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New 2020 Honda Pilot EX-L in Palm Bay, FL
- $38,955
Vehicle Details
|Stock #
|Exterior Color
|Lunar Silver Metallic
|Interior Color
|Gas Mileage
|City:19 Hwy:27
|Regular Unleaded V-6 3.5 L/212
|6-Speed Automatic w/OD
This Honda Pilot has a dependable Regular Unleaded V-6 3.5 L/212 engine powering this Automatic transmission. Wheels: 18 Machine-Finished Alloy, VSA Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Valet Function.
Drive Your Honda Pilot EX-L in Luxury with These Packages
Trunk/Hatch Auto-Latch, Trip Computer, Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic, Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode, Tires: 245/60R18 105H AS, Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning, Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks, Systems Monitor, Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs, Steel Spare Wheel, Speed Sensitive Variable Intermittent Wipers, Single Stainless Steel Exhaust, Side Impact Beams, Remote Releases -Inc: Power Cargo Access and Mechanical Fuel, Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry and Panic Button.
Stop By Today
Come in for a quick visit at Southeastern Honda, 3125 Dixie Hwy Ne, Palm Bay, FL 32905 to claim your Honda Pilot!
Additional Vehicle Information
- Features
- Specs
- Warranty
- Technology
- Exterior
- Safety
- Mechanical
- Comfort
- Interior
|Warnings and reminders
|low battery, lamp failure, low fuel, engine oil, coolant, maintenance due, tire fill alert
|Instrument cluster screen size
|7 in.
|Trip computer
|Digital odometer
|External temperature display
|Multi-function display
|Fuel economy display
|MPG, range
|Oil monitor
|Trip odometer
Audio System
|voice operated, touch screen display, AM/FM, HD radio
|Auxiliary audio input
|Bluetooth, jack, USB, iPod/iPhone
|Internet radio app
|Antenna type
|diversity, element
|Total speakers
|Radio data system
|Speed sensitive volume control
|Satellite radio
In Car Entertainment
|HondaLink, Apple CarPlay ready, Android Auto ready
|Connected in-car apps
|Google POIs, Google search
|Infotainment screen size
|8 in.
|Electronic messaging assistance
|with read function
|Driver assistance app
|roadside assistance
|Smart device app function
|maintenance status
|Wireless data link
|voice operated
|Moonroof / Sunroof
|tilt/slide, one-touch open/close, anti-trapping, power glass, sliding sunshade
|Daytime running lights
|Front fog lights
|rear center spoiler, LED
|auto high beam dimmer, LED, auto delay off, auto on/off
Tires and Rims
|aluminum alloy
|Spare tire size
|Tire type
|all season
|Spare tire mount location
|Spare wheel type
|Tire Pressure Monitoring System
|Rear wiper
|intermittent, with washer
|Window defogger
|Front wipers
|variable intermittent
|Power windows
|safety reverse
|Rear privacy glass
|Laminated glass
|Liftgate window
|Rear door type
|power liftgate
Exterior Features
|Front bumper color
|Mirror color
|Door handle color
|Rear spoiler
|Rear spoiler color
|Grille color
|Rear bumper color
|Fender lip moldings
|Window trim
|Rocker panel color
|Camera system
|rear multi-view
|Rearview monitor
|in dash
|Blind spot safety
|in-dash blind spot display
|Cross traffic alert
|Autonomous braking
|Pre-collision warning system
|audible warning, visual warning
|Lane keeping assist
|Child safety door locks
|Child seat anchors
|LATCH system
|Energy absorbing steering column
|Body side reinforcements
|side impact door beams
|Impact absorbing bumpers
|Lane deviation sensors
|Crumple zones
|front, rear
|Airbag deactivation
|occupant sensing passenger
|Side airbags
|Front airbags
|Side curtain airbags
|front, third row, rear
|Side-curtain airbag rollover sensor
|Power door locks
|anti-lockout, auto-locking
|Anti-theft system
|engine immobilizer, alarm with remote
|2-stage unlocking doors
|Side mirrors
|integrated turn signals, heated
|Side mirror adjustments
|power, manual folding
|Drive mode selector
|Axle ratio
|Rear stabilizer bar
|diameter 27 mm
|Front suspension classification
|Rear suspension classification
|Front struts
|Rear suspension type
|Rear spring type
|Front spring type
|Front suspension type
|lower control arms
|Rear shock type
|Front shock type
|Rear struts
|Front stabilizer bar
|diameter 25 mm
|Rear brake type
|Rear brake diameter
|Front brake diameter
|Front brake type
|ventilated disc
|Braking assist
|Electronic brakeforce distribution
|Power brakes
|Cylinder deactivation
Stability and Traction
|Stability control
|Traction control
|Hill holder control
Comfort Features
|dual front, rear center with cupholders
|Floor mat material
|Shift knob trim
|Steering wheel trim
|Floor mats
|rear, front
|Floor material
Convenience Features
|15, front, third row, rear
|Memorized settings
|2 driver, driver seat, side mirrors
|Steering wheel
|tilt and telescopic
|Cruise control
|side window
|Center console
|front console with storage
|Power outlet(s)
