PA S T | P R E S E N T | F U T U R E | E V E R Y T HIN G O C | AU G 2 016 the story of
social distortion
newport
yacht
murders
& is disney really ...
frozen?
Girlsof Summer tia, julz & jennica
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Living in the past ... yeah, it seems a lot of us do. They say you can’t relive your past, you can only live for the future and pray tomorrow comes. They also say if you don’t learn from the past you are doomed to repeat it. Wonder what these souls posing in front of the old Laguna Beach Hotel would’ve thought about the human zombies playing Pokemon Go? Would they have considered it in the first place or would they have moved on? We sure have. PHOTO COURTESY OR ANG E COUNT Y HISTORICAL SOCIET Y
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Summer means many things to many people. Here in So Cal, and for most Americans, summertime means family time, travel time, vacation time. However, for us surfers, this beautiful wave “somewhere” in Tahiti is our dream destination spot this time of year. One thing’s for sure. This wave has been breaking for eons and if you’re lucky enough to pull up at this reef today, chances are it’s firing - and you won’t have to battle traffic on the way home. P H O T O : M I C H A E L VO O R H E E S
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August | 2016
CONTENTS #PASTPRESENTFUTURE 3 epic photos!
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#SPOTLIGHTOC A plethora of readable nugz
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#MUSICK The Story of Social Distortion
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#BENEATHTHEORANGECURTAIN The Newport Harbor Yacht Murders
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#COVERSTORY Girls of Summer
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#OCSTATEOFMIND Posters for your bedroom wall!!
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#FIGHTKLUB The State of MMA Summer ‘16
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#TRUTHWITHRAYBONES A frontside feeble with Sheckler
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#JOEFOSTERSARMY Progression with Nolan Rapoza
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#HANKFOTOMYWORLD A little taste of North Shore winter
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#COACHHOUSEROCKS Now playing in South County
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#TATTOOYOU Master of Style Chris Brand
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#MOTORHEADS Speedway at the OC Fair
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#AMERICANICON Face to Face drummer Danny Thompson
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#EATINGOUT An afternoon at the Fair
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#BARWARS A couple smokin’ bikini bars
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#CULTURESHOCK Jeffrey’s Bay, SA
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#TRUTHLIESLEGEND Is Walt Disney ... Frozen?
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#OCSOCIETYGIRL Alexa Malia Charleton
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Freedom. It’s what we fought for in this country. Freedom of speech, freedom of choice, freedom of religion, and like this happy soul, the freedom to ride as fast and as far and as long as he wishes. We are lucky to live in the greatest country in the world. Long live freedom. And long may you ride.
J . S C H U E T Z P H OT O BY S E B A S T I A N M A R KO / R E D B U L L C O N T E N T P O O L
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WE ARE OC SOCIETY PUBLISHER/EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Skip Snead skip@orangecountysociety.com EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Steve Cabler steve@orangecountysociety.com CREATIVE DIRECTOR Neight Adamson neight@orangecountysociety.com CONTRIBUTING EDITOR Ray “Bones” Rodriguez MUSIC EDITOR Jeff Weddle ILLUSTRATORS Antonio Mejias, Drew Toonz PHOTOGRAPHERS Dave Weems, Tom Cozad, Strider Snead, Hank Foto, Nick the Tooth, Edward Colver, Robbie Crawford, Murphy Karges, PK, Jake Polgreen, Ken Woods, Marshall Lally, Joe Foster, John Salanoa, Dawson Maloney, Ricky Birks, Eric Barnes, Cat Gregory, Jared Sislin, Cliff Endsley, Ben Ginsberg, Matt Doheny, Bob Okvist, Stan Sievers, Bobby Zee, Jon Zich, David Holzman, Mike Voorhees, Ray Ray Garcia CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Daniel Samarin, Sean Stroh, Paul Duran, Chris Cullen, Jon Richards, Derek Rielly, Scott Theriault, Jeff Weddle, Victoria Johnson ADVERTISING SALES DIRECTOR Greg Andes - greg@orangecountysociety.com ADVERTISING SALES REPS Mike Wetzel - mike@orangecountysociety.com Buddy Purel - bpurel@gmail.com SPECIAL THANKS Michelle Banks, Chele Rubendall, Mike Molseed, Diana McCalla, Strider Snead, Carver Quinn, Dave Weems ADVERTISING INQURIES INVITED, EDITORIAL SUBMISSIONS APPRECIATED Please submit all media kit requests, questions, or contributions via email skip@orangecountysociety.com PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY OC SOCIETY MAG 2650 Avon Street Newport Beach, CA 92663 ORANGECOUNTYSOCIETY.COM Instagram @orangecountysociety Facebook /orangecountysociety FOUNDERS Skip Snead and Steve Cabler PRINTED IN USA, All rights reserved. Any reproduction in whole or in any part of any words or photos or drawings without the expressed written consent by OC Society Magazine is strictly prohibited.
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A READER’S BLAST FROM THE PAST! (Where Reader’s Entertain Us with Old School Stories and Classic Personal Photos from the Past! This month, OC’s Dave Heady and the photo he snapped of David Ortiz ripping on his arse in the early 80s! “This photo was shot in the dead years of skateboarding at place called the “Sign-in Bowl” in Anaheim, CA,” says Dave. “The skater is Infamous underground skater “Psycho” Dave Ortiz being pushed by Ron Emory, the guitarist of seminal O.C. punk band TSOL. Both are my personal friends, and both are epic skaters/surfers. All around super cool people. Many trips, shows and in general being young and full of life with these two around. We all still ride pools. Not too bad for being 50+ year’s old. I’m pretty sure I took this picture, but if my memory fails me, and I didn’t, then one of my close friends did.”
