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Affect Therapeutics is a team of passionate people who are changing the way the world treats addiction.
Drug overdose deaths have reached record levels in the US, with no signs of abating. And yet, the standard of care for substance use disorders is largely based on decades-old approaches with generally poor patient outcomes. By thoughtfully innovating with sound research, data, and well-proven engagement techniques, we can change all of that.
We deliver treatments that are purpose-built for a variety of specific substance use disorders. We don't use derivative approaches that don't work, and we don't subscribe to the "department store" model of addiction treatment, where one program is used to treat many different types of disorders. We believe each disease requires its own intervention, backed by science.
We are relentless in developing innovative, evidence-based solutions that we deliver with extraordinary care and empathy.
Spotlight On Our Care Team
Saleem Malik
Saleem Malik, CADC, is one of Affect's certified counselors.
"I have been in recovery from crystal meth addiction for over 10 years. I love music, martial arts, and cooking. I am a single dad and I have been a counselor for almost 8 years.
"I believe as people we should be constantly striving to improve our mental, physical and spiritual health. To do this in the behavioral health field we need to find adaptive ways to deliver effective solutions to our members and this is why I value our approach at Affect Therapeutics. When you are green you grow and when you are ripe you rot."
Dr. Ashley Jandes
Anastasia Ashley Jandes, MD, PharmD, IFMCP is Affect's Medical Director.
"Affect Therapeutics was created to bring research and a best practice clinical model directly into the treatment of methamphetamine and cocaine use disorders. This is a living model and as it learns, grows, and develops, the body of knowledge and data is rolled out to patients immediately. This is a break from the traditional separation of research and clinical care with treatments often falling years behind the research data.
"We do not have the luxury of that kind of time. Methamphetamine related overdose deaths have nearly tripled over the past four years and cocaine overdose related deaths are also on the rise. Affect is in the forefront of creating this action in a model that blends state-of-the-art technology, research, and compassionate, evidence-based, and accessible clinical care delivered directly to the patient. I am proud to now be part of this team and hope to contribute to and grow this important body of work."
Renee Mullings
Renee Mullings is a Clinical Supervisor for Affect Therapeutics
"I have worked in the field of addiction for over a decade. I began this journey as a Substance Abuse Counselor. I moved on to become a Program Director, and then a Director of Operations. I am very excited to be working with the amazing staff here at Affect Therapeutics! Everyone from the CEO down is so genuine and caring!
"We all have one goal in mind… To help those struggling with addiction to regain their lives and thrive. There is absolutely no other type of work or industry that I would rather work in outside of the substance use population. I have a passion to help those struggling with addiction, and to see them whole and happy.
"Recovery is possible! 'We rise by lifting others up' – Robert Ingersoll"
Jeff De Flavio, Executive Chairman
Jeff co-founded Affect Therapeutics and is an entrepreneur in residence at AlleyCorp. A physician by training, Jeff has dedicated his career to broadening access to healthcare and driving clinical innovation in addiction treatment. Dr. De Flavio was the founding CEO of Groups: Recover Together, which is now the largest value-based opiate addiction treatment provider in the United States. He is also a co-founder of Tempest, an online alcohol addiction treatment program.
Kristin Muhlner, CEO
As CEO, Kristin brings a depth of expertise in building digital technology companies across both the business and consumer landscapes, with a particular passion for driving the innovative use of data and analytics to solve real-world problems. Prior leadership roles include President of Framebridge, EVP of Sales for Sprinklr (NYSE:CXM), CEO of newBrandAnalytics (acquired by Sprinklr), and EVP of Engineering at webMethods (acquired by Software AG). She loves science fiction, crossword puzzles, and bulldogs, and she will happily play anyone anytime at Scrabble.
Rachel Lin
Rachel brings her passion for building innovative and engaging products in healthcare to Affect. She previously served as the first product manager at Cityblock, and was an early product manager at Uber. She is equally as passionate about J.R.R. Tolkien and can quote nearly all nine hours of the Lord of the Rings Trilogy. She co-founded the business with Jeff and Kristin and serves as its Head of Product.
Andrea Lapus
Andrea brings her dedication and experience in all things mathematical to the Finance and Accounting function at Affect Therapeutics. Her extensive career experience in the profession includes public accounting, early-stage technology, and eCommerce companies (AddThis,
Framebridge, Binary Fountain) and large Fortune 500 companies (Sony, MCI, AOL, Oracle). Andrea is the proud mother of two teenage boys, enjoys road trips and seeking out new adventures.
Russell Osborne
Russell brings his love of technology and great design to Affect in his role as the company's Chief Technology Officer. He has dedicated the last fifteen years to building software for the healthcare, e-commerce, and manufacturing industries in order to help those around him. He is the father of two daughters, a car guy, and a complete and utter goofball.
Bryan Prout
Bryan has responsibility for the entire member journey, to include leading Affect's clinical and operations teams. In doing so, he brings his significant experience building customer-centric organizations to the domain of addiction recovery. Bryan enjoys discovering new music, cheering on a variety of mostly bad sports franchises, chasing his 3 young children around the Blue Ridge Mountains, and deploying arcane movie references.
Will Herling
At Affect, Will combines his expertise in value-based care and his passion for addiction advocacy to build partnerships that will transform the recovery landscape. Prior to Affect, he led SUD alternative payment model efforts at Remedy Partners and pursued his MBA/MPH at UC Berkeley. Will also organizes The Showdown on the Sound, a "build your own boat" race, in honor of his friend who passed away from an overdose. He hasn't won it yet, but this is his year.
Advisors and Board Members
Haden Blackman
Haden is a highly celebrated writer and game designer, having authored the award winning series Batwoman and written well-known video games including Star Wars: The Force Unleashed and Mafia III. He brings his storytelling and design expertise to Affect and advises the company in the development of engaging products.
Thomas McLellan
Dr. McLellan is one of the most published researchers in the field of substance use disorder treatments. He served as Deputy Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy and in 2003 was awarded the Life Achievement Award by the American Society of Addiction Medicine. He brings his depth of expertise to help guide Affect in the development of its treatment programs.
Larissa Mooney
Dr. Mooney is the Director of Addiction Psychiatry at UCLA and is a specialist in the treatment of and research regarding substance use disorders, including methamphetamine use disorder. She advises Affect on its clinical interventions and research initiatives.
Jeff Rinehart
Jeff is a partner at City Light, which invests in companies that drive social impact. Prior to joining City Light, Jeff was a senior marketing executive at a number of highly successful companies including Capital One and 2U. He serves on the board of directors for Affect.
Kevin P. Ryan
Kevin is an investor and entrepreneur and has founded several New York-based businesses, including Gilt Groupe, Business Insider, and MongoDB. Kevin continues to found and invest in companies, including Affect Therapeutics, through AlleyCorp, a venture firm he founded in 2008. Kevin serves on the board of directors for Affect.
Gaurav Singal
Dr. Singal is a healthcare executive, trained as both a physician and computer scientist, who works to transform healthcare through innovative technology. He previously served as Chief Data Officer of Foundation Medicine and advises Affect on its data science and analytics initiatives.


