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Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy for Hair Growth
There is a new, non-surgical method of stimulating hair growth called Platelet Rich Plasma or PRP. PRP therapy for hair loss is a treatment that involves withdrawing a patient's own blood, processing it so that only the enriched cells (platelet-rich plasma) remain, and injecting it into the scalp. According to some studies, PRP contains essential proteins that stimulate natural hair growth.
PRP therapy is a boost to thinning hair, or hair in the terminal stages, and can be utilized in conjunction with hair transplantation to supplement hair follicles with hopes of increasing natural hair growth and stimulation. Excitement over this new therapy should be modified with the understanding that PRP therapy will not induce new hair growth in areas of the scalp that are completely bald. PRP is most effective in areas of the scalp with thinning hair, vellus hairs, or mild to moderate hair loss.
What are Platelets?
Platelets are biological constituents of blood, along with red and white blood cells. Unlike red and white blood cells, platelets are probably best known as components of the blood clotting system. When an injury disrupts a blood vessel and causes bleeding, platelets are quickly activated and contribute to the formation of a clot that stems the flow of blood.
However, platelets are more than just first-line responders to bleeding injuries.
Every platelet is a biochemical storehouse of regulatory, signaling, and growth factor molecules that participate in recovery and healing of tissue as well as emergency response to injury. Growth-factor molecules associated with platelets shore-up tissue in areas of blood vessels and veins.
What Is PRP Therapy?
PRP is blood plasma containing a high concentration of platelets—many times greater than occurs normally in blood. Platelets are a natural source of growth factors that regenerate molecules, reduce inflammation, and are significant contributors to cell proliferation. Seven growth factors exist in normal platelets. The growth factors enter the hair bulb circulation and stimulate the stem cells. This leads to changes in the follicle.
While initial studies reveal PRP therapy to be a promising new form of treatment for hair loss, more research is needed to determine its true efficacy. While PRP is in the early stages of scientific research in hair restoration, PRP is not meant to replace current FDA approved therapies such as Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT), finasteride and minoxidil. And while it may not work for all hair loss patients, the majority of those who have had PRP therapy have reported mild to significant new hair growth (reversal of miniaturized hairs) in regions of the scalp where thin hair coverage was predominant.
Immunological Reaction
PRP is "autologous", meaning that it comes from the patient's own blood that is similar to the practice of donating your own blood before a surgical process should a transfusion be needed. A small amount of blood for PRP procedure is drawn from the patient's vein in the arm.
Because PRP is autologous, meaning your own blood, it lacks potential for causing a foreign-body immunologic reaction. In other words, PRP is immunologically neutral.
The American Association of Blood Banks technical manual states that "platelet-rich plasma is separated from whole blood by 'light-spin' centrifugation and subsequently the platelets are concentrated by 'heavy-spin' centrifugation with removal of the supernatant plasma."
How the blood is processed
The tubes containing your withdrawn blood are placed in a centrifuge and spun for ten minutes.
The centrifuging "spins down" the red and white blood cells and platelets and concentrates them at various levels in the tubes. Blood plasma that is rich in platelets is drawn off from the appropriate level. After the whirling of blood, the separated plasma contains 4 to 8 times the number of platelets per cubic centimeter found in normal plasma. With a little additional preparation, the PRP is ready for application or injection.
A vial of blood is withdrawn from the patient's arm.
That vial is then placed in a centrifuge and allowed to spin for 10 minutes. During that time, PRP will gravitate toward the top of the vial.
The vial is then removed and examined by the doctor.
The doctor will then tap into the vial with a syringe and withdraw the plasma.
The doctor will then place a smaller needle on the vial and it is now ready for injection.
Injecting PRP in the scalp
When the PRP injection procedure begins, many surgeons apply vibration to the scalp. It numbs the scalp by confusing the scalp nerves and reduces the pain receptors during injection. You will be lying comfortably on a surgical table prepared for the procedure. The highly concentrated platelet rich plasma (PRP) is then injected into the scalp in a skillful pattern to allow for the greatest results.
Once the injections are completed in the area of the scalp where there is thinning or lack of hair, the scalp is cleansed and you are free to drive home without any assistance. No sedation or any medication is given during the procedure to inhibit your ability to drive or use machinery.
The injection process is done with a syringe and fine needle and is performed by the surgeon. The prepared plasma is injected throughout the scalp where there is sparse hair.
Complications, Contraindications to PRP
The PRP treatment is completed in 1 hour or less, after which the patient can resume normal activities. It is completely safe, painless, and does not have any side- effects. After the treatment, no special precaution is needed.
To reinvigorate dormant hair follicles, platelet growth factors can "wake up" sleeping hair follicles and begin the production of new hair. Enhanced hair growth and hair diameter is noted over the next few months.
Whether you are looking for additional hair stimulation, or to have hair surgery with the addition of PRP, results tend to vary from patient to patient. PRP as a nonsurgical option, offering patients with thinning hair and miniaturization, a chance of improving hair caliber and thickness.
To learn more about PRP Therapy for hair loss with Dr. Friedman, please contact our office at: Phone: 480.500.7443
See Also:
Intro to Hair Loss
How Hair Grows
How Hair is Lost
Hair Loss in Women
Hair Loss in Men
Frontal Hair Loss
How to Stop Hair Loss
Laser Therapy for Hair Loss


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Paleo Bacon, Mushroom, Sun-Dried Tomato & Pesto Frittata/
Sautéed mushrooms. Sun-dried tomatoes. Bacon. Pesto. These are just a few of my favorite things. Want to know what else makes the list? Frittatas. Frittata are my favorite weekend breakfast. Something marvelous happens when you pour whisked eggs over sautéed vegetables and put it all in the oven. It becomes puffy and golden, coming out full of aroma and steaming. They feel special--something you would eat on the weekend- but to be honest, they're so simple to make, you don't even have to wake yourself up with coffee or tea first. With a frittata filled with veggies, lazy Saturday mornings feel complete.
Now, what about this Frittata? It's brimming with savory goodness.
It all starts with bacon so, come on, we know how it ends: delicious. But that's not to say that what happens in the middle isn't worth cooing about. You see, after the bacon crisps, sliced mushrooms are seared. Shallots are browned, soaking in that bacon-grease wonderfulness. Softened sun-dried tomatoes, chewy, salty, and a bit tart, are folded in, and while the pan is hot eggs are poured into the pan. As the eggs set, a quiche-like pie forms in the skillet. I use this final moment, before putting the frittata into the oven, to swirl in pesto.
Then all thats left if putting the skillet in the oven for a few minutes--just long enough to make a pot of tea. Oh, and to eat! Lazy Saturday morning complete.
Paleo Bacon, Mushroom, Sun-Dried Tomato & Pesto Frittata
2 slices bacon
1 clove garlic
1 small shallot
1 cup sliced baby portobello mushrooms
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, rehydrated if not in oil
4 eggs
1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk
Salt & Pepper, to taste
3 tablespoons dairy-free brazil nut pesto
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup basil leaves, fresh and tightly packed
- 3 brazil nuts
- 1 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon nutritional yeast
1. Prepare the pesto: combine the ingredients in a food processor or blender, pulsing until a saucy pesto forms.
2. Chop the bacon into 1/2 inch pieces. In a oven-safe skillet, cook the pieces until crispy, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking. Once the bacon is crisp, use a slotted spoon to scoop the bacon pieces out of the skillet. Set them on a dish and reserve for later use.
3. While the bacon cooks, mince the shallot and garlic. Add to the hot pan, stirring occasionally. Once the garlic is fragrant, add the mushrooms. Allow the mushrooms to sear for a minute or two. Stir them only occasionally.
4. Roughly chop the tomatoes, and add them to skillet once the mushrooms are cooked through. In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs, coconut milk, a dash of salt, and a crack or two of pepper. Pour the whisked eggs over vegetables, using a spatula to ensure that the egg mixture touches all parts of the pan. Cover the pan for 3 minutes.
5. Remove the lid from the pan, and use a spoon to drop small spoonfuls of pesto around the top of the frittata. Once all of the pesto is used, turn the oven to broil on high. Place the skillet with the frittata into the oven and bake for 4-7 minutes, watching carefully, until the top is golden. Remove the frittata from the oven, and allow to cool for about 10 minutes before slicing into 6 wedges and serving.

