In addition to engaging the fans, the Sounders organization set out to avoid the typical poor performance of an expansion team.

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At this time, Barrick said it aims to improve the performance at Lumwana but does not intend to proceed with mine expansion plans.

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Featuring leading technology, components and performance, the new Acer ME Series desktops offer room for expansion and excel at handling advanced applications, including rich HD entertainment.

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