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All-New Ford EcoSport arrives in New Zealand
All-New Ford EcoSport arrives in New Zealand
AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 10 April 2014 – Combining the agility, affordability and fuel efficiency of a compact car with the versatility and spaciousness of an SUV, the all-new Ford EcoSport arrives at Ford Dealers throughout New Zealand this month.
With a high driving position, superior fuel economy, easy manoeuvrability and smart features, the well-rounded EcoSport is the right vehicle for both city streets and rural roads.
"The Ford EcoSport enables our customers to get into a right-sized vehicle that is a perfect match for New Zealand's varying traffic and road conditions, from busy city traffic to meandering rural back roads," said Corey Holter, managing director, Ford New Zealand. "EcoSport drivers will appreciate the high driving position, easy-to-use smart technology, five-star safety and the smart design inside and out."
"The all-new EcoSport delivers convenience, versatility and practicality that will appeal to a wide variety of New Zealand drivers," added Holter.
Star Safety
The all-new Ford EcoSport has been designed to provide the highest levels of protection and driver support through a range of advanced features; all of which helped the Ford EcoSport earn a top 5 Star ANCAP safety rating.
"Safety is always top of mind for our customers no matter what Ford they're looking at," said Holter. "We're very proud to have the EcoSport with its 5 star safety rating; it joins a Ford New Zealand range with 5 star safety ratings across the entire line up."
About half of the urban SUV's body structure is made up of high-strength steel and ultra-high-strength steel, such as boron steel, making the Ford EcoSport's frame especially strong yet lightweight too.
The SUV's array of airbags provides additional peace of mind. The Ford EcoSport offers seven airbags as standard – driver and front passenger, driver's knee airbag, side airbags and curtain airbags.
To take the stress out of driving, the Ford EcoSport also comes with an array of driver-assist systems. Ford's Hill Launch Assist helps drivers make a perfect hill start whether it's uphill or downhill, by holding the SUV for up to three seconds. This prevents the vehicle from rolling backwards or forwards while moving off from a slope.
Advanced safety technologies such as Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) and Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), also help customers remain in control of the Ford EcoSport at all times, especially on slick roads. When the DSC detects that the car is losing control, it automatically reduces engine power and selectively brakes individual wheels to stabilise the vehicle and keep it travelling on track. The ABS system prevents wheel lock and helps the vehicle stop quickly on slick roads.
SYNC's clever capability
The all-new EcoSport offers Ford SYNC®, standard on both the EcoSport Trend and Titanium. Ford SYNC is the voice-activated in-car connectivity system powered by Microsoft. The award-winning system enables drivers to keep their eyes on the road and hands on the wheel while choosing their favorite music and making phone calls using voice commands.
Information is readily available at the driver's fingertips, thanks to the SYNC button and main radio and phone controls on the steering wheel. Using Bluetooth technology, SYNC can wirelessly connect up to 12 different mobile phones to the all-new EcoSport.
There are almost 8 million vehicles with SYNC on the world's road today, with a forecast of 14 million by 2015 as Ford continues to roll out SYNC globally.
Smart convenience even starts before drivers take to the road in the all-new EcoSport. With Smart Keyless Entry featured on the EcoSport Titanium, customers no longer need to fumble with a key to unlock the EcoSport or to start the engine. With a key fob in their pocket or bag, they can unlock the doors automatically by pulling the door handle. Once behind the wheel, they can simply push the Ford Power Start button and go.
The cabin of the all-new EcoSport has 20 practical storage spaces, including a glove box that can keep up to six beverage cans cool. Its cargo space at the back is just as versatile. The rear seats can be reclined for greater comfort or easily folded down for additional cargo space.
With the rear seats tumbled against the front seats, the cargo space increases to 705 liters, big enough to fit a washing machine. The rear seats can be split 60:40 to transport long objects such as flat-pack furniture, while still carrying passengers in the back.
Fuel-efficient power
The all-new EcoSport is powered by Ford's global 1.5-liter four-cylinder petrol engine, with twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT) technology. The engine delivers peak power of 82 kW at 6,300 rpm and peak torque of 142 Nm at 4,400 rpm.
The Ti-VCT feature is able to adjust the overlap between the intake and exhaust valves precisely and continuously, so that the engine can operate at optimum settings for peak fuel economy or power output as conditions demand.
Another benefit of this technology is a broadened torque curve. The Ti-VCT strategy allows the intake valve to be advanced, so instant power is delivered when the customer demands it at low speeds. At high speeds, the intake cam is retarded and higher airflows are available.
For the driver, this means improved low-speed torque and increased fuel economy, perfect for urban driving conditions.
The 1.5-liter Ti-VCT engine is mated to the advanced Ford PowerShift six-speed automatic transmission. With the PowerShift automatic, it uses a fuel efficient 6.5 litres per 100 kilometres1.
The dual dry-clutch PowerShift automatic transmission delivers performance similar to that of a traditional manual transmission, with the shift quality and ease-of-use of a conventional automatic. With the SelectShift feature, drivers can enjoy the control of a manual, and change gears at the touch of a button without a clutch.
Ford's kinetic design and aerodynamics in the all-new EcoSport
The all-new EcoSport delivers aerodynamics with style. The lines and the shape are carefully sculpted to convey Ford's design spirit while maximising functionality.
The design and engineering teams spent a year-and-a-half shaping the body of the all-new EcoSport to make it more efficient when slicing through the air despite its striking and distinctive SUV profile. They spent 160 hours in the wind tunnel, tweaking mere millimeters, and put in more than 10,000 hours on computational fluid dynamics simulations to find the perfect silhouette. Their hard work resulted in an outstanding drag coefficient of 0.365.
Some examples of the aerodynamic actions include:
· A slight rise at the end of the hood to eliminate areas of turbulence
· Front baffle built into the bumper to avoid recirculation of air and improve airflow under the vehicle
· Improved sealing between the hood and the front grille
· Raked A-pillar and tilted side mirrors designed to reduce wind noise
· Air deflectors in front of the rear tires
· D-pillar kicker to propel air flow
Quality that speaks to all five senses
With a signature Ford face, a dramatic rising beltline and a ready-to-pounce stance, the Ford EcoSport conveys a dynamic spirit of energy in action. The spare tire, with an exclusively designed wheel and cover, is mounted on the tailgate as a classic SUV cue.
Inside, soft-touch fabrics, tight gaps and the global Ice Blue dashboard illumination all reinforce superior quality and craftsmanship. Controls and knobs are ergonomically placed while seats are designed to be soft enough for comfort and firm enough for longer journeys.
The cabin is also extremely quiet at high speeds, thanks to meticulous efforts to reduce noise, vibration and harshness. Add to this a very effective climate control system, and the customer will be very comfortable in the all-new EcoSport.
The Ford EcoSport's compact dimensions and the electric power-assisted steering with Pull-Drift Compensation help drivers tackle the stress of city driving, be it parking in small spaces, maneuvering in heavy traffic, or making tight U-turns.
