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For casual use around the house -- to light up the back of a cupboard or find the camping lanterns during a power outage -- experts say an ordinary inexpensive flashlight (that uses an incandescent bulb) will do the job just fine. As long as you have spare batteries and ideally, a spare bulb or two, there's no need to pay more than a few dollars for a flashlight. Energizer, MagLite and Dorcy are well-recommended brands. Flashlights with Xenon bulbs (filled with xenon gas) are a little brighter than regular incandescents.
For an "everyday carry flashlight" -- to keep in the glove compartment, purse or pocket, or to hang on a key ring -- experts recommend picking a good-quality flashlight with an LED instead of an incandescent bulb. Incandescent flashlight bulbs are apt to burn out suddenly or break if the flashlight is dropped, so reviews recommend LED flashlights for possible emergency use. LED bulbs don't have breakable parts and last for 10,000 or more hours of use.
White LEDs (which are really blue LEDs with a special phosphor coating) show colors best -- important for reading a colored map. If you want to preserve night vision for stargazing or night hikes, experts recommend a red LED flashlight, as long as it's dim enough that the light it casts doesn't actually look red. However, for an everyday flashlight for a purse, backpack or belt holster, experts suggest sticking with white.
The LEDs in cheap flashlights aren't as bright and are more liable to be shaped or colored oddly. Reviews say even good-quality LEDs vary enough that even within the same flashlight model, the color of the light could vary somewhat, from slightly yellowish to slightly blue or purple. This is just the current state of the technology. If you really hate the color of the light a new flashlight produces, you may have better luck if you exchange it for another of the same model.
For everyday use, your best in an LED flashlight depends primarily on the size and weight you want to carry, as well as the brightness you need. (Note that most -- but not all -- flashlight specifications for weight include the batteries.)
Key-ring flashlights weigh less than an ounce and can also fit easily in a pocket -- fine for finding a keyhole or reading a map. Most are just barely bright enough to light your path, and get much dimmer long before the LED bulb gives up.
Pocket flashlights are still small enough to carry in a pocket, ideal for a glove compartment or backpack. The best pocket flashlights boost and regulate voltage so that as the battery loses charge, the light stays bright.
Glove-compartment flashlights are too big for a pocket, but take only a little space in a glove compartment. The best glove-compartment flashlights provide long runtime plus adjustable light levels, so you can read a map at one level, but get brighter light to change a tire.
Emergency crank flashlights are still small enough to fit in a glove compartment and need no batteries at all. The best run 30 to 60 minutes after one minute of cranking, and one model can also charge a cell phone.
Household flashlights are larger and often heavy, but they're fine for general household tasks such as rooting around in the attic or finding your way in a power outage. A high-quality plastic case is best if you might use the flashlight to work around wiring.
Rechargeable flashlights are usually limited to situations where an AC outlet is handy for recharging the battery, or where the sun shines enough to make solar recharging reliable
If you think you might get into a really dangerous situation -- facing a bear, a human assailant or a hazardous path at night -- reviews recommend relatively small, light, tactical flashlights (*Est. $65 to $200) . These can throw light far ahead or temporarily blind an attacker, but the best models let you adjust the brightness to lower levels as well. Tactical flashlights are designed primarily for police, military, firefighting and hunting use, so we cover them only briefly in this report (see the Alternative Considerations section below). Tactical flashlights are so bright that they should be kept out of reach of children, so one child doesn't accidentally blind a sibling temporarily.
Some LED flashlights can run on alkaline batteries, others use only more expensive lithium-ion batteries, and some run on a whole range of batteries (including rechargeable NiMH). Expert flashlight reviews recommend lithium-ion-powered flashlights for use in very cold weather, for flashlights stored in a disaster shelter or for when you need the brightest light and longest runtime. Longer runtime makes lithium-ion batteries ideal for hikes or long trips. (ConsumerSearch has a separate report on batteries.)
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NCAA power rankings: The madness starts now
North Carolina on Thursday and the rematch with Syracuse on Saturday. Crunch time? You got it. 6 San Diego State Aztecs 23-2 +1 The Aztecs have bounced back with two victories since losing at Wyoming on Feb. 11. The Mountain West is getting
Shepard leads No. 5 SDSU to 64-56 win over Falcons
SAN DIEGO (AP) Winston Shepard scored 14 of his 16 points in the final 7 minutes, 14 seconds and the No. 5 San Diego State Aztecs bounced back from their first loss since mid-November to beat Air Force 64-56 on Saturday night. After the
College basketball power rankings: Arizona holds tight at No. 1
basketball game. It's coming up Saturday from Rupp Arena. Can Calipari's Cats keep up with the Cardinals? 19 San Diego State Aztecs 9-1 +5 Remember the name Xavier Thames. The senior guard is averaging 16 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.5
U.S. Amateur: Aztecs sophomore Gunn Yang advances to quarterfinals
Thursday, birdieing the final three holes to beat top-ranked Ollie Schniederjans 1 up at Atlanta Athletic Club. Yang, a San Diego State sophomore making his first appearance in the tournament, was down a hole against Schniederjans, a senior at Georgia Tech
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Today, we as a country reflect and celebrate that historic day, 50 years ago in Washington.
Many of us may know of someone who marched that day or who had a close connection with Dr. King.
this morning, on Good day, Mike and Sheinelle were joined by a man who's family knew Dr. King.
Reverend Doctor Alyn Waller, Senior Pastor of Enon Tabernacle Church was gracious enough to come on our show and share his personal memories of King.


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Mexican Cheese and Salsa Chicken Recipe
The flavors in this dish will hide the fact that it is so easy to make. All of your guests will enjoy this one!Jan Cooper, Troy, Alabama
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup salsa
- 2 tablespoons taco sauce
- 1/3 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend
- Place chicken in a shallow 2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with salt. Combine salsa and taco sauce; drizzle over chicken. Sprinkle with cheese.
- Cover and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Yield: 2 servings.
Originally published as Simple Salsa Chicken in Comfort Food Diet bookazine 2010
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Ha ha :) I just realised that when I do something wrong, and I'm panicking...I literally think "Control Z". H aha ha...It's so embarrassing *blushes*. I said it aloud once, luckily nobody was around to hear :) Ahrg spending too much time around computers - have to get out more. But I like being alone....ha ha :D How can I be so dumb...
ha ah I don't know :D Just repeating the captions. I'm going to try and use this blog thing-o since nobody else seems to know it exists. Kind of like talking to my self. I talk to my self in real life too. i actually speak out-loud. Everyone is convinced I'm having a conversation with someone :O ha ha Ghosts. I like talking to myself. It's fun - you all should try it sometime...even if you sound like a weirdo ;) mmm like me. talkity-talkity-talk ha ha that's all - hmm that's life for me!!!
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ELKHORN (AP) -- A Walworth County woman who was sentenced to probation after her twin children drowned in a bathtub in 2011 might now face prison time.
A Janesville Gazette report says 28-year-old Melody N. Butt is accused of violating the terms of her probation. The East Troy woman faces four misdemeanor charges including possession of marijuana.
The state Department of Corrections says it's reviewing the case to decide whether Butt should be sent to prison.
She was convicted of child neglect resulting in death, after she fell asleep while the 11-month old boy and girl were in the tub. A 10-year prison sentence was stayed, meaning she'd only serve the time if she violated probation.
The voicemail for her previous defense attorney was full and wouldn't accept a message.


