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Contact: Greg Kelley, 502-851-4074, gkelleybooking@gmail.com NASHVILLE, Jan. 28, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- Visit whoisadalid.com and you will quickly discover that besides his fair skin and unique stage name, Adalid (pronounced Add-uh-lee) has little in common with the infamous Marshall Mathers, better known as Eminem. However, take the time to listen to his latest album "Starvin" and your ears will undoubtedly be glued to the speakers. From Holy Hip Hop enthusiasts to the average r Source: B4 Entertainment.com

Contact: Jack Dunn, 413-330-1366 HOLYOKE, Mass., Jan. 31, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- The Bloodline attack on Jesus Christ was on purpose and well-planned. Jack Dunn, a Christian, has sued Dan Brown of the The Vinci Code fame or blasphemy twice for his attacks on Jesus Christ for copying Dunn's book The Vatican Boys which does not contain "the bloodline theme." Jack has now published a book called The Third Secret of Fatima and Spanish Atlantis which tells how the terrible bloodline Source: Jack Dunn

Contact: Jon D. Wilke, LifeWay Christian Resources, 615-251-2797 NASHVILLE, Jan. 31, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- LifeWay Christian Resources made studying the Bible much easier. WORDsearch users will now be able to buy the content once and study anywhere. The WORDsearch iPad application is available in the Apple App Store for free. This app allows users to access their WORDsearch content on the go. "They'll be able to view, read and study the same content on their desktops, laptops Source: LifeWay Christian Resources

IT Partnership Protects Sensitive Information through Secure IT Services and Top-of-the-Line SuperNAP Data Center in Nevada Contact: Ty Mays, 770-256-8710, tmays@paragoncommunications.net COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.,Jan. 31, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- With cybersecurity top of mind amid media reports of hackers and even nations targeting bank and credit accounts, government networks and power grids, nonprofits and nongovernmental organizations can't afford to ignore threats to their data Source: InChrist Communications

Contact: Pastor Steven Andrew, USA Christian Ministries, 877-537-8734 SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 31, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- What if Starbucks lost 80% of its customers? Christians across the USA are boycotting Starbucks for promoting homosexual 'marriage' in Washington State. There is an 80% Christian majority in the USA and 1-2% homosexuals. "Christians are upset with Starbucks for turning against God, but we are glad to know that Starbucks doesn't pretend to be for Christians," sa Source: USA Christian Ministries

Ann-Margret's new album with Preston Hollow Presbyterian Choir, "God Is Love: The Gospel Sessions 2," is available now. Ann-Margret is available for telephone interviews for a limited time. Contact: Brian Mayes, Nashville Publicity Group, 615-771-2040, brian@nashvillepublicity.com LOS ANGELES, Jan. 31, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- Legendary entertainer Ann-Margret has appeared in scores of television shows and motion pictures, in addition to releasing highly acclaimed music albums. H Source: Nashville Publicity Group

Contact: Sheila Weber, National Marriage Week USA, 646-322-6853 FRONT ROYAL, Va., Jan. 31, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- National Marriage Week USA (www.nationalmarriageweekusa.org) is growing fast in just its third year, posting thousands of marriage classes across the nation and building collaborative efforts for one week a year -- February 7-14 -- to strengthen marriages, reduce divorce, and increase the marriage rate, which curtails poverty, benefits children, and builds financial stabili Source: National Marriage Week USA

DNC Election Scandal: DNC Executive Director Patrick Gaspard Suggests TV Stations Break FCC Law for Obama campaign. Letter leaked to Terry Campaign. (See Letter Below.) Attorney Jason Craddock, affiliated with Thomas More Society States: "The DNC's action is sheer deceptive thuggery." Contact: Juan Lepanto,202-531-7547 WASHINGTON, Jan. 31, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ --Patrick Gaspard, Executive Director of the DNC, has written a letter on DNC letterhead suggesting Source: Society for Truth and Justice

