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|Seminary Hall
The proposal was forwarded to the Erie Annual Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, but Civil War engulfed the nation before any action could be taken. (The impact of wars throughout the history of Clarion, like many other colleges and universities, had a direct impact on enrollment and growth.)
The rich history of Clarion University of Pennsylvania straddles three different centuries and shows an institution with a commitment to meet the needs of its students and an ever-expanding service area. The Clarion "community" has evolved from the immediate greater Clarion area to western Pennsylvania to the state, nation and world. It all started as a dream of providing local advanced education through a seminary to the current Clarion University that is part of Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education.
Two events would renew interest in the proposal: the end of the Civil War and an upcoming centennial celebration, Methodism in America.
Erie report ties seminary to centennial
In the report of its Education Committee, the Erie Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in session at Jamestown, N.Y., July 1865, was apprised of the merits in establishing seminaries to further the endeavors of the church and appropriately observe its centennial.
"Especially would we urge the claims of our literary institutions upon our people, now that we are approaching our centenary year of American Methodism, when it is presumed that every man, particularly if he has means, will desire to make a memorial offering. In what other way could a man so surely make for himself a lasting memorial as by endowing a professorship in one of these institutions, and thus honorably connect himself with the vital forces which are to give character to future generations. In this connection we express the earnest hope that our Seminaries will not be overlooked. It is exceedingly desirable that at least the principalship of each of these should be well endowed, and the institution furnished with ample facilities for the illustration of the elements of science.
"We would not forbear to mention that there is a growing and felt necessity for two more Methodist Seminaries, one in Western New York, and one in the South Eastern portion of our Conference. And we desire our people to understand that it will be the pleasure of this Conference to establish such Schools so soon as it shall be known that at suitable places, the Conference being judge, there are means ready to be placed at its disposal for the erection of suitable buildings."
Convention called at Clarion
Following that recommendation, Presiding Elder Rev. R.H. Hurlburt called together District preachers and lay March 13, 1866, for a convention at Clarion to initiate the establishment of a seminary within its bounds and seek approval for a Clarion site. Rev. R.M. Bear was employed as financial agent to solicit subscriptions to erect a building. In July the Conference Education Committee reported the subscriptions already totaled $11,000. The Conference agreed to accept the seminary under its patronage and control when subscriptions totaled $30,000.
Contributors met March 18, 1867, to organize a board of trustees consisting of George W. Arnold, Samuel Wilson, Jacob Black, John Keatly, James Ross, Hiram Carrier, Nathan Carrier Jr., David Lawson, William Young, James Knox, Hurchman Torrance, John Coaz, Nathan Myers, Martin Kearney and John Strattan. A building committee was chosen, a corporate charter secured, and a contract let for construction of the buildings before the annual conference met in July.
Clarion (Carrier Seminary) opens doors Sept. 10, 1867
The institution began operation Sept. 10, 1867, as the Carrier Seminary of Western Pennsylvania. It was named in honor of the Carrier family for their contributions of $6,000 and lumber for the endeavor. Lacking any facilities of its own, classes were held in the old academy building. The Seminary was a coeducational institution with the Rev. James G. Townsend as principal and Miss A.E. Rinehart as preceptress.
Carrier's calendar called for three, 13-week terms with tuition as follows:
Common English branches: $6, Higher English branches: $7, and Languages: $8.
In the spring of 1868 subscriptions reached $24,000 and the trustees authorized the building program to begin. The cornerstone of Seminary Hall, a massive three-storied brick structure 60 feet by 110 feet, was laid June of the same year. Additional funding was received early the following year through bonds authorized by the state legislature. However, the building lingered long in construction and was completed in the fall of 1871. The total cost, including furniture, was $75,000. In addition, a two-story wooden structure was erected for the boarding department. The buildings were erected on a seven-acre plot of land purchased from George M. Arnold, local banker and philanthropist. The corporation also purchased approximately two acres from the Samuel Sloan family.
Literary societies, long a fixture of secondary and collegiate institutions were, according to the Clarion Democrat, organized during the principalship of Rev. Stuntz. The Clionian Society was the first such society with the Zetagethean Society being founded at a later date.
Looking for a Normal School in Clarion
In 1872 some professional and businessmen of Clarion started a movement to secure a state normal school for the town. Enrollment for the period seems to have been substantial since the faculty included 10 academic instructors plus two music instructors. Courses of study embraced ancient and modern classics, mathematics, natural sciences, commercial calculation, painting, drawing, penmanship, music and normal science. Carrier was described in an advertisement in the conference minutes as "The only Normal College for the perfection of teachers under the supervision of the M.E. Church."
Professor Steadman was succeeded in office by Professor J.S. Milliken who served one year. The report of the trustees to the annual conference at the conclusion of Milliken's term indicated an indebtedness of about $20,000, a sizable one for that day and age. This was another foreboding of things to come
|Early student group at Clarion.
The corporation was not the only entity under financial pressure. Consider the plight of the principal. The seminary was proprietary in nature, hence his salary was based on the tuition collected, minus operating expenses. Since enrollment was meager, so was the principal's salary. To mitigate the circumstances, the principal's wife frequently served as governess, cook and housekeeper. Minutes of the corporation indicate that monies were expended to purchase cattle and to build/repair a pig sty. A viable hypotheses is that the principal family or the students tended the animals to lessen costs.
William Todd was next to assume the leadership at Carrier, becoming principal in the fall of 1874. Todd, born of English immigrants in 1838 in Allegheny County, was raised on an Armstrong County farm and educated in the South Buffalo Township School. After several years as a teacher he enlisted in the Union Army. At the end of the war he entered Allegheny College, receiving his degree in 1868. Todd then served as principal of the Toms River (N.J.) School, professor of mathematics at Wyoming Seminary (Pa.), principal of the public school at Smithfield (Ohio), and principal of Carrier.
When Todd took office, the country was in the throes of a depression precipitated by the failure of the banking firm of Jay Cooke and Company. The financial depression caused a decline in the oil and lumbering industries of northwestern Pennsylvania, resulting in a decline in enrollment at Carrier.
Many of the students were enrolled for only part of the term. Carrier's advertised policy was to "receive students at anytime and charge them proportionally."
The only accurate and verifiable attendance figures for the Seminary Era are those for the Todd administration, 1874-1877. In fact, the minutes of the seminary trustees and the conference are the only known official records of any type that are available for the period. A count of student names in the handwritten register reveals enrollment of 161 in 1874, 143 in 1875, and 138 in 1876. These are total registration figures for each of the three-term academic years.
