UC Irvine Advisory: “The U.S. State Department issued a travel advisory this week that warns U.S. citizens about travel to Mexico, especially, the northern states of Durango, Coahuila, and Chihuahua. While many travel to Mexico without incident, recent violence associated with criminal drug cartels continues...
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Frankincense and myrrh waft from the glowing, orbital censor swaying from the priest’s outstretched arm. The aromatic pitch of holiness and pomp fill me. Surrounded by other parishioners, looking toward the business center of the church: the altar, I am part of something larger than...
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There comes a point with every addiction when it’s out of control. You must turn and face the dragon. That time had come for me. It was time to face Farmville. The same friend who insisted that I get on Facebook also encouraged me to...
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I have a confession to make to my dear friend, Jesse, but I’m unable to stand face to face and spit it out. So, like one of those cowards who appears on the Jerry Springer show with an unsuspecting spouse and drops a bomb on...
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This is the most precious thing I have ever read in my whole life. So precious, in fact, I read it three times. I may read it three more. Hell, I may cut it out and post it on my fridge so I can read...
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Where did I leave my sword and shield. My territory is being invaded and I must protect it. I must strap on my leather breastplate and skirt, like Xena the Warrior Princess, and defend what is rightfully mine. It took me a long time to...
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