Among the many horror films that are visited and revisited around Halloween—or throughout the year—is a gem known as The Black Cat (1934). A Pre-Code delight, the film stars actress Lucille Lund in what is arguably her most notable role.
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My introduction to painting began upon my retirement from a 20 year stint working in Aerospace. I knew I could draw fairly well but my limited painting skills that I acquired in San Pedro High School were very limited so I did things the hard way, trial and error.
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We don’t name all of our patients but this one involved a wonderful story.
Hannah, an adult Great Horned Owl, was spotted on the lawn at the Palos Verdes interpretive Center on May 10, 2021 by Sue, of their volunteers, who thought she was dead. She looked like a bloody pile of leaves! Hannah had severe head trauma, perhaps from being hit by a car.
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The one design choice with the biggest impact on the look and feel of your space is what you do with your walls. After all, they surround every room in your home. Whether you opt for paint, paper, wood or tile, its truly a blank canvas. Don't be afraid to get creative! Interior Designer, Megan Dufresne shares some fun ideas and pro tips to make any wall an eye catcher.
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The Banning Museum’s stagecoach (Challenge) is a reproduction of a coach that was built in Wilmington in 1867 for Phineas Banning. Banning used stagecoaches like this one to transport passengers and mail between Wilmington and Los Angeles and then on to other destinations around southern California.
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The Pacific Ocean along the western United States is cold. The result of the frigid near-Arctic currents flowing south from Alaska unlike the warmer gulf stream waters off the eastern seaboard. As a result, colder oceans tend to produce more drab colored marine life, so not make themselves a target for predators, except Mother-Nature did not get the message when it came to these particular red-orange colored sea creatures whose females of the species are known to eat their own eggs.
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In the past few issues of Palos Verdes Pulse I have described the revolution in the life sciences brought about by the discovery of the DNA structure, the genetic code and the human genome. DNA sequencing is uncovering the genes with mutations that cause disease and disability.
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When I saw the fully-installed show for the first time it was one of those dream-come-true moments. I’m referring to “Are You Thinking What I’m Thinking?” which opens at the Palos Verdes Art Center on Saturday, Sept. 25, with a 6 to 9 p.m. reception. Now, let me explain what I mean.
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Calendar of Submissions October 2021
Special Events
Palos Verdes Pastoral Garden-to-Table Dining Experience presented by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy at Terranea Resort is now postponed from October 3 to May 1, 2022. The event is filling up quickly and space is limited so get your Sponsorship or tickets now at: https://pvplc.org/event/pastoral-2022/
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For 100 years the National Watercolor Society has hosted a watermedia exhibition that showcases watercolor and watermedia by artists from around the world. This year’s 101st exhibition continues the celebration of this elusive and magical medium.
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The master bathroom, sometimes referred to as the primary bathroom, is a hub for any homeowner. It's where we begin and end our days and it should feel luxurious while being functional. Interior Designer, Megan Dufresne shares some tips on how to elevate our master bathrooms and incorporate must-have design elements to create a unique and refined space.
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William Wrigley, Jr. fell under the spell of Santa Catalina Island at first site. By 1919, he assumed ownership of the Island when he became the majority owner of the Santa Catalina Island Company and continued his love affair with the island until his death in 1932. It seemed only fitting that his remains should be interred on his island paradise.
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The natural world we encounter today is not the same world we would have encountered 500 years ago, 100 years ago, or even 20 years ago. When I was a boy (60 yrs ago), I could count on finding a box turtle, a spotted turtle, and several species of salamanders any summer day on a walk through a nearby woodlot.
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The Home Savings branches were expertly sited — placed on prominent corners, so drivers could know, instantly, which financial institution it was.
The original branches had gold tiles and brightly colored mosaics, like these birds.
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Color Play Studio started off as a haven for vivacious finished art projects. In the five years since Patty Middlebrooks has been in business, it has changed tremendously. The studio has undergone both curriculum changes and an aesthetic revamp. What began as Meaning-Full Art blossomed into a crafting sanctuary with something for everyone.
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In this last installment of my series discussing the genetic source of human diversity, I will first briefly review the prior two essays. Human Diversity in a Nutshell by William Lama, Ph.D. — Palos Verdes Pulse and Is Social Science an Oxymoron? By William Lama, Ph.D. — Palos Verdes Pulse.
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One of the points along the bluffs of the Palos Verdes Peninsula is one of the most scenic places on the entire Southern California coastline. Before Terranea was a popular destination, there was a beloved aquatic theme park called Marineland, a 102-acre site.
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Palos Verdes Peninsula resident, real estate developer and award winning viticulturist Jim York inadvertently beat out most of California’s wine growing community with an early Pinot harvest on Aug. 10.
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