LCNN1 - Latino Christian News Network: April 2010 Archives

Police Officer Launches First Legal Challenge Against Arizona Immigration Law

By LCNN1 on April 29, 2010 5:10 PM | No TrackBacks

Anger mounted Thursday over an Arizona law cracking down on illegal immigration as a police officer filed one of the first lawsuits challenging the law and activists gathered outside an Arizona Diamondbacks game at Wrigley Field in Chicago, chanting "Boycott Arizona."

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Bestselling Author, Stephanie Perry Moore, Releases 5th Book in the Beta Gamma Pi Series Titled Get What You Give (In Stores Everywhere Today, April 27, 2010)

By LCNN1 on April 27, 2010 2:23 PM | No TrackBacks

In the fifth book of the Beta Gamma Pi book series titled, Get What You Give, Christian fiction author, Stephanie Perry Moore, focuses on faith in God and the importance of allowing Him to guide our decisions.

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Many Latino Evangelical Christians Duped by Brooklyn Pastor's False Job Offers

By LCNN1 on April 27, 2010 12:50 AM | No TrackBacks

Luis Malagon moved to Brooklyn with his wife, Maria, center, and daughter Massiel. Promised jobs, they now face eviction.

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Mexico's First Lady Quietly Takes Strong Stance

By LCNN1 on April 26, 2010 7:09 PM | No TrackBacks

Margarita Zavala, wife of President Felipe Calderón, now has a more public role.

When Margarita Zavala, the wife of Mexico's president, is reminded that newspapers here all ran front-page photographs of her attending a recent memorial service for two university students killed in drug violence, she frowns just slightly.

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The Understated Elegance of the Yankees' Rivera

By LCNN1 on April 26, 2010 9:05 AM | No TrackBacks

The Yankees called on Mariano Rivera in Game 6 of the 2009 World Series. Rivera held off the Phillies and the Yankees won their 27th title.

He entered the clubhouse with the same purposeful stride with which he exits the bullpen. Into the big room came Mariano Rivera as if protecting a one-run lead in the ninth inning, the middle of the order due up.

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Millennial Generation: Diverse, Educated and Plugged-in ‎

By LCNN1 on April 26, 2010 2:54 AM | No TrackBacks

Meet Gio Acosta: 20, a college sophomore majoring in computer network security; expressive, open to change, confident.

Raised Catholic, Acosta doesn't go to church much these days, though he still prays every night. And every Sunday, he calls his 97-year-old great grandmother. "I'm very close to family," said Acosta, who was born in New York to Dominican parents. "We're a big family. We all keep in touch. Family comes first."

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Cubans Go to Polls to Vote in Municipal Elections

By LCNN1 on April 26, 2010 2:11 AM | No TrackBacks

Cubans voted Sunday in municipal elections touted as proof of democracy on the communist-led island, while the dissident "Ladies in White" were harassed by government supporters for seven hours as they tried to march for the freedom of political prisoners.

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Venezuela's Chavez Dismisses 'Cubanization' Accusations

By LCNN1 on April 26, 2010 2:07 AM | No TrackBacks

President Hugo Chavez dismissed a retired general's warnings about a growing Cuban presence in Venezuela's military, accusing the officer Sunday of helping opponents portray his government a pawn of Fidel Castro.

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Landslide Victory for Hungary's Centre-right

By LCNN1 on April 26, 2010 1:27 AM | No TrackBacks

A "revolution" - the verdict of Hungary's victorious Fidesz party after its landslide election victory. The conservatives who had been in opposition, have been celebrating after winning the two thirds majority they needed in parliament. That will allow the party to change the constitution and introduce widespread reforms.

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When Life Doesn't Go as Planned

By LCNN1 on April 26, 2010 1:24 AM | No TrackBacks

I was recently listening to an episode of the radio documentary series "This American Life" on the topic of stereotypes. One of the interviews was with a young, single, pregnant woman who was researching applicants to become the adoptive parents of her soon-to-be born son.

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Poorer Nations Get Larger Role in World Bank

By LCNN1 on April 26, 2010 1:19 AM | No TrackBacks

Members of the World Bank agreed on Sunday to support a $5.1 billion increase in its operating capital, the largest increase in general financing since 1988, and to give developing economies a greater say in running the antipoverty institution.

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Should We Ever Spank our Children?

By LCNN1 on April 26, 2010 1:18 AM | No TrackBacks

Time with CNN reports on a new study by researchers at Tulane University that indicates spanking children leads to more aggressive behavior.

