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Marijuana use in adolescence may cause permanent brain abnormalities, mouse study suggests

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Historic Inns in Maine - Select Registry Inns and Bed & Breakfasts

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Natural Beauty and Discerning Luxury: the Environmentally Friendly Berry Manor Inn

Recently selected by TripAdvisor.com as one of the Top Ten Best Bed and Breakfasts and Inns in the US, the Berry Manor Inn in Rockland is a truly enchanting option for your Maine vacation. Elegance abounds at this lovely 1898 mansion, where Maine Coast charm meets Victorian refinement.

The Berry Manor Inn has been a center of grand and gracious hospitality for over a century, with truly romantic roots ? the original owner built it as a wedding present for his new bride. Guests can revel in Maine?s spectacular beauty in any season, from the blossoming spring to summer?s sunny opulence, from fall?s colorful show to the brilliant white winter wonderland.

From deluxe king rooms in the carriage house, to the former manor house master bedroom and the former ballroom, each and every room is the picture of discerning taste. Its charming hometown of Rockland was named the ?2007 Top Adventure Town in Maine to Live and Play? by National Geographic and was nominated as ?Coolest Small Town in America? by Budget Travel.

To enhance the special memories, several package options are available for romantic getaways, active exploring or just deep relaxation. Another great bonus: guests can feel good about their stay at the Berry Manor Inn, which has been named by the state of Maine as an ?Environmental Leader in Hospitality? for its dedication to pampering guests while showing that an environmentally friendly inn can provide top-notch comfort, luxury and service.

Victorian Elegance at the Pentagoet Inn in Castine

The lovely Pentagoet Inn sits nestled on a seaside bluff graced with majestic elms, in the charming town of Castine ? selected as one of the most beautiful villages in New England. This distinct Queen Anne Victorian inn is a perfect home base for a relaxed, quiet and off-the-beaten-track stay in coastal Maine. Built in 1894, the inn is Castine?s oldest, original ?summer hotel? still welcoming guests to the enchanting Penobscot Bay area.

This unique and storybook house features a three-story turret, gables and a wraparound porch filled with flowers and wicker furniture. The picturesque porch is a delightful spot to read the morning paper or enjoy an intimate dinner at dusk.

The Pentagoet is conveniently located for exploring the Blue Hill peninsula, Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor, and the Downeast region of Maine. More than a dozen towns are within easy reach of Castine, each with its own unique character and offering many lovely options for day trips: from antique shops and art galleries to flea markets and country fairs.

Gourmands will not be disappointed dining here. Guests are treated to complimentary afternoon tea with homemade cookies, tarts and cakes prepared daily by the in-house pastry chef. Moreover, the Pentagoet?s renowned farm-to-table menu offers exquisite local seafood dishes and only the very best of local artisanal products complimented by an excellent wine list and specialty cocktail menu.

Savor the Kennebunkport Style at the Captain Jefferds Inn

The cozy charm of this 1804 sea captain?s home, tucked away within the heart of the historic residential district of Kennebunkport, is the perfect place to treat yourself to a seaside getaway. Take time to smell the roses in the inn?s beautifully manicured gardens, listen to the pleasant lapping of ocean waves, and enjoy easy access to golfing, sailing, kayaking, fishing and biking just a stone?s throw away.

Guests of all ages can relish in the beauty of Kennebunk beaches, or take a meandering stroll around Dock Square?s specialty boutiques, art galleries, antique shops and spectacular array of restaurants. The Captain Jefferds, owned and operated by generations of families for two centuries, offers guests pristine service and attention to detail, expressed in each carefully-decorated room.

Numerous packages are available to make your stay even more memorable ? imagine skiing, snowshoeing, or enjoying a horse-drawn sleigh ride in the winter wonderland; or a romantic chocolate, champagne and strawberry-filled stay with your sweetheart.

Bar Harbour bounty at the Manor House Inn

Just a stone?s throw from the dazzling beauty of the Acadia National Park, the Manor House Inn is located along one of Bar Harbor?s graceful tree-lined streets in the heart of the West Street National Historic District. This Victorian Inn, steeped in local tradition, consists of the original three-story 1887 Boscobel Mansion ? listed on the National Register of Historic Places ? as well as the 1897 Chauffeurs? Cottage, two garden cottages and the Acadia Cottage at Manor House Inn.