The urban SUV's high ground clearance of 200 millimeters also means customers won't have to worry about driving over speed bumps and potholes. The EcoSport also has and exceptional ability to wade through 550 millimeters of water.
Nimble and agile
The all-new Ford EcoSport is fitted with an electric power-assisted steering (EPAS) system, which delivers precise steering with a natural and confident feel.
More than 90 parameters have been carefully tuned to deliver accurate responses at high speed while remaining light and manageable when parking. The steering is also intelligent enough to vary its assistance based on vehicle speed, steering wheel angle, cornering forces and acceleration or deceleration.
Because the belt-driven power steering pump is eliminated, EPAS results in a quieter vehicle with fewer components drawing engine power. The EPAS steering system also reduces fuel consumption by at least 3 per cent compared to a conventional hydraulic power steering system.
EPAS also enables new technologies that adjust for minor driving annoyances.
Pull-Drift Compensation detects road conditions – such as a crowned road surface or blustery crosswinds – and adjusts the EPAS system to help the driver compensate for the pulling and drifting these conditions can cause. Active Nibble Control helps reduce vibrations that transfer through the steering wheel. This feature senses and eliminates the "shimmy" felt at high speeds when a wheel is out of balance or a brake rotor is warped. Both software-based technologies are designed and integrated to be seamless and unnoticeable to the driver.
The steering accuracy of the EPAS system is particularly useful when negotiating narrow city streets. The Ford EcoSport's tight turning circle of 10.6 metres also makes navigating urban traffic easier, especially when making U-turns on streets with cars parked on both sides.
Recommended retail price for the Ford EcoSport Trend is $29,990 and the Ford EcoSport Titanium is $32,990 (GST inclusive).
For more information on Ford EcoSport in NZ, please see: http://www.ford.co.nz/suvs/ecosport


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Business Law by Tom Ramsey
April 23rd, 2013 – It is a good business practice for sellers of goods and providers of services to present potential customers with a written agreement in a form that can be reviewed in a reasonable manner. Beyond that, the hiding of important provisions can result in those provisions becoming unenforceable as a result of a court decision. Such a result is reported below.
In May 2010, William Goodridge purchased a 2008 Hyundai Elantra from El Cajon Mitsubishi. The process involved William being "presented with a stack of preprinted form documents" (the court's description). He was told by an employee of the dealer to sign and/or initial as indicated. One document was about 26 inches long and contained provisions on both sides of the sheet. The only places for signatures or initials were on the front side of that document.
About five days later, William returned to the dealer because he was concerned about the documents. He was instructed to sign a new set of documents, which were virtually identical to the original set.
Each version of the agreement contained an arbitration provision, printed on the back side of the long sheet. William was unaware that it existed.
The following December, William initiated a lawsuit against the dealer. The complaint claimed violations of provisions of the Automobile Sales Finance Act. The dealer filed and served an answer to William's complaint. The answer did not mention the existence of the arbitration provisions in the agreement. About five months later, the dealer filed a petition to compel arbitration of the dispute. It also asked the court to "stay" (put on hold) its proceedings until the petition to compel arbitration had been ruled upon.
William opposed arbitration. He alleged that the arbitration clause was unconscionable and unenforceable. Beyond that, by waiting so long to seek arbitration, the dealer waived its right to arbitrate. Turning to the process by which he signed the document, William asserted that he was handed the documents and instructed to "sign here" in a number of spots. He was not given the opportunity to negotiate anything. He had no reason to suspect that hidden on the back of the contract would be a section that prohibited him from being able to sue in court if he had a problem. In the process, the dealer did not ask him if he was willing to arbitrate any disputes. No one at the dealership ever turned over the contract to show him the writing on the back or asked him to sign any sections on the back of the contract where the arbitration clause is located. Among other provisions, the arbitration clause allowed the dealer to compel arbitration before a three arbitrator panel. The costs of this process would be prohibitive. Finally, although the dealer could avoid arbitration and go directly into court, William did not have such a choice.
The trial court sided with William and issued an order denying the dealer's petition to compel arbitration because the arbitration provisions were unconscionable. In summary, the trial court determined that to reach this conclusion, procedural and substantive unconscionability must exist. The procedural requirement was met because of the "take it or leave it" process by which the agreement was presented to William and the fact that the arbitration language was hidden. The substantive requirement existed because the arbitration language was unfairly one-sided in favor of the dealer.
The dealer appealed.
The Court of Appeal stated the general belief that a strong public policy exists favoring arbitration as a speedy and relatively inexpensive means of dispute resolution. However, there are limits to enforcing arbitration provisions. The Court of Appeal agreed with the trial court concerning unconscionability. First, it explained that procedural unconscionability focused on oppression and surprise. The inequality of bargaining power between William and the dealership certainly supported the oppressive process imposed by the dealer. Surprise also existed. William's focus was on the front side of the agreement. It contained all spaces for signature and initialing. The back side contained no such spaces. There was no opportunity to negotiate. Second, substantive unconscionability focuses on whether the arbitration provision is overly harsh or one-sided and is outside William's reasonable expectations. The court concluded that "there is a high degree of procedural unconscionability" in this case.
The ruling of the trial court was affirmed.
The case is entitled Goodridge v. KDF Automotive Group, Inc. It was decided in 2012.
(Tom Ramsey is a Long Beach attorney who has specialized in business law for more than 40 years. He may be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com.)

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Jessica Simpson's ex-husband Nick Lachey has proposed to his girlfriend Vanessa Minnillo.
Earlier this year he said he's yet ready for another marriage, thus denied rumors on the street that he's going to marry girlfriend Vanessa Minnillo. But, new rumors surface by the hour that Nick Lachey has popped the question to the MTV host.
Is he ready this time? The National Enquirer is reporting that a source revealed the couple is "moving forward with plans for an April wedding. Since they both love Baja, Mexico, it will probably happen south of the border, where they first fell in love."
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Sam-Son Farm will be represented by two sons of Stormy Atlantic -- Up With the Birds and His Race to Win -- in Saturday's C$250,000 Coronation Futurity, at Woodbine.
The New York Racing Association (NYRA) has canceled live racing at Aqueduct Racetrack on Thursday following a nor'easter that passed through the region Wednesday and left behind several inches of wet snow.
Title defenses in the $125,000 Bonnie Heath Turf Cup by Bad Debt and the $150,000 Elmer Heubeck Distaff by My Pal Chrisy highlight the 11th Florida Million Day at Calder on Saturday, an afternoon featuring eight stakes restricted to registered Florida-bred horses and named in honor of Florida racing dignitaries totaling $1 million in purse money.
Multiple Grade 1-winning millionaire PURE CLAN (Pure Prize) brought a session-topping $4.5 million from Brazilian Goncalo Torrealba of Stud TNT at Wednesday's second session of the Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale in Lexington, Kentucky. The seven-year-old mare, who was listed in foal to Bernardini, entered the ring as Hip No. 279 from the Hill 'n' Dale Sales Agency, agent, consignment.