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The Back-up Plan Movie Review

By LCNN1 on April 26, 2010 1:13 AM | No TrackBacks

When the alarm on a woman's biological clock starts ringing, no snooze button on earth can truly turn the thing off.

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Red Bulls Remain Unbeaten At Home

By LCNN1 on April 26, 2010 1:12 AM | No TrackBacks

The captain Ryan Giggs scoring one of his two penalty-kick goals for Manchester United.

Juan Pablo Angel converted a penalty kick in the 67th minute to lead the Red Bulls to a 2-1 victory over the expansion Philadelphia Union on Saturday.

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Robben Saves Bayern Munich After Ribery Is Ejected

By LCNN1 on April 26, 2010 1:11 AM | No TrackBacks

Arjen Robben's shot screamed past Lyon defender Maxime Goulans and goalkeeper Hugo Lloris to give Bayern Munich a 1-0 victory at home.

Arjen Robben scored in the 68th minute, and Bayern Munich beat Lyon 1-0 Wednesday night in the first leg of a rough European Champions League semifinal in which both teams finished a man short.

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WATCH: Artist, Francesca Battistelli, Helps Young Girls Realize God's Design On Their Lives

By LCNN1 on April 26, 2010 1:10 AM | No TrackBacks

As Francesca Battistelli performs concerts around the country, she shares life lessons, hoping to encourage young girls with the message that God has a plan and purpose for their lives--and they should settle for nothing less than what God has designed for them.

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Rooney Scoops PFA Award

By LCNN1 on April 26, 2010 1:10 AM | No TrackBacks

Wayne Rooney's glittering season continued when he was named English soccer's players' player of the year on Sunday.

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Relaunch Of Kaka Welcome News For Real And Brazil

By LCNN1 on April 26, 2010 1:06 AM | No TrackBacks

In Spain, injured players are said to be "in dry dock" and the relaunch of Kaka after six weeks on the sidelines is welcome news both for Real Madrid's La Liga title bid and Brazil's World Cup hopes.

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Oceans Movie Review

By LCNN1 on April 26, 2010 1:04 AM | No TrackBacks

Disneynature's debut film, Earth, was a 90-minute sifting of "Planet Earth," the BBC's massive documentary miniseries about life on Earth. Fans of "Planet Earth" and its marine companion series "Blue Planet" might wonder whether Disneynature's new film Oceans was likewise distilled from the latter series.

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Cuban 'Ladies in White' March Blocked Again

By LCNN1 on April 26, 2010 1:04 AM | No TrackBacks

A small group of carefully choreographed government supporters shouted down an even smaller contingent of wives and mothers of jailed opposition activists Sunday, preventing their traditional march for the third straight week in another ugly confrontation that may be becoming a Cuban weekend tradition.

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Chilean Abuse Case Tests Loyalty of a Parish

By LCNN1 on April 26, 2010 1:03 AM | No TrackBacks

Dr. James Hamilton, above, is one of four men who have accused the Rev. Fernando Karadima of sexually abusing them for years in Santiago, Chile.

The Rev. Fernando Karadima is one of Chile's most respected and influential priests. Some go so far as to call him a "living saint," who for half a century trained dozens of priests and helped mold thousands of young Catholics from Santiago's elite.

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WATCH: We the Kings and Demi Lovato Rock Out In New Music Video for 'We'll Be a Dream'

By LCNN1 on April 26, 2010 12:59 AM | No TrackBacks

Demi Lovato and We the Kings throw a party in 'We'll Be a Dream' music video.

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At Least 6 People Abducted in Mexican Hotel Raids

By LCNN1 on April 26, 2010 12:59 AM | No TrackBacks

Armed men raided two hotels in the center of Monterrey, Mexico's industrial capital, early Wednesday morning, hauling away four guests and as many as three staff members and sending a wave of panic across a city that has experienced a spate of violent episodes in recent weeks, the authorities said.

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Lawsuit Alleges U.S., Mexican Cardinals Covered Up Sexual Abuse

By LCNN1 on April 26, 2010 12:57 AM | No TrackBacks

Norberto Rivera, pictured, is being sued over accusations that he hid the background of an alleged paedophile priest.

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Do You Have a CrazyMaker in Your Life?

By LCNN1 on April 26, 2010 12:55 AM | No TrackBacks

Editor's Note: Do you need sound, Biblically-based advice on an issue in your marriage or family? Dr. David Hawkins, director of the Marriage Recovery Center, will address questions from Crosswalk readers in his weekly column. Submit your question to TheRelationshipDoctor@gmail.com.

