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OpenVistA EHR
These instructions are adapted from the Ultimate Server with OpenVistA EHR and are oriented towards that framework. However, the instructions should be applicable (without installing the entire server platform) on all versions of Ubuntu/Kubuntu. Settings listed in italics are meant to be customized for your system. Always use secure unique IDs and passwords.
- OpenVistA can also be installed using the Medsphere repositories. (Use karmic, jaunty, or maverick repositories instead of lucid if using one of those versions.)
wget -q -O - http://firstname.lastname@example.com | sudo apt-key add - echo "deb http://mirrors.medsphere.org/pub/apt/ubuntu lucid main" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/openvistaehr.list sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get install openvista-utils
Install pre-requisites
- Although the OpenVistA server can be installed and run on an Ubuntu server without a GUI desktop, I don't recommend it. It is a GUI-based system and it is difficult to troubleshoot it if no GUI desktop is installed. Therefore, make sure you have a ubuntu-desktop (or kubuntu-desktop) installed on your Ubuntu server.
- Apache2 is required. It can be installed individually (sudo apt-get install apache2) or as part of a LAMP (Linux, Apache2, MySQL, PHP) installation:
sudo apt-get install tasksel sudo tasksel install lamp-server
- The OpenSSH server is required:
sudo apt-get install tasksel sudo tasksel install openssh-server
- VistA is made for a 32-bit operating system. If you are using a 64-bit Ubuntu operating system, then also install ia32-libs:
sudo apt-get ia32-libs
Set networking parameters
- Set a static IP address for your server.
sudo gedit /etc/network/interfaces
- and edit the lines to resemble:
# iface eth0 inet dhcp # iface eth0 inet static address 192.168.0.99 netmask 255.255.255.0 network 192.168.0.0 broadcast 192.168.0.255 gateway 192.168.0.1
- and restart networking:
sudo /etc/init.d/networking restart
Adjust SSH for remote connections
- If the OpenSSH server was not installed on your server at initial installation, it can be installed now.
sudo tasksel install openssh-server
- The default SSH port is 22, but this may conflict with other SSH servers on your network. Change the SSH port to a custom port. Also disallow password-based logins, for now, to prevent unauthorized logins. See this tutorial.
sudo gedit /etc/ssh/sshd_config
- change the listening port:
Port 22199
- and disallow Password-based authentication by changing the line::
#PasswordAuthentication yes
- to
PasswordAuthentication no
- Make sure the OpenSSH server knows that it must look for the authorized_keys file. Uncomment the line:
#AuthorizedKeysFile %h/.ssh/authorized_keys
so that it resembles:
AuthorizedKeysFile %h/.ssh/authorized_keys
- then restart the OpenSSH server:
sudo /etc/init.d/ssh restart
- Make sure the router forwards the selected listening port (e.g. 22199) to the IP address (e.g. 192.168.0.99) of the server.
- Install X11VNC:
sudo apt-get install x11vnc
- Add an X11VNC Server menu item with the command:
x11vnc --forever
- -> Place in system tray (ticked)
- Create an SSH keypair for automated login:
- Generate a key pair (by default, a 2048-bit RSA key pair is created):
- Accept the default location for the key file ( /home/user/.ssh/id_rsa ).
- Leave the passphrase empty
- Make sure the directory /home/serveruser/.ssh exists; if not, create one using:
mkdir ~/.ssh
- (In this instance, user = serveruser = lucidadmin00, so the folder /home/lucidadmin00/.ssh ought to already exist).
Make sure that a file named authorized_keys (with write privileges) is in that folder. If not, create such a file (using the touch command to create an empty file) while logged into the server as serveruser (i.e. lucidadmin00):
cd ~/.ssh touch authorized_keys
- Concatenate the newly-generated id_rsa.pub key to the authorized_keys file:
cd ~/.ssh cat authorized_keys id_rsa.pub >> authorized_keys
- Create a test connection:
- Start the X11VNC Server (as above)
- Connect VNC through the SSH tunnel with the commands:
ssh -l lucidadmin00 -L 5900:127.0.0.1:5900 mylucid00.dyndns.org -p 22199 vinagre vnc://127.0.0.1
or with a single-line command (which can be placed in a Menu item / shortcut):
ssh -f -l lucidadmin00 -L 5900:127.0.0.1:5900 mylucid00.dyndns.org -p 22199 sleep 5; vinagre vnc://127.0.0.1
Note: vinagre -- fullscreen vnc://127.0.0.1 will start the VNC connection in fullscreen mode (but should only be used when connecting from other computers).
Install an EHR (Electronic Health Record) system
- Although these instructions are for OpenVistA EHR, other VistA EHR derivatives can be installed in a somewhat similar fashion.
- The OpenSSH server was set to listen on port 22199. Make sure the router forwards port 22199 to this computer's LAN IP address. The OpenSSH server will be reached by tunneling to myjaunty00.dyndns.org using port 22199.
Install OpenVistA server
- Read OpenVistA on Ubuntu
- Install pre-requisites:
sudo apt-get install xinetd update-inetd whois apache2-suexec
- Note: The Astronaut installer checks for an open port 9260 and it will not proceed if it is closed. Re-enable the firewall (i.e. ok to close port 9260 again) after installation is complete.
- A package can be installed directly from the Astronaut VistA repositories (replace lucid with karmic if using Karmic Koala 9.10) by adding the repository:
sudo echo "deb http://software.astronautvista.com/deb lucid main" >> /etc/apt/sources.list.d/lucid-partner.list sudo apt-get update
- then installing the Astronaut version of the OpenVistA server:
sudo apt-get install astronaut-ov-server-beta
- Note: During the VistA server installation, you may wish to save (as a text file) the installation notes that are displayed for future reference.
- Change the passwords for the server login IDs.
sudo passwd text9260 [sudo] password for jauntyadmin00: jauntyword00 Enter new UNIX password: vista!456 Retype new UNIX password: vista!456
sudo passwd client9260 [sudo] password for jauntyadmin00: jauntyword00 Enter new UNIX password: vista!456 Retype new UNIX password: vista!456
sudo passwd openvistaEHR [sudo] password for jauntyadmin00: jauntyword00 Enter new UNIX password: vista!456 Retype new UNIX password: vista!456
- Create a Menu Item / Shortcut for text 9260:
su text9260
- Name this Menu Item: VistA Server Admin (text9260). Make sure to set Advanced -> Run in terminal (ticked).
- The password set in the previous step (for text9260) will be required upon logging in.
- Create a Menu Item / shortcut for VistA Commander:
- Name this Menu Item: VistA Commander Server Admin. Make sure to set Advanced -> Run in terminal (ticked).
Install OpenVistA-CIS Linux client
- Read OpenVistA-CIS on Linux.
- Install dependencies:
sudo apt-get install mono-runtime libmono-corlib2.0-cil libgtk2.0-cil libglade2.0-cil libmono-cairo2.0-cil libmono-winforms2.0-cil libmono-system-runtime2.0-cil
- Create directories then download and unzip the OpenVistA-CIS binaries into them:
sudo mkdir /etc/openvistacisclient cd /etc/openvistacisclient sudo wget http://sourceforge.net/projects/openvista/files/OpenVista%20CIS/1.0%20RC2/openvistacis-0.9.96-client.zip/download sudo unzip openvistacis-0.9.96-client.zip
sudo mkdir /etc/openvistacisvitals cd /etc/openvistacisvitals sudo wget http://sourceforge.net/projects/openvista/files/OpenVista%20CIS/1.0%20RC2/openvistacis-0.9.96-vitals.zip/download sudo unzip openvistacis-0.9.96-vitals.zip
- Create Menu shortcuts:
- Menu Editor -> New item
- -> General -> Name: OpenVistA-CIS Client (localhost connection)
- -> Command: mono OpenVistaCIS.exe --server=127.0.0.1 --port=9260
- -> Advanced -> Work path: /etc/openvistacisclient
- Menu Editor -> New item
- -> General -> Name: OpenVistA-CIS Vitals (localhost connection)
- -> Command: mono OpenVistaVitals.exe --server=127.0.0.1 --port=9260
- -> Advanced -> Work path: /etc/openvistacisvitals
Note: When running from a menu item shortcut, make sure you set the directory as the workpath. I place the menu items in a separate submenu named EHR. Although the OpenVistA-CIS client uses port 9201 by default, the Astronaut OpenVistA server uses port 9260 by default.
