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Creating a pollinator-friendly habitat in your backyard Pollinators such as bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, bats and beetles play an important role in producing healthy plants and food for people and wildlife. Without pollinators feeding on nectar and moving pollen from one flower to the next, most plants would not produce fruit or seeds. You can attract pollinators to your lawn and garden by following these
steps to create a pollinator-friendly backyard habitat. * Grow a diverse assortment of trees, shrubs and flowers. Place water sources throughout your lawn and garden to draw a variety of pollinators to your yard, while providing them with food and sheltered nesting areas. * Add color to your backyard. Each
pollinator is drawn to specific plants based on its size, shape, color and scent. Bees are attracted to yellow and blue flowers, as well as fruit and nut trees with strong fragrances. Hummingbirds prefer large red or orange tubular flowers with no odor. * Select flowering plants that bloom at different times to provide nectar sources throughout the growing
season. Place plants in clumps to supply large areas of color and coverage that attracts pollinators. * Choose plants native to your area to encourage healthy pollination activity. In the South, flowers from mint, oregano, lavender and other herbs attract bees, while pink azaleas and coral honeysuckle vines entice hummingbirds into your yard. In the Northwest, birds are drawn to flowering grape holly shrub and blue columbine flowers will draw butterflies into your outdoor space. Pay attention to how you apply lawn and garden products. “When using insecticides, carefully read and follow label directions to protect pollinators,” says Aaron Hobbs, president of RISE (Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment) a national organization representing the manufacturers, formulators and distributors of pesticide and fertilizer products. Pollinators are as essential as sunlight and water in the production of flowering plants, many of which are important food sources. Support your backyard ecosystem while attracting pollinator populations and surrounding your home with colorful arrays of native plants.
California Festival of Speed: Largest Porsche Event in the Southwest The 13th running of the California Festival of Speed is fast approaching! This Porsche Club of America event is the largest Porsche event in the Southwest. At its core, the Festival is a PCA Club Race, however, this weekend features something for everyone. Autocross, Concours, Time Trial, Pirelli Cup Racing, Parade Laps, Porsche Corral and super car displays and a hospitality area featuring a vendor row, food court, goodie store and more. The 13th running of the California Festival of Speed is fast approaching! Hosted by Zone 8 of the Porsche Club of America, this event will take place April 4-6 at the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, CA. The Festival is the largest Porsche event in the Southwest. At its core, the Festival is a PCA Club Race, which is amateur racing at its best. This sport sees Porsches old and new out on the track for a weekend of exciting wheel-towheel action. Of course, even more important than having fun, safety is the primary goal as nobody has corporate sponsors bankrolling them or their cars. Everybody wants to go home in one piece, with the only hits being taken by bruised egos. Much more than a club race, however, this weekend features something for everyone. Autocross, Page 2
Concours, Time Trial, Pirelli Cup Racing, Parade Laps, Porsche Corral and a hospitality area featuring a vendor row and goodie store and more. This is a festival because it has something for everybody! At the Festival the autocross isn’t intended to be a normal competitive event. Rather, the goal is to try to capture the attention of those that won’t normally seek out a performance driving event. Maybe, just maybe, they’ll get caught up in the excitement of the races and be willing to give it a try themselves. From there, who knows? There are plenty of autocross events throughout Zone 8 waiting for them should they catch the bug from this “taste of autocross.” The Time Trial is the perfect breeding ground for future club racers, and a great stepping stone up from Autocross. This event emphasizes learning how to deal with traffic (in addition to car control). Their final racing event is the Pirelli Cup racing team. This group of award winning pros always join for a few sessions each day to practice for their upcoming series events; which certainly contributes to the excitement of the weekend. For those that aren’t driving, the center of activity is vendor row. They feature dozens of vendors that specialize in products for your
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Porsche and more, as well as a food court of LA food trucks. Surrounding vendor row will be several car displays. On Saturday they feature the Porsche Timeline, a car show that this year will feature a display of the four and eight cylinder Porsches that have produced over the years. Next to the timeline will be a Concours, where the Porsches will be judged and their owners rewarded for their efforts in the cleanliness and preparation of their vehicles. On Sunday they will have a Supercar Paddock which will feature exotic and rare cars of all types. During the lunch break each day, the track will be open for Parade laps.
