I can not believe that Dakota county justice system has allowed a mother who allowed a child molester to live and abuse her children get away.  They sentenced the mother to only one year in prison, but the father gets 60 years.  Where is the justice for these kids!!!!  Why allow a women who has manipulated the court system from filing restraining orders and abuse charges against a convicted sexual molester, to get away with only one year in jail.  What happened to the justice system it is a joke if this is the justice that under age children receive for a decade of abuse.  If you want to know what I am speaking about, it is about the kidnapping amber alert in feb.2007 and about the child molester that just got sentenced to 60 years in jail.  I want to know where the justice is , where is it if you can't see it!!!!

Big Horn Mountains Scam They didnt tell us that they were closing so the day before we leave we call to make sure about a few things and find out we dont have our rooms they are closed down they werent going to tell us that they were closed and all the while theyve been closed off and on since april and took us for 1,605 dollars!!!!!!!!

The action has been picking up here in the newsroom over the last week of two. It seems that more stories are pouring in and that we can focus on more than just the weather. As the end of August and the RNC and State Fair get closer, hopefully the news will continue to come in.

Last week I got to go out and shadow Tim Blotz on his story about the disabled vans that had been torched. It was great to go out with Tim, he is one of nicest people I have met here. We got to tour the factory where the vans are created and I got to pick Tim's brain about the news industry. Later last week and so far this week I have been helping the investigative reporters do research in some possible stories, which can be very interesting.

On a more entertainment not, for those of you who have not heard the hype about the new Batman movie, well then frankly you live under a rock. I am here to tell you that the movie is everything they say and more. Heath Ledger, Christian Bale, Eckhart, and the guy who plays Lt. Gordon are absolutely fantastic. The movie is so good and I highly recommend that anyone who hasn't seen the movie to go out and see it.

Till next time, Fox9Intern 

Anyone else finding it both curious and frustrating that this story was effectively dropped after 2 days?  No follow up on the health of the father, no news on the fact that 2 of the subhumans who posted bail have jumped bail in the past?  No parallel stories on the compelling reasons for 2nd amendment rights being upheld and why conceal laws are essential to stop this stuff? 

I am very frustrated by the total silence from the black community who should be apologizing to the family.   If this had been a black victim the "urban leaders" would have been demanding justice immediately. 

The duplicity exhibited by the local media in underreporting this hate crime followed by the near-censorship of ANY follow up stories on the health of the father is pathetic.  Does Fox News 9 really believe that they are not laughingstocks as a news organization?  These folks are amateurs in the truest sense in managing this story.

If there were ever a transformational year with Barack Obama being elected by liberal white folk it is this one.  The Valley Fair Incident is not over and will come back to haunt the liberal elite and our suddenly mute "urban leaders".  This is the kind of thing that polarizes a community when it is treated so prejudicially.  Nice going Newsnine.  You win the Animal Farm award for the month.

Tonight, we reported on a tragedy, involving a 2-year-old girl in St. Paul.  She opened a dresser drawer, and a 27-inch television fell on top of her.  Her precious life was cut short... all because of a preventable accident.  My heart goes out to her family.

As a parent of young kids, hearing stories like this forces me to look around my own home, for possible dangers.  There are so many we don't even realize.  For instance, do you know about the toilet paper roll test?  Anything that can fit inside the cardboard roll... is also small enough to fit in a child's mouth, creating a choking hazard.  You may be surprised the items around you home posing a potential danger.

At my house, some of the things we do, that are obvious and simple... cover eletrical outlets, put all cleaning supplies up and out of reach and gate off stairs.  We close bathroom doors and make sure the strings hanging from window treatments aren't within reach.  And don't forget the stuff up high.. that can also be a danger, like tv's, computer monitors, free standing microwaves, or other household appliances. 

I know I'll go home tonight, and take another look around.

 

Hi! The phone # for reporting gas siphoning was said incorrectly on tonights news: The last four digits are 2473 , not 2743. The number in print on the screen said 2473.

Rohan Exchange Market launched after maintenance. Make sure you sign up for the Exchange Market membership to be able to participate in buying and selling your items, rohan crones, and characters through the market.
In the Exchange Market, you'll be able to "seal" rohan crones(rohan gold) in your bank, items on your character, and characters at the character select screen (must be completely stripped, no items or crones on the character either in inventory or equipped) which can later be placed to sell in our Exchange Market. After your desired merchandise is sealed, you can click the [Trading Center] link on the homepage and go to the My Trades section of the site to place your property for sale or purchase other items, characters, or crones from players.
You will have to unseal your item, characters, or crone from the website in order to be able to collect them again in game. More explanation will be provided on the Trading Center site.
Wat do you think of this unique service?

