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1953. Talk about a hookup! The meanings have changed a bit over time. These days it means something very different. This gorgeous Orange County girl was definitely not coming home from the club. We wonder how long it took with that old tackle to reel this monster white sea bass in? Her arms probably felt like buggy whips by the time she was done. P h o t o : H u g h R . M c M i l l a n / U C I rv i n e S p e c i a l C o l l e c t i o n s
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For real, where did boxing go? In the present we find ourselves waiting for the future. Have you ever wondered, “What really happened to boxing?” The UFC came along and straight knocked it out. We long for the days of the Sugar Ray Leonard and Marvelous Marvin Hagler rivalries. We miss the days of Tommy”Hitman” Hearns waiting in the wings. Truth is, we’ve seen one boxing match in the last ten years we thought would be exciting, the over-hyped Pacquiao/ Mayweather fight ... yawn! Was that it for boxing? Is there nothing left? Where’s the next Roberto Duran? Where are the new greats? When they return we’ll start watching again. P h o t o : Pao l o B o n o
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Musick: 7 Things About Devo
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Serial Killers: A Killogy Part 2 of 3 Freeway Killer
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Water & Light w/ Robbie Crawford
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#FightKlub Muay Thai: Roots of MMA
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Truth w/ Ray Bones
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Hank Foto My World
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Foster’s Army
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#TattooYou: Stan Corona
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Eating Out
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Bar Wars OC
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Culture Shock: Brazil
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Truth, Lies, Legends
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OC Teen Culture Girl
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Is this the future of surfing? Are there too many humans? Times have definitely changed since the days of Duke and the pioneers of surfing. Could any one of them have envisioned a scenario like this? Is this picture photoshopped? Hell, no! It’s real and it’s possibly coming to a break near you. Kind of looks like the 405 at 5 o’clock on a Friday. Crosstown traffic, Waimea Bay, Hawaii. Photo: Hank Foto
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Session of the Year: AOJ Talk about star studded. Check out this private training session recently at AOJ (the Art of Jiu Jitsu Academy in Costa Mesa) featuring the multiple Jiu Jitsu world title-collecting Mendes Brothers and the founders of Purps (Pat Tenore, Kelly Slater and Dr. Purps Chris Schaumburg). The 11time world surfing champ Kelly randomly stops by to train at AOJ whenever he’s in the area and this was one of those times. --Mason Monsevais
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Jail Babes of oC She’s back!! And no we don’t know how she ended up here. We just know she’s a good looking gal that more than likely has a lot of explaining to do. Again. It’s our hope that if we keep running these girls’ mugs in our mag that all you up and coming girls out there will learn a lesson. Don’t mess up. Pay your parking tickets and stay out of trouble. Our prayer is that no other pretty girls will be booked for anything. But that’s doubtful and on that note, we’ll see you next month with another smoking hot Jail Babe.
Lunch with a Homie This month we’re hanging out with Adam Munoz from the Palm Springs/Indio area who has been living outdoors in the OC for the last four months. We bought him a healthy breakfast from Cappy’s Cafe, gave him a list of local shelters and kitchens and he opened up his life to us. Orange County Culture: So what drew you to Orange County, Adam? Adam: I don’t know really. I guess just to get away and go somewhere ... go to the beach and all. Do you like living outdoors? It’s like a curse and it’s not a curse at the same time. It’s very beautiful and everything seems to be very very nice. It’s like eating popcorn under a tree in the wilderness. It’s beautiful, man.