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Sallie Mae Cuts 2,500 Jobs Citing New Student Loan Law

By LCNN1 on April 26, 2010 12:55 AM | No TrackBacks

Sallie Mae says a new law that cuts banks out of the federal student loan business is costing 2,500 workers their jobs.

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Allergy-Linked Mouth Breathing Spells Trouble for Kids

By LCNN1 on April 26, 2010 12:54 AM | No TrackBacks

Breathing through the mouth instead of the nose can lead to more than just dry tongues and palates.

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Obama Says Arizona Immigration Bill Could Violate Civil Rights

By LCNN1 on April 26, 2010 12:53 AM | No TrackBacks

Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer signed into law the nation's toughest legislation against illegal immigration Friday, a sweeping measure that supporters said would take handcuffs off police but which President Barack Obama said could violate people's civil rights.

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Drinking Green Tea May Protect Eyes

By LCNN1 on April 26, 2010 12:50 AM | No TrackBacks

Beneficial ingredients in green tea penetrate into the tissues of the eye and may help protect against glaucoma and other eye diseases, says a new study.

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Immigration Law Opponents Plan to Rally Against New Arizona Bill

By LCNN1 on April 26, 2010 12:50 AM | No TrackBacks

Opponents who fear that Arizona's tough new immigration law will lead to police harassment of legal immigrants and U.S. citizens who look Hispanic are set to demonstrate against the measure at the state Capitol Sunday afternoon.

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Dove Awards Honor Diverse Talent Pool

By LCNN1 on April 26, 2010 12:50 AM | No TrackBacks

Needtobreathe, Casting Crowns, Brandon Heath, Francesca Battistelli, songwriter Jennie Lee Riddle, producer Jason Ingram and Jars of Clay were among the top winners are the 41st Annual GMA Dove Awards, held tonight at Nashville's Grand Ole Opry House.

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New Study says Many Teens are Addicted to Social Media

By LCNN1 on April 26, 2010 12:45 AM | No TrackBacks

College students are so addicted to social media that when they have to abstain from it, they report suffering the same withdrawal symptoms as drug and alcohol addicts, a U.S. study shows.

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10-year-old's Pregnancy Fuels Mexican Abortion Debate

By LCNN1 on April 22, 2010 10:56 AM | No TrackBacks

Mexico's abortion debate became particularly heated in 2007, when Mexico City passed a law legalizing abortion.

A pregnant 10-year-old, allegedly raped by her stepfather, has become the latest lightning rod in the country's heated abortion debate.

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The Tortured Women of Mexico

By LCNN1 on April 22, 2010 8:01 AM | 1 TrackBack

Faded crosses mark where Irma Monreal's daughter, Esmeralda, and seven other women were found dead in a cotton field in Ciudad Juarez.

From her mountainside neighborhood of dirt streets and cramped concrete houses, Irma Monreal can scan the lights of the city beyond, so pregnant with promise, so choked with sorrow.

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Hispanic Parents Urge Children to Attend College for Better Lives

By LCNN1 on April 19, 2010 3:11 AM | No TrackBacks

Alex Garcia, left, is a senior at Lubbock High and, thanks to the support from his parents Delia and Richard, right, he will be the first generation of his family to attend a university.

Richard Garcia never made it to college. His single mother, he now says, just couldn't afford it. She had her hands full just keeping up with the day-to-day expenses of her eight children.

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Costa Rican Immigrant's Dream Could be America's Ticket to the Red Planet

By LCNN1 on April 19, 2010 2:54 AM | No TrackBacks

Like many red-blooded American teens coming of age during the 1960s space race, Franklin Chang-Diaz dreamed of chasing cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin to the stars.

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Brazil and Turkey Unite to Promote Diplomatic Solution on Iran

By LCNN1 on April 19, 2010 1:41 AM | No TrackBacks

Brazil's Foreign Minister Celso Amorim and his Turkish counterpart Ahmet Davutoglo reiterated Friday their nations' opposition to new sanctions against Iran, promoting renewed dialogue instead.

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President Calderon Says Most Mexico Drug War Dead Are Criminals

By LCNN1 on April 19, 2010 1:20 AM | No TrackBacks

President Felipe Calderon insisted Friday that few innocent civilians have fallen victim to Mexico's bloody drug war, saying nearly all those killed are people tied to cartels wrestling for power.

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Brazilian, Mexican Stocks Hit by Wall Street's Slide

By LCNN1 on April 19, 2010 1:17 AM | No TrackBacks

Latin American equity markets dropped sharply Friday, tracking a slide on Wall Street that was triggered after the securities regulator in the U.S. charged Goldman Sachs Group Inc. with fraud.

