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Ascension Parish arrests – Weekly Citizen

Posted: June 26, 2017 at 5:32 pm

June 15

Thomas, Dennis, 57, 38432 Dennis Road, Darrow, Possession of Alcoholic Beverages in Motor Vehicles, Expired DL, No Motor Vehicle Insurance, Careless Operation, Domestic Abuse Battery, Operating while Intoxicated; First (Misdemeanor).

Williamson, Jacky, 55, 10803 Fenway Lane, Denham Springs, Threatening a Public Official; Penalties; Definitions, Simple Obstruction of a Highway of Commerce, Operating while Intoxicated; Third (Felony).

Fife, Blayson Paul, 18, 41504 Black Bayou Road, Gonzales, Fugitive-Other Louisiana Jurisdiction. Cook, Judd, 25, 17035 Fountainbleau Drive, Prairieville, Bond Revocation, Entry on or Remaining in Places or on Land after being Forbidden.

Jones, Tiffany, 28, 2285 Acosta Road, Donaldsonville, Obscenity.

Bailey, Immanuel Kennedy, 28, 16142 La. 930, Prairieville, Probation Violation, Two Counts Fugitive-Other Louisiana Jurisdiction, Simple Criminal Damage to Property less than $500 (Misdemeanor).

Gibson, Kendrick Kendell, 34, 3038 La. 1, Donaldsonville, Fugitive-Other Louisiana Jurisdiction, Parole Violation, Simple Criminal Damage to Property less than $500 (Misdemeanor), Simple Burglary of an Inhabited Dwelling.

Fowler, Reginald D., 38, 928 St Patrick St., Donaldsonville, Parole Violation, Unauthorized Entry of an Inhabited Dwelling.

Claiborne, Jason, 33, 41060 Merritt Evans Road, Prairieville, Two Counts Failure to Appear-Bench Warrant, Domestic Abuse Battery.

Lemon, Cody A., 25, 43083 Weber City Road, Gonzales, Failure to Appear-Bench Warrant.

Robinson, Jyron, 20, 5620 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, Two Counts Fugitive-Other Louisiana Jurisdiction, Reckless Operation, Flight from an Officer.

Eddy, Dustin M., 36, 601 Bourg St., Donaldsonville, Simple Kidnapping, Second Degree Robbery, First Degree Murder, Principals.

Falgout, Ryan Paul, 24, 43512 Talley Road, Gonzales, Disturbing the peace / Drunkenness.

Firmin, Heather M., 40, 42361 Moody Dixon Road, Prairieville, Probation Violation, Reckless Operation, Distribution/Possession with the Intent to Distribute Schedule II CDS (Methamphetamine), Criminal Conspiracy, Simple Kidnapping, Second Degree Robbery, First Degree Murder, Principals.

McKnight, Seth J., 26, 24155 Center St., Springfield, Failure to Appear-Bench Warrant.

Blanton, Jason, 34, 41056 Rustling Oak, Prairieville, Second Degree Battery.

Rakowski, Edgar T., 41, 410546 Rustling Oak Road, Prairieville, Second Degree Battery.

Bell, Ryan Kendell, 31, 328 La. 998, Belle Rose, Domestic Abuse Battery.

Allen, Richard , 54, 6100 Panama Road, Sorrento, Prohibited acts; Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Schedule IV CDS, Sale, Distribution, or Possession of Legend Drug without Prescription.

Sheridan, Andrea, 43, 6100 Panama Road, Sorrento, Failure to Appear-Bench Warrant, Possession of Schedule V CDS, Possession of a Schedule IV CDS (Alprazolam).

June 16

Mendez, Juan, 22, 2007 N. Amelia, Gonzales, Probation Violation, Stop Lamps And Turn Signals Required On New Motor Vehicles, Driver must be Licensed, Operating while Intoxicated; Second (Misdemeanor).

Hose, Floyd Charles, 32, Unauthorized Use of a Movable over $500 (Felony).

Russell, Donald, Jr., 21, 41434 Victoria Ave., Gonzales, Battery of a Police Officer (Misdemeanor), Resisting an Officer, Battery of a Police Officer (Misdemeanor), Simple Criminal Damage to Property less than $500 (Misdemeanor), Disturbing the peace / Violent & Tumultuous Manner/ Disorderly Conduct, Simple Battery of Persons with infirmities, Battery of ER/Services Personal or a Healthcare Provider (Misdemeanor).

Thompson, Devontia Kendall, 17, 11858 S. Harrels Ferry, Baton Rouge, Distribution/Possession with the Intent to Distribute Schedule II CDS (Cocaine), Three Counts Failure to Appear-Bench Warrant, Resisting an Officer, Unauthorized Use of an Access Card less than $750 (Misdemeanor), Aggravated Battery , Armed Robbery; Attempted Armed Robbery; Use of Firearm; Additional Penalty, Simple Burglary of an Inhabited Dwelling.

Leblanc, Tynari De'Eric, 20, 102 W. Seventh St., Donaldsonville, Entry on or Remaining in Places or on Land after being Forbidden, Resisting an Officer.

Elledge, Donna Jo, 22, 37313 La. 74, Geismar, Failure to Appear-Bench Warrant.

Carbo, Jeffery Paul, 30, 32494 La. 943, Donaldsonville, Fugitive-Other Louisiana Jurisdiction, Theft of Goods under $500.

June 17

Macias-Rodriguez, Jose Manuel, 42, 10965 Letton Drive, Baton Rouge, Fugitive-Other Louisiana Jurisdiction, Aggravated Battery.

Lee, Rosa, 46, 198 Virginia St., Belle Rose, Disturbing the peace / Drunkenness.

Charles, Myran Raheem, 24, 3819 E. Longview Road, Paulina, Probation Violation, Theft $750 but less than $5000 (Felony), Unauthorized Entry of an Inhabited Dwelling, Fugitive-Other Louisiana Jurisdiction, Resisting an Officer, Illegal Carrying of Weapons (Misdemeanor).

