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G Hannelius Interview
16-year-old G Hannelius plays Avery on Dog with a Blog. Find out more about her in this interview!
You might remember her from way back in a movie with Hutch Dano called Den Brother. A few things you need to know about Dog with a Blog if you haven't seen it before: 1) It also stars Blake Michael as the older brother, and Francesca Capaldi as the younger sister. 2) G wears the absolute cutest clothes and jewelry for this show! and, oh yeah, 3) the dog talks.
Q: Who nicknamed you G? Do you ever go by Genevieve?
G: When I was a baby, people called me baby G and ever since then I've gone by G. My grandmother is basically the only person who calls me Genevieve.
Q: Describe Avery on Dog with a Blog. Would she be your friend in real life?
G: Avery is hardworking, ambitious, and smart. I think she is so kind to her friends and I'd be very lucky to have her as my friend.
Q: What's it like working with Stan the dog on set?
G: When we are sitting in the family room set, even if we are just relaxing, and the dog walks by, he will run and jump on the couch with his toy and he wants you to play with him. It's really cute and funny.
Q: What book would you recommend to a friend? What book do you think Avery would recommend?
G: I would recommend A Day in the Life in Ancient Rome and I think Avery would recommend the same thing!
Q: What literary character would you like to play in a movie?
G: Juliet in Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare.
Q: What flavor ice cream would you invent?
G: Ain't Nothin But a G Thang: chocolate/raspberry ice cream.
Q: What is an unusual talent most people don't know you have?
G: I write poetry.
Q: What is one thing you wish everyone would do to make the world a better place?
G: Be kind to one another.
Q: What is the best book you ever read?
G: Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt.
Q: Food you could not live without?
G: Fish taco.
Q: A perfect day would include?
G: Going to set, swimming with my friends, then bike-riding to get gelato.
Q: Personal motto or favorite quote?
G: Loud and proud.
Are you a G fan? Leave a Comment to let us know what you think of her in Dog with a Blog. And take our Dog with a Blog Would You Rather Quiz.
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Musical form
From Wikiquote
The term Musical form (or musical architecture) refers to the overall structure or plan of a piece of music, In the tenth edition of The Oxford Companion to Music, Percy Scholes defines musical form as "a series of strategies designed to find a successful mean between the opposite extremes of unrelieved repetition and unrelieved alteration.
- 'Form' has always come into being in a dialogue between particular 'instances' and the larger body of work, or 'tradition.'
- Richard Middleton (1999). Form. Key Terms in Popular Music and Culture, p. 141. Malden, Massachusetts. ISBN 0631212639.
- Form is supposed to cover the shape or structure of of the work; content its substance, meaning, ideas, or expressive effects. When the nineteenth-century music critic Eduard Hanslick declared, in an influential phrase, that music is 'forms put into motion through sounds,' he was suggesting that music's real content lies in its form.
- Richard Middleton (1999). Form. Key Terms in Popular Music and Culture, p. 141. Malden, Massachusetts. ISBN 0631212639.
- There is an idea, the basis of an internal structure, expanded and split into different shapes or groups of sound constantly changing in shape, direction, and speed, attracted and repulsed by various forces. The form of the work is a consequence of this interaction. Possible musical forms are as limitless as the exterior forms of crystals."
- Edgard Varese, quoted in Aspects of 20th Century Music, ISBN 0130493465.
- Form is a theatrical event of a certain length, and the length itself may be unpredictable.
- Christian Wolff, quoted in Aspects of 20th Century Music, ISBN 0130493465.

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English Drama contains more than 3,900 plays in verse and prose from the late thirteenth century - the likely date of the Shrewsbury Fragments - to the early twentieth. It offers exhaustive coverage of the prodigious dramatic literature of the Elizabethan and Jacobean periods, as well as Restoration plays, medieval morality plays and mystery cycles, and nineteenth-century closet dramas. In addition to works by major dramatists such as Ben Jonson, Aphra Behn, William Wycherley, Oliver Goldsmith, Richard Sheridan, Oscar Wilde and J. M. Synge, English Drama includes the dramatic writings of many more neglected writers long inaccessible in print form.
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Thad Rueter
E-mail marketing messages account for 70% of spam complaints from consumers, according to a new report from Return Path Inc. The company, which certifies marketers' e-mail as legitimate and monitors online reputations, adds that marketing e-mails make up only 18% of total e-mail volume.
Return Path based the findings in its third quarter "Email Intelligence Report" on an analysis of some 315,000 e-mail campaigns across the world. Return Path says that e-mail brings a return on investment of $40.56 per dollar spent, higher than the $22.24 for search and $19.72 for display ads.
The appeal of e-mail marketing comes in part from consumers signing up for numerous e-mail offers and mailing lists, the report says. But that tendency also contributes to spam problems for marketing e-mail. Return Path says consumers who sign up for e-mail messages often report as spam those messages that they no longer want to receive—oftentimes ignoring the option to unsubscribe.
"To control this problem, marketers need to confirm continued interest or remove people from their lists when they are no longer interested," the report says.
Marketers also account for 60% of e-mails caught by spam traps, which are decoy accounts that Internet service providers set up to capture spam. Return Path blames that problem on marketers using e-mail addresses that consumers have abandoned, and the habit of some marketers of using e-mail addresses that have been scoured from the web or bought, instead of gained from consumer sign-ups.


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A Balm When You're Expecting: Sometimes Pot Does the Trick
February 20, 2017
Scleroderma is a disease that involves the buildup of scar-like tissue in the skin. It also damages the cells the line the walls of the small arteries.
Recent findings and perspectives on medical research.
Doctors are becoming better at extending and easing the lives of scleroderma patients.
CREST syndrome; Limited scleroderma; Progressive systemic sclerosis; Systemic sclerosis; Localized scleroderma; Mixed connective disease; Morphea - linear
Scleroderma is a type of autoimmune disorder, in which the immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys healthy body tissue.
The cause of scleroderma is unknown. A buildup of a substance called collagen in the skin and other organs leads to the symptoms of the disease.
The disease most often affects people 30 to 50 years old. Women get scleroderma more often than men do. Some people with scleroderma have a history of being around silica dust and polyvinyl chloride, but most do not.
Widespread scleroderma can occur with other autoimmune diseases, including systemic lupus erythematosus and polymyositis.These cases are referred to as mixed connective disease.In-Depth Causes »
Some types of scleroderma affect only the skin, while others affect the whole body.
Skin symptoms of scleroderma may include:
Bone and muscle symptoms may include:
Breathing problems may result from scarring in the lungs and can include:
Digestive tract problems may include:
The health care provider will do a physical exam. The exam may show hard, tight, thick skin.
Your blood pressure will be checked. Scleroderma can cause small blood vessels in the kidneys to become inflamed. Problems with your kidneys can lead to high blood pressure.
Blood tests may include:
Other tests may include:
There is no specific treatment for scleroderma.
Your doctor will prescribe medicines and other treatments to control your symptoms and prevent complications.
Medicines used to treat scleroderma include:
Other treatments for specific symptoms may include:
Treatment usually also involves physical therapy.In-Depth Treatment »
Some people can benefit from attending a support group for people with scleroderma.
In some people, symptoms develop quickly for the first few years and continue to get worse. However, in most people, the disease slowly gets worse.
People who have only skin symptoms have a better outlook. Widespread (systemic) scleroderma can lead to.
Call your health care provider if your symptoms become worse or new symptoms develop.
