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TOMS Rip-off Reveals “Social Responsibility” Dark Side

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There's a new pair of socially responsible shoes in town. Every time you buy a pair of these shoes with a one syllable name, a pair is donated to a child in an impoverished part of the world. The canvas slip-style shoes come in a variety of colors and patterns. Of course, I'm talking about BOBS. Sound familiar? Obviously BOBS, produced by the ... [Read More…]

Hockey: The Sports Fans Dream

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Every day, thousands upon thousands of sports fans file into stadiums, arenas and ballparks all over the country. These people want one thing: excitement. Sports fans crave thrilling, edge-of-your-seat action with plenty of highlight-reel plays. With this in mind, it is inexplicable why the sports-loving public so often overlooks the world's most ... [Read More…]

Loving Disagreements

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As Christians, we often look at those we consider sinners and judge them, but our actions should not reflect such an attitude. Jesus sat down and ate with many sinners. Various scenes in the Bible depict him ignoring invitations from several highly respected individuals to dine with those many of us would rather avoid. In 1 Corinthians 9: 19-23, ... [Read More…]

Words outlive life

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They say actions speak louder than words, and most of the time, I would agree. Watch someone long enough and you'll learn why he chooses to laugh loudly, talk frequently or hug often. But what if you don't have a person's actions to learn from? I discovered this past week, when there is an absent of living action, words can be the best guide to the ... [Read More…]

Wildcat fans can be an asset

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On a glorious mid-autumn afternoon in the Big Country, Shotwell Stadium is the place to be. The bleachers are uncomfortable; the sound system is nearly inaudible and scattered purple banners try to make us forget the Wildcats play in a high school stadium. But there is still something special about ACU football. It's charming when half the ... [Read More…]

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