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Vandals Cover Rio's "Christ the Redeemer" with Graffiti

By LCNN1 on April 19, 2010 1:16 AM | 1 TrackBack

Vandals covered Rio de Janeiro's towering Christ the Redeemer statue with spray-painted graffiti, marring the world-famous monument in an act Rio's mayor called a "crime against the nation."

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Setting a New Standard for Oakland's Latino Students

By LCNN1 on April 19, 2010 1:12 AM | No TrackBacks

Each year, hundreds of the city's Latino students drop out of school; of those who graduated in 2008, about 42 percent had completed the courses required to attend a state university, nearly twice the state average.

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The Perfect Game Movie Review

By LCNN1 on April 19, 2010 1:10 AM | No TrackBacks

It was a story begging for the big screen. Over the years 50 different filmmakers had tried--and failed--to win the rights to re-tell the true account of how a fledgling baseball team of poor kids from Monterrey, Mexico, turned the 1957 Little League World Series upside-down.

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EU Calls Emergency Talks On Volcanic Ash Air Chaos

By LCNN1 on April 19, 2010 1:07 AM | No TrackBacks

EU transport ministers are to hold emergency talks by video conference on easing the air travel crisis caused by a volcanic ash cloud in Europe's skies.

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Evangelical Leaders Announce Campaign to Legalize Millions of Illegal Immigrants

By LCNN1 on April 19, 2010 1:04 AM | No TrackBacks

A different twist was added to the turbulent immigration reform debate this week.

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Polish President Memorialized, Buried in Patriotic Ceremony

By LCNN1 on April 19, 2010 1:02 AM | No TrackBacks

Kristina Buchzynska, right, and Halina Hyla tend to a shrine to victims of the plane crash, including Polish President Lech Kaczynski, outside the Polish Consulate in Toronto on Sunday. (Frank Gunn/Canadian Press)

Tens of thousands of Poles bade farewell to President Lech Kaczynski at a state funeral filled with pomp, pride and an outpouring of patriotism that his divisive and unpopular leadership had never generated.

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Dallas International Film Festival Salutes Mexican Filmmakers with Minifest Today

By LCNN1 on April 19, 2010 12:59 AM | No TrackBacks

When Mexican cinema exploded into the American consciousness in 2006, the first AFI Dallas International Film Festival was still a year away. Festival founder Michael Cain, however, was already aware of what was happening with moviemaking south of the border. His earlier Deep Ellum Film Festival had put a premium on it.

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Apple's iPad Struggles to Catch On at Some Colleges

By LCNN1 on April 19, 2010 12:58 AM | No TrackBacks

Apple Inc.'s iPad isn't having an easy time during college admissions season.

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Michelle Obama in Mexico: Lessons On Fighting Childhood Obesity

By LCNN1 on April 19, 2010 12:58 AM | No TrackBacks

Mexico's violent drug war tops the list of Mexican concerns and priorities. But a close second, if the Mexican media is any gauge, is Mexican obesity.

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2010 World Cup Profile: Mexico

By LCNN1 on April 19, 2010 12:56 AM | No TrackBacks

Mexico starlet Giovani dos Santos provides the speed and skill to unlock any defense.

Through April, SI.com will profile World Cup teams weekly. We continue with Mexico. Click here for the full archive.

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National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference President Samuel Rodriguez Speaks at Liberty University Convocation

By LCNN1 on April 19, 2010 12:55 AM | No TrackBacks

The Rev. Sam Rodriguez, president of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC) returned to Liberty University today to speak at convocation, which was also part of The Awakening 2010 conference being held on campus and at Thomas Road Baptist Church.

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Hernandez Keeps Focus On Mexico Team

By LCNN1 on April 19, 2010 12:54 AM | No TrackBacks

Manchester United-bound striker Javier Hernandez insists he is trying only to focus on Mexico's World Cup preparations despite his pending $9.1 million transfer from Chivas Guadalajara to the Premier League next season.

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Rafael Nadal Cruises to Sixth Monte Carlo Masters Title In Row

By LCNN1 on April 19, 2010 12:52 AM | No TrackBacks

Rafael Nadal celebrates after defeating Fernando Verdasco in straight sets at the Monte Carlo Masters.

Rafael Nadal's title drought is over.

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After Team's Collapse, Fans Enjoy Final Surprise

By LCNN1 on April 19, 2010 12:50 AM | No TrackBacks

Tottenham's goalkeeper saving a shot against Portsmouth, which went on to win the FA semifinal match, 2-0, last Sunday.