Varga J. Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma). In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Cecil Medicine . 24th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2011:chap XX.
Varga J. Etiology and Pathogenesis of Scleroderma.. In: Firestein GS, Budd RC, Gabriel SE, et al, eds. Kelley's Textbook of Rheumatology . 9th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier;2012:chap 83.


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The town of Arthur is located in the heart of Amish country, home to more than 2,000 Amish residents and hundreds of charming countryside businesses, Illinois' Amish Country offers shopping, dining, special events and guided educational tours (some of which feature meals in actual Amish homes).
Allerton Park & Retreat Center
Allerton Park was the private estate of Robert Henry Allerton, who donated it to the University of Illinois in 1946. It features 1,500 acres of woodlands, formal gardens and more than 100 sculptures. The park is open to the public for hiking, picnicking, cross-country skiing and leisurely garden strolls.
Located in the heart of Illinois' Amish country, The Great Pumpkin Patch is a working farm that features beautiful gardens, including a spectacular collection of more than 5,000 mums, and offers its heirloom seeds for sale. Known for its more than 300 varieties of rare pumpkins, squash and gourds from around the globe that are grown right on the farm and displayed in its Great Pumpkin Patch from mid-September through October 31 every year. The on-site Homestead Bakery sells made-from-scratch goodies such as pies and angel food cake during spring, summer and fall.
This zoo overlooking Lake Decatur is home to animals from around the world, the Z.O.&O. Express train, the Endangered Species Carousel and the Zootique Gift Shop. Family events and activities are offered regularly.
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The state's largest artificial body of water, Lake Decatur spans 2,800 acres, with 30 miles of shoreline offering recreational opportunities and wildlife vistas at lakeside parks and the city marina. Water sports include boating, fishing, sailing and jet skiing. While shoreline locations surrounding Nelson Park Marina offer miniature golf, dining, public gardens and picnic facilities.
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We have a wide variety of items including glassware, pyrex, VCR tapes, DVD's, CD's, lamps, Fenton glass, jewelry, vintage clothing, books, small furniture & knick-knacks. We have something for everyone!
Since its inception in 2002, Prairie Fire Glass has delighted visitors with the mesmerizing art of traditional glassblowing. Featuring a gallery in the front of the store and a working studio in the back, you can peruse original art glass creations while enjoying live glassblowing demonstrations.
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Serenity envelopes this intimate area, where visitors are welcomed by a Chinese Fu dog and flowering dogwoods, star magnolia, Japanese lilac, and rhododendron -- foliage native to the Orient. Originally commissioned by Guy and Rose Scovill in the 1920's and reconstructed in the 1980's, the gardens' soothing nature encompasses a small reflective point, sod bridge, and oriental sculptures, and surrounds a small cottage, which is available for gatherings and retreats.
In operation since 1850, the farm features a blacksmith shop and Clydesdale horses. Chuck wagon cookouts are available.
Shady Crest Orchard and Farm Market
Come visit this working Amish farm and apple orchard. They have a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables for sale, plus fresh honey, apple butter and maple syrup. A Deli filled with 15 different Country-Cured Meats & 24 different Cheeses is also available Monday - Saturday. While you're there, enjoy a hand-dipped ice cream cone. You can also find Fresh Baked Goods every Thursday - Saturday. Open year round.
Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve
Lake of the Woods County Park is a 900-acre preserve that features an 18-hole regulation golf course, a 9-hole par 3 course and practice range, fishing, boating, hiking, picnicking, cross-country skiing, sledding the Hi-Tower bell carillon and observation area, a 3.3 mile bicycle/pedestrian path, the Museum of the Grand Prairie, Mabery Gelvin Botanical Gardens, building rentals and various programs.
Fine art located in the heart of the Illinois Amish country. The Villa Galleries has dedicated its gallery to local artists who have ties to the central Illinois area either through living situation or artwork subject. Photography, watercolors, colored pencil, oil and acrylic, stained glass, and pottery are just a few of the mediums featured in the gallery.
Weldon Springs State Recreation Area is a 550-acre state park located near Clinton, Illinois. It centers on Salt Creek and the impoundment of a tributary, Weldon Springs, to form Weldon Spring Lake, a reservoir.
We are very pleased to continue bringing all our valued customers the freshest, made-from-scratch delights such as caramel-iced cinnamon rolls, dinner rolls, honey white and wheat breads, sweet and specialty breads, a variety of cookies, iced cut-out cookies and classic angel food cakes of various flavors. And we feature specialty pumpkin items in the fall. Load up on baked goodies, as well as all the other scrumptious items that we stock on our shelves. These include a substantial assortment of mustard's, pickled vegetables, relishes, salsas, jams, jellies, butter spreads, noodles and a generous selection of fine candies and fudge.
View various pieces of steam and electric railroad equipment. Offers vintage train rides on Sat. and Sun. May through Oct., as well as a number of special events throughout the year.
The 275-acre River Bend Forest Preserve south of Mahomet contains approximately 130 acres of clear water in two lakes, one of which is the largest public lake in Champaign County, and includes 2.5 miles of forest along the Sangamon River.
Imagine Abraham Lincoln, the 6'4" lawyer, ducking to avoid bumping his head on the entrance of Macon Country's first courthouse built in 1829, which was the only log courthouse where Lincoln practiced law. This and other period buildings, located in the Macon County History Museum, allow visitors to travel back to different historical periods of the county. The prairie village on the museum grounds is home to such historical buildings as the log court house where Abraham Lincoln practiced in the 1830s.
Located between Arthur and Arcola in the small group of houses called Chesterville. This is a one bedroom house, with living room, full kitchen and bathroom. The bedroom has a queen size bed and the living room has a queen size sofa bed. It also has air conditioning and a washer & dryer, it is newly remodeled.


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On Cinema
Season 8
A Beginner's Guide to On Cinema at the Cinema
Follow Tim and Gregg's journey through eight seasons of reviews, personal upheavals, the creation of Decker, and much more!
Season 8, Episode 4: 'Sausage Party' And 'Pete's Dragon'
Two very different kids movies hit the cineplex. Plus, Gregg walks in Kurt Russell's footsteps.
Season 8, Episode 3: 'Suicide Squad' And 'Nine Lives'
Tim and Gregg delve into both superhero blockbusters and kiddie fare. Also, Gregg sheds light on a renown filming location.
Season 8, Episode 2: 'Café Society' And 'Jason Bourne'
Tim and Gregg celebrate the return of Woody Allen and Matt Damon's super spy. Also, Tim spotlights a medical breakthrough.
Season 8, Episode 5: 'Ben-Hur' And 'Kubo and the Two Strings'
Tim and Gregg review two highly-anticipated films. Plus, Gregg grants unprecedented access to the Victorville Film Center.
Season 8, Episode 10: 'The Magnificent Seven' And 'Storks'
An eventful season wraps up with two reviews, a visit to a Victorville landmark, and Tim sharing new and cutting-edge music.
Season 8, Episode 9: 'Snowden' And 'Bridget Jones's Baby'
The buffs discuss the new Oliver Stone and Bridget Jones. Plus, Gregg gives an update on the Victorville Film Archive.
Season 8, Episode 8: 'Sully' And 'When the Bough Breaks'
The summer movie season winds down with reviews of both the new Clint Eastwood and a shocking thriller.