The spacious one-and-a-half acres of thoughtfully landscaped grounds around the cottages provide a delightful green oasis to enjoy day and night. Each morning, guests are treated to a hearty, home-baked breakfast buffet, which can be enjoyed in the sunny breakfast garden. Tea and homemade sweets are offered each afternoon;imagine curling up in a cozy wicker chair in the afternoon sun on the inn?s gracious front porch.

The Inn is known for its genteel hospitality and offers guests a wide range of amenities including king or queen beds, fireplaces, whirlpool tubs in private baths, and private porches. The Innkeepers, Stacy and Ken, grew up in Bar Harbor and like to say that the town is their home and Acadia National Park their backyard, so they will happily and expertly help visitors plan their vacation and enjoy the scenic beauty of the gorgeous rocky Maine coast. The Manor House Inn is located within walking distance of village shops, restaurants, and ocean activities like whale-watching, kayaking, and schooner rides.

Active travelers will revel in more than 50 miles of beautiful Carriage Trails through the exquisite beauty of the Acadia National Park, 200 miles of hiking trails and the many freshwater lakes that are a perfect backdrop to a memorable picnic. Watch the sunrise from the summit of Cadillac Mountain, see the adorable evergreen forest creatures and be entranced by the ever-changing Atlantic tide pools. The Manor House Inn is a perfect base for exploring the Acadian wonders.

Cape Cod Colonial Hideaway on Moosehead Lake

The Blair Hill Inn at Moosehead Lake offers discerning travelers the opportunity to surround themselves with authentic North woods d?cor andcuisine and a range of luxury comforts and amenities. The Lodge is a four-season inn nestled in the spectacular Maine wilderness. Its 1917 Cape Cod Colonial appeal has been preserved and treasured, from cozy wood-burning fireplaces in guest rooms to the elegant, white wooden deck chairs on the verdant grounds.

This warm and welcoming inn and its 15-acre hillside estate with legendary vistas of Moosehead Lake has become one of the most desired destinations in Maine. The Blair Hill Inn provides guests a joyful tranquility that allows them to sit back, relax, and be at one with the surrounding glory of nature as far as the eye can see.

Built in 1891 as a country estate, the inn is perched 30 feet high atop huge stone walls. The commanding views of and from the estate offer a rare combination of man-made elegance surrounded by nature?s panorama. This unique location has been awarded and profiled by numerous publications such as North Country, Private Clubs, Men?s Journal, Victoria, Travel & Leisure, and National Geographic Adventure.

The exceptional Blair Hill Inn also boasts one of the state?s premiere restaurants featuring fresh regional ingredients served in refreshingly creative ways. Fresh, ?farm-to-table? ingredients ? including vegetables and herbs from the inn?s own gardens and greenhouse are the stars of executive chef Amy Oliver?s new five-course menus each weekend. A select palette of light and flavorful dishes, as seasonal as the week?s harvest, is beautifully prepared and served for guests? enjoyment.

These historic Maine bed and breakfast gems are just a few of the many options awaiting you at Select Registry. Contact us today to plan your dream vacation!

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Honeymoon murder case: Millionaire Shrien Dewani to be extradited to South Africa to stand trial


London: Indian-origin businessman Shrien Dewani, accused of plotting the murder of his wife during their honeymoon in 2010, will be extradited from Britain to South Africa to stand trial, a court in London?ruled on Wednesday.

A judge at Westminster Magistrates' Court decided that it would not be "unjust or oppressive" to extradite the 33-year-old, accused of plotting to kill his Swedish-born Indian wife in South Africa in November 2010. Dewani's lawyers now have 14 days to appeal against the order.

The Bristol-based businessman, who strongly denies any involvement in his wife's murder, was seeking to delay his extradition on account of his mental health. He had been excused from appearing in court, having been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression and has been receiving treatment at a hospital near his home city.

Honeymoon murder case: Millionaire Shrien Dewani to be extradited to South Africa

Honeymoon murder: Millionaire Shrien Dewani to be extradited to South Africa to stand trial

His risk of suicide is real but not immediate, and while he remains moderately depressed he is better than he was, the court was told on Wednesday. His lawyers have expressed concerns he would be a high suicide risk if he returned to the country, and his human rights could be breached because of the risk of violent and sexual assaults in jail.