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Arizona Cardinals met with GM prospect Morocco Brown
The Arizona Cardinals took another step towards finding their new general manager on Friday.
Cardinals VP of Media Relations Mark Dalton tweeted team brass met with GM prospect Morocco Brown in Washington, DC.
Update: @azcardinals met w GM candidate Morocco Brown of Redskins today in DC; tomorrow w Broncos OC Mike McCoy in Den— MarkDalton (@CardsMarkD) January 5, 2013
Brown is the Redskins Director of Player Personnel and has worked with the team since 2008.
The Cardinals will continue their head coaching search Saturday in Denver when they are scheduled to interview Broncos offensive coordinator Mike McCoy.
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↵Today, it looks like we're closer to an end to this national nightmare. ↵↵
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↵⇥"It's down to the two of them, no question about it," one source said. "It is Kentucky and Miami. The kid is leaning toward Kentucky. There is a little bit of a concern with the people closest to him that if he goes to Kentucky that they're going to lose control." ↵↵
↵SI.com reports Duke remains in the mix, but either way, we're significantly down from that previous figure of seven schools. ↵↵
↵In one corner, you could view Wall as the last piece to an instant Final Four contender at Kentucky. In the other corner, you've got a Miami that showed a lot of potential with some athletic bigs and Jack McClinton next season. McClinton will be gone, so there will be shots to be had. ↵↵
↵The sports anarchist in me still wishes Wall would toss his name into the NBA draft and completely mess up this dynamic everyone seems to be settling into where the top three is almost locked up as Griffin-Rubio-Thabeet. Yawn. I demand chaos! ↵↵
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Web design jargon definedThursday, May 21st, 2009
We frequently get questions regarding a lot of basic questions that our industry has introduced as standard terminology. The challenge of course is that the majority of people rarely understand all the jargon and even some designers are unfamiliar with the jargon. XML, XHTML, RSS, CMS, CSS… bleh. It's easy to see where people start getting lost.
Smashing Magazine has just published an incredible list (A-Z) of common web design jargon. This is a highly recommended read for our clients and colleagues who need to quickly reference terminology.


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Student Employment Dress Code Policy
The dress and grooming standards of this policy are intended to establish minimum standards for the student workers of Bridgewater College. In addition to these minimum standards, supervisors are authorized to establish more restrictive standards, as deemed appropriate for the work area.
Standards of appearance require careful implementation. In all cases, neatness, health and safety, appropriateness, and good taste shall be observed.
The following minimum standards shall be enforced at Bridgewater College:
A. Any clothing, makeup, hairstyle or wig that has been demonstrated to contribute to the substantial disruption of the orderly operation of the college is inappropriate/ unacceptable. Dress should be suitable for the work environment and present a professional image and should be clean and in good repair.
B. Skirts and shorts shall be worn at an appropriate/acceptable length for sitting as well as standing so that undergarments shall not show (length should be no shorter than mid-thigh). Shorts must be hemmed, no cut-offs are allowed. Skirts and dresses may be of any style if all slits, openings and the length are no higher than half the distance between the knee and waist and do not expose one's undergarments. No undergarments or posteriors shall show. Shirts are required at all times.
C. Pants must fit at the hip so they will stay on without a belt.
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- Bare Midriffs (no skin showing)
- Short-shorts
- Undergarments showing
- Emblems, lettering or pictures pertaining to drugs, alcohol, sex, profanity or gangs
- Chains or weapons (chains such as those attached to belts or wallets present a safety hazard).
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Talking Goats Podcast: Getting Ready for RSL (and the rest of the MLS season)
Chivas USA resume MLS play tomorrow against Real Salt Lake, and the latest Talking Goats podcast is ready for your enjoyment! Matt and I discuss the upcoming match, and discuss Casey Townsend, Ryan Smith, and Paolo Cardozo at this stage in the season. Besides iTunes, you can find the show on the tumblr: goatsfootball.com So get ready for the match by listening to the latest pod, and keep telling folks about the show!


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As the name implies, this isn't a marathon pitch...however, it packs in a lot of variety and fun movement despite its vertical shortcomings. Unlike the typical Piney pocket/crimp climbing, this features steep pulls on juggy underclings, sidepulls, and flakes from bottom to top. It leans right the whole way following good holds, with the first two bolts being the crux...it's surprisingly sequential and will seem harder than the rating if you miss the right holds. A good warm-up.
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It's June, and the City of Bloomington Tuesday Market is back on Madison Street next to our Near West Side store, every Tuesday afternoon from 4pm to 7pm through the month of September.
In addition to the very popular Saturday Bloomington Community Farmers' Market at Showers Plaza next to City Hall, the Tuesday Market offers a double-dose of direct farm-to-table shopping.
Here is a list of vendors we expect to see regularly at the Tuesday Market:
Kim Bryant – Bryant Farm
Daniel Graber – Graber's Produce
Michael Hicks – Living Roots
Dale and Lee Jones – Stranger's Hill Organics
Jim Kowaliuk – Rainbow Tropical Plants
Chester Lehman – Olde Lane Orchard
Keith Marshall and Megan Liggett of Yondergrown Farm (the photo here is of Keith and the Yondergrown farm stand)
Mark Stoll – Gypsy Ridge Farm
The Chocolate Moose and Sweet Claire will be on hand in June, and possibly for the rest of the season.
Watch for grilled dinner offerings from the Bloomingfoods deli, with other Tuesday evening surprises at our store. Carry your meal out to our picnic area next to the B-Line Trail, or dine under the tin roof at the front of the store. Each Tuesday Market features live music, too.
Catch a bit of that fun summer magic at the end of the afternoon on Tuesdays all through the season!


