Charis Alura
Charis is a licensed massage therapist and reflexologist. She has owned her own business since the age of eighteen. Currently, she is attending college to get her degree in Liberal Arts. She has read and studied The Bible her entire life and is now engaged in the study of Wicca and Paganism.
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Certificate program in massage therapy at Central Oregon Community College. Working on my Bachelor s in Liberal Arts at OSU.Motto
"A good writer possesses not only his own spirit but also the spirit of his friends."--Friedrich Nietzsche
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Margarita Drinking Mom Jailed After Leaving Toddler in Hot CarJessica Christian has been jailed after allegedly leaving her 2 year old child in a parked car for 40 minutes while she consumed 4 margaritas. As we head into summer we must remember to never leave our precious cargo in a car for even a minute!
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Leathery-Faced Mom Calls Tanning Critics Jealous, Fat, and UglyNew Jersey mom who has received national criticism for putting her six year old daughter in a tanning bed is returning fire for fire by calling paler Americans jealous, fat and ugly.
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Increase in Tuition and Interest Means Bad News for College StudentsMany colleges have announced a tuition hike this year. Interest rates for new federally-subsidized student loans are set to double this July. Students and politicians alike speak out against a rate of inflation that exceeds reason and accountability.
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Lesbian Scout Leaders' Eviction Puts the Boy Scouts Back on the National StageJennifer Tyrrell of Bridgeport, Ohio has been evicted due to her lesbian orientation. The Boy Scouts of America and their "morally straight" oath has gained national attention once again as Gay Rights Activists get involved.
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Driving Tests Should Be Mandatory Over Age 70By 2020, 1 in 6 people will be in the golden years. Tough decisions must be made regarding mandatory testing and families must get involved.Also published on:
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New Bible Translation "The Voice" Reads like a Hollywood ScreenplayA new Bible Translation called "The Voice" is being released this month. Its simplified format reads with the ease of a screenplay.
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The High Cost of Cheating on TaxesCheating on taxes costs us a lot when we consider the increase in taxes and the loss of jobs. -
Titanic Museum Opens on Centennial Anniversary in Southampton, EnglandThe south port city of Southampton, England lost more than 500 of its citizens to the sinking of the Titanic. A new interactive museum opens April 10, 2012--100 years after the ship embarked on its fateful voyage. -
Thomas Jefferson's Abridged Gospel Eliminates Easter and the ResurrectionThe Smithsonian has put on display a copy of Thomas Jefferson's version of the Bible, sans the miracles and resurrection.
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Romney Cornered with Questions of Mormon DoctrineJust prior to the Wisconsin primary, Mitt Romney had to field questions regarding the apparent racial bias of The Book of Mormon.
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Motor Home Crash in Kansas Kills 5: Tragic but AvoidableA motor home, pulling a trailer, and containing 18 people crashes in Kansas claiming 5 lives. The driver was 17 years old. Tragic but not unavoidable.Also published on:
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Obama Renews Call for Tax Hike on the RichIn his address on Saturday, the president renewed his call for rich Americans to pay their fair share and invoked the "Buffett rule,' which will be voted on April 16.
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CSU Announces Enrollment Freeze and Receives Widespread CriticismCalifornia State University has announced a freeze in enrollment for the spring and fall of 2013. -
CRS Report Says $945 Million Spent by Government on AdsA report by the Congressional Research Service reports that the government spent $945 million in 2010.Also published on:
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The Art of the Hustle: How America is Making Ends MeetThe economic crisis and the Internet have eliminated countless jobs forcing America to make money in any way they can, sometimes in multiple ways.
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Minnesota Girl Sues School Over Facebook InvasionA pre-teen from Minnesota has been joined by the ACLU in a lawsuit claiming her school invaded her privacy and wrongfully intimidated her into divulging her Facebook password and email accounts. -
Cornell Study Implies Voting Should Be Left to the ExpertsA Cornell study has been published which implies the average democratic voter is too ignorant to choose the most qualified candidates and best policies.
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Limbaugh's Recent Slur Reveals Hypocrisy Among the Political Talking HeadsSandra Fluke went on The Ed Show to talk about being called a slut by Rush Limbaugh. Ed Schultz called Laura Ingraham a slut last year. These political cavemen need to stop calling women sluts!Also published on:
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Missouri Mom Faces Assault Charges for Striking Son's Heroin DealerSherrie Gavan of Missouri is charged with assault for striking the man attempting to sell heroin to her son.
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March Madness at the MoviesA discussion of the March films based upon works of literature: 'Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters', 'Mirror Mirror', and 'The Raven.'
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Free at Last!A Shakespearean Sonnet.
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The SeaA poem about friends who were claimed by the sea
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Love Lives OnA concrete poem of remembered love
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Darkness Cloaked in LightAn open form poem on the darkness surrounding some religion
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Seven Self-Care Tips for when Money is Tight and Massage Isn't an OptionSeven tips for easing aches and pains between massages
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Christmas on a Shoe-String BudgetBuying all the stuff necessary to celebrate Christmas for the first time on a shoe-string budget
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Reflexology: More Than Just a Foot MassageA discussion of reflexology, its benefits, and a short how-to.
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Massage Etiquette: Avoid Harmful ComparisonsThis article describes how to successfully initiate a relationship with a new massage therapist and the importance of not comparing him/her to every other therapist.
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Review of 'The Awakening' by Kate ChopinA review of the controversial book regarding women's independence from societal constraints
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Review of 'Girl's Guide to Homelessness' by Brianna KarpA review of a memoir released this year on a young girl's survival during the recent economic crash.
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How to Clean a ToiletA whimsical poem on the dirty job of toilet sanitation
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Review of 'Thought Contagion' by Aaron LynchA short look at a very powerful work on memetics and societal idea viruses.
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Our Ongoing Quest for UtopiaThis article discusses Hollywood's portrayal of fantasy worlds and humankind's need to believe in them.
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How to Do a Pagan Land BlessingLand is a living, breathing thing and can experience trauma. This can affect the lives of those who live on the land. Here's how to cleanse your land and start the healing process.
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Historical Hatred Vs. Contemporary CensorshipThis article compares the racism of the recent past with the political correctness of today and how our culture has swung from one extreme to another.
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12 Scents of ChristmasCouplet poem on the smells associated with Christmas.
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Silent SnowflakesA Haiku for winter.
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Twilight Tryst--A SestinaA sestina about the night and those who seek its shelter.
