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Designer Gav UK Feb 3, 2012 4:39 AM
in response to richiebuttle
Looks like I have the same problem when my Macbook Pro boots up linked to my Thunderbolt...
I've noticed that my Thunderbolt sometimes refuses to produce sound and when checking in System Preferences>Sound everything is 'greyed' out from Sound Effects to Display Audio, with a blank where usually there is a Device For Output.
I also had to literally open Finder from the Dock to make it visual on Thunderbolt and some Desktop icons where invisible.
On Restarting the Macbook everything reverted back to what it should be.
The only reason I found for these problems was sometimes when my OSX Lion Macbook was booted it took ages to open, with a progression bar visible, and even longer to open Thunderbolt.
Other times is booted fast with no progession bar and straight to Thunderbolt. No problems.
Will there be some kind of patch/software update I wonder?
richiebuttle Feb 21, 2012 11:16 AM
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Sooner it gets sorte the better. Bloody Annoying having to power down the screen and laptop to get the sound going as the power switch is under the desk.
ryanxie Mar 12, 2012 5:37 PM
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I have this problem too. Everything was working fine for the last 4-5 months until recently.
The audio will suddenly switch to "internal speaker" and system preference no longer have the option to switch back to "Display Audio". Restart or unplug/plug back in nothing helps. Thunderbolt display firmware shows no device is detected, which normallly shows the display's status.
I called apple care and they gave a solution, which worked for me somehow. But problems will still come up randomly now, so I have to repeat the steps. Very annoying. I hope apple would release a update or sth to fix this issue once for all.
Here are the steps they gave to reset your display.
1. Shut Down your laptop
2. Unplug Display(both power and thunderbolt connection) for 15 sec or so
3. Press & Release Shift+Control+Option+Power
4. Wait for 15 sec or so
5. Plug back display and power
6. Power
This trick works for me. But I hate to do it every time this problem comes up, which seems the only way for me to get display audio back to work. Again, I hope they will update the thunderbolt display firmware or do something to fix this issue.
weicheng28 Apr 11, 2012 5:16 PM
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I have exactly the same problem! After reading this thread, I followed the procedure to get it back up working.
Unfortunately, as you've also pointed out, this doesn't solve the problem once and for all. The display seems to drop out fairly frequently, especially after I leave my Air (mid 2011) to sleep.
Rather than pushing Shift+Control+Option+Power everytime, I decided to simply unplug the thunderbolt connection and plug it back in. This seems to work at times, though not a great way to solve the underlying problem.
This is, indeed, extremely annoying. This may be the fisrt time that I realised the Apple ecosystem isn't that harmonious afterall.
richiebuttle Apr 11, 2012 5:23 PM
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I have found another soluton / problem....
Try this, when you notice that the sound does not work, see if any USB devices attached to the display work also... printers etc?
I noticed that when the sound was not working, my Iphone that was plugged into the display was not charging.
1. Leave display powered up but just disconnect thunderbolt cable from computer
2. You will hear a noise from the iphone as it now starts to charge
3. Plus the thunderbolt cable backinto the macbook
4. The iphone may stop charging for a a few seconds but it will start charging again AND the sound will be back.
5. No restarting of macbook required.
I only noticed this as I have a printer attached via usb to the display and wondered why it was not being displayed as been online when it clearly was. Not sure if it will work with other USB devices if you don't have an iphone though.
weicheng28 Apr 11, 2012 5:40 PM
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I have the same setup with an iPhone plugged in to the back of the display and yes, it does charge and stop charging when the display's sound drops in and out.
Unplugging works at times but not every single time. Sometimes it'd take me ~3 times unplugging/pluggin to get it back up working. Sigh
Designer Gav UK Apr 12, 2012 6:38 AM
in response to weicheng28
I now just do the same routine and not worry if everything works on not - boot my MBP stand alone, put it to sleep then plug the Thunderbolt in and wake it up!
Works everytime.
Now Apple...about the next OSX upgrade...........
NJ333 May 18, 2012 9:46 AM
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Same problem -- no sound from monitor speaker when Mac air is attached through thunderbolt cable, and my phone does not charge when plugged in. I also have same experience as Weicheng28 in that unplugging and replugging does not always work. Often have to do it a number of times. Designer Gav UK's method of booting separately then sleep then plug and wake up does not work for me.
Kiwitim May 18, 2012 9:59 PM
in response to ryanxie
That fix solved all my problems Many thanks
However it doesn't resolved the problem that causes it to happen. "Apple" I hope you are reading this and are working on a fix for it.
So every time the laptop goes to sleep and I wake it up, the only thing that works is to change the screen size on the thunderbolt diplay, then it comes back. I can then use it for what I need it for. However if I need sound, camera or attach USB deives the nI need to do what ryanxie suggested.
ryanxie May 19, 2012 7:42 AM
in response to Kiwitim
I guess I should update my final resolution to this post. I took my air and display to Apple store and worked with staff there at least seven times, because this problem annoys me so much(camera, usb, and sound) and I had no luck fixing it on the fly using other methods. So here is what happened.
