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A few months ago I bought a printer from a well known company, (who I won't mention here), whose products I had used for many years, unfortunately, the printer I bought was not one of there better ones and, much to my disgust, and fell far short in what I had come to expect from the well known company.
So, I decided to try another printer from another company in the hope that this new printer would offer me more than just a great printing quality but also a way of saving money when having to go to the expense of replacing the ink cartridges.
The printer I had got my hands on was in fact from a well known company who, when I hear the name, I always instantly think of cameras and photography, but as I know that they have branched out into the technical world, as I have used many of there other products before, I didn't hesitate when choosing this product from them.
The company I am talking about is in fact called Kodak and the printer I have now been using for a few weeks, nay months now is called the Kodak ESP 7250 series all in one.
When I say all in one I mean that it's not just a printer, it's a scanner and a photo copier as well, offering more than just a chance to print out your family photos, it gives you the chance to scan and copy any documents and more.
Firstly though, let me tell you that it's not a laser printer, or any fancy modern style printer that seems to be creeping onto the market these days, it's a simple inkjet printer which requires two ink cartridges, one black, the other being combination colour. But these ink cartridges, combined with the printer, are designed to cut the cost of daily printing, making this particular printer ideal for the household of today.
The actual running cost is claimed to be around 0.03p per black text document, 0.26 for a standard photo size print and 0.10p for an A4 graphic print...
It's not the greatest looking of printers and wouldn't win any awards at the Munich's Vogue Printer show of the year ceremony, (No, there's not really a fashion show for printers so don't be asking me where you get tickets from..?). But if you're after performance rather than looks, (as my wife is, luckily for me), then this is certainly something to look into.
It's pretty much a rectangular box, being 440mm wide by 560mm deep and 190 high. On the back, slightly to the left as you look at it, there is the USB port, an Ethernet port and of course the Power cable port.
With what they call a 'rear access cleanout area' and the 'Duplexer' more to the centre.
Then on the front, which is what will no doubt be on show, to the right hand side, there is a slot for memory devices such as CF/MS/XD/SDHC, and there's also another USB port just to the side of these slots.
There's also the main control panel in the centre, which is a nice sized rectangular panel and is laid out in a simple to understand manner.
On this control panel, starting from the left, there is a small LCD screen, which shows you such things as the menu selection and images. The navigation buttons are next which allow you to scroll through your images, choosing which one you want to print. Then, next to this you have the 'Home' button, which takes you back to the 'main screen', and the 'Back' button, which takes you back one step. Then you have the 'Zoom' controls coming next, which let you resize the images before printing. Then, there's the 'start' button, with a 'cancel' button' right above it.
Finally, to the far right, there is the power button and a little light which tells you if the Wi-Fi is on or not.
The top of the printer lifts up to reveal the scanning/copier, and then underneath this is where the ink cartridges are housed, although this housing is well hidden so that the inner working can't be seen, but they can be heard.
Also inside the printer there are two paper trays, the main one being for up to A4 size paper, up to 8.5 x 14 inch, with a smaller tray inside this main one being for smaller paper, such as 4 x 6 inch up to 5 x 7 inch.
You just place the paper in the tray, with the main tray holding up to 100 sheets, whilst the smaller tray hold up to 40 sheets, and slide the tray back into the machine itself, then the wheels go into their motions and gently drag the paper sheets if and when required.
Before setting it up, in fact before thinking of buying it, you'll have to make sure that your computer can run the software that comes with this device. It will run on Windows Operating Systems from XP and above, and it will quite happily run with a MAC OS10 too.
Then, once you've made sure that it will work with your computer, it's a matter of setting it up, which is, in a word or two, a doddle, so to speak, to actually do, especially with the easy to understand instructions that come with it.
The first thing I had to do was configure it, choosing the language, setting the time and date and even turning the button sounds on or off, and more.
Then it was a simple matter of connecting it to the wireless router so that the home-network I have at home would recognise it, allowing the wireless laptops to print from anywhere in the house. The printer actually scans for any wireless networks and displays them on the LCD screen, so all you need is your SSID password to gain access.
If you don't want to print wirelessly you can opt for the USB wired method or by using an Ethernet cable.
There is a warning that I might have to disable my firewall until the printer has been recognised but all I had to do was allow access as the installation did its work.
Then it was time to install the software onto each computer, which needs to be done on all computers that you want to use with this printer. This process took around five minutes on each system but once installed it's done and dusted and you can start printing without the need for wires.
Once up and running, connected to the home Wi-Fi system, I was ready to start testing the printing capabilities of this device, unfortunately my kids soon realised that the printer was ready to go too, so they soon proceeded to begin their printing process, giving it a good test run in the first few minutes, which caused no ends of arguments as they both insisted that there 'prints' should come out first, (happy families...).
It did take a few attempts to get that perfect 'composition of colour', with some images coming out as dull as dish water whilst others came out brighter that the sun itself. But eventually, without using too much ink, I found the right settings so that the prints were coming out almost as good as you'd get from a professional printers.
And now, nearly three months of use, and many many things being printed, this Kodak printer is still going strong, although I do have to change the setting ever so slightly on some occasions when printing certain things, but as for a standard letter, with just your basic black wording, there's been no trouble at all.
As for the actual printing speeds, well, these aren't sluggish, starting from around 11 sheets per minute for a page full of text to around 2 prints per minute for top quality pictures which will give you a full colour image which is as clear as it should be.
I won't go into too much detail about actually using this device, such as how to change the settings so the printer knows which size paper you want to use, or how many prints you actually want and of what, as this could be seen as padding. But I will say that it only takes a few attempts to get the hang of how to use it, with it being so simple to get that perfect print every time.
When it actually prints you do have to pull out the tray extender and the paper stopper, but you do have to do this with any printer really.
One of the good things about this printer is the fact that you can print on both sides of the paper at once using the 'duplexer' system. This is easily achieved with some good effects, saving you a little bit of time and taking away the need to keep turning the paper over.
Apart from the printing, this is an All-in-One device remember, you can scan and copy documents and images by lifting the lid of the unit, revealing the scanner. This is then used like any other scanner, simply place what you want scanning onto the glass panel, image side down, lower the lid onto the document and press the scan in the settings, checking that the scan is how you want it before either printing it off or sending it to your computer. Using the copier is simple, the hardest thing is getting the right settings to create that perfect image, but once the settings are achieved the copied image is as good as the original, with the colours being just as clear. Plus, you can even shrink or enlarge the images, and even copy a selected part of the image to be copied using the zoom button. Again this is all trial and error and is a matter of personal preference to gain that perfect result
You can print from other devices, not just your PC, such as memory cards, flash drives, wireless smart phones and even Bluetooth devices, although for the Bluetooth you will need an adaptor which slots into the USB port.
** My overall opinion...
To be honest he main reason I bought this one was that I was thinking of the cost in the long run, thinking really about the replacing the ink cartridges that is, not the actual printer cost. Basically, with both my kids wanting things printed off almost all the time, using several small forests between them in a single week due to what they call 'school homework'.
Having mainly always used HP printers in the past, as they are cheap and cheerful, although the last one I got my hands on really wasn't a good advertisement for HP quality, and having to take out a second mortgage every few weeks in order to replace the ink cartridges in the HP's I opted for this more expensive printer in the hope that the ink replacement process would be cheaper, and to be honest it certainly is cheaper by a long shot.
The printer itself achieves great quality prints, once the right setting have been found, and the speeds are good enough for every day use. It can be noisy at times, especially when actually printing, with the whirring of cogs and juddering of something or other. Don't get me wrong, it's not excessively noisy, but I wouldn't set it going if you're trying to get some sleep at night.
The wireless feature is a boon, allowing the household to print what they want from where they want without tripping over those dreaded wires, and as the paper tray holds enough paper to re-write the New Testament on there's no worries about running out during the printing process.
As for the price, I got mine on sale at a well known store, buying it for just under £70.00, and after a quick check online I found it sells for over a hundred quid in some places, even going for as much as £120 or more.
For £70.00 I think I found a bargain, especially as, after many prints later, there's still plenty of ink left in the cartridges and covering the cost of the two ink cartridges needed should only takes around £15.00 from my wallet, (compared to the HP cost of probably triple that or more), then I've bagged a bargain.
But even after using it, and finding very little to moan about, I can't say that the higher price of £120 or more is worth paying as there are a lot of All-in-One's out there for that price which are as good if not better looking.
I purchased this printer from pcworld.co.uk (review available now!).
I was originally quite sceptical as to buying a Kodak printer, as they boasted of their low ink prices. I thought this may be a gimmick to get consumers to buy a Kodak printer, then afterwards, boost the prices up to the same price as other printer/ink manufacturers.
My printer was delivered and I was reasonably pleased with it, though slightly large but still smaller than my previous printer. It was to be used for quite heavy document printing, however it was intended to be used for photo printing too. I set the printer up, installing printhead, ink and following the step-by-step instructions on the disc. All was working fine.
It wasn't until about a month later I began noticing the print quality decreasing. White or faded lines were appearing (especially on photo prints). This irritated me as I was told on various websites that the printer was great for all round use. So I persisted in increasing the print quality to the highest setting, other than using much more ink it did very little.
