Therapy dog Archie recovers from surgery
By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com
      Knee surgery went well for Archie, Casa Pacifica's therapy dog, a veterinary hospital spokeswoman said last week. Casa Pacifica is a residential facility in Camarillo that treats abused, neglected and emotionally disturbed children in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties.
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Team scales European mountain as cancer research fundraiser
      Prostate cancer survivor Ken Malik of San Francisco; John Loesing, managing editor of the Acorn Newspapers, and Justin Lukasavige of North Carolina climbed France's 15,772-foot Mont Blanc this month, reaching the summit on the morning of Fri., Sept. 14. The three climbers are mem...
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Record set for seat belt usage
Motorists are buckling up more to save lives
      Seat belt usage by California motorists is at a new record high, 94.6 percent, according to an annual survey commissioned by the state Office of Traffic Safety. That's an improvement of more than 2 percent during the past two years. In 2005, the figure was 92.5 percent. In 2006 it rose to 93.4...
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More children have high blood pressure
Diet, lack of exercise are culprits
      A recent study by Morehouse School of Medicine reports that the rate of high blood pressure is on the rise among American children.
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