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Thursday, September 07, 2017
"I" as in Hurricane Irma for ABC Wednesday
I am becoming a little paranoid about hurricanes this hurricane season. They scare me. I find myself watching the Weather Channel on TV for hours on end. My favorite app on my cell phone right now is a hurricane app. Hurricane season runs from June 1st to November 30th. There is still a long ways to go. I feel like I have to be on guard all the time because of where I live. I've been in Texas for most of the last 36 years, but there have only been three hurricanes that impacted this area. However, the Gulf Of Mexico is becoming warmer and they tell us the storms will become stronger as they head this way.
I've learned a few things in the last two weeks. Since Hurricane Harvey hit Texas with massive flooding I will no longer complain about living in a two story house. I really thought I made a mistake buying this house, but I've now decided that a two story home is the way to go in the Houston area. When there's flooding most people with two story homes can safely go upstairs. With a one story home you don't have that option.
I've also learned how poor I am in geography. I have to admit that I don't know as much as I should about the Caribbean. Turks and Caicos? I googled...it's a British overseas territory made up of 40 coral islands. I'm learning. I can't even begin to imagine what the wind and storm surge will do to those islands.
I've learned that there are some really dedicated meteorologists. I don't always understand all the scientific stuff, but I do understand the warnings.
By the way, I referred to Hurricane Irma as an "it" because I heard a meteorologist say that they don't consider them male or female. I was trying to be politically correct. At one time all hurricanes had women's names, but they stopped that some years back.
This week my thoughts and prayers are with everyone impacted by Hurricane Irma.
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I have no experience with them either but still they seem very frightening.ReplyDelete
Like yours, my prayers and thoughts are also with them .
Have a splendid ABC-Wednes-day / -week
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First time I've ever heard of Turks and Caicos. But then other than knowing the names of a few of the major islands I know nothing about the area. When I see pictures of the area I think how nice it would be to go swimming.ReplyDelete
I've yet to experience a hurricane. Knock on wood I don't ever. The worst natural disaster I've been in was the 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake in San Francisco. The earthquake caused our apartment building to shake so I thought someone exploded a bomb. I remember getting mad thinking why someone would do that.
I'm curious to what the causes are for Harvey and Irma to be so huge and heavy. And, I wonder if there may be a connection to our way out of line temperatures.
Thank goodness for second floors.
You know a big earthquake has hit too. I am to the point it is so overwhelming. I am glad your house was alright - I pray for Texas. Now Irma is coming our way - it should not be to bad where we are but bad for the others south of here. God bless. sandieReplyDelete
Compared to the rest of the world right now, we shouldn't be complaining about the forest fire smoke drifting into our area! I do hope everyone in Florida will be okay and that those impacted by Harvey will be compensated for their losses. It's an incredibly weird situation now weather-wise!ReplyDelete
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Fires, hurricanes and an earthquake. Feels a little scaryReplyDelete
Always a concern ~ Mother Nature sometimes is not nice ~ Timely post ~ ^_^ReplyDelete
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I think that must be horrible to live such a strong hurricane ! We once had wind of 200 km/h (124 miles/h) and that was already very strong and damaged a lot of houses, but that's nothing compared to Irma !ReplyDelete
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Potato Cheddar Broccoli Soup
As the days get shorter and our breath starts to become visible when we are outside, my mind turns to the kitchen. Yes I love to cook, but the advantage to cooking this time of year is that I will be nice and toasty warm in the kitchen!
When sunset comes before supper, my people love a good stew, can't wait to dig into a good slow cooked dish, crave big and flavorful casseroles and have a handful of rich and creamy soups that call to us. When the soup mood hits us, I usually turn to this cheesy soup that I almost always have the ingredients on hand for!
The combination of healthy veggies, a rich and creamy broth and sharp cheddar cheese makes this one truly a meatless winner! This will warm you up on even the coldest night Mother Nature can throw your way. Paired up with a nice crusty loaf of Basic French Bread or your favorite from the bakery makes this a soup-er meal!
Potato Cheddar Broccoli Soup
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour | Serves: 4
- 2 cups potatoes (about 2 medium russet potatoes)
- 1/4 medium onion, finely diced
- 2 cups broccoli (about 2 small heads), cut into small florets and stems finely diced, if using
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 can chicken broth (about 15 ounces-you can subsitute vegetable broth to make this completely vegetarian)
- 2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 cups white cheddar cheese, shredded
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat
- Once butter is melted, add onions and stir to coat in butter
- Add potatoes and mix in to coat
- Allow potatoes and onions to cook in butter for about 5-6 minutes or until onions become tender, stirring frequently
- Add flour, mixing to ensure potatoes and onions are well coated
- Slowly add broth, then add milk
- Bring to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are just tender (can be pierced with a fork but are not falling apart), about 20 minutes
- Slowly add broccoli to the pan and allow to simmer for about 5 minutes (broccoli will turn a bright shade of green)
- Remove from heat and add lemon juice and salt and pepper
- Add the cheese to the pot and mix to thoroughly combine and melt the cheese
- Taste and add more salt and/or pepper if desired
- Grab some bowls and dig into this tasty, cheesy delight!

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Firewatch publisher Panic has announced that the game has become a sales success and that it was able to recoup its investment within a day.
In a blog post discussing the game's journey over the past month, Panic revealed that Firewatch sold about 500,000 full-priced copies within the first month. "We're so grateful. And relieved. But mostly grateful," said the publisher. We're also told that the responses Firewatch received were "overwhelming and amazing."
Going forward, Campo Santo will continue to make improvements to the game. According to Panic, the developer has been consulting tweets, forums, and game streams to identify issues, and has even worked overtime to fix them.
Everybody at Campo Santo worked like crazy to make things even better. For example, a lot of people weren't happy with the game's performance on PlayStation 4, so the team cranked and quickly pushed out a PS4 patch that dramatically improved the PS4 experience.