Few students apparently remained at Carrier long enough to complete their education. The newspapers revealed that two graduated in 1877, four in 1880, one in 1881 and two in 1882.
Promoting enrollment
In William Todd's efforts to promote enrollment at Carrier he extolled the virtues of the institution and the town. Part of an advertisement in the 1875 published minutes of the conference stated, "The present teachers are experienced, thorough and practical educators; persons under whose supervision parents need not fear to place their sons or daughters.
- "The MUSIC DEPARTMENT, in charge of Miss Mary R. Jenks, a very superior teacher, has been especially successful.
- "The main building is ... nicely and comfortably arranged.
- "The village ... is distinguished for its healthfulness, quietness and morality."
Entering the second decade with continuing leadership challenges
As the institution entered its second decade, the Rev. A. Baker succeeded Professor Todd who had been elected professor of mathematics and natural science at Beaver College and Musical Institute located in Beaver County. Rev. Baker served as principal and teacher while his wife served as governess and teacher. Enrollment declined to 21 in 1877.
The committee of visitors appointed by the annual conference felt that poor health and almost total disability of Rev. Baker during the year was a contributing factor in the decline. In its report to the 1878 meeting of the conference, the visitors recommended that the board of trustees should employ a more healthful and active principal "to secure more efficiency and give Carrier Seminary the place it deserves, and the hold on the hearts of our people."
Baker was replaced by Professor M. Thrasher on Oct. 31, 1878. Enrollment rocketed upward to 135. Course listings for the year included science, normal, college preparatory and music.
The seminary facilities were used to conduct a Normal Training Session for 50 Clarion County teachers in July 1879. This was the first of a number of such summer institutes conducted at the Seminary under the leadership or influence of A.J. Davis, superintendent of schools.
Next to assume the helm was the Rev. Levi Beers. Born June 14, 1845, he spent his early life in Ohio and Illinois. After serving in the Civil War, he attended Baldwin-Wallace College earning an A.B. degree and later receiving the degree of A.M.
Money problems continue
When Rev. Beers became principal March 25, 1880, he found the seminary courting financial disaster. Its indebtedness totaled about $30,000, and by the next year it had reached $35,000. In 1881 divine providence provided a slight reprieve for the financially embarrassed seminary as large sums of money were made available to lighten the burden. The First National Bank of Clarion made a donation of $17,655.80, and local subscriptions further reduced the debt to $14,000. The trustees received a loan of $12,400 from Rev. John M. Edwards, a Carrier Seminary graduate. In return for the loan the institution was leased to Rev. Edwards for 25 years. These monies were obtained mainly through the endeavors of Rev. Reuben C. Smith, the institution's financial agent.
During the Beers administration the institution was criticized for its alleged attempt to make the students good Republicans and good Methodists. Rev. Beers left the institution in 1882 and served a number of charges throughout the conference before leaving the area to become principal of the Harvey Industrial Academy in Illinois in 1892. After serving Harvey several years, deafness and, somewhat later, blindness set in. He succumbed on Feb. 16, 1919.
The 10th and last principal of the seminary was its lienholder, Rev. Edwards. He was born in 1844 and suffered from chronic ill health. He served two congregations before assuming the reins at Carrier, and one after it was sold. Then he withdrew from the ministry and went into semi-retirement as a farmer and merchant until his demise in 1904.
Like many other proprietary educational institutions of the time, the operation of the seminary was a family endeavor. The Edwards family resided in the portion of Seminary Hall that later became the library. Rev. Edwards was principal, teacher and general factotum. His wife, Margaret, had the responsibility for the board and room for the students, who resided on the top floor of the building. Mrs. Edwards and her helper, Mrs. Ella Dietrich English, did the cleaning and cooking not only for the family, but also for the students. The baking was done in an outside oven to the rear of the building, according to Mildred McMahan, a granddaughter of Rev. Edwards.
Under its new leader Carrier seemed to be on the rebound, but such was not the case. An enrollment of 88 during the 1883-84 academic year, plus the inquiries for the next year, must have prompted Rev. Edwards to thwart the efforts of Professor E.A. Hayes of Randolph, N.Y., to obtain control of Carrier Seminary. Rev. Edwards and the trustees, authorized improvements for buildings costing more than $500. The decision saw enrollment the follow year reached 130. In 1985-85 enrollment again increased to 165, but 126 were participants in a spring normal course supervised by Professor Rosswell G. Yingling who rented the facilities.
By the close of the school year (July 1885) the debt had risen to $20,000, and by the following year to $21,500. Bankruptcy was once again confronting the seminary. Amid an undertow of maneuvering to purchase the buildings and grounds by a group seeking to establish a state normal school, Professor Yingling, secretary for the institution, announced on June 23, 1886, that the institution would not reopen as a seminary in the fall.
On Sept. 10, 1886, exactly 19 years from the day classes first met, the sale of the buildings and grounds was consummated. The sum of $25,000 was agreed upon in Brookville during a special meeting of representatives of the M.E. Church and those of the Clarion Normal School Association, thus ending the life of Carrier Seminary as an institution of higher education.
Seminary stockholders look to the State for purchase
It also seems unlikely that the board of trustees gave its wholehearted support. As early as 1872 several of the leading stockholders began focus upon one goal, conversion of the seminary to a state normal school.
A third factor creating difficulties for the institution was competition for potential students in a county that could not have been termed populous. In his 1877 report to the superintendent of public instruction, A.J. Davis noted there were seven "higher" institutions, including Carrier, operating in the county. Also, the demise of Carrier somewhat mirrored the times. The latter half of the 1800s was an era characterized by the waxing of the public high school and waning of the private academy and seminary.
The short career of the seminary is somewhat reminiscent of the statement by Professor Lindsley of Nashville University, who, when speaking of the proliferation of colleges during the early 19th century, noted that these institutions "... rise up like mushrooms in our luxurious soil. They are duly lauded and puffed for a day, and then they sink to be heard no more." Such was the fate of Carrier Seminary, for inquiry revealed that its Methodist affiliation was unknown to the conference historian. No mention of the institution was found in A.W. Cummings' "The Early Schools of Methodism," an extensive history and listing of Methodist educational endeavors and institutions in the United States. No space was devoted to this forgotten child of the Erie Conference in J.N. Fradenburgh's two-volume "History of Erie Conference."