DAV I D O R T I Z R I P P I N G O N H I S A R S E . P H OT O : DAV E H E A DY
PELAGIC GIRL OF THE MONTH
HEIDI
BEHIND THE COVER: AUG‘16 Our cover girl this issue is 19-year-old Tia Blanco, a world-ranked professional surfer who models, practices yoga and is a selfproclaimed vegan. She exemplifies what it means to be a Girl of Summer here in Orange County, and we couldn’t be more stoked to have her on the cover - her first domestic cover ever!! Special thanks to Stephani @HeroesBeauty, Kurt @KJA_Designs surfboards, and the Voorhees family @VoorheesStudios for making it happen! P H OT O : M I C H A E L VO O R H E E S
LOCAL SPOTLIGHT: HOT HEADZ BARBERSHOP
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It’s not always about big game fishing. Sometimes even the smallest nibble can turn your entire day around. Sure, reeling in a 75-pound yellow is nice and all, but posting up with lil’ fishies like this feels just as good. Anyhow, this is Heidi, she’s a water woman, the Pelagic Girl of the Month and we couldn’t be more stoked to put her in the mag! Go, team!
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L OV E LY A N N A
When you first meet Anna Stearns she can be a little intimidating. Let’s just say she likes tattoos. But sit with her for five minutes and you’ll figure her out. She’s a sweet-hearted, lovely person who reads like an open book. Anna is an honest, talented, hard-working barber/stylist that truly cares and has been serving Orange County since 2012 at her Costa Mesa shop, Hot Headz. She has a staff of five very talented people eagerly waiting your arrival for all your hair styling needs. It’s funny. Anna came and found us at our office ‘cause she had seen our magazine and wanted to put some in her shop. She soon started advertising with us and we’ve been friends ever since! She’s done many cuts for our family and staff and many of our friends. “We want you to feel like you’re at home having a good time,” says Anna of the Hot Headz experience, “leaving looking great and feeling great. We specialize in great hair and lots of laughs.” (That’s what she said!!) As for their Frankenstein logo, “I love Frankenstein and when my hubby, legendary punk rock drummer and tattoo artist Steve Stearns drew it, I loved it!” And we do too. We love you Anna!
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LOCAL CHARITY: NEXT UP FOUNDATION Skate and Repeat, Pass it On! Next Up is a “grassroots foundation that was started by people who love skateboarding and who are dedicated to enhancing the lives of kids and teens, our communities and our environment through skateboarding and action sports.” Next Up Foundation provides after-school and summer mentoring programs that teach life skills through skateboarding. Next Up foundation is all about people getting involved; from volunteering, to mentoring, to fundraising, to donating or helping build a skateboard park. It’s all about giving back and being selfless. Here is a quote from a teen participant: “I never had a dream. I started skating and wanted to be pro, but now my dream is to be like Vina (founder of Next Up) and keep Next Up Foundation alive forever.” Keep up the good work, Vin! You’re changing lives!!
N E X T U P F O U N D E R V I N A ( L E F T ) W I T H T H E N E X T U P G E N E R AT I O N .
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Here’s a little story we’d like a tell about a pretty young lady you don’t know so well. It started way back in history with a run in with the law and an alleged fake ID. But don’t take our word for it. We literally have no idea how this little hottie ended up in the slammer, and since we respect the laws of this great nation we cannot convict her for anything other than not smiling for the camera.
NATURE + SCIENCE WITH DR. PURPS THIS MONTH: HYDRATION Water: two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom – H 2 0. It’s essential to life as we know it and is the universal solvent for the biochemical reactions that keep us – and every other living thing – alive. In fact, water makes up the majority of our body mass, with males and females weighing in at 60-65% and 5060% water, respectively. Water also helps regulate body temperature. You know from any good workout that sweating (i.e. evaporative cooling) is our primary method of heat removal. In other words, sweating keeps us cool. However, when fluid loss exceeds fluid intake, dehydration can adversely affect physical and mental performance. Fun facts and considerations: During physical activity, fluid loss ranges from 0.5 to 2.0 liters/ Total sweat loss (ounces) =
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hour (17 to 68 ounces/hour) depending on the individual, and can be exacerbated by environmental factors e.g. heat, humidity and altitude. The large variation among individuals, environment and physical activities, makes it difficult to prescribe general guidelines for fluid and electrolyte (e.g. sodium) replacement for individuals living an active lifestyle. Therefore, fluid intake should be tailored to individual needs and calculated based on his/ her own sweat loss. So, any idea how much water you are losing during your workouts? You can measure it fairly easily: 1) get buck naked, 2) weigh yourself in pounds before you workout, 3) workout for 60 minutes without drinking any fluid, 4) weigh yourself after the workout – yes naked, 5) calculate the difference in pounds pre- vs. post-workout, and then 6) plug it into this equation to find your total sweat loss in ounces/hour. (pounds pre-workout - pounds post-workout) 0.065 pounds/ounce of sweat
Voilà! Your calculated total sweat loss in ounces/hour = your fluid replacement needs in ounces per hour of exercise. @ O R A N G E C O U N T YS O C I E T Y
This month we’re outside the Starbucks near our World HQ here on the Mariners Mile in Newport with Jeremy, 43, orignally from London, England. Jeremy moved from Europe to Texas and currently resides in Orange County. We bought him a breakfast sandwich and a large coffee black. Orange County Society interviews.... Orange County Society: How’s it going today, my friend? Jeremy Marcyniuk: Just broke up with my girlfriend, mate. I found some unsavory pictures of her in the trash. She made me move out Oh, no!! That’s a shame! What’s her name and how long were you together? JM: Her name in Taylor Swift and it’s not the first time. She’s done this before. If I stay away for a bit she’ll beg me to come back. Oh, I see. So! Tell us about yourself... I see you skateboard, too, yeah? JM: Yeah. I served in the British Special Forces. You know the movie Blackhawk Down? I know every line of the movie .... JM: Well, that movie was about me. I stepped on a grenade and now I have mechanical legs that allow me to skate faster than anyone. I can do like 30mph on this thing! Awesome. So what goals do you have in the future? JM: I’m going to try and get back into professional skateboarding and of course get back with Taylor! Epic. If you think you can, you will!! God bless you brother Jeremy and have a great day! JM: Thanks, mate.
