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An in-depth report on the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of colorectal cancer.
Colorectal cancer
Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines
A number of major organizations, including The American Cancer Society (ACS), The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTP), the American College of Physicians, and The American College of Gastroenterology (ACG), have developed guidelines related to screening for colorectal cancer. While there are some differences among these guidelines, they generally recommend that adults ages 50 to 75 who are at average risk for colorectal cancer should be screened with one of these methods:
Stool DNA Test Approved
In 2014, the FDA approved Cologuard, the first stool DNA screening test for colorectal cancer. The home-based test uses a stool sample to check for the presence of blood and DNA changes that may indicate cancer. If abnormal DNA is found, a colonoscopy is needed.
Follow-Up Care Guidelines
In 2013, the American Society of Clinical Oncology released guidelines for follow-up care. People should receive follow-up care for the 5 years following treatment of colon cancer to monitor for any signs of cancer recurrence. The guidelines recommend specific schedules for:
Cancers of the colon and rectum, often collectively referred to as colorectal cancer, are life-threatening tumors that develop in the large intestine.
More than 90% of colorectal tumors develop from a type of polyp called adenomatous polyps. There are many types of polyps. They are common, mostly non-cancerous (benign) tumors. Adenomatous polyps, also called adenomas, are a specific type of polyp that has a greater likelihood of changing into cancer. Because of this risk, adenomas are considered precancerous.
Adenomas are gland-like growths that develop on the mucous membrane that lines the large intestine. They are usually either:
When adenomas become malignant (cancerous), they are referred to as adenocarcinomas. Adenocarcinomas are cancers that originate in glandular tissue cells. Adenocarcinoma is the most common type of colorectal cancer.
Digestion takes place in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, which is basically a long tube that extends from the mouth to the anus. It is a complex organ system that first carries food from the mouth down the esophagus to the stomach. Food then travels through the small and large intestines before being excreted through the rectum and out the anus.
The esophagus, stomach, and large and small intestine, aided by the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas, convert the nutritive components of food into energy and break down the non-nutritive components into waste to be excreted.
The esophagus is a narrow muscular tube, about 9 1/2 inches long, that begins below the tongue and ends at the stomach.
In the stomach, acids and stomach motion break food down into particles small enough so that the small intestine can absorb nutrients.
The small intestine, despite its name, is the longest part of the gastrointestinal tract. It extends from the stomach to the large intestine and is about 20 feet long. Food passes from the stomach through the small intestine's three parts: first the duodenum, then the jejunum, and finally the ileum. Most of the digestive process occurs in the small intestine.
Undigested material, such as plant fiber, is passed next to the large intestine, or colon, mostly in liquid form. The colon is wider than the small intestine but only about 6 feet long. The colon absorbs excess water and salts into the blood. The remaining waste matter is converted to feces through bacterial action. The colon is a continuous structure but it is characterized as having several components.
Cecum and Appendix: The cecum is the first part of the colon after the small intestine. The appendix is attached to the cecum. These structures are located in the lower-right part of the abdomen. The colon continues onward in several sections:
Rectum and Anus: Feces are stored in the descending and sigmoid colon until they are passed through the rectum and anus. The rectum extends through the pelvis from the end of the sigmoid colon to the anus.
In most cases of colon or rectal cancers, the cause or causes are unknown. Defects in genes that normally protect against cancer play the major role in causing polyp cells to change and become cancerous.
Sometimes these cancerous changes are caused by inherited genetic defects, and are associated with family histories of colorectal cancer. However, most of the genetic mutations involved in colon cancers appear to arise spontaneously (no strong family history) rather than being inherited. In such cases, environmental or other factors may trigger genetic changes in the intestine that lead to cancer.
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States. 72% of colorectal cancers occur in the colon and 28% in the rectum.
Rates of colorectal cancer have been decreasing in the United States. This is due in part to more people getting regular screenings for colorectal cancer, and fewer people engaging in risk factors, such as smoking. However, many people age 50 years and older still do not receive their recommended screenings.
Colorectal cancer risk increases with age. More than 90% of these cancers occur in people over age 50.
Men have a slightly higher risk than women for developing colorectal cancer.
African-Americans have the highest risk of being diagnosed with, and dying from, colorectal cancer. Among Caucasians, Jews of Eastern European (Ashkenazi) descent have a higher rate of colorectal cancer. Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders, Hispanics/Latinos, and American Indians/Alaska Natives have a lower risk than Caucasians.
20 to 25% of colorectal cancers occur among people with a family history of the disease. People who have more than one first-degree relative (sibling or parent) with the disease are especially at high risk. The risk is even higher if the relative was diagnosed with colorectal cancer before the age of 60.
A small percentage of people with colorectal cancer have an inherited genetic abnormality that causes the disease. Syndromes associated with genetic mutations include familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) and hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC).
Colon cancer is more common in developed nations than less developed countries. "Western" lifestyle factors are most likely the reason. Diets high in red and processed meats, lack of physical activity, excess weight, and smoking are all associated with an increased risk for colorectal cancer.
Dietary Factors: A diet high in red and processed meats increases the risk for colorectal cancer. Diets high in fruits and vegetables may help reduce risk. The evidence is mixed on whether high intake of dietary fiber is protective. It is also not clear whether there is an association between colorectal cancer risk and deficiencies of the B vitamin folic acid. In any case, neither folic acid nor fiber supplements appear to lower the risk for colorectal cancer. The best sources for dietary fiber and vitamins are fruits, vegetables, nuts, and whole grains.
Alcohol and Smoking: Excessive alcohol use and long-term smoking increase the risk for colorectal cancer.
Obesity: Obesity is associated with an increased risk for colorectal cancer, especially for men.
Physical Inactivity: A sedentary lifestyle increases the risk of developing colorectal cancer. Regular exercise may help reduce risk.
Adenomatous Polyps (Adenomas): People who have had adenomas have an increased risk of developing colorectal cancer. When these polyps are detected during a colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy they can be removed before they turn cancerous.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): IBDs include Crohn disease and ulcerative colitis. The long-term inflammation caused by these chronic disorders can increase the risk for colorectal cancer. IBD is different from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), which does not increase colorectal cancer risk.
Diabetes: Many studies have identified an association between type 2 diabetes and colon cancer. Both diseases share the common risk factors of obesity and physical inactivity, but diabetes itself is a risk factor for colorectal cancer.
Colorectal cancer screenings are a very important preventive measure. Healthy lifestyle measures are also important. For people with certain types of colorectal cancer risk factors, preventive medications may be helpful.
Lifestyle Changes and Prevention: The best way to prevent colorectal cancer is to engage in a healthy lifestyle, which include:
Medications and Prevention: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are commonly used pain relievers that include aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, generic), naproxen (Aleve, generic), and the COX-2 inhibitor celecoxib (Celebrex).
