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New Home Decorating Trends Add Wow Factor Whether you like nesting at home or throwing big parties, you want your house to look its best and make everybody comfortable. This season’s decorating trends allow you to use your home as a blank canvas for self-expression, creating an atmosphere you and your guests will enjoy. Unexpected Twists Many homeowners are opting to use traditional home furnishings in unexpected ways. For instance, furniture is being incorporated in the bathroom. With the popularity of bowl sinks, homeowners are embracing vanities resembling tables and dressers. If you go this route, think realistically. The old dresser at the antique store is eye-catching, but if you’re looking to hide a plumbing system within it, make sure there’s enough space inside. Lighting, too, is being used in new ways. For its part, the chandelier need not be limited to dining rooms and foyers. Designers are bringing the fixture into bathrooms, bedrooms and even closets. Live Green Green has become ingrained in
our lives, and eco-friendly options abound for home decor. But savvy homeowners don’t just want to protect the environment; they want to look good doing it, and it’s a triple bonus if they can save money. “Growing in popularity are stylish LED lighting products that use 70 percent less electricity than traditional incandescent lighting and offer longterm energy and cost savings,” says Jeff Dross, senior product manager at Kichler Lighting, which offers a variety of ultra-efficient LED solutions. “Homeowners don’t just want energy savings, however. They want style and flexibility so they can light their spaces their way. We kept this in mind when designing our new Design Pro LED linear lighting, which features a string of light ‘pods’ that bend around corners and tight spots to light cabinets, toe kicks, tray ceilings and more,” he adds. Wallpaper is Back Unlike grandma’s floral schemes and duck-patterned bathrooms, today’s wallpapers integrate modern textures and textures. Don’t be afraid to go bold, but make sure other elements in the room, such as lighting fixtures and furniture patterns, are
more subtle. Chic Casual Today’s homeowners want relaxing spaces without compromising style and sophistication. Materials that were once deemed formal, such as crystal, are finding new life in casual applications. Even traditional Tiffany lighting fixtures are trending casual with art glass applications integrating softer hues in relaxed designs. On the countertop front, quartz stone is gaining in popularity, incorporating innovative colors and patterns. Some even bind crushed glass within the solid, smooth surfaces. Embrace Blue
Sea-inspired hues are the colors of the year. While some are designing complete rooms against this scheme, others are implementing the trend through accents, from throw pillows to candles to table lamps. Kichler Lighting, for instance, recently introduced several flirty table lamps centered on sea-inspired palates, including Blue Casade, a collection of lamps combining glossy blue hues in a soft, wispy pattern. Remember, when updating your home, decorating is about expressing yourself and incorporating your own personal style.
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Women’s style: Expert advice for dressing and feeling more confident A variety of factors play into a confident appearance, but many women are unaware of simple ways they can come across as more poised and self-assured every day. Bobbie Thomas, national style expert and author of The Power of Style: Everything You Need to Know Before You Get Dressed Tomorrow, shares her advice on quick and easy ways to look and feel more confident. Get in touch with your personal style: Pull the inside out. This is the key to self-expression and the
definition of true style. To do this, women should ask themselves, “What do I want to say? Attract? And what is the most important thing I want others to know about me?” Then, take an honest look in the mirror and make sure their reflections match that message. Lastly, women need to invest in themselves - learn their best colors, most flattering cuts for their body types, and then take the time to edit their closets according to their goals. Consider your body language:
Women’s confidence comes from within, but it is just as important to be conscious of messages communicated nonverbally, as they are important to other people’s perceptions. A woman’s body language speaks louder than words and says a lot about her comfort and core confidence. What can make a huge difference? Focusing on posture and standing tall, making eye contact when speaking to people and even smiling can communicate confidence. Stretching every morning or practicing yoga are also great ways for women to learn how to balance and improve the way they carry themselves. Plus, not only does good posture help with exuding strong selfconfidence, it can also contribute to overall health and even make your clothes look their best. Pay attention to the details: Most women have
mastered their everyday beauty routines, but often neglect caring for their armpit skin. Underarms require the same attention as the rest of the body and can make a major difference in the way women feel when wearing sleeveless attire. The Dove PitiCure will help women give their armpits the care they need in three simple steps. First, exfoliate the area with a gentle exfoliating wipe to draw out impurities in the skin. Second, use warm water to rinse the area clean and pat dry with a soft towel. Finally, I recommend using New Dove Advanced Care to moisturize the skin because it is the only Anti-Perspirant/Deodorant formulated with NutriumMoisture and is proven to make underarm skin softer and smoother in just three days. Plus, women can expect 48hour odor and wetness protection for long-lasting freshness. As simple as it may seem, underarm care can have a significant impact on a woman’s style choices. With one less thing to worry about, she is more likely to feel strong, powerful and self-assured in her own skin, which will cascade throughout all aspects of her life. Visit Dove.com for more information on New Dove Advanced Care Anti-Perspirant/Deodorant with NutriumMoisture.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Returns to Segerstrom Center
Segerstrom Center for the Arts presents an exclusive Southern California engagement of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater March 27 – 30. Recognized by the U.S. Congress as a vital American “Cultural Ambassador to the World,” Page 4
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is one of the most creative and inspiring dance companies in the world. Led by Ailey Artistic Director Robert Battle, this sixth visit to the Center by the Company will feature two programs that include three
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works never before performed on the West Coast by Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater: Chroma, D-Man in the Waters (Part I) and LIFT. Returning are the beloved Grace and Alvin Ailey’s signature American masterpiece, Revelations.
