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WWE News: The Ascension’s Viktor responds to WWE excluding them in a video – Sportskeeda

Posted: February 13, 2017 at 9:34 am

What's the story?

One-half of The Ascension, Viktor, has responded to a video posted by WWE of a match that included them from a few years ago, however, the team are not featured in the clip whatsoever. The response came just a few minutes after SmackDown Live GM Daniel Bryan also commented on their exclusion through Twitter.

You can read both Bryan and Viktors tweetbelow:

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Over the last few weeks, Daniel Bryan has been progressively mentioning The Ascension more and more, starting off on Talking Smack following their victory on SmackDown Live last week. Bryan, who is now retired, actually teamed up with Viktor on the independent scene andwere together called "Double Meat".

The heart of the matter

As you can see in the tweet above, Bryan attempts to draw attention to the fact that The Ascension were involved in a match where the former WWE Champion teamed up with Roman Reigns.

Viktor responded, continuing to buildthe idea that the company doesnt really care all too much about the tag team, despite their improved booking in recent weeks.

What's next?

The Elimination Chamber may have been a sign that the former NXT Tag Team Champions are going to be taken more seriously going forward. Given the lack of quality in that division on the blue brand, it makes sense, and you could build the two men as a legitimate threat heading into WrestleMania 33if they are given that long awaited push.

Sportskeeda's take

It really has been a shame to see what The Ascension have become over the last few years. To this day they are still the longest reigning champions in the history of NXT, and they deserved better than what they got when they were called up to the main roster.

We hope that WWE soon sees the error of their ways because pretty soon it could be too late to revive them. Obviously, Konnor's suspension didn't help a while back, but just look at where Roman Reigns is now following his first violation.

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Mechs and greater space exploration are on the way in Starbound’s … – PCGamesN

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Looking to explore more of outer space, developer Chucklefish have been revealing additional information on an upcoming patch for Starbound. This patch is all about exploring the space between planets, so it will see players blasting off to check out travelling merchant ships, derelict space stations and outlying systems.

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To aid exploration in the freezing blackness of space, this update is adding giant mech suits for players to pilot. These bulky robots are designed for extra-vehicular activity, perfect to use while exploring the ruins of an abandoned space station or a spooky wrecked ship. These suits can be equipped with different weapons systems, as well as painted with custom paint jobs to personalise them. As you blast off for the deeper reaches of space, keeping your mech suit updated will be key to surviving dangerous excursions. I can only imagine what vile horrors may be lurking in the depths of some of these abandoned ships.

With this upcoming patch enacting galactic level change, interplanetary travel is getting a massive revamp with the addition of a new navigation interface. The interface does somewhat resemble the Galactic Map seen in No Mans Sky, with astronauts being able to zoom all the way out to see nearby stars in your section of the galaxy. However, this new map is not static, as ships can linger in orbit as moons and space stations fly past. You can freely move around when you are inside a solar system, flying between different planets to spot other ships travelling round.

You could just wait and watch the worlds go by while in space, observing ships coming to and from different planets. You may have to wait around as you look for a specific merchant ship to bring their wares to your current planet, but patient space captains could be rewarded with sick loot. I imagine that ship to ship battles may also come in this update, with space pirates possibly appearing in orbit, looking to pillage nearby vessels.

There has been no exact announcement on when this cosmic update is coming, but keep your scanners locked on the Starbound website for up to date information.

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Psychedelic drugs like magic mushrooms and LSD have key differences here’s what you should know – Yahoo Finance

Posted: at 9:33 am

Scientists are increasingly hopeful that certain types of psychedelic drugs will one day be approved for medical purposes like treating depression and anxiety.

But what makes a psychedelic a psychedelic? How is it different from other drugs like cocaineor alcohol? And what makes a "trip" on one psychedelic like acid, for example distinct from a trip on another?

Here's a quick chart to put that into perspective:

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Exactly howpsychedelics impact the brain is still somewhat of a mystery to scientists, but we're finding out more and more in recent years.

What we do know, however, is that psychedelics have a fundamentally different effect on the brain thanaddictive drugs like alcohol andcocainedo. Cocaine, for example, elicits a deep, euphoric sensationby temporarily flooding the brain's reward and motivationcenters. Insome people, this cantrigger a cycle of reinforcement that traps them in addiction, even when the same amount of the drug no longer results in a characteristic "high." The psychedelic drug psilocybin, on the other hand (the psychoactive ingredient in magic mushrooms), appears to fundamentally alter the infrastructure of the brain's prefrontal cortex and change how information in this area of the brain is exchanged.