As a first round of diagnosis, staff in apple store claims that the port on mac air is broken. It took them a week to have the logic board replaced. Unfortunately, problem remains.
Then they told me this problem is escalated to the engineering level and some engineer from Apple will call me and try to help me to address this issue. Obviously, they acknowledge this as a common defect. I gave it another 3 weeks, got no call.
Resubmitted the request for escalation, no call for another week. Finally, the manager from Apple store decided to swop my mac air with a brand new mac pro, because they claim there is a known issue with mac air working with this display. That is how they deal with this kind of recurring issues with customer, I guess.
After swopping, my display still refuses to work. So they bring a new set of thunderbolt display, and tested with the new mac pro, and it works! So they swopped the display again. For this matter, I'm very pleased with apple's customer service. It does took me a lot of time.
Anyways, my new pro and new display is working so far, just like my air with old display when I first got them. But I don't know if this problem is going to come back... Fortunately, all my devices were still under warranty at that time.
So my suggestion really is to go to apple store and keep bugging them until they have this problem resolved for you, if the problem is replicable. I still think there is a common issue with mac air and this display. As they claimed, switching to pro might help (God knows for how long). In my case, my old display was also defective at that moment because it doesn't work even with a new pro.
weicheng28 May 19, 2012 8:20 PM
in response to richiebuttle
Thanks for your suggestion and all the effort ryanxie. It certainly is one way to solve it.
However, I think Apple seriousely need to face this problem and solve it in the next software update. Exchanging an Air to a Pro sure isn't the best solution, especially given how they advertise the display as the Ultimate docking station (Do more with an Air? Really Apple? More like do less with an Air...)
Honestly, if anything, this has gotta be one of the most frustrating docking stations. In addtion to the troubles I mentioned before, the sound, camera, and USBs seemed to drop out minutes after I roboot and had everything back on running. So much for living in the Apple ecosystem...
Designer Gav UK May 20, 2012 10:50 AM
in response to weicheng28
Update to mine - MBP and Thunderbolt only working by 'sleeping' the laptop then waking it up after plugging in the Thunderbolt cable...The only way to get sound to work through the montor speakers.
I forgot to do this step last week and just plugged and booted - everything works perfectly now!?!?
Without going to Apple for replacements; and pre-latest OSX upgrade.
I'm smiling but confused.
kwfricke May 22, 2012 7:13 AM
in response to Designer Gav UK
Thank you Designer Gav UK
This worked for me....we'll see for how long. I surely hope that Apple fixes this in 10.7.5!!! PLEASE!
MSM126 Jun 19, 2012 2:38 PM
in response to richiebuttle
I have a brand new mid-2012 MBA and Thunderbolt Display that I purchased at the same time. I have the same problem described here. I noticed it first when my iPhone was not getting charged, and then discovered that audio was only working through the MBA.
I'll give it a few days ... but I may just return both as I need a setup that just works.


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Background: I have 5 yo twin girls with high-functioning autism. They were dx'ed when they were 2.5 yo, and at that time they were moderate-to-severe. They have no underlying health problems. They are in K and receive ST and OT at school, and up until recently, they have been in private therapy for individual and group ST and OT, but I'm having a hard time getting them re-signed up for private, no one follows up on my calls or e-mails.
We have seen a developmental pediatrician at our local Children's Hospital, in the autism program, but it takes close to a year to get an appointment with her, and she is leaving there anyway. I just feel like we need to see someone on a regular (2-4 times per year) basis to help us manage our twins' needs and refer us for whatever therapy or prescribe rx's as needed. Our regular pediatrician would NOT be a good fit for this, he just refers us to the dev. ped. or whatever.
Even with all the amazing progress our girls have made, we are still running into some issues, especially with what seems like severe ADHD-like symptoms and social issues, and I don't know where to turn. Our small group private therapy with the ST and OT worked on these issues some, but that seems to have dried up on us, and I don't know where to turn now. We have never had an official ADHD dx, but good grief, they are poster children for it.
So should we be seeing a psychiatrist or psychologist now? Or should we try to find other therapy sources? I hate that there is no umbrella group that helps parents figure this stuff out!!!!! GRRRRRRRRRRRRR.
I'm worried that my children are going to alienate their peers and wear out their welcome at school with their behavior, and I really don't want that to happen. They're bright little buggers (hyperlexic) but they are constant behavioral problems in their classrooms, and the teachers have tried all the tricks and ideas we have come up with. In fact, we recently had our renewal IEP meeting and the teacher e-mailed me yesterday that some of the suggestions we all brainstormed are not working.
