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New NASA Leadership Inherits Rejuvenated Space Exploration Program – eNews Park Forest

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An AtlasV rocket lifts off from Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, September 8, 2016. AP/Alex Sanz

Washington, D.C. (ENEWSPF)February 9, 2017. A new issue briefreleased by the Center for American Progress finds that there is a solid foundation for a rejuvenated and realistic space exploration program as NASA transitions to new leadership under the Trump administration. Under the leadership of former administrator Charles Bolden, NASA has made real strides over the past eight years toward historic missions into the solar system. The incoming leadership should resist the temptation to hit the reset button and undo the gains made by their predecessors.

NASAs big plans for space exploration in the coming decades rest securely on the foundation laid by Administrator Bolden over the past eight years, said Rudy deLeon, CAP Senior Fellow and co-author of the brief. At this exciting time, it would be very counterproductive to reassess the trajectory currently in place. If we as a nation are going to fulfill the goal of putting a human on Mars in the coming decades, it will be done squarely on the back of the gains of the past eight years. It would be a shame to squander this opportunity to achieve this truly historic accomplishment.

The brieffinds that NASA is poised to undertake a truly ambitious program of space exploration. Human missions to Mars and robotic exploration programs will only succeed under an overall approach that sticks to the plan set forth over the past decade rather than attempts to change the direction of NASAs priorities.

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The psychedelic renaissance – Boulder Weekly

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If you were a teenager in 1967, Berkeley was the place to be. The Summer of Love was beaming with a newfound madness, and for Dennis McKenna, it was too tempting to resist. A trip to Berkeley meant mischief and, if lucky, a psychedelic experience.

When McKenna arrived in Berkeley, he managed to get both. After acquiring a few tabs of acid from a stranger in Tilden Park, he and his friend headed to the woods in hopes of peeking through the doors of perception. Here, their civil behavior would self-destruct to give way for a more primal, archaic wildness.

We didnt have what I would call a mystical experience, he says. It was more like an evolutionary regression. We literally became like apes in the woods.

Although the experience wasnt quite what he expected, it was revelatory for McKenna. Bouncing around like a little child in the open expanse of the woods and swinging from the branches of trees was, oddly enough, a clue that the ultimate answers to life could be hiding in the strange portals of the psychedelic experience.

When people hear McKennas name, they usually associate it with his older brother, Terrence. Renown for being the intellectuals Timothy Leary, Terrence was a spokesman and advocate for psychedelics for many years, known as somewhat of an articulate rebel. His hypnotizing talks and poetic revelations swayed audiences of all kinds. However, though not in the spotlight like Terrence, McKenna has co-authored many books with him. He is the more scientific of the two, using facts more than stories in his work. Some of the most profound ideas talked about in True Hallucinations and The Invisible Landscape are a result of McKennas analysis, experiences and research.

As an ethnopharmacologist and research pharmacognosist, he has dedicated his life to the research of hallucinogens and psychedelics. He is also one of the founding directors of the Heffter Research Institute, a nonprofit organization investigating the therapeutic uses of psychedelic substances.

In his book, The Brothers Of The Screaming Abyss, Mckenna describes himself as a big picture kind of guy. Born in Paonia, Colorado, in 1950, at a young age, Dennis was not interested in the sort of questions that didnt lead to an ultimate understanding of reality. While his peers were playing outside, he was reading Scientific American and taking notes on the Encyclopedia Brittanica in the local library. This sort of intellectual passion, along with his experiences on acid in Berkeley, eventually led Mckenna into the Amazonian jungle, where hed test the limits of his own consciousness by experimenting with heavy doses of magic mushrooms and the Amazonian plant mixture, ayahuasca. After making this dive into the unknown, he has come back to share some of his wisdom.

Although psychedelic drugs are still categorized in Schedule 1 of the Drug Enforcement Agencys illegal substances, McKenna says that they are still being widely used in secret.

In our society at the moment, these drugs are finding their way back into society primarily along two channels: One is religious practice and the other is medical practice, he says.

Some religious groups are actually permitted to use these substances legally.

According to McKenna, society is in the midst of a psychedelic renaissance. According to a recent study out of Johns Hopkins University and New York University, psilocybin the active ingredient found in magic mushrooms has been shown to radically improve the positivity of people who are terminally ill with cancer. New research from Johns Hopkins and the University of Alabama also suggests that people who have a history of taking psychedelic drugs are less prone to have suicidal thoughts and are more psychologically healthy.

But psychedelics still hold the stigma of the 60s drug culture. Although a lot of great research with psychedelics was done in that time, it threatened the social order, McKenna says. As a result, the substances were unfairly banned.

