By Jay Beeler Beachcombing

The Rotary Club of Long Beach is one of a few unique organizations to which I belong. It is among the top 50 worldwide out of over 34,000 Rotary clubs in terms of its 300-plus Long Beach members. In addition to the numerous good deeds we perform in the community and worldwide, Rotary’s weekly meetings offer a wide variety of interesting, informative speakers. Tony Corrente has also belonged to ... more


By Taylor Ramsey Take Govenment Out of Religion

I read an article over a year ago regarding a Cranston Rhode Island lawsuit which found that a prayer on the wall of the auditorium at Cranston High School West must be removed. The suit was initiated by one of their students, Jessica Ahlquist, age 16, who proclaimed to be an atheist since the age of ten. Thank goodness the American Civil Liberties Union was there for Jessica and was able to assist ... more



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Deep Sea Isopods

Deep Sea Isopods Photo by Photo Courtesy Aquarium of Pacific


Mysterious Deep-Sea Animals Featured at AOP

Imagine a world in total darkness, a mysterious place where few humans have ever traveled. The deep ocean is one of the last places on our planet that is largely unexplored. Starting this summer, visitors to the Aquarium of the Pacific will be transported into the dark depths of the ocean, where they will encounter unusual animals that live beyond ... more



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'Reefer Madness' Pol Laws Evolve

In light of the May 6 ruling by the California Supreme Court that municipalities have the power to prohibit businesses like marijuana dispensaries that have been banned and raided by Long Beach police, LAPD Deputy Chief (Ret) Steve Downing, who headed up that department’s narcotics division during the War On Drugs era of the 1970s has a view some might ... more



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City Cutting Hours for Part-Time Workers

According to a recent study, millions of part-time U.S. workers may possibly see their hours being cut due to health care overhaul by President Barack Obama. The 2010 Affordable Care Act, which provides individuals new coverage options and tools needed to make informed choices regarding their health, could perhaps put approximately 2.3 million workers ... more



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8,600+ Degrees to be Conferred by CSULB

Cal State Long Beach (CSULB) will confer more than 8,600 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees for the 2012-13 academic year. Many of those earning degrees are expected to walk across the stage at Commencement 2013, a collection of nine graduation ceremonies at the Long Beach campus scheduled for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, May 22-24. In ... more



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Karen Widerynski, left, during TV interview last year.

Karen Widerynski, left, during TV interview last year.


Finding the Foot Solution

Finding the right shoe with the right fit can be a struggle; the folks at Foot Solutions can help. The nationwide franchise sells top-of-the-line shoes, socks and insoles uniquely designed for foot health and comfort. Whether the customer is diabetic with neuropathy, an athlete requiring sole support or a person who stands on his or her feet all ... more



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