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Rugby Championship: South Africa fire nine tries past Argentina
South Africa started the Rugby Championship in commanding fashion with nine tries in a 73-13 victory over Argentina.
Last Updated: 18/08/13 6:22pm
On a the day of national celebration in South Africa - a tribute to Nelson Mandela - the Springboks raced to a 60-point victory courtesy of tries from JJ Engelbrecht, Adriaan Strauss, Willem Alberts, Jean de Villiers, Fourie du Preez, Bryan Habana, Duane Vermeulen and Bismarck Du Plessis in the Soccer City Stadium.
Argentina mustered some fight in the first half but their attempts to remain in contention went unrewarded as referee Chris Pollock awarded a penalty try, before outside centre Englebrecht stormed through the visitors' defence to give the Springboks a 20-point lead at the half-way stage.
The second period saw the hosts race through the gears as they scored seven more tries to condemn Argentina to a seventh straight Rugby Championship defeat.
Fly-half Steyn got the scoreboard ticking inside the opening 10 minutes with two penalties, the first just inside the Argentinian half and the other a 53-metre effort to give the Springboks a 6-0 lead.
Argentina veteran Felipe Contepomi - who announced earlier in the week that he will retire at the end of the tournament - replied for the visitors with a penalty midway through the opening period.
Springbok Steyn restored the six-point advantage from the tee as he maintained a perfect record, only for Contepomi to hit back moments later with a three-pointer of his own as the hosts were penalised for handling the ball in the ruck.
Heyneke Meyer's men continued to dominate possession in Argentinian territory but lacked the gusto required to cross the line. The Springboks were however awarded a penalty try when Eusebio Guinazu was shown a yellow card for deliberately knocking the ball away.
With Argentina down to 14 men the Springboks seized the advantage as Steyn kicked and Engelbrecht exposed gaps in the defence to chase down and score. Steyn added the subsequent extras from the tee before a fourth penalty gave the hosts a 26-6 lead at the interval.
South Africa continued to attack following the break and their aggressive start paid early dividends when Strauss broke off the back of a maul to charge over the line and register a third try for the hosts, before Steyn converted once again.
The visitors were once again reduced to 14 men when No. 8 Leonardo Senatore was sent to the sin bin for a 'dump' tackle on Engelbrecht and it was not long before the Springboks were over the line for a bonus-point try as flanker Alberts touched down to extend the lead to 32.
De Villiers was next to race over after neatly intercepting possession on the halfway line before Du Preez added try number six, as South Africa stretched their lead to 52-6 with 20 minutes left on the clock.
Winger Habana then touched down in the corner after some dazzling footwork from Du Preez to set up the try.
The cracks shown by the Springboks in the first half became a distant memory as a series of pin-point passes found Vermeulen for an eighth try before Du Plessis added a ninth shortly after his introduction from the bench.
Argentina found minor consolation as Contepomi crossed for their only try of the match on the siren, but their search for a first Rugby Championship victory will now go to the Estadio Malvinas on Saturday for a return fixture against the Springboks.

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I had a miscarriage last week. I haven't actually left the Sept group yet because I liked being able to see how everyone is doing.
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Send Your Kids Outside
Hello! My name is Angella and I'm looking forward to the next eight weeks with you guys. When I was asked if I'd be interested in writing about 'Outdoor Family Fun', I replied with a resounding YES. My husband and I live on an acreage with our children, and love the outdoors. Our property backs onto a government forest, so the bulk of our existence in the spring/summer/fall months, is being outside. We even took up skiing this past winter, so we spend a lot of time outside, all year 'round.
While we do a lot of activities (stories to follow), we also just go outside. In the yard. And play. It seems like a no brainer, but apparently it's not so easy for some kids. I was talking to a girlfriend on the weekend who babysits a few kids at her home and she's at a loss with two of the kids in her care. The weather has been amazing (sunny, warm, and not too hot), and so she's been taking her kids and the kids she babysits outside, and the two siblings under her charge will tell her that they don't know what to do. She has all sorts of yard toys and activities, but they'd rather be inside, playing video games, just like their Dad.
My husband is not a gamer (YAY!), and before we had kids he said that we'd never buy any video games. He caved, of course. We have a Wii and the kids have DSi's but we also have rules. They get a half an hour after school to watch TV/play games/decompress. Then, all electronics are off and they are sent outside. They can stay inside if they want to (I'm not my Mom), but no electronics are allowed. They all love to be outside like their Dad and I, and they will play in the sand box, or swing on the swings, or play road hockey, or ride bikes, or toss baseballs, or jump on the trampoline. They'll also put new twists on old activities. A few weeks ago they put a sled on the swing and were pushing each other. Last week, they decided to combine their love of jump rope with their love of the trampoline.
(No, we do not have a trampoline with a net. Our kids are nine, seven, and five, soon to be ten, eight, and six. My husband and I both grew up without netting and survived, despite doing things like adding a sprinkler and dish soap to the fun.)
How does it work in your house? Do you/your kids spend time just playing in the yard?
Our trampoline has a net, but we got it (as a gift) that way. It works great as a cage for toddlers. :) The kids LOVE putting the sprinkler underneath, but they don't know the dish soap trick yet. A friend of mine had a PERFECT dish soap trampoline - it was rubbery and we FLEW off that thing.
Our kids have more screen time than they should, as the babies need to nap and we live in a very small house and our neighborhood isn't the best, so I like to be able to keep an eye on the kids when they're outside. That being said, in the summer we spend a lot of time out there and at the splash park down the street. And at the lake. Winter lasts 8 months of the year, we need to enjoy the small bit of outside-time we get!!
When I was a kid, I spent ALL my time outside. We built tree forts, played kick the can, played street hockey, rode our bikes, ate snacks out of the garden. We were never bored. :)
My kids love being outside. They love to play baseball and jump on the trampoline.
My kids are outside most of the time. They are very active and running constantly, so it's better for me and them if they are outside. They love to learn and the come up with all kinds of things to do: they will plant something, find bugs, scavenger hunts, ect. They often come up with better things than I could. We live in Texas though, so during the summer I have to monitor the temperature and I only let them go out in mornings or evenings.
I am not going to lie....our backyard is BORING! We have a swingset and teeter totter, but the kids don't like to play with just each other and we don't have any other kids in our neighborhood their age to play with. We do have a swimming pool though, so they spend their outdoor time swimming and since we live in FL they can swim April through October and sometimes longer. About the same time the pool gets too cold is about the time the weather cools off enough to do other stuff outside. Because it is SO hot here most of the year, they spend more time inside than outside it seems, so we have computer usage rules. They can't use the computer on school nights at all (they aren't old enough to need research for homework yet).
we spent most our outside time at parks or on the beach...we share a yard with our neighbor and well its just better that we venture out...
My dd is 9 and does play outside some. She rides her scooter and bike. Stuff like that. Oh and bug hunting god I can't forget the bug hunting.


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Hulk Hogan hospitalised after radiator accident
Wrestler-turned-reality TV star Hulk Hogan was hospitalised in Florida on Sunday (26May13) after suffering bad burns to his hand. The 59 year old was scalded after a radiator malfunctioned, and he was admitted to the emergency room of Tampa General Hospital for medical attention.
Hogan posted a series of gory shots of his injured hand on his Twitter.com page, including one which showed a doctor treating his swollen fingers and another showing the top layer of skin burned off several digits.
He explained, "Just had a radiator explode on my hand, OUCH. I (am) at the ER (emergency room) now at Tampa General Hospital."


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Why the complains? I don't see it as much of an issue unless you are so used to ultra stiff sliders. Yes the annoying feeling of being loose is there, but its not like its going to break no?
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You are all forgetting this is not a real issue, its just the way this phone has been designed, if you want a phone where the keyboard locks out and in then you need to go get a Moto MileStone2.
The hinge on the Z was never designed to lock into place, the phone was not designed to be used while laying on your back, or upside down or any other situation your all saying your screen closes.
Well, there are users who don't face this issue. This has been reported on several fora and you'll find youtube videos as well.
Obviously the spread within the production is pretty large and the firmness of the hinges varies a lot. I will try to get a model with a firm hinge, otherwise I'd have to back off the Desire Z.
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Paracetamol capsules that are made by Lloyds Pharmacy.
They are for pain or to help reduce a fever if you have got a cold or another illness.
I have used these paracetamol many times and I am very happy with them. They reduce my pain when I have a headache and help my bad back to feel better also, they help my back only when the pain is minor because if it is more in severity paracetamol do not do anything. I took them when I had a cold recent and they helped me to feel better by stopping my body from aching and my fever was reduced also by quite a lot, my husband thinks my fever was going to break naturally soon but I think that taking these tablets helped with it.
I am happy to take these paracetamol and I only do not use them more because there is no Lloyds Pharmacy very close to me. They are very easy to swallow because they are capsules not tablets and they do not stick in my throat, I take them with water.
You are to take 2 tablets every time and I do that because I do not think just one paracetamol is very effective. They work fast but capsules always look like they are extra strong but they are paracetamol only so they will work better for minor pains and illness. They are stronger and work faster than some paracetamol and I am happy about that.