To welcome the return of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, the Center and the Company will host Revelations Celebration, a free kickoff event on the Arts Plaza beginning at noon on Saturday, March 22.
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Three tips to extend the life of your smartphone
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We sit on our smartphones, toss them into a purse and sometimes, quite accidentally, douse them in the toilet. And that doesn’t include what grimy-fingered kids do to smartphones as they play games. Generally, we are not very nice to the technology that has become central to our lifestyles. “Most smartphones are pretty durable, but they are not tanks,” says Iza Perez, a product marketing manager for Sony Mobile. “Smartphone damage is typically user-inflicted but they can be usercorrected just as easily.” Here are three tips she recommends to reduce wear-andtear on smartphones to extend their life: 1. Water salvage Let’s be honest: 75 percent of us use our smartphone in the restroom, according to marketing firm 11Mark. And software-maker Plaxo found that nearly one in five people drop their phones in the toilet. Hey, it happens. So what do you do if you’re one of those unfortunate souls that wets their phone? (Don’t forget rain storms and swimming pools.) First and most obvious: Dry it immediately with a soft, absorbent cloth. Second, remove the battery and place the damp phone and battery separately into an uncooked bag of rice to absorb the moisture. Don’t be in a rush to put it back together. And if that doesn’t work, well, you’ll likely need a new phone. Fortunately, many case makers and smartphone makers are introducing water-resistant features to help minimize water damage. The
Sony Xperia Z, for example, can stay submerged in 3 feet of water for 30 minutes, which should be plenty of time for a long bathroom break. 2. Keep it clean Smartphones are germ magnets because they are constantly touched with unwashed hands. Did you know that the average smartphone user checks their device 110 times a day?That’s according to a 2013 study by Locket, an app maker, who checked how often its 150,000 users activated their phones by swiping the screen or tapping a home button. To reduce germs from clinging to your phone they can live up to 48 hours, by the way - regularly clean your phone with microfiber cloth and a spritz of sanitizing screen-cleaning solution. Likewise, you can remove dirt and grime build up in crevices with a microfiber cloth or a cotton swap and a touch of solution. If you have a case, remove it every once and a
while to thoroughly clean that as well. 3. Battery preservation Aside from the cool touchscreen, the battery is a smartphone’s lifeblood. There are a few simple things you can do to extend battery life on a daily basis that will help reduce the number of times a recharge is needed. Dimming screen brightness and reducing the number of alerts you receive - particularly those that vibrate - will save a lot of juice. Closing apps when finished is also a plus, particularly those that use location features. Apps running in the background doing nothing still suck battery life.- Also, check your settings menu for battery saving features. Most phone makers now include software to automatically adjust usage - but not close opened apps. When shopping for a new phone, consider one with advanced battery-saving features.
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PACIFIC SYMPHONY ANNOUNCES 2014-15 HAL AND JEANETTE SEGERSTROM FAMILY FOUNDATION CLASSICAL SERIES
Pacific Symphony announces what is perhaps its most significant season to date for the 36-yearold orchestra—the 2014-15 Hal and Jeanette Segerstrom Family Foundation Classical Series and special events, celebrating Music Director Carl St.Clair’s 25 years at the helm. Filled with giant stars and giants of the repertoire that have moved listeners for centuries, the season is pure St.Clair—embracing and celebrating all that great music can mean to the human heart. This milestone anniversary season has been carefully handcrafted by the maestro, steeped in music with deep meaning for him, as he is surrounded by friends who also happen to be some of the classical music world’s biggest luminaries: Yo-Yo Ma, Itzhak Perlman and Joshua Bell, to name just three. The biggest season ever— it includes more special guests, stellar 21st-century composers and some of St.Clair’s greatest mentors and dearest friends. While the theme of the season, “celebrating St.Clair’s 25 years on a journey of illumination,” reflects the maestro’s quarter of a century at the helm of the orchestra—bringing light, understanding and appreciation to music throughout his tenure—it also envisions the future.
