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COLON CANCER Introduction Colon cancer is cancer that forms in the colon. The colon is part of the body's gastrointestinal (digestive) system. It forms a long, muscular tube called the large intestine (or large bowel).

After food is chewed and swallowed, it travels down the esophagus to the stomach and then to the small intestine. From the small intestine, partly digested food enters the colon (the first five feet of the large intestine), which removes water and nutrients from the food and turns the rest into waste (stool). The waste then passes from the colon (which consists of four sections) into the rectum (the last six inches of the large intestine) and then out of the body.

Colon cancer can start in the tissues of any of the four sections of the colon.

When cells that line the colon become abnormal and grow out of control, a cancerous tumor forms. In many cases, colon cancers develop slowly over a period of several years. Adenocarinomas account for about 95 percent of colon cancers. Adenocarcinomas (e.g., mucinous, signet ring cell) begin in the intestinal gland cells that line the inside of the colon.

If you or a loved one has been recently diagnosed with colon cancer, or have been battling colon cancer for some time and are exploring your treatment options, you have come to the right place. Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) offers a Comprehensiv,Individualized Approch to colon cancer treatment. Here, we are com-

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Symptoms & Diagnosis Colon cancer may cause some common signs and symptoms, including the following:

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Anemia NOTE: Some of these symptoms may be caused by conditions other than colon cancer. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, you should see your doctor.

Most colon cancers begin as a polyp (a growth of tissue that develops in the lining of the colon). Colon cancer screening can find and remove precancerous polyps (adenoma) or early stage cancer (when it is generally considered to be more treatable). Your doctor may use some of the following screening and diagnostic tests: physical examination, blood tests, biopsy, colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, and endorectal ultrasound.

If tests show that colon cancer is present, your doctor needs to know the stage of the disease (the extent to which the cancer penetrates the various tissue layers) to see if the cancer has spread and to plan the best treatment. Colon cancer is categorized in stages 0-IV. Metastatic cancer is cancer that has spread to other parts of the body, such as the liver.

Recurrent cancer is cancer that has returned after being treated previously.

A colon cancer diagnosis can make you feel shocked, scared and anxious. At Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA), we are here to help you manage your feelings make informed decisions about your care, and cope with the journey ahead.

Our team of expert doctors and technologists use the latest colon cancer diagnostic tools to accurately determine the location and stage of the disease. Using this information, your CTCA care team will develop the most appropriate treatment plan for you.

Treatment Treatment for colon cancer depends mainly on the stage and location of the cancer.Surgery is the most common treatment for colon cancer. It involves removing the cancer, a small margin of surrounding normal tissue, and nearby lymph nodes. The following are some types of colon cancer surgeries:Polypectomy (via colonoscopy): This procedure involves the removal of a small cancerous polyp from the colon with a colonoscope (a slender, lighted tube attached to a video camera). Laparoscopy ("keyhole" surgery): In this procedure, a laparoscope (a thin, lighted tube connected to a video camera) and special instruments are placed inside the body through a few small incisions indoctor creates an opening (stoma) in the wall of the abdomen through which solid body waste is eliminated into a special bag.

Additional colon cancer treatments include chemotherapy, radiation therapy and biotherapy.

Chemotherapy is a systemic treatment that uses medications to kill cancer cells. Intra Arterial CHEMOTHERAPY, a type of regional chemotherapy, may be used for cancer that has spread to the liver. Radiation therapy uses high-energy rays to shrink the tumor before surgery, kill cancer cells that may remain after surgery, and relieve pain and other symptoms caused by the theTypes of radiation therapy include external-beam radiation therapy and internal radiation therapy

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(e.g High dose rate HDR brachytherapy). Another colon cancer treatment is monoclonal ntibody therapy, a type of biological therapy.

At CTCA, we provide a variety of innovative Colon cancer treatment options and technologies that offer new hope and a greater quality of life.

