Catcher Josh Thole opened a Twitter account in spring training 2011 figuring it would be a harmless promotional tool.

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However PC Matt Hammond said that whilst anti-social behaviour had gone down in the city, its potential increases in the spring and summer months, so this order would be a "tool that is used in a proportionate manner".

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Tool and home improvement retailer Home Depot said it will hire 60, 000 seasonal employees this spring to cover the higher traffic in the stores.

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