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HOLTON, et al.
A+ INSURANCE ASSOCIATES, INC., et al.
February 11, 2003
Livingston Circuit Court
No. 234134
LC No. 00-018093-CK
NANCY LEWIS HOLTON and JESS A. HOLTON,
A+ INSURANCE ASSOCIATES, INC., and RICHARD KUJALA,
Before: Murphy, P.J., and Cavanagh and Neff, JJ.
Plaintiffs filed this action to recover a shortfall in insurance proceeds after a house fire, claiming that defendants negligently failed to procure adequate homeowner's insurance to cover plaintiffs' home after remodeling. We granted defendants' application for leave to appeal an order of the trial court striking defendants' notice of nonparty fault under MCR 2.112(K). We affirm.
Plaintiffs carried homeowner's insurance on their home through defendant Richard Kujala, an agent for defendant A+ Insurance Associates, Inc. According to plaintiffs',[1] sometime before July 1999, they substantially remodeled their home and had a new roof installed by a contractor. At that time, they contacted Kujala to increase their insurance coverage in light of their home's increased value.
Following the remodeling, plaintiffs encountered water leaks in the roof, allegedly resulting from ice dams that formed because of defects in the roofing work. On January 30, 2000, plaintiff Jess Holton placed an electric heater on the roof of the home in an attempt to melt an ice dam that had formed. Later that evening, the roof caught fire, damaging much of plaintiffs' home and destroying part of the second story. The loss from the fire exceeded the amount of plaintiffs' insurance coverage. The insurance company refused to compensate plaintiffs for the shortfall and claimed that the damages from the fire stemmed from either plaintiffs' negligent decision to place a space heater on the roof of their home or the construction company's installation of a defective roof.
Plaintiffs filed suit against defendants in September 2000 to recover the insurance shortfall. Plaintiffs alleged five causes of action: negligent failure to procure requested coverage; breach of express or implied oral contract; negligent performance of contractual duty; negligent performance of voluntary undertaking; and negligent failure to advise concerning adequacy of coverage.
Defendants filed a notice of nonparty fault under MCR 2.112(K)(3)(a), claiming that plaintiffs and the construction company were wholly or partially liable for plaintiffs' damages and that each should be allocated a percentage of fault under Michigan's statutory provisions for comparative negligence. Plaintiffs argued that any consideration of fault with regard to the roof work and the fire was improper because their action sought recovery for defendants' negligent failure to procure insurance, and therefore, the notice of nonparty fault under MCR 2.112(K) was inapplicable.
The trial court agreed with plaintiffs, concluding that defendants could not request that liability for the lack of adequate insurance coverage be apportioned to anyone else because defendants were the only party potentially responsible for plaintiffs' lack of insurance coverage. The trial court granted plaintiff's motion to strike defendants' notice of nonparty fault, noting, however, that defendant was entitled to argue that plaintiffs were responsible for the lack of insurance coverage.
This case presents an issue of first impression concerning the application of comparative fault principles under Michigan's 1995 tort reform,[2] embodied in MCL 600.2957 and MCL 600.6304, to an injury resulting from alleged negligent procurement of insurance coverage. The issue presented is whether a defendant insurer is entitled to an allocation of fault for conduct in an underlying property loss, when a plaintiff seeks recovery for a shortfall in insurance coverage on the basis of the insurer's negligence in procuring insurance. We conclude that in the circumstances presented, allocation of fault for the underlying conduct, i.e., the fire, does not apply to plaintiffs' action to recover a shortfall in insurance proceeds, and therefore, defendants' notice of nonparty fault under MCR 2.112 was improper. The court did not err in granting plaintiffs' motion to strike defendants' notice.
This Court reviews a trial court's decision whether to admit evidence for an abuse of discretion. Chmielewski v Xermac, Inc, 457 Mich 593, 614; 580 NW2d 817 (1998). The interpretation and application of statutes and court rule present questions of law, reviewed de novo. Staff v Johnson, 242 Mich App 521, 527; 619 NW2d 57 (2000).
