Counterculture of the 1960s

Kate Magdalena's New Song 'Canyonlands" Recalls Music of the Sixties: Bringing the Music and Message of Sixties Icon "Laurel Canyon" to Contemporary Listeners

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Friday, July 16, 2021
Musicians, Laurel Canyon, Los Angeles, Counterculture of the 1960s, English-language films, Laurel Canyon, Stephen Stills, Joni Mitchell

One of the seeds of that new expression was Laurel Canyon in Los Angeles where Joni Mitchell, David Crosby, and Steven Stills lived for a time and worked together.

Key Points: 
  • One of the seeds of that new expression was Laurel Canyon in Los Angeles where Joni Mitchell, David Crosby, and Steven Stills lived for a time and worked together.
  • Laurel Canyon is the inspiration for Kate Magdalena's newest song "Canyonlands."
  • Magdalena feels a calling to bring her sounds and perspectives to music that enlivens, and brings awareness.
  • To hear more of her music, and to receive a free download of Kate's sounds, visit https://katemagdalena.com , and stay in touch for more music to enrich your life.

Woodstock Sterile Solutions Hires New Chief Financial Officer

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Monday, June 28, 2021
Pharmaceutical industry, Catskills, Counterculture of the 1960s, In music, Woodstock, Contract manufacturing organization, Geography of New York state), BFS, Counterculture, Geography of the United States

WOODSTOCK, Ill., June 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Woodstock Sterile Solutions, a leading blow-fill-seal (BFS) contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), has named Courtney Sanen as its first Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

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  • WOODSTOCK, Ill., June 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Woodstock Sterile Solutions, a leading blow-fill-seal (BFS) contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), has named Courtney Sanen as its first Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
  • "Woodstock Sterile Solutions is poised for growth over the coming years, and experience among our leadership team is critical to our future success," says Woodstock Sterile Solutions CEO Paul Josephs.
  • "It is exciting to join Woodstock Sterile Solutions during this pivotal time, as they start out as an independent organization.
  • For 50 years, Woodstock Sterile Solutions has been recognized as a leading Blow-Fill-Seal (BFS) Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO).

MindMed and Liechti Lab in Basel Switzerland Publish First Pharmacogenetic Data on LSD to Help Guide Personalized Dosing

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Clinical research, Health sciences, Medical research, Design of experiments, Health, Clinical trials, Counterculture of the 1960s, Entheogens, Lysergic acid diethylamide, Pharmacogenomics, Placebo-controlled study, Placebo

The study results from a pooled secondary analysis of four Phase 1 studies that each used a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover design and were conducted at the University Hospital Basel Liechti Lab, in Basel, Switzerland.

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  • The study results from a pooled secondary analysis of four Phase 1 studies that each used a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover design and were conducted at the University Hospital Basel Liechti Lab, in Basel, Switzerland.
  • The results of this study indicate that pharmacogenetic testing prior to LSD-assisted treatment may inform LSD dose selection at the individual patient level.
  • Dr. Matthias Liechti said, "This is the first data on the pharmacogenetics of LSD.
  • Such information is important for the further development of LSD into a medication and could ultimately help to personalize patient treatment."

Woodstock Sterile Solutions Adds Pharmaceutical Industry Veterans to its Board of Directors

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Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Counterculture of the 1960s, Woodstock, Ontario, Woodstock, Counterculture, Songs

b'WOODSTOCK, Ill., May 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Woodstock Sterile Solutions, a leading blow-fill-seal (BFS) contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), has announced the addition of three pharmaceutical industry veterans to serve as independent members of its Board of Directors.

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  • b'WOODSTOCK, Ill., May 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Woodstock Sterile Solutions, a leading blow-fill-seal (BFS) contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), has announced the addition of three pharmaceutical industry veterans to serve as independent members of its Board of Directors.
  • Lee Karras, Itzhak Krinsky, and David Seltzer, will join Paul Josephs, the CEO of Woodstock Sterile Solutions, and three members of owner SK Capital Partners on the seven-member Board.\n"I look forward to working with the members of our Board to build on the early success we have had at Woodstock Sterile Solutions," says Josephs.
  • "The blow-fill-seal industry is growing fast, and Woodstock Sterile Solutions has great prospects for growth.
  • "I believe my experience at Hi-Tech Pharmacal, which also produced niche sterile products, will be advantageous to me as a board member and advisor to Woodstock.

MindMed Announces Project Angie, Targeting the Treatment of Pain with Psychedelics

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Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Branches of biology, Pain, Acute pain, Symptoms and signs, Hallucinations, Counterculture of the 1960s, Entheogens, Lysergic acid diethylamide, Psychedelic drug, Master of Medicine, Pain management

b'NEW YORK, May 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Mind Medicine (MindMed) Inc. ("MindMed" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: MNMD) (NEO: MMED), (DE: MMQ), a leading psychedelic-inspired medicine company announces the launch of its Project Angie to advance the development of psychedelics, including LSD, to treat pain conditions.

