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TMS for Migraines
For reasons not yet understood, the incidence of migraine is increasing, becoming one of the most prevalent nervous system conditions globally. There are different types of migraine, including migraine with aura, migraine without aura, chronic migraine, and episodic migraine.
Migraines can sideline an individual for literally days. Migraine pain and accompanying discomfort can be debilitating, sending many who suffer to the emergency room. Recurrent migraines can disrupt your ability to function on the job, at school, or in fulfilling daily tasks or obligations. Symptoms include intense throbbing pain in a specific area of the head, nausea, and sensitivity to light and sound. Symptoms can persist for up to several days in some cases.
Finding a course of treatment that is effective, safe, and with minimal side effects may prove challenging. However, for individuals who have not been successful in achieving relief for migraine symptoms using traditional treatment, TMS might provide the answer.
Understanding Migraines and Treatment Options
Traditional Treatment for Migraines
When reaching out to a physician to get relief from recurrent migraine headaches, they may prescribe prophylactic (preventative) medications, such as antidepressants, antiepileptic medications, or medication to lower blood pressure. Even if the individual finds the medication somewhat effective, these drugs may cause unpleasant side effects, such as weight gain, sexual dysfunction, vertigo, nausea, fatigue, blurred vision and more, making them intolerable.
In addition to these medications, doctors might also prescribe a drug to take during the actual migraine event, to help minimize pain, nausea, or triptans to regulate the inflammation and constriction of blood vessels. These drugs come with their own laundry list of adverse effects.
The anti-nausea drugs can cause sexual dysfunction, dry mouth, constipation, insomnia, anxiety, and weight gain. The pain medications, which may be simple over-the-counter medications, can cause damage to the stomach, nausea, light-headedness, fainting, or unusual bruising. The triptan medications may cause nausea, drowsiness, tingling or numbness in toes, dizziness, or tightness in the chest or throat.
TMS for Treating Migraines
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) was FDA cleared in 2008 for treatment of medication-resistant patients with major depressive disorder. In the past decade, more and more medical uses for TMS therapy are being trialed and subsequently prescribed. These conditions include anxiety, PTSD, substance use disorder, and the treatment of migraines.
TMS is a safe, non-invasive brain stimulation therapy that can help reset brain chemistry and bring symptom relief without the need for drugs. It works using magnetic pulses that are directed through a coil over the client's scalp toward the appropriate area of the brain. The induction of electric currents then stimulates brain cells, or neurons, that are sluggish, eventually rebalancing the brain chemistry and resulting in relief from the migraines. This condition is referred to as cortical spreading depression. In other cases, TMS can effectively reduce cortical hyper-excitability, also resulting in fewer migraines.
The TMS treatment regimen will usually last 4-6 weeks for the best treatment outcome. Each session lasts approximately 40 minutes, and no sedation is needed. After the therapy session, patients can resume normal activities immediately.
Clinical Evidence that TMS is Both Safe and Effective for Migraine Treatment
TMS continues to be studied for various medical conditions, including migraine. To date, there has not been a large amount of research conducted, but the trials that have been completed demonstrate TMS to be both safe and effective for treating and preventing migraine. When comparing results of 267 study participants who used TMS versus patients who did not, the percentage of patients who experienced pain relief was nearly 50% higher using TMS for treating their migraine compared with those who did not (32% vs. 22%).
A recent meta-analysis of the effect of TMS therapy on migraine was published in 2017 in the Journal of Headache and Pain. In compiling data from several different clinical trials of TMS for treating migraine patients, the study revealed that TMS therapy is effective in the treatment of migraine. Five studies were included in the meta-analysis, with a cumulative total of 313 migraine patients.
In another study, 132 patients reported at the outset that they experienced about 9 migraine headache days per month. After TMS treatment, the study participants reported 2.75 fewer days of migraine headaches per month.
For patients who did not experience successful treatment results with traditional drug therapy, TMS can offer a drug-free alternative for relieving the suffering related to migraine.
Anew Era TMS is a leading provider of TMS therapy serving Southern California. With a team of psychiatrists, psychologists, and expert TMS technicians, Anew Era TMS is ready to offer new hope for those who suffer recurrent migraines. Contact us today at (888) 503-1549 to learn more about this exciting new treatment.