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The room choice is plentiful at Clarion Collection Etoile Saint-Honoré. With 4 stars, you know what to expect a little better. Transport connections are easily accesible via the nearby Gare Saint Lazare. Parc Monceau is one of the many attractions found within the hotel's close surroundings. A few minutes' walk leads to the interesting Musée du Petit Palais. The proximity of Palais des Congrès is an advantageous point of staying here when traveling on business.
You can also bask in the presence of a bar/lounge at Clarion Collection Etoile Saint-Honoré. A limousine service is one of the hotel's services. You also can make use of a concierge service and a bell boy service here. If you are in Paris for business, booking into a room here is a good choice, as a conference space is available for guests. Room count in the building: 85. Paid self service parking at limited hours is another useful option when staying at Clarion Collection Etoile Saint-Honoré.
Warmth can be controlled via an air conditioning system in the rooms of Clarion Collection Etoile Saint-Honoré. One of the services included in the rooms here is a housekeeping service. Guests of this accommodation can use wireless high-speed Internet access (complimentary). A Premium bedding set makes for pleasurable sleeping. The rooms are supplied with kitchen amenities, for example a coffee/tea maker.
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The Asus PadFone Infinity (A80) – a 2-in-1 innovative device that combines both smartphone and tablet on a single data plan – is now available in the local market.
The PadFone Infinity is a sleek metalllic Android 4.1 LTE smartphone with a 5in Full HD display that features a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor with a quad-core CPU.
When docked to PadFone Infinity Station, the PadFone Infinity instantly becomes a sleek 10.1in Full HD tablet with three-times longer battery life.
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the Transition Process in China: A theoretic and empirical Study
AbstractIn this paper we analyse the driving forces of the transition from plan to market in China. A two segments and two sectors model is constructed to take into account the particular economic situation in China during the transition process: a large agricultural sector and an industrial sector; a large centrally planned segment and a market segment. The transition from plan to market is described by the increasing share the market segment in the whole economy on the one hand and the forced adjustment of the behaviour of the planned segment to the market situation on the other. Thus this model provides a well structured way to understand the complex phenomenon during the transition process and to analysis the driving forces of the transition process.
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Dozens of University of Maine students are headed to Honduras, Belize, Florida, the Grand Canyon and New Orleans and other places over spring break, March 4–15, to build houses and a sewage system, clean up parks, deliver health care services to the poor, and help out in rural schools and orphanages.
In the last few months, students from varied academic disciplines have been raising tens of thousands of dollars for travel and living expenses during their service-learning and volunteer projects in the U.S. and Central America. Some leaving Maine for the first time will immerse themselves in diverse cultural and philanthropic adventures while making a difference in the quality of life for the people they will serve.
"I feel very grateful to have the opportunity to be able to make an impact in the lives of people in need," says Gwen Beacham, a molecular and cellular biology major from Farmington, Maine. She is heading March 2 to the outskirts of Dulce Nombre in western Honduras with the UMaine chapter of Engineers Without Borders. She and four other students, an interpreter, a faculty adviser and a private-sector engineering consultant will spend two weeks finishing a new sewer collection and sanitation system that UMaine student engineers designed and helped build. They'll also teach the 120 villagers in Dulce Vivir how to operate it.
Beacham, who has never been outside the United States or Canada, isn't sure what to expect on her first "real" travel experience, she says.
"I can imagine that I will return to Maine with such different eyes," she says. "I am excited that I am actually able to do something to help, and I especially love that this project is so collaborative, as the community members have played a major role in the implementation of the system. Not only is this more sustainable, but it ensures that our effort is being put into a project that the community wants."
UMaine's Engineers Without Borders has won several honors, including a $25,000 award last year from the Newman's Own Foundation for its work in Dulce Vivir, which started in 2008. The project will help villagers struggling with poor sanitation and overflowing latrines during the rainy season, which contaminates water supplies.
"This project provides valuable lessons in the field of engineering, while allowing me to participate in a humanitarian, life-changing experience," says Logan Good, a mechanical engineering major from Presque Isle.
Meanwhile, 13 UMaine School of Nursing students in the UMaine Nursing International organization have partnered with International Service Learning to offer medical assistance in rural clinics in San Ignacio, Cayo District of Belize. Accompanied by Nilda Cravens, School of Nursing faculty member, they'll work over the break with physicians providing health care to underprivileged families and children.
The UMaine Bodwell Center for Service and Volunteerism and UMaine Alternative Break also are organizing dozens of students planning spring break trips in the United States, says Andrea Gifford, assistant dean of students for Student Affairs and director of student and administrative support services. The students will partner with a variety of national organizations to help children victimized by domestic abuse in Virginia; improve housing conditions for low-income families in the coal-camp communities of West Virginia; assisting at a rescue camp for neglected and abused animals in Pennsylvania; provide respite in Florida for vacationing families of children with terminal illnesses; and help with disaster relief and rebuilding homes in New Orleans.
The Bodwell Center also is overseeing student volunteer trips to help with maintenance and trail restoration in the Grand Canyon in Arizona and in the Moody Forest Natural Area in Georgia.
Aaron Cyr, a Bangor native and senior nursing student making his second trip to Belize, says his trip last year was a startling introduction to poverty that many Americans can't imagine unless they experience it firsthand.
"Things such as clean running water, the availability of limitless amounts of food and small things such as heat or air conditioning, that we take for granted every day," he says. "I am being given the opportunity to positively affect countless lives for the better."
Gwen Beacham agrees. "I believe that becoming aware of the different ways people live will lead to positive personal growth and development, and I'm sure I will realize how lucky I am to have some things I have always taken for granted," she says.
Contact: George Manlove, 207.581.3756
Celebrating its 100-year anniversary in 2013, University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H continues to offer a series of activities that enrich the lives of more than 30,000 Maine children ages 5–18 throughout Maine each year with hands-on indoor and outdoor experiences. Here is a list of some of the 4-H programs offered in 2013 that could make colorful, educational feature stories illustrating how 4-H broadens life skills and horizons for Maine's youth.
Robotics Expos — March 16, Machias, and tentatively scheduled in October in southern Maine
Robotics expos include workshops and presentations by college students and professionals who work with robotics. Youths engage in hands-on learning as teams tackle an engineering challenge. Staff contacts: Jennifer Lobley, UMaine Extension educator, Washington County, 800.255.3345; Sarah Sparks, Extension 4-H youth development professional, Androscoggin-Sagadahoc counties, 207.353.5550.
Children, Youth & Families at Risk Grant Project: Sustainable Living Teen Volunteers —
4-H Camp and Learning Center at Bryant Pond and Cumberland County, mid-April-early June. Many of these schools also are Environmental Living & Learning for Maine Students Project schools. The Maine Sustainable Communities Project is an effort to provide Maine teens with knowledge, skills, attitudes and behavior necessary for fulfilling, contributing lives. Sustainable Living Teen Volunteer training for middle school students promotes ecological and sustainable living, and life skills. It also involves service-learning projects. Long-term outcomes of the program for high school students include developing positive relationships with adults in inclusive and safe environments; engaging in their own learning; and experience belonging, independence and generosity. High school and middle school students engage in positive learning experiences in classroom and outdoor settings; learn the value of living sustainably and the importance of community service. The program encourages individuals, families and schools to adopt sustainable living practices that will reduce their environmental impact. Contact Catherine Elliott, UMaine Extension wildlife and fisheries specialist, Orono, 207.581.2902.
Kids Can Grow Programs — April–September
Kids Can Grow is a gardening program for ages 7–12. Through a series of hands-on gardening classes, children learn how to choose, plant and grow vegetables, herbs and flowers; the basics of good nutrition and food safety; how to build and plant a raised-bed garden at home, with materials, seedlings and amended topsoil supplied by UMaine Extension. Children are matched with Master Gardener Program or 4-H volunteers who mentor, assist and inspire them to be home gardeners. Sessions are 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m., April 27, May 11, June 1, July 20, Aug. 17 and Sept. 21. Contact Frank Wertheim, UMaine Extension educator, York County, 207.324.2814.
Maine 4-H Days — July 19–21, Windsor Fairgrounds
In 2012, more than 480 youths, volunteers and parents traveled from across the state to attend the three-day Maine 4-H Days. The program offered more than 60 workshops for 4-H youth, including robotics, rocketry, archery, gardening, cooking, nutrition, forestry and physics, in addition to traditional 4-H livestock experiences. Maine 4-H Days activities are for all Maine youths and their families. This year's event will include a 4-H 100-year celebration. Contact Sarah Sparks, Extension 4-H youth development professional, Androscoggin-Sagadahoc counties, 207.353.5550.
Tech Wizards — ongoing at the Bryant Pond Learning Center and in Kittery
Tech Wizards offers a variety of service-learning projects and ongoing school support. Two camps scheduled this summer on rockets and robots involve Operation Military Kids and Tech Wizards. Camps at Bryant Pond are scheduled July 21–26 and Aug. 4–9. Tech Wizard training in Kittery is scheduled April 29–May 1. The mission of 4-H Tech Wizards, held both in classrooms and after school, is to engage ages 8–17 in small-group mentoring programs focused on technology. In a previous project, students used submersible robots and tarps to assist with invasive milfoil identification and eradication with a western Maine community lake association. The program is funded by the National 4-H Council and the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. Based at Bryant Pond, other groups also participate in Tech Wizards in other counties. Contact Susan Jennings, UMaine Extension educator, Oxford County, 207.743.6329.
National 4-H Science Day — October
In Maine, 4-H celebrates National 4-H Science Day throughout October with a designated science project each year in many counties. This year's experiment will relate to geospatial technologies. 4-H staff members will conduct a specific experiment with 4-H clubs, after-school programs and public libraries. Contact Sarah Sparks, 207.353.5550, for details.
4-H Afterschool Academy — ongoing
The academy focused on 4-H science and youth development has trained 380 after-school providers and reached 15,000 youths. Contact Kristy Ouellette, assistant UMaine Extension educator in 4-H youth and family development, Androscoggin-Sagadahoc counties, 207.353.5550; and Jennifer Lobley, Washington County, 800.255.3345.
4-H and the Lewiston Housing Authority — ongoing
4-H opportunities in Lewiston with the Housing Authority reach underrepresented and underserved youth. This year, the project has expanded to include 4-H science activities. Contact Kristy Ouellette, assistant Extension educator in 4-H youth and family development, Androscoggin-Sagadahoc counties, 207.353.5550.
SciGirls Training — ongoing
"SciGirls" is a PBS Kids television series designed to change how tweens think about STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). SciGirls Training, offered in Maine by UMaine Extension and UMaine's College of Engineering, integrates inquiry-based STEM instruction with a commitment to gender equity. Educators attending SciGirls Training learn about the latest research for engaging girls and boys in STEM, as well as activities that can put a creative twist on teaching STEM. Contact Laura Wilson, UMaine Extension 4-H science and youth development professional, Orono, 207.581.2971.
Expanded Learning Opportunities — 4-H Camp and Learning Center at Bryant Pond
Throughout the year, Expanded Learning Opportunities STEM programs are offered every Friday at Bryant Pond and every Tuesday and Wednesday at either Bryant Pond or Molly Ockett Middle School in Fryeburg. Supported by local superintendents, principals and teachers, the program involves middle school students partnering with local at-risk youths to engage in experiential learning programs. The program has resulted in decreased school absenteeism, improved grades and more engaged students. Contact Susan Jennings, UMaine Extension educator, Oxford County, 207.743.6329.
As the Maine Office of Tourism looks for new strategies to strengthen the tourism economy in the state, University of Maine Associate Professor of Marketing Harold Daniel in the Maine Business School is available to discuss a "quality labels" concept that UMaine market research suggests would be help.
Daniel says a UMaine student survey in late 2011 indicated that four out of 10 visitors interviewed said they would pay higher prices for a "certified" vacation destination. Quality labels assigned to certain Maine woods and outdoors vacation establishments that put a premium on environmental stewardship, for example, would acknowledge qualifying businesses that share a commitment to quality lodging, dining, recreational opportunities, positive environmental practices and community contributions.
At the first in a series of Governor's Conference on Tourism statewide hearings recently, speakers suggested ways to heighten tourists' awareness of and interest in high-quality vacation experiences through consistent brand marketing and advocacy.
David Vail, Bowdoin College professor of economics and director emeritus of environmental studies at the college, and Daniel explained their research in an article, "Consumer Support for a Maine Woods Tourism Quality Label," in the 2012 Volume 21, Issue 2 edition of the Maine Policy Review, published by the University of Maine Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center.
The next two state tourism conferences are March 19 in the Portland area and April 17 in the Bangor area.
Contact: Harold Daniel, 207.581.1933, or George Manlove, 207.581.3756
Commercial production for new small grain markets will be the focus of the annual Maine Grain Conference March 1 in Bangor, sponsored by University of Maine Cooperative Extension. The conference will be held 8:30 a.m.–4:15 p.m., at the Spectacular Events Center, 395 Griffin Road. Speakers from Maine and Canada will discuss producing food-quality grains, with particular attention to crop rotation, fertility and disease; managing problem weeds in organic small grain crops; local markets and informational resources for small grain-producers; and seed laws and the seed certification process. Preregistration is required by Thursday, Feb. 21. Information on registration and conference fees is available on the conference website. To register by phone, or to request disability accommodations, call Meghan Dill, 207.581.3878.
University of Maine marine scientist Rhian Waller is heralded as a risk taker in "New Age of Exploration" in the March edition of National Geographic Magazine.
The National Geographic Society, one of the largest nonprofit scientific and educational institutions in the world, is celebrating its 125th birthday in 2013 with a yearlong series that highlights 21st-century explorers who "press the limits."
Waller, a University of Maine assistant research professor in the School of Marine Sciences who works at the Darling Marine Center in Walpole, Maine, has pressed the limits of diving during more than 40 expeditions around the planet. In a submersible, she once plunged to a depth of 3,600 meters for corals on the New England Seamount chain in 2005. She frequently scuba dives in temperatures of 35 degrees F and below in the name of science.
Her research focuses on how environmental factors such as climate change, fishing and oil exploration affect deep-sea coral ecology and reproduction, as well as what effect that altered life cycle could have on the rest of the marine ecosystem.
"You can imagine all it takes is one trawler or one piece of garbage to land on the coral and suffocate it, and that's 4,000 years of growth and 4,000 years before that colony will grow back to support 1,000 different invertebrates, which in turn support maybe tens or hundreds of different species of fish," she says.
The question-and-answer piece with Pat Walters on page 121 of National Geographic Magazine is titled "Ice Water Diver" and includes a portrait by Emmy Award-winning photographer Marco Grob.
In January 2013, Waller conducted research along fjords near Juneau, Alaska, where red tree coral forms essential habitat for rockfish and crustacean species. She is examining how healthy the coral is, when and how much it reproduces, and if there is a specific time of year when it should be protected because it's reproducing.
Last summer, Waller traveled to Chile to study reproductive ecology of deep-sea corals. National Geographic and the National Science Foundation funded the study, which allowed her to establish three long-term sites that she'll monitor and from which she'll take coral samples.
Waller says her goal with each research project is to demonstrate the importance of deep-sea coral systems to the rest of the ocean ecosystem. "If we continue to damage these coral habitats, we're going to damage the fish and invertebrate populations that live around them," she says. "Even though they're out-of-sight, out-of-mind, and many people don't know they're there, we have to explore and research why these ecosystems are important."
Waller's fascination with the beautiful, mysterious, slow-growing marine animals called corals was sparked when she snorkeled in the Red and Arabian seas as a youth.
While overlooking Tracy Arm fjord near Juneau, Alaska a month ago, Waller, 34, blogged for National Geographic: "This is one of those rare places, where fewer divers than you can count on one hand have dove and seen. Where even the marine radio won't reach and you're completely out of touch with the rest of humanity. Where when the sun shines on the top of the mountains and glistens off the aquamarine ocean, the scale of this glacial cut fjord becomes instantly apparent, and you feel so small. I think it's important we take ourselves places where we can feel small occasionally, to remind us that we are protectors of our lands and our oceans, and to understand it we need to explore it."
The online edition of National Geographic Magazine was available Feb. 15; the magazine is scheduled to hit newsstands Feb. 26.
The winter issue of UMaine Today magazine features an in-depth look at Waller's research.
Contact: Beth Staples, 207.581.3777
Maine 4-H, which turns 100 years old this year, has a lot to celebrate — deep roots, a large, supportive family and a lot of successes.
Today, 4-H youth programs enrich children's lives through technology and hands-on programming. 4-H — which stands for head, hands, heart and health — is the youth development branch of University of Maine Cooperative Extension. Extension leaders and volunteers utilize university resources to develop the life skills and broaden horizons of 30,000 Maine children each year.
If youth ages 5–18 are interested in raising steers, making cheese, shearing goats, learning about tractor safety, sewing, growing vegetables and being a member of a Dairy Quiz Bowl Team, UMaine Extension has opportunities for them.
And if they're fascinated with rocketry, adventure camps, new media photography, Junior Maine Guiding, public speaking, climate change, website development and LEGO robotics, 4-H has programs for them as well.
While 4-H has grown in size and scope since its inception in Maine in 1913, its core belief is the same — children are the promise for the future.
As 4-H history goes, in the late 1800s and early 1900s, farmers were reluctant to use new agricultural techniques developed by public university researchers, so universities established rural youth programs to introduce the concepts to children, which they eagerly shared with their parents.
Alumni praise 4-H for the positive and lasting impact it's had in their lives.
Maine Assistant Attorney General Patrick Larson, a 1985 UMaine graduate, enjoyed hunter safety, outdoor programming, photography, cooking and electricity demonstrations as a member of Union River Valley 4-H in Aurora, Maine.
"The strong sense of public service and volunteerism I learned through 4-H helped me give back to the community later in life," he says. "You learned that that was what you do; you offer your time to help others."
Jodi Harnden of Wilton, Maine, says community service was also a vital component of the Dandy Crafter 4-H Club. Harnden, a third-year secondary education and mathematics double major at UMaine, says her group gave homemade quilts and crafts to residents and hospital patients, and raffled other crafts to support community service projects, including buying animal oxygen masks for area fire departments.
She says participating in 4-H trips and activities helped her develop skills and confidence. The peer tutor and snare drummer in the UMaine pep band wants to be a high school teacher.
Lisa Phelps, UMaine Extension's 4-H program administrator, says the key is to empower children and raise aspirations. "I have had parents tell me that because of their child's involvement in 4-H, he or she will graduate from high school and go on to college," Phelps says. "And if they were not in 4-H, they would have most likely dropped out of school."
John Rebar, executive director of UMaine Extension, says the self-directed, hands-on 4-H programs encourage children to learn about the world and all that they can achieve in it. "4-H provides the kinds of experiences that build skills and excitement that are remembered for a lifetime," he says.
The glowing testimonials are backed by research. In 2008, initial results of Tufts University professor Richard Lerner's longitudinal study indicated fifth-grade 4-H members across the country earned better grades, were more engaged in school and were more likely to envision themselves attending college than nonmembers.
That research supports UMaine Extension's most recent efforts to increase UMaine recruitment, enrollment and retention through 4-H Science. The new statewide initiative was awarded a three-year Presidential Request for Visions of University Excellence (PRE-VUE) Program grant last summer as part of the university's five-year strategic plan, the Blue Sky Project.
Contact: Jennifer O'Leary, 207.299.7751
This spring in Orono, University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer its Recipe to Market series for anyone considering starting a food business.
The four-session program, with two optional sessions, is scheduled March 21 through April 25 at UMaine's Foster Center for Student Innovation. It is a step-by-step course for converting a personal recipe into a business.
Leading the program are Beth Calder, a UMaine Extension food science specialist and associate professor of food science, and Jim McConnon, UMaine Extension business and economics specialist, professor of economics and authority on small and family businesses in Maine. Also participating in the series are UMaine Extension Professor Louis Bassano, Jason Bolton, UMaine Extension assistant professor for food safety, and program planning team member Jesse Moriarity, director of the Foster Center for Student Innovation. A panel discussion will include representatives from the Maine Department of Agriculture, in addition to an insurance expert, banker, attorney and food business owner.
Recipe to Market is an extensive workshop series focusing on such topics as licensing, regulations, food safety, testing and business management skills. The program also delves into regulations on labeling and special considerations for producing acidified canned foods.
In addition, program participants learn about some of the sources available to support them in business development, and how to add value to an existing business.
Recipe to Market is offered twice a year throughout the state, and has generated success stories about how specialty food producers have succeeded in marketing a product that began with a great idea, according to McConnon and Calder. The spring 2013 sessions are the first to be offered at UMaine. In the fall, the program will be offered in Cumberland County. Since the program's inception in 2007, more than 100 people have participated.
Magic Dilly Beans company founder Brian McCarthy of Belfast, who intends to begin marketing specialty pickled dilly beans this spring, says the Recipe to Market classes he took at UMaine Extension's Waldo County office saved him time and probably money by introducing him to the many complexities of market research, product pricing, packaging and distribution. Most important, he says, was learning to better understand his target market, his competition and pricing for a successful business start-up.
"I think it was very important, for multiple reasons," he says. "This course helps you know what it takes. You can have a great recipe, but there's much more to it. That's why a lot of people fail in this industry."
Orono sessions now scheduled:
March 21, 5:30–8 p.m., "Are You an Entrepreneur? What Is Involved?"
March 28, 5:30–9 p.m., "Developing Your Product and Process"
April 4, 5:30–9 p.m., "Business Realities"
April 11, 5:30–9 p.m., "Resource Panel"
April 18, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m., individual business counseling
April 25: food pilot plant tours on campus
Recipe to Market program fees are $50 per person; $25 for students. Additional information is available on the UMaine Extension website. Registration deadline is March 14. For reservations or to request disability accommodations, contact Theresa Tilton, 207.942.7396 or email@example.com.
Contact: Jim McConnon, 207.581.3165 / Beth Calder, 207.581.2791
Phi Kappa Sigma will hold an Orono Classic pond hockey tournament at Orono High School, 10 a.m.–3 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 16, to raise funds for the Leukemia Lymphoma Society and Phi Kappa Sigma member Jon Cairns, who is going through treatment for Hodgkin's Lymphoma. The cost is $35 per team; games will be three-on-three with teams of five members (including two alternates), double elimination. Food and hot chocolate will be available. There is no cost to watch the games. For information, email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Members of Beta Theta Pi will hold their 20th Annual Beta Sleep-Out, a fundraiser for Rape Response Services in Bangor, from 6 p.m., Friday, Feb. 15–6 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 16 at the organization's home on Munson Road. Members will remain outside their house and gather around a bonfire throughout the night. This year's fundraising goal is $10,000. For information, email firstname.lastname@example.com.
The University of Maine Department of Art is inviting the public to a free artists' reception from 5:30–7 p.m., Friday, Feb. 8 at the Lord Hall Gallery to mark the opening of two new exhibits that include works by Maine artists. "Surface Tension: Prints by Scott Minzy" features work by Minzy of Pittston, Maine. "Print Portfolios: Selected Images" includes paintings and drawings from artists across the country and from Maine, including UMaine art faculty members Susan Groce and Susan Camp, and former adjunct art instructor Kristisu Sader. The exhibits will be up through March 15. Lord Hall Gallery is open to the public weekdays from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. For information or to request disability accommodations, call 207.581.3245.


