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The median price of a condo unit in the Admirals Walk condo complex off Clark Road in Sarasota was $87,000 in 2008.
Over the next three years, the median dropped 17 percent to $72,300 in 2011.
But last year, prices began to rebound. The median climbed 11 percent to $80,000.
This year, the upward trend is continuing.
The median after the first three months of the year was $86,500 - almost back to where it was five years ago.


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The Grand Valley Coalition for the Homeless is nearly one year into its 10 year plan to end homelessness, but now the group will be without one of its important key contributors.
For now, the Homeless Outreach Team (HOT) program members will be reassigned to normal patrol duties. The move was made because of the need for more patrol officers, but authorities and local homeless groups are hoping it's a temporary one.
It's a game of numbers, and the fight against homelessness in the Valley is all about balance.
"Where the HOT team will be gravely missed, the good work that this community does will continue," Homeward Bound operations coordinator Mollie Woodard said.
For now, numbers are the main reason Grand Junction Police will be reassigning its Homeless Outreach Team to normal patrol duties.
"This is only because we have a shortage right now for our patrol officers due to some attrition that happened throughout last year," police spokesperson Kate Porras said. "It helped alleviate some of those calls that were coming on to our other patrol officers,"
For two years, the HOT program has worked to establish relationships with members of the homeless community, not only by gaining their trust but also leading them to places like Catholic Outreach and Homeward Bound for help.
"[The HOT program] diminished the hostility that homeless people, especially chronically homeless may have had with police," Catholic Outreach's Sister Karen Bland said.
"There were a lot of really good success stories with our chronic homeless," Woodard added.
In its absence now, local outreach organizations will continue to find balance in helping the ever changing face of homelessness.
"The economy and employment, there's still those issues out there that are being addressed and people right there on that fringe who are struggling," Woodard said.
The Coalition for the Homeless is currently waiting for survey results which will tell them just how many people are sleeping on the streets.
"We will be better able to meet their needs in this community through the various agencies that do provide," Sister Karen said.
These groups will continue their fight alongside police in a different role for now, but they're ever hopeful the HOT program will soon be back on the streets.
"They're still available if we need them because they'll be on a regular patrol," Sister Karen said.
Besides the HOT team, the Grand Junction Police Department also reassigned its six traffic officers.
GJPD currently has eight officers in training right now. It's also actively recruiting more police officers to get its numbers up.

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Kid Fab, thats a10 man league right? lol... or an 8 man league?
its a 10 team leagueOriginally Posted by fanofphilly:23314158
QB: Tom Brady
RB: Adrian Peterson
RB: Jamaal Charles
WR: Julio Jones
WR: Dez Bryant
TE: Fred Davis
Flex: Ahmad Bradshaw
D/ST: Broncos
K: Robbie Gould
RB: Jonathan Stewart, LeGarrete Blount, Peyton Hillis
WR: Jeremy Maclin, Denarius Moore, Titus Young, Robert Meachem
Which team do you think is better? Is it close? Both are my teams.
man those teams are so sexy....damn
haha that's what I was thinking. I don't know how all of that happened, but it did.Originally Posted by BradHolt4CYoung:23318188
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I seriously doubt these are money leagues. How do you get
Calvin & CJ2K, AJ Green & Brandon Marshall and then Jamal Charles and Dez bryant and Maclin?
That is impossible in a money league. Do you have a link to your draft results?
Sorry for doubting but this is insanely stupid
haha if I saw it from your side, id be saying the same thing. our draft results aren't in the order they were selected. we gathered at a bar and wrote them out on paper as we selected, so when we finished we gave them to the commish, and he went home and just entered the rosters in himself. I tried to post a link to the page, but to access it, I have to be signed in. its on yahoo so is there a way to just go and check it out? like if you looked at my fantasy profile or something?Originally Posted by Whomewhome:23320161
oh and its a $20 buy in for this year, and I think it will go up when we reach the full 25 man roster next year.
I hope the kids in my money league are as dumb as some of the kids in your leagues......you guys are getting some steals.
10 team league standard scoring 8th pick
QB: Newton
QB: Cutler
RB: Forte
FLEX: Gore
WR: Calvin
WR: Maclin
TE: Gates
D: Lions
K: Henry
RB: Hillis
RB: Benson
WR: Michael Floyd
WR:Mike Williams
WR: Sidney Rice
QB: Josh Freeman
I'm in a 12 man league and I think I did pretty good.
QB: Roethlesberger, RGIII
RB: R.Rice, R.Mathews, T.Richardson, D.Martin, T.Hightower, D.Thomas
WR: D.Bryant, J.Maclin, R.Meachum, T.Smith, M.Maningham
TE: J.Graham
D/ST: Broncos
K: M.Prater
It's 2RB, 2WR, 1FLEX
How do you think I did?
Dodgers, Lakers, Raiders.
Fok Jelle Naiers
They`re = contraction of they are
There = used to describe location
Their = pronoun used to describe belonging
Should've = contraction of should have
Should of = makes no sense at all
Solid squad. 2 rookie running backs, and another who's crazy injury prone could come back to bite you. Also, I wouldn't draft Hightower at any point of any draft. I'm pretty low on Big Ben this year too, I don't trust his O-line, and the Wallace holdout could hurt him a bit. RG3, might be your better QB option a handful of weeks. Overall, it's not a bad looking team though. Graham and Rice are guaranteed to give you good production, and I like Torrey Smith as a later round receiver.
Forte is flying under the radar this year but I expect big things out of him. I think Cutler's improved passing game will open up the run game for Forte. AP I'm not so sure about due to the injury, when is he even expected back? Gore I don't like this year. A lot of mileage and SF's backfield is jam packed.
No comments on Calvin, think we all know about him and like Maclin as a #2; I think he's the best receiver on Philly. Gates is bound for a huge season IMO & love Lions defense week 1 against STL.
"Last year, we earned respect, but this year we want fear. We want quarterbacks to fear us, and we want offensive lines to fear us." --Ndamokung Suh
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They are my 7th great-grandparents.
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Tombstone Tuesday -- Newhall of Malden, Massachusetts
They are my 7th great-grandparents.
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- Marian Pierre-Louis said...
I saw Newhalls this week. I can't remember if it was in Marblehead or Littleton. I can check if you like. Those stones in Malden are gorgeous. I also have to get back and check those Marblehead names you gave me earlier. I definitely saw plenty of Cresseys. I've been a bit distracted by Thanksgiving I guess. Ah, Friday will be a wonderful day for relaxing and doing genealogy!
- November 22, 2011 at 2:01 PM
- Barbara Poole said...
Thanks Marian. I didn't realize how lovely the stone carving was until I posted it online. No rush about the photos you took, whenever is fine with me. I wonder if we are ever going to find a common ancestor.
- November 22, 2011 at 6:48 PM
- SaraG said...
Hi cousin! These two are also my 7th great-grandparents (I think). Thanks for your posting, the photographs are beautiful!
- December 1, 2011 at 4:32 PM
- Barbara Poole said...
Sara G, thanks for writing and letting me know this. As a result, I'll be posting the ancestry of my Newhall line next week. Do write, if you want to compare notes.
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois concealed carry legislation that requires special permission to have a gun in Chicago is scheduled for a Senate committee vote.
The Senate Executive Committee will hear Sen. Kwame Raoul's proposal to comply with a federal appeals court ruling. The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in December that Illinois' ban on concealed carry is unconstitutional and gave lawmakers until June 9 to rectify the problem.
Raoul's measure would allow gun owners to apply to the Illinois State Police for a permit. They would need training and to clear a background check.
But those wanting to carry a gun in Chicago would also need permission from city police. The National Rifle Association opposes such an "endorsement."
The bill is HB183.
Online: http://www.ilga.gov.