text: Adega Artesenal – Douro wines by Fiona | Apr 28, 2018 | Douro, Portugal, Portuguese Wines, Red Wines, Vineyards, white wines | 0 comments Up to now I have known Hugo Oliveira e Silva as the wine maker for Pinalta however I tasted Hugo's own range of wines at the Simplesmente wine fair in Porto in February and was very taken with them particularly with his Boango white and Ofícios red. The latter only produced in special years, the last one being 2013. Hugo at Simplesmente Wine making is in Hugo's blood. Generations of Hugo's family have been involved in the wine business and Hugo himself is deeply immersed in both viticulture and viniculture. His passion for wine making is clearly expressed in his academic studies and his carefully researched plans for the future. I caught up with Hugo in Regua on a cool April afternoon and he kindly showed me corners of the Douro that I never knew existed. Hugo works for a number of wineries spread throughout the Douro giving him access to a range of high quality vineyards and grapes for his wines. From a wonderful vantage point high above Frei Estevão in Ervedosa do Douro we pulled in and looked across at the parcels of old vines below the quinta. Here Hugo gets some grapes for Boango tinto from vineyards close to the Douro river with cool breezes and late afternoon shade that slows the ripening.From this spot we gazed north across the Douro river to Pinalta's vineyards at Casal de Loivos above Pinhão and also above us to the Secegas vineyards on the crest of the ridge. Boango Vineyards We then headed east and dropped down towards the Douro river at Nagoselo do Douro, a tiny cobbled village off the road to São João da Pesqueira. An idyllic location where Hugo showed me a shallow valley with wide gentle terraces where Hugo grows the majority of the grapes for his wines – Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz and Tinta Barroca. Boango tinto This hidden valley is named 'Boango', a name that Hugo described as uncommon, sounding like an African word, so uncommon that no one in the village could explain its origin. Looking across the terraces I could see the inspiration for the Boango labelling. Hugo explained that the change in colour on the red Boango label reflects the changing of the seasons from green bud-break to autumnal orange at harvest time then to the brown of the pruned vines. Hugo says 'making the beautiful old winery come alive again and the mystery about the name were the reasons I chose 'Boango' as the name of these wines'. We had a look inside the Boango winery, a solid building at the edge of the vineyards filled with the wonderful paraphernalia of port making with enormous barrels or toneis lined up along the thick granite walls. However, Hugo's interest lies more with Douro wines and as we drove back down the narrow twisting roads of the Rio Torto dodging the wine trucks Hugo spoke about his philosophy and plans for Adega Artesenal and his range of Boango and Oficíos wines. https://www.thewineline.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/20180409_155049.mp4 'My winemaking approach is making wines that respect the place/vineyard. In order to achieve this goal, I find it crucial to work with the vines aiming for a balanced and complete ripening of the fruits'. Hugo went on to explain his greatest worry is that someone tastes his wines and says 'yes this is your wine'. He wants his wine to express the place and he was delighted when Steven Spurrier from Decanter magazine said that 'when I drink this wine I feel like I am standing in your vineyard'. Ofícios Oficios 2013 Fermentation in the barrel In exceptionally good years Hugo makes Ofícios. During fermentation Hugo uses granite lagares and open-top oak barrels to promote the deep extraction of grape compounds and also to accelerate the formation of full palate compounds to create Ofícios elegance. Last time made Ofícios was made was 2013. Matriarca Vinho verdes We then headed west of Mesão Frio, to Santa Marinha do Zêzere, the border between Vinho verde and Douro and saw two plots of vines planted with Avesso and Arinto that Hugo plans to make vinho verde wines with under the label 'Matriarca (Matriarch)'. The word evokes a memory of his Mother's family who were local to the area and an old photograph of Hugo when he was a baby, with his Mother giving him his first home bath under the watchful eye of his Grandmother. Mothers care for their children… What a delightful concept ! Come and taste Hugo's wines at Tom Cannavan's Edinburgh Festival of Wine 9th November 2019 ! Shares Facebook Twitter Submit a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment Name * Email * Website

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A good bed and a good pair of shoes are vital, because you are either in one or the other. You might have heard about this proverbs before. This makes sense. Most of us tend to splurge on gadgets, video games, and other stuff that bring us pleasure but do not spend much on a comfortable bed or a decent pair of shoes.
Today we will put more emphasis on beds. Sleeping on a bad mattress comes with loads of health side effects. Aside from back pain and joint soreness, sleeping on a bad mattress has been linked to a weak immune system, lung and throat irritation, premature aging, and reduced libido. All of these can happen when your mattress is preventing you from getting quality sleep every night.
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UK: Halal meat could be labelled with method of slaughter after Brexit
"We fully support the labelling or meat, and even to make that distinction between stunned meat and unstunned meat. But it's important that all meats are labelled accurately," Muslim Council of Britain.
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People are focused on the last 10 seconds of an animal's life and are prepared to ignore animal welfare issues that have happened to it in its life before it is slaughtered.
Opinion: If we can't ban halal meat, we should at least label it
The UK now carries out more halal slaughter than the rest of Europe. Most of us eat Halal meat unwittingly on a daily basis without being labelled as such.
Canada: CFIA Introduces new halal labelling and advertising requirements
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) will take compliance and enforcement actions if the requirements are not met.
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A fruit syrup that has been a staple of Belgian kitchens is at the centre of a row over national identity, after its manufacturers applied for 'halal' certification.
UK: Halal and kosher food labelling: shoppers will be told how their meat has been killed – (maybe)
George Eustice, an environment minister, has given the clearest signal yet that the Government will introduce compulsory labelling of halal or kosher products.
Denmark: Helle on halal: "We shouldn't lose sight of our own culture"
PM Helle Thorning-Schmidt (Socialdemokraterne) has waded into the debate that has raged all summer concerning halal meat in public institutions and pork in the nation's daycare institutions.
Saudi Arabia: Halal certification and alcohol-free labeling with Mondelez
Mondelez is expanding in the Middle East having recently signed a joint venture in Saudi Arabia. ConfectioneryNews.com asks the industry giant if halal certification and alcohol-free labeling have been factored into its growth plans.
South Africa: Muslims hit back for Halal symbol on foods
Two halal certification bodies, as well as members of the Muslim public have defended their right to have a halal symbol on foods, dismissing a lawsuit being brought by Christian groups as being needlessly intolerant. They say that It has become a sought after symbol.
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The new draft rules framed by the FSSAI on food labelling claims has set a separate section for a provision to be made for claims related to religious practices, like 'halal', so that the food conforms to the requirements of the appropriate religious or ritual authorities.