Eventually after cleaning the printheads, spending £20 on more ink and getting to a point close to throwing the printer at the wall I took the printer to my local PC World store to see if the TechGuys could tell me any more. It turned out that this was a common problem with Kodak printers. The printhead had become faulty. So after paying £130 for the printer and £20 on extra inks (as you could imagine) I was slightly annoyed. I tried to stay as calm as I could with the gentleman that was serving me, however I could not help but convey my anger slightly with the position I was in.
The guy behind the desk looked it up on his system, discovered that it was possible to swap the printer for anything in store. After speaking to a sales guy I chose to go for a HP Photosmart Plus e-All-in-One (yet another review to write!) which had higher ink prices but I can honestly say I have never had a problem with a HP product before.
It cost £150 and my problem was resolved. However, with regards to my Kodak, I would discourage anyone from buying one and advise you to go for a HP printer instead. Ink prices may be low, but so is build quality by the looks of things.
Sorry Kodak, stick to Cameras?


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Many workers today are stuck in a difficult workplace, where they are bullied or mistreated.
Patricia G. Barnes, J.D., has written a new book, Transcend Your Boss: Zen and the Difficult Workplace, that uses Zen theory and the 2,500 year old teachings of the Buddha to help workers handle the potentially health-endangering stress caused by workplace abuse. The book also features meditations that are especially designed for workers who are targets of workplace abuse, bullying or harassment.
Transcend Your Boss: Zen and the Difficult Workplace is available as an e-book at http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ENNMVAM and as a paperback at createspace.com.
According to Barnes, workers who remain in stressful jobs risk potentially severe harm to their mental and physical health. This is particularly true, she said, of workers who are abused by a boss or their employer.
She said targets of workplace abuse often quit because they can't take the stress. Some behave impulsively or in a self-destructive manner, which makes it easier for them to be fired.
Barnes said meditation is easily adapted to the workplace and can help workers survive long enough in a hostile environment to address the abuse, resolve the problems that are causing their suffering or to gather evidence in preparation for a possible lawsuit.
"Zen and meditation also help workers stop themselves from hitting the send button on a blistering email to the boss that the boss can turn around and use against them," said Barnes.
An attorney and judge, Barnes wrote Surviving Bullies, Queen Bees & Psychopaths in the Workplace (2013), a legal overview of workplace abuse, bullying and discrimination in America. She also writes a syndicated employment law blog entitled, When the Abuser Goes To Work (http://abusergoestowork.com). She counsels employers and employees about the problem of workplace abuse.
Barnes said targets of workplace abuse suffer multiple short-term adverse health effects, including anxiety, insomnia, exhaustion and depression. Barnes said new research suggests that workers who are exposed to stress over many years develop chronic health conditions, such as cardiovascular disease, a leading cause of death in the United States.
"Few people can survive indefinitely in a hostile workplace but targets of workplace abuse can help themselves and it cost nothing," said Barnes.
According to Barnes, a growing body of scientific research shows that meditation relieves anxiety and stress by, among other things, lowering the stress hormone cortisol, improving feelings of socio-emotional well-being and generally by making positive changes to the brain.
She said the poor economy and high unemployment rate hold many workers hostage to bad jobs. Barnes said research shows that workers over age of 35 are more likely to be targets of workplace abuse and older women report feeling most bullied.
Barnes said that older workers who lose their job are unemployed longer than other workers and, if they find a new job, are paid less. "It's no secret that it is harder for older workers to quit when they are being mistreated and this has made older workers an easy target for bullies," said Barnes.
Barnes said many industrialized countries recognized years ago the health-endangering impact of workplace bullying and passed laws or regulations requiring employers to prevent bullying and harassment. In Europe, she said, employers have a duty to ensure their workplace is both mentally and physically safe. By contrast, said Barnes, the United States has ignored the problem of workplace bullying.
A 2012 survey by CareerBuilder revealed that 35% of Americans are bullied at work.
Workplace bullying is widely acknowledged to be a form of workplace violence. It involves systematic and recurring acts to assert improper power and control over someone who is in a position of less power. Tactics include improper criticism, yelling, isolation, micromanagement, sabotage, belittling and humiliating treatment, spreading rumors, etc.

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BALTIMORE - Jamal Lewis sent a couple of messages on one play Sunday at his old stomping grounds.
In the first quarter of a 33-30 overtime win, he caught a swing pass, stiff-armed cornerback Chris McAlister and gained 25 yards before being pushed out of bounds on the Ravens sideline. Lewis, who played in Baltimore for seven years, spiked the ball in celebration and was penalized 15 yards for taunting.
He regretted the penalty, but his messages had been delivered. Lewis can catch, he can still run and the Ravens shouldn`t have let him go.
"It was stupid," Lewis said. "I shouldn`t have done it. I was caught up in the moment and I was on their sidelines. It was the perfect spot, the perfect opportunity.
"It`s me. They know who I am. I was very amped up before this game. It was a physical run after the catch. They said I couldn`t catch the football, so I proved a lot."
Lewis rushed for 92 yards and a touchdown on 22 carries, a 4.2 average. It was the most yards allowed by the Ravens this year. Lewis added four catches for 30 yards.
"If we can get 60 yards against them, we can run against anybody," he told his teammates after the first win over the Ravens in September. "It was just hard, physical running. It started from line of scrimmage. I wanted to get downhill, get my shoulders square and Coach called it. He let it go.
"I owe it to the offensive line. I just run where the hole is and try to get a few extra yards after."
Lewis, 28, has seven rushing touchdowns, matching the Browns` total from last year. Critics questioned how much he had left in the tank last week after his numbers had declined over the last month.
"I know what I can do. This team knows what I can do," he said after his 100th game. "I have nothing to prove to nobody, except my offensive line."
On one run, he hurdled cornerback Derrick Martin on the way to a 21-yard gain.
"It was a great call," Lewis said. "I saw the defense flow fast and it was wide open. I knew he was going low. He wasn`t going to go high.
"It felt like I had young legs."
Lewis downplayed the return to Baltimore during the run-up to the game, but afterward admitted it felt good to get a win against his former team.
"It`s a great feeling coming back here," he said. "I didn`t know what to expect. We accomplished what we wanted to accomplish."
Wright hurt
Rookie cornerback Eric Wright was injured on Baltimore`s first offensive play and didn`t return. The Browns announced it as a right knee sprain and coach Romeo Crennel said he`d be further evaluated today.
Wright, who had been playing better as the season progressed, could barely put weight on the leg and received help from the trainers as he walked off the field. He was driven into the locker room on a cart.
"It definitely hurt," Leigh Bodden, the other starting cornerback, said. "Hopefully we`ll get him back sooner than later. We`ll hold it down until he gets back."
Daven Holly replaced Wright with the base defense, and rookie Brandon McDonald became the nickelback. Safety Mike Adams was used when the Browns went with six defensive backs.
Swing and a hit
Ravens defensive tackle Haloti Ngata was penalized 15 yards for punching Browns left tackle Joe Thomas in the face mask after Thomas tackled linebacker Ray Lewis after he recovered a Braylon Edwards fumble in the first quarter. The penalty cost the Ravens 15 yards and pushed them back to their 30-yard line.
The official was close to the play, but chose not to eject Ngata, Baltimore`s first-round pick in 2006. Thomas, the third pick of the draft in April, jawed at the Ravens before Cleveland`s next offensive series. Linebacker Bart Scott gave him a little shove back toward the huddle.
System malfunction
After Ravens coach Brian Billick challenged a Tim Carter catch on the sidelines in the second quarter, referee Pete Morelli returned to the field after a delay of a couple of minutes.
"The system has malfunctioned, therefore the ruling on the field stands," Morelli announced.
Replays in the pressbox showed Carter dragged his foot and the catch was good. The Ravens weren`t charged with a timeout.
After the officials declared Phil Dawson`s tying field goal good to force overtime, center Hank Fraley had a question in the huddle during overtime.
"Hank asked, 'How`d they get the machine fixed?`" quarterback Derek Anderson said. "I said, 'I don`t know.`"
Morelli said he didn`t look at replay to reverse the ruling on Dawson`s kick.
Sitting out
Defensive lineman Shaun Smith was inactive after a teammate fell into his knee Thursday in practice. The other Cleveland inactives were: cornerbacks Kenny Wright and Ricardo Colclough, offensive linemen Isaac Sowells and Greg Eslinger, receiver Travis Wilson and running back Jerome Harrison. Ken Dorsey was the third quarterback.
For the Ravens, tight end Todd Heap (thigh) was inactive after being listed as questionable on Friday.
False rumor
The NFL Network reported last week, and a local television station followed, that the Browns were considering using the franchise label on Anderson, who will be a restricted free agent following the season. A high-ranking member of the Browns front office said the story was without substance and that the franchise tag hadn`t been discussed.
The franchise label would give the Browns two first-round draft picks if Anderson were signed by another team, but if he stayed the Browns would have to pay him an average of the top quarterback salaries, likely more than $10 million.
The Browns would be better off giving him the highest tender for a restricted free agent, which would pay him $2.562 million if he stayed and give the Browns first- and third-round picks if they didn`t match the offer from another team.
