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Two weeks ago Port St. Joe commissioners wondered what it would take to forge a professional working relationship with the Board of County Commissioners.
Tuesday the BOCC pondered a similar question concerning the city.
The two government bodies continued a back-and-forth on the proposed move of the Port St. Joe Redevelopment Agency out of the Tourist Development Council Welcome Center, with the county countering a city proposal to revisit an interlocal agreement that dates to the WindMark Beach Development of Regional Impact (DRI).
The city seeks to rework the language in that agreement to reflect realities on the ground, hoping the BOCC would agree to an alternate disbursement of a fire tax the city pays the county.
The city proposes that taxes paid for a fire station at WindMark be instead divided among the fire departments in Highland View, the Beaches and Port St. Joe that respond to fires in the WindMark area.
City commissioners, noting that the lease for the Welcome Center is between the city and TDC and that it ensures space for the PSJRA, is willing to consider moving the PSJRA to the Local Color building provided the county reworked the interlocal agreement and agreed to cover costs of the move and the building's insurance.
County commissioners on Tuesday noted that the TDC funded the move of the Welcome Center off the peninsula and has funded landscape maintenance the past several years which is a responsibility of the city.
Commissioner Joanna Bryan moved that the BOCC agree to cover moving costs and pay the insurance, minus the funds the TDC has spent on landscaping, which renders the insurance payment effectively a wash.
"I don't see the connection between the interlocal agreement and the PSJRA moving," Bryan said. "There are a lot of complicated issues concerning that interlocal agreement."
Commissioner Warren Yeager said the TDC board, on which the mayor of Port St. Joe sits, approved the move of the PSJRA with no strings.
But the discussion quickly turned into a review of the interlocal agreement, hammered out in 2005, which laid out responsibilities and promises made by the city and county in order for the city to annex the WindMark Beach property and which has spurred ongoing tension since.
"Why, when we try to do a little business (with the city) we have complications?" asked Commissioner Ward McDaniel, echoing similar words spoken at Port St. Joe City Hall two weeks ago.
"Greed," was Commissioner Tan Smiley's answer.
Near the end of the meeting, Smiley picked up that thought, assailing the agreement as a product of elected officials looking out for themselves and the city for failing to move ahead on affordable housing when the land is available – Smiley said the city had 100 acres for affordable housing as part of the DRI – to focus on WindMark Beach.
"Everybody who made that decision (on the agreement) was out there for personal gain," Smiley said of a document largely negotiated by former County Commissioner Bill Williams and former City Commissioner John Reeves. "This agreement was about greed.
"We have more interest in putting up a lighthouse than putting up affordable housing for people. Government is designed to help the people. I am not here to help people who can live anywhere they want. How can people sleep?
"I don't care about no lighthouse, I don't care about no WindMark. I care about helping people."
Commissioners also took up and approved an agreement with the new Gulf County Economic Development Alliance, Inc. to move forward on economic development.
Commissioners voted on returning funding to a new EDA in February. The BOCC is pledging to restore funding of $80,000 per year previously earmarked for the former Economic Development Council.
But commissioners could not agree on which form of the agreement to consider; the original drafted by the county attorney and placed in the consent agenda or a revision made after receiving comments from stakeholders.
While attorney Jeremy Novak said he had no problems with the revisions, Commissioner Carmen McLemore refused to consider the revised version when put forward under a motion from Bryan.
"My goal was to have defined deliverables," Bryan said of the revised version, which replaces broad language on the role and responsibilities of the EDA with specific details on the tasks ahead.
"I want the EDA to understand what is required of them. I want it clear and definable."
The original version also provided a set termination date which could be exercised for any reason, just cause or not, by the BOCC.
Bryan pushed language that would require the BOCC to notify the EDA of problems to allow the agency to correct them.
McLemore would have none of it.
"My goal is to follow that man (Novak)," he said. "We pay him to do this. I do not support your motion."
McDaniel agreed with McLemore – with very little debate, the three commissioners other than Bryan sided with McLemore in approving the original EDA agreement – and said he wanted to see a budget and bylaws before releasing any money to the EDA.
EDA chair Guerry Magidson said those would be provided Tuesday afternoon.


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dekkit wrote:Hi BoyQuiet, its been a great to see the ReadyNAS community come together on this....and yes a detailed how-to-guide / video example is probably in order but unfortunately requires time but is on my to do list (unless someone else does it first!?!).
I'll eventually get around to editing the first post on this forum again to help make this clearer but some things to note (that have been mentioned elsewhere around here)
Things to note:
# Only the 1st disk of the duo will work in the VMware (usually in the 1st bay in a 2xbay duo).
Because of the way the RAID works in the duo, the second disk is considered the parity disk (apparently when you yank out the first disk, it will write the partition table to the 2nd disk - or something to this effect - and the duo will kick on). To view the contents of the 2nd disk, you'll need to use something like R-tools to scan and index the partitions on the 2nd disk.
# When you run the VMware, you'll need to run 2 x terminal windows. (which it sounds like you've done)
..the 1st will mount the ReadyNAS duo filesystem and will appear to 'hang' (with info about the size of the disk)
you then need the 2nd to access the files
# Accessing readynas drives plugged into your motherboard requires the _vito vmware version. You may need to google using VMware with internal hdds to ensure you configure _vito's image to meet your drive size. Please report any progress / success.
Sorry but I have no idea what _vito is and my googling skills have not helped.
Tried starting the Duo with just the second disk in (simulated disk1 failure) and the Duo just blinked at me for ever ...
So now thinking of using raid-0 on both disks and backing up one to the other. At least that way the VM would be able to read either one if the other failed. I could loose the date since the last backup but the upsides seem worth it to me.
1. take either disk out when going away for any length of time.
2. not worry that inserting a new disk will loose all my data (looks like this happened in some posts)
3. I can use your VM to recover data from either drive.
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Mila Kunis on Being a New Mom
She told Ellen about her new baby with Ashton Kutcher. Ellen had a lot of questions about their relationship status....
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Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher may have yet to confirm that they are expecting a baby or getting married, but Mila is definitely looking a little bigger in the baby bump area, it seems. And not only has the actress' seemingly growing belly...
Entertainment Wise 2014-04-08"Mila and Ashton think it looks beautiful and that it's a really cool place for them to have a small ceremony in front of just a few family and friends,"
Mila Kunis heated up the Toronto International Film Festival last night (Sept. 9) as she stepped out in a sexy, low-cut dress. Ashton Kutcher's lady love wore a white...Huffington Post 2013-09-10
Is that an engagement ring Mila Kunis is sporting on that finger? On Wednesday, the 30-year-old actress stepped out in West Hollywood to buy some flowers when photographers...Huffington Post 2013-09-05
It looks like Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis might be spending the holidays in Iowa again this year. On Saturday (Dec. 21), the couple was spotted watching a wrestling match...Huffington Post 2013-12-23
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Laura Prepon says she's not surprised her former "That '70s Show" co-stars Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher ended up together years later, since Kutcher was Kunis' first kiss, after all. "It's incredible!" the 33-year-old "Orange Is the New Black" star told Us Weekly at the Variety Pre-Emmy bash on Sept. 20. "I wasn't surprised either," she said of the couple's relationship,...Huffington Post 2013-09-23
Muah! Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher puckered up for the "Kiss Cam" last night (Jan. 3) as they attended the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Utah Jazz game at the Staples Center in L.A. The couple cozied up for the cameras, blocking their faces with Kutcher's hat. Kunis and Kutcher were all smiles after their smooch was witnessed by thousands of basketball fans and sat courtside as they...Huffington Post 2014-01-04
The rumor isn't exactly new news, but in a recent interview with Vanity Fair, A-List actress and "L.A. girl" Mila Kunis revealed she's strongly considered moving to Chicago -- but there's one big factor making her staying put. "If you take the winter away from Chicago, I would move there," Kunis, who was recently in the city shooting the Wachowskis-directed "Jupiter Ascending"...Huffington Post 2013-10-02
After Esquire magazine named her "Sexiest Woman Alive" last year, Details magazine is bestowing a similar, if not more questionable, title upon Mila Kunis: "The Most F*ckable Celebrity." The "Oz: The Great and Powerful" star raked 41 percent of the votes based on their online poll, crowning her the winner "of your sexual fantasies," per Details. Kate Upton follows with 32...Huffington Post 2013-04-10
Mila Kunis just keeps on raking in those sexy titles. After being named Esquire's "Sexiest Women Alive" in October and Details' "Most F*ckable Celebrity" last month, the gorgeous 29-year-old has now snagged another honor: FHM's "Sexiest Woman In The World 2013," beating 99 other ladies and countless more who didn't even make the list. Among the reasons listed on FHM's website...Huffington Post 2013-05-02
Mila Kunis' interview with Chris Stark from the Scott Mills radio show. Mila Kunis is used to doing countless interviews while in the midst of a promotional tour for an upcoming movie. But we're pretty sure she was NOT expecting this. The 29-year-old sat down with British superfan Chris Stark of the Scott Mills radio show to discuss her new flick "Oz: The Great and Powerful,"...Huffington Post 2013-03-05
Milena "Mila" Kunis (Russian: Милена "Mилa" Кунис; Ukrainian: Мілена "Miлa" Куніс; born August 14, 1983; /ˈmiːlə ˈkuːnɪs/) is an American actress. At the age of seven, she moved from Ukraine to Los Angeles, California with her family. After being enrolled in acting classes to help learn English, she was soon discovered by an agent. She appeared in TV shows and commercials, before her first significant role, playing Jackie Burkhart on the TV series That '70s Show. A year later, she was cast as the voice of Meg Griffin on the animated series Family Guy.