With the enactment of tort reform legislation in 1995, Michigan generally eliminated joint liability in tort actions,[3] creating statutory provisions for the allocation of fault among all those liable for the plaintiff's injury or death, including non-parties to an action. MCL 600.2956, MCL 600.2957 and MCL 600.6304; Rinke v Potrzebowski, ___ Mich App ___; ___ NW2d ___ (Docket No. 236031, issued December 13, 2002), slip op pp 2-3; Kokx v Bylenga, 241 Mich App 655, 662-663; 617 NW2d 368 (2000). Under the statutory scheme, the fault of a nonparty may not be considered unless a defendant gives timely notice of the claim pursuant to MCR 2.112(K). MCR 2.112(K)(2); Kokx , supra at slip op 3.
Defendants argue that the trial court abused its discretion in holding that MCR 2.112 could not be applied to introduce evidence of plaintiffs' and the nonparty contractor's fault in causing the home fire and thereby be held liable for a percentage of plaintiffs' claimed damages in the action against defendants. We disagree.
Our first consideration is whether the provisions for comparative negligence apply to plaintiffs' action. We conclude that they do. MCR 2.112(K) states that it "applies to actions for personal injury, property damage, and wrongful death to which MCL 600.2597 and MCL 600.6304, as amended by 1995 PA 249, apply." MCR 2.112(K)(1). Plaintiffs correctly note that the rule, by its language, appears to limit its application to three types of actions, arguably excluding plaintiffs' action for lost insurance proceeds. However, we conclude that the rule's applicability is not strictly limited to those three actions, given the qualifying language and reference to MCL 600.2597 and MCL 600.6304, which expressly provide for broader applicability of comparative fault. MCL 600.2597 and MCL 600.6304 apply the comparative negligence allocation of fault to "an action based on tort or another legal theory seeking damages for personal injury, property damage, or wrongful death …." MCL 600.2597(1) and MCL 600.6304(1).[4] Pursuant to the referenced statutory provisions, the trier of fact in a tort-based action must allocate liability among those at fault. Jones v Enertel, Inc, ___ Mich App ___; ___ NW2d ___ (Docket No. 234522, issued December 17, 2002), slip op pp 2-3 (emphasis added).
As this Court observed in Williams v Arbor Home Inc, ___ Mich App ___; ___ NW2d ___ (Docket No. 225693, issued December 17, 2002), slip op p 3; MCR 2.11(K) was essentially intended to implement the statutes, MCL 600.2957 and MCL 600.2957. Reading the court rule and the statutory provisions in conjunction, Williams, supra, we conclude that the provisions for comparative negligence apply to plaintiffs' action because it is a tort-based action.
Having concluded that the provisions for comparative fault allocation apply to plaintiffs' action, we next consider whether the provisions operate to permit an allocation of fault to plaintiffs and the roofing contractor, in plaintiffs' action against defendants for the failure to procure insurance. We conclude that a proper application of comparative fault does not permit an allocation of fault for causing the fire, which is merely the underlying basis of the insurance claim against defendants.
Michigan law recognizes a cause of action in tort for an insurance agent's failure to procure requested insurance coverage, which includes an insurance agent's duty to advise an insured upon a showing of a special relationship. Haji v Prevention Ins Agency, Inc, 196 Mich App 84, 87; 492 NW2d 460 (1992); Stein, Hinkle, Dawe & Associates, Inc v Continental Casualty Co, 110 Mich App 410, 416; 313 NW2d 299 (1981), mod in part Harts v Farmers Ins Exchange, 461 Mich 1, 11; 597 NW2d 47 (1999). "Where the duty to advise has been breached, the insurance agent is liable for any damages resulting from the breach." Id. at 417.
In argument below, defense counsel characterized plaintiffs' action as one arising out of a fire, which defendants contend is a property damage claim. In our view, plaintiffs' action is more properly characterized as arising out of an insurance claim, or more specifically, an insurance property damage claim.
As the trial court noted, defendants' argument poses the classic "but for" argument of causation, which in this context simply extends to further remote causes, i.e., but for someone building the home, plaintiffs would not have suffered a loss. "[T]he adoption of a comparative negligence doctrine does not act to create negligence where none existed before." Jones, supra at slip op p 3. In an action for negligence, a defendant may not be held liable where there is not a prima facie showing of (1) a duty, (2) breach of that duty, (3) causation, and (4) damages. Id.; Case v Consumers Power Co, 463 Mich 1, 6; 615 NW2d 17 (2000).
