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Family New Year’s Eve at the Great Park Great Night! Family New Year’s Eve at the Great Park to Feature Radio Personality Big Wave Dave from 95.9 FM The Fish Popular radio personality Big Wave Dave from 95.9 FM The Fish has joined the fun-filled line-up for the Great Night! Family New Year’s Eve at the Great Park celebration on Monday, December 31. Big Wave Dave will promote the Great Park live from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. during the event. Fish fans from across the southland are invited to come to The Fish booth to meet Big Wave Dave in person. Big Wave Dave can be heard weekdays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on 95.9 FM The Fish.

Great Night! Family New Year’s Eve at the Great Park kicks off at 5 p.m. on Monday, December 31 and culminates with a countdown and celebration of New Year’s Eve 2013 on East Coast time at 9 p.m. As the clock strikes 9 p.m., the Great Park rings in the New Year with an explosion of streamers, party hats and noise makers. Admission is free, and parking is $10.

“For families, Great Night! at the Great Park is the perfect way to ring in the New Year in a safe, fun-filled,

alcohol-free environment,” said Beth Krom, Chair, Orange County Great Park Corporation. “Scheduling this event on ‘East Coast time’ means that at 9:00 pm, as the ball drops in Times Square, we will watch the Great Park Balloon descend at the Park.”

Southland Mega Groove, a popular five-piece band with versatile vocalists that played at last year’s first-ever Great Night! event, will once again rock the night away with songs from across the decades.

Hangar 244 will be transformed into a Disco Lounge featuring DJ

music and dancing. Local community groups will also be on hand to perform throughout the evening.

Great Night! will feature carnivalstyle games, military vehicle displays, arts and crafts activities for children, street entertainers and a new outdoor recreation game area.

Families can enjoy carousel rides, art exhibitions at the Palm Court Arts Complex, as well as dine on delicious food available from more than a dozen gourmet food trucks and food stations. Visitors can also send New Year’s Eve photos to friends and family and post them on

Facebook from special high-tech photo booths on site.

Last year’s Great Night! Family New Year’s Eve attracted approximately 10,000 visitors and similar attendance is expected for this year’s celebration.

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Vanessa Natalie Manjarrez reigns as 95th Rose Queen for the 2013 Tournament of Roses

The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® 2013 President, Sally Bixby, crowned the 95th Rose Queen®, Vanessa Manjarrez, in an official Coronation ceremony presented by Citizens Business Bank at the Pasadena Convention Center and supported by Royal Court sponsors Macy*s and Mikimoto.

“Queen Vanessa and our six Rose Princesses are all outstanding young women and I’m proud to welcome them into the Tournament of Roses family,” said Tournament of Roses President Sally Bixby. “They are inspirational and articulate ambassadors of the Tournament and I know they will carry on the traditions of the Royal Court with poise and grace.”

The seven young ladies of the Royal Court also

debuted the beautiful gowns provided by designer Tadashi Shoji and the dazzling crown and tiaras provided by Mikimoto.

“I’m so honored to be Rose Queen, and representing the Tournament of Roses has already been amazing,” said the newly crowned queen. “Now that we have these beautiful dresses and our crown and tiaras, the whole experience of being on the Royal Court is even more special.”

Rose Queen Vanessa Natalie Manjarrez, 17, lives in Pasadena and attends Mayfield Senior School, where she is on the Diversity Committee and Advising Council. She also participates in the Dance Conservatory and is involved with the National Charity League, the Pasadena Humane Society and Villa Esperanza. Vanessa is a Girl Scout Gold Award recipient. Since the age of four, Vanessa has participated in traditional Basque dancing and she is currently very involved with the Basque community in Chino, Calif., where she is part of the Gauden Bat dance group. When in college, she hopes to study business and science – stem cell research and genetics are among her specific interests. Her hobbies include traveling and volunteering. Vanessa’s parents are Maria Sarry and Armando Manjarrez.

As an official ambassador of the Tournament of Roses, Queen Vanessa will participate in more than 150 community and media functions along

with Rose Princesses Kate Alice Benuska, 17, Maranatha High School; Tracy Italia Cresta, 17, La Salle High School; Victoria Sophia McGregor, 17, Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy; Nicole Cherie Nelam, 17, Pasadena High School; Sonia Marie Shenoi, 17, San Marino High School and Madison Michelle Barili Teodo, 18, La Canada High School.

