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[V.I.P. World News stories - October 31st 2002](16) 

1. Old, blind and conned (Surrey, U K) 
2. Blind woman robbed (London, U K)
3. Geo. `Sugar' Costner, prizefighter, dies at 79 (Obituary, Ohio, U S)
4. Second sight: Technology opens doors for blind man (Iowa, U S)
5. A Debut With a Difference (New York, U S)
6. Christian musician to perform in Miller (Rory Hoffman review, South Dakota, U S)
7. Local horse up for award again (New Mexico, U S)   (see this link from September for more on Jerry Long)
8. Blind Chihuahua is seeking a home (South Florida, U S)
9. Eye Surgeon Sees Cure for Worry (Florida, U S)
10. ‘Special’ cricket session coming to Barbados (West Indies)
11. Farina a hit with junior reps (Iris festival story, Australia)
12. Golf legend 'stable' (Australia)
13. Art auction to benefit blind (Australia)
14, Blind, elderly 'excluded from technology' (Western Australia)
15. 45,000 people with impaired vision are participating in blind associations (Vietnam)
16. Bahrain marks Diabetes Day (Bahrain)

[V.I.P. World News stories - October 30th 2002](24) 

1. New mobile messaging service is bright idea (Exeter, U K)
2. Film puts real Helen Keller in focus (Bristol, U K)
3. Residents 'not asked about post office closure' (Bromley, Kent, U K)
4. Nurse who abused patients struck off (Cheshire, UK)
5. Can monosodium glutamate harm your eyesight? (U K)
6. Juanita flies in to receive gift of sight (Staffordshire, U K)
7. Jazz great Hampton died in debt (New York, U S)
8. Discovering the path to self-reliance - Nonprofits help disabled live outside institutions (Washington State, U S)
9. Fonix DECtalk Now Available for Linux (Salt Lake City, U S)
also http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS4083756431.html
10. 'With Reasonable Accommodation' at UIC's Gallery 400 (Chicago, U S)
11. Blind, brave and inspiring (Eugene, Oregon, U S)
12. Terminally ill, legally blind man sentenced to 16 years (Texas, U S)
13. Bank of America Installs More Than 300 Bilingual Talking ATMs in Florida (U S)
14. Commission considers signals for the blind (Cedarburg, Wisconsin, U S)
15. Wayfinders will assist the visually impaired of Corvallis (Oregon State, U S)
16. Goodwill recognized for helping disabled (Zanesville, Ohio, U S)
17. Blind pianist George Shearing concert review (not very favourable - editor) (Cleveland, Ohio, U S)
18. CIBC introduces Audio Access ABMs (Toronto, Canada)
19. Golf legend in hospital (Australia)
20. ST fund ensures timely help for disabled kids (Singapore)
21. Hermit quits remote Russian peninsula (USSR) (estranged story warning - editor)
22. Niger Wives Donate Braille Books to Blind Students (Nigeria)
23. Work kicks off to build Chubu guide-dog facility (Japan)
24. Blind athlete sees no obstacles (Korea)

[V.I.P. World News stories  - October 29th 2002](20)

1. Guide Dogs for the Blind urges limit on firework abuse:  holds campaign & online petition (U K)
2. Advertiser sends team to abseil down cathedral (Surrey, U K)
3. Technology is key in instructor's efforts to help the blind (New York, U S)
4. New PAC Mate uses Pocket PC technology with JAWS running on Windows CE (U S)
5. Dorr teen is goalball star (Michigan, U S)
6. Blind discover options (Indiana, U S)
7. Voting hardly overhauled despite fiasco (Oregon, U S)
8. Adolph Green (Obituary, New York, U S)
9. Illegal cosmetic lenses becoming popular for Halloween costumes (North Carolina, U S)
10. Instructor's typewriter is path to fulfilling career (Ohio, U S)
11. Elementary school raises funds for family of ailing fourth-grader (California, U S)
12. Local youth overcomes challenges to compete on horseback (Philadelphia, U S)
13. Phone operators are blind but work is first-rate at Scott (Missouri, U S)
14. DSS continues work through grant (Illinois, U S)
15. Vision-impaired woman hopes to find missing dogs (Idaho, U S)
16. Fury, not pride, fills a martyr's father (Israel, reported in Australia)
17. UN-backed meeting adopts action plan to help disabled persons in Asia, Pacific (Japan)
18. Hospital Cuts Cost Her Sight (Africa)
19. 'Around The World in 80 Ways' adventurers coming to Singapore (Singapore)
20. Boy Killed, 10 Homes Demolished in Occupied Territories (Israel)

