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Sooo... last we reported on this project, it had been financed to the tune of $10 million, had been cast (Mary J. Blige & David Oyelowo in the starring roles), and was booked to start filming at the end of May last year, much to the chagrin of a lot of you folks.
That obviously DID NOT happen, as was initially reported.
Why? It had to be delayed until October, because, as you may recall, Mary J Blige later signed on to co-star in Rock Of Ages with Tom Cruise and the rest of that film's cast.
I tend to get a little worried about projects that, at first, are announced as sure-things, and then get pushed around for one reason or another, no matter how valid.
Skip ahead to earlier today, around mid-day, when S&A reader Akimbo posted a comment on an old Nina Simone post saying that Zoe Saldana had taken over for Mary J, but without a source link.
That's a rumor I'd heard previously, but didn't want to post until I had further confirmation. After Akimbo's comment, I was able to verify via 2 separate sources (1 a crew member who is attached to work on the project), that Zoe Saldana is attached to star as Nina Simone in the same film that has long been in development, with Cynthia Mort, whose credits include writing and producing several episodes of popular TV series like Roseanne and Will And Grace, still listed as the screenwriter and director of the project.
If you recall, the film will focus on Simone's relationship with Paris-based manager Clifton Henderson who will be played by Oyelowo.
Still no official announcement just yet; however, if my sources are correct, and this actually moves forward, I'd need some convincing that Zoe Saldana can embody Nina Simone. The choice makes little sense to me.
So much for our recommendation that Adepero Oduye star as Nina Simone.
But stay tuned; I'm working to get the full story on this... assuming there is one.
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Vaughn | October 18, 2012 10:15 AM
I think Kim Wayans could pass as a good resemblence for Nina Simone. But just not quite sure she is the sort of actor that could fill that role, and be believable (pigeonholed into a certain role).
Get it together America | August 31, 2012 9:50 AM
Nina Simone deserves to be portrayed by an actress who can capture her essence. When Hollywood was looking for someone to play Marilyn Monroe, they picked an actress (Michelle Williams) with similar feature to portray America's iconic sex symbol. Just like it wouldn't make sense to cast a Latina woman for the role of Marilyn Monroe, it doesn't make sense for Nina Simone either.
Brian Rushing | August 20, 2012 12:14 PM
In all honesty, as difficult as it is for a woman of color to land a leading role in Hollywood we should really be celebrating the fact that Meryl Streep was not put in black face and signed on for the role (nothing against Meryl Streep). As a people, we need to move past the light skin vs. dark skin debate and advance ourselves academically and fiscally.
To sit here and debate the merits of casting a movie role that will not put a thin dime in any of our pockets highlights why the black community is in such dire straits: WE FOCUS ON THE WRONG D@MN THINGS!!!
Black men, stop spraying kids all over the place that you have no intention of helping to raise. Black women, stop laying down with men that are not making an honest effort at being in a committed relationship, settling down, having kids and being a good provider.
We have so much potential and yet we squander it at every turn on things that do not matter. When we embrace and nurture that potential nothing can hold us back.
Paul | August 19, 2012 10:15 PM
To me a good film will get Box Office from word of mouth, Emphasis on GOOD. It has to have a good script, good actors, and a good director. If it's a good film, people will be encouraged to see it by friends and relatives and there will be buzz on the internet. A drama isn't FX heavy, so it shouldn't cost a fortune to make, and a good film can make money for years and years after its made. In addition, the film will benefit audiences, the cast of the film, and the company that produces it. Does it need to be any more complicated or easy than this?
Tiffany | August 18, 2012 2:54 AM
I'm a big fan of Zoe Saldana. I think she would do a great job!
Takes One | August 17, 2012 8:24 PM
Okay...The fact that Zoe Saldana is being sought to play Nina Simone isn't as absurd as you may think. Granted, she looks nothing like Simone so the transformation will be interesting. What's absurd is perhaps the lack of knowledge of how the film industry works by some of the posters here. Adepero would be a great Nina, but can she open a 10 million film? So many of US didn't pay to see her debut in Pariah, so there's that. Viola Davis would be a brilliant Nina, but can she open a $10 million film? So many of US had a problem that she played a maid in 2011, we didn't give her the opportunity to do so. The last time I checked, India Arie isn't an actress, and has never done so. Can she open a 10 million dollar film? Who knows.
Zoe opened a 40 million dollar film that basically broke even. In hollywood standards that's a failure but given the alternatives regarding black actresses who can open a film, I'm willing to bet hollywood execs will take it. Stop complaining and get out there and support BLACK ACTORS/ACTRESSES or trust me, you won't have anything to complain about in the future because Angelina Jolie will be hired to play a black woman AGAIN!
Chupamelo | August 17, 2012 5:45 AM
Actually she's not that much of a good actress...She just don't fit in movies too good. She'll die out soon. She did a Movie called "Colombiana...jaja what a joke of a movie. it made no sense. it drag'd the plot was all over the place...and the shit is, they should have put a real colombian Bitch on it...Zoe don't look shit like one, she's half P.Rican/dominhaitian.
Nemesis | August 16, 2012 11:35 PM
LOL. Hilarious... in a sad way. I recall, not so long ago, how people were shouting down the person who had the temerity to petition against Thandie Newton playing a woman of full Igbo parentage. So what if she isn't Nigerian, eh? Being half-African should have sufficed. And now, Zoe Saldana, an Afro-Latina woman, gets dragged through the coals for being too light-skinned, slim and with fine features (fine as in keen/sharp - so back down). Short-sighted, much? Can't see her in the role myself (would be chomping at the bit to see Viola Davis play Nina Simone), but if the gradual fading of African peoples is part of Hollywood's plan, and many people of the diaspora are happy to go along with it (when it doesn't mean depicting anyone not of their own culture or nationality) then it isn't really much of a surprise.