Rose Parade History This uniquely American event began as a promotional effort

by Pasadena’s distinguished Valley Hunt Club. In the winter of 1890, the club members brainstormed ways to promote the “Mediterranean of the West.” They invited their former East Coast neighbors to a mid-winter holiday, where they could watch games such as chariot races, jousting, foot races, polo and tug-of-war under the warm California sun. The abundance of fresh flowers, even in the midst of winter, prompted the club to add another showcase for Pasadena’s charm: a parade would precede the competition, where entrants would decorate their carriages with hundreds of blooms. The Tournament of Roses was born.

“In New York, people are buried in snow,” announced Professor Charles F. Holder at a Club meeting. “Here our flowers are blooming and our oranges are about to bear. Let’s hold a festival to tell the world about our paradise.”

During the next few years, the festival expanded to include marching bands and motorized floats. The games on the town lot (which was re-named Tournament Park in 1900) included ostrich races, bronco busting demonstrations and a race between a camel and an elephant (the elephant won). Reviewing stands were built along the Parade route, and Eastern newspapers began to take notice of the event. In 1895, the Tournament of Roses Association was formed to take charge of the festival, which had grown too large for the Valley Hunt Club to handle.

The Tournament of Roses has come a long way since its early days. The Rose Parade’s elaborate floats now feature high-tech computerized animation and exotic natural materials from around the world. Although a few floats are still built exclusively by volunteers from their sponsoring communities, most are built by professional float building companies and take nearly a year to construct. The year-long effort pays off on New Year’s morning, when millions of viewers around the world enjoy the Rose Parade.

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All night, Block Party attendees can rock out to music from across the decades performed by live tribute bands covering The Beatles, Depeche Mode, Green Day, Journey, Led Zeppelin, Neil Diamond, No Doubt, Oingo Boingo, Queen, The Rolling Stones, Van Halen and U2. Music lovers can also dance off those holiday pounds as a DJ plays the best dance hits from this millennium in the massive Party Zone.

New Year’s Eve revelers can also grub on tasty options from gourmet food trucks including Bakery Truck (desserts), Dos Chinos (Latin-Asian fusion), A Bite Truck (California fusion), Baconmania (bacon-inspired dishes), Dogzilla (gourmet hot dogs), White Rabbit (Filipino-fusion), Piaggio On Wheels (Argentinean), Garlicscapes (garlic-infused grub), Ragin Cajun (Cajun), Me So Hungry (burgers & more), The Burnt Truck (gourmet sliders), Shortstop BBQ (BBQ fare), The Lime Truck (fresh California cuisine) and Border Grill (ceviche & quesadillas).

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At midnight, the OC Fair will light up the night sky with a pyrotechnic celebration to welcome in the New Year.

Tickets are still available at pre-sale discounts of General $42.50 (VIP is no longer available for purchase). Price will increase December 31. For those avid OC Fairgoers, a Block Party admission plus 2013 OC Fair Super Pass Combo is still available through December 20.

Parking is $10 for General and $20 for Preferred.

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Vegas-style games with free prizes, free carnival rides and access to food trucks, cash bars and other food and beverage options (food and drink prices vary).

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PACIFIC SYMPHONY’S ENCHANTING FAMILY MUSICAL MORNINGS’ PRESENTATION OF MOZART’S “THE MAGIC FLUTE” Mozart’s captivating fairy-tale opera, “The Magic Flute,” is brought to life by Pacific Symphony in a production designed specifically for kids, highlighting vocal and orchestral color with humorous dialogue.

As part of the Symphony’s operavocal initiative—which includes Puccini’s “Tosca” in February 2013, as part of the Classical series—this 45-minute performance is ripe with original narration and dialogue designed to introduce children to the beautiful and powerful instrument of the voice. Led by newly appointed Assistant Conductor Alejandro Gutiérrez, in his first family concert since Maxim Eshkenazy passed the baton in December, “The Magic Flute” allows the orchestra and singers to tell the tale of love triumphing over evil in a world of enchantments rife with the danger of deception.