|12V cargo area, 12V front
|One-touch windows
|Reading lights
|front, rear, third row
|Power steering
|Easy entry
|manual rear seat
|Multi-function remote
|illuminated entry, panic alarm, proximity entry system, trunk release
|Cargo area light
|Retained accessory power
|Power windows
|lockout button
|Overhead console
|Steering wheel mounted controls
|audio, cruise control, phone, multi-function, voice control
|Push-button start
|Vanity mirrors
|dual illuminating
|Assist handle
|rear, front
|Remote engine start
|Rearview mirror
|Conversation mirror
|Universal remote transmitter
|Homelink - garage door opener
|in floor, front seatback, cargo tie-down anchors and hooks, sunglasses holder, door pockets, accessory hook
|Capless fuel filler system
Air Conditioning
|Rear air conditioning
|automatic climate control, independently controlled
|Front air conditioning
|automatic climate control
|Front air conditioning zones
|Rear air conditioning zones
|Humidity/dewpoint sensors
|Air filtration
|Driver seat power adjustments
|height, 10, lumbar, reclining
|Third row headrests
|3, adjustable
|Passenger seat
|Driver seat
|Rear headrests
|3, adjustable
|Rear seat folding
|split, flat
|Front headrests
|2, adjustable
|Third row seat type
|40-60 split bench
|Passenger seat power adjustments
|4, reclining
|Front seat type
|Rear seat type
|60-40 split bench
|Rear seat manual adjustments
|Third row seat folding
|split, flat
|Seatbelt pretensioners
|Seatbelt force limiters
|Emergency locking retractors
|rear, front
|Seatbelt warning sensor
|Third row seatbelts
|Rear seatbelts
|Front seatbelts
|Turns lock-to-lock
|Steering ratio
Drive Type
|Drive Type
|Standard Seating
|Max Seating
|Head Room (front)
|39.5 in
|Head Room (rear)
|39.9 in
|Hip Room (front)
|59.1 in
|Hip Room (rear)
|57.3 in
|Shoulder Room (front)
|62 in
|Shoulder Room (rear)
|62 in
|Leg Room (front)
|40.9 in
|Leg Room (rear)
|38.4 in
|Seating Rows
|Head Room (third row)
|38.9 in
|Hip Room (third row)
|44.6 in
|Shoulder Room (third row)
|57.6 in
|Leg Room (third row)
|31.9 in
Measurements of Size & Shape
|196.5 in
|78.6 in
|Width (without mirrors)
|78.6 in
|70.6 in
|111 in
|Ground Clearance
|7.3 in
|Angle of Approach
|19.7 degrees
|Angle of Departure
|20.8 degrees
|Track Width (front)
|66.3 in
|Track Width (rear)
|66.3 in
Measurements of Weight
|Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
|5545 lbs
|Gross Vehicle Weight Range
|5001-6000 lbs
|Curb Weight
|4097 lbs
|Gross Combined Weight Rating
|8025 lbs
Truck Specifications
|Max Payload
|1448 lbs
Interior Dimensions
|Cargo Volume
|16.5 cu ft
|Interior Volume
|168.2 cu ft
|Passenger Volume
|151.7 cu ft
|Cargo Volume (rear seats down)
|83.8 cu ft
|Cargo Volume (third row down)
|46.8 cu ft
Performance Specifications
|Turning Circle
|39.4 ft
Fuel Tanks
|Fuel Capacity
|19.5 Gallons
Wheels and Tires
|Front Tire Type
|Front Wheel Diameter
|18.0 x 8.0 in
|Rear Tire Type
|Rear Wheel Diameter
|18.0 x 8.0 in
Crash-Test Ratings
2020 Honda PILOT SUV FWD
|Front Crash Overall
|Front Crash Driver
|Front Crash Passenger
|Side Crash Overall
|Side Barrier Overall
|Side Barrier Driver
|Side Barrier Passenger
|Side Pole Driver
|Side Combined Front
|Side Combined Rear
Green Score
EPA Green Score
( California LEV-III ULEV125
EPA and California-required standards. The names refer to tables of numerical limits for the various air pollutants allowed by the standards.
|Fuel Type
Air Pollution Score ?
The Air Pollution Score is based on the government emission standards for which the vehicle was certified to comply with and reflects vehicle tailpipe emissions that contribute to local and regional air pollution, creating problems such as haze, and health issues.
Greenhouse Gas Score ?
This score reflects fuel emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases.
Smartway ?
SmartWay is a designation earned by those vehicles that have combined Air Pollution and Greenhouse Gas Scores that place them in the top tier (approximately the top 20%) of environmental performers. SmartWay Elite is reserved for the best of the best.
EPA Green Score
( Federal Tier 3 Bin 125
EPA and California-required standards. The names refer to tables of numerical limits for the various air pollutants allowed by the standards.
|Fuel Type
Air Pollution Score ?
The Air Pollution Score is based on the government emission standards for which the vehicle was certified to comply with and reflects vehicle tailpipe emissions that contribute to local and regional air pollution, creating problems such as haze, and health issues.
Greenhouse Gas Score ?
This score reflects fuel emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases.
Smartway ?
SmartWay is a designation earned by those vehicles that have combined Air Pollution and Greenhouse Gas Scores that place them in the top tier (approximately the top 20%) of environmental performers. SmartWay Elite is reserved for the best of the best.