Note: If you wish to connect directly through the network (without using an SSH tunnel), merely replace --server=127.0.0.1 with --server=myjaunty00.dyndns.org and make sure the LAN's router forwards port 9260 to the LAN IP address of the server (and make sure that all firewalls allow port 9260 to be open).
- Use your Access Code / Verify Code as the LoginID / Password ( default at installation for Astronaut systems is sys.admin / vista!123 ). This should be changed at the initial connection, e.g. to vista!456.
Connecting through an SSH tunnel
This method is necessary to connect remote clients to the server through a secure, encrypted tunnel. It is worthwhile to test this connection method by setting it up on the server, as well. Make sure your router is forwarding (to your server) the SSH port you selected (in these examples port 22199).
- In order to maintain the Astronaut structure, copy the (previously created) SSH authorized_keys file to the .ssh folders for client9260 and text9260 (where serveruser = jauntyadmin00 on this server):
sudo mkdir /home/client9260 sudo mkdir /home/client9260/.ssh sudo cp /home/serveruser/.ssh/authorized_keys /home/client9260/.ssh/ sudo chown -R client9260 /home/client9260
sudo mkdir /home/text9260 sudo mkdir /home/text9260/.ssh sudo cp /home/serveruser/.ssh/authorized_keys /home/text9260/.ssh/ sudo chown -R text9260 /home/text9260
- Restart the OpenSSH server:
sudo /etc/init.d/ssh restart
- Now you can connect securely with an SSH tunnel without requiring a password.
ssh -l client9260 -L 9201:127.0.0.1:9260 myjaunty00.dyndns.org -p 22199
- Create Menu shortcuts for use when connecting through the SSH tunnel:
- Menu Editor -> New item
- -> General -> Name: OpenVistA-CIS Client
- -> Command: mono OpenVistaCIS.exe --server=127.0.0.1 --port=9201
- -> Advanced -> Work path: /etc/openvistacisclient
- Menu Editor -> New item
- -> General -> Name: OpenVistA-CIS Vitals
- -> Command: mono OpenVistaVitals.exe --server=127.0.0.1 --port=9201
- -> Advanced -> Work path: /etc/openvistacisvitals
- Create a Menu Item / Shortcut with the command:
ssh -f -l client9260 -L 9201:127.0.0.1:9260 myjaunty00.dyndns.org -p 22199 sleep 5; mono OpenVistaCIS.exe --server=127.0.0.1 --port=9201
- but with Advanced -> Work path: /etc/openvistacisclient configured in the Menu Item / Shortcut settings. It is not necessary to have the Advanced -> Run in terminal box ticked.
- It is also possible to use the command:
ssh -f -l client9260 -L 9201:127.0.0.1:9260 myjaunty00.dyndns.org -p 22199 sleep 5; mono /etc/openvistacisclient/OpenVistaCIS.exe --server=127.0.0.1 --port=9201
- Create Menu shortcuts for the Text9260 Server Admin client (a text-based SSH tunnel). This will be the method used to logon (in text mode) directly to the OpenVistA Server for administrative functions:
- Menu Editor -> New item
- -> General -> Name: OpenVistA Server (localhost)
- -> Command: ssh -l text9260 -L 9201:127.0.0.1:9260 127.0.0.1 -p 22199
- -> Advanced -> Run in terminal: (ticked)
- Menu Editor -> New item
- -> General -> Name: OpenVistA Server (network)
- -> Command: ssh -l text9260 -L 9201:127.0.0.1:9260 myjaunty00.dyndns.org -p 22199
- -> Advanced -> Run in terminal: (ticked)
When logging on, the ACCESS CODE / VERIFY CODE are the same as at the initial logon (sys.admin and vista!123 (or vista!456 if changed as in the above section)). The exit key for the OpenVistA server functions is ^ .
For more info about the OpenVistA Server functions, see here.
Note: While the text9260 SSH tunnel is open, it is also possible to simultaneously run the OpenVistA-CIS Client (using the menu shortcut created above which contains the command: mono OpenVistaCIS.exe --server=127.0.0.1 --port=9201).
- To access the OpenVistA Server from a Windows machine, use the Astronaut Clients (and the Windows OpenVistA-CIS clients). See here and here.
Adjust Login Manager IDs
- The two IDs text9260 and client9260 are meant to act as interfaces to the GT.M (MUMPS) database and not as login IDs for the GUI desktop. In fact, a user that logs into them can alter their settings accidentally. It is therefore better to exclude these two IDs from the Login Manager. It is also not necessary to have the openvistaEHR login ID enabled (although there is no harm in logging into this account).
- Menu -> System -> System Settings -> Advanced -> Login Manager -> Users -> Excluded users -> client9260 (ticked) -> text9260 (ticked) -> openvistaEHR (ticked)
- The accounts will remain active but will not show up on the Login screen.
VistA Server functions
The VistA server functions are generally configured from a text interface. The VistA server is very flexible and powerful, and therefore can seem complex to customize and daunting for new users.
Accessing the interface is possible in several ways:
- While logged on the server (using any login ID) by starting VistA Commander from a command-line interface Terminal:
- Logging in directly to the server using the provided Linux login (openvistaEHR or worldvistaEHR) and opening a (Konsole) Terminal. This loads the VistA Commander interface automatically. (On Astronaut systems, the default initial password is vista!123.)
- Using the Text Client, VistA Config, or VistA Server Admin (text9260) (with or without SSH) if installed on your system as part of a client package.
- Using the built-in VistA Server Text Client menu items/shortcuts in the Ubuntu-Med system.
Then see
Adding new SSH users
- On the server, create a second user account (that guest users can use for SSH purposes) with a password dissimilar to any other passwords (such as mylucidguestpassword):
sudo useradd -m mylucid00guest sudo passwd mylucid00guest sudo mkdir /home/mylucid00guest/.ssh sudo chmod 777 /home/mylucid00guest/.ssh
- Allow OpenSSH Password Authentication temporarily. Edit the OpenSSH configuration file:
sudo gedit /etc/ssh/sshd_config
- and temporarily allow Password-based Authentication by changing the line:
PasswordAuthentication no
- to
PasswordAuthentication yes
- then restart the OpenSSH server:
sudo /etc/init.d/ssh restart
From the new Linux user's client computer:
ssh-keygen scp -P 22199 ~/.ssh/id_rsa.pub firstname.lastname@example.com:~/.ssh/id_rsa.pub
- When prompted, of course, the guest password, mylucidguestpassword, should be entered.
- Back on the server (logged in as the administrator lucidadmin00), turn off the OpenSSH Password Authentication again:
sudo gedit /etc/ssh/sshd_config
Change the line:
PasswordAuthentication yes
- to
PasswordAuthentication no
- then restart the OpenSSH server:
sudo /etc/init.d/ssh restart
It is then usually best (for security reasons) to now change the guest password to something completely different:
sudo passwd mylucid00guest
- Copy the new id_rsa.pub key to the mylucid00admin folder and concatenate it to the authorized_keys file there:
sudo cp /home/mylucid00guest/.ssh/id_rsa.pub /home/lucidadmin00/.ssh/id_rsaguest.pub sudo chown -R lucidadmin00 /home/lucidadmin00 cd ~/.ssh cat authorized_keys id_rsaguest.pub >> authorized_keys
Note: this new /home/lucidadmin00/.ssh/authorized_keys file should also be copied to /home/client9260/.ssh/authorized_keys and /home/text9260/.ssh/authorized_keys as detailed in the subsequent OpenVistA EHR section.