This fully costumed, staged concert, with projected scenic elements, features a number of local artists; the Symphony is collaborating with a Chapman University professor, students and alumni in addition to professional singers from the Long Beach Opera and Los Angeles Opera Domingo-Thornton Young Artist Program. Presented

by Farmers and Merchants Bank and underwritten by the Honorable H. Warren and Janet Siegel, “The Magic Flute” takes place Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013, at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., in the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. Tickets are $19-39 and include a Musical Carnival before or after the show (more below).

For more information or to purchase tickets call (714) 755-5799 or visit www.PacificSymphony.org.

“The Magic Flute” is a boisterous and adventurous tale of Prince Tamino’s quest to rescue Princess Pamina with the help of his sidekick Papageno, a comical bird-catcher.

Throughout their journey through a land of enchantments, Tamino and Papageno must overcome mystical deceptions and the evil Queen of the Night before successfully rescuing the damsel in distress and finding their “happily ever after.”

“The plot is quite fantastic,” says Maestro Gutiérrez. “It is a story mixed with drama, action and comedic relief—especially from Papageno. Through the beautiful themes, melodies and some of the most amazing singing arias composed

by Mozart, this inspirational story of good triumphing evil brought to life by the live orchestra and singers

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will be a show the audience is sure to enjoy.”

“This is the first family concert our new assistant conductor Alejandro will lead, and we are thrilled to have him join the team,” says Susan Kotses, director of education and community engagement. “He brings a focused energy and enthusiasm, with boundless creativity and excitement for sharing music with our young audiences.”

Directed and written by Peter Atherton, director of Opera Chapman and professor of vocal arts, this staged production features two Chapman alumni in lead roles: Ben Bliss as Tamino and Steve Pence as Sarastro, with all smaller roles and understudies played by current Chapman students and recent alumni, including Jerry Bartucciotto, Kylena Parks, Nichole Michel, Kyle Patterson, Alex Bodrero, Brett Gray and Natalie Uranga.

In addition to its Chapman collaboration, the Symphony welcomes back two singers who starred in its 2008 production of “The Magic Flute”: David Stoneman as Papageno (a regular favorite of the Family Musical Mornings series) and Maria Cristina Navarro, who reprises her stunning performance as Queen of the Night. Joining the Symphony for the first time, Melinda Elrich, who

recently made her debut with Long Beach Opera, plays Papagena alongside two rising stars who are members of the prestigious L.A. Opera Domingo-Thornton Young Artist Program, Ben Bliss (Tamino, noted above) and Hae Ji Chang, who plays Pamina.

The Symphony’s collaboration with Chapman University furthers its educational mission and allows the young audience at Family Musical Mornings concerts see performers closer to their own age. Additional projects with Chapman include performances in the lobby before upcoming classical concerts and participating in opera outings hosted by the Symphony.

“This presentation of Mozart’s ‘Magic Flute’ provides an outstanding opportunity for our audience to learn about different voice types, and to understand why composers choose certain types of voices and music portray specific characters and stories,” continues Kotses.

“For example, the wise and good Sarastro is a bass, the lowest of all voices, and his enemy, the evil Queen of the Night, is a coloratura soprano, the highest of all voices.

The extreme contrast between the rich resonance of Sarastro’s low notes and the shinning, laser-like

focus of the Queen of the Night’s high notes demonstrates their roles as opposing forces of good and evil.”

In addition, some young audience members have a chance to participate onstage! The Symphony has invited six children to perform alongside the singers and orchestra as the serpent in the opening scene, chosen based on their interest submitted at the Symphony’s previous Musical Carnival in October.

Along with the concert, children and families are invited to attend the Musical Carnival beginning at 9 a.m. (for the 10 a.m. concert) and 12:15 p.m. (for the 11:30 a.m. concert).

The carnival features Chapman singers, a Spotlight on the Voice, Ask the Orchestra, Instrument Test Drive, Meet the Musicians, Meet the Young Musicians (from Pacific Symphony Youth Ensembles), opera-related crafts and a “Where’s Mozart?” game with a prize.