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Evi O, Artist & Designer
Introducing super design hero Evi O. Originally from Indonesia, Evi has rocked Australia with her designs for Penguin Books and is also kicking goals with her first solo show with The Design Files. We caught up with her and chatted balancing inspirational reading with marathons of The Walking Dead as well as her new design studio OetomoNew.
What do you do?
I'm an artist and designer.
Do you have a maxim that you live and work by?
You have to love what you do.
What are the three milestones that have led you to where you stand?
2003 – Life: I'm lucky that my parents gave me the opportunity to widen my perspective and move from Indonesia to Australia to study.
2008 – Design: I scored a dream job as a book designer with Penguin Books Australia.
2016 – Art: I'm very excited to have my first solo show with The Design Files.
What is your dream project?
One that requires collaboration with my fave people.
What projects do you have in the pipeline?
I'm cooking up new products for homewares brand Anekka.
I'm setting up my own design studio with a great friend, it'll be called OetomoNew (our surnames combined, if you wonder what it means). And expect more paintings and a few exciting collaborations throughout the year.
If you could choose to hear any female contemporary present at Make Nice, who would it be and why?
Yayoi Kusama, the artist. I'm a big fan and I'd like to hear her talk about her life and art practice. Look her up, she's amazing and intriguing.
What is the best advice you've been given, or wish you had been told sooner?
A project is only as good as you want it to be.
What are you listening to, reading, watching of late, that is inspiring or entertaining you?
I've been reading and looking at lots of art books, a few favourites include: monographs of Cressida Campbell, Ellsworth Kelly and Hella Jongerius, and Hans Ulrich Obrist's Lives of the Artists, Lives of the Architects. I balance these with marathons of The Walking Dead.
Do you have a supportive female network in your field? Was it always this way?
My design work has been mainly within the publishing industry, which if you don't know, feels quite female dominated. We work collaboratively and this leads to a supportive working environment that not only makes work like play, but a great place to grow as an individual. I've met lifetime friends at work.
I also hang out with a handful of clever female friends who run their own things, and each of them is very inspiring and every time we catch up ideas always spark. From my personal experience, there are also some really cool, supportive boys that I collaborate with all the time and to me they are as important as my girls.
What is one facet of your field that you want to see change?
Within book design, I wish there are more places to train young book designers, as I found my past experience working in-house was invaluable and there doesn't seem to be much of this left in Australia. It's such a unique craftsmanship, and true, it is quite a niche profession, but Australia has produced fine book designers and I hope this continues to happen. Once my new design company runs, I hope this could be one of our agendas.
Within the art world, I'm still finding my way so it would not be fitting to comment on something I'm yet to explore.
How can we find our more about your work?
Double Cream by Evi O
Open from 12 to 18 March 2016
TDF Collect
14 Little Oxford St
Collingwood, VIC
Opening Saturday 12 March, 10.00am - 5.00pm with opening drinks and gelato by Pidapipo from 2.00pm onwards.


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This is a guest post form the very wise Kimberly Gan at SelfDevelopmentSecrets.com … Full Article Here.
Best Ways To Learn
One thing's for sure; learning is one of the most important things. Everyone has learned and experienced something in life, and you can get all that knowledge without actually going through them. With access to the internet, there's no shortage of knowledge and no excuse not to learn in today's world. The only thing that's probably more important than learning is doing. From our survey, books (24%) are the most common way of learning. Followed by blogs (17%), online courses (13%), podcasts(13%), then social media(9%) and seminars (9%). This is quite a subjective thing, and in our opinion, they all have strengths and weaknesses. The best way to go about this is to learn from all mediums at different pace and level, keeping in mind that things like podcasts and audiobooks can be done while doing other things, seminars can immerse you in the topic and books can be done during your free time. Pick a few, if not all of these learning mediums, and you will be well on your way to being better you.
Time Spent Learning
Every successful person needs to spend time learning. If you're not learning, there's a high chance you're making a lot of mistakes you shouldn't be making. Not that mistakes are wrong, but some are easily avoidable. As you can see from the chart, most spend 3-5 hours a week learning something new. We said before that learning is essential but doing is just as important, if not, more important than education, so you don't want to spend all your time just learning. Anywhere from 3-10 hours a week is a good guideline to follow.
If you're not learning, there's a high chance you're making a lot of mistakes you shouldn't be making.
Approaching New Projects
It could be any project. A business project, being healthier, trying to build a better relationship, it's all the same approach. The most common method is to learn and apply. This is followed by making mistakes. Together, it will be a killer strategy to achieve anything. Other ways include finding a mentor, plan, and research, among others. The reason 'learn and apply' and 'make mistakes' are high up in votes is because those two are about taking action. Not waiting, researching, pondering and not doing anything. Without effort, there are no results. So make sure you take action and start making mistakes!
An obvious one. Our survey shows that 97% set goals and 3% don't. So if you want your success rate to drop by nearly 97%, don't set goals! The reason goals are so important, is because it gives us a target to head towards. I can't just 'be healthier.' It needs to be a goal like I want to lose 20lbs and look like him (it has to be more specific, but that's just an example). We won't go into too much detail about goals but just know that this is a landslide and the chances of someone being successful without setting goals, well, is slim. Achievable but would you take that risk?
How Often To Review Goals?
Setting goals are just the beginning. Reviewing them regularly can be the difference between a goal and a wish. A good figure would be anywhere from once a day to once a month. As long as you review your goals regularly, it will help push your mindset towards achieving it. Reviewing more than once a day could be an excellent strategy as well. Not many do it because it has to be a habit and can take a bit of time but if you can, it's worth a shot. In the end, reviewing just brings you closer to achieving your primary goals.
Most Important Traits
This is a big one and probably the most interesting. The most important trait we all need to succeed as voted is perseverance. It's true that you never lose until you give up and this is why perseverance is the most important. This trait is followed by commitment, hard work, focus and a bit further down, motivation. All these put together is a recipe for achieving anything! And that is no exaggeration. One thing I'd like to highlight here is luck. Luck is quite far at the bottom, but it's still considered a factor. I won't say that you need some luck to succeed, but luck does help if it comes your way. Still, a lucky person won't achieve much without all the other traits ranked higher up.
Do you hate failing? From our stats, most successful people failed at least five times. This is significant failures we're talking about. But they make it in the end because they never gave up. 6% have never failed. Chances are, they haven't failed yet, and they will be defined by how they deal with it. The main lesson here is, don't be afraid to fail. The more you fail, the higher your chances to succeed. I'm not saying go blindly and make sure you fail, but do your due diligence, make sure you know what you're doing, and do what you need to do. The important thing is to do. Don't let the fear of failure paralyze you into not taking action.
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Montana Ranks 3rd Nationally in TEA Party Members Per Capita
A new report ranks Montana third nationally in tea party membership as a percentage of the state's population. Wyoming ranked number two and Alaska had the highest percentage of TEA Partiers. Still, the report from Institute for Research and Education on Human Rights showed MT TEA Party membership was…
Today's Must-Read Political Blog Post
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Mike Miller Latest Republican Under Investigation
State Rep. Mike Miller (R-Helmville) is the latest Republican legislator under investigation for illegal campaign activity, the AP reported. His name was found in a box of documents in a meth house which later became the subject of a brilliant work of national investigative journalism. In a full-hour…
ATP's Tangled Web May Snare Others
Montana's head elections regulator ruled this week that American Tradition Partnership illegally coordinated with a GOP legislative candidate, Dan Kennedy R-Laurel. Now, Montana's top election regulator says he's launching an investigation into other candidates ATP may have coordinated with. ATP is the right-wing political attack…
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Meet the ATP Board of Directors
Bullock on National Radar
Montana Governor Steve Bullock's election and fight for clean campaigns are garnering national attention this week, earning Montana a spot among the Huffington Post's 25 best progressive victories of 2012. Peter Drier writes: The Supreme Court's Citizens United ruling in 2010 — equating money with free speech — unleashed…
Big Timber, Big Money
More National Focus on ATP's Shady Activities
R's Move Right
Recount Charade
American Traditions Partnership: Beyond Thunderdome
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Surya Namaskara or the Sun Salutation has a great energizing effect on the body, prana and mind. In Sanskrit, 'Surya' means the sun and 'Namaskara' means the salutation. Surya Namaskara consists of a series of yoga postures. There are 12 yoga poses performed in sequence. Surya Namskara is usually done in the morning during sunrise, facing the rising sun. It may also be done during sunset, again facing the setting sun.
Surya or the Sun God has been given great importance from the Vedic culture which sees divinity in the whole of creation. The Sun is called 'Pratyaksha Narayana' or God in the living form, which can be perceived by our naked eyes. The sun provides the energy that makes life possible on earth. Surya Namaskara is a form of worship to the Sun God, Surya. Each of the 12 poses has a specific mantra that the practitioner may optionally recite mentally. Each of those mantras is a name of the Sun-God, describing his glory.
Surya Namaskara is not mentioned in the earlier yogic texts. But it has been taught traditionally by the yoga masters, as a potent exercise whose energizing benefits are seen both on the body and mind.
Surya Namaskara can be performed at various speeds. A slow rhythmic practice is recommended as it has greater effect on the mind. Surya Namaskara helps to attain a meditative mood when performed slowly, with attention on the breath and chanting the specific mantra. When performed with speed, it has more effect on the body, energizing it and burning extra calories. No matter what the speed is, one has to perform the 12 poses with breath awareness. The 12 poses and the associated mantras should be learnt from an experienced yoga instructor.
Surya Namaskara should not be practiced by those suffering from high blood pressure, coronary diseases and strokes. Also those with hernia should avoid this. Women should generally not practice it during pregnancy. People with spondylitis and sciatica should consult a doctor before practising Surya Namaskara.
How to do Surya Namaskara (The Sun Salutation)?
Surya Namaskara is series of 12 postures done in sequence. The first 7 postures are unique. The posture 8 is a repetition of posture 5. Posture 9 is a repetition of posture 4. Similarly, posture 10 is same as posture3; posture 11 is same as posture 2 and posture 12 is same as posture 1.
The 12 postures and their corresponding mantras is given below:
- Pranamasana or the Prayer pose: Stand erect with folded hands close to the chest. Relax and breathe normally. The mantra to be chanted is "Om Mitraya Namaha".
- Hasta Uttanasana or the Raised Arms pose: Raise both the hands above the head. Inhale while raising your hands. Bend the trunk and neck slightly backwards. The mantra to be chanted is "Om Ravaye Namaha".
- Padahastasana or the Hand to Foot pose: Bend forward till your hands touch the floor. Breathe out while bending forward. If it doesn't touch, go as far as possible without straining. Try to touch the knees with the forehead. The mantra to be chanted is "Om Suryaya Namaha".
- Ashwa Sanchalanasana or the Equestrian pose: Stretch the left leg as far back as possible while inhaling in. At the same time, bend the right knee. The hands should be kept straight with fingers touching the floor. Arch the back a little with head tilted back. Look straight ahead. The mantra to be chanted is "Om Bhanave Namaha".
- Parvatasana or the Mountain pose: While exhaling, take the right leg backward and place it along the left leg. Raise the buttocks. Let the hands be straight supporting the weight of the body. The head should be placed between the hands. The pose looks like a mountain from the side. The mantra to be chanted is "Om Khagaya Namaha".
- Ashtanga Namaskara or the Eight-Limbed Salutation: Lower the body to the ground in such a way that it touches the floor in eight locations – The two feet, the two knees, the two hands, the chest and the head. The mantra to be chanted is "Om Pushne Namaha".
- Bhujangasana or the Cobra pose: Raise the body by using the hands. Arch the head backwards. This position looks like the cobra which has raised its hood. The mantra to be chanted is "Om Hiranya Garbhaya Namaha".
- Parvatasana or the Mountain pose: This is same as pose 5. The mantra to be chanted is "Om Marichaye Namaha".
- Ashwa Sanchalanasana or the Equestrian pose: This is same as pose 4.The mantra to be chanted is "Om Adityaya Namaha".
- Padahastasana or the Hand to Foot pose: This is same as pose 3. The mantra to be chanted is "Om Savitre Namaha".
- Hasta Uttanasana or the Raised Arm pose: This is same as pose 2. The mantra to be chanted is "Om Arkaya Namaha".
- Pranamasana or the Prayer pose: This is same as pose 1. The mantra to be chanted is "Om Bhaskaraya Namaha".
This is only half the round. The other round of 12 poses is done with the following changes:
- In position 4 (Ashwa Sanchalasana), stretch the right leg back, instead of the left one.
- In position 9 (Ashwa Sanchalasana), bend the right leg and bring the right foot forward.
This completes one round (12 + 12) of Surya Namaskara. Start with one round when you are learning the practice and then increase it up to 10 rounds.
Benefits of Surya Namaskara (The Sun Salutation)
- Surya Namaskara comprehensively includes asana, pranayama, mantra and meditative awareness. Hence it is good to start the morning yoga practice with Surya Namaskara.
- The sequence of asanas induces deep and rhythmic breathing.
- It loosens up the joints in the body.
- It tones the muscles and the internal organs.
- Surya Namaskara activates the Pingala nadi or the Surya nadi which enhances the energy level in the body.
- It removes lethargy and makes the mind alert.
- It helps to strengthen the back muscles.
- It balances the respiratory, circulatory, reproductive and the endocrine system.
- Surya Namaskara, when done briskly, is good practice to burn extra fat in the body.


