the mainland. Tourists were leaving the resort island of Ko Samet in the Gulf of Thailand as workers in protective suits used hoses, buckets and shovels to clean up blackened sand and oil which washed ashore on a once-idyllic beach. AFP PHOTO / Nicolas ASFOURI

Oil-stained buckets lay on the beach as Royal Thai Navy personel take a break as they clean up a beach from a major oil slick on Ao Phrao beach on the island of Ko Samet on July 30, 2013. Thai navy personnel battled to clean up a major oil slick which coated a beach on a popular tourist island in a national park after a pipeline leak. AFP PHOTO/ Nicolas ASFOURI

Royal Thai Navy personel clean up a beach from a major oil slick on Ao Phrao beach on the island of Ko Samet on July 30, 2013. Thai navy personnel battled to clean up a major oil slick which coated a beach on a popular tourist island in a national park after a pipeline leak. AFP PHOTO/ Nicolas ASFOURI

A major oil slick is seen on Ao Phrao beach on the island of Ko Samet on July 30, 2013. Thai navy personnel battled to clean up a major oil slick which coated a beach on a popular tourist island in a national park after a pipeline leak. AFP PHOTO/ Nicolas ASFOURI

A resort signage is seen as Royal Thai Navy personel (background) clean up a beach from a major oil slick on Ao Phrao beach on the island of Ko Samet on July 30, 2013. Thai navy personnel battled to clean up a major oil slick which coated a beach on a popular tourist island in a national park after a pipeline leak. AFP PHOTO/ Nicolas ASFOURI

An oil slick on Ao Phrao beach on the island of Ko Samet on July 30, 2013. Thai navy personnel battled to clean up a major oil slick which coated a beach on a popular tourist island in a national park after a pipeline leak. AFP PHOTO/ Nicolas ASFOURI

A worker cleans rocks as Royal Thai Navy personnel, Thai Army and local volunteers clean up Ao Phrao beach after a major oil slick hit the island of Ko Samet on July 31, 2013. Environmentalists accused a Thai energy firm on July 30 of understating the extent of the major pipeline leak as the navy warned the oil slick might reach the mainland. Tourists were leaving the resort island of Ko Samet in the Gulf of Thailand as workers in protective suits used hoses, buckets and shovels to clean up blackened sand and oil which washed ashore on a once-idyllic beach. TOPSHOTS AFP PHOTO / Nicolas ASFOURI

People use special paper to soak up the oil as they clean up Ao Phrao beach after a major oil slick hit the island of Ko Samet on July 31, 2013. Environmentalists accused a Thai energy firm on July 30 of understating the extent of the major pipeline leak as the navy warned the oil slick might reach the mainland. Tourists were leaving the resort island of Ko Samet in the Gulf of Thailand as workers in protective suits used hoses, buckets and shovels to clean up blackened sand and oil which washed ashore on a once-idyllic beach. AFP PHOTO / Nicolas ASFOURI

Royal Thai Navy personel, Thai army and local volunteers clean up a beach from a major oil slick on Ao Phrao beach on the island of Ko Samet on July 31, 2013. Environmentalists accused a Thai energy firm Tuesday of understating the extent of a major pipeline leak as the navy warned the oil slick might reach the mainland. Tourists were leaving the resort island of Ko Samet in the Gulf of Thailand as workers in protective suits used hoses, buckets and shovels to clean up blackened sand and oil which washed ashore on a once-idyllic beach. AFP PHOTO/ Nicolas ASFOURI

Streaks of crude oil cover the shore of Prao Bay on Samet Island in Rayong province eastern Thailand Monday, July 29, 2013. The oil spill that leaked from a pipeline has reached the popular tourist island in Thailand's eastern sea despite continuous attempts to clean it up over the weekend, officials said Monday. (AP Photo/Daily News)

Workers use buckets to remove crude oil during a clean up operation on the beach of Prao Bay on Samet Island in Rayong province eastern Thailand Tuesday, July 30, 2013. About 50,000 liters (13,200 gallons) of crude oil that leaked from a pipeline operated by PTT Global Chemical Plc, has reached the popular tourist island in Thailand's eastern sea despite continuous attempts to clean it up. (AP Photo)

Workers use shovels to remove crude oil during a clean up operation on the beach of Prao Bay on Samet Island in Rayong province eastern Thailand Tuesday, July 30, 2013. About 50,000 liters (13,200 gallons) of crude oil that leaked from a pipeline operated by PTT Global Chemical Plc, has reached the popular tourist island in Thailand's eastern sea despite continuous attempts to clean it up. (AP Photo)

A worker pours crude oil in to a basket during a clean up operation on the beach of Prao Bay on Samet Island in Rayong province eastern Thailand Tuesday, July 30, 2013. About 50,000 liters (13,200 gallons) of crude oil that leaked from a pipeline operated by PTT Global Chemical Plc, has reached the popular tourist island in Thailand's eastern sea despite continuous attempts to clean it up. (AP Photo)

Workers remove crude oil during a clean up operation on the beach of Prao Bay on Samet Island in Rayong province eastern Thailand Tuesday, July 30, 2013. About 50,000 liters (13,200 gallons) of crude oil that leaked from a pipeline operated by PTT Global Chemical Plc, has reached the popular tourist island in Thailand's eastern sea despite continuous attempts to clean it up. (AP Photo)

Source: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/08/01/global-chemical-thailand_n_3688297.html?utm_hp_ref=world&ir=World

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FS: White ATT 16GB iPhone 4 + WTB

My trusty white iPhone 4 for sale. The usual wear and tear. No major flaws to speak of.