Family Musical Mornings returns on Saturday, March 23, 2013 with “Cinderella,” featuring live-sized puppets and music from Prokofiev’s popular ballet. The series concludes on May 4, 2013 with “Under the Sea,” featuring music from Disney’s beloved “The Little Mermaid” and more.

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World Affairs Council Holiday Gala Features Astronaut Buzz Aldrin The World Affairs Council of Orange County held their annual Holiday Gala this year with the theme, “The Past, Present and Future of Space Exploration” at The Westin South Coast Plaza Hotel. Dr. Buzz Aldrin, well-known American astronaut and part of the first Apollo mission to walk on the moon was the keynote speaker.

Colorfully costumed Foothill High School Dickens Carolers greeted those arriving with Christmas carols. The evening was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and Color Guard of Troy High School – NJROTC. The program started with Orange County Chapter Chairman, Dr. Michael Moodian, welcoming over 300 guests to the Holiday Gala, who braved extraordinarily cold weather to attend. For dinner, attendees dined on Butternut Squash Soup, Braised Prime Beef Short Rib with Wild Mushroom Risotto, Roasted Vegetables, and Braising Jus, and Pumpkin Cheesecake with Vanilla Sauce.

Astronaut and Icon Buzz Aldrin was welcomed to the stage and shared tidbits from his life. He was interviewed by award-winning reporter David Nazar of PBS, with the interview to be broadcast nationwide by C-SPAN New Year’s Day. Aldrin talked about graduating third in his class at West Point, he went on to serve as a jet fighter pilot during the Korean War, flying some 66 combat missions. Post-War, he earned a doctor of science degree in astronautics from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His initial application to NASA was rejected on the basis of having never been a test pilot, but with the change of requirements, Aldrin was selected as part of the third group of NASA astronauts. On July 20, 1969, he became the second astronaut to walk on the Moon. He followed fellow crewman Neil Armstrong out of the lunar module (nicknamed Eagle) just minutes after Armstrong uttered what would become one of history’s most famous oneliners, “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” Armstrong died August 25, 2012 at the age of 82, and while remembering him, Aldrin told the Wall Street Journal, “I still vividly recall standing with Neil on the barren, desolate, yet beautiful surface of the moon, looking at the small, brilliant-blue planet Earth, suspended in the blackness of space, while Mike (Collins) orbited above us awaiting our return, as virtually the entire world took that journey with us.” Around a half a billion people on earth sat watching their televisions glued to this phenomenal event unfolding hundreds of thousands of miles above them.

Flashing forward, Aldrin felt that future efforts of the space program should be focused on exploration of Mars. He stated that “U.S. Leadership”in future space exploration was essential. Everyone was delighted to hear his stories; he was rewarded with a standing ovation from the audience.

Musical entertainment for the evening was provided by internationally acclaimed tenor Cesar Sanchez, accompanied by pianist Christopher Martin.

The Council honored long-time volunteer & Trustee Michael Withrow for his tireless hours dedicated to World Affairs Council. State Assemblyman Donald Wagner presented the award.

Corporate Sponsors for the Holiday Gala were California Science & Engineering Corporation (CALSEC) and Brandman University.

Underwriters and Table Sponsors for the affair were: Sherry Bahrami, Drs. Tom & Cynthia Coad, Sue Kint/Susan Choi, Roya Cole, Bruce & Carol Hallenbeck, Jerry Harrington, Errol & Candace Mathieu, Rod & Liz Maxson, Margie QuickSarver, David Sheraton – R& D Medical, Orange County Armenian Professional Society, Norm Tanber, and Serge Tomassian.

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Astronaut Buzz Aldrin with moderator David Nazar

Nora Valenzuela with Fred Ameri

Charles View with Roya Cole

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Easy to Create 5 Course New Years Day Dinner

By Kimberly Sharpe Now that I have a family I enjoy spending New Years day cooking for my loved ones. I always like us to have a large meal that we can sit down and share together.

It is a way for us to celebrate the day. Here is a guide to a simple to create five course meal that is affordable and fairly fast.

1) Ham You will need a ham that is a large enough for your whole family to enjoy. I prefer a boneless variety but I normally buy whatever is on sale.