Stated simply, plaintiffs' claim is that their damages occurred because of inadequate insurance coverage, not because of the home fire. Their action is premised on defendants' liability for negligence resulting in the lack of proper insurance coverage. Defendants have proffered no evidence showing that plaintiffs' or the contractor's negligence in causing the fire is a factor in whether the resulting property damage would be covered under plaintiffs' homeowner's insurance, which defendants allegedly failed to provide. That is, on the evidence before us, the cause of the fire is no more relevant in this case than it would be if it related to a purely accidental event, such as a lightening strike. A defendant attempting to mitigate his liability through a comparative fault defense has the burden of alleging and proving that another person's conduct was a proximate cause of the plaintiff's damages. Lamp v Reynolds, 249 Mich App 591, 599; 645 NW2d 311 (2002).
Further, to establish the requisite causation between an alleged wrongful act and resulting damages, the actor's conduct must be shown to be both a cause in fact and a legal or proximate cause of the plaintiff's damages. Id. at 599-600. While causation is generally a matter for the trier of fact, if there is no issue of material fact, then the issue is one of law for the court. Reeves v Kmart Corp, 229 Mich App 466, 480; 582 NW2d 841 (1998); Dep't of Transportation v Christensen, 229 Mich App 417, 424; 581 NW2d 807 (1998). It is undisputed that the basis on which defendants sought to apportion liability concerned the fire, not liability for the failure to provide adequate insurance. The trial court properly determined, as a matter of law, that the wrongful conduct alleged by defendants did not cause the lack of insurance.
The trial court correctly ruled that defendants are entitled under the statutory provisions for comparative fault, to seek an apportionment of fault for liability concerning plaintiffs' lack of insurance, but not liability for causing the fire.
/s/ William B. Murphy
/s/ Mark J. Cavanagh
/s/ Janet T. Neff
[1] This recitation of facts is based on the parties' briefs, as well as the lower court record, and is not intended to be conclusive with regard to disputed factual issues.
[2] 1995 PA 161 and 1995 PA 249.
[3] With certain exceptions, which are not here at issue. See Kokx v Bylenga, 241 Mich App 655, 662 n 3; 617 NW2d 368 (2000) (joint liability remains under certain circumstances, e.g., medical malpractice cases, criminal gross negligence, certain crimes involving the use of alcohol or controlled substances).
[4] This interpretation is in keeping with the general rules of statutory interpretation, which direct that, generally, a modifying clause will be construed to modify only the last antecedent, unless a contrary intent is indicated. Sun Valley Foods Co v Ward, 460 Mich 230, 237; 596 NW2d 119 (1999). Thus, the phrase, "personal injury, property damage, or wrongful death" modifies only the phrase "or another legal theory seeking damages."


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This makes now even less sense. Why would the game be beloved because it's technologically "ancient"? In general, early 3D is the most despised period in video gaming from a technological point of view. OK, Morrowind got already rid of much of the worst aspects of stuff like in M&M VI-VIII, but anyway.
And I'm certain you are wrong. Some of these older games still hold up today. You can see that the developers put much more effort into actual gameplay than it's done in many modern games. (I guess we have a theme here: many modern games look nice but lack in the gameplay department). I have no problem playing the BG's today (ok, with BG1, I like a mod, but BG II is fine as is). It was also only last year that I played Arcanum for the first time. I never played it because it looked so drab, but some people urged me to try it because it's a good game, and they were right. I had an absolute blast. So no nostalgia glasses here.
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When Mike's parents were in town recently, we got to have a date night. I wore my new Madewell dress (snagged on mega sale, woo hoo!) and we went to this restaurant I've been eyeing for a while, Gather. It's one of those trendy looking farm-to-table places and they specialize in crackly crust pizzas with unique toppings. I just noticed that their web site says the New York Times called it a "Michael Pollan book come to life." My kind of place!
I was a little worried we were veering into snooty territory here, but they were actually really nice. Even though we had no reservation at 7 p.m. on a Friday night, they found us a seat right away. We had yummy cocktails — the list is long and fascinating — and a kale and sweet potato appetizer.
