Bottled water is better than soda
      We are glad to see that the health benefits of bottled water are recognized in the debate of tap versus bottled water in the school (Aug. 23, "Bottled vs. tap water debate filters down to the schools"). As Schulz suggests, if children are not provided with the option of bottled water...
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It's not the water, it's the additives
      It's not the water quality or taste but the amount of manipulation the MWD does to the water, and the LVMWD goes along with it, before you receive it that has people upset. Fluorine is the latest toxic chemical added to the water to "protect" us. Did you ask them to do it?
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Rooting out playground bullies
      Bullying does not have to be tolerated, accepted or, worse, ignored. While it's true that bullying has been in existence since the beginning of time and it will never banish entirely from our children's lives forever, the fact is there is much we can do about it.
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Our pets need workouts, too
      Thank you so much for an excellent article illustrating a way for the family to participate in activities that include their dog ("Herding dogs keep livestock in line," Aug. 16 Acorn) . So many people purchase a dog as the family pet, but then forget that the dog requires training and...
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Malibu Arts Fest a big success
      The last 36 years have seen the Malibu Arts Festival grow into the most sought after and best event in Malibu. The Malibu Chamber of Commerce always strives in promoting our community in the finest way possible. This year's arts festival outshined them all.
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Wrong impression of Southeast Asia
      In the Aug. 23 Acorn you carried a story of a local resident who spent four months exploring Southeast Asia. Among his cherished adventures he cites a street vendor in Vietnam threatening to kill him if he doesn't purchase a cigarette lighter.
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Conspiracy theory
      At the risk of being called crazy, I wish to voice my concerns over the white streaks appearing in the skies above us. I know you've seen them. So far every one I speak to thinks these are perfectly normal contrails from commercial air traffic, which, of course, is the official sta...
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