[V.I.P. World News stories  - October 28th 2002] (9)

1. Busman's ban on guide dog (Bristol, U K)
2. 'Unfit mum' Jordan in social services probe (U K)
3. Despite differences, we're the same (Los Angeles, U S)
4. Lack of regional transportation system hinders elderly, disabled (Northwest Indiana, U S)
5. Fighting a battle for childhood (Staten Island, NY, U S)
6. Ride service seeking funds to keep rolling (Oklahoma, U S)
7. Climbing for a cause (Canada)
8. Spreading happiness, with just one square of paper (India)
9. White Cane Day Observed In Brunei (Middle East)

[V.I.P. World News stories  - October 27th 2002] (10)

1. Millions of motorists 'are driving blind' (U K)
2. Athletics: Runyan's blind faith makes her a street-fighting woman (U S, reported U K)
3. BBC Radio 4 to broadcast "The blind musicians of Paris" at 1130 GMT on Oct 31. (U K)  (Archive Link in Real Audio)
4. Blind Boys put spin on classics (Album review, Tennessee, U S)
5. Everyday miracles (Ohio, U S)
6. Group supports guide dog rights - Service animals may get more legal protection (Georgia, U S)
7. Guide-dog injury leads to crusade (South Carolina, U S)
8. Event helps match toys to a child's disabilities (Franklin, Tennessee, U S)
9. Group urges alternatives to FCAT for disabled kids (Florida, U S)
10. Woman dies (Paralympic Games medal-winner & guide dog escape) in apartment fire (Vancouver, Canada)

[V.I.P. World News stories  - October 26th 2002] (17)

1. Terror after dark (Middlesborough, U K)   [Crimestoppers U K]
2. Mother's Anger (London, U K)
3. Blind seal is newest arrival at sanctuary (Conservation story, Cornwall, U K)
4. Website for tactile mouse users offers free software (International)
http://www.ifeelpixel.com (from the October 2002 e-access bulletin at www.e-accessibility.com )
5. $2 per dose vs. $1500 per dose: One doctor develops new therapy for macular degeneration (U S)
6. APSU speaker urges students to turn disabilities into abilities (Tennessee, U S)
7. Firefighter loses battle with diabetes (Obituary, Georgia, U S)
8. Reel-life fun gives kids break from real-life problems (California, U S)
Also  http://www.trivalleyherald.com/Stories/0,1413,86%257E10669%257E948460,00.html
9. Trial set for man accused of killing dog (Philadelphia, U S)
10. A Helluva Guy: Arthur Laurents  (Obituary, New York, U S)
11. KSD supporters rally in Frankfort, leave 'frustrated' (Kentucky, U S)
12. Program creates opportunities for blind musicians (Philadelphia, U S)
13. Talking Bank Machine Arrives at Royal Bank (Toronto, Canada)
14. Documentary Seeing Beyond explores leading cause of blindness for seniors (Toronto, Canada)
15. Footpaths are a hazard (Victoria, Australia)
16. Fourteen lose sight after cataract operation in Amloh (India)
17. Gambia As Proposed Venue for Regional Eye Care Centre (Africa)

[V.I.P. World News stories  - October 25th 2002] (18)

1. Report reveals misunderstanding of blind people's needs (Buckinghamshire, UK)
2. Blind addict backs fight on drugs (Walsall, U K)
3. Building confidence (St. Augustine, Florida, U S)
4. A tributary of American music flows into Troy (North Carolina, U S)
5. GenoMed Chief Medical Officer to Present Data at Diabetes Meeting (St.Louis, MO, U S)
6. PDA for Blind: Cost Out of Sight? (U S)
7. Computer aids for the blind (Maryland, U S)
8. Hornfischer: A long climb for disabled (Massachusetts, U S)
9. City of Harlingen to recognize 100-year-old for his writing (Texas, U S)
10. The Ernie Edwards Trio Headlines At Trumpets (New Jersey, U S)
11. Wizzard Software quietly carves out market in speech recognition (Pittsburgh, U S)
12. In a different light...(Paris, Illinois, U S)
13. Tech helps blind 'see' computer images (Baltimore, U S)
14. Not seeing may be believing (Canada)
15. Visually impaired teacher gets national award for 38 years' service (Jamaica)
16. Blind but fit as a fiddle (New Zealand)
17. BD1,000 aid for blind society (Bahrain)
18. Lighthouse 'fixes' eyes (Mombasa, Kenya) (reported in East Texas, U S)