 

As you know,the difference in the two types of downloads is that with the World of Warcraft downloadable version you have only ten days of free game play. With the World of Warcraft CD key you get 30 days of free game play. What you are in essence purchasing is the World of Warcraft CD-key.
By doing this you are buying yourself extended time on a World of Warcraft server and you can take your time in deciding whether or not you want to go ahead and buy the game and create a proper account. Account activation with the wow CD key in most cases is very fast and depending on the site which is selling these CD-keys, you will either receive them through the email, or in the post. And normally after your World of Warcraft CD key purchased time has ended you will then need to purchase an additional game time World of Warcraft CD key. This will normally give you a set number of hours to log on and play the World of Warcraft game. To do this however, you will require a legitimate World of Warcraft account.
There are many reasons why a person would go to the lengths of purchasing a World of Warcraft CD key but these are mostly centered around the fact that they’re still not sold on the idea of Warcraft as a great MMORPG. For those of us who have played other Warcraft games, World of Warcraft is but another step up the ladder of Warcraft game playing, which The Burning Crusade expansion pack takes even further.
Use of a World of Warcraft CD key and game time cards are also good for people who love to play World of Warcraft but who don’t have the time to devote to playing the game almost 24/7. For these people a proper account could become a burden, whereas a World of Warcraft CD-key activated guest account would be more helpful.
One large drawback with a World of Warcraft CD-key is the fact that you need to have the activation key with you at all times when you want to play. You would do very good not to loose it or put in a “safe” place as you will find that you need to buy a new wow CD key.

 

Preview: Segment of 8 Part Interview w. Robert Young Pelton

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              An Interview With Robert Young Pelton

The following is an excerpt from News E-Magazine GlobalPundit.Org’s Interview with author( World’s Most Dangerous Places, Raven ),traveller, knowledge seeker, NatGeo writer, documentary filmmaker, and www.ComeBackAlive.com curator  Robert Young Pelton discusses his new book, Licensed to Kill, Hired Guns in the War on Terror. Robert talks with us about the relaities of Iraq, Chechnya, Liberia, Afghanistan, FARC, DRC, and his extensive experiences travelling in war zones and trying to bring the truth that certain powers don’t want you to know.

 The Discovery Channel picked up and ran a series by the same book title, ‘World’s Most Dangerous Places’, and if you visit Pelton’s main site, you can purchase his DVD’s and books directly.

 The interview was conducted for a radio program and for 2 European print magazines, both now defunct. However the information and understanding that Pelton offers during the course of the interview clarifies his position and reasons for writing Licensed to Kill:Hired Guns In The War On Terror.

 Speaking candidly about Blackwater, Erik Prince, Sandline, Tim Spicer, media manipulation, marketing, and a wide array of subjects, we see why Pelton’s writing is often misinterpreted despite his own clarity. Many come to his work with their own preconcieved notions and try to superimpose their politics on his frank and honest reportage.

 The following is Part 4 of an 8 part unedited interview:

 

 The rest of the full interview will be posted over the next 4 days as simple audio podcasts,please visit back.

IF the above player doesn’t work, CLICK HERE

 A brief will accompany each podcast segment.

As once written in a brief for a 2002 interview with Salon.com,”Robert Young Pelton, author of “The World’s Most Dangerous Places,” says the U.S. military has killed “thousands and thousands” of people in Afghanistan, al-Qaida is a myth and the WTC was brought down by a “Mickey Mouse” outfit.”

 Pelton would know however. He has been there.

                  ~Sven Erik Balabanoff

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Preview: Segment of 8 Part Interview w. Robert Young Pelton

Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Elections, FEMA, International Politics, Iran, Iraq War, Isreal, Liberia, Pakistan, Rhodesia, Robert Young Pelton, War on Terror, World's Most Dangerous Places, Zimbabwe, books, mercenaries, politics

 

              An Interview With Robert Young Pelton

The following is an excerpt from News E-Magazine GlobalPundit.Org’s Interview with author( World’s Most Dangerous Places, Raven ),traveller, knowledge seeker, NatGeo writer, documentary filmmaker, and www.ComeBackAlive.com curator  Robert Young Pelton discusses his new book, Licensed to Kill, Hired Guns in the War on Terror. Robert talks with us about the relaities of Iraq, Chechnya, Liberia, Afghanistan, FARC, DRC, and his extensive experiences travelling in war zones and trying to bring the truth that certain powers don’t want you to know.

 The Discovery Channel picked up and ran a series by the same book title, ‘World’s Most Dangerous Places’, and if you visit Pelton’s main site, you can purchase his DVD’s and books directly.