Extra points
Inside linebacker D`Qwell Jackson was active for the first time since spraining his ankle Oct. 28. He didn`t start but played on special teams.
*Crennel improved to 3-for-22 on replay challenges in his career, as a Joshua Cribbs fumble on a kickoff return was overturned.
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The cover artwork for "Within One", the debut album from the Los Angeles, California-based death/thrash metal band DREAMING DEAD, can be viewed below. The artwork was created by Travis Smith, who has previously worked with OPETH and NEVERMORE, among many other acts."Within One" is scheduled for release on January 20, 2009 via Ibex Moon Records. The CD was co-produced by John Haddad (HIRAX, INTRONAUT, ABYSMAL DAWN, PHOBIA) and features artwork/layout by artist Travis Smith (OPETH, NEVERMORE). The track listing is as follows: 01. Stairs Into the Vortex
02. Within One
03. Putrid Is the Sky
04. Shadows In the Dark
05. Cursed
06. War Machine
07. Perpetual Pretext
08. Manslaughter DREAMING DEAD recently completed a U.S. tour, which included dates with KATAKLYSM, DYING FETUS, KEEP OF KALESSIN, ELUVEITIE, ABYSMAL DAWN, DECREPIT BIRTH, ABIGAIL WILLIAMS, THE FACELESS and more. "We had some killer shows and some mediocre shows, but all things told, we had a great time and rocked the house each night whether there were 100 people or 10," the band said. "Standout shows of the second half of the tour include Champaign, Illinois (you folks are crazy, thanks for the great energy), South Bend, Indiana (this was a metal fest that included THE FACELESS, ABIGAIL WILLIAMS, and DECREPIT BIRTH), and Las Cruces, New Mexico (thanks to all the fans and bands, and no thanks to the owner that called the cops on us). We met tons of cool people along the way, many of whom were gracious enough to let us stay in their homes, use their showers, etc. We couldn't have done this without you!" For more information, visit www.dreamingdead.com.


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Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, or "Woz", is legendary for owning gadgets of all sizes and shapes (Segways, iPhones, Nexus One and Droid of recent, etc). However, he recently reported that his Toyota Prius evidently started accelerating on its own, almost to a whooping 97 mph when he employed the cruise control feature. Woz? He thinks it's a software glitch.
Toyota engineers have plans to borrow and test out Woz's Prius for a week, in order to diagnose the any problems. Woz's Prius model is of the newly-released 2010 Toyota lineup, and isn't under the current Toyota recall (he also claims that he can duplicate the scenario, which he describes as "very scary").
Wozniak is convinced that it may be a faulty software issue, although no real evidence of any kind has been reported yet. He's reportedly a bit concerned that Toyota took a long time to respond to his requests for assistance.


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This resource is provided to help guide, encourage and resource the preachers in our diocese, be they new or experienced. It's new and evolving, so we recommend that you drop in from time to time.
David Roger-Smith has been busy updating our Diocesan Preaching Page. Our thanks to David for all his effort. Further installments will appear in the next few months. Please have a look at our new version and let David know what you think:
Transforming God,
as we meet together
fill us with your wisdom.
Give us the capacity
to work boldly
and with humility,
embracing the challenge of mission.
Use us to bring transforming life
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Through Jesus Christ our Lord.
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[fri 27.nov.09 rob] As a missionary diocese, we continue to be drawn to prayer for our diocese and for our bishop(s). As a minister myself, I am always looking for resources on prayer. Things to help my congregations as they contemplate and reflect upon their own personal prayer lives.
One item I came up with is this video which offers a humorous look at our prayer life. It reflects upon our expectations of prayer, what we might think would improve prayer, and ultimately, the beauty and wonder of prayer within the context of a loving relationship with a caring, mighty, merciful, creator God and Father. Have a look, and email us to let us know what you think.
[fri 27.nov.09 rob] Just to hand, we have the latest from the Bishop's desk (FTBD 30/09). Click here to have a read and stay up to date.
Once you have read FTBD, you may like to click here and read the latest on the Bishop's blog on one of many topics... multi-faith society, climate change & even read up on some Tasmanian history. (...and that's just this week!)
[wed 25.nov.09 rob] While Andrew & Pam Lake have been visiting over 24 parishes in the Diocese before heading to the posting in Damascus, Andrew has been busy. He has released this short book called Christian Mission for Tasmanians. This is a very personal approach from Andrew on this important topic of Mission written for the Missionary Diocese of Tasmania. Andrew says of the book,
We offer our thanks to Andrew, having served in the Diocese as an Archdeacon and Mission Support Officer. But now we offer our thanks for this impressive gift to the church in Tasmania.
Of particular interest to you, dear reader, is the freely available nature of this book. In fact, you can click here to read it right now. So is it free? Andrew explains in his Forward:
[tue 24.nov.09 rob] THIS SUNDAY!
Revd Andrew and Mrs Pam Lake are shortly to leave for Damascus, to serve as CMS Missionaries, representing the Tasmanian Branch. This is the first time for a few years, now, that we have had CMS missionaries serving from Tasmania.
Come and help celebrate, and send the Lakes off with our prayers and support, at a Commissioning Service for Andrew and Pam. This will be at St David's Cathedral, Hobart, on Sunday, November 29th, at 4:30pm. There will be lots of singing, prayer, fun and well-wishes, as well as refreshments to follow.
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Stressed out with no time to write bible studies?
Try 'Growing Disciples of Jesus', our new Lectionary-based study outlines for home and church-based study groups and personal study; will also help preachers.
To have a look, click here: http://www.anglicantas.org.au/lec_based_study/
[mon 23.nov.09 rob] The rumours have been going around over the weekend, but a search on Google found an article in the Brisbane Times. Essentially, the article states that funding from the Federal Government will now continue until December 2011. This is a wonderful answer to prayer, particularly if you are a chaplain with a family to feed or a school who has been blessed with this vital support. However, this is not unlimited. This is one more year. So, please keep praying for the government's support to continue and please keep asking those positively affected by chaplaincy to sign the petition for government support.
Click here for a copy of the Chaplaincy petition which is for the Australian Parliament. This is located on Guy Barnett's website.
Click here for the Brisbane Times article.
Click here for the Sydney Morning Herald article.
Update [mon 23.nov.09 rob]: Bishop John wrote about this news in his blog yesterday. Our Bishop is always worth reading, so click here to read more.
[mon 23.nov.09 rob] Our 'Minutes of Committees' page is about to be enhanced. This page is for information relating to agendas and minutes of meetings. Agendas for the Property Board and Diocesan Council will be placed here a week before each meeting, and the minutes of these meeting will be placed here immediately following their adoption at each group's subsequent meeting.
The Diocesan Council agenda (meeting 27 Nov) is now available. Click on this link: http://www.anglicantas.org.au/boards_committees/
To find it, select the RESOURCES menu above, and then select the BOARDS AND COMMITTEES page.
[mon 23.nov.09 rob] Below is an advertisement concerning a new reference to the Appellate Tribunal and giving notice that written submissions must be lodged by 21 December 2009.
Click here to read the Appellate Tribunal advertisement.
[mon 16.nov.09 rob] The Barnabas Column features stories of encouragement of what God is doing in His church in the Anglican Diocese of Tasmania. Upon reading them, we can then rejoice together as we see the many ways the good news about Jesus Christ is finding its way into the hearts of Tasmanians.
Here is a good news story from Woodbridge written by Bishop John after his recent visit for their 125th anniversay celebration! If you have a good news story about your church that you would like to appear here, send an email to: firstname.lastname@example.com
Click here to go to the Woodbridge story on Bishop John's blog.
Click here to go to the new Barnabas Column. You can also find it under News & Publications in the menu.
[mon 16.nov.09 rob] The latest edition of From The Bishop's Desk (FTBD) is now available for your reading pleasure. Click here to view.
[mon 16.nov.09 rob] You are invited to an Ordination of Priests and Deacons:
At St. David's Cathedral, Hobart
On Saturday, 21st November, 2009 at 2pm.
The Bishop of Tasmania, The Right Reverend John Harrower, OAM will be ordaining and The Dean, The Very Reverend Richard Humphrey will be preaching at this very special event. Refreshments will be provided after the service in the Cathedral Close where the ordinands will have the chance to meet the congregation. For your information and for your prayers, here are photos and biographies of those who will be ordained.
Ann Whittle (right) will be ordained Priest on Saturday. Please pray for her. If you would like to find out more about Ann, please click here to see her biography.
Christina Campton (left) will be ordained Priest on Saturday. Please pray for her. If you would like to find out more about Christina, please click here to see her biography.
Jeanette Brett (right) will be ordained Priest on Saturday. Please pray for her. If you would like to find out more about Jeanette, please click here to see her biography.
Media Release: Four Anglican To be Ordained (Fri 20th November, 2009) Download the document here or go to the Media Release section.
[wed 04.nov.09 rob] Tullian Tchividjian, Pastor of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in Florida has just released his new book 'Unfashionable'.