It is common to have colon or rectal cancer without symptoms. Many people are free of symptoms until their tumors are quite advanced.
Symptoms associated with colorectal cancer may also be caused by other conditions. These symptoms include:
Colon and rectal cancers can be detected early using the screening tests discussed below. These tests can find precancerous polyps and colorectal cancers at stages early enough for complete removal and cure.
The American Cancer Society (ACS), the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), the American College of Physicians, and the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) all have made similar, although not identical, recommendations concerning screening for colorectal cancer.
Discuss with your health care provider whether you are at average- or high-risk for colorectal cancer, and which screening test and schedule is most appropriate for you. (See descriptions of screening tests below for more information about the individual tests.)
Screening for Adults with Average Risk for Colorectal Cancer
General age recommendations for colorectal cancer screening are:
Several options and schedules for screening are recommended. The choices include:
Stool tests are another approved way to screen for colon cancer. Several options are available:
If a stool test shows an abnormal result, a colonoscopy is required
Screening for Adults at High-Risk for Colorectal Cancer
People at high risk for colorectal cancer should undergo colonoscopy for screening. The most important risk factors that may prompt screening before age 50 or frequent screenings are:
People in these high-risk groups who have changes that are identified as precancerous during colonoscopy will likely have their doctors discuss with them the possibility of a preventive (prophylactic) colectomy (removal of the entire colon).
Colonoscopy: Colonoscopy allows a doctor to view the entire length of the large intestine using a colonoscope, which is inserted into the rectum and snaked through the intestine. A colonoscope is a long, flexible tube that has a video camera at one end. The doctor views images from the colonoscope on a video display monitor.
The test takes about 30 minutes to perform. If polyps are found, the doctor will remove them. The person is given a sedative prior to the test, which produces a comfortable "twilight" sleep.
In order for the doctor to perform a successful colonoscopy, the colon and rectum must be completely empty. Your doctor will give you instructions for how to prepare during the days preceding the tests, and specific foods and liquids to avoid eating and drinking. The day before the test you will be given a laxative solution to clean out the colon. Many people find this cleansing more unpleasant than the colonoscopy itself.
Colonoscopy is generally a safe procedure. In very rare cases, complications, such as bowel perforation, can occur.
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy: Sigmoidoscopy is similar to colonoscopy but only examines the rectum and the lower 2 feet of the colon. (In contrast, colonoscopy allows the doctor to view the entire colon.) The procedure takes about 10 to 20 minutes, and sedation is optional. Preparation procedures are less demanding than those for colonoscopy.
Double-Contrast Barium Enema (DCBE): The DCBE test uses an x-ray to image the entire large intestine. The test takes about 30 to 45 minutes, and sedation is not required. Preparations are similar to those for colonoscopy and sigmoidoscopy. For the test, barium sulfate is inserted into the rectum using a small, flexible tube. The colon is then pumped with air to help the barium spread through the colon. If polyps are detected in the x-ray, your doctor may recommend you have a colonoscopy for further investigation and polyp removal.
Virtual Colonoscopy: Virtual colonoscopy, also called CT colonoscopy, uses x-rays delivered by computed tomography (CT) scan to take three-dimensional images of the colon. The test takes only 10 minutes to perform, and does not require sedation. (It does require the same preparations as standard colonoscopy to clean out the colon and bowel.) Air is pumped into the rectum through a small flexible tube. The person is then slid into a CT scanner, which takes rapid images. If polyps are detected, a standard colonoscopy is required.
Fecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT): A FOBT is a take-home test that uses stool samples to detect hidden (occult) blood in feces. It may detect small amounts of blood in stool from polyps or a tumor, even when stools appear normal. Your doctor will give you a kit with instructions on how to take stool samples and prepare them. Your doctor will also inform you about what medications and foods need to be avoided in the days prior to the test. The test kit and samples are sent to a laboratory and results usually come back in a short time. If blood is found in the stool samples, you will need to have a colonoscopy.
Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT): The FIT is a take-home test for hidden (occult) blood. The test is similar to the FOBT, but people do not need to follow medication or dietary restrictions. As with the FOBT, a colonoscopy is recommended if blood is found in the stool.
Stool DNA Test (sDNA): Like the FIT and the FOBT, the sDNA test is done at home and uses fecal samples. No dietary restrictions or test prep are required. Unlike FIT and FOBT, which require multiple stool samples, the sDNA test uses only one bowel movement. In addition to testing for the presence of blood, this test looks for abnormalities in genetic material associated with cancer or precancerous polyps. If DNA mutations are found, a colonoscopy is needed. The first sDNA test was approved by the FDA in 2014. Medicare will cover the test but some insurance carriers may not pay for the full cost.
A doctor makes a diagnosis of colorectal cancer based on results of several types of tests. These tests include:
Biopsy: During a colonoscopy, the doctor can remove a tissue sample, which is sent to a laboratory for testing. A biopsy is the only way to definitively diagnose colorectal cancer.
Blood Tests: Blood tests are used to check for anemia (red blood cell count). The presence of anemia without any other obvious cause being present will usually require further evaluation of the gastrointestinal tract for a possible cancer. Blood tests are also used to check for specific tumor markers, substances that are released into the blood from cancer cells. Tumor markers include:
These tests may help your doctor monitor for recurrences of colon cancer after treatment. By themselves, they cannot diagnose cancer and are not used as screening tests.
Imaging Tests: Various types of imaging tests can help detect the presence of cancer or find out how far the cancer has spread. These tests include:
A diagnosis of cancer will lead to staging and other tests to help determine the outlook and the appropriate treatments. Treatment for colorectal cancer can include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation or a combination of these methods.
There are several methods for staging colorectal cancer. The older system, known as Dukes', categorizes four basic stages: A, B, C, and D. The newer TMN system evaluates the tumor (T), lymph node (N), and how far the cancer has spread or metastasized (M). The results of TMN are combined to determine the stage of the cancer. The stage correlates with the type of treatment recommended as well as the overall prognosis.
Colorectal cancer stages and treatment options are:
Stage 0 (Carcinoma in situ)
Stage I
Stage II
Stage III
Stage IV
Colorectal cancer is among the most curable of cancers when it is caught in its early stages. The term "5-year survival" means that people have lived at least 5 years since diagnosis. The 5-year survival rate for colon cancer diagnosed and treated at stage I is 90%. The rates fall to 70% for stage II and stage III, and 12% for stage IV. However, there are other factors besides stage that can affect a person's prognosis.