Her breakout film role came in 2008, playing Rachel Jansen in Forgetting Sarah Marshall. Subsequent film roles included Mona Sax in Max Payne, Solara in The Book of Eli, and Jamie in Friends with Benefits. Her performance as Lily in Black Swan gained her worldwide accolades, including receiving the Premio Marcello Mastroianni for Best Young Actor or Actress at the 67th Venice International Film Festival, and nominations for a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress and a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role.


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Filner takes free lease help
Sanders had rejected offer of Jason Hughes to do the job for free
San Diego has taken the offer of its former lease negotiator to help re-up city leases for 515,000 square feet of downtown office space at no charge, according to a Wednesday news release from Mayor Bob Filner.
The release was sent to the region's media on Wednesday, two days after U-T Watchdog asked for an update on the city's office space plans.
On Tuesday, the city canceled the award of a contract for the services to another company -- upsetting at least one participant in a competitive bid process.
The Watchdog broke the story in May 2012 of how lease expert Jason Hughes had offered to do the negotiations for free but was turned down by Filner's predecessor, Jerry Sanders. Hughes is president and CEO of the tenant representation firm Hughes Marino and the man who last negotiated all three of the city's downtown leases.
According to the release, Filner has appointed Hughes to a position as special assistant to the mayor, and will advise the mayor on the city's downtown office real estate needs.
Hughes' 25 years of commercial real estate experience will come at no cost to the city, according to the release.
"I appreciate Jason's commitment to public service in this advisory role, which he will perform without compensation from any party," Filner said in the release.
Hughes referred comment to Filner's office for this story. Previously, he estimated the cost of renegotiating the city's three downtown leases would be about $1 million.
The city's current cost for occupying the three downtown towers totals $13.1 million per year, according to a September 2012 office space analysis the city commissioned.
Hughes' appointment comes just one month before the expiration of one of the downtown leases, at 600 B Street, for 139,000 square feet. Commercial real estate experts say they recommend their clients start negotiating leases of that size at least two years before they expire, which was pointed out in several stories while Sanders was still the mayor.
It is not known whether the city has begun renegotiating the 600 B Street lease, as Filner's office has not answered the questions submitted on Monday. The city's two other leases for downtown office space both expire in about a year.
Gary London, president of The London Group Realty Advisors in San Diego, said a tenant waiting to renegotiate a 139,000 square-foot lease one month before it expires would be unprecedented. Nonetheless, he said the city is in a good position due to real estate market conditions downtown.
"The city is not operating smartly, and if they were a private company they would have resolved this issue a year ago or at least six months ago," London said. "They just happen to be the luckiest non-private company in town right now, because the office market is not that strong and they have a lot of options."
Hughes' offer to renegotiate the leases for free first came in August 2011, and was rejected by Sanders in favor of launching a competitive bid to find a company to accept payment to represent the city. Not taking no for an answer, Hughes submitted a bid for $1.


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President Obama meets with his counterparts from Mexico and Canada.
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The biggest merger of them all might not involve any companies. We're talking nations here.
Trader Joe's goes after Pirate Joe's for reselling products
Aug 23, 2013
The popular grocer is suing a small business owner for reselling its products in Canada.
Lawmakers look to America's northern border
Jul 12, 2013
The U.S. border with Mexico may get all the attention, but the Senate's examining security issues along our border with Canada.
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There aren't words for "slapshot" or "puck" in Punjabi, but Hockey Night in Canada is drawing some of the country's 1.1 million speakers in with a Punjabi language broadcast.
Trains will move tar sands oil, if the Keystone XL doesn't
Mar 4, 2013
A study commissioned by the State Department concludes that building the Keystone XL pipeline won't contribute to global warming, because Canadian tar sands oil will get to market with or without the pipeline.
Keystone pipeline gets good news: State Department report
Mar 4, 2013
The Obama administration is not expected to decide whether to approve the controversial Keystone pipeline until this summer, but a new report gives clues about the White House's pipeline strategy.
Moving to Canada? Better get a lawyer
Oct 24, 2012
The old political punchline about moving to Canada if an election goes the wrong way is more than a joke to some -- and a lot harder to pull off than most people suspect.
Lobster glut causing tension between Maine and Canada
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Lobster prices are at rock bottom lows. And that's causing a cross-border fight between Maine lobstermen and Canadian ones. The Canadian lobstermen have been blocking their American counterparts from dropping off their catch at Canadian processing plants.
RIM struggles to keep BlackBerry afloat, heads to annual meeting
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Alanz wrote:At least you haven't got to drive, We go to Cornwall or Devon some years and it's a Nightmare...Nice part of the country though...Enjoy
TinatheConfused wrote:Does the land sort of reach up and try to grab you by the ... erm, bits? I too am glad you live on a hill.
Was going to complain that in February 'round here was being a bit jerky, first down below 0 farenheit, then up to 50, And down to 10 below, and up to 59 with two days of rain, right into 1/2 day of ice and then plunging below just enough to freeze the roads then an hour later 3 inches of snow. Winter should be vaguely stable, not all higgledy-piggledy like a Po-Go Stick.
I will stick with this, you have massive fires, massive smoke, massive water and BUGS, SNAKES, SPIDERS, DEADLY KOALA'S (ask Del), KILLER CROCS, JELLYFISH and lord only knows what else. I would be scared to visit.
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Upgraded Samsung Apps service coming for Wave and Galaxy handsets
Samsung has improved its Samsung Apps service and is rolling it out to handsets imminently. The Bada 2.0 sporting Wave range will be the first to receive the enhancements, while Galaxy device users will see the update hit before the end of 2011.
The new version of Samsung Apps features a rejigged user interface, with new elements such as My Page and Smart, while an integrated billing service has been introduced to make purchasing applications more simple.
Samsung has also implemented the concept of application rental with the new Samsung Apps. Users can "Rent'n Play" as well as "Try'n Play" in order to test apps before paying full price. And the Smart function adds recommended app suggestions based on an owner's preset preferences, as well as current usage trends.
Other new features include a Wish List, to store apps for future investigation (say, for instance, when you're in a Wi-Fi zone), and there are more opportunities for app developers to promote their wares.
In addition to the relaunch of the service, to celebrate the company's proprietary store's second birthday, Samsung has made 30 normally-paid titles, including Fruit Ninja and Plants vs Zombies, completely free for Wave smartphone users.
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Dropping in to say have a great week. The weather here in Central West Florida dropped into the 40's over the weekend. The tempeature's here should be great this week. We don't often get this treat. Be safe, the holidays are coming. Carl
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Just keeping in touch.Hope everything is going well for you this week.I'm looking forward to some vacation time in October.Take care.
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Having a heat wave here,we could use some rain soon.Hope all is going well in your area.Take care and enjoy this Sunday morning.
Have a safe up coming holiday.Take care!
Hope your Tuesday is going well so far.Cloudy here but at least it's not raining.Got enough rain yesterday.Take care and stay in touch.
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I remember someone driving away from one of these with the speaker.Lol. Have a terrific week and take care friend.
Hey the weekend is almost here.Hope you have a great one!Looks like some more of that falling white stuff for us.Take care.
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Not sure how much time I'll have between now and leaving to log on to the forums.
I'll be leaving for New Jersey on Thursday morning. I fully expect Newark to be cold in early November, but I only have a few days of it while looking forward to nearly 2 weeks of sailing in the carribean sun and on the 13th I'll be getting married in St. Thomas.
So I'll be on and off, probably until Wednesday and then I'll see you all again on the 24th or 25th.