Based on your individualized treatment plan, some of the colon cancer abdominal wall to remove the cancer. Colon Resection Colectomy): This procedure involves a surgical excision, or removal, of the cancerous portion(s) of the colon.

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H-VIDAL When it comes

That Christmas he convinced his grandmother to buy him to working the some DJ equipment. She wheels of steel, bought him two belt-driven nobody does it turntables, a mixer with no better than DJ H. cross fader, a pair of speakers Vidal. DJ H. Vidal and four records. Although he has been rocking didn’t have the proper equipthe ones and twos for well over a ment to start with, H. Vidal still decade. His unique style of managed to hone his DJing blending vocals from hot new skills by studying some the records with blazing instrumenCity’s great DJs; among them tals from the past has blessed were DJ Jazzy Jeff, DJ Cash audiences from Philadelphia to Money, DJ Tampa to Canada.

Swam Sims, Dr. As a youngster growing up in Tiptoe, DJ Reading, Pennsylvania, H. Vidal Johnny V listened to the music that his and DJ mother would play throughout Ran, whom the house. As a result, he was he credits raised on a steady musical diet as being of classic funk and soul. Groups one of his like the Bar Kays, the Fatback main influBand, Parlament/Funkadelic, ences.

Earth, Wind & Fire and Mandrill “Definitely were staples on his mom’s turn- DJ Ran [is] table, this precocious little tyke like a major influence as far as was soaking it all in growing up. my style, how I mix, how I scratch, how I rock clubs, he’s From there H. Vidal got into beat a major, major influence.” boxing thanks to his love for the music of groups like the Fat fter honing his skills on the Boys, the Skinny Boys and Dougie Fresh. His passion for wheels of steel, H.Vidal started making percussive sounds and throwing parties in his grandmusic with his mouth lead him to mother’s attic. A few years battling other beat boxers from later, his parties and mix tapes around his way. But it was one had H. Vidal’s name started to fateful day in 1986, when H. spread like wildfire in and Vidal went to a party at Philly’s around the Philadelphia area. fabled Fairmont Park, where he Soon, his reputation as a DJ saw the legendary DJ Jazzy Jeff landed him a spot as a guest rock the turntables and his life mixer on Philly’s number one was forever changed. station Power 99’s holiday mix, a post he held for four years until a close friend (Author “I saw DJ Jazzy Jeff DJ,” recalls Rory Sheriff) recommended Vidal. “I was done after that. I had to have it. Nothing else mat- him for a position as a mixer at a new station called Power tered, that was it.”

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Although hired as the station’s mix show DJ, doing the 5 o’clock drive time mix H. Vidal quickly became the station’s rising star. In addition to doing his regular drive time mix he was picked to helm the station’s ten to twelve weekend mix plus held down a regular air shift at Power 94.3.

Bear in mind that all of this happened to him within the short span of two years. To say the least H. Vidal is one busy DJ, no wonder his organization the Tech.nitions nominated him for their coveted Rookie of the Year Award. In September of 2004, Clear Channel moved H. Vidal to 95.7 the Beat in sunny Tampa Florida, where he held down an on-air shift as well as mixes. Within five short months he became the number one jock in his time slot, and was also sydicated on z92.3 in Killeen, Texas from 7pm to midnight where he is also number one in his time slot. 2 years later, Tampa's competition station drafted him for their night show, at Wild 94.1 with "H Vidal and the Nuthouse. And if that’s not impressive enough H. Vidal has made several appearences on BET's Rap City, tour dates with comedian Dave Chapelle and has been picked to be Bubba Sparrxxx official tour DJ. H. Vidal credits his success as a DJ to his experience as a radio, club and mix tape DJ which gives him the ability to read and audience and adapt to different crowds.

“A DJ is somebody who should have a good ear for music,” says H. Vidal. “They should know what to play, when to play a record and know how to play a record also being able to interact with people. You gotta be able to mix good music.

You gotta be a people person to be a good DJ. I’m gonna do whatever it takes. I’m gonna go above and beyond to make sure that you have a good time.”