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Might be useful to someone, if you want the original document to edit your own class studies, please get in touch. It can also be downloaded from Slideshare.
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Now updated the Pilot pre-release resources to compare our place Ilkeston with Letchworth Garden City.
Any thoughts would be welcome…
I've just begun to prepare resources for the pre-release for this year's pilot GCSE Geography exam.
I tend to prepare simple PowerPoints and worksheets, then develop other activities around them to maintain interest.
I'm hosting all my resources on RG. I'm happy to share ideas or thoughts. I'm slightly worried at the moment because there seems to be less content than previous years…
I've just finished updating some Pilot resources for the 2009 exam that we'll be using.
For the exam students need to be able to explain how a physical feature in Antarctica is formed, with the aid of a labelled diagram. As repetition is king when it comes to memory, I've adapted a technique I've used before when revising sketch maps.
Students have a piece A3 of paper which they fold into four. They watch the PowerPoint and copy the diagram and labels, when complete, they change their paper with another student who completes a second diagram on a new square of the paper, to promote a bit of challenge the PowerPoint increases in speed with each new attempt, this one is timed nicely to the William Tell Overture. Finally, after repeating the process until all four boxes are complete, students turn over their sheet and produce a diagram from memory.
Not sure how much learning takes place, but it's fun to watch.