For a small fee you too can see the track from the racers point of view, imagining the excitement as you take your car through the twists and turns of the track. Plenty of parking is available each day so don’t be afraid to come down to the California Festival of Speed. Saturday is Porsche Corral day, where attendees bringing Porsches will be parked according to model. Sunday is Car Club day, where participating car clubs will each have their own parking area available. More information can be found at www.calfestival.org and visit us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook. com/CaliforniaFestivalOfSpeed
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INTERNATIONAL SUPERSTAR SARAH CHANG SHINES WITH BRILLIANCE WHEN SHE JOINS PACIFIC SYMPHONY Gleaming with glamour and virtuosity, Sarah Chang, one of the world’s foremost violinists, returns to Pacific Symphony to perform Jean Sibelius’ Violin Concerto, which takes full advantage of the violin’s expressive range, from the rippling high chords to the growling alto notes. With an international career that spans more than two decades, Chang, the “thrill seeker” who made Mendelssohn “sizzle” (Orange County Register) when she opened the Symphony’s 2011-12 season enthralls once again—this time alongside guest conductor Tito Muñoz. Opening the concert and having its West Coast premiere is a sensuous work by Adam Schoenberg, “Finding Rothko” (2006). Inspired by four bold paintings by American Abstract Impressionist painter Mark Rothko, the work is a musical depiction of the emotions Schoenberg felt embodied in each of thepaintings.Embrace art, music and mastery at “Sarah Chang Plays Sibelius” Thursday through Saturday, April 10-12, at 8 p.m., in the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. Tickets are $25-$99. For more information or to purchase
tickets, call (714) 755-5799 or visit www.PacificSymphony.org. “The Sibelius concerto is one of my favorite violin concertos, and I say this as a violinistmyself,” says Maestro Muñoz. “I also have known of Sarah Chang since I started learning music,so it will be a thrill to work with her for the first time in these concerts.” The Symphony opens the evening with a work by Schoenberg, whose music has an ability to create “mystery and sensuality” (The New York Times), and has been called “open, boldand optimistic” (Atlanta JournalConstitution). The four movements, based on Rothko’s paintings, are played without interruption, flowing from the sunny heights of “Orange” and “Yellow” to the deep and mysterious tones of “Red” and “Wine.” The night swings into a close with the cheerful rhythms of Symphony No. 8, abundant in the folk music of composer Dvořák’snative Bohemia. Full of energy, the symphony toys with woodwinds in the opening, reflects on the joys and sorrows of country life in the second movemennt, transitions to a lusciously scored waltz in the third and uses a trumpet fanfare in
the finale. “I think that Dvořák may actually have had a very indirect influence on Adam’s work,” says Muñoz. “Since her debut with the New York Philharmonic at the age of 8, Chang has performed with some of the most esteemed orchestras, conductors and accompanists worldwide. Her most recent recording for EMI Classics— her 20th for the label—featured the Brahms and Bruch violin concertos with Kurt Masur and the Dresdner Philharmonie, and received excellent critical and popular acclaim. In 2006, Chang was honored as one of 20 top women in Newsweek magazine’s “Women and Leadership, 20 Powerful Women Take Charge”
issue. In 2008, she washonored as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum. In 2012, she received the Harvard University Leadership Award and in 2005, Yale University dedicated a chair in SpragueHall in her name. In 2011, she was named an official artistic ambassador by the United States Embassy, and hhas since traveled the world to connect audiences through what she says is the “one and only universal language”— music.“Chang is a complete package as a player—technically assured, colorfully expansive, subtly probing, boldly commanding.” — Grand Rapids Press
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Get a jumpstart on digital spring cleaning by tackling an overloaded inbox If you spring clean your home every year, you might want to consider an often forgotten and usually cluttered space - your email. Your digital world can get just as messy as any other area of the home with all the photos, emails and documents you’re creating and storing. Your inbox is a great place to tackle first considering the average person will receive more than 10,000 emails this year, according to The Radicati Group, Inc. According to Outlook.com, 80 percent of the average inbox is commercial mail, such as newsletter and daily deals. All those emails could take hours to sort; however, with a few email tools, you can easily, and quickly, unclutter and organize your inbox. Try the following tools to make your email spring cleaning easier: * Mass delete unwanted emails. The first step most users take when cleaning their Inbox is to get rid of emails that they don’t want. For these emails, features like Sweep in Outlook.com allow users to easily delete (and, if you want, block) emails in bulk by deleting a large number of emails from certain senders, keeping only the latest and most relevant messages. You can even schedule a
cleanup, saving you time in the future. This comes in handy when you want to clean up all of those newsletters or daily deals. In fact, the sweep feature helps Outlook.com users move or delete 7.5 million emails every week. * Categorize emails, making it easier to access when needed. By creating categories based on topics that commonly appear in your inbox such as coupons, calendar related activities or personal conversations, you can then archive email to keep yourself organized and find emails quickly. * Create folders so you can automatically file away emails and easily find in the future. You can take this a step further and let your email service do the work for you by creating rules that move email to folders as soon as they hit your inbox. * Set up actions to help you review all your emails quickly. Once you’ve uncluttered your inbox, tools like Outlook.com’s Instant Actions allow users to focus on important emails by quickly accomplishing the most common inbox tasks such as delete, flag and mark emails as unread without having to actually open an email and read it. * Leverage your email to stay
connected in other ways. Connect your email to Skype, Facebook, Twitter and other social chat tools. In addition, when you connect other services, some email services automatically update contact information for your
people so they’re always up-to-date. Once you have your inbox spring cleaning accomplished you can get back to using email as a personal and productive tool rather than viewing it as a chore.