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Police and Crime Commissioner - the candidates (From Evesham Journal)
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Police and Crime Commissioner - the candidates for Worcestershire
3:00pm Friday 9th November 2012 in News By Tom Edwards, Political Reporter
Adrian Blackshaw
FORMER army officer Adrian Blackshaw says he wants to see more people in Worcestershire volunteer to help cut crime.
He is the Conservative candidate and he says he wants to unlock community spirit.
Mr Blackshaw, who is a county councillor at Herefordshire Council, has produced a "five-point plan" which he is hoping will bring in votes.
It includes:
- Police will need to hold more meetings in the community so they can be "held to account"
- Get officers away from their desks more often and onto the streets
- To encourage more voluntary policing by maintaining current levels of PCSOs and asking more people to become special constables
- To ensure all police funding is fairly distributed across West Mercia
- To listen to victims of crime and make sure they are a priority
His manifesto also says he wants residents to get more involved in community safety so they act as the eyes and ears of bobbies.
Mr Blackshaw, who is now a commercial organic farmer in Canon Pyon, Herefordshire, has done three tours of Northern Island with the army and believes he is ideally suited to the role.
He said: "I shall set one objective – to cut crime.
"Police officers should be on the streets, not behind desks.
"I will place local policing as my top priority and will do my utmost to support current levels of police community support officers.
"I will encourage more voluntary policing and community involvement in public safety.
"I will ensure police and partner agencies safeguard, support and protect vulnerable people in our communities and treat victims of crime as people, not just a number."
He also says he has been told "too many crimes are not investigated" and will make sure the public are not fobbed off when they have concerns.
Bill Longmore
RETIRED police officer Bill Longmore says running a force with "national standards of excellence" should be what this region aims for.
Mr Longmore, who lives in Shrewsbury, also says he wants police to link up better with voluntary groups across the West Mercia force area.
The former PC, who ran his own multi-million timber business after retiring from the beat, is the only independent candidate in next week's police and crime commissioner elections.
His manifesto pledges to look at new ideas for the rehabilitation of criminals, suggesting the current arrangement of unpaid work isn't working as well as it might.
He also believes many offenders break the law because they are bored - and that new facilities to keep youngsters busy will go a long way to reducing anti-social behaviour.
He said: "I had a distinguished career as a police officer and much experience of policing.
"I strongly believe politics has no place in policing and I am the only candidate with no affiliation to any party."
His manifesto includes pledges to:
- Represent people's voices about how to tackle crime
- Develop new partnership opportunities (with community organisations and voluntary bodies) so police have more regular dialogue with the public
- Look at the current rehabilitation system and improve it
- Engage far better with young people via the use of public meetings and surgeries
"If elected I will not be a faceless person who sits in an office.
"My intention is to spend as much time as possible in communities working with, and speaking with people to find out their true views about policing and how we can effectively prevent crime and disorder together."
He has also announced that he will give away £20,000 of the £75,000-a-year salary that comes with the role if elected.
Mr Longmore, who spent more than 30 years at Staffordshire Police before retiring in 1986, said the cash would be placed into a fund to help victims of crime.
Simon Murphy
STARTING "a war on drugs in Worcester" and cracking down on speeding are just two of the priorities for a would-be police and crime commissioner.
This is the view of Simon Murphy, who is Labour's candidate for next week's count, He insists that he would also make sure more police officers are put back on the beat.
Extra traffic calming measures, sending officers into schools to do talks on drugs and moving around CCTV so they focus more on
troublesome areas are three
other emerging policies in his manifesto.
Dr Murphy, a former West Midlands MEP who now does a range of consultancy work for public and private bodies, says his "main priority" is getting a more visible police presence.
His manifesto also includes a pledge to appoint a "victim's champion" who can work with those who suffer crimes to see what they thought of the police response.
If elected, he will also appoint a non-political deputy commissioner, who will be tasked with "warning" him if he steps out of line.
His priorities include:
- More police on the beat by diverting funding into front-line roles
- Cracking down on anti-social behaviour using CCTV better
- Tackling speeding via extra traffic calming and more funding for new cameras
- Starting a war on drugs in Worcester
Dr Murphy, who lives in Claines in Worcester, said: "Speeding costs lives - I will crack down on boy racers, take action to catch those driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs or using mobile phones, and use speed cameras or traffic calming measures."
He also intends to offer new training to police so offences like hate crimes, domestic abuse and sexual violence are spotted earlier.
When it comes to his "war on drugs", he is basing it on research revealing drugs offences across the West Mercia force area increased 14 per cent from March 2011 to March this year.
"Drugs destroy the lives of addicts and the lives of people around them," he said.
"I will ensure funds are available to combat dealers and gangs, support drugs education in schools and provide support to help local people get off drugs."
Whoever becomes the new commissioner will be responsible for setting the policing budget across the West Mercia force area.
They will also have to draw up a list of responsibilities for the chief constable which can be funded from that budget.
The election for West Mercia's first ever £75,000-a-year police and crime commissioner takes place on Thursday, November 15.
Worcestershire, Herefordshire, Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin are all part of the force area.
- In Tuesday's Worcester News reporter Tom Edwards will put your questions to the candidates.
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4:01pm Fri 9 Nov 12
anarchist says...
What I want to hear is what the new Commissioner will do differently on the financial front once since, if nothing is changed, we will see continued, excessive cost increases for policing across West Mercia.
The old mechanisms failed completely to protect local taxpayers from excessive demands - what will now change?
5:44pm Fri 9 Nov 12
Hwicce says...
What I want is a PCC who will kick the Police up the backside and get them out on the street nicking people who break the law. It's fairly simple really, I have a vote waiting for whoever thinks they can do it (or is that a bribe? :) )
7:45pm Fri 9 Nov 12
uptonX says...
8:39pm Fri 9 Nov 12
truth must out says...
Bill Longmore is streets ahead, knows what he is talking about.
9:02pm Fri 9 Nov 12
copierman says...
I remember what the Independent candidate did for Wyre Forest in the Government elections when he got in and stopped the closure of Kidderminster Hospital.
As we have two votes each I know where both mine will go.
10:50pm Fri 9 Nov 12
Frank Gannett says...
11:38pm Fri 9 Nov 12
worcswolf says...
8:49am Sat 10 Nov 12
140354 says...
