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James Durbin an Inspiring Fatherless Kid on American Idol
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Tom Davis
Why you should watch James Durbin on American Idol. These inspiring stories on American Idol are bringing me to tears on Wednesday nights. James Durbin is a fatherless young man who revealed the pain of growing up without a dad to America. He also suffers from Tourette’s Syndrome which causes involuntary muscle spasms. He’s poor with no job, a young father, deeply…
Representative Chris Lee from New York Steps Down After Craigslist Scandal
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Tom Davis
Chris Lee has been caught in an online scandal. Rep. Chris Lee (R-N.Y.) announced early Wednesday evening that he will resign his seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Huffington Post reports: Buffalo-based station YNN relays a statement from Lee, who has signaled that he will vacate his post immediately: “It has been a tremendous honor to serve the people…
Confession App
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Tom Davis
New App helps Catholics confess on the go. I’m wondering how Catholics are feeling about this as a new app for confession is sanctioned by the Catholic church. The idea here is the makers of “Confession: A Roman Catholic App” say their software is seriously designed to help believers with the sacrament, and to help those who have…
Apple Ipad 2
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Tom Davis
Are the rumors true? Today, reports are being released that the Apple Ipad 2 is now in production. According to Mashable Apple’s production partners are already hard at work on the new model of iPad, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal.The fact that Apple is working on an iPad 2, of course, is common knowledge. The…
Guatemala
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Tom Davis
Family shot in Guatelmala today. There has been an escalation of gang violence recently in the country. According to the Herald Sun: AN unidentified gunmen shot and killed six family members in southwestern Guatemala, including three children. Five members of the Aifan Apen family died late Monday inside their home in San Miguel Petapa, a municipality…
Brene Brown Speaks On Shame and Vulnerability
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Tom Davis
One of the best Ted talks I have seen is by a professor named Brene Brown on Shame and Vulnerability. As many of you know, I am doing my Doctorate at George Fox University on Hope and the Poor and I’m utilizing the same research method that Dr. Brene Brown used for her research on shame. Thanks to Jody Landers for the initial heads…
South Sudan Votes and Becomes Africa’s Newest Country
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Tom Davis
South Sudan votes to pave the way for a new nation. Nearly 99% of the southern Sudanese vote was in favor of secession. After years of persecution and war, those in southern Sudan will have the chance and rebuilding and creating a new life for themselves and future generations. Southern Sudan votes to secede. “Today we…
Darth Vader Commercial
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Tom Davis
The Darth Vader Commercial gets my vote for the best commercial of the Super Bowl. As a father of 7, I completely resonated with the heart of this father in the ad. In case you didn’t see it, here’s video of the Darth Vader Commercial played during the Super Bowl. It will put a smile on your face! Click…
Aaron Rodgers steps out of Favre’s shadow: Whose shadow are you living in?
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Tom Davis
Aaron Rodgers emerges from Brett Favre’s shadow. Whose shadow do you live in? Aaron Rodgers, Super Bowl MVP, played a perfect game last night, leading the Packers to Super Bowl victory. He had big shoes to fill when Favre left Green Bay, and many wondered if Aaron Rodgers would ever get that Brett Favre monkey…
What Time is the SuperBowl 2011
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Tom Davis
What time is The Super Bowl 2011 Kickoff?, The Dallas area has been set for the Super Bowl 2011, Sunday, with game time scheduled for launch time 6:25 Eastern, 5:25 CST, 4:25 MST, and 3:25 PST live from the Cowboys in Texas Stadium. The Green Bay Packers vs. Steelers match oppose these two top teams against each other…
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