And the great thing: we're not quite done. We're still fixing bugs. And we're still working on ways to improve performance all across the board, including on PlayStation 4 and the Mac. There's more to come.
For more on Firewatch, check out our previous coverage.
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Wyland Gallery Laguna Beach
We are going to be showing again at the Wyland Gallery in Laguna Beach. I will have even more sculptures this time. The last time, I was working on a couple of pieces in the gallery, sculpting the clay, and this will be the first showing of them cast in bronze. I will be working on a couple of new sculptures this time, so I hope a lot of people stop by to ask questions and maybe learn a few things.
The show will be during the Laguna Beach Art Walk, July 2, 2015. My work will be at the gallery all day, but the Art Walk runs from 6pm to 9pm. All of the galleries stay open late.


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What I adore about Scarlet is that she casts a serious spell of style, art and HEART. Scarlet has a keen eye for fashion and beauty, met with a giant, generous heart that is utterly devoted to women feeling beautiful. In this Guest Star Salon she teaches you how to do what she does best - funkify your wardrobe! I can't wait for you to meet her, and to see your Fancy Friday posts.
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Quartzite is a popular choice for bathroom and kitchen countertops, and if you're looking to add a touch of luxury, beauty, and comfort within your home, this natural stone material can instantly transform the look and feel of your home. One major difference between quartzite and quartz is the amount of colors available, as quartzite is often only found in white and gray as well as red tint.
If you're looking for countertops or other home furnishings with this natural stone material, please feel free to scroll through our gallery. In the meantime, you can contact King's Granite and Marble for the leading quartzite countertop producers in Spring.
Benefits of Quartzite Countertops
It is important to remember that this natural stone is different than quartz. The latter is man-made and engineered, and the former is a naturally occurring material that is mined from the ground and cut into slabs. Some of the benefits of quartzite include:
- Durability – These countertop surfaces are some of the hardest materials available
- Resistant to UV – Ideal for outdoor surfaces, this material maintains its brilliance in the harsh Houston summer sun
- Value – This material often adds to the resale value of a home. It also blends well with contemporary interior designs
It is important to regularly maintain quartzite countertops. You may need to resurface this material so that it maintains its water-proof, non-porous qualities.
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Guide to Better Gift Giving
1. Instead of buying your loved ones things, opt for EXPERIENCES. For my birthday my mother bought me two tickets to go mushroom foraging with an expert: something I have never done before but I doubt I'll ever forget! Think about something that your loved on is interested in but might not do on their own, and buy them that experience. If you're not quite sure what they would like, here are some general experience presents:
- Air BnB gift card: Allow them to stay at a beautiful home while discovering a new place
- Class Pass: Passes that apply to different fitness classes in their area
- Local cooking class
- Concert Tickets or Ticketmaster gift card
- Restaurant gift card or Open Table
2. DONATE to a cause that your loved one cares about in their name.
3. Make something HOMEMADE. Maybe you have a recipe that they love, or you know how to knit awesome scarves, or you're a good painter. This year I'm making my sister my infamous DIY deodorant recipe that she loves trying whenever we're together. Whatever you have to offer, make them something from scratch.
4. If you really, really want to buy this person a "thing", opt for REUSABLES. Why not give them something useful that they'll love, that will also help the environment. Some reusable gift ideas are:


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The Erica Dawn Lyle papers offer a rich history of Miami's countercultural art and music scenes and grassroots political activity from the 1990's to the present. Writing under the name Iggy Scam, Lyle has produced a series of classic underground fanzines, called SCAM, that are known internationally in the punk rock scene. Lyle's writing and archive also provides a fascinating back story to some of the political activity Miami is now known for. With the current wave of home foreclosures that has spread across South Florida, has come a resurgent wave of housing activism. The most well-known activist group in Miami today is Take Back The Land, a group that has gained national media attention for their tactics in helping homeless families move into and squat homes that have been foreclosed across Miami. The Lyle papers show a pre-history of an equally militant though far less organized and coherent group of South Florida squatters and anti-gentrification activists who were attempting similar tactics a generation ago. The papers also document the formation of the city's first Food Not Bombs, a group that is still active today. The collection of zines, journals, sketchbooks, ephemera and original art work depict contemporary social history as well as Greater Miami's issues of urban planning, property and housing rights and the responsibility and role of art. Also well documented are Lyle's travels through unconventional methods such as hitchhiking and train hopping.
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Anonymous. (2002). Evasion. Atlanta: CrimethInc.
Carlsson, Carl. (Ed.). (2004) The political edge. San Francisco: City Lights Foundation.
Lyle, Erick. (2008). On the lower frequencies: a secret history of the city. Berkeley: Soft Skull Press.
Macphee, J. & Reuland, E. (Eds.). (2007). Realizing the impossible: art against authority. Oakland: AK Press.
Max Rameau Papers (1992 to present)
Archiving the Fringe: Documenting Cultural Activism in Miami
Lyle, Eric. (2010). SCAM: the first four years. Bloomington: Microcosm.


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Marc B is back on Trend City Radio with his new hit single titled "Driftless". Shortly after making his debut just a few months back, "Driftless" shot up the #Top40Countdown within a matter of week's. Receiving plenty of votes worldwide, making it's way up & peaking in the #Top10. This single definitely has the potential to go number #1. "Driftless" is a very well told story sang by Marc B. From the intro you are presented with a Country Music type feel that will capture one's imagination. Marc B put great details into his lyrics. He did a fantastic job at expressing his love and emotion for his special lady, very meaningful words in which every listener can relate. The hook is also very catchy and will have you singing "Driftless" over and over again. I rate the "Driftless" single 5 outta 5 Flames! The music alone is heart-warming and relaxing, Marc's voice complimented this track very well. The drums & guitar strings that can be heard really stand out and creates an overall unique sound. Very impressive song with lots of creativity put in. Be sure to click the link below to listen to the full version of Marc B new single "Driftless" now.