While I'm out the country I'll leave Gordon in charge (he likes people to think he runs the place anyway). Just don't let him do anything stupid.


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A wedding is the ceremony in which two people are united in marriage. Wedding traditions and customs vary greatly between cultures, ethnic groups, religions, countries, and social classes. Most wedding ceremonies involve an exchange of wedding vows by the couple, presentation of a ring or rings, and a public proclamation of marriage by an authority figure or religious leader. Special wedding garments are often worn, and the ceremony is followed by a wedding reception. Music, poetry, prayer or readings from Scripture may also be incorporated in the ceremony.
Exchanging rings may be the oldest and most universal symbol of marriage, but the origins are unclear. The ring's circular shape represents perfection and never-ending love. The rings are exchanged during the wedding ceremony and symbolize the love, faithfulness and commitment of the marriage union.
The wedding is often followed by a reception during which the rituals include toasting the bride and groom, the newlyweds' first dance as husband and wife, cake cutting, etc.
Music played at western weddings includes:
At some Jewish weddings, a solemn, wordless tune is sung as the groom and then bride walk down the aisles.
An old tradition, now rarely observed, involves the women at the ceremony symbolically mourning the loss of the bride by doing the "wedding wail". The bride's dress is an ornate Caftan, and the bride's hands and feet are decorated in intricate lace-like patterns painted using a henna dye. Women guests do not show their hair, shoulders or legs; and all guests at a Mosque remove their shoes on entering. Guests may give gifts to the bride and groom. In many Arab countries including Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, and the Palestinian territories, the practice of carrying the bride and groom on chairs and dancing in a circle around them (dabke) is still carried out. The bride and groom hold separate corners of a handkerchief. Arabs may have Western-like weddings, but still preserve most Arab customs and traditions.
Traditional Japanese wedding customs (shinzen shiki) involve an elaborate ceremony held at a Shinto shrine.
Before the ceremony, there is a rehearsal. Often during this rehearsal, the bride's mother lowers the veil for her daughter, signifying the last act that a mother can do for her daughter, before "giving her away". The father of the bride, much like in Western ceremonies, walks the bride down the aisle to her awaiting groom.
After the rehearsal comes the procession. The wedding celebrant will often wear a wedding cross, or cana, a cross with two interlocking wedding rings attached, which symbolize a couple's commitment to sharing a life together in the bonds of holy matrimony. The wedding celebrant gives a brief welcome and an introductory speech before announcing the bride's entrance. The procession ends with the groom bowing to the bride's father. The father bows in return.
The service then starts. The service is given either in Japanese or English, or, in some cases, a mix of both. It follows a traditional Protestant ceremony, relaxed and not overtly religious. The opening hymn is usually the Japanese version of "What a Friend We Have in Jesus". Part of 1 Corinthians 13 is read from the Bible. After the reading, there is a prayer and a short message, explaining the sanctity of the wedding vows (seiyaku). The bride and groom share their vows and exchange rings. The chapel register is signed and the new couple is announced. This is often followed by the traditional wedding kiss. The service concludes with another hymn and a benediction.
Throughout the years, Russian weddings have adopted many western cultures, including bridesmaids and flower girls. During the wedding feast any of the guests can start chanting "Gorko" ("bitter") which usually is immediately supported by the rest of the guests. In this case bride and groom should kiss each other and the kiss should last for as long as the chanting continues.
The Western custom of a bride wearing a white wedding dress, came to symbolize purity in the Victorian era (despite popular misconception and the hackneyed jokes of situation comedies the white dress did not indicate virginity, which was symbolized by a face veil). Within the "white wedding" tradition, a white dress and veil would not have been considered appropriate in the second or third wedding of a widow or divorcee. The specific conventions of Western weddings, largely from a Protestant and Catholic viewpoint, are discussed at "White wedding."
A wedding is often followed or accompanied by a wedding reception, at which an elaborate wedding cake is served. Western traditions include toasting the couple, the newlyweds having the first dance, and cutting the cake. A bride may throw her bouquet to the assembled group of all unmarried women in attendance, with folklore suggesting the person who catches it will be the next to wed. A fairly recent equivalent has the groom throwing the bride's garter to the assembled unmarried men; the man who catches it is supposedly the next to wed.
A modern tradition is for brides to wear or carry "something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue" during the service. It is considered good luck to do so. Often the bride attempts to have one item that meets all of these qualifications, such as a borrowed blue handkerchief which is "new to her" but loaned by her grandmother (thus making it old). Another addition to this custom is to wear a penny in your shoe, this will bring you prosperity.
At the chapel, the bride and groom are seated on two red velvet chairs underneath a silk canopy called a carre. Laurel leaves may be scattered across their paths when they exit the chapel. Sometimes small coins are also tossed for the children to gather.
At the reception, the couple customarily uses a toasting cup called a Coupe de Marriage. The origin of giving this toast began in France, when a small piece of toast was literally dropped into the couple's wine to ensure a healthy life. The couple would lift their glass to "a toast", as is common in Western culture today.
Some couples choose to serve a croquembouche instead of a wedding cake. This dessert is a pyramid of crème-filled pastry puffs, drizzled with a caramel glaze.
At a more boisterous wedding, tradition involves continuing the celebration until very late at night. After the reception, those invited to the wedding will gather outside the newlyweds' window and bang pots and pans. They are then invited into the house for some more drinks in the couple's honor, after which the couple is finally allowed to be alone for their first night together as husband and wife.
Another practice common at wedding celebrations is Sabrage: the "beheading" a bottle of champagne with a sabre made for the occasion. It was started as a way for the Hussars (under Napoleon's command) to celebrate victories and exhibit their horseback skills: they would "behead" the top off a bottle of champagne while on horseback. Legend has it that the skilled horsemen would ride at a full gallop while brave women held up bottles of champagne. The sabre must strike the neck of the bottle at exactly the right angle (champagne bottles have over 100 pounds of pressure per square inch).
This practice spread throughout France as a way to celebrate special occasions. Decorative replicas of these special sabres can be purchased from artisans in Lyon, France (the French capital of cutlery).
On the day of the wedding, usually Saturday, but also Friday or Sunday, groom cannot see the bride, until the wedding ceremony. The groom usually arrives first in church and waits for bride, who usually arrives late. After they exchange flower bouquets, they have the wedding ceremony, where the best man puts the wedding rings and crowns on the couple. The couple drink red wine from the same glass (between one and three sips, depending on the tradition). This is not "communion" in the formal religous sense, but about sharing the cup of life. At the end of the wedding ceremony, as the newly wedded pair leave the church, the guests throw rice and flowers for fertility and felicity. Special guests, such as close friends and family receive sugar-coated almonds (traditionally an odd number, usually seven but sometimes five) as a gift from the couple. Most Greek ceremonies are Orthodox, see there for more details.
After the ceremony, usually the couple hold a great wedding party in some place with plenty of food, drinks, music and dance, usually until next morning. The wedding party starts with the invited people waiting for the couple, who usually come after some time. They start the party dancing blues and eating a piece of their wedding cake. In some point of the party, they also dance the traditional zeibekiko (groom) and tsifteteli (bride).
In many places of Greece, where they hold a more traditional wedding, they usually play only traditional music and eating local food. For example in the region of Cyclades, they eat the traditional pasteli (solid honey with sesame) and in the region of Crete they cook rice with goat. In most traditional weddings, they bake whole animals like pigs, goats or sheep just like the Greek Easter celebration. Before the church ceremony, especially in smaller areas, usually friends and relatives of the bribe and the groom, accompanies them separately to the church playing traditional instruments, according to the region.
A typical Greek wedding will usually have more than 100 invited people (but usually 250-500) who are friends, siblings, grandparents, uncles, aunts, first or second cousins, neighbors and colleagues. It is common to have guests whom the couple has never met before. This is because the people who will be invited are usually determined by the parents of the couple and not by the couple themelves. Traditionally, the whole village would have attended the wedding, so very often the parents invite friends of theirs and their children, to the weddings of their own children.
There are many other traditions which are local to their regional areas. One famous tradition is the pinning of money on the bride's dress. This custom originated in one part of Greece, where it is a substitute for wedding presents, however it has become more widespread recently.
The day of the wedding the groom's men try their hardest to make the groom as uncomfortable as possible by saying things like "Maybe she forgot where the church is"
It is also traditional for the grooms family to give a dowry to the bride and to provide the engagement ring. The bride's family is then responsible for receiving the guests of the wedding in their home for a reception afterward.