NO BRAINER | August 16, 2012 2:09 PM
This has to be the most commented blog in S&A history. I'm shocked. All complaints where people are blaming Zoe and the film industry for her getting the role as opposed to looking at themselves in the mirror.
artbizzy | August 16, 2012 1:21 PM
Read "Put a Spell on You" ( you could probably get it on Kindle) and buy all her music. Otherwise,
Dalia May | August 16, 2012 1:13 PM
Shouldn't there be an uprising of some sort about this? I signed the petition at http://ow.ly/d1fWz (ya'll should too), but isn't there more that can be done? Perhaps create a Facebook page? I mean, it it got Betty White as a host of SNL, perhaps a large proclimation that "This Will Not Stand" could actually change Hollywood's/the producer's/the casting director's minds and consider actresses such as Adepero Oduye. Someone even mentioned Rutina Wesley for the part and, though I find her features to be as angular as Zoe's, I'd accept her in the role over the current pick because she is a positive representation of how beautiful dark skin is.
I have no issues with Saldana being cast in roles that require dark skin. I wasn't too happy about her being cast as Uhura (actually, I was quite livid when announced), but after seeing the film felt she did an excellent job. However, when we a have visual image of the character, and that character is very much a woman with dark skin, kinky hair and broad features , casting Saldana is just outright wrong.
I can't believe the individuals involved in this would lack enough forethought and intelligence to even think this would be an acceptable idea. This is Whitewashing for the sake of selling to white audiences and attempting to inaccurately "beautify" the world in a way that just isn't real. It needs to stop. It really does.
julius hollingsworth | August 16, 2012 7:34 AM
I still say Lauren Hill is the actresss ,yes she was actor working before she became a name rapper/singer to play Nina Simone and capture who this lady was for this generation.Oh well
I hope she does a good job.I mean Zoe....if she decides to do it.
Carlton Jordan | August 15, 2012 7:08 PM
Any more credible sources for this story?
kid chaos | August 15, 2012 6:54 PM
Marry a white man zoe will jump to do this part.How about whoopi she has that same man look that nina had.
Nadine | August 15, 2012 6:45 PM
WHAT NINA THOUGHT: "I do not believe in mixing of the races. You can quote me. I don't believe in it, and I never have. I've never changed. I've never changed my hair. I've never changed my color, I have always been proud of myself, and my fans are proud of me for remaining the way I've always been. I married a white man one time, but he was a creep.
Nina Simone, Nina Simone Interview - http://africanamericanquotes.org/nina-simone.html
Nadine | August 15, 2012 5:51 PM
The thing is Nina had a very distinctive look. A look that was readily not preferred even amongst Black American populations. If we are to believe that, from birth on, Nina's being, her body, had nothing to do with the choices she made, in life and in her chosen fields of excellence then we are all fooling ourselves.
Tambay | August 15, 2012 5:15 PM
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Donella | August 15, 2012 4:56 PM
To the alternative suggestions of Viola Davis, Adepero Oduye, Anika Noni Rose, and Lauryn Hill... I'll add on Tichina Arnold (singer), Audra MacDonald (singer/stage performer), Simbi Khali (stage performer).
Scottie Lowe | August 15, 2012 4:18 PM
Pure and simple, African American beauty and talent does not solely reside at the light-skinned end of the color spectrum. Dr. Simone DESERVES, and we collectively demand, an actress to portray her who can not only capture her grace and beauty, but also her musical gifts. It is in my very humble but infinitely and exponentially more-informed opinion if you seriously considered Zoe Saldana for the role for more than a fraction of a nanosecond, that India.Irie would be the IDEAL candidate for the role. She is gorgeous! Her beauty is undeniable and she greatly resembles the The High Priestess of Soul. She is musically gifted. Now, I've never made a biopic before but I would have to imagine that having someone who understands music would be a more conducive option than someone untrained. And because she exists, no thrives, in an industry where she must compete with talentless light-skinned bimbos, her social politics and struggles mirror that of Dr. Simone. I can't imagine someone more suited for this particular role. She was made for it. Now, you don't have to take my advice. Hire whomever you so desire. It's your film. I can, however, assure you that I won't spend a near-nickel on a film that portrays Nina Simone with an actress more suited to play Lena Horne.
Orville | August 15, 2012 2:40 PM
Zoe Saldana talks about being a Latina all the time in the media but she doesn't seem to mind taking on iconic roles meant for black women! It was a disgrace that Saldana for the female lead in Star Trek so many black actresses would of killed that part yet it went to a mixed race actress. Now Nina Simone might go to a woman that doesn't even LOOK like her. Saldana is the wrong choice she should follow Halle's lead and have the grace to step aside. When delusional Aretha Franklin wanted Halle for the lead in her biopic Halle said no because she knew she couldn't do it justice. Zoe needs to step aside and let a black actress have a chance at film glory.
Nadell | August 15, 2012 2:02 PM
Why don't they ask Kim Kardashian to play Nina Simone!
I just can't.....the entire production/crew of this film needs to just STOP and evaluate.
I absolutely love MJB as an artist and Saldana as an actress but for Simone - NO WAY should their names even be in the arena.
If Blige or Saldana are cast as Simone that production company & director need to be sued for defamation of character and fraud!
BluTopaz | August 15, 2012 1:46 PM
How do you say house nigger in Spanish: Zoe thinks Black actresses should stop complaining about racism. "âWe have a Black president right now, So why the fâ would I sit down and talk about how hard it is for Black women in Hollywood when thereâs a Black president in my country?â >>>>>>>>>>
LeonRaymond | August 15, 2012 11:45 AM
I am sorry I do Love Zoe, I love her in a lot of roles, I love her style, but she is wrong for this part, I look more like Nina Simone than Zoe does and I am a dude who looks nothing like Nina Simone. This is absurd casting, well how about BOW WOW to play Miles Davis, or Jennifer Aniston to play Diana Ross, that's about how absurd this casting sounds. But when they start to truly dissect the script -History Nina's life deeply and her deal with AmericaKKK the project in it's incarnation will never fly, just wait to the musical giants start speaking out, I would want to come out the house after that. Take my word for it when the outcries begin over the casting it sadly enough will be Zoe who will want to leave the country and none of this had to happen that way!!!