 The interview was conducted for a radio program and for 2 European print magazines, both now defunct. However the information and understanding that Pelton offers during the course of the interview clarifies his position and reasons for writing Licensed to Kill:Hired Guns In The War On Terror.

 Speaking candidly about Blackwater, Erik Prince, Sandline, Tim Spicer, media manipulation, marketing, and a wide array of subjects, we see why Pelton’s writing is often misinterpreted despite his own clarity. Many come to his work with their own preconcieved notions and try to superimpose their politics on his frank and honest reportage.

 The following is Part 4 of an 8 part unedited interview:

 

 The rest of the full interview will be posted over the next 4 days as simple audio podcasts,please visit back.

IF the above player doesn’t work, CLICK HERE

 A brief will accompany each podcast segment.

As once written in a brief for a 2002 interview with Salon.com,”Robert Young Pelton, author of “The World’s Most Dangerous Places,” says the U.S. military has killed “thousands and thousands” of people in Afghanistan, al-Qaida is a myth and the WTC was brought down by a “Mickey Mouse” outfit.”

 Pelton would know however. He has been there.

                  ~Sven Erik Balabanoff

                  reach us via: Editor AT GlobalPundit . Org

 

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-Please contact us for permission and credit allocation.

 

 

Has anyone esle noticed that the channel 9 commercial interviewing people on the streets of New York city.. asking if they where in Minnesota.... what would they watch?  That the older gray hair man in the commercial is Marvel Universes own STAN LEE probly the greatest influance to todays world of Comic's :P

and who has also had cameio's in pretty much every Marvel produced movie so far...

both HULK's, IRONMAN, and all 3 SPIDERMAN's

I cant be the only one that noticed this.... but if I am.. just FYI for next time you catch that commercial.

I am so glad that I'm not the only one who's sick of the over-protective legislation  intended supposedly to "protect" our kids. This IS the parents job. Kids do get skinned knees, broken bones occasionally, that's all part of testing your limits. Wrap them in bubble wrap, and when they have to enter the real world, it's instant mental collapse. We can only protect so much. Kids have to test their limits, it's what growing up is all about. Forcing "legislation" to do the job that belongs rightly to the parents, is ridiculous. Why not give up all our rights, and have the govt wrap us in bubble wrap also. Then who, if the need comes will lead this country but over-cossetted whining immature fools without a clue. We all need to see how high we can climb in that tree. Parents, guide your own kids, teach them responsibility, if you don't have the time, then don't HAVE them period

Back in April this year, there was a news story about a38 yr old man, caught buying drugs with a child in the car. He was facing a court hearing on April 22nd. I think he had like 5 convictions already. I believe he was from North St Paul? Anyone know?

The Lady slipper's were in bloom at family camp this year.  (Camp Lebanon, week of the 4th of July)

Hello All,
I am writing today to speak my mind on a topic that is important to me.  After viewing Fox 9's story on 7/16/08 about inflatable injuries I knew I had to speak up.  
I feel badly for the child that was unfortunately injured, however, kids are kids, they get hurt everyday no matter where they are.  Home, School, playgrounds, friends house.  Ok, maybe that sounded bad, I honestly do sympathize with the child and his family, no child deserves to endure any type of pain.  
The statistics Fox 9 stated about the 3,000 some inflatable related injuries in 2007 shocked me.  Here are some number that shocked me even more.
3 million - this is the number of people injured in car accidents each year40,000 - this is the number of car accident related deaths per year3,582 - this is the average number of swimming related deaths per year17,538 - this is the average number of choking incidents for children 14 and under per year
I really could go on forever, but I won't. What I am trying to get at is that there is a risk in everything we do, everyday.  That woman put her child at a greater risk by putting him in the car to take him to that party rather than him being at the party itself.  I know, understand and asses the risks I encounter each day.  I know that there is a risk of injury from riding a bike but that doesn't mean that I don't do it.  I take the necessary precautions by wearing a helmet when I ride.  Granted the risk is very small, but I know that that risk does exist.  The same goes for inflatables.  You play smart and you play safe.  Go down the slides feet first, no flips, no jumping off the sides of the inflatables.  As long as these rules are followed, there should be no cause for injury other than the occasional bumped heads.
I have worked for an inflatable company for over 4 years and have never seen an injury greater than a bumped head and a couple tears.  Nothing an ice pack and 5 minutes of rest can't fix.  Even at that, the kids are off playing again forgetting their little boo boo.  I understand this child was injured much more seriously and it is very unfortunate that it had to happen because it is so rare.  
The moral of my story I suppose is don't let one accident change your view forever.  Inflatables are as safe as can be as long as the rules are being followed, just like any other sport a child can play.  I remember the first time I rode a bike.  I fell and skinned my knee so bad I didn't ever want to ride a bike again, but I did.  
I told an old friend one day, if I could be five years old again, just for one day, I would want to play on inflatables.  There is a great feeling I get from seeing the children having so much fun, so carefree.  I would love to experience that rush.  There are very few things that I get that excited about these days as an adult.
So, don't be afraid, don't hold back. 