The season is rich with inventive and forward-thinking projects. Among the many highlights that are undeniably part of St.Clair’s legacy— the Symphony, for the fifth year in a row, offers three new innovative Music Unwound programs, designed to contextualize and enhance the musical experience: “Cathedrals of Sound,” “For the Love of Bernstein” and “Fire & Water.” The highly popular opera and vocal initiative that began three seasons ago—“Symphonic Voices”—continues with Bizet’s “Carmen,” and special attention is given to the Symphony’s relationship with the Pacific Chorale and the Southern California Children’s Chorus. Additionally, the critically acclaimed American Composers Festival enters its 14th year by focusing on one of today’s most iconic musician-composers: André Previn. Other contemporary composers playing a role in the season include Christopher Rouse, James Newton Howard, Laura Karpman and Narong Prangcharoen. “I don’t need to be celebrated,” insists St.Clair. “I want to know that the values I possess and, in turn, the Symphony’s core values are being celebrated, and that the orchestra’s future is secured. For me, it’s a time to pay homage to our community,
a chance to say thank you to our patrons. “The Pacific Symphony musicians and the role they have played in the success of orchestra are the true heroes of our story. It is our partnership that is the real legacy of the past 25 years. I also want to express my gratitude to our board of directors for their unwavering support. The backbone of the Symphony is the subscribers, ticket buyers and donors, who make our work possible. The greatest gift to me on this occasion is for many new patrons to subscribe to the classical season.” “The board of directors is proud to share Carl’s vision of musical excellence and innovation,” says Pacific Symphony Board Chair Michael Kerr. “We are stepping forward to invest and support his ambitious programming that enriches our community in countless ways.” Pacific Symphony President John Forsyte adds, “It is no surprise that so many illustrious figures in the classical music world are coming to celebrate. This is a nationally significant milestone. Few music directors achieve such longevity with an institution, and Carl can be credited with putting Pacific Symphony on the map. With his bold vision for community education, thematic
programs, new commissions, and collaborations, Pacific Symphony has been regularly cited for its contributions to the orchestral landscape. This announcement is just the start. During the coming months other initiatives to expand service to Orange County and the region will be unveiled. Personally, I am proud to have collaborated with such a wonderful man for the last fifteen years.” For more information or to purchase season tickets for 12 classical concerts: $270-$990; for 14 concerts—including Yo-Yo Ma and Itzhak Perlman: $360-$1,340 ($2,350, Box Circle); and for four Sunday Casual Connections, $85$325; call (714) 755-5799 or visit www.PacificSymphony.org. See attached concert calendar at the bottom for specific performance dates.
Lighten the load : Open up valuable free time by organizing the laundry room
Laundry is always on the to-do list, and in busy households across the country, it seems that the hamper is always full. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, the average household does 392 loads of laundry each year. That translates to 7.5 loads per week, which can make the process of washing your clothes, towels and bedding feel like a permanent chore. Running a household doesn’t have to be a chore, especially when it comes to laundry, says Laura Deluttri of HealthyHousekeeper.com. “The laundry room is an area that is so easy and simple to get organized and keep clean, and once it’s together, you’re able to maximize your time doing other things,” she says. “By making the laundry room as efficient as possible you can let the machines do the work, focus on other things outside the mudroom and come back later to fresh, clean clothes.” To get your laundry room in tip-top shape, consider the following tips: * Create a stain removal station There might be grass stains on your child’s sports jersey or dinner stains from the last party you hosted. Even if you don’t treat the stains immediately, keep those items separated at your station so you don’t have to sort the laundry when it comes time to run it. What should you have at your station? Follow this list: Page 6
- A bucket for presoaking clothing and linens - A supply of your favorite staintreating detergents handy for easy access - Bleach (if things get really messy!) - Drying rack for delicate items - Recycling bin for too stained clothes and/or used bottles Keeping this area separate also prevents any chemicals like bleach from mixing with your regular laundry. * Keep everything at your fingertips - Clutter is your worst enemy. When all of your laundry supplies are haphazardly stored, you can spend too much time trying to find something (and even causing more of a mess along the way). That’s why it’s important to organize your space so you can easily grab the detergent, liquid softener or dryer sheets while your arms are full. Easy access and convenience are found in some of the newest top load washers like a model from LG with an innovative design that places the control panel on the front of the machine. Just set the washer to the desired cycle and turn it on with the push of a finger - no leaning over the machine to get to the back panel. It comes in handy if you have anything in your other arm - like a baby or laundry basket full of clean clothes ready for folding. Installing a hanging rack near the washer is also a great idea, so that as you remove
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clothing, you can immediately hang items specified for air drying without slowing down the process. * Do fewer loads of laundry - This sounds pretty basic but it can really save you lots of time, energy and water. If you’re in the market for a new washer-dryer pair, consider mega-capacity models that allow you to do fewer loads. Some Energy Star washers even have a new “turbo wash” feature that saves 20 minutes of wash time per load, even on larger loads giving you back more “me time.” * Use two hampers - Encourage your family to help with the laundry process by presorting their clothes. Anything with stains goes to the stain removal station, while everything else gets placed into the dark or white hampers as appropriate. It’s a great way to teach children at an early age how to do their own laundry and it ensures the ever-missing sock stays put. * Reduce time spent ironing Check the care labels in your clothing items before starting the laundry process. For example, synthetic materials like nylon, polyester and acrylic will have fewer wrinkles when washed in a permanent press cycle. Using cold water to wash bright colors will also help keep wrinkles at bay. When transferring clothes to the dryer, shake them out to prevent anything from balling up during the
drying cycle and becoming more wrinkled. Also, take advantage of technologies that can help reduce wrinkles. Some dryers from LG, for instance, offer steam cycles to help freshen clothing and remove wrinkles, while also helping to cut down on your dry cleaning bill. Lastly, don’t overfill the dryer as this can keep clothing from drying quickly, leading to wrinkles. “If you have a large family, or just feel like you end up doing a lot of laundry each week, know that with some easy organizational tips, washing the clothes can turn into the easiest job on your home’s to-do list,” Deluttri says. “Keeping everything organized and within easy reach can open up time for doing more activities you enjoy like spending time with family and friends.”