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Two Elements dispatched to Austria
Today two fantastic new AlpCamp holiday lodges were dispatched to Kramsach in Tirol, Austria. They will be installed on the......04 September, 2019
The Element is built from durable materials. A high-tech membrane is accurately stretched over a rugged aluminium frame. The entire structure is isolated and the inner walls are clad with laminated plywood panels. This glamping accommodation is guaranteed winter proof and therefore suitable for a comfortable stay in all seasons. This level of comfort is achieved by a high quality finish, kitchen, bathroom with separate WC , shower , sauna and lounge. The much hated walk with toilet paper under the arm and washing up bowls now definitely belongs to the past!
The Element can be built with floor heating, central heating and a cosey (closed) gas fireplace. We install an Element within 24 hours and if desired can we relocate it. The 60 m2 version is suitable for groups up to 8 personen. A perfect way to enjoy holiday with friends and/or family!Want to know more?
An Element can be bought at 12Camp LTD in the Netherlands. We have the possibility to adjust design and execution of the Element to the customer's wishes and budget. In addition it will be possible to join our rental program, so that a certain Return on Investment can be achieved. This way, with sufficientlly high occupancy rate, the cost of ownership can be covered from the rental income.
The Element can be rented out in all seasons and this increases average occupancy rates and returns, specially in the Alps where both winter and summer holidays draw large numbers of tourists every year. When we rent out the Element we also take care of maintenance and we relieve the customer from any local bureacracy. A number of campings in Austria have already made available plots. We would gladly discuss the details personally with you!
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Essays are an integral part of the academic writing work assigned to the students at the graduate and the post-graduate level. Writing an effective essay is a critical task for most of the students. There are college entry level essays assigned to check the eligibility of the students for a particular occupation or college. In that case, the students often get confused in writing a prompt essay. Writing a college essay comes with a set of guidelines, requirements and instructions. Moreover, the application officers review several essays and according to a survey, only 7% of the college application essays are selected. Grabbing the attention of the admission officers is the main concern of the students. A lot of skills and writing abilities are required to ace the task. One of the most prominent is having adequate knowledge of the types of essays. College admission aspirant must know about the different types of essays.
Here are the most popular types of college essays that are assigned to the students:
- Narrative Essay-
You must have written a story in your childhood, writing a narrative essay is similar to it. Every time you have been asked to write a narrative essay, you need to grab the officer's attention by showcasing your story-telling ability. Easy, right? No, the fierce competition in academics makes it a tough task. Moreover, engaging the reader in the story is of utmost importance, and it is a skill which is obviously not that common.
Along with this, the reader must find your essay useful and get some information. For that, you need to write the content in detail and use imagery whenever required. If the students find the task a challenge, then they go for college college essay writing help. It is a common scenario of the USA colleges and universities.
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It is the type of essay which includes the student to support any point using real facts, figures, examples and statistics. It is said to be presented with a balanced analysis of the chosen topic. There are a lot of variations of the types of essays such as how to essays, contrast essays, comparison essays and cause and effect essays. Here, the students need to research and investigate the assigned topic and gather strong evidence. Another word for an expository essay is a research paper.
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As the name signifies, it is the type of essay which illustrates the content in such a way that the reader can find it interesting and engaging enough. The main motive of writing the essay is to connect the readers with the topic which most of the students are unable to do. In that case, one thing which seems as the best solution is taking essay writing service from experienced professionals.
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The meaning of the word persuasive is convincing the other person with the help of reasoning and temptation. So, in that sense, a persuasive essay is the one which is strong enough to convince the readers and helping them to believe in a particular idea by making clear arguments.
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The type of the academic writing task which deals with outlining a case-study situation is named as a report. The students are assigned this in order to check their compatibility with any type of writing. It is written in a business format and is done the best when the entire topic is broken down into many small parts.
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Collecting all the information of a particular topic from varied sources and then the different viewpoints are analyzed in an analytical essay. The key concerns of the essay are methodology, conclusions, findings.
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Presenting two sides of a controversial issue in one paper fall under argumentative essays. Here, the students need to present valid arguments without any bias and must include facts and figures.
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Japan is a landscape with interference between mythical traditions and modern wonders. From the stunning scenery of Hokkaido in the temperate north, to the sub-tropical island Okinawa in the south, the bustling streets of Tokyo, the charming and exquisite Kyoto. Travel to Osaka and stand astounded by the beauty of a 17-century castle, or go further afield and explore the reincarnation city Hiroshima.
Japan is undoubtedly an intoxicating city of divergences, the stunning landscapes, fascinating history and exotic culture is sure to inspire.
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The rental objects of Direkt Holidays do not usually include bed linen and towels in the regular fee. This is the case unless the specification states otherwise. You can book bed linen and towels with Direkt Holidays (for prices see utilities list). No reservation is required here.
Usually double beds will have single mattresses (2 separate single mattresses per double bed) and the duvets are also single duvets.
The office of Direkt Holidays is open on Saturdays between 8 AM and 6 PM. You can enter your rental object between 2 PM and 4 PM. Earlier access is only possible in exceptional cases.
The lodging is to be evacuated by 10 AM. The keys are to be left with the Direkt Holidays office.
Advice for a relaxed departure:
You can plan your departure in your own fashion. Our experience indicates that traffic wise an advantageous time to depart is in the early morning (5 AM to 7 AM). Should you decide on this then you can leave your keys in the post box (on the right next to the door of the office).
Upon booking of your rental object cleaning costs are automatically calculated.
We state that you must leave your rental object in a clean state. Part of that is also that you appropriately dispense of the garbage (recycling yard Königsleiten).
Should you leave the rental object without dispensing of the garbage we have to charge an additional fee of EUR 50,00 per rental object!
Pets are only allowed in the appropriately indicated rental objects (max. 1 pet per object). Costs per pet are EUR 7,50 per day.
