Category Archives: Science

Nothing Is God

Posted on March 16, 2013 by Dave Shaw

Who created the Universe? God. Where did God come from: God does not have an origin. God is eternal. If you can believe God always existed and was not created, why can’t you believe the same thing about the Universe? … Continue reading →

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Coming Up at the Aquarium of the Pacific

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Afropix

The Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach has several interesting programs and events scheduled for the upcoming months.  Below is a list of programs for January 2013. There is quite an assortment and should be fun for ocean and animal lovers alike. January … Continue reading →

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24 Hours of Reality: The Dirty Weather Report Begins TONIGHT at 5 pm PST

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Shirley Pena

Al Gore, Founder and Chairman, The Climate Reality Project Maggie L. Fox, President and CEO, The Climate Reality Project: “Dear Los Angeles Beat readers, We are pleased to invite you to join us this week when millions of people will … Continue reading →

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CA Secretary of State Urged to “Count Every Vote on Prop 37″ with New Petition

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Shirley Pena

According to investigative journalist Jon Rappoport, more than one million votes on Prop 37 (the GMO labeling initiative) in California have gone uncounted to date. Since the margin of “victory” is about 600,000 votes, this means that Prop 37 may have … Continue reading →

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Has Science Confirmed the Existence of the Soul Through Quantum Physics

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Shirley Pena

“I know that the molecules in my body are traceable to phenomena in the cosmos. That makes me want to grab people in the street and say, ‘have you heard this?!’ We are all connected: to each other biologically, to the earth chemically and … Continue reading →

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What I Learned at GLAZA’s Photo Day at the Zoo

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Elise Thompson

Shooting animals is difficult for even the most seasoned photographer. Luckily, GLAZA (Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association) hosted an all-day workshop Sunday on photographing animals. Instructors from Paul’s Photo in Torrance and various camera reps were on hand to lead walks, offer … Continue reading →

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DNA Testing:Discover the Journey of YOU

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Shirley Pena

DNA testing, and its uses thereof, have come a long way since its humble beginnings in the United Kingdom, where it was first used in forensic science to assist police detective work, and also to resolve paternity and immigration disputes. … Continue reading →

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A Star was Born at AOP: Introducing Bixby, The Baby Harbor Seal

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Afropix

Four months ago, on April 26, 2012, the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, had its first seal pup ever born at the facility. The pup, a harbor seal, weight about 20 pounds at birth but weighed a whopping … Continue reading →

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Sky Star Party

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Elise Thompson
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Do Trees Have Standing? Space Shuttle Endeavour Remix

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Afropix

When I was in law school, required reading was Christopher Stone’s essay: Should Trees Have Standing? –Toward Legal Rights for Natural Objects, 45 S. Cal. L. Rev. 450 (1972). That essay was cited in Justice Douglas’ dissent in Sierra Club … Continue reading →

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