Through Grow Food Carolina, a nonprofit organization focused on preserving farming in South Carolina, Tiger Corner Farms has partnered with two other companies: Vertical Roots and Boxcar Central. Tiger Corner Farms manufactures farming units from recycled shipping containers, Boxcar Central works on the automation of the hardware and software used for these container farms, and Vertical Roots deals with the production of the produce.
With Tiger Corner Farms' shipping container farms, Vertical Roots can increase food production. Having 13 farms in total, Vertical Roots is able to produce about 40,000 heads of lettuce in about half the time it would take a traditional farm.
Vertical Roots sells its produce to grocery stores such as Whole Foods and Harris Teeter.
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We have been wondering why Metro Vancouver's TransLink does not have a system of continuous public internet along the system, and why there are no washrooms, because it is a human need and everyone needs access to washrooms. We have been exploring those issues for some time.
TransLink has now announced that free access to internet service is coming, and will be offered on SkyTrain, the SeaBus and on transit.
As the Vancouver Sun noted there had been cut and paste internet service offered at SeaBus terminals and on the SeaBus, but service was not extended beyond these locations. Working with Shaw the idea is to provide uniform service across the transit network, with the proviso that such coverage will take six years to be completely implemented. And yes, you will be able to access the internet even if you are not a Shaw customer. Trials will start next year, and the complete internet coverage of the public transportation system is said to the first in Canada.
And to make matters even more comfortable and convenient, the TransLink Board of Directors has approved the development of a strategy to provide washrooms on the system "over the longer term". As reported in the Daily Hive "The preferred method is to provide washroom facilities in partnership with third-party parties to maximize customer experience and maximize safety and security while also minimizing costs and risks."
It's no surprise that TransLink found that 72% of those surveyed said washrooms would make the transit experience better, with 20% actually admitting that they limited their trips around the need to use washroom facilities. And fully 25 percent said they'd use transit service more and longer if washroom access was provided.
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Entertainment One is powering up for a fifth series of its global pre-school superhero show, PJ Masks, revealing that a new run of 52 episodes is scheduled to land in 2021.
Produced by eOne and Frog Box, in collaboration with Disney Junior and France 5, series five will see the show's heroes, Catboy, Owlette and Gekko, explore new locations and take on new villains in all new adventures.
"2020 marks five years since PJ Masks first swooped onto TV screens and we're absolutely thrilled to be announcing that a fifth series is in production," said eOne's Olivier Dumont, president, family and brands.
"PJ Masks has won a place in the hearts of families all over the world and has created many happy childhood memories for kids who have grown up with the characters. We look forward to bringing brand new adventures to the show's fanbase and introducing the series to the next generation of pre-schoolers."
PJ Masks has been off to a flying start since it debuted on Disney Junior US in 2015. It is now one of the top-rated broadcasts for pre-schoolers airing regularly on multiple FTA and VOD platforms around the world. Annual global retail sales now reach over $1.1 billion with consumer products programmes firmly established in 85 markets worldwide and a growing presence in Asia.
Series four of PJ Masks is currently poised to launch on Disney Junior globally, beginning spring 2020 and autumn on Okoo, France Télévisions kids platform will kick off with an epic 44-minute special episode giving fans a never before seen exciting introduction to new adventures.
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Bitcoin network developers are gearing up to upgrade the developer network after an outage in the past month, the Bitcoin Foundation said on Tuesday.
Bitcoin developer network nodes will be upgraded to support a new version of the software development kit (SDK) version 3.1.3 on April 19, the foundation said in a blog post.
The upgrade will provide additional features such as better support for mobile apps, support for the Bitcoin blockchain, a new Bitcoin client for the Mac, and the ability to install additional software to help users upgrade to a new software version.
In an email to Bitcoin users, the Foundation said the upgrade will enable developers to build software using the latest version of Bitcoin Core.
The Bitcoin Foundation's official blog also noted that it will also provide the software developer community with the latest updates and bug fixes to its software.
The foundation said it will support developers who want to upgrade their applications to a newer version of SDK software, including an application called "Blockchain Browser," which is used by many cryptocurrency projects.
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NY Times' McCain Story Draws Public Interest – And Disapproval
Beef Recall and Failing Satellite Attract Attention
An overwhelming majority of Americans (81%) are aware of news reports that John McCain may have had an improper relationship with a female lobbyist several years ago. About half (48%) of the public has heard a lot about this story, which first appeared in the New York Times late last week. Another 33% has heard at least a little about the story. By a nearly two-to-one margin those who have heard about the McCain story think the New York Times was wrong to publish it — 57% say the Times did the wrong thing in publishing the story, 33% say the paper did the right thing.
Republicans are only slightly more likely than Democrats to have heard about the McCain story (87% of Republicans have heard at least a little compared with 80% of Democrats). However, partisan views on the role of the New York Times differ dramatically. By a 75% to 16% margin Republicans who are aware of the story say the Times did the wrong thing by publishing it. Democrats are evenly split on the issue — 47% say the Times was wrong, 45% say the paper was right. Independents have a more negative view of the Times' decision (55% wrong, 33% right).
Two other negative campaign news stories, both relating to Barack Obama, also gained wide recognition from the public. Roughly three-quarters of the public heard about reports that Obama may have plagiarized lines from a speech by Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick. Four-in-ten (39%) heard a lot about this story, 35% heard at least a little. Fully 60% of the public heard about Michelle Obama's comment that this is the first time in her adult life that she has been really proud of her country (35% heard a lot, 25% heard a little). Republicans, Democrats and independents report hearing about these stories in roughly equal proportions.
Nonetheless, much of the news about Obama last week was positive and focused on his win in the Feb. 19 Wisconsin primary, according to the Project for Excellence in Journalism's Campaign Coverage Index. Among the major candidates still in the presidential race, Obama was the leading newsmaker of the week. The Illinois Senator has clearly become the most visible candidate in the eyes of the public. Fully 53% named him as the candidate they had heard the most about in the news lately, only 23% named Clinton. Earlier this month, Obama led Clinton by a much narrower margin in terms of visibility (38% named Obama the week of Feb. 4-10 while 31% named Clinton). In spite of a substantial amount of news coverage of his campaign last week, only 13% named the McCain as the candidate they had heard the most about lately.
Who Gets Campaign News Where?
Interest in news about the campaign more generally remains extremely high. Last week 42% of the public followed campaign news very closely. This is down only marginally from the previous week and much higher than comparable points in previous presidential elections. The dominant sources for campaign news are network and cable television news. Fully 57% of Americans say they regularly get information about the presidential campaign from network TV news and 52% say the same about cable news. By comparison only 42% say they regularly get campaign news from newspapers. Roughly a third (34%) regularly access campaign news on the internet.
Reliance on campaign news sources differs dramatically across age groups. Older Americans are much more likely than younger ones to rely on newspapers for campaign news. Fully 56% of those ages 50 and older regularly get campaign news from newspapers. This compares with only 32% of those under age 50. Younger people are more apt to get their campaign news from the internet. Among those under age 50, 41% regularly get campaign news from the internet. Only 24% of those ages 50 and older turn to the internet for campaign news. The differences in reliance on cable and network television are narrower, with older people somewhat more likely than their younger counterparts to use these sources for campaign news.
In terms of how informative people find various campaign news sources, cable news, network news and the internet are judged about equally. Among those who get campaign news from cable TV regularly or sometimes, 37% say they learn a great deal from the coverage. Roughly the same proportion gives network news high marks for its coverage: 35% of those who get campaign news from the networks say they learn a great deal. And among those who get campaign news from the internet, 36% say they learn a great deal. Newspapers don't fare quite as well as these other sources: 31% of those who get campaign news from newspapers say they learn a great deal.
These findings are based on the most recent installment of the weekly News Interest Index, an ongoing project of the Pew Research Center for the People & the Press. The index, building on the Center's longstanding research into public attentiveness to major news stories, examines news interest as it relates to the news media's agenda. The weekly survey is conducted in conjunction with The Project for Excellence in Journalism's News Coverage Index, which monitors the news reported by major newspaper, television, radio and online news outlets on an ongoing basis. In the most recent week, data relating to news coverage was collected from Feb. 18-24 and survey data measuring public interest in the top news stories of the week was collected Feb. 22-25 from a nationally representative sample of 1,006 adults.
High Interest in Beef Recall and Failing Satellite
Beyond the campaign, two news stories drew large audiences last week. Nearly one-in-three Americans (29%) paid very close attention to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's recall of over 100 million pounds of frozen beef. Attention to this story was on par with other recent product recalls such as those affecting Chinese toys and other products last summer and fall and contaminated pet food last spring. Roughly one-in-ten (11%) said this was the single news story they followed more closely than any other last week.
A quarter of Americans (26%) paid very close attention to the U.S. Navy's successful interception of a failing spy satellite. Another 34% followed this story fairly closely.
Two dramatic international news stories attracted relatively little interest from the public. Fewer than one-in-five (18%) Americans paid very close attention to Fidel Castro's resignation as president of Cuba. The national news media devoted 6% of its overall coverage to this story. Even fewer Americans closely followed violence at the U.S. embassy in Serbia in the wake of Kosovo declaring its independence — 14% followed this story very closely. The news media devoted 7% of its coverage to this story.
Interest in events in Pakistan has fallen significantly in recent weeks. Only 9% of the public followed the parliamentary elections in which Pervez Musharaff's ruling party lost political control.
About the News Interest Index
The News Interest Index is a weekly survey conducted by the Pew Research Center for the People & the Press aimed at gauging the public's interest in and reaction to major news events.
This project has been undertaken in conjunction with the Project for Excellence in Journalism's News Coverage Index, an ongoing content analysis of the news. The News Coverage Index catalogues the news from top news organizations across five major sectors of the media: newspapers, network television, cable television, radio and the internet. Each week (from Sunday through Friday) PEJ will compile this data to identify the top stories for the week. The News Interest Index survey will collect data from Friday through Monday to gauge public interest in the most covered stories of the week.
Results for the weekly surveys are based on telephone interviews among a nationwide sample of approximately 1,000 adults, 18 years of age or older, conducted under the direction of ORC (Opinion Research Corporation). For results based on the total sample, one can say with 95% confidence that the error attributable to sampling is plus or minus 3.5 percentage points.
In addition to sampling error, one should bear in mind that question wording and practical difficulties in conducting surveys can introduce error or bias into the findings of opinion polls, and that results based on subgroups will have larger margins of error.
For more information about the Project for Excellence in Journalism's News Coverage Index, go to www.pewresearch.org/journalism.
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A landlord's obligation to their tenant does not end when the court grants legal possession of the property. A question that we get asked frequently by property owners is "When can I change the locks?" or "How long does the tenant have to move out?" The answer to that question comes from the appeal period for judgments from Tennessee general sessions court (where the vast majority of detainer/eviction actions are filed). If your eviction was filed in circuit or chancery court for some reason, different time periods apply.
Tennessee law allows for a 10 day appeal period from general sessions court judgments. The clock starts ticking the day after the judgment is granted. The tenant is allowed to remain in possession of the premises during this time. Property owners are obligated to allow the tenant peaceful possession of the property. Only once the tenant has completely abandoned the premises and removed all items of personal property can a property owner change the locks.
What if the tenant doesn't move out after the 10 day appeal period? Once the ten day appeal period has expired, a property owner must file for a "writ of possession" with the clerk of the court. This document provides law enforcement with the authority to enter and peacefully remove the tenant and their personal property from the premises. Sometimes this may require physically removing the tenant's property from the building and placing it on the curb. Some agencies may require the landlord to have sufficient personnel ready to accomplish this when they serve the writ. Law enforcement agencies have different policies on how to remove personal property from the premises, so it is best to check with the once the writ has been issued. Only after the writ has been served can a property owner change the locks in this situation.
Property owners should become familiar with Tennessee's Landlord Tenant act and the procedures involved with evicting tenants before getting into the business of rental properties. Violations of Tennessee's Landlord Tenant Act can result in montary penalties. When in doubt ... call your attorney!