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One of the main principles on which I founded Wild Spark Creative is the idea that words have the power to change the world. For that to be true, you can't throw just any old words on the page and call it perspective-shifting. It has to be the right words, and when strung together, they must achieve something great. If we didn't care about combining our words in meaningful ways, we could all be walking around reading stuff like "Apple hedge just garage mop broccoli turntable." And well, that's just confusing on a number of levels.
Often, my clients are facing a crisis of voice. They can't key into writing and content that feels good to them because they are trying to emulate everyone else. It's exhausting and 99% of the time, it's fruitless. Instead of wasting your time with to-the-t formulas and "blueprints to success", get serious about letting your personality shine through in your content if you want to see results.
When I write about pages for my clients, the most important key is that I've had enough time with them (and they've had enough time with my workbook) to drill down who they are, how they talk, and what their personality is. Without this gut feeling, I wouldn't be able to write for them. It would fall flat. But because I dig deep into connecting with their voice, I am able to write from their point of view and ensure that their personality is what shines through above all else.
One of my first clients, A.Photographer, shared with me the feedback she received on her page, and these are a few of the things she's heard recently:
"Amanda you are just too cute, your bio on your website says exactly who you are. Rare to see that around here."
"Oh my goodness, I just read your about me page for your website. It's awesome!! It describes you perfectly! I love it!"
"Your about page is awesome, she totally nailed it!"
These messages came from her target audience. The feedback helped her see the impact of personality in copy and sent my little writing heart soaring into the stratosphere. When your website copy shows who you really are and highlights the heartbeat of your business, it makes it easy for your target audience to engage with you in a way that feels real and right. That's when you know your words are no longer coming across as a poorly executed game of mad libs to your people. When your content feels and sounds like you, you're coming in loud and clear to the people who matter to you most.
So throw caution (and occasionally grammar rules) to the wind, throw in a YOLO if you're feeling it, and be proud of the pieces of you that make you "weird." After all, weird is the only way to make an impact on the world these days, so stop hiding behind formulas and let your freak flag fly, wild sparks!


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Edinburgh Festival Fringe theatre review: Two Sore Legs, reviewed by The Scotsman's Susan Mansfield.
This deft one-woman play begins with a funeral. But even the prospect of death doesn't phase Bridie, irrepressible mother-of-six, who sets off to the undertakers in her fur coat and patent shoes and pays for her coffin with a roll of banknotes.
Playwright Brenda Murphy wrote Two Sore Legs about her own mother, who had six children with a married man in 1950s Belfast and raised them alone in the face of grim disapproval.
She is gloriously realised on stage by actress Maria Connolly, who is superb in her ability to convey a range of emotions all the while keeping up the unrelenting pace of the play.
Bridie comes of age at the beginning of the 1950s and falls in love with Liam, a merchant seaman. But just when the future is looking bright, she finds out that Liam is married with a child. That doesn't stop her falling pregnant five times (once with twins), to the fury of her father and the condemnation of the parish priest. But she manages, nevertheless, to raise her children to adulthood, and see them do her proud with families of their own.
Though the play is delivered to us entirely in Bridie's voice, Murphy manages to give us a sense of her own – much more ambivolent – attitude, particularly her anger towards her father, whose motivations are never fully explored.
But Bridie is a towering character, a one-time Butlins redcoat who holds on to her sense of humour and her zest for living, puncturing the hypocrisy of those around her.
Though she faces more than her fair share of tragedies, her story is a celebration of motherhood and family and the value of looking on the bright side.
Assembly George Square Studios (Venue 17) until 31 August / listings
Published in The Scotsman on 26 August 2015
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Kate Kombos and Associates Appraisal Services, LLC offers written and verbal appraisals, consulting and brokering services. Kate Kombos and Associates does not buy any item it appraises, nor does it offer estate sale or auction services. Instead, we provide a completely independent, professional assessment of your items.
Our owner, Kate Kombos, ISA, MS, is a generalist appraiser with experience appraising full estates, antiques, collectibles, fine art, silver, office furniture, fixtures, and specialized collections. While she does not personally appraise fine jewelry, guns or stamps, she has developed a network of qualified experts whom she may call upon to assist her as needed. If an expert is necessary, it will be discussed either before we accept the assignment or during the on-site inspection.
All of our written appraisals conform to the 2018-2019 Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) and to the standards and requirements set forth in the International Society of Appraisers' Code of Ethics and Appraisal Report Writing Standard.
Kate Kombos and Associates Appraisal Services is located in Tyler, Texas but serves the East Texas area.
A written appraisal is required for many appraisal purposes. If you need to insure items or you are involved in a legal dispute, you will need a written appraisal by a qualified professional. Written appraisals are made by initially conducting an on-sit inspection. During the on-site inspection, we record the item's condition, measure it, describe it, and take digital photographs. Back in the office the descriptions are finalized, necessary research is conducted, and appropriate values are assigned to each item. Reports are delivered electronically. If requested, two color, printed and professionally bound reports are complimentary. A copy of the final report and work file is retained in our secure files. Files are retained for a period of five years or two years after the final disposition of litigation (if applicable) whichever is later, as required by USPAP.
If you are downsizing and curious about the value of your items or considering the sale of items, a verbal appraisal may be the best and least expensive option. Here, the appraiser verbally communicates to the client everything that would normally be written in a report, including the type of values sought, the markets explored, the values obtained, etc. Nothing written is provided to the client, but the client may take notes. We are happy to discuss by phone which service might fit your needs best.
Fees are generally billed at an hourly rate. A not-to-exceed bid may also be requested. For every hour spent onsite, there is generally two to four additional hours needed in the office. Off-site time is spent inputting collected data and pictures into a professional appraisal program, researching each item using our extensive databases, and preparing the written report. Payment for on-site time is due upon completion of inspection. The remaining fees are billed and due when the report is complete.
If there is an estate appraisal with a will, make sure that all items specifically bequeathed are available for inspection.
Do not hesitate to call us if you have any questions. We are here to serve you.
Kate Kombos & Associates Appraisal Services, LLC is not…
An auction house or estate sales company seeking to buy your property or profit from it. However, if selling is your goal, we can assess and discuss all options, including estate sales, consignments, direct-to-dealer sales, and national and local auction solutions.
Decide which items you want to have appraised.
If there are items in the attic, closets, garage, or storage units, make sure they are accessible.
Gather receipts, certificates of authenticity, photographs and earlier appraisals.
Move large pieces of furniture away from the wall if possible.
If this is an estate appraisal and there is a will, make sure that all items specifically bequeathed are available for inspection.
Taking these steps will streamline the appraisal process and ultimately save your money.
A cover document explaining in detail what type of value or cost is being sought ("purpose") and how the appraisal is to be used ("intended use").
The description of the methodology and resources relied upon.
A definition and description of the market(s) selected.
A complete and accurate description of the property written in such a manner that it can be identified without photographs.
A current USPAP certification statement. Competent appraisers must take a USPAP update course every two years.
The appraiser's qualifications and signature.
It is handwritten or unsigned.
The fee is based on a contingency fee or on the value of the property.
The appropriate "purpose" and "intended use" are not stated.
The item is beyond the appraiser's expertise.
The appraiser is not willing and able to defend the appraisal in court.
The appraiser prepares the appraisal report in anticipation of buying items from you after the report is completed.


