Story referred to tactics not used in martial arts studios
      I read Stephanie Bertholdo's article on Dawn Barnes' Karate Kids school with great interest. My sons and I currently study American Tang Soo Do in Westlake, and positive news about the benefits of martial arts training is always welcome.
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Ageism alive and well in America- and in our county
      Lately, in most cases when you apply for a job, you're told to apply online and then you never hear from anyone. They never call you in to sit down and find out more about your business background.
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U.S. Senate can either help the mortgage crisis or make it worse
      The National Association of Realtors has been telling lawmakers in Washington, D.C., how the FHA loan limits are helping with our economic recovery. Evidence shows that the increased FHA/GSE loan limits are providing a much needed infusion of stability, liquidity and security into the market.
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POLICIES ON LETTERS TO THE EDITOR AND OTHER EDITORIAL MATERIAL
      The Thousand Oaks Acorn welcomes Letters to the Editor and other comments and suggestions. Letters should not exceed 350 words and please, no more than one letter per month. Letters must be received by 11 a.m. Friday for publication the following Thursday. Holidays advance the deadline by 24 hours. Handwritten letters are acceptable if they are legible.
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