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PROS: He has good speed to challenge defenses downfield. Has good hands. He's quick to turn upfield and is a capable runner after the catch able to make defenders miss. Does well on slants and screens. He's an effective blocker. Has nice body control, makes the catch in traffic, and not afraid to go over the middle. Does a nice job breaking off routes to help out a scrambling quarterback.
CONS: Will body catch at times and loses concentration. Needs to do a better job securing the ball after the catch before turning upfield. Inconsistent at times in terms of getting a good release off the line. Is an inconsistent blocker that doesn't always fully commit, blocking sideways so that he can look at the runner.
OVERVIEW: Williams has all the tools to be a successful No. 1 target at the next level. The problem is he decided to leave the team at the beginning of November. Reportedly, he was a passenger in a car with teammates out after curfew where they were involved in a car accident where they were rear-ended by a tractor-trailer truck. And rather than accept a suspension, he opted to quit the team. He also missed all of the 2008 season due to academic reasons.
NFL FORECAST: Character. That's really it. And teams will have to get to the bottom of whether Williams really has the work ethic and maturity to succeed in the NFL. He's a gifted receiver and one of the more NFL ready in this year's class. As far as upside goes, he can be a No. 1 target. He has the range to be a factor as a possession wideout or deep threat. His size and speed can make him a game-breaker. And he seems to possess most of the little details to his game to think that he will be a better rookie than most, and that he can be a decent rookie starter. He really needs a mentor at the next level and should go to a team that already has a strong locker room. If he was drafted by the Patriots and Randy Moss does for Williams what Cris Carter did for Moss, then Tom Brady is probably going to be adding some Super Bowl rings to his collection before all is said and done. But if he goes to a team where he's going to have to step in the mantle as the go-to option, then I'm not at all confident he has the maturity to handle that. While he's a player that can fit in any offense, he's not a player that will fit on every team.
ATL FORECAST: Atlanta would be one of those teams where Williams could fit and succeed. Because in Roddy White he could have a mentor because Roddy has been through the ups and downs as a young NFL receiver. Throw in having strong locker room guys like Matt Ryan and Tony Gonzalez to keep him straight from the start, then a humble Williams could integrate well into the Falcons locker room. And if that was the case, I would expect him to surpass Jenkins as the starter by the end of his second season. And while two years from now he may not be as polished as Jenkins is, I think his playmaking ability will be too much to hold him back as a third or fourth option. So his success in Atlanta would largely depend on whether Williams has humbled himself and truly "gets it" as they say and that he has only uncovered the tip of the iceberg in terms of what he can do in this sport. But without spending a long time in a face to face interaction with Williams, there really is no reason to believe that is the case.
VALUE: Williams has Top 20 talent, but because of his maturity and character issues, he shouldn't go in the Top 50. I would roll the dice on him in the late second possibly, particularly if I was a playoff team like the Patriots who already have a veteran that could mentor him. But for everybody else, I wouldn't chance him until the third round.
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The actual heavy lifting - by bulldozers and work crews - may seem light compared to the regulatory labor undertaken for the last year by friends and foes of a proposed Bluffton Outpatient Center.
Hilton Head Hospital officials plan to break ground by the end of the year and estimate 15 months of site work and preparation to follow before the first patients receive care at the Baylor Drive facility, according to hospital spokesperson Kelly Presnell. That means the 60,000-square-foot center could open its doors by early 2014.
The plans are finally moving forward in the wake of intense debate before the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control board members and agency staff.
The reason for the new chapter: This month St. Joseph's/Candler health system of Savannah and Hilton Head Hospital announced a compromise.
SJC would withdraw its regulatory block against the $18 million Bluffton Outpatient Center, which was pending before the S.C. Administrative Law Court. In return, Hilton Head Hospital would abandon its opposition to state regulators' decision to let St. Joseph's/Candler acquire a CT scanner without first securing a certificate of need from state health officials.
At the center of the conflict was SJC's charge - shared briefly by Beaufort Memorial Hospital - that Hilton Head Hospital's new outpatient center could only meet its patient volumes by shifting patients from existing providers.
Backers of the new facility countered that all but two services - the CT scanner and the nuclear medicine camera - exist already and would only be relocated to the proposed outpatient center.
Where patients ultimately wind up to receive care rests on a host of factors, but it's clear the area's demand for health care will continue to rise, a reality that makes Beaufort County a competitive market for providers.
Atlanta-based Platt HMC, a consultant for Hilton Head Hospital, had argued that when the state agency had initially denied the certificate of need for the outpatient facility, regulators had overlooked the area's higher growth rate of seniors. In particular, Platt pointed to the growing population of elderly women.