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120 Fonthill Avenue Aberdeen, AB11 6TG
Aspc ref: 330849
Sold date 21/08/19
Price over £189,000
Sold date
3 Bdrm Top flr Flat. Hall. Living rm/Breakfast kitch on open plan. Shower rm. 3 Bdrms, 1 with ensuite shower rm (CT band - E). Parking. Price over £189,000 Entry by arr. Viewing contact solicitors. (EPC band - C).
Viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the modern stylish interior of this beautifully presented top floor apartment situated within a sought after City development. The central hall gives access to all accommodation which comprises: open plan living room and stylish breakfast kitchen complete with integrated appliances; master bedroom with en suite; 2 further double bedrooms; shower room with overbath shower. Outside there are attractive landscaped gardens and a residents' car park with an allocated parking space. Further benefits include gas central heating and double glazing. The development also benefits from having a factor.
location: Fonthill Avenue is situated in a quiet tree lined street in a conservation area within the ever popular Ferryhill part of town, which is well served by local shops and public transport facilities and is within easy walking distance of the city centre. Reputable nursery and primary schools are in the area and public transport is readily available. The Duthie Park with its renowned winter gardens is situated a short walk away.
directions: From the West end of Union Street turn onto Holburn Street and carry on along for some distance. At the Great Southern Round-a-bout exit onto Ferryhill Road, continue along for a short distance the Princes Gate Development is accessed via electronically controlled access gates.
entrance: The well maintained communal entrance is accessed via a security entry system.
hall: Exterior door leads to the welcoming hall with all accommodation leading off; storage cupboard houses the hot water tank; wall mounted security entry handset; 3 branch ceiling light fitting; laminate flooring; radiator. Hatch to exclusive storage loft.
living room: 17'x10'5 (5.18mx3.17m) Beautifully presented open plan living area. The living room has a front facing window fitted with wooden 'Venetian' blind; television point; telephone point; pendant light fitting; laminate flooring; radiator; access to the breakfast kitchen. Note: The flat screen television will be removed.
breakfast kitchen: 10'8x9'10 (3.25mx2.99m) Superb breakfast kitchen on open plan with the living room; fitted with an excellent range of black gloss base and wall mounted units linked by coordinated work surfaces; breakfast bar/island unit with additional storage below; 'NEFF' appliances include a built in oven, gas hob and microwave oven; glass and stainless steel extractor hood; stainless steel splash back; inset stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap; integrated washing machine, fridge freezer and dishwasher; window to the front fitted with a wooden 'Venetian' blind; wall cabinet houses central heating boiler; brushed chrome switch plates and sockets; halogen spotlight fitting; laminate flooring.
shower room: Attractive shower room fitted with a white three piece suite comprising: large corner shower cabinet with an electric shower and aqua paneling behind; W.C; wash hand basin set into a white gloss vanity unit; wall mirror; shaver point; extractor fan; chrome fittings; spotlights; vinyl flooring; radiator.
master bedroom: 9'10x9'9 plus entrance (2.99mx2.97m) Bright and airy master bedroom with a rear aspect; window fitted with a roller blind; built in double wardrobe fitted with mirror glass sliding doors provides excellent hanging and storage space; pendant light fitting; fitted carpet; radiator. en suite; En suite shower room fitted with a white three piece suite comprising: large corner shower cabinet with an electric shower and aqua paneling behind; W.C; wash hand basin set into a black gloss vanity unit; medicine cabinet; wall mirror; shaver point; extractor fan; chrome fittings; spotlights; vinyl flooring; radiator.
bedroom 2: 11'3x10'3 (3.42mx3.12m) Well appointed double bedroom with a rear aspect; window fitted with a roller blind; built in double wardrobe fitted with mirror glass sliding doors; pendant light fitting; fitted carpet; radiator.
bedroom 3: 10'11x7'9 (3.32mx2.36m) The third bedroom is currently used as a study; window fitted with a roller blind to the rear; built in single wardrobe; pendant light fitting; fitted carpet; radiator. Note: The wall mounted TV will be removed.
outside: Well maintained established landscaped areas with residents parking with an allocated private parking space. There is a factoring arrangement in place in respect of the maintenance and repair of common parts of the building for which a regular charge is payable.
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I hope everyone is keeping warm and finding fun things to do in this cold and wet season. I love winter for its fireplaces, heaters, soups and fleecy pyjamas. Foster Hope has again been running amazing pyjama drives, so get in touch with myself if you require some for the children in your care, as I will be getting some delivered directly to my office. These are mostly bigger sizes 12-16 this time.
I will be away in the UK and sunny Greek Islands from 9th – 28th July returning on 31st July. If you require support during this time, touch base with the Key Contacts in your area or you can contact our head office on 0800 693 323 and they will be able to assist or point you in the right direction.
We have some great things happening in the next few months ahead including our Auckland North Regional Hui. This will be held on Friday 18th August 9:30am – 2:30pm, with the registration desk open from 9am. YOU MUST REGISTER prior to 4th August TO BE ABLE TO ATTEND ON THE DAY. A flyer will be sent out soon. This event is being held at the Trust Stadium in Henderson. This is being supporting by funding from the Massey/Henderson Ward Council, Z – Western Gas and also The Trust Stadium.
If you are interested in stage shows, I have been given eight tickets to give away to Matilda on Wednesday 23rd August, 7.30pm show. These will go to four caregivers to take along one older young person (must be 10 or over) in care. Please email if you are interested: email@example.com.
Our conference this year will be held in Christchurch on 28–29th September 2017. It will again be an amazing event. Make sure you get in and book fast. Go to our website for more information; Conference Website
The Z Station 'Good in the Hood' Awards have been and we managed to raise an amazing $5943 ($1816 + additional $2000 from Henderson Valley & Point Chev Stations, $1045 from Beach Rd and $1082 from Warkworth). This is fabulous and a big thank you to those lovely caregivers that offered a few hours to promote us.
Also the West Auckland Fostercare Association managed to raise an amazing $6326 for their Association from Massey North, Hillsborough and Lincoln Rd Stations. Yasser, Pam and those who helped, you should be proud of all the hard work you put in to promote the world of foster care awareness – well done.
Don't forget to join our Facebook Support page. This is kept up-to-date with trainings, coffee groups, events and other information:
- Do you want to find out more about the effect of trauma on the brain, so you can support and understand a child placed in your care?
- Do you know about the inside/outside age of your child and what this means to their development across the four areas of wellbeing (Te Whare Tapu Wha)
- How redeveloping trust can assist you as a caregiver?
To find out these and more come along to a training near you. Here is the Link to our training calendar.
Association Information
Support Groups
North Shore Association
Friday 7th July 17 at 10am – 12pm, 32 Ladies Mile, Manly. Please bring a plate to share.
Wednesday 19th July 17 at 10am – 12pm, Glenfield Community Centre. Please bring a plate to share.
Sunday 30th July 17 at 2.30pm – 4.30pm, 104 Wilks Road, Dairy Flat. Please bring a plate to share. (FAMILY DAY AFTERNOON)
West Auckland Association
Monday 24th June 17 at 10.30am – 12pm Te Atatu Baptist Church, 448 Old Te Atatu Road, Te Atatu Pennisula. Please bring a plate to share.
RSVP to Yasser email@example.com
Central (Foster Care Association Auckland)
Wednesday 19th July 17 at 11am – 1pm, 20 Normandy Road, Henderson. Please bring a plate to share. RSVP to Judith 027 486 6883 or Sally 021 141 2155.
Also note FCAA are holding their caregiver 'Dinner at the Trots' on 11th August at Alexandra Race Club,
5.30pm onwards – $60 less 10% less $20 per head FCAA Inc
Please contact Judith 027 486 6883 for information and to book your seat
Term Three workshops are now open for registration on our website, so make sure you register. Here is the Link to our training calendar.
A huge thank you to The Warehouse Onehunga, for supporting the Foster Care Auckland Association and also Silverdale and Whangaparaoa for supporting our Regional Group with their campaign.
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Name: Mount Mansfield
Height: 1,339 m (4,393 ft)
Location: in Underhill, Vermont, USA
First Climbed: unknown
Climb Time: 3-5 hours
Best Time to Climb: June-November (it is climbed all year round)
Mount Mansfield is the highest mountain in the state of Vermont located within the town of Underhill, in Chittenden County. Nearly 40,000 people visit the mountain every year making it the most popular peak in the state.
Mount Mansfield is a part of Green Mountains Range and is known for being one of three spots in Vermont where true alpine tundra survives since the Ice Ages.
There are two different theories on how did the name - Mansfield came about. Some believe that mountain was named after a town with the same name that was dissolved by Underhill and Stowe in mid-19th century. Others explain that the name was inspired by mountain's resemblance to a human profile that has Adams Apple (1,237 m / 4,060 ft), Chin (1,339 m / 4,393 ft - highest point), Nose (1,238 m / 4,062 ft) and Forehead (1200 m / 3,940 ft).
There are many trails up to the highest point of Mount Mansfield – the Chin. Two most popular routes start at the Underhill State Park.
First one is called Sunset Ridge Trail. It is a 5,3 km (3,3 mi) one-way hike that goes mainly above tree line. It is probably the most scenic route in the area. Although, it would not be recommended during bad weather or high winds since it is so exposed.
There is also the Laura Cowles trail, more direct route up to the summit. The Laura Cowles trail branches off the Sunset Ridge trail and meets it near the Chin. Since its 0,96 km (0,6 mi) shorter, the path is also steeper and sheltered.
It is possible to reach the top from the east side of the mountain as well. Even though it is called the Long Trail, it actually is shorter than two mentioned before - it is only 3,7 km (2,3 mi) long one way hike. On the other hand, this trail is quite steep and less scenic as most of the views are blocked by trees.
There are quite a few trails in the Mount Mansfield area that can also be combined with a hike up to the summit. One of them is a Mount Mansfield Loop Trail - a 13 km (8 mi) moderately trafficked loop trail located near Stowe. This trail can be combined with such trails as the Long Trail to reach the summit.
Moreover, on the western slopes of the Mount Mansfield, from halfway up a cliff face there is the Cantilever Rock - about 40 feet long sword-shaped slice of rock. You can reach it via the Sunset Ridge Trail by following directions.
Finally, besides trekking, there are plenty of outdoor activities in the area; you can go skiing at a Stowe Mountain Resort, cycling in a Stowe Recreation Park, relaxing at the Smugglers Notch State Park and so much more.