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>> does it require more in the mean time?
> I think its more like 16GB. ie more memory that any 32bit OS can actually have!


"For what we have done and for what we have left undone…" This is a standard Prayer of Confession offered in union at a mainline church. What I like about it is the moral equivalency of what we do wrong with what we neglect to do right. The prayer is right but our appreciation of what we do and fail to do rarely reflects the spirit of this prayer. 99% of the time, in public conversation, in the way we are evaluated at work, in the way we hold on to hurts and grudges, it is what others have said or done or what we have said or done that sticks with us. We tend to let others off the hook, relieve ourselves of guilt, for what was not said or done.
Why the bias toward the action as opposed to the inaction? One obvious answer is that we have the evidence in front of us, we know what was said and done. The "what if" is abstract, speculation, who knows if we did follow through, if the other followed through, that things would have improved. It is easier to stand in judgment of the act than the act not taken.
Yet…let me try to make a case for the opposite to our common perception of wrong doing. Isn't the person who messed up saying or doing the wrong thing to receive some credit for "trying"? That person attempted to make things right and failed. But she did put thought into action, that person made the effort to put the kind sentiment into some resolve. Despite the shortcoming of this act can't we give him/her some praise for the fact that s/he rolled up her/his sleeves and got to work?
On the other hand, what about the person who has all the best of intentions, the kind and open heart, but rarely gets round to action, to calling, to connecting? There are no poorly chosen words to criticize, no action that was "not quite right" and no foot in mouth to try and live down. But the intentions are left in purgatory, in that space between the idea of something and the act of carrying out the thought. This purgatory is where the good feelings go to a permanent sleep.
New Year is a good time for resolutions. How about this, ask more of ourselves, not less, allow ourselves to make mistakes, just decide to take more risks, risks to make a difference, to bring healing to a broken world.


In the recent weeks our Riders have supported the Boys State by donating their 50/50 raffles on Friday. They contributed t-shirts to the SAL Golf Tournament and assisted in painting the game room floor. I want to personally thank Frank Dolsak, the Director and all of his volunteers. Keep it going Frank we'd love to see more runs coming through the Post.


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import com.intellij.openapi.components.PersistentStateComponent;
import com.intellij.openapi.components.ServiceManager;
import com.intellij.openapi.components.State;
import com.intellij.openapi.components.Storage;
import com.intellij.util.xmlb.XmlSerializerUtil;
import org.jetbrains.annotations.NotNull;
import org.jetbrains.annotations.Nullable;

@State(
  name = "PhizdetsFoldingSettings",
  storages = @Storage("editor.codeinsight.xml")
)
public class PhizdetsFoldingSettings implements PersistentStateComponent<PhizdetsFoldingSettings> {
  public boolean COLLAPSE_LONG_STRINGS;
  public boolean COLLAPSE_LONG_COLLECTIONS;
  public boolean COLLAPSE_SEQUENTIAL_COMMENTS;

  @Nullable
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    return this;
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  @NotNull
  public static PhizdetsFoldingSettings getInstance() {
    return ServiceManager.getService(PhizdetsFoldingSettings.class);
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  @Override
  public void loadState(PhizdetsFoldingSettings state) {
    XmlSerializerUtil.copyBean(state, this);
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  public boolean isCollapseLongStrings() {
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New Airport Boss Hayley Gets Back To Her Routes
Published on: 16th November 2021
The newest member of the Teesside Airport team is ready and raring to go now she has secured a role back in her home region, after spending three years at Manchester Airport.
Hayley Shields, from Stockton-on-Tees, was so overjoyed to have landed the role as Business Development Manager at an airport she has a long and meaningful connection to, that she "broke the internet" with a LinkedIn post that went viral.
The 26-year-old had always dreamed of a job in aviation, initially as a pilot, and took flying lessons at the then-Durham Tees Valley Airport, before realising that it wasn't for her.
She said: "I've known aviation has been my thing since I was very young. I pursued some pilot studies but when I did some flying I found it very isolating so I went down the academic route instead."
She added that attending Stockton Riverside College and then Teesside University for her courses was "integral" to her current success, and praised her teaching team, including Teesside lecturer Susannah Mead, who she has remained close with. After studying further at York St John University, gaining a master's degree in international business, and an internship in New York, she joined Manchester Airport in its graduate programme.
She said: "I worked in various parts of the business, in customer service and experience, and I was seconded to look at the region's relationship with China. I even got a chance to visit China just six months before the pandemic hit and when doing this I was fortunate enough to meet the Manchester Airport aviation team, which I then joined."
During the pandemic, Hayley was furloughed and, as many others did, re-evaluated what was important to her, making the decision to leave Manchester and move back home to be with her family, fiancé and dogs when she heard about the opportunities at Teesside Airport.
She contacted the airport about any potential opportunities and, after a period of unemployment and a job at Darlington's Amazon Fulfilment Centre, she was offered the role of Business Development Manager.
This led to a LinkedIn post in which she praised and thanked Amazon, however also detailed how she was sat "with tears in her eyes", "feeling so low and like a failure" because her career hadn't been going the way she thought it would – but celebrated her new role at Teesside Airport. The post clearly struck a chord with people and surprised Hayley with more than half a million views.
Now Hayley's keen to get going, looking at how the airport can capitalise on and expand its cargo and freight offering and the Jet Centre to bring in more revenue and business opportunities, alongside other duties.
She said: "We used to fly from Teesside a lot when I was a child but then it began to lose routes and we had to go elsewhere. Now, with the investments made and the new routes secured, it's like it's got a rocket up its bum and will bring even more opportunities to the area. You can feel the positivity in the staff and the service. I'm really excited for what's to come."
Just days before joining the airport, Hayley got another blast from the past, which would prove to be prophetic.
She said: "My old mentor, Susannah, sent me a photo of an old college awards ceremony in 2014 where I won High Flyer of the Year. It was a nice trip down memory lane and great to reflect on – because the event was held at the airport!"
Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen visited the airport to welcome Hayley to the organisation. He said: "We've already highlighted our mammoth recruitment drive, resulting in 47 new starters since the summer.
"We're signing up well-known and brilliant local talent in the likes of Mohammed Ghafoor – Gaff – a much-loved face in our region and now our airport is also securing even more expertise from some of the UK's biggest airports, Chloe Hanlon from London Heathrow and now Hayley from Manchester.
"That shows just how far we've come in the past couple of years and how we're making Teesside the success it deserves to be. That people are actively seeking the chance to progress in their chosen careers right here, and bring their experience back to our region, rather than staying at other major airports says it all.
"I've no doubt Hayley will be another asset to our fantastic, growing team and I'm delighted she's joining us in our efforts to bring the airport back into profit and grow it for the good of businesses and people across Teesside, Darlington and Hartlepool."