"I wrote 'Unfashionable' to make the case that Christians make a difference in this world by being different from this world; they don't make a difference by being the same." (from the video)
Click here to watch a video of Tullian telling us about his new book.
In September of this year, Dr Michael Horton included this book in his program 'White Horse Inn'. Dr Horton says:
"Is it possible that the contemporary church has been so caught up in the quest for relevance that it has ceased to be noticeably different from the world? That's the thesis of Unfashionable, a new book by Tullian Tchividjian, grandson of Billy Graham, and pastor of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church. Michael Horton talks with Tullian about his important new book on this edition of the White Horse Inn."
Click here to listen to this edition of Dr Horton's White Horse Inn.
[wed 04.nov.09 rob] As part of the 150th anniversary celebrations of All Saints Anglican Church, South Hobart, a production of 'The Mystery Plays' will be staged in All Saints Church.
The play will be held on four nights: Wednesday 11th - Saturday 14th November at 7:30pm. Door sales on the night or bookings on 6223.1795. Tickets $20 adults and $15 concession. Click here for further information.
[tue 03.nov.09 rob] Rev. Andrew and Mrs. Pam Lake are shortly to leave for Damascus, to serve as CMS Missionaries, representing the Tasmanian Branch. This is the first time for a few years, now, that we have had CMS missionaries serving from Tasmania.
Come and help celebrate, and send the Lakes off with our prayers and support, at a Commissioning Service for Andrew and Pam. This will be at St. David's Cathedral, Hobart, on Sunday, November 29th, at 4:30pm. There will be lots of singing, prayer, fun and well-wishes, as well as refreshments to follow.
[tue 03.nov.09 rob] What a wonderful blessing it is to know that you are being prayed for. :-)
Recently we have received postcards from Truro Cathedral (Bermuda) and more recently from Canterbury Cathedral, advising us that they have been praying for our Diocese. How great it is to see our Anglican Communion at work, supporting each other in prayer. Praise God! Have you been praying for our brothers and sisters throughout the world?
Click on these links to view the postcards:
Truro Cathedral (Bermuda): Front and Back
Canterbury Cathedral: Small and Large
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Thursday Things
Time for this week's Thursday Things:
1. It's Skylar's first day back to school today, Thursday. She's a big girl now and in first grade. I don't even know where the last five years have gone.
We went to an open house at her school Wednesday evening and everyone's feeling a lot calmer and more settled about things after doing a dry-run. Here's where your lunch box goes, here's your desk, and so forth.
Last year on her first day, it was me that was the bundle of nerves. I didn't know what to do with myself while she was at school and thought that making pink cookies for my pink-loving princess as an after school treat seemed like a good idea. Apparently it was because she still talks about the time I made pink cookies for her.
Strawberry Cookies with Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting
2. While little girls go back to school shopping for pencils and crayons, big girls would like to go shopping for this platter, $58 from Anthro.
I had it in my hands earlier this week in the store but exercised restraint and put it down. But I've been thinking about it ever since. That means I'm supposed to go back for it, right?
3. President Obama has been brewing his own beer at the White House for a while now. The beer, called White House Honey Ale, is brewed with honey from Michelle Obama's garden beehive and has recently popped up on the campaign trail. A petition was started demanding the recipe be released to the public. 25,000 signatures are required and there's about 4,941 signatures so far, with September 17 being the deadline to meet the quota.
Regardless, I kind of doubt they'll be sharing their secret brew recipe.
Homemade Kombucha (also here and here)
5. Perpetua Tray from Pottery Barn, $108
It would be a beautiful serving tray for holiday parties. And it would also do double-duty as a fabulous surface for food photography since I don't throw too many martini parties these days. Or ever.
6. Cream Cheese Cinnamon Rolls from Saveur
They look delicious, but the recipe looks like a fair amount of work.
7. Cinnamon Bun Pie. Almost no work and eady from start to finish in a half hour.
I put these up against Cinnabons, which are my own gold standard for carby, comforting, white dough with zero nutritional value.
8. The aubergine wine goblets in this photo are on sale. A set of 4 for $23.96
I really want the chandelier but the purple glasses would do.
9. Want to drop a grand on one knife? This Henckels Santoku can help. It's now on sale from $1695 to $999.95
"Made of true Damascus steel, this knife is not only the first German made Damascus knife but also the first forged Damascus knife with a bolster from a single piece of Damascus. Made of 160 layers of hand-folded steel it results in a blade that is exceptionally hard and durable. This hollow-ground santoku knife chops, slices and minces meat, fish and veggies."
I use my 7-inch Henckels Santoku every day, about 10 times a day. It's the number one knife I reach for.
It's a Henckles but it's the $85 version, not the $1000 version. I always wonder what exactly makes a knife from the same company, that's the same length (7-inches) and the same style of knife (Santoku) so radically different in price?
$85 versus $1000.
10. Thanks for the Capresso Froth Plus Automatic Milk Frother Giveaway entries
What are your Thursday Things?
If you've made anything, done, seen, or bought anything fabulous recently, feel free to link it up in the comments.
Do you have a favorite knife? What do you love about it?


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Once a coaching obituary waiting to be published, Mack Brown has come back from the dead with a Big 12 championship in mind
AUSTIN — Quandre Diggs hasn't forgotten the questioning looks and whispers on campus back in September.
"When you're 1-2," the Texas defensive back said, "people start to look at you different."
No one saw his image change more than Mack Brown. With the losses to BYU and Ole Miss, he skyrocketed to the top of every hot seat list on every college football blog.
The professional obits were written, and remain on file.
Then Texas started winning— and the Longhorns havn't stopped yet going into Saturday's test at West Virginia.
The five wins are the longest win streak since 2009, and have come with a side-arming backup quarterback (Case McCoy) and a defensive coordinator (Greg Robinson) brought back from football limbo.
"I've learned some great lessons from this — keeping your head down, going back to work, pulling people closer and having to be a strong leader under adversity," Brown said Monday. "I don't think you ever get too old to learn, and I've learned some valuable lessons this year."
At 6-2 overall and 5-0 in the Big 12, Texas controls its destiny in the conference — and maybe Brown controls his.
Certainly, if Texas wins out — something that sounds a lot less preposterous than it did six weeks ago — then getting rid of Brown would be hugely problematic from a national PR standpoint.
Anything less than a conference title and the questions will start. Would 9-3 be good enough? Or 8-4, especially with Oklahoma State, Texas Tech and Baylor to close the regular season?
A vocal portion of the Texas fan base is convinced Nick Saban is just itching to leave Tuscaloosa for Austin and a historic payday. The speculation got a boost early in the season when the AP confirmed that current Texas regent Wallace Hall and former regent Tom Hicks met with Saban's agent last January.
Despite reports earlier this season, Brown shows no signs of making a coaching move easy. Brown has told friends that he's entirely focused on competing for and winning a Big 12 title and he's given no thoughts to quitting after this season.
Of course the new athletic director — long-time frontrunner Oliver Luck or just maybe Steve Patterson in a major surprise — will have a say in Brown's fate. So will president Bill Powers and UT system regents.
No one knows what matching orders the new AD will bring.
Brown professed faith in Powers and the AD advisory committee Monday. He said he was asked about if he had names to recommend and declined, although he offered traits that should accompany the job.
"This place is going to hire good people. You don't have to worry about that," Brown said. "The place is bigger than the people. And whoever is hired will be part of the place, because Texas is Texas and that's not changing."
Players say the 62-year-old Brown remains focused and passionate, even when the team struggled.
"I didn't see any doubt," safety Adrian Phillips said. "The only thing we saw was his disappointment in the team because he knew we were better than that."
Brown seems to be enjoying the success as much as the players, McCoy said.
"We learned we don't take wins for granted around here," McCoy said. "This year has been fun for him. He's coached his tail off."
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The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Apple may be making a comeback to a technology convention held in January. No, not Macworld (which will be held in February in 2010), but instead, the Consumer Electronics Show, or CES. Macworld '09 was Apple's last, leaving investors, consumers, reporters and bloggers alike wondering if Apple was permanently abandoning communicating information through the convention platform. CEA (the group that puts on CES) is looking to rebound from a 20% decrease in attendance at CES 2009 compared to the previous year. Its chief executive Gary Shapirio may have a trick up his sleeve to help the show out.
At a dinner with journalists this week in San Francisco, CEA's Shapiro was asked whether he's invited Jobs, who recently returned from medical leave, to keynote the show. Yes, Jobs has been asked, but nobody from Apple has gotten back to him, Shapiro said.
(I'll pause as Apple fanboys collectively gasp.)
Should this hold true, a frailer-than-before Jobs will make his return to the keynote stage for the first time since 2008, barring any appearances in the remainder of 2009. Microsoft's Steve Ballmer and Intel's Paul Otellini have already said they will conduct keynote presentations at CES, but if rumors turn into reality, Jobs will be there to steal the show.
However, gdgt's Ryan Block, in retort to the WSJ report, has stated:
At no point did Gary even remotely imply that Apple would be present at a future CES — let alone state flatly that Apple "will be there" in 2010. In fact, at one point, someone asked if, hypothetically, Apple did want to attend CES, whether the CEA could accommodate them. Gary said flatly that if pressed, they might be able to come up with a small 2,000 square foot booth, but they couldn't do anything, say, Microsoft-sized on such short notice.