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local Dentist michael tessier reveals New technology about crown replacement “There’s big news about new modern methods of crown replacement,” says local dentist Michael Te s s i e r . Dr. Michael Tessier “Crowns restore a tooth to its original size, shape, and function. Crowns are used to replace very large fillings, or broken teeth. They’re made out of stainless steel or gold, or porcelain bonded to metal or, today, just porcelain, particularly in the front. They can be as short-lived as five years, or last as long as thirty. They need to be replaced both because decay eventually develops at the edges and works its way up and under the crown where it can’t be seen, even on x-ray, and because the porcelain fractures off the metal substrate to which the porcelain is baked at about 2500 degrees Fahrenheit. The decay results from temperature changes in the mouth such as a lunch of hot soup with iced tea, or the wet, acidic environment in which the crowned tooth finds itself.
Porcelain fractures result from the brittleness of the porcelain and the weak bond between the porcelain and the metal underneath, being pitted against some peoples surprisingly powerful chewing forces. New state-of-the-art crowns we use today contain no metal, and the porcelain is reinforced with glass fibers to increase its tensile strength. These new crowns are far superior in many ways to what was used in the past, not the least of which is their appearance. Another big difference with modern vs. older technology is that today, crowns are bonded onto teeth with a plastic bonding material, as opposed to cemented, which cement was water soluble- that’s why they re-decay at the edges. If you have any questions about old crowns or crown replacement, or any other aspects of today’s dental technology, please don’t hesitate to call my office at 949-459-7212. We’re located at Oso and Antonio Parkways 28562 Oso Pkwy Rancho Santa Margarita 92688.
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Metrolink Initiates Demonstration of Life Saving Positive Train Control In Commuter Service
Metrolink becomes first commuter rail system to implement I-ETMS® interoperable predictive collision-avoidance technology Senator Dianne Feinstein and Congressman Adam Schiff today joined other dignitaries at Los Angeles Union Station as Metrolink launched Positive Train Control (PTC) in revenue service demonstration (RSD) under the authority of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) railroad. Other dignitaries in attendance included California State Transportation Agency Deputy Secretary Chad Edison, California High Speed Rail Authority CEO Jeff Morales, Metrolink Board Chair Pat Morris and former Metrolink Board Chair Richard Katz, along with representatives from the Federal Rail Administration (FRA) and the BNSF Railway. “I have spent my entire life around the rail, but this is unequivocally the most instrumental piece of technology ever implemented for train safety,” said Morris, who worked his way through Stanford Law School at the ATSF Railway. “PTC will undoubtedly make Metrolink the safest commuter rail system in the country; the invaluable partnership between Metrolink and the BNSF has made today a reality.” PTC is one of the National Transportation Safety Board’s (NTSB) top ten most wanted transportation safety improvements. It involves a Page 8
GPS-based technology capable of preventing train-to-train collisions, over-speed derailments, unauthorized incursion into work zones and train movement through switches left in the wrong position. PTC monitors and, if necessary, controls train movement in the event of human error. PTC may also bring trains to a safe stop in the event of a natural disaster. Metrolink now has the ability to implement PTC on specific trains. The FRA has authorized Metrolink to operate PTC RSD on BNSF territory using Wabtec’s Interoperable Electronic Train Management System (I-ETMS)®. Wabtec’s I-ETMS® PTC System was selected by the four Class One freight railroads and by Amtrak outside of the northeast corridor as well as Metra and Coaster. Metrolink’s PTC service on BNSF track will be implemented on select trains on the Metrolink 91 Line (between Riverside-Downtown and just east of LA Union Station), Orange County Line (between Fullerton and just east of LA Union Station) and Inland Empire-Orange County Line (between San Bernardino and just east of Anaheim Canyon). PTC capability on Metrolink territory is expected to be available later this year, while the entire service area is anticipated to be complete well before the Rail Safety Improvement Act (RSIA) mandate of December 2015. Today, Metrolink operated PTC
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RSD on Orange County Line train 686, while the first revenue service train to offer the advanced technology was 91 Line train 700 on Monday morning. Metrolink will implement additional trains into PTC RSD in the coming weeks and months. As part of its 512-mile system, Metrolink also operates on track owned and dispatched by the Union Pacific Railroad (UP) and the North County Transportation District (NCTD). Metrolink, BNSF, UP and NCTD, along with Amtrak trains, will all have to install and implement an interoperable system for PTC to be complete in the region. The RSIA became law in 2008 after a contractor engineer operating a Metrolink train failed to stop at a red signal just north of the Metrolink Chatsworth Station. This action led to a head-on collision with a freight train resulting in 25 passenger deaths and more than 130 injuries. “Commuters across the country deserve the safest trains and routes possible, and the adoption of Positive Train Control (PTC) by Metrolink will make Los Angeles one of the first in the nation to adopt this lifesaving technology,” said Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank), sponsor of the Rail Collision Prevention Act, which required implementation of Positive Train Control on passenger trains. “With human errors accounting for forty percent of all rail accidents,