Catholic Laity can receive toolkit to contact Congress at www.ProtectOurConscience.org Contact: Matt Smith, Catholic Advocate, 202-521-9828 WASHINGTON, Jan. 31, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- Catholic Advocate, a leading grassroots organization in Washington, D.C., today launched a nationwide campaign providing resources for faithful Catholics wanting to speak out against the recently announced Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) final rule affecting conscience protections in hea Source: Catholic Advocate

Contact: Walsh & Associates, 952-882-9392, info@walshfundraising.com BURNSVILLE, Minn., Jan. 31, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- Franchise opportunities with a spiritual mission have been rare, if not non-existent up until now. But a groundbreaking franchise offering is now available for the person who yearns to combine a passion for their faith with an entrepreneurial endeavor. The franchise's focus is fundraising for churches and specifically, helping them to conduct capital campaigns to ad Source: Ruby Slippers Inc.

Contact: Kevin Turner, University of Alabama at Birmingham Gospel Choir, 205-934-6155 BIRMINGHAM, Jan. 30, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- The UAB Gospel Choir is celebrating Black History Month in a special way this year, with a song that honors the memory of the four little girls who lost their lives in the 16th Street Church bombing in 1963. "You Don't Know What I Could Have Been" is an original song penned by Choir Director Kevin P. Turner. The song was written and performed for the Source: UAB Gospel Choir

Contact: Dick & Diane Baumbach, Worldwide Marriage Encounter, 321-544-3440, dickanddiane66@bellsouth.net SAN BERNARDINO, Calif., Jan. 30, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- The 2012 state winners of the annual Longest Married Couple Project sponsored by Worldwide Marriage Encounter, the original faith based marriage enrichment program in this country, were announced today. "The number of years many of these couples are married is just awesome," explained Scott and Karen Source: Worldwide Marriage Encounter

Contact: Jeff Walton, Institute on Religion and Democracy, 202-682-4131, jwalton@TheIRD.org WASHINGTON, Jan. 30, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- Advocates for persecuted minority groups in Sudan are calling attention to the plight of eastern Sudan's Beja people with an upcoming Capitol Hill event. Beja Cultural Day features speakers including terrorism expert Dr. Walid Phares, classical Beja music and dance, and commemoration of the 2005 massacre of Beja protestors by the Khartoum regime. Source: Institute on Religion & Democracy

Generation Opportunity Expands Network Across Florida, Issues Online Training Guides in English and Spanish to Organize Young Voters Contact:Matthew Faraci, Generation Opportunity, 202-997-1636, matthew@generationopportunity.org WASHINGTON, Jan. 30, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- Generation Opportunity, a rapidly growing organization with over two million Facebook fans that is mobilizing young adults across the nation through a strategy based on social media and gro Source: Generation Opportunity

Contact: Susan Soonkeum Cox, Vice President of Policy and External Affairs, Holt International, 541-687-2202, susanc@holtinternational.org EUGENE, Ore., Jan. 30, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- Students at local Bertha Holt Elementary School are gearing up for the birthday celebration of its honored namesake, Bertha Holt. In 1956, Mrs. Holt co-founded in Eugene, Oregon the first international adoption agency, now called Holt International Children's Services. On February 5, 2012, she would h Source: Holt International

Provident Designs' first software product gives parents editing control over DVD movies Contact: Traci Dysart, Founder, Provident Designs LLC, 253-293-5511, media@enjoymoviesyourway.com; www.enjoymoviesyourway.com AUBURN, Wash., Jan. 30, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- Provident Designs LLC is pleased to announce new Windows software that gives parents complete editing control over content in DVD movies. The new software, named "enJoy Movies Your Way," allows parents and their children Source: Provident Designs LLC

Contact: Lyn Perez, Reformed Theological Seminary, 407-366-9493, lperez@rts.edu JACKSON, Miss., Jan. 30, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- The Rev. Reddit Andrews (photo), senior pastor of Soaring Oaks Presbyterian Church in Elk Grove, Calif., has been appointed to the faculty of Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, Miss, as assistant professor of practical theology by the RTS Board of Trustees. Source: Reformed Theological Seminary

