Andrew Perry
Andrew Perry offers a unique blend of skills, having been on both sides of the Communications field. He started his career working as an intern reporter for the Los Cerritos Community News, and is currently working for the City of Artesia, California as a Public Information Officer.
AS PIO for Artesia, Mr. Perry has started the city's newsletter, The Artesian, and the employee newsletter, The CityBeat. He has managed the logistics, finances, and distribution of each. He also provides most of the photos and written content, and all of the layout for both. He also assists the webmaster for updating and maintaining the content of the city's website. He still writes as freelance reporter for local newspapers as well.
Mr. Perry graduated from Cal State Fullerton with a major in Philosophy and a minor in Journalism. As such, he likes to write about philosophical issues like language, religion, politics, and epistemology. He's an avid fan of science, and is a regular reader of National Geographic, Discover, and Skeptic magazine. Mr. Perry is also a member of the Skeptics Society.
Latest Articles
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Is Forcing Women to Wear Burqas "Wrong"?
Forcing women to wear burqas is said to be controversial, but a solution can be found if humans apply scientific reasoning and compassion to the issue.
Mar 28, 2012
- Andrew Perry
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In Defense Of Omnivores
Vegans claim to hold the moral high ground when it comes to dietary concerns and the treatment of animals. Are they right or wrong?
Feb 23, 2012
- Andrew Perry
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A Biological Look At A Cat's Purr
How and why does a cat purr? Most folks think it has something to do with a cat being happy, but why then do cats purr when they're injured or distressed?
Dec 21, 2011
- Andrew Perry
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Beveridge: Almost Definitely the Mojave's Most Remote Ghost Town
Recent storms have seriously compromised the ability to safely hike to Beveridge, thus making it the most remote ghost town in the Mojave Desert.
Dec 13, 2011
- Andrew Perry
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Panamint City, Population Zero
In the Panamint Mountains which border the western edge of Death Valley, there is a ghost town that is only accessible through a long and arduous hike.
Sep 28, 2011
- Andrew Perry
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The Easy Way to Beat Google's Panda Update
Google Search is the most used search engine, and there's a good reason for this - Google has high standards.
Sep 2, 2011
- Andrew Perry
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Hiking to Beveridge City, in the Inyo Mountain Wilderness
Beveridge is a historic ghost camp located in an isolated canyon in the Inyo Mountains of California's Mojave Desert. This is one tough hike!
Aug 4, 2011
- Andrew Perry
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Is Reality TV 'Reality'?
With all the fighting, matchmaking, love triangles, and drama, viewers of reality television often find themselves wondering, "Is this real?"
Jul 15, 2011
- Andrew Perry
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Do Men Find Fat Women Attractive?
What are the chances for a fat woman to attract a man? Surprisingly good, but not in the way she'd expect.
Jun 28, 2011
- Andrew Perry
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Continental Freemasonry in the United States
Freemasonry had a schism long ago, religious vs. secular; but globalization has led the two to meet once again. This time in the United States.
Apr 21, 2011
- Andrew Perry
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