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Australia’s Cre8ion Shares the Toy Story Fluff with Segerstrom Center Audiences in West Coast Premiere Fluff, a tale of lost toys, makes its West Coast premiere April 5 & 6 in Samueli Theater as part of Segerstrom Center’s Family Series. Devised and Page 4
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globe to find them and welcome them into their colorful home. Each toy is introduced individually, and a short film is shown about how they came to be lost. Soon they are given a voice, a special movement, a piece of music, a nightlight and, of course,
a nice comfy bed. Fluff is acclaimed for its originality, warmth, clever use of comedy and extraordinary combination of song, movement, new technology and audience participation
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If you’re looking to add fresh flavor and good nutrition to your menu, look no further than the humble avocado. In a salad, as a spread or slider topper, or even on the grill (yes, they can be grilled), avocados are packed with healthy goodness. “A lot of people don’t know just how good California avocados are for you,” said Ben Holtz, President of California Avocados Direct. “They have nearly 20 essential nutrients – that’s a lot of good nutrition packed into a great tasting fruit.” • Avocados have mono and polyunsaturated “good” fats that are recommended as part of a healthy diet; they can help reduce blood cholesterol levels and decrease your risk of heart disease. • Avocados are rich in beta-sitosterol, which helps lower cholesterol levels. Studies have shown an average drop in cholesterol of 17 percent after consuming avocados for only one week. • Avocados contain 60 percent more potassium than bananas. Holtz says that avocados are best when they’re as fresh as possible, during peak consumption periods when the fruit moves quickly off the shelves. “This is wonderful for those that live near the growing areas in California, but not so easy for everybody else living across the country. That’s why we started California Avocados Direct – to offer fresh avocados to those who want to buy the best available, and who want to know the farmer that grew them.” Holtz says that they are able to hand pack and ship fresh avocados the very same day they’re harvested, letting them share farm-fresh produce
with families all across the country. “As a family farm, we live on and care for the land,” he said. “This allows us to give daily attention to detail and the ability to deliver the rich, creamy flavor of premium California avocados that our customers have come to expect.” An avocado lends itself to a variety of seasonings and ingredients that mix well with almost all salad and sandwich fillings. The next time you break out the grill for friends and family, try these Haute Grilled Avocados as a deliciously different appetizer or side dish. For more recipes, tips and ordering information, visit www. californiaavocadosdirect.com. Haute Grilled Avocados Preparation: 5 minutes Cook Time: 4 minutes Total Time: 9 minutes Serves: 4 2 ripe, Fresh California Avocados2 tablespoons fresh lime or lemon juice 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
Seasoned salt to taste 1/2 cup fresh salsa, optional for half shell version For Grilled Slices: Cut avocado in half, seed, peel, and slice. Drizzle with fresh lime or lemon juice and brush lightly with olive oil. Gently place slices on grill over hot coals for 2 minutes on each side. Season with salt to taste. For Grilled Half Shells: Cut avocado in half and remove seed. Drizzle with fresh lime or lemon juice and brush lightly with olive oil. Gently place cut side down on grill over hot coals for 2-3 minutes. Season with salt to taste. Optional: fill with fresh salsa or your favorite fresh ingredients. Serving Suggestions: Makes a great accompaniment to grilled meats or fish. *Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.
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OC Fair Announces Monster & Tuff Trucks and Skateboarding/ BMX Half-Pipe Events in the Action Sports Arena for 2014 The OC Fair announced five nights of monster and tuff trucks and five nights of the world’s biggest half-pipe for the 2014 OC Fair (July 11-August 10). As always, concert and action sports tickets include Fair admission. Reserved seats for select shows are on sale March 15. Reserved seats in the Action Sports Arena include: Monster X Tour – Monster Trucks & Tuff Trucks (Wednesday, July 16 through Sunday, July 20) and ASA Action Sports World Tour – World’s best skateboarding & BMX pros on the biggest half-pipe in the world (Wednesday, July 23 through Sunday, July 27). Limited non-reserved seats are also available free with Fair admission. Tickets for these events go on
sale Saturday, March 15, at 10 a.m. via Ticketmaster or at the OC Fair & Event Center Box Office, which is open Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tickets are available at all Ticketmaster outlets, online at ticketmaster.com or by phone (800) 745-3000. In Action Sports Arena Artist : Monster X Tour – Monster Trucks & Tuff Trucks (5 Nights) On-Sale Date: Saturday, March 15 10 a.m. Show Date: Wednesday, July 16 through Sunday, July 20 Tour – Skateboard/BMX Half-Pipe 7:30 p.m. each date (5 Nights) Prices: Reserved seats start at On-Sale Date: Saturday, March 15 $16.50 each show date 10 a.m. Artist: ASA Action Sports World Show Date: Wednesday, July 23 through Sunday, July 27 8 p.m. each date Prices: Reserved seats start at $15 each show date The remaining performances and action sports at the 2014 OC Fair will be announced in the coming months. Sign up for pre-sale emails at ocfair. com. The 2014 OC Fair, themed Summer Starts Here,is July 11 – August 10 and will bring 23 days of food, rides, exhibits, animals, music, action sports
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Mamma Mia Walks Down the Aisle of Segerstrom Hall! Casting Announced for the Global Smash Hit Musical at Segerstrom Center for the Arts for One Week Only! Segerstrom Center for the Arts
announces the dynamic cast of Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus’ MAMMA MIA!, the smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, returning to Segerstrom Hall in Orange County from April 8 – 13, 2014. The National Tour
of MAMMA MIA! is led by Georgia Kate Haege as Donna Sheridan, the independent single mother whose carefree past catches up with her on the eve of her daughter’s wedding. Bride-to-be Sophie Sheridan is played by
Chelsea Williams; her fiancé Sky is played by Chris Stevens. Don’t miss the feature story in the Center’s April - May 2014 issue of Revue online magazine – available soon at www.SCFTA. org/Revue.