After cancer treatment concludes, follow-up care is important to detect any signs of cancer recurrence. The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) has follow-up care guidelines for people treated for stage II or stage III colorectal cancer. Stage I cancer is less likely to recur. The guidelines recommend:
Timing: Follow-up care is recommended for the 5 years following treatment. 80% of colorectal cancer recurrences are discovered 2 to 3 years after surgery, and 95% of recurrences are found within 5 years. In addition to checking for signs of cancer, follow-up care can help monitor for any long-term side effects from treatment. Discuss with your health care provider what type of follow-up care you may need after 5 years.
Physical Examination: You should see your provider for a physical examination every 3 to 6 months for the first 5 years after treatment is completed.
CEA Blood Test: Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) levels should be measured every 3 to 6 months for 5 years. CEA is a protein that is found in the blood and is associated with cancer. High CEA levels in the blood may indicate that the cancer has recurred or has spread to other parts of the body.
Imaging Tests: A computerized tomography (CT) scan of the abdomen and chest should be performed every year for the first 3 years after treatment. (People at higher risk for recurrence should get a CT scan every 6 to 12 months during this time.) For rectal cancer, a pelvic CT scan is recommended every 6 to 12 months for the first 3 years, and then every year for the 4th and 5th year.
Colonoscopy and Rectosigmoidoscopy: You will need a colonoscopy 1 year after surgery. After that, most people will have a colonoscopy once every 5 years. However, if your colonoscopy reveals polyps or other abnormal findings, you may need more frequent screenings.
A flexible sigmoidoscopy of the rectum (rectosigmoidoscopy) is recommended every 6 months for 5 years for people with rectal cancer who did not receive radiation therapy. Depending on your risk of recurrence, rectosigmoidoscopy may also be recommended even if you were not treated with radiation.
Healthy Lifestyle: Be sure to follow measures to promote good health. This includes:
In the earliest stages of colorectal cancer (stage 0 and some stage I cases) polyps can be removed during a colonoscopy in a procedure called a polypectomy. Early-stage superficial cancers that are not deep can also be removed through excision, where the cancer is cut out and removed during colonoscopy. Unlike colectomy, these procedures do not involve cutting through the abdominal wall.
Surgical removal of the tumor (resection) along with any affected surrounding tissue is the standard initial treatment for potentially curable colorectal cancers (cancers that have not spread beyond the colon or lymph nodes). Adjuvant (following surgery) chemotherapy or radiation treatment may also be given.
Although choosing a qualified surgeon is critical, choosing a hospital experienced in colorectal cancer surgery procedures is also important.
Unless colon cancer is very advanced, most tumors are removed by an operation known as colectomy:
The Surgical Approach: The standard technique for a colectomy is open, invasive surgery. Laparoscopy, sometimes called "keyhole surgery," is a newer, and less invasive, method:
Recuperation and Side Effects: After a colectomy, you will need to stay in the hospital until you regain normal bowel function and can eat and drink normally. The hospital stay is usually about 4 to 7 days. You will first be fed through a tube, and then transition to a liquid diet followed by soft, low-fiber foods and eventually normal foods. There are usually no dietary restrictions after recovery.
Colectomy is abdominal surgery and it is normal to feel weak for several weeks afterwards. Daily short walks with increasing distances are encouraged. It may take 4 to 6 weeks for full recovery.
A colostomy is performed to bypass or remove the lower colon and rectum. Colostomy is a surgical procedure that brings one end of the large intestine out through the abdominal wall. The surgeon creates a passage, called a stoma, through the abdominal wall that is connected to the colon.
Feces and gas moving through the intestine pass through the stoma and drain into a special colostomy bag (ostomy pouch) that is attached to the stoma. The bag needs to be emptied several times a day. You will be taught how to keep the area around the stoma clean so as to avoid infection.
Usually the colostomy is temporary and can be reversed by a second operation after about 3 to 6 months. Less commonly, if the rectum and sphincter muscles in the rectum need to be removed, the colostomy is permanent. The need for colostomies (especially permanent ones) is higher after surgery for rectal cancer than for colon cancer.
Surgical treatments for cancer in the rectum are complex since they involve muscles and tissue that are critical for urinary, bowel, and sexual function.
As with colon cancer, early-stage tumors may be removed through local excision or polypectomy. Surgery for more advanced cancers involves cutting away the diseased part of the rectum (rectal resection, also known as proctectomy.)
After rectal resection, the surgeon will perform either an:
Depending on the extent and location of the cancer, other surgical procedures may be performed. In very severe cases, if the cancer has spread beyond the rectum to nearby organs, a pelvic exenteration may be required. This involves removal of the rectum, anus, bladder, and urethra as well as male prostate or female reproductive organs.
The main chemotherapy drugs used for colorectal cancer treatment are:
Capecitabine is a pill form of 5-FU. The other drugs are administered intravenously. Many of these drugs are given in combination with each other. Common chemotherapy combination regimens include:
Side effects occur with all chemotherapy drugs and can usually be treated with other medications. Side effects are more severe with higher doses and increase over the course of treatment. Because cancer cells grow and divide rapidly, chemotherapy drugs work by killing fast-growing cells. This means that healthy cells that multiply quickly can also be affected.
Nausea, vomiting, and fatigue are very common side effects. Other side effects can vary depending on the drug used:
"Targeted therapies" work on a molecular level by blocking specific mechanisms associated with cancer cell growth and division. Traditional chemotherapy drugs can be effective, but because they do not distinguish between healthy and cancerous cells, their generalized toxicity can cause very severe side effects. The biologic drugs used in targeted therapy also cause side effects, but they tend to be less severe.
Biologic drugs approved for colorectal cancer are:
Radiation therapy is used more often for rectal cancer than for colon cancer.
Radiation therapy is not a common treatment for colon cancer. The main use for radiation therapy in people with colon cancer is when the cancer has attached to an internal organ or the lining of the abdomen. When this occurs radiation therapy may be used after surgery (adjuvant radiation) to kill any cancer cells that may still remain.
For rectal cancer, radiation therapy is given for various situations:
Radiation therapy uses external or internal sources of radiation to kill cancer cells:
Side effects of radiation may include:
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Each year, the University of Washington in partnership with United Way of King County hosts the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service: an event that places nearly two thousand volunteers in day-long service projects throughout King County, providing vital people-power to organizations that support our county's most vulnerable populations.
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We continue exploring how to be great in God's eyes. If you didn't catch step one, start here: How to be Great in God's Eyes (Part 1). Step 2: Taking Risks for His Kingdom You know the parable Jesus told of the talents. Three servants were assigned chucks of money to steward – significant amounts. Two were rewarded and one was cast into outer darkness to a horrific fate. But what did he do wrong?It wasn't that he didn't manage the money. He did manage it; he just didn't manage it well. In f … [Read more...]