The color green is very important in the Italian wedding. In Italy, the tradition of some thing blue is replaced with something green. This color brings good luck to the married couple. The veil and brides maids also were important in an Italian wedding. The tradition began in Ancient Rome when the veil was used to hide the bride from any spirits that would corrupt her and the bridesmaids were to wear similar outfits so that the evil spirits were further confused.
In Sicilian customs, the dessert course is often presented as a Venetian Table, a dazzling array of pastries, fruits, coffees, cakes, (etc) presented in great quantity with much celebration. This is often called Venetian Hour.
After dessert, more dancing commences, gifts are given, and the guests eventually begin to leave. In Southern Italy, as the guests leave, they hand envelopes of money to the bride and groom, who return the gift with a wedding favor, a small token of appreciation.
In some regions of Poland the tradition to invite the wedding guests in person is still upheld. Many young couples, accompanied by the parents, visit their family and friends to hand them the wedding invitations personally.
According to the old tradition a groom arrives with his parents at the house of a bride just before the wedding ceremony. At that time both parents and parents-in-law give a young couple their blessing. The couple enter the church together and walks up to the altar followed by two witnesses and the parents. In Poland it is quite unusual for the bride to be walked down the aisle or to have bridesmaids and groomsmen in a wedding. The couple is assisted by two witnesses, a man (usually grooms' side) and a woman (usually brides' side) who are either family members or close friends.
The Polish bride traditionally wears a white dress and a veil. The groom, on the other hand usually wears a fitted suit with a bow tie and a boutonnière that matches the brides' bouquet. During the ceremony wedding rings are exchanged and both the husband and wife wear them on their right hand. When they leave the church the guests toss rice or coins at the married couple for good and prosperous future together. Right after the ceremony the closest family and all the guest form a line in the front of the church to congratulate the newlyweds and wish them love and happiness. As soon as the married couple leave the church they get showered with rice for luck or guests drop coins at their feet for them to pick up.
Once all the guests have showered the couple with kisses, hugs and flowers everyone heads to the reception. It is a custom in Poland to prepare "passing gates" on the way to the reception for the newlyweds, who in order to pass have to give the "gate keepers" some vodka. This is a misinterpretation of an earlier tradition, when the "passing gates" were built when the bride was an orphan and money collected by "gate keepers" from the guests was handed over to the bride as her dowry (being orphan implied usually poverty).
The married couple is welcomed at the reception place by the parents with bread and salt. The bread symbolizes the prosperity, salt stands for hardship of life, the parents wish the young couple that they never go hungry and learn how to deal with every day hardships together. The wedding party lasts (and the bride and groom remain) until the last guest leaves, usually until morning.
In Poland, movements like Human Liberties Crusade or Wedding of the Weddings promote non-alcoholic wedding celebrations.
Following custom almost certainly dating back at least to the Middle Ages, most lăutari spend the fees from these wedding ceremonies on extended banquets for their friends and families over the days immediately following the wedding.
At the wedding reception following the ceremony, sometimes at the same location but sometimes at a different venue:
The couple often registers for gifts at a store well in advance of their wedding. This allows them to create a list of household items, usually including china, silverware and crystalware; often including linen preferences, pots and pans, and similar items. With brides and grooms who might already be independent and have lived on their own, even owning their own homes, they sometimes register at hardware or home improvement stores. Registries are intended to make it easy for guests who wish to purchase gifts to feel comfortable that they are purchasing gifts that the newlyweds will truly utilize. The registry information should, according to etiquette, be provided only to guests who request it, and should never be included in the invitation. Some couples register with services that enable money gifts intended to fund items such as a honeymoon, home purchase or college fund.
Some guests may find bridal registries inappropriate. They can be seen as an anathema to traditional notions behind gift buying, such as contravening the belief that all gifts are optional and should be taken as delightful surprises, taking away the element of surprise, and leading to present buying as a type of competition, as the couple knows the costs of each individual item. Etiquette considers it inappropriate to invite people who know neither the bride nor groom well enough to be able to choose an appropriate gift.
Many believe a false etiquette myth that thanks for gifts may occur up to a year after the ceremony. Gifts however, though optional, may be sent up to a year after the wedding date. Thanks should be sent as soon as possible, preferably within two weeks. Extra time can understandably be given for gifts received just after the ceremony, while the couple is honeymooning. While receiving an invitation does not require that a gift be given, etiquette dictates that all wedding invitations be returned with at least congratulations.
The custom took on additional significance in the context of slavery in the United States. Slaves had no right to legal marriage; slaveholders considered slaves property and feared that legal marriage and family bonds had the potential to lead to organization and revolt. Marriage rituals, however, were important events to the Africans, who came in many cases come from richly-ceremonial African cultures.
Taking marriage vows in the presence of a witness and then leaping over the handle of a broom became the common practice to create a recognized union. Brooms are also symbols of the hearth, the center of the new family being created. Jumping the broom has become a practice in many modern weddings between Black Americans.
There are also traditions of broom jumping in Europe, in the Wicca and Celtic communities especially. They are probably unconnected with the African practice.
In marriage, Christians see a picture of the relationship between Jesus Christ and His Church. In Judaism, marriage is so important that remaining unmarried is deemed unnatural. Islam also recommends marriage highly; among other things, it helps in the pursuit of spiritual perfection. The Bahá'í Faith sees marriage as a foundation of the structure of society, and considers it both a physical and spiritual bond that endures into the afterlife. Hinduism sees marriage as a sacred duty that entails both religious and social obligations. By contrast, Buddhism does not encourage or discourage marriage, although it does teach how one might live a happily married life and emphasizes that married vows are not to be taken lightly (see separate article for details).
Different religions have different beliefs as regards the breakup of marriage (see divorce). For example, the Roman Catholic Church believes that marriage is a sacrament and a valid marriage between two baptized persons cannot be broken up by any other means than death. This means that civil divorcés cannot remarry in a Catholic church marriage as long as their spouse is alive.
In the area of nullity, religions and the state often apply different rules, meaning that a couple, for example, could have their marriage annulled by the Catholic Church but still be married in the eyes of the law because the state disagrees with the church over whether an annulment can be granted in a given case. This produces the phenomenon of Catholics getting church annulments simultaneously with civil divorces, so that they may remarry both legally and sacramentally. The Catholic Church will not, in fact, grant an annulment petition unless the marriage has also been dissolved or annulled under civil law. Though sometimes styled "Catholic divorce", an annulment means not a dissolution of a marriage, but the recognition that a marriage has not taken place at all. This applies to sacramental marriages; marriages between an unbaptized and a baptized person can be dissolved according to Canon law (see Pauline privilege).
Many religions have extensive teachings regarding marriage. Most Christian churches give some form of blessing to a marriage; the wedding ceremony typically includes some sort of pledge by the community to support the couple's relationship. A church wedding is a ceremony presided over by a Christian priest or pastor. Ceremonies are based on reference to God, and are frequently embodied into other church ceremonies such as Holy Mass.
Customs may vary widely between denominations. In the Roman Catholic Church "Holy Matrimony" is considered to be one of the seven sacraments, in this case one that the spouses bestow upon each other in front of a priest and members of the community as witnesses. As all sacraments, it is seen as having been instituted by Jesus Christ himself (See Mt 19:1-2, CCC §1614-1615). In the Eastern Orthodox church, it is one of the Mysteries, and is seen as an ordination and a martyrdom.
After the ceremony at the church there is the reception that will be followed by a ceremony called kachakoduppu. In the presence of immediate relatives only, at the house of the groom, the groom gives a kacha (saree) to his mother-in-law. From that time they address one another as mother and son.
Many of these traditions stem from much older marriage customs, and are directly relevant to Talmudic law regarding marriage.
Celestial marriages can only be performed by Priesthood authority within a Sealing Room in a dedicated temple. Only members of the LDS church who have a temple recommend may attend an LDS wedding. The wedding is often referred to as a sealing, in which husband and wife are sealed beyond death into the next life. Space is limited in sealing rooms so only family and close friends attend.
The sealing can be performed at the same approximate time as the civil marriage or for a couple civilly married for at least one year. In the latter case, if the couple already has children, they may also accompany the ceremony to be sealed to their parents. Children who are born to parents who have already been sealed need no such ceremony, as they have been "born in the covenant."
Many LDS couples will then hold wedding receptions or open houses after the wedding ceremony in another venue that is open to all family and friends. Some couples choose to recreate a more traditional wedding ceremony, or will simply perform certain traditional acts, such as the throwing of the bouquet, first dance, etc.