Do you think Jobs will make a return to the keynote stage, or are Steve's keynote days behind him?
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On March 18th 2010 President Obama signed into law H.R. 2847, more commonly known as the HIRE Act of 2010. The HIRE acronym stands for Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment and has several components aimed at stimulating the economy. This law is quick on the heals of the Loss Carryback incentive that was part of the Worker Homeownership and Business Assistance Ac.
As a small business owner there are benefits in this law you should be aware of and plan on leveraging if your situation allows it.
Here are the highlights you need to know:
Municipal Bonds and Highway projects
The HIRE Act includes provisions to help spur investment in several capital projects including roads, bridges, schools and clean energy. If your business operates in these areas or you provide products/services to businesses in this sector, pay attention for upcoming opportunities.
Payroll tax savings
If you hire any workers who have been unemployed for at least 60 days your business will not pay their share of payroll taxes for the rest of 2010.
New hire tax credit
For any new employees that are with your company for at least a year the business will receive a $1,000 tax credit as long as their isn't a drop of over 20% in that employees wages from the 1st half of the year to the 2nd half of the year.
Section 179 Deduction limits extension
The Section 179 deduction limit for 2010 was scheduled to drop to $134,000, however, the HIRE Act extends the 2009 deduction limit of $250,000 into 2010. What can this mean for your businesses equipment purchases? Assuming a 35% tax bracket, the cost of a $25,000 piece of equipment after tax savings would be $16,250. To learn more about the Section 179 Deduction and calculate your potential tax savings, use the free tool at Section179.info.
As businesses fight to catch the recovery wave, every bit helps. Investigate your options and consult your network to leverage these incentives.
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Top 10 Types of Story Themes
Story themes are those succinct, sometimes cliché-sounding lines that sum up the essence of your story. Think of the way you feel after reading a good book or watch a memorable movie. Do you feel uplifted? Galvanized? Did something touch your heart? Why?
Fiction themes can sum up a story and give you the gist of what you're writing. It shouldn't be too obvious when you're writing the story, but those few words can help you when describing the concept to someone else, like an agent.
Let's look at 10 common types of story themes.
1. You Can Always/Never Go Home Again
The two faces of this theme are used equally well in fiction. The need to find a stable place in life can even be the driving force in your plot. These can show change and development for the character, shelter in a storm or the lack of comfort from a once comfortable place in life.
2. Nothing Remains the Same
These themes use time as an unstoppable force, usually when compared to a point in the character's life they saw as ideal. Maybe revisiting a childhood memory has the character discovering the sledding hill isn't as tall anymore. This can show a character's maturity, wistfulness, or discontent in life.
3. Nothing Changes
The lack of any change can also be a theme. A character returning to a hometown to find the same people doing the same things is a theme used since ancient times. This can show complacency, stagnation, lack of character growth, and more.
4. Love Conquers All
One of the easiest to identify. This time-honored theme transcends nearly all genres and has been used with fresh slants that make it a reader favorite. Unconditional love is a global, timeless need.
5. Blood Is Thicker than Water
The ties that bind a family together can be the driving force behind your story. The need to survive as a family unit or forgive past differences and wrongdoings is insanely strong. The many stories with the Prodigal Son theme demonstrate this to readers of all ages.
6. Growing Up/Old Is Inevitable
From King Lear to Dorian Gray to Blanche DuBois, characters have always made poor choices in areas of trust, vanity, and other character issues. The refusal to learn or accept inevitable change can be a challenge for your story's characters.
7. Hero Within
As Bilbo Baggins and Luke Skywalker proved, taking an otherwise small, inconsequential character and forcing them into a situation that draws out their inner strengths is timeless. It doesn't have to be a farm boy; with a little creativity, it can be a war-torn Southern belle or a fifteenth century French peasant girl.
8. Good Versus Evil
This is an age-old theme for a very good reason: It works. Readers recognize it and love it. The hero in the story against hopeless odds is pitted against what seems like an unstoppable or all-powerful nemesis. The need for the hero to rise up and end evil and restore or usher in a balance of happiness and justice is at the core of many stories. This works well for genres such as military, fantasy, science fiction, westerns, and adventure.
9. Sacrifice, Redemption, Acceptance
Soul-searching themes like a character giving up their all for their beliefs or love, seeking to atone for past mistakes, and longing to be included are all strong motivations to propel your character through a plot. Guilt can be an incredible force.
On the other end of those vanquishers of evil are the enemies of good the evil. While not all adversaries in your novel may be evil in their pursuit of world conquering, most generally are. A twist on this would be an antagonist seeking world domination to make it a better place through force.
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There is now talk of a federal bailout for newspapers. The Washington Post, lobbying for such a bailout in its editorial pages, used Obama-esque language: collective responsibility. That's the suggestion that newspaper owners are entitled to take money from you and I by force, when we fail to give them enough voluntarily.
They have joined the line of beggars. They'll be welcomed. The administration is eager to get its grubby paws firmly around the neck of the newspaper industry, and eventually all media. Steve Forbes said this past Saturday, on "Forbes On Fox" that government money doesn't come with strings, but with chains. Just ask the bankers. Is it possible to be indebted to someone and be independent from them? No.
It may not be coincidence that the administration has been laying waste to the industries that buy the most media advertising – there's reason for conspiracy theorists to see a sinister master plan. Insiders in the administration have, at different times, spoken and written about their preference for state-run media, their admiration for Chavez' iron-fisted control of radio in his country, their scheme to impose crushing taxes on privately owned radio stations in order to fund PBS-like radio stations providing "more balanced" (translation: more favorable to the administration) programming. If it's the newspaper industry that falls into their clutches first, so be it. Any path to suppressed dissent will do. Any way to end and prevent embarrassing revelations like those about Acorn or rampant fraud in government giveaway programs is welcome. As the guy running this show said, waste no crisis. Even if it must be manufactured.
In re-classifying Fox News Network as an enemy political organization, this administration has surpassed Nixon at his worst moments, and revealed its true nature. To their credit this past week, the other networks balked at having Fox excluded from pool coverage of the Pay Czar's pronouncements. It is dawning on others in the media – as it must for every momentarily favored constituency – that when the government puts on its jack-boots to come for Them, it is only a matter of time before they come for You.
Once there is a government-run, government-funded health plan encompassing the majority of Americans, do hospital owners and administrators and executives, doctors, even nurses seriously think that their salaries will be safe from government control? The pharmaceutical companies' executives? The ad agencies that work for the hospitals and drug companies? The media in which they advertise?
Every American must realize: if any are unsafe, all are unsafe. When Obama declares war on a city (
Back to newspapers. Yes, losses of newspapers and their investigative journalists is a problem. But a government bailout is no solution. It is handing the government its excuse for untold new regulation, interference and control. Really, do you think Woodward's and Bernstein's work that toppled the Nixon Administration would have seen light of day had they worked for a newspaper bailed out, propped up, and overseen by Nixon? Would Cronkite have been permitted to peck away at LBJ (just as Glenn Beck is doing to Obama) had CBS been a recipient of bailout money and subject to supervision by LBJ?
We have already seen President Obama take over GM, fire its CEO, and restructure it as he saw fit (gifting a fat hunk of its ownership to the unions at all taxpayers' expense). He's forced changes on companies' boards of directors, bluntly threatened industries, companies, and most recently, broadcast networks – warning them not to follow in Fox's footsteps, exposing inconvenient truths. If this is some of what we've seen done openly, what's going on in secret? And our best chance of finding out is the target in the cross-hairs: the news media.
Dan Kennedy is a serial entrepreneur, adviser to business owners, sought-after speaker and author of 13 books. More information about Dan can be found at www.NoBSBooks.com, and a free collection of his business resources including newsletters and webinars at www.DanKennedy.com.
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Thread: My friends list
November 9th, 2012 02:01 PM #1Member
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Jaxon: I prefer the Jackson spelling but I do like the name.
Lovato: As in Demi Lovato? No.
Henry: Love the name, so classic and timeless.
Vega: Intersting never heard it before. And I would guess it was a girl...
Cayden: Too trendy and popular. Plus I prefer the spelling Kayden anyway...
Madeleine: love love love
Riley: I only like this on a boy
Isabeau: Interesting, I like it!
Sofia: I prefer Sophia but I really dislike this name for personal reasons.
Ella: Too common and popular for me.
BreeProud mama to..
Eliska Seraphine (b. 3rd March 2001)
Gabriel Blake 'Gabe' (b. 12th May 2008)
Naomi Sage (b. 22nd August 2010)
Scarlett Rowena (b. 28th September 2012)
Murphy Atticus (b. 28th September 2012)
Top Choices:
Coralie Nell ~ Juliette Rue ~ Claira Mae
Willard Pasha ~ Hugo Elliott ~ River Thackeray
November 9th, 2012 03:34 PM #9
I am not fond of her boy names, but if I had to choose, it would be Henry.