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Originally Posted by BigJon3475
3 ton @ 75 ft and 3/4" pipe there is a .9 capacity multiplier....@ 50 ft it's .93
With 7/8" it's .96 and @ 50 ft it's .98
Show off.
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How many times must one fix something before it is fixed?
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Show off.
It comes out to 2.81/2.82 so whos the showoff.
So I am at 2.8 tons...exactly the Manual J Load calc results. Excellent!!!!
This so fell into place right, hopefully the install will go well and we'll be sleeping in a climate control comfort zone next wednesday night!!!!
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. –Secretary of State A. Ralph Mollis will give students and staff at three Rhode Island high schools the opportunity to register to vote when his office visits Barrington, South Kingstown and Johnston next week.
The stops include Barrington High School on Wed., April 3, South Kingstown High School on Thurs., April 4, and Johnston High School on Fri., April 5.
"Young people who register to vote are more likely to become engaged and effective citizens of Rhode Island. Some of these individuals will become our next generation of leaders. Now is the time to reach out to them," said Mollis.
He worked with municipal elections officials, the state Board of Elections and school administrators to coordinate the drives.
"I am grateful to our partners for their commitment to this important initiative. Our success will pay dividends for decades to come as these new voters cast ballots election after election," said Mollis.
In order to register, you must be 18 years old by Nov. 4, 2014, a resident of Rhode Island and a U.S. citizen. Students who are at least 16 years old, but will not turn 18 by Election Day 2014, can pre-register to vote.
The outreach is part of Mollis' "Voters in the Classroom" initiative, which targets high school and college students. He plans to stage voter registration drives at Rhode Island high schools and colleges leading up to the 2014 elections.
"An informed electorate is the keystone of democracy. This outreach is producing a new generation of voters and citizens committed to making their voices heard," Mollis said.
Students and staff can also re-register to vote. State law requires current voters who have changed their name or moved since the last time they voted to update their registration in order to be eligible to vote again.
His emphasis on young people reflects the success of voter registration activities over the past few years. More than 700,000 Rhode Islanders were eligible to vote in last November's election.
"The growth in our state will come from reaching out to newly eligible groups like high school students," said Mollis.
According to the most recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau, only 48.2 percent of eligible 18-to-24-year-old Rhode Islanders were registered to vote on Election Day 2010. Just 39.2 percent of eligible 18-to-24-year-old Rhode Islanders actually voted in that election.
Students and staff who miss the voter registration drive are still in luck. Mollis posts voter registration forms and answers to frequently asked questions here.
The Secretary of State's office maintains the state's voter registration database, encourages voter registration and turnout and creates guides to running for office and voting.
Secretary of State Mollis is committed to making it easier to vote, making it easier to do business in Rhode Island and making government more open and accessible. For more information about the programs and services the Secretary of State offers Rhode Islanders, visit sos.ri.gov.
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I'm partial but i say Jagger.
1. Freddie Mercury
2. Robert Plant
3. Elvis Presley
4. Ozzy Osbourne
5. Gene Simmons/Paul Stanley
With all the different music tastes around here, what would you say is your top 5?
I'm partial but i say Jagger.
You forgot Kip Winger.
Those Lennon/McCartney boys were pretty good.
David Johansen
Axl Rose
David Lee Roth
Bruce Dickinson
Bob Seger
"Best" I guess would be Jagger, Morrison, Mercury, Ozzy and Plant in some order.
My personal favorites (in order)
1. Bon Scott
2. Ray Gillen
3. Roger Daltrey
4. Joe Lynn Turner
5. David Lee Roth
Gary Moore
David St. Hubbins
G. G. Allin
Billie Joe Armstrong
too many to count really....
Elvis is really a solo but youd have to count the 50s rockers....Vincent, Cochran etc
in the classic rock era Bowie, Jagger, Daltrey, Plant, Mercury
followed by Rod the Mod, Eric Burdon, Hendrix, Van Morrison, Jim Morrison, Ray Davies, Springsteen, Iggy Pop, Bolan, Prince, Tyler, Elton John, some of the punk brigade - Hynde, Bono, Johnny Rotten, Joe Strummer
followed by Marriott Phil Lynott, Rose, Cobain, Mustaine
not sure about Lou Reed Billy Joel or Joey Ramone
dont think Gene Clark or Keith Relf were really commanding front men
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Ronnie James Dio!
Peter Gabriel, Roger Daltry, Freddie Mercury, Jagger, tom Petty
Eddie Vedder and Chris Cornell
Jagger,Morisson, or Bruce.
Paul canabalizes John too much for me to put John in the discussion.
Can't argue with the top choices, but having seen the live a few times - Ian Astbury has to be in the discussion.
I'd pick Mick, Plant and Ozzy as my top three . . .
Bruce Dickinson.
Wasn't a heroin p*ssy.
Dennis DeYoung.


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European Credit Unions Expect U.S. Economic Crisis to Ripple East
WOCCU Technical Congress Addresses Credit Union Development Strategies
November 24, 2008
|WOCCU European Technical Congress attendees (left to right) Florin Simion, executive director of FEDCAR; Brian Branch, EVP/COO of WOCCU; and Grzegorz Bierecki, president of NACSCU, listen intently to speakers at the Bucharest meeting.
BUCHAREST, Romania—Current economic challenges facing the United States were topics of frequent discussion at World Council of Credit Unions' (WOCCU) European Credit Union Technical Congress, which convened last week in Bucharest, Romania. To better help participating credit union industry members cope, presenters at the week-long congress offered strategies to strengthen credit union movements and help individual institutions better face the anticipated ripple effect of the growing U.S. economic crisis.
"These are challenging but promising times for credit unions," Brian Branch, WOCCU's executive vice president and chief operating officer, told nearly 150 delegates from 10 countries who attended the congress. Attendees included members of the Romanian government and the Central Bank of Romania. "People will be looking more and more to credit unions to help them face their economic challenges during this turbulent period."
Delegates from Ireland, Lithuania, Macedonia, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Russia, Ukraine, the United States and Uzbekistan attended educational sessions designed to help European credit unions continue growing and serving members as the U.S. economic crisis travels east. According to local reports, the economic ripples are expected to gather strength and pose greater challenges to European credit unions throughout 2009 and into 2010.
"We're here to cooperate and support each other's work," Grzegorz Bierecki, president of the National Association of Cooperative Savings & Credit Unions (NACSCU), Poland's credit union trade group, and treasurer for WOCCU's board of directors, explained during his speech to conference attendees. "This is very important for us in Eastern Europe."
Educational sessions focused on financial management, credit union building, delinquency control, interest-rate setting and marketing. Seminars also stressed the importance of lobbying and developing model credit union law, policies and bylaws and the proper role and authority of board members. Educational sessions were simultaneously presented in English, Polish, Romanian and Russian.
The European Credit Union Technical Congress, co-sponsored by the Central Federation of Romanian Credit Unions (FEDCAR), was the final of four such sessions presented this year by WOCCU. Previous technical congresses were held in Guatemala City, Guatemala, in August; Nadi, Fiji, in late September; and Banjul, The Gambia, in October.
World Council of Credit Unions is the global trade association and development agency for credit unions. World Council promotes the sustainable development of credit unions and other financial cooperatives around the world to empower people through access to high quality and affordable financial services. World Council advocates on behalf of the global credit union system before international organizations and works with national governments to improve legislation and regulation. Its technical assistance programs introduce new tools and technologies to strengthen credit unions' financial performance and increase their outreach.
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Dear ABC News Fixer: My husband had an account with Comcast. In February, they somehow charged us $98.95 for security on our computers. We explained that we had never requested this, and we were told that within 24 hours it would be cleared from our account.
We have been calling since February and were on hold many times for over an hour. They said they were going to clear it, but they did not.
On April 1, we finally decided to cancel Comcast. Now they are saying we have a bill of more than $155. We should have a zero balance. Please help -- this has been going on since February!
- Brandi Sagar, Lawrenceville, Ga.
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Only problem was you hadn't used a Comcast modem. You had purchased your own modem at Best Buy. (Regular readers will note that this isn't the first time we've seen this problem with modem billing.)
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VANCOUVER, WA -- The National Park Service's Pacific West Region is proud to announce that Greg Shine, Fort Vancouver National Historic Site Chief Ranger and Historian, has been chosen as the Pacific West Region 2013 Freeman Tilden Award recipient.
The National Park Service's Pacific West Region spans 106 degrees across the globe, and preserves and protects 58 spectacular national parks as far west as American Samoa and as far east Saipan. Shine will now represent the National Park Service's Pacific West Region in the National Freeman Tilden Award competition.
Through his role at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site and as an adjunct faculty member in Portland State University's Public History Program teaching a course on historic site interpretation, Shine conceived, planned, helped create, and guided to publication the digital eBook Revealing Our Past: A History of Nineteenth Century Vancouver Barracks through 25 Objects .
"Chief Ranger Shine and his student coauthors have created a very special book, one that speaks through a new medium to the deep significance of this national park and the incredible objects of the park's renowned museum collection," said Tracy Fortmann, Fort Vancouver National Historic Site Superintendent. "This award demonstrates Greg's strong, outstanding commitment and creativity in interpretation at this national park."
"This is a first in the national park system, a project that reflects the cutting-edge of creativity and originality in digital interpretation," said Christine Lehnertz, Regional Director for the National Park Service's Pacific West Region, in a letter announcing the award. "It is one of the first publications created expressly for digital publication that includes features that serve a diversity of learning styles. This project significantly advances the practice of interpretation and education by linking more directly with cultural resource disciplines, evolving the nature of NPS-university partnerships, and modeling best practices in interpretation and history," Lehnertz said.
The National Park Service Freeman Tilden Award was created to recognize an individual who has successfully developed, revitalized, or delivered a specific interpretive or education program or project in a particularly effective and creative fashion. This is the highest National Park Service award a field interpreter can receive.
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site is one of the 401 national parks which make up the National Park System and it is located in both Washington and Oregon. This national park is also the heart of the Vancouver National Historic Reserve which is located in Vancouver, Washington. The Vancouver National Historic Reserve brings together a national park, a premier archaeological site, the region's first military post, an international fur trade emporium, one of the oldest operating airfields, the first national historic site west of the Mississippi River, and a waterfront trail and environmental center on the banks of the Columbia River. The partners of the Reserve teach visitors about the fur trade, early military life, natural history, and pioneers in aviation, all within the context of Vancouver's role in regional and national development. The National Park Service's vast array of public programs -- including living history events, festivals, cultural demonstrations, exhibits, active archaeology, and other special activities - serve communities in Washington and Oregon and create a dynamic, fun, and unique tourist destination for people of all ages.