All of these things in the 60s were pretty much prohibited in a very ill-considered way, he says. It was like lumping everything together and saying theyre all bad; they all cause altered states we dont like. But of course prohibition doesnt solve anything. They just went underground.

After nearly 50 years, Mckenna thinks that we are only now discovering the benefits and uses of these substances.

Here we are, almost coming to, say, 2020. Thatll be 50 years. We have only now figured out how to use them, he says.

One of the hallucinogenic plants to praise for the psychedelic comeback is McKennas self-proclaimed plant teacher, ayahuasca. This indigenous Amazonian plant, known for its hallucinogenic and healing properties, is seeing increased popularity around the world. According to Mckenna, the widespread use of substances like these is a good thing because it will evolve consciousness at a more rapid rate.

There are all kinds of communities now that are spontaneously appearing in the most unlikely places, he says. I think as people discover these plants, the plants themselves become a catalyst for this evolution of consciousness.

As we approach another turning point in American history, Mckenna continues to advocate psychedelics, as they provide a constant reminder that we arent the ones in control.

The big message from me is, with ayahuasca particularly: Remember you monkeys are not running this show, he says. We are not running this show. The plants, in fact, are running the show. And this is a good thing for us, because they are what is keeping life sustainable through photosynthesis.

For McKenna, psychedelics are no longer simply a catalysts for the counter-culture consciousness. The substances are beginning to be accepted as medicines to heal the afflictions of the mind, and tools to discover the ineffable worlds that the mystics and ancient shamans have long been exploiting.

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Arty Revives Trance Project Alpha 9 with the Inspiring The Night Is Ours – EDM Sauce

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Electronic artists and producers often are shrouded in mystery. Some switch between multiple aliases, cover their face, and manage to stay anonymous for years and years into their career. However, every now and then an artist does the opposite, and breaks the 4th wall. They decide to connect with their fans on a vulnerable, personable level.

Days ago, Russian producer Arty did just that. He posted a long note on Facebook, describing his musical journey intimately, and his feelings around rising to stardom. The producer originally came to infamy in 2009 as Alpha 9, making flavorfultrance music. After retiring the alias 7 years ago, the DJ has gone on to produce big house and dance, with official remixes ofMoby, Porter Robinson,andLondon Grammer.

Looking back on this past year, he says that It was a year of re-discovering myself as an artist and as a person as well I [havent felt] myself so inspired and productive in a long time, and it was probably the first time I opened my eyes so wide I noticed how much my music was different from what Ive done in the past, and I felt like I had been neglecting my long-time fans and it didnt feel fair.

And so, Alpha 9 was re-born into 2017 with the luminous track The Night Is Ours. Long time fans of the musician will melt upon hearing the track. Its dreamy, introspective, uplifting, and rings in the essence of his trance roots. Even if youve never heard of him, the single is sure to inspire.

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Does Trance need to be saved? – Trance Hub (satire) (press release) (blog)

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Recently, Gareth Emery released the music video for his new single with Standerwick and Haliene, Saving light. The video had a very powerful message and urges people to stand up against bullying and stand up against it. You can watch the video here :

The video received a mixed response. Many people could relate to it and it moved them. The loved the vocals and the fact that it stands for a cause.

A few days later, Gareth posted a picture in an attempt to encourage people to buy the track on beatport in order to make a trance track number one again.

This post received quite a bit of attention, positive enough to make the track reach the 2nd position on beatport, but it also received criticism from artists like Christopher Lawrence and John 00 Fleming who believe it is a gimmick for fame.

Here is what they had to say

While John 00 Fleming was not really in favour of the whole stint, he was openly vocal about it and posted about the same

On the other hand, Christopher Lawrence stated his opinion regarding the same, though he too is not in favour of it.

A few people did stand up for Gareth. Marwen Tlili, the label head of Armada musics sub label The Bearded Man tried to explain the cause to them.

Post all the criticism, this is what Gareth had to say

Well, what do you think? Does trance need saving? Or is it already in a good place? Let us know in the comments below!

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6 Indian Acts to watch out for at Vh1 Supersonic – Trance Hub (satire) (press release) (blog)

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In our last article we shared 6 International acts that really will make the ground at Laxmi Lawns shake, now here we have 6 Indian acts that will add the Desi Tadka to the Festival.India boasts of several amazing acts in all genres, and once again the Supercrew has managed to get all of these acts together and importantly include new names as well.So here we go, hoping we can do justice to the immense talent are country has.

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AshRoy:

I think 2017 really began with a bang for him, his talent has once again crossed the borders and he is representing India at one of the most prestigious festival in the world with Arjun Vagle, The Awakenings.Playing with all sides of the techno genre, he has achieved a lot of in his long illustrious 17 year career, which included the formation of the legendary group which we all know about, Jalebee Cartel. Little do people know Ash has played with biggies like Chemical Brothers, Prodigy & Richie Hawtin, which in its way is a huge achievement?