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Big, green, and immensely entertaining
|Broadway in Chicago presents
|Shrek the Musical
|Book and Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire
Music by Jeanine Tesori
Directed by Jason Moore and Rob Ashford
at Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph (map)
through September 5th | tickets: $25-$90 | more info
Ask any fifth grader. All those after school specials and heart-felt parent/child talks about how everybody is beautiful are a load of hooey. "You're ugly," Shrek's father tells the seven-year-old ogre during the first scene of the green guy's eponymous musical, "That means life is going to be much harder for you." There's something almost subversive (not to mention laugh-out-loud funny) about such bracing honesty.
And indeed, life for little Shrek is no frolic. His parents' heartfelt warning to "watch out for men with pitchforks" is grounded in reality. While the normal kids are off learning to read and dancing around maypoles and such, poor little outcast Shrek finds himself being barbequed by angry villagers. So begins the story of Shrek's life as told with wit, wisdom and no small degree of sophistication by David Lindsay-Abaire (book and lyrics) and Jeanine Tesori (music).
Fractured fairytales are nothing new – Spamalot, Into the Woods, Honk! and even Once Upon a Mattress have trod such ground. Shrek succeeds with the best of them. This is no grating child's cartoon or soulless movie rip-off. With one significant caveat, directors Jason Moore and Rob Ashford's staging is marvelous. Shrek is innovative and irreverent and – thanks to it's affirming exhortation to let your freak flag fly – a show that feels like a celebration.
Speaking of letting your freak flag fly, Shrek is also a big fat green slice of musical-theater-geek heaven. Insider references to Gypsy, Dreamgirls, A Chorus Line, Wicked, Les Miserables, The Lion King and Sweet Charity pop-up in the score like little balloons of laughing gas. And within this whackadoo land of misfit fairy tale creatures, Shrek even manages a shout-out to Judy Blume, the now-and-forever patron saint of misfit middle schoolers.
It matters not whether you get all those inside musical theater jokes. Shrek is mightily entertaining if you don't know Mama Rose from "Are You There God, It's Me, Margaret." How can one not be taken with a show wherein the Big Bad Wolf laments the mean villagers who "tore my cotton granny dress (and) call me a hot and tranny mess." (Which he totally is, btw, not that there's anything wrong with that.)
The creative ingenuity of the production is exemplified by the ongoing sight-gag that defines the bullying tyrant, Lord Farquaad. His stunted stature is a feat of clever puppetry and movement. Despite the fact that the joke is pretty much the same every time his wizened little poppet legs wobble across the stage, it never gets tired no matter how many times it is trotted out.
Which brings us to Shrek's glaring shortcoming. The performances are all terrific, but for this touring production, all kinds of corners seem to have been cut in the special effects department. A crucial scene involving a fiery demise-by-dragon looks cheaper and cheesier than a hunk of cut-rate Velveeta. Ditto the transformations of Princess Fiona from traditionally pretty porcelain princess to Elphaba-chartreuse green goddess. Such bargain-basement production values are maddening beyond their skinflint looks. Producers, apparently, see nothing wrong with demanding ticket prices for a show that's been significantly cheapened. Maybe they think audiences are stupid, and won't notice the sloppiness. They're wrong.
That said, Shrek's cast is faultless. As the titular ogre, Eric Petersen's booming voice matches his huge-hearted performance. Haven Burton's Princess Fiona is delightfully off-kilter, displaying just the kind of crazed mania you'd expect from someone locked in a padded tower for over a decade . David F. M. Vaughn's vainglorious Lord Farquaad has a smirky demeanor utterly befitting a man sporting a Prince Valiant bowl-cut on purpose. And as Donkey, Alan Mingo Jr. is worthy sidekick.
Josh Prince's choreography is a hoot, from the chorus line of rats ("Morning Person") to the march of the misfits ("Freak Flag.") And when everybody rocks out to "I'm A Believer," the sense of joy is so palpable you almost forgive those chintzy special effects .
|Rating: ★★★½
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Egypt's second sphinx FOUND: Ancient statue discovered during ROAD WORKS
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Engineers came to a halt after stumbling upon the a large statue, which they described as having a "lion's body with a human head".
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Mohamed Abel Aziz, the Director General of Antiquities, said the structure has yet to be removed from the ground, and remains embedded in soil until it can be properly excavated.
Members of the public can now visit the site where the sphinx was found, Antiquities Minister Khaled al-Anani said.
Great Sphinx of Giza
in Egypt is the largest and most famous sphinx in the world, and is situated at the Giza Plateau, on the west bank of the Nile River in Egypt.
It was carved from the bedrock of Giza plateau, made out of limestone, and is said to be one of the world's largest single-stone statues.
The ancient Egyptians regarded the sphinx as a symbol of royalty, and pharaohs would have their heads carved into stone which are then placed on their tombs.
This was known as a way to mark their relationships with Sekhmet, the solar deity, which was believed to be a lioness.
In late 2017, historians believed the Great Sphinx of Giza was an entrance to a secret underground city, which was concealed by Egyptian authorities.
Archaeologists also believe the sphinx sits on top of a complex network of tunnels with passages which leads to a massive underground metropolis.
Historian Gerry Cannon previously told Express.co.uk: "It was as if every living Egyptologist had lost interest in this wonderful underground metropolis, for all their articles during the ensuing years are centred more on tombs of queens and shafts that had been sunk deep into the ground to burial tombs."