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Nov 6, 2009
And another special project of mine
While working on "The King's Treasure," I was also writing two other non-LEGO books. (Don't ever do this - completely crazy and will take a few years off your lifespan.) One of these other books is something that I'm extremely proud of and would like to share with The NXT Step readers... it's titled "Build Your Own CNC Machine" and it's coming out at the end of November 2009.
Here's the cover and a couple of pictures for you. Some details:
* It has a 2' x 4' tabletop workspace with about 1.5" of non-usable surface around the perimeter. So, you can realistically work on wood, aluminum, or plastic that fits within the 2'x4' boundary.
* Depending on the router you choose to use, you can work on material up to about 7" tall, but the depth the router can cut down (on the z-axis) is dependent upon the surrounding area not impeding the up/down movement, so the depth of cut into super-thick material will really be limited to your bit depth/length as well as any material blocking the further downward movement.
* The entire thing can be built for less than $800.00. Yes, $800.00US. While most 2'x4' comparable CNC machines are running $7000 and higher, this is a completely reliable and fully functional 3-axis CNC machine. The book provides plans for cutting, drilling, etc... all the parts from MDF (very rigid and strong) and my co-author (Patrick) and I provide parts #s and locations to get all the electronics. Chapters show you how to wire up everything as well as where to get the free software used to control the stepper motors.
During the writing of this book, three separate machines were built - I built one, my dad built one, and my tech editor built one. All three are identical, working right now, and are very impressive to watch.
I can already hear someone asking "Can it cut out parts for my robots?" - Yes, it can. But it can do so much more.
One of the reasons Patrick and I did this book was to make CNC technology available to a larger group of users - traditionally, these machines have been (and are) expensive to own and complicated to operate and repair. Well, when you build your own CNC machine, you know every part, how it all comes together, and you'll know how to fix it...
It's not an NXT robot or product, but if you're into robots, you're sure to enjoy something like this. We have a website, discussion forum, videos, full color photos for downloading, etc... all to support readers of the book who want to build their own machine. We're hoping to hear from students, shop teachers, parents, and after-school groups who take on building their own CNC machine(s) and we'd love to see photos and videos of your machine and your designs.
Again, the book is out in late November... if you have any other questions, let me know.
16 comments:
- Matthias Paul Scholz said...
Fascinating idea, Jim.
Whoever does not know from the instant what a CNC machine is: CNC reads "computer numerical control"; a CNC machine is more or less a manufacturing machine where motion is controlled by a computer.
A nice introduction article can be found here.
Or in Jim's book, of course. :)
- Nov 6, 2009, 1:56:00 AM
- Andreas Kahler said...
Wow, the machine looks great, I guess I'll buy your book.
Do you have a web home for the project? I'd like to see some videos/pictures of the machine in action as well as some example parts built with it.
- Nov 6, 2009, 5:18:00 AM
- Jim Kelly said...
The website isn't public yet - won't go live until the book is released... I can talk about it more then.
In the meantime, I'll hunt up some photos of some things we've made and post them soon.
- Nov 6, 2009, 5:53:00 AM
- Tim said...
1. The hyperlink labeled "here" in the first quote does not work on my computer. It changes color when hovered over, but other than that, it acts as all the other text on this page: it can be clicked on, but nothing will happen.
2. Technically, can't I attach some servos, a servo controller for the NXT, and control it using my NXT? That way, people who already have an NXT can save even more money.
3. Can I set this up so it can also rotate and hold multiple items, and thus make it put together an NXT robot? Think about it: an army of NXT robots, doing your work for them, fixing themselves, only asking for your creative abilities...Once they start earning a considerable profit, program the system to do all manual labor for free, and you can pretty much bring an end to the economy, just not in the way anyone expected! No one would need to work, and anyone could get whatever items they wanted or needed, within reason. (Nothing the government says you shouldn't have: save that for the Mythbusters.)
- Nov 6, 2009, 5:54:00 AM
- Christopher R. Smith (Littlehorn) said...
Awesome! Prototype something, patent it...then sale it for a million dollars!
Step one: Buy This Book.
- Nov 7, 2009, 12:37:00 AM
- Jim Kelly said...
It is very cool to be standing in front of this thing watching it go about its work...
It's loud, too - so invest in some ear protection. Eye shields are a given since the router is cutting into the material at 20,000+ RPM.
But there is nothing cooler than seeing something you design on screen cut/milled/drilled and then picking it up off the worktable.
- Nov 7, 2009, 12:41:00 AM
- Shep said...
I can appreciate this. My two hobbies are woodworking and Lego robotics.
I have built many things out of MDF, and I wonder how you manage to keep the shop clean when working with such a dusty material?
- Nov 7, 2009, 6:35:00 AM
- Jim Kelly said...
Same here, Shep - love doing woodworking projects.
As for clean - yes, the CNC machine generates some serious dust. Although the machine is built from MDF, not much has been milled with MDF... so it's really just been plain sawdust.
When we were cutting and drilling all the parts for the CNC machines, we wore dust masks - you don't want to breath in MDF dust and we point that out early in the book. Most of our cutting and drilling was also done in a large opened garage with a fan blowing outward... I had no real problems with the MDF dust, and I have very sensitive lungs.
- Nov 7, 2009, 6:51:00 AM
- Brad said...
Very cool, I will definitely buy the book, in fact I have always wanted one of these machines, but I have a question. How difficult is it to program in your design? I am a pretty confident builder but my programming skils are limited to working with the NXT.
- Nov 7, 2009, 1:52:00 PM
- Jim Kelly said...
There is no short answer to your question. But let me see if I can get you started on your own digging/research:
1. You come up with something you'd like to cut/drill/mill with your machine.
2. You use CAD software (pricey AND free-versions available) to design the 3-D object.
3. You render your CAD object with CAM software - this converts it into something called G-code that provides the cnc machine with the path to follow, cutting depths, etc...
4. You submit the G-code to the CNC machine using Controller software (such as the free Mach3 that we use in the book).
5. CNC machine does its thing and out comes your object.
Now, CAD and CAM software are left up to the reader because there are just so many of them - we make some recommendations, but as long as your CAM software can convert to G-code (an industry standard) you'll be fine.
As for designing objects to create, that all depends on how deep you want to get into learning CAD software.
I'll have to ask others who know more, but I believe that some of the free LEGO CAD software available will work with most CAM software... but haven't tried it yet. (This may be a job for my good buddy, Chris Smith...)
- Nov 8, 2009, 12:09:00 AM
- megamindstorm101 said...
wow that is absolutely amazing. It looks like a fun project but what is the price it would cost for all the parts? I cant wait for the website I just want to see a video of this thing in action :)
- Nov 8, 2009, 2:40:00 AM
- Tim said...
Can you supply the source for an *.nxc file to run this? I would like to replace the steppers and controllers with NXT compatible stuff, as directly as possible. The official NXT hardware or Mindsensors servos accepted, and Mindsensors is prefered.
I'm also trying to figure out how to read and write MIDI and *.png images, but I still can't really read or write anything to *.txt yet. I will probably need help with this as well.
My email is email@example.com, and I don't recieve a lot for Email, so feel free to Email me tips or interesting NXT robots. I'm mostly interested in freeware and open-source stuff, as well as the mechanics behind electrical and mechanical devices, and I am trying to understand file types, how to simulate harmonics using JUST the tone generator, and all sort of functions and 3D graphics.
Yes, I do this research at home. Not for a living, but because I find it fun.
- Nov 8, 2009, 9:43:00 AM
- Jim Kelly said...
Sorry, Tim... no nxc files to provide.
While I certainly think it's possible to build a cnc machine from the NXT, you're probably not going to get enough power to cut into anything other than maybe wax or styrofoam...
Unless I'm wrong, you'd basically have to code (in C) all the controller code for all 3 axes... spindle speed... etc.
Not my specialty.
- Nov 8, 2009, 9:52:00 AM
- Jim Kelly said...
GrizzledGeezer - I received your comment but there was no email address for me to respond to...
- Nov 9, 2009, 5:16:00 AM
- Tim said...
I'm going to buy the book. (When I can afford it, and its available... I'm fixing a power pproblem with one of my computers...)
I can porbably use the NXT to do all of these high-power tasks, but I will probably need an external power source. Pnuemtic engine or car battery, engine or battery...
- Nov 9, 2009, 9:10:00 AM
- Tim said...
Just thought you ought to know: I do the same thing. I tend to work on several projects at once, most of them at the college level...and I'm still in high school.
I'm also working on prototypes for digital, hopefully NXT-compatible holographic projectors. I have found a company that makes 3D cameras, but when I asked for more information on how to order, I got a(n automated?) message saying that they were not selling to individuals or looking for buisness deals at this time. I'd at least like to know if I could build my own 3D camera...