DHEC staff then reversed its initial denial of the project, and in May the DHEC board unanimously affirmed it, to the disappointment of the Savannah health system.
Census data in 2010 show the service area of the proposed center boomed nearly 28 percent in general population - nearly double the state's 15-percent increase. In the outpatient center's intended turf, that's a 34-percent jump for Beaufort County, nearly 20-percent growth in Jasper County and a 1-percent dip for Hampton County.
The broader Bluffton/Okatie area, covering zip codes 29910 and 29909, had an estimated 43,181 people last year and is projected to grow to 49,301 in 2016, according to consultant materials on file with DHEC.
Hilton Head Hospital's projections pegged the Okatie/Bluffton zip codes, from which the Bluffton Outpatient Center will draw the bulk of its patients, to make up almost 36 percent of Beaufort County last year and grow to almost 38 percent by 2016.
But it's not a stampede of hearty young people.
For zip code, 29909, the 65-and-older population is estimated to increase nearly 22 percent from 2011-2016. For zip code 29910, it's a nearly 23-percent jump. In raw numbers, that's an increase of 10,665 elderly people in 2011 to 13,028 in 2016, according to the projections.
The new outpatient center will offer diagnostic imaging, x-ray, ultrasound, bone density, CT scan, nuclear imaging, digital mammography, adult and pediatric rehabilitation, cardiopulmonary services, laboratory services and primary care.
DHEC had received Hilton Head Hospital's application to build the center on May 5, 2011. The certificate of need program is aimed at preventing health systems from offering duplicate services within a local area and leaving low-income or rural communities without accessible care.


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Jonathan Vaughan is the James L. Ferguson Professor of Psychology, who has taught at 38-across long enough to have personally experienced much of the institution's history. George Barany is a Distinguished McKnight University Professor of Chemistry at the University of Minnesota, whose hobby is the construction of crossword puzzles for special occasions and to a range of audiences (http://tinyurl.com/gbpuzzle). His daughter, Deborah A. Barany '11, completed the neuroscience concentration, during which she analyzed the principles of movement planning with Vaughan and applied them as violinist in the campus orchestra and as Academic All-American on the tennis court. One of the 10-down, she has moved on to the Psychological and Brain Sciences program at the University of California, Santa Barbara.
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Researchers at the Lublin Medical Academy in Poland evaluated 168 female patients with normal cytological smears who did not have HPV infection, and compared the results to 228 patients with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia who did have HPV. They then measured serum levels of vitamin E in all of these individuals by high-performance liquid chromatography. A statistically significant lower level of alpha-tocopherol was observed in the blood serum of HPV-positive patients with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) compared to the controls.
According to this article, vitamin E, in addition to having antioxidant abilities, apparently has anti-proliferative actions. The researchers explain: alpha-tocopherol forms a complex with a protein receptor. This complex activates and/or increases the expression of the phosphatase gene A1 and A2 and dephosphorylation of Kinase C. Decreased activity of kinase C inhibits the activity of ornithine decarboxylase, and, in turn, the biosynthesis of polyamines that maintain uncontrolled cell proliferation.
Kwasniewska A, Tukendorf A, Semczuk M. Content of alpha-tocopherol in blood serum of human Papillomavirus-infected women with cervical dysplasias. Nutrition and Cancer 28(3):248-251, 1997.
Comments: The association of CIN with low levels of serum vitamin E is very interesting. Although formal studies evaluating the role of vitamin E supplementation in reducing the initiation and progression of CIN have not yet been published, it would seem reasonable to add 100 or 200 units of this vitamin to the regimen of women who not only have CIN, but who may be at higher risk of contracting this condition.


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The year 2012 was a whirlwind of influences on the business landscape -- some of them good and some of them not so good. The fiscal cliff, the Presidential election, an anemic economic recovery and Hurricane Sandy's effects on business are a few things that come to mind. Despite the ever-changing business landscape, one central tenet always rings true: keep your customers happy.
So, what can we do in 2013 to continue this mantra?
At Sage, our focus is the customer experience. We've done a number of things in the last year that I'd like to share with you. While Sage is a large company with over 6 million customers worldwide, many of the lessons we've learned can easily be applied to any business -- small or large, in services or manufacturing, a brick-and-mortar or ecommerce. Let me share these lessons with you:
1. Know your customers and adapt to them. We recognized that our customers had grown accustomed to purchasing products and services in their personal lives on a monthly subscription basis (Netflix is a good example of this) with the benefits of a short-term commitment and without the need to spend a lot of money upfront.
To that end, we decided to offer our products in a payment method that our customers are already familiar with: as a recurring service based on subscription. Our business management software is now available as a subscription license, meaning no huge investment up-front, which makes it easier for businesses to reduce initial capital expenditure to improve their cash flow and simplify budgeting. We knew this would significantly help our customers -- especially in light of the recent economic situation.
