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Autism

Research the probable link between learning & mercury poisoning,
autism, ADD, ADHD & other possible learning disabilities.

Audiblox: Resources for Dyslexia and other Learning Disabilities
Learn How Audiblox can help homeschoolers
--http://www.pesdirect.com/audiblox.html

Autism Spectrum Disorders
Autism Spectrum Disorders
--The Block Center, Dr. Mary Ann Block Posted: October 28, 2002

Scientists challenge claims of steep rise in autism
Autism Survey conducted
--News.telegraph.co.uk, David Derbyshire and Catherine Brahic. Posted: September 6, 2002

Dozens of articles from the Autism Research Institute.
Learn how to treat and prevent this behaviour in children.
Autism: It's Causes and Cures
--ARI

ADHD

Audiblox: Resources for Dyslexia and other Learning Disabilities
Learn How Audiblox can help homeschoolers
--http://www.pesdirect.com/audiblox.html

Ritalin abuse scoring high on college illegal drug circuit
Ritalin abuse scoring high on college illegal drug circuit
--CNN Medical Correspondent Linda Ciampa. Posted: November 5, 2002

ADHD in girls comes in focus
ADHD in girls comes in focus
--Bee Medical Writer, Author: Dorsey Griffith. Posted: October 28, 2002

First Amendment Issues

School sued for banishing Bible club
School sued for banishing Bible club
--Jon Doughtery,æWorldNetDaily.com Posted: January 7, 2003

Cameras to monitor protesters
Cameras to monitor protesters
--Brian DeBose, The Washington Times. Posted: December 27, 2002

'God' booted from 'God Bless America'
City forces removal of word from memorial to 9-11 victims
--WorldNetDaily.com Posted: December 27, 2002

Darwin in the Classroom
Ohio allows alternatives.
--John G. West, Jr.,æNational Review Online Posted: December 19, 2002

School bans Christmas, but OK with Halloween
School bans Christmas, but OK with Halloween
--Joe Kovacs,æWorldNetDaily.com Posted: December 19, 2002

Hundreds rally for '10 Commandments judge'
Granite Decalogue remains, despite court deadline for removal
--World Net Daily, Diana Lynne. Posted: December 17, 2002

Salvation for report on Bible
Salvation for report on Bible
--Rocky Mountain News, Berny Morson Posted: December 14, 2002

When Christmas becomes illegal
When Christmas becomes illegal
--World Net Daily, Jerry Falwell. Posted: December 14, 2002

Court OK's 10 Commandments display
Federal judge says Texas Capitol exhibit constitutional
--World Net Daily, Jon Dougherty. Posted: October 11, 2002

'God' dropped from HPD oath
" Language did not comply with the state Constitution"
--StarBulletin.com, Mary Adamski. Posted: September 25, 2002

Church sues school board over censorship
District rejects scripture verse on athletic-field sign
--World Net Daily, Ron Strom. Posted: September 25, 2002

Religion or exercise? Debate on yoga raises concerns
Religion or exercise? Debate on yoga raises concerns
--Scripps Howard News Service, DEBORAH FRAZIER. Posted: September 6, 2002

ACLU assaults Constitution
ACLU assaults Constitution
--World Net Daily, Dr. John Hagee. Posted: August 30, 2002

ACLU loses 10 Commandments fight
ACLU loses 10 Commandments fight
--World Net Daily, Jon Doughtery

Ten Commandments go back to school
Ten Commandments go back to school
--World Net Daily, Jon Doughtery

'With God, all things are possible'
Except in Ohio, where federal appeals court strikes down state's motto
--World Net Daily, Jon Doughtery

Homemaking

Audiblox: Resources for Dyslexia and other Learning Disabilities
Learn How Audiblox can help homeschoolers
--http://www.pesdirect.com/audiblox.html

Problems inherent in daycare
DSS chose daycare for infant, over a foster family
--The Hendersonville Tribune

Home Schooling

Survey: Homeschoolers new political force
Refutes 'socialization' concerns posed by thinkers in academia
--by Art Moore, WorldNetDaily.com, Posted September 5, 2006

Home schooling's popularity up
More support and products are available to meet students' needs.
-- By Kathryn Buckstaff, Springfield News-Leader Posted: November 11, 2004

Christian-education push goes to states
Baptist resolutions urge members to pull kids from public schools
--By Ron Strom,æWorldNetDaily.com Posted: September 28, 2004

District sorry for homeschooler-terrorist link
Security drill concocted scenario with 'Wackos Against Education'
--WorldNetDaily.com Posted: September 23, 2004

More are choosing to home-school kids
More are choosing to home-school kids
-- By Sermonaudio.com Posted: September 10, 2004