Season 8, Episode 7: 'Solace' And 'The Light Between Oceans'
Busy episode with two fresh reviews and a look at a Victorville landmark. Plus we revisit a couple Popcorn Classics.
Season 7
Season 7, Episode 1: 'Ant Man' and 'Fantastic Four'
On Cinema returns as Tim talks Ant-Man, Fantastic Four, and the future of Decker with guest Gregg Turkington.
Season 7, Episode 2: 'Black Mass' and 'Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials'
Tim and Gregg review Black Mass and Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials.
Season 7, Episode 5: 'Pan' and 'Steve Jobs'
Tim and Gregg explore the worlds of Pan and Steve Jobs' life.
Season 7, Episode 4: 'The Martian' and 'Sicario'
Tim and Gregg delve into the worlds of The Martian and Sicario.
Season 7, Episode 6: 'Goosebumps' and 'Bridge of Spies'
Tim and Gregg discuss Decker and review Goosebumps and Bridge of Spies.
Season 7, Episode 7: 'Jem and the Holograms' and 'Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimensions'
Tim and Gregg dive into the rock-and-roll world of Jem and the Holograms and get spooked by Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension.
Season 7, Episode 10: 'Rings' and 'By the Sea'
Tim and Gregg review 'Rings' and the heartfelt, deeply dramatic 'By the Sea'.
Season 7, Episode 9: 'Spectre' and 'The Peanuts Movie'
Gregg gives his take on two hot new blockbusters.
Season 6
Season 6, Episode 4: 'Focus' And 'Lazarus'
It's a busy week with two fresh reviews, an update on Decker, another Popcorn Classic, and an urgent message from Tim.
Season 6, Episode 3: 'Hot Tub Time Machine 2' And 'McFarland USA'
Tim and Gregg review two hotly awaited movies while also laying the groundwork for a much-anticipated sequel.
Season 6, Episode 2: 'Fifty Shades of Grey' And 'Kingsman: The Secret Service'
Find out which movie is worth your money this Valentine's Day weekend.
Season 6, Episode 5: 'Chappie' And 'The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel'
The buffs critique two new flicks and dish on the hotly-awaited sequel Decker: Port of Hawaii, with guest star Joe Estevez.
Season 6, Episode 10: 'Ex Machina' And 'The Moon And The Sun'
Get your tissues ready for an emotional episode as Tim reconciles with his guest host.
Season 6, Episode 9: 'Furious 7' And 'Woman In Gold'
Rested and ready, Tim and Gregg delve into two new films and pay tribute to the late Paul Walker.
Season 6, Episode 8: 'Get Hard' And 'Home'
Tim and Gregg take another break from their busy shooting schedules to discuss the new Will Ferrell/Kevin Hart comedy and an animated treat.
Season 6, Episode 7: 'The Divergent Series: Insurgent' And 'The Gunman'
The duo sound off on a pair of new movies that bear a striking resemblance to DECKER: Port of Call: Hawaii.
Season 5
Season 5, Episode 10: 'Dark Places' and 'The Green Inferno'
Host Tim Heidecker and guest Gregg Turkington discuss this week's upcoming movies and Tom Hanks in the season five finale.
Season 5, Episode 3: 'Jupiter Ascending' and 'Planes: Fire and Rescue'
Tim goes "hog" wild about a new business venture and Gregg shows off another famous location in cinema history.
Season 5, Episode 2: 'Dawn of the Planet of the Apes' and 'And So It Goes'
This week, Tim discusses the home-brew coffee scene, and introduces a new "On Guests" segment so the audience can get to know some of their favorite On Cinema buffs.
Season 5, Episode 1: 'Deliver Us From Evil' and 'Tammy'
Tim and Gregg give a five-bag summer blockbuster recap and discuss whether or not John Goodman is a true "man of the blues."
Season 5, Episode 4: 'Wish I Was Here,' 'Hercules' and 'Magic in the Moonlight'
The buffs take a look at Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's incredible transition into the world of acting, and Gregg gets a candid opinion on Woody Allen's new film from the resident On Cinema Woody Expert.
Season 5, Episode 9: 'The November Man' and 'Jessabelle'
Tim finds notes of Decker in The November Man while Gregg reveals his favorite Bond actor.
Season 5, Episode 8: 'Sin City: A Dame to Kill For'
Tim discusses the future of Decker and the state of Hollywood sequels while guest Gregg Turkington gives us a cool "behind-the-scenes" look at a classic cinema location.
Season 5, Episode 7: 'Let's Be Cops' and 'The Expendables 3'
This week our host rates two unmissable summer hits and discusses his action-espionage heroes, while guest Gregg Turkington premieres another exciting On Location segment. Watch more On Cinema on adultswim.com.
Season 5, Episode 6: 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' and 'Into the Storm'
The buffs give us an in-depth look into the highly anticipated 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,' and then grab their umbrellas to dive 'Into the Storm.' Watch more On Cinema on adultswim.com.
Season 4
Season 4, Episode 10: 'Muppets Most Wanted'
In the season four finale, Tim and Gregg review the new Muppet film, talk about Joe Estevez's book, and debut a brand-new segment called "Tim's Mailbag."
Season 4, Episode 3: 'I, Frankenstein' and 'Gimme Shelter'
Tim invites his acupuncturist on the show to tackle an updated monster classic and the problems with Western medicine.
Season 4, Episode 2: 'The Nut Job' and 'Ride Along'
Tim's latest medical ailment can't stop him from discussing this week's hottest flicks and which two Hollywood stars he thinks should get together.
Season 4, Episode 1: 'Lone Survivor' and 'Her'
Tim and Gregg review the unofficial sequel to 'Zero Dark Thirty' and the unofficial remake of Al Pacino's 'S1m0ne.'
Season 4, Episode 5: 'The Lego Movie' and 'Robocop'
A little medical fraud and seriously infected face sores can't stop Tim from doing what he loves best: reviewing the hottest movies.
Season 4, Episode 9: 'Need For Speed' and 'Walk Of Shame'
Tim and Gregg put an end to the TV vs. film debate and play a high-stakes game of "Stump the Buff."
Season 4, Episode 8: 'Welcome To Yesterday' (aka 'Almanac') and 'Non-Stop'
A new film enters the time travel movie pantheon, plus an exclusive sneak peek at Tim's forthcoming movie.
Season 4, Episode 7: 'Pompeii'
Tim is back in the hosting seat with a bag full of flax seeds to manage his new medical diagnosis.
Season 3
Season 3: Christmas Special
'The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug' leads to an unprecedented popcorn bag rating and 'A Madea Christmas' is like 'A Christmas Carol' but for black people. Plus: Tim and Gregg exchange gifts!
Season 3, Episode 10: 'Riddick'
A simple deportation and a new Vin Diesel movie: all's right with the world!
Season 3, Episode 3: 'Turbo' and 'Red 2'
The childlike wonder of 'Turbo' is as entertaining as it is confusing, and 'Red 2' lives up to the high mark set by its predecessor.
Season 3, Episode 2: 'Grown Ups 2' and 'Pacific Rim'
The gang is back together with big gross-out laughs in 'Grown Ups 2', and 'Pacific Rim' is one Tom Cruise short of a perfect rating.
Season 3, Episode 1: 'The Lone Ranger' and 'Despicable Me 2'
Johnny Depp uses classic movie misdirection in 'The Lone Ranger' and Al Pacino puts in the finest performance of his career in 'Despicable Me 2' as Tim acclimates to his painful post-surgery life.