I just don't know which way to go here. Any suggestions? And please, no info on supplements or dietary changes. Nothing has worked in those regards and we cannot alter our family's lifestyle that much to accommodate the twins. I have 3 other (and one on the way) children to consider as well.


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St. Stephen and the Incarnation Episcopal Church has developed a model of ministry and leadership in which service is provided by lay people and clergy, paid people and volunteers—a model that reflects "the priesthood of all believers."
Our lay leaders are our Vestry and Wardens, who are elected by the congregation. Our clergy are a team made up of our Senior Priest, elected by the Vestry with the consent of the Bishop, who is salaried and works 20 hours a week; our Latino Missioner; and other priests, who make their livings in other ways. Primary leadership of the congregation is shared by the Senior Priest, the Senior Warden, and the Parish Administrator, under the continuing oversight of the Bishop. This is a different model from most Episcopal churches, where a priest with the title of Rector holds almost all authority.
Our Vestry
The Wardens and Vestry have ultimate authority and responsibility for the governance of the church, including the responsibility for parish property and financial affairs. In collaboration with the Senior Priest, the Wardens and Vestry are responsible for developing and executing policies that promote the church's mission through worship, education, social action and service.
The Vestry's Responsibilities
- Leadership: primary responsibility for finance, the building, outreach, and parish life. While mission, outreach, evangelism, and stewardship are the responsibility of the whole congregation, it is expected that the Vestry and Senior Warden, in consultation with the Senior Priest, will guide and coordinate the congregation's efforts in these areas.
- Finances: Responsible for the financial affairs of the Parish. Approve annual budget and monitor its implementation.
- Responsible for the property of the Parish.
The Senior Warden's Responsibilities
- Leadership: With Senior Priest and Vestry guidance, collaborate to set clear vision with short-term and long-term goals for ministry and witness.
- Vestry: Set annual calendar for vestry meetings and retreat. Set agenda for each meeting in consultation with the Senior Priest. Chair meetings. Communicate vestry decisions to the parish.
- Finance: Appoint Treasurer and others as needed. With others, plan and implement fiscal planning and fundraising. With Parish Administrator, establish budget-building process. Nominate Stewardship chair.
Our Clergy Team
The Rev. Frank Dunn
The Rev. Frank Dunn joined St. Stephen's in May, 2004. As St. Stephen's Senior Priest, he is the convener of the clergy team.
Frank holds a degree in English from Randolph-Macon College. He studied theology, concentrating in American church history, at Princeton Theological Seminary, and did further graduate work at The General Theological Seminary, New York City. After becoming ordained he became Curate of St. Martin's Church, Charlotte, North Carolina (1971-74) and later Rector of St. Andrew's Church, Charlotte (1975-79). During his tenure as Rector of Trinity Church, Newtown, Connecticut (1979-92), he was instrumental in developing several agencies serving human needs, including the Family Life Center of Newtown and Amos House of Danbury. He also developed training programs for laity involved in worship and pastoral care. Frank came to St. Stephen's from St. John's, Lynchburg, VA, where as rector he led major reforms in worship, education, outreach, and property. During his tenure at St. Stephen and the Incarnation, he has attained his Doctor of Ministry degree from Virginia Theological Seminary, which culminated in the project developed with the congregation of St. Stephen's exploring the place of priesthood in a non-hierarchical leadership structure. His doctoral thesis is Affirming Priesthood and Sharing Ministry: One Parish's Experience in Practicing Leadership.
Since coming to Washington, Frank has developed a ministry that extends far beyond St. Stephen's in his work as a consultant for the Diocese of Washington, in the non-profit world, in the larger Episcopal Church, and in other faith communities. He is particularly interested in equipping laity and clergy for ministry in the 21st century, as new forms of organization and mission emerge in a changing social and economic climate. A major interest of his is working with GLBT groups and individuals dealing with integrating their spirituality and sexuality. With a love of preaching and story-telling, he sees his whole ministry as a matter of helping people make connections between their faith and their everyday lives, especially as they seek God in the midst of changes and transitions they experience.
Frank and his husband, Joseph Casazza, live in Columbia Heights.
The Rev. Sarabeth Goodwin
The Rev. Sarabeth Goodwin is St. Stephen's Latino Missioner. Sarabeth leads St. Stephen's Misa Alegría thanks to a grant from the Diocese of Washington. She also serves as the Transitional Latino Missioner for the Diocese of Washington, overseeing and promoting the welcome of Latinos to the entire diocesan community.
Sarabeth was born, raised and educated in the hills of West Virginia. She majored in languages and taught English in a French high school in Normandy while working on her graduate degree. She lived in a small village in Portugal on the border with Spain for 6 years before returning to the United States where she married her college sweetheart.