[V.I.P. World News stories  - October 24th 2002] (13)

1. Blind pupils inspire the first speaking text (Devon, U K)
2. Blind water-skier's world bid (Manchester, U K)
3. Day on a train to say thank you - for 30 guide dog puppies & their walkers (Shropshire U K)
4. Basketball all-star always shot from hip (Obituary, San Francisco U S)
5. Tewksbury man oversees guide dog school that helps the blind (New Jersey, U S)
6. Dog helps `miracle boy' stand taller (Washington, U S)
7. New bus system launched (Florida, U S)
8. Local celebs to serve up a good time (Mississippi, U S)
9. After 60 years, gospel group still seeks higher ground (Alabama, U S)
10. Vitamins a cheap, effective way to save eyesight, researcher says (Canada)
11. Bicycles on sidewalks a problem for the blind (Japan)
12. Researchers: MSG could make you go blind (Thailand)
13. Blind youngsters brush up on health (Bahrain)

[V.I.P. World News stories  - October 23rd 2002] (14)

1. Blind given a real feel for art (Manchester, U K)
2. Jason and mother head to Moscow for eye operation (Exeter, U K)
3. Blind woman in fall claim (Northern Ireland, U K)
4. Stevie's D.C. Gala a Wonder-ful Affair (U S)
5. VIP Center: Looking for Clients (Florida, U S)
6. Lions hear report from camp (Arkansas, U S)
7. First resident of veterans home deserves a salute (Denver, U S)
8. A Yearning to Sing (New York, U S)
9. Glaucoma Therapy Shown Effective in African Americans; Lumigan(r) Yields Powerful Pressure Reduction
10. FDA Halts Import, Sale Of Decorative Contact Lenses (Washington)
11. Oxidation may be a factor in age-linked eye disease (U S)
12. Special-needs miniature horse story (Canada)
13. Blind lawn bowls (Queensland, Australia)
14. Public, private sectors join in IT boost for HK disadvantaged (Hong Kong)

[V.I.P. World News stories  - October 22nd 2002] (19)

1. Bus travel ordeal for blind people (Devon, U K)
2. Blotts Barn protesters (story featuring Pulse Data) (Northamptonshire, U K)
3. Obituaries:  Derek Bell of The Chieftains (Belfast, Northern Ireland)
4. The music books are put away, but she still spreads joy (Hudson Valley, New York, U S)
5. Uniontown cardiologist promotes new religion - exercise (Pennsylvania, U S)
6. Hayward's touch-screen voting helps disabled (Oakland, California, U S)
7. A night out for Eddie (Michigan, U S)
8. Blind Japan pianist debuts at Carnegie (New York, US)
9. Marin guide dog honored for saving owner (California, U S)
10. Lions program gives Insight into Eyes (Colorado, U S)
11. Judge: Disabilities Act doesn't cover Web (U S)
12. CNIB a godsend for the blind (Canada)
13. Pilots lose bid to sue over laser blinding Russian spy ship (Canada)
14. Disabled people have their say at Osaka forum (Vietnam)
15. Stop defective vision from degenerating into blindness (South Africa)
16. Bangladesh Struggles to Restore Sight to Thousands (Bangladesh)
17. Massage tops blind people's career options (Beijing, China)
18. Dining the way a blind man would (Singapore)
19. Blind UZ students appeal for help (Zimbabwe)

[V.I.P. World News stories  - October 21st 2002] (18)