Yogi Berra's "it was deja vu all over again" was never truer than during the 2012 Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge at Santa Anita on Saturday. Defending champion Patrick McGoey staged another improbable last race comeback to defeat last year's second-place finisher Christian Hellmers to win the tournament and $255,341.
Five of the seven Breeders' Cup winners with Churchill Downs ties will be paraded at the home of the Kentucky Derby between races on Sunday.
Daisy Devine will be a strong favorite to win her third stakes of the year in Saturday's Grade 3, $100,000 Cardinal Handicap at Churchill Downs, a nine-furlong grass test which has attracted a field of nine fillies and mares.
The New York Racing Association (NYRA) has canceled live racing at Aqueduct on Wednesday due to forecast rain and high winds. Racing is scheduled to resume Thursday.
Lane's End Farm, in Versailles, Kentucky, released their 2013 stud fees on Monday. All contracts carry a live foal guarantee and are payable when the foal stands and nurses.
PLUM PRETTY (Medaglia d'Oro), winner of last year's Grade 1 Kentucky Oaks and the Grade 1 Apple Blossom Handicap in April, brought a final bid $4.2 million at Tuesday's opening session of the 2012 Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale in Lexington, Kentucky. The winning bidder was Mandy Pope's Whisper Hill Farm, which bought reigning Horse of the Year Havre de Grace (Saint Liam) for $10 million Monday night at the Fasig-Tipton November Sale.
Hollywood Park will begin its 32nd Autumn Meet Thursday, with post time at 12:30 p.m. (PST). Scheduled for 24 days through December 16, the meet is highlighted by four Grade 1 events and the annual Autumn Turf Festival (November 23-25).
Fair Grounds is asking fans for help naming a race that is new to the 2012-13 stakes schedule. The winner of the "Name the Stakes Race" contest will present the trophy to the winning connections after the inaugural running and enjoy lunch for four in the Clubhouse, a replica of the trophy and a $100 win bet.
Net revenues from continuing operations for the third quarter of 2012 declined 1 percent, or $1.5 million, to $164.9 million compared to the same period of the prior year. Third quarter EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) declined to $21.3 million, from $43.0 million, during the third quarter of 2011. Net earnings from continued operations for the period were $6.0 million, or $0.34 per diluted common share, a decrease of 70 percent from net earnings from continued operations of $19.7 million, or $1.16 per diluted common share, during the third quarter of 2011. The decline in EBITDA and net earnings was predominately the result of the $19.3 million in Illinois Horse Racing Equity Trust Fund payments that were received in the third quarter of 2011.
Hansen, the champion two-year-old colt of 2011, has been purchased to stand at Ashford Stud near Versailles, Kentucky.
On the wings of a sensational two-day Breeders' Cup World Championships, Santa Anita's 24-day Autumn Meet ended on an upbeat note Sunday as overall handle on Santa Anita races was up 2 percent compared to last year and on-track attendance (excluding November 2-3) was up 1 percent.
Trainer Ian Wilkes had a not-so-surprising revelation Sunday morning, a little more than 12 hours after Fort Larned's front-running victory in the Breeders' Cup Classic at Santa Anita.
Deal, Lowe and Silver's well-traveled Rhythm of Light was last seen landing the September 1 International Istanbul Trophy at Veliefendi Racecourse. Patiently handled by Garrett Gomez, the four-year-old daughter of Beat Hollow loped along near the rear of the field early in her U.S. debut.
Powered by victories on Royal Delta in the Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic and Mizdirection in the Breeders' Cup Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint, Hall of Fame rider Mike Smith has won the Bill Shoemaker Award as the most outstanding jockey of the 29th Breeders' Cup World Championships, held November 2-3 at Santa Anita Park.
Richard Mandella reported all was well with his Breeders' Cup trio Sunday morning and that they all had earned a bit of vacation. Beholder captured the Juvenile Fillies while stablemates Jimmy Creed ran ninth in the Sprint and Rumor filled the fifth spot in the Filly & Mare Sprint.
Trainer Shivananda Parbhoo said that Breeders' Cup Sprint victor Trinniberg came out of his three-quarters of a length victory over The Lumber Guy on Saturday in good order and opened the door to a return trip to Santa Anita next year.
The first of three flights carrying most of the European Breeders' Cup team of two dozen horses left Santa Anita Sunday morning for LAX International Airport, according to Alastair Donald, managing director of the International Racing Bureau, the first contingent with Ireland's Coolmore team of eight runners trained by Aidan O'Brien.
Trainer Todd Pletcher left for his return trip to the East Coast early Sunday morning. Assistant trainer Mike McCarthy said that all of the Pletcher horses were fine after participating in the Breeders' Cup.
Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert, who had high hopes and 10 horses to run in the two-day Breeders' Cup events, was an 0-fer for the weekend, but still managed to smile and put a philosophical turn to things Sunday morning at Clockers' Corner.
Wise Dan, the course record-setting victor in Saturday's Breeders' Cup Mile, left Santa Anita early Sunday morning and arrived at Blue Grass Airport in Lexington, Kentucky, at 11:35 a.m. (EST).
Despite coming over twice on his opponents in Sunday's Grade 2, $200,000 Nashua at Aqueduct, Black Rock Stables' Violence crossed under the wire first and survived a stewards' inquiry to claim victory in the one-mile contest under jockey Javier Castellano.
Not many people get to celebrate their birthday with a $270,000 payday, but that's exactly what Brian Hernandez Jr. did when he guided Fort Larned to victory in the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic at Santa Anita on his 27th birthday.
Michael Dubb's My Happy Face got the head-bobbing win on Sunday in Aqueduct's Grade 3, $142,500 Tempted over Cue the Moon. The Rudy Rodriguez-trained daughter of Tiz Wonderful just missed by a head in the Grade 1 Frizette last out, but would not be denied a second time, completing this one-mile, fast-track in 1:36 1/5.
Morton Fink's homebred Wise Dan stated his case for Horse of the Year by blitzing an international field in Saturday's $1,818,000 Breeders' Cup Mile, and put an exclamation point on his victory by speeding in a Santa Anita course-record 1:31.78 on the firm turf. With jockey John Velazquez orchestrating an ideal passage throughout, Wise Dan powered past longtime leader Obviously in midstretch and drew off to extend his winning streak to four.
Despite some scary moments in the stretch, Shanghai Bobby lived up to his 6-5 favoritism to take Saturday's Grade 1, $1,818,000 Breeders' Cup Juvenile by a head over He's Had Enough.
Groupie Doll overcame a wide trip in Saturday's Grade 1, $909,000 Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint at Santa Anita to score an easy win and wrap up the Eclipse Award as champion female sprinter. The Bowman's Band filly is now five-for-five since trainer Bill "Buff" Bradley added blinkers for her run in the Grade 1 Madison at Keeneland in April, and finished this seven-furlong, fast-dirt event in 1:20 3/5.
