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| Date: From: Subject: | 2/10/2009 4:27:25 PM Home School Legal Defense Association HSLDA's Weekly Update--Major Changes to Child Product Safety Rules |
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Bookseller Borders' Discount Applies to Homeschoolers HSLDA urges members to take advantage of discounts being offered at Borders bookstores March 19-25. As part of Educator Appreciation week, Borders will offer homeschoolers in-store discounts of 25% off most items. Just show your HSLDA membership card (if you've misplaced it, click here to print a new one: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6086 ). For more information: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6087 Not an HSLDA member? Join Now >> http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6088 ..................................................................... 3. Bright Spots: Families Make Historical Epic Movie Unaware that it's impossible to film an epic movie on a micro-budget, the Burns family did it anyway. Although everyone contributed, the vision and work was driven by the cousins of both families. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6089 ..................................................................... 4. Patrick Henry College Wins Home NFA Tournament Patrick Henry College hosted its first National Forensic Association debate tournament this Saturday, competing against three other schools for the 16 available National qualifying slots. PHC students performed "beyond expectations," said Dr. James Tallmon, Director of Debate, earning 12 of the available positions and numerous speaker awards. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6090 ..................................................................... 5. 'Home School Heartbeat': An Interview with Liz Curry Have you ever thought that homeschooling could never work for your situation? Think again! This week's guest shares from her heart--and years of experience--about the benefits of homeschooling and how you can do it . . . whether you're a single parent, a homeschooling parent with a full-time job, or simply trying to stretch your finances to include curriculum. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6091 ..................................................................... 6. Generation Joshua Book Club: "Darwin on Trial" For February, the GenJ book club is reading "Darwin on Trial" by Phillip E. Johnson. This controversial book sent shockwaves through academia by presenting a compelling, logical case against the theory of evolution. The online book chat will take place Wednesday, February 25 at 1 p.m. (EST). All GenJ members are welcome to participate! For questions about how you can join the book club, please visit the book club webpage or contact Amy Lynne Howlett at generationjoshua@hslda.org . Visit the book club webpage: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6106 HOMESCHOOLING IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education ====================================================================== February 9: Star-Banner, Ocala, Florida Girl Hopes to Make a Splash at Westminster Dog Show http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6093 February 8: The Register-Herald, Beckley, West Virginia Raleigh Group Offers Support to Homeschooling Families http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6094 February 7: The Sunday Times, Perth, Australia Homeschooling Rise, as Parents become Teachers http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6095 February 5: Deutsche Welle Radio, Bonn, Germany Homeschooling Asylum http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6096 February 5: WRAL-TV Channel 5, Raleigh, North Carolina Homeschool Growth http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6097 February 5: WorldNetDaily.com Homeschoolers Under Attack--Again! http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6098 February 5: WorldNetDaily.com United Nations' Threat: No More Parental Rights http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6099 February 4: KTAR 92.3 FM, Phoenix, Arizona Flagstaff Teen to Steer Dog Sled in Competition http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6101 February 4: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, Florida Homeschooler, 7, Wins Writing Contest Using Baseball Theme http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6102 February 3: Material Handling Management Eleven-year-old Wins Bubble Wrap Competition http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6103 > Links do not imply endorsement. 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