Anni Dewani, 31, was shot when a taxi in which the couple were travelling was hijacked in the Gugulethu township near Cape Town while the couple were on their honeymoon. She was found dead in the back of the abandoned vehicle with a bullet wound to her neck. Dewani and driver Zola Tongo were ejected from the car before Anni was driven away and killed.

Last year, South African Xolile Mngeni was convicted of premeditated murder for shooting her. Prosecutors claimed he was a hit-man hired by Shrien Dewani to kill his new wife, something that Dewani has consistently denied. Tongo was jailed for 18 years after he admitted his part in the crime, and another accomplice, Mziwamadoda Qwabe also pleaded guilty to charges over the murder and was handed a 25-year prison sentence.

Dewani's defence team have expressed concerns he would be a high suicide risk if he returned to the country, and his human rights could be breached because of the risk of violent and sexual assaults in jail. Dewani and driver Zola Tongo were ejected from the car before Anni was driven away and killed.

Last year, South African Xolile Mngeni was convicted of premeditated murder for shooting her. Prosecutors claimed he was a hit-man hired by Shrien Dewani to kill his new wife, something that Dewani has consistently denied. Tongo was jailed for 18 years after he admitted his part in the crime, and another accomplice, Mziwamadoda Qwabe also pleaded guilty to charges over the murder and was handed a 25-year prison sentence.

Wednesday's hearing was attended by members of Anni Dewani's family, who wore photographs of her pinned to their clothes, decorated with pink ribbons. Outside the court, Anni's sister Amy Denborg said: "We do not feel a sense of relief. This is just one step closer to what we are hoping for.

It is not the end story. "We just want to know what happened to Anni. It's a step in the right direction. It has been really hard on the family. We are struggling."

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Texas' ongoing drought keeping lake levels down

Associated Press

Posted on July 24, 2013 at 12:40 PM

Updated today at 1:02 AM

WHITE RIVER LAKE, Texas (AP) ? When A.O. Smith bought the lone marina on White River Lake in 2000, the water level was already low.

Since then there have been some wet years and some really dry ones, and the lake is now so low that the 68-year-old wonders how much longer he can keep his doors open.

"Business is down and it's all connected to water," said Smith, who's surviving on revenue from the marina's restaurant and his savings. "I've never seen the lake this bad."

The 10,000 people who rely on water from the White River Lake, 70 miles southeast of Lubbock, also wonder if their faucets will run dry.

They're not alone.

Twelve other Texas water districts have reported they could be 45 days away from running out of water and 12 more are down to a 90-day supply. The 109 lakes that provide water to Texans are at their lowest combined level for this time of year, 64 percent, and ? unless there is significant rain by fall ? the outlook is dire.

Ground was left parched by the 2011 drought and that means no runoff into rivers and lakes, which are at the lowest level since 1990 for this time of year. About 71 percent of the state is in severe to exceptional drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.

Widespread rains across the state last week will help in the short term, but more is needed.

"I don't think they're going to go away unless we get the reservoirs back up," Ruben Solis, director of surface water resources for the Texas Water Development Board, said about mandatory and voluntary restrictions. "2011 was an eye-opener."

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality works closely with water suppliers to identify alternative sources. Restrictions including limiting and prohibiting outdoor water use are set locally according to drought contingency plans.

About 22 percent of the state's 4,660 public water suppliers are under voluntary or mandatory restrictions. Ongoing dry conditions prompted Gov. Rick Perry earlier this month to renew a 2011 drought disaster declaration for 222 of 254 counties. The declaration allows affected counties to receive private and public assistance.

Planning for future water needs has become a priority for lawmakers who this year agreed to establish a $2 billion water fund that needs voter approval in November.

Some areas are faring better than others, Solis said. North Central Texas and East Texas have gotten more rain and therefore lakes there have benefited; the western half of the state and South Texas are "not good at all," he said.

And the next month doesn't bode well for an area west of a line from Wichita Falls to Del Rio, where there's an increased chance of below normal rainfall, while the rest of the state has equal chances for above, normal or below normal precipitation.