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What size belt are you?
First of all, your belt size is not the same as your pants size (It's usually 2" longer). Here is how to determine your accurate belt size for us:
1. Take off your belt and gently stretch it on a table.
2. Measure the distance between the center of the buckle and the hole you use the most.
3. That's all we need! We will add 2 holes on each side in case you get fatter (or skinnier, anything's possible).


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While many traditionalists see college basketball becoming a game tainted by freshmen and sophomores, some veterans beg to differ. When the NCAA tournament takes the spotlight again this month, there will be some familiar names.
The presence of certain players may trigger responses such as "That guy's still around?" "There's no way that guy's still in college!" or "Didn't he play with NBA Player A?"
Here are some players you still cannot believe are in the NCAA tournament.
Players You Can't Believe Are Still In NCAA Basketball Tournament Slideshow
Doug McDermott, Creighton
When all is said and done, McDermott will be a three-time All-American, top-five Division I all-time scorer and likely National Player of the Year winner. McDermott averages 21.0 points and 9.8 rebounds in four NCAA tournament games. Last year, McDermott especially opened eyes with a 27 and 11 in the second round versus Cincinnati. He averaged a national-high 26.9 pointsduring the regular season and has not scored under 20 points since Jan. 25.
Aaron Craft, Ohio State
Three years ago, Yahoo! Sports gave this 6-2 point guard Big Ten Freshman of the Year Honors after he broke out in Columbus. The Findlay, Ohio, native, who was also the centerpiece of Bruce Pearl's rift at Tennessee, was Jared Sullinger's sidekick for two years, before the big man jumped to the pros. Craft's NCAA tournament resume includes three trips to the Sweet 16, two trips to the Elite Eight and one trip to the Final Four. His lasting pose may be his cool reaction to a game-winning three-pointer last year against Iowa State.
C.J. Fair, Syracuse
Syracuse's southpaw leader, Fair averaged 15.4 points during the Orange's run to last season's Final Four. In 2013-14, he is averaging his highest point total of 16.7. Syracuse's guards (e.g. Michael Carter-Williams and Tyler Ennis) have gotten a lot of credit the past few years, but Fair has been a rock for Jim Boeheim.
Sean Kilpatrick, Cincinnati
Kilpatrick graduated White Plains High School in 2008, but after a postgraduate year at prep school and a redshirt year watching then-freshman phenom Lance Stephenson, Kilpatrick debuted in the 2010-11 season. He had 10 points off the bench in his tournament debut, a 78-63 third-round win over Missouri. In 2012, playing alongside Yancy Gates and Cashmere Wright, Kilpatrick made noise by dropping 18 in a 62-56 third round upset of Florida State. Kilpatrick upped his personal ante by dropping 19 in his only tournament game of 2013, a 67-63 loss to Creighton. This year, the 24-year-old rides a 20.7-point average into March. He has scored less than 12 points only once this season: A nine-point effort.
Adreian Payne, Michigan State
One of many patient big men to play for Tom Izzo, Payne played just eight minutes in Michigan State's one tournament game during his freshman season. Three years later, Payne is one of the nation's most feared inside presences both offensively and defensively. Last year, Payne broke out for 14 points, 10 rebounds and five blocks in a 70-48 third-round thrashing of Memphis. He rides consecutive 18-point performances into this year's dance.
Shabazz Napier, UConn
A national champion three years ago, Shabazz Napier complemented Kemba Walker during UConn's 2011 run. In the time since Walker's departure (and Jim Calhoun's), Napier has become the guy in Storrs. Averaging more than 17 points for the second straight season, the AAC Player of the Year has high expectations waiting in March.
Russ Smith, Louisville
Arguably college basketball's forgotten man until his 42-point outing in the AAC Tournament, Smith is still grinding for the Cardinals. Smith did not play in Louisville's 2011 second-round upset at the hands of Morehead State, but the 6-0 guard was instrumental in Louisville's 2012 Final Four run and 2013 NCAA title run. Smith averaged 23.3 points in last year's tournament.
Andre Dawkins, Duke
Duke always seems to have one senior stalwart on their team, and this year it is Dawkins, who also happens to be a fifth-year senior. The guard is the only remaining player from Duke's 2010 title run, as he played five minutes in the championship game. After sitting out last season for personal reasons, Dawkins' minutes are down, he has managed to find efficiency. Dawkins is averaging 8.2 points in just 13.9 minutes.
80 Percent of Florida's Starting Lineup
In an age of diaper dandies and one-and-dones, Florida is 32-2 with a roster that features four seniors. Casey Prather, Will Yeguete, Patric Young and Scottie Wilbekin all played on Florida's three consecutive Elite Eight teams. Now, hoisting the overall No. 1 seed, the Gators are hungry for a deeper run into the tournament. No one else has the postseason experience of Billy Donovan's team.
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Industries › Healthcare
Cure-all for local economies?
Hospitals drive jobs and development in Virginia
- October 26, 2011
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When Fredericksburg's Mary Washington Hospital moved nearly 20 years ago to a spacious new building on a hillside next to Route 1, the land around its new site was mostly woods and empty pasture. The new building replaced one about a mile away, and city leaders, naturally, were thrilled that the hospital didn't leave town for one of the neighboring counties.
Today it's easy to see why the hospital was such a prize, beyond keeping what still is one of the city's top employers. The 442-bed hospital now anchors a thriving 70-acre medical campus. What was once farmland now is the site for scores of physician offices and specialty practices. There are also major new projects from Mary Washington Healthcare, the hospital's parent company, such as its new Regional Cancer Center, which opened in September near the top of the hill above the hospital.
Even though the hospital is not-for-profit and thus not on the tax rolls, it still drives a lot of jobs and investment to this city of about 20,000 people. Across Cowan Boulevard, which connects Route 1 to the city's Central Park retail center, there are new housing developments and senior living facilities built after the hospital opened. In total, about 3,600 people work for Mary Washington Healthcare at the hospital and its other medical facilities, says Karen Hedelt, director of economic development and tourism for Fredericksburg. "It's a huge employment and tax generator," she says.
While there's not much agreement on how to make the nation's health-care system work, there are plenty of people who say hospitals are good for business. A lot of localities would like to duplicate Mary Washington's growth, for good reason. Not only are new hospitals a major capital investment, but they stay around for a long time and create well-paid jobs. And, as Fredericksburg has seen, they stir up more development.
The economic impact of health care in Virginia is impressive on its own. A 2010 study by the Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association found that the state's hospitals and health systems spent $14 billion on payroll, capital projects and other operating expenses in 2009. (Figures for 2010 are still being collected.) They directly employed more than 122,000 people and created another 72,000 jobs indirectly. The total indirect impact of the industry in 2009 was $11.3 billion.
Even in a weakened economy, those employment numbers are expected to climb: another 104,000 workers will be needed in Virginia by 2018 to fill the health-care demand created by baby boomers entering retirement, says Jeremy Greenfield, director of PAC (Political Action Committee) and advocacy for VHHA. When the 2010 employment figures are tallied later this year, Greenfield expects Virginia's health-care-related employment to rise, driven by demand and by the new hospitals that opened last year. "We'll probably see even larger direct employment. Not significantly, but a good number," he says.
New facilities usually draw a crowd, just because being close is easier for doctors and patients. Tennessee-based HCA opened the 126-bed Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center in June 2010 on land adjacent to Interstate 95 just south of Fredericksburg. A few physician practices already have opened locations across the road from the new facility and more are coming.