Simon Murphy wants to further punnish motorists... ie more speed cameras! (revenue raising schemes)
Adrian Blackshaw wants more voluntary policing... ie cheap police! (revenue saving schemes)
Bill Longmore says he will give away £20000 of his salary to help victims of crime... ie putting his money where his mouth is!
Bill gets my vote!
8:58am Sat 10 Nov 12
Dr Simon Murphy says...
11:14am Sat 10 Nov 12
Andy_R says...
If Simon Murphy wants more traffic calming measures, surely he should be standing in the council elections not the police commissioner election?
It's the council that put these in, not the police... unless his for 'bobbies on the street' involves them digging up the streets too?
11:47am Sat 10 Nov 12
Frank Gannett says...
Just look at the US where States are legalising cannabis for recreational use.
In Europe, cannabis has become decriminalised in many countries e.g. Spain, Czech Republic, Portugal Switzerland, Belgium, Netherlands & Poland.
I think you're a bit behind the times Simon. I should imagine the police think so too.
12:13pm Sat 10 Nov 12
reflector says...
As it is, with a heavy heart, this is the first election in almost 50 years in which I will not be casting my vote. The whole notion of giving one person this kind of control over policing is actually highly dangerous and something that should not have been introduced without at least trying it out on a pilot basis to see how it works in practice. It's a crackpot idea to change something which up to now seems to have worked reasonably well.
I am wholly against political interference in our police force and although in theory, it sounds democratic, in practice the wrong person in this role could do an enormous amount of damage before we get the opportunity to send them packing at the next election.
None of the candidates impress me enough to change my mind and my refusal to vote is the only way I can register my disdain for the whole process.
3:05pm Sat 10 Nov 12
Frank13 says...
4:24pm Sat 10 Nov 12
square1 says...
After speaking with my friend it goes to show that the public and even the standing PCC's havent got a clue about policing and what actually goes on.
It isn't as easy as saying 'I will put more officers on the street '' or '' I will make sure they get out from behind there desks ''
The thing is society it self is at an all time low, my mate says, he's just Jeremy Kyle in a police uniform. He would like nothing better than to be out catching a burglar , a car thief , or a drug dealer but having a chance would be a fine thing.
He doesn't like sitting behind a desk and filling in forms he'd like to be out on the street, they all would but they have nothing but more and more paperwork to fill in all the time. He calls it arse covering alot of the time and extra forms come in due to some thing else that has happened following an IPCC investigation in another force.
He gave me a couple of examples once of how his shift can pan out from going out from domestic to domestic over stupid arguments that couples are so imature they can't even resolve a small row (over a TV remote) but have to call the police to sort it , to going to couples beating each other up, or neighours falling out and threatening each other often over facebook.
In between that he's expected to catch all these drug dealers and thieves.
He told me one he started a shift at 7am was at a domestic incident by 8.30am. The one party was arrested and was taken to custody, in custody the person faked that he was having a heart attack and had to be taken to hospital, once back from hospital he wanted a solicitor and that was gone 12. By the time he interviewed the person is was 2 - 3pm, and was supposed to be off duty at 4pm. After the interview he had to put a pile of paperwork together for the CPS for them to make a desision in between all that he had to sort out a thing called a DVPO (he explained it to me but i've forgetten) and also the other party retracted her statement. He finished work at 8pm, 4 HOURS after he was due off.
Where is the sense in all that and people wonder why at times some officers are some times a little miserable, my mate is often off late not being able to see his kids ect, and that would wind me up.
You've got a standing PCC saying he will put more ''volunteers '' out. What ever form this takes an officer is still going to have some sort of invovlement.
A special Constable only has to do like 4 hours a week. Yes they can arrest people but my mates pointed out to me they can't do much else. They have minimal training, and once they've done their hours they can go home. On top of that they can't take statements or interview people and the stuff they do deal with always gets handed over to a regular officer to sort out anyway, upping their work load.
It might givre the impression there are more officers about but it's papering over the cracks.
Its easy for a PCC to say they will taregt a certain area of crime but there is still everything else going on around.
Any of these standing PCC's will have a shock when they get in at what its really all about, i couldn't do the job my mate does he gets verbally abused and assaulted far to often.
I'm not voting for anyone because at the end of the day it is a waste of money to employ a PCC
5:42pm Sat 10 Nov 12
taffyboio says...
8:13pm Sat 10 Nov 12
anarchist says...
There needs to be a careful balance between the resources deployed on the front line and those deployed on the back room jobs of forensics, intelligence collection, analysis, detection and prosecution.
More police on the beat is no doubt a reaction the sort of crime that most people experience but a significant amount of crime is committed by well organised criminal gangs and this won't be countered simply by having more police plodding the streets.
But, sadly, from the comments here and elsewhere it is only too obvious that few of those who will be voting have any idea what modern policing requires so we just have to hope that whoever is elected will not simply react to what they hear from the public.
It is also important to remember that policing costs follow crime levels, not vice versa, so I, for one, want to live in an area where policing costs are lower than elsewhere because crime is also inherently lower.
The West Mercia Police Authority didn't even attempt to keep policing costs under control and were no more than a compliant and uncritical servant of the West Mercia Constabulary on all financing issues. It remains to be seen if the PCC will be able to do any better.
But one thing is certain - adopting the current financial arrangements as if they are working is never going to provide effective or efficient policing
9:01pm Sat 10 Nov 12
Malaky says...
Longmore's manifesto has been outlined in one of the early posts above, so I will not repeat it her. However, itis the closest to what I believe should be the aims of the new Police supremo, and I would recommend tghat others look closely at what he is proposing.
11:23pm Sat 10 Nov 12
jb says...
8:44am Sun 11 Nov 12
imustbeoldiwearacap says...
2:30pm Sun 11 Nov 12
Guy66 says...
4:00pm Sun 11 Nov 12
uptonX says...
5:24pm Sun 11 Nov 12
Grumbleweed Connection says...
7:41pm Sun 11 Nov 12
DAVID1875 says...
10:46pm Sun 11 Nov 12
Malaky says...
Grumbleweed Connection wrote:But the Chief Constables have no credible connection with the rest of humanity!
The whole exercise is a total waste of public money. The roles will simply undermine the Chief Constables and detract from their autonomy. Another expensive and unnecessary layer of bureaucracy is being created at a time when we cannot afford it. Political statements and ridiculous promises of giving money back will not persuade me to vote, and my voting papers have been shredded already. I suspect eighty percent of the electorate will have similar opinions.