Venegas, Margraet, 33, 25249, La. 16, Denham Springs, Use of Certain Wireless Telecommunications Devices for Text Messaging Prohibited, Possession of Alcoholic Beverages in Motor Vehicles, Driving on Roadway Laned for Traffic, Operating while Intoxicated; First (Misdemeanor).

Darville, Kevin Jerome, 39, 44498 Braud St., Sorrento, Theft less than $750 (Misdemeanor), Domestic Abuse Battery.

Johnson, Colley, Jr., 19, 46029 Richard Road, St. Amant, Violations of Protective Orders.

Edgerson, Alexander John, 30, 1612 N. Coontrap Road, Gonzales, Parole Violation, Possession of Firearm by Person Convicted of Certain Felonies, Failure to Appear-Bench Warrant.

Williams, Shanita, 43, 2169 77th Ave., Baton Rouge, Disturbing the peace / Language/ Disorderly Conduct, Entry on or Remaining in Places or on Land after being Forbidden, Contributing to the Delinquency of Juveniles; Commission of any other Felony (Felony), Obscenity.

Tilford, Jamarcus Jaquiel, 19, 36782 River Oaks Road, Geismar, Failure to Appear-Bench Warrant.

Norris, Tyler Levon, 29, 80 Adams Road, Mcalester, Okla., Reckless Operation, Stalking.

June 18

Johnson, Dillen B., 24, 7323 Carl Lane, Pineville, Operating while Intoxicated; First (Misdemeanor), Simple Burglary (Vehicle).

Thompson, Clevon Jaquin, 20, 168 Boutte Estates, Boutte, Simple Battery, Illegal Possession of Stolen Firearms, Attempt Second Degree Murder.

Nelson, Felicia, 35, 1708 Joseph St., Donaldsonville, Aggravated Battery, Simple Battery.

Spurlock, Phillip, 32, 2252 Sagona Road, Donaldsonville, Domestic Abuse Battery.

Sullivan, Patrica, 46, 2305 Acosta Road, Donaldsonville, Two Counts Failure to Appear-Bench Warrant, Two Counts Fugitive-Other Louisiana Jurisdiction, Possession of Marijuana, or synthetic cannabinoids.

Thompson, Cleveland , 20, 39012 Bayou View Ave., Gonzales, Failure to Appear-Bench Warrant, Simple Battery, Illegal Possession of Stolen Firearms, Attempt Second Degree Murder.

Lewis, Wilbert J., 29, 810 E. Hamilton St., Gonzales, Fugitive-Other Louisiana Jurisdiction, Bond Revocation, Possession of Marijuana, or synthetic cannabinoids, Operating Vehicle while License is Suspended, Reckless Operation.

Telfair, Martell Michael, 33, 1002 Maginnis St., Donaldsonville, Fugitive-Other Louisiana Jurisdiction, Failure to Appear-Bench Warrant, Turning Movements and Required Signals.

Loupe, Cody J., 28, 44444 Melancon St., Sorrento, Two Counts Violations of Protective Orders, Fugitive-Other Louisiana Jurisdiction, Domestic Abuse Battery; Second Offense (Felony).

Wilson, Kelsey Dshae, 26, 44444 Melancon St., Sorrento, Violations of Protective Orders.

June 19

Miller, Bryan Keith, 34, 18301 Jessica St., Prairieville, Two Counts Theft, Entry on or Remaining in Places or on Land after being Forbidden.

Williams, Dexter Dewayne, 28, 7311 Communi, St. James, Two Counts Failure to Appear-Bench Warrant.

Myers, Brandon, 44, 4809 Longfellow Drive, Baton Rouge, Failure to Appear-Bench Warrant.

Lemoine, Jake Joseph, 44, 11254 Sheets Road, Gonzales, Simple Criminal Damage to Property less than $500 (Misdemeanor), Aggravated Battery.

Fairchild, Sidney Clay, 36, 48259 Amite River Road, St. Amant, Failure to Register and Notify as a Sex Offender or Child Predator.

Brown, Coretta, 36, 11320 Salman Road, Geismar, Fugitive-Other Louisiana Jurisdiction, Two Counts Failure to Appear-Bench Warrant, Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle.

Lucrecio, Ocias C., 26, 526 E. Verna St., Gonzales, Hold for Other Agency, Failure to Appear-Bench Warrant.

Entrekin, Brianna Flowers, 24, 14227 Mire Road, Gonzales, Prohibited acts; Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Schedule II CDS (Methamphetamine).

Alanos, Qasim, 20, 520 S. Daphne Drive, Gonzales, Simple Criminal Damage to Property less than $500 (Misdemeanor), Parks Rules and Regulations, Possession of Marijuana, or synthetic cannabinoids.

Tillotson, Markis, 17, 17323 W. Cherry Creek Drive, Prairieville, Simple Criminal Damage to Property less than $500 (Misdemeanor), Theft less than $750 (Misdemeanor), Simple Burglary (Vehicle).

Fowler, St Taurus L., 22, 13385 LeBlanc Road, Gonzales, Failure to Appear-Bench Warrant, Possession of Schedule III CDS, Illegal Carry of Weapons;Crime or CDS (Felony), Distribution/Possession with the Intent to Distribute a Schedule I CDS (Benzylpiperazine)(BZP).

Mitchell, Jarrous Kimo, 21, 15270 Roy Rogers Road, Prairieville, Simple Robbery, Possession of Schedule II CDS, Prohibited acts; Drug Paraphernalia, Distribution/Possession with the Intent to Distribute Marijuana, or synthetic cannabinoids.

Lockett, Trevor, 17, 16064 Macaluso Lane, Prairieville, Simple Criminal Damage to Property less than $500 (Misdemeanor), Theft less than $750 (Misdemeanor), Simple Burglary (Vehicle).