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Marc Anthony, Los Temerarios To Be Honored At Billboard Latin Music Awards

By LCNN1 on April 19, 2010 12:48 AM | No TrackBacks

Superstar Marc Anthony and iconic Mexican group Los Temerarios will be honored with the Billboard Spirit of Hope and Billboard Lifetime Achievement Awards, respectively, during the 2010 Billboard Latin Music Awards presented by State Farm, airing live from Puerto Rico on the Telemundo network April 29.

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The Fat Trap

By LCNN1 on April 19, 2010 12:47 AM | No TrackBacks

Food is never just food. Food is love. Food is solace. It is politics. It is religion. And if that's not enough to heap on your dinner plate each night, food is also, especially for mothers, the instant-read measure of our parenting.

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Tennessee Church to begin Hispanic Ministry

By LCNN1 on April 19, 2010 12:47 AM | No TrackBacks

Prayer walks by members of a Maryville church have resulted in answered prayer -- services in Spanish as well as English classes -- for Hispanic residents who speak little or no English.

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Michelle Obama Unveils Solo Agenda on Mexico Tour

By LCNN1 on April 14, 2010 5:33 AM | No TrackBacks

Two months after rolling out a national campaign against childhood obesity in the U.S., first lady Michelle Obama is setting her sights on the rest of the world and the role she wants to play in it.

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Oral Roberts University Expands Its Outreach with Hispanic Center

By LCNN1 on April 11, 2010 11:58 PM | No TrackBacks

Oral Roberts University on Thursday opened its first Hispanic Center, which ORU President Mark Rutland said may be the only such center at a Christian university in the United States.

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Polish President's Body Returned to Warsaw; Thousands Quietly Mourn

By LCNN1 on April 11, 2010 11:28 PM | No TrackBacks

The body of their president was finishing a long journey home Sunday, and by the tens of thousands, Poles poured into the streets of a paralyzed capital to watch it pass.

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Critis Call for Pope Benedict to be Put on Trial

By LCNN1 on April 11, 2010 11:24 PM | No TrackBacks

Prominent atheists Richard Dawkins and Christopher Hitchens are paying lawyers to investigate the possibility of prosecuting the pope for crimes against humanity, their solicitor confirmed today.

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Tribes of Amazon Find an Ally Out of 'Avatar'

By LCNN1 on April 11, 2010 11:22 PM | No TrackBacks

The director James Cameron backs efforts to halt the building of a dam in Brazil.

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Recession Not Stopping Latino Influence on Economy

By LCNN1 on April 11, 2010 11:22 PM | No TrackBacks

The recession took a bite out of Idaho's economy in 2009 but did not stop the growth of Latino economic influence, say officials with Idaho Department of Labor.

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Sudan's Landmark Election Off to an Uncertain Start

By LCNN1 on April 11, 2010 11:21 PM | No TrackBacks

Sudan's first multi-party elections in 24 years are going into their second day amid reports of confusion and disarray in many regions. While the process generally went well in the capital Khartoum, voters faced obstacles in several states from the Red Sea in the north to the far south.

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Single Black, Latino, Native American Women Lag Far Behind White Females When It Comes to Wealth

By LCNN1 on April 11, 2010 11:21 PM | No TrackBacks

While the success of Black women is often touted as a sign of progress in America, a recent report reveals Black, Latino and Native American women face an enormous wealth gap when compared to the rest of society, undermining their future economic security and the nation's long-term prosperity, according to researchers.

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The Millennial Generation: Do They Know What They Believe?

By LCNN1 on April 11, 2010 11:18 PM | No TrackBacks

The Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life just released a survey called "Religion Among the Millennials." It offers some good news and some bad news about young people ages 18 to 29.

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Rival Gangs Battle in Honduran Capital; 9 Killed

By LCNN1 on April 11, 2010 11:16 PM | No TrackBacks

The bodies of three killed men lie on the floor of a house in San Pedro Sula, Honduras

A shootout between rival street gangs battling for control of the drug trade killed nine people in Honduras overnight, an official said Sunday.

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Do You Feel Lonely in Your Spiritual Walk?

By LCNN1 on April 11, 2010 11:16 PM | No TrackBacks

Editor's Note: This is part II in a 3-part series on spiritual "uneveness" in marriage. Click here to read Part I.

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Chile Hands Over Last Weapons-grade Uranium to U.S.

By LCNN1 on April 11, 2010 11:14 PM | No TrackBacks

A massive crane gingerly lifts a container of radiolocial material from the cargo hold of a ship arriving at the Charleston Weapons Station near Goose Creek, S.C.