Tuhin Mehta

One of the most humble guy on the scene, Tuhin has completed twenty plus years in this industry, which is mammoth task considering how easy it is for modern day artists to burn out quickly. The creator of the famous duo BruteForce, Tuhin has moved to a new style but yet his music remains powerful & diverse and he carefully manages to act every element to keep people dancing.Tuhin is an avid Vinyl collector, and has an awesome collection to his name. On 11th Feb Tuhin & AshRoy are going B2b, May the force be with us that day.

Browncoat

This alias of Nawed Khan is getting talked about everywhere. His early morning set at 2016s Anjunadeep party was a truly enchanting experience.House music has always been a part of Nawed and it was time he wore this moniker and showcase his skills with those fat bass lines, powerful stabs & 80s synth. With Nikhil, Nawed has been crucial in creating radio shows like Together & Crave. A less known fact is that Nawed has some brilliant and groovy Bollywood remixes with his brothers to his name, which we still are a big fan off.

DJ SA

Imagine opening for acts like Akon, SnoopDogg, & Sean Kingston, sounds surreal isnt it? This is what Sanket Arjunwade boasts of, which makes him along with Sound Avatar the preacher for Bass, Trap & HipHop music in India.In a crowd of many, DJ SA has made a unique name for himself and has definitely taken this style of music to a different level in the country. On the personal side, he just got hitched and we at Trance Hub wish him a happy married life.

Zaeden :

At just 22 years of age, Sahil Sharma already has a track on Spinnin Recordings. Success came early to this lanky lad from Gurgaon, has he became the first Indian to feature of Hardwells podcast Hardwell on AirZaeden has already played at one of the biggest festivals in the world, Tomorrowland when he shared space with international superstar Borgeous. His fan-base is currently growing at an exponential rate while he drops his power thumping music at all major cities in the country. With a great future ahead, we are really curious on what lies next for him.

Collective Frequency

The list cannot be complete without some local flavour.Shrikant & Durgesh, are real-time trance lovers who during non playing hours are really amazing people to deal with. Having already opened for industry heavyweights Above & Beyond, they have been constantly on the scene with their uplifting & progressive sets on several radio shows or Doing opening duties for artists like Super8 & Tab & Ashley Wallbridge. We know what this appearance at Vh1 Supersonic means to them and wish them well for their set.

Look forward to see you all Vh1 Supersonic!

Co-Founder of Trance Hub, Curator of The Gathering events in India and ALT+TRANCE in Czech Republic. By day, a Digital Marketing Enthusiast with love for Food and Technology. By night, a dreamer who wants to grow the Trance scene in India.

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The Zacks Investment Research Upgrades Edap Tms SA (EDAP) to Hold – DailyQuint

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Edap Tms S.A. (NASDAQ:EDAP) was upgraded by Zacks Investment Research from a sell rating to a hold rating in a report issued on Wednesday.

According to Zacks, EDAP TMS S.A. develops, produces, markets and distributes minimally invasive medical devices, primarily for the treatment of urological diseases. They currently produce and market devices for treatment of benign prostate hyperplasia and urinary tract stones. They are also developing a third range of products for minimally invasive destruction of certain types of tumors.

Separately, TheStreet raised Edap Tms from a sell rating to a hold rating in a research note on Tuesday, September 27th.

Edap Tms (NASDAQ:EDAP) traded up 0.29% during midday trading on Wednesday, reaching $3.42. The companys stock had a trading volume of 54,479 shares. Edap Tms has a 1-year low of $2.43 and a 1-year high of $4.80. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $3.23 and a 200 day moving average price of $3.04. The firm has a market cap of $98.25 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 8.61 and a beta of 1.29.

An institutional investor recently raised its position in Edap Tms stock. Wells Fargo & Company MN boosted its stake in shares of Edap Tms S.A. (NASDAQ:EDAP) by 1.0% during the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 193,655 shares of the companys stock after buying an additional 2,000 shares during the period. Wells Fargo & Company MN owned 0.67% of Edap Tms worth $562,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. 9.56% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Edap Tms Company Profile

EDAP TMS SA (EDAP) is a holding company engaged in developing and marketing the Ablatherm and Focal One devices. The Company operates two divisions: High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) and Urology Devices and Services (UDS) (including lithotripsy activities). The Company is developing HIFU technology for the treatment of certain other types of tumors.

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Cystic Fibrosis | CF | Cystic Fibrosis Symptoms | MedlinePlus

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Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited disease of the mucus and sweat glands. It affects mostly your lungs, pancreas, liver, intestines, sinuses, and sex organs. CF causes your mucus to be thick and sticky. The mucus clogs the lungs, causing breathing problems and making it easy for bacteria to grow. This can lead to repeated lung infections and lung damage.