Peppers, Cadin, 17, 18462 Belle Alliance Road, Prairieville, Simple Criminal Damage to Property less than $500 (Misdemeanor), Theft less than $750 (Misdemeanor), Simple Burglary (Vehicle).

June 20

Winfrey, Patrick Jamal, 19, 908 Mulberry St., Donaldsonville, Two Counts Contributing to the Delinquency of Juveniles (Misdemeanor).

Junior, Dwayne, 18, 401 W. 10th St., Donaldsonville, Failure to Appear-Bench Warrant.

Marsh, Landon, 26, 6937 W. La. 190, Port Allen, Simple Criminal Damage to Property less than $500 (Misdemeanor), Theft less than $750 (Misdemeanor), Simple Battery, Unauthorized Entry of an Inhabited Dwelling.

Felton, Rayne, 46, 929 S. Ashley Ave., Gonzales, Prohibited acts; Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Schedule II CDS (Cocaine), Reckless Operation.

Simon, Theresa, 38, 934 Elizabeth St., Donaldsonville, Two Counts Failure to Appear-Bench Warrant, Operating Vehicle while License is Suspended, Brake Light Out.

Musso, Raymond Todd, 56, 18230 Little Prairie Road, Prairieville, Two Counts Failure to Appear-Bench Warrant, Simple Assault.

Johnson, Rory, 28, 1116 Crete St., New Orleans, Hold for Other Agency, Misdemeanor sexual battery.

Hull, Armond Joseph, Jr., 35, 12190 Perry Babin Lane, St. Amant, Entry on or Remaining in Places or on Land after being Forbidden.

Brown, Tremaine, 33, 812 Houmas St., Donaldsonville, Three Counts Failure to Appear-Bench Warrant, Aggravated Assault with a Firearm (Felony).

Bennett, Otis L., 49, 35291 Rayville Road, Donaldsonville, Disturbing the peace / Language/ Disorderly Conduct, Violations of Protective Orders.

Redmond, Shane Cameron, 47, 7536 Vice President Lane, Baton Rouge, Failure to Appear-Bench Warrant, First Degree Murder, Second Degree Robbery, Simple Kidnapping.

Smith, Edward Oscar, III, 34, 10501 La. 431, St. Amant, Bond Revocation, Entry on or Remaining in Places or on Land after being Forbidden, Theft of Goods under $500.

June 21

Evans, Rhonda Ann, 33, 13456 Bayou Oak St., Gonzales, Fugitive-Other Louisiana Jurisdiction.

Gause, De'Von, 38, 42173 Cannon Road, Gonzales, Theft $750 but less than $5000 (Felony).

Whittington, Kaitlyn Alexis, 24, 41152 CJ Courtney Road, Gonzales, Prohibited acts; Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Heroin, Fugitive-Other Louisiana Jurisdiction.

Chapman, Anthony Vincent, 32, 412 E. Caldwell St., Gonzales, Fugitive-Other Louisiana Jurisdiction.

Hull, Armond Joseph, Jr., 35, 12190 Perry Babin Lane, St. Amant, Bond Revocation, Disturbing the peace / Violent & Tumultuous Manner/ Disorderly Conduct, Entry on or Remaining in Places or on Land after being Forbidden, Resisting an Officer by Violence, Resistance, or Opposition , Simple Criminal Damage to Property less than $500 (Misdemeanor).

June 22

Gonday, David Joseph, 34, 43258 Norwood Road, Gonzales, First Degree Murder, Second Degree Robbery, Simple Kidnapping.

Matthews, Desiree Dawn, 33, 1200 La. 67, Slaughter, Two Counts Failure to Appear-Bench Warrant, Violations of registration provisions, Switched License Plate, No Motor Vehicle Insurance, Operating Vehicle while License is Suspended, Flight from an officer (Misdemeanor), Aggravated Flight from an Officer (Felony), Reckless Operation, Entry on or Remaining in Places or on Land after being Forbidden, Theft of Goods under $500.

Joyner, Amanda, 41, 37305 Prairie Drive, Prairieville, Vehicle entering highway from private road, driveway, alley or building, Operating while Intoxicated; First (Misdemeanor).

Trabeaux, Shawn Dwana, 41, 17054 Blue Ridge, Prairieville, Operating while Intoxicated; First (Misdemeanor), Registration; Commercial Vehicles; Expired Plate, Possession of Alcoholic Beverages in Motor Vehicles, Security Required, Operating Vehicle while License is Suspended, Driving on Roadway Laned for Traffic.

Debate, Larry Joseph, 33, 41060 Merritt Evans Road, Prairieville, Illegal Carry of Weapons;Crime or CDS (Felony), Possession of Schedule II CDS (Methamphetamine).

Green, Ryan Michael, 17, 40032 Coontrap Road, Gonzales, Prohibited acts; Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of a Schedule I CDS, Resisting an Officer, Criminal Mischief /Tampering with any property of another, Possession of or Dealing in Firearms with Obliterated Number or Mark, Illegal Carrying of Weapons (Felony), Simple Burglary (Vehicle).

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Lamar-Dixon Expo Center gym back in play after renovations – The Advocate

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GONZALES The 36,000-square-foot gym at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center has gotten new life in a renovation that not only expands its sports capacity but broadens its appeal for other events.

"It's going to be a great asset for the community," said Travis Turner, Ascension Parish councilman and head of the council's recreation committee.

By removing space-consuming wooden bleachers andreplacing them with portable ones and by rearranging basketball goals, workers transfigured the gym's previous lone basketball court into two; the space has been reworked to add a second volleyball court, as well.

A new public address system, laminate wood floors and fresh paint make the gym, a free-standing building on the Lamar-Dixon grounds, almost like a new venue for all types of events.