Deep inside the containment building of a nuclear reactor that Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet built for his army, an aging engineer in a white lab coat struggled with a common house key to unlock a closet door.

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Manchester United Signs Its First Mexican Player

By LCNN1 on April 11, 2010 11:13 PM | No TrackBacks

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Javier Hernandez is expected to be an important part of Mexico's team during the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

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Messi Is the Stuff of Virtual Dreams

By LCNN1 on April 11, 2010 11:12 PM | No TrackBacks

Lionel Messi after scoring a hat-trick against Arsenal during the Champions League quarter-final second-leg match on Tuesday.

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New Hope Christian Fellowship Announce New Film Called "Broken Promise Land"

By LCNN1 on April 11, 2010 11:10 PM | No TrackBacks

New Hope Christian Fellowship is proud to announce a new Christian film "Broken Promise Land" to be filmed in Colorado, New Mexico and Mexico this summer.

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Rooney Returns but Manchester United Falters

By LCNN1 on April 11, 2010 11:09 PM | No TrackBacks

Wayne Rooney, a surprise starter for Manchester United, left the game with a 3-1 lead in the 55th minute, but his team could not hold on.

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Haitians Relocated to New Camps Ahead of Rainy Season

By LCNN1 on April 11, 2010 11:05 PM | No TrackBacks

The first of 50,000 earthquake victims that officials fear are most threatened by Haiti's looming rainy season were relocated Saturday as nonprofit groups scrambled to receive them.

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Barcelona Makes Real Look Second Best

By LCNN1 on April 11, 2010 11:05 PM | No TrackBacks

FC Barcelona's Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates his goal against Real Madrid, as seen on the right, right, Ezequiel Garay of Argentina, during a Spanish La Liga soccer match at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid Saturday, April, 10, 2010.

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New Forum Inspires Latino Youths

By LCNN1 on April 11, 2010 11:04 PM | No TrackBacks

Lincoln Middle School student Vanessa Torres, 14, focuses Saturday as Buckingham resident Elaine Bueno talks about obstacles to success. Vanessa is pictured with participants in the Hispanic Latino Leadership Institute at the city of Fort Collins Streets Facility.

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Chelsea Reaches Final as Villa Boss Complains

By LCNN1 on April 11, 2010 11:03 PM | No TrackBacks

Taxi for Dimitar.

Manchester United suffered a third major blow in eight days on Sunday when a 0-0 draw at Blackburn Rovers damaged their hopes of claiming a fourth consecutive Premier League title.

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Messi and Barcelona Win at Real Madrid

By LCNN1 on April 11, 2010 11:02 PM | No TrackBacks

West Ham's Mark Noble, right, had his cleats up against Sunderland's Lee Cattermole.

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Brazilians Desperate for Answers as Death Toll from Flood Climbs

By LCNN1 on April 11, 2010 11:01 PM | No TrackBacks

Workers with heavy machinery clear mud left by a landslide at Vicoso Jardim shantytown in Niteroi, a city 25 kms from Rio de Janiero.

Rescuers have been racing against time amid fading hopes of finding survivors of a huge mudslide, with over 400 people now feared dead in some of the worst flooding to swamp Brazil in decades.

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Mickelson Captures His Third Masters Title

By LCNN1 on April 11, 2010 10:59 PM | No TrackBacks

Phil Mickelson received the green jacket from Ángel Cabrera, the 2009 Masters champion, after winning the 2010 Masters Tournament at Augusta National on Sunday.

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Latino Immigrants Proud that Los Angeles' Next Catholic Archbishop is 'One of Us'

By LCNN1 on April 11, 2010 10:58 PM | No TrackBacks

It was a weekday evening following the exhilaration of Holy Week, but St. Michael Catholic Church in South Los Angeles was still abuzz.

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5 Reasons Why Apple's iPhone OS 4 will be a Success

By LCNN1 on April 11, 2010 10:58 PM | No TrackBacks

Less than a week after launching the iPad, Apple teased iPhone users -- as well as iPod Touch and iPad users -- on Thursday by previewing some of the features in the next iteration of the iPhone operating system.

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"MyScreen" Selling Program that Rewards Users for Viewing Ads to Latin American Cellphone Carriers

By LCNN1 on April 11, 2010 10:54 PM | No TrackBacks

Mobile advertising comes in many flavors: text-message promotion alerts, banner ads on iPhone and Android applications, and sponsored links on mobile-friendly websites.