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Great Cause: Rocking to Recovery Sometimes the answer to what troubles us is hiding in plain sight. Music is a natural part of our lives, but we rarely think to tap into all it has to offer. Rock to Recovery views music as an opportunity for connection, self-expression, and release. Founder Wesley Geer (former guitar player of Korn and founding member of HED PE) realized the difference that music can make for someone who is struggling and designed a space for those in recovery to create music with one another. Individuals come together with professional musicians to write and record songs, and leave with a sense of self-empowerment with the end goal being that the art of music replaces the love for drugs and alcohol. Special thanks to RTR program administrator Clinton Calton (guitarist of punk band D.I.) for all he does with Wesley and the crew and for turning us onto this wonderful organization. We know it’s music to many people’s ears. To donate or learn more about Rock to Recovery, check out rocktorecovery.org -- Victoria Johnson
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What have you done for work in the past? Well, I’ve done many things. I’ve done regular stuff, from gardening to construction. I could go back to work. I’ve had a couple offers. Will you go back to work at some point? Yeah, maybe XBox or something. I’ll try and stay on the good side of things. If it turns out I’ll work. I still got dreams. What’s the future hold for you Adam? Well I’m heading back toward Indio at some point. See my family. Find my car. How do you stay so positive living outdoors? I try to stay in that atmospehere of what’s going on so that maybe I’ll actually get into what’s going on. I’m not aware ... I’m alright. As far as my future goes, that’s about as futuristic as I can think. Just whatever comes up. Life is a clock and we’re all on the same time.
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BEFORE THE BIGS: JJF Before he became a worldwide surfing superstar, Hawaii’s John John Florence was just another toeheaded grom who would come to Orange County every summer competing in the NSSA Nationals at Lower Trestles. While he was a pretty good surfer at 12 years old, the world had no idea just how gnarly he would become. Google his name if you want to see the minds he’s blowing today.
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behind the cover: Nov ‘15 This month’s cover has been brought to you by one fine human, Robbie Crawford @GoPro. And here to talk about it is the man himself, Robbie Crawford. “The roots of my passion for photography were driven deep by my love for this view which I have been infatuated with for over two decades,” says photographer Robbie Crawford about this month’s covershot. “Having a desire to capture and share that beauty with others was my motivation. I honestly never had any intention on it becoming a career ... just love and passion ... but I guess that’s really all you need.” See more @robbiecrawford
We’re stoked to bring you a brand new column by immunologist, Purps co-founder and all around health advocate Dr. Chris Schaumburg, aka Dr. Purps. While his specialty is inflammation and autoimmunity, he’s followed the science of nutrition throughout his career, witnessing and applying the basic concepts in his own life and others. Dr. Purps boils it down to the concept of uniting Nature and Science to optimize health. Says Dr. Purps, “In today’s world of increasingly diverse food choices, the concept of uniting Nature and Science to optimize health couldn’t be more relevant.” It’s not about fad diets or the next wonder herb; it’s all about gaining a better understanding of the basic concepts of digestion, nutrients and beyond. Here’s a quick look from the new @drpurps instagram feed for the essence of what he’s talking about.
An apple a day keeps the doctor away || In its essence this Century-old saying underscores the concept of uniting Nature and Science to optimize health || Soluble fiber || Insoluble fiber || Polyphenols || Dissect the apple with the current evidence and you’ll find that these food components underlie many of its proposed health benefits || In today’s world of increasingly diverse food choices spanning the good to downright ugly, coupled with a greater understanding of how nutritional choices affect health, this concept couldn’t be more relevant || From earth-to-body and back again, follow and explore the science behind the theories of healthy lifestyle || #NatureScience || #PurpsLife ---> @DrPurps
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The fishing remains the same now as it’s been all season: hot water and even hotter fishing! People have been catching so many yellows and blues that you’d think tunas might be on the fringe of extinction ... but they’re not. And so Kyle went out from Newport Harbor on the Salty Tales, posted up on the 14-mile bank and reeled in these fantastic 40 and 50 pounders. Shoots, fed his family - and us - for days. Stoked.
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OC Killogy: Pt 2 of 3
Freeway Killer A scary look back at serial killer William Bonin By Sean Stroh
More than a decade after being convicted of 14 murders, including four in Orange County, William Bonin awaited for his punishment: death by lethal injection. Just a few hours before he would become the first California inmate to be executed via this new method, he had one last request.
strangling the boy to death. Butts, who served as Bonin’s primary accomplice, is believed to have accompanied Bonin on at least eight additional murders. James Munro, Gregory Miley and William Pugh also served as co-conspirators throughout Bonin’s run of terror.