Pets are to be registered upon Check In. We charge a deposit of EUR 200,00. This deposit is reimbursed after the agreed final check.
The maximum amount of persons is indicated with each rental object. Children count as individual people (ex. Chalet Snowise = 10 persons / 8 grownups + 2 children). As long as they sleep in cribs Babies and small children are possible. This does require agreement on behalf of Direkt Holidays however. Agreements will be confirmed in writing.
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- Are taking linezolid (Zyvox®) or intravenous methylene blue. Paxil should not be started in people taking linezolid or IV methylene blue, but a person already taking Paxil may be given linezolid or methylene blue, if absolutely necessary, and only with very careful monitoring and only if Paxil is stopped during treatment.
- You have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) within the past two weeks. Also, you should not take an MAOI if you have taken Paxil within the past two weeks. MAOIs include:
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- Rasagiline (Azilect®)
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- Tranylcypromine (Parnate®).
- You are taking linezolid (Zyvox®) or methylene blue.
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There are a number of situations in which Paxil should not be taken, along with a number of precautions and warnings people should be aware of with this drug. However, it is possible that not all the warnings or precautions for Paxil were discussed in this article. Therefore, you should talk with your healthcare provider about the Paxil warnings or precautions that may apply to you.
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For so long, Stella was known for her beauty. Now, with her heart stripped bare, she must discover who she really is.
Former pageant queen Stella Varland doesn't trust beauty anymore after her divorce. Her appearance betrayed her and led to her brokenness--so instead of being beautiful, now she tries to make beautiful things, but always falls short. So she keeps her passion for her secret art to herself and focuses on her interior design work. But if she doesn't get another job soon, she'll be stuck living with her parents.
Contractor Chase Taylor is determined to live a life of no regrets after losing his fiancEe in a car crash. Now he lives life at full speed, striving to see how much he can accomplish. He knows if he slows down, he'll fall apart. So he returns home to Bayou Bend to renovate the town's old theater, and is shocked to learn former flame Stella is the designer for the project.
Forced to work together, Chase and Stella battle their chemistry and their pasts as they struggle to compromise and come together on a vision for the theater. Chase doesn't understand why Stella is such a subdued version of herself, while Stella doesn't get why Chase thinks he understands her. Their wills clash as they attempt to hide their brokenness--and their unresolved feelings for each other--until Chase discovers the hidden parts of Stella, losing her trust in the process.
A near catastrophe, a fire, and a small-town gossip mill finally force both Stella and Chase to realize that they have a choice--to hold on to the shards of their pasts, or surrender their fragmented pieces to the One who makes a beautiful masterpiece from the broken.
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In this mantrA, the first of a few that detail the state of being of a true siva yOgin, the sage paints a wonderful picture. The terms ' sethttiruthal' or 'being in a state akin to death' and 'summAiruthal' ' simply being' are oft occurring in the siddhA texts. Here the sage makes clear that the true siva yOgin will remain in a state akin to death (i.e. unaffected by the sensory stimuli) even when awake and engaged with the phenomenal world. The yOgin cultivates no attachments towards the world and simply accepts whatever comes his way as the will of siva. He wants nothing, he dislikes nothing. He remains ever immersed in siva. He remains ever full.
வித்தைக் கெடுத்து வியாக்கிரத் தேமிகச்
சுத்தத் துரியம் பிறந்து துடக்கற
ஒத்துப் புலனுயிர் ஒன்றாய் உடம்பொடு
Sivayogins Attain Turiya State in Mortal Body
Sivayogins are they that the seed destroy,
Who, in waking state, the pure awareness induce;
Who in harmony unbroken, achieve the tranced breath,
When life, senses, body--alike simulate death. I.1.9.121.
Com - they that the seed destroy, Those who have destroyed the seed and cause of births, namely the 'vinai' or karma as described in the previous mantrA and have arrived at a transcendental realm Who, in waking state, the pure awareness induce; (and) those who are able to rise free from the ties that bind by attaining to the state of pure turiyA (the fourth or transcendental state) even while being in the (ordinary) waking state Who in harmony unbroken, achieve the tranced breath, those who are able to merge the senses into the pure breath and stand in perfect harmony When life, senses, body – alike simulate death . those who being in that transcendental state remain as it were in a lifeless state (without any individual thoughts or actions for themselves) Sivayogins are such a person (who fits the above description) is known as a siva yOgin.
# This mantrA follows on from where the previous verse left off. The word 'vyAgiram' in the original refers to shuddha jAgrat or pure waking state. It is a transcendental realm.
To understand this better, we need to be aware of the different states of consciousness. The wise realise that the sentient being has a consciousness that is in different states at different times. They divide this into five specific categories or realms and these are as below –
jAgrat avasthA – this is known as the waking state of consciousness. When we are awake and are engaged in activities, this is the state of being. Though it is beyond the scope of this post to discuss these states in greater detail, it will be wise to note that during the jAgrat or waking state, the mind is affected by the g~nyAnEndriyAs (instruments of cognition) and the karmEndriyAs ( instruments of action), manas or mind, buddhi or intellect are active. The idea of ego and the limitations of the individual are present and affect the state of being accordingly.
swapnAvasthA – this is known as the dream state. When we are asleep but not in the deep sleep state, the consciousness is in the swapnA or dream state. Here it is of note that only the g~nyAnEndriyAs (instruments of cognition) and the manas , buddhi are active. The karmEndriyAs or instruments of action cease to be active, thus we are not engaged in activity during then. But sensory stimuli is perceived (like we can see and smell touch and taste etc during dreams).
Sushupti avasthA – this is known as the deep sleep state. In this state, the consciousness is in a state akin to death. The instruments of cognition and action are inactive. The manas and buddhi too are inactive. There is no memory or experience and it is a deeply restful state. Though similar to the state of samAdhi, the down side is that the jIvA is not aware of the state that he is in. It is an unconscious state of consciousness.