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Kirsty Almeida is without doubt one of the most exciting and unique new singer-songwriters to emerge in recent times. Musical dresses, circular doors, chirping toy birds, sonic hallucinations: in Kirsty Almeida we've the return, at last, of the enigmatic true eccentric. Her music (like her life) is magical, the kind of radiant soul-revue sophistication that's been gone so long it suddenly feels brand new; crystalline vocals untouched by meddling sheen, live instrumentation tinkling across your synapses, the glowing warmth of classic song-writing pulsing like amber jewels. Her debut album, 'Pure Blue Green' is a timeless spectrum of soul, folk, blues and sumptuously intricate voodoo pop beamed through the prism of her gifted seven-piece band.
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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The New Jersey Devils got a big boost on their blue line Wednesday night when defenseman Colin White rejoined the lineup after sitting out five playoff games because of an injured groin.
White, the Devils' most physical defensive-minded defenseman, was injured late in the regular season and missed New Jersey's final game. He returned for the playoff opener against the New York Rangers but saw only 4:54 of ice time in the first period before leaving again after aggravating the injury.
He was sidelined for the remaining three victories in the sweep of New York and for the first two losses at Carolina in the best-of-seven Eastern Conference semifinal series that resumed with Game 3 in New Jersey on Wednesday.
He said he now feels 100 percent healthy.
"I'm excited to go," White said. "Obviously we have a hill to climb right now, but we've got to start somewhere."
The 6-foot-4, 215-pound White revealed that he could've played Monday when the Devils lost 3-2 in overtime to fall into an 0-2 hole against the Hurricanes but decided -- along with team officials -- to give the injury two more days of rest in an attempt to avoid a recurrence.
"I'm not going to be the savior," White said. "I'm not going to come in and play a different role than I have all year. The guys know what to expect from me. I'll be physical. I'm not going to go end to end. I'll try to shut down a couple of guys."
One will likely be Carolina's top center, Eric Staal, who tied Game 2 on Monday with only three seconds remaining in regulation after New Jersey took the lead just 18 seconds earlier. Staal avoided defenseman Brad Lukowich and was able to establish position in front of goalie Martin Brodeur and knocked the puck past him.
Ken Klee, who played each of the Devils' first six playoff games, was scratched to make room in the lineup for White.


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In celebration of Valentine's Day, WPGC is giving you a playlist of today's best love songs for you to blast throughout your day of love. As a little extra treat, we've also added a few songs into our "honorable side-chick" playlist.
1. "Drunk in Love" – Beyonce & JAY Z
2. "Body Party" – Ciara
3. "All of Me" – John Legend
4. "XO" – Beyoncé
5. "Treasure" – Bruno Mars
6. "All The Way Home" – Tamar Braxton
7. "Who You Love"- John Mayer & Katy Perry
8. "The Worst" – Jhene Aiko
9. "I Can't Describe" – Jennifer Hudson feat. T.I.
10. "It Won't Stop" – Sevyn Streeter feat. Chris Brown
Honorable Mention Side-Chick Songs
"They Don't Know" – Rico Love
"How Many Drinks" – Miguel feat. Kendrick Lamar
"She Knows" – J. Cole


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Thanks in part to competitive pressures, anyone with a 401(k) plan paid lower fees last year than investors in either an equity or bond mutual fund outside of a retirement plan, the Investment Company Institute said.
The limited role of professional financial advisers in these plans also has long been a big factor in the difference in fees, a point that the fund manager trade group mentioned in its latest report.
The organization, on the other hand, didn't address new disclosure rules that also have helped bring down fees in 401(k) and other retirement accounts.
The average expense ratio for equity mutual funds offered in the United States in 2013 was 1.37 percent, the group said. Those who invested in equity mutual funds in 401(k) plans, though, paid an average of 0.58 percent, down from 0.63 percent in 2012.
According an ICI report titled "The Economics of Providing 401(k) Plans: Services, Fees, and Expenses, 2013," retirement plan participants generally invest in lower-cost funds that are chosen by their plan sponsors. Mutual funds accounted for 63 percent of 401(k) plan assets last year, it said.