Money-Saving Tips for Seniors By Jason Alderman We all love a good bargain, no matter what our age. But if you’re a senior citizen on a fixed income, finding discounted goods and services can mean the difference between making ends meet and going without. The good news is that tons of senior discounts are available – often for people as young as 50. One caveat right up front: Although many senior discounts are substantial, you sometimes can find better bargains – especially on travel-related expenses like airfare, hotels and rental cars. So always do your research first before requesting the senior rate. Here’s a roundup of some of the best senior discounts I’ve found: An AARP membership costs only $16 a year for anyone over age 50, including free membership for spouses or partners (www.aarp.org). AARP’s discounts website features discounts on dozens of products and services including rental cars, hotels, restaurants, clothing and department store chains. AARP also offers an inexpensive driver safety course for drivers over 50 (members and nonmembers alike) that can lower auto insurance premiums by up to 10 percent or more. Popular AARP discounts include: • 20 percent discount on installation or upgrades to ADT home security
systems. • 45 percent off membership to Angie’s List. • 20 percent off purchases from 1-800-FLOWERS.com. • Up to 25 percent off car rentals from Avis and Budget. • Up to 20 percent discount at many hotel chains including Hyatt, Hilton, Wyndham, Best Western, Days Inn and Ramada, among others. • 10 to 20 percent off at many restaurant chains, including Claim Jumper, Denny’s and Outback Steakhouse. • 15 percent off many Geek Squad services from Best Buy. • A free 45-minute consultation with an Allstate Legal Services Network attorney, as well as 20 percent off member attorneys’ fees. A quick Google search will uncover numerous other senior discount resources. One popular site is SeniorDiscounts.com, an online directory of more than 220,000 U.S. business locations that offer discounts to people over 50. Registration is free, although they also offer a $12.95/year premium that offers members-only discounts and other perks. Other good sites include Brad’s Deals, Sciddy.com and Savvy Senior. Other commonly available senior discounts include: • A 15 percent discount on the
lowest available rail fare on most Amtrak trains for travelers over age 62. • Greyhound offers a 5 percent discount on unrestricted fares (over 62). • Southwest Airlines offers senior fares (over 65). Although not necessarily their lowest available rates, Southwest’s senior fares are fully refundable. • The U.S. Geologic Survey senior pass (over 62) provides free lifetime access to more than 2,000 government-managed recreational sites (including national parks), as well as discounts on camping and other amenities. Senior passes cost $10 in person or $20 by mail (http:// store.usgs.gov/pass/senior.html). • Verizon Wireless offers discounted mobile phone service for subscribers over 65. • Both Walgreens and Rite Aid offer monthly senior discount days for members of their rewards programs when most non-prescription items are 15 to 20 percent off. Ask your neighborhood pharmacy if they offer similar programs. In addition, many restaurants, department stores, movie theaters, museums, theme parks, banks, credit card issuers, utilities (including gas and electric, water, garbage, telephone and cable) and other
businesses offer special discounts or promotions for seniors. Always ask before your purchase is rung up. Bottom line: Abundant resources are available to help seniors save money on purchases large and small. You just have to do a little research – and ask whether senior discounts are available. Remember, 10 percent here and 20 percent there can really add up. Jason Alderman directs Visa’s financial education programs. To participate in a free, online Financial Literacy and Education Summit on April 2, 2014, go to www.practicalmoneyskills.com/ summit2014.