Home schools pursue diversity
Home schools pursue diversity
-- By KAYCE T. ATAIYERO, Staff Writer,ænewsobserver.com Posted: September 10, 2004

Baptists start homeschooling organization
Baptists start homeschooling organization
--By Ron Strom,æWorldNetDaily.com Posted: September 10, 2004

Does the state have a right to monitor?
Does the state have a right to monitor?
--By G. Jeffrey MacDonald | Correspondent of The Christian Science Monitor Posted: September 10, 2004

Home-school team courts national title
Home-school team courts national title
--By Jennifer Toomer-Cook Deseret Morning News Posted: April 19, 2004

Home-schooled students head to college
Strong academic track records help ease path to campus
--AP Story, CNN.com Posted: January 19, 2004

Congressmen slam CBS for homeschool story
33 House members 'deeply offended' by 'biased' report
--by Dianna Lynne and Art Moore, WorldNetDaily.com Posted: October 30, 2003

Survey: Homeschoolers new political force
Refutes 'socialization' concerns posed by thinkers in academia
--by Art Moore, WorldNetDaily.com Posted: October 23, 2003

CBS warns of homeschooling's 'dark side'
Dan Rather features 'this largely unregulated system of education'
--WorldNetDaily.com Posted: October 15, 2003

Justices get home-schooler's campaign reform suit
Justices get home-schooler's campaign reform suit
--Sermonaudio.com Posted: September 17, 2003

Homeschoolers' hearing postponed
Bureaucrats call off court date in battle with Massachusetts family
--worldnetdaily.com Posted: June 17, 2003

Homeschoolers in the trenches
Homeschoolers in the trenches
--David Limbaugh at worldnetdaily.com Posted: June 17, 2003

California homeschool advocates celebrate 'victory'
State education department reverses stance practice 'illegal'
--By Diana Lynne for worldnetdaily.com Posted: June 2, 2003

Parents Fight Governments to Homeschool
Parents Fight Governments to Homeschool
--Sermonaudio.com Posted: May 26, 2003

Vancouver home-schooler wins National Geographic Bee
Vancouver home-schooler wins National Geographic Bee
--Sermonaudio.com Posted: May 22, 2003

New Sitcom Plans to Lampoon Home Schooling
New Sitcom Plans to Lampoon Home Schooling
--AFA Online Posted: March 28, 2003

Achievement Testing News
Riverside Reverses New ITBS Testing Standards for Homeschoolers
--HSLDA.org Posted: January 21, 2003

Educational briefs regarding homeschooling
Educational briefs regarding homeschooling
--Donald S. McAlvany, The McAlvany Intelligence Advisor, courtesy of PESdirect.com. Posted: December 26, 2002

'We'll whip him into shape in no time'
Homeschooled grad elected to serve
--Cabinet.com, Douglas Farmer Posted: December 19, 2002

Home-school parents weigh pros, cons of honor society
Home-school parents weigh pros, cons of honor society
--Tennessean.com, Dorren Klausnitzer Posted: December 16, 2002

The real reason the state opposes homeschooling
The real reason the state opposes homeschooling
--WorldNetDaily.com, Michael Arnold Glueck, M.D. & Robert J. Cihak, M.D. Posted: December 12, 2002

Survey: Homeschooling knows no color
Many black parents educating children, citing same reasons as whites
--WorldNetDaily.com. Posted: November 26, 2002

Children flee homeschool cop
Parents warned: 'I could have your kids taken away'
--WorldNetDaily.com, Art Moore. Posted: November 22, 2002

Alabama Chief Justice Ordered to Remove Ten Commandments
Alabama Chief Justice Ordered to Remove Ten Commandments
--FoxNews.com, AP Story. Posted: November 21, 2002

'The flight from public schools'
WND exposes horrors of government education, explores homeschooling revolution
--WorldNetDaily.com. Posted: November 18, 2002

Why Christians don't belong in government schools - Part 3
Why Christians don't belong in government schools - Part 3
--WorldNetDaily.com, David Kupelian. Posted: November 18, 2002

Homeschoolers get knock on door from police
Public superintendent sends out squad cars to ensure compliance
--WorldNetDaily.com, Art Moore. Posted: November 21, 2002

SC's Exodus Mandate encourages parents to remove Christian children from public schools
SC's Exodus Mandate encourages parents to remove Christian children from public schools
--The Charlotte World, Lori Arnold. Posted: November 1, 2002

The homeschooling movement gains steam in Connecticut
The homeschooling movement gains steam in Connecticut
--Farmington Valley Post.com, Pam Shearer. Posted: November 1, 2002

