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I am beyond excited and slightly nervous about what is to come. Thank you so much for doing life with me so far. Our God is so so good.
With love,Leading up to the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, renewable energy and clean technology stocks and exchange traded funds rallied. However, that scenario rapidly reversed as the broader complex of growth stocks again slumped, taking ETFs such as the SPDR Kensho Clean Power ETF (CNRG) along for the ride.
Better news could be ready to emerge as some market observers believe the sell-off in clean technology stocks, plenty of which reside in CNRG, is nearing its end.
Morgan Stanley believes there’s opportunity in clean tech stocks, including some CNRG holdings, following a mighty sell-off this year.
Among the bank’s preferred clean tech equity ideas are Plug Power (PLUG) and Sunrun Inc. (RUN), both of which are CNRG member firms. Plug Power is the ETF’s tenth-largest holding at a weight of 2.85%. Morgan Stanley’s Byrd describes Sunrun as a “significant” Inflation Reduction Act beneficiary – a logical thesis because the legislation allocates billions of dollars to new solar projects.
“We expect continued strong demand for residential solar given a widening ‘economic’ wedge between the cost of solar and utility rates across the U.S., aided by an extension of the solar [investment tax credit]through the early 2030s and various ITC ‘boosters’ available to RUN,” he noted in the report.
The analyst adds that hydrogen fuel cell maker Plug Power is the biggest beneficiary of the recently signed into law Inflation Reduction Act.
Adding to the near-term appeal of CNRG is the point that there’s broader support among analysts for clean tech names in the wake of the Inflation Reduction Act becoming law. In fact, Goldman Sachs recently argued the full benefits of the law aren’t yet being recognized in the investment community, indicating some CNRG components have more upside potential than currently meets the eye.
The purpose of this research study is to evaluate whether Vyvanse, a psychostimulant, can help with attention deficits due to traumatic brain injury (TBI). Vyvanse is currently approved for the treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity (ADHD). The exact effects this drug may have on attention deficits caused by TBI are not known, but we expect that Vyvanse will be of some help in treating those types of problems as well. The study will utilize functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) methods, as well as neurobehavioral measures, to elucidate neural mechanisms of response.
Symptoms of inattentiveness, impulsivity, and poor persistence have been observed in both children and adults following traumatic brain injury (TBI). These often are among the most prominent symptoms manifested and may contribute to interference in a variety of other functional domains. Although there has been some use of psychostimulant medication to treat TBI-acquired attention deficits, it remains a relatively uncommon clinical practice. This study, by highlighting mechanisms of action, could serve to promote the appropriate use of this type of treatment for the patients.
Vyvanse capsule, 30-70 mg, each morning for 6 weeks.
Placebo capsule each morning for 6 weeks.
Brain scans (fMRI) performed at baseline, 6th week visit and 12th week visit.
30 mg - 70 mg capsules taken every morning for 6 weeks.
Brain scans (fMRI) performed at baseline, 6 week visit and 12th week visit.
Placebo capsules taken every morning for 6 weeks.
Conner's Continuous Performance Task (CPT-II) measure sustained attention and response inhibition.
CPT-II Preservations represent responses in which reaction time was less than 100 ms; these responses are assumed to be anticipatory, random, or slow/inattentive (i.e., carried over from the previous response) because it is physiologically impossible to respond accurately in so short a time. Higher T-scores, percentiles, and means indicate worse performance.
CPT-II Hit Reaction Time (RT) Block Change measures inattention and vigilance. Lower values indicate less slowing in RT as the test progressed. High T-scores indicate decreased vigilance over time.
CPT-II Hit Reaction Time (RT) Inter-Stimulus Interval (ISI) Change assesses the ability to adapt to changing inter-stimulus intervals. Inter-stimulus intervals refers to the amount of time between presentation of stimuli. High t-scores indicate that RT increased as the ISI increased; negative values indicate that RT decreased as the ISI increased.
Less Hit RT ISI Change indicates less variability in RT depending on the speed of presentation.