Season 3, Episode 5: 'The Smurfs 2' and '300: Rise of an Empire'
The Oscars may have to make a new category for 'The Smurfs 2' while '300: Rise of an Empire' sparks a debate over the importance of having characters who died in the first movie return for the sequel.
Season 3, Episode 9: 'One Direction: This Is Us' and 'The Getaway'
Gregg throws a VHS-shaped wrench into Tim and Ayaka's relationship after he wonders who took his VHS copy of 'Airheads'.
Season 3, Episode 8: 'The World's End' and 'The Colony'
The first episode since Gregg Turkington's dismissal marks a real turning point in Tim's life -- for the better!
Season 3, Episode 7: 'Kick-Ass 2'
An argument over the setting of a Star Trek film means Tim and Gregg may have to cancel their 4:45 PM reservations at Carrabba's.
Season 2
Season 2, Episode 2: 'A Good Day to Die Hard' and 'Escape from Planet Earth'
The popcorn - and the fists - come out as Tim and Gregg attempt to review 'A Good Day to Die Hard' and 'Escape from Planet Earth'.
Season 2, Episode 1: 'Side Effects' and 'Identity Thief'
Tim and Gregg kick off the second season of On Cinema at the Cinema with reviews of 'Side Effects', 'Identity Thief', and a surprising medical announcement about Tim's brain.
Season 2, Episode 3: 'Snitch' and 'Dark Skies'
TIm and Gregg explore the drug underworld in 'Snitch', discuss 'Dark Skies', and unveil a new segment featuring a special interview with actor Joe Estevez.
Season 2, Episode 4: '21 and Over' and 'Jack the Giant Slayer'
Laughter -- or maybe surgery -- is the best medicine on this week's On Cinema. Tim and Gregg discuss '21 and Over' and 'Jack the Giant Slayer', plus another Billy Crystal-themed popcorn classic.
Season 2, Episode 8: 'G.I. Joe: Retaliation' and 'Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor'
Again with Bruce Willis! Again with The Rock! Again with Channing Tatum! Throw in the real Tyler Perry and Jimmy McNichol and you've got a star-studded episode of On Cinema At The Cinema.
Season 2, Episode 6: 'Carrie' and 'The Incredible Burt Wonderstone'
No spoilers on this week's episode, but you will not believe the ending of the remake of 'Carrie'. And Popcorn Classics returns with not one but two classic video recommendations, because Tim and Gregg can't quite agree.
Season 2, Episode 5: 'Oz the Great and Powerful' and 'Dead Man Down'
Despite the lack of Munchkins, Tim and Gregg feel pretty good about 'Oz the Great and Powerful'. This episode also introduces a provocative new political segment by Tim.
Season 2, Episode 9: 'The Company You Keep' and 'Jurassic Park 3D'
This week On Cinema reviews the latest releases by Soderbergh and Spielberg, including 'Jurassic Park 3D', where Tim shows his staunch devotion to the third dimension.
Season 2, Episode 10: 'Oblivion' and 'Scary Movie 5'
Explore new worlds this weekend in Tom Cruise's new film 'Oblivion' or snack on some eye candy in 'Scary Movie 5' -- or just reflect on life with Tim, because time is so valuable.
Season 1
Season 1: Best of Season One
Relive the six (or five) "bags of popcorn" moments of the first season of On Cinema at the Cinema, the best movie review podweb show on the Internet!
Season 1: Oscar Picks!
See what Tim and Gregg think of the Oscar-nominated movies, and what were the biggest 2013 snubs.
Season 1, Episode 10: 'Parental Guidance' and 'Django Unchained'
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Chris Durkin: Easily Distracted
Show type: Edinburgh Fringe 2006
Chris Durkin delivers a hilarious show of pure stand-up class. An intelligent and witty look at everyday life, all served with an overwhelming sense of fun. However, Chris cannot guarantee that he'll be wearing underwear
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Most comedians think long and hard about producing their first show for the Edinburgh festival. They make sure they're ready for the experience, hone their material and test it out over and over again. Just because you've got a solid ten minutes doesn't mean you can do an hour it takes a lot of hard work and commitment to create a fringe show.
Durkin however, had only ever done three short open spots before performing this Edinburgh run of full-length solo shows. There's a few ways you could consider this a brave move, a stupid one or unbelievable cocky in thinking that he can do a Fringe show without experience.
To be fair it probably isn't a case of cockiness, but the end result is that we're watching a wet-behind-the-ear open spot that you might normally endure for five minutes (after all, everyone's got to start somewhere) stretched out across 50.
As the audience enters the room it's almost silent; then in the quiet we hear Durkin flick the room light off and the stage lights on and start his short intro CD before he bounds on to the stage.
He turns out to be a genial fella with an easy stage presence - though this may be due to the fact at the point of this review he had been doing the show for three weeks. His material however is just a series of chatty observations; he appears to have forgotten about the gags.
At one point we find him describing the sex lives of the praying mantis and the angler fish and er that's it. Elsewhere there's amiable but unfunny story about his sluttish guinea pigs, a cringeworthy routine about 'motherfuffing' and a lazy generalisation that all men are horny.
The crowd were even helping out, when Durkin notices that a girl has hand cream in her bag it's the guy at the back, not Durkin, that makes the connection with the recent plane terror alerts and shouts "'Arrest her! She's a terrorist!'
Let's hope Durkin has learned at least one thing from the experience that it's not as easy as it looks.
Marissa Burgess
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M Kemp - 26/08/2006
I saw him last night and it was painful. A horribly unfunny night.
Pauline Telfer - 22/08/2006
Saw him in a sell-out show and he was energy personified. The venue was like an oven and there were people standing at the back and at the sides who must have been struggling to stand for an hour in that heat. Good show though and he didn't let the heat get to him. His act was fresh and personal and he engaged in some nice moments with the audience, who seemed to enjoy it with lots of laughs.
Richard Gill - 20/08/2006
Chris Durkin s material was not bad and his enthusiasm to perform was infectious but the show wasn t funny enough. To his credit, he continued amiably when four of the ten people in the audience walked out during the performance.
Andy Ryan - 05/08/2006
Went to the preview show of Easily Distracted last night and was very pleasantly surprised! I hadn't heard of Chris Durkin before, but we took a chance as you do with many fringe acts. Turned out to be a really good show and I highly recommend it. Got a feeling Chris Durkin is a star in the making. Great show Chris!
Ally - 28/07/2006
I know someone who heard him do a 5 minute spot in Glasgow and he was hilarious! Should be a good show.
Denis Vrang - 14/07/2006
I think he is a genius; he invented a way to get publicity out of a handicap and that's bigger than selling one-legged turkeys from a three-wheel van
- 12/07/2006
I read the article about Chris on Chortle and what he's attempting takes a lot of guts. I plan to see his show just to see if he can pull it off. I wish him the very best of luck.


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By COREY BLUEMELStaff Writer
At the January meeting of the Emery County Historical Society, Mark H Williams was the speaker for the evening and his topic was the Anasazi Indians of the Four Corners area. "The word Anasazi is a Navajo word that means the ancient ones. The Anasazi lived in the Four Corners area from about 400 A.D. to about 1300 A.D. It is thought that a 20 year drought caused them to migrate into Hopi territory around the year 1276 A.D. This date was arrived at by testing the trees used in the construction of the dwellings used by the Anasazi.