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MEPs' initiative to label meat from animals that have not been stunned before slaughter will be voted on in June.
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Shechita UK has welcomed the outcome of Tuesday's European Council meeting, where a new draft of the food information regulation was agreed. The version of the regulation that the Council has sent back to the European Parliament for their consideration does not include Amendment 205 the clause which would have required that all meat and meat products slaughtered by the shechita method be pejoratively labeled.
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Despite a lack of enthusiasm when it launched, Instagram Stories soon became a huge success. Today, we look back at its evolution over the last two years.
- In August 2016, Instagram launched Instagram Stories, a feature that allows users to take photos, add effects and layers, and add them to their Instagram story. Images uploaded to a user's story expire after 24 hours.
- The media noted the feature's similarities to Snapchat. In November, Instagram added live video functionality to Instagram Stories, allowing users to broadcast themselves live, with the video disappearing immediately after ending.
- In January 2017, Instagram launched skippable ads, where the five-second photo and 15-second video ads appear in-between different stories. In April 2017, Instagram Stories incorporated augmented reality stickers, a "clone" of Snapchat's functionality.
- In May 2017, Instagram expanded the augmented reality sticker feature to support face filters, letting users add specific visual features onto their faces. Later in May, TechCrunch reported about tests of a Location Stories feature in Instagram Stories, where public Stories content at a certain location are compiled and displayed on a business, landmark or place's Instagram page.
- A few days later, Instagram announced "Story Search", in which users can search for geographic locations or hashtags and the app displays relevant public Stories content featuring the search term.
In June 2017, Instagram revised its live-video functionality to allow users to add their live broadcast to their story for availability in the next 24 hours, or discard the broadcast immediately. In July, Instagram started allowing users to respond to Stories content by sending photos and videos, complete with Instagram effects such as filters, stickers, and hashtags. Stories were made available for viewing on Instagram's mobile and desktop websites in late August 2017
Instagram Stories has been one of the most successful social media features so far. Why so? I believe it's because the focus was always on innovation.
400 million daily active users. Over 25 million active brands and businesses. Instagram Stories is so successful, most have forgotten the story behind its launch, and how the Internet then accused Instagram of "stealing" ideas from Snapchat.
The secret behind this success is actually very simple: This evolution was not an accident. From day one, Instagram "focused on bringing new, innovative and interactive experiences to the Stories format." And people loved it. From Boomerangs in November 2016 to Music Stickers this July, Instagram has always looked into bringing new and fun features to Stories.
Here is a retrospective on the evolution of Instagram Stories over the past two years:
- August 2016: Stories launch
- November 2016: Instagram integrates Boomerangs to Stories
- October 2017: Two new features change the way people use the format: superzoom and polls
- February 2018: Instagram introduces "Type Mode"
- May 2018: With Emoji sliders, users get an even funnier way to poll their friends
- June 2018: Users can now use Music in Stories
- July 2018: With "questions" users can now ask open questions to their followers and share the responses
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Title: Cloud Atlas
Author: David Mitchell
Genre: Fantasy, Science Fiction, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Mystery
Publisher: Random House
Published: August 17, 2004
Page Amount: 509 pages
Blurb From Goodreads: A postmodern visionary who is also a master of styles and genres, David Mitchell combines flat-out adventures, a Nabokovian love of puzzles, a keen eye for character, and a taste for mind-bending philosophical and scientific speculation in the tradition of Umberto Eco and Philip K. Dick. The result is brilliantly original fiction that reveals how disparate people connect, how their fates intertwine, and how their souls drift across time like clouds across the sky.
Why Read: Cloud Atlas was one of those unique books that I did not read before watching the movie. In fact, it was exactly the opposite way around. Having seen the movie and been in awe of Halle Berry, Tom Hanks, and the powerful effects of makeup – I felt the incessant itch to read the book. It had to be better, I reasoned, because the movie felt incomplete somehow – as though a critical piece was missing.
Review: I expected to enjoy this book. I went into the first page feeling the pages with something already akin to fondness, though I had not read a word. Luckily, I was right. Perhaps it was the fact that I had already seen the movie and had a fairly good idea of what would be in the book – and perhaps not. But I can say that Cloud Atlas was a like a breath of fresh air.
My books of late have been all over the place, whether the by strange things found on the Internet, or eBook deals from Book Bub, I haven't had a clear trajectory of my reading habits for a few months. Cloud Atlas pulled me by the ankle and tugged me back to my roots, reminding me that I not only do I love my paperbacks, but that there's more to life than thrillers and dystopias galore.
It's difficult to describe the plot of Cloud Atlas. On one hand, I could simply tell you about how the different chapters meander and glide from one storyline to the next while you, the reader, slowly see the connections, the unmistakable similarities between them. But on the other, it was a story of how ultimately we as people don't have to (and really shouldn't) ignore the realities of the world we live in. Whether it be the plight of slaves, the internal struggles of ourselves, or the messed-up world made up fabricants: Cloud Atlas reminded me that the struggles are what makes us human.
Possibly my one complaint was a particular section of the story, in which the writing was attuned to the time period and the main character, Zachary, of that line. At least for me, it was a bit difficult to read and to keep track of what was going on.
Despite that, I would highly recommend this read for almost anyone. It's a story, which stretches the boundaries of what we see as connected, while keeping you grounded in the stories of each character.