Turiya avasthA – this is known as the fourth state or the transcendental state as this is not a state of consciousness that is open to all. The above three states are accessed by all beings repeatedly at different times daily throughout life. However, the turiyA or the fourth state is something that is reached only through the grace of the guru and through the fruit of sAdhanA or spiritual practices. Here everything is clear and there is no delusion. This is the state of samAdhI (savikalpA).
TuriyAthItha avasthA – there is a fifth state, that which is even beyond the transcendental. This is the supreme avasthA or state where is nothing but self, established in self. Regular practise in being established in the turIya avasthA is the method to finally reach this state of turIyAthIthA where the state of samAdhI is effortless and continuous. (nirvikalpA).
So coming back to the mantra, the term 'shuddha jAgrat' or pure wakeful state refers to the state where the yOgin, though awake (i.e. with all the sense faculties operating normally) is not attached to or caught up in the phenomenal reality. The term 'shuddha turIyam' or pure transcendence refers to the fifth state detailed above, where the yOgin is ever immersed in the light of self. The words ' pulan uyir otthAi' refer to the state where the yOgins mind is not pulled outward due to the operation of the senses.
The term ' sethittiruthal' or simulating death refers to the state where the yOgin remains without any actions for one's individual self.
Through the above mantrA we get a glimpse into the state of being of a true siva yOgin. The sage mentions that they are ever immersed in the light that is born from the realisation of self. Though they appear to be awake and appear to go to sleep etc like the rest of us, there is in reality a great difference in the state of consciousness of the regular jIvA and the siva yOgin who has 'seen' siva. The yOgin remains unaffected by what is seen or heard or felt or tasted. Though their sense faculties are in operation during the waking or jAgrat state, the manas or mind of the yOgin is unaffected by the stimuli and thus it does not flow outward to grasp the products of the phenomenal world. Not only that, the sage further clarifies that the yOgin remains immersed in the light of self or in the turiyAthItha avasthA where the self is seen reflected as all. As they perceive siva everywhere and in everything and as they are ever content and beyond the pull of the senses, the siva yOgIs remain without any actions for themselves. This however does not mean that they just sit doing nothing – it refers to the fact that they have dissolved the sense of individual identity in the state of supreme self. Thus all their actions are the actions of the supreme, not their own. Due to this, they also transcend the fruit of their actions – as their actions are not their own, so too the fruit is not theirs.
From the words of the sage we know that the true siva yOgin remains free of the taint and delusion of the body though they are possessed of the body just like everyone else.


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What's behind a "but"?
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I used to be a fan and avid user of the word "but". I felt that using it allowed me to be kind yet firm, and to be humble while keeping my pride. It is a word that can become your best ally when you want to complain, demand, or appreciate with certain conditions. Its definition says it all: "Except for the fact; on the contrary". (1)
I could show praise to someone while still reminding them of something that I'd like to change in them: "You are smart, but your mood is not the best." I could complain without sounding as if I was nagging: "I'm sad you didn't call, but I understand you were busy." I could make an agreement with conditions "Let's eat that, but buy me ice cream later." I was a big fan of "but" until I learned the great care needed when using it because when the brain hears "but" it forgets or ignores the words said just before. (2)
It may sound confusing at first; nevertheless, a couple of simple examples given by neuro linguistic experts quickly clarified the danger of this word: "If you tell someone 'I love you, but you are so annoying' that person will remember the annoying part and not the love you have for him or her. If you tell your child 'you did great, but your effort was not enough' your child will remember the accusation of what he or she missed and not the recognition".
The idea leaves us with an interesting topic to think about, and reminds us to be careful with what we say before and after a "but", and whether by adding "but" to everything we are missing the opportunity to enjoy people, situations, and achievements.
Letting the word "but" rest for a while is a decision that could bring us great satisfaction, as we celebrate more the step by step process without worrying about all that we are missing. This could be an even better decision at the workplace where the environment tends to be cold and extremely competitive. Our jobs are a great opportunity to give ourselves recognition without allowing the "but" be the main attraction. We shouldn't praise mediocrity; on the contrary, we should celebrate where we are, looking forward to where we are heading, no buts about it.
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(1) Merriam-Webster Dictionary
(2)Diplomado en PNL con consultoras certificadas. Empresa Selectos y Selecciones | Bogotá, Colombia | 2010.


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As the countdown towards the implementation of goods & services tax (GST) begins, D-Street has a busy week ahead.
As the countdown towards the implementation of goods & services tax (GST) begins, D-Street has a busy week ahead. The market is likely to remain volatile ahead of June F&O expiry due on Thursday.
The equity market extended its correction stance following the last week's pattern formation to remain sluggish throughout the week. Despite picking up the pace in Thursday's trading session to reach the 9,699 level, Nifty failed to cohere on that level as the selling pressure mounted towards the end of the trade to close at the negative territory.
On the Moving Average Analysis, the EMA indicates an immediate support level at 9580 & 9550, while the resistance level will be tested at 9680 and 9710 levels.
"On the daily chart, Nifty formed an inverted hammer-like pattern, indicating a lack of conviction for a breakout from higher resistance level, signalling a muted movement in next week's session," Dinesh Rohira, Founder & CEO of 5nance told Moneycontrol.
As GST regime surfaces around for its implementation coupled with rigid macro data, the short-term consolidation in the space can't be ruled out in forthcoming sessions, tracking a sideways movement however on the bullish trajectory at 9,650 levels," he said.
Rohira further added that the barrier in medium-term for upward momentum will be resisted at 9,680 level unless market witnesses a breakout from this leg, which will hype for the next rally.
We have collated a list of stocks from various experts which can give up to 20 percent upside in the short term:
Tata Power Ltd: BUY| Target Rs 98.50| Stop loss Rs75.05 | Upside 20%
Tata Power Ltd. gained 7 percent on weekly basis to close at Rs 81.40 on Friday's trading session. The stock went through series of correction phases during the early month of the trading session on the backdrop of mounting selling pressure.
