Give your child's vocabulary a head start
      Read all about it. A powerful vocabulary can often add to a person's employment potential and help make lifelong learning possible. Plus, building a strong vocabulary increases a person's ability to communicate effectively, both socially and professionally.
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Senior projects put spotlight on Darfur
By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com
      With Darfur, Sudan in the throes of genocide during the last three years, Cindy Chen is astounded that many people have no awareness at all of what's happening there. A senior at Santa Susana High School, Chen wants to change that.
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School hosts anti-bullying program
      Merrill McCubbin of MerMan Productions uses humor and magic tricks to teach children how to handle and understand bullies. Katherine Elementary School will host the unique MerMan show with two assemblies and a family night on Friday, Jan. 18.
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