Fort Larned rewarded his connections' faith with a scintillating victory in Saturday's Grade 1 Breeders' Cup Classic at Santa Anita, holding off a game Mucho Macho Man to score by a neck on the wire.
The total two-day common-pool handle for the Friday and Saturday race cards of the 29th Breeders' Cup World Championships at Santa Anita Park was $144,272,332, Breeders' Cup announced Saturday.
Priscilla Vaccarezza's homebred Little Mike bounced back from a drubbing in the Grade 1 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic Invitational at a boggy Belmont Park to upstage Point of Entry and defending champion St Nicholas Abbey in Saturday's $2,727,000 Breeders' Cup Turf in record time at Santa Anita. Widely regarded as a doubtful prospect at the 1 1/2-mile trip with a hot pace scenario on tap, the Dale Romans charge showed a new dimension by drafting behind the pacesetters, pouncing at the top of the stretch, and blazing the firm turf in 2:22.83.
Sherry Parbhoo's Trinniberg snapped a three-race losing streak and possibly clinched an Eclipse Award championship with a swift and decisive score in Saturday's $1,363,500 Breeders' Cup Sprint at Santa Anita.
Noted sports broadcaster Jim Rome, a convert to Thoroughbred racing in recent years and operator of Jungle Racing stable, celebrated his biggest win as an owner Saturday when Mizdirection, a filly he owns in partnership with Strauss, Grohs, Beljak and KMN Racing, turned in a spectacular stretch run to win the $909,000 Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint at Santa Anita.
Team Forster's Brushed by a Star outdueled Joyful Victory by a head in Saturday's Grade 2, $168,900 Chilukki Stakes at Churchill Downs. Under a Corey Lanerie drive, the Grant Forster filly ranged up in midstretch and proved just the stronger. Her second graded stakes victory will serve as a nifty catalog update for Monday's Fasig-Tipton November Sale, where she is listed as Hip No. 29.
A return to Santa Anita revived the fortunes of Winchell Thoroughbreds' homebred Tapizar in Saturday's $909,000 Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile. A previous winner over the track in the 2011 Grade 3 Sham and Grade 2 San Fernando this past January, the Tapit colt turned in a dominating performance under Corey Nakatani at odds of 15-1.
Michael Tabor, Mrs. John Magnier and Derrick Smith's George Vancouver showed a turn of foot worthy of his freshman sire, Henrythenavigator, to score handily in Saturday's $909,000 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf. By beating the Chad Brown duo of Noble Tune and Balance the Books, the Irish shipper gave his Coolmore connections, and trainer Aidan O'Brien and jockey Ryan Moore, their second straight win in this race, following Wrote a year ago at Churchill Downs.
Phipps Stable's homebred Boisterous successfully defended his title in Saturday's Grade 2, $200,000 Red Smith Handicap at Aqueduct. Rating in third under Edgar Prado for more than a mile, Boisterous eased into the lead at the top of the stretch and drew off to win by a comfortable three lengths. The final time for 1 3/8 miles over yielding turf was 2:19 1/5. An overwhelming 1-5 favorite, Boisterous returned $2.70, $2.20 and $2.10.
Trainer Bill Mott spelled out how Royal Delta was doing Saturday, the morning after her gate-to-wire victory in the Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic. It was the four-year-old filly's second consecutive win in the race and Mott's third straight and fifth overall.
If there is any crying occurring in Argentina, it's tears of joy following Calidoscopio's upset victory Friday in the $454,500 Breeders' Cup Marathon at Santa Anita.
A crowd of 34,619 was on hand at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California, on Friday for the first day of the 29th Breeders' Cup World Championships. The attendance figure was a slight decline over the 2009 Friday attendance at Santa Anita of 37,651, but up from the 2008 figure of 31,257.


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HessVillageHamilton.com is an informational site about the popular entertainment district "Hess Village" in Hamilton, Ontairo, Canada. Take a look at our Hess Village Map, browse through the Bar Listing, learn about Hess Village in our Guide To Hess or see what's happening in Hess in our Blog.
Important: although members of our staff live in Hess Village we are an independently operated website. As such, we are not associated with any of the bars or other businesses in the area. We are unable to answer specific questions related to employment at any of the bars, items lost in the area, booking special events or anything else of that nature.
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Finding an Attorney in Utah
Rather than searching the phone book for an attorney, you can use the Utah State Bar's Find a Lawyer Directory to locate an attorney based on specialty, location, languages spoken and the number of years in practice. If you've been referred to an attorney, you can find their contact information by entering their name in the search box on the Utah State Bar Attorney & Associate Member Directory Service page.
Some attorneys in Utah practice "limited representation" - this means that the attorney and client agree that the attorney will provide specific services for a predetermined fee. The agreement might state that the attorney will coach the client for an upcoming court hearing or the attorney will draft an initial petition. Once that specific task has been completed, the attorney no longer represents the client unless they enter into a new agreement for additional services. This type of agreement is often cheaper than hiring an attorney for the entire length of your case. To search for an attorney who practices "limited representation," choose the Advanced Search Form and then check the boxes by "Contracts - Limited Representation," "Divorce - Limited Representation," "Estate Planning - Limited Representation" and/or "Family - Limited Representation." Other categories may be added at a later date.
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Melody Kiersz and Valerie Greene
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16 April 2013 at 7:30 p.m.Mozart: Quartet in C Major, K.465, "Dissonant"
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"A string quartet that can easily morph into a jazz band", praised The New York Times' Alan Kozinn following a March 2009 performance featuring the Quatuor Ebène.
Mesmerized, Mr. Kozinn describes how the four musicians first performed Haydn and Debussy before performing their own arrangement of the music from the movie "Pulp Fiction", improvising to Chick Corea's "Spain", and finally closing with an encore in which the quartet unveils the vocal talents of an excellent a capella quartet.
There is no doubt: These four French musicians have class and are perhaps the most creative ensemble on the international chamber music scene today. No other quartet moves with such ease and enthusiasm between different styles.
Rather unusual in today's world of chamber music, the Quatuor Ebène's stylistic acrobatics may at first meet defiant ears. Defiant, perhaps, because of the general misuse of the term "crossover", which so often serves to cover mediocrity and redundancy. And yet, with the Ebènes, whenever they create a new work, it is always with taste and integrity.
Nevertheless, the quartet's traditional repertoire does not suffer in any way from its love of Jazz. on the contrary, the Ebènes' tendency to delve into the "other side" of music inspires their work in untangling and giving new life to classical works.
There is, in French ensemble music today, a certain élan, which suits modern chamber music particularly well. This new generation of French musicians, their hearts full of passion for tradition, has been captivating audiences with great success, converting listeners into avid fans of the chamber music genre. The performances are so convincing, the stage presence so charismatic, that one cannot escape the spellbinding magic of these masterpieces.