Hamilton "H Vidal" Newton DJ/Producer/Radio Personality Voice-Over Talent Imaging and Production Director VidalVoiceovers www.twitter.com/itsdjhvidal 813-770-8512 Cell you can catch H Vidal at the following clubs weekly and monthly: Booomerangz (Reading PA), 1402 (Reading), Chill Lounge (Reading), Boomerang Martini Bar (Tampa FL), Wingtime (Charleston SC) Email H Vidal at vidalvoiceovers@gmail.com

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Everyone needs to know this story.

Everyone needs to know this story. This community just lost a very valuable member of this community to yet another act of extreme violence. This woman had seen hells gates once and lived to survive the story. Two or three years ago this woman exhibited her artwork at Reading Area Community College. It was an array of photographs and original art pieces done by Cheryl O’kafor. The exhibit was that of Cheryl’s recovery from the severe abuse she received from her first husband. She had survived multiple gunshot wounds and long recovery period both physically and then again mentally. This is what Cheryl’s artwork was about: the mental and emotional recovery.

Cheryl healed herself.

She also went on to serve this community. She established and ran the organization called the Multicultural And Literacy Institute.

“This organization instills rites of passage in teen groups as a tool for reaffirming cultures, gaining self-knowledge, confidencebuilding, learning responsibility and teamwork. The journey of life is examined and exposed for its self-fulfillment needs. The institute is designed for both peer and adult mentoring. In addition this organization has its own show on BCTV and offers many fun events such as bowling and dances to its members”. berksunitysolution.org As an organization MALI participated in food drives for this community and was an avid supporter of other community groups such as African American Coalition of Reading and Berks Unity Solution. The MALI teens gave performances at local community events. Cheryl influenced this all.

But most the most beautiful thing about Cheryl was her ability to share.

I am the founder and director of an organization called Berks Unity Solution. I wanted to share something good with our community. When Cheryl and I met, I knew she was one of the most gracious people I have ever met. I needed information to do what I wanted to do for the community and Cheryl volunteered freely information which was a driving piece to Berks Unity Solutions success. She did that because it was the right thing to do, not because she would benefit in any other way than to help our community. She knew that the giving and sharing of information was the key to any positive endeavor. I have walked to paths of this community and it is a rare find for someone who gives without some sort of ego boosting, financial gain, or political agenda. People like Cheryl are blessing to a community who is very much in need of such spirit’s who walk in beauty. This is a sad, sad day to have lost Cheryl to yet another violent act. She had made it through the muck and the mile only to be murdered yesterday by her second husband, who then turned the gun on himself.

People it is bad out there. Our mission is to STOP the VIOLENCE and the pain it brings back into the community. It affects everyone with its ripple effect. We either pull together or we fall apart. It is a group decision.

Lisa Kneer

Sasha's Story: Revelations of Domestic Violence Here is one woman's story of domestic violence. Read about how she got out of her abusive relationship and used her experiences to help others: All I could think was, Is this really happening to me? He is going to kill me. His hands wrapped tightly around my neck as he pushed me up against the wall. I could feel my body being lifted slightly off the ground, and as I struggled to release his choke hold the words flashed repeatedly through my mind. Is this really happening to me? He is going to kill me. Scratching and kicking at him I managed to squirm out, and as I turned to move away I felt a burning pain begin to spread from my shoulder to my armpit, then down my arm. He was biting me. A scream pierced the air, and brought me back to myself as I realized where the sound was coming from. Wrestling him off I ran into the kitchen and grabbed the first thing in front of me. Waving the fire extinguisher erratically, I threatened to hit him. As he backed away, I bolted towards the bedroom. He grabbed me from behind and head butted me, and as my neck whipped forward, I collapsed to the ground. I rolled over to fight him, but before I knew what was happening, he was on top of me, pounding my head into the floor. He shoved his fingers into my mouth, as he slammed my head back, over and over. Suddenly it stopped, and as I struggled to push him off he bent down and kissed me on the mouth and said "I love you". The smell of alcohol washed over my face and I became nauseated. Kicking out, I hit him in the between the legs and broke free. Running for the bedroom, I slammed the door, grabbed the phone and dialed Afro/Latino

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Sasha's Story: Revelations of Domestic Violence 911. My heart was beating in my head, and as the dull thump grew louder, I heard the front door slam and knew he had run.