In 1984 Sarabeth and her husband, John Racin, moved to Mount Pleasant, where they raised two daughters. In 1995, Sarabeth was drawn back to the church and began to hear a new call to ordained ministry, entering Virginia Theological Seminary in 2002. A study trip and several subsequent trips to the Dominican Republic changed the direction of her ministry. "The spilling-over joy that washed over me from people who often had next to nothing in material wealth was a gift of grace. It witnessed to a deep wellspring of spiritual riches that we in our abundance are often missing."
This experience pulled her more deeply towards a ministry of "border crossing"—the privilege of experiencing the richness of a new culture emerging from cultures left behind and of standing with those whose lives point to the Gospel imperative in a new land.
The Rev. Dr. A. Katherine Grieb
The Rev. Dr. A. Katherine Grieb was born in the Diocese of Easton, on Maryland's Eastern Shore, where she was baptized and confirmed in the Episcopal Church as a child. While a student at Hollins College in Roanoke, Virginia, she became excited about biblical studies, theology, and "the movement church," the part of the church that is committed to working for peace, civil rights, and economic justice for all. A philosophy and religion major in college, she also learned how to do community organizing around race and poverty, gained experience in innercity ministries, and served as president of the peace organization.
After college, she attended Columbus School of Law at Catholic University. She was admitted to the bar associations of Maryland and Washington, DC, but practiced law only briefly before entering the Virginia Theological Seminary. She had been attending St. Stephen's during law school, attracted by its hands-on ministries to the poor, especially Loaves and Fishes, its commitment to women's leadership in the church, and its version of post-Vatican II liturgical renewal. St. Stephen's was her sponsoring parish through the ordination process in the Diocese of Washington.
Following graduation from Virginia Seminary, she was ordained by Bishop John Walker and served for the next ten years in the Diocese of Maine. During that time, she earned her Ph.D. from Yale University and taught for two years at Bangor Theological Seminary, before returning to teach at the Virginia Theological Seminary in 1994. She also teaches regularly at the Servant Leadership School associated with the Church of the Savior. She has published a book on Romans and is presently writing one on Hebrews.
The Rev. Linda Kaufman
The Rev. Linda Kaufman is from Seattle, but her family moved a few times, ending up in northern Virginia, where Linda attended high school and her father raised beef cattle on a farm in Round Hill. Her religious background is Lutheran and Evangelical Charismatic Episcopal. After attending George Mason and majoring in Elementary Education, she landed a very good job as a consultant in performance problem solving. At thirty, she had what she thought would take her until she was sixty to accomplish. She should have been content, even happy. But something was missing.
Linda went to church one Sunday, and it changed her life. In the Fall of 1977 she committed herself to Christ and soon entered seminary. At first she only meant to get a Ph.D. and teach, but some of her professors suggested ordination. So she attended Virginia Theological Seminary for her last two years. It was there that she met Jack Woodard, former Rector of St. Stephen's and an adjunct professor, who told his students that they were too pietistically insular, too set apart from the real world. The next weekend, Linda spent the night in a woman's shelter in Washington. She realized two things: that she had been called to preach, and that she had been called to be out on the streets. She was soon ordained.
In the fall of 1997 she attended St. Stephen's at the urging of Bishop Jane Dixon. She and Liane Rozzell had a commitment ceremony in 1998. Linda and Liane are parents to Ryan and Jamal.
The Rev. Joan Shelton
The Rev. Joan Shelton was born and raised in Roosevelt's Depression America. Before marriage she worked in art museums; after marriage she had two daughters and stayed home until her bishop, Lloyd Gressle of Bethlehem, a very courageous man, approached her with a project to raise up "worker priests" for his diocese. Joan was the only woman. After a year of study she would be welcomed to an unpaid ministry limited to that Diocese. Her husband, of course, had to give his permission and gave it enthusiastically. However, her husband was subject to transfer, and outside of Bethlehem her ministry wouldn't be accepted. So Joan completed the 3-year seminary course needed to fully qualify for ministry anywhere. Meanwhile the Episcopal Church approved the ordination of women in 1976, and Joan was ordained in March of 1977.
For the first five years she was of course un-hireable in nearby Episcopal Dioceses—wrong gender—so she volunteered as chaplain for local institutions, until finally Bishop Gressle arranged for her to study for Episcopalian interim ministries. A parish which wouldn't consider a woman for a full-time post might consider one for a short-term adventure. Such calls alternated with teaching freshman English in local colleges until she got her first full-time position in Rhode Island in 1985. While in Rhode Island Joan's husband died of cancer in 1986. Since then, Joan served in two parishes in Central New York, first as an interim and next as rector of a middle-sized parish in a Syracuse suburb. In 1995 a changed family situation enabled her finally to answer a call to mission in Haiti, where she taught for two years in the Episcopal Seminary while traveling about as the first woman priest licensed in that diocese. Her students are today leading parishes, battling the horrible poverty and general misery of Haiti, and helping direct the work of the Diocese.