The Quatuor Ebène has studied extensively with the Ysaye Quartet in Paris as well as with the eminent Gábor Takács, Eberhard Feltz et György Kurtág. Since its dramatic 2004 triumph at the prestigious ARD international competition in Munich, where the quartet was also awarded five additional special prizes, the Ebènes have gone on to win the Forberg-Schneider Foundation's Belmont Prize in 2005. It has since remained close to the foundation, which has very generously arranged to have the quartet outfitted with several unique Italian instruments, on loan to the quartet members from private owners.
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The other failing combo is trying to setup mirror mode, while the only combination which works is: auto-setup partitioning, ZFS.eli. > 1. the default partitioning scheme separates /usr and /home +1 > 2. the default encryption option offers to encrypt /home instead > of /usr +1 although here I'm not clear whether it means that in this case /home should be created as separate zfs pool or it's possible, which I doubt, that only /home existing with the common pool can be encrypted? Based on what I've found...on Solaris one can use something like: zfs set encryption=on mypool/home but this is not possible on FreeBSD so I wonder how one can encrypt /home only by keeping it withing the same pool (which is, afaik, recommended usage of ZFS)? 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text: Around 70 per cent of all mining output is produced and consumed in APEC member economies - this includes the majority of the world's bauxite, copper, iron, nickel, silver, tin, and zinc, among others. Collectively, these resources play a role in everything from home construction to transportation and digital infrastructure, food production and healthcare. The mining, mineral, and metal industries are of great importance to the APEC Region, with close to 75 per cent of all global mining trade and investment conducted within the APEC Region. In the past two decades, the share of natural resources in total world exports increased more than 22 per cent since 1990, according to the World Trade Organization. APEC's promotion of free trade and investment in the mining sector reflects the importance of minerals and metals to generating economic growth and as an input to many key products which improving living standards. APEC's collaborative activities support well-managed, effectively regulated mining and metallurgical operations that are sustainable and contribute to the well-being and livelihoods in APEC economies. In 2007, APEC Ministers endorsed the establishment of the Mining Task Force (MTF), building on previous activities within APEC. The MTF derives its mandate from priorities set by APEC Leaders and Ministers and from directions provided by Ministers Responsible for Mining. The Mining Task Force is composed of policy officials who work with experts in government and academia, private industry, and regional and international organizations. At the 3rd Meeting of Ministers Responsible for Mining in 2007, Ministers agreed to APEC Mining Policy Principles, including: Pursue policies that enhance the sustainable production, trade, and consumption of minerals and metals thereby improving the economic and social wellbeing of our people. Foster regular exchange between member economies about experiences with regulations, policies, and practices and about significant developments in each economy's minerals and metals sector. Foster investment certainty in the APEC minerals sector through the pursuit of open minerals and metals markets and the articulation of clear and predictable investment policies. Promote cost effective, evidence-based, transparent and objective-based measures which improve the efficiency in the regulation of the minerals industry to contribute to economic, environment and social development outcomes. Encourage, support and promote initiatives by the minerals and metals industry and stakeholders that contribute to national and international sustainable development goals. Support capacity building activities for sustainable development so that all APEC Economies are able to maximize the benefits and minimize the impacts from minerals resource development. The 5th and latest Meeting of APEC Ministers Responsible for Mining was held June 27-28, 2014 in Beijing, China. The Ministers issued a Joint Statement that described actions to achieve sustainable development in the mining sector and instructed the Mining Task Force to formulate and implement an Action Plan. The Statement outlined actions in the following three main areas: Closer Cooperation of the Mining Sector in the Asia Pacific Region Innovation-driven Growth Social Responsibility and Common Development Ministers also emphasized the need to accelerate the mining industry's transformation and upgrading and the pursuit of a modernized development path to improve its social, environmental and economic benefits. News release on the 5th Meeting of APEC Ministers Responsible for Mining in Beijing. In 2015, APEC established a fund to support collaboration on mining, announced following the 9th Mining Task Force (MTF9) meeting held on 26-27 August 2015 in Cebu, Philippines. Further details on the guidelines and eligibility for the Mining Sub-fund are available here. This fund supports APEC projects, which will strengthen the capacity of local businesses, mining industry and/or regulators in developing member economies, enhance the trade and investment environment for mining and contribute to APEC objectives for women's economic empowerment. The general procedures for applying for APEC project funding are available here. In addition to these general procedures, the Mining Task Force has an internal review process which supports project quality. Under this process, the next Internal Submission Deadline for Mining Task Force will be around 1 month earlier than the general 'Internal deadline' for projects applying for funding under Session 1, 2017. The deadline for submission of draft MTF concept notes to the APEC Secretariat is expected to be announced here by January 2017. Concept Notes need to be submitted by the MTF representative of an APEC member economy. At the Tenth Mining Taskforce meeting held in Arequipa, Peru in May 2016, members from government, ABAC, and guests from private sector, academic and international organizations discussed significant developments and charted future APEC collaboration in the mining sector. A Public-Private Dialogue on Mining was held with Mining CEOs which focused on 'Promoting the growth of a healthy and sustainable mining sector in the Asia Pacific'. Last page update: 17 November 2016 Current Activities In 2016 four APEC projects were approved to further collaborative action, consistent with the APEC Mining Policy Principles. Various workshops, trainings, and reports will be produced under these projects which are expected to be completed by December 2017: Developing Training Materials to Promote the Reduction of Mercury Use in Artisanal and Small-scale Gold Mining (MTF 01 2016A) Mining Industry Competitiveness: Improving Productivity and Data to Attract Investment (MTF 02 2016A) Mine Closure Checklist for Governments (MTF 03 2016A) Mining Equipment, Technology, and Services (METS) Sector Development (MTF 04 2016A) Achievements In 2015 a Capacity Building Needs survey was conducted in which government representatives from 10 APEC developing member economies identified their top priorities for capacity building, particularly: Mining Regulation, Governance and Practices Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) (e.g. community development, indigenous peoples, labour practices) Environmental protection (e.g. biodiversity protection, water management, air pollution, noise and vibration control) Private sector engagement & cooperation with the mining industry Technology and Innovation (e.g. R&D, technology partnerships, information exchange and transfer) Mine safety Community engagement Artisanal mining In 2014, the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) conducted a comprehensive overview of the mining sector within APEC's 21 economies. The study focused on the potential of hard-rock and bulk mining sector in the Asia-Pacific region, including resource endowment, production, investment and overall economic importance; identifies the socio-economic effects of mining in APEC member economies, including GDP, employment and infrastructure development, and local/regional impacts; outlines best practices for responsible and sustainable mining, both socially and environmentally, using case studies as examples; and assesses the impact of national