"It will provide us with another opportunity to attract a diverse calendar of events to Lamar-Dixon that will appeal to a broader audience," Parish President Kenny Matassa said.

The $339,000 gym project came in early in May instead of July and about $10,000 under budget, said Martin McConnell, public information officer for the parish government.

Last month, the popular Senior Sock Hop dances the parish throws for older adults returned to the gym for the first timesince its upgrade.

A second, still unfunded phase, would expand the size of the gym building and add a third court.

"We'll keep working toward that end," Turner said.

Three years ago, Ascension Parish voters rejected by a large margin a proposed 10-year, 5-mill property tax that would have funded a new recreational complex at Lamar-Dixon, a new performing arts center and upgrades to all parish parks.

In the wake of the tax's failure, Turner pushed for funding for improvements to the gym alone.

Turner had originally sought funding for a $2 million renovation and expansion of the gym, but a budget amendment he proposed in late 2015 for the project died in committee, as Parish Council members wrangled over funding for recreational needs elsewhere in the parish.

Turner returned with a scaled-back version of the original gym plan, opting for a first phase that renovated the existing gym building with new courts for basketball or volleyball.

"The gym was inadequate," Turner said. "Individuals who wanted to play basketball and volleyball were underserved."

The renovation of the gym was due to begin last fall, but the August flood changed those plans, and the facility served as a major distribution center for meals after the disaster.

Work on the gym, which is called the Ascension Gym and has a lobby and concessions area, began in January.

The Lamar-Dixon Expo Center, off La. 30 just outside the Gonzales city limits and not far from the Tanger Outlet shopping center, has 90,000 square feet of air-conditioned display space in two other large buildings on the site, two open-air arenas and two recreational vehicle parks.

The renovated gym enhances "Lamar-Dixon's capacity as a general entertainment center in the parish and the capital city region and Gulf coast," said Kyle Gautreau, chief of staff for the Ascension Parish government.

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Goatwhore Vengeful Ascension – mxdwn.com

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CJ Brown June 26th, 2017 - 12:00 PM

Goatwhores latest release is everything one would expect from the New Orleans extreme metal giants. The introductory track, Forsaken, kicks off the album in a manner that is almost overwhelming to the senses. The guitar is persistent throughout the entire song and serves as a foundation for the sonic tomfoolery that surrounds it; the drums are seemingly everywhere, following no clear-cut path; and the ever so familiar over-the-top vocals add to the chaos but its awesome.Its almost as if this was set as the introductory track to weed out those that would be faint-hearted enough to falter and hit the stop button as opposed to continuing on through the rest ofVengeful Ascension. Soon,the album begins to take a more structured approach into the fray,seemingly fueled by purespeed and hatred, with emphasis on the latter.

Several tracks could be usedtoexemplify the character and musicianship found throughout the album, but Chaos Arcane comes first to mind. Itis a rich example of what Goatwhore have to offer musically and does not fail to leave the listener in awe by its end, whether it be from admiring or admonishing the composition. The persistent double bass onslaught in tandem with the masterful riffing from the guitars provides a sense of urgency that almost forces a physical response from the listener throughout.

Along with other songs such as Drowned In Grim Rebirth and Mankind Will Have No Mercy,Vengeful Ascensionexhibitsan incredibly strong foundation of skill, urgency and vulgarity wrapped in an easy to ingest form. As a whole it is an excellent album, as well as a great offering to the metal community in a year that has consistently set the bar high in terms of itsreleases thus far.

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Taking a Glance at Nanotech Gaming Inc (NTGL)’s True Range – Nelson Research

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The moving average of trading ranges over a specified time period is known as the Average True Range. Market bottoms following a panic sell-off are often where high values occur, and low values are often found during extended sideways periods, such as those found after consolidation periods at tops. Nanotech Gaming Inc (NTGL)s 9-Day Average True Range is0.0029 and the 14-Day Average True Range is 0.0033. Digging deeper, the 20-Day Average True Range is 0.0034, the 50-Day Average True Range is0.0032 and, lastly, the 100-Day Average True Range is 0.0032.

Volume is the number of shares traded specific period of time. Every buyer has a seller, and each transaction adds to the total count of the volume. When a buyer and a seller agree on a transaction at a certain price, it is considered to be one transaction. For example, if only twenty transactions occur in a trading day, the volume for the day is twenty. Volume is used to measure the relative worth of a market move. When the markets make a strong price movement, the strength of that movement depends on the volume over that period. The higher the volume means the more significant the move. Volume levels give clues about where to find the best entry and exit points. Nanotech Gaming Inc (NTGL) experienced a volume of 18000. Volume is an important measure of strength for traders and technical analysts because volume is the number of contracts traded. The market needs to produce a buyer and a seller for any trade to occur. The market price is when buyers and sellers meet. When buyers and sellers become very active at a certain price, this means that there is high volume. Bar charts are used to quickly determine the level of volume and identify trends in volume.

A 52-week high/low is the highest and lowest share price that a stock has traded at during the previous year. Investors and traders consider the 52-week high or low as a crucial factor in determining a given stocks current value while also predicting future price movements. When a commodity trades within its 52-week price range (the range that exists between the 52-week low and the 52-week high), investors usually show more interest as the price nears either the high or the low. One of the more popular strategies used by traders is to buy when the price eclipses its 52-week high or to sell when the price drops below its 52-week low. The rationale involved with this strategy says that if the price breaks out either above or below the 52-week range, there is momentum enough to continue the price fluctuation in a positive direction. Nanotech Gaming Inc (NTGL)s high over the last year was $0.0295 while its low was $0.001.

A pivot point is a technical analysis indicator used to glean the overall trend of the market over differing time periods. The pivot point itself is simply the average of the high, low and closing prices from the previous days trading. On the following day, any trading above the pivot point indicates ongoing bullish trends, while trading below the pivot point indicates a bearish trend. Pivot point analysis is used in alongside calculating support and resistance levels, much like trend line analysis. In pivot point analysis, the first support and resistance levels are found by utilizing the width of the trading range between the pivot point and either the high or low prices of the previous trading day. Secondary support and resistance levels are found using the full width between the high and low prices of the previous trading day.