PTC will save lives and the rest of the country needs to adopt these systems as soon as possible.” The estimated cost for developing, installing and deploying PTC on the Metrolink system including the expansion of the communication network to support the PTC System is $216.3 million. Metrolink secured full funding from local, state and federal sources with the funding split at 50%, 42%, 9% respectively. Nearly 30 grants were secured. Metrolink’s PTC program calls for installing a back-office system (BOS), replacing the current computer-aided dispatch (CAD) system, installing on-board PTC equipment on 57 cab cars and 52 locomotives, installing systems to stop a train at 476 wayside signals, and implementing a sixcounty specialized communication network to link the wayside signals, trains and a new 24,000 square foot security enhanced building to house the command and control equipment and personnel to dispatch the railroad at all times. The Metrolink Operations Center (MOC) is the dispatching hub for rail providers in Southern California, including other passenger and freight carriers, making it one of the nation’s busiest and most complex rail networks. For additional details on Metrolink, please visit www.metrolinktrains.com.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of OC “Jazzes Up” Mardi Gras and Raises $110,000 Photos by: Fotograafe Studio More than 350 members of Orange County’s professional community put their casino gaming skills to the test and helped to raise $110,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County during the 13th Annual Mardi Gras Party, at Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen located in Downtown Disney in Anaheim. An event directly benefiting Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County’s youth mentorship programs, the Mardi Gras-inspired event offered a full evening of live music, authentic Cajun Cuisine, casino gaming and opportunity drawings. A nonprofit organization that helps youth to realize their potential and build their futures, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County provides over 2,000 children facing adversity with professionally supported one-to-one mentoring relationships to change their lives for the better. “We are deeply grateful for the outpouring of support we received from business leaders and community supporters during the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County Mardi Gras Party,” says Melissa Beck, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County. “In addition to the incredible generosity of event attendees, we were also thrilled to recruit 10 dynamic and motivated volunteer “Bigs” for local youth in need of a mentor.” Guests were treated to Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen signature appetizers including Blackened Filet Mignon on Crostini with Caramelized Onions and Horseradish aioli, Sweet tomato and basil bruschetta with mozzarella, Coconut Crusted Shrimp with Pepper Jelly Sauce, Mushroom & Goat Cheese Tartlets and Pulled Pork Sliders. VIP’s were privy to Mini Crab Cakes with Ravigote Sauce, Lamb Lollipops and Spicy boiled Shrimp with Creole Cocktail Sauce. On tap for all was also Jambalaya and Begnets and for a little fun, a cotton candy machine! An opportunity drawing presented prizes such as a Viva Las Vegas package including credit towards hotel, airfare, Vegas poker chips and more (valued at $2,500), a Designer Experience package including Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Gucci and other designer grabs (valued at $2,500), and the chance to win one of five $1,000 gift cards. American roots-driven rock and roll band “Rumble King” shook up the evening with bringing high-energy, vibrant tunes reminiscent to early styles of American music as guests played poker, blackjack, craps and roulette. Supporters in attendance included Auction.com Chairman Rob Friedman; Wohl Investment Company President Peter Desforges; Eagle Four Partners Principal and International Bay Clubs LLC CEO Todd Pickup; Disneyland Resort Vice President of Communications John Nicoletti; Allergan, Inc. Senior Corporate Counsel Tim Andrews; Squar Milner Chief Financial and Administrative Officer Scharrell Jackson; Performance Research Laboratories, Inc. CEO Dr. Edward Lieskovan; New American Funding President Patty Arvielo; A. Gary Anderson Foundation CEO Erin Lastinger; and Walt Disney Company Senior Manager of Corporate Alliances Larry Lenihan. The Mardi Gras Party was made possible by generous sponsors Albert J. Crosson Family Foundation, Merrill Lynch, Merrill Edge, Plaza Bank, Towers Watson, Balboa Bay Club, Balboa Bay Resort, Susan and Jeff Hamar, Disneyland Resort, CareerBeam, Metro Estates, Orange County Business Journal, Squar Milner, Cox Communications, Aon, Mercer, ICU Medical, Inc., Littler, Apriem Advisors, SA Recycling, CommerceWest Bank, Fidelity Investments, Universal Protection Service, Kaufman Hunt, Cornerstone Relocation Group and Tarantino Landscape, Inc. For more than 100 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters has operated under the belief that inherent in every child is the ability to succeed and thrive in life. Most children served by Big Brothers Big Sisters live in single-parent and low-income families, or households where a parent is incarcerated. As the nation’s largest donor and volunteer supported mentoring network, Big Brothers Big Sisters makes meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers (“Bigs”) and children (“Littles”). Providing a system of ongoing evaluation and support, Big Brothers Big Sisters is proven by independent studies to help families by improving the odds that “Littles” will perform better in school and avoid violence and illegal activities, and have stronger relationships with their parents and others. In 2013, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County served over 2,200 children. For more information, visit http://www.bigbrooc.org/. Page 12