This is one of the reasons thatmanyscientists believe it's unreasonable to label psychedelics as"recreational" drugs in the patients I've interviewed who've participated in clinical trials onpsilocybin, the psychedelic trip itself soundsanything but recreational. In most cases, in fact, users describe feeling panicky, anxious, and afraid during the trip. It's whatthe drug appears to do to them afterthe trip itselfthat gives researchers hope. In many cases, patients describe lasting behavioral changes including improved relationships and increased optimism about life,for example.

Psilocybin isn't the only psychedelic drug that researchers are studyingfor its potentially therapeutic effects, however. They're also looking at LSD ("acid"), DMT (ayahuasca), and more.Each drug has a different trip length and varies in terms of its legality across the globe.

Methods for producing, brewing, and taking the drugs differ as well.

While magic mushrooms are typically either grown and eaten, brewed into tea, or ground up and taken in pill form, LSD is made synthetically and usually processed into strips that can be absorbed by placing them on the tongue.

Ayahuasca, on the other hand, is usually consumed as a beverage. It's brewed from the macerated and boiled vines of the Banisteriopsis caapi (yage) plant and the Psychotria viridis (chacruna) leaf, and it has been used for centuries as a traditional spiritual medicine in ceremonies among the indigenous peoples of Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.Ayahuasca's effects come from mixing the drug dimethyltryptamine, or DMT, from the chacruna plant, and the MAO inhibitor from the yage plant, which allows the DMT to be absorbed into the bloodstream.

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Evian Christ’s Trance Party tours UK with Laurel Halo, MssingNo – FACT

Posted: at 9:31 am

The trance-themed rave travels to Manchester, Glasgow and Sheffieldin March.

Evian Christ is taking his Trance Party on another tour of the UK next month with Laurel Halo, MssingNo and more.

Travelling to Manchester, Glasgow and Sheffield, the tour also features Total Freedom, Visionist and Actress, who appears as a special guest at the Sheffield gigonly.

Evian Christ will perform at each date, andwill be the sixth in a series of Trance Parties from the Warp artist since he launched now legendary raveback in 2013.

According to a tweet from Barcelonas Sonar Festival, Evian Christ will be releasing his long-awaited debut album on Warp later this year. Last year, he produced Danny Browns Pneumonia, which featured on the rappersAtrocity Exhibition album.

Check the dates below, and buytickets via the Evian Christ website. Hes even giving away what sounds likesome exclusive trance edits to get you in the mood.

Evian Christ Trance Party 6 dates:

Mar 23 Manchester, UK @ Hidden Mar 24 Glasgow, UK @ The Art School Mar 25 Sheffeld, UK @ Hope Works (with Actress)

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Maidstone: DJ Nathan Martin starts trance event at Social Chill Bar in Week Street – Kent Online

Posted: at 9:31 am

A spur of the moment Facebook Live video stream on a Sunday morning has led to a new dance event in Maidstone.

When DJ Nathan Martin started playing trance tunes on his personal profile he was not prepared for hundreds of viewers and a raft of excited comments.

The 37-year-old, who was resident DJ at Banks Bar in Bank Street for 10 years and has played at world-famous club Ministry of Sound in London, said: The viewing numbers were going ridiculous and lots of people were commenting on how they missed trance.

DJ Nathan Martin. Picture: Banks Bar

Nathan, from Maidstone, approached Social Chill Bar in Week Street, where he hosts monthly night Debut, and decided to start a daytime event.

The first Trance, featuring former Ikon resident DJ Paul Johnson, Rascal Van Russ from Londons daytime Trance Sanctuary event, warm-up act Alex Faulkner, and Nathan, takes place from midday to 6pm on Saturday, February 18.

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Andrew Bayer & Ilan Bluestone Drop Massive Heater: Trance Fans Rejoice – EDM Sauce

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Wow oh wow! This is not a drill everybody! Two of the biggest names in trance music have come together to produce arguably the most well orchestrated collaborative project that Anjunabeats as a label has ever seen.Andrew Bayerand Ilan Bluestone have teamed up to create a track entitled Destiny which contains an alarming amount of simultaneouspower and bliss. The track seems to be a perfect 50/50 split between the styles of both producers, sparking an incredible fire within the track that allows foe the build ups and the breakdowns to grab you by the heart strings and take you on an emotional journey. The track seems to fit its name with spot on accuracy, as the sounds and silences combine together to take the listener down the path to find their own destiny. A powerful experience this track is indeed,

With the two being announced as the headliners of the Anjunabeats North American Tour in a special back to back format, this song could be the precursor to what fans all over the continent will receive in their headlining sets. Something tells is this may not be the only collaboration they have ready for release, and hopefully attendees will be lucky enough to catch more from the duo over the course of their headlining slots. Either way, today is a great day for the trance community, and we can only hope for more! Check out the track below!