government policy and regulations on investment in the mining sector. In 2010, a workshop on "Balancing Competing Demands of Mining, Community and the Environment to Achieve Sustainable Development in the Mining Sector" was held which targeted government officials and industry representatives in developing APEC economies. In addition to building members' capacity with respect to mine rehabilitation and reclamation, the workshop helped members implement policies that incorporated a deeper consideration of the environmental and social implications of mining. A "Conference on Sustainable Development of Mining Sector in the APEC Region" was held in July 2009 in Singapore. The Conference focused on how to apply the concept of sustainable development in the mining sector in APEC-based on the comprehensive review of the latest trends in this sector. A report was compiled on the findings of the project. In February 2011, the final report on "Sustainable Development in Mining in APEC" was presented to the UN Commission on Sustainable Development (UNCSD). A Workshop on "Creating a Framework for Corporate Social Responsibility Stakeholder Dialogue: Mining Industry Operations" was held in September 2009 in Peru to intensify the dialogue among governments (in particular, local representatives), industry, and civil society groups regarding how best to improve the efficiency, transparency and accountability concerning the sustainable development of an economy's natural resource endowment at the local, regional and national levels. Contacts Rodrigo Urquiza (Mr) Chair Mining Task Force Email: email@example.com Denisse Luyo (Ms) Program DirectorAPEC Secretariat Email: email@example.com News 11th Mining Task Force (MTF11) Meeting 11th Mining Task Force (MTF11) – Workshop on Mine Closure Checklist for Governments APEC Steps Up Fight Against Environmental Crime Fund to Deepen Public-Private Collaboration in Mining Trade, Investment APEC Ministers Responsible for Mining issue Joint Statement 5th APEC Ministers Responsible for Mining Meeting APEC strengthening mining sustainability APEC strengthening marine mining to meet industrial demand APEC Ministers Responsible for Mining issue joint statement recognizing sustainable mining Supply of raw materials crucial to the region's sustainable development, say APEC Mining Ministers APEC Ministers Responsible for Mining Meeting 4th APEC Ministers Responsible for Mining Meeting APEC energy, mining ministers to meet in St Petersburg Sustainability dominates APEC Mining Task Force discussions APEC cites potential of mining industry for inclusive economic growth 3rd Meeting of APEC Ministers Responsible for Mining Mining Ministers to Identify Solutions to Increased Resources Demand and Environmental Sustainability Issues APEC Mining Ministers Joint Statement: Sustainable Development and Culture of Harmony with Local Populations, Minerals Trade Liberalization and European REACH Policy Summary of the Joint Statement from the First Meeting of APEC Ministers Responsible for Mining Audio Webcast: News Conference at the APEC Mining Ministers' Meeting APEC Mining Ministers Meeting: Role of the Mining Industry in Environmental Protection and Assisting the Poor 1st Meeting of APEC Ministers Responsible for Mining APEC Mining Ministers Meeting Starts Today, Sustainable Development & Mining Trade Liberalization High on Agenda APEC Mining Ministers' Meeting, Santiago, Chile, June 15-17: Sustainable Development & Free Trade and Investment in the Mining Sector Key Issues Events 10 May 2017 11th Mining Task Force (MTF11) - Public Private Dialogue Ha Noi, Viet Nam 10 May 2017 11th Mining Task Force (MTF11) Meeting Ha Noi, Viet Nam 09 May 2017 11th Mining Task Force (MTF11) - Workshop on Mine Closure Checklist for Governments Ha Noi, Viet Nam View all group events


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Aaron Apple and the Rain
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Although very educational 'Aaron Apple and the Rain' is an interesting story book. It introduces science and nutrition through a fun tale (which makes learning easier). It is also useful in schools (covering topics such as water) and has illustrations on every page (for the reader who struggles). So if you are looking for a book that can teach you, whilst you have fun, then Journey with Aaron down to Kaiamaville and learn. Some meteorological concepts included plus the added bonus of learning about the nutitional benefits, one can get from apples. Children just love this book (so don't let them miss out).
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Oct 18, 2013this is a wonderful children`s book full of fun and education. it explains nutritional facts clearly along with educational facts, children will love it as much as I a 46 year old woman does. Out of all the children`s books I have read read, this has to be my favourite. carry on doing what you are doing Ms Carydice, looking forward to reading more of your work soon and so are my nephews and nieces. You are an amazing author. keep up the great work.
Sep 19, 2013I give a big thanks to the woman who wrote this, my children loved it and so did i...it was very educational and so easy to understand, i even learnt from it...so a big thankyou to ms J M caridice...we love it
Sep 19, 2013I think this book is fantastic, its very educational and fun to read. I love how it explains what each vitamins does, naming the fair weather and the dark rain clouds was brilliant. My children loves this book,they found it very interesting and I would recommend this book to all parents. Well done to JM Carydice for her splendid work.
Dec 7, 2012Its a wonderful book it is very educational for children,i would recommend this book to alot of people with young children.I havent seen a book like this on the market that explains the elements of rain like this before.The book is truely amazing.
Dec 7, 2012wonderful reading being able to associate day to day happenings all rolled into what has obviously been a well orchestrated book. my children continued to ask questions about what they have learnt from this book. bravo and may we see many more.
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Dec 6, 2012I love the whole idea of this book I think its great. I like the fact that its a descriptive children's book with creativity and normal human behaviour. Its a ideal gift for children plus its very educational.
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We also showed that CNF1 translocation into HBMEC monolayer did not occur in the fdx and ygfZ deletion mutants, and these defects were restored by complementation with fdx and ygfZ, respectively (
Analysis of CNF1 secretion into HBMEC monolayer. Translocation of CNF1-Bla into HBMEC induces catalytic cleavage of the CCF4 β-lactam ring, which produces an easily detectable color change in CCF4 fluorescence from green to blue emission. In the parent strain RS218/pCXN, CNF1-Bla was, as expected, successfully translocated into HBMEC, as shown by the emission of blue fluorescence. In contrast, Δfdx and ΔygfZ mutants harboring pCXN showed no blue emission, indicating no translocation of CNF1 into HBMEC. Of note, CΔfdx and YK7 represent the complemented strains of Δfdx and ΔygfZ mutants with wild type fdx and ygfZ, respectively, which showed predominant blue emission, indicating the translocation of CNF1 into HBMEC (modified from [
We next showed that the fdx and ygfZ mutants were significantly defective in invasion of HBMEC compared to the parent strain by virtue of their failure to secrete CNF1, and their invasion defects were restored to the levels of the parent strain by complementation with respective wild type genes (
Elucidation of the mechanisms involved in CNF1 secretion will, therefore, help in enhancing our knowledge on the pathogenesis of
Relative invasion frequency (mean ± SD of three separate experiments in triplicate) of the deletion mutants (Δfdx and ΔygfZ) and complemented strains (CΔfdx and YK7) compared to the parent strain RS218 in HBMEC monolayer (modified from [
As indicated above, meningitis-causing
This work was supported in part by NIH grants, NS26310 and AI84984
The authors declare no conflict of interest.


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I mistakenly believed you had written on my wall about the Spyro thing and unfairly blocked you, I have rectified that and restored the thread.. I'm sorry that Mini-Me is copying and refusing to comply with warnings: I am thinking of having his admin rights removed as he seems to be abusing his privileges.. I'll remove the stolen Spyro pages if you'd like to link them to me (if Mini-Me recreates them I'll deleted them again).