A comprehensive understanding of the terroir of your site can lead to more effective vineyard management strategies. Learn about terroir misconceptions, truths and the recent advancements in demonstrating that each site has discernible distinctions that require growers and winemakers to intimately comprehend in order to nurture the unique character for optimum expression. Understanding the effects of various climatic elements, such as temperature, rainfall at each growing site and the role of water and nitrogen in the soil, will help attendees choose the right plant material and management strategies to optimize the unique terroir expression of their vineyard.
Dr. Kevin R. Pogue is a professor in the Department of Geology at Whitman College in Walla Walla, Washington where he teaches classes on the geological history of the western United States, weather, climate, and terroir. He also regularly contributes lectures on terroir and leads field trips for the Enology and Viticulture programs at Washington State University, Walla Walla Community College and the Washington State Wine Commission. Dr. Pogue's research is primarily focused on variations in vineyard geomorphology, climate, and soil chemistry in the Columbia Basin.
Dr. Kees van Leeuwen is professor of viticulture and head of the viticulture – enology department at Bordeaux Sciences Agro, part of Bordeaux University's Institut des Sciences de la Vigne et du Vin. Kees conducts research on the concept of terroir in viticulture. His works are centered on the role of environmental constraints in the expression of vine-growing terroir. These constraints are most often a limitation of water or nitrogen supply to the vines. Kees van Leeuwen has been involved in the creation and evaluation of several indicators of water supply regime and nitrogen status in vines. Kees has also worked on the effect of the climate on the expression of vine-growing terroir.


A Mac fan created this convincing yet fake clip of OS X Leopard running on a 5th-generation iPod. Video after the jump.
Even if one overlooks the fact that the iPod screen is not touch-sensitive, who would want to use OS X on a screen that small?


This bottom-up stranded hat can be worn slouchy (above) or more fitted beanie-style with the brim flipped (below). It is sized for all ages, men or women, boy or girl.
This sassy new sample features a 2-color version (the original pattern features 3) which I utilized with the colors of my Alma Mater, Clemson University. I actually started knitting this one when my husband and I were road tripping to the NCAA College Football Championship game last January. Clemson won so basically this hat brings All the Good Things.
I also used a faux fur pom pom for the first time and I LOVE how fun it is. Plus it is easy and comes out perfect every time, ha!
Brochan is updated with my new format and the 2-color version option; it also includes metric conversions and I was able to make the chart much larger.
The design still includes all the sizes from infant to adult and a couple of the original photos too. Because there were no substantive changes, I decided to include both versions of the pattern in the download. Photo cred below to Veronika Jobe & Kickstand Studio.
The original version is only 2 pages (smaller chart!) and has more pictures of the Child size, so if that suits you better, I figured there was no harm in keeping it available.


Serving to somebody put up bail, or being arrested your self, is a tedious and dramatic state of affairs that requires authorized and monetary actions in addition to a variety of endurance. As soon as an individual is taken in, there are widespread questions that originally come up about bail bonds and easy methods to get bailed out of jail. Listed here are 5 regularly requested questions on bail bonds and the bail bond course of.
How a lot is My Bail Going to Value?
This all will depend on the state you might be in and the cost you may have been arrested on. The standard quantity of bail is 10 to 15 p.c of the unique bond quantity. So if an individual's bond quantity is 5,000 , then their bail value could be $500. That's if the bond is ten p.c. If the speed is 15%, then the bond quantity could be $750. These share charges are mandated by State Legislation, which is why they could differ from state to state.
How Lengthy Will I Be in Jail Earlier than I Can Submit Bail?
The period of time you spend in your county jail relies on quite a few variables. When you've got earlier fees in your file or occur to be awaiting trial on pending fees, the jail time will normally enhance. In case you are arrested whereas awaiting trial on different fees, then you could be held till your subsequent court docket date, and bail can be prohibited, nevertheless, this varies case to case.
In case you are arrested on alcohol fees, bail can be denied for a minimum of Eight-9 hours, relying in your state. An individual should be sober to be processed, so if Eight or 9 hours isn't sufficient time, an individual might be assist longer earlier than bail is allowed. You should be processed to be bailed out, however you should be sober to be processed.
In case you are arrested on battery fees or resisting arrest fees, a choose can altogether deny your alternative for bail, and hold you locked up till your court docket date. Courtroom dates might be scheduled in as quickly as one week, or in different widespread instances, one month. It might probably even be longer at instances relying on the quantity of site visitors by means of the jail A-1 Bail Bonds.
Can I Name Somebody From the Jail for Assist?
Sure. Many individuals are misinformed in the event that they suppose they solely get one telephone name in jail. The jail will let you make as many calls as you want, as long as you aren't tying up the road too lengthy. Additionally, a pay telephone is the one telephone obtainable, so gather calls are the one possibility for inmates. One thing to take word on, nevertheless, is that some cellphone suppliers don't settle for gather calls. It is suggested, when arrested, to name a neighborhood quantity that may settle for gather calls, like a household or pal's house telephone line. Should you don't have anybody with a house telephone line, a bail bond firm can provide assist and accepts gather calls from jail anytime.
In case you are trying to bail a pal or liked one out of jail, and your cellphone supplier permits gather calls, they could require you to arrange an account with a constructive steadiness to simply accept multiple name from the jail. This implies, third-party corporations or your cellphone supplier themselves, will mandate an upfront price of $20 or $30 as a way to settle for extra incoming gather calls from the jail. That is one other state of affairs wherein a bail bond firm might help with gather calls from jail.
Who Can Bail Me Out of Jail?
In case you are arrested, a pal, member of the family, lawyer, or bail bond firm can put up bail for you. The constraints state that an individual should be 18 years or older and have legitimate picture identification to bail somebody out of jail. An individual might decline to put up bail for somebody, or co-sign to bail an individual out of jail in the event that they concern the inmate could also be a flight danger and skip their court docket dates. If this had been to occur, the co-signer is accountable to seem to all of the remaining court docket dates till they'll carry within the defendant and switch them in to the court docket. They can even be held liable for his or her remaining bond quantity to the bail company.