This is the worst of it

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The rest

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Looking to get $150.

As the subject indicates, I also have a possible WTB. It's a bit of an odd request, however. I've come into a 27" iMac that at the very least has a dead PSU. I'm mostly prepared to just move on because I really just want the panel (which I know works) for a little project. But I still can't help but wonder if it is indeed just the PSU. Anyways, I'd rather not drop $100+ only to find out it's logic board. So if anyone has one lying around for free or on the cheap, I'm looking for one. I can provide exact model number if need be, but I'm not at home at the moment.

Also interested in any Intel Thin micro-atx boards and possibly a stock SSD for a 2012 Macbook Air.

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Nuptials at midnight as gay marriage hits Minn.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) ? Dozens of Minnesota gay couples made last-minute preparations Wednesday for midnight marriages, determined to exchange vows at the earliest possible moment under a new state law legalizing same-sex marriage.

Weddings were scheduled to start at the stroke of midnight at Minneapolis City Hall, St. Paul's Como Park, Mall of America's Chapel of Love and at county courthouses around the state. One group planned a cluster of weddings in a Duluth tavern.

"I don't think either of us ever thought we'd see this day," said Mike Bolin, of the Minneapolis suburb of Richfield, who was marrying Jay Resch, his partner of six years, at Minneapolis City Hall. "We met at low points in both of our lives, and to have arrived at this point ? there's going to be a lot of tears."

Rhode Island was joining Minnesota on Thursday in becoming the 12th and 13th U.S. states to allow gay marriage, along with the District of Columbia. The national gay rights group Freedom to Marry estimates that about 30 percent of the U.S. population now lives in places where gay marriage is legal. The first gay weddings in Rhode Island were planned for later Thursday morning.

In Minnesota, budget officials assessing the impact of the law estimated that about 5,000 gay couples would marry in the first year. Its enactment capped a fast turnabout on the issue in just over two years. After voters rejected a constitutional ban on gay marriage last fall, the state Legislature this spring moved to make it legal.

Rhode Island becomes the last New England state to allow same-sex marriage. Lawmakers in the heavily Catholic state passed the marriage law this spring, after more than 16 years of efforts by same-sex marriage supporters. Both Minnesota and Rhode Island will automatically recognize marriages performed in other states.

Bolin and Resch celebrated Wednesday night with several hundred others at Wilde Roast Cafe along the Mississippi River north of downtown Minneapolis. Many at the event planned to walk to City Hall for the mass nuptials.

Dayton proclaimed Aug. 1 to be "Freedom to Marry Day" in Minnesota. The governor was to be on hand at Minneapolis City Hall for the ceremonies starting at midnight, where Mayor R.T. Rybak planned to perform 42 marriages by 6 a.m.

Golden Valley-based General Mills Inc. donated Betty Crocker cakes for the event, which was also to feature performances by local musicians and services donated by wedding photographers, florists and other businesses.

Weddings were not limited to the Twin Cities. In St. Cloud, Stearns County court administrator Tim Roberts planned to marry a couple at 12:01 a.m. at the courthouse. "It feels historic. It's an honor to be a part of it," Roberts said. Midnight weddings were also planned for courthouses in Clay County, Polk County and elsewhere.

At Mall of America, Holli Bartelt and Amy Petrich from the southeastern Minnesota town of Wykoff were set to become the first couple married at the Chapel of Love. Owner Felicia Glass-Wilcox said she hoped to start the ceremony a few minutes early, so the vows could be pronounced seconds after midnight.

"We'd like for them to be able to say they are the very first married in the state, but for sure they'll be able to say they're one of the first," Glass-Wilcox said. She said the chapel had four more gay couples booked for weddings in the next five days.

Bartelt, 33, proposed to Petrich, 37, in April in a photo booth at the Bloomington mall. It was a few weeks before the Legislature approved the law, but Bartelt said she was confident by then that it would pass. She had been in contact with a mall employee about the proposal, who later suggested the couple could be first to get married at the chapel.

Bartelt, a health coach, planned to wear an ivory-colored dress, while Petrich, a baker for Mayo Clinic, was wearing an ivory suit. A group of about 50 family members and close friends were planning to join them, including Bartelt's 10-year-old son and 9-year-old daughter.

"Everybody deserves the right to be happy," said Bartelt. "That's really what it's all about. It's a big day for us, and a big day for Minnesota, and something I hope my kids look back on some day and say, 'Wow, we got to be part of that.'"

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Associated Press writer David Klepper contributed to this report from Providence, R.I.

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/nuptials-midnight-gay-marriage-hits-minn-202753696.html

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