You can only take them every 4 hours but they are effective only for about 3 hours, that is a pity because I like to leave a gap between tablets and I can not do that with these or I will be in pain again.
There are 16 paracetamol capsules in this box of tablets and they cost £1. You can buy them in Lloyds Pharmacy only or online.
4 Dooyoo Stars.
Even before this review starts I have to say that I am not totally sure whether I think they are good or not. I don't take tablets very often and when I do I tend to buy Nurofen but there are times when I have to pop in somewhere local and get something different. This is how I ended up in a very small Lloyds chemist and bought their own Paracetamol.
I normally only take medication when I have tooth or ear ache and at times when I have a problem with my knee. This is normally after a lot of walking and driving, so holidays are always a problem.
The box is white with pale blue writing on it and it tends to blend in with the rest of the stock. It was at the recommendation of the assistant as she told me they were just as good as others but cheaper due to not being branded, that I decided to give them a try.
There are 32 caplets in the box and they are in 4 foil covered sets inside. They are easy to swallow as they are a sort of elongated egg shape - I am sure there is a proper name for that but it escapes me.
There is a lot of writing on the box and I certainly did not have time to read it all but saw that it was suitable for various types of pain and as toothache was there I knew they would be used. Once at home with them I was able to read all the details and really they are suitable for all aches and pains, colds and sore throats. The thing that did worry me a bit was the large leaflet inside with a lot more information and I was concerned as there was a "take special care" section, but this was simply saying you should not take them if you have liver problems or an alcohol dependence.
Having decided they were safe I am pleased to say they were very easy to take. As long as I have a glass of water there is no problem swallowing them and there is never a taste left behind. By and large I just take two when I have toothache, and if it is a problem with my knee I normally take 2 or 3 sets of 2 during the day and that is often enough. 2 caplets 4 times a day is the limit for adults and those over 12 and my only concern is that for my level of pain with my knee the first set of Nurofen normally works.
There is a big price difference so it is not more expensive having to take more, but it does mean the pain is there longer. The box does explain that they are for mild to moderate pain so this needs to be considered when deciding whether or not to try them.
I paid £1.45 for 32 so clearly cheap enough to leave in a drawer in case you need them but I will always have Nurofen around for more serious pain.
On reflection I will recommend them for mild pain but that is all.
When it comes to paracetamol's they really are something I buy really rather often. Cheap in price if you go especially for shops own branded one's, I'm no stranger to pain!
I suffer with a condition in my spine and general but awful back pain that I (or the specialists) can't find a solution for! I am on various medications but did find out that on top of that I can take paracetamol too which is why when I was strolling round Lloyds looking for pain relief tablets of some kind I picked these up to pop in my handbag and try out!
The Packaging:
Light and dark blue squarish box and on the front of it I am told that they are indeed LloydsPharmacy Paracetamol 500g Capsules and that in my particular box I purchased 32 of them and that they are easy to swallow and that they are for the relief of mild to moderate pain. On the back of the box other information listed includes being told what they are for the relief of, ingredients and warnings are listed along with dosage advice and contact details for Lloyds are given. Informative box this is and inside you get 4 trays of tablets encased within white and foil and that are easy to pop out and leaflet that indepth tells you a bit about the tablets.
Taking Them:
These tablets are really, really easy to take. Long and dark blue to one end and white to the other they feel plastic and of course the paracetamol is stored within the casing. They are meant to be suitable for Headache, sore throat, muscular aches & pains. Migraine, period pains, feverish and colds. Neuralgia, sciatica, rheumatic pains. Toothache, fibrositis, joint swelling & stiffness. Feverishness, lumbago, the symptoms of colds & flu and Strains, sprains.
These are designed for children over the age of 12 years old for any of the above problems and you should take no more than 2 capsules up to 4 times a day and because they are rather a strong dosage really are not advised to be given to children.
Take them with a huge drink of water and that's it job done!
I have taken them for migraines, headaches, general flu symptoms, period pains and back ache up to now. Do they work though? Well yes and no. Bear in mind that on the box we are told they are only for mild to moderate pain and not severe!
I found them to work really fast and effectively at banishing a headache but a migraine no, not at first. I found I had to take at least 2 doses to completely remove that and although they worked it took a lot of time to feel ok again. With my cold, well I don't think they helped at all. They worked on the onset of period pains involving cramps and on my really awful backache.....well they didn't touch the pain I was experiencing at all!
So like I say these are ok for mild pains but anything where you feel really awful or in agony I don't think you can rely on them at all!
Sold in two sizes, 16 capsules cost 99p and for the size I purchased of 32 capsules I paid £1.75. Both of these options contain as much paracetamol as the other though although the larger size box of capsules are blue and white in colour and the 16 capsule option are red and white! Only available in Lloyds stores.


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Lansford stabbing
RON GOWER/TIMES NEWS Defendants in a stabbing incident which occurred in Lansford on Thursday night are led from the office of District Judge Casimir Kosciolek of Lansford. They are, front to back, Jennifer Catherine Steigerwalt, Steve Allen Walck, and Kevin Marshal Brandwein, all of Lansford. Escorting them are Cpl. Joseph Sparich, front, and Criminal Investigator Chris Bonin, back, of the Lehighton barracks of the state police. The three defendants were jailed in default of $25,000 straight bail, each.
Two men and one woman have been arrested and charged with allegedly beating a Lansford resident, tying him up, and then stabbing him in the back several times, attempting to kill him.
The alleged assault happened inside the victim's home on Thursday night.
Arraigned Friday morning before District Judge Casimir Kosciolek in Lansford were:
• Kevin Marshal Brandwein, 24, of 115 E. Snyder Ave., Lansford.
• Steve Allen Walck, 26, of 3 N. Walnut St., Lansford.
• Jennifer Catherine Steigerwalt, 34, of 115 E. Snyder Ave., Lansford.
They are accused of stabbing Christopher M. Herman, 27, of 115 E. Snyder Ave., Lansford. Steigerwalt and Brandwein allegedly lived with Herman.
Although Steigerwalt and Herman were involved in a romantic relationship, according to court papers, she "was also romantically involved" with Brandwein.
All three suspects were lodged in Carbon County Correctional Facility in lieu of $25,000 cash bail.
All are charged with aggravated assault, criminal attempt, and four counts of criminal conspiracy.
After being tied up, beaten, and then stabbed, Herman reportedly managed to break free and flee the residence.
He was flown by MedEvac helicopter to Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest.
Although his condition is not known, it was reported his injuries apparently are not life threatening.
According to the affidavit, Steigerwalt asked Brandwein and Snyder to kill Herman in exchange for cocaine after Herman "threw Steigerwalt out of his residence."
The affidavit says Steigerwalt went to Snyder's residence where she conversed with Snyder and Brandwein about killing Herman in exchange for the cocaine.
The court record states:
"Then on 10/20/11, at approximately 2225 hours (10:25 p.m.), Steigerwalt had managed to get Herman to allow her to return to their residence and sleep with him in his bed which is located in the living room. Steigerwalt ensured that the rear basement door was unlocked so (Brandwein and Walck) could gain entry to the residence. Steigerwalt then ensured Herman fell asleep."
According to police, Brandwein and Walck entered through the unlocked basement door, wearing black surgical gloves provided by Steigerwalt. Brandwein beat Herman about the face and body with his fists, then shoved a sock in Herman's mouth and bound him with his hands and feet with a rope.
The affidavit says Steigerwalt also provided the rope.
It states, "Herman was then taken to the basement of the house where he was stabbed in the back by Brandwein and Walck four times before he was able to free himself and flee the residence."
Just over a week ago, Brandwein had a hearing scheduled for charges that he assaulted Herman on Oct. 8 at his residence. Brandwein waived the hearing to Carbon County Court.
At least two of the three defendants are presently on probation for unrelated criminal convictions. None are employed. All have children.
Although the stabbing incident happened in Lansford, state police at Lehighton barracks were summoned to assist in the investigation.
Trooper H. Christopher Bonin, a criminal investigator, is the arresting officer.
At the arraignment, Steigerwalt at one point got onto her knees and began crying.
Walck appeared at the arraignment barefoot.
Steigerwalt said she has been living with Herman for about two months. Before that she lived in Lehighton.
She has two children, ages 14 and 15.
When Kosciolek asked if she had prior convictions, she responded, "Where do you want me to start?"
She said she has past convictions on burglary and theft charges and is presently on probation.
Brandwein said he got out of state prison a year ago. He had been presently free on $10,000 unsecured bail for the Oct. 8 assault on Herman.
He said of prior convictions, that this is "only the third time as an adult."
Among his prior convictions were aggravated assault on a juvenile probation officer.
He said he has one child, age 7.
Walck, who has one child, age 2, said about eight years ago he was convicted on arson.
He said he is presently on probation.
Kosciolek scheduled preliminary hearings for 1 p.m. on Oct. 26 in his office.