A 40,000-square-foot building called Parkway Medical Plaza is under construction now and is about 75 percent leased, says Sheila Coleman, a broker with the Silver Cos., which handles sales and leasing for the project, called Cosner East. She's negotiating with two more potential tenants, an oral surgery practice and an ophthalmology practice. Coleman says she's also working with a company that operates "memory care" centers for people with Alzheimer's disease on plans for an 80-bed facility. In addition, South Carolina-based Johnson Development Associates was scheduled to break ground near the hospital in October on a 250-unit apartment complex.
Coleman says the hospital definitely drives some of the new development, but many of the other projects are attracted to amenities nearby, from shopping to easy access to I-95. Build-out of the 65-acre project should take about five years or more, she says.
New Hampton Roads facilities
This summer brought a major reorganization of health-care services in Virginia Beach. In August, the new $173 million, 160-bed Sentara Princess Anne Hospital opened on a 72-acre campus along the Princess Anne Road corridor. The project is a joint venture of Sentara and Bon Secours Hampton Roads.
As part of the new arrangement, the former Sentara Bayside Hospital stopped providing inpatient care and became an outpatient facility called Sentara Independence. It has an emergency department and a handful of other services and operates as an extension of the Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital. In addition, Sentara Virginia Beach General moved its neonatal and obstetrics services to the new Sentara Princess Anne hospital.
In 2007 Sentara and Bon Secours had separate plans to build new hospitals in this part of Virginia Beach but negotiated a deal to build a single facility. Sentara controls 70 percent of the partnership, and Bon Secours has 30 percent. The new campus is in a fast-growing region of Virginia Beach.
Williamsburg is also getting a new facility. Workers broke ground in July on the new 100,000-square-foot Riverside Doctors' Hospital, which is scheduled to open in late 2012. The facility is licensed for 40 beds and is on 25 acres in the Quarterpath project, a 280-acre, mixed-use development.
The Riverside facility will be the second new hospital to open in the area since 2006. Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center, which opened in August of that year, is licensed for 140 beds. It replaced Williamsburg Community Hospital.
Spurring development
Sometimes just news of a major new hospital plan can spur development, as Andrew Dracopoli can attest. He is a principal with Worrell Land and Development Co., which has developed the 240-acre Peter Jefferson Place project in Albemarle County just outside Charlottesville near Interstate 64 and U.S. 250. In the late 1990s, Martha Jefferson Hospital officials "sort of came to us out of the blue and said they were looking to relocate out of downtown. Certainly it was never part of our original plan to have a hospital out there," he says.
The Peter Jefferson project always was planned as a mixed-use development, and Martha Jefferson ended up in the mix. The hospital bought more than 80 acres of land a decade ago and opened its new hospital in late August. Dracopoli says the Peter Jefferson project has been reaping benefits ever since the hospital bought the land. Martha Jefferson quickly built an outpatient care center on part of the property, a move that had a quick effect. "That started bringing medical groups out here. It increased our demand," he says.
Albemarle's gain was Charlottesville's loss, says Mark Graham, the county's director of community development. "We're already seeing a significant number of doctors and support facilities moving out of the city," he says. "A lot of doctors like to be close to the hospital."
Rockingham County hopes a similar hospital relocation will spur development there. Last June the old Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg closed its doors and moved to a 254-acre site in the county just a few miles to the east, across Interstate 81.
The new 238-bed hospital is next to one of the biggest residential areas in Rockingham, says Joseph Paxton, the county administrator. The area is zoned for mixed-use, and Paxton hopes the hospital will attract development.
The county already has expanded the road network near the new hospital, with improvements to state Route 253, the main road to I-81. The county also is working on plans for a project called the Southeast Connector, a new corridor that would let traffic in the county move east and west without going through the city.
The city and county are collaborating on the road network "because we both see the benefits in having a new state-of-the-art medical facility in the community," Paxton says. "Transportation, hospitals and schools, all those things go together when you want to attract businesses."
The move to outpatient care
The new Rockingham hospital is 630,000 square feet, a big project by any standard. But a pair of new Bon Secours projects reflect the growing move toward outpatient care, in smaller buildings that fit more easily into mixed-use commercial projects.
In Chesterfield County the Bon Secours St. Francis Watkins Centre facility is being built in the midst of the Watkins Centre project, a 625-acre mixed-use development at the intersection of Midlothian Turnpike and state Route 288.
The first two buildings of the St. Francis project, totaling 100,000 square feet, are under construction now. One building, scheduled to open in early November, will be a freestanding emergency department with 16 bays, along with a diagnostic imaging center, a lab and a breast center. The second building is a professional office building with space for Bon Secours physicians and independent doctors.
The office building is just 4.5 miles from the Bon Secours' 6-year-old St. Francis Medical Center. If needed, patients can be admitted directly to the hospital, says Kevin Barr, CEO of Bon Secours HealthSource in Richmond. "Health care is moving to an outpatient setting," he says. "Freestanding EDs are not unusual anymore." There is room at the Watkins Centre site for a third building of 100,000 square feet, Barr says, and it will be constructed when there is market demand.
While Bon Secours completes the Watkins Centre project, it has new plans for its Harbour View Health Center in Suffolk, which opened about five years ago. The health center has 165,000 square feet of office space, a 17-bay freestanding emergency department, an imaging center, plus an outpatient surgery center and other services.
Bon Secours is seeking permission from the state to build a cancer center there, too, Barr says. (The proposal recently received preliminary approval.) The Harbour View center operates as a department of the Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center in Portsmouth. It's located just west of the intersection of Interstate 664 and U.S. 17. Like the Watkins Centre, the Harbour View center is in an area of rapid development, with new housing, grocery stores and some restaurants being built in the past 18 months, Barr says, "which shows how vibrant and growth-oriented the area is."
But even a region with a lot of growth potential doesn't guarantee success. In the Fredericksburg region, for example, Mary Washington Healthcare's 100-bed Stafford Hospital, which opened in early 2009 north of the city in Stafford County, had operating losses in 2009 and 2010. And it has been slow to attract physician offices. The new hospital's three-story Stafford Medical Pavilion building has some vacancies on every floor, and so far there's been no additional development around it.
The Stafford hospital and the Mary Washington Hospital appear to have lost ground in the past two years, partly because of the recession and competition from the new Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center in Spotsylvania County. In September, Moody's Investor Service downgraded Mary Washington Healthcare's bond rating, citing the losses in revenue and admissions. Still, the rating agency noted, Mary Washington dominates the inpatient market, with a 69 percent share, and the Stafford hospital is in a good location in one of the wealthiest and fastest-growing counties in the nation.
The Moody's downgrade, from A3 to Baa1, might not matter to Mary Washington Healthcare, which says it doesn't have any plans to expand. The opening of a cancer center on its Fredericksburg campus took up one of the last open sites there, says company spokeswoman Deborah Morris. "That's it for a very long time," she says.
For the localities that host the new health centers, what matters now is getting the most out of what's already been built. When VHHA's new figures for 2010 come out, total spending will likely show some effect from the recession, but it's money that still would be a welcome cure for an ailing economy.