Sponsors regularly evaluate the performance of their plans' investments and fees. In 2012, 47 percent of plan sponsors indicated that they had replaced a fund in the last year because of poor performance, ICI noted in its report.
"This tendency on the part of investors sets up a competitive dynamic within the fund industry, as funds strive to provide ever-better services at even more competitive prices," Sean Collins, ICI senior director of industry and financial analysis, said in the report.
Fees that 401(k) plan participants paid for hybrid mutual funds also fell, declining from 0.60 percent in 2012 to 0.58 percent in 2013, while bond mutual fund fees dropped from 0.50 percent in 2012 to 0.48 percent in 2013.
Fees that 401(k) plan participants pay for investing in mutual funds have consistently declined since 2000, when the average expense ratio was 0.77 percent. Last year's 0.58 percent cost represents a 25-percent decline from 2000 figures.
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Hincapie Sportswear Equipe Bib Shorts
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Product DescriptionEvery clothing manufacturer battles for legitimacy by putting its kits on the backs of professional cyclists, but few can lay claim to having been worn on the podium of the sport's greatest stage. Without forcing its name with the pretenses of legitimacy, the Hincapie Equipe Bib Shorts are the same short worn by the BMC Racing Team. Yes, the same team that rode into Paris in July of 2011, with the kit of their leader resplendent in yellow.The Equipe Bib Shorts utilize a broad fabric story to achieve the perfect balance of maximum performance and all-day comfort that the pros crave. Hincapie constructs the Equipe around two key fabrics: AT2 Tour Lycra Power, and AT2 Transition Lycra. The inner Power Lycra 'lining,' is the contact point for your skin, providing compressive support for your muscles at key points. The outer Transition Lycra 'shell' still moves with your body, but its lighter-weight ribbed polyester helps pull moisture off the garment and speed evaporation on the warmest summer rides. Both of these fabrics provide SPF 30+ superior protection from harmful ultraviolet rays. Hincapie also finishes the wind-facing fabric faces and leg bands with their textured DimpleTek fabric, to smoothen airflow over the short. Because of the compressive nature of the Lycra Power already holding the short in place, Hincapie is able to dramatically relax the stretch tension on the upper straps, using their super-soft, self-aerating Diamond Mesh to prevent chafing and enhance cooling under your jersey. These fantastically stretchy and moisture-wicking shoulder straps are especially comfortable for the longer torsos of taller riders. Finally, to ensure the short is comfortable enough for the harsh cobbles on the Spring classics, and cool enough for the hottest climbs into Basque country during the Giro, Hincapie furnishes the Equipe with their seamless and multi-density Team Chamois. Designed to move with your body as you pedal, this insert is perforated in the sides, and features a generous channel down the center for superior air transport, and perineal relief. While the Hincapie Equipe Bib Shorts should fit true to size, expect a slightly compressive fit. They are available in Black Gunmetal, Fire, and True Blue colorways, in sizes Small through XX-Large.