Jess | August 15, 2012 11:39 AM
David Oyelow needs to run from this one fast as he can. First Mary now ZOE makes it clear the director is not in rhythm with the material and the great woman Nina Simone. He seems to have integrity. This DOES NOT.
Scottie Lowe | August 15, 2012 11:34 AM
Sign the petition.
anon | August 15, 2012 11:20 AM
Reminds me of that biracial actress playing harriet tubman now its infesable for a darkskinned actress to play a darkskinned woman and one who was NOT A BEAUTY! Adepero Oduyebut would have been a good pick and nothing against the talented miss saldana but ill definately pass on this project.
Nancy Williams | August 15, 2012 8:54 AM
Okay, let us step into realism now. "Mississippi Goddam" sung by dear Zoe--no no. Who is judging ugliness as opposed to raw talent? I am old enough (sigh) to remember all the brown skinned divas of yesteryear. Looks have nothing to do with talent. I can still remember Nina banging on that piano. Stop this inner colorisnm. Most of us have a unique admixture unique to the New World. My dear grandmother Roberta Hawkins West, was light enough to be constantly mistaken for various types of mulatto, Hispanic (or Spanish as it was called back in the day), Mestizo, etc. but when confronted with another language speaker, would say emphatically "I am a colored woman! as she hugged her beloved grandchildren Nancy, Judy and Ricky Williams, us decidedly not mistaken for anything but what we were. Colored, black, Negroe, etc. , complete admixture of our genealogy African yes white possibly, Native American possibly and yes Haitiam from our great grat grandmother, Feliciene Fouche Cromwell.
untitled1972 | August 15, 2012 8:38 AM
Epic fail. Disrespectul. And shame on her for accepting the role. I wont go see it baed on the casting problems alone mjb now this. Hollywood could give a rats ass about nina i do recall this is why she left the states in the first place. We are not worthy!
shelly | August 14, 2012 8:25 PM
the girl does not eat. isn't a great actress. and is latina. it's such bad casting it's unreal.
it's a shame because you are right Adepero Oduye would have been an AMAZING choice.
Orville | August 14, 2012 7:23 PM
I am so disappointed that Zoe Saldana got this part because she looks NOTHING like Nia Simone. Hollywood seems to think Zoe Saldana can take on ALL the black women roles. First Star Trek now Nina Simone this is a digrace! Nina Simone is NOT black Latina she`s a black American woman. See, Hollywood thinks that by pushing mixed race women and casting them will appease black audiences. This is not going to fly with a lot of people. There are tons of black actresses who would have killed the part. I always felt Mary J Blige was a bad choice anyway because she is NOT an actress she`s a singer. Well I will be skipping this film adaptation because this is not good.
bondgirl | August 14, 2012 7:11 PM
I forgot to add who I think would KILL IT. Lauryn Hill. She's out on bail, feeling like the gov't is against her, and she can bring all that angst and pain in her love life/business to the role. That would be a superb comeback role. India.Arie is not a proven lead, and Adepero could be a contender as well.
kid chaos | August 14, 2012 6:43 PM
Let be honest her family would be thilled if a pretty bi racial girl played her because this is one ugly chick.
BluTopaz | August 14, 2012 3:38 PM
Maybe S&A could reach out to Nina's daughter at some point?... (crossing fingers)
jeni | August 14, 2012 3:07 PM
*faints* This is a cruel joke, right? Can somebody call India Arie's agent and see if she's interested?!


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on Dec 3, 2013 at 10:53 am
After seeing this article my thought is:
Is it any wonder why City Governments are going bankrupt??
Seems like no one has any money anymore for city programs. We spend our cash flow on field trips, instead, for those who cannot work in the office, since it has too many "distractions".
This does not just happen in Menlo Park. There are other cities who whine about their lack of funds but have no second thoughts about increasing their own annual salaries...in spite of the shortfalls.
Wouldn't YOU rather work while sipping a glass of Merlot?
I know I would.
on Dec 3, 2013 at 1:08 pm
How does one expect to attract talent and retain it when micromanagement is the call of the day? In our area the private sector offers better compensation and far better retreats for its executives. You will always get the quality comensurate to the money invested.
on Dec 3, 2013 at 1:19 pm
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I love a good storm. I love big, fall weather for the worst reasons possible: the clothing and the Agatha Christie-type setting it provides for murder mysteries. This promised storm was supposed to strike at midnight, but it would seem all of that information on where to get sandbags got us riled up for nothing.
It's all a big jip, as far as I'm concerned. This is, of course, what they'll read at my memorial service when my car spins out of control in the rain and wind and I die in the middle of the storm I was complaining about.
This storm is supposed to be so big, the news is offering advice! It's all very exciting and I feel like I'm at a concert waiting for the headliner to stop dicking around backstage and start the show.
Brilliantly, Katie tweeted, "it sorta feels like Christmas, waiting for this storm."
I hope we wake up to presents...
Monday, October 12, 2009
famous last words...
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One of the greatest feelings is waking up at 3AM and hearing the pouring rain on the roof, and falling back to sleep.
If it's rain you want, come to Atlanta bcs we've had plenty -- with more to come.
On another note, I was very disappointed that Team Asbergher got kicked off Amazing Race. The irony of it was that they were discussing bad kharma in the cab, they come in first only to discover that they lost their passport. I'm really hoping that they get another chance on the next season bcs I was really rooting for them
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It appeared to be touch and go for a while when a former fruit storage plant in Talent caught fire sending black smoke into the sky.
Flames engulfed a building in Talent located at the intersection of Suncrest and South Pacific Highway. The fire broke out around 2:15 Monday afternoon.
"We knew we had a lot of smoke and fire and we had very little resources initially," said Dan Marshall, Jackson County Fire District 5 Chief.
The building was previously used as a fruit storage facility a couple years ago.
"Early on we had some mixed information, whether or not if it was operating or not."
That uncertainty sparked concerns about the possibility of up to 800-gallons of ammonia inside. So, as a precaution, fire officials told some nearby residents to stay indoors.