Regarding the Fox 9 Investigator’s report aired July 16, 2008:

 
I am very disappointed at Fox 9 and the Fox 9 Investigators for even airing a “story” about the child who was injured at the inflatable indoor park.  How on earth can Fox 9 justify a “newsworthy” story that was slanted in a manner by which we are led to question whether the government should get involved to regulate such businesses? 

 
Shouldn’t the parent, who was on-site at the time of the incident, provide reasonable parenting?  Shouldn't she take responsibility for her lack of parenting at the time of the incident?  If the child was jumping inappropriately, she should have told he son not to do so.  Why on earth does she now need to sue the business owner, and why on earth do we need to have government regulations, especially when the business owner clearly covered the bases with signage, videos and staffing?  If the child were hurt at a public park, this story would not be in the news.

 
I am very surprised at how slanted this “story” came across to viewers, and am rather disappointed in the biased “reporting” performed by the Fox 9 Investigators, who were obviously trying to make news, not report it.

I am getting tired of all the media white washing all the crimes committed in Minnesota by black gangs of young men. 

Why does the news report call these men youths?  Only one was a juvenile, the rest were young dangerous men.  Why don't the news outlets let us know that these men were black?  Because we are so afraid to talk about the current problems with young black men in Minnesota things are just getting worse. 

I no longer feel safe in either Minneapolis or St. Paul because of being approached in a threatening way by young black men asking for money.  A few months ago we took the rail trip from the Mall of America to Minneapolis to have lunch and were threatened by four black men and so got off before our stop and went back to the Mall for our lunch.

Not addressing  the problem is not going to make it go away.  This Valley Fair incident is just a more violent example of what is going on throughout the twin cities area. 

I am truly appauled by the story this evening about the mother who is now wanting to file a lawsuit against the facility that provided bouncing inflables.  I can not believe what this world is coming to.  What happened to kids getting black eyes from "jumping" out of a tree or falling off their bike and get a bloody knee.  These facilities are not daycare providers, parents need to keep a eye on their children.  I certainly understand if she was standing there watching her child come down, he stood up and jumped and flipped over the side, but in my opinion he had to have been jumping more than a few times to flip over that high of a wall.  Maybe she should have advised him to stop and respect the facility he was in, and to follow the rules.  I am quite sure she would not let him jump on her furniture at home.  She did admit he was jumping where he should not have been so he was at fault.  But she also was in the building and allowed him to play, so I really don't think she has any reason to file any type of law suit.  People are so insane about blaming somebody else when they need to check themselves before pointing the finger at someone else.  Word of advice, facilities like this should have a no fault disclaimer signed by a parent prior to the children going in.  This women brought this story to channel 9 news and is not thinking about the people who own this business and how this could affect their family if they loose this business.  I had to state my opinion and vent.  Kids need to be kids and break bones, bloody noses, skinned knees--let's let kids be kids again.  He probablly thought it was cool to have a black eye , and had the coolest story to tell his friends, till his mommie ruined it.

  I'm sick & tired of listening to parents whine & cry about their kids getting hurt. It's called parenting people. I don't care what you do, or where you are ,kids are going to get hurt. Stop blaming others and filing all these law suits because you can't watch your own kids. Even if you or someone else was standing right there, unless they were watching your specific child, it would of happened anyway. Also , if they were focusing on your child, what about the others, then it would have been someone else. NO ONE can watch everyone ALL the time, that's why they are called accidents. What is society supposed to do ,wrap up everyone in bubble wrap when they go out in public? No, then someone will end up w/ an allergic reaction to bubble wrap and sue the bubble wrap makers. Should we pad everything in sight or put a warning sign on absolutely everything?  That's what society is coming to. Why is it that hundreds, thousands, or millions of people can do the same thing and as soon as one person gets hurt, we have to make a new law or worse yet, not allow people to do that particuar activity anymore? Get real people and deal wiith it!!!!

I saw the other day that the top paid Minnesota female works for Supervalu and made $2.9 million last year.  So why is it that in October, 132 American workers at Supervalu are being laid off from their office jobs so that Supevalu can send the work to India because they will do the work for $3 an hour???  Maybe some of these overpaid executives should take a pay cut so that we can keep Americans employed.