How to Be Great in God's Eyes (Part 2)
How to Be Great in God's Eyes
My son flirted with greatness not long ago. It happened during a recent trip we took to Stone Mountain here in Atlanta. For those unfamiliar with the attraction, picture a 600-foot-high rounded rock surrounded by flat land for at least 70 miles in all directions and you'll start to get the idea. Apparently, about 90% of the mountain is underground. Don't ask me how that makes it a mountain, but its geographic label is hardly relevant to the story.What makes Stone Mountain unusual is the mas … [Read more...]


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2013 NHRA: Mopar Motorsports NHRA Las Vegas Preview + Fri Results
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2013 NHRA: Mopar Motorsports NHRA Las Vegas Preview + Fri Results
Plenty of action on the docket for Mopar teams and drivers at this weekendâs SummitRacing.com NHRA Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, the fourth of 24 events in the 2013 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season. Mopar is riding high and fast after earning four title wins, two in Pro Stock as well as Funny Car, in first three events of the year, all of which had a Mopar versus Mopar final elimination (2 PS and 2 FC).
Defending Pro Stock winner of the fall event, Allen Johnson not only brings a new car to the track after testing it this past week at Rockingham, N.C. but is also sporting a fresh new look with Moparâs âExpress Lane Fast Oil Changes & Moreâ message. Currently more than 800 Chrysler Group dealerships provide a dedicated Express Lane to provide fast service and convenient light maintenance without the need of an appointment.
Heading into this event, Mopar drivers Jeg Coughlin Jr., Johnson & Vincent Nobile are second, third, and forth in Pro Stock Championship standings. Coughlin is hoping to press his Dodge Avenger and his luck in Las Vegas in order to join his teammates in earning a Wally after he finished runner-up to each one in Pomona (Nobile) and Gainesville (Johnson).
So far so good in Fridayâs qualifying rounds as Coughlin posted an elapsed time of 6.655 second (207.34 mph) to place second to the low e.t of 6.651 set by rival Mike Edwards (207.98mph). Johnson put his Dodge Avenger third with a run of 6.672 (207.21 mph) with teammate Nobile is in ninth spot (6.697 / 206.54) while HEMI-power had V.Gaines (6.702/206.64) rounding out the top-10.
All four Mopar drivers are among the eight Pro Stock entries that will also be racing for a lucrative payday in the K&N Horsepower Challenge, race-within-a-race bonus event, on Saturday. The eight-racer field features the seven drivers who have accumulated the most points in qualifying since this same event in 2012, along with a final spot for the driver who collects the most fan votes.
For the first time in his career, Johnson will lead the K&N Horsepower Challenge field as No.1 seed while HEMI-powered Vincent Nobile, seeded sixth, is the defending winner of last yearâs race. V. Gaines qualifying points gave him the seventh place entry while Jeg Coughlin Jr is the eighth driver thanks to being voted in by NHRA fans. The winner of the event will earn $50,000, and the runner-up will take home $10,000. As the top seed of the event, Johnson will face off against Coughlin in the opening round.
In Funny Car qualifying action, Johnny Gray was the best of the Don Schumacher Racing Mopar entries with a third place effort of 4.107 seconds (309.42 mph) while teammate Matt Hagan put his âMagneti Marelli offered by Moparâ Dodge Charger R/T in fourth spot with a pass of 4.115 sec / 306.53 mph. Fellow DSR driver Ron Capps is currently qualified in fifth place (4.133 /302.55) just ahead of teammate Jack Beckman (4.158 /297.16). Competitor Robert Height paced the field with a low e.t. of 4.053 seconds at 315.19 mph.
Mopar leads the Funny Car Championship standings with a tie between Capps and Gray, who each have a win. Hagan has been off to a strong start with a final-round appearance at Gatornationals and currently sits fourth in standings while 2012 NHRA Champ Beckman is in ninth place.
Television coverage of the NHRA Nationals from Las Vegas will be broadcast on ESPN2 and ESPN2HD with two hours of qualifying highlights airing Saturday, April 6, at 8 p.m. (ET) while on Sunday, April 7, three hours of eliminations action will be featured starting at 11 p.m. (ET).
2013 NHRA Championship Points Standings (after first 3 races of 2013):
Funny Car
1. Ron Capps Dodge Charger R/T- 244
1. Johnny Gray Dodge Charger R/T - 244
3. Courtney Force, 216
4. Matt Hagan Dodge Charger R/T, 209
5. Cruz Pedregon â 181
6. Del Worsham â 168
7. Robert Hight â 156
8. Bob Tasca III â 155
9. Jack Beckman Dodge Charger R/T â 148
10. John Force - 144
Pro Stock
1. Mike Edwards â 263
2. Jeg Coughlin Dodge Avenger â 247
3. Allen Johnson Dodge Avenger â 231
4. Vincent Nobile Dodge Avenger - 224
5. Erica Enders-Stevens - 208
6. V. Gaines Dodge Avenger - 198
7. Jason Line - 197
8. Greg Anderson â 163
9. Greg Stanfield - 135
10. Shane Gray - 115
10. Chris McGaha Dodge - 115
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Who Should Be On The Next Cover Of Love Magazine?
Newcomer Love magazine made a splash with its debut issue featuring a naked Beth Ditto on the cover. So, we've been eagerly anticipating the U.K.-style journal's second issue, the theme of which is "New Blood: The Young & The Reckless." The mag is already doing some clever pre-marketing by leaking possible covers. Some possibilities include Tavi (on the left), the 13-year-old fashion blogger who made our list as one of the "teens we're most jealous of." Alex (on the right) is an 18-year-old guitar teacher and bass player. (Uh, has anyone heard of this kid before?) Other cover contenders who are featured in the issue include Coco Sumner, Kristen Stewart, Miley Cyrus, Pixie Geldof, Allegra Versace, Alexander Wang, Evan Rachel Wood, Taylor Momsen, Taylor Swift, The Jonas Brothers, and Katie Jarvis.
Our vote goes to the clever and Love-able Tavi, but bets are on one of the bigger celebs, like Taylor Momsen or Miley, who are guaranteed to up newsstand sales. Of the people profiled, who would you want to see on the cover? Or would you suggest someone else altogether? [Fashion Copious]


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With around 3.5 million inhabitants within a 50 km (31 miles) radius, Copenhagen is the most densely populated area in Northern Europe. It's high standard of living and position at the center of a potential market in the region of 130 million people make Copenhagen an attractive option for companies seeking a regional headquarters for Scandinavia and the Baltic area. A substantial number of foreign companies including IBM, Gillette, Sony, Avis and Walt Disney are already operating out of the region.
The opening of the Øresund Bridge between Copenhagen
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Northern Europe. However, whilst this massive investment has (Dkr 14.7bn or
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Kim Kardashian & Kanye West Shopping in Miami
She looks like her bowels finally let loose after 4 days of constipation eating turkey and biscuits
Ok this is just grotesque. It looks like an overfilled diaper. Actually if it was an overfilled diaper, it would be less disgusting than having an ass that looks like this. BLEGCH!
