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...biggest mystery may be the power of cocaine addiction itself. Some of Graf's patients waited months before seeking help, as patches of painful, blackened skin continued to grow - and some continued to use cocaine despite learning that it caused their immune problems and that they could require plastic surgery to avoid permanent disfigurement. Zhu has treated several patients with life-threatening infections, some needing breathing tubes and intensive care. "It's quite sad - every time they use [cocaine], it happens. They wind up in the hospital for several weeks and almost die. But as soon as they go home...
...sanctuary. At Promiseland, Willow's vast Sunday-school complex, Jim and Ellen Strasma wrangle a band of 2-year-olds: seven Caucasians, a Caucasian-Asian, six Hispanics, an Indian American and an African American. A boy in a T-shirt and sporty maroon track pants shares a miniature plastic baguette with a ponytailed Latina. He looks like a preschool Bill Hybels, yet one of his parents is Asian American. The Indian-American girl and the African-American girl dance together. As pickup time approaches, Ms. Ellen explains that Jesus loves everyone. Sixteen small faces of various hues gaze...
...good news is that just about any type of plastic works: MasterCard, Visa, American Express, and Discover are all welcome. Debit cards...
...business partner Felipe Herrera, the restaurant's namesake, decided to start taking plastic because they wanted to make things more convenient for their patrons...
...meantime, we'll just remember to buy a second super burrito for a friend the next time we pay with plastic. Share the grease. Share the love...