However, after consolidating at its lower support level for several durations, the stock entered into its bullish reversal trend giving a strong rebound from 76-77 level indicating an upward trajectory.
The relative strength index (RSI) of stock stood at 58, which indicates a positive signal as the price being traded above its critical resistance level.
Further, the EMA has a strong positive signal for uptrend with next immediate support level seen at current levels, while the upper resistance will be tested at 86 and 91 level.
The breakout from this level will build an upward momentum to trade at its peak at 101 level. We have a BUY recommendation for Tata Power which is currently trading at Rs 81.50, with a target of Rs 98.50 and a Stop Loss of Rs 75.05.
Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd: BUY | Target Price Rs. 120 | Stop loss Rs 98 |Upside 14%
Regardless of trading in the sideways direction this week, Jain Irrigation stood to gain 2 per cent on weekly basis; however, the stock was down by 3 percent from previous closing level. The early selloff during the opening session of Friday's trade dragged the price to 105 level but rebounded back to its previous closing level towards the end.
The consolation period during the last week of May ended the downward trend to form its lower support level at 95 which gave an upward trend. Since then the stock continued to trade above its previous close with marginal dip occasionally.
The technical outlook for the stock suggests a strong upward trend with RSI at 63, indicating a strong buy regime, while the MACD at 2.19 shows a crossover from its Signal-Line at 1.69 giving a bullish rally in coming session.
According to exponential moving average analysis, it indicates a strong uptrend with a major support level at Rs 104 and Rs 102 with upper resistance level at Rs 119. We have a BUY recommendation for Jain Irrigation which is currently trading at Rs 105.70, with a target of Rs 120 and a Stop Loss placed Rs 98.
Century Textiles & Industries Ltd: BUY| Target Rs1,210 | Stop loss Rs 1095 | Upside 8%
The selloff pressure during the Friday's trading session dragged the price at 1120 level after registering an intraday high at Rs 1,145 on a weekly basis. However, the stock continued its winning streak to gain 5 percent on weekly basis.
The stock remained on an upward trajectory since its upward rally though it witnessed a minor corrective decline at a certain phase. The RSI at 55 indicates a price trading above its resistance level showing buying signal. Further, the EMA analysis indicates strong technical support for the upward movement.
Based on EMA, the stock will witness a major support level at 1095 and 1086, while the resistance level will be tested at 1140. The possibility of breakout from upper circuit level will support the next leg of upward trend.
We have a BUY recommendation for Century Textile Ltd. which is currently trading at Rs. 1119, with a target of Rs 1210 and Stop Loss placed at Rs. 1095.
V-Guard Ltd: SELL | Target Rs150 | Stop loss Rs184| Upside 13%
V-Guard went through a series of volatile ride moving sideways since the early month of the trading session. After opening at 190 level during Tuesday's trade, the stock entered in negative trajectory forming a bearish pattern on daily chart indicating a downward trend in near-term and thus closed at the 179.5 level on Friday.
Further, the RSI of the stock stood at 43, specifying the selling sentiment coupled with weak MACD analysis. Further, based on Moving Average the price of stock dipped below its 20-days SMA which indicates a further downward trend in the medium term.
The stock will face a major resistance level at 184, while the support level will be seen at 152. The stock is technically weak with the possibility for a downward breakout to reach its lower support level.
We have a SELL recommendation for V-Guard Ltd. which is currently trading at Rs 179.5, with a target of Rs 150 and a Stop Loss placed at Rs 184.
UltraTech Cement Ltd: SELL | Target Rs 3742 | Stop loss Rs 4110 | Upside 6%
The stock extended its corrective phase throughout the week despite taking an upward moment on Thursday's trade but failed to sustain. The stock was down by 2 percent during the closing period as compare to earlier closing.
However, on weekly basis, the stock gained a marginal upside of 0.3 per cent. On the technical front, the stock is in negative trajectory indicating a further downward trend.
The RSI of stock post a weak level at 42 with mounting selling pressure, which may extend further unless a stock triggers a positive scenario. Further, the EMA and SMA indicates a weaker position, as the price started trading below its all moving average price. The stock will face a resistance level at 4157, while the support level will be seen at 3926, 3846.
Given the outlook of stock based on technical, it can't be ruled out that the stock will witness a further consolidation period at the lower support of 3840.
We have a SELL recommendation for Ultra Tech Cement Ltd. which is currently trading at Rs. 4000.2, with a target of Rs3742 and a Stop Loss placed at Rs. 4,110.
Analyst: SMC Capital
ICICI Bank: BUY| Target Rs 330| Stop Loss Rs 275| Return 13%| Time 1-2 months
The stock closed at Rs 291.85 on 23rd June 2017. It made a 52-week low at Rs 200.98 on June 24, 2016, and a 52-week high of 297.61 on May 31, 2017. The 200 days Exponential Moving Average (EMA) of the stock on the daily chart is currently at Rs 256.21.
After a decent up move from 255 to 295 levels, the stock is continuously trading sideways in the range of 285-295 for three weeks with a positive bias. In consolidation, technical indicators have been averaged out and are ready to give the decent upside so buying is anticipated from current levels.
Therefore, one can buy in the range of Rs 287-289 levels for the upside target of Rs 320-330 levels with a stop loss below Rs 275.
Petronet LNG: BUY| Target Rs 480| Stop Loss Rs 418| Return 9%| Time 1-2 months
The stock closed at Rs 438.25 on 23rd June 2017. It made a 52-week low at Rs 274.70 on June 24, 2016, and a 52-week high of Rs 459 on May 22, 2017. The 200-days Exponential Moving Average (EMA) of the stock on the daily chart is currently at Rs 388.33.