Put yourself into your customers' shoes. Perhaps you can offer more flexible payment or billing options that are more convenient to your customer. If you run an ecommerce business, consider extending your customer service hours by one hour in the morning and one in the evening -- to accommodate shoppers in different time zones. If you are a distributor, consider a change to your customer communication regarding their sales orders, perhaps via text message or other more immediate modes of communication.
2. Give your customers more. As a large company, Sage has the luxury of access to tons of data -- something our customers (who are smaller businesses) typically cannot get their hands on. We took the data that we already had, analyzed it and turned it into actionable information that we could provide to our business partners. We are using the data to help our business partners better serve their clients and understand where there might be opportunities for growth. With this free data, they are now able to identify the highest potential sales opportunities, which, ultimately, help grow their business.
For many shoppers, the first thing they do before visiting a new merchant is check their reviews online and then look for discounts. How can you capitalize on this trend? You can offer coupons on your website or social media platforms. Consider developing a loyalty program that gives your most frequent customers discounts and other perks. Also think about other resources you could provide your customers. Perhaps you have a friend or employee who is an expert in an adjacent area who can offer free classes at your business. If you own a bakery, you could offer free cake decorating classes or even jam preserving classes (adjacent, but still relevant). If you have a manufacturing plant, you could offer your customers discounted shipping during the off-season. If you own a consulting service, consider extending a free hour of advisory services for a particular specialty of your firm.
3. Show your customers that their feedback really matters. At Sage, we're constantly reviewing our processes to determine the best ways to deliver a memorable customer experience -- one of which is acting on customer feedback. One example can be seen with Sage BusinessCare, a service plan with different levels that provides our customers direction and support based upon how they are using our software. Our customers had provided feedback to us, indicating that the lowest level of Sage BusinessCare, the bronze level, was not providing much value to those who subscribed. We listened to our customers and, as a result, eliminated the bronze level. This is just one example, but you can use this lesson to do the same with your customers.
Take "listening" a step further by backing it up with some action. Your customers will remember and value your business more than the competition.
Treating your customers with respect and thoughtfulness is one New Year's resolution you should definitely make and keep. Happy New Year and here's to a successful 2013!
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Lotus will not run its rear wing 'device' at this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix after it failed to offer a significant advantage in Friday practice.
The system, often dubbed the double DRS, was fitted to the car for first time since practice for the Belgian Grand Prix, but again the team struggled to get it working properly. Kimi Raikkonen said a number of problems with the 'device' meant it would not be fitted for Saturday and Sunday.
"It worked a little bit but we're not going to run it," he confirmed. "Plus we had some other issue during the running so it probably didn't help to get the best out of it. But it's not going to make us really near the front if it would work 100%.
"It started well the first time that we tried, but with all the things going on it hasn't been as easy as we hoped. We're learning with it."
Raikkonen also suffered a KERS problem in second practice which meant he was not able to set a representative lap time. However, team-mate Romain Grosjean's sixth fastest lap means Raikkonen is optimistic Lotus will be more competitive this weekend.
"For sure it doesn't help because we lost quite a lot of track time and it's not the easiest place to get the car right. But if there's something positive it's that it happened today and not tomorrow morning. I think if we look at what Romain did today we were closer to the front here than we were at the last few races. Hopefully that's a sign that it's a bit better."
Raikkonen is third in the title race and said the main aim was to finish ahead of Fernando Alonso to try to reduce his 45 point gap to the championship leader.
"Hopefully we can score more points than Fernando. Even if we lose a place to Lewis [Hamilton] it makes no difference, we just have to try to gain on the front and go from there. At the next race we should have more new parts and we can aim for the bigger results."


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Links of Interest
BRCA1 and BRCA2
FORCE (Facing our Risk of Cancer Empowered) is a nonprofit support organization for women whose family history and genetic status put them at high risk for ovarian and/or breast cancer. This web site allows individuals and families facing the unique issues and concerns associated with BRCA1/2 mutations to discuss their feelings with others in similar situations. Information discussed on this web site should not be interpreted as medical advice.
Please read the disclaimer carefully. FORCE also has a toll-free, confidential, national helpline (1-866-824-RISK (7475)) Volunteers staff the line from noon-2pm (EST) on Mondays, and 10am-noon and 7-9pm (EST) Tuesday -Friday but callers may also leave a message to receive a call back. Volunteers will match callers to a peer counselor with similar experiences and/or provide referrals to additional resources but they will not offer medical advice.