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It took the Lakeside High School girls some time to get going, but once they did they were able to take care of Midland Valley, winning 40-32 Saturday morning.
Coming off the Christmas break, the Lady Panthers were in the first game of the Monterrey Christmas Classic at Evans High School beginning at 10 a.m.
"It kind of had the feel of a summer league game or summertime game," said Lady Panthers' coach Norman Cox. "The first half we were a little sluggish coming out of the break, and we expected that."
Grovetown High School split with Aquinas Saturday in the Monterrey Christmas Classic at Evans High School.
The Lady Warriors won 58-26 while the Warriors fell 67-62. The Lady Warriors were slated to play Lakeside Monday in the tournament's semifinals while the Warriors were facing Lakeside.
Lady Warriors (7-2) coach Jaime Echols thought they started sluggish but was glad to be back at the tournament, getting in three games after the break.
The host Evans High School girls and boys teams finished off the first day of the Monterrey Christmas Classic in differing fashions Saturday night.
The Lady Knights raced out to a 9-0 lead over the South Aiken Lady Thoroughbreds and won 46-27. In the day's finale, the Knights and Thoroughbreds battled down to the final seconds with the Thoroughbreds escaping with a 42-39 win.
Memorial Soccer Game
The Jenny Clark Memorial Scholarship Annual Alumni Soccer game is at Lakeside High School on Saturday at 2 p.m. open to all soccer players who have graduated from any area high school.
Cost is $25 to play, which includes game, T-shirt and lunch after the game from Fatz Cafe.
Spectators are admitted free.
Proceeds will benefit the Jenny Clark Memorial Scholarship Fund which has awarded over $50,000 to deserving scholar-athletes who have graduated from CSRA high schools over the past 14 years.
Monday, December 29
Augusta Christian at King of the Smokies tournament, Pigeon Forge, Tenn., TBA
Greenbrier at Winterfest Shoot-Out at Sevier County, Tenn., TBA (girls)
Greenbrier at Walnut Grove, TBA (boys)
Evans Christmas Tournament
Evans, Grovetown, Lakeside boys and girls, times TBA
Tuesday, December 30
Since TaxSlayer became the title sponsor of the Gator Bowl in 2011, company executives have paid for their employees to attend the annual event in Florida.
This year a few changes took place. The bowl officially became the TaxSlayer Bowl and the date changed from Jan. 1 to Jan. 2.
This year employees will be getting there on their own to see the Iowa Hawkeyes take on the Tennessee Volunteers. They will also have a chance to participate in a Q&A session with NASCAR drivers Dale Earnhardt, Jr. and Regan Smith.
The long wait for those skateboarders chomping at the bit is almost over.
The new skateboard park at Blanchard Woods Park is slated to be open early in 2015, according to Columbia County Community and Leisure Services Director Barry Smith.
"We're probably not going to have a ribbon cutting or soft opening until after the first of the year," said Smith.
"We've got to get signage put up and rules and policies and they've got to finish all the landscaping and remove all the debris."
The best wrestler at the Evans Black and Gold Traditional meet last Saturday didn't take a turn on the mat.
Sitting quietly in the stands observing the action was Tim Mitchem, former Lakeside High School standout. Mitchem, who won the Class AAAA State Traditonal title at 135 pounds in 2005, recently finished his transition from wrestler to college head coach.
After graduating from Lakeside, Mitchem went on to the University of the Cumberlands, earning All-America status with a seventh-place finish at 141 pounds at the NAIA National Tournament in 2010.
Also, the schools, for the most part, are extremely evenly matched.
After Harlem, I truly believe Grovetown, Greenbrier, Lakeside, Evans and Augusta Christian are almost dead even.
And, Augusta Prep is not to far behind. So, these rankings are not easy, and could certainly change over the next couple of weeks.
QUALITY WINS: 7-1 vs. the other Columbia County Schools (all Class AAAAA)
LOSS: to Greenbrier, but played without Reggie Reid. With Reid they blew out Greenbrier to open the season
If the stats were for another person, Harlem High School's Torien Beard knows what he would think of that player.
"He's an all-around player," said Beard. "He can score and also rebound and make passes – an all-around player."
And that is exactly what Beard is. While the team is off to a 12-1/11-2 start, Beard averages 13.4 points-per-game, 8.3 rebounds, 5 assists, 2.4 steals and 2.1 blocked-shots-a-game.
Harlem coach Kim Chambers, who teases him good-naturedly because he leads the team in fouls, saw his breakout year coming.
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Meringue kisses
- Serves: makes 100 kisses
- Cook Time:
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Effort: medium
- 3 large or 100g egg whites
- 100 g caster sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 100 g icing sugar
- pink, blue and yellow liquid food colouring
Tips and Suggestions
Stored in a dry, airtight container, these mini meringue kisses can last for up to 3 months.
1. Preheat the oven to 80C/60C fan/gas mark ¼. Line two baking trays with greaseproof paper.
2. Place the egg whites and a pinch of salt into the bowl of an electric mixer and start whisking at high speed. Make sure that the bowl is entirely grease-free before you start, otherwise the egg whites will not whip up properly. As the egg whites are stiffening, slowly sprinkle the caster sugar into the mix. Stop whisking as the meringue becomes stiffer and glossy; be careful not to overwhisk the mixture.
3. Add the vanilla extract and slowly fold the icing sugar into the meringue mixture using a rubber spatula. Separate the meringue mix into three equal parts; keep the first white, mix the second with pink liquid food colour to a pastel pink shade and the third with blue and yellow liquid food colour for a pastel aqua shade.
4. Place a star nozzle in to three piping bags then fill each one with a different coloured meringue mixture. Pipe little rosettes onto the baking trays lined with greaseproof paper.
5. Place the meringues in the preheated oven for between 23 hours or until they have fully dried out.
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CHICAGO, Ill.
Saturday, 7:30 p.m. CT (MSG)
The Chicago Fire return home to Soldier Field looking a victory on home turf for the first time this season and knowing that maintaining their recent history against the MetroStars will put them right back at the top of the Eastern Conference. The Fire finally won - and scored - last weekend, while the MetroStars remained unbeaten and atop the East despite being held to a 1-1 draw at home by the New England Revolution. A victory by the MetroStars would turn around last year's dismal run in the series, where they went winless in five meetings against the Fire in all competitions.
REFEREE: Terry Vaughn. SAR (bench): Richard Eddy; JAR (opposite): Ken Kaplan; 4th: Roni Canales
MLS Career: 35 games; FC/gm: 32.0; Y/gm: 3.8; R: 11; pens: 10
Games involving Fire: P7 W4 L1 T2; FC/gm: 32.3; Y/gm: 3.7; R: 2; pens: 2
Games involving MetroStars: P6 W3 L0 T3; FC/gm: 31.0; Y/gm: 4.5; R: 2; pens: 4
INJURY REPORT: CHICAGO FIRE - OUT: MD Jesse Marsch (R ankle cartilage damage); DF Orlando Perez (lower back pain); QUESTIONABLE: FW Ante Razov (R groin strain); DF Evan Whitfield (R lower leg contusion) ... METROSTARS - NONE REPORTED
INTERNATIONAL ABSENCES: none
SUSPENDED: none
YELLOW PERIL: none
ALL-TIME (16 meetings): Fire 11 wins (0 shootout), 30 goals ... MetroStars 4 wins (0 shootout), 19 goals ... 1 draw
The Chicago Fire scored their first goal and recorded their first victory of 2004, claiming a 1-0 triumph against D.C. United at RFK Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Fire had started their season with two draws and a loss, but are now in second place in the Eastern Conference with five points, two behind the pace-setting MetroStars.
The MetroStars remained unbeaten on the season though they failed to take maximum points for the first time this season, playing to a 1-1 draw against the New England Revolution on Sunday afternoon at Giants Stadium. The MetroStars still leads the Eastern Conference with seven points from three matches, two points clear of the Chicago Fire and point behind the Los Angeles Galaxy in the race for the best overall mark in MLS.


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Ringing bells for peace on Veteran's Day
Bells will ring for peace in south Washington County at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11 -- Veteran's Day -- at St. Rita's Catholic Church, All Saints Lutheran Church and Zion Lutheran Church, all in Cottage Grove, and at Community United Church of Christ in St. Paul Park.
Those who want to acknowledge the day with prayer, remembrance and hope are invited to coffee and fellowship at 10:30 a.m. at Community United Church of Christ, 1145 Summit Avenue, according to organizer Edie Seefeldt, a member of Community United Church of Christ.
"We are honoring those who served and are serving and also those who wait and are waiting," Seefeldt said.
Seefeldt and her husband Al Fenske, who have grown small peace gardens at their St. Paul Park home for the past two years, heard about ringing bells on Veteran's Day from a member of the Minnesota chapter of Veterans for Peace. The group works to "increase public awareness of the costs of war and to restrain our government from intervening, overtly and covertly, in the internal affairs of other nations," according to its Web site.


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Nokia's latest smart phone to hit the market is the Nokia Lumia 800 with some great social networking features and camera too. All the tools a travel blogger needs. So we gave our trusted contributor Adela from the travel blog FourJandals.com the new Nokia smart phone to play with. Here's how she got on.