- If Windows-based PuTTY SSH users are to be added to the system, then see this tutorial. The SSH keys must be tweaked to be used with OpenSSH, copied to the server, and then concatenated to the authorized_keys file in a similar fashion.
Other resources
- Ubuntu-Med FAQ -- a robust server package that includes a pre-configured installation of OpenVistA
- Astronaut VistA -- maintains the Astronaut installation packages for VistA
- Medsphere -- the corporate sponsor of OpenVistA
- Vistapedia -- a wiki for several publicly available versions of VistA
- VistA -- the Wikipedia article on VistA
- Ubuntu Doctors Guild's original installation instructions for OpenVistA
- Kubuntuguide
- Ubuntuguide
- Vincent Mazzarella, MD is a surgeon in Northern California, USA. He is a creator of Ubuntu-Med and an editor of Ubuntu Doctors Guild, Ubuntuguide, and Kubuntuguide.


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Biological Sciences doctoral student Chris Hamilton shows participants in the Summer Science Institute a tarantula during a behind-the-scenes tour of Auburn's Museum of Natural History.
Some area high school students are getting an opportunity to explore cutting-edge research topics in biology, chemistry, geology, physics and mathematics through the Summer Science Institute at Auburn University.
The College of Sciences and Mathematics' academically competitive enrichment program is for rising 11th and 12th grade students who demonstrate a heightened interest in a career in the sciences or mathematics. Physics professor Allen Landers, Howard Carr Professor of Outreach and faculty director of the institute, conceived the program with a vision toward exciting young minds about science.
"My initial idea was to do something solely in the physics department, but I recognized right away that COSAM's Department of Outreach provides an outstanding infrastructure that could be utilized to create a more diverse program," said Landers. "These students are the future of science in terms of research and science education, so we want to get them excited about any and all aspects of science and math."
As director, Landers is responsible for working with Mary Lou Ewald, COSAM's director of outreach, to coordinate all activities during the one-week program, determine the schedule, recruit faculty participants, and provide guidance for creating modules that will be effective in inspiring young scientific minds.
"These students are the future of science in terms of research and science education..."
— Allen Landers
The 2013 Summer Science Institute took place in June, and 26 students from Alabama and Georgia spent the week on campus working with COSAM faculty and staff in a series of hands-on and interactive workshops including activities from each of the five COSAM departments. Participating faculty included: Anne Gorden, John Gorden, and Konrad Patkowski from the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry; Dean Hoffman and Chris Rodger from the Department of Mathematics and Statistics; Jason Bond, Wendy Hood, Debbie Folkerts, and Haruka Wada from the Department of Biological Sciences; Willis Hames from the Department of Geology and Geography; and Mike Fogle, Uwe Konopka, David Maurer, and Allen Landers from the Department of Physics.
"Because we had so many participating faculty, we really got to showcase how enthusiastic we are about engaging young people in science and mathematics. We try to create an exploratory atmosphere where we excite the students about science as a career. Students get to experience the broad diversity of the college, which ranged widely from both field and lab work in biology, to synthesis and computer modeling of molecules in chemistry, to discrete and recreational mathematics. We also engage the students in a number of supplemental activities including a herpetology hunt and an astronomy night," said Landers.
Because the Summer Science Institute hosts a limited number of participants, Landers said there is an additional advantage for both the students and faculty during the program.
"The students have an opportunity to ask open-ended questions, so they are able to get a lot out of each session since we are experts in our respective fields. Spontaneous discussions tend to be more effective because they are in response to student questions and the students are engaged from the start. There is something very special about the intimacy and one-on-one time the students get with the faculty," said Landers. "As scientists we get to sometimes recognize natural phenomenon for the very first time, and getting to share that with high school kids is a very cool, deep experience. The whole thing is extremely gratifying."
Physics professor Mike Fogle provides participants in the Summer Science Institute with a demonstration of how the particle accelerator works as they conduct an X-Ray analysis using particles from the accelerator.
The application process for the program is rigorous, and students are evaluated based on intellectual merit, letters of recommendation from teachers or administrators at the prospective candidate's school, a personal statement as to why the student wants to participate, volunteerism, work experiences, participation in extracurricular activities, and general enthusiasm for science and/or mathematics.
Abigail Blankenship, a 17-year-old student at St. Paul's Episcopal School in Mobile, Ala., was selected to participate in this year's program, and said she applied because she has a strong interest in the sciences and mathematics, especially chemistry and physics. As a result, she was taken off guard by how much of an impact the courses in biological sciences had on her.
"I am not a fan of biology, and it really, really surprised me how much I gained a new respect for the field this week because it was really fascinating. I also recognize that it is not something I would like to do; I do not want to go trekking through the woods collecting spiders, but I have a newfound respect for people who find that fascinating," explained Blankenship. "It was a good experience for me since I am such a chemistry-physics person, to have gotten so much out of the biology experience as well. I would definitely recommend this program to pretty much any high school student who is interested in math and science, and even some who are not really sure, because I learned so much about myself and what I am interested in. I learned a lot about what is out there and what's available to study. It was really, really, really fascinating to learn so much about science and math."
Catherine Johnson, a rising high school senior at Forsyth Central High School in Cumming, Ga., was among the first class of students to participate in the institute in 2012, and she wrote a letter to Landers expressing similar sentiments about her experience:
"…Dr. Landers, your science institute was literally the most amazing adventure that I have ever experienced. I made so many new friends who enjoyed learning, science, and hard-working as much as I did. I learned from the most talented professors who were in love with what they taught each day. I experienced some of the most crazy adventures that got me either soaking wet and muddy, hot and sweaty, or gave me the feeling that I was going to be eaten alive by the forests, like on the herpetology hunt. I learned some of the neatest things, like how to recycle aluminum, the difference between bioluminescence and fluorescence, how to work well with and encourage your team, how to look for fireflies, how to solve terribly hard enigmas, how to figure out binary code, and so much more. When I left Auburn University, all I could feel was sadness for days, because I no longer had those thoughtful professors, brilliant friends, or the university itself. However, I had obtained so much knowledge that I have kept with me since then…Thank you, Dr. Landers, as well as Ms. Mary Lou Ewald, and thank you to everyone who put forth the effort to teach and take care of us students while we were staying at Auburn. I had never considered Auburn University as a college that I wanted to attend before, but now I feel drawn to make it my first application. Thank you so much."
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There is no fee for participation in the Summer Science Institute, and funding from the program comes from a variety of sources including the Office of the Vice President for University Outreach, the National Science Foundation, Army ROTC, the Society of Women in Sciences and Mathematics, and COSAM.
"The program is free, and that is critical. It has to be free because there will be that one student who would not go if he or she has to pay for it, and that's probably the one student for whom it means the most. And that's why the numbers are small and we only have two-dozen students. This program is not about reaching masses of students. This is different. It's about reaching a special niche," said Landers. "And what really makes the program a success is the volunteer time we receive from faculty, and the donation and use of laboratory space from departments in COSAM."
COSAM's Department of Outreach will begin accepting applications for the 2014 Summer Science Institute in November 2013. For more information, visit the Summer Science Institute website at www.auburn.edu/cosam/ssi.
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On December 3, 2010, AHRQ hosted a Web conference featuring Heidi Nelson, M.D., M.P.H., Oregon Evidence-based Practice Center and Karen Schoelles, M.D., S. M., ECRI Institute Evidence-based Practice Center. (View Biosketches.) They highlighted AHRQ's patient-centered outcomes research related to breast cancer, including Medications to Reduce the Risk of Primary Breast Cancer in Women and Core-Needle Biopsy for Breast Abnormalities.