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8 Tips for Pet Parents on Suitable Etiquette for Pets 1. Keep barking under control: The pet parent with the barking dog is most likely not the most popular neighbor. Although barking is not always preventable, ensure pets receive proper training so they don’t bark incessantly. Avoid leaving dogs alone for long periods of time, especially outdoors. Making sure pets have enough exercise and plenty of toys to provide mental stimulation will help curb barking. For tips and tricks, consult one of Petco’s Positive Dog Trainers. All Petco dog trainers are certified in AKC Canine Good Citizen and STARR Puppy testing. The AKC STARR Puppy training is designed to get dog owners and their puppies off to a good start. The AKC Canine Good Citizen certification is a widely-recognized high standard of polite behavior and excellent preparation for therapy dog training. Each dog who completes these courses will receive a certificate from the American Kennel Club. 2. Don’t let cats wander: Although cats can exhibit very independent behavior, the outdoor cat that is always wandering into their neighbor’s yard, may not be welcomed with open arms. Keep cats from visiting the family next door by providing them a cozy space inside the home with enough toys to keep them mentally stimulated throughout the day. Petco’s Playscapes Modular Cat Furniture will ensure cats can satisfy their need for exploration and climbing without wanting to leave the house. 3. Keep the hair and smell at bay: When dining out with pets, ensure dogs are properly groomed to keep shedding to a minimum. A smelly dog shedding its winter coat is never pleasant near food so bathe pets regularly and use a shed control shampoo. When entertaining at home, make sure guests want to return by removing pet hair from furniture and smelling of the animal. Be sure the cat’s litter box is scooped daily and use an odor absorbent litter such as Petco Dual Odor Guard Scoopable Cat Litter. Keep small animal and reptile habitats clean and use potty pads, like Four Paws Wee Wee pads to help cut down on guests stepping in a new puppy’s “accident.” 4. Clean up waste: Walking into the front yard and stepping in a pile of poop from a neighbor’s dog can be upsetting. It may sound simple, but be sure to pick up waste when walking a dog. Products, like the eco-friendly Page 8
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Earth Rated Poop Bags, easily hook to the dog’s leash making it simple to carry along on a walk. 5. Obey the rules: Keep dogs leashed at all times while at parks and in other dog-friendly public places. Excited dogs who are off-leash may run and jump on people or children or hurt themselves by running away from their pet parent. Only take a dog off-leash at a dog park that allows it. Remember to obey all marked rules at the dog park and don’t forget to close the gate behind you so other dogs can’t escape. 6. Positive reinforcement is key: Barking orders is not the way to encourage a pet to behave, especially when it is done in public. Disciplining pets in front of others can make people uncomfortable. Instead, train pets by reinforcing good behavior with loving attention or a treat. Keep a calm tone and never raise your voice, especially when in public. 7. Use table manners: Petco understands that pet parents love their animals, but others may be uncomfortable when certain people take it to the extreme, especially while at a restaurant. Never feed pets from the pet parent’s lap or plate. Not only can certain people food be dangerous for pets, but this behavior can encourage pets to beg. Always feed pets from their own food bowl away from human consumption. 8. Not everyone loves animals: It may be hard to believe, especially since pets are such a part of family life, but not everyone is an animal lover. Some people may be allergic to dogs or cats and some can even fear animals. To avoid an unpleasant run in, never let pets run up to a stranger. When taking out other types of pets like birds, reptiles or rabbits, keep in mind that others may feel uncomfortable around these animals. On the other hand, these pets may attract more attention since they are not seen in public as often, so keep them safe by always encouraging strangers to ask before petting or handling them.
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Wells of Life, a Laguna Beach nonprofit went to Hollywood and turned a member Pete Callahan looking on. Photography by Ning Wong Studios. sponsorship opportunity for another charity into a promotional and branding experience that brought awareness to their humanitarian mission to many celebrities, TV and film executives attending the 22nd Movieguide® Awards Gala that was held at the Universal Hilton in Universal City. Wells of Life’s mission has been to provide clean water to communities in Eastern Africa. Their team is committed to building water wells in communities that are otherwise forced to travel miles a day for just a few buckets of fresh water. By building these wells, Wells of Life gives the local communities a new chance at sustainable living. Wells of Life participated as Platinum Sponsors at The First Official Movieguide® Awards Backstage Gifting Suite Experience in Association with the 22nd Movieguide® Awards. The awards gala and gifting suite benefited Good News Communication Inc., a non-profit ministry dedicated to promoting positive values in the entertainment industry according to Christian morals. The Awards ceremony was hosted by comedian Bill Engval and included special performances by Richie Sambora and Billy Ray Cyrus. Mark Burnet, Roma Downey, Willie and Korie Robertson from Duck Dynasty attended as well. Actress Ali Landry stating her beauty secret is “water” and how we take it for granted, having clean water. Photography by Ning Wong Studios. “We at Wells of Life are a collective of dedicated individuals who share the same sentiments as Mother Teresa who said, ‘If you can’t save 100 children, save one.’ We strive to help as many children and communities as possible. Thankfully with the help of the Movieguide® Awards Gifting Suite Experience, Hollywood will gain awareness and join us on our mission of providing clean, safe drinking water,” states Nick Jordan Founder of WOL. Along with Jordan, board members Michelle Yegsigian, Pete Callahan, and Michelle McCullagh also were on hand to represent Wells of Life. At the gala and gifting suite experience, Wells of Life representatives mingled with studio executives and celebrities where they were able to introduce Wells of Life and discuss their philanthropic goals. During the gifting suite, Jordan, Yegsigian, Callahan, and McCullagh, presented specially made gift bags for the celebrities in attendance. The ecofriendly, reusable gift bags included baseball caps and t-shirts with the Wells of Life logo, handmade glass heart necklaces that acted as a symbol of the Wells of Life mission, and an invitation to their exclusive gala in Mission Viejo for October 25, 2014 with world-renowned Irish tenor Anthony Kearns performing (he is a founding member of The Irish Tenors). They also displayed a painting entitled “Hope is Just Ahead” that depicted African villagers carrying buckets of water. Celebrities like Jordin Sparks, Billy Ray Cyrus, Ali Landry, Joni Duck Dynasty Willie Robertson wearing Kelly Bennett interviews Actress Eareckson Tada, AJ Michalka, and Jacob Latimore and many more signed Lindsay Kay Hayward backstage. a Wells of Life ball cap with Nick Jordan. the painting, which Wells of Life plans on auctioning off to help raise money Photo by Andrew E. Gonis, III. Photography by Ning Wong Studios. for the building of more wells. First Official Movieguide® Awards Backstage Gifting Suite Experience was produced by YM & Associates and had many vendors giving out gifts to the celebrities and TV/Film executives who attended. Along with Wells of Life, the gifting suite was filled with various companies which included Geek Eyewear, Herbalosophy Hair Care Products, Custom Tobacco Cigars, Custom Designs by Donna Mizani, Ronaldo Designer Jewelry, Nomad Footwear, ISO Professional Flat Irons, Bella Mira Essential Oils, Tikkun Holistic Spa, Modern Emotions clothing line, Megaload Chocolate Candy, and Miracle Hydrate were some of the specialty booths. This was Wells of Life’s first time breaking into the Hollywood scene to spread their philanthropic cause and from the response; it was a very positive experience. Many celebrities opened their hearts and their minds learning more about what Wells of Life is all about and many will be staying in touch to help in any way they can. Wells of Life is a Laguna Beach, California non-profit organization founded in 2008 with the sole purpose of providing communities in Uganda with access to clean, safe drinking water. It is committed to funding the drilling of wells Pete J. of Nomad Footwear poses with the singing group “Blush”. Photo and empowering those communities with the gift of water. To learn more about Wells of Life and how to get involved, please visit www.wellsoflife.org. by Andrew E. Gonis, III. Page 10
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Cafe Jardin at Sherman Gardens Dine in a “hidden oasis” amongst a serene paradise garden setting featuring a lite French and Mediterranean luncheon fare at Sherman Gardens. The dining area is available for private parties, banquets for up to 230 people.
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Al fresco dining with views of the bay. Enjoy California cuisine in fun, casual setting. Award-winning seafood chowder. Free parking, guest slips available for boaters. Brunch Saturday and Sunday.
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Sunset & water views combined with outstanding cuisine since 1961. Choose from Snapper Hemingway, Shrimp Fresca & slowroasted Prime Rib. Daily selection of fresh fish, an extensive collection of fine wines & whiskies, & decadent desserts.
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Bandera Some of the best and freshest fish in town, cooked over a hot almond wood mesquite.
3201 E. Coast Hwy., Corona del Mar. 949-673-3524 Billy’s At The Beach Billy’s bayfront restaurant offers a view of the bay and tropical décor. Thick steaks, lobster and fresh Hawaiian seafood such as Ahi and Ono. Polynesian Bar for nightly live entertainment.
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Balboa Peninsula’s newest restaurant features a modern day supper club with two levels of antique yet trendy décor. CW offers faves like their Garlic & Parmesan Slow Roasted Prime Rib, the best Monte Cristo sandwich since the 50’s plus a variety of steaks, chops, seafood, salads and sandwiches, 26 beers on tap, boutique wines by the glass, and signature cocktails. Open for lunch, dinner, late night and entertainment seven days a week. For more information:
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Bluewater Grill Located at the former site of Sea Shanty and Delany’s on the water in Newport Beach. Fresh mesquite-charbroiled seafood, pastas and oyster bar items, Sunday brunch, kids menu. Dock spaces, catering & boat charters available.
Daily Grill serves traditional American fare featuring Genuine Angus Steaks and Chops, Fresh Seafood, Classic Cobb and Caesar Salads, Meat Loaf with Mashed Potatoes, Chicken Pot Pie, not-to-be-missed Desserts and Sunday brunch 9am to 2pm. All served in a sophisticated yet casual atmosphere.
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327 Newport Center Drive. 949-640-2700 The Bungalow Restaurant Specializes in steaks, seafood and claims to have the best martinis in the county. Their award-winning wine list offers more than 20 premium wines by the glass and over 160 bottled wines. Monday-Friday Happy Hour well drinks for $4.75 and house wine for $5 from 4:30 pm to 8 pm daily.
2441 East Coast Highway in Corona del Mar. Call for reservations. 949-673-6585 Cannery Restaurant & Cruises Located at the historic wharfside location in the heart of old Cannery Village for 25 years. Open air dining on the wharf is available day and night. Champagne brunch cruises. Awarded Hospitality Ambassador of the Year, 1997.
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949-729-6900 Tommy Bahama’s Island Grille The latest restaurant concept from the Tommy Bahama Group, features regional, seasonally fresh cuisine in a casually, elegant setting. Designed for Newport Beach locals and visitors, it is a casually elegant oasis. Please visit www.tommybahama.com/cafe for the most current offerings.