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If you are trying to get pregnant, you should try to follow healthy habits from the time you are trying to get pregnant all the way through your pregnancy. Do not smoke tobacco or use illegal drugs, stop drinking alcohol, and limit caffeine and coffee.
Talk to your doctor about any medications you may be taking to see if they can affect your unborn baby. Eat a well-balanced diet and take supplemental vitamins with at least 400 mcg of folic acid a day.
If you have any chronic medical problems (such as high blood pressure, kidney problems, or diabetes), talk to your doctor before trying to get pregnant.
Seeing a prenatal provider before trying to get pregnant or early in the pregnancy can help prevent, or detect and control health risks to the mother and fetus during pregnancy.
Men need to be careful, too. Smoking and alcohol may cause problems with the unborn baby. Smoking, alcohol, and marijuana use have also been shown to lower sperm counts.
Cunningham FG, Leveno KJ, Bloom SL, et al. Preconceptional counseling. In: Cunnigham FG, Leveno KL, Bloom SL, et al, eds. Williams Obstetrics. 23rd ed. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill; 2010:chap 7.
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In recent years, of course, food and "foodie" culture have seen the rediscovery and rebirth of many "Old World" foods, bringing our ancestors' diets to the fore and creating a new market for what we now call "ancient grains". These "ancient grains" never disappeared, but the term is used to describe seeds unrecognizable to the current generation, but common to generations past. These grains and oilseeds have remained untouched and unmodified by time, giving us a taste of the same seeds cultivated centuries ago.
The natural, nutty flavor of the camelina seed is as untouched by time as its nutritional properties, including an abundance of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids, as well as Vitamin E. Add that to its shelf-stablity and high-heat tolerance and it's easy to see why camelina oil is making its triumphant return. More than just a name, "Three Farmers" refers to a trio of Saskatchewan farmers passionate about growing natural, healthy food and dedicated to providing a personal connection between producers and consumers.
Camelina oil's flavour can be described as earthy, nutty, and natural. The oil best complements root vegetables and gamey meats including elk, bison, lamb and duck, but the possibilities and combinations are truly endless. The oil blends brilliantly with other flavors: bonding with them rather than losing its own unique characteristics or overpowering other ingredients. Camelina's versatility is also reflected in its ability to hold up in the cold (ensuring that your marinades don't congeal in the fridge), as well as the heat (with a smoke point of 475�F). Due to its Vitamin-E content, camelina oil's shelf life is significantly longer than other cold-pressed, high-Omega-3 oils, easily lasting between 12 and 24 months.


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Barbie® doll is magical as Glinda, the Good Witch. Her costume captures all the enchantment of Glinda''s fairy like presence. Her lavish peach gown is made of layers of sparkling tulle with an iridescent underskirt that seems to radiate light. She wears a clear, sparkling crown with a silvery starburst atop her head. A silvery choker wraps around her lovely neck. And of course, she carries her "magic" wand to bring hope and joy to everyone who loved her in this wonderful musical. So click your heels three times, and be transported to the magical land of Oz.
The Wizard of Oz™ & © 1996, 1939 Turner Entertainment, Co. All Rights Reserved. "THE WIZARD OF OZ™," and all related characters and elements are trademarks of Turner Entertainment, Co. used under license.
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This is Caroline. Beautiful smile, right? She's smiling because she's drinking clean water for the first time. She used to walk three hours every day to fetch dirty water. But not anymore. Her village just got a well. Clean water will change everything for Caroline and her community. For every Caroline, there are millions more children hoping to smile like that. 748 million people on the planet don't have clean water right now. Who knows how many people you will impact. This is where it begins. Give up your birthday, climb a mountain and run a marathon. And smile. Because what you do here changes lives.


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Lumie Bodyclock Active 250
Flexible sunlight lamp, compact design, lots of alarm options
Slightly pricey, cheap build quality, no DAB radio
If you have trouble getting up in the dull, grey mornings then you might want to look into getting yourself a dawn-simulator lamp. One such example is the Lumie Bodyclock 250 which offers a lamp built into a clock radio.
According to Lumie, clinical trials reckon that the Bodyclock can help those suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), assuming, of course, that such a thing actually exists. But even if you don't suffer from SAD and the mornings are getting lighter, it's still a good choice for those who have to get up at silly o'clock for work or people who simply have thick curtains on the bedroom windows that don't let much light in. The idea is that you get up feeling "refreshed and energised", all year round.
The Bodyclock doesn't quite have the premium feel that can be found on rivals such as the Pure Twilight, as it's finished largely in cheap, white plastic. It doesn't look bad at all, but it doesn't quite reach the same aesthetic standards set by some of its rivals. The design is fairly basic - a large, plastic dome forms the lamp and underneath that, on the front of the unit, you'll find five basic controls including the snooze button (which will give you an extra 9 minutes in bed) along with volume and tuning controls. At the base, the unit has three more buttons for controlling the lamp. The buttons are quite basic in design, but they're perfectly functional and responsive. In between the two sets of buttons is a display showing the time, along with icons to show when the wake-up option is set and when the bedtime volume fade setting has been activated. Round the back, you'll find the FM aerial and the speaker grill.
Setup is easy - all you really need to do is take it out of the box, screw in the supplied lightbulb and then set the time on the display, and also set your alarm for your chosen time. Once this is done, the Bodyclock will automatically include a 30-minute "sunrise" to wake you up gradually before the alarm goes off at the end of the 30 minutes. You also have the option of setting a 30-minute "sunset" to help you drift off to sleep (this also dims the display as well).
The default setting for sunrise and sunset is 30 minutes, but you can alter this for a shorter or longer period, choosing from 15, 20, 45, 60 or 90 minute options. You can also set the lamp so that instead of turning off completely at the end of sunset, it fades to a low level and stays there to act as a nightlight.
You can use the Bodyclock as a simple bedside lamp by using the appropriate buttons to brighten and dim the light to find the most suitable level, which will then switch off automatically after 90 minutes. Perhaps it would have been nice to be able to choose this time yourself so that it doesn't turn itself halfway through the final chapter of a gripping novel, but then 90 minutes does seem like a reasonable amount of time. If it were less, then it could prove to be a problem.
You can choose from several tones for your alarm - a beep, tweeting birds, a rooster crowing, waves lapping at the shore and one other known as "white noise" which seems to be a vague combination of swirling winds, or distant waves and traffic, we couldn't quite tell which.
You can also choose to have the radio wake you up, or set the lamp to flash on and off once it's completed its 30-minute wakeup run.
The FM radio is fairly standard but there's no DAB option on board, which is a bit of a pity. You can use the buttons to tune into stations manually or hold the button down and it'll find the next station in the spectrum for you.There doesn't appear to be an option for programming in presets, so if you want to listen to something different, you'll have to search for another station each time to want to switch. The sound quality isn't amazing but it's actually better than we expected it to be, given the small size of the speaker grill on the back.
All these lighting and alarm options are pretty easy to setup, although we did find that we needed to refer to the instruction manual a fair bit, as the rudimentary selection of buttons means that most of them have more than one function, so it's not always obvious which one you should be using.
As well as using the clock to wake you up in the morning, you can also use it for security. Granted it's not going to stop burglars from getting into your house, but it might just put them off by making them think that you're at home when you're not. The security mode will randomly switch the light on and off between the hours of 16.00 and 23.00 to give the impression that there's someone at home. Obviously you can accomplish the same effect with any old lamp and a timer switch, but it's a nice feature to have built-in.
The flexible selection of alarm and lighting options is a definite advantage for the Lumie Bodyclock Active 250, as is the lightweight and compact design. However, it's hard to recommend considering that you can get the Pure Twilight (which offers DAB radio, a multi-colour lamp and superior build quality) for just £30 more. However, the Bodyclock does deliver what it promises and if you're after a sub-£100 dawn simulator lamp then it's certainly worth considering.


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Prana Women's Lucia Sweater
FEATURES of the Prana Women's Lucia Sweater
- Italian recycled wool blend sweater knit
- Long sleeve pullover
- Combo stripe and solid
- Interior brushed tricot trim
- Wrinkle-resistant clothing that you can simply take out of the bag, hang and wear. Made with fabric that has stretch and a light-weight feel
- The method of recycling materials back into new fibers, reducing the product's environmental impact
- Indicates wool blended fabrics that are highly sustainable, offering natural insulation and comfort
SPECIFICATIONS of the Prana Women's Lucia Sweater
- Center Back Length: 24" / 61 cm
- Standard fit
- Shell: 42% Polyester / 35% Recycled Wool / 17% Nylon / 5% Acrylic / 1% Other fibers, 8.6 oz/sq yd
- Trims: 100% Polyester
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I received so many compliments on this sweater! It is absolutely perfect for hiking, snowshoeing, or just wearing out on the town on a chilly winter night. While it is very soft and comfortable, it can also be a bit on the itchy side, so make sure to wear a tank top or t-shirt underneath. It can be worn over jeans, but is a little too short for leggings. Either way, though, I highly recommend this sweater!