CPT-II Hit Reaction Time (RT) Standard Error (SE) measures inattention. Consistency of response times is measured by the standard error for responses to targets. Higher values indicate a greater amount of inattention.
Digit Span repeats strings of digits of increasing length said by the examiner in the same (forward) and in reverse (backward) order. It measures working memory and concentration with a range of scaled scores from 1-19, with higher scaled scores indicating better performance when compared to population norms.
The CAARS:L is an assessment tool that prompts an observer to provide valuable information about the client. This instrument is helpful when considering a diagnosis of ADHD or related problem. High scores on the "Inattention/Memory Problems" sub-scale may indicate difficulty in concentration, difficulty planning or completing tasks, forgetfulness, absent-mindedness, and/or being disorganized.
T-scores (M = 50, SD = 10) are used to measure ratings with higher t-scores indicating greater inattention and memory problems. When a t-score is around 60, this indicates greater risk.
The BRIEF-A is a standardized rating scale developed to observe everyday behaviors associated with specific domains of the executive functions in adults ages 18 to 90 years. The "Organization of Materials" scale measures orderliness of work, living, and storage spaces.
T-scores (M = 50, SD = 10) are used to interpret the individual's level of executive functioning on the BRIEF-A, with higher scores indicating more difficulty in a particular area.
Persistent (> 6 months) problems with focused or sustained attention (+1 SD or worse on Inattention component of ADHD self ratings) corroborated by professional staff (nurses, therapists, etc.) or caregivers. Problems with attention/concentration rated as among most prominent cognitive changes.
Other psychiatric conditions such as mania or psychosis. Current posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms may be present but not so severe as to require pharmacologic treatment.
Lifetime history of psychostimulant abuse or dependence. Other (non-psychostimulant) substance abuse within the past 6 months. Total lifetime drug use will not exceed 5 times each for substances such as amphetamine, meth-amphetamine, or cocaine.
Other neurological conditions including epilepsy, degenerative disorders, brain tumor, or stroke.
Physical conditions affecting arousal, activity level or stamina, including uncontrolled thyroid dysfunction, anemia, autoimmune or metabolic disorders, untreated moderate/severe sleep apnea, etc.
Persons for whom MRI scanning is contraindicated, including weight greater than 275 pounds (due to scanner table limitations), severe claustrophobia, implanted electronic medical devices (e.g. pacemaker, cochlear or other inner ear implant, deep brain stimulator), metallic foreign object in eye or rest of the body, history of sheet metal work, aneurysm clips, non-removable metallic piercings, and dental prosthetics.
It's baffling to me that posts like these come up every other day, I'm tired of hearing more experienced witches complain about 'baby witches' (though I have reservations about the name, not in the same lines as yours, mind). I don't think that witches take on 'baby witch' specifically to shirk responsibility. Instead, couldn't you consider ways to empower our newer witches in the fold so they'd drop the 'baby' in 'baby witch'? Why are you so quick to ridicule and cutting criticism? Don't you think your actions aren't very compassionate?

If you find the 'baby witch' posts annoying, it costs absolutely nothing to move on (and better yet, why not help them out?)! Have you considered that perhaps we all grow at our own pace in the craft? Witchcraft is de-centered, there are literally no deadlines!  

You say you're trying to'seek compassion and growth' for yourself and this community, but I don't find any compassion for the witches you're criticizing (and better yet, mischaracterizing?). Don't you think your characterization isn't very fair or compassionate? And that it is specifically these negative posts that sow resentment and widen the gap between 'experienced' and 'baby' witches? Where is the compassion you're talking about? Have you considered, when you composed your bit about 'walking past one's altar' in an attempt to perhaps lay guilt and blame towards younger witches who aren't glued to their altar, that it isn't very compassionate? 
In the same lines as your'seeking responsibility', I hope you also take responsibility for the negativity you brought into this community. A lot of replies are very kind, which I appreciate but I want you to consider the accusations you lay at 'baby witches' and your contributions to resentment between the 'experienced' and 'baby' witches. 

This gatekeeping culture is making me regret