You will need two cans of Pineapple Slices and tooth picks. Save the pineapple juice that the pineapples are housed within in your refrigerator. You will need them to make potato’s.

Take your ham and place it in a roaster pan. Now open your two cans of pineapple slices. Stick a slice of pineapple at various points all over your ham. Use the tooth picks to hold the pineapple in place. Place two cups of water into the bottom of the roaster.

Now cover your roasting pan with the lid or tinfoil.

Place your ham in an oven at around 385 degrees.

Cook the ham until thoroughly done. This might take a long time if you buy a raw ham but if you purchase one that is already cooked you will be looking at only a couple of hours. Simply follow the directions on the ham.

2) Whipped Potato’s Peel as many potato’s as it will take to feed your family. Simply boil the potato’s until done. Now mash them by hand or with a blender. Place several tablespoons of butter and a cup of milk in the potato’s as you mash. I also like to chop up fresh chives to place

within the potato’s.

3) Rolls I like to buy the rolls that are in a refrigerator section of your store. These frozen rolls you set out all day to let rise but you can use any rolls that you desire. Simple buy whatever you want or make your own from scratch.

4) Cream Corn with Sour Cream and Cornbread You will need one can of cream corn.

A tub of sour cream.

One box of the jiffy corn bread mix.

And a bag of shredded cheese.

Take the cornbread and prepare it according to the box of directions on the jiffy box. Now take the cream corn and poor over the top of the cornbread. Once this id done take the sour cream and frost the cream corn about an inch thick. Now completely cover the sour cream with the shredded cheese. Place into the

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upcoming shows at South Coast Repertory JANUARY 2013 Jan. 25-Feb. 24, 2013 ● Segerstrom Stage CHINGLISH

By David Henry Hwang Directed by Leigh Silverman Daniel’s sign-making company is in trouble, but he has a great idea: score a fat contract in China, where signs for Englishspeaking tourists are mangled by hilarious mis-translations. But he forgets the first rule: always bring your own translator because business deals involve much more than wining and dining. And when Daniel falls in love with a beautiful bureaucrat, even feelings take on different meanings.

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Newport legal notices T.S. No. 12-2279-11 Loan No. 0704407410 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/22/2005. 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 PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: MICHELLE MARIE LOVEALL, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN AND CONNIE LOVEALL, A WIDOW, AS TENANTS IN COMMON Duly Appointed Trustee: THE WOLF FIRM, A LAW CORPORATION Recorded 9/1/2005 as Instrument No. 2005000694320 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Orange County, California, Date of Sale: 1/11/2013 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: on the front steps to the entrance of the Orange Civic Center, 300 E. Chapman Orange, CA. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $1,410,782.84, estimated Street Address or other common designation of real property: 306 COLLINS AVE NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92662 A.P.N.: 050-081-08 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written

request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. 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 (714) 573-1965 or visit this Internet Web site www.priorityposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 12-2279-11. 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. Date: 12/14/2012 THE WOLF FIRM, A LAW CORPORATION 2955 Main Street, 2nd Floor Irvine, California 92614 Foreclosure Department (949) 720-9200 Sale Information Only: (714) 573-1965 www.priorityposting.com Frank Escalera, Team Lead P1009643 12/21, 12/28, 01/04/2013

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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 714-573-1965 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan. com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-09-312572-CL . 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 undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-573-1965 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. TS No.: CA-09-312572-CL IDSPub #0042726 12/14/2012 12/21/2012 12/28/2012

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American New Years Traditions Explained

By Tracy DeLuca New Year’s is a time to celebrate the end of the past year and welcome a new year. It is a time to reflect on the past and plan for the future. The parties and traditions surrounding this time are many and varied. But where do they come from? Who started them and why? New Year ’s Eve has specific traditions and celebrations as does New Year’s Day. Here are some specific traditions from America and where they come from.

Auld Lang Syne - A traditional Scottish song that was first published in 1796, Auld Lang Syne is the most popular song that no one knows the words to!

Guy Lombardo played the song on New Year’s Eve in 1929 and it has become a tradition ever since. The song celebrates the remembrance of old friends.