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Yesterday I drove south from the Twin Cities with a photographer friend in search of pasque flowers. The weather was unusually warm, the sunshine was bright, and it was good to catch up with my friend. We arrived at this gravel prairie area and were at first disappointed thinking the flowers were not in bloom yet. But as we looked more closely we could see peeks of flowers amidst the dry prairie grasses. The pasque flowers are only three to four inches tall, so they can easily hide. They start out as little fuzz balls (of which we saw many) and gradually open their petals to the warmth of the sun. Although there will be a larger and showier display with more flowers blooming in the days ahead, it was a delightful evening and a reminder of all the good things that come with spring.
April 2, 2017
Pasque flowers on the prairiePosted by lindastaatsphoto under florals, landscapes, Minnesota, spring | Tags: early spring, pasque flowers, prairie |
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February 2, 2014
The quiet of winterPosted by lindastaatsphoto under landscapes, Minnesota, snow, winter | Tags: Minnesota, Photography, prairie, quiet of nature, snow, snowshoes, The Twin Cities |
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We headed out late one afternoon for some snowshoeing. The Twin Cities are filled with wonderful parks that allow you to get "away" from the city, even though it's all around. I had been to this park before on my bicycle and knew that it had a paved walking trail through it. I was surprised that the trail had actually been plowed, so we carried our snowshoes for awhile. In the center of the park is a wonderful prairie area, with a grove of trees sitting up on a hill. It was the perfect place to don our snowshoes and head off into the knee-deep snow. There was a wonderful quiet to the afternoon – a stillness that occurs when the snow absorbs all the sounds around it. We were out as the sun travelled low in the horizon, lighting the clouds in the western sky. What a treasure it is to have the beauty (and quiet) of nature so near to enjoy.
October 28, 2012
A goal achievedPosted by lindastaatsphoto under Bicycling, Kansas, Minnesota | Tags: bicycling, Biking across Kansas, biking adventures, Gateway Trail, goals, Kansas, Minnesota, Photography, prairie, Sunrise Prairie Trail |
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Last weekend I reached a goal I set for myself earlier this year – I completed 1,500 miles on my bike for the year. From back in mid-March when the temperatures were cool and our legs weren't ready, we've biked and journeyed through Minnesota and even across the state of Kansas. We've seen prairies and wheat fields, lakes and flatlands, rain and wind, hills down and up. Sadly some of my final miles this year have been ridden alone as my riding partner hasn't been able to be on the bike. But he was helping me along in all the important ways with his encouragement and support. So last Sunday with a SSE wind of 14 mph+, I headed northeast on the Gateway Trail, then meandered on county roads with that tailwind behind me. The final miles were north on the Sunrise Prairie Trail. My wingman met me in the town of Stacy where I watched my bike odometer turn to 5,000 miles (yea!) and the culmination of 1,500 riding miles for this year. My bicycle has brought me in contact with great people, amazing scenery, the best and worst of weather, a sense of accomplishment, and the most wonderful feeling of adventure as I cruise along on trails and roads. The kid in me enjoys the freedom of riding and the adult in me appreciates the bounty of sights, sounds, and memories. So this winter as the snow is piling up we'll be planning our biking adventures and goals for next year.
September 30, 2012
Moonset over the autumn prairiePosted by lindastaatsphoto under fall, landscapes, Minnesota | Tags: autumn, full moon, Minnesota, moonset, Photography, prairie, St. Croix River, Wild River State Park |
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With delightful autumn weather forecast for the day, we headed out before sunrise this morning to Wild River State Park. This Minnesota park is north of the Twin Cities and is located on the St. Croix River. Although there was the promise of afternoon temps in the upper 70's, the morning had a cool feel to it. We drove down to the canoe landing on the river and could see the fingers of fog stretching into the air and creating a veil over the fall colors on the Wisconsin shoreline. As we turned the opposite direction facing away from the river, we were greeted by the full moon as it was making its way behind the hillside. The prairie stretched out before us filled with golden grasses; the birdhouses were empty at this early time of the morning. The hillside was brilliant with the colors of fall – golds, oranges, reds – all in a hush before the sunlight brought them out into a blaze of bright color. Silently we watched the moon descend behind the hill and turned our attentions back to the river, accompanied by the geese and the ducks that were flying by.
April 17, 2011
Little cabin on the prairiePosted by lindastaatsphoto under landscapes, snow, spring | Tags: cabin, Dakota Indians, Lac qui Parle, Minnesota, Minnesota River, Minnesota State Parks, Photography, prairie, snow, spring |
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This past January, in the middle of freezing temperatures and feet of snow, we were planning a spring trip to a Minnesota state park. We decided that mid-April would be a perfect time to go to the prairie lands of western Minnesota and enjoy a warm sunny weekend with the opportunity to photograph early wildflowers. Of course, this past winter has been harder and longer than usual, and the snow has only recently melted. So it wasn't altogether a major surprise when we drove to Lac qui Parle State Park on Friday night and arrived in the middle of a snow squall. The snow continued throughout the night and into the morning, with the winds howling around our little camper cabin. As "frightful" as it was outside, we were warm and snug on the bluff overlooking Lac qui Parle Lake, which is a broadening of the Minnesota River. The winds continued throughout the day Saturday, blowing the clouds across the prairie sky. Eventually the front passed us by early Sunday morning and we awoke to blue skies and warmer temperatures. Lac qui Parle was named by French explorers who lived with the Dakota Indians and means the "lake that speaks." This weekend the area was "speaking" with a plethora of pelicans, geese, ducks, and cormorants. We were even treated to the sighting of a coyote and the olfactory "sighting" of a skunk. With the recent spring snowmelt the lake has flooded the lowlands and even closed some of the roads in the area. However, we were still able to explore this part of the state that borders South Dakota, meet some fascinating people who shared their knowledge and history of the prairie and the area, and brush up on the history of the fur-traders and missionaries that settled here with the Dakotas in the early 1800's. We will certainly return to this wonderful state park and prairie land again, perhaps in the fall when over 150,000 Canada geese migrate through the area. Although our original plans and expectations did not come to fruition, we had a truly wonderful and enjoyable weekend.