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MARCH EVENTS AT LAGUNA ART MUSEUM In March Laguna Art Museum will host an array events including a lecture by Malcolm Warner about food in art on Thursday, March 6; Live! at the Museum: Dúo del Sol on Thursday, March 13; Kids’ Art Studio on Sunday, March 16; the Laguna Beach Film Society screening of Inequality for All on Thursday, March 20; and a lecture with Janet Blake on the art of Millard Sheets on Thursday, March 27. Conversation With...Malcolm Warner Thursday, March 6 7:00-8:00 p.m. Free admission (5:00-9:00 p.m.) This year Laguna Beach’s food and wine festival, Celebrate Good Taste, takes place during the museum’s exhibition of the art of Wayne Thiebaud, one of the greatest
ever painters of food. Laguna Art Museum’s Executive Director Dr. Malcolm Warner marks the occasion with a talk on food and drink in art. Taking a broad historical view of the subject, he shows how Thiebaud’s work continues a centuries-old tradition. The Conversation With… series brings artists and other creative minds to Laguna Art Museum to discuss their practice in a casual conversation with guests. The evening will begin with a brief presentation by Warner, followed by the opportunity for museum visitors to engage with him in conversation. Warner has been a museum curator and director for 25 years. Before joining Laguna Art Museum as its executive director in 2012, he held curatorial positions at the San Diego Museum of Art, the Yale Center for British Art, and the Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth, Texas, also serving as the Kimbell’s deputy director from 2007 to 2011. Among the high-level exhibitions that Warner has curated are The Victorians at the National Gallery of Art, Washington (1997); Millais: Portraits at the National Portrait Gallery, London (1999); Great British Paintings from American Collections at the Yale Center for British Art and the Huntington in San Marino, California (2001-2002); Stubbs and the Horse at the Kimbell, the Walters Art Museum,
Malcolm Warner museum curator and director Baltimore, and the National Gallery, London (2004-2005); The Mirror and the Mask: Portraiture in the Age of Picasso at the Kimbell and the Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza in Madrid, Apollo magazine’s “Exhibition of the Year” in 2007; and Butchers, Dragons, Gods & Skeletons: Film Installations by Philip Haas, also at the Kimbell, listed in TIME magazine’s top ten exhibitions of 2009. The Ladera Ranch News
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Top 10 home decor trends for 2014
Renew. Rejuvenate. Reinvigorate. The same objectives people have when making their personal New Year’s resolutions can be just as easily be applied to their homes. There’s no better time to give a home a fresh look, whether it’s incorporating a new color palette, adding accessories, repurposing furniture or putting something interesting up on the walls. A kaleidoscope of color Residential interior designer Gary McBournie recommends happy hues such as turquoise for a kitchen, chartreuse for a dining room and coral for a bedroom. Roger Hazard, a Sharon Springs, NY designer who starred in the Emmy-nominated “Sell This House,” agrees that color palettes will embrace a variety of bold, punchy accent colors but also notes a seismic shift in neutrals from the “brown fatigue” of browns and beiges to bright gallery whites and truly neutral grays. Purples can be paired with accents of copper and well-worn leather in a masculine den; layered with gold, gray and white for an elegant bedroom; or highlighted against subway tile and chrome fixtures for a statement master bathroom. Every wall has a story Todd Imholte, president of Murals Your Way, predicts that wall murals will be even more popular next year as more homeowners and business owners embrace this unique, distinctive way to transform any room. Simple to install and remove, Murals Your Way’s more than 750,000 images, along with the ability to create a personal mural from a photograph, make wall murals an attractive and affordable design trend. It’s only natural Miami-based ASID and IIDA award-winning interior and furniture designer Bea Pila sees natural elements increasingly created into Page 14
luxurious furnishings. Look for lamps embellished with geodes and natural gems, feather-adorned pillows and sharkskin as a rich table finish. Stone and stone veneers make for an interesting organic interior wall covering, says Debbie Wiener of My Designing Solutions, as do sticks gathered in groups as triptychs or propped up against the wall. Lighten up Lighting can make a key difference in a home by setting the atmosphere of a room or helping showcase decor elements. LED bulbs deliver the same warm glow as traditional incandescents but use 84 percent less energy and last up to 20 years, according to Maxwell Ryan, founder and CEO of Apartment Therapy. Interior design expert and InStyleModern.com executive Maria Samuels suggests multi-tiered chandeliers and other ornamental fixtures using LED lights to give a modern twist instead of traditional artificial illumination. The furniture forecast Pila notes that 60s-inspired acrylic furnishings can be timeless when designed into a classic silhouette, with the pureness of the acrylic’s clearness creating a striking effect. Washington, DC designer Darlene Molnar predicts that velvet sofas will be a top trend in 2014, with jewel colors or gray bringing a soft elegance to rooms after years of sharp clean lines. And furniture designer Clint Parker notes that Earth-friendly, sustainable eco-furniture is gaining steam, with new composites and fabrics such as hemp and sorghum making the concept more accessible. Accessorize the positive Anything goes in the world of accessories. Pila notes an African influence in lamps made of horn and Kuba cloths fashioned into pillows, rugs and blankets, while Ian Kennedy