On returning home she lived in New York for 2 years and then moved to Washington D.C. where her elder daughter and grandchildren live.
The Rev. Susan K. Walker, Deacon
The Rev. Susan K. Walker, Deacon, grew up in Nashville, TN, attending the Episcopal Church. She studied English and prepared to teach by earning a Master's degree at George Peabody College. Since 1976, she has lived Alexandria, VA where she raised two children, and since, 2008, has lived with husband Carl Scheffey. Her work in the church began as a volunteer before taking a staff position as Volunteer Coordinator and Director of Evangelism at Christ Church, Alexandria. She worked for several years in geriatric mental health services and was trained in chaplaincy at St. Elizabeth's Hospital. Both environments gave Susan direct experience with the poor. She reentered parish ministry, but in an urban setting, Epiphany, downtown Washington, where the Sunday breakfast program offered more relational work with the city's marginalized and underserved.
Susan graduated from the Washington Theological Union with a Master of Theological Studies and a certificate in Spiritual Direction Studies. She offers spiritual direction at Virginia Theological Seminary. A 30-day Ignatian retreat was a life changing experience which ultimately led to ordination as a vocational deacon in 2012. In 2013, she completed a certificate program on the Process of Aging at the Washington School of Psychiatry.
During the week, Susan works as Resident Services Director and Leasing Agent at St. Mary's Court, an apartment community for low-income seniors. On Sundays she serves as deacon at St. Stephen's 8am liturgy, where husband Carl and dog, Harriett are in attendance. Although Harriet may benefit from the sermons, it's mostly all the back scratching she receives that keeps her coming back. After the 8am liturgy, Susan can be found downstairs with guests at Loaves and Fishes, passing out the day's gospel passage and chatting with anyone who looks interested. Being at St. Stephen's is learning what it means to be a deacon, that is, learning to be a bridge between the church and the world. Loaves and Fishes is a great place for that. Susan welcomes others to join her.
Parish Administrator
Brian Best has been St. Stephen's administrator since 1997 and a St. Stephen's parishioner since 1984. He and St. Stephen's were awarded the Washington Peace Center's "Port in the Storm" activist award in 2013, in recognition of the role St. Stephen's plays in the progressive community in Washington DC. Brian has announced his plan to leave St. Stephen's — and leave Washington — in Spring 2016, after worship space renovations have been completed.


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OLIVIA Newton-John has put her upcoming Las Vegas gig on hold to spend time with her sister, who is battling brain cancer.
The US-based Australian singer revealed her sister's illness on Tuesday.
In a statement to Entertainment Tonight, Newton-John said she has postponed her forthcoming Las Vegas residency at the Flamingo hotel to care for her older sister, Rona Newton-John, 69.
"As a cancer 'thriver' myself, as many people are, I am very aware of the importance of love, support and family during this journey she is about to begin," Newton-John said in the statement.
The 64-year-old star was diagnosed with breast cancer in the early 1990s, but she beat the disease after undergoing chemotherapy treatment and a mastectomy.
Just this year Newton-John helped open a new cancer centre in Melbourne. The Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Centre is located at the Austin Hospital in Heidelberg and was opened to ensure public hospital patients get the same quality treatment she had during her fight against the disease.
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Cumming, Georgia, Feb 20: Republican presidential contender Rick Santorum accused President Barack Obama of advocating a "world view" that is different from that of most Americans as he accused the Democratic incumbent of promoting the ideas of "radical environmentalists" and encouraging more abortions by requiring insurers to pay for prenatal tests.
Obama's campaign in turn Sunday criticized the former Pennsylvania senator for unfairly attacking the president's faith as the Republican nominating contest has pivoted from emphasizing the economy to social issues.
Santorum, a staunch opponent of abortion and gay rights, has surged past Mitt Romney in recent opinion polls of Republican voters after winning contests in Minnesota, Colorado and Missouri on Feb. 7.
Several polls have shown Santorum leading in Romney's native state of Michigan, where his father served as governor.
The primaries in Michigan and Arizona on Feb. 28 mark the end of a lull in the state-by-state contests to choose delegates to the party's national convention in late August in Tampa, Florida.
Though Santorum has climbed in the polls, Romney is considered the Republican front-runner nationwide, with more delegates from state-by-state voting that are necessary to claim the party's nomination.
The multimillionaire former private equity firm CEO also has far more money and a much stronger campaign organization than Santorum.
The two other rivals for the Republican Party nomination are former speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Newt Gingrich and the libertarian-leaning Texas Rep. Ron Paul.
Meanwhile, Obama has seen his ratings in the polls steadily rising as the economy — by far his biggest weakness — continues to show signs of a recovery.
Santorum's attacks on Obama reflect an effort to position himself as the leading conservative alternative to Romney by appealing to the large bloc of religious voters and supporters of the small government, anti-tax tea party movement.