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Welcome back to the Dodge Heritage Series, a 10-part exploration of Dodge brand history. This is Part 5 in the series. The 1960s were a memorable time for Dodge. It was the golden age of the American muscle car, and Dodge was on the cutting edge of performance, engineering and styling and would lead the way in producing some of the most exciting cars of the era. Dodge didn't offer just one high-performance nameplate during these years, but an entire lineup of cars with industry-leading muscle and flair. While the early 1960s gave us the tasteful Dodge… Read More
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1. The Family History Library
Located in Salt Lake City, the massive Family History Library has more than 70,000 biography and family history volumes. You can search its holdings by several different categories, including by surname. The results will be a list of books that focus specifically on your family of interest as well as books that might contain your surname as an "allied" branch. At www.familysearch.org, follow the links to the Family History Library System, then the Catalog, then Surname Search. You can also search the catalog at your local Family History Center. If you find a published genealogy at the Family History Library and it's been microfilmed, you can order a copy of the film through your local Family History Center. If it hasn't been microfilmed, then you need to visit the library or have someone check the book for you.
2. Public libraries with genealogy and local history departments
Many public libraries with genealogy and local history collections now make their catalogs available online. For the locality where your ancestors lived, look for an online library catalog, then check to see if it has any published genealogies on your family. One major genealogy department with more than 38,000 published family histories is the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne, Ind.
3. Genealogical and Local History Books in Print
A great resource for determining if there's a genealogy on your family is the four-volume set Genealogical and Local History Books in Print, 5th edition, edited by Marian Hoffman (Genealogical Publishing Co.), which should be available at most libraries with genealogical collections. The four volumes cover family histories, general reference books, US sources Alabama through New York and US sources North Carolina through Wyoming. Each listing in GLHBIP gives a brief description of the book, price and ordering information.
Remember, if a family history you seek is out of print, it won't be listed here. To find a genealogy that's out of print, check online used and rare book search services such as Alibris, Bibliofind, BookFinder, Powell's Books and Amazon.com's rare and used books. Cyndi's List provides many links to online used bookstores at www.cyndislist.com/books.htm#used.
4. Library of Congress
Theoretically, once someone has written a genealogy, the author should register it with the Library of Congress Copyright Office. To register, a writer must send two copies of the work with an application and fee. Once the copyright is approved, the book is donated to the library's genealogical section. Genealogies in the Library of Congress: A Bibliography and its supplements, by Marion Kaminkow, consists of five massive volumes (Genealogical Publishing Co.). In these volumes (also available at libraries), you'll find details on more than 50,000 family histories, published and unpublished, held by the Library of Congress. You can also check the library's online catalog for published family histories.
5. Directory of Family Associations
You might also check Elizabeth P. Bentley's Directory of Family Associations (Genealogical Publishing Co.). This directory will tell you if the family association has any publications. Even if you don't discover a family history book, you could uncover an association newsletter or journal containing genealogies of different branches of your family.


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When i boot the live cd and try to install it to the harddrive it wont list it.
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NFL makes changes to 2014 Pro Bowl
(New York, NY) -- The NFL is changing its Pro Bowl format. The league is doing away with the familiar conference matchup that pits the AFC against the NFC. Instead, players will be selected in a vote by fans, coaches and players, without regard to conference. Players will be assigned to teams through a Pro Bowl draft. Two leading vote getters will join two NFL.com fantasy football champions to draft players. Hall of Famers Jerry Rice and Deion Sanders will serve as alumni team captains, assisting in the draft Process. The Pro Bowl player draft will air on NFL Network January 22nd. The 2014 Pro Bowl will take place Sunday, January 26th at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii.


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Zoe Saldana Is Pregnant & Covers Marie Claire!
As we suspected, Zoe Saldana is indeed pregnant! Rumors have been steady circulation that the actress was hiding a baby bump underneath her stylish ensembles and it was true. The 36 year old actress' publicist confirmed with the The Hollywood Reporter that Zoe and her husband,, Marco Perego are expecting their first child. While the due date is still a mystery, Zoe is predicted to be about 3 months pregnant.
Recently, the Guardians of the Galaxy star exclaimed, "I love coming to New York because my family is here," in the August 2014 issue of Marie Claire which she covers. She continues to gush about her family, so we can assume she's elated about starting her own.
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EVERETT — Police are investigating the shooting of an Everett woman early Saturday morning.
Everett Police Department's major crimes unit is seeking witnesses to the shooting, which sent an Everett woman, 56, to the hospital with gunshot wounds.
Police were called to the 2200 block of Fulton Street about 3:10 a.m. Saturday, said Police Lt. Robert Goetz in a statement from the department.
When they arrived they found the woman conscious and alert with what appeared to be three gunshot wounds. She told officers she was lying on her couch when she heard what she thought were fireworks outside. When she got up to look, she discovered that she had been shot, Goetz said.
The woman was treated by Everett Fire Department personnel before being taken to the Colby campus of Providence Everett Medical Center. Her condition Sunday was unknown, but it was believed her injuries were not life-threatening, Goetz said.
Since the shooting, investigators have talked with several people about the incident. No cause for any arrest has been established. Officers found several bullet holes in the home, however police do not know how many rounds were fired.
No one else was known to have been injured in the shooting.
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Jefferson City, Tenn. – The Brevard College Tornados baseball team will take the field against the Carson-Newman Eagles on April 5 at Smokies Park in Kodak, Tenn.
First pitch of the final game of the three-game set between the Eagles and Tornados is at 1 p.m. Smokies park is home to the Tennessee Smokies, the double-A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs. The two teams will play a Saturday doubleheader at the Silver Diamond Baseball Complex in Jefferson City beginning at noon.
Baseball historian and author Doug Williams will leadoff the weekend, speaking Friday night about his book So Many Summer Fields, which focuses on baseball and its history from the 1920s-1960s. Williams' and his baseball memorabilia collection have been featured in Sports Collectors Digest.
Williams' lecture is Friday night at 7 p.m. in the Thomas Recital Hall on the Carson-Newman campus. Admission is $10 and open to the public. Friday night's ticket can also be used to get into Sunday's game at Smokies Park. To purchase tickets in advance, call the C-N Baseball Office at (865) 471-3465.
Brevard is currently 6-12 on the season and is playing this afternoon in a doubleheader on the road in Harrogate, Tenn. against Lincoln Memorial University. First pitch for the doubleheader is scheduled for 3 p.m.


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GSA to Hold Public Forum on Redevelopment of Tariff Commission BuildingFederal Agency Seeks Partnership with Public, DC Government and Private Sector
June 27, 1997
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WASHINGTON, DC -- Next month, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) will hold a public forum to generate comments on adaptive use concepts for the General Post Office in the historic heart of downtown Washington, DC, a mid-nineteenth century historic property also known as the Tariff Commission building.
The forum follows GSA's issuance of a Request for Qualifications for the Development and Management of a National Historic Landmark earlier this month that will be posted in the Federal Register on June 30. GSA is seeking private investment to restore and reuse the National Historic Landmark, which no longer has a viable federal purpose, but which GSA will retain ownership for safekeeping while creating the opportunity for private developers to change the use of the property and keep it open to the public. Adaptive use concepts must be financially feasible and generate long-term revenues for the federal government. Response submissions from interested parties are due August 11, 1997.
Nelson Alcalde, GSA's National Capital Regional Administrator, said, "GSA is facilitating the creation of an innovative partnership among the public, District leaders and the private sector to find ways to reuse this historic federal government office building that will enhance its historic qualities and help revitalize this area of downtown Washington."
Located in the heart of the Pennsylvania Quarter, the Tariff Commission building is located on Square 430 - the block between 7th & 8th Streets and E and F Streets, NW - in Washington, DC. Redevelopment of the federal property will provide for full rehabilitation and occupancy of the structure and grounds, generate long-term public revenues and help revitalize a vibrant, growing, mixed-use neighborhood in the historical "heart" of the city. Adaptive use of the property will ensure preservation of the building and contribute to the preservation of the Pennsylvania Avenue Historic Site, which stretches from the White House to the Capitol.