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Shabazz Napier saw a sign in the stands about Notre Dame being 46-1 on its home court and just smiled. He knew the Huskies were the team that gave the Irish that one loss.
''It gave myself a little chuckle because I was telling myself it was going to be 46-2,'' he said.
Napier knew what he was talking about as he scored 19 points and Tyler Olander scored 12 of his career-high 16 in the second half to pace Connecticut to a 65-58 win over No. 17 Notre Dame, marking the third time in four seasons the Huskies have ended a home winning streak for the Irish.
While Napier and Ryan Boatright, who added 14 points, came up big as usual for the Huskies (12-3, 2-1 Big East), it was the play of Olander that everyone was talking about after the game. His 12 points in the second half matched his career high against Arkansas.
Olander was 8-of-9 shooting with seven rebounds, a blocked shot, and a steal.
''Tyler Olander was wonderful,'' UConn coach Kevin Ollie said. ''Just looking aggressive and looking like he wanted a challenge.''
The Huskies outscored Notre Dame, 7-0, in the final minute, preventing the Irish (14-2, 2-1) from getting off to their best start ever in the Big East and their best start overall since the 1973-74 squad led by John Shumate and Adrian Dantley and coached by Digger Phelps opened 24-1.
The loss ended a 17-game home winning streak for the Irish. Last year the Huskies ended a 29-game streak, meaning the only opponent to win in South Bend in the past 48 games is UConn. The Huskies also ended Notre Dame's school-record 45-game home streak in 2009.
BU 83, Binghamton 59 — D.J. Irving scored 16 points and John Papale had 14, and the host Terriers (8-9, 2-2 America East) shot 55 percent from the field to defeat Bearcats (2-15, 0-4).
Irving and Papale each made three shots from 3-point range for the Terriers, whose 44 percent shooting (12 of 27) on 3-pointers was better than Binghamton's 30.9 percent (21 of 68) from all distances. BU made 30 of 55 shots overall.
The Terriers, who have won seven straight over the Bearcats, used a 14-2 run to expand a 3-point lead to a 40-25 margin with 2:30 left until halftime.
Binghamton, which has lost 11 straight, got 17 points from Jimmy Gray and 14 from Jordan Reed.
Northeastern 70, Towson 59 — Joel Smith scored 21 points and the visiting Huskies (9-7, 4-0) took control with a late first-half run to beat the Tigers (8-9, 3-1) and take over sole possession of first place in the Colonial Athletic Association.
The Huskies trailed, 25-13, with 8:16 left in the first half but outscored the Tigers, 26-8, the rest of the way until intermission. Smith had 9 points and Quincy Ford 8 during the run.
Towson got to within 43-40 early in the second half on Marcus Damas's 3-pointer, but three consecutive layups by Dinko Marshavelski, who had just reentered the game, boosted Northeastern's lead to 49-40 with 13:05 left.
Northeastern is off to its best conference start since winning its first six in the 2008-09 season. The victory gave coach Bill Coen a 100-106 record, making him the fourth coach in program history to reach the century mark in wins.
Vermont 68, Maryland-Baltimore County 53 — Clancy Rugg scored a career-high 19 points with 9 rebounds and 4 steals as the host Catamounts (10-6, 3-1) led wire-to-wire in an America East victory over the Retrievers (3-14, 1-3).


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Ryan LaFlare Named All-Skyline
May 2, 2007
The All-Skyline Men's Lacrosse team was announced on Wednesday, May 2nd with one Farmingdale player receiving All-Conference recognition. Senior captain and midfielder Ryan LaFlare (Lindenhurst, N.Y./Lindenhurst) was named First Team All-Skyline.
LaFlare became Farmingdale's all-time leading scorer this season on March 29th with a four-goal game against Centenary College. He leaves Farmingdale with a career tally of 131 goals and 31 assists for 162 points. As of April 29th, Ryan is ranked 14th in the nation in goals per game (3.07), 19th in ground balls per game (6.4) and 47th in points per game (3.73).
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So many people bang on Dusty on a daily basis here (I do it too), but there needs to be a thread for what I think may have been one of his most difficult decisions in years during a game.
Game 1 of an NLDS, a series we think the Reds can win, and your ace goes down two batters in.
Instead of just throwing Latos out there to warm up on the mound like a reliever, they put LeCure out there while Latos goes through as normal a warm up as possible. Of course it worked out as well as it could despite the trouble LeCure ran into.
I applaud Dusty "big time" for this one. He and Pryce made a decision that was just as important as the play on the field.


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WCSU to host Northeast region college debate tournament
Hat City Tournament expected to draw more than 400 student debaters and coaches
DANBURY, CONN. — Western Connecticut State University will become the epicenter again for collegiate debate competition in the Northeast region when the WCSU Roger Sherman Debate Society hosts the annual Hat City Debate Tournament on Feb. 22 and 23, 2014, on the university's Midtown campus in Danbury.
The Hat City Tournament is expected to bring together more than 400 student debaters and team coaches from colleges across the Northeast to compete for the District 8 Cross Examination Debate Association (CEDA) Championship. The tournament also will feature competition in the National Debate Tournament (NDT) District 8 qualifier round and the Parliamentary/Worlds Debate regional.
Since first entering intercollegiate competition a decade ago, the Roger Sherman Debate Society at Western has established a reputation for defeating rival teams from larger universities and colleges across the region and nation. The society set new milestones in the 2013 Hat City debates when Kylah Broughton, of Newark, N.J., and Eugene Ben Allen, of Naugatuck, became the first WCSU team to win a regional championship and Broughton captured the top individual Speaker Award for the tournament. Western students have continued to post strong showings in the 2013-14 season. Colleen Mair, of Milford, and Leon McIntosh, of Bridgeport, reached the quarterfinals and Mair achieved third top speaker for their division in the society's most recent competition at Rutgers University.
Roger Sherman Debate Society president Taylor Pasquence, of Bethel, noted the Hat City Tournament attracts debaters from leading private and public universities across the region because it includes CEDA, NDT and Worlds competitions within a single tournament and offers a final opportunity for participants to qualify to compete against the best teams in the nation at the prestigious National Debate Tournament.
This year's Hat City Tournament will include six rounds of cross-examination debate by student participants at the novice and junior varsity levels. All debates will address the 2013-14 CEDA/NDT topic, which poses the resolution that the U.S. federal government "should substantially increase statutory and/or judicial restrictions on the war powers authority of the President of the United States" in one or several of six specified types of operations.
The public is invited to attend the debate rounds on Feb. 22 and 23 and admission will be free. Information on locations for the District 8 CEDA and NDT debates will be available at the Warner Hall registration site.
Registration for debaters will be held from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 21, at the Best Western hotel, 11 Stony Hill Road in Bethel, and beginning at 7 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22, on the first floor of Warner Hall on the WCSU Midtown campus, 181 White St. in Danbury. The registration fee for entry is $45 per person, with an additional fee of $30 for each uncovered round of judging. Complimentary breakfast and lunch for debate participants will be provided on Feb. 22 and 23.
For more information, contact Roger Sherman Debate Society president Taylor Pasquence at email@example.com or the Office of University Relations at (203) 837-8486.
Online registrations for tournament participants may be submitted at the following links:
District 8 NDT qualifier: https://www.tabroom.com/index/tourn/index.mhtml?tourn_id=2635
Northeast Regional CEDA Championship: https://www.tabroom.com/index/tourn/index.mhtml?tourn_id=2637
Northeast Regional Worlds Championship: https://www.tabroom.com/index/tourn/index.mhtml?tourn_id=2638
Western Connecticut State University offers outstanding faculty in a range of quality academic programs. Our diverse university community provides students an enriching and supportive environment that takes advantage of the unique cultural offerings of Western Connecticut and New York. Our vision: To be an affordable public university with the characteristics of New England's best small private universities.