What are your kids learning?
What are your kids learning?
--World Net Daily, Henry Lamb. Posted: October 19, 2002

Schooling at home offers a custom fit for students
Schooling at home offers a custom fit for students
--GainesvilleTimes.com, Catherine Gedney. Posted: October 15, 2002

The truth about Kyle
The truth about Kyle
--World Net Daily, Don Williams. Posted: October 11, 2002

How public schools are destroying the American brain
"Accuracy is not the name of the game."
--World Net Daily, Dr. Samuel L. Blumenfeld. Posted: September 7, 2002

Home-school battle heats up in California
State seeks help after parents' anger over claim they teach illegally
--World Net Daily, Art Moore. Posted: September 2, 2002

Public education vs. homeschoolers
Public education vs. homeschoolers
--World Net Daily, David Limbaugh. Posted: August 30, 2002

Homeschooling advocates push for greater freedom
Homeschooling advocates push for greater freedom
--AP, Pennlive.com (brought to you by SermonAudio.com)

Is homeschooling a good fit for you?
Is homeschooling a good fit for you?
--SunHerald.com (brought to you by SermonAudio.com)

State tells parents they can't teach their own kids without credentials
Home-schooling illegal in California?
--WorldNetDaily

Family advocate says 'I think it's time to get our kids out'
Dobson to Californians: Quit public schools
--WorldNetDaily

HomeSchooling Boys
Bringing up boys
--WorldNetDaily

Home-schoolers outperform peers
Report finds U.S., Canadian students 'academically advanced'
--WorldNetDaily

Report card on home schooling in US
Report card on home schooling in US
-- Christian Science Monitor

Nutrition

Audiblox: Resources for Dyslexia and other Learning Disabilities
Learn How Audiblox can help homeschoolers
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Women finding relief, help in every area of life
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Making Breakfast count for academic performance

Bowl of cereal 'is equal to five choc-chip cookies'
--Telegraph, Sarah Womack

Public School

Audiblox: Resources for Dyslexia and other Learning Disabilities
Learn How Audiblox can help homeschoolers
--http://www.pesdirect.com/audiblox.html

Case could pave way for school vouchers
14-year-old prodigy argues university is only adequate education
--By WorldNetDaily.com Posted: November 15, 2004

Teacher takes 'Christmas' out of carol
2nd-graders will sing 'winter' instead at upcoming concert
--By WorldNetDaily.com Posted: December 6, 2003

Student expelled 1 year for Advil
Over-the-counter pills found in purse violate zero-tolerance policy
--By WorldNetDaily.com Posted: December 5, 2003

Ritalin abuse hits students looking for an exam kick
Ritalin abuse hits students looking for an exam kick
--By Jeremy Laurance, Health Editor of Independent.co.uk Posted: September 2, 2003

Ritalin abuse hits students looking for an exam kick
Ritalin abuse hits students looking for an exam kick
--By Jeremy Laurance, Health Editor of Independent.co.uk Posted: September 2, 2003

Senate run tackles 'dumbed-down' education
Senate run tackles 'dumbed-down' education
--Art Moore,æWorldNetDaily.com Posted: January 13, 2003

School sued for banishing Bible club
School sued for banishing Bible club
--Jon Doughtery,æWorldNetDaily.com Posted: January 7, 2003

School bans Christmas, but OK with Halloween
School bans Christmas, but OK with Halloween
--Joe Kovacs,æWorldNetDaily.com Posted: December 19, 2002

School bells or jail cells?
School bells or jail cells?
--Michael Arnold Glueck, M.D., Robert J. Cihak, M.D.,æWorldNetDaily.com Posted: December 19, 2002

Darwin in the Classroom
Ohio allows alternatives.
--John G. West,Jr.,æNationalReview.com Posted: December 19, 2002

Salvation for report on Bible
Salvation for report on Bible
--Rocky Mountain News, Berny Morson Posted: December 14, 2002

School bans saying 'Christmas'
School bans saying 'Christmas'
--Joe Kovacs,æWorldNetDaily.com Posted: December 13, 2002

Interim Yonkers superintendent pulls plug on holiday decorations
Interim Yonkers superintendent pulls plug on holiday decorations
--Jayne J. Feld, The Journal News.com Posted: December 11, 2002

Ban on Christmas leads to court fight
Ban on Christmas leads to court fight
--Jon Dougherty,æWorldNetDaily.com Posted: December 11, 2002

Parents want Christian charity out of public schools
Parents want Christian charity out of public schools
--CBC News. Posted: November 26, 2002