Alcalde said that GSA, the federal government's landlord, has created a new process that will facilitate and encourage public comments and input on the selection of appropriate uses for this unique public building. He said that a specific adaptive use for the property has not been predetermined.
"We must weigh all the factors of historic preservation, community interests and financial performance goals and objectives before reaching any decisions," Alcalde said. "The upcoming forum will help foster the dialogue."
With the assistance of qualified private real estate developers and their partners throughout the nation, GSA will identify, explore and test alternative uses for the building and their financial feasibility. Developers with successful track records of experience in a variety of uses such as residences, hotels, mixed uses, museums, arts-related activities and others will compete for the exclusive right to lease, develop and manage the building.
The Tariff Commission building is the first marble solid masonry building built in the District of Columbia and was designed by the architects of the U.S. Capitol, the U.S. Treasury, the original U.S. Patent Office and the Washington National Monument. The neoclassical interior is detailed throughout with ornamental plaster, cast iron friezes and marble. Significant architectural spaces include a domed library; a two-story skylighted room; two domed and skylighted cantilevered circular open stairs, and vaulted corridors and rooms.
Alcalde said GSA's work on the building conforms with the goals envisioned in the Pennsylvania Avenue reuse and development plan. From 1972 until last year, the Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation carried out that mission, but legislation that sunset the agency transferred its responsibilities, properties and projects to GSA.
"We are excited to continue the good work of the PADC and be part of the successful revitalization of Pennsylvania Avenue - America's Main Street," Alcalde said.
The public forum will be held on Monday, July 7, 1997 at 6 p.m. at the U.S. Navy Memorial Heritage Center, 701 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. The entrance is on the ground floor in the east Market Square Building adjacent to the Archives/Navy Memorial Metro Station - Yellow and Green Lines.
Copies of the GSA RFQ are available upon request from Elizabeth Gibson, U.S. General Services Administration, National Capital Region, Portfolio Management , Suite 7600, 7th & D Sts., S.W., Washington, DC 20407.
Additional information can be found on GSA's National Capital Region homepage at http://www.gsa.gov/regions/r11/ncr.htm., or by referencing the Historic American Building Survey No. DC-219 and U.S. Department of Interior National Register No. 69000311.


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About Parra
Dutch illustrator, painter, and animator Parra produces vibrant, post-Pop imagery populated by hybrid figures with elongated beak-like noses and the artist's unique typography. Parra began his career drawing flyers and posters for music venues, later employing his eccentric, hand-drawn approach to illustration and design in fine art works. Recent works such as Holding a Stick (2012) and Game (2012) depict curvaceous nudes with Parra's signature bird-like heads engaged in provocative situations and rendered in bold, saturated blues and reds. Parra's images have been compared to those of Keith Haring and Victor Moscoso.
Dutch , b. 1976, Maastricht, Netherlands, based in Amsterdam, Netherlands
Solo Shows on Artsy
Parra No Work Today, Joshua Liner Gallery, New York
Parra 'I can't look at your face anymore', Ruttkowski;68, Cologne
SALUT by PARRA, Alice, Brussels
Parra, Yer So Bad, Jonathan LeVine Projects, New York
Parra, Tracy Had a Hard Sunday, Jonathan LeVine Projects, New York
Group Shows on Artsy
Summer Breaks, Joshua Liner Gallery, New York
Summer Mixer, Joshua Liner Gallery, New York
The Color and the Fury: 10 Years of Jonathan LeVine Gallery, Jonathan LeVine Projects, New York
Highlights from the Architecture + Design Collection, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA), San Francisco
Collection #1 curated by Studio Job, Chamber, New York
Art Truancy: Celebrating 20 Years of Juxtapoz Magazine, Jonathan LeVine Projects


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Yercaud is a hill station in Salem District, in Tamil Nadu, India; It located in the Shevaroys range of hills in the Eastern Ghats; the Yercaud hill area is called the Shevaroy Hills. It is situated at an altitude of 1515 metres (4970 ft) above sea level, and the highest point in Yercaud is the Servarayan temple, at 5,326 feet (1,623 m). It is so named owing to the abundance of trees categorised as a forest near the lake, the name signifying Lake Forest. As a popular tourist destination, Yercaud is also called as Jewel of the South. If you are looking for car rental Yercaud let us know and we will be happy to provide you with best budgeted deals for . Book cabs in Yercaud


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I introduced myself as daughter of 70 year old mother diagnosed with CC in February after they went in to do a bile reconstrucion surgery. Of course they did not do that procedure, they resected a portion of liver but when they saw extent of tumor growth they closed her up. No treatment yet as she was in hospital for a month, got an infection so they sent her home without treatment until this infection cleared up and she gained some strength back.
Well the infection is still here and she has for the last few weeks been leaking bile. It has been draining out of the drains in her stomach and they did a CT scan that showed there is a leak but they cannot see the source. Is this normal? How good is it to have bile pooling inside? They contacted the surgeion who said nothing could be done and that is what they are doing, nothing. Another round of antibiotics and that is it. My worry is we are to go back to Cancer Clinic in late April and start treatment and that they will not start chemo with this infection still there. Any ideas from anyone would be greatly appreciated.
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What's a nice Jewish boy from the Main Line doing working for Syrian revolutionaries? Aaron Glickman explains why he was drawn to a fellowship with a coalition angling to bring democracy to the civil war-torn country.
What's a nice Jewish boy from the Main Line doing working for Syrian revolutionaries?
"It's the first thing that people ask me," said 23-year-old Aaron Glickman of Merion. "It seems incongruous for whatever reason. I don't see it as such."
The 2013 Cornell University graduate just completed a three-month fellowship at the Washington, D.C., office of the National Coalition of Syrian and Revolution and Opposition Forces, which acts as a kind of quasi-embassy. Now he's back in Philly, trying to figure out what's next for him and still talking about the conflict that rages on with no end in sight.
Glickman said he was drawn to the organization out of a desire to help stop — or at least minimize — the humanitarian crisis resulting from the nearly 3-year-old Syrian civil war. And yes, he wanted to be part of the effort to bring down the government of President Bashar Assad.
"I am always a sympathizer with people who demand freedom and dignity," said Glickman, who majored in government and focused on comparative politics. "The idea that there could be a transformative, democratizing way in Syria to me might be idealistic but I want to see it happen.
"People think I'm a young idealistic person. I'm not," he added during an interview just days after completing his fellowship. "I'm fully aware of how hard things are. I'm fully aware of the challenges and how history is against the people of Syria. But that is not a reason to give up on an entire country."
The armed conflict in Israel's northern neighbor reportedly has left more than 100,000 dead and displaced more than 6 million people. The war has dogged policy makers. Many have criticized the Obama administration for failing to do more to arm rebel groups, while others have warned that a defeat for Assad could spell victory for radical Islamists.
U.S. policy toward the conflict came to a head this summer when a U.S. strike on Syria — in retaliation for Assad's use of chemical weapons — appeared imminent. But then, in early September, the United States and Syria reached an agreement calling for the removal and destruction of all of Syria's chemical weapons.
Glickman, a Lower Merion High School graduate, said he's always had an independent streak and looked to do things others thought maybe he shouldn't. But he also grew up steeped in the Jewish community.
He became a Bar Mitzvah at Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El in Wynnewood, attended Perelman Jewish Day School and spent summers at Camp Ramah in the Poconos. In fact, he spent this past summer as a counselor at Young Judaea Midwest in Wisconsin, where he taught about Arabic culture.
He said he loves Jewish camping so much that he could see himself pursuing a career in the field although he is also considering graduate school to pursue Middle East policy. He has traveled to Israel numerous times to visit family, most recently in 2012, and went on the Ramah Israel Seminar the summer before he started Cornell.