Bright Pink is an organization that provides information and support for young women at high risk for breast and ovarian cancer. Their website has information, resources, and a forum for women to share their experiences and questions with others. Their mission is "to enlighten and empower high risk individuals to take control of their breast and ovarian health… for a better, brighter future."
In this series entitled "The Inheritance: My Family's Legacy of Breast Cancer", Regina Brett, a columnist for The Plain Dealer in Cleveland, Ohio writes honestly and poignantly about her thoughts and emotions as a mother, breast cancer survivor, and a BRCA1 mutation carrier. This series specifically chronicles her and her daughter's emotions as her daughter goes through the process of genetic testing and making decisions about prophylactic surgery.
Aetna sponsors this website but its information content is provided by Harvard Medical School. It includes basic information on genetics, the human genome project, and genetic testing. The 'Decision Guide: Breast and Ovarian Cancer' section includes information about breast and ovarian cancer, BRCA1 and BRCA2, the genetic counseling and testing process, possible test results, and the available screening and prevention options.
This blog was started in April 2008 by Julie Auton who is a writer, breast cancer survivor, and BRCA1 mutation carrier. It is an honest (but often humorous) chronicle of her journey through genetic testing, decisions about prophylactic surgery, breast reconstruction, and her daily life as a breast cancer survivor and BRCA1 carrier. She uses her experiences to give insight and advice to others going through similar journeys.
This film ("In The Family") is a compelling, emotional, and honest documentary of the filmmaker, Joanne Rudnick's struggle with learning that she is BRCA1+ and facing decisions about prophylactic surgeries as a young, single woman. Through her journey, she also seeks the advice of and documents the experiences of other women with different stories and perspectives of living with hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. It was aired on PBS in October and is now available for purchase on DVD.
Breast Cancer
Veronica Brett is a new luxury collection of swimwear designed especially for breast cancer survivors and women who have had risk-reducing mastectomies. As a BRCA mutation carrier, designer and founder Patrica Brett was inspired by the women in her own family to create fashionable, designer-level options for life post-surgery.
Susan Wood Reider, artist and breast cancer survivor, showcases her series of mixed-media collage artwork entitled "Strange Gifts: Honoring the Journey" on this website. She describes her art as "one artist's response to the reality of cancer's wake up call" and a "thank you to life through art". The pieces are rich, beautiful, colorful images and a selection is available as a gift-boxed set of blank cards. The cards are $20 for a set of 8 and a minimum of 25 % of the proceeds is donated to organizations benefiting cancer survivors.
This is the website of a national non-profit organization which provides one-on-one telephone support for young Jewish women with breast cancer or at high risk of developing breast cancer. Sharsheret (which is Hebrew for "chain") links women in their twenties and thirties who have recently been diagnosed with breast cancer to survivors who have volunteered to share their experiences. Callers are matched to volunteers based on their specific concerns and experiences. This website also has a list of links to other relevant organizations, support services, and research articles.
The Young Survival Coalition is a resource dedicated to the special needs of women diagnosed with breast cancer at a young age. This website offers women an opportunity to volunteer for activities aimed at increasing funding for breast cancer research, technology, education, and outreach. It provides an exciting forum for discussion between women diagnosed with breast cancer at an early age.
This comprehensive site provides information on a wide range of topics related to breast cancer including risks, diagnosis, treatment, reconstruction, menopause, support and research. This site is committed to informing and empowering women with breast cancer and has easy to read text and numerous helpful pictures.
The Myself: Together Again project was started as a resource for young women diagnosed with breast cancer who have chosen to have breast reconstruction after mastectomy. This website includes black and white photographs taken by a professional photographer which documents one woman's decision to have breast reconstruction using implants and provides a photo-narrative of the reconstruction process.
*Please also see BRCA1/BRCA2 Resources above
Colon Cancer
The Colon Cancer Alliance provides a venue for the voices of colon cancer survivors to be heard. This site provides the latest updates in colon cancer research, the option for those dealing with colon cancer to talk with someone who has had a similar experience, as well as links to the best colon cancer sites on the internet. This site is an amazing resource for colon cancer survivors.
This website is run by Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions and it provides a great overview of hereditary colon cancer including information about colon cancer, different hereditary forms of colon cancer, and the diagnosis and treatment of colon cancer.
General Cancer Information
This free 24-hour helpline provides referrals for local counseling services throughout the United States. This referral program aims to connect cancer patients and their caregivers to psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, social workers and counselors skilled in the management of cancer-related distress. To request a confidential referral, please call:
1-866-276-7443 or you may send an e-mail to email@example.com
An online resource for adult cancer patients and the parents of children with cancer who want to learn more about preserving fertility before and during cancer treatment, and protecting hormonal health after treatment. This website also provides information and guidance to oncologists, endocrinologists, and other health care providers concerned with the reproductive health of cancer patients and survivors. With easy to use checklists and flow charts, savemyfertility.org is an excellent resource for patients and providers.