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Brazil Flood Death Toll Rises to 224 After Mudslides

By LCNN1 on April 11, 2010 10:50 PM | No TrackBacks

The death toll from mudslides and flooding in Brazil's Rio de Janeiro state has risen to 224, its fire department said on Sunday, about a week after heavy rains began pounding the coastal region.

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Near-Record Pollen Adds Misery to Season

By LCNN1 on April 11, 2010 10:47 PM | No TrackBacks

Shane Nantz kicks up a cloud as he mows his yard in Charlotte last week. Pollen counts are especially high in the Southeast this year.

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Millions of Mexican Cellphone Users Face Sudden Silence

By LCNN1 on April 11, 2010 10:44 PM | No TrackBacks

Martha Domínguez had been making calls from her cellphone for years, but Friday she faced a permanent cutoff. Midnight was the deadline for Mexicans to register their numbers with the government, and she hadn't done so.

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Hispanics Who Are New to the U.S. Are More Likely to Participate in 2010 Census

By LCNN1 on April 11, 2010 10:39 PM | No TrackBacks

Recent Hispanic immigrants are more likely to return their census questionnaires than Hispanics born in the United States, according to a new study that suggests a census campaign targeting Spanish speakers has been wildly successful.

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'Continente 2010' Reaches Millions of Hispanics with the Gospel

By LCNN1 on April 8, 2010 9:03 AM | No TrackBacks

A weeklong media blitz that organizers say reached tens of millions throughout Latin America with the gospel wrapped up Sunday with a special Easter service at Lakewood Church in Houston - the largest church in America.

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Costa Rican President says Catholic Priests' Celibacy Vows Should End

By LCNN1 on April 8, 2010 8:06 AM | No TrackBacks

Costa Rica's president says it's time for the Roman Catholic Church to stop demanding celibacy from its priests.

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200 Buried and Hundreds More Feared Dead in Rio de Janeiro Mudslide

By LCNN1 on April 8, 2010 8:00 AM | No TrackBacks

At least 200 people were buried and feared dead under the latest landslide to hit a slum in Rio de Janeiro's metropolitan area, authorities said Thursday.

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T.D. Jakes and Vanessa Miller Top April 2010 BCNN1/BCBC National Bestsellers List; New E-book Bestsellers List Released

By LCNN1 on April 5, 2010 6:52 PM | No TrackBacks

Black Christian News: www.BCNN1.com / Black Christian Book Company: www.BlackCBC.com (Based upon Amazon.com rankings, BarnesandNoble.com rankings, and BlackCBC.com rankings.)

Bestselling authors, T.D. Jakes (From the Cross to Pentecost--Nonfiction) and Vanessa Miller (Yesterday's Promise--Fiction) lead the pack of Black Christian authors on the April 2010 edition of the Black Christian News/Black Christian Book Company National Bestsellers List.

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iPad Likely Beat Sales Estimates, Signaling a Tablet Revival

By LCNN1 on April 5, 2010 8:01 AM | No TrackBacks

Apple Inc. probably sold more than twice as many iPads in its debut weekend as some analysts estimated, an early sign that Chief Executive Officer Steve Jobs may succeed at reviving demand for tablet-style computers.

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What Happened to All the Christian Writers?

By LCNN1 on April 5, 2010 7:58 AM | No TrackBacks

Bust of Dante in the Duchess Anna Amalia Library in Weimar, Germany.

Our culture remains steeped in its traditions, but it's remarkable how badly the majority of writers have got on with the church.

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Aftershocks Rattle Mexico-California Region Hit by Quake

By LCNN1 on April 5, 2010 7:55 AM | No TrackBacks

People walking through downtown Calexico, Calif., after an earthquake struck the area on Sunday.

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Somewhere Down The Road by Amy Grant, Now In-Stores Everywhere

By LCNN1 on April 5, 2010 7:55 AM | No TrackBacks

Amy's latest release is now available in-stores for immediate pick-up, or online for downloading or shipping now!

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Putin Visits Venezuela to Discuss Oil and Arms

By LCNN1 on April 5, 2010 7:52 AM | No TrackBacks

Prime Minister Vladimir V. Putin of Russia visited Venezuela on Friday to sign a series of military and oil agreements with President Hugo Chávez, who is seeking to expand ties with Russia as a way of countering the influence of the United States in Latin America.

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Spain's World Cup Hopes: Del Bosque's Toughest Job

By LCNN1 on April 5, 2010 7:50 AM | No TrackBacks

After successfully handling what may be the toughest job in club football at Real Madrid, Vicente del Bosque is up against his most difficult assignment yet as coach of Spain -- taming the hopes of an entire nation ahead of the World Cup.