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StudyPool Provides A Marketplace For On-Demand Tutoring
StudyPool, a 500 Startups batch company that connects students and tutors, is yet another company that takes the template for building a marketplace from Uber and Airbnb and applies it to another subject where there's usually a lot of friction involved in each transaction. Read More
Descomplica Lands $5M From Social+Capital, AngelList's First International Syndicate To Become Brazil's Go-To Online Classroom
Internet penetration and social media usage are on the rise in every corner of the globe, but few can hold a candle to the level of adoption one finds in Brazil. According to the Internet Telecommunication Union, the UN's specialized agency for information and communications technology, the percentage of people using the Internet in Brazil skyrocketed from 9 percent in 2002 to nearly… Read More
Fresh Off Its $21.5M Raise, Tutoring Marketplace WyzAnt Acquires Deadpooled Competitor, Tutorspree
Tutorspree launched out of Y Combinator in 2011 to tackle the fast-growing, high-priced and increasingly franchise-happy tutoring market. To take on heavyweights like Sylvan Learning, the startup set out to create a better way for students of any age to find high-quality private tutors, using its proprietary algorithms to match students with teachers based on their location, background and… Read More
After Bootstrapping To $100M+ In Sales, Tutoring Marketplace WyzAnt Lands $21M From Accel To Go Global And Mobile
Building an online marketplace for local services is a tricky proposition, especially at scale. It takes time to recruit a stable of service providers, to offer deep coverage within local markets and maintain the quality of service (and the trust of customers) as the marketplace expands into new cities. For local service providers, though, moving online can be a boon for business, reducing… Read More
Andreessen-Backed Tutor Matching Service Is Working With Colleges To Upend The Tutoring Industry, Starting With Cost
Of the many ways that technology is disrupting education, one area that's changing a lot, is rife with potential, but doesn't get as much play as it should is tutoring. Mostly, this involves the attempt to make high-quality, local tutors accessible to a wider range of students online, without having to turn to traditional channels, like Craigslist or those pesky, expensive… Read More


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Pak trying to develop its own combat UAV
Pakistan is on the verge of joining an elite group of countries capable of manufacturing unmanned aircraft capable of killing as well as spying, according to a senior defence official.world Updated: Nov 14, 2012 20:36 IST
Pakistan is on the verge of joining an elite group of countries capable of manufacturing unmanned aircraft capable of killing as well as spying, according to a senior defence official.
Pakistan, which opposes lethal drone strikes carried out by the CIA in its territory, said it is only developing remote-controlled aircraft for surveillance purposes.
However, during a major arms fair held in Karachi last week, military officials briefed some of Pakistan's closest allies about efforts by the army to develop its own combat unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), reports The Guardian.
"The foreign delegates were quite excited by what Pakistan has achieved. They were briefed about a UAV that can be armed and has the capability to carry a weapon payload. It does not have the efficiency and performance as good as Predator. But it does exist," said the official, referring to the US combat drone widely used to attack militant targets.
The official said Pakistan wanted to demonstrate to friendly countries, namely Turkey and the Gulf, that it can be self-sufficient in a technology that is revolutionising warfare and which is currently dominated by a handful of countries that do not readily share the capability.
Huw Williams, an expert on unmanned systems at Jane's Defence Weekly, expressed doubts that Pakistan could have succeeded in progressing very far from the "pretty basic" small reconnaissance drones, which the country publicly exhibited at the weapons show.
"The smaller systems are not greatly beyond that of a model aircraft. But the larger, long-endurance drones are a step up in technology across the board," he said.
Only the US and Israel are currently believed to have drones that can fire missiles. China and Turkey are also working on large-scale combat drones.
Raja Sabri Khan, chief executive of Integrated Dynamics has been deliberately refocusing his company's efforts on smaller drones, many of which are launched by hand, which are mostly intended for civilian use.
"We have these small drones, but not enough of them and we do not always get them when we have operations. They are excellent for observing the Taliban, their movements and deployments," said a Pakistani army colonel attending the exhibition.


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Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.
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Aotearoa Brewery
Welcome to Mata Beer. Our company is Aotearoa Breweries. We are a family run business Our Managing Director and Head Brewer is Tammy Viitakangas who is passionate about brewing Kiwi beers with unique New Zealand flavours along with the rest of the team being her mum and dad and Uncle Esko.
Our award winning micro-brewed MATA beers are handcrafted in a boutique brewery in Kawerau, Eastern Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. A place that is surrounded by stunning ranges, vast forestry and abundant lakes, rivers and the renowned Tarawera Falls.
MATA handcrafted premium beers are brewed by Aotearoa Breweries NZ Ltd who are passionate about developing beers that have unique New Zealand flavours.
All MATA Premium Handcrafted beers are GENUINELY PURE and NATURAL. No preservatives, additives, finings or added sugars are used. Brewed with malt from New Zealand, Britain and Germany, yeast sourced from the USA and New Zealand hops. All MATA beers are brewed using 100% pure artesian water which is sourced specially from a local acquifer and transported 16 kilometres to the brewery.


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Los Angeles, Dec 20 (IANS) Songstress Selena Gomez is said to be relieved with rumours that her former beau Justin Bieber is now dating reality TV star Kourtney Kardashian.