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Land Port of Entry Planning Process
For any given fiscal year, the Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) submits a list of prioritized LPOE capital projects to GSA for consideration and inclusion in GSA's fiscal year capital program submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Based on the list submitted by CBP, GSA regional offices begin to develop the project by contracting with a private sector A/E firm to develop a project feasibility study. The feasibility study will define the project's scope, budgets and schedules, as well as supporting the project design prospectus submitted in a fiscal year's capital program.
The region submits a project design prospectus to GSA's National Office for review and integration into the annual capital program. The annual capital is program is then submitted to the OMB in the spring of the given fiscal year. Because of limited funding, the projects are competed against the other capital projects within the overall GSA capital program submittal. Should the project be approved by OMB, it is included in the President's Budget the following February for review, authorization and funding by Congress.


text: The Somerville Arts Council will announce its first artist of the month Monday in what will be an ongoing series, according to an announcement from the council. On the first Monday of each month, a new artist selected by a panel from nominations made by the Somerville community will be revealed. An interview with the featured artist will be posted on the council's website, somervilleartscouncil.org , along with images of their work. A public gathering will be held at the end of the year to recognize the 12 selections, the announcement said.


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Britney Spears hit the green with David Lucado yesterday. The pop star joined her boyfriend and his mom at one of his favorite haunts, the Ivy Hill Golf Course in Forest, during their trip to Lucado's native Virginia, a source exclusively tells E! News. Spears' beau is an avid golfer who played for his high school team—and we've been told that he had a zero handicap back in the day. "David and Britney were riding in a golf cart together," the source says, adding that Lucado was introducing Spears to folks as his girlfriend. "They were having fun. She looked beautiful." The "Work Bitch" singer didn't tee off, but Lucado played three holes during the roughly 45 minutes they were there. (He had to show off his skills for his lady, right?!) "I heard he was showing her around the golf course," added Lynchburg Live Media owner Paul Schweighart. "They were walking around and talking to people." Spears' bodyguard was also on the scene. Also yesterday, Lucado, his mom and Spears—who, we're told, was meeting her boyfriend's family on this trip—ate together at The Neighbors Place in Lynchburg, where Lucado used to work. Spears flew into town from Charlotte, N.C., with two bodyguards on Wednesday, traveling light with only a carry-on bag for the jaunt to Lucado's home state. She revealed this week that "Work Bitch" will have its worldwide premiere on iHeartRadio stations Sept. 16 at 6 p.m. ET and then hit iTunes at midnight.
Source: http://www.eonline.com/news/458978/britney-spears-joins-boyfriend-david-lucado-at-his-favorite-golf-course-on-trip-to-his-native-virginia


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Girl, 12, missing from NE Houston home
Updated 1:07 pm, Wednesday, June 25, 2014
Authorities are searching for a 12-year-old girl who went missing after she walked away from her northeast Houston home two days ago.
Jaelin Ward was last seen Monday leaving her home in the 9800 block of Thorn near Sterlingshire, according to the Houston Police Department.
Ward is described as being 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighing 150 pounds. She has brown hair and brown eyes. No description of her clothes was available.
Anyone with information about Ward's whereabouts is urged to contact the HPD Missing Persons' Unit at 713 731-5223.


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johnhudson wrote:Therein lies the problem. openSUSE provides chromium, which works flawlessly with KDE4, rather than Chrome.
I'm using google-chrome-stable_current 32 bit rpm (for Fedora/openSUSE), which I downloaded direct from the Chrome site. You say openSUSE provides chromium. All I had installed by default was Firefox and Konqueror and searching for chromium in YaST produces no results.
Rhakios wrote:The bug report says this only occurs with KDE4, so if you're using Gnome you won't have the same problem.
Traditionally I have always used KDE as my default desktop in SUSE, so I am stuck with the bug. Gnome doesn't seem right somehow with this distro. Anyway, I am really beginning to like KDE4.
Rhakios wrote:Even so, there are two possible problems here: 1 is that one cannot set Chrome as default browser.
2 is that although it claims not to be set as default browser, actually, it is. <shrugs>
1 I can confirm I cannot set Chrome as the default browser.
2 I can confirm that it claims not to be the default browser and, sure enough, it isn't. Clicking on a URL opens Firefox.
Not really a great problem. Only a minor instance of "doesn't work as it should".
I have used 11.3 for a few days now and it is behaving itself, but I am hard pushed to discover what particular advantages it has over 11.2, which I continue to run in parallel.


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Tonight, the North Port City Commission discusses whether to accept Sarasota County's $2 million offer to buy the city's half-interest in Warm Mineral Springs.
To explain why she favors the city's selling its stake in the tourist attraction and archaelogical site, Mayor Linda Yates has issued the following statement - which HeraldTribune.com publishes here in its entirety.
Q/A position paper about Warm Mineral Springs by Mayor Linda Yates:
Regardless of where people stand on the subject of Warm Mineral Springs, common interest appears to be in minimizing taxpayers' risk and liabilities while maximizing economic opportunity, public use and preservation. As we all work toward achieving the common goals, I'll share my perspective on some of the frequent questions and comments.
Why did the city not honor the ITN agreement with the County?
An ITN (Invitation To Negotiate) is a process government can use to acquire products and services. In July the City and County unanimously agreed to use the ITN process, rather than an RFP. Staff was directed to draft a scope of services for consideration by both Commissions. The City did not reject using the ITN process – it simply did not approve of the contents staff came up with.
Why is the City not addressing the June deadline?
An ITN process was estimated to take 6-8 months. Considering concerns with the ITN contents and time being of essence, in November the City requested a meeting with the County asap and suggested looking at a short-term concessionaire agreement. The County declined at that time. The City cannot force the County to seek bids for short-term operations to keep the Spring open after the previous owner's 30 month term of exclusive use expires.
How much has the City made from the Spring operations over the past two years?
Nothing. The public paid $5.5 million in cash and in addition the seller was given exclusive use of the property to continue their business for 2.5 years retaining 100% of the revenue, paying no rent, fees, taxes or assessments. That was part of the total value conveyed to the seller and comes to an end in June 2013.
How can the City attract tourism and revenue if it doesn't own the Spring?
Warm Mineral Spring has brought tourists to the area since the 1960's. Back in 2007 it was estimated the site attracted nearly 80,000 visitors annually. The Spring and surrounding area have been part of the City for over a decade when it was annexed to expand the City's tax base. Based on a 2010 appraisal, aside from property taxes, the combined fire/rescue and road/drainage assessments alone was nearly $30,000 a year. However since the City jointly purchased the property, assessments along with other taxes, fees and ownership responsibilities have been an annual direct loss of revenue to the City. Loss of revenues and costs associated with government owned property are essentially absorbed by residents and businesses. Private ownership of property generates assured income to the City.
If the City doesn't own the Spring how can it be protected?
There are natural assets and environmentally sensitive areas within the City that are owned by other entities yet are protected. Whether publicly or privately owned the environmental, historical and hydrological aspects of Warm Mineral Spring are already protected and have been for a long time prior to the public purchase. The City's ULDC Regulations Chapters 9, 55, 57 and 58 relate to the Spring. There is also oversight by other governmental agencies.
The public voted to buy the Spring to keep it open to the public so why would the City sell it?
The purchase of the Spring was not approved by voters through a referendum. The Spring and day spa business area only encompasses about 21 acres of the total 81 acres purchased. 60 acres of the vacant land could potentially be better utilized by the private sector for a hotel, restaurant, gift shop, lodges and other commercial ventures. If the 81 acres were divided and the County retains just the portion where the Spring is located, the adjacent land could then be sold to the private sector. That could expedite business development and put surplus acreage of vacant land back on the tax rolls. That also protects businesses (restaurants, salons, health services, etc.) throughout the City from being disadvantaged by the private entities operating similar businesses on publicly owned property in partnership with the Government.
If the City doesn't own the Spring won't it cost taxpayers more if just the County owns it?
North Port taxpayers are also County taxpayers. Under the current agreement the County and City split all expenses 50/50. In essence residents and businesses in North Port contribute to both halves of expenses while the rest of the County taxpayers only contribute to the County's half. Under County ownership all County taxpayers share the expenses equally.
While it is unrealistic to resolve issues in a way that satisfies everyone, in my opinion the City selling its share actually moves things in a positive direction toward accomplishing maintaining public access to the spring, facilitating opportunities for private business development, putting commercially zoned property back on the tax rolls and alleviating the public from risk and liabilities.
Mayor: North Port should sell Warm Mineral Springs
Tonight, the North Port City Commission discusses whether to accept Sarasota County's $2 million offer to buy the city's half-interest in Warm Mineral Springs.