Ironically, Texas lakes were 68 percent full in July 2011 thanks to heavy rainfall the previous year. In July 2010 the lakes were 83 percent full. But by November 2011 they were only 58 percent full ? the worst levels for Texas lakes at any time of year going back to 1990, Solis said.

A lack of substantial rain isn't the only problem. Evaporation from wind and hot temperatures can rob the lakes of as much as 7 million acre-feet, or about 2.3 trillion gallons, a year, according to long-term averages produced by the Texas Water Development Board.

State climatologist John Nielsen-Gammon said evaporation could cause the largest volume gap ever between the amount of water actually in Texas lakes and their total storage capacity.

At White River Lake, permanent pumps for the $25 million water treatment plant along the shore are unusable because the lake is too low. Two temporary floating pumps are set nearby to carry water to the plant.

Only one boat ramp remains open, and Smith's marina docks are yards from the waterline. Few motorboats use the lake, which supplies water to Ralls, Post, Crosbyton and Spur.

Last summer the towns received $2.1 million in Texas Department of Agriculture grants to rehabilitate groundwater wells and dig a new one. Water use has dropped 40 percent since August, and in May the district's most strident restrictions were implemented ? no outside watering for any purpose, district general manager Tom Fulton said.

The district will probably "squeak by (by) the skin of our teeth," Fulton said. Recent rains helped raise the level of White River Lake by three-quarters of a foot, but did not resolve the problem.

"We are going through a disaster, we really are," Fulton said. "We're on unchartered ground."

Source: http://www.wfaa.com/news/texas-news/216773711.html

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Google unveils new Nexus 7, Internet TV device - Charlotte Observer

SAN FRANCISCO Google is betting consumers will pay slightly more for a sleeker, more powerful version of its Nexus 7 tablet as the Internet company escalates its rivalry with Apple and Amazon.com in technology's key battleground ? the mobile computing market.

The fancier devices unveiled Wednesday in San Francisco will go on sale in the U.S next Tuesday in Google's online store and numerous retailers with brick-and-mortar stores.

Among other things, the souped-up line of Nexus tablets will boast a higher-definition 7-inch display screen and a processor that promises to be nearly as twice as fast. Dual stereo speakers have been added for richer sound, and the device's battery duration has been extended to 10 hours for Web browsing, an increase of about an hour.

On other fronts, Google Inc. also unveiled a gadget that will lean on its widely used Chrome Web browser and take aim at Apple on another front ? the living room.

The new device, called Chromecast, is part of the company's attempt to make it easier for people to access Internet content on their TVs. Chromecast is a small stick roughly the same size as a thumb drive that can be plugged into an HDMI port on flat-panel TVs. It brings Netflix, Google's YouTube site and other Internet content to what is usually the biggest screen in households.

Forrester Research analyst Sarah Rotman Epps said Chromecast could undermine Apple in the still-nascent market to plug streaming devices into TVs, just as the Nexus tablets have siphoned some sales away from Apple's iPad.

Google's previous products designed to connect TV sets to the Internet haven't worked out well. The company initially tried to embed an operating system called Google TV into sets made by TV manufacturers, but that flopped. Last year, Google introduced an orb-like device called the Nexus Q in hopes of delivering more Internet video to flat-panel TVs, only to quickly pull the product from the market.

"Chromecast looks like a smart and disruptive device," Rotman Epps said. "Maybe it took the other failures for Google to get it right."

Google wants to have a presence on TVs because it could open up a lucrative new channel for it to sell more ads, which bring in most of its revenue.

In a show of its determination to make inroads on TVs, Google started selling Chromecast for just $35 on Wednesday. That price undercuts the most popular Internet-streaming devices made by Apple and Roku. An Apple TV box sells for $99, while the least expensive Roku box capable of showing high-definition video goes for $80. Roku, a company that formed within Internet video subscription service Netflix Inc., also sells an Internet streaming stick similar to Chromecast for $100.

Earlier this year, Apple revealed that it has sold more than 13 million of its streaming boxes. Roku said its sales of streaming boxes surpassed 5 million units this year.

The Chromecast device connects with smartphones, tablets and personal computers to beam Internet connect to TVs. The Apple and Roku streaming boxes rely on a standard remote control to select Internet content.