On the other hand, I love Madeleine and Isabeau, for her girl options. Although many feel that Isabeau (on my list for girls, too) is masculine because of the beau, I hope she does truly consider using it. When I think of Isabeau, I remember how gorgeous Michelle Pfeiffer looked in Ladyhawke. Plus, Bow/Bo would be a cute nickname.
Ꮯaspian Atlas Locke ▪ Ƶephyrus Alan Psalm
Oberon ▫ Raphael ▫ Sebastian ▫ Orion ▫ Phoenix ▫ Edmund ▫ Jasper ▫ Solomon
Łiliana Adelia Claire ▪ Ɲoemi Adlumia Fable
Chrysanthe ▫ Juniper ▫ Isabeau ▫ Camellia ▫ Galilea ▫ Yara ▫ Chloe


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September 26, 2013
Providence, R.I.-Senior Emily Mongello (Plymouth, MA)
won at No. 2 singles, while pairing with classmate Lauren Chuha
(Reading, MA) for a win at the top doubles spot, as Curry handed
Rhode Island College its first loss of the season in a 6-3 decision
played at the RIC Tennis Courts on Thursday afternoon.
Curry raised its record to 7-3, while
the Anchorwomen drop to 9-1.
Mongello and Chuha combined for an
8-6 win at No. 1 doubles, while senior Megan Mulrooney (South
Boston, MA) and sophomore Kimberly Love (Windsor Locks, CT)
won at No. 2 doubles by the same score.
Seniors Devin Curley (Mansfield,
MA) and Elizabeth Zarkades (Beverly, MA) secured an 8-5
win at third doubles.
Noelle Tiberi
In singles action,
Mongello won the first set 7-6 (8-6) over RIC sophomore Tressa
Cannata (Cranston, RI) and won the match when Cannata was forced
to retire. The Colonels also registered a win at No. 5 singles as
Love defeated RIC freshman Jorgie Martin (Smithfield, RI),
7-5, 6-1. Freshman Kayla Prete (Orange, CT) picked up a win,
4-6, 7-6 (7-5), 10-7, over RIC freshman Ashley Fochler (Coventry,
RI) at sixth singles.
RIC sophomore
Sadie Campanella (Chepachet, RI) defeated Mulrooney (6-1, 6-2)
at No. 1 singles. Freshman Julie Reddy (Greenville, RI) won
(6-0, 6-3) at No. 3 singles, while classmate Noelle Tiberi
(Smithfield, RI) won (6-2, 1-6, 10-7) at fourth singles to round
out the scoring.
The Anchorwomen were
without junior captain Chelsea Brown (Wallingford, CT), who
starts at No. 2 singles and No. 3 doubles. Reddy and Tiberi suffered
their first loss of the season at No. 2 doubles.
In upcoming action,
Rhode Island College will resume Little East Conference action at
home against Worcester State on Saturday, Sept. 28 (1 p.m.).


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Ex-big leaguer Young works out for Pirates
Former All-Star hasn't played in Majors since '08 with Nationals
By Tom Singer / MLB.com
Dmitri Young, seeking to revive a Major League career interrupted three years ago, worked out on Monday at Pirate City and left manager Clint Hurdle at least intrigued. Young turned 38 in October and played his last big league game on July 11, 2008 with the Washington Nationals. Nonetheless, dramatically slimmed down from his '08 playing weight of 295 pounds, Young held up well during a rigorous workout. "He met all the criteria we wanted to see," Hurdle said. "He ran the bases, took balls at first base, threw from the outfield and hit from both sides of the plate. We were able to get a read on him." Young has split his 12-year career evenly between first base and the outfield. The Pirates' interest in Young reflects both their unsettled situation at first base -- not the primary position of either current candidate, Casey McGehee and Garret Jones -- and desire to strengthen the bench. The older brother of Detroit's Delmon Young is on a limited "comeback" tour. He is believed to have worked out for only one other club, the Phillies, with no other workouts scheduled. Hurdle placed the Pirates' interest in Young in "the very early stages." "We've had some conversations about him internally," Hurdle said, "but I've yet to talk to [general manager] Neal Huntington. I'm glad he came in. It was a worthwhile experience, and where it takes us, we'll see." A No. 1 pick by the Cardinals in the 1991 First-Year Player Draft, Young has a .292 career average with 171 homers and 683 RBIs in 1,364 games played. He was an American League All-Star in 2003 with the Tigers, and a National League All-Star in 2007 with the Nationals.
Tom Singer is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow @Tom_Singer on Twitter. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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It was confirmed today that the HP TouchPad tablet PC will be available in the UK on the 15 July, from £399. UK customers have been able to pre-order the TouchPad from 19 June. The TouchPad is HP's first webOS tablet. The 16GB HP TouchPad will be available direct from HP for £399. Its 32GB sister device will retail from £479.
HP is hoping that the much-vaunted webOS will allow it to start making some serious returns on the $1.2bn investment it made in April 2010 in buying Palm, principally for its mobile operating system. WebOS has been well received by smartphone users on devices such as the Palm Pre, but hardware issues hobbled major sales.
With Apple's iOS and the iPad dominating the market for tablets, and Google Android tablets coming up fast in the rear, it remains to be seen how popular the HP TouchPad (reviewed here) will be. BlackBerry will release its BlackBerry PlayBook into the same, crowded market later in the year.
HP is hoping to differentiate its device in such a crowded market with both its multimedia capabilities, and ability to share data by simply touching two WebOS devices together. The tablet market was moribund for many years until Apple released its Apple iPad and sold 15 million devices in the first year. But Apple already had many millions of Apple iPhone and - crucially - iTunes users, and the TouchPad will go it alone with no such dedicated webOS userbase.
Commenting on the TouchPad's launch, HP's Jon Rubinstein said: "What makes HP TouchPad a compelling alternative to competing products is webOS.
"The platform's unmatched features and flexibility will continue to differentiate HP products from the rest of the market for both personal and professional use. This is only the beginning of what HP's scale can do with webOS."
You can find HP's TouchPad page here: www.hp.co.uk/touchpad.
VIDEO: Hands on with the HP TouchPad tablet
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Olympic gold medalists talk water safety
PHOENIX (KSAZ) - Watch your kids around water; we've all heard Dave Munsey say it for years, but now a couple of Olympians are helping to spread the message here in the valley.
The USA swimming foundation has a goal of providing 1 million swim lessons to children.
"Drowning is an epidemic in our country, children drown every day, in fact, 10 people drown every day, and most are children," said Rowdy Gaines.
Three-time Olympic gold medal winner and 1984 USA swimming ambassador Rowdy Gaines says it's not all bad news.
"The cure is swim lessons, it's two simple words, you can get your kids in swim lessons, and it reduces the risk dramatically," said Gaines.
Gaines and Missy Franklin made Phoenix one of four stops on their Make A Splash Tour this year, spreading a message of awareness and prevention, so drowning calls never have to be made.
"It's been shown kids ages 1-4 if you get them in the water in lessons, the risk of drowning is reduced 88%, that's a big part of getting them comfortable in the water and making sure they feel safe," said Franklin.
The Foundation also made a donation, an effort to make sure every child is safe in and around the water.


text: Medpundit looks at how the Medicare cut affects her. "How does that translate into day to day life? It means that my staff didn't get a cost of living raise this year. It means that I'll have to drop their health insurance if the premiums increase. And it means that I'm working harder – double booking patients when I can and adding an extra half day to my work week. Hopefully, I'll break even and avoid a decline in my own wages."


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A 22-year-old man was shot and killed in the Bronx early Sunday morning, police said.
Officers responded to a report of a man shot on Castle Hill Avenue in Parkchester and discovered the victim with gunshot wounds to his head and chest.
He was transported to a nearby hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
Police have not released the victim's identity and no arrests have been made.
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Helping Out for June 15, 2014
Sanitize and keep it safe: Assist staff with stringent sanitation requirements. Sweep, dust, mop or sanitize the warehouse and clean room. This is a wonderful opportunity for small to large groups. Must be able to stand, lift, bend and follow warehouse safety procedures. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing.
Repack, sort and label food: Help sort and repack dry foods or perishables, or re-label cans. Must be able to stand, lift, bend and follow warehouse safety procedures and food sanitation practices. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing. Hair nets, gloves and other food-safe supplies will be provided when required.
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As we explained last spring, John Grant "operates in the lineage of the great, usually straight, brokenhearted piano man." And it may seem like an unlikely choice to appear on David Letterman's show. But the host seemed to enjoy Grant's sardonic wit, having him perform his song "GMF," and saying it was "very entertaining and "the loveliest song I heard about an asshole" (or at least that's what we think he said since it was 'bleeped' out).
The song is from his new album, Pale Green Ghosts, and it contains the "cruelly elegant couplet": "Half of the time I think I'm in some movie/ I play the underdog, of course/ I'm wondering who they'll get to play me/ Maybe they could dig up Richard Burton's corpse."
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Representing Justice: Stories of Law and Literature
Audio CDs in MP3 / English: MP3, 128 kb/s (2 ch) | Duration: 12:01:35 | 2016 | ISBN-10: N/A | ASIN: B00DTO5WBQ
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What is the dynamic relationship between our cultures written and unwritten laws and its literature? How is that relationship evolving? How do law and literature influence or reflect one other? And what lessons might we draw from their symbiotic relationship?