This website is provided by the Oncofertility Consortium, a nationwide initiative dedicated to providing improved fertility preservation options for people diagnosed with cancer who must undergo treatments that threaten their fertility. The website discusses broad options for fertility preservation though informative Q & As, animations, and videos. Since every individual experiences cancer treatment differently, the information is meant to be used as a guide for discussions with your doctor before cancer treatment begins.
The National LGBT Cancer Network is the first program in the country to address the needs of all LGBT people with cancer and those at risk. The main goal of the program is to educate the LGBT community about increased cancer risk and the importance of screening and early detection.
This non-profit will assist cancer survivors in locating free yoga classes at a studio in their area. Free passes usually range from 10 weeks to six months.To be eligible you must have finished treatment for cancer, be over the age of 18, discussed yoga with your doctor, and make a commitment to the practice of yoga. Yoga studios can also donate studio time to the Share-A-Mat program on this site.
The Lance Armstrong Foundation and the YMCA have joined forces in promoting wellness after cancer treatment. This partnership aims to assist cancer survivors to return to their physical activity after treatment. Currently, there are limited YMCA sites across the country that offer this program; however, more sites are scheduled to be added this year. Keep checking the website for a site near you.
This website offers a large selection of books, videos, and audio tapes to assist adults and children of all ages with difficult subjects such as grief, death and dying, and a serious illness such as cancer. All resources have been professionally reviewed and selections can be ordered directly from this site.
Camp Kesem is a group of summer camps run by college students for children who have a parent who has had cancer. They have locations throughout the US and are designed to give children a chance to "just be kids" while gaining support from peers with similar experiences. Camp Kesem MIT is staffed by MIT students, and is free and open to children ages 6-16 from the New England area. It will be held in August at Camp Merrowvista in Center Tuftonboro, NH. Applications are available on the website and are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis.http://cancer.gov/clinicaltrials
This section of the NCI website contains information about clinical trials including what they are, who sponsors them, the risks and benefits of participating in a clinical trial, and how to find a clinical trial.
"I'm Too Young For This!" Cancer Foundation strives to improve the survival rates and provide a meaningful quality of life for young adult cancer survivors. They provide public awareness programs, on/offline peer support, social networking, young adult blogospheres, information on scholarships, community development, conference planning, medical education and college campus activities.
This portion of the American Cancer Society website focuses on "Sexuality for Women and their Partners". It provides a very complete and easy-to-read overview of the answers to common questions about sexuality, the effects of cancer treatment on sexual functioning, and ways of dealing with changes in sexual functioning after cancer treatment. It also includes a special section for single woman with cancer.
A great website full of resources on pheochromocytomas and paragangliomas for both patients and health care professionals. The PheoPara Alliance is an organization made up of physicians, patients, and support individuals, which provides a broad up-to-date and easy to follow wealth of information, news and events.
Is a patient-run organization with an active role in the community and media. The website offers a list of resources, including patient stories, newsletters and an event calendar. A great place for patients to connect with other patients affected with pheochromocytomas and/or paragangliomas.
This American Cancer Society (ACS) website includes information about speaking to a child about a cancer diagnosis. This specific link provides information to help children cope with a cancer diagnosis in a close relative and includes tips from actual cancer survivors. Additional reading material is also available on this topic through local ACS chapters.
This site will lead you to The Children's Oncology Group "Long-Term Follow-Up Guidelines for Survivors of Childhood, Adolescent, and Young Adult Cancers". These detailed guidelines were developed as recommendations for screening and management of the late effects that may arise as a result of treatment for cancers diagnosed in childhood or early adulthood. These guidelines are targeted to healthcare professionals and it is recommended that you review the information in conjunction with a doctor familiar with long-term follow-up for childhood cancer survivors.
This website entitled 'Thinking about Complementary and Alternative Medicine' is sponsored by the National Cancer Institute and focuses on cancer-related medicines and treatments. The site provides definitions and an overview of several treatments, including Tai Chi, Reiki and Reflexology. You can order a free copy by calling 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-442-6237). The more general site is www.nccam.nih.gov If you are looking for more specific, evidence-based information, try http://www.naturalstandard.com/
Kids Konnected is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide education and support for children who have a parent with cancer or have lost a parent to cancer. The group offers online support from other children, resources for different age groups by mail, and in-person meetings throughout the country. Check out kidskonnected.org to learn more about resources near you.