I own two of these from the 2012-13 batch and it was the softest and thickest sweater ever! Seriously my main go to sweater when the temperatures start to get chilly. I wear them so much I decided it was time to invest in another however the 2013-14 sweaters are nowhere near as thick and the material is extremely abrasive. Why do companies insist on changing the design season to season?!?!?!?!
The online reviews I read online before purchasing were accurate.The sizing is true, the style terrific, and the interior fleecy. However, on that last point, I must add that there are points (possibly along seams) that rub my sensitive skin. If I don't want to itch all day, I'll need to wear a shirt underneath it. I love the high neck but am somewhat perplexed by the long arms... they'd be great for dusting... The Ivy colour is wonderful for anyone with a warm complexion.So, overall, I'd highly recommend this sweater. (It lost points in the rating because of the itchiness.)
I ordered this sweater last year and it has become my all time favorite sweater ever! I am 5'6" and 135lbs and ordered a medium. It fits perfectly...lots of room to move around, but not so big that it doesn't fit under my jacket or even a fleece. The sleeves are long, but I think that is part of the look, and I personally love them that way! Super soft inside and not itchy by any means. Fleecy lining around the wrists and neck make it even more awesome. It's not too short, not too long...it's just perfect. I probably wear it too often, but since I chose the gravel color, I can get away with it. Still wish I could wear it every single day though! Buy this sweater...you won't regret it!
I absolutely love this sweater. It is super soft, cozy, and warm with enough details to make it cute and stylish. I would wear it every day if I could. The Winter color looks great with jeans. I've had it over a year and wash and dry it once or twice per week in the fall and winter and it still looks like new. No fading, pilling, stretching, sagging, stains, or loose stitching. I'm 5'3, 120 lbs and wear the size small. Sleeves are long, but are lined with material that makes them look good cuffed up.
I got this as a Christmas present for my wife. She has been wearing it regularly and really seems to like it. The style is more interesting and fashionable than a simple fleece which makes this more than a simple warm house sweater. The soft lining is also something she says she loves about this sweater. My wife is tall (around 6') and the sleeves on a medium were just about right for her arm length. Overall a good purchase and gift for my wife...finally.
Picked this up a few weeks ago in gray and I LOVE IT! Usually I have to wear a long sleeve shirt underneath sweaters so I don't itch like crazy! Not anymore! Super comfy around the neck. Sleeves are long, but you can roll them up to form a cuff exposing the fleece lining. I usually don't like wearing turtlenecks since they usually make my large head look even bigger. But, this sweater is all around flattering. Fitted but not so tight that I want to change my clothes as soon as I get home. I'd recommend dry-cleaning. This item is pricey but I know that it will be an integral part of my wardrobe for years to come. If you are thinking about it, DO IT!
The GREATEST sweater ever. I'm the most cold-blooded person ever when it comes to winter (yet I love snow sports, I'm a masochist or something) & this sweater has kept me warm and toasty no matter the occasion. I love what wool does for the body, but not how it feels on the skin, but Prana combats that with a microfleece lining. Genius.The length in the torso is great, the sleeves are LONG & I LOVE that. If you've got a significant ape index this is PERFECT. The high neck w/ the drawstring, perfect for those gusty days when you don't want the cold eeking down your back. I'm 5'6" and 125 and got the S, its form fitting and just little in the. Overall, love love love!!
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Technically Incorrect: In an extensive interview with an Argentinian newspaper, Pope Francis says he's not much of a gadget guy.
The pope's Twitter handle is live again as Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio steps up to lead the Catholic Church and sends his first tweet.
The denizen of the Vatican has tweeted once before, but will now have his own username through which to share spiritual thoughts.
Research published in the MIT Technology Review offers that there seems a direct link between increased use of the Internet and a decline in religious dedication.
An interview with a girl who can sense the emotions of machines, Xbox One preorders get delivered early, Amazon offers Sunday delivery, and "404" is the top word of 2013!
If you need an indulgence for your sins, follow the pontiff at Catholic World Youth Day. But your click should come from the heart.
Cardinals at the conclave to choose a new pope were told to surrender their cell phones, but smartphones, tablets, and social media proved key to yesterday's big papal announcement.
Just hours after the world's new Roman Catholic leader is named, more than 600 domain names are registered at GoDaddy with keywords such as Pope, Bergoglio, and Habemus Papam.
Last week, the Vatican announced that the pope's postings to Twitter would end upon his official retirement day. His tweets have been summarily removed.
According to Vatican Radio, Pope Benedict XVI's time on Twitter will come to a close when he ends his reign as Pope next week.


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OKALOOSA ISLAND —Some heated debates took place at Destination Anime on Saturday.
Which anime series is better, Gundam or Macross? Who would win a fight — Batman or Kal-El? Would Chuck Norris be able to beat the rabid fans of My Little Pony, also called Bronys?
"Anytime you get a group of men together for something so sparkly, it's a force to be reckoned with," joked a judge at The Ultimate Showdown discussion.
Hundreds of visitors descended on the Emerald Coast Convention Center to enjoy gaming, anime TV shows, panels on cosplay (costume) makeup, karaoke and more. Locals and out-of-towners came together to make new friends, learn more about their hobby or lifestyle, or just to have a good time.
View a slideshow of the convention. >>
Alex Myers came from Mississippi with friends to help host panels on Steampunk, a community that melds Victorian era aesthetic and science fiction into their dress. There aren't any big conventions in Mississippi, Myers said, so his group —the Mississippi Steampunk Society — travels to as many nearby gatherings as possible to spread the word about Steampunk.
The group explained the Steampunk community to visitors, describing how to develop their own characters and start role playing games in their areas.
Many members of the Steampunk community make their own costumes to go with their character, said Kevin Ready, also of Mississippi. Ready, whose character name is Alistair, wore an intricate red leather mask he made.
"I just liked the idea of learning to make stuff," Ready said of why he got into Steampunk. "Just using the old methods like leather working."
A number of vendors showed off their wares at the convention. Everything from Steampunk accessories to swords to anime memorabilia was sold.
For Damiana MacCrone of Pensacola, shopping was one reason she attended Destination Anime. Finding anime gear is difficult locally and expensive online, she said.
"It's kid in a candy store stuff," she said of the shopping at the convention.
Minutes earlier, a girl complimented MacCrone on her "Yuki Cross" costume and gave her a hug.
Moments like that are common at anime conventions, MacCrone said. Most visitors are introverted and don't have a lot of outlets to enjoy their love of anime with others.
"This gives us a chance to be around people who like what we like," she said.
WANT TO ATTEND? Destination Anime continues from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. today at the Emerald Coast Convention Center. Admission is $50.
Contact Daily News Staff Writer Lauren Delgado at 850-315-4445 or email@example.com. Follow her on Twitter @LaurenDnwfdn.


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Indictment Charges Former Jamaican With Fraud, Conspiracy And Money Laundering
PITTSBURGH, Pa. - An individual found in Farmington, Pa., has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on charges of mail fraud, conspiracy to commit offenses against the United States and money laundering, United States Attorney David J. Hickton announced today.
The four-count indictment named Junior Winston Powell, 32, formerly from Jamaica, as a defendant.
According to the indictment, Jeffery Augustus Bernard, Junior Winston Powell, Michaelee Fitz-Andy Jamieson, Sylvester Howard Williams, and Christopher Brown were involved in laundering the proceeds of an advanced fee scheme whereby persons are deceived into believing that they have won the lottery.
The law provides for a maximum total sentence of 65 years in prison, a fine of $1,500,000, or both. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed would be based upon the seriousness of the offenses and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant.
Assistant United States Attorney Paul E. Hull is prosecuting this case on behalf of the government.
The U.S. Immigration Customs Enforcement, Homeland Security Investigations, the United States Postal Inspection Service, and the Pennsylvania State Police conducted the investigation leading to the indictment in this case.
An indictment is an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Protect yourself from fraud, and report suspected cases of financial fraud to local law enforcement.


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Q: I'm interested in replacing my C5's stock exhaust system, and I'm hoping you can help me determine which one is right for me. I'm looking for an aggressive sound and improved performance.