So, on the night of February 22, 1996, Bonin sat in his cell and had his final dinner-- two pepperoni and sausage pizzas, three pints of coffee flavored ice cream and three sixers of Coca-Cola. He silently watched “Jeopardy” while he ate. Despite being at death’s door, Bonin refused to express any remorse for his killing spree. Earlier in the day, before his final dinner, he gave an interview to a local radio station. When given the opportunity to apologize to the families of his victims, he paused before giving a brief response. “They feel my death will bring closure, but that’s not the case,” Bonin warned. “They’re going to find out.”
Typically, Bonin would target young male schoolboys, hitchhikers or male prostitutes. Once the victim was lured into Bonin’s olive green Chevrolet camper van, the young male would be overpowered and bound, often with a combination of wire or cord. After being sexually assaulted and tortured, Bonin proceeded to strangle or beat the victim to death. The bodies were then disposed of along various freeways throughout Southern California, thus dubbing him as the “Freeway Killer”.
Bonin’s sociopathic tendencies were evident from the very beginning. At the age of 22, he was indicted on five counts of kidnappings and four counts of sexual assault on five youths over the course of 1968-69. Within three years, Bonin would be released after multiple doctors concluded he was “no longer a danger to others.” However, a little over a year after doctors deemed him fit for society, he would be charged with the rape of a 14-year-old hitchhiker. After serving another brief stint in prison for the rape, Bonin settled in the city of Downey in October of 1978. The following summer, Bonin was arrested again, this time for molesting a 17-year-old boy in Dana Point. While the terms of his parole should have sent him to prison for a third time, he was let go due to an administrative error. Bonin’s first known victim, for which he confessed to but was not convicted of, was in fact before his arrest in Dana Point. With the help of his accomplice, Vernon Butts, the pair lured 13-yearold Thomas Lundgren into Bonin’s van before
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Bonin’s youngest victim, James McCabe was only 12. His oldest, Darin Kendrick, a 19-year-old supermarket employee, was found with an ice pick jabbed more than 3 inches into his right ear. As the media attention grew over this so-called “Freeway Killer”, police were left befuddled by the alarming number of homicides that had been ongoing for nearly a year. It wasn’t until one of Bonin’s former accomplices, William Pugh, divulged a grisly secret to a counselor that police were given a name to work off of, and within nine days of police surveillance, Bonin was arrested in the act of an attempted assault on a 15-year-old boy. Once in custody, Bonin quickly confessed to the abduction, rape and murder of 21 boys and would ultimately spend 14 years on Death Row. The last appeal submitted by Bonin in October 1994 was finally rejected on June 28, 1995 by Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Alex Kozinski. “The facts of this case shocks even those of us inured to shocking facts by years of capital cases,” Kozinski wrote. “Most distressing, however, is that these tragedies could have been averted. Bonin gave us more than fair warning of his proclivities before he embarked on his killing spree.”
“They feel my death will bring closure, but that’s not the case.”
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Water & Light The World of Robbie Crawford It always starts somewhere. For former professional bodyboarder Robbie Crawford, his passion for photography started in 2010 when he was encouraged by legendary surf photographer Russell Hoover to purchase a GoPro camera to attach to the front of his surfboard in order to shoot POV footage at the Wedge. During his first day shooting video with the camera attached to a pole instead of his surfboard, Robbie noticed the photo setting and decided to give it a try. From that day forward his passion for surf photography drove him to do what many naysayers expressed was impossible to achieve with the GoPro camera. Robbie’s images have been featured in high end print publications and magazine covers (like ours), and have won multiple photography awards. In other words, his photos are dope ... which explains his dream job with GoPro as a Technology Evangelist, the platform from which he launched his success as an artist specializing in photographing water and light. Enjoy this small sampling of Robbie Crawford captions and photos and capture some water and light yourself!
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#WaterAndLight - The combination of these two elements create magic.