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Psychiatrist offers new technology to battle depression – The Daily News of Newburyport

Posted: at 9:30 am

NEWBURYPORT Depression has been part of American medical culture for as long as records have been kept.

Keith Ablow, a veteran psychiatrist, recently added to his toolkit for treating it, introducing a novel technology billed as a non-medicinal treatment for depression.

This technology can be used instead of medication, said Ablow, who is also a well-known author. It can be appropriate for those who are profoundly depressed or for whom other solutions have not been successful.

This is a well-tolerated solution that the data shows is very effective.

His mini-practice is known as New England TMS, and his office is one of the few in northern New England to be employing thetechnology, known as dTMS, or deep Transcranial Magnetic Simulation.

The treatment involves a machine which is designed to stimulate under-active areas of the brain.

The procedure is performed in an office on Green Street, although Ablow still maintains is traditional psychiatric practice on Water Street.

The patient is fitted with a padded helmet-like device attached to a console to provide non-invasive brain stimulation to neurons within a targeted area of the brain.

No sedation is required, and the patient is awake and alert during treatment sessions.

Ablow said magnetic stimulation is delivered to the left prefrontal cortex of the brain, similar to the magnetic process used for an MRI.The stimulation activates nerve cells in the brain, and this relieves symptoms of depression, anxiety and many other maladies, according to Brainsway, the company that produces the hardware.

It can address treatment-resistant depression, post-traumatic stress syndrome and even anxiety about the inability to stop smoking, said Ablow.

The technology is patented and registered by the National Institutes of Health, according to New England TMS.

The technology has been proven in more than 60 clinical tests worldwide, said Ablow.

The psychiatrist said the recommended treatment is daily sessions for four to six weeks.

After a 30-minute treatment, the patient can go back to work or home.

Ablow has been an innovator and a high-visibility medical professional during his two decades in this area.

A graduate of Brown University (with highest honors) and Johns Hopkins University Medical School, he completed his training at Tufts/New England Medical Center.

He has authored 16 books, and has written frequently on new topics in psychiatry for newspapers including the New York Times and the Washington Post.Ablow is currently a contributor to Fox-TV news.

The doctor said a full treatment would cost $15,000, adding that most insurance policies cover at least half the series of procedures. He said his office works with patients to enable them to afford the treatment.

Company literature states that the most common side effects are headaches and local discomfort, both usually temporary and mild.

Other side effects may include muscle twitching and jaw pain.

Local patients were not available for comment.

Ablow cited his concern for confidentiality, but hisoffice, which has about 35 patients, released these remarks from two patients.

A patient identified as Brian, from Maine, said, I am in a much better place now than when I began. Thank you to a great team of people to work with!

A patient identified as Mary, from Massachusetts, said,I have had such a great experience with New England TMS. When I came on the first day, I was nervous and had a lot of questions which the team was able to answer and put me at ease.

They made sure I was comfortable with the settings on the TMS machine and the rate at which I progressed to a therapeutic level. Each time I came I felt like it was a nurturing environment.

Dyke Hendrickson can be reached at 978-961-3149 or dhendrickson@newburyportnews.com.

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CF Industries’ Rally Just Starting to Grow – TheStreet.com

Posted: at 9:28 am

The rally in CF Industries Holdings (CF) is only about three months old, but the chart pattern and indicators suggest we have a lot more on the upside for this producer of nitrogen fertilizer. Join me in looking at the latest charts below.

In this one-year daily chart of CF, above, we can see how prices bottomed from June through early November. Prices turned up smartly in November to close above both the 50- and 200-day moving averages. In late December there is a bullish golden cross of these two moving averages and both averages have positive slopes now. Leading prices, the On-Balance-Volume (OBV) line bottoms in June and starts up in August, telling us that aggressive buying preceded the price strength. Momentum has slowed since the strong rally in November, but I do not anticipate it will mean that prices correct.

This three-year weekly chart of CF, above, shows both the big decline of 2015 and the recovery so far. CF is now above the rising 40-week moving average line. The weekly OBV line is pointed up and the MACD oscillator crossed above the zero line in December for an outright go long signal.

This Point and Figure chart of CF, above, shows the breaking of a major downtrend along with the uninterrupted rally and a major upside price target of $67. Time is not important on a Point and Figure chart, so we have no idea when or if $67 might be reached.

Bottom line: Traders and investors could go long CF here and on a close above $37.50. I would use a sell stop below $32 for now, but look to raise it on a close above $37.50.