Now I am by no means a phone expert. I don't go out to buy the next gadget or new model that comes out. The good thing is I am probably like a large chunk of you on the market for a new phone. All I want is something that looks good, is easy to use and has enough apps to keep me entertained.
Looks and style
On the aesthetic side of things I think the Nokia Lumia 800 is a very sexy looking phone. It looks really modern and sleek and I love the hard angle rectangular look Nokia has gone for. The huge screen is also a real bonus for surfing the net.
The home page is super simple to navigate. Instead of tacky little symbols cluttering the screen to indicate all the different features and apps there are lovely blue tiles. They are actually called live tiles and you can personalise them with pictures. When you get a new message or status update these will be shown on the live tile. For example if you want to check if you have a new email you do not even need to click into your email app as it just shows up on the home page.
Ease of use is really important to me. Generally I am pretty rubbish with new technology. When I swap to a new phone I usually spend the first couple of weeks in a haze of confusion. So when I turned the phone for the first time and got a wee introductory session I was really impressed.
It was really quick, went over the basics of how to use the phone and you could click on additional slides to get more info if you wished.
In terms of features, I thought the camera and video quality were fantastic but the thing I liked the best about this phone was the social media side of things. All your contacts are linked through Hotmail, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.
Each individual conversations is also linked per contact so for example texting and social media conversations with one contact link so you can keep them threaded in the same conversation.
The Nokia mix streaming service is one of the best features. You can stream hours of music for free with Mix Radio and you do not need a subscription or anything. And if you hear a song you like and want to download it you can do that easily as your music store is linked to the Mix radio.
One thing that I was not sold on was the mapping software. I guess I am too used to Google maps because I found it quite hard to navigate and we ended up getting lost when we went for a drive in the Scottish Highlands! As with all new phones, the battery life was good and I could easily get through the day with lots of surfing, social media and calls without needing to recharge it.
All in all I was really impressed with the Nokia Lumia 800. I have always envied Cole's Android and my friends iPhones but Nokia have succeeded in redirecting my love to their phone. The only downside is that it is quite pricey compared to some similar Smart Phones on the market at the moment. I know some people will not think the benefits outweigh the cost. It did always look great in my hand though and I never missed a chance to pull it out of the handbag to show it off!
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Hotel 115 Christchurch
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Hotel 115 Christchurch
About the Hotel
Property Location
With a stay at Hotel 115 Christchurch, you'll be centrally located in Christchurch, steps from Chalice and minutes from Christchurch I-SITE. This 4-star hotel is within close proximity of Cardboard Cathedral and Restart Mall.
Make yourself at home in one of the 38 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Digital programming and iPod docking stations are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and complimentary weekday newspapers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Satisfy your appetite at a coffee shop/café serving guests of Hotel 115 Christchurch.
Business, Other Amenities
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and multilingual staff. For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available on request) and a train station pick-up service.
Hotel Facilities
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Train station pickup (surcharge)
- Free parking nearby
- Total number of rooms - 38
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Year Built 2003
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Elevator/lift
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Designated smoking areas
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Smoke-free property
- Coffee shop or café
- Number of floors - 3
- Free WiFi
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Multilingual staff
- Luggage storage
Room Facilities
- Refrigerator
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- In-room safe
- Phone
- Free local calls
- Coffee/tea maker
- Free toiletries
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
- Flat-panel TV
- Free weekday newspaper
- Shower only
- Daily housekeeping
- Iron/ironing board
- iPod docking station
- Hair dryer
- Digital TV service
- Private bathroom
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Individually furnished
- Minibar
- Free WiFi
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- This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Fee for continental breakfast: NZD 27.50 per person (approximately)
- Airport shuttle fee: NZD 24 per person (roundtrip)
- Self parking fee: NZD 30 per night
- An early check-in fee will be charged
- Rollaway bed fee: NZD 50 per day
- Onsite credit card charges are subject to a surcharge
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Lori and Gary Webb were already doing fairly well as owners of Ancient City Screen Graphics on U.S. 1 South, mailing screen printed and embroidered T-shirts from their Designated Diver line to dive shops and dive resorts around the world, with customers as far away as Malaysia and Australia.
Profits were good, but not blockbuster.
But recently, their "It's What I Do" line was licensed by a national distributor, Coed Sportswear of Newfields, N.H., which will produce and market active-wear to department stores and clothing outlets nationally.
That, said Gary Webb, means "unlimited growth potential for very large sales and distribution. It's rare that a small company can develop something with national and potentially international appeal."
The shirts combine the company's name and catchphrase all in one.
"It's What I Do" shirts feature a dog named "Harley" doing 37 different sports -- scuba diving, golfing, fly fishing, kayaking, snowboarding, cycling and motorcycling -- identifying the wearer as being one with that sport.
For non-sporting individuals, there are also shirts showing Harley watching TV, basking in the sun, playing guitar, playing drums and toasting friends with a beer.
Webb compares his new line to the already universal brand, "Life is Good," which brings in $120 million a year.
"We weren't even aware of (that brand) when we developed It's What I Do," he said.
The Webbs, together 32 years, began their screen printing business in 1988, using their garage as a factory.
Lori, a Jacksonville native, is president of the company, Gary, from Erie, Pa., is vice president and creative director.
Their line of shirts featuring zoo animals was successful for a while, becoming the No. 1 T-shirt sold at the Bronx (N.Y.) Zoo for two years. In addition they developed a line of endangered species shirts. The inspiration came from a Florida panther cub that they had raised to adulthood.
In 1991, their in-house artist developed design prototypes of 3-D T-shirts, which were initially seen positively by a few buyers. But the two main companies they had won over, Spencer Gifts in Atlantic City and Disney World in Orlando, became involved in various negotiations -- Spencer was being sold and Disney World was negotiating with the family of the late Jim Henson.
"We thought that (the 3-D shirts) were our multi-bazzion dollar idea," Gary Webb said.
Their artist, tired of waiting, left. But he left behind four diving-themed designs, and the Webbs eventually used them to begin their Designated Diver Sportswear line.
Webb said Harley was developed first as a human character, but they realized a dog would work better.
So they commissioned commercial artist Dave Messing of Livonia, Mich., who also illustrates children's books, to do the current Harley.
Lori Webb said, "He saw the potential of the brand."
They both have knocked on the door of major retailers for years and now one has opened.
"It was an excruciating process," Gary Webb said. "We figured we were on our own. You struggle and struggle trying to hit upon something with national potential. Only a select few ever make it there."
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text: Training Development In 'msc-hrm-modules' CIPD Skills PathwayContemporary Issues in Work, Employment and People ManagementCross Cultural ManagementGlobal ShiftHuman Resource ManagementInternational Business ContextInternational Business Economics and TradeInternational Human Resource ManagementInternational Perspectives on Industrial RelationsIntroduction to Research MethodsKnowledge and innovation systemsLeadership DevelopmentLeading and Managing within OrganizationsResearching Work, Employment and Employee RelationsTraining Development Lecturer - Dr Scott Taylor Email: firstname.lastname@example.com Modular value: 10 credits Assessment: One 2,000 word assignment (100%) The purpose of the module is to introduce students to the key debates and controversies concerning training and development and its relationship to economic competitiveness and organisational performance. They will develop a thorough understanding of the role of the state, the organisation and a number of key stakeholders in managing and influencing skill development. In addition, they will develop an awareness of how the practice of training and development relates to broader strategies for Human Resource Management. Learning Outcomes: By the end of the module the student should be able to: Understand and explain debates on training, skill formation and competitiveness; Understand the comparative political economy of skill formation; Understand, analyse and critically evaluate government policy and legal regulation and how these shape and impact on organisational and HR strategies and practices; Have a critical appreciation of the relationship between training, new forms of work organisation and lifelong learning in theory and in practice through case study examples. Understand the difference between the prescriptive literature and research-based analysis of the role of the state, the organisation and individuals in training and development. Understand theories of learning as they relate to the workplace and their relationship to assessment and evaluation


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Remembering Friends
Ruth (Hadley) Donovan, former associate director of University
Libraries, died on July 16, 2008. Born in Lincoln, Neb., she grew up in
Wisconsin and earned a bachelor's in library science at the University
of Wisconsin where she was Phi Beta Phi. She returned to Lincoln for her
first professional position as a Reference Librarian from 1950-1954.
She arrived at the University of Nevada in 1954. It was here that Ruth Hadley married and became Ruth Donovan in 1956. After eight years as a reference librarian, Ruth assumed the position of assistant director of Libraries. With the exception of four years in the 1960s when she took off to be a full-time wife and mother, she served as assistant and associate director, primarily responsible for public services, for the rest of her 30-year career in the University Libraries. She retired in 1988.
Ruth was instrumental in shepherding the growth of the libraries from a closed stack collection in the basement of Clark Hall to over 800,000 volumes in Getchell. Throughout her long career in library leadership, Ruth served with grace, strength, and dedication. Her contributions were immense. She was a trusted friend.