I'm usually inactive on this wiki - I had given up on it due to the lack of other reasonable admins, however I see I'll need to step in somehow as this wiki is a mess.
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i have questions about Ripto the main villain in Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage and Spyro: Enter the Dragonfly. It is true that Ripto really hate dragons? After he was being defeated did he really vows to come back and i never seen him for the rest of the series?.Loading editor
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You mean Ripto really vows to come back for his revenge on Spyro and teaming up with Dr. Neo Cortex the nemesis of Crash Bandicoot? Do you what happened to Ripto's minions Crush and Gulp after the events of Enter the Dragonfly? Did they appeared in the Spyro Orange: The Cortex Conspiracy along with Gulp or not? By the way my name is Darryl not Darry and i enjoy playing Spyro games in my ps1 until my ps1 is not working until i find a ps1 emulator in PC where can i play the Spyro games. I have favor as i edit other characters in the Spyro wiki could you fix it if there some mistakes or missing words?Loading editor
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i found the answers Ripto really teams up with Dr. Neo Cortex to deal Spyro and Crash Bandicoot. Crush and Gulp also appears as second bosses. Do you play the Spyro games or not?Loading editor
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I play the Spyro the Dragon, Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage and Spyro: Year of the dragon in my ps1 emulator. I have Spyro: A Hero's tail and 2 Legends of Spyro but i don't have the Spyro: Enter the Dragonflies. Do you know about Robin Willaims did he really hang himself and what cause he was depressed? Why?Loading editor
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Residing on Clematis Street in downtown West Palm Beach since 1987, Respectables is the longest-running nightclub in the southeastern U.S. — and for good reason. Not only does RSC feature local and nationally known DJs to curate dance-floor shenanigans throughout the week but it's also been a hub for some of alternative music's most crucial musicians. With a simple stage sitting about four feet off the ground, the view is perfect from anywhere in the venue, and the understated hardwood floors are perfect encouragement for sound quality. When the weather is on its best behavior, there is plenty of room on the patio for alfresco tuneage along with an auxiliary bar, so you never have to wait too long for a drink. Lining the walls are plenty of opportunities to kick it and relax if you don't feel up to getting down on the dance floor on nights when the venue hosts parties, but if you're looking for the full RSC experience, you'll want to head out on a Thursday for the weekly edition of Flaunt. There, you'll get to take advantage of drink specials on the basics while the spotlight turns to local music. Two or three bands every Thursday from as close as Lake Worth and as far as New York play Respectables, and after the bands are packed away, the DJs are ready and waiting. Respectables is known for its theme nights (cheesy '80s prom night!) and often hosts cultural events where art and music meet. RSC is truly a melting pot on any given night and a staple in the South Florida music scene.
When Mike and Pete Campbell perform their mind-boggling, hypnotic prog-metal, it's a difficult phenomenon to ignore. Not only does the complexity of the musical arrangements crack open heads like calculus on acid but it's executed with joy and a flair so furious that audience members are often too happily captivated to notice that their brains are being rewired. Indeed, it could be the case that the twin-brother duo are up to something secretive and scientific as Mike does finger acrobatics up and down the neck of his ten-string guitar, smiling and shouting with excitement while Pete enters into a bug-eyed shamanic trance while working his 30-piece drum kit — featuring a razor-sharp saw blade and other oddities — in impossible ways. The nonstop, 45-minute ride may feature a salsa bit, a trip through fiery hell, and an extended homage to Zelda. Or maybe none of the above. The duo is constantly at work composing new, brilliantly orchestrated sets for their live shows. It's what they do. And it's quite puzzling, in a wonderful way.
Paul Wilson's music stains the mind like tobacco, rusty-gold. His voice hangs in the air like smoke. He carries on the tradition of the old singin' cowboy with the authenticity of a passing train. A cool, seasoned character with long white hair and beard to match, he's just the guy you want to have singing to you about riding the rails, chasing women (and catching a few), and running from the law. He does so with simple dignity, like it's his job and his joy. As he puts it: "I just want to say thank you to God for the talent to make up songs and to you for listening." As beautifully lonesome as his tunes can be, he doesn't work alone. He is continuously getting together with friends and family to write and perform, hence the name of his project. His 2012 debut release, Trains and Fools, features collaborations with a handful of fellow songwriters, including T.J. Howard and Lydia Milan, his niece. The song he wrote with Howard, "Lost in Texas," recently earned the pair co-Songwriter of the Year awards from North American Country Music Association International. Vintage, timeless, and trusty, Wilson and his band of friends offer something that will always have a place in American music, and it's great to have it here in South Florida.
The phrase "breath of fresh air" does not provide the oomph needed to describe just how special the Resolvers are. The Resolvers are like a ganja-tinged hurricane wind from the deep lungs of a giant Rastaman ripping out the end of a scorching-hot brass horn as just the funk the doctor ordered. Their unique sound, which the 11-piece calls "big band reggae," is a marriage between roots reggae and New Orleans-style funk, and its powerful vibes have spread out far beyond this peninsula. The band has uplifted audiences throughout the Southeast, as well as in California and Jamaica. And its 2012 EP, Big Band Reggae, debuted at number five on the Billboard reggae charts, establishing the band's presence in the reggae world at large. While the positive influence makes its way around the globe, it is certainly most concentrated here in South Florida. The band regularly, along with its ever-growing posse of sun-kissed fans, blows the roof off of local venues. And once a month, the Resolvers "fam" hits the beach for a day of service — picking up litter for hours. Driven by a group heart and a work ethic as powerful as their music, the Resolvers are getting bigger all the time. And with an album release and U.S. tour scheduled for 2013, they're showing no signs of stopping.
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After winning a contest to play Aura Fest 2012 in Central Florida, the Funky Nuggets were not invited back to play Aura Fest 2013. This was quite a bummer for Frankie Sensimilla, the band's charismatic, guitar-shredding leader, who got naked (except for an Aura wristband, which he is still wearing) for the band's 2012 Aura performance, and for the rest of the band and its ever-growing tribe of fans as well. How did the band respond? Exactly as one would hope a playful young jam band would: They smuggled a silent disco rig into the fest, set it up in the woods along with a pro light rig courtesy of Orange Blossom Jamboree, and jammed from 3 to 9 a.m. Friday and Saturday nights without making a peep, except for into the wireless headphones worn by the hundred or so grinning folks surrounding them. This glorious act of peaceful rebellion was the talk of the festival, won the Boca Raton band hundreds of new fans, and is but one episode in the Nuggets' fun-filled musical journey. And, as fun as their approach is, it is grounded in serious dedication to the music. This coupling of fun times and quality musicianship is what makes a good jam band, and the Nuggets have it as well as any band on the circuit.