"These people were builders and settlers with three distinct, concentrated groups in the Four Corners area. Mesa Verde in Colorado, Chaco Canyon in New Mexico, and another in Kayente, Ariz. In Mesa Verde the dwellings were large homes on the top of the mesa. In Chaco Canyon, the homes were built against rock walls but were freestanding homes, some with more than 800 rooms. In Grand Gulch, the dwellings were built high up on the rock faces into crevices and indentations in the face of the rock cliffs," said Williams.
Williams presented a slide show from a visit he made to the Grand Gulch area with several local men and a group of scouts. Several different types of dwellings were shown that illustrated the difference in types of construction. "Just like we are today, the Anasazi each had their own ideas of how a dwelling should be built. There are several different types of construction used in the dwellings. There is "waddle and dob" construction. This is when willows and sticks were used and mixed with mud to hold them together and then mud was "dobbed" over the entire wall. Another type was the brick and mortar type of construction. Brick shaped rocks were gathered and stacked much the same as bricks are today, then mortar was applied to the cracks between the rocks.
"The dwellings had very small doorways which were covered by a rock slab when no one was at home. A few of the doorways were smaller at the bottom and widened near the top. This was so that if a person was entering the dwelling with something in their arms, the wider space at the top would accommodate them," said Williams.
Williams went on to say that in the Four Corners area, many handprints are found on the rock walls of the canyons. These were applied much the same way as the petroglyphs, with paints and dyes applied to the hand and then pressed onto the rock. In some instances, the print is a negative where the hand was placed on the rock and the dye was somehow sprayed over the hand.
"The Anasazi were a matriarchal society and when a man married a woman, he went to live with the wife's family, in the same household as his mother-in-law. It is suspected that this is the reason that the Anasazi men built the kiva. A kiva was a large room where the men met to hold religious ceremonies, and possibly trade horror stories concerning living with the mother-in-law.
"These kivas were built near the center of the community and consisted of a large, round room with seating built around the edge of the room. In the center of the kiva, there was usually a hole in the ground, called a sipapu. It is said that the Anasazi believed that people came from the center of the Earth and the sipapu in the center of the kiva was the outlet for them to make their entrance," said Williams.
Toward the end of the slide presentation, Williams had photos of Indian writings, not only in the Four Corners area, but here in Emery County as well. One interesting wall painting that was located very near to a dwelling told everyone who came after that the occupants of this dwelling had six children. On the wall, each a different size and color shade, were the footprints of six babies. Williams stated that this was the only one of this kind that he has seen.
At the January meeting, officers were elected for the 2006 year. President-elect Mike Williams was installed as the president and Joyce Staley who has served as secretary for the past year was elected as president-elect. Evelyn Huntsman was elected as secretary and Dixie Swasey was elected to be the treasurer for the historical society.
Sylvia Nelson, historical society member, informed the group of the number books, "A History of Emery County,"that have been sold is 66. The number of books sold determines the amount of money which is donated to the historical society.
Nelson presented a check in the amount of $132 and stated the next project is to be a companion book to this book.
The new book will be a photograph book and will have references from the photos to the information in the first book.
The Emery County Historical Society meets once a month at the Museum of the San Rafael. In February they will meet on Feb. 16 at 6:30 p.m. where they will hear from a speaker on the Spanish Trail.


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text: bugs300_647867378.jpeg Business, Finance & Economics What's for dinner? Edible insects on the menu in San Francisco PRI's The World November 03, 2011 A chef in San Francisco is hoping to encourage more people to eat insects rather than or as a supplement to meat. They've been on menus for centuries.


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The next time David Stern gets into a discussion about age limits for the NBA, what will speak louder than Nerlens Noel's scream?
It might swing the debate. It should. It would be hard to argue otherwise, as they wheeled Noel away Tuesday night, his knee wrecked, his future as the probable 2013 No. 1 draft pick clouded.
BAD NEWS: Nerlens Noel out for season
UPDATED MOCK DRAFT: How far will Noel fall?
OUTLOOK: Kentucky's NCAA tournament fate in jeopardy
Bad dream, bad rule. If only it were that simple.
The teenage phenoms spend a season with college basketball because they have to, hoping and praying not to take a wrong step. Please, don't get hurt and have everything change. But sometimes, they do. Even at Kentucky. Noel's cry of agony apparently bounced around the Florida arena, and you could understand coach John Calipari when he said he felt sick.
This is when life seems not fair, or at least the NBA age-limit rule portion of it. Had this happened to Noel in the service of a professional employer, the pain would be no less agonizing, but the money would already be in the bank. Now, who knows?
To be sure, knees get fixed, and players come back to make enough cash to fill an oil tanker. Nerlens Noel — noted shot-swatter and 6-10 athlete — will not be without professional suitors, if Tuesday was his last Kentucky game. And he does have insurance, as allowed by the NCAA. But still, this can't help on draft day.
Kentucky basketball coach John Calipari talks immediately after Tuesday's loss at Florida about the game and the injury to star freshman center Nerlens Noel.
The logic seems so clear. It is not right to force them into harm's way in college at the point of a rule, when they could secure their family's well-being with a signature. If they want to go pro, let them go pro. Tennis players do not have to wait to be 19. Violinists do not have to wait.
Nerlens Noel just become the poster player to dump the age rule.
MORE: Nerlens Noel's NBA draft stock after injury
(While also disproving the theory that Calipari would take over the world with waves of talented freshmen. With seven defeats, Kentucky might not even make the NCAA tournament. If this were chess, the Wildcats just lost their queen).
And yet, before we make his torn ACL exhibit A and rest the case, note that the regulation as it exists is not without its own logic. The open door from high school to the NBA had its own casualties.
Stern has often said this is not a social issue, but rather trying to give his teams more time to evaluate, instead of pulling out their checkbooks and throwing fortunes at 18-year-olds. OK, we get that. The commissioner of the NBA runs a business.
But there is something else. The damage done to the impatient and ill-prepared — kids swallowed up by the NBA's demands or its pressures or its lifestyle — does not come with nationally televised cries of pain. They are not on highlights at 11. But they happen. Careers are scuttled and can't be fixed with surgery.
Might even one year in college help? For many. Is it worth the risk, and the restraint of trade? There is the crux of the question, and the guess is most people will say no.
Indeed, it is hard to justify holding a man back because he is a basketball player, when he would not be held back if he had the skills to be a professional plumber. But if we stick to that philosophy, ready to kill off the NFL rule that mandates three years away from high school before being eligible?
Ready, in this concussion-wary age, to see teenagers bash heads with the Baltimore Ravens?
No? Whatever happened to the right to work, or does it not come with shoulder pads? Many times, life is about knowing where to draw the line.
So this issue is not uncomplicated. Nobody need pretend an anything-goes system is risk-free or cost-free, because it isn't. But the NBA age rule doesn't pass the smell test. Especially not at the moment.


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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 80% of colorectal tumors develop from adenomatous polyps. These gland-like growths develop on the mucous membrane that lines the large intestine. They are usually either:
Polyps are very common, and most of them are benign. Their numbers increase with age. Polyps are found in about 25% of people by age 50, and 50% of people by age 75. Fewer than 1% of polyps under 1 centimeter (slightly less than half an inch) become cancerous. About 10% of larger polyps become cancerous within 10 years, and about 25% of these larger polyps become cancerous after 20 years.
Digestion takes place in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, essentially 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 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, extending for about 20 feet. Food passes from the stomach through its 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, mostly in liquid form. The large intestine is wider than the small intestine but only about 6 feet long. It is the final portion of the digestive tract and includes the cecum, the appendix, the colon, and the rectum, which extends to the anus.
