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...Pentecostalism of old. He targeted dozens of the newer congregations that are experiencing the greatest U.S. growth. Many participate in the interdenominational charismatic movement, which often tolerates modern feel-good theologies and rejects old taboos (drinking, smoking, dancing). Remarks Tommy Reid, pastor of a 5,000-member church near Buffalo: "I certainly don't want to be from the backwoods, where there are rules and regulations a mile long." In the long run, ironically, the fall of the hellfire-breathing preacher could have a soothing, strengthening effect on the booming, still changing denomination...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Religion: Worshipers on A Holy Roll | 4/11/1988 | See Source »

...spite of its international number oneranking, the Crimson placed second in thecollegiate national championship in Buffalo, NewYork, on the first weekend of spring break...

Author: By Nicholas N. Branca, | Title: Harvard Garners Bridge Title | 4/5/1988 | See Source »

...forward pack, Roberts returns along with senior hooker Vaughn Buffalo, who has fully recovered from knee surgery. Junior John Greenbury and beefy Jon Diorio are two other All-New England players returning while Deon Strickland and Mark Sagarin also add size and experience to the front pack...

Author: By Casey J. Lartigue jr., | Title: Ruggers Look for Fun in the Scrum | 3/23/1988 | See Source »

...Emirates Golf Club, with a clubhouse resembling a group of Bedouin tents, features quick-growing Buffalo grass imported from Georgia, four artificial lakes and countless natural sand traps. No one in the royal family actually plays golf. So Pakistani President Mohammed Zia ul-Haq, a demon golfer, was invited to hit the maiden ball with a gold-inlaid golf club. After Zia managed a 240-yd. drive on his first swing, his hosts allowed him to keep the club and tossed in a solid gold...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Gulf: Talk About Sand Traps | 3/21/1988 | See Source »

...drawback is that passengers with free tickets can take seats away from paying customers. Most frequent flyers are business travelers who earn their mileage points going to such relatively unpopular destinations as Boise and Buffalo. When the time comes to redeem their bonuses, they go to Hawaii, Florida or the Caribbean. Some analysts estimate that up to 33% of the seats on some airlines' popular routes are taken by passengers who are flying free...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Free-For-all In the Skies | 3/7/1988 | See Source »

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