I have had chronic pain in my back most of my life. The last few weeks I started using cbd oil for my arthritis in my back.
As I have aged (I am in my early 60's), stiffness became a serious issue. Just recently I am starting to feel pain in my hand as well as my knee.
Call it age, call it whatever. This pain is here and it is real.
Before cbd oil I was taking a pain reliever. Now I will tell you that it worked for pain, but not completely for the stiffness. My concern was aiways the side effects. Below is a video explaining the benefits of cbd oil.
The fact that this product works with my body naturally has my interest. Unlike the drugs that we all take, cbd oil has no side effects. Some people will not believe that this works, but it does. I am walking proof of that. Just recently I started mowing on a golf course.
I am on a big tractor with 15 feet of gang mowers behind me. While I am constantly twisting around to watch my mower decks, my back is enduring the full activity of it. For sure, the cbd oil has been of great assistance in taking care of pain and inflamation.
I show these videos so that you folks can understand just how this product works with your body.
It is important to know what you are putting in there. I want to put a disclaimer in here from the FDA. Though the individual state governments are legalizing, the federal government has not.
The research started a few decades ago. I am very impressed with their discoveries and the results that I feel from the product.
I like this product because it is not a foreign object that our body is trying to digest.
I know that sounds strange, but just watch the TV ads for the drugs and check out all the side effects.
That is not normal ingestion, sounds like a body rejection. But I also realize that a lot of these drugs are necessary.
But we do have a serious opioid epidemic in this country and the CBD oil industry might be the answer.
I also read that cbd oil is very beneficial for alcohol addiction. They must be talking about the withdrawal part.
Below is another video that gets a little deep in explaining what is going on inside us. Please bear with it as I think it will help you further with your thoughts about it all.
All I can say is that my flexibility is good. Even the pain reliever is not able to give me that.
I still experience some pain, but I am still experimenting. I am currently taking 30 milligrams daily. I plan to up the dosage soon. The recommendation was to start low and increase as you go.
My latest update is that the dosage has been increased to about 70mg to 80 mg total for the day.
I induce with the drops under the tongue, once in the morning and at night. Include an extra drop just before I shoot my pool league and that is all I need!
Again, I am not a doctor and can't prescribe a dose for you. Different folks have different pain and depths of pain.
I didn't talk to my doctor about what I did. I feel the situation didn't merit it. I guess what I mean is I am not on any prescribed medicine and the pain relievers I took were over the counter.
As I explained earlier, my flexibility is great in my lower back. It reminds me of how it felt when I was much younger.
I do feel a little pain, but not bad. Maybe more cbd oil will take care of it. Overall, I realize that I'm not thirty years old anymore, but I do feel great.
I discovered something totally by accident. The cbd oil has a calming effect on me.When I first starting taking this oil, I had read only about the chronic pain and skipped the part about anxiety.
I immediately felt more relaxed and also started getting a good night sleep as I am a light sleeper.
It's the kind of sleep where you close your eyes and suddenly you wake up and it's morning. A good night sleep without interruption.
The anxiety that I have also went away. I can't explain how severe it is because I never had it evaluated.
It started to become noticeable in the last few years. Not a serious problem, but it was there.
If not for the cbd oil, I would have brought it up to my doctor in my last checkup for some pill to calm me down.
I am calmer now and feel in control of all situations without feeling anxious. Maybe it comes with age, anyway, I don't have that issue anymore.
The other part of that is anxiety occured when I would shoot my pool league. Was it the pressure of the competition? Could be.
All I know is I take the oil a couple of hours before I shoot and I am much more relaxed.
Because I am more relaxed, I am more focused on my shot, and execution is more accurate. I don't have a case of bad nerves.
So, for me, the chronic pain in my back and hips, the anxiety and being a light sleeper, all these issues have been resolved.
The cbd oil has been a great benefit for me. A few friends have told me how it has benefited them. My own wife has used the oil and it has benefited her.
However, I have to remind you that this only an added benefit for me. I am in no way a medical professional.
I would only advise anybody to seek professional advise for any condition that they have or want evaluated before taking this product.
I take no prescriptions and am not under a doctor's scheduled care for ailments.
The strengths of cbd oil are important to know. First things first, no you can't overdose on cbd oil.
You can overuse the product, which results in a waste of money. The recommendation is to start low and then increase.
It is a bit like experimenting. You increase your intake until your condition is taken care of.
At first you might not feel anything or maybe very little. But keep taking it and usually after a few days you should start to feel some improvement.
But please understand that this all depends on the severity of your condition.
I started with the lowest dose and started with capsules. One capsule in the morning and one capsule at night.
The capsules were a personal preference for me. But after the bottle was empty I decided to switch to the oil. The price was a little cheaper.
There are a bunch of different cbd oil companies out there and things can get confusing as to what the labels are telling you.
What is very important is the reputation of the companies.
Many questions come to mind as you look at the label. Some labels will tell you how much your dosing per dropper. This is obviously helpful in determining your daily intake.
In bigger print, you will see a number. It will read 300, 500, 1000, or 1500 mg or something . I don't want to sound vague, but this is the strength of the oil. Again, this important so that you understand how to evaluate your dosages.
To further update my current dosages, I am at 1500mg for strength, taking one dropper in the morning which is 50 mg and the same dropper fill before bed.
It took awhile to find my dosage that worked for me, which included not only eliminating stiffness and reducing pain, but also discovering the anxiety thing, purely by accident, and good sleep.
There are some great products available.
It is my hope that this article had enough information for you. I know the videos may have got a little too medical for you.
But I feel that if your going to really investigate this product it helps to know that professionals are involved in evaluating the product. I hope this site has been helpful.
Please comment on my site below. I am very interested in how this site has been beneficial to you. I will respond to any feedback that you give me.