Cecum and Appendix. The cecum and the appendix are located in the lower-right quadrant of the abdomen.
Colon. The colon absorbs excess water and salts into the blood. The remaining waste matter is converted to feces through bacterial action. The colon is divided into four major 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 continuously change and become cancerous. Some of these cases are caused by inherited genetic defects, and such patients usually have family histories of colorectal cancer. Most of the genetic mutations involved in colon cancers, however, 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 U.S., with Americans facing a lifetime chance of 5 - 6% for this cancer. Each year, about 147,000 Americans are diagnosed with colorectal cancer, and about 50,000 people die from the disease. About 72% of cancers occur in the colon and 28% in the rectum.
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.
About 20 - 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 patients with colorectal cancer have an inherited genetic abnormality that causes the disease. Syndromes associated with genetic mutations include familial adenomatous polyposis and hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer.
The risks for colon cancer are far higher in industrialized nations than less developed countries. A Western lifestyle, being sedentary, smoking, and having excess weight have all been associated with increased risk for colorectal cancer. (However, about 75% of cases occur without a known predisposing factor.)
Dietary Factors. A diet high in red and processed meats increases the risk for colorectal cancer. Diets high in fruits and vegetables appear to be associated with reduced risk. It is not clear whether fiber consumption affects colorectal cancer risk. It is also not clear whether there is an association between colorectal cancer risk and vitamin deficiencies such as folic acid, a type of vitamin B. Recent studies have shown that taking folic acid supplements do not lower the risk of developing colorectal cancer, and that supplements appear to increase the risk for recurrent polyp formation.
Alcohol and Smoking. Alcohol use and smoking are associated with an increased risk for colorectal cancer. Patients who smoke and drink may also be diagnosed with colorectal cancer at a younger age than non-drinkers and non-smokers.
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 . People who have had adenomatous polyps (adenomas) have an increased risk of developing colorectal cancer. When these polyps are detected during colorectal screening, as colonoscopy, they can be removed before they turn cancerous.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease . Inflammatory bowel diseases include Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. The long-term inflammation caused by these chronic disorders can increase the risk for colorectal cancer. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is not the same as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). IBS does not increase colorectal cancer risk.
Diabetes . Many studies have identified an association between type 2 diabetes and colon cancer. Both diseases share common risk factors of obesity and physical inactivity, but diabetes itself is a risk factor for colorectal cancer.
The best way to prevent colorectal cancer is to engage in a healthy lifestyle: Exercising regularly, eating a healthy diet low in meat and high in fruits and vegetables may help reduce the risk for colon cancer. Do not smoke, and do not drink alcohol in excess. It is also important to have regular colorectal cancer screenings.
Researchers have been investigating other possible protective measures. These include:
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs). Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are commonly used pain relievers that are available over-the-counter and by prescription. They include aspirin, ibuprofen (Motrin), naproxen (Aleve), and the COX-2 inhibitor celecoxib (Celebrex). Several studies have reported that NSAIDs help reduce the risk of colorectal cancer. However, regular use of non-aspirin NSAIDs, even in low doses, can increase the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding and stomach ulcers. Long-term use of NSAIDs can also increase the risk for heart attack and stroke, especially in people who have a history of heart disease.
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) does not recommend the routine use of aspirin or other NSAIDs to prevent colorectal cancer in people at average risk for this disease. (This recommendation does not apply to people who have a family history of colorectal cancer or who are at high risk for developing colorectal cancer due to other risk factors.) Due to the risks of regular use of these drugs, the American Cancer Society and other professional associations also recommend against the use of NSAIDs, or other types of medications, for primary colorectal cancer prevention.
There is some evidence that aspirin therapy may be helpful as secondary prevention (after a diagnosis of colorectal cancer. Recent studies have suggested that regular aspirin use may help improve the chances of survival in patients diagnosed with colorectal cancer. In one important study, patients with early and advanced stage (stages I, II, and III) colorectal cancer who regularly took aspirin survived longer than those who did not take aspirin. However, even a low dose of daily aspirin has risks, including gastrointestinal bleeding. If you have been diagnosed with colorectal cancer, discuss with your doctor whether you should take aspirin and, if so, how much and how often.
It is common to have colon or rectal cancer without symptoms. Many patients are free of symptoms until their tumors are quite advanced.
Symptoms associated with colorectal cancer include 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), and the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) all have made recommendations concerning screening for colorectal cancer.
These organizations recommend very similar test options and schedules. Discuss with your doctor which test 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 . Screening should begin at age 50 years and older. (Note: The ACG recommends African-American men begin at age 45.) Only the USPTF addresses when screening can stop. The USPTF does not recommend routine screening for adults ages 76 - 85 years old who have had negative screenings since age 50. They do not recommend any screening in people over age 85.
Several options and schedules for screening are recommended. The choices include:
The stool tests listed below must be followed by a colonoscopy if stool test results are abnormal. (Note: ACG considers these stool tests less desirable for screening than the tests listed above.)
Guidelines for Increased-Risk Groups . Screening, particularly with colonoscopy, in increased- and high-risk populations can save lives. The most important risk factors that may prompt screening before age 50 or more frequent screenings are:
Patients 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 prophylactic or preventive colectomy (removal of the 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 one end. The doctor views images from the colonoscope on a display monitor. The test takes about 30 minutes to perform. If polyps are found, the doctor will remove them. The patient 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 complete 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 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 two feet of the colon. (In contrast, colonoscopy allows the doctor to view the entire colon.) The procedure takes about 10 - 20 minutes, and sedation is optional. Preparation procedures are less demanding than those for colonoscopy.
Double-Contrast Barium Enema (DCBE). The double-contrast barium enema test uses an x-ray to image the entire large intestine. The test takes about 30 - 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 removal.
Virtual Colonoscopy . Virtual colonoscopy, also called CT colonoscopy, uses a 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 patient is then slid into a CT scanner, which takes rapid images. Some recent studies indicate that CT colonoscopy has a high accuracy rate in detecting adenomas and cancers.
Fecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT). A fecal occult blood test is a take-home test that uses stool samples to detect hidden (occult) blood in feces. It may detect small amounts of blood in your stool from polyps or a tumor, even when your stools appear normal. Your doctor will give you a kit with instructions on how to take stool samples and prepare them for the kit. 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 few weeks. If blood is found in the stool samples, you will need to have a colonoscopy.
Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT). The fecal immunochemical test is a newer type of take-home test for hidden (occult) blood. The test is similar to the fecal occult blood test, but patients 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 . Like the FIT and the FOBT, the stool DNA test is conducted at home and uses fecal samples. Instead of testing for the presence of blood, this test looks for abnormalities in genetic material that come from cancer or polyp cells. These genetic changes are found in genes such as APC, K-ras, and p53. If DNA mutations are found, a colonoscopy is needed. The stool DNA test is new and not yet widely available. Some insurance carriers may not cover its 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 evaluate the red blood cell count and check for anemia. 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 carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) and CA 19-9. These tests may help your physician follow you for recurrences of colon cancer after treatment. By themselves, they cannot diagnose cancer and are not used as a screening test
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 ultrasound, chest x-ray, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan, positron emission tomography (PET) scan, and computed tomography (CT) scan.