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of Ruby + George touts Native American-inspired artwork, rugs and antlers passed down from generation to generation. Wiener suggests gasfired home “fire walls” under a wallmounted big-screen television that can serve as a source of warmth and an art focal piece. The simple life Internationally recognized artist and award-winning Austin designer Pablo Solomon sees a continuation of uncluttered, simple, practical, multifunctional and renewable designs. He recommends adopting the mantra “less is more” to focus on quality, not quantity, when it comes to art, rugs and furnishings. Tie interior design with outside landscape views to evoke a feeling of openness and flow from the inside out. What’s old is new again Los Angeles-based Linda Brettler, AIA, suggests finding creative ways
to repurpose, recycle and reuse by relocating pieces from other rooms in the house or seeking out older, better-made items from architectural salvage sites. Salvaged or antique tiles can give an authentic patina to a historic home, and Brettler recommends mixing tile and stone so the look isn’t so intense. Finding your comfort zone According to Elissa Morgante, principal at Morgante Wilson Architects in Chicago, people are moving toward much more casual and interactive living.-This translates into making all rooms in the home inviting and multifunctional, to foster togetherness in comfortable spaces that will actually be used. Hazard adds that practicality and individuality will dominate next year, with upholstery expected to bring presence and sophistication while still delivering all-day comfort.
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LADERA RANCH NEWS R est aurant Antonucci’s Restaurant Serving authentic Italian seafood and award-winning pizza since 1976 with exciting appetizers and a full bar and live entertainment on Saturday evening.
24190 Alicia Parkway Mission Viejo. 949-472-4332 Cinnamon Productions Bakery Café
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25672 Crown Valley Pkwy. 949-218-1515 Claim Jumper Monster salad bar, great steaks, full bar with a wide selection of beers and wines to choose from.
27845 Santa Margarita Pkwy, Mission Viejo 461.7170 Cosmo’s Italian Kitchen Owners Bob Quinn and Dick Fisher celebrate their 5th anniversary with special dinners Monday, Wednesday and Sunday. Open 11am Monday to Friday.
28562 Oso Pkwy 949.216.9029 Diho Siam Authentic Thai and Chinese food at affordable prices. Many varieties of Thai and Chinese delicacies. Chicken, Beef, Pork, Tofu and Vegetarian! Barbecue Chicken, Crispy Duck, Beef w/Oyster Sauce. Spicy Cat Fish. Hours: Open daily from 11am to 9pm; Sat. & Sun. until 9:30pm.
27702 Crown Valley Pkwy E-3 365-8777 Don Gustavo’s Authentic Mexican Food with homestyle flavor, menu items include Chile Relleno, Carnitas, Fajitas, Eggs Machaca, Chimicangas, Veggie Burrito, Fish Tacos, Shrimp Enchiladas, Taco Salad. Margaritas, Tequilas y Mas! Plus catering at your home or office. Open for lunch & dinner 7 days a week, plus Weekend Breakfast. Located at Oso/ Marguerite in the Pavillion’s Shopping center,
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1701 Corporate Drive, Ladera Ranch (949) 364-7080 Jalapeno’s Restaurant Open for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Authentic Mexican food including Chili Verde, Omelettes, Huevos Rancheros, Tostadas, Carne Asada, Menudo, traditional burritos including Beef, Chicken, Fish, Beans (Vegetarian), Chile Rellenos, Taquitos, Enchiladas. Imported and domestic beers.
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The Ranch Sports Grill All Laker games, NHL, Fox Soccer and all Top Games. Taco Tuesdays, Slider Wednesdays, Taste of Italy Thursdays, DJ Friday nights. Happy Hour 11am to 6pm Mon.- Fri.
27412 Antonio Pkwy. 429-7737 Selma’s Chicago Pizzeria & Tap Room Selma’s serves 6 different styles of pizzas: Deep Dish, Chicago Pie, Low Profile, Artisan, Artisan Wheat, and Gluten Free. Plus great pastas, gourmet salads, Panini sandwiches, appetizers, desserts, and one of the largest selections of beers & wine in the area.Selmas’ offers full service or drop and go Catering.
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Have you dined out recently in Ladera Ranch? The Ladera Ranch News would like your opinion and we are actively looking for more reviews of local area restaurants that are NOT already listed on this page. Please make it brief and informative with 50 words or less. Reviews must include your name, phone or email address (please do not send reviews on fast food or strictly pizza places). Please send your Restaurant Review to newseditorials@yahoo.com
27702 Crown Valley Pkwy, Ladera Ranch. (949) 388-7260
Latte Da Bagelry & Grill Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner served all day. Fifteen different types of bagels made daily. Salads, burgers, plus Italian specialties like Chicken Alfredo. opens at 6am daily; closes at 9pm Monday through Saturday, open until 4pm on Sunday.