He came to the Syrian cause, he said, through his interest in studying languages as well as international relations and diplomacy. At Cornell, once he finished his Spanish language requirement, a friend suggested he give Arabic a try. He took to the language and developed a growing interest in Middle Eastern and Arab culture, an interest he said that had little to do with his love of Israel.
In 2011, Glickman received a scholarship from the U.S. Department of Education to study Arabic at the American University in Cairo. He arrived not long after the mass protests that had led to the downfall of Hosni Mubarak. Euphoria about what was being dubbed the Arab Spring was in the air, he said.
"The mood in Cairo at the time was unlike any I have seen in the rest of the world. People had done something they had not considered possible for their entire lives."
Watching what's happened there in the two years since has been difficult, he said.
"It is hard to watch violence erupt in places you are familiar with," he said. "I had a very similar reaction during the second intifada. Something would happen in Tel Aviv and I'd recognize the area."
He received another grant to study in Jordan and also spent a semester in Washington interning for the Project on Middle East Democracy, a non-governmental agency which, according to its website, is dedicated to promoting "genuine democracy" in the Middle East.
The National Coalition of Syrian and Revolution and Opposition Forces was formed in 2012. The umbrella group is based in Turkey but maintains offices in London, New York and Washington.
Glickman spent his time there working with mostly Syrian ex-pats who, he said, were primarily concerned with getting more humanitarian aid to civilians. He helped manage communications with other agencies and prepared reports and briefings.
During his fellowship, he said, he was upfront about his Jewishness and no one had any issues. The focus, he said, was always on the Syrian conflict and he didn't get into discussions with his Syrian co-workers about Israel. He said he knows that Al Qaeda and other extremist groups are active in Syria, but stressed that they are not part of the coalition he worked for.
"There is a moderate opposition in Syria.They are not Americans, but they are the only people right now fighting both Hezbollah and Al Qaeda in the region," he said. "They are essentially doing our work for us. Their values are more in line with us than anyone else in the region."
Given that Assad is a close ally of Iran and Hezbollah, he said, Israel will be better off if he's gone. Still, he doesn't hold any illusions that the group he worked for would run and make peace with Israel, if it managed to achieve its goals.
But a rebel victory looks increasingly unlikely, he said, as Iran and Hezbollah have helped Assad turn the tide of the war. He still wishes that Western powers could do more.
At this point, he's less interested in seeing a military strike and instead would like the United States to arm and train vetted rebel groups.
"I am very much disappointed with how much the political class in the U.S. has thrown up its hands, both to the political side of the crisis and the humanitarian crisis," he said. "I think we have the opportunity, with no real risk to ourselves, beyond financial, to ease the suffering of a large number of people and to expedite freedom and a better quality of life."


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LONG BEACH - Three men were shot early Sunday morning in Long Beach, a police spokeswoman said.
The shootings occurred at 12:15 a.m. around 4th Street and Orange Avenue, said Long Beach police spokeswoman Nancy Pratt.
All three victims were transported to hospitals for treatment, Pratt said, "two with non-life-threatening injuries and one in critical condition."
"The suspect is outstanding," she said. "The perimeter has been broken down," Pratt said.
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Total abdominal colectomy is the removal of the large intestine from the lowest part of the small intestine (ileum) to the rectum. After it is removed, the end of the small intestine is sewn to the rectum.
Ileorectal anastomosis; Subtotal colectomy
You will receive general anesthesia right before your surgery. This will make you asleep and unable to feel pain.
During the surgery:
The procedure is done for people who have:
Total abdominal colectomy is usually safe. Your risk depends on your general overall health. Ask your doctor about these possible complications:
Risks for any surgery are:
Risks for this surgery are:
Always tell your doctor or nurse what drugs you are taking, even drugs, supplements, or herbs you bought without a prescription.
Before you have surgery, talk with your doctor or nurse about the following things:
During the 2 weeks before your surgery:
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You will be in the hospital for 3 to 7 days. By the second day, you will probably be able to drink clear liquids. Your doctor or nurse will slowly add thicker fluids and then soft foods as your bowel begins to work again.
After this procedure, you can expect to have 4 to 6 bowel movements a day. You may need more surgery and an ileostomy if you have Crohn's disease and it spreads to your rectum.
Most people who have a total abdominal colectomy recover fully. They are able to do most of the activities they were doing before their surgery. This includes most sports, travel, gardening, hiking, and other outdoor activities, and most types of work.
Cima RR, Pemberton JH. Ileostomy, colostomy, and pouches. In: Feldman M, Friedman LS, Sleisenger MH, eds. Sleisenger & Fordtran's Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease. 9th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2010:chap 113.
Fry RD, Mahmoud NN, Maron DJ, Ross HM, Rombeau J. Colon and rectum. In: Townsend CM, Beauchamp RD, Evers BM, Mattox KL, eds. Sabiston Textbook of Surgery. 19th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2012:chap 52.
Cunningham D, Atkin W, Lenz HJ, Lynch HT, Minsky B, Nordlinger B, et al. Colorectal Cancer. Lancet. 2010;375:1030-1047.
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It's about to get all baseball nerdy up in here: In 2011, star shortstop Troy Tulowitzki posted the second-best WAR of his career. The obscure stat — also known as Wins Above Replacement — measures the amount of wins a player is worth to his team. In fact, according to this stat, Tulo was more than twice as valuable as any other member of the Rockies. So, thanks, baseball geeks, and thanks for not mentioning his hair.
Readers' Choice: Troy Tulowitzki
Old athletes are still young by everyday life standards — except for Jamie Moyer. The left-handed veteran (who got his first start against Steve Carlton) is attempting to make a comeback and to make the Rockies roster after missing last year recovering from Tommy John surgery. And after a slow start, he's now competing for the fifth starter position — complete with his wicked 67 mph pitches. Just that, and the fact that he made it to spring training, is commendable. No word on whether the Rockies staff has to accommodate him with a 4:30 p.m. dinner.
A lot was expected of the number-two overall pick in the NHL draft, but few people were counting on the kind of performance that the Swedish-born Gabriel Landeskog has turned in. The lefty is in the top five in most offensive categories among rookies and second on the team in points. In March, he was named the NHL's top rookie. He also provides hope, which we will gladly traffic in. The Avs have lacked a star since Joe Sakic and Peter Forsberg began to fade. The talented winger is only nineteen years old and should get even better, especially if center Matt Duchene, who is all of 21, grows with him.
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They're not as popular as Rocky dogs or Helton burgers, but fans can still get their Rocky Mountain oysters at Coors Field. Since 1995, sliced bull's testicles, battered and fried to a golden, chewy crisp, have been available at stand 144 in the ballpark, where they have a "small but hard-core following," says Aramark regional manager Richard Hesse. Play ball!
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Rookie defensive sensation Von Miller forced a fumble on his very first NFL play, was named AP Defensive Rookie of the Year, recorded 11.5 sacks, played a couple of games in a cast and was named to the 2011 Pro Bowl. Not bad. Off the field, the bespectacled Miller was the picture of poise. And while Tim Tebow was certainly the spark that the Broncos used to fire themselves up for a mid-season turnaround, Miller was the fuel. The Broncos will be Peyton Manning's team come September, but its orange-and-blue heart beats behind jersey number 58.
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Q. How long should I continue to use minoxidil topical?
Using minoxidil topical would be a continuous process as your herditary hair loss is a life long condition. Apply it twice a day, every day or as advised by your doctor.
Q. Can I apply minoxidil topical to wet hair?
No, application of minoxidil topical to wet hair is not suggested. Let your hair dry completely before applying minoxidil topical.
Q. How frequent can I wash my hair daily with shampoo while I am also applying minoxidil topical?
You can wash your hair every day with shampoo even if you are using minoxidil topical. However, do not shampoo for at least four hours after applying this medicine as it would need this much time to get completely absorbed into your scalp.
Q. Is minoxidil topical effective for hair growth/regrowth?
Yes, minoxidil topical is effective in hair growth/regrowth for patients with hereditary hair loss. However, each patient may respond differently to minoxidil treatment for hair growth.
