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New Report Offers Even More Evidence that Abstinence Education Works

The Conservative Voice

December 10, 2004

Amidst cries for scientific proof and medical accuracy, the CDC, National Center for Health Statistics released two reports today which offer even more evidence that abstinence education works.

"Contraception pushers wanted studies and in-depth analysis of sex education programs," said Unruh. "Well, they got them. I hope they’re ready. They’ve got some explaining to do."

A Phoenix Program for Iraq

Counterpunch

by Ron Jacobs

December 8, 2004

In Fallujah, Freedom Isn't Free - Retina scans to get into your own home. Work details under armed guard. No cars. Military armor on every corner.

These are just some of the details of the new order in Fallujah. Somewhere between a concentration camp and what US troops called a strategic hamlet in Vietnam, this is the latest version of Washington's freedom and democracy installation in Iraq.

No charges for driver who painted over lines

The Scotsman (UK) - [Free Subscription Required]

by John Innes

December 7, 2004

A Motorist who painted over double yellow lines to avoid being issued with parking tickets has escaped prosecution.

David Ritchie, 36, was charged with malicious mischief after he covered up the lines with black paint. All charges have now been dropped. But yesterday, Mr Ritchie said he had been looking forward to arguing his case in court.

Outsourcing study a welcome surprise in budget bill - Dec 6, 2004

CNN

by Lou Dobbs

December 6, 2004

Congressional authority to peek into citizens' tax returns wasn't the only clause hidden in the omnibus spending bill that recently passed. There's also a more welcome surprise for the American worker: a grant for a comprehensive study of the effects of o

So far, the government has simply lacked the data to determine offshore outsourcing's impact on the U.S. work force, said Republican Rep. Frank Wolf of Virginia. Wolf initiated the measure to grant $2 million to the independent, nonpartisan National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) for the study.

The 9-11 Intelligence Bill: More Bureaucracy, More Intervention, Less Freedom

Lewrockwell

by Rep. Ron Paul, MD

December 6, 2004

Before the US House of Representatives, October 8, 2004 Mr. Speaker, the 9/11 Recommendations Implementation Act (HR 10) is yet another attempt to address the threat of terrorism by giving more money and power to the federal bureaucracy.

Most of the reforms contained in this bill will not make America safer, though they definitely will make us less free. HR 10 also wastes American taxpayer money on unconstitutional and ineffective foreign aid programs.

High-tech ID chips help track missing cats, dogs

Vail Daily - (CO)

by Tamara Miller

December 6, 2004

Pet owners have lost pets since the beginning of time, but modern technology could make finding Fido a little more successful.

Beginning in January, the Eagle County Animal Shelter will start implanting identifying microchips into pets adopted from the pound. On the flip side, shelter employees will have the ability to check lost pets brought into the shelter for those microchips.

Local Homeschool Support Group Listing

LocalHS.com

by Annette M. Hall

December 5, 2004

Local Homeschool support group listings are listed geographically and searchable. This directory auto-populates (upon approval), thus it is updated continuously to provide the most up-to-date information.

Add your Local Homeschool Support Group NOW! If you know of a local homeschool support group in your area, which is missing from our database, please add them or invite the group leader to do so.

Free Virus Scanners - Where Can I Scan My System For Viruses For Free?

SaferPC.info

by Shawn K. Hall

December 5, 2004

Even if you have a *current* antivirus package installed the viruses that you may receive will probably not be detected by it. There are literally *dozens* of new viruses discovered *every day*.

Most of the viruses circulating today are the one's that utilize new exploits, or new implementations of older exploits that the older scanners are not capable of detecting. What Antivirus Programs are Available'

Google CFO: Fraud a big threat

CNN Money

by Krysten Crawford

December 2, 2004

A top Google official said that growing abuse of the company's lucrative sponsored ad-search model jeopardizes the popular Internet search engine's business.

The main perpetrators appear to be competitors of advertisers and also scam sites set up for the sole purpose of hosting ad links provided by Google, through its AdSense unit, or Yahoo!, through its Overture service.

Activists Target U.S. Crops Produced With Methyl Bromide

Independent Media TV

November 24, 2004

The Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) launched a campaign Tuesday to convince supermarkets in the United States to stop selling food, such as tomatoes, strawberries and nuts, grown or treated with the chemical methyl bromide.

Used as a pesticide and soil fumigant, methyl bromide is considered the most potent chemical still in widespread use that depletes the Earth's protective ozone layer.

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