"Nobody knows what's under there, no one has been able to investigate.
"They're frightened that if they find stuff under there, it's going to blow all their books and all their history out of the window.
"They started to investigate it but then they stopped. So they must have known there's stuff there but they're worried.
"Once it's proven that all their history is wrong, all their books they've written will be thrown out. If they've found stuff, they daren't show it.
"There are entrances, there are photographs that show it. There's this hole in the top of the Sphinx, on its head.
"Why should it be there? It goes down about 8-10 feet and then it goes off into passages.
"They've never taken cameras down there - or they have and they don't want to show it."
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Advent Chamber Orchestra (3 Albums, 31 Tracks)
The Advent Chamber Orchestra is a conductorless orchestra, based in Bolingbrook, Illinois and usually performing in the Chicago metropolitan area. This non-profit orchestra is composed of five violins, two violas, two cellos, a bass, and an harpsichord. The group specializes in Baroque period classical music.
The Advent Chamber Orchestra began in 2003 when Roxana Pavel Goldstein and Elias Goldstein, who had met studying and performing at DePaul's School of Music, worked together in chamber music ensembles. The orchestra functioned primarily as a chamber music collaborative until 2005 when they performed their first concert as the Advent Chamber Orchestra. The ensemble is generally led by concertmaster and music director Roxana Pavel Goldstein, but artistic decisions are made democratically by the group.


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Mackenzie "Mac" Dye graduated from Emmanuel College in May 2013 with a degree in Multimedia Communication. He is excited about his new role here as Admissions Recruiter. Mac loves getting to meet and talk with new people, and he is a huge sports fan, especially of the Chicago Cubs and Georgia Bulldogs. To email Mac, click here.


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|System: X360, PS3, Wii, PS2
|Review Rating Legend
|Dev: Neversoft
|1.0 - 1.9 = Avoid
|4.0 - 4.4 = Great
|Pub: Activision
|2.0 - 2.4 = Poor
|4.5 - 4.9 = Must Buy
|Release: March 29, 2009
|2.5 - 2.9 = Average
|5.0 = The Best
|Players: 1-4
|3.0 - 3.4 = Fair
|ESRB Rating: Teen
|3.5 - 3.9 = Good
by Matthew Walker
Love them or hate them, no one can deny the importance Metallica has played in the metal scene since their beginnings. In fact, some would say that Metallica ranks up there with The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, and maybe even Elvis Presley. Without them, we wouldn't have had so many bands that started just because they heard Metallica on the radio. For numerous reasons, Metallica finally gets the honor of being inducted to the Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame on April 4, 2009. So, it seemed only natural that Metallica would grace the music rhythm games, but the question was always how much Metallica was going to be available?
It took the third Guitar Hero to finally give us Metallica's "One." Fans still wanted more. When Activision announced they would be releasing future band-centric Guitar Heroes, many felt Metallica was the solid choice. Thankfully, Activision waited. If it had been Metallica at first, we would have missed out on so much that makes Metallica the band they are. For starters, until GH: World Tour, we've been limited to just the guitar and bass options, with the occasional rhythm guitar feature. Now we've got the whole band.
Some may be wondering if this works the same with the character creation from previous titles. Yes it does, albeit with a Metal flair that you can put your characters in. Of course, the other options are there, but if you picked up this game, chances are you won't be the ones wanting to Pop out the characters to play sick Metal cords. In addition to the character customization, you'll also be able to customize the guitars, drums, and microphone like normal, but with Metallica flair. Also, I want to recommend checking out our cheat codes section for an option to play as Metallica in either zombie costumes or with a look reminiscent of the 80s.
Speaking of the look of this game, it is wonderful to see the accurate representation of the band. Lars Ulrich looks the best by far with his drum animations mimicking his chaotic movement from live shows and his facial expressions are spot on. James Hetfield looks consistent with one exception: his eyes are rather small and almost beady and can be distracting at times. Kirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo look good too with the exception of their hair; it moves but doesn't have the natural flow other movements have. The stages from memorable concerts are also represented accurately. In fact, they are near-perfect. The added animations of the stages at the end of set lists will make any fan chuckle.
One thing fans of Guitar Hero: World Tour will notice is the abandonment of the gig sessions. You can make your own set lists, up to six songs at a time, in Quickplay. Aside from that option, the game returns to the traditional brackets of songs familiar to older fans of the Guitar Hero series. However, instead of beating a certain number of songs to move on to the next stage, it all relies on the number of stars you get. So, if you are really good at a few songs and can five star those and only three stars on others, you won't be hindered as much. In fact, if you select the songs you are sure of scoring high on, you will have the full track list open in no time; and what a track list it is!
A total of 45 songs are packed into this game, ranging from Metallica's beginnings to the latest album. You will be able to scratch your throat to For Whom the Bells Toll, thrash Master of Puppets, and break your drum set on All Nightmare Long. While some might say this track list from Metallica would make a greatest hits album, I disagree. By excluding songs such as Ride the Lightning, And Justice for All, Until it Sleeps, and Damage Inc. (to name a few), Guitar Hero: Metallica fails to create "the perfect track list." Nevertheless, it comes really close, even including excellent songs from other artists in order to change things up; tunes including Toxicity from System of a Down, Stacked Actors from the Foo Fighter, and Aces of Spades from Motörbreath. You are also given songs Metallica has covered from the original artists, Tuesday's Gone by Lynyrd Skynyrd, Turn the Page by Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band, Am I Evil? by Diamond Head, and Stone Cold Crazy by Queen. Some of these are great, others not so much. It would have been nice to have the option of playing Metallica's versions. If you are a fan of Metallica, then you know which I am speaking about specifically.