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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7112713728944321735.post858545065151527824..comments2014-05-23T18:43:29.047-04:00Comments on Brenda's Survivor Blog!: A Trojan Horse?Brenda email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7112713728944321735.post-87868922158964617682011-10-31T10:24:56.532-04:002011-10-31T10:24:56.532-04:00Maybe Ozzy actually requested to be voted off know...Maybe Ozzy actually requested to be voted off know that he plans to align with the other tribe firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7112713728944321735.post-7058831888637087642011-10-29T15:20:22.061-04:002011-10-29T15:20:22.061-04:00Hey Bren. I still say the dumbest move ever in Su...Hey Bren. I still say the dumbest move ever in Survivor was when Eric gave up immunity in the final 5 and gave it to Natalie. I thought that was dumber than any of the things you mentioned in this blog. As always great job with the blog!brucehttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7112713728944321735.post-55487968640777647982011-10-29T06:32:32.039-04:002011-10-29T06:32:32.039-04:00Ozzy, Ozzy, Ozzy - when will he learn to play this...Ozzy, Ozzy, Ozzy - when will he learn to play this game right? It's his third time and is playing worst. He assumes, sacrifices himself and gives up his hidden idol. I start to wonder if he has learned anything after Cook Islands & FvF. If I could rank each player based on strategy, Ozzy is in the bottom of the list. He has no strategic game like Brandon. He's a crying baby and only thinks this game is all about brawn and strength.

