Help is available for families affected by mental disorders
     The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Ventura County is an organization made up of family members and concerned individuals whose lives are affected by the neurobiological brain disorders of loved ones. NAMI provides education, support, and advocacy to help eliminate stigma
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Learn about eye surgery
     The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Buena Ventura Chapter/Engineering for Medicine and Biology will host Dr. Matt McMahon, principal scientist of Second Sight, Inc. during a meeting at 7 p.m. Wed., April 26 in Richter Hall in the Ahmanson Science Building on the Calif
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Camarillo businesswoman works hard at art of relaxing
By Daniel Wolowicz camarillo@theacorn.com
     Most people would agree that visiting 68 health spas and resorts in six years is a great way to relax. For Julie Merrick, though, the time spent traveling to numerous oases of relaxation throughout the United States and beyond may very well be considered hard work.
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