July 11, 2010
Exhibits, awards and publicationsPosted by lindastaatsphoto under florals, landscapes, summer, Uncategorized | Tags: Bill Holm, coneflowers, flowers, Horizontal Grandeur, Iowan Magazine, Minneapolis, Minneapolis Photographic Society, Photography, prairie, roses, Stevens County Historical Museum, wildflowers |
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This past Friday night was the opening reception for the 4th annual Horizontal Grandeur fine art exhibition at the Stevens County Historical Museum in Morris, Minnesota. The exhibit brought together artists from across the country, all living in states with prairies. Inspired by Bill Holm's essay, "Horizontal Grandeur," there were inspiring and wonderful interpretations of the prairie theme. I was honored to have two of my photographs juried into this show. This image, "Dawn's first light on the prairie" was photographed while I was an artist-in-residence at the Herbert Hoover National Historic Site in West Branch, Iowa. My second photograph in the exhibit is the image from my April 11, 2010 blog entry "Pasque flower welcome to spring." For a complete viewing of the pieces in the exhibit, please visit the website for the Stevens County Historical Museum at www.stevenshistorymuseum.com.
Here in the Twin Cities I'm a member of the Minneapolis Photographic Society — a group of wonderfully talented photographers with diverse interests. Each year there is one image that is selected as Color Print of the Year and one that is selected as Monochrome Print of the Year. This year I was awarded the Color Print of the Year for my image "Through the red barn window." To see more of the award-winning images from the group, please visit the website: http://www.mplsphoto.com/mps/site/a28yearend.php
And lastly, I am excited to have a photograph published in the July/August issue of "The Iowan Magazine." This image "Swept into the center" is the opening spread of the portfolio section titled "red.white.blue."
It's been a busy and exciting few months, and I feel honored with these exhibits, awards, and publications.
April 11, 2010
Pasque flowers announcing springPosted by lindastaatsphoto under florals, landscapes, spring | Tags: flowers, Minnesota, pasque flowers, Photography, prairie, SNA, spring, wildflowers |
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One of the first prairie flowers to bloom in the spring are the pasque flowers. They thrive in gravel prairies and are found in various areas throughout Minnesota. Yesterday I ventured south of the Twin Cities to a Minnesota Scientific and Natural Area. When I first arrived, the morning was cool and overcast, but I was thrilled to have found a wonderful slope dotted with these small pasque flowers. Standing only 4 to 5 inches tall, they are easily overlooked from a distance. As I walked along I found more and more of these little gems pushing their blooms up from under the brown grasses. I spent over an hour photographing, all the while accompanied by the sounds of Canada geese and mourning doves. As I stopped to take in the beauty of the landscape around me the skies slowly cleared and I was treated to a warm sun and beautiful pasque flowers against a blue sky — a delightful and wonderful welcome to spring.


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Extensible Application Markup Language (XAML) is a markup language for declarative application programming. Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) implements a XAML processor implementation and provides XAML language support. The WPF types are implemented such that they can provide the required type backing for a XAML representation. In general, you can create the majority of your WPF application UI in XAML markup.
In This Section
XAML Overview (WPF)
XAML Syntax In Detail
Code-Behind and XAML in WPF
XAML and Custom Classes for WPF
Markup Extensions and WPF XAML
XAML Namespaces and Namespace Mapping for WPF XAML
WPF XAML Namescopes
Inline Styles and Templates
White-space Processing in XAML
TypeConverters and XAML
XML Character Entities and XAML
XAML Namespace (x:) Language Features
WPF XAML Extensions
Markup Compatibility (mc:) Language Features
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WPF Architecture
Base Elements
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The Vines are set to release their fifth album in April.
According to Australian radio station Triple J the new record, 'Future Primitive', was recorded in Paris with Wolf & Cub producer Chris Colonna in early 2010.
The album will be the band's first full-length release since 2008's 'Melodia'.
The Australian rockers, led by singer Craig Nicholls, have uploaded the album's first single, 'Gimme Love', online – listen to it by scrolling down and clicking below.


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Shoes are an important part of our accessories. While talking about fashion, shoes cannot be ignored. Men also like to have a wide collection of different kind of shoes. The variety of shoes for men has become very stylish and fashionable. Shoes complete the look of a person. There are many expensive and luxury brands of shoes are there in the world. Now a day, shoes are a part of a status symbol. Buyers attract to the shoes of big brands to get a perfect look. Several brands are making stylish and trendy shoes which have been loved by men.