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Home Personal Finance Gold hits latest record high, near $1,830
Gold hits latest record high, near $1,830
NEW YORK (AP) ? The price of gold hit another record high, at $1,829.70 per ounce, as investors spooked by the prospect of a return to recession seek out safety in the precious metal.
Gold prices have more than doubled since the recession began in the winter of 2007, and are up about 19 percent since the beginning of June.
The metal's value, unlike that of a currency, doesn't depend on the health of a single country's economy. Its swift rise has made it popular with investors seeking big returns, as well as presumed safety from turbulent stock and currency markets.
While gold has recently hit a series of record highs, when adjusted for inflation it remains below a 1980 peak of $850. That's about $2,400 in 2011 dollars.
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PART ONE: The Paleohistory of the Permian Basin's Evaporite Deposits Including the Formation of Nash Draw
A: A Sinkhole Cave at the Southeastern Nash Draw Boundary
B: A Sinkhole Complex at the Southeastern Nash Draw Boundary (in two sub-pages)
Note that some of the illustrations below are dynamically linked to external websites and may disappear if those websites remove or even just rename the linked illustration
THE PERMIAN
I was surprised, recently, while driving from Carlsbad, New Mexico, to the airport between Midland and Odessa, Texas, at how much the word Permian permeates the Permian Basin.
There are numerous businesses and institutions with the word Permian in their names, and there is even a University of Texas-Permian Basin (UTPB)!
So what is this Permian thing? If you go to the ever helpful University of California-Berkeley paleontology website (click here to go there) you can find a very nice list of geologic time periods:
Phanerozoic Eon
(543 mya to present) Cenozoic Era
(65 mya to today) Quaternary (1.8 mya to today)
Holocene (10,000 years to today)
Pleistocene (1.8 mya to 10,000 yrs)
Tertiary (65 to 1.8 mya)
Pliocene (5.3 to 1.8 mya)
Miocene (23.8 to 5.3 mya)
Oligocene (33.7 to 23.8 mya)
Paleocene (65 to 54.8 mya)
(248 to 65 mya) Cretaceous (144 to 65 mya)
Jurassic (206 to 144 mya)
Triassic (248 to 206 mya)
(543 to 248 mya) Permian (290 to 248 mya)
Carboniferous (354 to 290 mya)
Pennsylvanian (323 to 290 mya)
Mississippian (354 to 323 mya)
NOTE that each geologic age is separate link to descriptive material on the UC-Berkeley paleontology website. If this material interests you, please click on Permian and see why it is a boundary between eras: the greatest mass extinction the world has known occurred at the end of the Permian (likely caused by a severe climate change that dried the land and warmed the oceans, killing an astonishing ~90% of all life in those oceans!). With the near-death of much Permian life, evolution brought the world dinosaurs as its next course in life, during the Triassic and Jurassic, replacing the large lizards who largely died with the end of the Permian.
I cut the list off at the Carboniferous because it illustrates the fortuitous timing of Mother Nature in providing the world with a huge abundance of plant matter which is then followed by a die-off and a time when that plant-life's remains would be capped, in some locales, by the deposition of deep layers of evaporite rocks.
Note that we are talking about a time before the dinosaurs. Although there were big lizards in this time period, we'll likely never see a "Permian Park" movie (like we did the dinosaur-rich"Jurassic Park" movie--for those of you who are movie-illiterate).
So in the Permian Basin, which covers a chunk of far west Texas and eastern New Mexico, there are evaporites laid down over plant matter that, given time and increasing temperature and pressure, was changed to oil and gas (coal and tar in other places). In some parts of the Permian Basin this material escaped with time, but in other places it was thoroughly trapped and subsequently squeezed by tectonic forces into distinct fields, hence the many, many well-defined oil fields in the Permian Basin today.
So where did these capping evaporites come from? From the evaporation of sea water. And why was there a sea in what is now New Mexico and Texas? Because.
Look at the Panthallassic Ocean boundary on this map, taken from the PALEOMAP Project website by Christopher Scotese:
What is now the Permian Basin was then the land-ocean boundary of the Pangea supercontinent and the Panthallasic Ocean. And there were some funky dynamics taking place at this boundary.
The best illustrations I have yet seen of some of these shore-dynamics are on a page created by Dr. Bruce Cornet of El Paso Community College, posted on the Sunstar-Solutions website.
The location of the evaporites in the Permian Basin is given in this schematic by Dr. Cornet:
The role of the reefs in setting up a basin where sea water can flow in and be evaporated, to be followed by yet more sea water coming in at a specific rate over and seeping through the reef. If the land surface rises the deposition of salt will stop and there may be intermittent larger inflows from periodic sea level rises or local storm surges causing massive seawater inflow. This would tend to lay down a cap of limestone over the salts. Wetter periods may produce flooding on and runoff from the surrounding highlands, adding thin layers of clay between evaporite layers at any time during this sequential process. The general setting for all these dynamics involving an upland, a reef and a sea is very well illustrated in a later figure on Dr. Cornet's page:
On a separate page, Dr. Cornet suggests that these dynamics can currently be observed at the Tetiaroa Atoll in the South Pacific.
We have used the word "evaporites" throughout this page without defining the term, except to say it is what you get when you evaporate seawater. As seawater becomes more concentrated (taken from the Free Encyclopedia website):
Theoretically, evaporation of sea water should produce a regular sequence: calcium and magnesium carbonates (calcite, CaCO3 and dolomite, CaMg (CO3)2; calcium sulphate (as gypsum and anhydrite); sodium chloride (halite); and potassium and magnesium salts (kainite, KMgSO4 Cl. 3H2O; carnallite, KMgCl3. 6H2O; sylvite, KCl; and kieserite, MgSO4. H2O) respectively.
So how do you get a very deep sequence of mostly limestone? You regularly bring in fresh seawater and the precipitation sequence never gets beyond the calcite and dolomite stages, which are laid down layer upon layer (with very subtle differences in accessory minerals making for a layered rock, the layers are called "facies" and are studied to find out more about the local environment changes over time).
And how do you get deep sodium and potassium salt layers? A steady influx of seawater into a nearly closed off area (as in the lagoon illustration above) at about the same rate as it is being removed by evaporation. The calcium and magnesium carbonates and sulfates will fall out of solution (precipitate) around the edges of the lagoon behind the barrier reef, and in the center the chloride salts will build up relatively uninterrupted.
In the Permian Basin, after a period of halite type salt deposition, things changed again and a deep sequence of carbonate rocks was laid down over the salt beds. In turn toward the end of the Permian there was uplift and deposition of a red mudstone brought in from the surrounding upland.
This red mudstone is called the Dewey Lake Redbed in this area, and it is a formation found to run in a band of red sub or exposed soil all the way from New Mexico northeastward through Texas, ending in Oklahoma. In the Nash Draw pages about the canyons of Livingston Ridge, this is the red material visible under the modern caliche cement and wind blown sand that form the surface of that ridge today.
NASH DRAW IN THE PERMIAN BASIN
So now we have brought this whole discussion toward Nash Draw. Nash Draw, as explained on the first page on that location, is a downdropped area where from one to a few hundred feet of a deeper very soluble salt layer were dissolved out about half a million years ago and the land mass above it settled down by approximately that depth. Of course subsequent erosion from surrounding lands keeps the basin filling up with sediments, so the current depth of the draw does not exactly match the depth of the salt that was removed so long ago and allowed the collapse.
So how did the upper formations of sediment and limestone fail to keep water away from the soluble salt deep below in this relatively small area: the formation of sinkholes! Sinkholes are features common in karst areas. It is where surface waters were able to dissolve away some of the near-surface limestone, and create channels that allow rapid movement from the surface to some depth. As this process continues, caves may form, hence the Carlsbad Caverns (and thousands of other caverns) for which this area is, justly, famous.
But not every sinkhole finds itself turning into a huge underground opening, and many that do find the opening that has been created underground to be inadequately buttressed, and then there is a collapse, often all the way from the surface downward into the hole. So a beautiful, intact colossal-sized cave system like Carlsbad Caverns is a rare thing. Hence its National Park status.
What may be more common is sinkholes that never amount to much more than a hole in the ground that water disappears into. This is suspected to have happened in Nash Draw where the overlying sediments allowed water to access the limestone to form sinkholes. The water in these sinkholes seems to have moved predominately downward until they reached the very soluble halite salt beds and began to dissolve and remove salt. [The obvious question: where did the salt water discharge to as this process got started is still a mystery. Today the answer is easier: about 60% of the salt water in the Salt Lake in the south of Nash Draw comes from underground.]
As soluble as this salt was, each sinkholes dissolved salt away radially, creating caves that spread laterally until they met, forming a cave system that in turn led to an insupportably long and wide cave that just had to collapse. And so it did, and so we have Nash Draw today, and for the last half million years.
Another obvious question is whether or not this process continues today. Are there active sinkholes around the edges of Nash Draw that are allowing water to reach the soluble salt below, so that Nash Draw will continue to spread out in all directions? In geology one never says never, but one does invoke geologic time to indicate that in the context of your lifetime or mine, it means never.
After all, the formation of Nash Draw occurred 600,000 to 500,000 years ago, and it has spread relatively little since then. At the southeastern margin of Nash Draw there is a small area with active sinkholes, and there may be other such areas that I am not yet aware of.
The next two pages will explore this small active sinkhole area.
See a small Sinkhole Cave near Nash Draw
See A Complex of Sinkholes near Nash Draw (in two sub-pages)
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Multi-service beams contribute to building's green credentials
Active exposed multi-service chilled beams for a building on Cardiff Waterside (they can be seen behind the glass at the back of the atrium) appear to float in space.
Trox active multi-service chilled beams with architect-inspired design elements and a host of special features for energy efficiency and occupier comfort have been installed in one of the greenest commercial buildings in Wales. 3 Assembly Square on Cardiff Waterside has a BREEAM (2006) 'Excellent' rating, with a score of 75.52, six months ahead of completion.
Design features of this 6150 m2 building include a biomass boiler, enhanced insulation and rainwater harvesting.
The need for outstanding energy efficiency also influenced the design of the multi-service chilled beams, which incorporate a lighting-management system, with PIR sensors, to control lighting according to room occupancy and available daylight. Prismatic lenses provide accurate control of light distribution.
The beams also provide heating and cooling.
To enhance the architectural intentions for the space, the beams are made with specially designed side panels. The resulting T-shaped beams and black perforated side panels give the impression that the beams are floating in space.
The project team was able to see the aesthetic impact of the beam and analyse aspects of its technical performance at Trox's test laboratory.
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The image appears to be taken from a video of Erasmus Bridge uploaded on YouTube in April 2017.
Maybe it is the toxic air pollution which makes it difficult to get clear pictures, but Aam Aadmi Party on Saturday tried to pass off an image of the illuminated Erasmus Bridge in Rotterdam as the yet-to-be inaugurated Signature Bridge in Delhi.
Aam Aadmi Party on Saturday tweeted the images of an illuminated bridge claiming it to be the Signature Bridge which will be inaugurated by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia.
However, many Twitter users pointed out that the first image posted by Aam Aadmi Party is not of the Signature Bridge, but of Erasmus Bridge, Rotterdam.


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Der Fernsehturm Seto bzw. Seto Digital Tower (jap. , Seto Dejitaru Tawā) ist ein 244,7 Meter hoher Sendeturm in der japanischen Stadt Seto. Der im Jahr 2003 errichtete Turm wurde vom Architekturbüro Nikken Sekkei entworfen. Der Turm ist für die Öffentlichkeit nicht zugänglich. Der Turm wurde spezifisch für die Abstrahlung des digitalen Fernsehens entworfen.

Geschichte
Der Spatenstich zum Turm erfolgte am 6. Juni 2002. Die Bauarbeiten waren am 20. August 2003 beendet, so dass am 20. Oktober die ersten Sendetests für Radioprogramme durchgeführt werden konnte. Nach der offiziellen Abschlusszeremonie konnte er am 1. Dezember 2003 seiner Bestimmung übergeben werden. Ab dem 3. August 2004 begann der Turm mit der Ausstrahlung der Programme mit einem 1 kW, die volle Leistung von 3 kW erreichte er am 29. September 2004.

Nach der Umstellung im Jahr 2011 von analogem auf digitales Fernsehen übernahm der Fernsehturm Seto die Sendetätigkeit, die bis dahin der Fernsehturm Nagoya ausgeführt hatte.