Mikayla went home for good and I'm down with only three bets. I just wish one or two of my bets make the final three. I miss watching a season in which my bet wins the season.survivordeanhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7112713728944321735.post-34754636820877340582011-10-29T03:11:44.343-04:002011-10-29T03:11:44.343-04:00If Cochran does not give back the idol, Ozzy could...If Cochran does not give back the idol, Ozzy could just tell everyone anyhow, so either Cochran would have to play it, or he could get blindsided, if Ozzy wanted to take the target off himself, he SHOULD reveal that Cochran has the idol in his possession, ergo, Ozzy is no longer the immediate email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7112713728944321735.post-79685119440533542902011-10-29T02:29:38.449-04:002011-10-29T02:29:38.449-04:00i thank u for clearing up the coach prayer thingi thank u for clearing up the coach prayer thingstephen firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7112713728944321735.post-31626079561259012792011-10-29T00:27:25.010-04:002011-10-29T00:27:25.010-04:00Great blog! Here are a few thoughts. 1. Coach......Great blog! Here are a few thoughts.

1. Coach... I think his head is getting a bit too big. He wants to run the show and instruct people what to do now. He said to Albert last week that he lost that challenge because he didn't force Mikayla to stop shooting. People are supposedly supposed to listen to him. Also, he strong armed the Mikayla vote against the wishes of his two strongest and most loyal allies and he is now rubbing Sophie the wrong way. As far as the idol goes, I don't necessarily think it was a bad idea to show it to everyone. I don't think he did it to make the tribe unified. I think he did it because everyone was looking for it and it was going to get too obvious that someone had it if nobody found it. He made it seem like he had just found it so that Brandon wouldn't come to realize he had be hiding it from him. That's actually a decent decision.

2. There are still people defending Ozzy's move to give away his idol and get voted out on purpose because they say his back was to the wall and this could have a big payoff. To that I say no way. First of all, his back was not to the wall. Cochran was the target, not him... and at the merge, he would have had an idol AND there is a very good chance Christine would have voted with his tribe... and he should have known this since he's been witnessing RI. He was in a good position going into the merge. Second of all, it COULD have a huge payoff... but it could also eliminate him from the game BEFORE the merge. You have to get to the merge to have an advantage at the merge. If Christine had defeated Cochran, no big deal... you just push her into Cochran's place. No harm done to Ozzy. If Christine beats Ozzy, his game is now over. The purpose of Survivor is to Survive... getting voted out defeats this purpose.

As of now, I think Keith and Witney are playing the best game. Jim, Sophie, and Albert are also looking good. Cochran hasn't impressed me, but now that Ozzy pulled this stunt, he has a chance to shine. Let's see what he does with it.Adam firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7112713728944321735.post-17596926026838819802011-10-28T22:27:58.560-04:002011-10-28T22:27:58.560-04:00Sadly, I'm no longer Ozzy's biggest fan. ...Sadly, I'm no longer Ozzy's biggest fan. He's nice to look at but that's about it at this point LOL!Neilhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7112713728944321735.post-35180946857706765792011-10-28T19:40:48.391-04:002011-10-28T19:40:48.391-04:00Everyone is all agrees (including me) that Ozzy...Everyone is all agrees (including me) that Ozzy's move was not the smartest move a player has ever played and you summed it pretty well so there is no need for me to go there.

I don't think it can be said that Albert & Sophie had more respect for Mikayla, it is just they did not want Christine to win at all, since this coming episode is the merge either her or Ozzy are back in the game.

CBS are making a mockery of this religious and praying scenes, last season it was good, we knew Matt and then Mike were Christians but we never saw them praying for everything, it was nice and personal as prayer should be.

Coach led the group into prayer and asked God to help them win the challenge, but when Brandon asked for guidance to find an Idol, Coach may not have said the words but he continued to pray knowing he had the Idol and to me that was lying in the face of God and I was disturbed by that.

These episodes just get better each week and next week sounds like it will be no different.
Once again great blog on last weeks episode.Robhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7112713728944321735.post-14069359814061992032011-10-28T19:38:27.657-04:002011-10-28T19:38:27.657-04:00I'm with Sophie on her thoughts about it being...I'm with Sophie on her thoughts about it being weird knowing Coach has the idol and yet is fervently praying for them to find it! Talk about a lack of integrity there. It kind of tinted my image of him, a little, using his religion and some of his tribemates' firm beliefs like that. But, he said he'd do what he needs to to stay in the game and have the chance to win. In that, he's a man of his firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7112713728944321735.post-24718629111134939072011-10-28T19:11:16.329-04:002011-10-28T19:11:16.329-04:00i LOVE Cochran. He's not the greatest strategi...i LOVE Cochran. He's not the greatest strategic mastermind but to me a good player is a fan, entertaining, a competitor, & someone who doesn't fly under the radar.. he's not the best strategist the game has ever seen but he gets an A for effort & he's got all the other requirements down pat. I think he's the greatest survivor castaway the show has had in a VERYYYY long time!

As far as Christine, I'm not a fan, but i like her determination. She's feisty. I loved the comment she made.

Ozzy - I've never liked him. Glad he's gone. Even more glad that he's the reason for his own oustings. I just hope he loses the next RI battle.

Brandon - Good kid. Great faith. High quality entertainmnet. He's a bit too naive for my liking, but he's okay. but that could just be editing.. both Mikayla & Stacy said in their exit interviews on realitytvworld.com he was NOT creepy at all and didn't obsess over Mikayla like the show portrays that they were actually extremely close.