"We now have confirmed that there is no ammonia on site and that initial reports that there were, were incorrect."
The Fire Chief said if the ammonia was still in the building, and if fire had reached it, the chemical would have been toxic to breathe and could have resulted in an explosion. Fortunately, he said the ammonia was off-loaded two years ago when the fruit storage facility turned into what he called an empty warehouse.
The ordeal shut down South Pacific Highway between Suncrest and Cabbage Lane for about 1.5 hours.
At this point, investigators are working to determine the cause of the fire.
A hazmat representative was also on scene to help with the perceived threat.
The wooden part of the building is considered a total loss and there is some damage to the concrete portion.
As far as fire officials know, there was no one inside.
According to authorities, while the building's address is in Phoenix, the location is actually considered to be more in Talent.


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Church has more than 20 years of experience in the electrical and control field and is a licensed master electrician, an Association of Energy Engineers certified energy auditor, and has formal training in power quality analysis.
"We have had two projects for which Commonwealth and Toby Church have worked on for us. Both projects involved significant refurbishment and installation of new electrical, HVAC and I&C systems," Town of Fishers Assistant Director of Public Works Rick Farnham said in a press release. "Toby is a good communicator both on a technical and practical level. Toby's approach takes into consideration operation's staff issues, work routine and reporting systems. He is open to input from all levels to ensure a better end result. For both our projects, the town has a better end-product based on Commonwealth and Toby's technical expertise and knowledge."
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State v. Stoddard, corrected 5-22-97 Download as PDF Wordpefect 3 Back to Opinions page MAINE SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT Reporter of Decisions Decision: 1997 ME 114 Docket: Pen-94-646 On Briefs: March 24, 1997 Decided: May 22, 1997 Panel: WATHEN, C.J., and GLASSMAN, CLIFFORD, DANA, and LIPEZ, JJ.
STATE OF MAINE v. JEFFREY STODDARD
DANA, J. [¶1] Jeffrey Stoddard appeals from the judgment entered in the Superior Court (Penobscot County, Mead, J.) on jury verdicts of guilty of eluding a police officer, 29 M.R.S.A. § 2501-A(3) (Supp. 1993); failing to stop upon an officer's request, 29 M.R.S.A. § 2501-A(2) (Supp. 1993); speeding in excess of 30 miles per hour, 29 M.R.S.A. § 1252(4) (Supp. 1993); as well as the consolidated but separate charge of operating under the influence of intoxicants, 29 M.R.S.A. § 1312 (Supp. 1993).{1} Stoddard contends that the court abused its discretion when it refused to ask potential jurors during voir dire his proposed questions regarding juror bias, erred when it refused to allow him to testify about his willingness to take a blood test after he was released from custody, and erred when it failed to instruct the jury regarding the level of culpability necessary for a conviction on the charge of failure to stop. For reasons hereinafter set forth, we vacate the judgment for failing to stop upon an officer's request. We affirm the judgment as to the other counts and the judgment as to operating under the influence. [¶2] On July 5, 1993, Officer Doug Franklin was in his police cruiser traveling south on Route 7 in Newport. His radar alerted him that a sportscar approaching from the opposite direction was moving at 91 miles per hour, 36 miles per hour in excess of the posted speed limit. As the vehicle approached the cruiser, Franklin turned on the cruiser's blue lights and slowed down so that he could turn to follow the car. According to Franklin, he made eye contact with the driver of the car, Jeffrey Stoddard, and motioned for Stoddard to pull over by pointing his finger at the breakdown lane on Stoddard's side of the road. Stoddard drove past the cruiser and Franklin activated the cruiser's siren and turned to follow. When Franklin got within about 200 yards of Stoddard's car, Stoddard began accelerating. Franklin then alerted his dispatcher that he was engaged in a high-speed chase. Stoddard passed two cars on Route 7 and then made a right turn on Old County Road. When Franklin reached the intersection of Old County Road and Fire Lane 21, he saw dust in the air and the brake lights from Stoddard's car traveling down the fire lane. Franklin stopped his cruiser at the intersection and called for backup. Before other officers arrived, a pickup truck approached Franklin's cruiser on Fire Lane 21. Franklin motioned the driver of the truck to stop because he recognized the driver as the man he had signaled to stop on Route 7. Franklin asked Stoddard what had happened to the sportscar and Stoddard replied that he had just come from his brother's residence on Fire Lane 21 and did not know what Franklin was talking about. Franklin noticed the smell of alcohol on Stoddard's breath and saw that Stoddard's eyes were glassy and red. [¶3] Officer Christopher Grotton, who had just arrived on the scene, conducted an OUI evaluation. Grotton performed the horizontal gaze nystagmus test and found that Stoddard had the "four clues" indicating intoxication. Stoddard failed both the walk and turn and the one-legged tests. Grotton asked Stoddard to take a breath test but Stoddard refused. Grotton explained the implied consent form and Stoddard said he understood the form and signed it. [¶4] While Grotton was performing the OUI evaluation, Franklin attempted to locate the car that Stoddard had been driving on Route 7. Following car tracks through the high grass he found the car parked behind Stoddard's brother's trailer. Franklin then placed Stoddard under arrest for eluding a police officer and speeding in excess of 30 miles per hour. When Franklin asked Stoddard why he had tried to outrun the cruiser, Stoddard said he did it because he could not afford a speeding ticket. [¶5] At the trial Stoddard admitted that he was traveling up to 100 miles per hour on Route 7, but stated that he did not see Franklin's vehicle in the opposite lane or Franklin's signal to pull over. Although Stoddard noticed Franklin's flashing blue lights behind him as he was turning onto Old County Road, he did not know that Franklin was pursuing him. He parked his car in the grass behind the trailer just in case the police were looking for him and in the hope that the police would not find the car. The jury found Stoddard guilty of all four offenses.