Q. Does minoxidil topical stimulate the growth of a beard?
Use of minoxidil topical for the growth of a beard is not indicated. It is used only on the scalp for hair growth in patients with a family history of hair loss.
Q. Does minoxidil topical cause acne?
Minoxidil topical may cause an acne-like rash in some individuals. This is an uncommon side effect associated with its use. It can also cause an itchy rash, blister, bleeding and ulceration.If you experience these side effects, stop using the medicine and inform your doctor.
Q. What's the difference between minoxidil topical foam and minoxidil topical solution?
Minoxidil topical solution is an alcohol-based preparation while minoxidil foam is a non-alcohol based preparation. Minoxidil foam is used by a gentle massage with hands onto the scalp while minoxidil topical solution is applied with an applicator (dropper) onto the hair loss area.
Q. Does exposure to the sun cause more thinning of my hair?
Exposure to the sun will not cause thinning of hair, but it is advised that you should protect your scalp from the sun with a cap or some cloth.
Q. What type of shampoo should I use?
You should use a mild shampoo but it should be able to clean your scalp and not be hard on your hair.
Q. Can I use hair spray or gel, when using minoxidil topical?
Yes, you may use your regular hair spray or gel when using minoxidil topical. However, apply minoxidil topical first and let your hair dry before using other hair products. Try to keep a gap of 4 hours between the application of minoxidil topical and other hair products.
Q. How soon can I see results while using minoxidil topical?
You can see results after 4 months of continuous use. This would also depend on the proper application and dosage as advised by your doctor. If you do not see any results after 4 months, talk to your doctor.
Q. How should I apply minoxidil topical solution?
Before applying minoxidil topical solution, your hair and scalp should be completely dry. Apply the amount of medicine as advised starting in the center of the area of scalp being treated and then move outside. Follow your doctor's instructions on how to apply the solution, using the applicator provided or with hands in case you are using minoxidil foam. Do not shampoo your hair for at least 4 hours after applying minoxidil topical. Allow minoxidil to completely dry for 2 to 4 hours after applying it even if you are going to bed as it can stain clothing and can get transferred to the other areas of your body. Do not use a hairdryer to dry the scalp after applying minoxidil topical, hair drying may make the treatment less effective. Wash your hands to remove any medicine immediately after using this medicine.
Q. How to use minoxidil topical?
Minoxidil solution is applied by means of a dropper, pump spray applicator or extended spray-tip applicator whereas minoxidil foam is applied by hands (manual application). Minoxidil is applied to the affected areas of the scalp twice daily.
Q. How is minoxidil topical different from minoxidil foam?
Minoxidil topical (liquid/ solution) contains propylene glycol, water, and alcohol whereas minoxidil foam contains other ingredients which lead to the difference in the consistency of both. Minoxidil solution is applied by means of a dropper, pump spray applicator or extended spray-tip applicator whereas minoxidil foam is applied by hands (manual application).
Q. How would I know that minoxidil topical has started to work?
Few things that would help you know if this is working on your hair. During the first 2-3 weeks of use, there may be a temporary increase in hair fall, but this is fine as this indicates new growth cycle is beginning, and the new hairs are coming in place of older ones. However, this is temporary and will stop in next few weeks. However, results may vary from person to person. If hair loss continues after 2 weeks, stop using and inform your doctor.
Q. What if I miss a dose of minoxidil topical?
If you miss a dose of minoxidil topical, just continue with your next regular dose, do not double up the dose. Missing a dose would not affect your hair growth.
Q. How would my newly grown hair look like?
Hair growth in early weeks would be soft and fuzzy. Continued treatment will produce new hair similar to your other hair on the scalp.
Q. Why is topical minoxidil fortified with finasteride?
Use of finasteride is seen to be beneficial in the treatment of hair loss (alopecia), however, oral finasteride is associated with side effects like decreased libido, sexual dysfunction, and gynecomastia. A topical preparation of minoxidil topical fortified with finasteride could be quite useful as both are useful in hair loss treatment and minoxidil topical would also help in better absorption of finasteride due to its vasodilator property.
Q. What if I stop using minoxidil topical once my hair are regrown?
If you stop using minoxidil topical, the hair loss process will start again and you may lose your newly regrown hair within 3 to 4 months. So, it is advised to use minoxidil topical on a continuous and regular basis.
Q. What is the difference between minoxidil topical and minoxidil oral?
Minoxidil (oral) is used for the treatment of severe hypertension (high blood pressure) not responding to other antihypertensive drugs whereas minoxidil (topical) is used in the treatment of alopecia (hair loss).
Q. Is minoxidil topical effective for frontal baldness?
Minoxidil topical is not indicated for the treatment of frontal baldness. It is effective in hair growth for patients with hair loss on the top of the scalp not on the front of the scalp.
Q. Can I use my hair oil while using minoxidil?
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Q. Is it safe to use topical minoxidil?
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Retropubic suspension is surgery to help control stress incontinence. This is urine leakage that happens when you laugh, cough, sneeze, lift things, or exercise. The surgery helps close your urethra and bladder neck. The urethra is the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside. The bladder neck is the part of the bladder that connects to the urethra.
Open retropubic colposuspension; Marshall-Marchetti-Krantz (MMK) procedure; Laparoscopic retropubic colposuspension; Needle suspension; Burch colposuspension
You receive either general anesthesia or spinal anesthesia before the surgery starts.
A catheter (tube) is placed in your bladder to drain urine from your bladder.
There are two ways to do retropubic suspension: open surgery or laparoscopic surgery. Either way, surgery may take up to 2 hours.
During open surgery:
During laparoscopic surgery, the doctor makes a smaller cut in your belly. A tube-like medical device that allows the doctor to see your organs (laparoscope) is put into your belly through this cut. The doctor sutures the bladder neck, part of the wall of the vagina, and the urethra to the bones and ligaments in the pelvis.
This procedure is done to treat stress incontinence.
Before discussing surgery, your doctor will have you try bladder retraining, Kegel exercises, medicines, or other options. If you tried these and are still having problems with urine leakage, surgery may be your best option.
Risks of any surgery are:
Risks of this surgery are:
Tell your doctor or nurse what medicines you are taking. These include medicines, supplements, or herbs you bought without a prescription.
During the days before the surgery:
On the day of your surgery:
You will likely have a catheter in your urethra or above your pubic bone. The catheter is used to drain urine from the bladder. You may go home with the catheter still in place. Or you may need to perform intermittent catheterization. This is a procedure in which you use a catheter only when you need to urinate. You will be taught how to do this before you leave the hospital.
You may have gauze packing in the vagina after surgery to help stop bleeding. It is usually removed a few hours after surgery.
You may leave the hospital on the same day as surgery. Or you may stay for 2 or 3 days after this surgery.
Follow instructions about how to care for yourself after you go home. Keep all follow-up appointments.
Urinary leakage decreases for most women who have this surgery. But you may still have some leakage. This may be because other problems are causing your urinary incontinence. Over time, some or all of the leakage may come back.
Appell RA, Dmochowski RR, Blaivas JM, Gormley EA, et al. Female Stress Urinary Incontinence Update Panel of the American Urological Association Education and Research, Inc, Whetter LE. Update of AUA guideline on the surgical management of female stress urinary incontinence. J Urol. 2010;183:1906-1914.
Chapple CR. Retropubic suspension surgery for incontinence in women. In: Wein AJ, Kavoussi LR, Novick AC, et al., eds. Campbell-Walsh Urology. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders; 2011:chap 71.
Wai CY. Surgical treatment for stress and urge urinary incontinence. Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am. 2009;36:509-519.


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Talking time may build a bottom line
By Peggy Binette, email@example.com; 803-777-5400
Beach rental companies could earn bigger profits this summer if they know when to market a vacation stay for two weeks rather than 14 days.