Coach - I will say his comment Kill or Be Killed is something a lot of people in the game of Survivor dont' understand. Only one person can win so this 5 person "pretty boy" alliance that usually forms nowadays with recruits is pretty aggravating at times. I disagree with his prayer though. Even if I wasn't a new found religious individual. The difference with someone like Russell and Sandra swearing lies on their families lives.. they own to being villains.. Here's coach, this "man of integrity" who seriously FLIPS out when people "lie" and blah blah blah, who hasn't hid his "faith" (quote un quote) for the past 3 seasons he was on and then he blatantly lies and then holds a prayer circle about it. He may not have actually prayed to find the idol, but he knew what he was doing. Then he practically smothered Edna in the sand to get her down there to pray. I'm not saying don't pray. I mean yes, there are more impoortant things in the world than winning a reality show that people should be praying for, but like you said, God hears all prayers and whats small to some may be the world to others and God understands that.. do I think you should pray to win Survivor? I think you should pray for EVERYTHING... there's just a way to do it. If someone like Jim had done it, it wouldn't have been an issue.. but Coach and his wonderful mighty attitude just made a mockery of the whole thing. Its hard to say I have respect for a 40 year old man who refers to himself as a "warrior" and a "Dragon slayer" but if there was ever any there.. its gone now. Coach is delusional, we all know that. No one in there right mind acts like he does. Whether its for TV or he's REALLY that ridiculous in life, idk.. I just thought this past weeks episode was a little much.michaeljdhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com


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A Sumner County man charged with two counts of bigamy says the charges are just a big misunderstanding.
Larry Taylor, 32, was arrested Wednesday after his latest and fourth wife discovered he was still married to a previous wife and told authorities.
Gallatin police investigated and determined he was in fact still married and that he also married his third wife while still being married to his second.
"On May 4, the complainant came to report an incident of bigamy with her current husband," Gallatin police Sgt. Bill Storment explained. "According to her, she discovered paperwork in her husband's belongings where a former wife had filed for divorce meaning he was still married to that individual."
He continued, "We conducted an investigation and determined he was still in fact married to two women."
Taylor says the court records are wrong.
He told Nashville's News 2 Investigates he has been married four times and divorced three.
"This whole thing is bogus. I got married when I was 18 years old to [wife No. 2]. She went to legal aid and we got divorced. Papers were served to me saying I was divorced. I took the papers to the courthouse and they said, 'Yes, you are divorced,'" Taylor said.
He continued, "Then I married wife No. 3 and I come to find out the divorce was not final to wife No. 2 so wife No. 2 didn't go to court and file the papers. I'm not sure why. I was 18 years old so they, the court, told me it was like the marriage to me and wife No. 3 never happened. They said it was their, the court's, mistake."
According to police records, Taylor's second wife filed for divorce in 2001.
Records also show Taylor married his current wife in 2006.
"I feel like I have done nothing wrong and they made the mistake. I told the police this. There is no record of divorce from wife No. 3 they say and I say that's right because there was no record because it was like there was no marriage, like it never happened," Taylor said.
Nashville's News 2 Investigates spoke to Sumner County Clerk Bill Kemp by phone.
According to Kemp, when someone applies for a marriage license, what number marriage it is, how it ended and the date of the divorce is on the marriage license application.
"The person applying, it is their responsibility to know if they can or cannot get married. We try not to practice law. If they apply for a license, we verify the license is purchased. If the marriage is void or not is up to the court. It is not what we do, nor do we check to see if you are married or not," he said.
Kemp added, "It's your responsibility to provide the correct information on the application and we keep a record. We have marriage records."
Taylor said his arrest has already cost him his job and financially.
"I lost my job," he said. "I had to sit in jail all day yesterday."
Taylor continued, "We had to pawn our TV and stuff to get my bond up to get me out of jail."
Taylor's fourth and current wife is still living with him. He said his divorce from his third wife should be final in July.
"It has been rough," he said. "It is crazy my kids had to see them pull me out the back door and put me in handcuffs. The way they surrounded my house and stuff with all my neighbors, it was like I killed somebody."
Taylor is out of jail on a $2,000 bond. He is also on probation in connection with an unrelated arrest in Macon County.
He said he is unsure how the latest arrest could affect his probation.
Taylor is scheduled to appear in court on July 18.
Bigamy is a Class A misdemeanor. If convicted, Taylor faces up to 11 months and 29 days in jail on each of the two counts of bigamy against him.
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This is my second class with Dr. Levine. He is an AWESOME professor and is super knowledgeable. I learn a lot in his classes! I am a history major and having taken classes with many different history professors at MCC, he is the best. Keep up with the quizzes, check-in assignments, and book reviews and you'll do fine. One of MCC's best teachers!!!
If you are looking on taking a History class at mcc, he is one of the best. His class is pretty straight forward,keep up with the quizzes, check ins and book reports and take notes and you will do fine. Charles makes lectures interesting, his method of teaching keeps you focused and grabs your interest in every topic.Highly recommended.
Dr. Levine was an Amazing Teacher! He kept the class's attention and gave the information with stories. 3 in class quizzes, 2 book reports, and an online quiz every other week on the textbook chapters. Not a float class, but with effort its not hard to pass. I recommend this teacher for any and all history classes he offers.
History 103
Pretty funny guy. All you got to do is take notes, do the online quizzes and a few book reports which are a large part of your grade. He is pretty knowledgeable and i would recommend him if you have to take history.
Be prepared to read and write quite a bit. He will give you clear instruction, and is great at answering questions. He even allows student challenges on exams, because the online exams are glitchy. I loved all of the stats he gave us.
He makes the class very fun and gives you chances to do what needs to be done. Just make sure you do the book reviews, both of them, and try your best in the class. That is all he asks of you.
Me makes history SOOO interesting! and I have NEVER lived history! You DO have to 2 book reviews (NOT Research, so you don't have to read all of the book). And the quizzes you take in groups, with the book and you can take it twice and sometimes more. Lots of Vocab from the Lectures but that's all it is , Vocab NEVER dates!
I took the online class. All learning was textbook or books required for 2 book reports - no lecture. Book reports were 45% of grade. Assignments were fairly graded, but a little difficult to understand. He added a couple of assignments with little notice, so if you take this class pay close attention to the calendar. Text quizzes were open book.
Online class is pretty straightforward. Online quizzes on the textbook and two book reports. I liked the book reports and the corresponding assignments, but generally I felt like I could have learned about as much by reading the two books and the textbook without the class. Online audio/video lectures would enhance the class.
Online class. Real structured and had all the due dates on the calendar from day one, so no surprises at all. 2 book reviews, just follow directions and all will be fine. Quizzes were tough, make sure you study for them. Also he has check-ins, make sure you get those done too, helps with the book reviews. Overall great class A+
He's a pretty chill teacher! Not too much homework. You only have to do two book reports, three exams, and a couple quizzes. Remember to keep up with the check-in assignments though, because he doesn't remind you of them.
Great Prof! Loved his HIS 104 class and got an easy A. Be sure to turn in your checkin's on time and read your books for your two book reports. If you stay on top of your work and pay attention in class (his lectures are great) then you'll do fine. I would take another class of his again in a heartbeat!
All work is out of books. I took HIS102 online: 2 book reviews, 9 tests, 8 checkin assignments that serve as attendance primarily--each checkin is beneficial because it is a crucial part of the book reviews. Unlimited time is allotted on each quiz--you learn as you take the test. Overall, great professor, straightforward work, no BS.
I took HIS 100 and 101 with Prof. Levine. His online class was great. Unlimited time on the chapter tests and two book reviews, any assignments he gives are part of the book reviews. Class is very straightforward and Prof. Levine is super helpful and generous grader. Really enjoyed these classes, highly recommended.
I wouldn't take him again. He's disorganized.There are two huge book reports, he had an excellent book list to select from. Also a group project on American Revolution. Heavy work volume, slow at reporting grades and answering emails. He lectures, but doesn't "teach."
He is an amazing teacher, and although the tests and quizzes are difficult you get to take all of them outside of class and use your book on all of them except for the final. Barely got an A but I don't regret my hard work for the grade because he was awesome and I had fun.
Best history instructor I've ever had.Knows his subject and presents it in an exciting manner. He has you do "Check-in" assignments every week or two; they're not difficult and if you do them well then you'll find your two book reviews will write themselves.
Eh I think he'd be a great teacher for History buffs! He was just ok for a girl like me (this is my least favorite subject). I spent 4+ hours on an online exam the first month, and the grading got messed up. Now it's the last week of classes and I still don't know my grade on it! He was my only teacher this semester who didn't even know my name :(
Great teacher!very interested in the subject, humorous, helpful. if uattend class, take good notes +study, the tests aren't hard. He required book reviews from historians. 5 pages, pick 3 topics from book + authorBG. I didn't read the books100% and got A's but he says he is strict on grading. I had to get a good concept of what the book was about.
Levine is such a great teacher. Probably the most memorable of all my teachers in my 2 years at MCC. Great guy and easy to understand. Makes great jokes and is really considerate with assignments and essays and grading. I can't say enough good about Mr. Levine. :)
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This is a picture of a "Human Flag" created in Sacramento, California on 9/28/01. It was in remembrance of the Search and Rescue Team from Sacramento that had just returned from New York, Ground Zero and all the victims of the 9/11/01 tragedy. My sisters, Kathy Baker and Linda Ladyman and I, Joyce Baker are part of this memorial. My sisters are in the blue field and I'm in the third white stripe from the bottom!! We got to the event at 6:30a and stood in line for hours before it was open and we were able to go in and receive either a red, white or blue t-shirt and then directed to a certain spot to stand and wait for the "flag" to be complete. During this process, there was patriotic music playing and we all felt quite proud to be displaying our admiration for the courage of the rescuers and our sorrow for the victims. I'm proud to be an American and God Bless America.
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Richland County Coroner Gary Watts said Wednesday he will hold a formal inquest into the May 25 death of a man who was shot and killed after a tense standoff with Columbia Police.
Ajani Mitchell, 21, was shot several times by officers in a backyard between North Main Street and Farrow Road, about two miles northeast of Columbia College. Three Columbia police officers involved in the shooting are on paid administrative leave.
Watts said he decided to hold a formal inquest after numerous calls from the community about the shooting and after reviewing the State Law Enforcement Division investigation into the shooting. Such inquests are rare.
The standoff between the Columbia Police and Mitchell occurred after police were called by a woman who said her son had threatened her and had a gun. Earlier in the day, officers responded to a call from the same woman who told them that she had an argument with her son, that he was armed and was acting strangely.
Upon returning to the house Saturday night, police saw Mitchell, who had a gun in his hand.
Watts, who was on the scene, said Mitchell jumped over a backyard fence, and officers gave chase.
Mitchell was shot multiple times after he refused to follow officers' commands to drop his weapon, Columbia Police spokeswoman Jennifer Timmons, said at the time.
Officers felt threatened and opened fire, she said.
"That night officers were confronted with a dangerous situation and acted appropriately given the circumstances they faced," interim chief Ruben Santiago said in a statement Wednesday.
Watts said the inquest will "allow citizens to see that the system works and will provide total transparency" to the process.