As I gripped the phone, loud banging reverberated off the front door, and a man's voice yelled "NYPD". Rushing for the front, I peered through the peep hole, and saw a line of police all the way down the hallway. Letting them in, I was surprised at how quickly they responded. I had just called them and was still holding the phone when it dawned on me. Someone had heard me screaming for help, and they had called the police first. As they questioned me, I was in shock. I had spent the last hour fighting for my life as my boyfriend of 1 1/2 years tried to end it. Suddenly I began to doubt myself as the thoughts raced through my mind: Did that just happen? Was it my fault? Did I instigate it? I hit him back. I'm not completely innocent. I'm not a victim. I did my part as well. Should I really turn him in?

Standing in front of me were eight cops, a slew of firemen, and several EMT's, and I couldn't decide if I should have my boyfriend arrested. As I hesitated, one of the cops said "If you don't turn him in, you totally wasted our time." That was the push I needed. "Okay, go arrest him." I said brazenly.

I spent the next year living as an angry version of myself. The first six months I remained celibate, and lashed out at any guy who tried to talk to me. The second half of the year, I began drinking heavily, smoking lots of pot, and doing cocaine. I was going out and sleeping with a bunch of random people. I was being reckless, and I didn't realize at the time that it was making me feel a lot worse, instead of better.

My salvation came from a good friend who had chosen to take a break from drinking, smoking, sweets and a slew of other daily habits. She did it for religious reasons, and I decided to follow suit as a show of support for her. Choosing to do that made me realize my triggers. When I was stressed I reached out for a drink or some other substance. When I was feeling lonely, I wanted to go to a bar and have random sex with somebody. It was a really big learning and growing process, and I had to face the fact that it wasn't me. Yes, I did my part in provoking him and I chose to stay in the relationship throughout the abuse, but at the same time, it wasn't me, because no one should act in the way that he did. It was like a lightbulb had turned on in my head.

I started working for the NY city alliance against sexual assault, and I realized I could take that bad energy and turn it into something good.

It was incredibly healing to put together a manual to help prevention practitioners become involved in the community and show them how to locate factors that lead to domestic violence and gender violence. I stopped looking at the experience as something negative and learned that you grow from your experiences. I was able to see that everything happens for a reason, and I have control over my life, and it is up to me to turn the bad into something good.

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A year and a half passed since that life changing event, and I surrounded myself with positive people who reminded me each day that life is amazing. In that summer, I met an incredible man who helped me to love again. Samuel is kind and caring and each time I break down, remembering the horror of that day, he has been supportive. It's nice to know that there is a good man out there, and he has my back. He has taught me to face my feelings, and get them out so they don't overwhelm and consume me. He helped me overcome issues with trust, my biggest hurdle being trusting myself. Experiencing abuse and ignoring all the red flags that flashed in front of me, made me lose trust in my own abilities and judgments. I can't blame anyone else for that choice, and at times I still struggle to deal with it.

I can tell you now that being alone is not that bad. A lot of women who experience what I went through find ways to use their abuser as a crutch. You may think you can't afford to live on your own, or you may think he has something that you need, but you don't. Everything you need is within yourself. Your strength is within yourself, and you don't have to fear being alone, because you won't be alone forever. The negativity in your relationship is not your whole world, it is just a part of what you are going through now. You need to trust yourself and overcome that hurdle. Realize that you can do it and there is nothing that will hold you back. If you want something bad enough, and you want out of the relationship bad enough, you can. You just have to be ready to deal with some difficult times, but it's going to be a lot better than what you are dealing with now.