Contact: Mary Dickey, 212-870-1046, mdickey@odysseynetworks.org NEW YORK, Jan. 30, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- Odyssey Networks continues its in-depth video coverage of Faith + the 2012 Elections with a look into the concerns and voting considerations of the Hispanic Evangelical community, as well as the role of faith in their choices. Florida Republicans go to the polls tomorrow, with the Hispanic Evangelicals among them having been courted by candidates and faith leaders a Source: Odyssey Networks

Contact: Karen Kating, Revelation Road, 877-887-0222, info@iconpublishinggroup.com LOS ANGELES, Jan. 30, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- When the Thompson family finds that their world has changed for all time; the order of the day is survival. Transitioning with break-neck speed from a relatively tranquil, all-American lifestyle to convulsions all over the globe, they witness global economic meltdown, the menacing rise of Iran into a war machine, and the destruction of Damascus--all pivot poi Source: ICON Publishing Group

Workshops Set for March 13-15 at Hope Center, Plano, Texas Contact: Ty Mays, 770-256-8710, tmays@inchristcommunications.com WINCHESTER, Va., Jan. 30, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- Registration is open at www.ecfa.org/Forums.aspx for the Spring Nonprofit Forum, a three-day series of workshops presented by ECFA (Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability) March 13-15 in the greater Dallas area. Forum topics will address governance, financial oversight and resource-raising f Source: InChrist Communicatinos

Contact: Kenny Jahng, 973-500-8536, kjahng@fivestone.com GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Jan. 30, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- On Sunday February 5th, churchgoers will not have to wait until the evening to hear commentary from a Super Bowl winning coach. That is because church leaders will be able to play a free downloadable video message featuring Super Bowl winning coach Tony Dungy and his wife Lauren during the typical announcement time of a Sunday worship service. Tony & Lauren Dungy's video Source: AdoptionJourney.org

New Study Explores Gap Between God and Jobs From LeTourneau University Center for Faith & Work Contact: Janet Ragland, 903-233-3815, JanetRagland@LETU.edu DALLAS, Jan. 30, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- Do faith and work mix? And if so, as America's workforce increasingly wants meaning beyond a paycheck, do pastors help? From a recent national study commissioned by Dallas-based LeTourneau University's Center for Faith & Work, answers are, "Yes," and "Not enough." Source: Lovell-Fairchild Communications

Contact: Dr. Peter E Waldron, 727-415-7189, contactamerica1@msn.com CLEARWATER, Fla., Jan. 29, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- Recent media attacks on Newt Gingrich by '80s GOP moderates former Assistant Secretary of State Elliot Abrams and former Senate Majority Leader Robert Dole are nothing more than bitter payback for Newt's leadership in the House and on the Hill during the Reagan years, according to conservative leaders who worked with him then. The former Speaker was well-known for tak Source: Vertical Horizons One, Inc

"We are fighting this battle with NBC for the conscience of our nation." -- Jason Craddock, Esquire. NBC Chicago refuses to run Randall Terry's Pro-life Super Bowl Ad, giving bogus reason. Jason Craddock files request with FCC to compel them to obey the law. Also: "Life, Liberty and Justice" Congressional candidates David Lewis and Angela Michael have purchased ads in the Super Bowl pre-game show. Contact: Juan Lepanto, 304-289-3700 CHICAGO,Jan. 28, 2012 /Christia Source: Society for Truth and Justice

Contact: Bruce Lund, America's Christian CU, 626-208-5400 ext 5555 or 5411, blund@americasccu.com GLENDORA, Calif., Jan. 27, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- Robert S. Bernard, Vice President of Lending at America's Christian Credit Union, will retire on January 31st after 33 years of service. He was among the credit union's longest serving employees at the time of retirement. Mr. Bernard, known as "Bob" to staff, provided an extraordinary commitment of service, vision and leadership to Source: America's Christian Credit Union