Going out on a limb here….
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I am considering that the use of 'kerfed' in the example sentence for the verb definition is actually as a noun. A plural noun, 'several kerfs'. the verb is 'to cut'. I suggest an example sentence using 'to kerf' should be written, but I will not write one as I do not believe the verb definition should exist. 126.96.36.199 17:01, 23 February 2014 (UTC)
- There isn't any example sentence- just the definition: "to cut a piece of wood or other material with several kerfs to allow it to be bent." If you search for conjugated forms such as kerfed, you will find plenty of independent examples over multiple years of it clearly being used as a verb- which is all the verb section needs to meet our Criteria For Inclusion. Here is the first one I happened to look at, which should lay to rest any doubts about kerf being used as a verb. Chuck Entz (talk) 00:11, 24 February 2014 (UTC)
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Alex Hinshaw was on top of the mountain, but lost his control and fell all the way down.
Now a 31-year-old lefthander pitching for the independent American Association's Wichita Wingnuts, Hinshaw spent parts of three seasons coming out of the bullpen in the big leagues, first with the Giants in 2008 and 2009, and then splitting time between the Padres and Cubs in 2012.
With a low-90s fastball that tops out at 94 mph, a devastating slider and a curveball that falls off the table, the Giants' 15th-round draft pick from 2005 has always had the arsenal to get batters out.
The issue has been in commanding it.
"That's always been an obstacle for me," Hinshaw said. "I've never really been a pinpoint control guy."
In his three full seasons as a minor league pitcher before making the big leagues, Hinshaw walked 97 batters in 133 innings. Because of what his current manager, Kevin Hooper, calls "electric stuff," he continued his climb through the system.
He appeared in 48 major league games for the Giants in 2008 and another nine in 2009—walking 36 in 46 innings—before playing in the Cubs, Padres and Blue Jays organizations. He got stints in the majors with the Cubs and Padres, but again, his inability to locate made those trips shorter than he would have liked. He cites a combination of physical and mental factors that led to his command issues.
"I think it was a perfect storm of both, to be honest with you," Hinshaw said. "A lot of it was physical to begin with, mechanical stuff. But that started taking a toll on me mentally.
"Growing up I was so competitive and I'd try to figure stuff out on my own because I'm so competitive, so stubborn. Then it started weighing on me mentally that I couldn't figure it out. I was listening to different voices, different suggestions, then it started spiraling out of control to the point where I was thinking about 85 different mechanical things that I needed to do before every pitch.
"It was so stressful and it started bringing my confidence down, where I was trying to guide the ball in there rather than throwing it with conviction and knowing I can get outs with the stuff that I already possess."
The fall from the top of the mountain was quick.
He made his last major league pitch on Aug. 27, 2012, as a member of the Cubs. The next year Hinshaw made 12 appearances for Blue Jays' Triple-A Buffalo club before being released. He spent the rest of the 2013 season bouncing around the independent Atlantic League, spending time in Somerset, Bridgeport and Long Island.
Then came an offseason of regrouping.
"I took this last offseason for myself, just to get my thoughts together. I always knew I've had the stuff it takes," Hinshaw said. "I basically just started over, and I think it helped out a lot."
At the latest stop in the journeyman's career, he has found success once more.
With Matt Nevarez entrenched in the role of Wingnuts closer, Hooper has used Hinshaw as a "moment of truth" reliever, sometimes in the seventh, sometimes in the eighth, wherever the game dictates.
Hinshaw has been virtually unhittable, but he has also been too free with the free passes. In 12 appearances this season, he had logged 13 innings with a 2.13 ERA. He has struck out 25, but continues to flirt with trouble with his command, walking 11.
"When he was having his troubles in the majors it was because of his command," Hooper said. "And he's not completely past that, he's walked some guys here, but like I was telling a scout the other day, when he's not in command he's not erratic, if that makes sense. He's not throwing balls to the backstop."
While, like all of his teammates, Hinshaw dreams of getting back to Organized Baseball (and eventually to the big leagues), a sense of reality allows Hinshaw to understand and appreciate the spot he's in.
"I haven't been around much in indy ball, but this is among the most fun things I've ever done, affiliated ball, big leagues or indy ball," he said. "It's just a great group of guys. It's really hard to have a bad day around this group of guys."
Hinshaw said he is making sure he makes the most of his time, sharing stories, experiences, thoughts and just about anything else with his teammates in general and his bullpen-mates in particular, all while keeping an open ear to anything they have to share with him. That comes naturally to him, though.
As Hooper reminds his players routinely, affiliated baseball is on a need-be basis. The phone could ring tomorrow, in a week or the call may never come; that's the nature of the business they are in.
"I'm realistic with what's going on," Hinshaw said. "I know it's my command issues that have had me end up here, but you know what, I'm still playing the game I love. I'm still playing what I grew up loving and wanting to do. This is all I've ever wanted to do in my life."
Hinshaw was on top of the mountain, but he lost his control and fell all the way down. He landed on two feet, though, and isn't complaining about the view.


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Radiation Dose Distribution in Polymer Gels by Raman Spectroscopy
Baldock, Clive, Lepage, Martin, & Rintoul, Llewellyn (2003) Radiation Dose Distribution in Polymer Gels by Raman Spectroscopy. Applied Spectroscopy, 57(1), pp. 51-57.
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Bat Li (バット・リー Batto Rī) is a legendary Fist Sage who is a grand master of the Fierce Beast Bat-Fist (激獣バット拳 Gekijū Batto-ken) style that, while appears to focus on graceful and elegant techniques combined with artistic beauty, actually relies on being in a trance of sorts.
Story History
He appears as an anthropomorphic bat in Barong attire. Stubborn and eccentric, he considers hanging upside down as a great way to relieve stress. Though he refused at first, Bat Li eventually decides to train Retsu Fukami after witnessing his abilities first hand.
It later turned out that long ago he saved a young girl named Hanyon, whom he promised to be with forever. However, he left to master his Fierce Beast-Fist style with intent on keeping Hanyon from harm due to his presence. It was only by modern time that he revealed his reason to the elderly Hanyon so Ken can get the Virtuous Beast Sword back from her.
Pre-Battle Quote
His motto is "There is training while under a trance" (忘我の中に修行あり Bōga no naka ni shugyō ari).
When he fights Rio and Mele, he says, "There is training while in a trance. The performance mastering Bat-Fist, Bat Li!" (忘我の中に修行あり。美技を極めるバット拳 バット・リー! Bōga no naka ni shugyō ari. Bigi o kiwameru Batto-ken, Batto Rī!).
Bat-Fist Gekiwaza
- Seal-Seal Sense (封封念 Fū Fū Nen): Used by Bat Li to deflect a possessed GekiShark.