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(This Shot) #Expansion - It’s easy to fall into a comfort zone with photography. Stepping outside of the box and expanding into different subject matter is a refreshing challenge. James Ennis of the Miami Heat at School Yards. (Top Left) #Passion - My passion for photography came from a desire for capturing the addictive beauty and power of the Wedge. That has evolved more into a passion for capturing all aspects of what makes life amazing now but my roots will always be my love for the wave. Spencer Pirdy standing in perfection. (Bottom Left) #Friends - My favorite people to shoot are my friends. Of course it helps when your friends are as talented as Greg Lutzka. Always with style and flow. (Below) #Experimentation - Always good to get those creative energies flowing. Long exposure bleeding in the colors of the sunset with translucent wave frozen by flash.
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Addicted to Chaos. Suicide Silence by Aija Lehtonen
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Clash of the Titans. Kings and Ducks warfare courtesy Anaheim Ducks
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Tornado of Souls. Heading south for the winter by John Salanoa
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Not just another handy. Chris Russell by Chris Tedesco / Red Bull Content Pool
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Do not look down. Jake Koia by Scott Serfas / Red Bull Content Pool
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One love. Happiest creature of the sea by Willyam Bradbury
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Over the hills and far away. Chris Burch by Miles Holden / Red Bull Content Pool
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Killers. Greg Long slaying Todos by Tom Cozad
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Summer’s over, butt... One of those moments by Suravid
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You say goodbye, we say hello. New Laguna Greeter by Dave Weems
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Roots By Daniel Samarin There are many different disciplines and styles that go into making MMA the sport that it is. Boxing, wrestling, jiu-jitsu, sambo and judo are a few but none are more vicious, effective or brutal than the ancient art that hails from Thailand, Muay Thai. Muay Thai is the only form of striking in all of combat disciplines that uses all of what the good Lord gave you (hands, legs, knees, and elbows) to bludgeon and brutalize whatever’s in your path. The most affective and famed tool in all of the Muay Thai arsenal is the clinch, i.e. wrapping your hands behind your opponents head and pile driving your knee full steam ahead into their body or dome. If you’ve never witnessed this before then do yourself a favor and look up Alistair Overeem vs. Ewerton Teixeria from the 2009 K-1 Grand Prix. Going back in time to the birth of Muay Thai takes us back to the mid 16th century during the wars of Burmese, Konbaung, and Siam dynasties. The Siam dynasty (modern day Thailand) had a distinct hand to hand fighting style of its warriors known as Muay Boran (Muay Thai) which was perfected by the nations Siamese boxers. Born and bred for pure warfare on the field of battle, Muay Thai quickly turned into an actual spectator sport, as people came to witness these Siamese boxers and their unique style of hand to hand combat. It’s pretty amazing that a country as small as Thailand would produce a unique style of fighting that would have a global impact on MMA. Many different countries have made the pilgrimage to Thailand to study the art of eight limbs and put a little twist in it to make it their own unique form of Muay Thai. America, Brazil, and none other than Holland, the Netherlands have made it most famed outside of its mother land. The Dutch have produced some of the best strikers in traditional Muay Thai and have had huge impacts and success in the worlds top kickboxing, and MMA promotions. Even though most of their fighters are from a thai boxing background, they have had their success in kickboxing and MMA promotions, as they are much larger, more organized, with much more money at stake than thai promotions. Dangerous Dutch strikers such as Gokhan Saki (Glory Light Heavyweight Champion), Alistair Overeem (Dream, K-1, Strikeforce Heavy Weight Champion), Tyrone Spong, Nieky Holzken (Glory Welterweight Champion), Semmy Schilt (4x K-1 Champion), and none other than the late great Ramon Dekkers, who without a doubt is one of the greatest Muay Thai/ Kickboxing fighters to ever spill blood in the ring. Dekkers, who is Dutch, was really one of the first foreigners to go over to Thailand and really dominate the Thais at their own sport on their own turf. Other gyms such as the Chute Boxe Academy in Brazil produced some serious heavy hitters who took their background in Muay Thai and transitioned it into the world of MMA, winning