Beschreibung
Der als Stahlfachwerkturm ausgeführte Fernsehturm verjüngt sich zur Spitze im Gegensatz zu den meisten seiner Pendants nicht linear oder konkav, sondern konvex. Die Fachwerkkonstruktion basiert auf drei Hauptpfeiler, die aus je zwei massiven Stahlrohren zusammengefasst wurden. Diese stützen eine vertikal verlaufende Kernkonstruktion, die als Leitungsschacht genutzt wird. Die Rahmenkonstruktion ist in weißem Lack gefasst.

Die Verkabelung der Anlage findet über einen horizontalen Versorgungsschacht am Boden statt, der mit einem Basishaus verbunden ist. Diese gehört zur Sendestation Seto Digital Research Park Centre.

Frequenzen und Programme
Der Fernsehturm Seto bedient den Großraum der Millionenstadt Nagoya und damit fast alle Teile der Präfektur Aichi sowie vollständig die Präfekturen Mie und Gifu und strahlt folgende Fernsehprogramme aus:

Die Polarisation der Antennen ist horizontal ausgerichtet.

Weblinks

 Informationen zum Fernsehturm Seto (japanisch)
 Informationen zur Strahlungsleistung des Fernsehturms Seto (japanisch)

Einzelnachweise

Seto Fernsehturm

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Scott Guthrie's last blog post had details on Microsoft's new Azure websites. Some of the big improvements are a new shared tier hosting, A-Record support and Fast-CGI support.
One of the features I like is GitHub and CodePlex continuous integration support. He has some demonstrations on how you can push changes into your repository and they automatically get loaded onto the website.
I have avoided using Azure in the past because of price and a-record support, but now with the new pricing structure I will probably use Azure going forward for small sites.
Azure also supports PHP and Node.js applications. They even host Linux VMs if you need a Linux VM.


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Anthony Davis, bolstered by 31.6 average, goes on D over teammates
AsAnthony Davis' scoring average has soared, now to the highest mark in the NBA, so too has criticism over the lack of support he is getting from his New Orleans Pelicans teammates to make a similar rise in the Western Conference standings.
Davis, speaking to ESPN's Marc Stein on the "TrueHoop: Conversations" podcast, acknowledged that he hears talk about his current predicament but doesn't necessarily agree.
"I hear it. I see it. I'm on social media, so I see it all the time," Davis told Stein. "But I think, for me, it's just about the guys in that locker room. I know they come out here every day in practice and every night in the game and fight and leave everything on the floor. It's nothing that I try to pay attention to as much. But you see it. You have to pay attention to it.
"For me, that's not my M.O. to get into all the media and all that stuff. I just worry about what's going on in that locker room and on the floor with the guys I have in the locker room."
Davis has reached new heights in his fifth season in New Orleans. As of Monday, he leads the NBA in points (31.6) and blocks (2.8) while averaging career highs in rebounds (11.0), steals (1.8) and minutes (37.2). The 23-year-old said his ability to block out the public conversation, much like his game, has grown over the years.
"Of course, my rookie year, it's really the first time people are really, really talking about you," Anthony said. "Of course we had it at Kentucky and a little bit at high school, but when you get to the NBA and of course you're the No. 1 pick, all this media's going to be around you.
"And so when they start [saying], 'Oh, injury prone,' 'He's not a leader,' 'He can't carry [a team],' all this stuff, you start to see it. But after a while, as you get older and more established in the league and more experienced, you kind of find a way to tune it out. I think that's the point I'm at right now."
The Pelicans, who rank 12th in the West at 6-12, started the season 0-8. They won their first four games after the return of Jrue Holidaybut recently lost both ends of a two-game road streak, including a 91-81 defeat to the last-place Dallas Maverickson Sunday.
Although the Pelicans have fought their way back, Davis admitted the early struggles seemed ominous.
"We were very worried," Davis told Stein. "We didn't envision ourselves being in that situation. But we dug ourselves a hole. We're slowly climbing out of it, and we just have to keep fighting. Nobody wants to start 0-8. Nobody wants to start off on the wrong foot. But it happens.
"Some teams have whoever on their team where they're able to do whatever they want on the floor. For us, we have to be blue-collar guys who are coming in, work, being scrappy, first to the floor, rebounding the ball, sharing the ball. That's how we have to be. That's how we've been the past couple weeks, and that's how we've been able to get wins."
Although Davis' individual production has never been better, the three-time All-Star cited ball-handling and passing as the next evolution of his game.
"I watch LeBron [James], Steph [Curry], all those guys make their teammates better," he said. "They find them. EvenDraymond [Green]. He plays the same position and does the same thing, and he's able to find his teammates in a way that I can't right now. That's definitely what I want to get better at."
Mavericks snap 8-game slide
Harrison Barnes and Wesley Matthews combine to score 44 points in Dallas' 91-81 win over New Orleans, snapping an 8-game losing streak.
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Emandal - A Farm on a River
Commercial Business; Environmental; Food/Drink; Special Events; Sports/Outdoors
In 1908, Em and Al Byrnes opened up their home to friends who wished to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life. All the fruits and vegetables served were grown on the farm, as were the meat and eggs. Em baked all the bread. Since 1946, the Adams family has continued the tradition of country vacations with farm grown and home cooked meals. Today Tamara Adams, following in the footsteps of her in-laws, Clive and Jessie Adams, and her late husband, Clive Adams, Jr., operates Emandal's Family Camp in the summer, day visits for school groups in the spring, and hosts groups, workshops and other special events throughout the year. Her son, Malanyon Adams, runs the garden, and his wife Sarah, helps out around the farm. Tamara's other children and their partners/spouses, Buffalo Adams and Claudine Williams, Zarya (Adams) and Mike Plessas, and Kashaya Adams, return periodically to augment year-round and seasonal staff with various projects and special events.
Honey Hive of Mendocino
Dance; Educational; Environmental; Faith Based/Religious; Literature/Poetry; Media; Music; Traditional Arts
Here for Poets, Here for dancers, Here for Musicians, Singers and Healers: Intention lives here, as energetic frequency, within all actions, here, we are in source. The Honey Hive dreams of our sacred mother load revealed, with vivacious work in the pleasure stream of living true. Intention lives here, rich from network pollination flying through the ether's, from blossom to blossom, to wisdom gather at ever petal, to share pollen potent, to sing of birds call as they catch the drift. And again we dance around in the sun! And again we gather wisdom at every petal! The Honey Hive of Mendocino is the results of this artist's dreams. The intention of creating a place to share source with Transmitters, Healers and Creators. A library of exchange for sharing knowledge to offer health to our region, our environment, our "Hive". A place for you, you are welcome here! A place to search for answers together, A place to clarify journey work as more becomes apparent, as more and more whispers are heard, more and more heart songs are sung. ".. the epithet of Bee (Melissae) in ancient Greece, applied not only to priestesses, prophetesses, or Goddesses like Demeter and Artemis – it was also bestowed upon poets, musicians, artists and philosophers – anyone touched in some way by divine inspiration. Priestesses of the Bee: The Melissae By Linda Iles
Larry Spring Museum
Educational; Environmental; Film/Video; Gallery/Museum; Kids/Family; Literature/Poetry; Media; Music; Nonprofit; Special Events; Theatre; Visual Arts
The Larry Spring Museum of Common Sense Physics is a small museum that displays the works of self-taught artist, experimenter and vernacular Renaissance man, Lorenz "Larry" Spring (1915 – 2009). The Museum is located in Larry Spring's original storefront at 225 E. Redwood Avenue, Fort Bragg. Currently, the Museum's aim is to animate Larry Spring's DIY spirit of amateur inquiry as a means to open up the collection to new possibilities. We imagine the Museum as a constellation of at-hand art and science resources where diverse citizens engage through collaborative, community-based programs.
Mendocino Eco Artists (MEA)
Environmental; Visual Arts
Mendocino Eco Artists (MEA) are a group of artists who work together to promote conservation and restoration of the local environment. We are professional painters, sculptors, and photographers who live, work, and draw their creative inspiration from this beautiful place. We work as partners with Local Environmental Groups and use our art to help increase public awareness of our region's challenges and to raise funds through sale of our artwork to help our conservation partners achieve their goals. Photo left to right: Eleanor Harvey, Juriaan Blok, Julie Higgins, Keith Middlesworth, Joan Stanford, Janis Porter, Bob Rhoades, Ann Cole of the Land Trust, Jim Morehead, Maeve Croghan and Debbie Lennox.
North Coast Brewing Co.
Corporation; Environmental; Food/Drink; Music; Retail; Special Events
Independent Since 1988 A pioneer in the Craft Beer movement, North Coast Brewing Company opened in 1988 as a local brewpub in the historic town of Fort Bragg, located on California's Mendocino Coast. Under the leadership of President & Co-Founder Mark Ruedrich, the brewery has developed a strong reputation for quality having won more than 110 awards in national and international competitions. In addition to Red Seal Ale, Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout, Scrimshaw Pilsner, and other fine North Coast brands, the brewery has resurrected the old Acme label with a heritage dating back to the San Francisco of the 1860's. These exceptional beers are available in 48 states now and also are exported to Europe and the Pacific Rim. North Coast Brewing Company is also a leader in philanthropy and sustainability. In addition to being a Certified B Corp and Benefit Corporation, the brewery is proud to be TRUE Platinum Zero Waste Certified, offer 14 Non-GMO Project Verified beers, and spearhead an innovative carbon farming project to reverse its carbon footprint and advance the science of carbon sequestration in agriculture. The Brewery was founded in 1988 in the North Coast Brewing Co. Taproom, Restaurant & Bar, where you will also find The Sequoia Room – a performance and multipurpose room which has made Downbeat Magazine's 200 "Great Jazz Venue" list for several years running.
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these literally made me laugh loudly in class, very embarrassing..but fantastic drawings! those are so great!
Oh God! These are so sweet.
I love the Halo one, and the animals on the branch are just HILARIOUS.
Are you going to make a book of these?
I see an almost Seuss-ian style to your design of machines and some of the architecture, only with more detail. I love it.
I really like your composition as well, especially the picture of the tree with the leaves blowing onto the following page.