As an enticement to get people to try Chromecast, Google is offering three months of free Netflix service with a purchase of the Internet-streaming stick. That translates to a $24 value, leaving the cost of the device at $11 for those who would have gotten Netflix anyway.

As for the Nexus 7, the extra firepower added to the second generation of the tablets will come with a higher price. A model with 16 gigabytes of storage will sell for $229, a $30 per increase from the current Nexus 7 released a year ago. That's still 30 percent below the $329 that Apple Inc. charges for its iPad Mini. A comparable Kindle Fire HD tablet from Amazon.com Inc. currently sells for $199.

A 32-gigabyte version of the Nexus 7 will sell for $269, a $20 price increase.

The price hike for the Nexus 7 comes at a time when more people have been showing a preference for less expensive tablets. Google helped propel the trend with last year's introduction of the Nexus line, contributing to pressure for Apple to come out with the iPad Mini as an alternative to its top-selling tablets with a 10-inch screen.

Google is confident the Nexus 7 will still look like a great value once consumers see how much more powerful the new models are, said Sundar Pichai, an executive who oversees the company's Android and Chrome software.

The iPad Mini has driven down the average selling price of Apple's tablets, hurting the Cupertino, Calif., company's profit margins.

Even at a lower price, the Nexus tablets haven't been as popular as the iPad. Pichai said the Nexus products account for about 10 percent, or 7 million, of the roughly 70 million tablets now running Android software.

In the first half of this year alone, Apple sold 34 million iPads, including full-size models.

Amazon.com doesn't disclose its sales of Kindle Fires, which run on a modified version of Android. The research firm IDC estimates about 1.8 million Kindle Fires were sold during the first three months of this year.

The Nexus 7 will be the first device to get the 4.3 version of its Android software. It's a relatively minor upgrade from the "Jelly Bean" flavor of Android. Google still hasn't said when it will release a more comprehensive Android overhaul, currently known as "Key Lime Pie."

As with the original line of Nexus 7s, the new devices are being made by AsusTek Computer Inc., working from Google's design.

Google is still tinkering with a new line of Nexus tablets with 10-inch display screens. The Mountain View, Calif., company also hasn't updated its Nexus 4 phones, though it worked with phone makers to release variants of Samsung's Galaxy S4 and HTC's One this summer. The variants run a pure version of Android, without the customizations added by the phone makers.

Source: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2013/07/24/4186620/google-unveils-new-nexus-7-higher.html

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Brother MFC-J4710DW


As the high-end printer (for now, at least) in Brother's Business Smart series, the Brother MFC-J4710DW offers everything you'll find in the Editors' Choice Brother MFC-J4610DW and more. That translates to starting with the same 400-sheet capacity for letter-size paper and a manual feed for up to tabloid size (11 by 17 inches), among other features, and then adding a larger touch screen, duplex scanning, and the ability to load up to 250 sheets of tabloid-size paper in one of its trays. The combination makes it an easy pick as Editors' Choice for micro and small offices.

What all of the models in the Business Smart multifunction printer (MFP) series have in common is that they can print on tabloid-size paper fed through a manual-feed slot. For most of the models, the manual feed is the only choice for larger than letter-size size printing, limiting how much you can print at tabloid size (or legal size, for that matter) without it turning into an annoying chore.

The ability to put tabloid-size paper in one of the MFC-J4710DW's two drawers eliminates that issue. It also turns the printer into a true tabloid-size MFP, in much the same class as the Brother MFC-J6510DW and the Editors' Choice Brother MFC-J6710DW. Compared with those printers, however, it also has the advantage of being a lot smaller. Set the drawer for tabloid-size paper, and it sticks out from the printer, adding 14.9 inches to its depth. Collapse the drawer for letter-size paper, however, and the printer is just 10.0 by 18.9 by 11.4 inches (HWD).

Basics
If you ignore the large-size tray, the MFC-J4710DW is virtually identical to the Brother MFC-J4610DW in most other ways. It can print and fax from, as well as scan to, a computer, including over a network; it can work as a standalone copier and fax machine; it can print directly from a PictBridge camera; and it can print from and scan to a memory card or USB memory key. It will also let you preview files on a memory card or USB key before printing, using a 3.7-inch color touch screen rather the 1.8-inch screen on its less expensive near twin.