- His name is based on Jet Li (ジェット・リー Jetto Rī), an actor whose movies are commonly dubbed in Japanese by Bat Li's own voice actor, Shūichi Ikeda.
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- Master Swoop - Power Rangers counterpart in Jungle Fury. See comparison page.
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Sleep apnoea linked with increased risk of cancer deathSeptember 05, 2012
Vienna, Austria: Sleep apnoea severity has been associated with increased cancer mortality in a new study.
The research, which will be presented today (Tuesday 4 September 2012) at the European Respiratory Society's (ERS) Annual Congress in Vienna, adds to evidence presented earlier this year highlighting a link between severe sleep apnoea and cancer.
Two further studies presented at the ERS Congress, also show evidence suggesting an increase in cancer incidence among sleep apnoea patients and an association between the spread of cancer and sleep apnoea.
In the first study, over 5,600 patients from 7 different sleep clinics in Spain were analysed to investigate the link between sleep apnoea and cancer mortality.
The severity of sleep apnoea, was then measured, using an hypoxaemia index. This index measures the amount of time during the night that a person suffers from low levels of oxygen in the blood (less than 90% oxygen saturation).
The results showed that people with sleep apnoea who spent more than 14% of their sleep with levels of oxygen saturation below 90% (usually severe sleep apnoea patients) had approximately double the relative risk of death due to cancer (odds ratio 1.94), than people without sleep apnoea. The results showed that this association was even higher in men and younger people.
People with sleep apnoea can be treated using continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy, which generates a stream of air to keep the upper airways open during sleep. In the first study, patients who were not using this device consistently had an increased relative risk (odds ratio 2.56) of death from cancer.
Lead author, Dr Miguel Angel Martinez-Garcia from La Fe University Hospital in Valencia, Spain, said: "We found a significant increase in the relative risk of dying from cancer in people with sleep apnoea. This adds to evidence presented earlier this year that found for the first time a link between cancer and sleep apnoea mortality. Our research has only found an association between these disorders but this does not mean that sleep apnoea causes cancer.
Similar results were also found in the second study which showed an increase in all-type cancer incidence in people with severe sleep apnoea. The link was present even when factors such as age, sex, weight and other comorbidities of participants, were controlled for.
Lead author, Dr Francisco Campos-Rodriguez from Valme University Hospital in Seville, Spain, said: "Further studies are necessary to corroborate our results and analyse the role of CPAP treatment on this association. We hope the findings of our studies will encourage people to get their sleep apnoea diagnosed and treated early to help maintain a good quality of life."
In a third study, researchers used a mouse model of skin cancer (melanoma) to investigate tumour spread (metastasis) and whether this was associated with sleep apnoea.
The results showed that the spread of cancer was more abundant in mice that had been subjected to intermittent hypoxic air, with low levels of oxygen as in sleep apnoea, than those who breathed normal air during the experiment.
Lead author, Professor Ramon Farre from University of Barcelona in Spain, said: "The data from this study in animals strongly suggests a link between the spread of cancer and sleep apnoea. This provides strong evidence to encourage further study in this area to understand in more detail the links between sleep apneoa and cancer."
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Myocardial fibrosis could be a future therapeutic target after researchers found it correlated with adverse cardiovascular outcomes in patients with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) referred for cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR).
NHS needs to perform more weight loss surgery to curb the obesity epidemic
The NHS should significantly increase rates of weight loss surgery to 50,000 a year, closer to the European average, to bring major health benefits for patients and help reduce healthcare costs in the long term, argue experts in The BMJ this week.
Excessive daytime sleepiness and long naps linked to increased diabetes risk
New research presented at this year's annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) shows that daytime sleepiness and taking long naps during the day are both associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes. The research is by Dr Tomohide Yamada, University of Tokyo, Japan.
Novel device successfully treats central sleep apnea in heart failure
A novel device implanted under the skin like a pacemaker successfully treats central sleep apnoea (CSA) in heart failure patients, according to research presented today at the Heart Failure Congress 2014, held 17-20 May in Athens, Greece.
Interrupted breathing during sleep affects brain neurons necessary to regulate heart rate
Interrupted breathing during sleep affects brain neurons necessary to regulate heart rate
Poor sleep doubles hospitalizations in heart failure patients
Poor sleep doubles hospitalisations in heart failure, according to new research in nearly 500 patients presented today at EuroHeartCare 2014.
Even moderate weight loss can prevent and cure obstructive sleep apnoea
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Severity of sleep apnea predicts aggressiveness of melanoma
The severity of sleep apnoea can independently predict the aggressiveness of malignant skin melanoma, according to a new study.
CPAP improves work productivity for sleep apnea patients
The study will be presented today at the Sleep and Breathing Conference in Berlin, organised by the European Respiratory Society and the European Sleep Research Society.
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Elijahís Birth Story
Joy oh Joy!! At 6:20pm, Saturday evening, November 3rd, 2001, God blessed our family with our fourth child and second son, Elijah James. He arrived gently in the comfort of our home with sister Kaisha (6) and brother Joshua (4.5), eagerly looking on, with sister Jasmine, (17 mos) close behind. He was 7 pounds, 8 ounces, 20.5 inches long, pink and vigorous! Midwife Penny Salkeld (named by Kaisha, One Who Comes Along Side)ís quiet reassuring presence throughout the birth enabled us to have the gentle home birth we all dreamed of. We will always be able to tell Elijah that he was conceived in love, prayed over as he grew in the womb and caught by an angel. Midwife Meryl Moulton arrived to share the tumultuous joy minutes after Elijahís birth, to gently examine our boy and offer hugs and love. Midwife Joy West-Eklund provided loving post partum care along with Penny and Meryl.
My journey of labour and Elijahís birth was very different from the journey with our first son Joshua. Both taught me so much, expanded my spiritual awareness and love for my family and took our marriage to a new level. I hope to somehow convey here the joy, triumph, love, strength, family, friendships and thankfulness I felt and encourage you to rejoice in your own journeys of birth and mothering.
February 28th, 2001, we welcomed Jasmine Patricia Joy into our hearts and home, by adoption. Jasmine was 9 months old, a little developmentally delayed (2 months premature and born addicted to heroine, cocaine, morphine and speed) and an absolute gem! I was still lactating with Joshua so I started pumping to offer Jasmine breastmilk by bottle as well as offering her the breast. This was a slow process due to her history and age, but we had some success milk-wise and much success nurturing-wise. Only one month later we learned we were expecting!!
Fast forward several months!
Thursday November1, 2001
We are 42 weeks by ultrasound date and I have a fetal assessment. The obstetrician insisted we induce within 24 hours. We went home and started some natural Ďinductioní helps.