Romney, a former Massachusetts governor, has struggled to win over the party's conservative base which is wary of his shifting positions on sensitive issues like abortion and health care reform.
A day after telling an Ohio audience that Obama's agenda is based on "some phony theology, not a theology based on the Bible," Santorum on Sunday said he wasn't criticizing the president's Christianity.
"I've repeatedly said I don't question the president's faith. I've repeatedly said that I believe the president's Christian," Santorum told CBS television's "Face the Nation."
"I am talking about his world view, and the way he approaches problems in this country. I think they're different than how most people do in America," he said in the broadcast interview.
Santorum said Obama's environmental policies promote ideas of "radical environmentalists," who, Santorum argues, oppose greater use of the country's natural resources because they believe "man is here to serve the Earth."
He said that was the reference he was making Saturday in his Ohio campaign appearance when he denounced a "phony theology."
When pressed by reporters after he made the initial remark Saturday, however, Santorum made no mention of the president's environmental policies. Instead, he suggested that Obama practices one of the "different stripes of Christianity."
Santorum walked back those comments on CBS Sunday morning.
But later in the day, he again criticized Obama's "theology" — with no reference to his environmental policies — while speaking to more than 2,000 supporters gathered at a suburban Atlanta megachurch.
The president is "trampling on a constitutional right," Santorum said of the Obama administration's recent decision to allow employees of religious schools and hospitals to have birth control covered by their insurance policies.
"It is imposing his ideology on a group of people expressing their theology, their moral code," Santorum told those gathered in the First Redeemer Church.
Obama's campaign said Santorum's initial remarks Saturday about the president's "phony theology" were another attack on his faith by Republican rivals in a nominating contest that has grown increasingly bitter and negative.
"It's just time to get rid of this mindset in our politics that, if we disagree, we have to question character and faith," said Robert Gibbs, Obama's former White House press secretary, Sunday on ABC's "This Week."
"Those days have long passed in our politics. Our problems and our challenges are far too great," Gibbs said.
Questions about whether Santorum can sustain his rise in the polls come amid new scrutiny of his views on social issues. In recent days, Obama's campaign team has shifted gears to consider the possibility that Santorum rather than Romney will emerge as his opponent for the November election.
Campaign officials confirm that Obama's Chicago-based organization has begun combing through Santorum's background looking for possible lines of attack.
It also emailed Obama's Pennsylvania supporters this past week asking for material that could be used against Santorum in upcoming speeches and ads.
Obama's Pennsylvania campaign director, Bill Hyers, said in an email to supporters that Santorum's "extreme-right social views are as out of touch as they are memorable."
Santorum said his claim that Obama's health care overhaul encourages abortions stems from the requirement for insurance companies to pay for prenatal testing, which he said will result in more pregnant women having more procedures. He specified amniocentesis, a procedure that can identify physical problems in the unborn.
"The bottom line is a lot of prenatal tests are done to identify deformities in utero and the customary procedure is to encourage abortion," he said.
A doctor recommended abortion when a sonogram discovered health problems for Santorum's youngest daughter, who was born three years ago with a genetic condition known as Trisomy 18, which typically proves fatal. She has lived longer than most children born with the condition.
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Blurry pictures: how to lose your focus on purpose for artistic effects
Blurry pictures are a bad thing, right? Not always. In this tutorial we show you how to blur your pictures for an enigmatic, artistic effect.
If you've had drummed into you that a 'good' photograph should always be pin-sharp, it's time for a rethink. Deliberately defocusing your images can create dreamy, artistic photos. Plus, blurring the edges of even the most run-of-the-mill subject can make it seem intriguing.
At the very least, shooting with deliberate defocus is a fantastic photographic assignment if you're in a rut. You don't need any special kit, just a location that offers a variety of subjects to experiment with.
The main pointers for a successful defocused shot are to pick a simple subject – choose something with a strong, easily recognisable silhouette – and to avoid cluttering your shot, as a busy scene will just look confusing when out of focus.
How to make artistic blurry pictures
01 Find your settings
You'll use the same settings whether your subject is in focus or not, so take some shots in focus as you would normally and find a composition that you like. We were shooting on a cloudy day, so we used a shutter speed of 1/125 sec, aperture of f/5.3, and an ISO of 200.
02 Focus manually
Switch to manual focus, and focus on a point well beyond (or in front of) your subject. Review your blurry pictures on the LCD to see if they look right: too fuzzy and it will become a pointless blur, so find the focus point that creates a dreamy feel while still letting you recognise the subject.
03 Go exploring
Once you've shot your subject, scout about for more scenes and objects. Bold architecture and people in silhouette look especially good out of focus, though it's worth noting that if you defocus shots of people too much, their bodies can take on an elongated, alien look.
Final Tip
Play with the in-camera filter options – warm oranges and sepia tones will add a retro, film effect to your blurry pictures.