Quitting smoking is one way of significantly reducing one's risks for a number of cancers and diseases. This website was created by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) to provide resources to help individuals quit smoking including an interactive online guide to quitting, information about national and local telephone support lines (national 1-877-44U-QUIT; CT 1-866-END-HABIT), access to instant messaging support, and additional publications and brochures about quitting.
This newly renamed and reconfigured website provides clear, concise "oncologist-approved" medical information from the American Society of Clinical Oncologists (ASCO). There are many different resources including information about specific types of cancer, listings of upcoming events, information about clinical trials, a medical dictionary, and a database with information about various medications. There are also discussion groups on specific types of cancer and more general topics (i.e. emotional issues, practical issues, spirituality, and family and friends).
This is the website of the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship, a national advocacy group formed in 1986. It provides links to online cancer resources on a variety of different topics including support groups, pain management, information about specific types of cancer, and clinical trials. They also offer an audio program that is designed to help individuals who have been recently diagnosed with cancer deal with their diagnosis and treatment decisions.
This is the website for Cancer Care, a nonprofit organization that provides free professional help for people with cancer. Their website offers many educational and support resources. Support groups and individual counseling by a network of social workers are available online, by telephone, or onsite (NY, NJ, and CT locations). A wide variety of articles and lists of resources on different types of cancer, and issues in cancer management are also available. Sample topics include bereavement and grief, sexuality and breast cancer, caregiver resources, pain management, and finding financial assistance.
This is the website for the American Cancer Society (ACS). It provides a wealth of information about cancer and about upcoming events sponsored by the ACS.
This is the main menu page of the National Cancer Institute webpage. It allows you to access a broad range of information including cancer treatment, research and clinical trials, support services, and publications.
This website provides information about the effects of cancer treatments on fertility and the various options for preserving fertility. It provides information for men, women, and adolescents including a list of questions that patients can ask their doctors when discussing cancer treatment and fertility. This nonprofit organization also provides a network for patients to speak to other individuals who are dealing with the same questions and concerns.
This website produced by the Emory University Department of Biology provides a thorough overview of cancer biology including normal cell biology and changes in the cell that lead to cancer. Detailed information about cancer diagnosis and treatment, new areas of research, and clinical trials is also included. Although all technical terms are defined in a glossary and excellent illustrations accompany the text, some readers may find the text difficult to understand due to the level of detail and the use of technical terms.
Diethylstilbestrol (DES) is a medication that was prescribed to pregnant women from 1938-1971, primarily to prevent miscarriages. This website from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides current information representing over 30 years of research on the health risks associated with DES exposure. It has separate sections for women who took DES during pregnancy and for men and women who were exposed to DES before birth (in the womb).
Specs for Little Heroes is an organization started by a local family whose 4-year-old son lost his eye to retinoblastoma, a rare childhood eye cancer that affects hundreds of American children every year. Children with retinoblastoma often receive chemotherapy, surgery to remove their affected eye, and/or other treatments. These children and their families face many physical, emotional, and financial challenges. These children need to take lifelong precautions including wearing expensive protective glasses to prevent further eye injuries and blindness. This organization raises money to provide free protective eyewear to children with retinoblastoma.
Ovarian Cancer
This is the website of the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance and it provides information and support for patients with ovarian cancer and their families.
*Please also see BRCA1/BRCA2 Resources above
Family History Research
In November 2004, several offices and agencies within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services launched a new national program called "The U. S. Surgeon General's Family History Initiative". The purpose of this initiative is to raise awareness about the importance of obtaining, recording, and maintaining an accurate family health history. This website provides information and a tool called "My Family Health Portrait" to help individuals organize, create, and print their family health history. This tool is available as web-based or downloadable software in English and Spanish.
This page provided by the National Society of Genetic Counselors gives tips for collecting and recording your family history. If you are interested in obtaining more information about researching your family history, please see "Researching your family history" on our website (http://yalecancercenter.org/patient/specialty/genetics/resources) as well.
Directories and Databases
This site is an indexed directory of over 100,000 genealogy sites in over 150 categories. Some categories of interest include a beginner's section, supplies (including forms), "how to", census related sites, search engines, and software and computers.
This site is run by a volunteer organization whose mission is to make census records and other genealogical resources available on the Internet. It includes a section called "help for researchers" which has helpful advice and links to other sites for beginners. It also contains searchable databases of transcribed public domain records including census records, wills, and public documents.
If you can get beyond the distracting advertisements, this site offers a variety of helpful "how to" articles and an indexed directory to numerous genealogy sites including a "beginner's corner" section. One particularly useful article gives hints for using general search engines for genealogical research. This article can be found at genealogy.about.com/library/weekly/aa041700d.htm
This site, run by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, allows you to search many of the records in their vast database including vital records, census records, and the social security death index. You can also order additional genealogy research materials that are not currently available in their online database.