A diagnosis of cancer will lead to staging and other tests to help determine the outlook and the appropriate treatments. Treatment for colorectal cancer includes surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. These treatment methods may be combined.
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.
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 patients have lived at least 5 years since diagnosis. The 5-year survival rate for colon cancer diagnosed and treated at stage I is 93%. The rates fall to 72 - 85% for stage II, 44 - 83% for stage II, and 8% for stage IV. However, there are other factors, including the appearance of cancer cells under the microscope, that can contribute to a patient's prognosis.
Doctors recommend follow-up testing to detect recurring cancer after the completion of treatment. General guidelines include:
Physical Examination . Most colorectal cancer recurrences happen within 3 years after surgery. Patients should see their doctors for a physical examination every 3 - 6 months for the first 2 years, every 6 months through the fifth year, and at the doctor's and patient's discretion during subsequent years.
Colonoscopy . Patients should have a colonoscopy 1 year after surgery. If the results are normal, patients should then receive a colonoscopy 3 years later and then every 5 years. Patients with abnormal results or who have hereditary types of cancer may need more frequent screenings.
A flexible sigmoidoscopy is recommended every 6 months for 5 years for patients with Stage II or III rectal cancer who did not receive radiation therapy.
Carcinoembryonic Antigen Levels . Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) levels should be measured every 3 -6 months after surgery for 2 years in patients, and then every 6 months up to 5 years for patients with Stage II or III 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 . Patients at high risk for cancer recurrence should receive an annual computerized tomography (CT) scan of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis for the first 3 years after treatment. The CT scan can help determine if cancer has spread to the lungs or liver. Patients who have had rectal cancer, and did not have radiation therapy, should receive a pelvic CT scan. The scan is not recommended for most lower-risk patients with Stage I or II colorectal cancer. PET scans are not routinely recommended.
Other Tests . The American Society of Clinical Oncology does not recommend other follow-up blood tests such as complete blood count, liver function tests, and fecal occult blood tests. There appears to be no additional benefit for these tests.
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 polypectomy. Early-stage superficial cancers that are not deep can also be removed through excision, where the cancer is cut out by inserting a tube into the rectum. 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). Drug and radiation therapy are often used for advanced cancers and are continuously being tested with surgery in different combinations and sequences.
Although choosing a qualified surgeon is critical, choosing a hospital experienced in procedures is also important. The more often colon cancer surgery is performed at a given hospital, the lower the mortality rate at that hospital is likely to be.
Unless 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 less invasive method.
A colostomy is performed in order to bypass or remove the lower colon and rectum. The procedure generally involves creating a passage, called a stoma, through the abdominal wall that is connected to the colon. The feces pass through this passage and are eliminated. Patients must learn how to care for the stoma and keep the area sanitary.
A colostomy usually will have one opening (single-barreled), or there may be two loops opening through the skin (double-barreled).
Usually the colostomy is temporary and can be reversed by a second operation after about 3 - 6 months. If the rectum and sphincter muscles in the rectum need to be removed, the colostomy is permanent. Permanent colostomies are more common when the cancerous regions are within 2 - 3 centimeters of the anus. Fortunately, surgical advances and knowledge of the extent of safe margins are reducing the need for permanent colostomies.
Managing Permanent Colostomies. In cases where the colostomy is permanent, the patient must wear a colostomy pouch, which sticks to the skin using a special glue.
For best results, the pouch should be emptied when about one-third full. It should be replaced 1 - 2 times a week, depending on signs of leakage (itching or burning of the skin near the stoma). The pouches are odor proof.
Surgical treatments for cancer in the rectum are complex since they involve muscles and tissue that are critical for urinary and sexual function.
Local Excision or Polypectomy for Early Stages. In order to preserve the function of the anal sphincter and prevent the need for colostomy, Stage I and Stage II tumors may be removed by local excision, sometimes followed by chemotherapy and radiation. In this procedure, the tumor is cut out without removal of a major section of rectum. In some cases cancer recurs, but a second operation may be possible.
Radical Resection. In about a third of cases of rectal cancer, the cancer occurs in the lower part of the rectum, where 70 - 80% of cancers have spread beyond the rectal wall. These patients need a radical resection, in which surrounding structures, including the sphincter muscles that control bowel movements, must often be removed.
Total Mesorectal Excision. Total mesorectal excision (TME) involves dissection and removal of the entire cancerous area of the rectum along with surrounding fatty regions where the lymph nodes are located (the mesorectum). When successful, TME preserves the sphincter muscle, reducing the need for a permanent colostomy.
Side effects of colon surgery include:
There are no dietary restrictions, although many patients avoid foods that can produce gas. Everyone should drink plenty of fluids and get sufficient fiber.
The potential side effects of sexual and bowel dysfunction following colorectal surgery can be very difficult, although many patients do very well and live normal productive lives. Patients who are depressed should discuss with a doctor all aspects of treatment that affect the quality of life, and consider seeking support groups.
Seven drugs are currently approved for colorectal cancer chemotherapy:
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 chemotherapeutic drugs. They 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. The fast-growing normal cells most likely to be affected are blood cells forming in the bone marrow, and cells in the digestive tract, reproductive system, and hair follicles. Nausea and vomiting is a very common side effect, but drugs such as ondansetron (Zofran) can help provide relief. In general, side effects are nearly always temporary, and medications can help manage them. Most patients are able to continue with normal activities for all but perhaps 1 - 2 days a month.
5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) with Leucovorin. Adjuvant (following surgery) chemotherapy using 5-fluorouracil, either alone or with leucovorin (5-FU/LV), is the standard treatment for patients with high-risk colon cancer (Stage III or select patients with Stage II tumors). Leucovorin, also called folinic acid, is a form of the B vitamin folic acid, which helps increase 5-FU's effectiveness. Patients are given a series of cycles that usually continue for at least 6 months.
There are many different ways of giving 5-FU, including intravenously over several hours once a week, intravenously daily for 5 consecutive days every month, or as continuous infusion with a portable pump. The most common side effects include nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, hair loss, swelling of hands and feet, rashes, and mouth sores.
Irinotecan. Irinotecan (Camptosar) blocks an enzyme essential for cell division. Irinotecan can be given alone or in combination with 5-FU and leucovorin. This combination therapy (irinotecan plus 5-FU/LV) is also referred to as the "Salz regimen," or IFL. Diarrhea is a common side effect of irinotecan.
Capecitabine. Capecitabine (Xeloda), an oral form of 5-FU, is used as a treatment for stage III and stage IV (metastatic) colorectal cancer. It is the only pill approved for colorectal cancer. Oxaliplatin. Oxaliplatin (Eloxatin) is related to cisplatin, a widely used platinum-based chemotherapy drug. Oxaliplatin is used in combination with 5-FU and leucovorin. This triple combination therapy is called the FOLFOX regimen.
Oxaliplatin. Oxaliplatin (Eloxatin) is related to cisplatin, a widely used platinum-based chemotherapy drug. Oxaliplatin is used in combination with 5-FU and leucovorin. (This triple combination therapy is called the FOLFOX regimen.) Oxaliplatin can cause pain and tingling sensations in the hands and feet (neuropathy) that is worsened by exposure to cold.
Bevacizumab. Bevacizumab (Avastin) was approved in 2004 as a first-line treatment for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer (advanced cancer that has spread in the body). It is used in combination with IFL (irinotecan, 5-FU, leucovorin). Bevacizumab is a biologic drug. It is a genetically engineered monoclonal antibody that targets and inhibits vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), a protein that regulates angiogenesis (the development of new blood vessels that feed a tumor's blood supply). It is the first anti-angiogenic therapy approved for the treatment of colorectal cancer.