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P H OTO BY E DW A R D CO LV ER WO R D S BY J E F F W E D D L E Heralded an OC punk rock institution, Social Distortion established itself in Fullerton in the late ‘70s and was one of the pioneering bands contributing to the early OC punk pedigree. Social D has influenced countless acts now following in their shadow, and in spite of the band’s ever-morphing lineup, co-founder Mike Ness remains its sole original member (best friend and co-founding member Dennis Danell sadly passed in 2000) with Social D’s entire catalog to date being written and sung almost wholly by Ness. Describing the band as mere “punk rock”, however, does them little justice considering their evolving sound blends genres with bits of rockabilly, hard blues, and even country/bluegrass (flirting with the “cowpunk” tag now and again.) They have covered songs from some unexpected artists as well, from Johnny Cash to Hank Williams to CCR! Although an early band favorite, and now a beloved staple of their live set, Social D’s rendition of Cash’s “Ring of Fire” initially turned several heads. Ness has even joined Bruce Springsteen onstage, performing Springsteen’s favorite Social D track “Bad Luck” live together.
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O RTION Social D’s last album, 2011’s “Hard Times And Nursery Rhymes” (their Epitaph debut) is their latest since 2004 — first to be produced exclusively by M. Ness himself — and viewed as the most versatile Social D material to date. Espousing a 30’s-style gangland theme, the single/video “Machine Gun Blues” from “Hard Times…” marked Social D’s network television debut when it was performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live. “Hard Times…” rose to #4 on the Billboard charts, a 38year career high for Social D and features the current line-up of Ness on vocals/guitar, along with longtime guitarist Jonny Wickersham, bassist Brent Harding, and drummer David Hidalgo, Jr. Social Distortion emerged onto the scene with 1983’s pivotal “Mommy’s Little Monster,” a punk rock benchmark which, along with its seminal cover art, gave rise to the band’s everdistinguishable imagery and approach. It was also heavily promulgated via repeated airplay on KROQ thanks to the station’s early 80’s punk leanings. 1988 saw their second release, “Prison Bound”, spring forth a noticed change in musical execution, albeit still rife with punk energy. However, 1990’s self-titled major label debut, “Social Distortion”, thrusted the band into the mainstream, seeing them appear on the Billboard charts for the first time in the band’s existence. That release, as well as 1992’s “Somewhere Between Heaven and Hell” exemplified a fusion of musical styles that has helped sculpt their sound ever since. Last year, Social D toured and played the classic selftitled album in its entirety. “Story of my Life” from that release is perhaps Social D’s most popular, and relatable track, with Ness urging that it is 100% autobiographical. Indeed, Ness’ past and well-documented drug use, incarceration and subsequent rehabilitation has been conducive to the band’s questionable status at times. This, coupled with Social D’s constant touring schedule, has led to an infamous reputation of concerted gaps between album releases. Still an OC resident, Ness is currently penning the followup to “Hard Times…”, and an all-acoustic album has been rumored as well. Social D also just co-headlined California’s largest motorcycle show/concert last month, the annual Lost Highway Music & Motorcycle Show in San Bernardino. Reflecting on his music’s longevity despite addiction, tragedy, and loss, Ness has stated that “The most common thing I hear is, ‘Man, your music got me through some hard times,’ and I just say, ‘Me too.’”
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ANCHORS AWAY A trippy look back at one of the most disturbing double murders in Newport Beach history! BY SEAN STROH When Tom and Jackie Hawks awoke on the morning of Nov. 15, 2004, they anticipated that their beloved 55-foot yacht, the Well Deserved, would be in the trusted hands of its new owner by the end of the day. While the couple adored their yacht, they cherished their newborn grandchild even more. After returning to Newport Harbor from one final trip along the coast of Mexico, the Hawks placed an ad to sell their boat and prepared for a move back to Arizona to help raise a new grandson. Within a matter of weeks, they received a response from a quiet, soft-spoken 25-year-old man named Skylar Deleon. Although he didn’t fit the typical image of a Newport Beach yacht owner, the babyfaced man claimed the $440,000 price tag wouldn’t be a problem. He boasted that his fortune had been made as a child actor and through a series of successful real estate investments.
join what would be the Hawks’ final trip out to sea. Introducing Kennedy, dressed in slacks, a sweater and Dockers, as his accountant, and Machain as a good friend, Deleon coaxed the Hawks into believing that this particular trip wouldn’t be any different. Midway through the sea trial, the first evil phase of the plan began. Pretending to be seasick, Kennedy asked Tom for some medicine and followed him downstairs to relieve his imaginary case of nausea. While Machain maintained a casual conversation up on deck with Jackie, she heard several loud thumps and screamed, “What’s going on?” Before Jackie could get away, Machain cuffed her and led her down to the bedroom area where she encountered her dazed husband. Placed back to back, duct taped together and blindfolded, Deleon forced them at gunpoint to sign over the power of attorney agreements to the yacht.
Placed back to back, duct taped together and blindfolded, Deleon forced them at gunpoint to sign over the power of attorney agreements to the yacht.
After a few sea trials, the somewhat cautious couple gradually began to accept Skylar as a serious buyer with a pocket full of legitimate cash on hand. When Deleon brought along his wife Jennifer and baby, Haylie, the Hawks were convinced they had found the perfect buyer. The two sides agreed for one last sea trial on Nov. 15, 2004 before the sale was finalized. Unbeknownst to the Hawks, Deleon’s child acting consisted solely of two non-speaking roles on the popular kid’s show Power Rangers. He was coming to buy a boat with empty pockets, a previous felony conviction and more than $90,000 in debt. In reality, Skylar had no intentions of paying a single cent for the retired couple’s boat, and instead hatched his own diabolical plan to obtain the yacht completely free of charge. All he needed was some muscle. Well aware of Tom Hawks’ incredible physical strength and bodybuilding past, Deleon knew he couldn’t lay a finger on the hulking 57-year-old former probation officer. Promising a hefty payment for their assistance, Deleon lured local gang member and thug John Fitzgerald Kennedy and former California prison guard Alonso Machain to
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With the sale of the boat officially completed on paper, the three men guided Tom and Jackie back to the top of the boat. Despite being blindfolded, Tom made one last desperate attempt to fight back, landing a powerful kick to Deleon’s groin. Kennedy immediately responded with a crushing haymaker punch to the side of Tom’s head which knocked him out cold. Without missing a beat, Deleon instructed Kennedy and Machain to tie a rope under the couple’s armpits, attach it to the yacht’s 66-pound anchor and throw it overboard, taking a helpless Tom and Jackie with it to the bottom of the ocean. Their bodies were never recovered. It wouldn’t be until early 2005, when Machain agreed to cooperate with authorities, that the case’s chilling details would emerge. Nearly five years after the calculated murders, Deleon and Kennedy were sentenced to death. Machain, who became a key witness for the prosecution, was sentenced to 20 years and four months, while Deleon’s wife, Jennifer, was sentenced to life in prison for participating in the planning of these merciless killings. Unbelievable.