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Recently, my son chose to have a Fetch Ruff Ruffman birthday party, based on the children's series on PBS. Instead of asking for parents, he asked everyone to bring "gifts" for the animals at the Humane Society. This was my idea/suggestion, but he wholeheartedly agreed this was what he wanted to do.
The kids and I took all of Tornado's birthday party donations to the Humane Society this week. Here he is, holding some of them. The kids were all really proud, each carrying something inside, and the people seemed very appreciative of everything we brought. We're still going to volunteer sometime, but we haven't been through volunteer training yet.
And in other news...here are our flowers we potted for our front porch.


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Browse FAQs
What are the basic troubleshooting steps for the Back-UPS Connect model BGE90M / BGE90M-CA?
Published date: 11 April 2018
Browse FAQs
|Problem and Possible Cause
|Problem: The Back-UPS will not turn on
|The Back-UPS has not been turned on.
|Press the POWER ON button.
|The Back-UPS is not connected to AC power, there is no AC power available at the wall outlet, or the AC power is experiencing a brownout or over voltage condition.
|Make sure the power cord is securely connected to the wall outlet, and that there is AC power available from the wall outlet. Where applicable, check that the wall outlet is switched on.
|Problem: The Back-UPS is on, the Replace Battery LED flashes and the unit emits a constant tone
|• The battery is disconnected.
• The battery is near the end of useful life and should be replaced.
|Connect the battery. Refer to "Connect the Battery" on page 1 of the User Manual. In the event that the Back-UPS receives no AC power and the battery is connected, a cold-start can be initiated. Press and hold the Power On button until the Back-UPS emits two beeps.
|Problem: Connected equipment loses power
|A Back-UPS overload condition has occurred.
Remove all nonessential equipment connected to the outlets. One at a time reconnect equipment to the Back-UPS.
|The Back-UPS battery is completely discharged.
|Connect the Back-UPS to AC power and allow the battery to recharge for eight hours
|Connected equipment does not accept the step-approximated sine waveform from the Back-UPS.
|The output waveform is intended for computers and peripheral devices. It is not intended for use with motor driven equipment.
|The Back-UPS may require service.
|Contact APC Technical Support for more in depth troubleshooting.
|Problem: The Power On LED is illuminated and the Back-UPS beeps 4 times every 30 seconds
|The Back-UPS is operating on battery power.
|The Back-UPS is operating normally on battery power. At this point the user should save all open files, and shutdown the computer. When AC power is restored the battery will recharge.
|Problem: The Power On LED flashes once every second while the Back-UPS beeps once every Two seconds.
|The Back-UPS battery has approximately two minutes of remaining runtime.
|The Back-UPS battery is near a total discharge state. At this point the user should save all open files, and shutdown the computer. When utility power is restored the battery will recharge.
|Problem: The Back-UPS has an inadequate battery runtime
|• The battery is not fully charged.
• The battery is near the end of useful life and should be replaced.
|Leave the Back-UPS connected to AC power for 16 hours while the battery charges to full capacity.
Note: As a battery ages, the runtime capability decreases. See Troubleshooting to order replacement batteries.
|Problem: USB charging is slow
|Charging a device using the UPS's USB charger is slower than the device's original USB charger
|The amount of power a device draws depends on its compatibility with the USB Battery Charging Specification 1.2. Compatible devices can draw more power than devices that are less compatible.
|Problem: USB charging stops and the Power On LED illuminates amber
|The USB ports are overloaded or has encountered an error.
|Disconnect device(s) from the USB port(s). USB charging will resume when the LED turns green. Contact SEIT Technical Support if the LED remains amber.


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By Tim Burrack: Arlington, Iowa
The pundits are still working through the details of Tuesday's State of the Union speech, in which President Obama called for raising the minimum wage, fighting climate change, and fixing health-care costs.
If nothing else, the address will give Democrats, Republicans, and independents plenty to talk about.
As a farmer, however, I am really interested in two parts of the speech right now: We need more trade and better infrastructure.
They're closely linked--and they're essential to economic growth.
Just a few hours before the speech, North Korea tested a nuclear device. The President didn't say much about it on Tuesday night, but he sounded an important theme: "Even as we protect our people, we should remember that today's world presents not only dangers, but opportunities."
One of the best opportunities, he rightly said, is free trade.
The same Korean peninsula that poses a provocative threat is home to one of America's chief trading partners. South Korea is a rising nation of 50 million consumers--and a great place for Americans to sell goods and services.
We're doing it more than ever before, thanks to a new free-trade agreement. President Bush initiated it and President Obama and Congress completed it a little more than a year ago, fulfilling a promise the President made in an earlier State of the Union address. The pact is now expanding export markets and helping create tens of thousands of jobs in the United States.
And we can do even better in the region and beyond. President Obama touted the Trans-Pacific Partnership. This was no surprise because he has made a habit of talking up the TPP, which aims to lower trade barriers around the Pacific Rim.