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The Washington State Freight and Goods Transportation System is a classification system for roadways, railways, and waterways based on freight volume. The FGTS is used to establish funding eligibility for Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board grants, fulfill federal reporting requirements, support transportation planning process, and plan for pavement needs and upgrades. WSDOT has used this data to designate freight economic corridors in the Freight Mobility Plan.WSDOT, with the assistance of the Association of Washington Cities and the County Road Administration Board, updates the FGTS classifications on a periodic basis as required by the Washington State Legislature. Revisions to the FGTS are developed by the agency having jurisdiction over the roadway segment. WSDOT maintains the statewide database and manages the update process.What's new: WSDOT started the process of updating the Freight and Goods Transportation System in June 2015 and will be soliciting input as part of its overall effort to comply with both state and federal reporting requirements.June 24, 2015: WSDOT sent FGTS data collection request to cities through Association of Washington Cities and Washington State MPOs and RTPOs.August 24, 2015: Deadline for cities to submit classification of city freight routes, along with supporting data including truck daily volume and tonnage to WSDOT. Cities can modify, add new freight routes or remove existing freight routes.August - October 2015: WSDOT reviews and compiles city, county, and state FGTS data; WSDOT produces freight corridor maps in GIS.November 2015: WSDOT submits T1 and T2 corridor designations to FMSIB for Strategic Freight Corridor approval and adoption. January - February 2016: WSDOT publishes 2015 FGTS report and maps online. Classification Structure:The FGTS classifies roadways using the following categories: T1: more than 10 million tons per year T2: 4 million to 10 million tons per year T3: 300,000 to 4 million tons per year T4: 100,000 to 300,000 tons per year T5: at least 20,000 tons in 60 days and less than 100,000 tons per year Truck freight tonnage values are derived from actual or estimated truck traffic counts and converted into average weights by truck type. The FGTS classifies railways using the following categories: R1: more than 5 million tons per year R2: 1 million to 5 million tons per year R3: 500,000 to 1 million tons per year R4 100,000 to 500,000 tons per year R5 less than 100, 000 tons per year The FGTS classifies waterways using the following categories: W1: more than 25 million tons per year W2: 10 million to 25 million tons per year W3: 5 million to 10 million tons per year W4: 2.5 million to 5 million tons per year W5: 0.9 million to 2.5 million tons per year


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This chapter is copied almost verbatim from 1 Kgs. 12:1-19; 2 Chron. 10:1-19, where it was opened at large. Solomon's defection from God was not repeated, but the defection of the ten tribes from his family is, in this chapter, where we find, I. How foolish Rehoboam was in his treating with them, 2 Chron. 10:1; 5-14. II. How wicked the people were in complaining of Solomon (2 Chron. 10:2-4) and forsaking Rehoboam, 2 Chron. 10:16-19. III. How just and righteous God was in all this, 2 Chron. 10:15. His counsel was thereby fulfilled. With him are strength and wisdom; both the deceived and the deceiver (the fool and the knave) are his (Job 12:16), that is, are made use of by him to suit his purposes.


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Here is episode 2 of the popular Turkish TV series Fatma (dubbed in Arabic)
Kerim and Fatma are forced to marry for different reasons. Kerim takes Fatma to Istanbul to start a new life. Fatma is disgusted because even though Kerim didn't actually commit the crime, he didn't do anything to stop it either. Don't forget to watch Almost a Turkish Soap Opera web series.


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for Familiesby A verified traveler
hotel near grand canyonPosted Jan 1, 2016
Pros: convenient location
Cons: sound proofing--lot of disturbance from neighboring rooms and top floor
Location: off of I-40, about an hour drive from grand canyon
quick check in, parking close to room, small room, very small bathroom, very little sound proofing
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Jan 6, 2016 by Guest Relations Manager, Hotel Management
Dear guest, Thanks so much for taking the time to review your stay here at our hotel. Your detailed comment about your stay will be submitted to our management for reference. Nevertheless, I am glad that our location was an advantage to your travel purpose. We hope to see you again.
by A verified traveler from Bremerton, WA
Pros: Close to townPosted Dec 25, 2015
Pros: Close to town. The front desk gave us coupons for different restaurants in town.
Cons: Oh lots! See above.
Location: Grand Canyon.
Would not stay at this hotel again. The hotel definitely needs updating. The window in our room wouldn't totally close and we could hear and feel the wind howling outside. We could feel cold air coming in through the crack. The heater was very disruptively to sleep: It would turn on for a while and then go off. The bathroom is miniscule and will only allow one person in at a time. The breakfast was not anything to write home about. When we asked about different tea other than Lipton (yuck), the answer was they didn't have anything else. As a tea drinker, this was disappointing.
