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‘Intensity of storms is manmade’
To the editor: The Republican Congress is divided on many issues. But according to Jeffrey Tobin of CNN, there is one thing they are united on: global warming is a myth. The Houston debacle is a game changer though. Never in modern history has there been such a deluge … over 50 inches, in about 48 hours. Most meteorologists believe the intensity of these storms is manmade … Not an…
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In the ECMS Science Lab
At Escambia County Middle School, students in Ronda Hoffman’s eighth-grade science recently performed a variety of experiments in the ECMS Science Lab. The students explored properties of matter with eight investigation stations set up. Some of the properties explored were temperature, volume, density, solubility, floating and sinking, describing matter, and mixing liquids. After the lab was completed the students were able to explain the properties they observed from each investigation.…
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PES first graders love reading and math
By GERRI MCDONALD Special to Atmore News First graders at Perdido Elementary School are off to an exciting and challenging start to the school year.  One of their favorite times of the day is after lunch when they have story time with their teacher. No David by author David Shannon, is a series of books about a little boy who experiences many of the same things first graders do. The stories are…
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Are you ready? Stock basics for emergencies
By Carolyn Bivins Extension Service Tropical Storm Cindy was the first tropical storm to make landfall in the United States this year. Most recently, Hurricane Harvey devastated the Texas coast. These storms served as an important reminder that everyone should be prepared for severe weather. Alabama Extension encourages people to stock some basic items in case of emergencies. These include water, food, first aid supplies, clothing, bedding, tools and special…
by Submitted Article access_time7 years ago
Back to school leadership tips
By Congressman Bradley Byrne Earlier this year, I was asked to compile my thoughts on leadership and what it means to be an effective leader. With students back in school, high school football season under way, and college football right around the corner, I wanted to share some highlights from my leadership journey with students, athletes, and others. Throughout my professional and personal life experiences, I’ve found these three simple…
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