Ahmed Essa, former English professor, died on June 15, 2008. Dr. Essa was a professor at the University of Nevada, Reno, from 1967 to 1991, teaching multicultural literature and creative writing. He was known for his expertise in African and Middle Eastern literature.
Dr. Essa was born in Jodiya, India, the fifth of nine children. His family left India when he was an infant, and he spent his early years in Pietermaritzburg and Durban, South Africa. His experiences growing up in apartheid South Africa gave him much of the inspiration for his creative writing. Although he only received formal schooling up to the third grade, he later earned a high school diploma through night school classes and then, on the encouragement of friends, applied to and was accepted to several American universities. With a full-ride scholarship, he attended Ohio University where he graduated with a bachelor's degree in journalism and a minor in English in 1956. He was later accepted into the graduate English program at the University of Southern California, from which he earned his master's and doctoral degrees. In 1967 he began his career as a professor at the University of Nevada, Reno.
Dr. Essa was also the founder of the Northern Nevada Muslim Society, bringing the group from its early days of a few members in the 1960s to an organization that includes several thousand today. In 2003, he received the World Citizen Award from the Northern Nevada International Center. for "linking Nevada and its culturally diverse population with people nationally and internationally." Among his many talents, Dr. Essa was also an accomplished photographer. His photographs were often exhibited in Reno and were a record of his passion about the people and places of many cultures.
Dr. Essa is survived by his wife Eva, University professor and chair of
the Department of Human Development and Family Studies; daughter Fiona (Christopher);
and son Eugene (Kristie).While he was the last of his siblings, he is survived
by numerous nieces and nephews and their children, grand-children, and great-grandchildren,
most of them in South Africa.
Erwin A. Jaffe, former University of Nevada professor of political science, died Sept. 5, 2008. Born in 1928, he studied at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, N.J., where he earned his doctorate. Professor Jaffe joined the history and political science department faculty at the University of Nevada in 1961, during a transitional time. He, with history Professor Wilbur Shepperson, was a driving force behind a successful effort to split the department into separate political science and history departments. He added to scholarship on political philosophy through writings and lectures in the United States and abroad. He wrote Healing the Body Politic: Rediscovering Political Power, published in 1993, the culmination of his lifetime of scholarship and lecturing. While teaching at the Reno campus, he authored, with fellow political scientist Stanley A. Pearl, a dissection of a statewide election, "The 1962 Election in Nevada," for the Political Research Quarterly. He subsequently authored numerous other scholarly journal articles. Of his time in Nevada, he was proudest of relationships he maintained with former students in whom he ignited an interest in the political process, its organization and the philosophies that drive politics. Professor Jaffe is survived by his wife of 51 years, Marianne, his sister, Geraldine, and family, as well as his many students and friends whose lives he touched and influenced. Remembrance contributions may be sent to Doctors Without Borders as Erwin Jaffe believed in people without borders.
Chester Frank Pinkerton, professor emeritus of mathematics, died on March 19, 2008 at the age of 91. He was born in Oshkosh, Wis. and graduated from Oshkosh High School. He attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and graduated from the US Naval Academy in 1939. During World War II he was present at the bombing of Pearl Harbor, the Battle of Midway, and was on board the battleship Missouri when the Japanese surrendered. After the war Chester met Marilynn Edwards and married her in 1946. Chester retired from the Navy in 1959, earned a graduate degree in mathematics from Purdue University and taught at the University of Nevada, Reno from 1960 to 1979. Upon retiring from his second career, Chester spent more time playing golf, fishing, print making and pursuing his interests. He as active in the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association, the Mathematical Society of America, the National Wildlife Association, the Audubon Society and Kiwanis International.
Chester is survived by Marilynn, his wife of 62 years, his daughter, Adele (Thomas), his son Daniel (Jane); grandchildren Adrian, Lauren, Robin, Kelley, Cecily, and Anne; great-grandsons Rohan and Varun.
Thomas J. Scully, M.D., the second dean of the University
of Nevada School of Medicine, died on Sept. 16, 2008, at the age of 75.
Dr. Scully, a native New Yorker, came to Nevada in 1969 as a founding faculty
member for the newly forming "School of Medical Sciences." With
a flair for bringing people together and forming relationships, Dr. Scully
was able to solicit support from northern, southern and rural physicians
to throw their collective backing behind the idea of establishing a Nevada
medical school. He was a driving force behind discussions with physicians
across the state as to how the school should function, its relationship
with area hospitals, and identifying physicians willing to teach students.
Dr. Scully was instrumental in the development of its curriculum, establishing
the basic departments, formulating its teaching philosophy and setting up
preceptorships with community physicians.
When Dean George Smith went on sabbatical in 1975, Dr. Scully served as acting dean from 1975-1976, leading the task force to convert the school from a two-year to a four-year degree-granting medical school. When Dean Smith retired in 1977, Dr. Scully accepted the offer to succeed him, and held the position for the next two years. Health problems forced Dr. Scully to resign as dean in 1979, but he did not stay away from the school. A pediatrician by trade, he continued teaching and advising in that field.
By his retirement in 1997 after a distinguished career of 28 years with the School of Medicine, he had served as professor of pediatrics, associate dean for academic affairs, student affairs, basic sciences and research and alumni affairs and, finally, as dean.
A recognized expert and consultant in ethics, he served on several hospital ethics committees, served as Chairman of the Governor's Maternal & Child Health Advisory Board, conducted numerous seminars on child abuse and was appointed by four governors to serve on the State Board of Medical Examiners.
Described in Phyllis Cudek and Anton Paul Sohn 's book, Better Medicine:
The History of the University of Nevada School of Medicine, as "the
teaching dean," Dr. Scully was twice selected as outstanding teacher
of the University of Nevada School of Medicine and was known as a strong
and empathic student mentor and advocate.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Celia; brothers Robert and James; sisters Mary, Rebecca and Evangeline; sons Christopher, Peter, Geary; and daughter, Leslie, as well as numerous in-laws, grandchildren and extended family members.
JohnD Winters '32 (agriculture) died March 30, 2008 at his home in Dayton, Nev. Born May 18, 1909 to Ira and Mary Winters, he attended Carson City schools and graduated with a degree from the University in 1932. He was active in Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity and the varsity boxing team where he earned a Block N.
A rancher by occupation, JohnD was noted statewide for his work on water resources conservation and served on the Nevada-California Interstate Compact Commission. JohnD was a strong believer in education and recreation and gave the Carson City School District land to build a new high school in 1954. He also gave land near Cold Springs to the City of Carson which in turn was developed into the Carson Eagle Valley Golf Course.
Carson City honored him in 2000 when it renamed the Centennial Park, at the golf course, the JohnD Winters Centennial Park. He was also grand marshall of the Nevada Day Parade in 1995. Along with his wife Kathleen, he established the Winters Family Scholarship in the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources. He also donated numerous books and documents to Special Collections at the University of Nevada Library.
JohnD was survived by his wife, Kay, four daughters, one son, 14 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren.
John K. Carr '37 (journalism) died Oct. 20, 2008. John was born in May, Idaho on December 6, 1914, to Minnie and John Carr. He was his mother's ninth son.
John moved with his parents to southeast Missouri. In 1927 the family moved to Fallon., Nev. where John graduated from Churchill County High School in 1932. He graduated from the University of Nevada in 1937. While at the University he served as editor of the Sagebrush newspaper. Upon graduation, he entered the Army Air Corps flying school at Randolph Field and Kelly Field in San Antonio, Texas. He graduated with his wings in 1938 with the class of 38-B. He remained on active duty until his retirement in 1964 with the rank of colonel. From 1967 until his retirement in 1975, he served as Chief of Revenue for the Nevada Department of Taxation.
In September 1938, John married Elizabeth Juniper of Reno. During their marriage, they raised two children, Carol and Walter. Before and during World War II, John flew many missions in all areas of the world. He was stationed for two years in India, part of that time in the Assam Valley. From there he flew the "Hump" into China in the CBI (China, Burma, and India) operations. His flights across the Atlantic Ocean into North Africa earned his first Air Medal, to which were later added two Oak Leaf clusters. He also received the Distinguished Flying Cross, Presidential Unit Citation, the Star of China, and other decorations.
John's first wife, Elizabeth, died in 1973. In 1974 John married Margery McKnight, a Washoe County school administrator. They spent 34 wonderful years together. During that time John was active in many community organizations, including his Masonic Lodge, Wadsworth Lodge #25 in Sparks, where he served as master in 1980. He also belonged to the Scottish Rite and York Rite bodies in Reno. He was a member of Kerak Shrine and the Royal Order of Jesters. He was also a member of Martha Chapter #5, Order of the Eastern Star, in Sparks, where he served as Worthy Patron four times. He was Grand Paton of the Order of Eastern Star, State of Nevada, in 1977.
John will be greatly missed by his family and his Air Force associates.
He leaves his wife, Margery (McKnight) Carr; his daughter, Carol; his son,
Walter; three grand- children, Elena, Kristin and Matthew. He also will
be missed by two nieces and two nephews.