I am healthier on so many levels. Physically, mentally, and emotionally healthier. I am happy with Samuel. I see friends who haven't seen me since I was in the middle of it, and they say I am a completely different person. For my friends to see the difference, makes me happy. I am changed, and yet I am the same. It's my choice.

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Luv Coach Q&A: Leave the Past Behind Is it okay to get in touch with and communicate with (via Facebook, text or phone) an old college love (it's been over 25 years) and not share it with your spouse? What signal does this send to both the spouse and the old love, especially if you consider seeing your old love while you're on a business trip? If the spouse finds out, how do you get through it?

The spouse has not met the old love and thinks this kind of behavior is cheating.

I met my ex back in high school and we instantly became

boyfriend and girlfriend. We dated (and fell in puppy love) for a little over a year, before he cheated on me with my best friend. That break up was really hard because I felt betrayed by the both of them. We lost contact after that, but I ran into him a year later. Upon seeing him, I forgot everything he had done and we began dating again. We dated for another year and fell in real love. He even proposed marriage. I was excited because I had let him go, and he came back. But I knew it wasn't going to last because I didn't approve of his lifestyle. However, I wanted to be that down girl for him. We ended up breaking up again. That was a year ago. I hadn't really forgot about him but that break up wasn't as hard as the first. Recently, I thought about him and decided to see if he had any social networking sites. I searched, not really wanting K.L.It is okay to get in touch with an old love if your to get in contact, but just to see if he was still alive. After intention is to be a friend, but it is not okay to keep searching his name, I saw that not only is he alive, but is that information from your spouse, and it is unacsingle and is "looking for a wife". He also has recently ceptable to visit them on a business trip without first moved back in town. Now I really want to get in contact with him, however, I'm moving next month from the asking consent from your partner. If you choose to withhold this type of information from your partner, West Coast to Hawaii. The prospect of a relationship is then you are exhibiting shady behavior, and this will slim to none. Knowing this, I wanted your advice on whether I should get in contact to say a final goodbye or undermine the trust in your relationship. You are just let the past be in the past and move on with this new going behind your partners back, disrespecting your chapter in my life? relationship, and sending the message to your partAlicia

ner that you are not satisfied and now want to look elsewhere. Your partner gave you their heart to honor and cherish, and this behavior shows a blatant disregard for their feelings. As for your ex, you are sending them the signal that you want to rekindle the old flame, and you are exposing everyone involved in this love triangle to drama, heartache and pain. If the spouse finds out, you will have done severe damage to the relationship. Your partner will be unable to trust you, and this will drive them to catch the crazy. Every waking moment they will wonder if you are cheating, if you cheated in the past, how many others you have been with, and how long the infidelity's lasted. They will question their marriage, wonder if it was all a lie, and want to know if you ever really loved them. The emotional devastation that this type of choice wreaks upon a marriage will take years to heal, and you may end up needing a good lawyer. Sneaking around and withholding this information from your partner is cheating, and an incredibly selfish choice. It will end up damaging the relationship and may even lead to divorce.

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It sounds like you keep holding onto a fantasy of what your life would be like with your ex, instead of facing the reality in front of you. It is clear that you tried to have a relationship with this man and both times it didn't work out because his values are not in line with your values. The first time he cheated, you broke it off because you wanted to be in a monogamous committed relationship with someone who respects you. The second time you broke it off because he lived a lifestyle that you didn't approve of. These are huge red flags smacking you in the face, and you need to heed the signs. Your desire to make contact with him stems from your 'want' to be a wife, not necessarily to be with him. You can stop wondering 'what if' and recognize that your fantasy of being a wife to this man will not match the reality. You will repeat the same

mistakes and end up back where you were the first time.

The best choice is to leave the past in the past and move forward with your new life in Hawaii. As you begin dating again, I would recommend that you work with a relationship coach to help you define the type of man that will be right for you, and learn the best way to weed out the duds and find yourself a stud.