Pivot points are oft-used indicators for trading futures, commodities, and stocks. They are static, remaining at the same price level throughout the day. Five pivot point levels are generated by using data from the previous days trading range. These are composed of a pivot point and two higher pivot point resistances called R1 and R2 and also two lower pivot point supports called as S1 and S2. Nanotech Gaming Inc (NTGL)s Pivot Point is 0.0079. Barchart Opinions show investors what a variety of popular trading systems are suggesting. These Opinions take up to 2 years worth of historical data and runs the prices through thirteen technical indicators. After each calculation, a buy, sell or hold value for each study is assigned, depending on where the price is in reference to the interpretation of the study.

Todays opinion, the overall signal based on where the price lies in reference to the common interpretation of all 13 studies, for Nanotech Gaming Inc (NTGL) is 8% Sell. Nanotech Gaming Inc (NTGL)s Previous Opinion, he overall signal from yesterday, based on where the price lies in reference to the common interpretation of all 13 studies was 32% Sell. Nanotech Gaming Inc (NTGL)s opinion strength, a long-term measurement of signal strength vs. the historical strength, is Minimum.

Opinion strength ranges from Maximum, Strong, Average, Weak, Minimum. A stronger strength is less volatile and a hold signal does not have any strength. The Opinion Direction, a three-day measurement of the movement of the signal, an indication of whether the most recent price movement is going along with the signal. Strongest, Strengthening, Average, Weakening, or Weakest. A buy or sell signal with a strongest direction means the signal is becoming stronger. A hold signal direction indicates where the signal is heading (towards a buy or sell): Bullish, Rising, Steady, Falling, or Bearish. Nanotech Gaming Inc (NTGL)s direction is Weakening.

Disclaimer: Nothing contained in this publication is intended to constitute legal, tax, securities, or investment advice, nor an opinion regarding the appropriateness of any investment, nor a solicitation of any type. The general information contained in this publication should not be acted upon without obtaining specific legal, tax, and investment advice from a licensed professional.

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Active Runner in Focus: NanoTech Gaming Inc (NTGL) – BVN

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Shares ofNanoTech Gaming Inc (NTGL) have seen the needle move58.00% or 0.0029 in the most recent session. TheOTC listed companysaw a recent bid of $0.0079 on18000 volume.

Many investors may strive to be in the stock market when the bulls are running and out of the market when the bears are in charge. Investors often use multiple strategies when setting up their portfolios. Some may rely solely on fundamental analysis, technical analysis, or a combination of both. Investing can be an extremely tough process. Individual investors often strive to gather and analyze vast amounts of information in order to make educated decisions. Often times, investors may have initial success in the stock market, and then things may turn sour. Confidence may be necessary to make the tougher decisions, but overconfidence may lead to an underperforming portfolio. Overconfidence may cause the investor to make poor decisions because they are relying too heavily on personal interpretations.

Digging deeping into the NanoTech Gaming Inc (NTGL) s technical indicators, we note that the Williams Percent Range or 14 day Williams %R currently sits at -23.33. The Williams %R oscillates in a range from 0 to -100. A reading between 0 and -20 would point to an overbought situation. A reading from -80 to -100 would signal an oversold situation. The Williams %R was developed by Larry Williams. This is a momentum indicator that is the inverse of the Fast Stochastic Oscillator.

NanoTech Gaming Inc (NTGL) currently has a 14-day Commodity Channel Index (CCI) of 50.68. Active investors may choose to use this technical indicator as a stock evaluation tool. Used as a coincident indicator, the CCI reading above +100 would reflect strong price action which may signal an uptrend. On the flip side, a reading below -100 may signal a downtrend reflecting weak price action. Using the CCI as a leading indicator, technical analysts may use a +100 reading as an overbought signal and a -100 reading as an oversold indicator, suggesting a trend reversal.

Currently, the 14-day ADX for NanoTech Gaming Inc (NTGL) is sitting at 60.80. Generally speaking, an ADX value from 0-25 would indicate an absent or weak trend. A value of 25-50 would support a strong trend. A value of 50-75 would identify a very strong trend, and a value of 75-100 would lead to an extremely strong trend. ADX is used to gauge trend strength but not trend direction. Traders often add the Plus Directional Indicator (+DI) and Minus Directional Indicator (-DI) to identify the direction of a trend.

The RSI, or Relative Strength Index, is a widely used technical momentum indicator that compares price movement over time. The RSI was created by J. Welles Wilder who was striving to measure whether or not a stock was overbought or oversold. The RSI may be useful for spotting abnormal price activity and volatility. The RSI oscillates on a scale from 0 to 100. The normal reading of a stock will fall in the range of 30 to 70. A reading over 70 would indicate that the stock is overbought, and possibly overvalued. A reading under 30 may indicate that the stock is oversold, and possibly undervalued. After a recent check, the 14-day RSI for NanoTech Gaming Incis currently at 49.17, the 7-day stands at 53.53, and the 3-day is sitting at 78.85.

Investors might be searching high and low to find some good deals in the equity market. With the market riding high, it may be difficult to find great bargain basement stocks. Filtering through the technicals may help locate some stocks that are poised to make a run even higher. Many investors will choose to look at all the technical indicators while some will zoom in on a few hand-picked ones. Shuffling through the markets may get dizzying at times, but that little extra research might just help locate that diamond in the rough that has yet to break out. Investors may be holding on to a big winner or two in the portfolio. At current market levels, it may be tempting to take some profits, and this may create a major dilemma for the individual investor.