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Previous Story For the Blues, the tough part is over. Or is it? Next Story Blues need to get back to their game Tuesday after game 3 loss to Jets
Lots of reasons for the Blues' 2019 success as the playoffs start
By Randy Karraker April 8, 2019 1:06 pm
Well, we didn't see the Blues and the Jets coming in the first round of the playoffs, did we? Neither did Winnipeg, who as recently as January 17 were 31-14-2, but stumbled to a 16-16-3 record down the stretch. While the Jets were playing .500 hockey in their last 35 games, the Blues went 23-6-4 in their last 33. Obviously, the Blues had the emergence of Jordan Binnington to turn their season around. But what happened to turn Winnipeg's season around in reverse?
It hasn't been their power play. The Jets PP is 4th in the NHL and is tops in the western conference at 24.8%. The individual talent on their power play is perfectly matched, and they have a premier sniper in Patrick Laine. Laine regressed this year, after scoring 36 and then 44 goals in his first two seasons, he scored just 30 this year…five in one game against the Blues…and added 20 assists for a 50-point year. 32-year-old Blake Wheeler matched his career high for points with 91, but had 61 in 48 games before the All-Star Break, and just 30 points in 34 games after. Overall, Winnipeg's top line performers struggled at 5-on-5 in the second half.
Add to those struggles that the Jets must face the Blues, and they might have some problems. No team is playing better right now than the Blues, who were a league best 8-1-1 in their last ten games. They have proven that they can beat any opponent in any building, and there are a lot of ways they've won.
By dominating: Since the start of 2019, the Blues have outscored their opponents by 45 goals. Only the Tampa Bay Lightning, who had an historic season, had a greater goal differential after the calendar turned than the Blues did. A big reason for that goal differential, of course, is Binnington. He led the NHL in GAA at 1.89 and took advantage of a stifling Blues defense that allowed just 26.7 shots per game, which was best in the NHL.
By scoring from all over: The Blues had thirteen players that scored double digit goals during the regular season, led by Vladimir Tarasenko's 33 and Ryan O'Reilly's 28. Blues defensemen accounted for 46 goals, which was second in the NHL behind Carolina, and three blueliners had at least ten goals. It's been a long time since the Blues had this kind of scoring depth, which bodes well for the playoffs.
By buckling down defensively: The aforementioned shots against stat is a direct result of great defensive play by the entire team. When Craig Berube was promoted to interim head coach, Hall of Famer Larry Robinson came down to the ice to work with the d-men for a month. That tutelage paid huge dividends. Jay Bouwmeester used the knowledge, along with a healthy hip, to play as well as he had in several years. Colton Parayko regained the great form that he displayed as a rookie. Alex Pietrangelo's game improved dramatically. And Robert Bortuzzo and Vince Dunn both ascended. Each and every Blues defenseman that played (Carl Gunnarsson was hurt) played much better after Robinson's stint than they did before.
By playing hard: Pre-Berube, Blues players often said after losses that they had been outworked. President of Hockey Operations and GM Doug Armstrong admitted that bothered him. Soon after Berube was hired, the Blues started playing hard more consistently, and didn't have to admit that they weren't trying hard. Berube is satisfied with his team's effort more often than not, and that effort leads to success and ultimately to victories.
By having their best players be their best players: In a league of stars, teams with great players that play well win games and championships. Since the first of the year, the Blues have been getting quality play from Tarasenko, O'Reilly, Pietrangelo, Parayko and Brayden Schenn. Aside from O'Reilly, all the others have played well previously in the post-season. O'Reilly hasn't had the opportunity to go deep into the playoffs with Colorado or Buffalo, but he sure seems to be a playoff player.
By getting great goaltending: We rightfully focus on Binnington because the team's fortunes changed dramatically when he took over, and he will be THE guy in the playoffs. But the Blues wouldn't have been able to get to the position they are without Jake Allen. He had a rugged start and never played at Enterprise Center after January 8. But playing exclusively on the road after that, Allen had a 2.15 GAA and a .930 save percentage. The Blues goalies combined for the best GAA in the league after January 1.
The things teams that win championships do…all the things the Blues have done in 2019, along with what Winnipeg has done after the All-Star break, make me believe the Blues can win this first round series in six games. Everything needed to win in the playoffs, the Blues have…and the guys they have are doing what they must. There's nothing better than the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Let the games begin.


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In this week's first edition of Moment of The Month we look back at the remarkable training career of the brilliant Alain de Royer-Dupré after he announced he will retire from the ranks at the end of this year.
Alain de Royer-Dupré looked destined to work in the racing industry having grown up at Haras de Saint Lô, a national stud farm in Normandy. It was there he spent time with his father who was Assistant Director and later Director and responsible for government-owned stallions in the local region.
After an eight-year stint working at Mme Jean Couturié's stud in Normandy, Haras du Mesnil, Alain de Royer-Dupré embarked on his own training career starting out with just three horses. He saddled his first winner on the 23rd of April 1971 when El Morucho won a steeplechase at Nantes.
Establishing himself as a public trainer at Montfort Le Rotrou in Normandy, he had plenty of early success in the French provinces training second-string horses for the Aga Khan and Baron Guy de Rothschild. In 1981 he became principal trainer for the Aga Khan at Aiglemont, Chantilly following the death of François Mathet.
You do not have to look far the see the quality of his training capabilities. Alain de Royer-Dupré has trained well over 1000 winners throughout his career including a staggering 77 Group One victories across three continents and eight countries. He has won every French Classic twice and trained some outstanding horses over the years.
G1 success has included G1 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (2400m) wins of Dalakhani in 2003 and the outstanding and unbeaten Zarkava five years later. He has also saddled a staggering seven winners of the G1 Poules d'Essais (1600m) and G1 Prix Vermeilles (2400m), six victories in the G1 Prix de Diane (2100m) and G1 Prix Saint Alary (2000m), and five in the G1 Prix du Jockey Club (2100m). These successes featured champions such as: Daylami, Sendawar, Reliable Man, Darshaan and Sagawara.
Alain de Royer-Dupré is by no means a stranger to international success becoming the first French trainer to win a Melbourne Cup (3200m) thanks to Americain in 2010. He has saddled six Group One victories in Great Britain and Ireland whilst also enjoying Breeders Cup success in 1984 with Lashkari. Pride and Daryakana ensured a pair of Group One wins in Hong Kong with the former winning the Hong Kong Cup (2000m) in 2006 and the latter the Vase (2400m) just three years later.
His international achievements don't just stop there however as he has achieved major success in Canada, Germany, Dubai, and Italy.
Alain de Royer-Dupré goes down in history as one of Frances greatest trainers and must also be acknowledged as one of the finest in Europe and across the globe.
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