They are a rule to themselves, and that is where ythe problem lies!
Vote for somone who has to account to the public for the behaviour of their Chief Constables and we have a little bit of democracy creeping into a dark area, where most people prefer not to go!
7:31am Mon 12 Nov 12
laidback says...
9:01am Mon 12 Nov 12
SMC73 says...
9:05am Mon 12 Nov 12
SMC73 says...
Begrudgingly I therefore made a second choice as I didn't want to risk my primary vote not being counted.
9:51am Mon 12 Nov 12
brooksider says...
Guy66 wrote:Of course he can afford it, he is receiving a Police pension.
I'm abstaining my vote for the PCC's. It's just so clearly a waste of time and effort, jobs for the boys and a method of placing politic influence above the Police. However, if I were 'forced' to vote and based purely on the write ups of each candidate then the Labour chap would get it - and I hate Labour! The gimmick of giving £20,000 away is just that a gimick -take £75K remove tax, national insurance, medical and other benefits and he'll be in no position to hand over £20k.
1:05pm Mon 12 Nov 12
oldwusterboy says...
reflector wrote:couldnt agree more, totally agree with all your coments reflector
I might just have voted for Bill Longmore had he not announced that he will give away £20,000 of his salary, which to me is just a pathetic gimmick or stunt designed to win votes for entirely the wrong reason.
As it is, with a heavy heart, this is the first election in almost 50 years in which I will not be casting my vote. The whole notion of giving one person this kind of control over policing is actually highly dangerous and something that should not have been introduced without at least trying it out on a pilot basis to see how it works in practice. It's a crackpot idea to change something which up to now seems to have worked reasonably well.
I am wholly against political interference in our police force and although in theory, it sounds democratic, in practice the wrong person in this role could do an enormous amount of damage before we get the opportunity to send them packing at the next election.
None of the candidates impress me enough to change my mind and my refusal to vote is the only way I can register my disdain for the whole process.
1:07pm Mon 12 Nov 12
pronstar says...
brooksider wrote:Very good point, although I note that he doesn't actually say who or what he will give the £20,000 to.
Guy66 wrote:Of course he can afford it, he is receiving a Police pension.
I'm abstaining my vote for the PCC's. It's just so clearly a waste of time and effort, jobs for the boys and a method of placing politic influence above the Police. However, if I were 'forced' to vote and based purely on the write ups of each candidate then the Labour chap would get it - and I hate Labour! The gimmick of giving £20,000 away is just that a gimick -take £75K remove tax, national insurance, medical and other benefits and he'll be in no position to hand over £20k.
10:12am Tue 13 Nov 12
MJI says...
10:33am Tue 13 Nov 12
mayall8808 says...
10:53am Tue 13 Nov 12
mayall8808 says...
10:56am Tue 13 Nov 12
Duke30 says...
My son is a police officer and often tells me of his frustrations surrounding red tape.
Of course all police officers join the job to catch "The bad guys". Yet my son feels he is restricted and that the job is more about covering your backside.
He tells me that he spends 90% of his time going to incidents involving the same people, most of which for things that really should not be considered a police matter. Examples being neighbours swearing at each other due to a dispute over their hedge height or abuse over Facebook.
Yet through fear of recieving complaints these are the things that police spend the majority of their time with leaving the real victims of crime feeling underwhelmed.
My son goes from incident to incident to incident leaving him with minimal time to investigate the crimes he has attended.
With the drastic cuts to West Mercias budget (and more to follow) I would like to see where these extra officers are going to appear from! It is all good and well making sweeping statements but where is plan to back it up? The police who were back room and able to return to the frontline already have and yet the frontline is still over stretched.
If the public knew how few police there actually were covering an area they would be amazed. Special constables are no replacement, as already mentioned they can arrest but all other parts of the incident will be left to a full officer. It is very much a false economy.
The police do still want to catch the bad guys and I believe are still doing a fantastic job. However with the government cuts crime will only get worse and more and more people will become victims. The additional money sunk into this farce should have been given to recruit more officers.
A firmer stance on what police should be attending and additional officers are the only way to sort it out
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Moreover, between 2003 and 2007, WMC's management staff costs grew at a staggering 30% per annum. This was money that was effectively taken away for the front line to sustain a bloated senior management created by Paul West.
And the completely useless West Mercia Police Authority didn't even notice this as it was too busy cosying up to the WMC whilst it was happening.
If the elected PCC does no more than establish effective _independent_ financial oversight and control of the WMC budget, his salary will have been money well spent.
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MJI says...
When I saw it under construction I thought it was a new business park.
Waste of money.
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Give Up! says...
In this country the "spoilt votes" have to be counted and publically announced. If the number of spoilt votes containing the phrase "None of the above" were to exceed the rest does that remove their mandate to be democratically elected??
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Get your questions in below that article and put them to the test.
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Stevie-P says...
No I won't be voting either like all the politicians they say one thing to get into office and then turn the heating up, put the slippers on and forget what they are promising to do once inside the door. I note the independent candidate is willing to give away £20K of his salary, no brainer when you own a mult-million timber company is it, also I think policing and crime has moved on since he was an officer back in the 80's. A crack down on drugs and speeding, oh dear MR Labour wake up the world has moved on from the cash cow milking speeding policy yes speeding kills hardly a Nr. 1 priority though is it? As others have said marijuana is legal pretty much in most countries now and no matter how much £££ you throw at it you will never win, now if we legalized it and taxed it for sale maybe some of that revenue could be used to pay for the lovely BMW's. MR. Tory as always something for nothing, how about a snoops behind the curtain force, they don't cost anything and yes more pretend police officers CSO's Oh dear people just ignore them and laugh in their faces great idea in theory in practice a joke a tiger with no teeth. Fact is you are all out of touch with reality, sorry I don't have any solutions either, I wish I had but wasting more money on a post like this is simply what it is another GIMMICK imported from the USA, oh maybe we could also get batman & Robin to come and help the commissioner help fight the crime too or is that not in the manifestos? Now my rant is over!!
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dulon wrote:Only the retired Policeman by the look of it, others are counciler and MEP.
Only one of these 3 candidates appears to have a background of being in commercial employment. The institutionized other pair have had careers in the military and politics. Hardly the background of real world economics that we are all in. MEP pensions and ex army pensions are things that are wrapped in gold . Dont forget Mandelsons pension when he left strasbourg ! Realistically there is only one for me !