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Just Jokes Child Support Agency Forms The following are all replies that Dallas women have written on Child Support Agency forms in the section for listing fathers' name details.

1. Regarding the identity of the father of my twins, child A was fathered by Jim Munson. I am unsure as to the identity of the father of child B, but I believe that he was conceived on the same night.

2. I am unsure as to the identity of the father of my child as I was being sick out of a window when taken unexpectedly from behind. I can provide you with a list of names of men that I think were at the party if this helps.

3. I do not know the name of the father of my little girl.

She was conceived at a party at 3600 Grand Avenue where I had unprotected sex with a man I met that night. I do remember that the sex was so good that I fainted. If you do manage to track down the father, can you send me his phone number?

Thanks.

4. I don't know the identity of the father of my daughter.

He drives a BMW that now has a hole made by my stiletto in one of the door panels. Perhaps you can contact BMW service stations in this area and see if he's had It replaced.

5. I have never had sex with a man. I am awaiting a letter from the Pope confirming that my son's conception was immaculate and that he is Christ risen again.

6. I cannot tell you the name of child A's dad as he informs me that to do so would blow his cover and that would have cataclysmic implications for the economy. I am torn between doing right by you and right by the country. Please advise.

7. I do not know who the father of my child was as all blacks look The same to me.

8. Peter Smith is the father of child A. If you do catch up with him, can you ask him what he did with my AC/DC CDs? 9. From the dates it seems that my daughter was conceived at Disney World; maybe it really is the Magic Kingdom.

10. So much about that night is a blur. The only thing that I remember for sure is Delia Smith did a program about eggs A woman in labor is screaming profanity at her husband from her hospital bed.

He says, "Hey, don't blame me! I wanted to put it in your ass but no, you thought that might hurt!"

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How To Deal With Sweat During Hot Days How does a person deal with sweat during the dog days of summer?

This is a question for the ages. Many people needlessly suffer the uncomfortable feelings of perspiration, when there are actual steps that one can take to reduce sweating in the summertime. The obvious one of course is to have a good anti perspirant. Nothing can take the place of it, and the right antiperspirant will do wonders to cut down on excessive summertime sweating.

The next bit of advice to reduce summertime sweating would be to limit your intake of coffee and tea during the summertime. An individual should drink no more than two cups of hot coffee or tea per day in the summer, to drink more than that could significantly raise your body temperature, and cause sweating to be an issue.

Another culprit in excessive summertime perspiration is related to energy drinks. Energy drinks can also cause sweating by speeding up your metabolism..

Some of the other culprits in creating excess sweat would be spicy foods and lack of good exercise. Obese people tend to sweat more and have more difficulty in the summer. So eating healthily and maintaining a proper body weight can help with sweating issues.

Fortunately, there are some other ways to deal with these sweat issues. Eating grapes for their cooling effects is a helpful way that people can beat the heat. Tomato juice is also something that can be used for it’s cooling effects on the body.

There are also other things you can do to deal with sweat during hot summer days. Some of these would be to dab some lemon juice and baking soda under your arms. This will this work to reduce sweating, and will also make you feel very cool and fresh. This will also go a long way toward reducing odor. Another thing a person can do is to substitute fruits and vegetables for any high calorie meals and snacks since high calorie items heavy foods and alcohol are harder for the body to metabolize, and can cause problems with excessive sweating.

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Montana Fishburne: Looking for Love in All the Wrong Places Montana Fishburne, 19, daughter of actor Laurence Fishburne, has been racking up tabloid face time with her notorious turn as the next star to shamelessly self promote her sex tape in the hopes of reaching new heights of celebrity. This comes as no surprise, considering the fact that last year she was arrested on charges of prostitution, which resulted in two years probation and an order to no longer solicit acts of prostitution.