1. Jordan "Unfit to be a Mum" - says childminder (U K)
2. Conmen rob blind pensioner (Newcastle U K)   [Crimestoppers U K]
3. Cover that eases the strain of critical illness (Scotland, U K)
4. Vision of Another Kind (Michigan, U S)
5. Blind urge White Cane Law awareness (Florida, U S)
6. Returning to rebuild: Hopkinton couple relocates to aid Afghanistan (Massachusetts, U S)
7. A legend in his own time (Veteran story, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, U S)
8. Lifestyle: The 58th keeps the faith (Veteran story, South Carolina, U S)
9. Cyclists repair bikes for needy kids (California, U S)
10. League for the blind 1st in the country (Soccer story, Mississippi, U S)
11. Pain-Relief Drugs Could be Boon for Premature Babies (Irvine, California, U S)
also http://www.drkoop.com/printerFriendly.asp?ap=93&id=509756
12. Blind-deaf Ivan 'going home' (Disabled dog story, San Diego, US)
13. George Kirk Bishop, 15, struggled against disabilities (Obituary, Maryland, U S)
14. Scouts are happy campers (Calgary, Canada)
15. This one could use a miracle (Theatre story, Toronto, Canada)
16. Afghanistan to launch immunization campaign against polio (Afghanistan)
17. Dangerous liaisons (sight technology story, India)
18. Crucial eye op for Bahraini woman (Bahrain) 

[V.I.P. World News stories  - October 20th 2002] (17)

1. Green Goddesses bring back memories (Cambridge, U K)
2. Sight problems to be highlighted (Northern  Ireland)
3. Jobin proves himself 'handi-capable' (Minnesota, U S)
4. No charges yet in apartment fire (missing service dog returned, see story1, Oct 12) (Springfield, Missouri)
5. Heroic 9/11 dog heads to Pleasanton (California, U S) [LINK FIXED]
6. The Learning Channel to focus on 8-year-old (California, U S)
7. Deaf, blind students will learn how to live alone (South Carolina, U S)
8. Woman leaves estate to her pet project (Florida, U S)
9. Preschoolers from school for the blind enjoy hands-on learning (Kansas, U S)
10. New Signs Downtown for the Blind (Lubbock, Texas, U S)
11. Triathlete, wife offer blind Kohala student pedal power (Hawaii)
12. Berliners develop a taste for dining in the dark (Germany)
13. Wanyoike Sets World 5km Record (Nairobi)
14. Drishti to put the blind on track (India)
15. Hams live in fear of crossing Lankan militant frequency (India) [DOWN?}
16. Teen returns to China with sight partially restored (Taiwan)
Also http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/detail.asp?onNews=1&GRP=B&id=16624
17. Laid-off workers living from hand to mouth (Malaysia)

[V.I.P. World News stories  - October 19th 2002] (17)

1. Epileptics to sue over drug blindness claims (Devon U K)
2. Disability programmes to be audio described (R N I B, U K)
3. Treating glaucoma with drops (Texas, U S)
4. Riding in someone else's wheels (California, U S)
5. Unusual dog senses trouble (Philadelphia, U S)
6. Blind athlete shares his vision of success (Michigan, U S)
7. Grateful senior to present benefit concert for Guide Dogs for the Blind.(New Jersey, U S)
8. Elections Workers Test Machines, Prepare For Nov. 5 (South Florida, U S)
9. Blind student views IWU as perfect college choice (Indiana, U S)
10. Volunteer enjoying her 'simple and beautiful mission' (New York, U S)
11. LifeShare House Opens at MS School for the Blind (Mississippi, U S)
12. Ray of Light for the Blind (includes details of "Tech TV" broadcast)(Canada)
13. No stopping Katie (angel story! Editor) ( London free press, Canada)
14. ACCRA REHABILITATION CENTRE GETS ICT (Ghana)
15. Charity concert raises funds for blind students (Hanoi, Vietnam)
16. Celebration to recognise blind postponed (Brunei)
17. Memorial Puppy Comes Full Circle (Long Island, USA)

[V.I.P. World News stories  - October 18th 2002] (13)

1. N I C E defends eye therapy plan (U K)
2. Laser eye surgery that creates perfect battlefield vision (U K)
3. Anchor Center for Blind fete raises hopes, funds (Colorado, U S)
4. Sightless attorney seeking statewide election (Detroit, U S)
5. Receptionist attests guide dog is her best friend (Pittsburgh, U S)
6. Greens' Tricomo says don't take me lightly (Minnesota, U S)
7. The Digital Talking Book (xml.com, U S)
8. A sight for sore eyes (Baseball story, U S)
9. Future Eye Implants Focus on Neurotransmitters (A.M.A, U S)
10. Suburban terror (Maitland, Australia)
11. 1m Nigerians Blind, 3m Poor Sighted, Says Expert  (Africa)
12. Sightsavers International Raise Awareness Among the Blind (Africa)
13. White Cane Safety Day (Pakistan)