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Goin to my first Vikings game at the dome.
Title says it all. I'm flying out to you guys from PA. It will be my first time out in Minnesota, let alone seeing a game at the Metradome. I've liked the Vikings my whole life, and while i'm sick to my stomach at their performance this year, i'm pumped up to go watch the game this sunday.
I just had a few questions....
1) What chants am I going to need to know(besides Skol Vikings)?
2) I'm going out on Saturday, flying back Monday. Where is a good place to go Saturday night and Sunday night? I'm 24 if that helps. I'd rather goto a sports bar or a place with a live band/acustic music over a club.
3) What can I expect?
4) Whats a good time to start tailgating? Whats a good time to go in and check the place out?
5) Recommendations?
Re: Goin to my first Vikings game at the dome.
1. I think Skol is all you'll need to know.
2. I don't know much about Minneapolis, but Tom Reid's in St. Paul by the Excel Energy center is a great sportsbar.
3. You can expect a win and a lot of loudness in the dome.
4. It is never too early to start tailgating, I would get there by 8 if I was you.
5. Have fun!!
I get the most pissed off looks from people with my VKG 4 LFE Wisconsin license plate, and I LOVE IT!!
Re: Goin to my first Vikings game at the dome.
If you already know SKOL Vikings (the words are also on the Megatron) the only other chant you need to know for this game is "Packers SUCK!
The metrodome is loud & you'll enjoy the experience.
Tailgate early!
There is also a band that plays outside of the dome & there is various concession stands set up.
Sometimes retired veteran players are there signing autographs at a booth.
You can also check out Dome Plus, which is a souvenier store a couple of blocks from the dome.
"If at first you don't succeed, parachuting is not for you"
Re: Goin to my first Vikings game at the dome.
Dome plus is a great store. I buy stuff from them all the time online. They get the stuff to me really fast and they have really good sales going every week/month!
I get the most pissed off looks from people with my VKG 4 LFE Wisconsin license plate, and I LOVE IT!!
Re: Goin to my first Vikings game at the dome.
Have fun brother! Its a blast!!!
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Congratultions man, it is one of the best experiences I have ever had in my sports watching career. I go down atleast twice a year from up here in the real "Frozen Tundra"of Winnipeg in Canada! I was a huge fan before I ever went to a game, but after being for the past 5 years, I have started an obsession that I cannot control!!LOL
As far as going out on Saturday night, my buddies and I always got to The Drink, its a club downtown, however for the home opener this year we went to this lounge type bar called The Brit, it was awesome and if it isn't too cold there is a rooftop patio, with lawn bowling, that is fantastic!!
As for Sunday night it really depends on the out come of the game, if you win it is fantastic, you will be so pumped you might end up so sauced it doesn't matter anyway!!
Actually the only saving grace for me this year was, I was sitting in the lobby of my hotel pouting about the loss, when I saw 4 people get out of a Lincoln Town car all wearing #24 Bucs jerseys. So I asked why they were there, and they said because they were family of Cadillac Williams, to make a long story short, it was Caddys Mom, 2 aunts and an Uncle, it was really cool to talk to them and I got a picture with them. The uncle even knew where Winnipeg was, super cool consolation prize to the win. To add a little to the story I have Cadillac in fantasy and his Mom thought that was pretty cool.
Sorry to ramble on, but you are in for a treat, especially since it is the Packers!! Have a great time!!!
Re: Goin to my first Vikings game at the dome.
I'll be there with my brother and my son. Our plan is to tailgate at Rapid Park. I'll look for Webby's goalposts as my beacon to PPOer's. I'd assume I'll find Cajun's gumbo at that spot. BTW, Cajun has the seat next to me at the game..., it'll be sweet.
I also expect to not be able to talk for about a week after the game.
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Re: Goin to my first Vikings game at the dome.
That sounds like a good expectation to me skol, not being able to talk for a week! You know it was a good game when you come out not being able to talk!!
I get the most pissed off looks from people with my VKG 4 LFE Wisconsin license plate, and I LOVE IT!!
Re: Goin to my first Vikings game at the dome.
My sugestion if your prone to migraines earplugs help alot.
And when exiting the stadium be carfeuul. It will be nice suprise for u.
BNut its agreat time u just need to now skol vikings packers suc defnse and every palyers last name to anounce when they coem out.
Re: Goin to my first Vikings game at the dome.
We'll be tailgating at Rapid Park (official tailgating lot behind target center)....starting at around 8 AM. We will have a 10 foot PURPLEPRIDE.ORG banner on my Tahoe, and Cajun, myself, Neum, WBL, Mrs Webby, and a host of others, VKG!!!, will be partying.
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Martin is just a pleasure to watch, but please get him some help! I think it's funny that people criticized him early in the season for going down easily. He's so hard for defenders to tackle and almost always gets the maximum yardage possible. His balance is unreal. After the Falcons scored after Freeman's interception, the line blocked nicely for Martin and he made the most of it with two long runs, including the touchdown to kill their momentum. Martin runs so hard, he really needs someone to relieve him at times.
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- Prepare stuffing mix according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, salt and mustard. Add chicken, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat.
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What a creative way to put a chicken and stuffing dish together! It makes it more appealing to certain family members. Way to go! My family prefers bread stuffing over cornbread unfortunately, so I used Stovetop's bread stuffing, and only 1 can of green beans. I added a dash of Tony Chachere's Spice seasoning to the flour which adds a little kick to the chicken. Thanks for sharing and keep creating!