This 24-lecture series from a much-honored teacher approaches these questions with provocation and passion as it explores the rhetorical and philosophical connections that link these two disciplines, moving through ancient Greece, the Middle Ages, Englands experience of the Renaissance and the Enlightenment, and the 19th and 20th centuries. Focusing on individual works of literature where law - implicit or explicit - is a central theme, as well as on the overall relationship between law and literature in society, Professor Heinzelman shows how that relationship gradually transformed, from the astoundingly intricate cross-connections between law and literature still present during the time of Shakespeare, to a point in the mid-18th century when the two disciplines separated more clearly into the distinct realms we recognize today.
The crucial period from the late 17th to the 19th century - during which that separation evolved and solidified - draws her sharpest focus, with the literature of the time, including some of the most famous and influential works ever put to paper, offering a profound perspective on that eras structures and values as well as an enduring impact we still feel today.
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DIRECTV offers both Mandarin and Cantonese Chinese television programming from the Far East. An advantage to subscribing to satellite TVis the ability to get channels from around the world. Both satellite providers offer various foreign language packages. One such foreign language package offered by DIRECTV is Chinese programming.
For Chinese speaking individuals living in the United States, there is no better way to keep in touch with the culture and news of your home country than subscribing to a Chinese language programming package. DIRECTV makes it easy on the customer, offering free installation and either low-cost or free equipment in order to connect customers to Chinese programming.
This is a big difference when compared to cable companies like Time Warner and Comcast, which may only offer Chinese programming in a few markets. Combine that with HD and DVR service from DIRECTV, and you have a combination that can't be beat.
The nice thing about the DIRECTV Chinese Language Programming lineup is that there are multiple options, those being the Jadeworld programming package and the Mandarin Direct III service. This means the customer has some flexibility in choosing the Chinese channels that will be of interest. Chinese TV programming through Direct TV can then bring you closer to your home. Mandarin and Cantonese programming packages are affordable, and provide entertainment value for the whole family. Those with children especially appreciate the opportunity to educate and inform the kids with their Chinese traditions, culture, news and language. The great thing is that this can all be done from the comfort of home.
So what options does DIRECTV offer as far as Chinese language programming? How does it stack up with Dish Network Chinese programming? As mentioned earlier, two packages are available, the Mandarin Direct III service, and the Jadeworld programming package.
The Jadeworld package is available as a stand alone package from DIRECTV, meaning no additional programming package is required. Here are brief highlights of the 5 channels available in this package.
TVB 1 and 2 are basically the same channel, with feeds catering to different parts of the United States.
TVB1 caters to the East coat viewers, while TVB2 programs shows for the West Coast audience. The programming itself includes news from Hong Kong, as well as variety shows, TVB dramas and series, entertainment shows, as well as cartoon and travel shows. So while the programming is basically the same on these channels, the timing caters to different US time zones.
TVBS is primarily a news channel, which broadcasts live from Taiwan. In-depth news coverage is presented throughout the day, with some additional variety thrown in. Other shows include popular talk shows, dramas, variety and travelogues. The next channel in the DIRECTV Jadeworld package is the TVB Entertainment network. Featuring an extensive entertainment lineup TVB airs Asian blockbuster movies from past and present. Top Asian movie stars and along with variety programs and music concerts are part of the entertainment offerings. The latest entertainment news and celebrity features are also included.
Finally, the Jadeworld package is rounded out with CCTV-4. This network includes programs that reflect China's history, politics, culture, economics and people. CCTV-4 brings you back home to China. The Jadeworld package from DIRECTV is currently priced at $36.99 per month.
The second offering from DIRECTV as far as Chinese language programming is the Mandarin Direct III service. This package first requires a subscription one of the DIRECTV International Base channel packages, either the DIRECTV Basic for $9.99 or the Preferred Choice for $19.99 for the first 12 months of service. The Mandarin Direct III package is $19.99 per month additional, and includes the following five channels.
First up is the Phoenix North American Chinese Channel. This channel has its primary focus on the latest news, current affairs,and financial market updates. Other programming includes variety shows, and dramas from China, Hong Kong and Taiwan including Good Morning China.
The Phoenix InfoNews channel is s the first foreign satellite channel delivering independent financial news and current affairs in Mandarin Chinese 24/7. Programming includes financial reports from around the world, live coverage of breaking news and relevant commentary on news from the Chinese perspective.
The third channels is CTI Zhong Tian. This network includes a wide variety of programming, features include up-to-the minute news programs and features, financial reports, and variety shows which include entertaining programs.
Next is TVB8, featuring news, talk shows, films, and more. Family programming is the focus here, as TVB8 offers shows from both China and Hong Kong for Mandarin-speaking audiences of all ages. Chinese viewers can catch the best TVB dramas of past and present, including series and sit-coms. TVBS broadcasts live from Taiwan. The same channel as included in the Jadeworld package mentioned earlier.
So as you can see, Chinese programming from DIRECTV is a great thing for those wanting to keep in touch with their native language and culture.


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"The snook fishing is going off", that's what my friend Manny tells me. "We're going tonight". Now I had just spent 6 hours of my life exactly one week previous to this going snook fishing with Mr. Snook himself, Dave Justice. Dave had never gone snook fishing and been completely skunked until about 2 years ago when he invited me, Mr. Snookless. You see, I have no luck at snook fishing. I don't know why. Maybe it's because I'm night blind. Maybe it's because I like deep water. Maybe it's because I just plain stink at snook fishing but I've had this black cloud follow me for most of my adult life. Dave took me out and I showed him that my black cloud could rain on his golden horse shoe, even if it was where the sun doesn't shine.
Dave was in town to do a "Snook Seminar" and he invited me to go out…. make that, he invited himself to go out on one of my friends boat. To make a long story short, NOTHING, not even a hit. How could I go out with the guy that wrote the manual on snook fishing and not do well twice? Could lightning actually strike twice? No way. To make a long story short; it did. We got skunked a 2nd time. I promised not to tell everyone at the seminar but I didn't promise not to write about it. Even the great ones have bad days, especially with me on the boat.
Anyways, getting back to this trip. I thought to myself, "If I can go out with Dave and get skunked twice, I'm probably going to go out with Manny and get skunked for a 3rd time. This is not good for my ego. Manny had a buddy of his that was out the night before and said that he'd seen literally hundreds of snook laying on the surface and they were catching them one after another. Well, heck, if they're laying on the surface even an old bottom fisherman like me can catch them so I accept the offer.
I agree to drive to the Miami River, a charming part of Miami where many homeless people reside in multi level cardboard boxes. I park my truck and grab my rods out of the back. I figured that it would be the last time I see my truck with all 4 tires on it. I was to meet Manny and Mike at this ramp along with Dr. Eddie "Yank em" Guerra. He's not only my dentist, he's a good friend as well. Eddie had just bought a 24' Yellowfin Bay boat with a 300 HP Suzuki and he was itching to put some blood on the deck. Unlike Manny, Eddie was on time. He may make his patients wait but when it comes to fishing he's Johnny on the Spot. Heck, he already had the boat in the water. I've fished Eddie before in the Tortugas and he's a pretty lucky guy, especially when it comes to fishing. His looks are deceiving, he looks like one of those Columbian cartel guys you saw in Scarface, complete with long hair and a gaudy truck. Manny finally shows up and asked if I brought the rum. I of course said "Manny, do I ever forget to bring anything that you asked for?" Now Manny's only responsibility was to bring 4 cups….3 guesses if he remembered? Manny would forget his head if it wasn't screwed on. Along with Manny was Mike. He works at Crook & Crook and he's the guy that caught all the snook the night before so I felt pretty confident that his information was accurate. Mike looks like Fidel Castro did at age 21. He even has a scruffy beard like Fidel had when he started the revolution. Maybe he's related?
Manny promised me that we'd be back at midnight. That way, I could work early in the morning. Why I believed him is still a mystery. Manny has never been on time in his life and has never kept time his entire life. The only reason he owns a watch is so that he can tell when happy hour is. We idle up the river until we hit a little shop that sells live shrimp. There's a guy there waiting for us holding a Budweiser bottle. He starts gibbering in spanish. Probably making fun of the only gringo (me) in that zip code but I couldn't tell. We bought some live shrimp for $1 a dozen. That's a pretty good deal here in Miami. Manny commandeers the helm and immediately wants a rum n coke. Wow, can you believe that Manny would actually start drinking before fishing? Is the Pope Polish? Do ducks quack? You get the picture. We have to listen to Manny tell us every spot on the river that he's caught snook. "I caught 30 of them on this bridge one night", "I caught 40 on that seawall", the bragging went on and on. I don't care what he caught, I care about what we were going to catch! It was now dark and Manny having a GPS plotter at his disposal wanted to challenge Christopher Columbus to a competition finding the bridge. Now I probably shouldn't write this but it's true….. we got lost. How do you get lost in a marked channel? Well, it's simple; you just use a Northstar plotter. The thing stinks. It's slow and outdated. Anyways, if you followed our track line it would look like a snake on heroin. I'm completely useless at night because I can't see anything. Eddie is letting Manny drive and I'm thinking that we're going to run into a seawall. Well, luck was on our side and we finally found the bridge.