The short term, medium term and long term bias are positive for the stock. It is trading in the range of Rs 425-455 levels from past few weeks with a positive bias. Moreover, consolidation is considered as healthy sigh after up move, which indicates that old trend is intact and new move is going to start.
Therefore, one can buy in the range of Rs 432-436 levels for the upside target of 470-480 levels with a stop loss below Rs 418.
Analyst: Pritesh Mehta, Head of Technical Research at IIFL Private Wealth
Balrampur Chini: BUY| Target Rs 169| Stop Loss Rs 146| Return 15%
Failure to break above the multiple tops around three-digit gann number of 169 resulted in a sharp decline in the month of June. So far, the stock in this month has declined by 4 percent. However, recent structure clearly highlights that selling pressure has come to an end.
On the weekly chart, the stock has taken the support of it 35-weekly EMA. The same also coincides with the midpoint of the current gann channel.
Thereafter, it went into a period of base formation. In Thursday's trade, it attempted a breakout from recent consolidation. However, it failed to confirm a close above Rs 153. Despite Thursday's setback, base building pattern suggests a strong move on the horizon as the stock has reversed from an important moving average support point.
Based on above-mentioned parameters, we recommend a buy on Balrampur Chini above Rs 153 with a stop loss of Rs 146 for a target of Rs 169.
Godfrey Phillips: BUY| Target Rs 1390| Stop Loss Rs 1240| Return 10%
It is in a strong uptrend since December 2016. It is moving higher with the support of its rising trendline which coincides with the support of 21-weekly EMA, wherein every decline is met with buying interest.
The action of last five weeks could easily be termed as contraction within a triangle pattern. Any kind of consolidation in an up trending stock tends to break on the upside. It confirmed a positive break in Thursday's trade which suggests that the stock has resumed its prevailing uptrend following a phase of congestion.
Harmonics suggests that it is currently on the last leg of ABCD pattern. The last leg tends to be explosive in nature. So, a swift up move is expected in the near term. Based on above rationales, we advise traders to create longs above Rs 1,285 with a stop loss of Rs 1,240 for a target of Rs 1,390.
Siemens: BUY| Target Rs 1440| Stop Loss Rs 1320| Return 8%
After an extended decline since the second week of May, the stock found support around its 13-weekly EMA. This moving average support has been in place since February 2017, wherein every dip resulted in a buying opportunity.
After marking a low of Rs 1,299, it began a process of the base building which was in place for two weeks. The recent low coincided with the midpoint of the current gann channel. In Thursday's session, it also provided a breakout from the recent consolidation at the bottom.
Moreover, it also registered a breakout from the resistance of downward sloping trendline, which suggests that the selling pressure has exhausted. We expect the stock to witness follow-through buying and build on the recent uptick. Buy Siemens above Rs 1,356 with a stop loss of Rs 1,320 for a target of Rs 1,440.Disclaimer: The views and investment tips expressed by investment experts on moneycontrol.com are their own and not that of the website or its management. Moneycontrol.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.The Great Diwali Discount!
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I already mentioned that investment banks help organizations raise capital. This can include equity underwriting, such as an IPO or a secondary offering, and can also include raising funds through a debt issuance (bond underwriting). Investment banks assist with pricing newly issued stocks and bonds, and they can ensure that the issuance complies with all applicable regulations.
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House Cup Final Standings!/
I know you just want to know who won. But first, let me congratulate EVERYONE on what will go down as a House Cup to rival Hogwarts! Seriously, though, I've been moved by the spirit, energy, and dedication you all brought to the last 5 weeks. It got better each week, and culminated with a buzzing 17.5 Friday night that was the perfect end to this year's competition. There's a long post ahead. Anyone who makes it to the end, send me a message and let me know! But without delaying further, your winner is...
The Black Mambas! It was going to take an epic weekend from the Ultimates or 2Fit2Quit - and they tried. The Ultimates once again ran wild on the top 3 placings, but it was their achilles heel of the Open - the Challenges - that left them behind. 2Fit2Quit edged out the week, thanks to big points from Challenges and some top 3 points, but they had too big a hole to climb out of. The Mambas, however, were the most consistent team week to week. They scored points in all areas, lacking some in top 3s but making up for it in Spirit and all members contributing. And in the annals of history, I think it will be the way they rallied their team around the judges course that's remembered. Their spirit showed from day 0 and never wavered, and so Mambo will drink from the House Cup for all of 2017!
Spirit Points: Anyone around this weekend saw how much spirit was on display. The points ended up fairly evenly split among the teams, and I'm going to convey the highlights in a different way than previous weeks:
Broken but not beaten: Those that displayed Spirit despite injury, modifying and participating however they could - Amy, Brian, Chelsea, Dock, PJ. Know that you inspired many around you. Brian even came in 3rd in the Scaled division this week doing all the hops on ONE LEG!
Challenge-related: the face-offs were at an all-time high this week, with many going outside their comfort zone to make or accept challenges (Brittany, Davis, Tushar). Some, like Mike, kept us entertained throughout the House Cup. Andrew and Coach Jo took on the challenge of being filmed by WODwell the night 17.5 was announced. Special shout out to Austin who never won, but wasn't afraid to challenge someone "above" him every week.
Best-dressed: Austin won the crowd with the singlet, PJ a close second in the ninja costume. Hayley, Steve and the Ultimates had the perfect post-17.5 party attire. And Patrick dressed up UB pre-17.5 to fit the occasion.
Attitude: A little broader category here but these people embodied the House Cup in many ways. Ester was the best all-around judge/cheerleader every week. Chad brought a positive spirit no matter the workout. Dave never let a wod get the best of him, despite devotion to the oly craft. Sunli was there to support you with spray bottles, gummy bears, or hugs - whatever you needed! Anita doodled her way into our hearts. Shannon gave us virtuosity to strive for. And Momma Mamba Loryn embodied House Cup Spirit like no other.