I also have a question on header selection. Specifically, should I purchase the long- or short-tube variety?
I don't have a repair shop in my area that I trust to do the insulation, but I'm a good shade-tree mechanic. Do you think I could perform this installation in my home garage? If so, could you give me some tips to make the job easier?
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A: The C5's factory exhaust system sounds decent and is extremely efficient. However, due in part to government decibel restrictions, the muffler design is not as free flowing as we'd like. As a result, there's horsepower to be gained by installing a less restrictive system.
The first thing to keep in mind when purchasing an exhaust system is the quality of construction. If you go with a company that has a proven product, you usually will not be disappointed.
My suggestion is to go to several Corvette events and see which system sounds the best to you. Then, ask the car's owner the following questions:
- Who manufactured it?
- Did he install the system himself, or have it done by a professional?
- Have there been any problems since the installation, such as rattles or a check-engine light?
- Did the kit come complete? If not, what else was needed?
- Did the system seem to boost performance, whether subjectively or on a dyno?
- If the owner had it to do over again, would he buy the same system?
To get maximum performance out of a new exhaust system, a set of headers is essential. While it's not mandatory, I recommend buying your headers and other exhaust components from the same manufacturer whenever possible. This usually ensures that everything fits properly and lines up correctly the first time.
Fortunately, installing headers isn't especially difficult on the C5; you'll just need a little time and patience. Make sure the ones you buy don't require any cutting, welding, fabrication, or other post-purchase modifications.
As you noted, you will need to choose either long- or short-tube headers for your C5. Long-tube headers improve scavenging and take advantage of exhaust pulses to emphasize power and torque throughout the rpm range. The downside is that, because they require the removal or relocation of the factory catalytic converters, they are not legal for use on street-driven vehicles.
Short-tube headers are compatible with the stock cats (and easier to install), but they tend to make less power. Consider the pros and cons of each type of header carefully before making your decision.
Part 1: Removing the Stock Exhaust Manifolds
While it is possible to install your headers and exhaust system using jackstands, the job is considerably easier if you have access to a lift. You'll also need an assistant to provide an extra set of hands during the installation.
We'll begin by clearing out some components to make sure we have a clear path to the factory exhaust manifolds.
1. Remove the battery shroud and battery.
2. Remove the two plastic coil covers.
3. Remove the serpentine belt and alternator.
4. Remove all of the spark plugs.
5. Unbolt and move the coil packs out of the way, taking care not mix the firing order. You can label the wires and coil packs to make this easier.
6. Loosen the primary O2 sensor from the collector of each exhaust manifold.
7. Unbolt the air-injection line from the top of each exhaust manifold.
8. Unbolt the bottom (collector) of the exhaust manifold at the three-bolt exhaust flange, where the manifold connects to the exhaust pipe. This needs to be done from the underside of the vehicle.
9. Unbolt the top of the exhaust manifold from the cylinder head and carefully remove the manifold through the top of the engine compartment.


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Let's start with the Cayman. Porsche has today announced the fastest and most powerful ever Cayman to grace the streets of the World. It's the new Cayman GTS, and it's more powerful and more fast than any other before it.
New Cayman and Boxster GTS
Porsche's mid-engined sportscars get halo offerings with uprated 3.4-litre flat six and more fast
This is chiefly because the 3.4-litre flat-six 'boxer' engine has been tuned to deliver 340bhp (15bhp more than before) and 280lb ft of torque, while the Sport Chrono pack and active suspension have both been fitted as standard.
Both of those allow the driver to fine tune damper stiffness and throttle response, and in conjunction with Porsche's PDK double-clutch auto 'box (which features launch control), the new Cayman GTS is able to accelerate from 0-62mph in 4.6 seconds. That's a full 0.3s quicker than a Cayman S. Top speed sits at 177mph.
And that Sport Chrono pack includes dynamic engine mounts; when accelerating, cornering or braking, the mountings between the body and engine stiffen to reduce the effects of mass transfer. Yup, dynamic engine mounts. That's progress for you.
You get a new front spoiler and black-finish bi-xenon headlights, a new lower rear apron, 20in Carrera S alloys and the option of a 20mm lower ride height. Yours for £55,397.
Now the Boxster. The drop-top sports car also gets the same 3.4-litre flat-six, here tuned to deliver 330bhp and 273lb ft of torque, that - together with the PDK gearbox - sprints from 0-62mph in just 4.7 seconds (0.3s quicker than the Boxster S), and on to a top speed of 174mph; the first ever Boxster to top the 280km/h barrier.
There's the same Sport Chrono pack and active suspension as in the Cayman, a launch control function, the dynamic engine mounts that reduce the weight transfer when your palms get sweaty, 20in Carrera S alloys and the option of a chassis that's 20mm lower.
Externally the Boxster GTS gets a new front spoiler, rear apron and black-finish bi-xenon headlights, and inside there are sports seats and much Alcantara. This one will cost you £52,879, and both Cayman and Boxster GTS models will be available from May.
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Restore Muscle Therapy Foam Roller 18"
Roll out sore and tired muscles with ease.
Get the relaxed feeling of a deep tissue massage with this foam roller that gets into muscles to gently release built-up tension and loosens stiffness, while elongating and aligning the spine. The included 15-minute DVD teaches you gentle roller exercise routines to help relieve stress and tightness, increase circulation, and self-massage trouble trigger points.
Restore Muscle Therapy Foam Roller Features:
- Gently massages spine and large muscle groups
- Increases flexibility and range of motion
- Includes: 18" Foam Roller and Muscle Therapy DVD
Measurements: 18"L x 6" diameter. Weighs 14.6 oz.
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Total Run Time: 15 minutes.
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Posted 20 December 2012 - 22:23
I have a very similar setup with almost the same machine specs, except I have a Radeon HD 5770 and run CentOS. I love it! Also, I vote for XBMC as your media center.
Posted 20 December 2012 - 22:36
He's lookingfor a HTPC not a Media Center. XBMC has no tuner so it's useless.
A Home Theater PC (HTPC) or Media Center computer is a convergence device that combines some or all the capabilities of a personal computer with a software application that supports video, photo, music playback, and sometimes video recording functionality.
also XBMC's absolutely useless requirements for how to set up series in folders and naming for the library to show them properly makes all the other good things about it invalid.
Posted 20 December 2012 - 23:03
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Posted 21 December 2012 - 17:07
Not to hijack this thread, but is there a way to get a tuner to run on a Windows 2012 Server Essentials VM (with WMC addon, haven't attempted to install it yet) that is hosted on ESXi 5.1?
Posted 21 December 2012 - 17:13
I use the following for mine:
Used for Media File Server, XBMC (Hooked up to 42" Toshiba LCD TV), Hyper-V (running Linux, XP, Win7, Win8, Server2012), web server, domain controller, active directory, DNS, DHCP, backups, file server, software repository, ISO library, LogMeIn, RDP/RDS, media transcoding, audio encoding, Steam (Big Picture Mode).
- Server 2012 Standard (Hyper-V Enabled)
- Silverstone Grandia GD06 case in black
- AMD Phenom X4 2.2Ghz / 8GB DDR2
- 2x 1Gbit LAN (1x onboard, 1x PCI)
- GeForce 650 GTX 1GB
- 2xWD 3TB
- 2xSamsung 1.5TB
- 1x Samsung 1TB
- Fortuna MCE Remote
- Xbox 360 Wireless Controller Adapter
Sits next to the Xbox 360 under the TV and isn't too loud at all (certainly a lot less noisy than starting up the Xbox).
I recommend Silverstone cases if you want it to look great in the living room whilst providing a good balance between noise and cooling.
Posted 21 December 2012 - 17:45
Thanks for the feedback guys!
TPreston - I live in an apartment. I did think of moving the server to my 2nd bedroom but it really isn't a big deal to leave it in my living room
Hawkman - I don't personally distinguish between HTPC and Media Center. And I actually used both WMC and XBMC in Windows 7. With Windows 8, I only really need WMC for TV viewing. I've also never really had any issues with setting up XBMC for metatags. I do use Metabrowser for tagging / media info though which I think makes a huge difference
Current beta of XBMC also supports tuners but I'll more than likely stick with WMC till it's final
So looks like I have a project to work on this weekend But first, I need to image my current setup in case I decide to go back
Posted 21 December 2012 - 18:16
I actually have 4 2TB drives with intentions of adding more at some point
Hyper V - why do you have all those OS's?
My server is in this case...
In Black. Aesthetically I think it's fine. Just that it's a full tower
EDIT - didn't realize you have 5 drives. Do you have room for more? I should have room for about 8 drives I think