Saturday November 3, 2001
42 weeks today and weíre ready to have this baby. Yesterday I tried blue and black cohosh roots (herbs) Ė nothing doing. This morning, 7:30am, I took the dreaded castor oil with frozen raspberry juice. 8:30am I threw it up. So disappointed! I felt like I failed. I called our midwives and Penny encouraged me that some castor oil probably stayed down (I was already running to the bathroom) and said to stay active. I took the big kids (Kaisha and Joshua) to Glenmore Park for walking and stair climbing (9am Ė 11am). By the time we got home I was crampy and not feeling great so I had a hot bath.
12pm I call Penny to let her know it didnít feel like much was happening, just cramping from the diarrhea. She was in the area so said sheíd pop by to see if anything was starting.
1pm Penny comes and says Iím about 2.5cm and she Ďrimsí me. Again she says stay active and squat lots, especially if I feel a contraction. I still am not feeling anything major and felt we wouldnít have a baby til Sunday at the earliest, but away we went to the park again, this time to a park within walking distance of our home. Penny said weíd probably call her in an hour!
1pm Ė 2pm The big kids played on a climbing structure while I walked on a beam around the perimeter of the little park, stopping to squat every fourth time round, then every 3rd, then every 2nd, then I was barely making it once around before squatting. I said, ďGuys, we need to get home, baby wants to come today!Ē The kids were thrilled! We walked home and I kept squatting while the kids played on our swing set.
3pm I call Penny and tell her itís happening, but Iím managing really well. I say contractions are 2-3 minutes apart, 40-45 seconds long and she says they wonít get much closer together, just more intense, so sheíll come.
Lyle and I get the pool ready and start filling it. By 4 pm I really want in but itís not quite ready. Penny arrives and sets up her equipment. I call dear friends Krisanne Roy to look after the kids in the basement and Jodi Caskey to do the video. Despite no notice at all, both drop everything and come. Bless them!
4:20pm Krisanne arrives with Jodi shortly after. Labour is more intense now.
4:30pm I get into the tubÖ.heaven! Jodi arrives and sets up the video camera. Iím doing great! Between contractions I ask for what I need, talk and smile.
5:00pm Iíve been in the pool about Ĺ an hour. It feels good to squat during each contraction. I love the soft sides of the pool and the warm deep water. Iím not making much noise at this point just really getting into myself. Iím surprised that I donít need my husband, Lyleís help yet (I soon will!) and that between contractions I am able to talk and laugh. The kids are mostly downstairs with LLL leader and friend, Krisanne. Joshua, who told me before labour started that he didnít want to see the labour part, spent much of his time in his little rocking chair beside the pool, patting my hand and talking quietly to me.
5:30pm.. With difficulty and help I get out of the pool and Penny sees Iím 5cm and gently and easily ruptures my membranes. The fluid is clear. I feel good and am really glad to get back into the pool!
Now I really need Lyleís help for each contraction. The best help is when Lyle breathes with me and strokes firmly down on my back down low. I am vocal now, saying, ďDown, Down babyĒ with the contractions. Penny tells me each contraction is a wave and I can ride it out. This helps a lot and I repeat her words out loud during the contractions. I feel the wave rising, rising to the point of ďI donít think I can do thisĒ pain, then down, down to ďbearableĒ pain. I often whisper 1, 2, 3, 4, etc. as the wave rises. It comforts me because I know that when I get to 40 or so, the wave will be gone. Between contractions I can let Lyle go, he can even walk around, but when the contraction rises up again, I call out to Lyle to ďHelpĒ. I feel strong and capable now. Weíre doing this! Penny is quiet when I need that. She doesnít Ďhoverí. Everything about her exudes confidence, confidence in me, that I can do this.
At 5:40pm I ask Penny, ďIs it going to be soon?Ē The contractions are really hard now. She asks me how soon is ďsoonĒ. I say Ĺ-1 hour? She says maybe longer. Inside I panic for a second, then say to myself, I can do it. Suddenly, 6:10pm, I want to push, now! Penny and Lyle get me flipped over and Penny says not quite yet. 10 more minutes and the urge is real now, not wishful. Penny calls for the kids to be brought up. I push once, so hard, baby almost comes out. Lyle whispers words of love and encouragement. Penny tells me I can slow down. After pushing I want to pull my leg back from Penny (sheís holding it under the knee) to squeeze baby back in or avoid the pain! Penny says, ďStay with meĒ a few times and I relax into her steady gentle grip. How does she know exactly what I need? It helps so much. The next push and our beautiful baby shoots out under the water. Joshua and Kaisha are up on chairs with cameras, thrilled, cheering!
Now it is indescribable, utter absolute joy, relief, praise to a good and faithful God for a strong healthy baby. Penny catches our darling and shares the joy. The euphoria continues for us all! Lyle and I peekÖitís a boy!! Joshua, my quiet strong boy, greets his baby brother with speechless joy and dad comforts Kaisha who wanted a sister. (Very soon Kaisha insists it was her idea to have a baby boy and she was so happy to have him!) Dad is thrilled and so proud of me! Iím so proud of me too.
We revel in the moment then, Lyle and Penny help Elijah and I out of the pool wrapped in warm flannels from the drier. Iím shaking with the exertion and emotion of it all, loving it, wanting this moment to last, wanting to shout to the hills with joy.
On the couch we cuddle and wait for the placenta which comes quickly and easily. After the cord stops pulsing, Lyle cuts it. Kaisha pats Elijah, concerned the scissors may scare him. Then we cuddle for our first nursing. What a pro! Kaisha pats Elijah and says ďgood boyĒ as he latches on well. Then Jasmine has her first close up look at her brother and is quietly fascinated. Joshua is never far from my side, as he was throughout the labour and birth. He says, ďI love my little brotherĒ.
Penny checks my perenium and sees I donít even have a tiny tear. Meryl gives me the thumbs up and I feel great! Iím so glad Meryl is here to be part of this. She caught Joshua and turned our family on to midwifery and home birth. We soon all became midwifery and home birth advocates.
It all feels so good. Home, family, love, nursing, peace. I still canít get over it! I know I never will. These moments are woven forever in the fabric of our family.
Thank you to my incredible husband, Lyle, for unwavering support and encouragement throughout this adoption, pregnancy and birth journey. I love you. Thank you to big sister Kaisha and big brother Joshua who were so helpful and loving through it all and so tender with baby Jasmine. Thank you to Jasmine for blessing us in so many ways and understanding that baby needs to nurse again! Thank you to our incredible midwives, Penny, Meryl and Joy, who went above and beyond in every way, listened, understood, supported and loved.
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Dear Diary,
I still remember the 1st day we met… Exactly 3 yrs ago, on this very day, I saw you. My 1st friend when I came in college & his gf (who later on became OUR BEST FRIENDS) told me about you; they were praising you so much- this girl is dis, this girl is dat… I got so fed up from them that I finally decided to meet you.