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What Is Dark Forest?
Dark Forest is a series of tutorials that covers the whole process of creation of a promotional video in which a camera flies through a forest and shows some glowing titles with the beat of a soundtrack. The tutorials go from the inception of the project, its preproduction and organization, through the whole modelling, sculpting, texturing and animation stage up to the render (with Cycles), lighting and compositing! The series is made of 11 Chapters containing 49 videos: Almost 13 hours of tutorials!!
Required Skills
This series assumes you have at least a basic knowledge of Blender Interface and tools. Advanced knowledge is not required at all and everything is explained step by step. As a rule of thumb, if you can follow the free tutorials from blendtuts, you shouldn't have problems following Dark Forest tutorials.
You Can Save It Into A DVD
Even though Dark Forest is only a downloadable product, it's been crafted to fit into a DVD, so you can burn the full course, print the cover designs and put it in your shelf!
I've put all my knowledge together to create a high quality product from which you can learn a lot. While the tutorials show how to create a forest, everything is thought in a way that you can extract the workflow and the essence of the whole series to overcome any other type of project and know what steps you should follow. Also, it includes the Production Files so you can mess around with the .blend files and start at any point of the process just by loading the desired file.
Chapter 1 - Preproduction
Blender Preferences
Chapter 2 - Creating the Terrain
Creating the terrain base
Tileable textures in photoshop
Tileable textures in Gimp
Textures variation
Adding details to textures
Finishing the terrain shader
High Res Terrain - Method A
High Res Terrain - Method B
Chapter 3 - Creating the trees
Tree modeling
Tree unwrapping
Tree base texture
Tree final texture
Seam corrections
Tree sculpt
Tree displacement
More trees (time-lapse)
Some techniques
Tree variations
Chapter 4 - Creating Assets
Creating roots
Creating mushrooms
Creating stones
Creating plants
Chapter 5 - Forest Population (1st Pass)
Setting up assets
Trees population (1st pass)
Chapter 6 - Camera Animation
Camera animation - Blocking
Camera animation - Timing
Camera animation - Refining
Chapter 7 - Forest Population (2nd pass)
Tree population (2nd pass)
Roots population
Stones population
Mushrooms population
Plants population
Chapter 8 - Adding Details
Level of detail animation
Sculpting details in terrain
Building the sky
Creating glowing texts
Chapter 9 - Lighting
Lighting the scene
Chapter 10 - Render Setup
Small tweaks
Render settings
Natural looking noise in Cycles
Chapter 11 - Compositing
Compositing the background
Compositing the mist
Compositing the glowing texts
Color correction
Final details & effects
Also, you'll get the production files: .blend files for every stage of the process, textures, soundtrack...
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How I keep my email inbox empty, always.
Email organization is an important part of how I keep my business and my client's work in order. Often there are multiple ongoing projects, check-ins, important emails, and other information I need to refer back to later.
A lot of people opt for leaving all their emails in their inbox, for me this can be overwhelming. I like to utilize my email inbox more like a checklist of things I have not looked at yet, or are really important and need to be followed up with right away.
I've come up with a process for checking and organizing email that has a few basic changes to start and two steps to follow every time you check messages from now on.
I encourage those who receive 200+ emails a day to still take some of these ideas and apply them where you are able.
What to Change
Stop letting emails interrupt your day.
The first change is the hardest one to convince others is possible but makes the biggest difference.
When you are mobile, turn off the fetching new data function for your mail. It cuts down on the number of potential distractions from an email notification and saves your phone battery.
(+100 points if you can handle turning off notifications altogether, I'm not there yet.)
I've chosen some regular times I intentionally (more on that below) check my email that works around my and my client's schedules.
This has become easier and easier over time as I get used to this process.
Define your organizational system
For me, a combination of nested labels, moving starred emails to Evernote with a Zap command, and signing up for Unroll.me was the perfect trifecta.
See if this works for you or inspires a system that will
Clean your inbox COMPLETELY
Sort emails into respective folders, delete messages you know aren't important, and be honest with yourself. When looking at things you "always meant to read" or "need to keep", if you haven't read it in over 6 months and it doesn't pertain to something legal/tax related; consider letting it go.
It's amazing once you give yourself this permission, how fast the clean up is.
This completes the initial part of the process. The two steps that follow are what I practice on a daily basis when checking email. Just like all habits, this took a while for me to become consistent with, stay on it!
Intentional Email Checking
Acknowledge when it's really a good time to check emails.
First thing upon opening your eyes in the morning? Nope. Standing in line while you wait for your coffee? Only if you want to send a poor response. In the middle of a stressful moment when you're attempting to check out from the situation? No, not then either.
When you have time to sit down at your computer (or mobile without distraction) and commit to reading, responding, and sorting your new messages? Yes. Then.
Remember, if your phone is no longer fetching your emails for you and you're checking them manually, you might be unsure how many emails will come in. I like to give myself a solid 30-minute window, most of the time this is more than I need.
Sort. Reply. Sort.
Anything that can move into a folder without a response goes first. Quick responses second. Long responses that I have the time to reply to are third. Anything that needs more information or requires a longer time to respond moves to a follow-up folder.
The follow-up folder is not your junk mailbox. Move things here that you intend to respond to/read in 2–3 days. Anything else should get it's own designated folder.
That's it.
With this system I've been able to keep work frustrations down, realize that most fires are not as large as I make them out to be, and I've yet to run into an emergency where not checking my emails at my designated times (before 10am, before 2pm, after 5pm) has caused me to miss something important.
If this seems like way too much of an undertaking, but you'd love a clean inbox. Or you're not sure how to set up this system to work for you, drop me a line I'd love to help you get there.
Questions? Think I'm crazy/this is impossible? Leave me a comment below :)
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The Coaching Process
No two coaching engagements are the same so each is tailored to your specific needs, objectives and budget. That said, all coaching engagements follow the format outlined below.
Engaging in coaching is one of the strongest personal commitments you make. It is important to work with a coach who is a good fit. This first meeting, whether it is in person, by phone or via Skype is vitally important to your success. The match needs to feel right for us both or we will not be able to do our best work. If it is not a good fit, I am happy to connect you to a coach in my network who may better support you.
Before we get started we will discuss the duration of our engagement which could be as short as three months or as long as a year. We will determine the scope of our work and the duration and frequency of our meetings by defining your objectives along with specific milestones and checkpoints along the way to measure your progress. We will co-create the plan together and use this as a tool along the way.
Once we know what your objectives are, how we are going to measure success and the duration of our time together we are ready to dig in. This process is highlighted by regularly scheduled meetings either in person, by phone or Skype or some combination. Meetings are usually an hour every other week and designed to give you the space, time and focus you need to create change. I support this process by asking you specific questions, keeping you accountable to the objectives and providing support resources and suggested follow-up activities to keep the process going between sessions.
Every meeting starts with a check-in, where are we now, what insights and/or actions have happened, what are next steps and then we end with a check-out. Focused, targeted, and never taking our eyes of the prize.
In between sessions support is available to you via email or 15 minute phone appointments. You will also have access to resources (videos, articles, content, books, etc.) relevant to your coaching objective.
As we get close to the end of the engagement we will assess where you are, check our success milestones and make sure your objective is either in reach or you are ready to continue on your own.


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MyJoog.com- Austin is Truly Weird and Blessed with The Nightowls
"I've been listening to several bands lately with a might horns section and another one falls in my lap courtesy of Austin based The Nightowls. In early December they are releasing Good As Gold and if you enjoy a mix of Motown and Memphis - this CD is for you. In fact, listening transports one back to the 60's and 70's where The Nightowls could easily assimilate into the great Soul and R&B bands of that time. Frontman Ryan Harkride provides that classic era's vocals along with harmonies from Tara Williamson and Ellie Carroll. But it's the band's vibe that entraps me- the encompassing of keyboards, guitar, bass, and horns that get ya bouncing in your seat - at least in the car. At a club would be much more preferable and the band will celebrate their CD release show December 7th at Stubb's BBQ. Pair with Austin's music friendly Thirsty Planet Brewing. Cheers."


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I'm looking for a book that gives an overview of analysis, a bit like Shafarevich's Basic Notions of Algebra but for analysis. The book I have in mind would give definitions, theorems, examples, and sometimes sketches of proofs. It would cover a broad swathe of analysis (real, complex, functional, differential equations) and discuss a range of applications (i.e. in physics and in prime numbers). I've looked at the Analysis I volume of the Encyclopaedia of Mathematical Sciences which Shafarevich's book is also a part of, but it focuses more on methods and isn't quite what I have in mind.
Thank you!


text: Share: Comments Print May 28, 2013 at 10:44 AM NFL Draft moves to May Posted by Bob Condotta As was initially reported last week, the NFL Draft is indeed moving to May next year, the league announcing today it will be held from May 8-10. The Draft has become essentially a season of its own, and it's hard to even fathom the added hype that will come by adding another couple of weeks to the process. The story on the NFL's official website says that 2014 will be something of a trial year for seeing how it works to extend the draft process. Given the NFL's midas touch of late with all of this stuff, something tells me a May draft may become permanent. Comments


text: Yesterday I did a shoot in Summit, NJ for this beauty. I worked with my favorite makeup artist, kerry (kerrydering.com)-she 3 distinct looks; fresh face and natural, vibrant lip and smokey eye. Needless to say, I loved it all (and the house was an amazing backdrop to work in)! Here are a few favorites from each look:


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...the former Galaxy Donuts space is full of all kinds of repurposed chic. Jason Stroud (Stroudfoot)...was responsible for outfitting the open room, from filling in the 100-year-old polished terrazzo flooring to procuring the warm copper pendant light shades and the custom-made lacquered concrete tables below. Perched high on a shelf near the centre of the room is the restaurant's mascot, a walking figure with a top hat, created by B.C. sculptor Logan Sturrock; across the room is the bar, complete with a bar top made from reclaimed Distillery District wood and beer taps fashioned out of old steam pipes.
Like so many Ossington makeovers, the bar/restaurant is a gutted storefront; in this case, a former Galaxy Donuts joint, which the retro maestro Stroudfoot Design has stripped down to the last load-bearing wall and scrubbed clean of any noise-reducing material. Orange filaments glimmer over the jujube cocktails that have taken the place of fragrant fried dough. The room itself is surprisingly spacious and the food is a joy. Go early, grab a relatively private table overlooking the street, and before the place fills up with the late night crowd, cruise chef Claudio's carte.
The result is Yours Truly, a new restaurant that opened quietly on the still-hot Ossington strip...The setting is suitably Ossington-esque: sanded barn boards line the walls...original terrazzo flooring. Custom-built items from Stroudfoot Inc. (Origin) dot the place, like laquered concrete tables and copper-haloed light fixtures.