The symptoms and severity of CF can vary. Some people have serious problems from birth. Others have a milder version of the disease that doesn't show up until they are teens or young adults. Sometimes you will have few symptoms, but later you may have more symptoms.

CF is diagnosed through various tests, such as gene, blood, and sweat tests. There is no cure for CF, but treatments have improved greatly in recent years. In the past, most deaths from CF were in children and teenagers. Today, with improved treatments, some people who have CF are living into their forties, fifties, or older. Treatments may include chest physical therapy, nutritional and respiratory therapies, medicines, and exercise.

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Cystic Fibrosis – National Library of Medicine – PubMed Health

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Cystic fibrosis (SIS-tik fi-BRO-sis), or CF, is an inherited disease of the secretory (see-KREH-tor-ee) glands. Secretory glands include glands that make mucus and sweat.

"Inherited" means the disease is passed from parents to children through genes. People who have CF inherit two faulty genes for the disease - one from each parent. The parents likely don't have the disease themselves.

CF mainly affects the lungs, pancreas, liver, intestines, sinuses, and sex organs.

Overview

Mucus is a substance made by tissues that line some organs and body cavities, such as the lungs and nose. Normally, mucus is a slippery, watery substance. It keeps the linings of certain organs moist and prevents them from drying out or getting infected.

If you have CF, your mucus becomes thick and sticky. It builds up in your lungs and blocks your airways. (Airways are tubes that carry air in and out of your lungs.)

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CF man pleads guilty to role in Eagle Point murder – Eau Claire … – Leader-Telegram

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CHIPPEWA FALLS One of the two men involved in the shooting death of 31-year-old Kenneth Patterson in the town of Eagle Point last March 13 pleaded guilty Thursday to his role in the murder.

Matthew L. Labrec, 21, 50 E. Spruce St., Chippewa Falls, was convicted of possession of a firearm by a felon and armed robbery by use of force in Chippewa County Court. The armed robbery conviction carries a maximum penalty of 25 years in prison and a $100,000 fine. The main charge of first-degree intentional homicide was read-in and dismissed, but can be considered in determining the length of Labrecs sentence.

Judge Steve Cray accepted the plea and ordered a pre-sentence investigation be conducted, with the sentencing set for May 2.

Im going to want as much information as I can gather on this situation, Cray said.

As part of the plea agreement, the state cannot request a longer sentence than what is recommended by the PSI, but the defense is free to argue for a shorter prison term.

Assistant district attorney Roy Gay said the plea deal had been discussed over recent months with then-district attorney Steve Gibbs and all the assistants in the office.

This is helpful that Mr. Labrec has taken responsibility for his actions, Gay said after the hearing. More importantly, we dont have to worry about a joint trial it will simplify matters.

Defense attorney Matthew Krische noted that Labrec could have entered a plea of no contest.

We felt a plea of guilty was just the better choice, Krische said after the hearing.

Krische said that Labrec had been forthright with officers after the shooting occurred, and he believed that a plea agreement of this nature was always something in the cards.

Labrec is incarcerated in the Columbia Correctional Institution because of prior felony convictions of armed robbery and possession of methamphetamine; he was brought to the Chippewa County Jail on Monday for the hearing.

Labrec and 21-year-old Jesse R. Lloyd, previously of 235 W. Central St., are both charged in Pattersons death. Lloyd is incarcerated at Waupun Correctional Facility. Lloyd entered a not guilty plea at a hearing in December; he is due back in court March 3 in front of Judge James Isaacson.

The criminal complaint states Lloyd shot and killed Patterson on Sunday, March 13, 2016, in the town of Eagle Point. Pattersons body was found near the intersection of 83rd Ave. and 162nd St., northeast of Chippewa Falls, by a passerby at 9 a.m. March 14. Patterson was shot once, in the right leg, striking a vein and damaging the artery, causing him to die of blood loss. Authorities believe Lloyd and Labrec intended to rob Patterson.

Labrec told authorities in the days after the shooting that they both fired guns at Patterson, but Labrecs .22-caliber long gun didnt discharge; only the hand gun used by Lloyd actually fired shots.

Labrec was convicted of possession of meth in Chippewa County Court in July 2014 and was give a three year imposed-and-stayed sentence. In April, his probation was revoked and he was sent to Dodge Correctional Institution. In May, Judge Steve Cray sentenced him to 18 months in prison for spitting at an officer.

Labrec also was charged with failure to report to jail. Labrec was released from jail on Jan. 12, 2016, and was supposed to immediately see his probation agent, but didnt go there. When he showed up the following day, he tested positive for meth in his system. During Thursdays hearing, Cray read-in and dismissed that case.

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