Organizers: We do what we do out of love. That you noticed was icing on a fulfilling cake. Coaches Nikki, Jay, and Jon gave you their best - from designing one-arm scaled wods to pre-heat pep talks, from MC duties to convincing their team to go Braveheart for 17.5. Seriously, who doesn't want Jay on the megaphone every time you work out?
Honorable Mention: Brigitte received many nominations from you all, and she's not even on a team. But she made everyone want to do the workouts just to get to her delicious desserts :-)
One-on-one Challenges
Too many to note here - we filled the board! Ultimates got 6 points, Mambas 16, and 2Fit2Quit got 20 points in challenges this week.
#ubhousecup on social media
3 points for all teams - again, too many to count!
Predictor Points
Anita (Ultimates), Nikhil (Mambas), Coach Jay and Yana (2Fit2Quit) nailed the task-priority couplet of thrusters and DUs.
Judges Course
Mambas - 123 pts
Ultimates - 75 pts
2Fit2Quit - 59 pts
Top 3 RX males
1st - Steve (Ultimates) - 11:30
2nd - Jon (2Fit) - 11:43
3rd - Sean (Ultimates) - 12:22
Top 3 Scaled males
1st - Jack (Mambas) - 13:05
2nd - Alan (Ultimates) - 15:14
3rd - Brian (2Fit) - 19:07
Ultimates - 20 pts
Mambas - 17 pts
2Fit2Quit - 15 pts
Top 3 RX females
1st - Shannon (Ultimates) - 8:08
2nd - Hayley (Ultimates) - 9:19
3rd - Jo (2Fit) - 10:43
Top 3 Scaled females
1st - Courtney (Ultimates) - 9:25 (pregnant!!!)
2nd - Valerie (Ultimates) - 9:40
3rd - Yana (2Fit) - 10:28
Finally, for those who made it this far, here are some extra stats for the nerds like me:
- Ultimates won the overall Participation points - 99 to the Mambas' 93 and 2Fit's 85
- Ultimates edged out 2Fit in Top3 points - 75 to 69, with the Mambas a distant 3rd with 36
- Mambas won overall Spirit points with 33 to Ultimates' 20 and 2Fit's 18
- #ubhousecup points were fairly equal, but if we didn't cap it at 3 points per team the Ultimates would have dominated thanks to Anita, Chad, and Patrick.
- WOD Prediction wasn't worth a great deal in the grand scheme, but the Ultimates got 11 points there vs. 7 for the Mambas and 5 for 2Fit. And in general, more Ultimates guessed each week, with Mambas 2nd most and 2Fit the least.
- 2Fit narrowly won the Challenge points, with 54 vs 48 for the Mambas, and only 18 for the Ultimates.
- On a strict basis of how many points people scored for their teams, MVPs were:
- Mambas: Loryn, Nikki, Sunli, Andrew, Ester, Amelia, Yuli, Adrian, Dave, Dock
- Ultimates: Patrick, Hayley, Anita, Shannon, Chad, Steve, Kristine, Sean, Mike
- 2Fit2Quit: Jason, Jon, Jo, Brian, Max, Man, Austin, Amy, Mike
- Coach Jay won the most Challenge points with 12, followed by Erica, Loryn, and Man with 8
- Anita won the most on WOD Prediction (5), followed by Dock (4) and Alfredo and Yana (3)
- Shannon dominated the top 3s, followed by Hayley, Jon, Brian, Jo, Mike, Steve, and Yuli
- No shock, Loryn won the most Spirit pts, followed by Patrick, Austin, Nikki, PJ, Anita, Ester, and Dock
Go to the UB Athletes page on Facebook and go to Photos -> Albums to see all the pics from each week!


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Pankaj Singh, Adonis Chedid, Svenja Deuchler, Thomas Kohnen, Michael Mueller, Frank H J Koch; The use of intravitreal implant ILUVIEN ® (fluocinolone acetonide) after prior OZURDEX ® Implant (DEX) (Dexamathason) in patients with diabetic macular edema (DME) - Efficacy and safety outcomes from the University Eye Clinic in Frankfurt, Germany. Invest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci. 2017;58(8):2818.
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There is little or no published data directly comparing the outcomes of ILUVIEN® and DEX in DME patients. Data from real-life practice does, however, allow ILUVIEN® to be compared with DEX following its prior use. This comparison is presented in the current case series.
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Monocentric audit involving a pool of 25 patients (33 eyes) with DME and treated with a single ILUVIEN implant between October 2013 and September 2016. From this cohort, 8 eyes (7 patients) had been treated with at least one DEX prior to intravitreal injection of ILUVIEN®. The following parameters were measured in these patients: visual acuity [VA]; central retinal thickness [CRT]; and, intraocular pressure [IOP]. For both DEX and ILUVIEN® peak changes in VA and CRT (and their timings) were calculated. The last observation point after ILUVIEN® treatment was also measured to assess sustained changes in VA and CRT. Values are reported as means throughout.
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The mean age of the 7 patients was 60.7 years and 6 of the 8 eyes were pseudophakic at baseline. The peak decrease in CRT following DEX occurred at day 82, decreasing from 561 to 344 µm and then rebounding to 500 µm prior to the administration of ILUVIEN®. The mean period between DEX and ILUVIEN® injections was 277 (range, 107 to 714) days. The injection of ILUVIEN® lead to a peak CRT reduction from 500 to 332 µm and a sustained decrease (359 µm) at the last measurement point. During the respective treatment periods, the peak gain in VA was +6 letters with DEX and +8 letters with ILUVIEN®, and at the last measurement point for ILUVIEN® there was a sustained gain of +4 letters. Three eyes had initiation of IOP-lowering medication, two of which had a history of IOP-related events.
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Single injection of DEX and ILUVIEN® implants led to similar improvements in peak CRT and VA, but the effects achieved with DEX were not sustained whereas they were with ILUVIEN.
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