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Many commentators refer to the challenge of RCIA in parishes as "sorting fish." You have the unbaptized. But some of them may know a fair amount about the Christian life. You also have the phenomenon of those who were baptized as infants, then let loose with no further support. You have evangelicals, Protestants, Anglicans, and maybe a few others who were raised in other traditions, but who come to Catholicism later in life. Throw in kids of all ages, people in varying states of move or pilgrimage. It's no wonder RCIA in a parish can be a puzzling muddle.
Part 4 of the RCIA, sections numbered 400-472, covers the situation of persons baptized, but never catechized. When they come to Catholicism, they are seeking confirmation and Eucharist. Their journey may be quite similar to that of unbaptized (presumably uncatechized) people. But the rite suggests we treat them differently. Why? Because a valid baptism, regardless of the Christian tradition in which it was conferred, is honored. Let's read:
400. The following pastoral guidelines concern adults who were baptized as infants either as Roman Catholics or as members of another Christian community but did not receive further catechetical formation nor, consequently, the sacraments of confirmation and eucharist. These suggestions may also be applied to similar cases, especially that of an adult who recovers after being baptized in danger of death or at the point of death.
Even though uncatechized adults have not yet heard the message of the mystery of Christ, their status differs from that of catechumens, since by baptism they have already become members of the Church and children of God. Hence their conversion is based on the baptism they have already received, the effects of which they must develop.
Let's take this key section carefully.
This part of RCIA is self-referenced as "pastoral guidelines." Are these required? No. Many of the rites are optional, as we'll see. They are "suggestions," as the text itself suggests. The only "requirement" for a Catholic faith community is a "catechumenate," which the preparation of the baptized is most definitely not.
The second part of this section tells us just what we're doing with the baptized: we're looking to develop the effects of the initial baptism. The point of this ministry is to work from the moment of God's grace, the baptism of infancy, and build on that moment of faith. Presumably, the uncatechized Christian would be guided along a path similar to that of a catechumen: integration into the life of the community, the initial involvement in Christian apostolates, liturgical and spiritual formation, and naturally, catechesis. All this may happen through the rites of RCIA. But not necessarily, and not always. It would be the responsibility of the pastor to ensure it does happen.


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City government gets a cut of revenue from the deal, which can be extended for 35 years. So far, the city has received more money than estimated. That's very welcome news at City Hall.
Daytona Beach is getting comfortable with its newest park feature — a zip line at Tuscawilla Park.
Four-and-a-half months after Zoom Air Daytona Beach opened the attraction at the park, business has been brisk. And an aging but beautiful park is attracting more visitors and providing a bit of a financial lift for the city.
The addition of Zoom Air meant more than just zip lines. The company added a variety of features, from rope bridges to dancing logs. The park has a number of "aerial adventures" that give participants a perspective that previously only squirrels and birds had.
The city and Zoom Air signed a deal in April for 10 years. City government gets a cut of revenue from the deal, which can be extended for 35 years. So far, the city has received more money than estimated. That's very welcome news at City Hall.
This private venture also has created some new jobs. That's welcome news too.
The city and Zoom Air expected $20,000 to make it into city coffers by the one-year anniversary of the attraction's opening. After 4 1/2 months, the city has already received $10,000. That's much more than the expected $2,300 annual cost to keep the park in order.
The city and the visitors to the park are getting a win-win deal. The park's new tenant has brought more people to the park's forested area. The city and the business are making money. And most important, people appear to be having a lot of fun exploring the grounds of Tuscawilla Park.
It's not often that a park business can come in and provide this much entertainment with minimal environmental disturbance. Some squirrels and birds may have been scared off — at first. They probably have adapted to the new visitors.
The new business has also caused vagrants to leave. That too shows the benefit of adding an "eco-tourism" business to a city park. It means more people now feel comfortable coming back to Tuscawilla Park to picnic or take a walk.
Taxpayers knew the Daytona Beach Pier would eventually generate cash instead of simply costing the city money, and the pier is generating revenue now that it has been renovated. But the success at Tuscawilla proves city officials were wise to look to park or park-like properties as a source of revenue that can be used to maintain and improve the amenities.
With the zip line and other climbing attractions, Tuscawilla Park has been reinvigorated and made more attractive to the public. That's a big plus for city government and city residents.


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The lights are on
I sure hope this game becomes available for Windows 7 or even a Mac.
They did say it would be released on pc, originally slated for same day release then pulled. Will the publisher keep that word? Only time will tell, but if does well on the 360 no doubt it will make it to the pc when sales finally fall low on the console. Thou if too late they will miss allot of sales, for dragon age 2 is coming in march and sorry to say that will be my easy buy over this any day.
I have a question?After you become king,if you want to try it again from the begging of BEING THE KING,do you have to start the game all over or is there a way for you to go back from a certain point in the game?
I am Mufasa!


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A few of the New Orleans Saints coaches who have worked with new Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi had a lot of good things to say about their former colleague at this week's Senior Bowl.
But no one has worked closer with Lombardi over the last four seasons than Saints quarterback Drew Brees.
With Lombardi as his quarterback coach, Brees has thrived the last four seasons, completing 68.1 percent of his passes for 19,661 yards with 156 touchdown passes and a 101.4 passer rating. He's been selected to the Pro Bowl each season.
"He is a tremendous football coach," Brees said while preparing for Sunday's Pro Bowl in Hawaii. "He is a great offensive mind. I am so excited for the opportunity that he has to be a coordinator.
"I knew it was only a matter of time. He is a guy that is extremely intelligent, very innovative. He was a huge part of our game planning throughout the week and on game day."
Lombardi will be a first-time offensive coordinator in Detroit and the Lions are hopeful he can bring the same kind of success to
Stafford is only two years removed from a 5,038-yard season with 41 touchdowns that helped lead the Lions to the playoffs, where they lost to Lombardi's Saints.
"His contributions were immense for our team," Brees said of Lombardi. "I will definitely miss him. I know that he is going to be a great asset to that team, that offense, and certainly with the personnel that he has a chance to work with there."


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text: The Tama County Pork Producers pie auction and contest was a dream come true for any pie lover. The men, women and youth of Tama County have to be the best bakers in the midwest! The pies were sold as a fund raiser by Auctioneers Keith Sash and David Brezina. Pictured with pies ready to be auctioned are Christy Calderwood, Carissa Calderwood, Tessa Dvorak and Rachel Kopriva. Full coverage of the Pork Producers Annual Banquet can be found in the Inside Iowa Today (section B) included with this week's print issue.