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JULZ LYNN OC Society: What was your earliest memory of skateboarding and how long after that did it take for you to realize it was what you wanted to do the rest of your life? Julz Lynn: My earliest memory of skateboarding was when I was about four years old, and my dad would put me between his legs and we’d skateboard around the block. I had a gap from the time I was 4 to about 11 years old, and I went to a skatepark and started riding rollerskates and from there I decided I’d rather ride a skateboard because it looked more fun and that’s when it really began. I knew I wanted to do it for the rest of my life because of the way I felt when I first started skateboarding and how quickly I could progress with it, but also step back and pace things and really have control with it. I just felt like that was the reason why I wanted to skateboard. And then in my first amateur skate competition, The Wicked Wahine, I won first place and I knew from that point on I wanted to be a professional skateboarder. What does girl power mean to you? Girl power. For some reason my mind has an image of “Flower Power” (laughs), and a bunch of flowers, all psychedelic, beautiful... an electric, daisy garden is girl power to me. It’s the female youthful community that thrives off of one another being the same gender, and works together to build a strong foundation for these future flowers that are coming up because girls are often looked at as flowers and often related to flowers and that’s why I think of flower power. It’s community and working together. Describe a day in your life... On a standard day I’m up pretty early in the morning. I start off with a little wake n’ bake so I feel all right, and from there I’ll have a nice breakfast and figure out what I’m going to do with my day, whether it’s going to be surfing, skateboarding, working out or hanging out with friends. From there I’ll probably do whatever; skate, hang out, chill, play music, figure out what shows are going on ... figure out where Fortunate Youth is at in the world ‘cause they’re one of my favorite bands. Just good vibes. At night we’ll have dinner, and probably unwind with more herbs and go to bed, get a good night’s rest and sweet dreams. Describe a time or a moment that you felt intimidated just being a girl in a male dominated sport like skateboarding? Does right now count? (Laughs). Probably the only time I’m ever intimidated in that way is when I’m skating with other females. That’s when I am intimidated because I’m basically seeing a reflection of myself so it makes me really focus in on my internal character and often times that can generate fear ... so I have to work on that and cut that out. As for the intimidation factor with the males, well, they are watching the girls, but I can hang with guys. I feel like I’m hanging out with my brothers or cousins ... males don’t intimidate me. What are the five most important things in your life? Family - always first - then skateboarding, music, outdoors and nature and communication. Without communication the world would fall apart.
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JENNICA LOWELL OC Society: What was your earliest memory of action sports and how long after that did it take for you to realize this lifestyle was what you wanted to do the rest of your life? As a kid I was fortunate enough to grow up in a family whose lives were based around the outdoors. Both my parents were avid skiers and my dad was on ski patrol so I was literally raised on the mountain. I started snowboarding at an early age, and had an older brother, so I had no choice but to try and keep up with the boys. As a kid I spent 90% of my time in the mountains snowboarding. I’ve always loved board sports – snowboarding, skateboarding, wakeboarding … so I was naturally drawn to surfing as well. I learned to surf in my early 20s and I’ve traveled all over the world since– Hawaii, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, South Africa, and eventually decided it was what I wanted to do every single day. What does girl power mean to you? Girl power represents the revolution of a community of driven women who aren’t afraid to step out of the norms of what a “girl” should act like, and can participate in male-dominated sports with confidence. And the most important aspect of this idea is that doesn’t mean we have to act like males in order to do so. We are beautiful, feminine, sexual beings, and I think our ability to transcend society’s norms and embrace these qualities about ourselves while still pursuing our goals as athletes and individuals is what makes women so powerful in today’s world. Describe a day in your life, from the time you wake up till you go to bed. Describe a day and how it might play out ... I’ve been living in Mexico for the past year, so my days have been pretty simple. In Baja everyone goes to bed at “Baja Midnight” or in other words, 9 pm, so I’m usually a pretty early riser. Typically I wake up, make a cup of coffee, do some yoga, check the surf, and either go for a surf, walk my dog, or get some sort of exercise before I start the day. I do freelance media and photography for a living so after I get my morning fix I’ll usually head into the local café or somewhere quiet and get a few hours of work done. I love good food and love to cook so if I’m not sneaking off for tacos and margs with my girlfriends I’m at home making dinner and watching the sunset from the roof with my roommates and friends, relaxing, or maybe reading or writing until I drift off. Describe a time or a moment that you felt intimidated just being a girl in the male dominated sports you do? Mountain biking is a sport I have always loved to do but one that felt pretty heavily male dominated. There was a weekend where I was supposed to meet my girlfriends to ride the downhill bike park at Whistler Blackcomb in B.C. and they all bailed last minute. My friend was having his bachelor party in the village and they graciously let me tag along with the boys for the day. I was biking with some incredibly talented men (all 20 of them!) and was having a great time, but I was also pushing it hard to keep pace with guys that had been biking far longer and who’s riding was far more advanced than mine… What are the five most important things in your life? My health is very important to me as I am still recovering from a gnarly head injury from a snowboarding crash two years ago. My family and friends of course, they mean the world to me. And my dog Parker. He’s a legend. And happiness. I strive to create the life I want to live and be happy with all that I have.
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TIA BLANCO OC Society: What was your earliest memory of surfing and how long after that did it take for you to realize it was what you wanted to do the rest of your life? Tia Blanco: I began surfing when I was three years old, but I think my earliest memory of surfing was when I was about six years old surfing a freezing day at Doheny with my dad and sister. When I was 13 years old I started to compete at the local Menehune contest in Hawaii and completely fell in love with the lifestyle and competition. After I won my first contest (Rabbit Kekai Kekei Contest), I got addicted to the sport and wanted to progress more.