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M ARVEL UNIVERSE LIVE ! F i r s t- E v e r M a r v e l L i v e Tour Coming to Honda Center/Anaheim
After much anticipation, Feld Entertainment, Inc., the world’s leading producer of touring live family entertainment, revealed details about the most ambitious live show in its history, with new information about the epic storyline and tour dates for Marvel Universe LIVE! Featuring the most Marvel characters ever assembled in one production, this high-caliber arena spectacular will put fans right in the middle of one of the most electrifying battles between good and evil ever conceived. Produced by Feld Entertainment, this first-ever live Marvel tour makes its 85-city debut in July 2014 in Tampa, FL, followed by the world premiere at New York City’s Barclays Center on Wednesday, August 13. Marvel Universe LIVE! will be flying into Orange County Friday, March 27, 2015 to Sunday, March 29, 2015 for seven performances at Honda Center in Anaheim. Tickets for the Anaheim shows of Marvel Universe LIVE! are on sale now – tickets start at just $49; tickets available for purchase online at Ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at 800-745-3000 or in-person at the Honda Center Box Office. Marvel Universe LIVE! will captivate audiences with an authentic and original story that brings more than 25 Marvel characters together on one epic quest. The story is framed around the battle over the Cosmic Cube, the source of ultimate power and one of the most feared and coveted treasures in the Marvel Universe, that has been shattered into pieces by the Mighty Thor in order to prevent it from
falling into the wrong hands. With the pieces scattered across the globe, Thor’s villainous brother Loki devises a scheme to clone its powers, inciting a threat that could not only decimate Earth but also obliterate the Universe. To defeat Loki, Marvel’s biggest Super Heroes including The Avengers - Iron Man, Captain America, Hulk and Thor, who along with Spider-Man and Wolverine, must band together and trek across the globe to retrieve the Cosmic Cube fragments and unite them. As the Super Heroes track the Cube, they will encounter some of their biggest adversaries, including Green Goblin, Doctor Octopus, Red Skull, Madame Hydra, Aldrich Killian, Electro and more, in the quest for the very same fragments. These foes have no problem teaming up if it gets them closer to their ultimate goal of world domination. “Marvel Universe LIVE! will be the most remarkable live event that the world has ever seen with an absolutely epic story line and jaw dropping technological advances. Fans will feel like they’ve stepped into a Marvel blockbuster film come to life with nonstop movie style action and stunts,” said Feld Entertainment Executive Vice President and Marvel Universe LIVE! Producer Juliette Feld. “We are working hand in hand with Marvel to give fans a revolutionary live show experience that introduces an original story that is faithful to the Marvel canon and utterly captivating from beginning to end!” “To see all the elements of this spectacular live show come together
has been truly incredible,” said Marvel’s Chief Creative Officer Joe Quesada. “The technology utilized in the show is not only going to blow your mind, it is going to take you to a whole new Marvel world like nothing fans have ever seen before. What Feld Entertainment has done is going to astonish and amaze fans.” Marvel Universe LIVE! launches new innovations in set design, aerial stunts, pyrotechnics and state-ofthe-art show elements that bring movie style special effects to the live entertainment arena. Audiences will see the awe-inspiring world of Super Heroes come to life before their eyes with a dynamic cast comprised of some of the industry’s most talented stunt performers. Utilizing their talents and aided by a unique combination of never before seen arena mechanics, some of Marvel’s mightiest will come to life with profound results. These true-to-comic creations will be supported by innovative lighting design and transformative 3D projection that will take the audience on a journey around the globe with these timeless characters. To support this massive undertaking, Marvel Universe LIVE! will not only utilize the entire arena floor, but also perform within a multilevel aerial space creating a unique experience that puts audiences right in the middle of the action in ways they could only dream about prior. “This is the most ambitious undertaking in the more than 40 year history of Feld Entertainment. It’s the kind of show you always
strive to produce but with so many advances in technology only now can you truly deliver it to fans,” said Feld Entertainment Chairman and CEO and Marvel Universe LIVE! Producer Kenneth Feld. “We know this is going to be gamechanging for the live entertainment industry as a whole and are making a tremendous investment to surpass the audience’s expectations at every performance. We are elated to feature Marvel Universe LIVE! as part of our portfolio of memorable live touring productions.” Marvel Universe LIVE! at Honda Center. Friday, March 27, 2015 at 7:00 PM Saturday, March 28, 2015 at 11:00 AM Saturday, March 28, 2015 at 3:00 PM Saturday, March 28, 2015 at 7:00 PM Sunday, March 29, 2015 at 11:00 AM Sunday, March 29, 2015 at 3:00 PM Sunday, March 29, 2015 at 7:00 PM Ticket Prices: $154.00, $79.00, $49.00 For a complete list of tour dates, visit the Marvel Universe LIVE! website (http://www.marveluniverselive. com) and stay current on the latest developments through social media, including: • Facebook (www.facebook.com/ MarvelOnTour) • Twitter (@MarvelOnTour/@ Juliette Feld (show’s producer twitter feed)) • YouTube (www.youtube.com/ MarvelOnTour) • Instagram (@MarvelOnTour) • Google+ (http://gplus.to/ MarvelOnTour)