[V.I.P. World News stories  - October 17th 2002] (23)

1. Blind groups want system installed to help impaired cross streets safely (Jacksonville, Florida)
2. Agencies win blind-aid grants (Daytona Beach, Florida, U S)
3. Eastsider has cared for 600 children, Foster mother is 'angel on Earth' (El Paso, Texas)
4. Visually impaired raise cane-rules comprehension (Wisconsin, U S)
5. Student regains sight, athletic career (North Carolina, U S)
6. She plays the songs that soothe a troubled heart (La Jolla, California, U S)
7. Blind runner inspiring Spartans (Delaware, U S)
8. New Mexico anniversary of celebrates first-of-its kind White Cane Law (Albuquerque, U S)
9. Event to focus on visual disabilities (Montana, U S)
10. White cane law means watch out for the blind (San Diego)
11. Disability doesn't deter DJ's dream (Connecticut, U S)
12. Gallery’s commitment to innovation recognised (London, U K)
13. Charter helps guide dogs travel (Northern Ireland)
14. CBBC - Blind gorilla can see after second operation (Bristol, U K)
15. Bleak outlook for blind people in Wales (Wales, U K)
16. Iris festival given the boot! (Australia)
17. New signals to benefit visually impaired (New Zealand)
18. Eyeing adult pucksters (Hockey eye injuries report, Canada)
19. White Cane for safety (Brunei)
20. Lumenis gets FDA approval (Israel)
21. Help improve lot of blind people (Bangladesh)
22. Public transport, tourist sites `ignore' the blind (Thailand)
23. Massage parlors with blind masseurs are exempt from nightspot ban (Jakarta)

[V.I.P. World News stories  - October 16th 2002] (14)

1. Stem cell science offers new hope to diabetics (Los Angeles)
2. Runyan breezes to victory (Boston, U S)
3. Foundation's new leaders promise progress for future (New Jersey, U S)
4. Legally blind square dancer has the right moves (North Carolina, U S)
5. Bus rider jailed after near-crash (Philadelphia, U S)
6. Corneal Contact (Opthal. story, Boston, U S)
7. RBC Royal Bank Introduces 225 More Talking Bank Machines (Canada)
8. Help 'too little and too late' for blind (U K)
9. Bill to speed up books for blind enters final chapter (U K )
10. Breaking down the barriers to inclusion (London, U K)
11. NI transport guide dog bid (Northern Ireland)
12. Blinds' association set up Braille press in city (India)
13. Bhujbal turns 55, visits blind school (India)
14. World Blind Day (Pakistan)

[V.I.P. World News stories  - October 15th 2002  TODAY IS WHITE CANE SAFETY DAY! ] (14)

[V.I.P. World News stories  - October 14th 2002] (8)

1. A force at work: Turning barriers into myths (Colorado, U S)
2. Senior citizens in debt (Dallas, U S)
3. Blind shutterbug wins (Calgary, Canada)
4. In Touch With Art (Boca Raton, Florida, U S)
5. Guitar and grit help musician live after disfiguring accident (Alabama, US)
6. Legally blind quilter's contribution to 9/11 memorial quilt (New Jersey,  US)
7. Drug fights blindness but Ontario won't pay (Canada)
8. Dublin Honour for Blind water skier (Northern Ireland)

[V.I.P. World News stories  - October 13th 2002] (8)

1. FDA Approves Avandamet, for the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (Philadelphia, U S)
2. 'Deteriorating sight won't stop me' (VIP Artist story, U K)
3. White Cane Safety Day, 2002  (George W Bush Proclamation from the Whitehouse)
4. Constant search for keys to communication (Daytona Beach, U S)
5. Cash problems for the blind (Norway)
6. Granny, 107, blessed with sight (Wales, U K)
also http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/low/wales/2321277.stm
7. Eye clinic sees fair share of heartache, celebration (Mexico)
8. Blind can see thanks to free surgery (South Africa)