Describe a day in your life... As soon as I wake up, I enjoy a green smoothie ... I crave green smoothies every single morning (laughs). Then I go surfing with my boyfriend Colt for about 2-3 hours. After we surf, we like to exercise with our personal trainer or go to hot yoga. Next, we may go surf again depending on how the waves are, but my afternoons are pretty spontaneous and just depends on who I’m with and who’s in town. Describe a time or a moment that you felt intimidated just being a girl in a male dominated sport like surfing? When I was younger, I went through a phase where I was really intimidated to surf with the boys. I remember I would always worry about getting in their way my whole session! I don’t feel like that anymore (laughs) What are the five most important things in your life? Family, friends, surfing, health, yoga, and traveling.
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What does girl power mean to you? Girl power to me is a woman who radiates confidence and love. I feel like whoever you are, as long as you are confident in yourself you have girl power!
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Spin cycle. 40th street spinners by Tom Cozad
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Dancing with the dead. Bob Weir and the Grateful Dead, summer 2016 by Dave Weems
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European vacation. Maxim Habanec by Lukas Wagneter / Red Bull Content Pool
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I figured, the Champ did her thing and viciously abused Gadelha for five rounds to retain her rightful spot as champion. Ok, let’s move on to the crown jewel of UFC fight week, 200. Jones vs. Cormier 2… or maybe not. Oh, Jonny boy. Oh, Jonny boy! The drug test heard round the world. Daniel Cormier (UFC LightHeavy weight champ) was supposed to take on Jon “Bones” Jones (p4p best fighter in the world) in a HIGHLY anticipated rematch that was supposed to be the icing on the cake for this Jay Cutler steroid stacked UFC 200 fight card. It never happened, all because of one drug test. It was revealed just two days before his scrap that Jon had failed his drug test for a PED (Performance Enhancing Drug), not only cancelling his bout with DC, but losing out on an eight figure pay day and a possible two year suspension from the UFC. So on more than light speed notice the UFC somehow managed to not only get an out of shape 41-year-old battered Anderson Silva (Former UFC Middleweight Champion) who just had gallbladder surgery months before, the UFC got him cleared to fight on 48 hours notice which is unheard of. Not only was Anderson there in Vegas just as a spectator to watch the fights and was in the mall with his kids when contacting the UFC on two days notice to save the card, he should have beat Daniel Cormier. Without verbally molesting the man, let’s just say this: If Daniel would’ve fought like that against Jones, it would’ve been a long, hard and painful night for Danny boy. Shifting gears, Jose Aldo was in my opinion the most impressive man on that card. He not only got his belt back and solidified himself a rematch against the man who took his crown (Conor McGregor), but he looked fantastic while doing it against Frankie “The Answer” Edgar (former UFC lightweight champion).
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for the fastest growing sport... BY DANIEL SAMARIN Everybody loves the month of July. Come on, man, it’s summer and summer here in Orange County is a little bit of paradise. You got BBQ’s, warm Mediterranean-like weather, 4th of July, people at the beach sippin’ on some Hennessy posted up like a prime 80’s Tony Montana peepin’ on all the fine girls who walk by. Not only that, but July is named after the great Julius Caesar, so with that being said let’s look at MMA and what kind of Caesar-type greatness was brought to us recently. In the world of MMA, and in particular the UFC, July was an El Chapo-type money making month that brought us an entire week’s worth of novella type drama. Leading up to UFC fight week (July 4-10) UFC 200 was the talk of the town for months. It was the week of July 4th, UFC fight week, and pool parties everywhere. You already knew that Vegas was going to be not only poppin’ but Disneyland extortion rate over-priced. But who cares, right? It’s UFC 200, the most stacked, bad ass fight card of all time. Not to mention Jones vs. Cormier 2 alongside the return of worldwide superstar Brock Lesnar. To even further tickle my fancy there were two more title fights before UFC 200 on Saturday, July 9th. Things kicked off Thursday night (July 7th) as the OC’s own via Brazil, the reigning, defending, lightweight champion of the world out of King’s MMA, Rafael Dos Anjos threw down. Good thing I didn’t drop a dime on that scrap because the unexpected happened as the former Dream/Bellator MMA champion Eddie Alvarez rocked the champ like a Frisco earthquake with a beautiful counter hook clean on the jaw, winning via TKO in the first round and taking the belt back with him to North Philly. Moving on to Friday we saw premier Polish striker Joanna Jedrzejczyk aka Baby Cyborg vs. Brazilian babe Claudia Gadelha for their second fight to determine the UFC woman’s straw weight champion. And like
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The biggest blockbuster to hit the UFC in the historic month of July was the sale of the UFC for 4 billion big ones to the WMEIMG entertainment group. That’s right, 4 billion; the rich keep on getting richer as already billionaires Frank and L o r e n z o Fertitta who bought the UFC back in 2001 for only two million,
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just made a couple pennies on their investment. Looking forward from the whirlwind turn of events that the UFC brought this summer, I think many good things are yet to come for all of the fans. The UFC was sold, so be it. It is a business, these things happen; the show still goes on, my friends. UFC 200 brought us a lot of contenders and future match-ups for epic battles to come, such as the current status with the Heavyweight division. Both Cain Velasquez (former UFC Heavyweight Champion) and Brock Lesnar (former UFC Heavyweight Champion) put on dominating victories that could possibly lead to Lesnar vs. Velasquez 2 ... depending on what comes of Brock’s flagged USADA drug test. We could possibly see Aldo vs. McGregor 2 to unify the belt, depending on if Conor comes back to the division after his rematch against Stockton’s own Nate Diaz. Unfortunately I highly doubt we will ever see Jones vs. Cormier 2, as Jon will be facing challenges and the waiting game outside the octagon. The saga of Jon Jones is a different story that I could get deep into, but will save that for another powwow. Moving forward into the end of summer and early Fall, the MMA world will continue shifting and changing like a preschooler raised by millennials, with all of the changes, suspensions, and possible super fights on the horizon. I do know one thing though, that scrapping is scrapping and everybody always loves to see two men enter ... and one man leave.
