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Blake Mycoskie Competes on The Amazing Race: Season 2
While competing on the second season of The Amazing Race with his sister, Mycoskie visited Argentina. Analysis: Although this source was entertaining, the title of the website, www.amazingracesucks.com, led me to believe that the source was not reliable. However, I was able to validate the information on a reliable website, www.amazingrace.com -
Blake Revisits Argentina
Mycoskie returned to Argentina for vacation and had the idea to develop a shoe company where for every pair sold, a new pair would be donated to a child in need of shoes. Analysis: With so many Argentinians living below the poverty line, the TOMS shoes' business model will prove helpful (cause and effect). -
TOMS Shoes Gives Away One Millionth Pair of Shoes
In September 2010, TOMS gave away its one millionth pair of shoes. Analysis:
Children who get TOMS shoes receive them as a part of a larger health and education program run by TOMS' Giving Partners. These programs help children get the care and opportunity they need to keep them healthy and in school. -
Person of the Week
Blake Mycoskie is named Person of the Week by ABC News. Analysis: It is a fact that he was named Person of the Week but it was somebody's opinion that he deserved the title.