Kissing At Midnight - On New Year’s Eve at the stroke of Midnight, everyone kisses. Even if you do not have someone to kiss, you wish you were kissing.

This is more than just a celebration, it is a tradition with a base.

It is generally believed that whatever you are doing when New Year’s day arrives is what you will be doing for the rest of the year. So, kissing your loved ones is just assuring yourself that you will be doing more of that over the coming year.

Noisemakers - Trumpet like noisemakers, loud yells of “hooray!” and blaring music are traditional at Midnight. All of that noise is not just joy at the change in seasons, it has a basis in ancient beliefs as well.

When gas and electric lights f i r s t b e c a m e u s e d p o p u l a r y, it became a tradition to turn on all of your lights and go to the church at Midnight on New Year’s Eve to hear the bells ringing. People began taking more noisemakers and hollering to make noise as well. This tradition originated from a belief that evil spirits would be scared away by the noise. Over the years, this morphed into the loud noisemaking that is so popular at Midnight on New Year’s Eve. Fireworks - A close partner to the noisemaking at Midnight is the numerous fireworks displays and the blowing up of firecrackers on New Year ’s. This goes hand in hand with the belief that loud noises frighten away evil spirits. The Chinese, of course, Page 18

are credited with inventing fireworks. Fireworks are also believed to draw good luck.

Making Toasts - In ancient England, the saxons used a Wassail bowl filled with alcoholic beverages. A large cup might be passed around with a piece if hard bread in the bottom. Everyone drank from the cup and yelled out good wishes. Then, the host would eat the bread from the bottom of the cup. This is where the traditional “toasting” came from. Now, we make toasts honoring people and wishing good luck and a prosperous New Year.

The Ball Dropping - The best known tradition and largest celebration in America is the New Year’s celebration in Times Square in New York City where “the ball drops”. This tradition started in 1907 and is the most widely viewed, and attended, celebration on New Year’s Eve. The ball dropping signifies the end of the old and the beginning of the new. The countdown and drop derive from a time signal used in naval harbors at noontime.

Father Time and the New Years Baby - Many New Year’s decorations feature Father Time and the New Year’s Baby. The old year is represented by Father Time, a bearded old man with a walking stick, who carries an hour glass to symbolize the movement of time. Father Time has roots in the Greek god Chronos, as well as the Grim Reaper.

The new year’s baby traces its ancestry to the ancient Greeks and Egyptians, who regarded the baby as a symbol of rebirth. The image of a baby with a New Year banner was brought to America

by Germans immigrants. So, the old year hands over it’s responsibility to the new year, a time of rebirth and new chances.

New Year ’s Resolutions - It is generally believed that the ancient Babylonians were the first people to make resolutions on New Year’s. Early Christians believed that the first day of the new year should be spent reflecting on your past actions and resolving to improve oneself in the coming year. From this has grown the tradition of making New Year’s resolutions.

The tradition of breaking them is probably just as old!

Tournament of Roses Parade - One of my personal favorite

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traditions for New Year’s day is to watch the Pasadena, California Tournament of Roses Parade on television. The parade first started in 1886 when members of the Valley Hunt Club decorated their carriages with flowers for a parade celebrating the ripening of the orange crop. Now, we watch the parade and marvel at the beautiful floats covered in thousands and thousands of flowers. The Rose Bowl football game that follows the parade is another tradition.

Eating Black Eyed Peas - In the southern part of the US, a major tradition is eating Black Eyed peas on New Year’s day.

S u p p o s e d l y, d u r i n g the Ci vi l Wa r, b l a c k e y e d p e a s w e r e “cow peas” used for feeding cattle. But, during the Battle

of Vicksburg, the town was cut off from all food supplies for 40 days. The people survived by eating the “cow peas” that the enemy troops had left behind.

Since that time, they have been regarded as bringing good luck to those who eat them. They are usually paired with greens which are a symbol for wealth.

And there they are, some of the most famous traditions of New Year’s in America. Hopefully, you have some idea as to why we do the things we do on New Year’s Eve and Day now.

So, kiss someone you love, make a toast, make some resolutions and eat some black eyed peas this year!

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