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Narrator (April Hobart, CXC): The star cluster known as NGC 1929 is embedded in a cloud of gas and dust, which astronomers call the N44 nebula. Many new stars, some of them very massive, are forming within this star cluster. These massive stars produce intense radiation, expel matter at high speeds, and race through their evolution to explode as supernovas. The winds and supernova shock waves carve out huge cavities called superbubbles in the surrounding gas. X-rays from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory show hot regions created by these winds and shocks. Meanwhile, infrared data from NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope outline where the dust and cooler gas are found. An optical light image from a European Space Observatory telescope in Chile shows where ultraviolet radiation from hot, young stars is causing gas in the nebula to glow.


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GENEVA (Reuters) - The main United Nations human rights body condemned the government of President Bashar al-Assad on Thursday for violations in Syria that it said may amount to crimes against humanity, and called for a halt to attacks on civilians.
The 47-member Geneva forum adopted a resolution brought by Gulf and Western countries with 37 states in favor and China, Cuba and Russia against. The U.S. human rights ambassador said these three countries "are on the wrong side of history."
The Human Rights Council strongly condemned "the widespread and systematic violations of human rights and fundamental freedoms by the Syrian authorities," including the deadly use of heavy artillery and tanks to attack residential areas.
Syria's delegation boycotted the emergency debate after its ambassador to the UN in Geneva stormed out on Tuesday.
"I think that the vote speaks for itself. There is an overwhelming international consensus on the human rights situation in Syria and the humanitarian crisis that has been created by the Assad regime," U.S. ambassador Eileen Chamberlain Donahoe told Reuters TV.
"I think the isolation of China, Russia and Cuba is sad but it was expected. The meaning of this vote is almost as important for those three countries as it is for the Assad regime.
"They are on the wrong side of history."
The United States as well as nine Council members from the European Union (EU), including Britain and France, voted in favor of the text, which was also endorsed by Turkey.
EU High Representative Catherine Ashton said that the international community had sent "yet another unequivocal call" to Syrian authorities to halt abuses and address urgent needs.
"Every possible lever must be pulled to stop the violence and killing of civilians," she said in a statement.
It is the fourth time since April that the forum, which has moral authority but no legal force, has condemned Syria. There were three abstentions and four delegations did not vote.
Russian diplomat Vladimir Zheglov, rejected the text as "yet another example of one-sided, political approaches to the situation in Syria being pushed forward by some countries."
Elite government forces pounded a rebel bastion in Homs on Thursday in what appeared to be a final push on the opposition stronghold after more than three weeks of siege and bombardment, activists said.
The Council said Syrian violations included shelling that has killed "thousands of innocent civilians," executions, the killing and persecution of protesters, arbitrary detention and interference with access to medical care.
It voiced strong concern at the deteriorating humanitarian situation and called for food, medicines and fuel to reach besieged populations.
It was vital to ensure accountability for crimes "including those violations that may amount to crimes against humanity."
Syria's ally Iran defended the government and said it should be given "time and space" to implement the "sweeping reforms" it has promised.
"Coercive sanctions and interference in internal affairs of Syria, in particular unacceptable covert efforts by some specific countries to arm the opposition groups, would only lead to deepening the crisis with all its consequences to the whole region," Iran's ambassador Seyed Mohammad Reza Sajjadi said.
He warned that "threats of military intervention, sanctions or regime change" would complicate the situation.
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France's envoy Nicolas Niemtchinow told Reuters TV: "This resolution sends a really clear message to the authorities in Damascus because it makes it clear that there is no impunity and that those responsible of these ongoing crimes will be held responsible."
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Pierre Fournet
Son of Lucy Anne Blanchard(b.1939- ) and Martin Joseph Fournet (b.1928-d.2003), Pierre Joseph Fournet was born June, 1979 and raised in the heart of Acadiana, a region most noted for its rich French-Canadian heritage and its delicious Cajun food. The youngest of two brothers and two sisters, Pierre had the benefit of learning through their experiences, both good and bad.
Pierre learned to read at the tender age of two. He loved to read about all things scientific, but never really cared for history. His father was a classical music fanatic; no matter what time of day one could be sure to hear the great classics booming forth. Pierre quickly took a strong liking to music.
At age seven, he learned to read music and play the trumpet. He began his pianistic journey at the age of 10; for the first two years, he taught himself the basics. At age 12, his aunt persuaded him to begin formal lessons; he would not regret the decision. For the next four years, he studied under the tutelage of Marlynn K. Martin. After graduating high school Valedictorian at the age of 16, he briefly studied with Madeline Trible. In the fall of 1996 he began studies at University of Louisiana at Lafayette under the guidance of pedagogue extraordinaire, Dr. Susanna Garcia. The events of 9/11/2001 spurned Pierre to greater effort. He vowed, "To create, through artistic expression, as much joy as was destroyed that awful day." Struck with an almost divine inspiration, he improved rapidly. He lives a very quiet, private life, verging on monastic. He lives with his brother (who is Pierre's best critic).
Pierre's musical philosophy can be summed up thusly, "Creation of beautiful sound and artistic expression is paramount. Sheer technique will never produce art, yet must not be overlooked. The ego must be suppressed. For if love is your motivation, you will bring joy to our world. For that pianist, there is a future.
Status change: Pierre was never to be the same after a back injury in 2008. Unfortunately, he no longer plays. He sold his piano in February of 2010. To him, it was but a bitter reminder of the now unattainable virtuosity he once possessed. He detests listening to his recordings and will do his best to put the past where it belongs. On February 12, 2009, during a practice session, he became overwhelmed with a sense of rage; he slammed down the piano cover and never touched it again.
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- Matthew Donahugh graduates from Starfleet Medical Academy. (Star Trek: Remington)
- Umockian Empire is overthrown by Dawn Relic. (Star Trek: Phoenix-X)
- Transwarp drive is installed on the USS Phoenix-X, as per the X-Project. (Star Trek: Phoenix-X)
- Later in the year, a subspace weapon explodes, severely crippling the USS Cantabrian and a Wthaure battle cruiser in the process. (Star Trek: The Cantabrian Expeditions: "Catalyst, Part One")
- Starfleet Command orders the heavily damaged USS Cantabrian to proceed to Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards to undergo a two-and-a-half year refit. (Star Trek: The Cantabrian Expeditions: "Catalyst, Part One")
- Jake Marone enrolls in the Starfleet Marine Corps Academy. (Star Trek: Generation Fleet)
- Captain Kent, newly assigned CO of the USS Lapon, dies in a scuba-diving accident off the coast of southern Africa on Earth. (Star Trek: New Order)
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- Captain Noah Wrightson is given command of the USS Cantabrian early in the year. Ulitania Jonar and Leslie Hernandez are assigned as security chief and counselor respectively. (Star Trek: The Cantabrian Expeditions: "Catalyst, Part One")
- Jonathan Hunt is promoted to Commander and assigned to the USS Lapon. Later that year he assumes command of the vessel after Captain Kent dies. (Star Trek: New Order)
- Vanessa Ann Yates transfers back to the USS London as Beta Shift Operations Officer, and promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. (Star Trek Crusader)