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  • b'NEW YORK, May 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Mind Medicine (MindMed) Inc. ("MindMed" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: MNMD) (NEO: MMED), (DE: MMQ), a leading psychedelic-inspired medicine company announces the launch of its Project Angie to advance the development of psychedelics, including LSD, to treat pain conditions.
  • MindMed is currently exploring two primary clinical indications for the treatment of pain.\nFor the commencement of Project Angie, MindMed will initiate a study of LSD in a severe pain indication.
  • MindMed is currently preparing a pre-IND briefing package for this Phase 2a Proof of Concept study which it plans to submit to the FDA in the second half of 2021.
  • The exact mechanisms by which psychedelics may carry out their analgesic effect have not been fully characterized but may involve direct effects on endogenous pain modulation pathways.

Earth Day Unites Millions Around The World for Climate Action

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Thursday, April 29, 2021
Counterculture of the 1960s, Earth Day, Articles, Joe Biden, Climate, Time, Democrats United States)

Concurrent with the Biden climate summit, millions participated in three parallel summits representing vast networks of youth , social justice organizations , and educators .

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  • Concurrent with the Biden climate summit, millions participated in three parallel summits representing vast networks of youth , social justice organizations , and educators .
  • "\n"This Earth Day, we experienced a cultural shift comparable to the first Earth Day in 1970," said Kathleen Rogers, President of EARTHDAY.ORG.
  • "Millions around the world, angry and frustrated with the pace of change, raised their voices and demanded comprehensive climate action from governments and corporations around the world.
  • More than 1 billion people now participate in Earth Day activities each year, making it the largest civic observance in the world.

Earth Day Unites Millions Around The World for Climate Action

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Thursday, April 29, 2021
Counterculture of the 1960s, Earth Day, Articles, Joe Biden, Climate, Time, Democrats United States)

Concurrent with the Biden climate summit, millions participated in three parallel summits representing vast networks of youth , social justice organizations , and educators .

Key Points: 
  • Concurrent with the Biden climate summit, millions participated in three parallel summits representing vast networks of youth , social justice organizations , and educators .
  • "\n"This Earth Day, we experienced a cultural shift comparable to the first Earth Day in 1970," said Kathleen Rogers, President of EARTHDAY.ORG.
  • "Millions around the world, angry and frustrated with the pace of change, raised their voices and demanded comprehensive climate action from governments and corporations around the world.
  • More than 1 billion people now participate in Earth Day activities each year, making it the largest civic observance in the world.

Why Companies Are Betting Big On Psychedelic Drugs To Treat Mental Health Epidemic

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Psychoactive drugs, Drugs, Branches of biology, Entheogens, Hallucinations, Counterculture of the 1960s, Psychoactive fungi, Psychedelic drugs, Psilocybin mushroom, Psilocybin, Recreational drug use, Hallucinogen

Once dismissed as a "party drug" for its hallucinogenic effects, ketamine is emerging as a novel alternative treatment for depression.

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  • Once dismissed as a "party drug" for its hallucinogenic effects, ketamine is emerging as a novel alternative treatment for depression.
  • For most, psychedelic drugs conjure up images of the 1960\'s, hippies tripping out on LSD or magic mushrooms.
  • However, early studies are finding that psilocybin the active agent in magic mushrooms could treat addiction, depression, anxiety and mental health conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
  • You should consider these factors in evaluating the forward-looking statements included herein, and not place undue reliance on such statements.

Why Companies Are Betting Big On Psychedelic Drugs To Treat Mental Health Epidemic

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Psychoactive drugs, Drugs, Branches of biology, Entheogens, Hallucinations, Counterculture of the 1960s, Psychoactive fungi, Psychedelic drugs, Psilocybin mushroom, Psilocybin, Recreational drug use, Hallucinogen

Once dismissed as a "party drug" for its hallucinogenic effects, ketamine is emerging as a novel alternative treatment for depression.

Key Points: 
  • Once dismissed as a "party drug" for its hallucinogenic effects, ketamine is emerging as a novel alternative treatment for depression.
  • For most, psychedelic drugs conjure up images of the 1960\'s, hippies tripping out on LSD or magic mushrooms.
  • However, early studies are finding that psilocybin the active agent in magic mushrooms could treat addiction, depression, anxiety and mental health conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
  • You should consider these factors in evaluating the forward-looking statements included herein, and not place undue reliance on such statements.

Every Day is Earth Day and Every Person Can Be 'Captain Earth'

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Friday, April 23, 2021
Forest management, March observances, Counterculture of the 1960s, Earth Day, Forest restoration, Natural resource management, Natural environment, Time

In fact, there are certain actions we can take todayforest restoration, for one, can be a very powerful and doable solution.

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  • In fact, there are certain actions we can take todayforest restoration, for one, can be a very powerful and doable solution.
  • "It\'s also about balancing ecology, increasing the functionality of a forest\'s ecological services, and benefitting the people and animals that rely on functional forested systems to flourish.
  • "\nAccording to the United Nations (UN), the world has been losing 10 million hectares of forest every year since 2015.
  • "In the face of this climate crisis, every day is Earth Day, and every person can be \'Captain Earth.\'"\nOn Earth Day 2021, the T-Earth team held a forest press conference and an international forum entitled "Be \'Captain Earth!\'" where speakers shared their experience in different climate campaigns and projects.