Teacher battles union over published views, faces suspension
Teacher battles union over published views, faces suspension
--NationalPost.com, Claude Adams. Posted: November 26, 2002

Alabama Chief Justice Ordered to Remove Ten Commandments
Alabama Chief Justice Ordered to Remove Ten Commandments
--FoxNews.com, AP Story. Posted: November 21, 2002

'The flight from public schools'
WND exposes horrors of government education, explores homeschooling revolution
--WorldNetDaily.com. Posted: November 18, 2002

Why Christians don't belong in government schools - Part 3
Why Christians don't belong in government schools - Part 3
--WorldNetDaily.com, David Kupelian. Posted: November 18, 2002

SCÍs Exodus Mandate encourages parents to remove Christian children from public schools
SCÍs Exodus Mandate encourages parents to remove Christian children from public schools
--The Charlotte World, Lori Arnold. Posted: November 1, 2002

What are your kids learning?
What are your kids learning?
--World Net Daily, Henry Lamb. Posted: October 19, 2002

Church sues school board over censorship
District rejects scripture verse on athletic-field sign
--World Net Daily, Ron Strom. Posted: September 25, 2002

Brainwashing 101
"They are not "public schools." They are government schools. "
--World Net Daily, Neal Boortz. Posted: September 17, 2002

How public schools are destroying the American brain
"Accuracy is not the name of the game."
--World Net Daily, Dr. Samuel L. Blumenfeld. Posted: September 7, 2002

Religion or exercise? Debate on yoga raises concerns
Religion or exercise? Debate on yoga raises concerns
--Scripps Howard News Service, DEBORAH FRAZIER. Posted: September 6, 2002

Evolution debate builds in Georgia
Evolution debate builds in Georgia
--SermonAudio, links to MSNBC.com. Posted: September 2, 2002

Public education vs. homeschoolers
Public education vs. homeschoolers
--World Net Daily, David Limbaugh. Posted: August 30, 2002

ACLU Sues Over Evolution Disclaimers in Textbooks
ACLU Sues Over Evolution Disclaimers in Textbooks
--Fox News

A "prescription for dismantling the government-school monopoly
that is miseducating America's children."
More government-school bashing
--World Net Daily, Joseph Farah

A plea to parents regarding their children's education
Don't sacrifice your children
--World Net Daily, Joseph Farah

"Parents sue district after teacher censors 2nd-grader's story"
Christmas book banned from class
--World Net Daily, Mandi Steele

Commemorating 9-11: Blaming America, exonerating Islam
Commemorating 9-11: Blaming America, exonerating Islam
--World Net Daily, Michael Medved

NEA delivers history lesson
NEA delivers history lesson
--Washington Times, Ellen Sorokin

NEA execs collect 8 times teacher pay
Study: Bigwigs haven't been in classroom for decades, out of touch with membership
--World Net Dailyl, Jon Doughtery

NEA plan for 9/11 not backed by teachers
NEA plan for 9/11 not backed by teachers
--Washington Times, Ellen Sorokin

NEA exploits 9-11 as propaganda tool
NEA exploits 9-11 as propaganda tool
--World Net Daily, David Limbaugh

Vaccines

State Laws on Vaccines
Complete vaccine exemption info/laws for all 50 states
--Vaccine Information and Awareness, Karin Schumacher. Updated: January 24, 2003

Feds won't warn parents about vaccine
Contains mercury eliminated from other shots due to health concerns
--By 2004æWorldNetDaily.com . Posted: April 19, 2004

Bill forces shots on all children
Homeschoolers fight state legislation that criminalizes parents who object
--By Ron Strom,æWorldNetDaily.com . Posted: February 23, 2004

Critics ask why flu shot doesn't match strain
Mercury in vaccine found to be 250 times higher than recommended
--By Kelly Patricia O'Meara,æWorldNetDaily.com . Posted: January 20, 2004

Vaccine experts endure constant battle with flu strains
Committee decided to bring back 2002 shot despite worries
--AP Story,æJournalNow.com . Posted: December 15, 2003

Soldier's death tied to vaccines
But panels' conclusion not factored into probe of pneumonia cases
--By Diana Lynne,æWorldNetDaily.com . Posted: November 20, 2003

Mystery deaths fuel vaccine anxieties
Pentagon accused of mislabeling adverse reactions, won't share autopsy reports
--By Timothy W. MaieræNews World Communications Inc. . Posted: September 17, 2003

Father of dead soldier claims Army coverup
Father of dead soldier claims Army coverup
--By Mark Benjamin for The Washington Times, washingtontimes.com. Posted: August 8, 2003

Vaccines fueling autism epidemic?
U.S. infants exposed to mercury beyond EPA, FDA limits
--By Kelly Patricia O Meara for wnd.com. Posted: June 9, 2003

