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Jurisdictional Conflicts Create Controversy between NIMBY and Growth Advocates at airport in Carlsbad

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Summary of Issues  McClellan-Palomar Airport (CRQ/CLD) stands as a significant transportation hub in Carlsbad, serving northern San Diego County. The facility generates substantial economic impact, contributing $461 million in industry activity and $72 million in annual taxes. Currently, the airport handles approximately 140,000 takeoffs and landings annually, with about 300 aircraft based at its facilities. The airport's governance has been marked by ongoing jurisdictional complexities. Though owned and operated by San Diego County since its 1959 opening, the facility was annexed by Carlsbad in 1978, creating a dynamic that has led to recurring tensions between city and county authorities. Recent legal decisions have reinforced Carlsbad's authority over land use decisions, requiring the county to obtain city permits for major modifications to the facility. At the heart of current controversies is the county's 2018 Master Plan Update, which proposed significant runway exten...

Theranostics - Alan Held's Prostate Cancer Story

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Alan Held's PSMA Ga68 Scan at Diagnosis   Theranostics Summary Here's a comprehensive summary of Alan Held's battle against Prostate Cancer, incorporating multiple sources: 1. Patient Story - Alan Held:    - Diagnosed with stage-four prostate cancer at age 64 in September 2018.    - Initial scans showed over 100 metastases throughout his body, particularly in his bones.    - Conventional treatments (hormone therapy and chemotherapy) were not fully effective.    - His son, Josh, researched alternative treatments and discovered theranostics in Germany.    - Alan traveled to Germany for treatment in September 2019, December 2019, and a few months later.    - After three treatments, most of his cancer was eliminated.    - Nearly two years post-treatment, only three small dormant spots remain in his body. 2. Theranostics Treatment Process:    - Combines diagnostics and therapeutics.    - Diagnostic...

Jane Teranes Climate Change Education Requirement

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Jane Teranes Climate Change Education Requirement undergrad.ucsd.edu Summary - They've Got to be Carefully Taught Here are the key points about UCSD's new undergraduate climate change education requirement: 1. It's called the Jane Teranes Climate Change Education Requirement (JTCCER). 2. It will apply to all first-year students entering UCSD in Fall 2024 or later. Transfer students are exempt initially. 3. Students must take one quarter-long course approved to fulfill the requirement. 4. The requirement does not increase the total number of courses required for graduation. Courses fulfilling this requirement can overlap with other requirements like general education, major/minor requirements, or the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion requirement. 5. Courses must have at least 30% of content focused on climate change topics, covering at least two of four components: scientific underpinnings, humanistic/social dimensions, climate solutions, and...