U know, one should not praise about any common friend of theirs so much in front of someone… coz u know, it builds up an expectation about THAT person, u start to form an image in ur mind that- this is what the person will look like, dress like, speak like etc… U somewhat start to like the person whom u've not met. Then 1 day, when u meet them & u go like- WHAM!!!!! All your expectations go crashing & u go like- HEY! U R NOT THAT PERSON WHOM I THOUGHT ABOUT!!!!
But thankfully, this did not happen with us. I met u & u pretty much lived up to my expectations… Only 1 minor thing was what I didn't expect was that- U TURNED OUT TO BE A REALLY TALKATIVE GIRL!!!! But that was okay; since I was a shy guy & u were the extrovert in our relationship.
Since both of us were class-mates, I kinda preferred to stick to you for a month or so till I find some new friends. I found out that we sure did share some similarities- our love for dance (actually only mine, coz u were crazy about it… as u wanted to become a dancer), coffee, how we hated Mondays, love to eat chat- especially pani-puri, love for films….
As time went by, even though both of us are diametrically opposite from each other, you became my BEST FRIEND and I became your BEST FRIEND.
That day is still fresh in my mind when u came & supported me when NO ONE supported me… not even R 2 LUV-BIRDS (as u used to call them)! I was sitting on the stairs, feeling totally defeated, broken from inside. U quietly came & placed ur hand on my shoulder & sat beside me. Surprisingly, u didn't utter a word; but just hugged me & I hugged u back; I really didn't know what happened to me… but the moment u hugged me, my heart kinda skipped a beat… I don't know for what reason, but I surely did feel it! That day, that moment when u hugged me… I knew it that u were an angel… to be precise, MY ANGLE! An angel sent from heavens ONLY FOR ME! And then from that day onwards, u became ANGEL for me… & I became JHALLA for you.
We both had promised each other that we will never leave each other's side, will be with each other NO MATTER WHAT, will be each other's PARTNERS-IN-CRIME…. Tym went by & our college was coming to an end...
I was waiting for you inside your house; your bro & I chatted till you came out wearing a white & blue saare & that pendant which I had gifted u on ur bday…
Did I ever compliment you that you were looking BEAUTIFUL in that graduation dress? U have no idea, how lucky I felt that tym to have U in my life. As we met, I so felt like making you mine forever… I tried a lot to control myself but I cudn't & by mistake I blurted out- STUNNINGLY HAWT! U just blushed at my compliment & then that night was the most memorable time of my life.
Life's damn ironic… Because along with our farewell night, it was also THAT night… when u left me all alone & went away to a faraway place…
I still remember when the doctor came out of the OPT & told me that u've left me forever… I didn't know what hit me, but I just came inside your ward & saw you covered with many tubes… I slowly came beside ur bed & sat, gently taking your hand in mine, I just kept muttering- "I'm sorry. It's my fault." U gently gripped my hand & told me that it's neither my fault nor urs; told me that whatever happens… happens for the best; promised me that even if physically u won't be there, UR SOUL will always be there to guide me… Saying this, u slept off, never to wake up again…
U always said that- whatever happens… happens for the best! True, even if u r not there with me…. U WILL BE THE BEST THING THAT'S EVER HAPPENED TO ME & I KNOW THAT U WILL BE THERE….
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It's that time of year again.....time to decorate for Christmas. But given other scheduling conflicts, it was happening even earlier this year. I sat and viewed the many, many bins with resignation.....with resentment even, perhaps?
This was a LOT of work! Every year, at that crossroad, I momentarily forget how beautiful our home looked once it was elaborately garnished. More importantly, I momentarily forgot the real reason I created the dramatic transformation for our home every year.
I begrudgingly began to unpack the bins. As I unwrapped fragile, keepsake items interspersed with decorations the kids had created at school or even daycare, I began to soften. I began to reflect. And then I came upon The Cow With No Legs, named by my daughter, although "Legless Cow" would be the more logical alternative.
When my daughter, Channing, was 2 and her brother, Zachary, was 5, it became time for my husband Steve and I to start building our own holiday traditions here in Texas. With our families far away in Minnesota and Kentucky, the stress and sheer drain of travel was too much. I put my foot down and was adamant that we start our holidays here. I was the only one left with small children, so I felt it was reasonable that they experience Christmas in their own home. I welcomed any of our family to join us.
My parents decided to come spend that Christmas with us, and I turned to my mother for guidance on establishing traditions. One of my own family's traditions was to allow each child to pick out a new ornament for the Christmas tree. Great idea! So, my mom and my two children set out for Austin, on a venture for the perfect ornaments. We primed them on how exciting it was going to be to pick out their own special ornaments.
It's probably a good time to divulge that Channing was a bit on the unruly side. We coached and coached her on the way to Austin about going into a beautiful store full of breakable items....and her "cherubic" 2-year-old self agreed to keep her hands folded,to look and not touch. We arrived at the mall, located the Christmas store, and reminded the children about our expectations. As we walked in, sheer wonder glided over both of their faces. We walked. We looked. Then suddenly, without warning, Channing grabbed a porcelain ornament of a cow and promptly bit off all four legs. As the shock registered, my first thought was to dig the legs out of her mouth before she choked, whereas my mother just stared, speechless, in outraged disbelief at this primitive display.
"I guess you've chosen the cow then, Channing???" said my mother, unable to keep the sarcasm out of her tone. Zachary, much calmer and careful in his selection, and also very worried about somehow getting caught up in the eminent drama of the moment, perused the store for the perfect ornament. I honestly don't remember what it even was, because the focus was on the Cow With No Legs.
"I don't wannnnnnnnnt the Cow with No Leggggggies!!!!!" wailed Channing.
"Channing, the cow has no legs because you bit them off," I said. "It wasn't ours but now we have to buy it because you wrecked it!"
At that moment, we clearly were all upset. But you know what? We brought that cow home and hung him on the tree. I'm glad in that emotional moment we didn't throw away a "damaged" item. Because, he is a memory. He is a tradition. And he hangs on our tree every year, in all his legless glory. When family and friends come to our home to celebrate with us, his story is told over and over.
Seize the moment and harness it to build beautiful memories. Raise a family that is steeped in tradition - year after year after year of sameness that isn't dry, mundane, or boring but instead the shining example of a solid foundation that instills core values, strengthens precious relationships, and makes us all better, brighter, open and loving.
The Cow With No Legs symbolizes all that for us. See the glory, the richness, that imperfection brings. As I unpack, decorate and prepare for another holiday season, my perspective is yanked back into its rightful place and my heart smiles. Life's blessings surely take some of the oddest forms. Keep an open heart so you don't miss them.


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