[V.I.P. World News stories  - October 12th 2002] (16)

1. Fire destroys building, tenant in critical condition, service dog missing (Springfield, Missouri, U S)
2. CNIB officials upset with city plan to revoke lottery licence (Canada)
3. Blindfolded marchers highlight tragedy (Newcastle, U K)
4. A sense of caring Child center volunteer reads books, watches children despite blindness (Atlantic City, US)
5. OP Blitz Gives Lucky 40 Brighter Outlook (Capetown, S. Africa)
6. Surgery blitz restores sight to 50 (South Africa)
7. Help for Blind and Low-Vision School Children (AFB)
8. Vision impaired sports, a possibility for Pirie (Australia)
9. Visually impaired hold their own 5K race (Massachusetts, U S)
10. JOURNALISM STUDENT'S INSPIRATIONAL STORY (Dundee, Scotland)
11. HHS Announces New Partnership To Improve The Nation's Visual Health (Washington)
12.  Every five seconds, one person goes blind (WHO, Geneva)
13.  'Despicable' thug mugs blind victim (Lancashire. UK)   [Crimestoppers U K]
14. UCSB researchers close in on new dimensions for the visually impaired (Goleta Valley? U S)
15. Wilton woman honored for 'outstanding service' (Iowa)
16.  Voices of warmth and care thanked for devotion (Australia)

[V.I.P. World News stories  - October 11th 2002] (12)

1. Library teaches technology to disabled (University of Georgia, U S)
2. Promoting sport for all is the Paralympic goal (Australia)
3. Better Eyecare Could Save Poor Billions, WHO Says (Reuters)
(also there's a report on World Sight Day in Realaudio format at http://www.voanews.com/mediastore/gavlak_geneva_sight_10oct02.rm
4. Braille news for blind staff (South Africa)
5. Blind Industries subject to bidding process, court rules (Maryland, U S)
6. Is That Animal A Pet, Or On Duty? (New York, U S)
7. Nearly blind, but not silent (Ukraine)
8. Pam's Joy at Home U-Turn (Scotland)
9. Walkers to step out for the blind (Bahrain)
10. Dunk bowls her way to a medal (Lawn Bowls story, Australia)
11. Hazel hits the fast lane (Tenpin bowling story, Australia)
12. Watch for blind on Monday - (White Cane Day story, Albany U S)

[V.I.P. World News stories  - October 10th 2002. TODAY IS WORLD SIGHT DAY 2002!] (15)

1. TRAGEDY - Blind, disabled and 'neglected' (Kent, U K)
2. White Cane Days planned (Philadelphia, USA)
3. Kerman commemorates the deaf and blind (Iran)
4. Exhorting the Spirit in Harmony - BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA review (New York)
5. 50 per cent school children unaware of vision defects: Study (India)
6. Disability Sports to reap reward from new package (Northern Ireland)
7. Jury awards man blinded in accident $6.2 million (Baltimore, U S)
8. Blind woman beaten up by park thugs (Norwich, U K) [DOWN}
9. Keller relative spreads message (Mohawk Valley, U S)
10. Keller's likeness on quarter raises interest in her activism (Alabama,US)
11. Gerry faces the Auld Enemies in blind 'Ryder Cup' tournament (Blind Golf story, Scotland)
12. Guide Dogs for the Blind Association's FORWARD Magazine updated (U K)
13. Goodpaster overcomes eyesight problem to play at Wofford (VIP Footballer story, South Carolina)
14. Artificial cornea wins international approval (Western Australia)
15. Taking the plunge at 87 pays off (Melbourne, Australia)

[V.I.P. World News stories  - October 9th 2002] (10)

1. MARTA ordered to improve service for disabled riders (Atlanta, US)
2. City family desperately needs help (Belleville, Canada)
3. Shortage Of Braille Transcribers Problem For Schools (New York)
4. Blind Demonstrators Protest Chirping Signals (Oregon US)
5. Operation Eyesight Universal - Millions Could Go Blind (Calgary, Canada)
6. Girls Recover After Hit & Run (Chicago)
7. Contrary to popular opinion, SFU professor wins a prize (Vancouver,Canada)
8. Disabled bias case goes to high court (Hawaii)
9. Seeing-eye canines favored over canes (US)
10. Henshaws Society Marks World Sight Day in Manchester & Liverpool on 10th October (UK)