The tide was still moving which is what you want theoretically. There's one other boat fishing the bridge as well. We decide to anchor 30' outside the bunkers just outside the shadow line. We all scramble with get our troll rite's and shrimp. Mike said "Last night there were hundreds right there" and pointed to an area. He cast's and immediately hooks up. He say's "This is going to be an Epic night of snook fishing". I knew at that point that we would be cursed.
Mike lands the 6 lb fish. I didn't take a picture of it because it wasn't even a keeper and I would wait till we had a nice one. Well Mr. Epic must've caught the only snook on that side of the bridge because we didn't get another hit for an hour.
Finally Eddie hooks up and it seems to be a nice one. He fights the thing around for a couple of minutes and up comes a Cubera snapper. I've caught cubera's before but it's always been on lobsters during the spawn. This one ate a troll rite with a shrimp. Eddie poses with his next nights dinner and puts it in the live well. It's his first one ever.
We decide to make a move to the north side of the bridge I mean, why not, our epic snook night had only yielded 1 short snook. We position the boat basically in the same position only north of the bunkers this time. I continue my attempt to catch a line sided ghost and low and behold my jig finds its' way into a snook's mouth. Call the calendar manufacturer, tell them to change this to a red letter day because I actually manage to catch a snook. Sure it's not the largest snook in the ocean but it was in fact a snook. About this time Eddie hooks up too. Could the epic snook fishing be happening? Could I actually be part of a successful snook fishing trip? Only time would tell. Eddie's fish was a nice one, a keeper for sure.
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Manny's casting with one arm, holding a rum n coke in the other. We snap a few pics to show my wife that I actually was fishing and not out at the girly bars. I released my fish and Eddie put his fish in with the cubera in the live well. There's not a cuban alive that is going to release a keeper snook and Eddie wasn't going to break the tradition. Manny is starting to slur his speech by this time and he says "Dis is when I like it da mose, at dee end of da outgun". Well, the epic bite stopped in epic fashion. We decided to move back to the other side of the bridge. We anchored again and the other boat that was fishing comes right up behind us, and I mean 40' behind us. I'm looking at the guys completely dumbfounded on how they could be so stupid but I didn't say anything. 10 minutes later Dumb and Dumber decide to troll their boat between us and the bunkers. I mean, they were so close to us that I could've smacked them with my rod tip. The irish in me finally comes out and I say "Hey guys, you don't think that's pretty rude doing that?", the guy responds "Well you're not suppose to anchor here". Not the proper response. Eddie, who stands all of 5'6" goes into a roid rage. "IF YOU COME BY HERE AGAIN I'M GONNA …., well, I can't write things like that. I had no idea that Eddie had a temper but when you get in-between a cuban and his fish…. watch out. The gilligans did not respond which was smart. They stayed away from us the rest of the night. I did manage to catch a scorpion fish, expert angler that I am.
By now the tide had stopped. Mike suggested that we get up on the bunkers and drop jigs right on their noses. Hey, I'm game, why not? I climb up the pillars like the overweight spider man that I am. There's only one problem; the pilings are covered with pelican poop, and I mean covered to the point of 3 solid inches. The stench is unbelievable. When I get to the top, I am completely covered with chalk, aka dried poop.
Mike hands me the rods and he climbs up too complaining the whole way. There's nothing to wipe your hands off on so I use what anyone would, my pants. We walk to where Mike saw the snook the previous night and as typical to my luck…. they were gone. So much for my Epic snook trip. We spend 10 minutes up there. Every step you make you squish into pelican crap. I'd had about all I could stand of that and Manny idled the boat over and picked us up. We trolled the inlet and caught a good sized cuda. Yeah…..
We hit a couple more "hot" spots and Mike did manage to catch one more dinky snook. We got up on a private dock nearby and were quickly greeted by a Haitian security guard. I caught a little trout and offered it to him. I figured that where he came from that would be a large meal but he wasn't interested in my generosity and told us that if we didn't get off the dock that he would call the police. Maybe I should have offered him a goat? We got back on the boat and cast in the same exact area, only difference we were casting to the dock instead of away from it. It didn't matter, we were catching trout on every cast. They weren't big but it kept the rods bent.
It was getting late and we decided to go to the Brickell bridge. We saved some trout to use for bait. If I caught a giant snook then I would feel redeemed. We drifted through the bridge twice without a bump. We decide to call it a night. I of course rag on little Fidel for not showing me an epic night but I couldn't blame him, he gave it his best.
We pull up to the ramp at 2:00am, there was another boat being pulled out as we were pulling up. Eddie goes and gets his truck and trailer and backs it on down. I pull my truck down near the ramp to shine my lights on the trailer so it would be easier to see. We pull the boat out and are getting al the stuff out of it and start to put the strap on it when up comes a cop car and blocks our exit. He jumps out of the car and immediately accuses us of ripping down the gate. I told him that there was another truck and boat that pulled away right as we were pulling up but he didn't believe it. He went and inspected the front end of the Hummer and realized that there was no damage and instead of saying "Hey, I'm sorry", he ordered us to leave immediately. Thank God Manny didn't talk to him because by this time he was in no position to argue with authority. We left without incident. I got home at 2:30am.
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Carl Icahn Just Added Another $500 Million of Apple to His Portfolio - Should You?
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Date: January 23, 2014 10:38AM
The famous Carl Icahn (Trades, Portfolio) of Icahn Capital Management LP, who happens to be a very active and successful investor, very recently tweeted about his increased stake in the mighty Apple Inc. (AAPL) and following this news, the price of the stock rose as much as 1.5%. The Princeton graduate has been very keen on Apple shares for some time now and in his words Apple is "one of the greatest no-brainers of all time."
With an addition of another $500 million worth of shares, Icahn's total investment in the iPhone maker has moved well above $3 billion and he intends to buy even more. This is the third time that he has upped his stake in the company in the past six months. And it's not just Icahn, but other hedge fund gurus as well who have huge faith in the stock. For David Einhorn (Trades, Portfolio) of Greenlight Capital, Apple happens to be one of his largest stock investments, and he has added to his stake in the company from time to time.
Though Icahn seems to be a fan of Apple and strongly believes in the stock, there is one thing regarding which Icahn and Apple's management are not on the same page. The billionaire strongly believes that the Cupertino-based tech giant should spend $50 billion (down from $150 billion which he had initially proposed) in share buybacks during the present fiscal year which ends in September. The huge cash pile on the company's balance sheet, amounting to nearly about $150 billion, is bothering Icahn and he feels not using the cash to fund buybacks will result in harm to the shareholders.
Icahn has a reputation which precedes him. He is well known in the investment world for his aggressive techniques, proxy battles against large corporations and track record for urging companies to take decisions that have resulted in increases in their stock price. He has done it many times with many other companies and he is trying to do the same with Apple also by persuading the board of directors to take up his suggestion.
However, Apple's board has a different point of view in this matter. Ever since Tim Cook took the charge from Steve Jobs, he has tried to make Apple more investor friendly. But, he is opposing Icahn's suggestion on grounds that in this highly dynamic consumer electronics space, the company needs to have access to huge amounts of cash to stay up-to date and competitive. The company has been facing cut-throat competition from peers such as Samsung Electronics, Nokia (NOK), Amazon.com (AMZN) and Sony (SNE). Though the recent win against Samsung may act as a breeze of respite for the iPhone maker, the company has several hurdles to overcome in the recent future and parting with liquid cash doesn't seem to be a logical choice to the board.
Moreover, Apple is already in the process of returning $100 billion to its shareholders, including a share repurchase program of $60 billion over a span of three years, and the company has returned $43 billion in the form of dividends and repurchases under the capital return program. So, as far as buybacks are concerned, the Apple board doesn't desire that. But, that is not the final call. Apple shareholders will have the opportunity to vote and evaluate how the board should respond to Icahn's proposal during the annual meeting, which is schedule to be held on Feb. 28.
Regardless of the outcome, the activist investor continues to invest in Apple and is ready to take the risk of not getting buybacks since he calculates the current price to be a bargain still. The stock has huge upside potential and that should automatically put Apple in an investor's wish list. If the board decides to go for the buyback, that will surely aid the stock price. And even if there is no buyback, the stock's upside potential should trigger the investment.
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Rick Warren knocks Obama over contraception
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Saddleback Church pastor Rick Warren, who gave the invocation at President Obama's inauguration and moderated a forum between the Obama and Sen. John McCain during the 2008 presidential election, took to Twitter to voice his displeasure with the administration's contraception decision.
"I'm not a Catholic but I stand in 100% solidarity with my brothers & sisters to practice their belief against govt pressure," Warren wrote.
Warren's chiding is a telltale sign of how quickly opinion has shifted against the White House on the contraception decision, with erstwhile allies like Hill Democrats and generally supportive religious figures inveighing against the decision. The White House is currently signaling that they are open to a compromise where the option of contraception without a copay is preserved — but it's unclear what such a compromise would look like or when a decision will be made.
Warren is also the author of the smash bestseller, "The Purpose Driven Life."