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Essence Magazine National Bestselling Novelist, Vanessa Miller, Tackles the Issue of Women Preachers in Her Upcoming Release, Yesterday's Promise (In Stores Everywhere, April 6, 2010)

By LCNN1 on April 5, 2010 7:49 AM | No TrackBacks

Christian romance novelist, Vanessa Miller, reminds us that the steps of a man, or a woman, are ordered by the Lord, no matter what plans they may make, in her upcoming release, Yesterday's Promise. She beautifully intertwines this underlying theme as she takes on the long-standing issue of women preachers through the interaction between Melinda Johnson and her ex-fiance, Steven Marks.

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Krkic Strikes Twice as Barcelona Tops Table After Crushing Athletic Bilbao

By LCNN1 on April 5, 2010 7:48 AM | No TrackBacks

TWO-GOAL HERO: Bojan Krkic bagged a brace as Barcelona crushed Athletic Bilbao 4-1 on Saturday night.

Bojan Krkic scored twice on Saturday as an under-strength Barcelona beat Athletic Bilbao 4-1 to top in the Spanish league, at least until Real Madrid plays.

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The Spark Behind The Last Song

By LCNN1 on April 5, 2010 7:47 AM | No TrackBacks

His stories of love and loss have connected with millions, but what inspires him? In a one-on-one interview with Crosswalk.com, author Nicholas Sparks talks about faith, hope and love and how that figures into his latest novel-turned-movie, The Last Song.

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Spain Looks for World Cup Breakthrough

By LCNN1 on April 5, 2010 7:41 AM | No TrackBacks

Spain will head into the World Cup in South Africa confident that the team's recent success will spur a long-awaited breakthrough on the international stage.

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Injuries Take Spotlight with Barcelona and Arsenal

By LCNN1 on April 5, 2010 7:39 AM | No TrackBacks

Arsenal will need to carry the momentum from last week's comeback draw against Barcelona to pull off a Champions League quarterfinal victory at the Camp Nou on Tuesday.

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Obama and Latinos Post Health Care Reform

By LCNN1 on April 5, 2010 7:38 AM | No TrackBacks

Thanks to the landmark overhaul, some Latinos will benefit as early as late June, when many uninsurable or "priced out" citizens with preexisting conditions will begin to see new insurance options.

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EXCLUSIVE: 'The Hobbit' Effects Supervisor 'Still In The Design Phase,' Excited To Highlight The 'Uniqueness' Of The Dwarves

By LCNN1 on April 5, 2010 7:36 AM | No TrackBacks

Whether or not you believe the talk of delays for "The Hobbit," there's no denying that it's going to be filmed and it's going to be released at some point.

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UnitedHealth Group Receives Hispanic Health Leadership Award

By LCNN1 on April 5, 2010 7:36 AM | No TrackBacks

National Hispanic Medical Association Cites Company's Innovation on High-Quality Health Initiatives for Hispanics

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New York Teenager Testifies About Attacking Latinos for Fun

By LCNN1 on April 5, 2010 7:36 AM | No TrackBacks

It was a Friday night in November 2008, and three Long Island teenagers looking for something to do ended up talking about going "beaner hopping."

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For Hispanics, Easter Processions Take On a Deeper Meaning

By LCNN1 on April 5, 2010 7:33 AM | No TrackBacks

Walking alongside Christ carrying his cross, comforting his crying mother, Mary, repeating the Savior's final words: Good Friday is a physical experience as much as a spiritual one for Hispanic Catholics.

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Soaring Hispanic Population Will Have a Political Impact

By LCNN1 on April 5, 2010 7:32 AM | No TrackBacks

Census Day was a big day at the office of the National Council of La Raza, not only because it was the final day of the drive to reduce the chronic undercount of Hispanic residents but also because it marked a time when Latinos in the United States could obtain the latest measure of their growing political power.

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Report: College Remains Elusive for Many Hispanic Men

By LCNN1 on April 5, 2010 7:31 AM | No TrackBacks

Luis Rivera's life is a delicate balancing act -- studying at the University of Illinois at Chicago for as long as 12 hours a day, caring for his two young children and working as a research assistant at the school's College of Medicine.

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Two Killed and Over 100 Injured in Mexican Earthquake

By LCNN1 on April 5, 2010 7:20 AM | No TrackBacks

A 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck northwest Mexico's Baja California state Sunday, rattling Arizona and southern California, and leaving at least two dead and more than 100 injured in Mexico, authorities said.

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