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Virtual Reality Takes Consciousness Research into Mystic Realms of the Divine Play – The Sociable

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Virtual Reality is blazing new frontiers in the exploration of consciousness by adding whole new dimensions to the notion of what is real.

We will see in the near future extremely effective machines using modern technology to alter consciousness; some of them, including the virtual reality technology, are already quite advanced. Stanislav Grof

Similar to the psychedelic experience, Virtual Reality is opening new paths towards mystical experiences like those that have inspired the worlds greatest religions.

Through this powerful technology, we are closer than ever to being able to enter altered states of consciousness by being immersed in a realm where time travel is possible, where fantastical landscapes capture our imaginations, and where we can prepare ourselves for the next great adventure after this life.

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According to Dr. Stanislav Grof, a pioneer in transpersonal psychology and psychedelic research since the 1960s and whom Ill be quoting throughout this article, The menacing specter of death that we harbor in our unconscious interferes with our everyday existence and makes our life in many ways inauthentic. In technological societies, the predominant reactions to the situation are massive denial and avoidance that are in their consequences destructive and self-destructive on an individual as well as a collective level.

How can Virtual Reality show us another way of looking at death one that puts us not in denial or avoidance, but one that helps us accept and embrace our own mortality?

The man who dies before he dies, does not die when he dies. Abraham a Sancta Clara, 17th century German Monk.

Harvard Divinity School reported that researchers were using consciousness hacking through a VR app called When We Die to prepare people for what happens when they shuffle off this mortal coil.

According to one of the apps developers, Paula Ceballos, Aging, death, and mortality are not topics that are openly spoken about in western cultures, so its [the app] addressing that, making it top of mind, and making you comfortable in the discomfort of mortality and dying.

Ceballos touched upon a key theme which corroborates both ancient teachings and modern psychedelic research as it relates to what it means to prepare for ones own death.

Separatingoneself from the ego, or separating the desires of the body from the mind, is an important step towards a living a fulfilling life without the fear of death.

To experience the loss of the ego is like experiencing death in that it is the end of how you perceive yourself in this reality we call life the death of the idea of the self as being different from everything else in the cosmos.

This notion of death before dying led Grof to write in his 1998 book The Cosmic Game:Explorations of the Frontiers of Human Consciousness:

The experience of pyschospirtual death and rebirth is a major step in the direction of the weakening of our identification with the skin-encapsulated ego and reconnecting with the transcendental domain. We feel redeemed, liberated, and blessed and have a new awareness of our divine nature and cosmic status. We also typically experience a strong surge of positive emotions towards ourselves, other people, nature, God, and existence in general. We are filled with optimism and have a sense of emotional and physical well-being.

With Virtual Reality, we are now able to step outside our own bodies and experience a realm completely separated from waking life. The key word here is experience because one has to experience this virtual reality, not just study it, in order to grasp what if fully entails. You cant fully describe in words the scent of a rose to one who cannot smell.

In VR, our identity with ourselves is suspended, like in a dream, where we can take off and fly to uncharted territories which gives us insight into new perspectives never before imagined.

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It can even be argued that what we call reality is a form of virtual reality what the Hindu mystics called maya or illusion and we are both actors and directors in this celestial drama.

As Grof said, The virtual reality simulating a material universe is worked out with such an acute sense for miniscule detail that the result is absolutely convincing and believable. The units of consciousness cast as the protagonists in the countless roles of this play of plays get entangled and caught in the complex and intricate web of its illusionary magic.

If we accept that the material universe as we know it is not a mechanical system but a virtual reality created by absolute consciousness through an infinity complex orchestration of experiences, what are the practical consequences of this insight? Stanislav Grof

The extent to which Virtual Reality can be used in exploring consciousness leads researchers to suggest that VR can affect our dreams to point of lucidity.

Lucid dreams are dreams where you realize you are dreaming. Its like waking up inside a dream where you can control what is going on around you.

Lucid dreaming is also the first step towards what is known as astral projection, but that is a topic for another time.

The Atlantic reported that MacEwan University Psychologist Jayne Gackenbach discovered that gamers report a greater sense of control in their dreams than non-gamers and that Virtual Reality would enhance that sense of control even greater.

When you alter peoples waking realities, their memory changes. The more you think youre in one reality, it alters your memory of other realities, said Gackenbach.

That means being immersed in a virtual reality can not only affect your dreams making them become more lucid but it also suggests that experiencing virtual reality can change ones perspective on everyday reality as well.

This is where we revert back to mystic traditions and psychedelic experiences as being in the same realm as virtual reality.

Its like the case of the Chinese philosopher Chuang-tzu who awoke from a dream in which he was a butterfly, and he could not fully determine whether he was not actually a butterfly dreaming of being a human.

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The idea that we may be living in a computer simulation or that reality is some type of holographic illusion held together by consciousness be it collective or absolute seems a lot more plausible if we enter altered states of consciousness through the use of technology like VR, meditation, holotropic breathwork, or entheogens.

By undergoing death and rebirth in their initiatory crises, shamans lose the fear of death and become familiar and comfortable with its experiential territory. Stanislav Grof

The real world applications of Virtual Reality have led researchers to use this technology to treat depression much in the same way institutions like Johns Hopkins University is using magic mushrooms to helpterminal cancer patients.

Psilocybin, the psychoactive ingredient in magic mushrooms, has been used to induce mystical experiences in cancer patients that not only comforts them with their own mortality, but also as a way of allowing them to experience death before dying, much like the When We Die VR app.

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According to Grof, Many of the great mystical traditions developed specific technologies for inducing spiritual experiences and combined observation and theoretical speculation in a way that resembled modern science.

Shamanism is a worldwide phenomenon that preceded religion by thousands of years. Shamans were the first doctors, priests, and spiritual advisers of ancient communities.

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In the view of the shaman, mental illness is a form of spiritual crisis, one that can be remedied by journeying into mystical realms.