List of a most expensive brand of shoes for men in the world is given below:
1. Bruno Magli Boots: Bruno Magli Boots is an Italian luxury brand which was founded in 1936. Bruno Magli Boots is one of the most expensive and luxury brand for men's shoes. Bruno Magli Boots is popularly known for its leather quality.
2. Gucci: Gucci is the second most popular expensive luxury brand for shoes from Italy. Gucci is famous for blending different material for men's shoes and not limited only to leather.
3. Nike: Nike is considered the most expensive luxury brand for shoes from the United States. Nike is very popular due to its sports style collection. Nike also manufactures a wide range of formal shoes for men.
4. Timberland: Timberland is highly popular for its different kinds of boots collection include leather boots, waterproof boots, hiking boots etc. This expensive luxury brand is most men's favorite.
5. Rockport: Rockport is a brand from America and among the most expensive luxury brands. Rockport is popularly known in Hollywood. Their collection of comfortable shoes and boots makes it buyer's favorite.
6. Cole Haan Mens: Cole Haan Mens is an expensive luxury brand which is preferred by most of the men in the world. Cole Haan Mens is famous for manufacturing the waterproof boots.
7. Air Jordan Silver Shoes: Air Jordan Silver Shoes is the most expensive luxury brand in the world. Air Jordan Silver Shoes are the popular status symbol. Shoes of this luxury brand cost in thousands of dollars.
8. Merrell: People who go climbing mountains or do adventurous activities, love Merrell shoes. Merell is an admiring, expensive, luxurious and popular brand for different types of casual and formal shoes for men.
9. Johnston and Murphy: Johnston and Murphy is an expensive luxury brand for those who prefer classy boots. Johnston and Murphy manufacture a wide variety of casual and formal shoes.
10. Salvatore Ferragamo: Salvatore Ferragamo is an Italian expensive luxury brand which was founded in 1920. Salvatore Ferragamo is a very popular brand among Hollywood's men
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There are many expensive and luxury brands of shoes are there in the world. Now a day, shoes are a part of a status symbol.


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Monday, June 29, 2009
Madoff And Remorse
I'm never happy when someone falls. However, all must give an account of their actions. Here's a comment from today's news on Bernard Madoff's statement:
Scattered applause and whoops broke out in the crowded Manhattan courtroom after U.S. District Judge Denny Chin issued the maximum sentence to the 71-year-old defendant, who said he lives "in a tormented state now, knowing all the pain and suffering I've created." (From the AP.)
Now, no one should ever gloat over someones failures. I should hasten to add that those who do terrible things must be punished. That goes with reason. But, this is what I hear from so many that get "caught." Madoff says, "I'm in a tormented state now, knowing the pain and suffering I've created." Obviously I don't know the man's heart. Only God does. Let me add a comment though. Would Madoff say this "if" he hadn't been caught? Again, only God knows. It seems so convenient to say "I'm sorry" once you've been caught. "If" the person while committing atrocities knows it's wrong and they feel bad about it, stop! And...so goes the show.
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Saturday, June 27, 2009
Michael Jackson
There's obviously enough press over Michael Jackson. There's not much anyone can really add to what is being written. I can only make the following observations. Sure, he was eccentric and accused of many things. He also was very gifted as well. My take is this: Regardless of what someone thinks of Michael, he was still a human being in need of a savior! Do we ever really stop to think about actors, singers, entertainers as being "real" people aside from their stage performances? And...do we think to pray for these people?
All the money in the world cannot save a soul. I've often commented to others that those in Hollywood, Nashville or anywhere else for that matter need a savior. Even Shia LaBeouf said there was something missing in his life. Elvis obviously dabbled in mysticism, drugs, and other vices looking for the answer. Sure, we all must answer for our lives before God someday. I just think if some would show compassion to a lost and dying world maybe more would be going to the altar. Just my humble take. Remember, God takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked.
It's sad that so many who do have the money and fame use it to destroy themselves faster than others. I can't help but think of the old song I love so much, "Only Jesus Can Satisfy Your Soul" written by Lanny Wolfe. Of course scripture too says, "What shall a man profit if he gains the world and loses his soul?" I think the question is obviously answered. It's really sad that a man comes down to the end of his life at fifty with just a chimp named Bubbles as a friend.
END NOTE: Of the subject, but I know my blogging has been sparse. I really write for my own enjoyment. It's like an online journal. However, I can actually just journal offline using Word. If there are a few of you that read my blog or just "lurk" could I ask you to leave a comment if you still enjoy the blog? I would appreciate it. I know my friend Roger has felt that way too. Thanks so much.
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Wednesday, June 10, 2009
The Art Of Understanding
There I was sitting with my legs crossed on the floor with the other students. I was wearing my traditional white "gi." The name given to the martial arts outfit I was wearing. I had just attained my blue belt after completing the first of four phases on becoming a black belt. Every night after entering the "dojo" or the training place, our instructor would have an object lesson for us. So, as we would begin our stretching for the night's grueling action he would teach us. This night he taught us the art of understanding others.
I don't remember verbatim what he said but the idea of it did stick with me. His basic premise is that we too often have our own ideas and thoughts in mind that we don't really stop to listen to what the other person has to say. He said we should be quiet long enough, open our mind to the other person, let them speak and really try to understand where that person is coming from. He likened it to a tug of war. Too many times, we are tugging at a rope trying to get that other person to come over the "line" to our way of thinking. Instead, it's easier to at times, to drop the rope, cross the line to their side, and listen to them! Now, he wasn't saying we would always agree one-hundred percent, but we'd be far better off if we tried that approach.