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Caribbean Credit Union Achieves Success with Non-traditional Services
Affiliation with WOCCU Partnership Attracts International Attention
May 04, 2011
MAIMÓN, Dominican Republic — In the mountainous central valley town of Maimón, Dominican Republic, Cooperativa de Ahorros y Créditos Maimón, Inc., celebrated its 20th year of service last week with workshops, social gatherings and sporting events — including a marathon to kick off the events. But even more remarkable than the two decades of financial service the credit union has brought its community is how it has changed the social fabric of everyday life. The credit union has become a pillar of the community by adding value through more than just financial services, offering vocational training programs to hundreds of young adults, fortifying municipal water systems, providing two ambulances and offering the only comprehensive funeral services in town.
"Maimón credit union has gone far above and beyond the call of duty in terms of service to members and the community," said Pete Crear, World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) president and CEO who visited the credit union along with the WOCCU board of directors during an April meeting in the country. "This credit union provides a shining example of how non-traditional services can play a pivotal role in community development and improve the lives of members."
The credit union's investments in the community has made a noticeable impact on the quality of life there. It provides vocational training to young people who might not otherwise have the means for such preparation to enter the workforce or start their own businesses. It built a water tower to bring running water to residents who had previously been without. It also owns and operates a funeral home adjacent to its offices and a hearse. A funeral insurance plan for members and their families helps ease the financial and logistical burden of a death so the family can focus on mourning the loss of their loved one.
Through four branch offices in the Monseñor Nouel province, Maimón also offers the typical array of financial products and services, including youth savings and financial literacy programs, a savings incentive program and supplemental group health insurance. Its 43,000 members represent over 60% of local residents, and assets total about US$52 million. It is currently planning a fifth branch office for the capital city of Santo Domingo.
"What makes Maimón credit union truly great is its social engagement to benefit the community," said Ramón Antonio Diaz Guzmán, Maimón credit union board president. "All types of people in the region, especially those most in need, come to our institution to address small but systemic problems. Maimón credit union will continue to leave footprints in the hearts of our members and the community."
Virginio Rafael Gerardo, president and CEO of Asociación de Instituciones Rurales de Ahorro y Crédito (AIRAC), WOCCU's member organization in the Dominican Republic, organized the board of directors' visit to the credit union. He holds Maimón in high esteem because its level of discipline makes it a top performer in the indicators AIRAC measures, and it was recently recognized as "Credit Union of the Year."
"For [AIRAC], Maimón credit union has a philosophical importance because it demonstrates the true meaning of the credit union difference through its ability to address the basic needs of the community," Gerardo said. "This helps show government officials that credit unions are a viable resource for human development, and they can take that into consideration when determining regulatory treatment."
AIRAC maintains diverse connections within the global credit union movement through a partnership with the Wisconsin Credit Union League (WCUL), facilitated by WOCCU's International Partnerships Program. The organizations first signed a partnership agreement in October 2007. The relationship reached a landmark in 2009 when WCUL worked closely with AIRAC to effect change in the country's credit union regulatory environment.
During a 2009 visit, representatives from AIRAC, WCUL and WOCCU met with the country's central bank, the Superintendency of Banks and the Institute for Cooperatives to work on modernizing regulations and oversight procedures that would better address the country's credit union structure. Pedro Silverio, CEO of the Central Bank of the Dominican Republic, asked AIRAC to submit comments to the current bill before it was introduced to Congress later that year.
Brett Thompson, WCUL president and CEO, worked with the international team to help craft comments for submission. Through their combined efforts, AIRAC was able to influence regulatory change for its country's credit unions.
Thompson and his colleagues from WCUL also visited Maimón credit union during the visit. They were impressed with how the credit union was serving more than just the financial needs of its members, going beyond its membership to invest in community-wide infrastructure.
"Maimón is engaged in possibly the purest form of credit unionism that one could imagine and serves as a great reminder to those of us in the U.S. of what our mission is all about," Thompson said. "The staff was extremely accommodating and clearly proud of what they do, and they should be. They do great work."
WCUL is planning another visit to the Dominican Republic in October to run an advocacy and regulatory education program for credit unions. AIRAC is facilitating several week-long study tours in November for select member credit union managers to work on risk management and loan processing issues at Wisconsin credit unions.
To learn more about WOCCU's International Partnerships Program, visit www.woccu.org/partnerships.Learn more about Maimón credit union at www.coopmaimon.com (Spanish).
World Council of Credit Unions is the global trade association and development agency for credit unions. World Council promotes the sustainable development of credit unions and other financial cooperatives around the world to empower people through access to high quality and affordable financial services. World Council advocates on behalf of the global credit union system before international organizations and works with national governments to improve legislation and regulation. Its technical assistance programs introduce new tools and technologies to strengthen credit unions' financial performance and increase their outreach.
World Council has implemented 300+ technical assistance programs in 89 countries. Worldwide, 68,882 credit unions in 109 countries serve 235 million people. Learn more about World Council's impact around the world at www.woccu.org.
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Original URL: https://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/06/25/drobo_mini_and_5d/
Drobo brings RAID, battery backup to the desktop - and the hand
Kit so simple, even a Mac fanboi could use it
Posted in Storage, 25th June 2012 08:14 GMT
Drobo has re-invented its desktop storage products, giving them a dose of Thunderbolt connectivity, SSD and 2.5-inch drive support, as well as introducing a portable Drobo mini.
The company supplies curvy, snazzy-looking and ridiculously easy-to-use desktop and rackmount storage arrays with RAID-type protection and virtually no system management needed at all. It's basically the Apple Mac of storage arrays.
A quick recap: with the classic desktop Drobo there are up to four 3.5-inch drive bays and owners stuff their own drives in them. The drives can be different makes and capacities and Drobo software spreads data across the drives and tells you – via a green, blue and red traffic light-style system – when drives have been filled up and need replacing with bigger ones. There's also a Drobo S with five bays and both eSATA and USB 3.0 interfaces on top of the classic Drobo's FireWire 800 and SB 2.0.
The company expanded into the 8- and 12-bay rackmount market and has added solid state drive (SSD) support to the B12001 12-bay gear as well as Amazon Web Services support to both the B12001 and the smaller B800i 8-bay product.
Drobo mini and Mac
What Drobo has done now is to bring in two new low-end models: the Drobo 5D 5-drive box – which looks like a replacement for the Drobo S – and a Drobo Mini, a 4-drive box with 2.5-inch drive bays, which is portable, and could eventually replace the classic 4-bay Drobo desktop. Both new boxes support SSDs as well as disk drives plus they get the Thunderbolt interconnects and USB 3.0 support.
Drobo has added battery-backed data protection over power-outages and says it's also enhanced the base hardware and software to run five times faster; that's before adding SSD support.
Drobo Mini
The Drobo Mini box is made of carbon fibre with a rubberised finish. The indicator lights are now spread around the front edge of the box – which looks extremely neat and works well – and a fully-loaded Mini weighs in at 3 pounds. There's also an optional carrying case. There can be up to 4 x 1TB drives put in it, delivering 3TB usable capacity. As bigger drives become available you'll be able to use them too. The drives are hot-swap and simply pushed into place with no need for a screwdriver or a carrier-frame.
As well as USB 3.0, the Mini has dual 10Gbit/s bi-directional Thunderbolt ports for daisy-chaining. There is data-aware tiering with an mSATA SSD inserted into a separate Accelerator bay and used cache-style to accelerate data access from the disk drives. Alternately you can put SSDs into the four drive bays and give yourself a screamingly fast box – if you can afford to buy four SSDs and the eye-wateringly expensive Thunderbolt cable and connector.
Drobo 5D
The Drobo 5D is effectively a Drobo S with the Thunderbolt, SSD, USB 3.0, mSATA SSD caching and battery-backed power failure protection. Its maximum capacity is 16TB usable. Drobo claims the 5D is "the highest-performing personal storage array on the planet."
As with the Drobo mini, you can have single or dual drive redundancy. The system is quieter than the S and drives can be spun down to save power when no data access is needed.
Drobo will provide ordering and availability information in July. Pricing – including a Thunderbolt cable – is expected to start at under $650.
Both the Mini and the 5D raise the bar for competitors such as Iomega and Seagate's LaCie. It's impressive that Drobo is still innovating in hardware as well as software and these new boxes should do well – although El Reg issues a prayer to the pricing gods to please, please, bring Thunderbolt prices down to something mortals can afford. ®


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Cards Learn Importance Of Donations
NEW BREMEN — Area high school students learned about blood donation at an assembly Thursday afternoon in preparation for a blood drive that will be held later this month.
New Bremen sophomores, juniors and seniors gathered in the high school auditorium to learn about donating blood. Red Cross Donor Recruitment Representative Jeri Garringer said she is a regular blood donor.
"I find it an easy thing to do," Garringer said. "I donate blood every eight weeks. You're eligible to donate every 56 days and I try to do that ... I'm a steady donor. It's really, really important to me. I have family members that I wouldn't have today if it wasn't for donors."
Garringer said in the Ohio and Indiana region, the Red Cross needs to collect approximately 550 units a blood every day.
"That's a pretty big number," she said. "We serve about 60 hospitals, which are the hospitals that your families go to when we have a local emergency. So, those 550 units are very, very important."
She noted that when weather forces a drive to cancel or postpone, the Red Cross still needs to collect those units of blood.
"Those things really affect us," Garringer said.
"We still have to have that blood, because if there's an emergency, the last thing you want to hear for your family member is, 'Sorry, we're out of blood.' It's our job to get out there and teach people so that when you see a community drive going on, if you have the time, take that hour and stop and donate. You're going to help save a life."
Garringer said blood donors help save up to three lives.
"We take that one unit of blood — it's slightly less than a pint — and we take it back to our laboratory," she said. "We put it in a machine — a centrifuge — that separates it into three different components. So we take that unit of whole blood and make platelets, plasma and red cells."
She said last year, New Bremen High School students donated 51 units of blood, saving 153 lives, and this year, the goal is to collect 40 units of blood.
Garringer told students that to be eligible, they must meet the height and weight requirements, be at least 16 years old and be in general good health. She added that preparing the body for a blood donation is important.
"The No. 1 thing I want to stress to you guys today is when you give blood, you need to get your body ready," she said.
"It isn't cool to have a bad feeling after you donate. If you get your bodies ready, you'll have no problems."
Drinking fluids and eating a healthy meal, she said, will prepare the body for a donation.
"Drink a lot of fluids, and then don't skip meals," Garringer said. "Have a good supper before you go to bed, get to bed early, and then in the morning, have a good, healthy breakfast."
Garringer told students a granola bar or pop tarts are not considered a healthy breakfast, and students should eat something more substantial like pancakes and fruit or eggs and bacon. She added that having a positive blood donation experience requires that the donors treat their bodies right.
"You're going to help save somebody's life," she said. "You're going to have a positive impact on somebody, and if you come in here and donate and it wasn't a good experience, you'll never do it again."
She told students they need a photo ID, and 16-year-old donors must have a parent sign a consent form. She noted that students will also need to be able to list any medications they take and where they have traveled if they have been outside of the country.
Before a donation, Garringer said students will have a few health tests.
"We want to make sure you're healthy and feeling good, so we're going to take your pulse, your temperature, your blood pressure and we'll stick your finger and check your iron," she said.
After the health check, donors will move on to the actual donation, which lasts between six and 12 minutes.
To demonstrate the prick of the needle, Garringer told students to pinch their skin, noting that the area of the arm does not have a lot of pain.
"I'm not going to lie to you and tell you there's no pain," she said. "There is a little pinch at the beginning."
Students viewed a video about blood donation before having time to ask questions and sign up for the blood drive. The annual New Bremen High School FFA Blood Drive will be held on Feb. 23.
For more information on blood donations and the Red Cross, visit RedCrossBlood.org.


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Weight Watchers (WTW) shares rose 10% after the company beat earnings expectations on strong Internet revenues. The company posted $1.09 of EPS, 4 cents ahead of expectations. Revenue of $430.6 million beat expectations for $422.8 million.
The company has benefited from a shift in the habits of members, who now use the company's website more often, as opposed to attending in-person meetings.
"Our Q3 2012 financial results were somewhat better than our expectations with continued strength of our WeightWatchers.com business being offset in part by pressure on our North American and UK meetings businesses," said CEO David Kirchhoff in a statement.