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Dec 30, 2015 by Manager, Hotel Management
Hello AKA Jamie, I am very sorry for the discomfort you experienced during your stay with us due to our team's oversight. I will send request to check on the room you stayed in to correct the problems and avoid further inconvenience. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again. Thank you for your business.
for Everyoneby A verified traveler from CA
Nice hotelPosted Dec 16, 2015
Nice hotel close to polar express railroad. Comfortable, heated pool, free breakfast, clean room.
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Dec 17, 2015 by Guest Relations Manager, Hotel Management
Dear Maryann, Thanks so much for the 5* rating you gave us and for leaving nice remarks following your stay here at our hotel. I am very glad that we have met your approval following your visit. Your feedback will be another great reference for our hotel. Thank you for your business. Happy Holidays. .
for Everyoneby A verified traveler
Nice hot close to the Polar ExpressPosted Dec 7, 2015
Great choice will choose it again and recommend to others
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Dec 17, 2015 by Guest Relations Manager, Hotel Management
Dear guest, We thank you for taking the time to share your fine comment and favorable rating following your visit here at our hotel. Your recommendation is another accomplishment for our team, we appreciate the opportunity to serve you. We look forward to your next visit. Kind regards.
for Couplesby A verified traveler
Perfect for visiting the Grand CanyonPosted Nov 4, 2015 on Hotels
Stayed 2 nights while visiting Grand Canyon. Perfect location. Awesome town - Williams AZ. Staff at front desk was great, especially the woman on duty when we checked in late afternoon. Gave us great suggestions for restaurants in town and details for our visit to Grand Canyon.
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Jan 16, 2016 by Manager, Hotel Management
Dear Guest, Your 5* review is one of the reasons why we are so inspired to deliver the best services to our guests. I see that you have taken a great liking to our location and I'm glad that the town was good to you as well. It's our staff's pleasure to give you suggestions regarding the best places to eat within the area and we're glad that we were able to leave a smile on your face. We hope you get to stay with us again.
for Familiesby Julia from Ventura, California
Stay here!Posted Nov 3, 2015 on Hotels
From check in to check out everything was superb! Staff were helpful and pleasant, breakfast was perfect, hot, and filling! Would definitely stay here again and recommend to others.
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Jan 16, 2016 by Manager, Hotel Management
Dear Julia, Your five star review is what makes us strive for excellence in a manner that will do you proud. We see to it that when we deliver something good, we do it from start to finish, and we're glad that you you have observed this with us. Be it from hospitality to a delicious breakfast experience, we'll pursue success in every way possible. We'll maintain our pros and get over our cons. We look forward to doing business with you again.
for Familiesby kang
Posted Nov 2, 2015 on Hotels
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Jan 16, 2016 by Manager, Hotel Management
Dear Kang, We are more than excited to learn about your amazing experience with us. It is indeed in our best intention to always make you feel safe and secure, and we're glad that you felt this way. We always made an effort to maintain our cleanliness and it's great that it never fails to amaze us how impressed our guests get. We hope you can come again soon. 亲爱的康, 我们非常高兴能够了解你了不起的经验和我们在一起。这确实是我们最好的意图总是让你感到安全,我们很高兴你这样的感觉。我们总是作出了努力,以保持我们的清洁和它的伟大,它永远不会失败惊奇我们如何打动我们的客人得到。我们希望你能尽快再来。
for Everyoneby A verified traveler
Great stay.Posted Oct 29, 2015
Excellent breakfast - my wife really liked it it was good room at a great price.
Comment from Hotel Management
Nov 13, 2015 by Manager, Hotel Management
Dear guest, We are very glad that you and your wife enjoyed your stay and the breakfast served was to your liking. it would be a pleasure having to serve you as well. We hope to see you again.
for Familiesby Philip from Melbourne
Would stay againPosted Oct 24, 2015 on Hotels
Clean and comfortable rooms. Everything was good apart from the size of the bathrooms which were too small. There was plenty of space to have been taken from the room itself. Breakfast had a good variety of foods and the attendant was very helpful. In a good location at the start of town.
Comment from Hotel Management
Jan 16, 2016 by Manager, Hotel Management
Dear Philip, We are so pleased to learn that you have found our hotel to be of exemplary level. Our apologies if you think our bathrooms were too small, we'll try to see if we can suggest a few design changes to management. Our delicious continental breakfast is here to stay and we hope we get the chance to welcome you back again. Have a good day.
for Getaway With Friendsby A verified traveler
Posted Oct 24, 2015 on Hotels
Comment from Hotel Management
Jan 16, 2016 by Manager, Hotel Management
Dear Guest, Each and every time we get a 5* review, it never fails to remind us how privileged we are to accommodate someone like you. Us being near the Grand Canyon is one of our perks and i'm glad you took advantage of this. Restaurants open frequently in the vicinity and we're glad you had a lot of time to explore around. We hope you get to visit us again.