[¶6] Stoddard contends the court abused its discretion when it failed to ask the jury array the questions that Stoddard proposed. Prior to the trial Stoddard submitted a list of 16 questions for voir dire. After questioning the jury itself, the court refused to ask Stoddard's questions. Specifically, Stoddard argues that the court failed to ask questions that would reveal bias in favor of law enforcement officers, bias against people charged with OUI, and juror familiarity with OUI testing procedures. We disagree. [¶7] "The purpose of voir dire is to detect bias and prejudice in prospective jurors to ensure that the defendant is tried by as fair and impartial a jury as possible." State v. O'Hara, 627 A.2d 1001, 1003 (Me. 1993) (quotations omitted). Maine Rule of Criminal Procedure 24(a) provides that when the court conducts an initial examination of potential jurors, it "shall permit the parties or their attorneys to address additional questions to the prospective jurors on any subject which has not been fully covered in the court's examination and which is germane to the jurors' qualifications." The trial court, however, "has broad discretion over the conduct of voir dire, and its determination whether a subject germane to a juror's qualifications has been adequately covered during the initial voir dire will be upheld absent an abuse of that discretion." O'Hara, 627 A.2d at 1003 (citations omitted).
A. Bias in Favor of Law Enforcement Witnesses
[¶8] The court did not abuse its discretion in refusing to ask the potential jurors whether they would give greater weight to the testimony of police officers than they would the testimony of an ordinary citizen. During the jury selection the court read the charges against Stoddard to the jury array. The court asked the potential jurors if they or members of their families were employed in law enforcement and asked if they knew Stoddard or any of the law enforcement witnesses. When some members of the array said that they were involved with law enforcement or knew the officers who would be testifying, the court asked each member about the nature of his or her relationship to law enforcement or the extent of his or her familiarity with the witnesses. The court also asked whether, in light of the charges against Stoddard, any juror had personal beliefs or religious convictions that would make it difficult for the juror to hear the evidence impartially. Finally, the court asked if there was any reason the jurors could not fairly and impartially evaluate the evidence or apply the court's instructions given the charges in Stoddard's case. These questions were sufficient to disclose facts that would give rise to potential juror bias in favor of law enforcement. See O'Hara, 627 A.2d at 1003 (court must allow defendant to inquire about the nature of jurors' admitted relationship with law enforcement witnesses in order to obtain factual basis to rule on challenges for cause).
B. Bias Against People Charged with OUI
[¶9] The court did not abuse its discretion in refusing to ask questions about whether any jurors or their families or friends had been in accidents involving a drunk driver. The court explained to the jurors the nature of the charged offenses including the OUI charge. The court then asked the potential jurors whether they had any personal beliefs that would prevent them from hearing the evidence fairly, and whether there was any reason the jurors could not act impartially in light of the issues in the case. Although the court's questions were generalized, they were sufficient to reveal any bias. See State v. Lambert, 528 A.2d 890, 892 (Me. 1987) (court did not abuse its discretion by refusing to allow defendant to question jurors about antihomosexual bias when court's initial questioning was adequate to reveal such bias).
C. Familiarity with OUI Tests
[¶10] The trial court did not abuse its discretion in refusing to allow Stoddard to question the potential jurors about whether they had ever taken a breath or blood-alcohol test or field sobriety tests. The court's general questions about the jurors' ability to evaluate the evidence impartially in light of the OUI charge were sufficient to address the potential that the jurors might have past experiences that could hinder their ability to interpret the evidence regarding OUI tests.
[¶11] Stoddard contends that even though he did not have admissible evidence of the test results, the court erred when it refused to allow the defense to ask questions on Stoddard's redirect examination about the fact that he took a blood test sometime after he was released from custody. In response to a question from the State on cross-examination, Stoddard testified that he refused to take a breath test because he wanted a blood test instead and that he did take a blood test on his own later. The court refused to allow further questioning on the ground that "[t]he fact that the test was taken, [without] introducing the results, raises more questions than it does answers." Stoddard argues that the evidence about his willingness to take a blood test was probative of Stoddard's lack of intoxication because such willingness would not be present in a person who believes he is under the influence of alcohol. [¶12] "The court has wide discretion in making determinations of relevance and has the authority to exclude even relevant evidence if its admission would result in confusion of the issues, misleading the jury, or delay and waste of time." State v. Jones, 580 A.2d 161, 162 (Me. 1990) (citations omitted); M.R. Evid. 403. Stoddard's willingness to take a blood test after his release has limited probative value regarding his state of intoxication at the time of the incident. The court did not abuse its discretion by determining that the limited probative value of Stoddard's proffered testimony was outweighed by the risk of confusion that would result from its admission.