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MATT SCHOFIELD ON AUGUST 11 Though he holds a British passport and is an inductee of the British Blues Hall of Fame, Matt Schofield has been making his mark globally as one of the top players in the new class of six string wunderkinds. The Los Angeles Daily News wrote, “In Schofield, the UK has produced the best Blues guitarist from any country in decades… head and shoulders above the herd,” while Guitar & Bass Magazine rated him in the top ten British blues guitarists of all time ranking him with icons Eric Clapton and Peter Green. Born in the industrial city of Manchester and raised amongst the rolling hills and locked in time Cotswolds, Schofield began playing guitar at the age of 12 and by age 18 Matt left the countryside and moved to London. There, as a sideman, he was able to hone his skills by and backing a great variety of experienced and well known artists of the British Blues scene, visiting American artists, as well start touring internationally. “Now after five studio albums and a solid 10 years of touring with my own band, I have definite broader concepts I want to explore,” he tells us. “I’m always aiming to go as far as possible to capture the same connection with the listener that I aim to make at a live show on record. That’s the goal. Capturing that special moment.” (For more on Matt, check out MattSchofield.com)
EDWIN MCCAIN ON AUGUST 21 Called the “Great American romantic” by the New York Times, Edwin McCain has built an enviable career over the past 20 years by balancing his massive pop success with the year-round touring schedule of a tireless troubadour. His hit songs, authentic spirit and surprisingly affable sense of humor keep fans coming back time and time again for nights that feel more like parties with old friends than rock concerts. After recording two of the biggest love songs in the history of pop music, McCain now performs upwards of 100 shows annually throughout the US as a solo artist, with his full band or his acoustic trio. Recently, he’s added orchestras to his repertoire, performing with symphonies in select markets where he brings his powerful songs to majestic new heights. Earlier this year, McCain suddenly found himself with a whole new crop of fans when his “Flipping Ships” television show debuted on Animal Planet. “Flipping Ships” took him from the chart tops to the boat shop - his very own Boats Have Souls (www.BoatsHaveSouls. com), a restoration outfit dedicated to bringing life back to classic vessels and customizing them to perfectly fit their new owners. But Edwin’s heart remains on the road. Once the “Flipping Ships” season ended, Edwin picked up his guitar once again and returned to the stage. “The 15-year-old me would have crawled through a river of fire to be the 41-year-old singer/songwriter that I am today, and I remember that. I am incredibly grateful to be able to do this.” (For more on Edwin McCain, check out Edwin.com)
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Anyone can learn the fundamentals of art. You can learn to draw, paint, or even tattoo a perfect replication with enough time. The one thing that cannot be taught is STYLE. I recently visited Deers Eye Studio in Santa Fe Springs and sat down with one of the most unique tattoo artists, Chris Brand, a true master of style. Orange County Society: How did you become a tattoo artist? Christopher Brand: Besides developing an interest as a small child through National Geographic books, as a teenager I had been creating designs for friends to get tattooed. I would sometimes go with them to the shop to watch it go down, talk with the tattooers and hang out a bit. Kind of testing the waters to see how this whole tattoo world worked. My original career plans of special fx and makeup fx wasn’t panning out, so when there was finally an opening at that shop for a helper, I jumped at the chance and got the job, which turned into an apprenticeship to tattoo. Had you not become a tattoo artist, what career path do you think you might’ve gone down? CB: I probably would’ve kept trying to make a career in makeup special effects (fx) work. Or at least something in the arts ... maybe animation. The timing and opportunity were just right for this particular path and I don’t much worry about the “what if” scenario. I’m extremely fortunate that the opportunity of the tattoo world presented itself to me at that time and for me to have a passionate interest in it enough to follow that path.
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Let’s talk about your love for Japanese tattooing. How were you drawn toward that? CB: I’ve always had interest in Japanese artwork and culture since I was a child. My father used to take me to Japanese book and toy stores since as far back as I can remember. Japanese tattooing is a deep rooted art within that culture so when I decided to study tattooing, it was something that felt very familiar but also extremely confusing and intimidating. As an American who did not grow up immersed in that culture, it’s an extremely powerful and stunning type of work to see while at the same time it is a difficult visual language to understand. I rather enjoy that combination in most things in life and find studying it a joyful challenge. Who have been some of your major influences throughout the career? CB: The list goes on and on.... Gustave Doré, Chaz Bojorquez, Geof Darrow, Andy Goldsworthy, Horitsune 2, Miyazo, Yebis, Ornette Coleman, Antonio Mejia, Hayao Miyazaki, H.R. Giger, Ito Jakuchu, Espi, Ryudaibori, Gaspar Noé, Rob Sato, Stan Corona, Utagawa Kuniyoshi, Horitomo, Horitoshi, Charles Mingus, Quentin Tarantino, Alponse Mucha, Ron Mueck, Jim Henson, Robert Crumb, Antoni Gaudí, Frank Zappa, Wayne White, George Clinton, Blowfly, Ian Ingram, Jack Rudy, Good Time Charlie Cartwright, and on, and on, and on, and on. What’s the best advice for an artist starting out, and what’s some advice you pass along to others just getting their ink wet.... CB: Finish what you start. It’s a simple formula to
achieve large scale work, if you want it. All you have to do is show up regularly and endure however many hours of getting tattooed as possible, but the key is to show up frequently and regularly. One project at a time. Not once a year for an hour, not every couple of months or whenever you and your artist can find the time. Not outlining your back then taking time off to go to Vegas and waste your money and then getting your sleeve started somewhere else. Just make a plan and stick to it. It’s a simple formula to follow. It’s not easy, it’s simple. How do you want to be remembered in the tattoo world? CB: That is an existential question that I ask myself at least once or twice a week with great optimism ... and horror (laughs). So I instead choose to make attempts at enjoying and fully experiencing the current moment of existence whenever I can. To book an appt. or for more info check out Cbrandworks.com, UGLARworks.com or email Cbrandworks@gmail.com
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Speedway is a true slice of Orange County history, from the opening night in summer 1968 till now, this unique brand of European, oval, dirt, flat track motorcycle racing is insanely fast, loud and super exciting. I can still remember the voice of Larry Hoffman, the legendary announcer who used to whip the crowd into a frenzy. Well, flash forward to 2016 and I recently returned to the track. Long gone are the bell bottoms and hippies, hahaha, but the excitement has not changed. It’s like a time capsule. Sure Sonny and the legends are gone, but their spirit lives on with a whole new generation of fans and riders. This is a must see part of OC history that will absolutely blow your mind. So if you like it loud, fast and hard, get your ass down to the OC Fairgrounds and get sideways! — Steve Cabler
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In the early 70s my uncle Ron owned a bike shop in HB called Ron’s Mini Cycle City. There, he and my grandpa met a guy named Larry Tucker who raved about this new European style motorcycle racing called Speedway that was being held at the OC Fairgrounds. They took me on a balmy summer night in 1971 and I would never be the same. Sure it was all sideburns and bell bottoms and the place was jammed with drunk hippies, but I loved it and soon became addicted. I followed every rider, from Danny “Bezerko” Becker and “Slidin” Sonny Nutter to Rick Woods and the flashy
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Danny Thompson is living the American Dream. That is if you’re into being part of the OC music scene and living every day of your life surrounded by song. Danny and his partner Chris Rife opened the Music Factory in Costa Mesa in 2006 and since then has taught tens of thousands of lessons to thousands of local kids in the community. We caught up with Danny to talk about his music school, playing drums with Face to Face and his next entrepreneurial venture, Old Iron Sides beard oil.