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The Rise of the Nanny Gadget by Rob Walker Are you brushing your teeth properly? Are you eating too fast? Are you slouching? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then perhaps you should consider a trendy new type of gadget that I’m going to call the nanny device. These are devices that nag you about these and your many other personal failures. (No offense.) These nanny devices seem to have proliferated in the past year. The forthcoming Oral-B smart toothbrush may be “disappointed i n y o u r b r u s h i n g , ” a s Ya h o o Tech reported from the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona last week: The gizmo hooks up to an app and provides “realtime feedback” on your oral hygiene skills, joining a similar smart toothbrush from Kolibree. Last year, the smart HAPIfork attracted a wave of attention with its promise to vibrate if it catches you eating at an unhealthy pace. A company called Lumo offers a belt-like contraption that zings you into straightening your spine and has been pre-selling a clipon device that similarly prods you to “bring your shoulders back and lift your head.” Sensoria Fitness Socks strive to straighten out your running gait. If that’s still not enough hightech mothering for you, you can preorder a more all-purpose system, reportedly due out soon, that promises to let you equip a variety of household objects with sensors, endowing them with the power to pester you to take your vitamins, drink more water and close the refrigerator. This product is called … Mother. Mother and its sensors. Perhaps the future will yet bring traitorous machines we fear, like HAL, or seductive technology we literally fall in love with, as in Her. But what seems to be happening now is an onslaught of technically sophisticated nagging. It may sound like I’m making fun of nag tech — and, well, yeah, OK, I guess I am. But I may as well just confess: I’ve preordered the newer Lumo device. I have terrible posture, and I can’t quite see myself sitting around with a book balanced on my head at this point in my life. So maybe this device can straighten me up? In any case, the nanny avalanche is partly a logical result of converging tech trends: the so-called “quantified self” Page 16
movement, the popularity of various fitness-tracking apps and gadgets, and the future of communicative, WiFi-connected devices promised by the muchballyhooed Internet of Things. The Kolibree toothbrush, which will coach you as you brush. C l e a r l y, t h e t e c h n o - n a n n y supply is here. But what about demand? Do we really want data-driven machine nagging in our lives? “We all want a life coach to a certain extent,” suggests Christian DeFeo, innovation manager and futurist at tech firm Newark Element14. Sometimes, being coached by an object might be “better than dealing with another person.” For starters, the gadgets promise factual accuracy — maybe your mom was right about your slouching; maybe she
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wasn’t. I’m not going to be able to bicker with that Lumo gadget. On the other hand, DeFeo adds, technology is also far easier to ignore if you just don’t feel like being hectored: Unlike your mom, these things tend to have an on/ off switch. And no doubt some buyers of magic diet-control forks and judgmental toothbrushes will be roughly analogous to people who buy a gym membership and never go. DeFeo speculates that other nanny tech users will be those among us who are already conscientious in our behaviors — a tool, basically, for positive reinforcement, or just self-congratulation. In other words, Nagging 2.0 is also a function of an American tendency that is not new at all — the self-improvement urge, which has sold countless unread books
and inspired endless forgotten motivational talks. Translating this bottomless desire for shortcuts to a better life into taking orders from a toothbrush raises a familiar debate: Is technology making us smarter and better — or simply more dependent on technology? When we modify our behavior to accommodate our devices — speaking in a way Siri understands, crafting social media expression for maximum shareability — it arguably raises questions about free will itself, and whether our new tools work for us, or the other way around. DeFeo points to a scenario in which a smartcar responds to what it deems your poor driving habits by causing your insurance rates to go up. The most pessimistic critique of nanny objects accuses them of amounting to “social engineering disguised as product engineering.” But … really? I think this category should be parsed d i f f e r e n t l y. W h a t ’ s a c t u a l l y fascinating about the technology of nagging is that it involves explicitly seeking a tool to route around situations where free will has failed. I’ve chastised myself about my slouchiness for decades; if this gizmo can help me, I’m for it! And if it gets on my nerves, I’ll toss it in a drawer and slump back into my previous routine. As Marshall McLuhan most certainly did not write, “We shape our tools, and thereafter our tools badger us relentlessly until we turn the damn things off.”
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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-13-595035-JB Order No.: 8358283 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/12/2008. 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 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 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. 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. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): MICHAEL F. BROPHY, A SINGLE MAN. Recorded: 3/19/2008 as Instrument No. 2008000126326 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of ORANGE County, California; Date of Sale: 3/28/2014 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: On the front steps to the entrance of the Orange Civic Center, 300 E. Chapman, Orange, CA 92866 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $824,657.01 The purported property address is: 2206 EAST 15TH STREET, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92663 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 425-301-20 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 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-13-595035-JB . 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. 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. 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. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 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. TS No.: CA-13-595035-JB IDSPub #0062568 3/7/2014 3/14/2014 3/21/2014
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