[¶13] Stoddard contends that the court erred because it did not instruct the jury that to convict Stoddard of the failure to stop for a police officer, the jury had to find that Stoddard acted with a culpable mental state. The court's instruction regarding the charge of failure to stop consisted of the following: "The law provides that it is unlawful for the operator of any motor vehicle to fail or refuse to stop that vehicle upon request or signal of any uniformed law enforcement officer." Although Stoddard did not object to the instructions at the trial, he argues that State v. Dana, 517 A.2d 719 (Me. 1986), nevertheless requires that we vacate his conviction for failure to stop. We agree. [¶14] When, as here, a defendant challenges a court's jury instructions without an objection to those instructions in the trial court, we review the instructions only for obvious error. State v. Googins, 640 A.2d 1060, 1062 (Me. 1994) (citation omitted). We review "the instructions as a whole to ensure that they informed the jury correctly and fairly in all necessary respects of the governing law." State v. Daniels, 663 A.2d 33, 36 (Me. 1995) (quotations omitted). To vacate a judgment on the basis of obvious error the defendant must show that the offending instruction "'constituted highly prejudicial error tending to produce manifest injustice.'" State v. Weidul, 628 A.2d 135, 137 (Me. 1993) (quoting State v. Quint, 448 A.2d 1353, 1355 (Me. 1982)). [¶15] The court's failure to instruct the jury regarding a culpable mental state for the offense of a failure to stop for a police officer constitutes obvious error. In Dana we vacated the defendant's conviction for the offense of passing or attempting to pass a police officer in violation of 29 M.R.S.A. § 2501-A(4) because the trial court failed to instruct the jury that an intentional or knowing state of mind is an essential element of the offense. 517 A.2d at 720-21. Although the statute's definition of the offense did not specify a necessary level of culpability,{2} we concluded that the language and context of the statute negated any inference that the legislature intended to hold motorists strictly liable for the acts described in the statute. "[T]he legislature by penalizing refusing to stop, attempting to elude, and passing or attempting to pass a roadblock intended to punish persons who act with a certain mental state. This conclusion is reinforced by our recognition that penal statutes must be strictly construed." Id. at 721 (citation omitted). Because the trial court in Dana failed to instruct the jury regarding one of the necessary elements of the offense, the defendant was denied "the right to have the jury test the evidence to determine if each element had been established beyond a reasonable doubt" and was denied a fair trial. Id. [¶16] The offense of failure to stop is provided in the same statute that we found in Dana to require an intentional or knowing state of mind.{3} Here the court instructed the jury that "it is unlawful for the operator of any motor vehicle to fail or refuse to stop that vehicle upon request or signal of any uniformed law enforcement officer." Although the court followed the statute's language, it erred by failing to instruct the jury that an intentional or knowing state of mind is a necessary element of the offense. Pursuant to the court's instructions, the jury could have convicted Stoddard of his failure to stop without necessarily finding that he saw Franklin's cruiser or his signal to stop. Thus, Stoddard was deprived of the right to have the jury test the evidence to determine if he acted intentionally or knowingly when he failed to stop for Franklin's signal on Route 7. The entry is: Judgment on Count II of CR-93-588 vacated; remanded for further proceedings consistent with the opinion herein. Judgment as to Counts I and III of CR-93-588 affirmed. Judgment as to CR-93-640 affirmed.FOOTNOTES******************************** {1}. The sections cited above have since been repealed by P.L. 1993, ch. 683, § A-1 (effective January 1, 1995), and replaced by 29-A M.R.S.A. § 2414(3) (1996) (eluding a police officer); 29-A M.R.S.A. § 2414(2) (1996) (failing to stop); 29-A M.R.S.A. § 2074(3) (1996) (speeding in excess of 30 miles per hour); and 29 M.R.S.A. § 2411 (1996) (operating under the influence). {2}. 29 M.R.S.A. § 2501-A provided in relevant part: 2. Failure to stop. It is unlawful for the operator of any motor vehicle to fail or refuse to stop that vehicle u
Attorneys for State: R. Christopher Almy, District Attorney C. Daniel Wood, Asst. Dist. Atty. 97 Hammond Street Bangor, ME 04401 Attorney for defendant: Lara M. Nomani, Esq. Perkins, Townsend, Shay & Nomani, P.A. P O Box 467 Skowhegan, ME 04976-0467


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Relay for Life is an event that takes place all over the U.S. But on Wednesday it happened in one very special community and they're proving age is just a number.
We're now nearly 48 hours away from kickoff to the start of the 2014 Syracuse football season. Most folks are expecting a win on Friday -- and a lopsided one at that. But the orange players and coaches aren't approaching this game that way.
Muggy conditions arrive in the Mohawk Valley.
Every year there is a new signature food of fried specialties at the State Fair. This year it's a Twinx, a Twix stuffed in a Twinkie, wrapped in bacon, and deep fried. Check it out plus other fried favorites in this report.
Word on Wednesday that just minutes before a motorcycle apparently slammed into a car with deadly results - a sheriff's deputy spotted a speeding motorcycle and gave chase.
Professional golfers brought out hundreds of people to the Atunyote golf course at Turning Stone Resort, but the event was not just about the golf. Tee shots and birdie putts from PGA Tour pros and major winners were just a few things hundreds of people saw Wednesday at the Notah Begay III Golf Challenge.
It's the day Utica Comets fans have been waiting for, the team released the 2014-2015 regular season schedule Wednesday.
It's that time of year again, summer is coming to a close and schools are opening up. Although area students have about a week left of their summer vacation, teachers and administrators are already back at school preparing for the first day.
Two people are dead on Tuesday night after a motorcycle and car collision in Boonville. The wreck left the car involved engulfed in flames. And neither operator of the vehicles survived the accident.
It's a boy... Or a girl. Either way, infants get weighed soon after birth - and many times during the first two week of their lives.
Rome City School District announcing a new program on Tuesday to increase graduation rates.
The driver of a car and a motorcyclist are both death after they collided at the intersection of Route 12 and Kerwin Road.
Those who travel on the Arterial between Noyes and Sunset Ave. should expect delays tomorrow. Beginning at 6 a.m. until 4 p.m. Noyes street between Route 12 South and Sunset Ave. will be closed due to construction. Detours are in place and drivers are reminded to allow extra time for their commutes.
The two-year-old girl reported missing by her grandfather - who lives in Arizona has been located safe and sound. The Oneida County Sheriff's Department says 2-year-old Isabella-Rose Aubain-Campos was found in the area yesterday. She was evaluated at the Child Advocacy Center in Utica and is in good health. No other details about who had her when she was missing or whose custody she's in now have not been released.
Old Main is a national historical monument and it holds a lot of local history.
The State Fair is known for its unique food options and they can definitely put a dent in your diet but they don't have to put a hole in your wallet! Here's some cheap food finds at the Fair.
Cloudy and cooler tomorrow.
Old Main Lunatic Asylum was home to violent mentally ill people, but it was also home to practices that would be considered torture in this day and age.
More than 3,000 people from across the area lined up Monday evening for the chance to step inside the former Utica Lunatic Asylum. The turnout far exceeded expectations and although thousands got their tour, many were turned away.
The fall semester at SUNY Oneonta begins on Monday and a new academic building is now officially open.
The unofficial end of summer is week from Monday but for some college students, Monday is their last day to soak up the sun.
For just three hours on Monday night, hundreds of people gathered to see the historic landmark. A line wrapped around the huge building of people waiting to get a peek inside. People came for a number of reasons--some hoped to experience spooky happenings while others were just curious about the history of the building.