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4 Stocks Pushing The Industrial Goods Sector Lower
Editor's Note: TheStreet ratings do not represent the views of TheStreet's staff or its contributors. Ratings are established by computer based on metrics for performance (which includes growth, stock performance, efficiency and valuation) and risk (volatility and solvency). Companies with poor cash flow or high debt levels tend to earn lower ratings in our modelOne out of the three major indices are trading lower today with the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) trading up 51 points (0.4%) at 13,835 as of Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013, 11:49 AM ET. The NYSE advances/declines ratio sits at 1,532 issues advancing vs. 1,325 declining with 146 unchanged.The Industrial Goods sector currently sits up 0.4% versus the S&P 500, which is unchanged. Top gainers within the sector include Makita (MKTAY), up 4.9%, Kubota Corporation (KUB), up 4.2%, Masco Corporation (MAS), up 2.3%, DR Horton (DHI), up 2.1% and ABB (ABB), up 1.2%.TheStreet Ratings group would like to highlight 4 stocks pushing the sector lower today:4. GrafTech International (GTI) is one of the companies pushing the Industrial Goods sector lower today. As of noon trading, GrafTech International is down $0.83 (-9.8%) to $7.62 on heavy volume Thus far, 2.3 million shares of GrafTech International exchanged hands as compared to its average daily volume of 1.5 million shares. The stock has ranged in price between $7.55-$8.60 after having opened the day at $8.50 as compared to the previous trading day's close of $8.45. GrafTech International Ltd. engages in the manufacture and sale of synthetic and natural graphite and carbon based products worldwide. It operates in two segments, Industrial Materials and Engineered Solutions. GrafTech International has a market cap of $1.2 billion and is part of the industrial industry. The company has a P/E ratio of 8.6, below the S&P 500 P/E ratio of 17.7. Shares are down 6.8% year to date as of the close of trading on Monday. Currently there are 2 analysts that rate GrafTech International a buy, no analysts rate it a sell, and 4 rate it a hold.TheStreet Ratings rates GrafTech International as a hold. The company's strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its largely solid financial position with reasonable debt levels by most measures and attractive valuation levels. However, as a counter to these strengths, we also find weaknesses including feeble growth in the company's earnings per share, deteriorating net income and disappointing return on equity. Get the full GrafTech International Ratings Report now.It's Official: Action Alerts PLUS beats the S&P 500 with Dividends Reinvested! Cramer and Link were up 16.72% in 2012. Were you? See what they are trading for 14-days FREE
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Feb. 14
Mary Jeanette Stripling, 55, Cordova: possession of drug paraphernalia; illegal possession of prescription drugs
Feb. 15
Charles Junior Nalls, 48, Cordova: failure to appear - no insurance
Feb. 9
Amanda Michelle Brakefield, 25, Jasper: failure to appear
Esteban Diego-Andres Ausencio, 23, Jasper: driving under the influence of alcohol
Thomas Vail Davis, 50, Jasper: failure to appear
Feb. 10
Paul Stanley Panter, 34, Oakman: failure to appear
Cheryl Lynn Chapman, 30, Jasper: possession of a controlled substance
William Marcus Taylor, 48, Townley: theft of property 3rd
Feb. 12
Tiffany Estella-Shan Rose, 25, Jasper: illegal possession of credit/debit card
Feb. 13
Marshall Edward Manasco, 45, Carbon Hill: failure to appear
Feb. 14
Facundo Ariel Ibanez, 19, Jasper: failure to appear; attempting to elude a police officer; resisting arrest
Nathan Gerald Woodley, 33, Jasper: public intoxication
Feb. 15
Marcus Dewayne Waldrop, 27, Jasper: driving under the influence of alcohol
Kevin Ray Tidwell, 35, Jasper: domestic violence 3rd
Matthew Lamar South, 36, Jasper: possession of marijuana 2nd
Feb. 15
Christopher Lee Taylor, 33, Oakman: 4 counts - endangering welfare of child
Feb. 14
Dontrel Antwon Davis (aka Donnie), 26, Jasper: disorderly conduct
Feb. 18
Jennifer Lynn Walker, 32, Sipsey: contempt of court
Tamika Michelle Sims, no age listed, Sipsey: contempt of court
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Shaquille Carol Morris, 21, Jasper: theft of property 3rd
Brittany Nicole Morris, 28, Jasper: theft of property 3rd
John Douglas Kennedy Jr, 37, Hanceville: possession of drug paraphernalia
Paul David Turner, 46, Hanceville: possession of drug paraphernalia
Dana Jean Aldridge, 34, Dora: giving false name; possession of drug paraphernalia; failure to appear; 2 counts - cash warrant
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Destin Blake Fredrick, 19, Empire: failure to appear
Rolando Cortez, 45, Jasper: switched tag; run red light; expired license; operating vehicle without insurance.
Darrell Keith Russell, 45, Jasper: disorderly conduct; domestic violence.
Feb. 15
Clarence Daniel Mitchell, 41, Jasper: cash warrant.
Kennith William Washington, 30, Sumiton: 2 counts - failure to appear.
Britany Meschelle Diffy, 21, Empire: cash warrant.
Christina Denee Briones, 38, Empire: cash warrant.
Candice Lee Brand, 36, Jasper: cash warrant.
Feb. 16
Jerry Ray Stephenson, 47, Sipsey: public intoxication.
Frank James Tidwell, 28, Jasper: public intoxication; possession of drug paraphernalia; failure to appear.
Justine Irby, 29, Jasper: failure to appear; cash warrant
Thomas Anthony Lowe, 50, Jasper: theft of property 3rd
Feb. 18
Phillips Scott Brooks, 42, Sumiton: cash warrant
Feb. 5
Michael Shane Homan, 37, Cordova: failure to appear - theft of property 2nd and burglary 3rd
Joshua Lee McDaniel, 34, Nauvoo: failure to appear - receiving stolen property 3rd
Richard Dewayne Clark, 40, Oakman: failure to appear - theft of property 2nd
James Edward Jordan, 39, Carbon Hill: failure to appear - public intoxication
Christopher Jonathon Simon, 24, Cordova: 2 counts - failure to appear
Feb. 6
Matthew Von Tidwell, 32, Jasper: harassment
Robin Branstetter, 27, Cordova: harassment
Jessie Wayne Harris, 28, Parrish: unemployment compensation violation
Eldridge Eugene Lathum Jr. (Gene), 40, Jasper: unlawful possession of a controlled substance; unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia
Feb. 7
Darrel Lynn Lowe, 45, Warrior: unlawful possession of controlled substance; receiving theft of property 2nd; public intoxication; unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia
Dewey Michael Gosa, 53, Jasper: assault 3rd
Feb. 8
Michael Scott Butcher, 30, Nauvoo: domestic violence 3rd - harassment
Hershel Jessie Crockett, 21, Jasper: contempt of judges order
Krystal Denise Ridaught, 29, Townley: unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Ronnie Dewayne Blackwell, 33, Oakman: unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia
Feb. 9
Mickey Lee Mathis, 39, Jasper: domestic violence - harassment 3rd
James Ray Henson, 34, Townley: receiving stolen property; switched tag
Feb. 14
Tosha Lashae Lyles, 25, Oakman: contempt of court - court referral office
Feb. 15
Kenneth Cartheal Mims, 40, Clanton: unlawful possession of marijuana 2nd (warrant); attempt to elude; unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia
Feb. 18
Ricky Andrew Adams, 23, Jasper: contempt of court
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Leaky News Archives for January 2003
Jim Dale Appearing in "Comedians"
Jim Dale, Tony Award winner and one of the two talented actors to voice Harry Potter books on tape, is currently appearing in a revival of Trevor Griffiths' play Comedians, directed by Scott Elliott, at the Samuel Beckett Theater (410 42nd St., New York City). A 1970s comedy about the rigors of making it in theContinued...