John "Johnny" Knemeyer '42 (electrical engineering) died on July 17, 2008 at Sentara Williamsburg Hospital. Johnny was born "on the Fourth of July", 1920 in Yerington. His early years were spent in Nevada and California. In 1942, he graduated from the University of Nevada where he participated in various collegiate sports and would remain an avid tennis player. He went east to Pittsburgh to work for Westinghouse Electric Corporation. After two years, he moved to the Hampton Roads area where he took a position at NACA (now NASA) as an engineer. His career at NASA-Langley spanned 46 years, retiring in 1990 as the chief of facilities engineering. He was a longtime member of Grace United Methodist Church.
John was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Mae. His memory is left to be cherished by his wife of 59 years, Louise; two daughters, Linda and Karen (Daniel); two sons, Neal and Ken; a grandson, Kevin (Jennifer); a granddaughter, Elizabeth (Brian); four great-grandchildren, Brody, Jake, Emma and Andrew; one brother, Franklin and a host of loving relatives and faithful friends. The family will be forever grateful to the staff of Dominion Village of Williamsburg and Sentara Williamsburg Hospital for their kind and loving care. Condolences can be posted online at www.dailypress.com/guestbooks.
Dwight J. "Duke" Lindeman '49 (economics)
died Aug. 13, 2008. Duke was born to Irving and "Brownie" Lindeman
in St. Paul, Minn., and grew up in Rock Island, Ill. He received a football
scholarship to the University of Iowa and played there for two years. World
War II interrupted his schooling and he joined the U.S. Marine Corps. He
was a drill instructor and served on prisoner transport ships. After the
war, he followed his old Iowa football coach to the University of Nevada,
where he played football from 1946 to 1948 with such teammates as Dan Orlich, "Tiny" Carlson,
Marion Motley and Dick Trachok. One of Duke's finest moments came
on Oct. 4, 1947, when he intercepted a pass by future hall of famer Norm
Van Broklin and ran it in for a touchdown, sealing a win against the University
of Oregon 13-6. It was during his time at Nevada that he met his wife, Joyce
Edwards. They were married in 1950.
After various jobs he settled in with the City of Reno, starting with his appointment as recreation superintendent. Over the 32 years with the city, he became the head of the Parks and Recreation Department. He was instrumental in the purchase and development of many of today's parks and golf courses in Reno. Duke never met a stranger and always took great interest in the people around him.
Duke is preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Riley, his son, Dwight, and his beloved wife of 54 years, Joyce. He is survived by his daughters, Kerry and Beth, and by his grandchildren, Marie and Christopher. Please share thoughts, memories and condolences in the family guestbook at www.waltonsfuneralhome.com.
Richard "Red" Henry Payne '71 (marketing),'80MBA died July 31, 2008. Red was born July 16, 1939, in Marysville, Calif. to Lewis William Payne and Wauhilla May McClellan Payne. He graduated from Mineral County High School in 1957, received his undergraduate degree in at University of Nevada, Reno in 1970 and later his MBA in 1980. Education was very important to Red as he continued to take college classes until his death. He was affectionately known as one of the "butcher boys" during graduate school and was a true friend, willing to help whenever needed. Red was a cowboy at heart; he and his handlebar mustache will be truly missed.
Red is preceded in death by both parents and a brother William. He is survived by his sister, Victoria (Cliff), niece Tonya, great nephews Tyler and Todd; nephew, Lewis, niece Jennifer (John), great nephews Josh and Gabe, and his godson, Michael.
Deron Thorp '96 (journalism) died Nov. 4, 2006
unexpectedly from a heart arrhythmia. He was on the Pack football
team from 91-96. He received his MBA from San Jose State in 2002. Deron
was a marketing analyst with Cisco Systems. After his passing, he was installed
into the Cupertino High School Hall of Fame in May 2008. His selection was
based on his athletic achievements and his endeavors with the humanitarian
organization ShipAid, which he founded. Through his efforts with ShipAid,
Deron personally delivered medical and educational supplies, along
with clothing and athletic equipment to the African people of Lesotho.


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Chandler Stephenson scored the pond-hockey winner many times as a youngster.
On Monday afternoon, the Regina Pats rookie did it in front of more than 20,000 fans.
Stephenson picked the top corner on a two-on-one with 36.5 seconds left to give the visiting Pats a 3-2 victory over the Calgary Hitmen at McMahon Stadium.
I havent been on the pond in awhile, the Saskatoon product said with a smile that reached from ear to ear.
But thats definitely a big one for me.
One day after the NHLs Heritage Classic between the Calgary Flames and Montreal Canadiens, the Hitmen battled back from a 2-0 deficit on goals from Jaynen Rissling and Kris Foucault in front of a junior-hockey record crowd of 20,888 fans.
The outdoor tilt appeared destined for overtime the previous three meetings between the clubs required extra time but then a bad hop led to a turnover at the Calgary blueline.
Dyson Stevenson fed Stephenson and the fifth-overall pick in the 2009 WHL Bantam Draft went top shelf for the winner.
Stevenson, who scored the first goal of the afternoon, said he enjoyed everything about Canadas first outdoor junior hockey game.
I go to the Riders games a lot, Stevenson said of the CFLs Saskatchewan Roughriders. But I think this was a lot better than watching the Riders play.
It was really cool to play with all those fans.
The Hitmen dropped to 19-37-4 on the season, while the Pats, who also got a goal from Garrett Mitchell, improved to 21-32-8 and moved to within five points of the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.
Stevenson opened the scoring on a nice deflection before Mitchell increased the lead with a top-shelf beauty on a second-period breakaway.
Risslings powerplay goal late in the middle frame snapped an 0-for-16 drought with the man advantage.
The Hitmen defenceman said it took him awhile to get used to the outdoor rink, despite some advice from a participant in Saturdays Heritage Classic alumni game.
My first lap in warmup, I turned and ran into the boards, Rissling said with a smile. (Assistant coach) Joel Otto had told us when he was out there, it seemed a little more narrow than usual.
I didnt really believe him, but I guess I should have.
Foucaults rebound marker evened the score near the midway point of the third period.
The Calgary product said it wasnt his first in an outdoor setting.
I think Ive scored a few outdoor goals growing up, Foucault said. But that was the most special.
The Hitmen, as has been the case most of this trying season, didnt get the result they were looking for.
But Foucault said just being part of the Heritage Classic weekend was something hell always remember.
We have to walk away from this and know we were part of something special, Foucault said. We set a record with the crowd and we have to thank our fans for that.


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General Motors Co's ability to raise U.S. vehicle prices and better-than-expected pension brought the company shares up more than 6%.
Taking into consideration that GM lost $747 million in Europe last year, the stock rise was not bad. The fourth quarter brought the company mixed reviews and earnings roughly flat from the previous year.
"The results were 'shaken, not stirred,'" Guggenheim Securities analyst Matthew Stover said in a research note. "In other words, they were a little worse than consensus but certainly not as bad as the worst case outcome."
The company tries to focus on the two markets that dragged on fourth-quarter results, that is Europe and South America. To make a comparison, GM lost $225 million in South America, $562 million in Europe, but earned $1.5 billion in its home market.
In 2011 the company's profit jumped 62% to $7.6 billion, being the company's first full year of operations since 2010 when it was its initial offering. For 2012 GM expects sales to top the $150.3 billion made in 2011 and sees a flat global market share.
The fact that Pesident Obama chose to bailout GM and Chrysler in 2009, is still subject of political debate in the run-up of 2012 presidential election.


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It's almost April. Here are the best batch of records coming out during the first week of the new month:
AU— Both Lights
Avant-garde folk music from Portlandia.
Willis Earl Beal— Acousmatic Sorcery
A limited amount of pressings from the XL-owned Hot Charity Recordings are set to be released by Beal this Tuesday.
Bear In Heaven— I Love You, It's Cool
If you haven't been listening to the band's drawn-out album stream over the past 2622 hours (as of writing time that's how long the stream's been playing on the band's website), the much shorter physical copy is soon to be in-stores.
Candlebox— Love Stories & Other Musings
The 90s-era band's fifth album.
Clark— Iradelphic
A new disc from the challenging electronic producer.
De La Soul's Plug 1 & Plug 2— First Serve
De La Soul's still doin' it, and still doin' it well. Their latest work is a concept album about two fictional rappers trying to make it in the business.
Simone Felice— Simone Felice
A self-titled album from the singer/songwriter.
Great Lake Swimmers— New Wild Everywhere
Canadian folk rock group's fifth full length album.
High On Fire— De Vermis Mysteriis
A new album from the metal band.
Lightships— Electric Cables
Definitely light indie pop album.
MXPX— Plans Within Plans
The pop-punk band's NINTH studio album.
Nicki Minaj— Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded
Nicki's back with another album of out-there rap/pop tunes.
Obie Trice— Bottoms Up
Finally, the repeatedly-delayed third installment of the Detroit rapper's great booze-themed albums has arrived.