countless world titles in every major MMA organization that has ever existed. Chute Boxe and their Muay Thai MMA fighters utterly dominated the legendary Pride FC organization in Japan, immortalizing deathly knees and soccer style stomps and kicks to the face. Men oozing machismo such as Wanderlei “The Axe Murderer” Silva (Pride Middleweight Champion), Mauricio “Shogun” Rua (Pride Middleweight, UFC Lightheavy Weight Champion), and Anderson “The Spider” Silva (UFC Middleweight Champion) showcased their skill and put the Chute Boxe Brazilian style Muay Thai on the map with devastating finishes fight after fight. No man was more feared, and made other grown men take a dump in their pants before the fight than Wanderlei Silva. When looking back at the countless wars he had between Pride FC and the UFC the list is as long as John Gotti’s arrest record. The axe murderer was a true throwback of the original Siamese boxers who perfected muay thai for pure carnage and warfare. Silva made a career and was the Pride FC champion for nearly six years with his brutalizing Muay Thai clinch and knees along with his warrior style brawling. When it comes to Muay Thai and its hardcore style of fighting, it comes down to big balls and a big heart. All of the warriors through history, from the godfathers of the discipline in ancient Thailand and its Siamese boxers to the Dutch who immortalized the viking warrior spirit, the Brazilians and the Chute Boxe invasion, and every person who has ever taken a Muay Thai class keeps the spirit alive. Anybody who is a fight fan and appreciates brutalizing standup warfare, then I know you will be a fan of the art of eight limbs.
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st reet wise Tanner fritch Alright, Ray Bones Rodriguez here with the Truth Behind the Sword and I’m stoked to bring you Tanner Fritch, the nocturnal street skate dominator of San Clemente, also known as the James Dean of the skate scene in San Clemente! This kid rules, rips and I’m just really proud to talk about him. Born in 1995, Tanner’s a surf grom from Huntington Beach who grew up in San Clemente.
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Tanner started entering surf and skate contests and really started to rip parks and bowls and by the age of 10 was winning amateur contests competing against kids twice his age. Tanner has presently developed into a consistent, highly skilled street dominator, a lot to say for someone who does not ask for sponsorship. He just goes out there and rips with his crew. Humble and shy with the eyes of a hawk, his mind is set on progression and Tanner delivers!!!! Tanner is a smart young man that appreciates the technical rush of street skating and he really loves the sport. Ambitions for this 20-year-old from San Clemente are limitless. Go out there and rip, bro, with a shout out to your ERK Crew as well! --Ray Bones
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CA T! This could finally be the year HB’s Matt “Garfield” Passaquindici puts his mark on the sport of surfing on a global scale. Lurking in the shadows of his best friend Kanoa Igarashi for many years, Garfield has seemingly taken a different path, yet has found his own signature way. He has always been a talented surfer but was unable to put it all together. School, work and everything that goes on in a young man’s life can be overwhelming. During this last swell in October he was up early and putting in the hard work. Finally last month he won his first WQS event and just a couple weeks ago took out a lot of big names at the O’Neill Cold Water Classic in Santa Cruz. You can expect big things from him as “The Year Of The Cat” continues.
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because I was under age. I would tell them, “Hey, I’m also tattooing!” and they’d say, “Get the hell out of here you back alley scratcher!” But I kept tattooing with homemade rotary and worked with that for awhile and tattoed every kid on the block. When you first started who were your major influences? It’s ironic that I actually work for one of my major influences named Jack Rudy. I had books in the 80s that had a lot of black and grey Jack Rudy stuff, along with Good Time Charlie and Freddy ... all the black and grey guys who are now known as the greats. But that was what I was into when I was a little kid and I strived to get into that circle, working for that secret society of Good Time Charlies, GTC. How about your influences these days? A lot of the same influences today have bounced around the room, working with artists like Chris Brand, Antonio Mejia, Big Chuey ... just everybody’s who’s been through this room ... I’ve never really needed to go elsewhere because they were always here. I’ve been here about 13 years and I’ve seen it really flourish. Obviously many artists that I can’t recall or say right now were always influencing me in the past, such as Phillip Blue, Bill Salmon, Ed Hardy ... California artists. That’s where I was.