Modern day shamans view psychiatric hospitals as horrific places where souls are trapped and tormented where they should be liberated and given spiritual treatment rather than be given mind-numbing drugs.

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Virtual Reality is now being used to treat what our society calls mental illness.

According to an article in Big Think, So far the 285 studies published on virtual reality and mental health are encouraging. Sufferers of social anxiety, PTSD, and phobias are finding success.

Clinical psychology professor Daniel Freeman and his brother, writer Jason Freeman were paraphrased as saying, as in dreams, virtual reality is a safe space for us to engage in problem solving that wed normally be reluctant to attempt out there, and that they even foresee VR as being a diagnostic tool, cheaper and more accessible than fMRI machines and talk therapy sessions.

Virtual Reality has serious potential to unlock doors where modern pharmaceuticals and therapy have not, but what are the higher implications of VR as it pertains to altering consciousness, and where can that altered consciousness lead once the doors of perception are cleansed?

The creative intention behind the divine play is to call into being experiential realities that would offer the best opportunities for adventures in consciousness. Stanislav Grof

I keep referring to the work of Stanislav Grof in this article as his more than 40 years of experience working with consciousness is astounding!

According to Grof, whose practical research into ancient cultures combined with thousands of holotropic sessions have revealed, consciousness is not an epiphenomenon of the brain as mainstream science suggests.

Instead of the brain as a generator of consciousness, Grof postulates that consciousness acts more like a TV or radio signal if the TV or radio is damaged, the signal still exists.

In that respect, consciousness cannot be ruled out as a driving force in reality and that consciousness may actually create reality, and the source of creation is one and the same as nothingness The Void.

Just as physicists postulate that energy cannot be created nor destroyed and that the universe is filled with dark matter and dark energy that cannot be perceived, only measured, is just one mainstream science observation of this phenomenon known as The Void.

According to Grof, When all the boundaries dissolve and we transcend them, we can experience identification with the creative source itself, either in the form of Absolute Consciousness or the Cosmic Void.

Experiencing identification with the creative source or the void is to identify with our own consciousness as we are both actors and creators in the Divine Play. In other words we are the conscious universe having a human experience, as if every living thing is a simulated avatar of the original source of creation.

In order to experience life, following this logic, we are bound to act in the Divine Play, otherwise life would not exist in this respect.

According to Grof, Each of us appears in the divine play in a dual role of creator and actor. A full and realistic enactment of our role in the cosmic drama requires the suspension of our true identity. We have to forget our authorship and follow the script.

What better way to have adventures in consciousness, to explore vastness of the universe, the complexity of atoms, or the intricacies of our own psyches than through the mind-altering, dream-changing, ego-breaking technology of Virtual Reality?

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The Provigil Secret Few Experts Want to Tell You – HuffPost

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Smart drug enthusiasts have been curious about provigil (aka modafinil) for decades, but the drug has recently become the darling of Silicon Valley executives and Wall Street financial traders. In this well-outlined review of provigil you can better understand the pros and cons of this nootropic substance, but here we will focus on something a bit more sinister.

Most nootropic experts believe provigil to be an epitome of cognitive enhancement because it is able to increase many aspects of cognition in a reliable way. Even though this seems like a Limitless pill to some, this is far from the truth. There are plenty of side effects associated with provigil that either go unnoticed or undiscussed.

Below we will explain the origins of provigil, why it is effective, how it compares to other stimulant based drugs, and a few suggestions for anyone interested in this synthetic compound. It may be powerful, but it does come with risks.

The origins of provigil are humble. The drug was invented as a solution for the common disorder called narcolepsy. With narcoleptic patients, they are unable to get adequate rest during the night. This leaves them feeling disoriented, lowers their cognitive abilities, and creates a host of other problems.

The drug was first invented in the late 1970s and was lauded as one of the best solutions for the condition. Although many people have used and continue to use provigil for narcolepsy today, it is most often used for off-label purposes.

Many people who are using provigil find that it is an alertness enhancer when they are sleep deprived or do not get high quality of rest. There is even intellectual discourse about this drug and how it shows a potential discrepancy between our physiological needs. For example, some people claim that provigil shows humans dont need as much sleep as we currently get.

Whatever the case may be, provigil is used both by those in need of prescription help so that they can perform well low on sleep. It also is used by high performance individuals who are trying to get more from their typical workday.

When many people first take provigil, the comparison is immediately with high-powered stimulants like Adderall or Ritalin. These prescription drugs are based off an amphetamine backbone, which means they are very potent and can be potentially dangerous depending on the age and other factors.

Stimulants of any kind can create significant side effects, such as increased heart rate, blood pressure, and stress. One of the benefits of provigil is that the addiction potential is lower when compared to Adderall in several studies.

Some people take Adderall for feelings of euphoria, but this is not an experience many people have with modafinil. That being said, both provigil and Adderall both interact with the adrenaline and dopaminergic systems within the brain. These are very closely tied to the reward circuits so it is important to be mindful of these facts.

Luckily, the military has use for stimulants, which has led to a lot of added research. Studies on air force pilots have found that an equitable dose of provigil has the same effect on preserving cognition as Adderall does during periods of sleep deprivation.

Even those who are taking recreational drugs (like methamphetamine) find that provigil is an adequate substitute to help their cognition.

The greatest upside of taking provigil is to improve focus and concentration. Those who are sleep deprived can enhance their skill of alertness, but those with enough sleep can have even greater concentration than otherwise possible.

Most people like provigil because it is not as addictive as Adderall, but it still has a similar effect. Of course, one of the greatest reasons for provigils popularity is the fact it can increase some aspects of memory and creativity. A specific cognitive marker called working memory is related to creative thinking. It is difficult to find nootropics that will improve both markers of focus and concentration, but also creativity.

It is valuable to work on both of these things in almost every professional setting. Whether you are a creative type or a simple office worker, the provigil drug will provide some type of benefit.

