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Elsinore Hang Gliding Association loses on appeal

The developers, etc.  win (Lake Elsinore, CA, USA)

http://www.leagle.com/unsecure/page.htm?shortname=incaco20100928042

VI.  PUBLIC POLICY AND PREJUDICE

EHGA argues the trial court's decision offends the public policies (1) favoring settlement of disputes; (2) favoring predictable and consistent rules of contract interpretation; (3) disfavoring forfeiture; (4) favoring combining flood control and recreation uses; and (5) disfavoring bribery of public officials.  We disagree.  From the record before this court, no public policies were offended.  For eight years, Concordia, the County, and the District did everything in their power to seek an acceptable solution for all parties involved.  The same cannot be said of EHGA.

VII.  PREJUDICE

EHGA refers to two pages of the court's statement of decision, claiming "the comments appeared unnecessary and out of character for a jurist." This court has reviewed those two pages and finds nothing inappropriate.  Furthermore, after reviewing the record before this court, we note the trial court was objective and fair to both parties.  Accordingly, we reject EHGA's contention that the trial court appeared prejudiced against EHGA and its counsel.

VIII.  PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION

Given our resolution of the issues raised in the appeal in case No.  E046936, the appeal in case No.  E044307 is deemed moot and should be dismissed.

IX.  DISPOSITION

The judgment is affirmed.  The appeal in case No.  E044307 is deemed moot and is dismissed.  Concordia is awarded its costs on appeal.

We concur:

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Very Tentative Dates for US Spring Competitions

Moving to May (Quest Air, Groveland, Florida, USA)

Jamie Shelden <<naughtylawyer>> writes:

I’ve had a lot of people suggest that we do the Rally in May.  Dustin said for the past three years he’s been at Quest May weather has been much much better than April.  Kroop also feels like May is better.  So, what we’re thinking is May 8-14 for the Rally and April 30 – May 6 for the Rob Kells.

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Power from a high wire

Check out this tethered wing (647 Buena Vista Ave, Alameda, CA 94501)

http://www.makanipower.com/

Makani Power is developing Airborne Wind Turbines (AWT) to extract energy from powerful, consistent winds at altitude.  Makani AWT's will produce energy at an unsubsidized real cost competitive with coal-fired power plants, the current benchmark of the lowest cost source of power.

This website highlights the rigorous small-scale testing program Makani has undertaken to demonstrate core functionality and validate performance expectations for the M1, Makani’s first utility-scale 1 MW system.

Click Concept and Fundamentals: http://www.makanipower.com/concept/fundamentals/

Thanks to Josh Kennedy

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Jonny tandem with TV presenter

At Beechmont (Beechmont, QLD, Australia)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BWfI1AhJps&NR=1

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