Of Monsters And Men— My Head Is An Animal
Awesome, awesome indie folk from the Icelandic band. This album was released in the band's home country last year, but reaches US shores on April 3rd.
Yppah— Eighty One
A disc of electronica from a guy with a difficult name.
Zammuto— Zammuto
Debut, self-titled album from the former Books musician.


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Everybody's favorite and totally not overexposed actress Jennifer Lawrence told Seth Meyers a funny story the other night about how she threw up at an Oscars after party, and what made it even funnier and quirkier for the girl next door is that she did it right in front of Miley Cyrus. Everybody ate this shit up with a shovel because Jennifer can't do anything wrong, but at least one person thinks that this story is a little too cute to be true – Miley Cyrus. In a since deleted tweet, Miley responded to someone that Lawrence's story "never happened," which was actually a little bit disappointing. At least tell us what did happen. Did it simply "never happen", as in Miley didn't even attend that party? Or did it "never happen" as in Jennifer actually threw up on Miley, because she thought that some vomit on her dress would be a good excuse to strip down to a crotchless body suit and walk around with an Oscar statue in her twat? Details, you boring hick.
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This is the raw casting which needs to be dressed on its edges. It will be sealed with a matte polyurethane and then a faux bronze finish will be applied for presentation on the TV Show. The model will keep the casting as a wall hanging. The finished cast is about 45-lbs. A wire hanger was added to the back for mounting.


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Build Accountability in Your Revenue Cycle
Revenue cycle managers constantly search for the perfect benchmark information to compare their team's work with others.
Don't search too hard, says Michael S. Friedberg, FACHE, CHAM, associate vice president of patient access services for Apollo Health Street, a national revenue cycle solutions firm in Bloomfield, NJ.
It can be good to compare nationally or even regionally, but some of the best benchmarks are right under your roof.
Benchmark against yourself, Friedberg said in the September 22, HCPro, Inc. audio conference, "Use Patient Access Benchmarks to Improve Registration Accuracy."
Hold your team accountable. Do you sit back regularly and look at the big picture for your team rather than just put out fires?
In the audio conference, Friedberg pointed to passages in "Leadership," former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani's 2002 book, as some great examples of holding staff members accountable.
Guiliani met with the leaders of each of NYC's police precincts once a week, reviewing crime numbers. If there were a rise in certain crimes, the mayor asked why and what the respective leader was doing about it.
Giuliani built accountability into New York city government. You can build it into your revenue cycle team.
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Many Americans are feeling today what could be described as a crisis in leadership, as many institutions on which they have relied have strained their credibility.
Although it too has its flaws, one of our institutions is a highly underutilized force for greater good. In spite of recent blows to its image, this institution may well offer the best and only hope to correct a nation currently on a course toward ongoing economic uncertainty, social unease and environmental hardship.
That institution is higher education, and its untapped potential includes the ability to raise issues, engage creative minds in the search for solutions, and bring together the intellectual and the influential to put those solutions into action.
For much too long, however, institutions of higher education have seen their roles in this regard as less expansive and less crucial to the advancement of society. Individual institutions, while believing that their missions nurture graduates who contribute greatly to the future, have for themselves established no high aspirations for what they can contribute to the common good beyond those student-centered institutional objectives.
At Emory & Henry, we are aware of our institution's capacity beyond a pure educational mission to affect greater positive change in our region. Most recently, we have acted upon this awareness by assembling a group of some of the nation's most influential and creative leaders to form what we call The Ampersand Institute.
Named for the symbol that connects two subjects, such as "Emory" & "Henry," this collection of minds seeks to bring together diverse perspectives and experiences into discussions that can lead to positive change through the efforts of higher education.
Members of this Institute include Socorro de Ande, president of the Lydia Patterson institute; Michael Gilligan, president of the Henry Luce Foundation; Nat Irvin, distinguished professor at the University of Louisville; W. Joseph King, executive director of the National Institute for Technology in Liberal Education; Elizabeth Kiss, president of Agnes Scott College;William Pendleton, a respected Atlanta bank executive; Kerry Robinson, director of the Catholic Leadership Roundtable; Clyde Tuggle, senior vice president of marketing for Coca Cola; Gillian Williams, president of the Rensselaerville Institute; and Dr. Tracy Lauder, director of Emory & Henry's Project Ampersand.
This group will seek to help Emory & Henry as it pursues a larger role in promoting social and economic progress for people of southwest Virginia. Through the workings of this group this college hopes to pull together resources, including students and professors as well as financial, leadership and professional assets beyond the institution, to set the stage for and implement action that makes a difference for all.
Ultimately, the solutions that are proposed through this group will also involve collaboration with a wide variety of other centers of learning—from community colleges and vocational schools to research institutions and larger universities. The potential of higher education in solving big problems is through its resources and connections as well as the energies and minds of well-mentored young people working together across disciplines and learning environments.
The opportunities that can grow from the Ampersand Institute and other such combinations of minds and collaborations of efforts are the kind of opportunities that only higher education can create. That is because the nature of higher education is such that, because of the young minds it educates, it is always focused on the future.
At a time when there is a crisis of leadership across the face of America, when higher education faces intense criticism for its costs, and when the collective pressure of the world's problems poses the greatest threats to the future of our students, it is imperative that colleges and universities step up and show their true value.


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Hi all,
I'm sorry if this has been asked a million times but I'm having a hard time getting any straight answers on expat forums and to be honest I'd rather ask the advice of other parents, especially those that may have some experience with the schools in Paris.
Anyway we will be moving there later in the year and our 4y.o will need to start at a school and while we have a good lists of schools and info I find it hard to come by independent recommendations.
So I guess my question is has anyone had experience of the International Schools in Paris and are there any positive or negative stories I should consider?
Which schools are the great, which bad. That kind of thing.
Anyway, thanks in advance.
You don't say what language, or if you mean Paris proper or in the départements surrounding Paris. Is there a reason why you're not considering French and a French school?
It would be a English speaking school mainly, bilingual French is possible too.
I'd say we would consider all areas but it would most likely be easier if it was somewhere closer to my wifes work(St Germain en laye) or even home but we don't know where that would be yet anyway.
We would consider a French school but it's down on the list as we are not sure how long we will be staying, maybe a year or two max and then when we move on we feel it would be easier with sticking with the one language through education. My wife is French but we speak mainly English at home.
We have a good grasp on what schools are around and what they offer as my wife's work are supplying lots of info about the relocate but there is no practical first hand or second hand experience with any of the schools.
Are you considering the British School of Paris?, I know that one of their buses runs from St Germain en Laye or it is within very easy driving distance. Their Early Years department has improved dramatically over the past couple of years and I think it compares very favorably with a UK independent school.
Well I wouldn't go for ISP at that age.
BSP by all accounts has improved but is still quite a traditional approach which may or may not suit you.
There are bilingual Montessori schools around Le Vesinet I wouldn't be too keen on long term but if you're only there for a year or two that's less of an issue. The good bilingual schools are in Paris itself - EABJM and EAB. My experience is of EAB and nearly 5 years out of date. I know that parents are moving their children away for college (2 families I know have gone to École Alsacienne having previously been diehard EABJM fans) so I'm not sure what's going on there.
Then you have the American schools. I know a fair few people with children at Marymount and the rave about it now but a few years ago it wasn't a top choice. Things change very quickly, especially in intenational schools with a a high staff turnover.
If your wife is working in St Germain en Late u guess you'd be living in Yvelines - Chatou/Le Vesinet/Croissy area - so BSP would make a lot of sense. You don't mention whether you'll work or not?
The British school is the one my wife is leaning to at the moment, I'm still in the overwhelmed phase but it does seem to be highly recommended from a few things I have read.
On the map it doesn't seem all that far away at least.
fraktion- We are not sure yet where, that is something we need to sort out next but Yvelines or Val d'Oise are what is in mind at the moment.
I won't be working as I look after the kids(we have two) one 3 the other 1 so I guess I'm going to be the taxi service amongst other things.
Montessori schools are a consideration, as you say for a year or two might be good. We know some people here(Belgium) who rave about them and others have had not the best experience.
I believe there is the Forest school too.
The BSP is very close to St Germain, I would imagine around 15 minutes drive in morning traffic (obviously may vary depending exactly where you choose to live). I don't know that I would agree that they have a very traditional approach, they follow very closely what is happening in UK schools and are continuously updating their curriculum and teaching methods, especially in the Primary Section. They are Ofsted inspected by UK inspectors and their staff often attend training courses and conferences back in Britain.
By traditional I meant sticking closely to British norms, rather than the mixed methods/very international PYP you find at ISP or, for example, a Montessori approach. The British curriculum in general is still fairly traditional in its focus.
I'd seriously consider a French maternelle if your DD speaks any French though, especially as your wife is French. Bilingualism is such a gift and even a couple of years is a good start and opens up other international options later (AEFE lycées are often less subscribed that the corresponding British school abroad). Schools in that area are well equipped to deal with bilingual/expat children. The concern of course would be that anglophone schools will be comparatively more advanced in literacy a couple of years down the line and it may be difficult to catch up.