The greatest challenge is facing the side effects of provigil realistically. Even though Adderall is a more addictive and exhausting drug to take, many people in the online communities report anecdotally that provigil creates more side effects than Adderall.

Some people experience chest pains (common with stimulants) while other people have allergic reactions (rashes). Still others have longer term issues, such as increased heart rate and blood pressure. This is one of the things most of the experts will not mention: you must be responsible for your own cognitive health.

Do not make the mistake of thinking that because provigil is helpful, it doesnt come with risks. It does come with risks, but there are ways that you can mitigate these risks and prevent yourself from long-term health problems.

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Voice of Geralt from The Witcher Series Stars in Upcoming VR Cyberpunk RPG – Twinfinite

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Publisher Coatsink has today announced the voice acting cast in its upcoming VR role-playing game, Augmented Empire. The esteemed cast includes Doug Cockle, the gruff voice behind Geralt from The Witcher series among several other notable names.

Other actors voicing characters in Augmented Empire include:

Augmented Empire is a cyberpunk tactical role-playing game for Samsung Gear VR. Played from an isometric, top down perspective, players navigate a team of 6 characters in X-COM-like strategic encounters. The games neo-noir setting not only feels wholly suitable for a VR game but it also functions brilliantly in a gameplay sense, too. Twinfinite played the game at EGX Rezzed and we were very impressed with how well VR felt applied in a strategy setting.

Coatsink CEO Tom Beardsmore told us With a strong focus on deep but accessible gameplay, we wanted to give Gear VR Gamers an extraordinary experience. Were thrilled with the caliber of talent involved in Augmented Empire.

Augmented Empire is due to launch this summer for Samsung Gear VR. There has been no word on other platforms as of yet.

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Is a ‘brain massage’ the secret to treating depression? – Telegraph.co.uk

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Cana 'brain massage' battle the potentially life-threatening effects of depression?

That's the hope behind a relatively new treatment, called Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS for short), which is showing impressive results in the treatment of depression among test cases in the UK.

TMS sends magnetic pulses of low-level electric currentthrough specific parts of the brain, stimulating or suppressingthe cells and potentially so the theory goes changing their behaviour. It's been around for a while, but has only recently been fine-tuned;theNational Institute for Clinical Excellence backed TMS in 2015, recognising it as a safeand effective treatment for a range of disorders including neuropathic pain, de-personalisation syndrome, depression and addiction.

For Freddie Webster, 27,it's not an exaggeration to say TMS may have saved his life.

Ive battled depression for the past 10 years, combating it with drugs in the darkest moments when my thoughts turned to suicide, says the website designer from Surrey.

When I was first diagnosed with a depressive disorder the symptoms would begin with me feeling down about everything, having a bleak outlook, lacking energy but having heightened anxiety. Then I would descend into bouts of clinical depression. Id lose focus, I couldnt concentrate, my memory would suffer, it ruined relationships and jobs. Id have suicidal thoughts.

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Pokemon GO: How to Get and Use TMs – Game Rant

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Pokemon GO is slowly becoming the constantly evolving Alternate Reality Game title that it was promised to be when it was first introduced to the world over a year ago. Over the course of its first year,Pokemon GO has changed dramatically, removing features that werent functioning while adding content that is meant to both keep players engaged and bolster the apps functionality. Even amongst all the changes that have occurred within the game lately, though,Pokemon GOs latest patch is a different animal altogether, offering what is arguably the single-most impactful collection of updates in the history of the game.

Part of the reason the last update is so huge forPokemon GO is because it finally introduces a core mechanic from otherPokemon games Technical Machines, better known to veteran players as TMs. In the classicPokemon games, TMs teach Pokemon a specific move, giving trainers more control over their creatures and making specific kinds ofPokemon battles much easier with a little planning. InPokemon GO, TMs function a little differently, but theyre still a vital and useful tool worth embracing for those looking to hone the perfect gym sweeper lineup.

TMs are a reward from the newly-addedPokemon GO raid battles, so players who end up competing in the larger-scale fights in gyms will have the potential to acquire these items. There are two types of TMs Fast TMs, which teach moves that a player uses by tapping the screen in battle, and Charged TMs, which teach moves that a player uses by charging the meter in a battle and holding their finger on the phone screen.

Fast TMs drop fromPokemon GO gym raids for players level 15 and over. Ultimately, the official requirements for gym raids make it so that any participant will already be higher than level 15, so simply participating in a gym raid will give players the chance to acquire a Fast TM.

Charged TMs, on the other hand, only drop from gym raids that are level 25 or higher. This isthe minimum level for gym raids, meaning newer or less experienced players will still have to grind up to level 25 in order to have access to Charged TM drops as well as Fast TMs no matter what. Its possible the level requirements for these items dropping is related to the fact that Niantic is already testing level 5 raid battles presumably, if those get implemented later, TMs will not be available as rewards at such low levels.

TMs simply exist in the item bag and can be used on Pokemon whenever a trainer wishes. This does come with a caveat, though, and is the major difference between TMs in traditionalPokemon games and those that are found inPokemon GO the move they teach is assigned at random. Using a Fast TM will, of course, teach a Fast move no matter what, but trainers cannot choose which one they will receive.

That being said, there are a few rules that help narrow things down. A Pokemon will not learn a move from a TM that it couldnt already have, which typically limits the random move pool to about 4 moves for each move type. Furthermore, a Pokemon will never learn the same move it already had in its slot from a TM, so players wont have to worry about wasting a TM and getting nothing out of it.

Ultimately, the introduction of TMs allows trainers to have more control over the development of their Pokemon than ever before. This is particularly useful for those who have a high CP Pokemon that has an undesirable move for battle simply using TMs until the right move is learned will likely take less time than constantly grinding for a high-level variant of the creature in question with the desired move.

Pokemon GO is available now on Android and iOS mobile devices.

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