ORANGE COUNTY SOCIETY: FIRST OFF, TELL US HOW DID YOU GET INVOLVED IN MUSIC AS A CHILD?
Danny Thompson: I started playing drums in the school band which was what everyone did back then., You picked an instrument and that was probably in the 4th grade I think. I didn’t even think about playing a drum set in a band at that time. Back then I was an Elvis fan because that’s what my family listened to. Then one day someone played me a KISS record and it was game on! WHAT’S IT BEEN LIKE PLAYING DRUMS FOR ONE OF THE MOST ICONIC PUNK BANDS EVER?
DT: Playing in Face to Face is the perfect fit for me. It’s been an amazing experience. I have been able to travel all over the world playing music and meeting some of my musical idols. My rock and roll life is kind of surreal. When I was starting to play drums again and thinking about playing in a band again, I was listening to Bad Religion’s “Process of Belief“ album and new Foo Fighters. Fast forward three years and I was playing at KROQ’s Weenie Roast and I look
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over and standing on the side of the stage watching is Dave, Taylor and Brooks Wackerman! Drumming Royalty! I was like “don’t drop a stick, don’t drop a stick!”
We plan the songs and rehearsals and book a gig for them. We also throw in some wine and beer tasting at rehearsal. In four weeks we take them from the studio to the stage.
YOU STARTED THE MUSIC FACTORY ABOUT 10 YEARS AGO, RIGHT? WHAT SETS IT APART FROM OTHER MUSIC SCHOOLS? WHAT ARE YOUR LONGTERM VISIONS FOR MUSIC FACTORY?
HINDSIGHT IS ALWAYS 20/20. LOOKING BACK AT YOUR CAREER, YOUR LIFE ... WOULD YOU DO ANYTHING DIFFERENT? WHAT ADVICE FOR KIDS WHO LIKE MUSIC AND WANT TO MAKE IT THEIR LIFE?
DT: Yeah, opened in 2006. Hmmm...there’s a few things that really set the Music Factory apart from everyone else. We have created a really unique brand and vibe. We attract a really cool customer. We have by far the best teachers around and I think we push them to a higher standard than most places. We have a really wide mix of students but the thing they all have in common is a great personality and a desire to really experience the benefits of playing music. Long term for the Music Factory we’re looking to franchise it. That’s my long game with that. YOU STARTED SOMETHING COOL RECENTLY. A BAND CAMP FOR OLDER DUDES AND LADIES ... DO TELL!
DT: Yeah, it’s called “Mid Life Crisis Band Camp” and it’s our newest addition from the Music Factory. It’s band camps for adult musicians. I know there are tons of people out there who have a room full of guitars or drums but never get out of the house to play. It’s tough to find other guys their age to play with and organizing everyone is a nightmare due to family and work commitments, etc. We do all that for them.
DT: If I were doing this all over again, I would start a business when I was 21 when it’s ok to fail and make mistakes. Do that while you are pursuing your music. Enjoy playing music, write great songs and don’t be a dick. Most musicians don’t fail because of lack of talent, they fail because they don’t stick with it and they are hard to work with and have a bad attitude. You have to apply the right philosophy to every adventure whether it’s music or business or anything else. YOU’VE GOT ANOTHER PRODUCT, TOO. WANNA TELL US ABOUT THAT BEFORE WE START JAMMING?
DT: Well, it’s kind of a fun hobby at this point, but yeah, Old Ironsides Gentlemen’s care makes beard oil, shave oils and other men’s grooming products. We’ll see how it turns out. It’s been really fun to create a new product because I’ve never really done that before. I enjoy the creative side of that a lot. — Skip Snead
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N O W K E E P E AT I N G L I K E A K I N G . . . Juicy’s for Corn on the Cob The OC Fair carries such a long running tradition, and until I sat down to write this, it never occurred to me that the OC Fair has been going on since July of 1890! Geez, it’s truly a historical piece of Orange County history. That said, one of the longest running fair foods traditions has been the good old “Corn on the Cob” - Fair style! In the summer months, corn on the cob is just something we Californians have always done. Seems kinda boring, right? Wrong. I don’t know what it is. I cook corn on the cob at home all the time but it never tastes like the corn at the Fair. Maybe they’re pumping it full of steroids, who knows? All I know is the “cob” at the Fair is served piping hot off the fire, melting with butter and makes me feel like it’s summer on the inside, and I’m sure it always will.
