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THE NUMBER OF FATALITIES HAS RISEN TO OVER
The number of fatalities has risen to over 700 after an 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit Chile on Saturday. Rescue workers have braved aftershocks as strong as 6.9 on the Richter scale to search for survivors. Voice of America reports that dozens of nations and international aid groups have mobilized to provide aid to Chile. Schools have been opened as shelters to house hundreds of homeless. Police have used tear gas to enforce an overnight curfew to control looters who have sacked virtually every market in Chile's hardest-hit city. Saturday's quake was the country's strongest since 1960, when a 9.5 magnitude quake hit Chile. (Fox News)
Miracle story from Chile...Check out the ‘miracle’ story about a father and his daughter who survived Saturday’s earthquake in Chile after their apartment complex collapsed…falling 13 floors. Read more...
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/L/LT_CHILE_SURVIVORS_STORY?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2010-02-28-14-53-44
THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION IS BEING STRONGLY CRITICIZED FOR MEETING WITH 60 ATHEIST ACTIVISTS. In God We Trust Chairman Bishop Council Nedd says that the Secular Coalition of America represents some of the most hate-filled, anti-religious groups in the nation. The Coalition's sponsoring organization's include American Atheists, founded by Madalyn Murray O'Hare and the Freedom from Religion Foundation which is campaigning to stop the post office from issuing a stamp honoring Mother Theresa. www.christiannewswire.com/news/1832013158.html
www.InGodWeTrustUSA.org
THE NCAA DUMPS FOCUS ON THE FAMILY'S BANNER AD ON ITS WEBSITE. The ad which features a father wanting the best for his son is part of Focus on the Family’s "Celebrate Family - Celebrate Life" campaign. That ad was pulled without any notice. The Christian Post reports that the governing body of college sports decided to pull the ad after receiving complaints, including from some of its members, that Focus on the Family’s stance against same-sex relationships are in conflict with the NCAA’s policy on sexual orientation. www.focusonthefamily.com
The pro life film ‘Sarah’s Choice’ starring Christian singer Rebecca St. James made its TV debut over the weekend. St. James portrays a young single career woman facing an unplanned pregnancy. The film delves into her decision over whether to keep the baby or have an abortion. Rebecca St James, who has long been vocal about her pro-life and abstinence until marriage stance, says many woman have opted to keep their babies after seeing the film. She said that is "the ultimate success" in what the producers and actors had hoped the movie would achieve. Sarah's Choice is now available on DVD. More info on the film at www.Pureflix.com
Petra Diamonds in London has sold a 507-carat diamond for $35.3 million dollars, breaking a record as the highest price ever paid for a rough diamond. Analysts had estimated the value of the stone, one of the 20 biggest high-quality rough diamonds, at around $25 million.
The gem was found last September at the Cullinan mine in South Africa. The Cullinan mine has been the source of many large diamonds, including the world's largest rough diamond -- the Cullinan -- at 3,106 carats. That gem was cut into the Star of Africa stones that are now set in Britain's Crown Jewels.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20100226/ts_nm/us_petra_diamond
SPORTS:
Closing ceremonies wrapping up the Winter Games in Vancouver
Crazy comeback and crazy finish in that Men’s Hockey game yesterday afternoon between the USA and Canada. The USA team came back to tie Canada in the final minute sending the game into OT. Canada finally taking the GOLD…3 to 2.
www.vancouver2010.com
ACC basketball action on Sunday: Duke over Virginia
http://www.theacc.com/sports/m-baskbl/acc-m-baskbl-body.html
NASCAR: Two in a row…Jimmie Johnson winning in Las Vegas
http://www.nascar.com/