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Sandia Golf Club
Albuquerque, N.M. • August 4 - 7
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — James Sullivan of Katy, Texas, Brenden Redfern of Austin, Texas, and Johnathan Schnitzer of Houston, sit atop the leaderboard in the Boys Division of the AJGA New Mexico Open after rounds of 4-under-par 68. Michelle Yang of Los Angeles has a two-stroke lead in the Girls Division after her first-round 70.
Conducted by the American Junior Golf Association, the AJGA New Mexico Open is a 54-hole stroke play event held at Sandia Golf Club. The tournament field consisted of 99 players, 75 boys and 24 girls from 19 states and Mexico. The Boys Division is being played at 7,291 yards and the Girls Division at 6,184 yards.
Sullivan opened his round on the front-nine with a 5-under-par 31. Sparked by five birdies, he gave himself the opportunity to go low early on.
"I hit my irons well today and was able to get a lot of opportunities for short birdie putts," Sullivan said.
Schnitzer started off opposite of Sullivan, opening with four pars before carding a birdie on No. 5.
"I gave myself short birdie putts on the par-5's and played them at 3-under-par overall, that was key for me today," he said.
Much like his fellow Texans, Redfern carded multiple birdies and hit a number of greens. The highlight of his day, however, was no bogeys on his card.
"I didn't have any bogeys on my card today," Redfern said. "I played a really solid round and just hit quality golf shots all day."
In a tie for fourth at 3-under-par 69 are Reid Martin of Mukilteo, Wash., Paul McConnell of Garland, Texas and Austin Rising of Albuquerque, N.M.
Yang had a successful day very similar to that of the boys' leaders. Carding four birdies, and only two 3-putt bogeys, she was able to fire a 3-under-par 33 on the back nine.
"I 3-putted Nos. 8 and 9 but was able to make up for it on the back nine," Yang said. "Everything went really well for me today."
In a tie for second at even-par 72, are Yang's playing partners Bonnie Hu of Fremont, Calif., and Casey Grice of College Station, Texas.
The American Junior Golf Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the overall growth and development of young men and women who aspire to earn college golf scholarships through competitive junior golf. The AJGA, the largest Association of its kind, has an annual junior membership (boys and girls ages 12-18) of approximately 5,000 junior golfers from 49 states and 30 foreign countries.
Titleist, the AJGA's National Sponsor, has been the catalyst and driving force behind the Association's success since 1989. Rolex Watch USA, which is in its third decade of AJGA support, became the inaugural AJGA Premier Partner in 2004. In 2007, after 12 years of support, Polo Ralph Lauren became the AJGA's second Premier Partner.
Located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Sandia Resort & Casino features a world class golf experience that offers a visually stunning and strategic 18-hole golf course designed by Scott Miller, complete practice facility and a 16,000 square foot "Pueblo" style clubhouse featuring restaurant, golf shop and expansive patio. Sandia opened to rave reviews having been honored with the afore mentioned Golf Magazine accolade and winning the 2005 golf "Development of the Year" award from Golf Inc Magazine. The golf club at Sandia is a key amenity to the Sandia Resort & Casino that is already a popular gaming and entertainment venue. In 2006, Sandia opened a world class resort that features 228 luxurious, oversized guest rooms including over 30 suites. Every guest room and suite is highlighted by awe-inspiring views of the Albuquerque skyline or the rugged wildness of the Sandia Mountains. The resort also includes over 35,000 square feet of "state of the art" entertainment, meeting & convention space that can accommodate groups up to 3000, a 12,000 square foot spa and a multitude of dining options including a 410 seat signature buffet, steakhouse and Bien Shur, the roof top gourmet restaurant with an indoor/outdoor entertainment lounge with the most breath-taking views this side of the Valle Grande.
The golf facility at Sandia Resort & Casino is professionally managed by OB Sports Golf Management, a diversified, golf-oriented company with a long history of success. OB Sports currently manages 30 premier golf courses and country clubs throughout the United States and Mexico. Known for its comprehensive and personalized services since 1972, OB Sports has become widely acclaimed as the leader in boutique-style golf course management. For more information about OB Sports Golf Management, visit www.obsports.com, or call 480.948.1300.
For information about the Sandia Resort & Casino visit www.sandiacasino.com or call 877.272.9199.
For more information on Sandia Golf Club visit www.sandiagolf.com or call 505.798.3990.
Sandia Resort & Casino is a business enterprise of the Pueblo of Sandia and is part of a master-planned development on Sandia land just outside of Albuquerque. Located at I-25 and Tramway Road, Sandia Casino employs 1,900 New Mexicans, 1,300 of them employed by the casino.
AJGA alumni have risen to the top of amateur, collegiate and professional golf. More than 160 former AJGA juniors currently play on the PGA and LPGA Tours and have compiled more than 300 wins. AJGA alumni include Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Jim Furyk, Stewart Cink, Davis Love III, Cristie Kerr, Pat Hurst, Paula Creamer, Brittany Lincicome, Morgan Pressel and Julieta Granada.
Second-round tee times will run from 7 — 11:48 a.m. off the No. 1 tee Wednesday. For more information about the AJGA New Mexico Open, please contact AJGA Tournament Headquarters 505-798-3731.


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(a) The Governor shall designate the Higher Education Student Financial Aid Advisory Board created by section five, article one of this chapter to select the recipients of Underwood-Smith teacher scholarships who meet the eligibility criteria set forth in subsection (b) of this section.
(b) Eligibility for an Underwood-Smith Teacher Scholarship award shall be limited to students who meet the following criteria:
(1) Have graduated or are graduating from a West Virginia high school and rank in the top ten percent of their graduating class or the top ten percent statewide of those West Virginia students taking the ACT test;
(2) Have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.25 on a possible scale of four after successfully completing two years of course work at an approved institution of higher education in West Virginia;
(3) Are public school aides or paraprofessionals as defined in section eight, article four, chapter eighteen-a of this code and who have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.25 on a possible scale of four after successfully completing two years of course work at an approved institution of higher education in West Virginia; or
(4) Are graduate students at the master's degree level who have graduated or are graduating in the top ten percent of their college graduating class.
(c) In accordance with the rules of the commission, the vice chancellor for administration shall develop criteria and procedures for the selection of scholarship recipients. The selection criteria shall reflect the purposes of this article and shall specify the areas in which particular efforts will be made in the selection of scholars as set forth in section one of this article. Selection procedures and criteria also may include, but are not limited to, the grade point average of the applicant, involvement in extracurricular activities, financial need, current academic standing and an expression of interest in teaching as demonstrated by an essay written by the applicant. These criteria and procedures further may require the applicant to furnish letters of recommendation from teachers and others.
It is the intent of the Legislature that academic abilities be the primary criteria for selecting scholarship recipients. However, the qualified applicants with the highest academic abilities who intend to pursue teaching careers in areas of critical need and shortage pursuant to section one of this article shall be given priority.
(d) In developing the selection criteria and procedures to be used by the Higher Education Student Financial Aid Advisory Board, the vice chancellor for administration shall solicit the views of public and private education agencies and institutions and other interested parties. Input from interested parties shall be solicited by means of written and published selection criteria and procedures in final form for implementation and may be solicited by means of public hearings on the present and projected teacher needs of the state or any other methods the vice chancellor for administration may determine to be appropriate to gather the information.
(e) The vice chancellor for administration shall make application forms for Underwood-Smith Teacher Scholarships available to public and private high schools in the state and in other locations convenient to applicants, parents and others, and shall make an effort to attract students from low-income backgrounds, ethnic or racial minority students, students with disabilities, and women or minority students who show interest in pursuing teaching careers in mathematics and science and who are underrepresented in those fields.


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The two candidates for Lake in the Hills village president admit they are quite similar. Both feel the village is on the right track. Neither points to any major problems.
"It's hard to argue when a village is running in a good direction," said Bill Dustin, a business owner and Lake in the Hills resident since 1998.
Dustin is running against Trustee Paul Mulcahy, who has lived in the village since 1993 and sat on various boards or commissions for the last 17 years.
The two come to the race as Mayor Ed Plaza passes on a bid for re-election. Neither said he would have run if Plaza had decided to try for a fourth term.
But, with the position open and their names on the ballot, both say economic growth is important. Dustin said the village must focus on bringing businesses into vacant storefronts, an issue Mulcahy said is not unique to Lake in the Hills, but should be addressed.
"We've got to get ourselves in a position that when someone is looking to build we can sell our village as the place you want to be," Mulcahy said.
Neither candidate wants to see a continuous flow intersection at the corner of Randall and Algonquin roads. Mulcahy said it is important to reopen the conversation about that intersection with McHenry County officials and discuss improvements that will protect the businesses at the intersection.
The county has been working to finalize improvements of that intersection for years but the village has been adamantly opposed to its original proposal.
Dustin said a pedestrian bridge would be a good addition to the intersection to help people on foot get across Randall Road.
Though both candidates have a lot more to say about what the village has done right than wrong in recent years, and both imagine similar futures for the village, each man stakes his claim as the best one for the job of mayor.
Dustin points to his business background and managerial experience while Mulcahy sets himself apart as a leader with plenty of knowledge of government.
"Government is not business," Mulcahy said. "They are different entities and they should be. Government is there to promote the common good, to take care of the people's interest first. By its nature, it's a whole different animal."
Dustin, who has been on various boards for more than 20 years -- though most have been in the private sector -- said the village president must be someone who can guide the other trustees and keep the board in order.
"I believe that strong management is really important for the board," Dustin said.
Mulcahy is not up for re-election as a trustee. If he wins his mayoral bid, the board likely would appoint someone to fill his vacant seat.


