After carefully reviewing the briefs and record on appeal, we affirm substantially for the reasons given by the district court. Despite notice and without excuse, the appellant failed to carry out the court’s orders concerning discovery and sanctions. He also burdened the court and the appellee with needless delays. Robson v. Hollenbeck, 81 F.3d 1 (1st Cir. 1996); United States v. One 1987 BMW, 985 F.2d 655, 657 (1st Cir. 1993). The court did not abuse its discretion in dismissing the action. Velazquez-Rivera v. Sea-Land Service, Inc., 920 F.2d 1072 (1st Cir. 1990).

Affirmed. Loc. R. 27(c).