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Real Madrid Castilla 2-1 CF Fuenlabrada: Match Review … – Managing Madrid

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After recording no wins in four matches, and with the performances to match, this week fans were hoping for a little entertainment, never mind a winning result. The last few matches had been pretty dull to say the least, and Castilla had lacked creativity in the final third, mainly due to the departure of Martin degaard and some questionable tactics. This week, Castilla were to play host to Fuenlabrada, a Madrid-based side sitting above Castilla in the table. The geographical aspect and the fact both teams were aiming for promotion made this fixture a promising one. Castilla's lineup was as unpredictable as ever, with all three strikers featuring. Star midfield men Aleix Febas (suspension) and Fede Valverde (injury) were left out of the squad, whilst Philipp Lienhart returned to the bench.

Castilla XI: Zidane, Achraf, J Snchez, Hermoso, Luismi, Seoane, Muoz, Enzo(C), Campuzano, Vergos & Daz #RealMadridCastilla pic.twitter.com/wzHWXbzQqT

From the first two minutes, you could tell this game was going to be good!

40 seconds in, Nikos Vergos saw his long shot well saved, before a minute later Fuenlabrada and Segunda Divisin B Group 2 top scorer Dioni lofted a shot just wide. It was obvious Dioni was going to be a big threat, but Castilla did well to stop his best efforts early on.

The game was pretty even, when a dangerous Fuenlabrada cross came in, which in turn was well held by Luca Zidane. Just as Luca was looking for options, the referee blew up for a penalty...

Replays showed that the linesman spotted the slightest accidental deflection off of Luismi's fingertips, and was seemingly the only one to bat an eye towards it, but a penalty was given nonetheless and Diomi slotted it away to make it 1-0.

Castilla did not shy away however, and minutes later were on equal terms after Luismi broke away and fired a brilliant long ranged strike into the bottom corner, redeeming himself for the penalty giveaway and making it 1-1. The game continued to be fast paced, and Castilla pressed Fuenlabrada, creating much more than they have in recent games. Sergio Daz was notably isolated out wide again, and I think could have been the difference in the first half, but Castilla were unable to penetrate Fuenlabrada again before half time, and went into the break even.

Castilla came back out and immediately looked even stronger! Their attacking play was much more fluent, and Javi Muoz stepped up to put in his best performance so far this season. He was in the middle of most of our attacks, but Luismi Quezada was also always a good option on the left hand side, whipping in excellent crosses the whole game. Daz on the ball as usual was excellent, but did not get enough of it, whilst Vergos and Campuzano linked up nicely up top.

It was the best Castilla had been playing in a while, and they were dominating proceedings, not allowing Fuenlabrada a sniff at goal. That being said, Castilla weren't looking like putting the ball in the net at any point either, and were unable to score a goal for all of their good play. That was until Enzo picked up the ball and played through the in-form Campuzano, who finished nicely, nutmegging the keeper. 2-1 Castilla, finally!

Castilla brought on Tena and Abner to solidify the defense, whilst Lin Liangming got a run out towards the end. The final 10 minutes were very tense as Fuenlabrada piled on the pressure. The whites were forced to defend to their maximum capacity, and stayed strong to hold out for the victory.

This was the first home win of 2017 for Castilla, and finally put them back on the right track. The three points propelled them back into the playoff places, in 4th place, ahead of Fuenlabrada and Athletic Bilbao B.

There is a long way to go, and Castilla won't be enjoying the play off spaces for long if they can't maintain a run of winning games. Man of the match goes to Luismi Quezada for a really strong performance out on the left, both offensively and defensively. Although it is worth saying that everyone put in a decent shift today, with Luca Zidane and Javi Muoz also deserving of a mention.

Today's game brought up a lot of questions and ideas, like the proposal of playing all three strikers available and how that would work. Castilla travel to Rayo Majadahonda next week as they attempt to form a run of winning results. Trust me, you won't want to miss it!

Goals: Luismi, Campuzano

Assists: (Hermoso!?), Enzo

MOTM: Luismi

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Chainfire updates CF.lumen, Recently apps with Nougat-specific updates – Android Community

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Legendary developer Chainfire has a few updates up his sleeve to the apps hes been taking care of the past few years this includes CF.lumen, the app that adjusts your screens display warmth and color so that they match the time of day, and an app called Recently, which controls what apps show up when you hit your recents button. Both of these apps have gotten an update.

The CF.lumen app is now updated to version 3.70. The update carries a few minor tweaks, namely, the grayscale filter is now a saturation slider that you can have more flexibility in using to choose levels instead of just being a toggle switch. Chainfire has also improved performance mode, especially on Nougat devices.

As for the Recently app, this update to version 1.40 is nothing more than adding Nougat support for the app. You can now install this app on a Nougat-powered device, and theres nothing more than that, were afraid.

Check out these apps if you need to experiment with the features they bring to your phone.

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