Rupert Grint Bought Large Xmas Present for His Family
The Sun (yes, we know!) reports that Rupert Grint bought a new house for his almost-Weasley-sized family in Hertford.
Rupert Grint Bought Large Xmas Present for His Family
The Sun (yes, we know!) reports that Rupert Grint bought a new house for his almost-Weasley-sized family in Hertford.
"Harry Potter" Box Office News
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets was the top-selling movie in the UK for 2002, according to Yahoo news. In addition, an article from Screen Daily reports that the film passed the $500m mark at the box office over the weekend.
"Harry Potter" Box Office News
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets was the top-selling movie in the UK for 2002, according to Yahoo news. In addition, an article from Screen Daily reports that the film passed the $500m mark at the box office over the weekend.
AICN about PoA and GoF
Thanks Craig, for pointing out these Aint It Cool News rumblings from Moriarty. Sounds good, so here's hoping there's truth here:
HARRY POTTER & THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN (2004) Directed by Alphonso Cuaron. Written by Steve Kloves. Early word coming in here at the Moriarty Labs is that Cuaron is shaking up this franchise,Continued...
Sean Biggerstaff Article in Ignite Magazine
Our friends over at SeanBiggerstaff.com have uploaded a scan of an article from Ignite Magazine in two parts, here and here. The size of the scans is pretty large, though, so if you have a dial-up it might take a while to pull it down.
Harry Potter and LOTR Fertile Ground for Pet Names in UK
Or maybe not. SlowFox let us know about an article in today's Daily Telegraph which states that UK vets report a dramatic rise last year in dogs and cats being named after characters from Tolkien and the Harry Potter films.
Films, not books.
The top ten list posted in the paper for catsContinued...
Internet Movie Database (IMDB)
Alright everyone: I love the IMDB, you love the IMDB, we all love the IMDB, but their posting Ian McKellen as the new Dumbledore does not mean it's fact. The IMDB has a notoriously high tolerance for rumours, and notoriously high record of posting information Joe Blow off the street sends in. It's a wonderfulContinued...
Rupert and Emma to air again on Leno
Rupert Grint's interview with Jay Leno will air again on Thursday, January 9, and Emma Watson's will air on Friday, January 10. See NBC.com's Tonight Show site for more information. Thanks to Julie for the link.
More on the Gary Oldman rumors
We do want to note that another new character in Book 3 who reappears in Book 4 is Peter Pettigrew - again, we have no indication at this point which role, if any, Oldman is being touted for. Some of you are also saying Dumbledore - keep in mind that Oldman is only 45, not a Dumbledore-age.
Harry Potter event for kids in grades 4-6 in Miami
A letter to the editor published in today's Miami Herald announces an event on January 18, 2003 hosted by the Youth Ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Southeast Florida. The event will focus on "activities designed to show that the lessons in Harry Potter books are central to the ChristianContinued...
Gary Oldman casting rumours
Rumours have abounded the past two days about Gary Oldman being cast in the next 2 movies - we haven't got a peep in the way of confirmation, so keep that in mind, but being cast in the next "2" movies would make him a prime contender for Sirius Black (since Lupin does not appear in the fourth book). AndContinued...
New Game at Official Site
The Official Harry Potter Website has put up a fun new game called "Spider Frenzy" and some more set tours. It also appears as though the WB is using the same kind of game used in the "Find Hedwig" sweepstakes for it's new movie "Kangaroo Jack."
Box Office Comparisons of LOTR and Harry Potter
Jo sent us an article at The Washington Post. The reporter claims that:
The "Harry Potter" pictures are based on individual children's books that have characters in common but only incidental narrative connection.We at TLC suspect that said reporter has only seen the movies, and not readContinued...


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Hey all. I've been doing a fantasy football blog for a few years now and during the off season, I concentrate on the draft. I attempt to do a comprehensive draft, team by team, on what I would do as the team's GM. Since I'm only one person, I don't have time to make this an exact science. I'd appreciate you checking out what I wrote for your team and dropping a comment or two on what you'd do. If any of you are interesting in becoming a contributor, please let me know in the comments and we'll see about getting you set up. Thanks for your time and I hope you enjoy it.


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By Matt Werner/Times Sentinel writer
Zionsville —
Mike Caldwell took over the Community Foundation of Boone County during an uncertain time and now hopes the groundwork has been laid for a prosperous future.
The executive director of the foundation was named to the position in 2009 after the foundation had three directors in the span of two years.
"Because of the fact that we did not have a full time director, I wanted to bring some stability," Caldwell said. "In three and a half years, I feel that we've accomplished that."
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Police say two suspects are on the run after a deadly shooting in Lincoln Heights on Sunday afternoon.
Cincinnati Police found Keshawn Wilson, 17, shot in the 900 block of Jackson Street around 7:45 p.m. Wilson was taken the University of Cincinnati Medical Center where he later died.
Police tell FOX19 they believe Wilson was targeted.
Wilson was a senior at Princeton High School. The school tells FOX19 they've implemented their crisis plan and their student services personnel is on call, ready to talk with grieving students.
According to authorities, Wilson had no local criminal history.
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A fun Megatherium design for t-shirts.
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Original hand painted brush-and-ink artwork, scanned and coloured.
Megatherium was big. Really big. It was a giant ground sloth which lived in South America and Central America.
Standing up on its back legs it was around 6 metres high. That's big. It weighed up to 8 tons. Yep, big.
Megatherium gave VERY BIG HUGS
Cool tee . . . just read a book that talked about megatherium . . . congrats on the homepage.
A mega thanks for stopping by Carol and Mike. All the best, R :)
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I just saw your tee on the Red Bubble home page.
March 2nd 2012.
Hi Kylie. Thanks for dropping in and posting the banner up here. I really like your floral photography! Cheers, R:)
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Thanks Cindy. I enjoyed doing them. As soon as I have time I will be doing more!
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