Free Genealogy Forms
Downloadable forms are available for free on this site. The site also has numerous online tools, databases, and message boards but some services require a subscription fee for access.
Genealogy-Specific Search Engines
Vital Records
This site provides instructions, addresses, phone numbers, and prices for obtaining copies of vital records from each state and territory.
General Genetics and Cancer Genetics
This website hosted by the National Human Genome Research Institute provides information about DNA Day events and also has links to a wealth of genetic education resources. There are fact sheets, teaching tools, tips for speakers, an online education toolkit, genetic education modules, and links to other online resources.
Medical illustrators at The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Canada developed this illustrative website that covers the basics of genetics, as well as the brain, heart, lungs & airway and skeleton. This site is a must-see for children and adults who want a well organized, innovative and beautifully designed guide to genetics and these organ systems. Genes, chromosomes and inheritance are completed and the genetics & health section is being developed. What a great resource for any student working on a school project or any adult who wants to understand the ins and outs of genetics!
Fascinating animated multimedia exhibits captivate viewers as they are guided through segments on the basics of heredity, genetic disorders, eugenics, DNA sequencing, and cancer and plant genetics. Hosted by the Dolan DNA Learning Center at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, this site is dedicated to informing students, teachers, and families about the concepts of genetics. The Learning Center also offers public workshops, exhibitions, presentations, field trips, summer day camps, and teacher training.
This site for the Australian Centre for Genetics Education contains numerous fact sheets on a variety of topics in general human genetics, genetic technology, and clinical genetics. Available topics include genes and chromosomes, genetic counseling, genes and cancer, hereditary breast and ovarian cancer, hereditary colon cancer, forensics, gene therapy, and cloning. The fact sheets are very detailed but easy to understand due to the use of simple language and plenty of pictures.
The Genetic Science Learning Center is an excellent resource that provides innovative and effective genetic science learning programs for teachers, students, and the public. This site should not be missed by anyone with an interest in better understanding the field of genetics.
This is a glossary of genetic terminology, which is run by the National Human Genome Research Institute.
This is the website of the Genetic Alliance, which is a coalition of genetic support groups. It has information about different genetic diseases, issues related to genetic diseases (i.e. ethics, discrimination, etc.), and a searchable database of genetic support groups.
Aetna sponsors this website but its information content is provided by Harvard Medical School. It includes basic information on genetics, the human genome project, and genetic testing. The 'Decision Guide: Breast and Ovarian Cancer' section includes information about breast and ovarian cancer, BRCA1 and BRCA2, the genetic counseling and testing process, possible test results, and the available screening and prevention options.
This is the Genetics Education Center website of the University of Kansas Medical Center and it is an amazing resource for educators and individuals interested in learning more about genetics. It provides access to hundreds of resources including books, videos, lesson plans, activities, and glossaries on a variety of subjects related to basic genetics, genetic diseases, and the Human Genome Project.
The "Guide to Understanding Genetic Conditions" is produced by the U.S. National Library of Medicine. It currently contains information about over 200 genetic conditions with plans to continually expand the list of conditions. It also includes a glossary of genetic terms, an introduction to basic genetics, and resources for more information on a variety of topics for patients and families, educators, and individuals interested in genetics.
A fun, simple introduction to genetics for children (and adults) using drawings and characters, this website introduces the basics of cell structures and DNA as well as explaining new technologies (i.e. cloning and genetic engineering). There are also many links to other sites for science-related information.
GEMSS (Genetics Education Materials for School Success) is a website that was developed by the New England Genetics Collaborative (NEGC) to provide information and materials to help teachers and parents better understand and address the needs of children with genetic conditions and help them succeed in the classroom. They currently provide information on various areas that may affect school life (e.g. medical/dietary needs, educational supports, school absences and fatigue, etc.) for 10 genetic conditions (including Down syndrome, Neurofibromatosis Type 1, Fragile X) with plans to add information about more conditions in the future.
This website for the National Coalition for Health Professional Education in Genetics provides useful tools and information about genetics for healthcare providers. However, some of the information and tools provided are also patient-friendly including a free form and information for collecting family history as well as information about the Genetic Information Non-discrimination Act (GINA).
Genetic Counselors, where to find one in your area
This is the "Find A Genetic Counselor" database and search tool for the National Society of Genetic Counselors. With this tool you can search for genetic counselors by State, City, Counselor's Name, Institution, Work Setting, Type of Specialty or Zip Code.
This is a directory presented by the National Cancer Institute and it is specifically for finding
genetic counseling services.
Insurance Legislation/Genetic Discrimination
This website hosted by the Coalition for Genetic Fairness provides an overview of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) including its history, the protections provided, and additional resources. Content for this website is still being contributed by experts in the field so check back for additional information.