Yet the President didn't merely reprise an old theme. He also proposed an ambitious new idea: "Tonight," he said, "I am announcing that we will launch talks on a comprehensive Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership with the European Union, because trade that is free and fair across the Atlantic supports millions of good-paying American jobs."
Trade between the United States and Europe is currently worth about $900 billion annually. Some experts believe that lowering tariffs on goods and services could boost this figure by 50 percent. For American farmers, whose sales to Europe totaled $12 billion last year, there is also the tantalizing possibility that a strong agreement on agriculture could encourage Europeans to become more accepting of GM crops, which are harvested around the world but still resisted in Europe due to anti-scientific prejudice.
These are big and worthy goals. If President Obama achieves just one of them in his second term--either TPP or a free-trade agreement with the EU--he will leave behind an impressive legacy on trade. If he achieves both, he may go down in history as one of America's great trading presidents.
Congress should do what it can to help out. It can start by approving Trade Promotion Authority. Even though the President didn't ask for TPA in his speech, he'll need this legislative tool, which limits Congress to give a final up-or-down vote to any trade pact that the administration negotiates.
Even the best trade deals won't be maximized if the United States lacks a world-class infrastructure. President Obama spoke of America's "deteriorating roads and bridges." He also mentioned the need for "modern ports to move our goods." These are indispensible: About 75 percent of American exports travel through U.S. ports.
The President didn't discuss inland waterways, but they're essential too. The American Society of Civil Engineers claims that their poor quality cost businesses $33 billion in 2010, and that this price will soar to $49 billion by 2020.
The locks that are supposed to assist river traffic are woefully inadequate: The average age of federal locks is 60 years. They're practically senior citizens. In seven years, says The Economist, more than 80 percent of these locks will be "functionally obsolete."
Businesses – including agriculture - rely on efficient transportation. As a farmer, about one-third of our corn goes to customers in foreign lands, along with so much of what we grow. On my farm, one out of every three rows of corn that I plant is sold and shipped somewhere else. We count on our rivers and ports to help make these sales.
Trade and infrastructure are inseparable--and we need them both if we plan to strengthen the State of our Union.
Tim Burrack raises corn, soybeans and pork on a NE Iowa family farm. He serves as Vice-Chairman and volunteers as a Board Member of Truth About Trade and Technology (www.truthabouttrade.org). Follow us: @TruthAboutTrade on Twitter | Truth About Trade & Technology on Facebook.
Note: a version of Burrack's column appeared online at USA Today on February 13.
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The best of New Zealand
* Subject to availability.
- Discover sublime New Zealand landscapes with exceptional diversity.
- Sail in New Zealand's fjords, listed with UNESCO.
- A call at Picton, in the Marlborough region, famous for its vineyards and its submerged valleys.
- Meet the Maori people, brave warriors with ancestral traditions and customs.
- In Wellington, discover the Te Papa Tongarewa museum.
- A lecturer passionate by New Zealand history will be on board.
Staterooms & Suites
There are no staterooms available for booking. Please contact our cruise advisors.
Featuring innovative and environmentally-friendly equipment, elegantly designed staterooms, spacious suites with large windows, and lounge areas that open onto the outside, this new limited-capacity yacht boasting just 92 staterooms and suites will offer you a truly unique cruising experience.
As the first ship in a new series that remains true to the Ponant spirit, Le Lapérouse will embody the unique atmosphere that is the cruise line's hallmark: a subtle blend of refinement, intimacy and comfort.
Aboard this ship that flies the French flag, you will experience the incomparable pleasure of an intimate cruise, with the possibility of exploring an ever-increasing range of destinations in an ethnic-chic ambiance with luxury service.
Experience a luxurious setting where the accent is on authenticity and passion for travel.
Port of call & excursions
DunedinEmbarkation 11/03/2019 from 16H00 to 17H00 . Departure 11/03/2019 at 18H00 .
Dunedin is New Zealand's oldest city and is often referred to as the Edinburgh of New Zealand. This city of the south, wears its Scottish heritage with pride. The city contains some of the best preserved Victorian and Edwardian architecture in the Southern Hemisphere. The picturesque Silverpeaks hinterland to the North West provides a picturesque backdrop and The Otago Peninsula, which lies within the city boundaries, has internationally renowned wildlife reserves, including the only mainland breeding colony of Northern Royal Albatross.
12 March 2019 – Sailing Dusky SoundArrival 12/03/2019. Departure 12/03/2019.
Dusky Sound is one of the most isolated fjords in Fiordland National Park. This huge, protected natural zone situated in the south-west quarter of New Zealand's South Island is listed as UNESCO World Heritage. The sheer cliffs, waterfalls, shimmering lakes and primitive forests here are each more beautiful than the next. These spectacular landscapes sculpted by successive glaciations are a source of endless wonder. In 1773, the British navigator James Cook spent a few weeks at Dusky Sound, as demonstrated by a plaque that can be seen at Astronomer's Point. During your sailing, observe the richness of the local wildlife: cormorants, seagulls, New Zealand fur seals, but also Fiordland crested penguins, a rare and endemic species.