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... & DON’T FORGET THE SWEETS! Old West Cinnamon Rolls Wow! More fun fair facts for you before we get into the sweet stuff. The OC Fair is the 9th biggest fair in the United States, which explains why one can never experience all the fair has to offer in one day. Honestly, I love the petting zoo, and the Speedway racing that happens every Friday night during the summer. I’m not much for ferris wheels and the house of horrors, but I’m sure I was at one time. One thing I’ve always been into, however, are the wide range of sweets you can only get at the Fair! From the giant gooey Old West cinnamon rolls that they serve up inside the vending halls, slopped with a sugary cream cheese goop then drenched in creamery butter, and followed by an ice cold milk to wash it all down. But wait, I’m not done. Then it’s onto the fresh, handmade frozen bananas hand-dipped in chocolate and encrusted with crushed peanuts, or grabbing a deep-fried Snickers or one of those primitive giant over-sized Turkey legs. Then, as I’m leaving, I’ll grab a rainbow Hawaiian shave ice with double syrup — so refreshing! From there it’s straight to the car then home to the couch to get an angioplasty (lol). Damn, I love the OC Fair!
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Zuid-Afrika WORDS AND PHOTOS BY TOM COZAD
After years of packing boards and camera gear up and heading to Mainland Mexico for two weeks every July, my wife and I did something a little different a few years back. We went to South Africa to surf J-Bay. J-Bay is a place that just about evey regular foot dreams of surfing, and July being the most consistent month of the year, we were sure it would deliver. After 36 sleepless hours of traveling, we finally arrived at J-Bay, South Africa. Jordy Smith had won the Billabong Pro the day before, and while it had been one big party around here for weeks on end, the day we arrived it was a ghost town. And unfortunately the wind was on the surf big time, completely blown out! But word was going around that by the end of the week it was going to be pumping! Sure enough, after a week we saw just about everything, from 2-foot blown out and rainy J-Bay, to 3- to 5-foot cloudy and
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offshore J-Bay, to 6- to 10-foot, sunny and glassy J-Bay. The last three days of the trip my arms were ready to fall off. One of the most interesting people I met in SA was Bruce Gold, a living legend in the South Africa surfing community. A bit eccentric yes, but still a legend. Having first arrived in J-Bay in the late 50’s, he’s seen it all. His partner in crime in the 80’s was Malibu’s Mickey Dora. They did everything together, and he’s got a lot of great stories about Dora, too, like the time Dora fell asleep one night with a lantern on and burned his house to the ground... The last word on our trip of a lifetime? Cape St. Francis. Throughout my sojourn to South Africa I tried to get out to Cape St. Francis, the perfect wave made famous in Endless Summer so many years ago. It’s only about an hour drive from J-Bay, but the road out to the peninsula had been washed out for
weeks, and there was no way to the surf break. Then the day before we were to leave South Africa we heard from a surf guide that a temporary bridge might open the next day. So I called the airlines and extended our trip by one day. That next morning, I threw my board in the truck we headed out to the Cape. I didn’t even think about there being surf, because the place is so fickle. But as we crested the hill of the peninsula, our jaws dropped. Sheet glass 3-5ft Cape St. Francis, and since not many were aware that the bridge was fixed yet, there were only 6 local guys out. I was elated to see the incredible long wave actually breaking, but after a week of surfing pumping J-Bay I was over wanting to surf it. But my wife insisted that I paddle out anyway, or one day I’d regret doing so. So off I went. And you could do the same. Only 36 hours by plane and you’re there!!
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IS WALT REALLY FROZEN?
DISNEY ON ICE By Victoria Johnson
It’s been 50 years since the legendary animator and entrepreneur Walt Disney passed away due to complications of lung cancer. He was a heavy smoker, and it got to him – having lived only 10 days past his 65th birthday. As I learned on a recent visit to The Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco, the loss of Walt was strongly felt by everyone who knew him. Imagine what Disney could have created if he lived 10, 20, or even 30 years longer? Sure, Walt Disney has had a large and lasting impact on our culture, but what if we could bring him back ... to life? Rumor has it that Disney chose to be cryogenically frozen, in hopes that the future’s more advanced medical technology could eventually revive him. In 1964 – just two years before Walt’s death – Robert Ettinger published a work about cryogenics. In 1972, Bob Nelson, the president of the Cryonics Society of California, suggested that Disney wanted his body to be frozen. According to Nelson, the Walt Disney Studios contacted him before Disney had passed to ask extensive questions about the cryogenic process,
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facilities, and staff. Some believe that Disney’s frozen body is hidden somewhere in Disneyland. So I asked an anonymous employee at Disney City Hall if he knew anything about this and he said not to his knowledge, and that “even if it was true, I wouldn’t be allowed to tell you.” Unfortunately, no concrete evidence suggests that Disney’s body is cryogenically frozen and hidden somewhere in the park, nor that he was ever frozen to begin with. However, cryogenics are not a myth Ettinger went on to found the Cryonics Institute, which now stores over a hundred bodies in cryostasis, including his own. Thousands of people are currently signed up to be placed in cryostasis. For between $28,000 and $200,000, you too could be frozen after death. Your body would be pumped full of a substance to prevent ice from forming, and then it would be cooled to negative-266° Fahrenheit and preserved with liquid hydrogen. According to the Cryonics Institute, revival is a legitimate possibility. Know one truly knows where Walt’s body is. So ask yourself: Is Disney on Ice? Is he Frozen? Stranger things have happened but don’t expect to see a miracle like this anytime soon.
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Meet Alexa Malia Charleton. Born in Weston, Connecticut and raised in Orange County, Alexa’s an East Coast girl with a West Coast mentality, meaning you can pretty much always find her at the beach with her friends. “I’m a proud hapa (half Asian),” says Alexa of her roots. “My mother is Filipino and my father is Caucasian, and most of my family is from or currently lives in Hawaii so I was raised to live the Aloha lifestyle and that has shaped many of my values and interests.” It has also given Alexa a deep respect and appreciation for nature, individuality, and most importantly family. Alexa describes herself as “ridiculously optimistic, positive, nerdy, outgoing, and silly.” She enjoys dancing, singing, traveling, meeting new people, and most importantly learning. Speaking of which, her love for learning has led her to UCLA this Fall where she will be studying psychology. “Attending UCLA has been a dream of mine since I was a little girl,” she says. “Both of my older sisters are UCLA alum, and I’m so proud to be continuing my sisters’ legacy. I intend to make them very proud.” We already are, Alexa. Good work!!
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