21612 Plano Trabuco Road at Santa Margarita Parkway in the Albertson’s Center in Rancho Santa Margarita. 949-589-6405 O’Neill’s Bar & Grill at the Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club. Sunday Brunch at O’Neill’s is a delicious and leisurely experience. Zagat calls it the “best value in Orange County.” Daily specials include fresh fish, steaks, pizza and hearty sandwiches.
26772 Avery Pkwy, Mission Viejo. 949-305-5100 Peppino’s Newly remodeled restaurant on the Lake, expanded the dining area, full service bar, waiting lounge and a front dining patio. The rear-dining terrace offers a beautiful view of Lake Mission Viejo. Happy Hour daily from 3:00 to 7:00 pm.
Simply Fondue Fabulous fondues composed of delicious meats, cheeses, breads, fruits and vegetables with steaming savory sauces. Worth the short trip to
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Trabuco Oaks Steakhouse Forty years serving choice meats and seafood. Home of the famous “2-pound steak.” Relax while you sip one of our sumptuous wines or cocktails or a frosty beer. Everyone welcome - straight from work or off the trail or dressed for a night out. OPEN: Sun.-Thurs. 5pm to 9pm; Fri. and Sat. 5pm to 9:30pm. Please call after 2pm for reservations.
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27780 Vista del Lago, Mission Viejo 859.9556 P.F. Changs China Bistro Superb Shanghai Street Noodles, available in few places on the globe, make the trip to Mission Viejo Mall a veritable necessity.
800 The Shops at Mission Viejo, Ruby Rosensteel, 364-6661
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How to manage your money in the new year As a new year unfolds, many people resolve to kick bad habits and take better care of their health and their finances. After a few late payments, messy receipt folders and carefree budgeting, it’s time to make your personal finances a priority. It may feel like you don’t have enough time in your hectic life to sit down and manage your money, but with a few secret weapons you can organize your personal finances like a professional in no time at all, from wherever your busy day may take you. There’s no need to take any finance courses or crunch any serious numbers - anyone can do it with the right tools. And with the on-the-go lifestyle people live these days, those tools need to be just as mobile as you are. By tracking spending in real time and monitoring your budget and accounts from your mobile device, getting your money in order has never been so simple. With technology tools available and on your side, you will be set up for success. A simple solution If you are new to managing your money or need to dig out of debt, the free money management tool Mint. Page 16
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Ladera Ranch News Legal Notices Trustee Sale No. 2012-2983 Notice Of Trustee’s Sale Under A Notice Of A Notice Of Delinquent Assessment And Claim Of Lien Title Order No .1200977 Reference No. LA-RAN 0121-01 APN No. 931-96-720 You Are In Default Under A Notice Of Delinquent Assessment Dated 8/31/2011. Unless You Take Action To Protect Your Property, It May Be Sold At A Public Sale. If You Need An Explanation Of The Nature Of The Proceedings Against You, You Should Contact A Lawyer. Notice is hereby given that on 3/27/2014 at 3:00 PM, S.B.S. Lien Services As the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Notice of Delinquent Assessment, recorded on 9/22/2011 as Document No. 2011000469529 Book Page of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Orange County, California , The original owner: Richard R Rael And Deborah L Rael The purported new owner: Richard R Rael And Deborah L Rael Will Sell At Public Auction To The Highest Bidder For Cash, (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a State or national bank, a check drawn by a state of federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state.): On The Front Steps To The Entrance Of The Orange Civic Center, 300 E. Chapman, Orange, CA All right, title and interest under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment in the property situated in said County, as more fully described on the above referenced assessment lien. The street address and other common designation, if any of the real property described above is purported to be: 16 Iron Horse Trail Ladera Ranch CA 92694 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum due under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment, with interest thereon, as provided in said notice, advances, if any, estimated fees, charges, and expenses of the Trustee, to-wit: $10,705.66 accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The claimant, Ladera Ranch Maintenance Corporation AKA LARMAC under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be re-
corded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. Notice To Potential Bidders: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. Notice To Property Owner: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call For Sales Information, Please Call (623) 434-5560 or visit this Internet Web site , using the file number assigned to this case 2012-2983. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The Property Is Being Sold Subject To The Ninety Day Right Of Redemption Contained In Civil Code Section 5715(b). Please Note That We Are A Debt Collector And Are Attempting To Collect A Debt And Any Information We Obtain Will Be Used For That Purpose. For Sales Information, Please Call (623) 434-5560 Date: 2/19/2014 S.B.S. Lien Services 31194 La Baya Drive, Suite 106 Westlake Village, California 91362 /s/ Annissa Young, Trustee Sale Officer We Are Attempting To Collect A Debt, And Any Information We Obtain Will Be Used For That Purpose. Publish: 2/28, 3/7 & 3/14/2014
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