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If you could pick another tattoo artist to work on you, who would it be and why? Only one? It would probably be Antonio Mejia because I have two balanced perfectly open spaces for him that I’m saving. And he’s a great friend, a great family member and influence, both spiritually and ehtically.
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Who has been the most famous person you ever tattooed? The most famous person I’ve ever tattooed ... it depends on how “famous” you perceive “famous”. In the 90’s I tattooed the Ultimate Warrior when he was a WWF champ, but other than that, just rock and rollers like Drop Kick Murphys and many other bands. I generally have a love for punk rock and oi music, and I’ve tattoed a lot of people in that scene.
Orange County Culture: How old were you when you got into tattooing? Stan Corona: I started tattooing in 1986 at 13 years old. It was just a junior high hobby that I picked up from hanging out with all my Samoan friends. But what really got me into it was wanting my own tattoo. You know, I saw my friends with tattoos, and everybody in the neighborhood had tattoos. We were all pretty much young kids, you know, punk rockers, skinheads, and gangsters. And wanting to get into it more I’d go to the Pike and Long Beach Tattoo Shop but I would always get thrown out
Any advice for the youngsters? Pay attention to your elders because even if they are not your own elders, pay attention to a wise man’s words they know a lot more than you know. Just humble yourself and get to know them because there’s a lot to learn always.
STAN CORONA I have had the great pleasure of not only knowing this man for over a decade, but the privilege of calling him my friend. In the time I’ve known him, I have seen nothing but beautiful work done in every style of tattooing; from traditional, single-needle, black and grey, color, traditional Japanese, and everything in between. He is also known to make some of the most sought after tattoo machines on the market and wears a hand poked body suit done by Horiken. I’m proud to introduce my friend and world renowned tattoo artist, Stan Corona.
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Who introduced you to Japanese tattooing? There was a girl named Tomoko, she goes by the tattoo name Suzuki, she’s in Germany now, but I met her in Tokyo my first time there in around 1997. I was mostly doing single needle and black and grey work at the time. Anyway, she came out to California on some business and invited me to one of their Christmas time Ohana parties and she introduced me to their whole circle of hand poke tattoo artists that she belonged to and it was pretty amazing being introduced to these people. I had seen their work in magazines and books in the past but she introduced me to real Japanese tattooing first hand. It was an eye opener that changed my life.
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Tricky Dick
N i xo n p h o t o co u r t e s y A n a h e i m P u b l i c L i b r a ry
By Justin Kravcik
Now let’s face it, Richard Nixon is arguably one of the most polarizing presidents in United States history. On one hand he did open up diplomatic relations to China, he ended the Vietnam war, the draft, and helped bring about the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty with the Soviet Union. On the other hand…you do hear stories about his rampant paranoia, his list of enemies as long as my arm, and then there’s the whole Watergate Scandal. But before any of this, before we knew him as the President of the United States he was…you guessed it, a resident of the OC! Nixon was the only Orange County resident to become president. A few little known facts, he grew up in a very austere household. His family was poor when they lived in Whittier and his brother Harold died of tuberculosis in 1933. When he attended school his mother was very insistent that his teachers never call him Dick, Rich, or any abbreviation of his name. He was ALWAYS to be called Richard. Throughout his life he
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received excellent grades and once attended Fullerton Union High School. Young Nixon was known to rise at 4am just so he could purchase fresh vegetables and food for his family. Before ever holding political office he had dreams of becoming a lawyer and was admitted to the Bar in 1937. Many could even consider him to be a Renaissance Man, having founded literary societies on campus, playing basketball, and becoming captain of the Duke University debate team. After college he even applied for a position in the FBI. What’s funny is that when he wrote in he received no response, only to find out years later that he was accepted but cut at the last minute due to budget cuts. With his FBI dreams dashed he came right back to Orange County and practiced law in Yorba Linda and La Habra. He continued his law practice until 1945 when his political career took off! So there you have it, a little something about Tricky Dick, our 37th President.