 [V.I.P. World News stories  - October 8th 2002] (7)

1. Eye specialists 'light up the brain' to understand sight defects (Leicester, U K)
2. Finding offers hope to Sjogren's sufferers (Canada)
3. Alabama State quarter coin to depict Helen Keller (USA)
4. Mountain-climbing blind man: It's no bluff (USA)
also http://www.knoxstudio.com/shns/story.cfm?pk=BLIND-ADVENTURE-10-07-02&cat=AN
5. NFB Unveils National "Meet The Blind" Campaign (Baltimore)
6. Therapets: Maybe happiness really is a warm puppy (Ohio)
7. Costly Shakopee worker-injury case yields settlement (Minnesota)

[V.I.P. World News stories  - October 7th 2002] (12)

1. Blind getting rough ride on buses and coaches (U K)
2. Few barriers hold back blind Hermiston music minister (Columbia, U S)
3. Equipment handicaps disabled `even more' (Thailand)
4. Soccer with a difference (Goalball story, Manchester U K)
5. Blind User Sues Southwest Over Web Site, Cites ADA (U S)
6. Rolling buses soon may gain moving pictures (Milwaukee)
7. HEALTH SCAN: 'Visions' can precede blindness (Jerusalem)
8. Blind men's bluff (Brunei)
9. Surfing the Net with mind’s eye (Saudi Arabia)
10. Citizen warrants open to abuse (Manassas Park VA )
11. Audio Visual Signal Planned for Junction City (Oregon, USA)
12. Visually Impaired to Get Own Library (Africa)

[V.I.P. World News stories  - October 5th 2002] (8)

1. Talented 9th grader "just happens to be blind" (South Carolina)
2. Parsons slams provincial eye treatment practice (Canada)
3. New law eyes salary parity at state deaf, blind schools (California)
4. Sunset woman helps team win world title in sport for blind athletes (Goalball story, SF)
5. "Metris" Accessible Musical Tetris Game Released (InspiredCode.net)
6. Visually impaired kids lend an ear to frog research (Australia)
7. White Cane Day, Oct. 15 (Pennsylvania)
8. Free Operations to Remove Cataracts (Africa)

[V.I.P. World News stories  - October 4th 2002] (9)

1. Optometrists slam proposed law change (New Zealand)
2. Goal Ball demonstration article (Australia)
3. Blind and visually impaired Arizonans are V.I.P.'s (USA)
4. "Liberia: America's Stepchild"  (New Film with DVS released, USA)
5. Blind Sailing World Championship (Italy)
also http://www.rya.org.uk/Racing/news.asp?contentID=1983881
6. Blind horseshoe pitcher still throws ringers (Minnesota)
7. Award for trio who rescued lost blind man (Aged 8,10&11, North Wales)
8. Pooches on the prowl for Guide Dogs' Dogathon (Scotland)
9. 'No money' for free travel passes (Birmingham, U K) 

[V.I.P. World News stories  - October 3rd 2002] (8)

1. Sounds Could Make Smart Devices Smarter (Toronto)
also http://www.electronicstimes.com/tech/news/OEG20021002S0007
2. Bonior's Iraq trip gets mixed reviews (Humanitarian story, Iraq)
3. Brazil set for world's biggest electronic election (Sao Paulo, Brazil)
4. Centre welcomes royal visitor (Hertfordshire, U K)
5. Sightless boy is Mom's 'Little Angel' (Clarksville, TN)
6. Bogus policemen burgle blind O.A.P. (London)   [Crimestoppers U K]
7. Cornea recipient opens 16th annual health conference (Halifax, Canada)
8. No more spectacle subsidies (South Africa)

[V.I.P. World News stories  - October 2nd 2002] (10)

[V.I.P. World News stories  - October 1st 2002] (6)

1. Al Noor Association for the Blind gets aid (Oman)
2. Jumping Jack Flash shines through in shades (Queensland, Australia)[DOWN]
3. Blind get light touch (Opthal. story, U S)
4. Cricket World Cup for blind from Dec. 4  (New Delhi)
5. Pay up now, you owe us two pence in rent (Edinburgh, Scotland)
6. Their Guiding Lights: Dogged determination leads the way (Louisville KY)

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