Studies indicate that bevacizumab administered intravenously along with IFL extends survival by about 5 months longer than IFL alone. Common side effects of bevacizumab include nosebleeds, fatigue, diarrhea, and high blood pressure. Less common side effects include stroke, heart attacks, angina, and formation of holes in the colon and stomach (gastrointestinal perforation).
Cetuximab. Cetuximab (Erbitux) was approved in 2004 for the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer. This monoclonal antibody drug targets epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), a protein required by cancer cells in order to proliferate. It can be used either in combination with irinotecan or alone for patients who have not responded to irinotecan. Studies of the cetuximab-irinotecan combination suggest it can help in tumor shrinkage. It has a modest effect on survival, prolonging patients' lives by about an additional month or two. Recent guidelines recommend that cetuximab, and panitumumab (see below), should be given only to patients with tumors that express the wild-type KRAS gene. Patients with metastatic cancer should have tumors tested for KRAS gene status.
Panitumumab . Panitumumab (Vectibix) was approved in 2006 for treatment of colorectal cancer that has metastasized following standard chemotherapy. Like cetuximab, panitumumab is a monoclonal antibody drug that targets EGFR. In clinical trials, panitumumab helped delay disease progression and prolong survival by about 3 months. About 8% of patients experienced tumor shrinkage. Common side effects of this drug include skin rash, fatigue, abdominal pain, nausea, and diarrhea or constipation. Serious side effects include pulmonary fibrosis, severe skin rash, and skin reactions at the infusion site.
One of the most promising recent developments in cancer treatment research has been the emergence of so-called "targeted therapies." Traditional chemotherapy drugs can be effective, but because they do not distinguish between healthy and cancerous cells their generalized toxicity can cause severe side effects. Targeted therapies work on a molecular level by blocking specific mechanisms associated with cancer cell growth and division.
Many targeted therapies are classified as biologic drugs. Bevacizumab (Avastin), cetixumab (Erbitux), and panitumumab (Vectibix) are currently the three biologic drugs approved for colorectal cancer treatment, but other drugs are in development.
Targeted therapies involve many different types of drugs and molecular pathways. These include:
Angiogenesis Inhibitors. Anti-angiogenesis drugs inhibit the formation of new blood vessels that supply tumors with the blood, oxygen, and nutrients vital to tumor growth. Angiogenesis inhibitors, such as the monoclonal antibody bevacizumab (Avastin), target vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). Cediranib (Recentin), formerly AZD2171, is a new angiogenesis inhibitor that is in Phase III clinical trials for treatment of colorectal cancer.
Tumor Growth Factor Inhibitors. Tumor growth factors, such as epidermal growth factor, stimulate cell growth. Cetixumab (Erbitux) and panitumumab (Vectibix) are the two currently approved colorectal cancer drugs that target the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR). Nimotuzumab (TheraCIM) is currently being studied in combination with irinotecan.
Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors. Tyrosine kinase is an enzyme associated with EGFR that is involved with the signaling mechanisms that prompt cell growth. The EGFR/tyrosine kinase inhibitor erlotinib (Tarceva), which is approved for the treatment of pancreatic and lung cancers, is being investigated as an adjuvant treatment for metastatic colorectal cancer. Sunitinib (Sutent), which is approved for renal cell carcinoma, is another tyrosine kinase inhibitor in trials for colorectal cancer.
Radiation therapy uses x-rays to kill cancer cells that might remain after an operation or to shrink large tumors before an operation so that they can be removed surgically. The object of radiation therapy is to damage the tumor as much as possible without harming surrounding tissues. Radiation may be administered in one of the following two ways:
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, the surgeon cannot be certain that all the cancer has been removed, and radiation therapy may be used to kill any cancer cells remaining after surgery. Radiation therapy is seldom used to treat metastatic colon cancer because of side effects, which limit the dose that can be used.
For rectal cancer, radiation therapy is usually given to help prevent the cancer from coming back in the pelvis where the tumor started. It may be given either before or after surgery, but recently doctors have begun to favor preoperative treatment, along with chemotherapy. If a rectal cancer's size or position make surgery difficult, radiation may be used before surgery to shrink the tumor. Radiation therapy can also be given to help control rectal cancers in people who are not healthy enough for surgery.
Radiation also may be used to ease (palliate) symptoms in people with advanced cancer causing intestinal blockage, bleeding, or pain.
Radiation treatment is often combined with chemotherapy. Chemotherapy helps make the radiation treatment more effective. Radiation therapy is more often used for rectal cancer but may also be used in some cases for colon cancer.
Radiation for Colon Cancer . Radiation for colon cancer is given after surgery (postoperative or adjuvant radiation) to destroy any remaining cancer cells. It is generally not used to treat metastatic colon cancer.
Radiation for Rectal Cancer . Adjuvant radiation is a common practice for patients with rectal cancer in Stages II and III. Radiation is used to help prevent cancer recurrence. In recent years, doctors have also begun administering chemotherapy and radiation before surgery for rectal cancer (neoadjuvant chemoradiation). The use of radiation before surgery can help shrink the size of the tumor. Pre-operative chemotherapy and radiation may also help preserve sphincter-muscle function and reduce the chance that a patient will need a colostomy.
Side effects of radiation may include:
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The Thunderbird men also tallied 14 points from the 5,000-meters as SUU runners finished in three of the top seven spots. The group was led by Nate Jewkes with a second-place time of 31:08.17 and he was followed by Hayden Hawks in fifth (32:01.53) and Ibrahim Ahmed in seventh with a time of 32:11.61. Southern Utah distance runners also recorded points in the men's 3,000-meter steeplechase as Anthony Brown finished third with a time of 9:42.25 and Dylan Marx finished seventh with a time of 10:01.09, garnering six and two points, respectively.
Southern Utah picked up ten points with Nielson's title in the javelin and also picked up three points from Jayson Kovar's sixth-place finish in the shot put after the sophomore threw 52 feet 11 inches. The points, in addition to Eric Durrant's three points picked up from a sixth-place finish in the decathlon on Wednesday, gave SUU a total of 39 points and put the Thunderbird men in third place heading into the final day of competition on Saturday.
SUU will be represented in several finals after Shaun Murray recorded the top qualifying times in his respective heats of the 100-meters (10.36) and 200-meters (21.35). He will be joined in the finals of the 100-meters by teammate Preston Myers with a qualifying time of 10.53. The men will also be represented in the 800-meters as Mike Tate and Eric Sandall posted qualifying times of 1:55.60 and 1:53.46, respectively.
On the women's side, SUU picked up qualifying times from Mayra Franco in the 100-meter dash (11.68) and Aubrey Bryson in the 800-meters (2:13.62) with the duo set to compete in the finals tomorrow.
Southern Utah picked up points in the field events during the day as Kayla Kovar finished as the runner-up in both the women's discus and hammer throw, tossing marks of 162 feet four inches and 206 feet three inches, respectively. The women also collected points in the women's high jump as Shaye Maurer-Springall cleared the bar at five feet five inches to finished tied for fourth.
SUU is currently in fifth place on the women's side with 18 points.
The championship will continue tomorrow, beginning with the men's hammer throw at 10:00 a.m. and wrap up with the women's 4x400-meter relay set to start at 3:50 p.m.


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