Gomez, 23, who is reportedly dating One Direction band member Niall Horan, is glad that there's buzz that Bieber is in a relationship, as she no longer has to feel guilty about the fact that her love-life has moved on, reports hollywoodreporter.com.
"Selena was under the impression that there was no one serious in Justin's life. At least that's what he told her. So when Selena and Niall took their friendship to the next level, she actually felt concerned with how Justin would take the news," said a source.
"Now that she knows about Kourtney, she doesn't feel bad for Justin one bit. She's more relieved than ever that she's moved on with such a great guy," the source added.


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AfterShock: Part 2 Trailer (2003)
13 August 2003 86 mins
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Mark Robinson and Jon Ralph nominate their Grand Final wildcards, their pick for the Norm Smith Medal and who will win the Grand Final
RAIN is predicted for tomorrow's Grand Final, but Hawthorn has scoffed at suggestions that wet conditions will play into Fremantle's hands.
Heavy losses to Richmond last year and again in Round 19 this season were played in the wet at the MCG, while the Hawks also lost to Geelong in greasy conditions in July.
But assistant coach Brendan Bolton said yesterday that it would be unfair to read too much into those results.
"We've been able to perform when it's dry, wet and windy," Bolton said.
"Our form has been good throughout the season, so it won't change the way we want to play.
"We do have the ability to change the way that we do play in games, which is a real strength of ours, so we'll just combat whatever conditions are thrown at us."
Bolton said Hawthorn players possessed a steely resolve to ensure the heartbreak of last year's Grand Final defeat is not repeated tomorrow.
All season the Hawks have been loath to declare publicly that last year's defeat to Sydney has been a motivator.
But now with an opportunity to atone now before them, Bolton said the players were desperate not to let another opportunity slip against the Dockers.
"The one thing I have noticed is that there is just a bit of a steely resolve and a look in the eye because after last year you know what a defeat feels like," he said.
"I think we're a lot better prepared this year because we won early games and, if there were any sore guys, we didn't need to risk them.
"And the other thing why we're probably a little bit more prepared is our versatility - players have been able to play multiple roles - so there's real confidence going in to this game that we don't have I go with just the one strategy."
Pictures: Hawks warm up for Grand Final
Bolton said coach Alastair Clarkson did not need to refer to the 2012 defeat in his prematch address tomorrow.
"For the players, they've lived and breathed that last year, and over the course of the year they've been really determined to make amends."
Ando's Top 10 Grand Final goals
Bureau of Meteorology duty forecaster Peter Newham said scattered showers were predicted for tomorrow afternoon, but the outlook was not as bad as initially expected.
A top of 16C has been predicted.
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Energy Experts to Discuss Economic Impact at Sept. 8 Event
The 2011 Energy Forum: "Unlocking the Value of Natural Gas" will be a one-day conference featuring experts in the energy industry discussing the role of gas in Mississippi and the nation. The conference will be held Sept. 8 at the Jackson Convention Complex. Among the speakers at the event are Chris McGill, managing director, Policy Analysis at the American Gas Association, Mark Burroughs, director, EnCap Investments, Houston, David Shammo, general manager, Southeast Business Development, Spectra Energy, and Ken Nicholson, general manager, Central United States, Clean Energy Fuels. The 2011 Energy Forum is sponsored by the natural gas industry and their partners, with the support of Mississippi organizations and associations involved in economic and energy development.
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HI recently bought a secondhand OptiPlex GX260 P4 2.8Gb processor at a computer sale, companies that have gone bankrupt. Price was real cheap due to the fact that no CD programs were included.
I have managed to download the necessary audio, graphic, USB Package and Chipset drivers from Dell Downloads but still have one problem, the on-board Ethernet controller. Have aswell installed the SP1a for WinXPpro.
Ive tried using the following drivers to install the Ethernet controller and have had no luck, R41104,R49958, R54402, proxp64m and 3c90x1. When opening the Device Manager the only info under "Other Devices" is Ethernet Controller. When using Belarc Advisor the only info under "Communications" is None Detected and Network Card Mac Adress is 00.
I have 3 other comps connected thru a switch and have acess to 4 seperate IPs from my ISP admin. I know which IP should be detected on the GX260 but cant even install a network.