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SAN DIEGO(AP) — Zack Greinke allowed one run over eight sharp innings, Adrian Gonzalez ended a wild Edinson Volquez's no-hit bid with a homer in the sixth and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 6-1 Saturday night.
In his first outing in San Diego since breaking his collarbone in a brawl with Carlos Quentin, Greinke had a season-high eight strikeouts. He allowed four hits and only pitched to two batters over the minimum through seven innings in his longest outing of the season.
San Diego's home winning streak was snapped at eight.
Hanley Ramirez homered into the third deck in left field and the Dodgers capitalized on several Padres miscues to snap a three-game losing streak.
Volquez did not allow a hit until Gonzalez, the former Padres first baseman, led off the sixth with his ninth home run. But the Padres' right-hander allowed a run in the fifth on three walks and a fielder's choice by Skip Schumaker.
Greinke was dominant in his first start at Petco Park since the brawl April 11. Quentin was 0 for 3 with two strikeouts against Greinke.
Volquez lost for the first time in six starts. Volquez allowed five runs — three were unearned — and walked a career-high seven in 5 2/3 innings.
The Padres remain the only major league team without a no-hitter.
After Gonzalez's homer, the Padres upped the 2-0 lead with help from an error by Padres shortstop Pedro Ciriaco that allowed Andre Either and Mark Ellis to cross home plate.
Poor command got the best of Volquez in the fifth. He walked three straight batters with one out, but got a potential double-play grounder out of Skip Schumaker. The Padres got a force at second but Schumaker was safe at first on a close call, which allowed Juan Uribe to score from third.
On video replay, Schumaker appeared out at first. Padres manager Bud Black argued briefly.
Greinke didn't allow a hit until the fourth, when Chase Headley singled to right.
The Padres ended Greinke's shutout in the eighth, when Jesus Guzman hit a run-scoring double.
Dodgers rookie Yasiel Puig went 0 for 3 with two walks, marking just the third time in 18 games that he hasn't gotten a hit.
Game notes
Dodgers LHP Chris Capuano will starting Sunday's game against the Padres on short rest. Capuano asked for the opportunity following a solid start Wednesday, his first since coming off the 15-day disabled list. Manager Don Mattingly said he would be limited to roughly 75 pitches. . The Padres placed LHP Clayton Richard on the 15-day disabled list with left shoulder inflammation and called up RHP Anthony Bass in a corresponding move. Manager Bud Black said that RHP Tim Stauffer, RHP Tyson Ross and LHP Robbie Erlin, currently in Triple-A Tucson, are candidates to replace Richard in the starting rotation. . The Padres also promoted RHP Brad Boxberger from Triple-A Tuscon and optioned OF Jaff Decker back to Tucson. . Padres 1B Kyle Blanks was a late scratch due to back soreness. Mark Kotsay played Blanks' position and took his No. 5 spot in the lineup. . The Dodgers released veteran catcher Ramon Hernandez.


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The dive teams from the Harrison Township and Shelby Township fire departments spent over two hours Thursday afternoon looking for a possible drowning victim on Lake St. Clair.
Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham said no one was found under the ice in the water and no one was reported missing.
�Someone called authorities when they found a minnow bucket next to a little hole in the ice on Lake St. Clair (out from Crocker Blvd.),� Wickersham said. �Dive teams from Harrison Township and Shelby Township went into the ice cold water looking for anyone who may have fallen in.�
Lt. Jason Groth, a Harrison Township firefighter, said his department received a report at 12:35 p.m. of �multiple victims in the water.� They were originally told the incident was at Gino�s Surf, but upon arrival the responders learned the suspicious hole was at Beacon Cove.
Groth said that along with the bucket of live minnows, there were also some unopened beverages, food and some equipment near the hole.
�Initial attempts were made to locate any potential victims from the surface using rescue poles. The water is 8 feet deep there,� Groth said. �The Coast Guard was on the scene at Beacon Cove. They indicated that they had no witnesses of anybody falling through the ice.�
Wickersham said there was nothing to substantiate that someone had gone through the ice. But he said the dive teams checked the water and dug some holes at the site.
Wickersham said there were many fishermen on the lake south of Metro Beach fishing for perch.
Responders from St. Clair Shores and Mount Clemens were also called due to the initial report of multiple victims.
Staff Writer Ed Fitzgerald contributed to this report.


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The Illinois Attorney General's Office got it right last week when a Public Access Bureau lawyer determined that 16 Whiteside County Board members broke a state law last year.
In what way did those board members, all Democrats, run afoul of the law?
The Whiteside 16, as we'll choose to call them, decided to meet behind closed doors to discuss who they would support for County Board chairman and vice chairman.
Their meeting, held for discussion purposes, broke the Illinois Open Meetings Act, which clearly states that not only must votes on public business take place at an open, public meeting, but also that discussions regarding public business must take place at an open, public meeting.
The law is clear that a majority of a quorum may not meet to discuss public business in secret. In this case, a quorum consists of 14 members of the 27-member board. A majority of a quorum would be eight or more, which was far exceeded by the Whiteside 16.
The Whiteside 16's secret meeting took place Nov. 28 in a union hall in Rock Falls. It preceded the Whiteside County Board's Dec. 3 meeting, on whose agenda was an item regarding the selection of a chairman and vice chairman – clearly an act of public business. That's why Sauk Valley Media brought the matter to the Public Access Bureau's attention.
Representatives of the Whiteside 16, including State's Attorney Trish Joyce, defended their action by describing the meeting as a political caucus that did not qualify for regulation under the Open Meetings Act.
Citing chapter and verse of state law, previous court rulings, and a previous attorney general's opinion, Tola Sobitan, assistant attorney general for the Public Access Bureau, set the Whiteside 16 straight.
Sobitan's five-page determination found that the Whiteside 16 violated the Open Meetings Act by meeting in secret to discuss and agree upon which candidates to support for County Board chairman (Jim Duffy) and vice chairman (Tony Arduini). Duffy and Arduini were subsequently elected.
Sobitan wrote: "There is, however, no effective remedial action that the County Board can take at this time to redress the violation. Nonetheless, we caution members of the County Board to ensure that all discussions of the County Board's business are held in strict compliance with the requirements of OMA [Open Meetings Act], and we emphasize that discussing public business within the context of a political caucus does not insulate Board members from the requirements of that Act."
We note that Sobitan's determination was not made in haste. She took more than 8 months to research the law and pertinent rulings, weigh the evidence, and write her determination, with which we heartily agree.
While Sobitan noted that "no effective remedial action" exists for the board to take, members – particularly the Whiteside 16 – should be put on notice that they must scrupulously adhere to the Open Meetings Act.
After all, violating the Open Meetings Act is a Class C misdemeanor, which is punishable by a maximum jail term of 30 days and up to $1,500 in fines.
Although the Whiteside 16 will not face prosecution, some of them will be up for election in 2014.
That's where voters can provide their own "remedial action" by asking pertinent questions of Democratic incumbents, such as:
Were you one of the Whiteside 16?
If so, do you apologize for participating in and condoning an illegal meeting?
Do you promise to always obey the Illinois Open Meetings Act if re-elected?
Unsatisfactory responses should lead voters to reject unrepentant board members who believe party politics are more important than the public's right to know.


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Looking at the past few week of Google news, you'll be forgiven for thinking Google doesn't do anything else beyond making Android. While there's sexier stuff going on within Google, the company is also still trying to improve its core user service: search. They've launched encrypted search today, and it will be rolled out across the world in the coming days.
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RE: China - possibly
I get the feeling it's more about good PR. The chinese governemnt, like most, ask for top level SSL certs which would allow them to sniff your SSL connection. If your selling encryption to chineses buyers, you'll need to hand over decryption keys; again, not different from other governments. Based on the theory that PRC can already open Google's SSL traffic, I see it giving them more ROI from good PR. With several slippups in the last few months, I'm thinking it's more about company image.
Still, it's another encrypted protocol where a cleartext should have been replaced long ago so I'm not complaining; another domain goes into my auto-https plugin.