The two printers also share the same mobile printing features, including printing through the cloud, printing from a smartphone or tablet over a Wi-Fi connection, and offering Wi-Fi Direct, so you can connect to a mobile device even if the printer isn't on a network with an access point. Web-connected features let you print from and scan to an assortment of online services, including Evernote, Dropbox, and Facebook.

To say that the paper handling for printing is a strong point, is an understatement. In addition to the 400-sheet capacity, with a 150-sheet drawer for letter-size paper, and a 250-sheet drawer for paper up to tabloid size, it includes a built-in duplexer (for printing on both sides of a page) and the manual feed slot in the back that I've already mentioned.

The paper drawers go into the printer with the long side of letter-size paper parallel to the front, so it comes out with the long side first. Given that design, it's not much of a leap to also let you feed tabloid-size paper through the manual feed slot with the 11-inch side as the leading edge, or to extend the one paper drawer, making it big enough to hold tabloid size paper, with the 11-inch side as the leading edge going into the printer.

For scanning, the MFC-J4710DW offers both a letter-size flatbed and a 20-page automatic document feeder (ADF). As with most office-oriented MFPs, the ADF lets you scan up to legal-size pages. More important, however, is that unlike the scanners on most inexpensive MFPs, the MFC-J4710DW scanner can scan in duplex, which means scanning both sides of a page simultaneously.

If you deal with duplex documents very often, the duplex scanning is a key feature. Most inexpensive MFPs that can scan duplex pages use duplexing ADFs, not duplexing scanners. The difference is that a duplexing ADF has to scan one side, turn the page over, and scan the other, which takes a lot longer than scanning both sides at once. That's faster than doing it manually, but it's no match for actually scanning in duplex.

As you would expect, the combination of being able to both scan and print in duplex also lets you copy both single- and double-sided originals to your choice of single- or double-sided copies. You can also scan in either simplex (one side only) or duplex for faxing and copying.

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Setup, Speed and Output Quality
Setting up the MFC-J4710DW is standard. I connected it to a wired network for my tests, and installed the drivers on a Windows Vista system.

Print speed is a strong point. On our business applications suite, I timed it (using QualityLogic's hardware and software for timing), at an effective 5.7 pages per minute (ppm). That counts as a tie with the Brother MFC-J4610DW, at 5.6 ppm, and is significantly faster than the other Business Smart printers we've tested. It's also faster than the MFC-J6510DW and MFC-J6710DW, which both came in at 4.1 ppm. Photo speed is also fast, at 57 seconds for a 4 by 6.

Brother MFC-J4710DW

Output quality for the MFC-J4710DW is a little uneven, with relatively better text than either graphics or photos compared with other inkjet MFPs. Text quality was near the high end of the range for inkjet MFPs, making it easily good enough for most business use. Graphics were a touch below par, making them good enough for any internal business need. Whether you'll consider them good enough for PowerPoint handouts or the like will depend on how much of a perfectionist you are. Photos were roughly a match for the low end of what you would expect from drugstore prints.

One issue I ran into that demands mention is that the printer repeatedly jammed with the Brother BP71 photo paper that Brother recommends using. It didn't jam with the lighter weight Brother BP61 photo paper, however, which is the paper Brother provided for testing with the other printers in the Business Smart series.

Given that printing photos on photo paper is not an important application for a printer meant for office use, this doesn't count as a serious problem. However, if you want to print on photo paper, be aware that the recommended paper may not feed reliably, although Brother said it was unable to replicate the jamming that I saw. The problem is unfortunate, because the BP71 paper offers better color quality for photos than the BP61 paper, raising the quality from the low end of what you'd expect from drugstore prints to at least the mid-range of that category.

The MFC-J4710DW delivers a lot to like otherwise. It stands out in particular for its duplexing scanner and 400-sheet capacity, including the drawer for up to tabloid-size paper. It also gets lots of points for its speed, high-quality text, and its long list of MFP functions. If you're looking for an MFP with lots of office-oriented features plus tabloid-size printing, and particularly if you need to scan, copy, or fax duplex documents on regular basis, the Brother MFC-J4710DW will be hard to beat at anything like the price. That's more than enough to make it Editors' Choice.

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