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Screenwriter Scott Rosenberg Set to Punch Up Michael Bay's 'Pain and Gain'Movie News By Kate Erbland on March 6, 2012 | Be the First To Comment
Paramount and director Michael Bay seem bound and determined to turn Bay's next big picture, true-life tale Pain and Gain, into a real piece of work (read – not a film that gets its big gags from racist robots). First, Bay secured a story that's seemingly ready-made for the cinematic treatment – a dark, funny, bizarre, and captivating story about loser bodybuilders in Miami who get mixed up violent crime (violent crime that, despite their bulk, they are truly not cut out for). Then, he filled out his cast with a mix of recognizable talent (Mark Wahlberg and Dwayne Johnson), spiced it up with some solid hitters (Ed Harris, Tony Shaloub, and Anthony Mackie), and then (for once in his directorial career), cast a model (Bar Paly) in a role suitable for a model. What next, Bay? According to THR, screenwriter Scott Rosenberg has been brought in "for polish and punch-up duties" on the film's script. First penned by Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely (all three The Chronicles of Narnia films, Captain America: The First Avenger), Rosenberg will likely add bigger action and and the sort of humor Bay goes for (fun fact, Rosenberg wrote the "Animal Crackers" scene in Armageddon).
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There were a lot of things that I liked about Captain America: The First Avenger, but my biggest disappointment with the film was that we didn't get nearly enough time spent with Cap battling the Red Skull and his crazy group of science driven terrorists. It felt like 90% of the film was all setup and then we got the action in a 10-minute montage. That's why I'm super pumped to hear Captain America co-writer Christopher Markus tell Hero Complex that he's got some crazy, Cap battling science ideas for the sequel. Markus starts off the crazy by saying, "I love MODOK and I think you could make a terrifying movie with MODOK but nobody seems to be on my side at the momentum [sic]." For those of you not comic book savvy, MODOK is one of the most ludicrous villains with a long time publishing history. He's basically a giant head inside of a metal helmet that has little metal arms and legs dangling off of it. He started off as a guy named George Tarleton who got experimented on by the Advanced Idea Mechanics (or AIM) and turned into a living computer named MODOC (or Mental Organism Designed Only for Computing). Tarleton had other ideas though. Despite the fact that he was designed for computing, that wasn't exactly what he intended on doing; so he killed his creators, took control of AIM, and renamed himself MODOK (or Mental Organism Designed Only for Killing). Why would a character so ridiculous have a long […]
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Assassin's Creed Pirates for Mobile Devices Gets an Update
March 7, 2014
Despite its shady nature a couple of months ago, the Xbox One still had some of the best games at E3 this year. This is looking to continue into November as Microsoft has confirmed the next generation system's launch lineup, publishing some incredibly anticipated titles.
While no specific release date was announced, many can speculate based on what games are coming out. For example, Watch Dogs and Need for Speed Rivals will be out November 21, so there's a good chance that will be the Xbox One's launch. All we know is that it has to be out before Black Friday on November 29.
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BRISBANE'S Dean Nipperess powered to victory in Sunday morning's 10km walk at the Oceania Masters athletics championships in Bendigo.
Racing in the 40-45 years class, Nipperess completed the walk in and around Rosalind Park in the city centre in 48.39 minutes.
Although he did not achieve his goal of breaking his Oceania Masters record the walks competitor and coach was rapt to have won gold.
A field of more than 30 ranging in age from 42 to 81 years contested the walk along Pall Mall, through the nearby Park and back along Pall Mall.
Nipperess was on track to break his record.
"At 6km I was 10 seconds under the time I had set."
A stomach cramp flared in the next couple of kilometres and he slipped to five seconds off his target time.
There will be more times to pursue at the Flora Hill track later this week when he contests the 3km and 5km walks.
These Games are the second Oceania Masters that Nipperess has contested.
His gold medal-winning and record-setting 10km walk at the previous Masters in New Zealand occurred just seven months after making a comeback to race walking.
Nipperess was one of the country's top juniors in 1990 and represented Australia at the eight-nations meet across Europe.
Work commitments with the military meant he stopped race walking.
He did represent defence in touch footy and rejoined forces with long-time walks coach Dave Smith.
Shoulder operations and a back injury have been other setbacks to overcome.
The walks ace said one of the Masters mottos was "No age or injury is a barrier".
It was shown by the diverse range of ages represented in the walks action along Bendigo's thoroughfares and popular walking spots.
Sunday's action at the Masters Games rolls on at the La Trobe University Bendigo athletics complex in Retreat Road, Flora Hill.
The decathlon and heptathlon events for the Masters will be decided.