12 March 2019 – Sailing Doubtful SoundArrival 12/03/2019. Departure 12/03/2019.
Referred to as the Sound of Silence, there is a secluded serenity that surrounds Doubtful Sound in contrast with the better-known Milford Sound. Lieutenant James Cook named 'Doubtful Harbour' in 1770 as he was uncertain if it was navigable under sail. Doubtful Sound is the deepest of the fiords with a maximum depth of 421 m. It contains three distinct 'arms' and several outstanding waterfalls in the area from Deep Cove to the open ocean. Your ship will spend time navigating around Secretary Island through both Thompson and Doubtful Sounds. You will enjoy the spectacular scenery from the outer decks.
13 March 2019 – Milford SoundArrival 13/03/2019 early morning. Departure 13/03/2019 midday.
Milford Sound fjord is among one of the most beautiful natural sites in New Zealand. So much beauty will quite simply take your breath away. Located on the south-west coast of South Island, in the Fiorldland National Park, this sumptuous inlet carved out by glaciers advances over at least 15 kilometres inland, in the Southern Alps. Majestic cliffs seem to surge out of the dark waters, rising several hundred metres high: an abrupt relief from where impressive waterfalls cascade.
14 March 2019 – At seaArrival 14/03/2019. Departure 14/03/2019.
During your day at sea, make the most of the many services and activities on board. Treat yourself to a moment of relaxation in the spa or stay in shape in the fitness centre. Depending on the season, let yourself be tempted by the swimming pool or a spot of sunbathing. This day without a port of call will also be an opportunity to enjoy the conferences or shows proposed on board, to do some shopping in the boutique or to meet the PONANT photographers in their dedicated space. As for lovers of the open sea, they will be able to visit the ship's upper deck to admire the spectacle of the waves and perhaps be lucky enough to observe marine species. A truly enchanted interlude, combining comfort, rest and entertainment.
15 March 2019 – PictonArrival 15/03/2019 early morning. Departure 15/03/2019 late afternoon.
A must-see entry point to South Island, Picton is a little coastal town girded by gentle hills, located on the south side of the Queen Charlotte inlet. The cafés and restaurants which border the charming waterfront give a very lovely view of the fjord. You can also decide to get some height above sea level, and walk in the surrounding areas. However, Picton is above all an opportunity to explore the unique Marlborough fjords. This interweave of submerged valleys, making numerous different navigable routes, are among the most beautiful natural wonders of New Zealand.
16 March 2019 – WellingtonArrival 16/03/2019 early morning. Departure 16/03/2019 late afternoon.
Crowned with gentle green hills, Wellington harbour is located in the far south of North Island. This city offers a charming pell-mell of traditional and modern cultures, bestowing on the New Zealand capital, a unique atmosphere, at once friendly and avant-guard. Where some sites, like the large National Te Papa Tongarewa museum, reflect the city's Maori past, others, like the many cafés and restaurants, affirm the inhabitants' incredible lust for life.
17 March 2019 – NapierArrival 17/03/2019 midday. Departure 17/03/2019 early evening.
On the east coast of North Island, south of Hawke's Bay, you'll find Napier. Mostly destroyed by an earthquake in 1931, reviving from its ashes in less than two years, it grew into a magnificent Art Deco style city, very in-vogue at the time. With its pure lines mixed with traditional Maori designs, the singular New Zealand character of this city will intrigue you. You'll discover all this extraordinary architectural heritage as you take a stroll through the city. Wine lovers will be able to taste some of the best wines from the region, which is famous for its vineyards.
18 March 2019 – White IslandArrival 18/03/2019 early afternoon. Departure 18/03/2019 early evening.
Located in the Bay of Plenty, White Island is an active volcano which has been built up by continuous volcanic activity over the past 150,000 years. It is possible to walk inside the main crater and experience nature's immense power, as gas and steam burst up from far below the Earth's crust. The smell of sulphur and the noise of steam emanating from the many fumaroles makes for an amazing sensory experience. The island has also been identified as an important bird area because of its breeding colony of Australasian Gannets.
19 March 2019 – TaurangaArrival 19/03/2019 early morning. Departure 19/03/2019 late afternoon.
Located to the north of Rotorua, Tauranga stretches the length of the Bay of Plenty, sheltered from the ocean by the island of Matakana. This coastal city boasts a flourishing economy thanks to its port, and is a pleasant and pretty town with a peaceful, relaxed feel. The seafront area is contemporary and lively, dotted with cafés and restaurants. The town centre reveals more picturesque charms, while the surrounding area is packed full of natural delights. Travel on to the town of Rotorua to visit the Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland: a fantastic opportunity to experience an absolutely exceptional geothermal phenomenon.
AucklandDisembarkation 20/03/2019 at 08H00 .
Auckland is New Zealand's largest, most populated and busiest city. Located on an isthmus linking the peninsula of Northland to the expansive North Island, it seems to float between land and sea. It is one of the few cities in the world to have two separate harbours : Manukau Harbour on the Tasman Sea and Waitemata Harbour on the Pacific Ocean. You will understand why Auckland is known as the city of sails when you see the forest of masts in the marina. The 328 metre-high Sky Tower offers splendid views of the city. Surrounded by dormant volcanoes such as Mt Eden, Auckland is noted for its abundant nature and magnificent black-sand beaches. A blend of Maori, European and Asian cultures give the city a vibrant atmosphere.
The information below is current but subject to change at any time without advance notice from government authorities. Please consult your respective government agencies for visa and health information.