Today a tractor trailer accident causing wide-spread power outages for some living in Utica. A tractor trailer taking out five utility poles on Lincoln street - because it's clearance was too high for the area. Power was shut off in the area as crews worked to clear out wires and broken poles and maintain safety. That brought some people out to the streets to see what happened. The power is expected to remain off for around 24 hours.
Emergency crews responding to a two-vehicle crash involving a car and tractor along Route 840 in New Hartford today. Police say it happened around 8 a.m. when a car rear-ended a farm tractor pulling a seed-spreader, causing it to overturn. 71-year-old Thomas Brown of Clayville was behind the wheel of the tractor. He taken to the hospital with a skull fracture and internal injuries - and later air-lifted to Buffalo for further treatment. The driver of the car, 23-year-old Abigail Thompkins of Utica was released shortly after being hospitalized. The west-bound lane was shut down for 4 hours - and New Hartford Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed the accident to come forward.
The former Utica Psychiatric Center opened in 1843 and closed its doors in 1978 but on Monday the doors were reopened to the public and tours were given. It was chance for the community to see for themselves one of the most historic buildings not only in Utica but in New York State.
Dry and warm to start the work week.
A fatal crash took the lives of two men Monday morning in Rome.
A mural will soon engulf a wall in the Cornhill neighborhood of Utica and its all in the hopes of bringing the community together.
An annual church bazaar opening up today at 4 p-m. The Lady of Lourdes Church along with Notre Dame Elementary School is hosting the bazaar all weekend. There you'll find craft and food vendors, rides, as well as live music by Tony's Polka Band and more. The event raises money for both the church and school. The bazaar is at the Genesee Street church and continues tonight until 11 o'clock, ending Sunday at 4 pm.
It's move-in season for many area colleges and today Utica College welcomed the class of 20-18. Close to five-hundred new students spent day the unloading cars and unpacking bins.
Friday marks law enforcement appreciation day at the NYS Fair.
Sun finally returns this weekend.
This years Boilermaker pasta dinner raised big bucks for the United Way and part of that is because of twelve year old Chris Cooley.
Homes on East German st. in Herkimer could be in danger of falling into the West Canada Creek if the town of Herkimer doesn't fix the road outside of the homes.
The Great New York State Fair is open for business kicking off with a special guest plus it's move-in day at Utica College and the Utica Comets are looking for their next Comettes dance team. Eyewitness News this Morning brings you your news updates every half hour.
When the fire alarm at Joseph Palmeri's work went off his guide dog Harley knew exactly what to do. "It was a lot of people in front of me and he kept lookin to the left to get me past these people, he couldn't wait to get me out the door and once we got out the door he ran from the door fast as he can to get me away from the building, so it drastically helps me out a lot," said Joseph.
Even though it rained Thursday at the state fair there is still stuff to do for everyone.
The 2014 State Fair Butter Sculpture was unveiled on Wednesday. 800 pounds of butter were used to create the sculpture, which is dedicated to raising awareness about milk being given to local food banks.
The Mohawk Valley deals with severe winter weather every year. Summer is our time to relax and enjoy the sunshine but this summer was different. A tornado left Deerfield picking up the pieces and nearly two months later they're remembering and rebuilding.
A lighting strike caused a power outage at the opening day of this years New York State fair.
The Stewart's Shops saga continues. The Utica Planning Board gave the West Utica location the green light but across town, the East Utica location is on hold pending a traffic study.
It is a day many have been looking forward to. The day they report to college and move-in. And that just what is was on Wednesday freshman at Syracuse University.
Whitesboro PD accepts the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.
On Wednesday, one lucky family will be saying welcome home to their soldier. The Grimaldi's of Utica are used to saying goodbye to their father but on Wednesday they get to welcome him home.
West Utica got final approval for their location on Court and State streets, but East Utica is in a holding pattern after only getting preliminary approval.
It's a story of loss and loss of hope in the Village of Ilion. The recent layoffs at gun-maker Remington Arms. The news came Monday that 105 workers would be out of work with two gun production lines moving to Remington's plant in Alabama. It's an issue many are outspoken about and more than a few have taken to social media to let their voices be heard.
The micro-brewing industry has a bright future and two Upstate New Yorkers are capitalizing on the craft brewery boom. The two men behind the Fulton Chain Craft Brewery Company have a vision of bringing a nano-brewery and tasting room to the Old Forge region of the Adirondacks.
Michael Leach appearing in Herkimer County Court yesterday for sentencing. He faces five years probation with the first six months being served in Herkimer County Jail. Utica residents taking to the streets again tonight for a march to support community partnership. Both proposed Stewart's shops will move to the Utica planning board meeting tonight. Remington Arms making over 100 job cuts at its manufacturing site in Ilion, the Rome Rescue Mission is holding a school supply drive and your Wednesday forecast is looking a little wet this evening. Eyewitness News brings you your morning news and weather updates every half hour stating at 7:26 on WUTR.
After the Remington announced 105 lay-offs at the Ilion plant, you took to social media. Here's what you had to say.
Hamilton college freshman got to see what Utica is all about today.
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Sometimes it takes little less than an open mind to let go of preconceived notions and embrace what the future holds. That also means realizing that nothing lasts, nothing rests, everything evolves and moves. So it is with the automobile, in general, and the same can be said about the introduction of the gas car, a century ago.
The gist is that the story of our editor explains what convinced him, and what "did it". As with many gearheads, he was a traditional gas car fan. As with, also many gearheads, he realized how much petroleum polluted and where some of that money was eventually funneled. As with many, guilt was mixed with pleasure.
Performance Gas Cars. Once bitten by a performance car, it's hard to have a regular mass market one as a daily drive. Having driven Alfa Romeos since the early 90s meant you could have great performance and looks for little money.
Approaching The Electric Car. Whatever your motivation for going forward with the electric car, there are plenty of reasons. When our editor first saw the Tesla Roadster live at the Long Beach Grand Prix, it looked good, the proportions were right, however, as with most mechanically inclined people, he said he would miss the sounds, smells and gear shifting. That, of course, makes electric vehicle, EV drivers smile. They have that "Mona Lisa smile", which we dubbed here, the EV grin.