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The Maryland Community Health Resources Commission (CHRC) has issued an RFP which looks to support three categories of programs:
Promoting delivery of essential health care services: primary/preventative care services, dental services, and women's health care services;
Addressing the heroin and opioid epidemic through integrated behavioral health service delivery; and
Promoting food security and addressing childhood and family obesity.
The CHRC anticipates awarding approximately $5.9 million in new grant funding this fiscal year.
Letters of Intent (LOI) will be due on November 13 (12 noon), and full grant proposals will be due December 17 (12 noon). Grant awards are expected to be made by the CHRC in mid-February 2019.


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Bryan/College Station, Texas -- The most significant abortion center closure -- in the 40 years of legalized abortion since the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision -- was made public today when Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast, Inc. announced that it was shutting down its abortion facility in Bryan/College Station, Texas after fifteen tumultuous years in business.
In 2003, on the 30th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, ABC's Nightline spotlighted pro-life efforts in Bryan/College Station and said the community was "shaping the abortion debate" in America. Since that time, the local Planned Parenthood abortion facility gained worldwide notoriety as:
Site of the first-ever 40 Days for Life campaign in 2004, an effort that has since grown into a worldwide pro-life mobilization of 575,000 volunteers in 501 cities around the globe; saving 7,536 babies from abortion, closing 37 abortion centers, and helping 83 workers to quit their jobs in the abortion industry.
Place where former abortion center director and Planned Parenthood employee of the year Abby Johnson experienced a conversion, quit her job, and became an outspoken pro-life advocate, going on to found And Then There Were None, a new ministry which has since helped 60 other workers to leave the abortion industry over the last year.
Home of the Coalition for Life, the grassroots organization which Planned Parenthood credited for making the community "the most anti-choice place in the nation" in which Planned Parenthood experienced its "most consistent and active" opposition in the nation.
"This is epic news fifteen years in the making! Thousands of dedicated community members have faithfully prayed and held peaceful vigils outside this abortion center, offered hope and alternatives to turn away prospective Planned Parenthood customers, and educated the community about the harm of Planned Parenthood. These efforts, combined with the decisive action of the Texas legislature, have finally brought about this closure that is an answer to prayer." - David Bereit, national director of 40 Days for Life
"As the birthplace of 40 Days for Life and the place where Abby Johnson resigned after eight years working for America's largest abortion chain, this is a huge victory for the entire pro life movement! Peaceful and prayerful local opposition to abortion is ending abortion from the grassroots up." - Shawn Carney, 40 Days for Life campaign director
"I was surprised when Abby Johnson walked through our doors back in 2009, but today I am not. Victories like these should be expected when a community of faith stands up against the greatest injustice of the day. How little was my faith then, but today I'm reminded once again of how great a God we serve." - Bobby Reynoso, executive director of the Coalition for Life
"This is what grace truly looks like. Knowing that the former abortion clinic I once ran is now closing is the biggest personal victory of my life. From running that facility, to then advocating for its closure, and now celebrating that dream ... it shows that my life has indeed come full circle. I am honored to have worked with so many who helped with my conversion and the closure of this facility. We will continue to fight until every abortion clinic in this country has shut its doors." - Abby Johnson, former Bryan/College Station Planned Parenthood abortion center director and founder of And Then There Were None
**This news was also accompanied by announcements of closures of two other Texas Planned Parenthood centers, in Huntsville and Lufkin, both of which were sites of 40 Days for Life campaigns.


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New Hampshire Food Truck Festival is coming to Redhook Brewery in Portsmouth on Sunday, Oct. 5.
New Hampshire Food Truck Festival is coming to Redhook Brewery in Portsmouth on Sunday, Oct. 5.
While the food trucks dish out fan favorites, Redhook Brewery's ales and beers will be available for sale, there will be live performances by Boston-based band Waldo, and children's activities will also be on site.
The festival will run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will include some of New England's most popular food trucks serving up fall-off-the-bone ribs, bite sized sirloin sliders, lobster rolls, whoopee pies, and more. Participating trucks include:
Chubby Chickpea
Clyde's Cupcakes
Captain Marden's Cod Squad
Gabi's Smoke Shack
Maine-ly Lobstah
Pasta Pot
The Sandwich Kings
The Cookie Monstah
The Happy Taco
The Dining Car
Redhook Brewery is located at 1 Redhook Way in Portsmouth.
Parking will be available on-site.
Tickets are $5 and can be purchased either at the event (cash only) or beforehand online.
Children under 12 will be admitted for free.
For more information, call (617) 782-7117 or visit www.foodtruckfestivalsofne.com.


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SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates — An Iranian plane carrying mostly foreign workers crashed Tuesday as it approached Sharjah airport in the United Arab Emirates, killing 43 people aboard, officials said. Three survivors were hospitalized.
"Two of the survivors are in a critical condition. The third is conscious and stable," said Mohammed Musalaheddin, an orthopedics physician at Sharjah's Al Qassimi hospital.
The Kish Air Fokker-50, flying to Sharjah from the Iranian island of Kish in the Gulf, crashed at 11:40 a.m. in an open area about two miles from the airport, said Ghanem al-Hajiry, director general of civil aviation and the Sharjah Airport Authority.
No one on the ground was hurt, Al-Hajiry said. Witnesses said the plane crashed on a road near an upper-class residential neighborhood, about 660 feet from the nearest homes.
Rescue workers in white robes searched for survivors in the burning wreckage. Helicopters landed near the scene with rescue workers to remove victims.
About 30 charred bodies lay in rows, covered with red blankets near the wreckage. One was of an infant girl.
Later, a crane picked through the charred debris, lifting chunks of wreckage. Only the tail and cockpit area of the plane were recognizable.
The cause of the crash was not known, al-Hajiry said. An Internet search based on the plane's tail number indicated the Fokker-50 was 11 years old — far newer than most passenger planes in Iran's aging fleet — and was delivered to Kish Air in 2002.
Mohammed al-Ghaith, another senior Civil Aviation official, said the pilots had not sent out an emergency call, which could indicate a malfunction. The plane's flight data and cockpit voice recorders had been found, he said, and that an Iranian delegation was en route to take part in the investigation.
In Tehran, Kish Airline officials refused to comment.
Foreigner workers onboard
Of the 46 people aboard, 43 were killed, said Col. Saleh Ali al-Mutawaa, general director of Sharjah Police. He identified them as 19 Iranians, 12 Indians, four Egyptians, two Filipinos, two Algerians, one Syrian, one Chinese, one Nigerian and one Bangladeshi.
Three crash victims were being treatment at al-Qasimi hospital in Sharjah, an emergency room attendant told The Associated Press. Two were in critical condition, he said, while the Emirates' official news agency, WAM, said the third was stable.
Al-Mutawaa said two of the victims at al-Qasimi hospital were Filipinos, and the third was an Iranian.
Two people who survived the crash died after being taken to hospitals, WAM reported.
Flights to nearby destinations such as Kish mainly carry foreigners — particularly Asian workers, including Indians, Pakistanis and Filipinos, who make up the bulk of the Emirates' work force — to exit and return in order to remain within Emirati visa requirements. Foreigners whose visas are expiring need to exit and re-enter on a new visa, which takes two or three days to process.
Kish is a favorite destination for those renewing their travel documents because tickets are cheap and Iranian visas aren't needed. Cheap hotels cater to such travelers.
Kish, one of the three free trade zones in Iran, is the Islamic Republic's attempt to lure tourism and foreign exchange. The island operates as a kind of bridge between the conservative morality of mainland Iran and the bikini-and-booze freedoms in parts of the United Arab Emirates, 60 miles away.
Unlike the mainland, there are no rules to limit the mingling of unrelated men and women. They even get together in wet suits for scuba diving classes — impossible elsewhere under Iran's strict dress codes. On the streets, women go without the long coat worn across Iran.
At the airport, Abdel Rasoul al-Majidy said his 65-year-old father-in-law was supposed to be arriving on the flight. "We don't know what's going on. All we know is that my father-in-law was arriving today and then we heard of this plane crash," he said.
His wife, Fawziyah, began screaming hysterically at airport officials: "Where's my father? Where's my father? Bring him to me."
Kish Airline had a fleet of four medium-range, Russian-built Tu-154M jets on domestic and international flights and four short-range Fokker-50 turboprops, according to the company's Web site.
History of accidents
Iran has a history of air accidents, often blamed on badly maintained planes. In June, an Iranian military C-130 transport plane crashed outside Tehran, killing all seven people aboard. In February, a Russian-made Ilyushin-76 crashed in southeastern Iran, killing all 275 aboard.
In Belarus in September, a Tu-154 belonging to Kish Air on a Tehran-Minsk-Copenhagen flight went off course while making its approach at the Minsk-2 airport, striking trees. None of the 40 people aboard was hurt.
In 1995, an Iranian flight attendant hijacked a Kish Air Boeing 707 to Israel during a flight from Tehran. The plane was returned to Tehran with 174 passengers and crew.
Last month, a top Iranian aviation official asked the United States to lift sanctions on its airline industry as a humanitarian gesture so the country can buy spare parts for its planes.
Tehran blames many of its crashes on the sanctions, saying they have prevented the country from repairing and replacing a fleet that includes many Russian-made planes. Iran has complained of trouble buying European-made planes as well, because some parts and engines are built in the United States.
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