Passport valid for at least six (6) months beyond the completion of your trip. Passport must contain at least two completely clear, blank, unused visa pages for each visa required, not including any amendment pages. Visa pages with stains or ink from other pages in the passport are not usable. Guests who deviate from the scheduled embarkation or disembarkation port should research the foreign entry requirements for the port country. Due to government regulations, regrettably, Ponant will have to deny boarding to any guest who fails to obtain the appropriate travel documentation for this trip.
Warning about the use of drones: the use of drones aboard PONANT ships, whether they are sailing at sea, at a port of call or anchored, is strictly forbidden. The use of drones on land in the Arctic and Antarctic regions is also strictly forbidden by international polar regulations. In other regions, it may be possible to use drones on land if permission has been obtained from the relevant authorities of each country and each region travelled through, as well as a pilot's licence that should be obtained from your home country. Passengers are responsible for obtaining these permits; they should be able to present them at all times. Passengers who do not obtain these authorisations expose themselves to the risk of legal proceedings.
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This week my family and I will observe one of my favorite holiday traditions, that of indulging in creamy dairy treats for the Jewish holiday of Shavuot. After all, who am I to say no to extra helpings of lasagna and tiramisu, especially when our sages encourage me?
Another custom typical of Shavuot (and Simchat Torah) is eating preparations that are rolled, a visual reminder of the Torah scrolls that are read in synagogue. It may be a no-brainer to celebrate by smothering your dishes in butter and cream; however, rolling up foods can be challenging for inexperienced cooks. Take cake rolls, and raise your hand if you don't end up buying the pre-packaged version rather than risking a disaster.
The truth is that, if you follow instructions, these guys are not that hard to make. Just don't cheat on the pan: the only type that works is a jelly roll pan (usually a 15x10x1-inch pan, regular or disposable). This is also the kind of recipe that you don't want to attempt if you have just ran out of parchment paper. Last, but not least, do not over-bake: the cake needs to be a bit flexible and "springy" to be rolled up.
After baking the cake, remove from the oven and loosen the edges from the pan with a knife, then turn it out the cake onto a large parchment sheet. Peel the existing parchment from the top (what was previously on the bottom of the baking pan) and discard.
Now the tricky part: starting with one of the shorter sides, roll up the parchment with the warm cake inside into a spiral. Once the cake is all rolled up into the parchment, secure it with tape or by stapling the ends of the parchment, and place it on a wire rack to cool for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Unroll the cake, spread with your preferred filling staying within 1 inch of the edges; then roll it up again, but this time use the parchment only to lift and guide leaving it on the "outside' of the cake roll. Place the roll in the refrigerator for a few hours before serving.
- 6 eggs
- 1 1/4 cup sugar
- pinch of salt
- 2 cups flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp vanilla or ½ tbsp lemon zest
- 1 shot orange liqueur
- 1 cup shelled pistachios
- whipped cream
- powdered sugar to decorate
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Line the base of a 10 by 15-inches jelly roll pan with parchment, brushing the sides with butter and dusting with flour.
In an electric mixer, whisk the eggs with the sugar and salt until light and frothy, and then add the zest or vanilla extract; start sifting in the flour and baking powder, gradually, a bit at a time.
When the mixture is well combined, pour into the prepared pan, and bake in the oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until the cake is a bit springy and the edges have shrunk a little from the sides.
Spread out a large sheet of parchment on a counter and dust it evenly with powdered sugar to prevent any sticking. Invert the pan onto the parchment, and then carefully remove the pan and parchment from the cake.
While the cake is still warm but not hot, dust it with powdered sugar, cover it with another parchment sheet and roll it up in a spiral leaving the parchment sheet on the inside and outside. secure with tape and allow to cool on a wire rack for about one hour.
Coarsely grind the pistachio. Combine the whipped cream with 1 or 2 tbsp powdered sugar, the orange liqueur or extract, and the pistachios.
When the cake is cool, unroll it and carefully remove the parchment; spread the whipped cream sparingly over the cake, leaving a 1-inch border. Roll up again, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Dust with powdered sugar to finish.


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If you use the HubSpot ads tool to select and install your Facebook pixel on pages with the HubSpot tracking code, HubSpot will link the placing of that pixel code to the cookie notification banner. If you require opt-in consent via this banner, the Facebook pixel will not be able to set any cookies on a visitor until they have opted in.
If you have manually placed the pixel code on pages (e.g., by editing your site header HTML), HubSpot will not be able to control which visitors Facebook is able to set cookies on.
For additional information, refer to Facebook's business tools terms and Facebook's cookie consent guide.
Cookies from third-party systems
HubSpot cannot control cookies placed by third-party scripts on your website. When a visitor accepts cookies via the HubSpot consent banner, they consent to HubSpot's cookies only. However, you can put code in place to know when a user has accepted or declined HubSpot cookie tracking, then send that information to your third-party system. Learn more about using HubSpot's consent banner for third-party scripts.
Other information
Learn about removing the cookies created by the HubSpot tracking code that are included in the consent banner under GDPR. When a visitor's cookies are removed, the visitor will be considered "new" and will see the cookie policy banner the next time they visit your site.
Visitors who visited your website before your cookie policy banner was set up will already have the cookies created by the HubSpot tracking code in their browser. They will therefore not see the cookie policy banner until their cookies are removed.