Technically Speaking. The way to a gearhead's heart is to talk numbers and experience them. And that did it. With Chelsea Sexton from Plug In America, featured in the movie Who Killed The Electric Car? talking about her experience with her EV-1, it was hard not to see the future possibilities in it. What were her arguments? Beating BMW form a standstill and changing tires every 5,000 miles. After that, a quick walk to the Tesla show car made it clear that this little electric thing had a lot of potential.
Winning A Gearhead's Heart. The clincher was driving an eBox from AC Propulsion. Sitting in an EV the first time and driving it is a strange experience. Not only it makes little to no noise, but it is responsive, and if it has enough power, it will surprise you. It is relentless. It keeps on accelrating, no matter what speed until you reach the limits of the revolution of the motor. Nothing can prepare you for that initial kick in the pants unless you have driven a race car, and only when it is already moving.
In conclusion, what won our editor's heart and mind was the potential of the electric drive. The 100% torque delivery as soon as it spins talks to gearheads. As far as missing the gear shifting and sounds? They are acquired tastes and can be replaced. What is a "sound" to a gearhead was once noise. The pleasing whizz of an electric engine will soon be associated with quiet performance. Finally, is the psyche of the general population ready for motor noise subtlety, when loud obnoxious motorcycles are a symbol (only to some) of virility and cool factor? Yes, once you have driven a performance electric car. Then, you will understand how the electric motor is far superior to a gas engine.


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Regions to fight for Welsh rugby pride
Cardiff Blues' Backs and Attack Coach Gareth Baber says this weekend's European games offer a great opportunity for the regions to restore some pride to Welsh rugby, after the whitewash suffered by the national side in the autumn internationals.
Baber declared 'all four regions are going to be looking for results to show everybody Welsh rugby isn't in as dark a place as everybody thinks it is.'
The Blues host Montpellier on Sunday lunchtime, with Scott Andrews, Lou Reed, Sam Warburton and Alex Cuthbert back in the side. They are also missing a raft of key names due to injuries suffered on both international and club duty, though.


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EYEWITNESS LOCAL NEWSKanawha Students Return To The Classroom
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Reported: Jan. 30, 2014 8:32 PM EST
Updated: Jan. 30, 2014 9:05 PM EST
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Kallie Cart) -- Students in Kanawha County saw something Thursday they haven't seen in weeks - the inside of their schools and classrooms!
They have been out most of the week because of the subzero temperatures.
Students in Kanawha have missed 14 days since the start of this year because of the water crisis and the brutally cold weather.
Kanawha County officials said there is no set temperature that forces them to cancel school. They just play it day by day.
The maintenance department for the county normally lowers the heat at night and on weekends to conserve energy, but over the last few weeks, the thermometer has barely moved.
"They stay at temperature all night long and over the weekend, so these schools would get warm and stay warm, to try and offset the extreme temperatures," Terry Hollandsworth, executive director of maintenance, said.
Hollandsworth said they will continue to do this for the next couple of weeks until they get past this cold blast.
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Fairview Health Services is seeking an Ob/Gyn Physician to join a multispecialty practice at Fairview Clinics - Elk River.
Practice is supportive of physicians who have a special interest within the field, such as urogynecology and infertility.
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Onsite services include: pharmacy, lab, x-ray, mammography, and ultrasound.
Onsite specialties include: Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Orthopedics, Podiatry, Rheumatology, Sports Medicine, Urology, Surgery and Allergy.
We have a fully integrated Electronic Medical Record (EPIC).
Physician would have a 3 day work week
Physician will also see patients at Fairview Clinics-Zimmerman. Deliveries and Gyn Surgeries will be done at Fairview Northland Medical Center in Princeton.
Fairview Northland Medical Center is a 54-bed licensed facility offering a full range of primary and specialty care services to the 100,000+ population of Princeton, Minnesota and surrounding communities. Average number of deliveries annually: 530
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Graduate of an accredited Ob/Gyn residency training program and Board Certified/Board Prepared with the American Board of Medical Specialties or American Osteopathic Association. Licensed or ability to obtain Minnesota Board of Medical Practice Licensure. Ability to obtain and /or maintain DEA certification for the State of Minnesota. Meet threshold criteria/qualifications for Credentialing and Privileges.
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Elk River, Minnesota, a vibrant and friendly community located approximately 35 miles northwest of Minneapolis, was established as a trading post near the junction of the Elk and Mississippi Rivers. Its location offers residents the benefit of sampling the best of both city and country living. More than 500 businesses provide local employment, accounting for one of the lowest tax rates in the state. The city has 33 parks spanning 777 acres that can be explored on almost 15 miles of paved trails.
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Based in Minneapolis, Fairview Health Services is a non-profit healthcare system providing exceptional clinical care—from prevention of illness and injury to care for the most complex medical conditions. In partnership with the University of Minnesota, Fairview is an academic health system striving to enhance the clinical enterprise, achieve nation-leading research and academic prominence. Fairview's continuum includes 40+ primary care clinics, a wide range of specialty services, home care and senior services. Fairview owns seven hospitals, including the University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview.
Fairview employs more than 22,000 people and partners with a medical staff of 2,500 physicians. Fairview is uniquely situated to build and test new care, payment and experience models because of the expansive continuum of services and the diversity with that system. Fairview provides care in urban, suburban and rural areas through a diverse group of physicians—employed, independent practitioners and academic physicians. Fairview's patients are equally diverse: socially, economically and ethnically.
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God meant for believers to have fun and celebrate. There are a number of examples throughout the Bible of great celebrations. David danced. The Jews celebrated upon their exodus from Egypt. Jesus turned water into wine at a wedding celebration. God meant for believers to celebrate and have fun because celebrations lift the spirit. He wants Christian teens and adults to have fun so they can see the beauty and meaning in the life He gave to us.
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