If you are only here for a short while you could certainly consider Forest International or Ecole International Malerbe in Le Vesinet (loosely based on Montessori following UK curriculum. Neither is the most academic but would provide a pleasant experience for a small child for a year or two, from what I have heard.
"The BSP is very close to St Germain, I would imagine around 15 minutes drive in morning traffic (obviously may vary depending exactly where you choose to live)."
I was kind of hoping it would be a bit quicker than that but sobeit. Travel times and transport is one thing we will have to figure out because we'd prefer to be as far out as reasonably possible which may not be all that far out in the end. The Bison Fute site is good to get an idea of times.
As for traditional approach well I see nothing wrong with that, I was taught in the Aussie system so I imagine the British is as close to that as we will find.
And yeah the kind of alternative methods whilst I'm not against them they would have to have a good grounding in education as well, for a couple of years they might be fine but I would worry that it could put them behind the ball when they change.
Which is also why we would be hesitant to throw them in to a French school, we will if we have to but for just a couple of years then realistically at least half of that would be them adapting in the classroom and socially. I know kids are good at that thing but we really don't want them to fall behind at all if it can be helped.
I know Belgian schools are not exactly like French ones, but why would you expect your 4 year old with a French speaking mum and therefore French speaking too to take a year to settle into a French maternelle? Also falling behind in what? Our children were aged 3,6 and 10 when they went from English to French overnight and a different school system, the 3 and 6 year old adapted socially immediately, from the very first day, the 10 year old took a few months because he is stubborn and has a quite negative personality. As for falling behind, the now 14 year old I reckon could pass GCSE Maths with an A grade now, not because he's bright but because the Maths covered is 2 years ahead of UK, only the now 7 year old is "behind" in English writing and reading but in French she is at the same level as she would be in English, so in fact she has more skills than she would have if in the English system still. If you were concerned about falling behind in English literacy skills, either do tutoring yourself or find someone to do it for you, far cheaper than international school fees.
A local maternelle solves the transport problem overnight if you go for a public one, even a Catholic one is likely to not be too far away.
It's her idea as much as anyone else's. She knows the level of French he is at better than anyone and would prefer an English school, like I said bilingual is an option too.
"Falling behind in what?"
It would be naive to think that any non French speaking child is going to slot straight in to the class room and operate at the same level of the rest of the class. It could take a while and frankly to be even a month behind is still behind. Sure he will likely catch up but it's not a permanent move.
We could be in Italy a year later then I'm going to have the same conversations with people saying to put him in a local school there and then down the track we could be in Australia or Canada, I know moving around is not ideal for kids so to at least have some form of stability in their education is paramount.
We are fortunate to have a choice and at this point a local school is down the list.
Well I've witnessed quite a few children join our children's maternelle, as well as children join the English school where I am now, both have a high number of speakers of other languages. Some children slot in immediately, some take a few months, the only ones who've taken longer are ones that attend occasionally and inconsistently or have high special needs. some children who have slotted in immediately have arrived with no English / French, some are mother tongue level, the settling in has very rarely been related to lack of language and more often to do with their personality or those of their parents'. A new child (no English at all) who started last week, that child played lotto Maths with me last week, almost 4 years old, took that child no time at all to take on rules and win!
I have no question our kid would be alright but it's just not the way we are going for now.
Things may change but for now it's the international schools.
Hi Galaxydad, some very good advice already and if you are truly as mobile a family as it sounds, you are probably on the right track staying "international".
Another huge vote for BSP, it's a very good school indeed. They are currently recruiting for a new Junior School Head as the current one will be leaving at the end of the academic year. Something to bear in mind.
Have you considered subscribing to the Good Schools Guide International? They usually have the low-down, school by school (after interviewing loads of parents), plus good city overviews to help you get your head around the system before you move. I know they cover Paris now, but also check that they cover whichever city (in Italy?) you think you might move to next.
Thanks for the reply, mobility is the major factor in the decision.
I wasn't aware the head was changing but I'll mention it as my wife is on the relocation panel and will be contacting the schools I imagine.
I hadn't thought about that guide, there is an AAWE guide that we were going to chase up but an international one may be useful too. It may not be Italy as that was just an example but it'd be useful if it had extra city details.
I don't think you need to worry that the change of Head at the BSP will have any negative effects on the school, the Senior Management team there are long established and the majority of the teaching staff have been there long term. The new Head will still report to the Head of whole school (based at the Senoir School) so hopefully the Primary School will continue on it's current path.
I think, with regards to the travel time, that the traffics around Paris and the suburbs has to been seen be believed! Therefore a 15 minute drive to school would be considered very good, if you are considering the BSP, it may be worth thinking about living in the Le Vesinet / Croissy area within walking or cycling distance of school. There is an RER station in Croissy and 2 in Le Vesinet with very quick lines to St Germain for your wife's work.
No I don't see that that will cause any issues unless they come with a bad rep and I highly doubt that would be the case. Still useful to know.
As for travel time we would be willing to give it up to 45mins an hour if it meant we could be a bit more away from everything but these are all things that will be easier once we have spent a few days in the area to check everything out. The only way to get real times is to experience it.
I think it'd be a 20 or min walk from one of the stations to where she will be working which is doable but would then bring us closer in again.
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England's most important Baroque composer next to Henry Purcell, John Blow was born in February 1649 and baptized on the 23rd of that month. He was likely born at Newark-at-Trent in Notthinghamshire where parish registers record his baptism, the marriage of his parents, and his father's death. Records also indicate that when Blow took his doctorate in 1677, he acknowledged his birthplace as "the faithful borough of Newark."
Blow showed an early proficiency for music. Besides early efforts in compositions, he was selected as a boy to be a chorister of the Chapel Royal, indicating that his talents where sufficient enough to bring him into the service of the royal family. As a chorister, he was a student with choirmasters Henry Cooke and Christopher Gibbons. In 1669, at the age of twenty, he became the organist of Westminster Abbey, a prestigious position that gives testament to his skills as keyboardist. A short while later he began performing on the virginal at the royal court. Around this time, he also took on a young Henry Purcell as his student.
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In addition to his prolific rate of composition, Blow continued to hold a number of positions throughout his career. In 1687, he was appointed choirmaster at St. Paul's Cathedral. He became organist of St. Margaret's, Westminster in 1695 and is thought to have also resumed his duties as organist of Westminster Abbey following the death of his student Henry Purcell, a loss that had a profound impact on Blow. In 1699, he was appointed as Composer to the Chapel Royal, a newly created post that essentially signified him as the foremost composer in England. Despite this new position, Blow's output waned in his final years and some of his efforts were nothing more than revivals of older works. On October 1, 1708, John Blow died in London.
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The results come from a study done by Strategic Analystics, which finds that — despite Palm having specifically added a QWERTY keyboard to the Pre to avoid the complaints that plagued the iPhone — users still want a software keyboard like Apple's.
The problem is that while the QWERTY layout may be superior for mass entry of text, an onscreen keyboard can be convenient for quick note jotting, without having to go through the trouble of sliding out the Pre's somewhat chintzy keypad.
"Although users liked having a physical QWERTY keyboard, they did not want to have to slide it out every time they wanted to type something," says analyst Paul Brown.
The issue, of course, is simply that users want the best of both worlds when it comes to smartphone text entry… and right now, only Google's Android phones are offering both QWERTY and onscreen keyboard. But Palm's Pre, at least, is better positioned to hack in a virtual keyboard in a patch: iPhone users will need to continue to go touchscreen only.
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Topless man breaks into Wolverhampton office causing £2.7k of damage
A topless man broke into the offices of construction giant Carillion and caused thousands of pounds worth of damage, a court heard.
Ashley Daker had been drinking before he targeted the building Wolverhampton Magistrates' Court was told.
A security guard spotted him inside the office building in Salop Street, Wolverhampton, at around 4.30am on April 25.
The 26-year-old was topless when he was caught in the reception area with the lights on around him.
Mr Roger Bleazard, prosecuting, said Daker had broken a glass pane on the front door, smashed a window and damaged fire extinguishers and other company property, causing a total of £2,700 worth of damage.
Mr Bleazard added: "The real victim is the owner of the property. They are going to have to put right what was damaged."
The security guard called police and Daker was arrested at the scene.
The court heard that Daker, of Ambrose Close, Willenhall, had been drinking with friends that night and had been depressed.
Magistrates were also told that he had previous offences to his name relating to drinking and damaging property.
Mr Richard Quinn, defending, said: "My client is quite content to bear the responsibility of what he has done.
"He has admitted his guilt at an early stage."
Daker pleaded guilty at an earlier hearing to a single charge of criminal damage.
Magistrates ordered him to pay £2,700 in compensation at a rate of £50 per week, as well as a £60 victim surcharge.
He was also ordered to undergo 12 months' supervision and to complete a low-intensity alcohol programme.
Sentencing him, Martin Fiddler, chair of the magistrates' bench, said: "There was a serious amount of damage of damage but obviously we realise it was out of character and we hope it is a one-off."
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