Summary chart of what is and is not covered under the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) prepared by the Genetic and Public Policy Center.
This website provides a good overview of the current federal legislation as well as the various bills that have been proposed and recommendations that have been made for future legislation. It also has a policy and legislation database that is searchable by content type (i.e. type of law), topic of interest, and source (i.e. state or country).
http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=110_cong_bills&docid=f:h493eas.txt.pdfLibrary of Congress entry for the complete text of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) bill (H.R. 493).
Sexual Functioning After Cancer or Surgery
This website of the American Association of Sex Counselors, Educators, and Therapists
offers a 'Locate a Professional' link to find a sex educator, counselor, or therapist in your area.
This section of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) website focuses on sexuality and reproductive issues. It provides a good overview of the sexual side effects from cancer treatment and offers suggestions for addressing these side effects.
This portion of the American Cancer Society website focuses on "Sexuality for Women and their Partners". It provides a very complete and easy-to-read overview of the answers to common questions about sexuality, the effects of cancer treatment on sexual functioning, and ways of dealing with changes in sexual functioning after cancer treatment. It also includes a special section for single woman with cancer.
This Lance Armstrong Foundation website has separate pages for men and women that provide detailed outlines of the physical changes that can occur after cancer, the cancer treatments that may be responsible, the changes in sexual functioning that may result, and suggestions for coping with these changes.
Many cancer survivors and their partners are faced with challenges of coping with emotional and physical changes in their intimate lives. The American Cancer Society has developed a free online class exploring self-esteem and intimacy issues. The online course touches on myths and intimacy, self-esteem, emotional and physical intimacy, issues for the single person, a chapter on 'ask your doctor', a tailored chapter specifically for the caregiver and additional resources for patients and their caregivers.
Online resource approved by the American Society of Clinical Oncology for patients looking for information on the possible side-effects that cancer and cancer treatments may have on sexual and reproductive health, such as pregnancy, fertility, menopause, body image and sexual dysfunction. This website allows patients to focus on specific issues that they are most concerned about and provides additional links and further resources in each area.


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Hannibal Board of Public Works customers can count on seeing the rates they pay for electricity, water and sewer going up in the next fiscal year.
Hannibal Board of Public Works customers can count on seeing the rates they pay for electricity, water and sewer going up in the next fiscal year. While no official vote was taken by the BPW Board at its Wednesday work session, all the members expressed agreement regarding the option that would see water and sewer rates each climb by 4 percent, and electricity go up by 3 percent.
During the roughly hour-and-a-half meeting, the Board considered five different budget options.
"All the choices are not very good," said Board member Bud Janes.
One of the proposed budgets would have included no rate increases or financing. It is projected in the upcoming year that without rate hikes all three city utilities would lose over $1 million – water, over $1.7 million; sewer, over $1.3 million; and electricity, over $1.08 million. It was noted that there is not enough cash in reserve in either the Water or Sewer Funds to absorb such a financial hit.
While the 4 percent increase will generate over $524,771 for the Sewer Department, the Water Department's net profit will amount to just under $118,000. It's conceivable the Water Department profit in the next fiscal year will be less if customers cut back on their water usage as they have done after previous rate hikes.
Last year on July 1, all customers saw their water rates go up 10 percent and sewer rates increase by 8 percent. Electric rates for residential customers crept up 3 percent.
Randy Park, Board president, noted that if the BPW wasn't also planning to borrow money next year the proposed rate increases for water and sewer would have been significantly higher.
Under one budget proposal, without pursuing a financing option, to just "break even" next year would have required a 35 percent hike in water and 31 percent boost in sewer.
Driving the need to borrow and raise water and sewer rates is the cost of major capital projects that must be undertaken in the coming year. Heath Hall, BPW director of operations, estimates that $1 million of the Water Department's improvements and $1.8 million in sewer upgrades are the result of "unfunded mandates" from the federal and/or state government.
As for the proposed electric rate increase, it's largely due to the ongoing expenditures to the Prairie State power plant. Bob Stevenson, general manager of the BPW, estimates that next year will be the most challenging for the BPW in regard to its Prairie State obligations.
It was noted that even with a 3 percent electric rate increase, that department will likely lose over $200,000, unless revenue increases that is generated by the sale of Hannibal's share of Prairie State power.
Board member Betty Anderson questioned if 3 percent is sufficient, considering the city's electric utility will likely result in a financial loss.
"I'm never comfortable knowing we'll go in the red right off the bat," she said.
The BPW continues to explore a bonding option in the future. However, it is uncertain if any firm decisions on bonding will be able to be made by the Board before its 2013-14 budget is due.