I'd like to say that I've always followed that premise all the time. Unfortunately, because I'm so very human and flawed, I have failed to do that at times. There have been times in my life when I've accomplished that very well. I always wondered though: Why did it work so well sometimes and not well at other times? I think I know my answer. The times when it worked the best was when I was truly listening to God's voice and walking his way. When I stray from that, then is when I find understanding a bit harder to grasp.
As human beings we all want our way! Really, don't we? It's about us! I have one friend who jokes with me and says, "It's all about me, Randy, it's all about me!" and just laughs. He's toying with me. But, without the Holy Spirit guiding our lives we can become one-sided, tunnel vision sets in and we can't see past the hallway. When the Holy Spirit truly takes control, we can clearly let him lead the way and look out for others in our lives! I'm reminded of a sermon my friend Bob had spoken on many years ago. It came out of my favorite inspirational book of the New Testament, Philippians. (My favorite doctrinal book of the NT is Romans. Yes, they both contain doctrine, but Philippians is my emotional favorite.) The verses were: "Don't just look out after your own things, but look out after the things of others!" (Paraphrase.) Philippians 2:4. Now, that doesn't mean being a busy body, but truly looking out for the interests of others as we look out for ourselves.
Just today I received two emails. One from a friend in Illinois that I care deeply for but I needed to understand him more. The second from a friend here at home where she was asking for understanding of something that is going on in her life. I spoke to my brother about both of these communiques. I mentioned to him that I had drifted to some degree and I needed to really "understand" more than what I had been doing the past week. So, I endeavored today to do just that! Plus, in addition, there are times when I have to ask friends and family to bear with me or to try to "understand" what I'm going through. See, in understanding, we don't always have to know exactly what the person is going through, but we can "seek" to comfort, care and show concern during that process.
It seems I'm on my knees a lot in prayer asking that I understand better the needs of those around me. I also have to get "myself" out of the way at times so I can better hear what God "is" trying to tell me. I have to drop the rope, quit playing "tug-of-war" and step over the line and really listen. That even goes with the Lord himself too! Didn't he say, "Come let us reason together?" He did. I'm loosely using that line for God was talking about man's sin and God's forgiveness. So, if anything today, I'm asking God to help me to understand more. There are times when I don't understand him either. Go figure. But, when my struggle is finally over, I finally come to the Lord's side of thinking and say, "God you know best!" And he does.
So, today, a memory from 1993 of a martial arts instructor came back to me and did me a lot of good. I refer to this novel a lot but it's an oldie but a goodie. Axel Jordache in the novel "Rich Man Poor Man" said, "no one really understands anybody in this world." In essence he's right. But, if we truly make it a cognitive thought and act upon it, we can all do a bit better. Well boys and girls that's it for today. May the love or our Lord be with us all!
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Monday, June 8, 2009
Hughes' H1 Racer
For the longest time I've had an interest in the life of Howard Hughes. Actually, on two fronts. One, his love of aviation and also what caused this man of incredible talent to self-destruct the way he did. In the picture above is the H1 racer. Some called it "an engine with a saddle strapped on it!" Hughes even had the rivets flush with the body to avoid drag and increase speed. At the time he set a new world's record with a speed of 352 miles an hour. He however, stayed up in the plane too long, ran out of fuel, but was able to land his craft, landing gear up, and raised the pitch of the plane to land in a beet field! He survived. Upon arriving to help him, his workers came up to him and all he said was, "She'll go faster!"
I've been to D.C. three times. For some reason I never got to the Air and Space Museum. That's where the original H1 racer is located. Well, maybe I'll take my fourth trip to D.C. to see this bullet of an aircraft. Of course Hughes went on to set a world record, at the time, of traveling around the world in a record time even beating out some older records. He bought TWA and made commercial aviation easier on passengers as they traveled above the weather where the air is thinner and the ride smoother. Plus, he created the "Hercules." A flying boat if you will. It was to be used to fly troops, tanks and more across the ocean during the second world war. The reason is that the German U-boats were destroying ships that were sea-bound carrying troops across the Atlantic.
It's sad too, that a man who was so intelligent descended into a life of madness. There's an old saying that goes something like this: "there's a small gap between genius and madness" or something to that degree. Off the subject, one CCM artist once quipped, "It goes something like this. However, why do people say that? The song goes 'exactly' like this." I always found that funny.
Well, that's it for today. I used to fly more than I do now. However, with all the security now it's kind of taken the fun out of it. Oh, I still love it when I get to do it. I went to Portland Oregon sometime back. It was really great to see Mount Hood and Mount Rainier from the sky! Also, I was able to see the Rockies too. I remember a few years back flying to Raleigh North Carolina that we crossed over the Appalacians. From the air, it seemed I was seeing ripples in the ground! Upon looking again, I realized I was seeing the mountains. What a great sight. Have a great day everyone.
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Saturday, June 6, 2009
My Tribute
Today I wanted to say a special "Thank you" to all who have served our country!! In particular I wanted to say a special thanks to a friend from California. His name is Kevin Rodgers. He serves in the Navy as a religion program specialist. Kevin and I became acquainted through Michael English's website. I told Kevin today how grateful I am to his love for our Lord and his service to our country! Semper Fi Kev! He's one of the "real deals" in life!