Can anyone please guide me to the drivers for that on board controller.
R54402.EXE is the correct driver package for your onboard Intel Gigabit network card. When you attempt to install these drivers, do you receive an error? What is the exact text of the error, if present?
Thanks Cody for ur reply
I did have R54402.EXE file and the installation went grand.
What my current problem is now is that I have 4 Ips at 213.xx.xx.xxx each. I am running a 3com switch with16 ports connected to my ADSL modem.
3 of my 4 comps have been online just about 24/7 and keep their ips properly. Now when I connected the OptiPlex all I get is the windows generated ip of 169.xxx . Ive tried for /release and /renew thru command promt of WinXp but till cant obtain the proper 213.xx.xx.xxx ip. Ive even tried to going to the Bios Setup and disable the onboard net work adapter, reboot in safe mode in hope that the ip will be reset but no luck after going back to normal mode. I even installed a new network adapter as a test and samething.
I read that there is a patch from MSoft that can resolve this problem but havent managed to locate it. Greatful for any suggestions.
I am gonna shut down my whole system, including the modem and wait for an hour and see if I can pick up the 4th ip again.
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Private sector should engage in Expo 2020 bid
Dubai: The business community has a key role in generating support for the Dubai Expo 2020 bid, Reem Al Hashemi, UAE Minister of State and the Committee's Managing Director of Expo 2020, said on Monday.
Reem stressed the need for public and private sector partnerships as part of the Expo 2020 bid. She called on the business community to take part.
"To win the bid for hosting Expo 2020 in Dubai we need support from the public and private sectors," she said. "Mixing our cases makes it even stronger and better."
"No matter what the business is or its size, what is important is mobilising the business communities to generate support."
"Working together with government bodies, the community and the private sector, we will continue to strengthen our shared effort to welcome the world in 2020," she added.
She said private sector efforts to spread awareness about Expo 2020 and the value of engagement among people in the UAE would be considered a great assistance.
"Just talking about the event and make it common everywhere is enough to add more credit to our dossier in the bid."
She noted that a winning bid will have a ripple effect across all business sectors.
"There is a big enough pie for everyone, no matter what business you are in."
Hisham Al Shirawi, the Vice-Chairman of Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Chairman of Economic Zones World, suggested a better coordination and communication between the private and public sector to enhance the Expo bid.
"The private sector can be engaged in promoting the campaign internally through, for example, the adoption of Expo collaterals such as links and logos, and via newsletters and social media updates. But first they should register online through the Expo website to be a legitimate process."
Hamad Buamim, Director General of Dubai Chamber, said that it is the moral responsibility of the business community to support this national campaign which will bring business and promote growth in the country.
"The Dubai Chamber is utilising all its resources through its local, regional and global network of stakeholders and associates to generate support for the bid while also highlighting the competitive advantages enjoyed
by the business community in Dubai," he said.


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 Not only can you get instant market updates on the fly, but you can also track our fleet in real time with our new GPS technology. We label each pound of shrimp we process with a pack date, barcode, vendor or vessel name, and unloading location. Customers can proudly display the origin of their product on daily special boards, menus, and outdoor displays.

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In case you missed Claire's announcement on Tuesday, we're starting a fun new project called the Root Source Challenge.
It goes like this: We announce the subject of the root source three weeks out. You email us with a link to a recipe on your blog that uses that ingredient. We pick our favorite recipe, feature it in the root source, publish it on Cookthink and send the person who submitted it a new cookbook. (The complete rules are here.)
The subject of Root Source Challenge #1 is flat-leaf parsley. The person who submits the featured recipe will receive a copy of Jeanne Kelley's Blue Eggs and Yellow Tomatoes: Recipes from a Modern Kitchen Garden (Running Press).
(Thanks to The Lisa Ekus Group for partnering with us for the Root Source Challenge.)


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After implantation of XINSORB stent, angiography showed no residual stenosis. There were no acute stent malapposition and the stents were welldeployed by intravascular ultrasound (IVUS). Green arrows show the stent struts. The polymer struts were represented by parallel layers of echoes (a, distal part of XINSORB stent; b, middle part of XINSORB stent; and c, proximal part of XINSORB stent).