Hold it. That's the same amount of time, right? Yes, but depending on the consumer – that is, planning ahead or making last-minute arrangements – it could be more profitable for a rental company to emphasize either the larger unit of time (weeks) or the larger number (14) of days.
The influence of time and numbers on consumer behavior is the focus of a new study completed by marketing researcher Ashwani Monga, a professor in the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina.
His findings are featured in the Journal of Consumer Research (June 2012).
Ashwani Monga
"There has been very little research done to understand a consumer's perception of time and numbers," said Monga. "Businesses understand the value of a pricing strategy. The implication is the same here. There is value to knowing when to accentuate units of time and when to accentuate numbers."
Monga said consumers react differently to units of measurement depending on whether they are thinking in more concrete or abstract terms. Through a series of experiments, he showed that numbers matter more to consumers thinking about an immediate purchase (concrete) and units matter more to consumers looking to make a future purchase (abstract).
To illustrate this, let's go back to the beach.
Take a person who is making plans in the spring for a trip he or she will take in the summer.
"This consumer is thinking abstractly in the future, which makes units of time salient," said Monga. "In this case, a beach house manager offering a longer stay ought to use large units or weeks and small numbers to magnify the change, such as a 'two-week stay for the price of one.'"
However, the opposite is true for the person who makes a last-minute decision to head to the beach.
"In this case, the consumer is thinking more concretely, which makes numbers more salient. The beach house manager should use small units and emphasize the larger number to magnify the change, such as a '14 day stay for the price of seven,'" he said.
Monga looked at the mindset of consumers in variety of contexts, including delay in product delivery, maturity of financial products, height of buildings, weight of nutrients and length of tables.
Monga said mindset mattered in all cases. He found that a concrete, or present, mindset made people more sensitive to the sizes of numbers and an abstract or future mindset made people more sensitive to the size of units.
A different example from a beach rental would be a company's downplaying a delay in its delivery of a product.
Monga said the best strategy here would be to use terms that de-emphasize the delay. Therefore, a manager would want to talk in terms of large units for the customer thinking concretely, such as "sorry, delivery is going to take 3 weeks instead of one" and large numbers for the customer thinking abstractly such as "sorry, delivery is going to take 21 days instead of seven."
"This has tremendous application in how businesses talk with consumers," said Monga.
Monga co-authored the study with Rajesh Bagchi, a marketing professor at Virginia Tech.
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New forecasts from the Treasury Department and Congressional Budget Office bring into sharper focus the fiscal deadlines facing the White House and Congress.
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Sept. 30 – Government funding expires for a number of federal programs. This is unrelated to the debt ceiling, but provides another fiscal pressure point for Congress leading up the borrowing limit deadline.
Oct. 1 – The government is expected to make nearly $75 billion in payments for military retirement and health programs, according to the BPC.
Oct. 17 – The government will exhaust the emergency measures it has used since May to allow the government to continue borrowing money, Treasury says. It predicts the government will have $30 billion cash-on-hand after this point to pay obligations, combined with incoming tax revenue.
Oct. 17 – The government is scheduled to roll over $120 billion in maturing debt. There should not be a net cost to the government, though it is unclear what the investor appetite for bonds will be if the debt ceiling isn't resolved.
Oct. 22 – CBO estimates this is the first date the government could exhaust all of its reserves and begin missing payments.
Oct. 23 – The government is scheduled to pay $12 billion in Social Security benefits.
Oct. 24 – The government is scheduled to roll over another $57 billion in maturing debt.
Oct. 31 – The government is scheduled to make a $6 billion interest payment on its debt.
Oct. 31 – The government is scheduled to roll over $115 billion in maturing debt.
Oct. 31 – CBO estimates this as the last date of its range when the government could exhaust all of its reserves and begin missing payments.
Nov. 1 – The government is scheduled to make $55 billion in Medicare, Social Security, and military payments.
Q: So when would the government actually default on its debt and start missing interest payments?
A: That's a difficult question to answer. The Treasury has not said how it would respond if it was faced with the decision of what payments to make, and what payments to skip. In 2011, a review by Treasury's inspector general suggested that Treasury was considering delaying payments on a day-by-day basis until each day's obligations could be met.
BPC estimates that if the government runs out of cash on Oct. 18, it would be $106 billion short on its payments through Nov. 15. This means 32% of funds owed would go unpaid, a process that could lead to social and economic turmoil.
It is difficult to predict how much tax revenue the government would collect in October if the debt ceiling isn't raised, but it would likely bring in between $180 billion and $200 billion, based on past estimates.
The government owes $35 billion in interest payments on federal debt during that time, which it should be able to easily cover with tax revenue, but it's unclear what the appetite would be for future debt if other government bills go unpaid. Treasury has said the government would essentially be in default once it missed its first payment.


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Teen who sued parents: I got $56K scholarship
(NEWSER) – New Jersey's Rachel Canning made headlines in early March with her ultimately fruitless attempt to sue her parents for college tuition (she dropped the suitshortly thereafter). According to a Sunday post on her Facebook account, she may not have needed to go to so much trouble. "Decision made," Canning wrote of her decision to attend Western New England University. And then the kicker: "WNE U class of 2018 BME Major w/ 56,000$ (sic) scholarship."
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COLUMBIA, Ky. -- The Rev.
Todd Love sees firsthand the benefits of church-related higher
Love, who is superintendent of the Columbia District of
the Kentucky Annual
Conference of The United Methodist Church, has an office on the
Lindsey Wilson College A.P. White Campus. He said Wednesday, Oct.
23, at the college's annual Church College Celebration Day that he
has a front-row seat that allows him to observe what it means to be
a church-related college.
"It is a privilege to come on to this campus every day …
and to see at work on the campus of Lindsey Wilson College -- the
fulfilling of exactly these end goals: pursuit of a great higher
education and yet the instilling of a value-added benefit that will
make you and all of us better able to serve the world in which we
live," Love said at the service, held Wednesday afternoon in V.P.
Henry Auditorium.
An annual event, Church College Celebration Day was
started more than 20 years ago by then-LWC Provost and Dean of the
Faculty Walter S. Reuling as an expression of the
college's relationship with The United Methodist Church. LWC was founded
in 1903 by the Methodist Episcopal Church, South to prepare
students for Vanderbilt University. Today, the college is
affiliated with the Kentucky Annual Conference of The United
Methodist Church.
This year's Church College Celebration Day also included
an evening concert by the LWC Concert Choir and Lindsey Wilson
Singers, held at Columbia United Methodist Church.
At Wednesday afternoon's service, Love said "the
church-related college was the norm" in higher education's first
200 years in the United States.
"There is reason to rejoice in the fact that
church-related colleges such as Lindsey Wilson College still
exist," he said. "A church-related college has a value-added
benefit that cannot be found in every inst of higher education. The
end goal of a church-related college is the cultivation of persons
fully equipped to live at their best and make the greatest possible
contribution to the society which they are part."
LWC Dean of the Chapel Terry Swan noted in his message -- titled "God
Loveth Adverbs" -- the "remarkable transformation that Lindsey
Wilson has gone through" during his almost three decades of service
at the college.
"Lindsey Wilson College has done something quite unusual
and really rather distinctive among church-related institutions,"
Swan said.
Although many church-related colleges have loosened their
denominational ties, Swan said LWC's ties to The United Methodist
Church "instead have dramatically become more intentional by both
highlighting and cultivating our church relationship."
"There's something peculiar and special about the way we
express our faith here at Lindsey Wilson College," Swan said.
"There is a subtlety, there is a beauty, there is an unassuming
nature to our faith here. It is not presumptuous; our faith is not
highly prescriptive.
"We do not require our staff nor our students to sign a credo or
a faith statement. We welcome everyone to the table. But to all who
do sign on, all agree to be respectful and to be receptive to
faith, because that is our very mission here."
Click here to watch the Church College
Celebration Day. (Click on the "On Demand" tab.)