Kim Kardashian, Britney Spears, Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan, Jessica Alba, Kendra Wilkinson, Pamela Anderson and a slew of other celebrities have pumped up their careers and status a sex tape (or threat of a sex tape) and catapulted themselves into the media spotlight. Like Marilyn Monroe before them, they have become sexually iconic figures entangled in a love affair with society. The message is being transmitted loud and clear: If you want to be loved by all, release a sex tape.

Now I don't intend for this to be a bash-fest of society, the media, or Hollywood, because we can't If you remove her last name, you might blame others for how are children are raised. This is assume that Montana grew up in a rough neighborhood, with little a chance for parents to think about and discuss the opportunity for upward mobility, and parents who abandoned her to messages that are being filtered to their children life on the streets. Nothing could be further from the truth. Her fafrom all areas of life. Information is accessible at the ther is a Hollywood A-lister and her mother is a fitness professional. push of a button, and parents have to do more to After high school, Montana had the opportunity to do anything with instill values in their kids that will help them to grow her life, so what drove her to decide a life of porn and prostitution into healthy, highly functioning adults. Montana was the best choice?

Fishburne could just be another drop in the Hollywood bucket of tabloid trash, or we could use this As we look at the ideals we instill in our children, it seems that what as a vehicle to address what's most important to us we claim to value and what we actually celebrate in society are not as a community. equal. We claim to value education, and yet our schools are underfunded, teachers are paid a pittance, and kids are pushed through the At the core of all of us is the desire to love and be system without accountability of their knowledge and skills. What loved, and in a world where we have more face time we do celebrate and teach our children to aspire to is the success of with our computers, phones and TV's than with our celebrity. Children are taught the value of want, desire, and posseschildren, is it really a surprise that this young, beautisions and are sent to the church of celebrity to fill their egos with ful girl with all the opportunities available to her is substance. Fame has become the holy grail, the measure of life fulfill- looking for love in all the wrong places? ment and happiness, because once you have fame, everyone will love you.

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A salesman was traveling through the countryside, selling insect repellent. He came to a farmhouse and tried his pitch on the farmer. "Sir, my bug spray is so good you will never be bitten again, I guarantee it."

The farmer was dubious. "Young man, I'll make you a proposition. I'll tie you out in my cornfield buck naked, covered with that bug spray. If there is not a single bite on you come morning, I'll buy a whole case from you."

The salesman was delighted. They went to the field and he stripped. The farmer sprayed him thoroughly with the bug spray and tied him to a stake. Back to the house went the farmer.

The next morning, the farmer and his family trooped out to the corn field. Sure enough, the salesman was there, hanging in his bonds, not a single bite on him. Yet he was a total wreck! Pale, ghastly, haggard, and drawn, but not one bite on him.

The farmer was perplexed. "Son," he said, "Now, you don't have a bite on you but you look like hell! What the devil happened?"

The salesman looked up through bloodshot eyes and croaked, "For crying out loud, Mister, doesn't that calf have a Mother

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Mural Dedication - "The Song of a Father's Heart" On Saturday April 24, 2010, community leaders, local artists, and supporters gathered at 3rd and Washington Streets for “The Song of a Father’s Heart” mural dedication.

The event was sponsored by Lowe’s Paint, Community School of Music and the Arts, the Cultural Caravan, Community Prevention Partnership of Berks County, Communities that Care, Reading Rentals, as well as The Melendez Family.

The 20 foot high mural, painted by youth and adults from various churches will be seen by everyone who passes the 3rd & Washington streets. Mural Manager Ed Terrell and Mural Designer Aladine Vargas worked closely together to design a piece to that everyone could understanding of.

Titled “The Song of a Father’s Heart”, the mural shows the Melendez family. The father is singing and strumming a guitar with his two children. As Aladine Vargas said, the message of the mural is for parents to spend more time with their children, show them love and compassion so they can grow up in a positive manner. If children grow up with knowledge that they can be anything they want to be, then anything is possible. When families come together, support is a definit.

More information on Aladine Vargas can be found at vargaswebsite.com.

More information on Ed Terrell can be found at www.acor-pa.org

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