Compensation Plan for Smallpox-Vaccine Injury
Compensation Plan for Smallpox-Vaccine Injury
--Bloomberg.com, Kristen Hallam. Posted: February 26, 2003

First U.S. Health Workers Get Smallpox Shots
First U.S. Health Workers Get Smallpox Shots
--Reuters.com, Maggie Fox, Health and Science Correspondent. Posted: January 24, 2003

Think Twice Global Vaccine Institute
Uncensored Information on vaccines and how they affect our children
--ThinkTwice.com. Posted: January 23, 2003

The National Vaccine Information Center
The National Vaccine Information Center
--909shot.com. Posted: January 23, 2003

"First, Do No Harm"
Interview with Barbara Fisher of the National Vaccine Information Center
--ChronicIllNet.org, Neenyah Ostrom. Posted: January 23, 2003

GOP nixes Eli Lilly provision in bill
Measure would have limited lawsuits against vaccine makers
--MSNBCnews.com Posted: January 13, 2003

Consider Vaccine's Risks, Experts Say
Consider Vaccine's Risks, Experts Say
--Tampa Tribune.com, Jan Hollingsworth. Posted: January 1, 2003

Smallpox vaccine likely to kill Americans
Smallpox vaccine likely to kill Americans
--NewScientist.com, Debora MacKenzie. Posted: December 19, 2002

Bush smallpox plan takes a shot
Bush smallpox plan takes a shot
--WorldNetDaily.com, Diana Lynne. Posted: December 19, 2002

2 large hospitals refuse smallpox shots
No inoculations for staff; officials underline danger
--Boston Globe. Posted: December 19, 2002

New smallpox vaccine policy sane, sensible and safer
New smallpox vaccine policy sane, sensible and safer
--Michael Arnold Glueck, M.D., Robert J. Cihak, M.D., WorldNetDaily.com, Posted: December 19, 2002

School bells or jail cells?
School bells or jail cells?
--Michael Arnold Glueck, M.D., Robert J. Cihak, M.D.,æWorldNetDaily.com Posted: December 19, 2002

Shots Cut Smallpox Deaths Even After Outbreak Start
Shots Cut Smallpox Deaths Even After Outbreak Start
--Reuters Health, Merritt McKinney. Posted: December 17, 2002

Reports of side effects will weaken smallpox vaccine demand
Reports of side effects will weaken smallpox vaccine demand
--USA Today, Steve Sternberg. Posted: December 17, 2002

Pentagon plans for smallpox outbreak
Pentagon plans for smallpox outbreak
--Pamela Hess, UPI Pentagon Correspondent. Posted: December 14, 2002

Citing Dangers, Experts Warn Against Vaccinating Children
Citing Dangers, Experts Warn Against Vaccinating Children
--Donald G. McNeil Jr., NewYorkTimes.com. Posted: December 13, 2002

Bush Says He Will Get Smallpox Vaccine
Bush Says He Will Get Smallpox Vaccine
--AP Story, Scott Lindlaw. Posted: December 13, 2002

Optional Inoculation
Bush Says Smallpox Vaccine Program Will Be Voluntary
--ABCnews.com. Posted: December 12, 2002

Smallpox shots cause worry
Smallpox shots cause worry
--By Ceci Connolly, THE WASHINGTON POST . Posted: December 6, 2002

Some Left Military Over Anthrax
Some Left Military Over Anthrax
--SUZANNE GAMBOA, Associated Press Writer . Posted: October 24, 2002

The flu virus turns cunning to outsmart the immune system
The flu virus turns cunning to outsmart the immune system
--SMH.com.au, Lorraine Fraser in London. Posted: September 23, 2002

Smallpox Vaccine Guidelines Readied
Emergency Plan To Cover All of U.S.
--Washington Post Staff Writer, Ceci Connolly. Posted: September 23, 2002

Vaccines could be mandated after events like 9/11with new bill
Emergency health bill passing in many states
--World Net Daily, Jon Dougherty

Smallpox vaccine uses fetal cell line
Some Americans may refuse shot, worsening potential outbreak
--World Net Daily, Jon Dougherty

Health Department's deal with Labour donor 'indefensible'
Britain buys 'wrong' vaccine for smallpox
--Times Online, David Charter

Some Floridians get chance to protect themselves from potential disease
Central Florida To Test Smallpox Vaccine
--Local 6, AP

Shooting Our Kids
Shooting Our Kids
--The Triad World

N.C. High School Graduation Rate Among Lowest
Legislators consider alternatives to keep kids in school
--The Triad World

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