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Possibly the best kept secret in Huntington Beach is Caffe Caldo, where you can find a perfectly steamed latte with Paul’s artistic touch and the best melt-in-your-mouth French Toast in Orange County. Whether you’re meeting a friendly face for a cup of Joe in the morning or coming in for Chef Alex’s breakfast potatoes made from scratch, this covert spot dons a cozy atmosphere with down to earth service. You just might walk away with more than you bargained for a full stomach, a coffee to go and a new friend.--Jamie Heraver
After surfing the Pier on an epic southwest swell my arms were rubber and my mind and body needed replenishing. I saw a beacon of light across the street on PCH and 5th, Primos Coffee and the Acai King. I walked in and was greeted with such warm energy from Treavor and Mary that I couldn’t wait to try the donuts and beverages I’d heard so much about. I ordered up a large coffee so strong and so smooth to warm up, followed by a banana and Acai smoothie. Insane!! Then came the hot cinnamon roll. Epic! Primos is where the old school Huntington feeling still exists. With this place you’re talking roots.
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N othing S e c r e t About This Sp ot The Secret Spot in Huntington Just off Warner and PCH and next door to the HSS surf shop in Huntington Harbor is a Rasta Man who has one love: overseeing the specialty foods, juices and smoothies at the Secret Spot. Don’t be fooled by the name, this place is anything but a secret. Locals flock here on the daily for their insane breakfast burritos and unforgetable turkey wraps. If you’re vegetarian, don’t trip, they got you covered. I personally loved the chicken pineapple teriyaki tacos. Experience their “one love” for healthy food and fresh juices at the Secret Spot.
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www . bosscatkitchen . com In the midst of massive hotels, commercial towers, and John Wayne Airport, you’ll find Bosscat Kitchen & Libations. Bosscat offers southern-inspired, mouthwatering cuisine fresh from the kitchen. You can come for the food or the bar which includes an exclusive whiskey tasting room stocked with over 100 handpicked whiskey, bourbon and scotch selections from around the world. They have amazing customer service and a staff that never lets a single patron leave without the feeling that this is their new favorite spot in Orange County. So, whether you’re looking for the next great meal or a new signature drink, Bosscat Kitchen & Libations needs to be your next destination.--Jon Richards 4647 MacArthur Blvd Newport Beach, CA 92660
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Looking for another special place in Downtown Fullerton? You gotta check out Hopscotch. HOPS+SCOTCH. The name itself guarantees one of the widest selections of quality beer and whiskey in all of the OC. Of course the food is also a huge draw. With a focus on American cuisine, Chef Cody Storts creates a seasonal menu which allows them to use farm fresh, locally-sourced produce and ingredients, as much as possible. With a seasonal menu, there is often something new and exciting to try each and every visit. Hopscotch is like walking into a tavern from the past. The building is the original Pacific Railway Station, a registered California Landmark (circa 1918). The turn of the century vibe lets you forget the outside world, relax, and enjoy a place where quality is the best thing served.--Jon Richards 136 E. Commonwealth Ave. Fullerton, CA 92832
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Brazil By Alessandra Campos
A land of passion, devotees and beliefs, Brazil has one of the Seven Wonders of the World: I remember visiting it as a little girl Christ the Redeemer. On the top of Corcovado mountain, in Rio de Janeiro, there is a beautiful 98-foot tall scuplture on a 26-foot pedestal blessing not only the state, but the entire country as well as the 2 million tourists a year who visit. Christ the Redeemer is a symbol of Brazilian Christianity and its construction carries with it a lot of story. The initial idea to build a statue started in the 19th century, when the French priest Pierre-Marie Boss who worked in a religious school nearby suggested to Princess Isabel to place a Christian monument on the top of that mountain to honor her for the abolition of the slavery law, since she believed that Jesus was the real redeemer of humanity and was very devoted to him. However, the project was never approved. Later, in 1921, when Brazil was preparing to celebrate its 100 years of independence, the Roman Catholic archdiocese of Rio de Janeiro once again proposed a statue of Christ to be constructed and visible from anywhere in Rio. So, citizens, churches and groups of religious people gathered signatures and donations for the president Epitácio Pessoa who then allowed for the construction of the statue. The stunning statue was inaugurated in 1931. In the ceremony, the archbishop Dom Sebastião Leme said, “Christ wins! Christ reigns! Christ governs! May Christ protect Brazil from all harm!” I believe deep inside that it’s what we the people of Brazil believe when we look up and see the statue towering over and protecting us.