My heartfelt thanks to all who have served and are currently serving our country. May God protect you and bless you all of your days. May the peace of Christ be with you all!
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Friday, June 5, 2009
Bright Days Dark Nights
Recently I mentioned a friend who was facing a severe depression. She's not a believer. But it even goes on in the church. I find in today's church world no one wants to talk about depression. Even though many Christians too, deal with this insidious torture of the mind. Elizabeth Ruth Skoglund has written a fantastic book on Charles Spurgeon's life called, "Bright Days, Dark Nights." Did you know there were times that Spurgeon's life was so bad that men had to carry him to the pulpit so he could even preach a sermon?
It seems many believers want only fun and frivolity. And they turn aside from those who are depressed. Well, to be fair, maybe they just don't know what to say. They could at least tell that person they will pray for them. There are so many ill-informed believers that think only prayer will take it all away. Did they ever think for a moment that God does use doctors and meds to help those who go through the ordeal? I'm sure Spurgeon could have used the help if it was available then.
It's so easy to pass judgment when a person hasn't been there. However, I don't need to go through some horrible ordeal to show compassion for others that go through something I have no idea about. Isn't it about time the body of Christ starts showing some real compassion instead of wagging tongues? Where were many believers before they came to Christ? Drug addicts, drunks, gamblers, you name it. I hope we all show more humility and grace in the days to come. There is a world dying for the need of Christ. But, sometimes the church is too busy attacking their own wounded they have no time to see the harvest in front of them. To be fair, I've been guilty of this and I've had to repent many times. May the peace of Christ be with you all.
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While this may be good news for music lovers and Prince fans everywhere (including your favorite estate planning attorneys at Norton Basu – hear our version of Prince fandom on our podcast), this is a problematic situation from an estate planning perspective. As you know by now, The Artist Formerly Alive As Prince died without even a hint of an estate plan. His estate is being probated in Minnesota, where he resided.
The probate process was and continues to be messy. Dozens of people came forward claiming to be Prince's offspring. This didn't go well for the pretenders to the throne. None of them were found to be Prince's children. This left Prince's siblings to inherit his estate equally. But the court found that none of the siblings was up to managing such a complex estate. Outside parties were appointed to manage and advise the estate.
Now these estate advisors and administrators are preparing to release some of Prince's music from his vault. This seems like a legally sound decision; but other factors are at play here. Prince went out of his way to buy the rights of his music back from the record label giants and had not released or even talked of releasing any of the music he recorded and placed in his vault. It seems highly unlikely that he wanted these tracks to be released. And his wishes could have been easily followed except for one minor detail – he didn't write them down! With no will and no trust outlining his wishes, Prince's musical gems will see the light of a day which he probably had no desire to see.
Your wishes can be carried out (assuming these wishes are reasonable and feasible) after you're gone. But you have to – let's say it all together – write them down. Create a will. Even better, create a trust and keep your wishes private. Call us. We can help. And you won't have to worry about post-mortem heart break.


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We all know that we can claim a TDS Refund for last two years. However, you can also claim the refund for beyond six years by filing income tax return for last 6 AY. Income tax authorities in their circular no. 9/2015 has given the guidelines on how the taxpayer, who has failed to file ITR, can claim TDS Refund as per section 119(2) (B). He can make an application and get a refund due up to the last 6 AY.
Claim TDS Refund after 2 Assessment Years
If you have paid an additional tax or if the tax deducted was more than required, you can claim a TDS Refund for up to 6 years from the year of deduction. However, to claim a refund the taxpayer has to make a condonation application to the Principal Commissioner of Income Tax or Commissioner of Income Tax. He will evaluate the claim or may order the AO to check the genuineness of the claim. The commissioner has the power to accept or reject the application if the claimed amount is not more than Rs. 10 lakhs for anyone AY.
The Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax or Chief Commissioner has the power to accept or reject your application, if the amount of such claim exceeds Rs. 10 lakhs but not more than Rs. 50 lakhs for anyone AY. If the claimed amount is more than Rs. 50 lakhs, the Board will consider your application whether accepting or rejecting by examining it.
Steps to Claim Refund:
- First send the application to the Principal Commissioner, Chief Commissioner or CBDT as per the amount of the claim.
- You can file a condonation application for up to 6 previous years. You can even claim the loss to carry forward. However, the officer will ensure that the provided details are correct and genuine.
- The third step is clearance from authorities. The authorities will either accept or reject your application on the basis of examination. No interest shall be admissible on a belated claim of refund. One condition is that the income of an assessee is not assessable in the hands of another person under any provisions of the Income Tax Act. Also, the refund must have arisen due to the excess payment of advance tax or self-assessment tax or due to excess TDS deduction.
- You can also admit a belated application for the additional claim of refund for condonation. However, the conditions mentioned above must have been satisfied.
- Where the applicant, who has made investment in 8% savings bonds, 2003, issued by the government opting for the scheme of cumulative interest on maturity; but has accounted interest earned on mercantile basis and; the intermediary bank at the time of maturity has deducted TDS on the entire amount of interest; paid without apportioning the accrued interest/TDS, over various financial years involved; the time limit of 6 years for making claim refunds will not apply.
The Board holds power to examine any grievances arising out of order or not passed by the authorities and to issue suitable directions to them for proper implementation of this circular no 9/2015. The Board will not entertain any review or appeal against the orders of such authorities.
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