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Orphans of OC A Look Back at St. Catherine’s Orphanage in Anaheim
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he sight of six unfamiliar boys trudging dejectedly along a quiet road in Clearwater was not a typical sight for its few but well-connected residents. Mr. Parker, a local rancher, slowed his wagon as he approached the kids. “Where you boys headed?” he asked. One of the boys claimed they were on their way to see his relative. Mr. Parker didn’t buy it. In fact, the six boys weren’t on their way to visit a family member but instead more than fifteen miles north of their home. St. Catherine’s Orphanage in Anaheim.
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It wasn’t that the boys were weary of life at the orphanage. They just wanted to play ball. “They treat us kindly at St. Catherine’s but most of the older boys have gone away and things are rather quiet,” 12 year old Willie Galtes told a local police officer. “We didn’t intend to make trouble for anyone.” Originally founded as an academy for girls in 1889, twenty years before the youngsters’ brazen escape, the institution became a Catholic boys orphanage in 1894. The first roster of orphan boys contained 30 names, 21 of whom were transferred from Los Angeles. The youngest child was only 3 months old. During the early years, the orphanage struggled to stay alive. The sisters initially received just $6.50 a month per child from the state and after the first six months had all but $45.86 of cash on hand. Despite the financial struggles, the orphanage maintained a reputation as one of the more immaculate and beloved establishments in Southern California. On a weekend visit to the orphanage in December of 1901, the state superintendent wrote in his notes that the boys of St. Catherine’s “are provided with a good home, well fed and warmly clothed.” He also observed how “attached they had become to the Sisters for the Sisters are loving and kind to them.” A typical day for an orphan at St. Catherine’s began with a 6:30 wakeup call from the sisters followed by breakfast an hour later. The morning and afternoon hours were then devoted strictly to study. While the course curriculum for the boys was identical to what was being taught in public schools up to the eighth grade, the sisters managed to sprinkle principles of Christian doctrine whenever they could. At exactly six o’clock the boys were brought to the dining rooms for supper. Atop snowy white table clothes and next to nealy placed china, the sisters would typically provide a meal consisting of meat at least once a day with the occasional variation of fish and fowl. Although the orphanage began as a modest two-story brick veneer building on a few acres of land, several additions were added over time including a playhouse and gymnasium as the number of orphans grew. At its peak, the orphanage housed nearly 200 boys in 1917. However, just as its numbers were peaking, the state made significant changes to its child welfare laws, withdrawing orphans from institutions and placing them in private homes. When these changes began to be implemented, the Sisters were forced to adapt and by 1925 the orphanage was completely converted and renamed to St. Catherine’s Military Academy. Judith Schagrin, an expert on the history of social work, said that orphanages began in an era when there were few support systems in place for widows. With the passing of laws such as the Social Security Act, which provided assistance to families when a parent died, women had more resources to be able to care for their children in the family home—instead of sending them off to an orphanage. “We rarely have orphans in care anymore,” Schagrin said. “And if we do, with the exception of a few extraordinary situations, the children are cared for in foster homes.”
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Our Miss November, Cameron Cavaricci, 16, from Ladera Ranch, is very involved with Miracles For Kids, a non-profit that supports local families with a child with a life threatening illness. Cameron also helped her sister start the Miracles For Kids school club at JSerra High School with over 120 volunteers and recently worked the annual gala at the St. Regis, where she was on the auction committee and helped set up the entire black tie event. Cameron has amazing grades and wants to be an anesthesiologist. Cameron works hard and has a heart of gold and that’s why she’s our OC Teen Culture Girl of the month. Nice!!
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