LAKE FOREST...The public is invited to attend the memorial service of Marine Cpl. Christopher Singer, 23, who was killed in Afghanistan on January, 21, 2012. The special service will be held on Friday, February 3rd at 10 a.m. at Saddleback Church, located at, 1 Saddleback Parkway in Lake Forest. Singer will be buried at the Riverside National Cemetery.
The family of Cpl. Singer wishes to give thanks to the Joint Forces Training Base, Orange County Traffic Officers, California Highway Patrol, Orange County Fire Authority, Huntington Beach FD, Fountain Valley FD, Costa Mesa FD, United States Patriot Guard, and all who came to Tuesday's Hero Mission and lined streets honoring our nations hero .
FULLERTON...The Los Angeles Blues are proud to unveil their new logo for the 2012 USL PRO season and beyond. Designed in collaboration with Florida-based firm Dixon Minear Design Marketing, the crest pays tribute to the Blues’ roots in the city of Los Angeles while firmly reflecting the club’s dedication to a successful future in Orange County.
The new logo incorporates traditional elements and gives them an exciting, fresh look. This is to honor both the centuries-old tradition of soccer as the world’s game and the Blues’ orientation towards the future and becoming a pioneer in utilizing innovative ways to involve its fans and connecting with the local community.
The shape of the logo is derived from the “Swiss Shield,” versions of which are used by world-renowned club teams such as Arsenal, Liverpool, Sevilla FC or the Los Angeles Galaxy. It also closely resembles the shape used in interstate highway signs, such as those seen along Southern California’s I-5, which connects Los Angeles to the Fullerton region and stretches through all of Orange County.
The mountains seen in the new crest are another connecting element between the club’s past as an amateur side and its promising future in the professional game. Southern California is known throughout the world for its majestic mountain ranges, which serve as beautiful backdrops for both Downtown Los Angeles and the Blues’ new home, Cal State Fullerton’s Titan Stadium. The scenic view is symbolic of the club’s vision of success and its drive to constantly reach for the summit, while mountains also stand for steadfastness and strength.
Captured behind the mountains in the logo is the clear, blue sky that is such a big part of the exceptional quality of life enjoyed by Southern Californians. Each year, it also attracts millions of tourists from around the world who make their way to the Los Angeles and Orange County regions to relax on the many beautiful beaches and soak in the sun.
Another trademark element found in the Southern California landscape is the Pacific Ocean, represented at the bottom of the crest. Along with the mountains and the cloudless sky, the ocean is among the most prominent natural features automatically associated with the Los Angeles and Orange County regions. Both the mountains and the ocean stand for stability and dedication of the kind found in loyal relationships within a successful sports franchise and in the relationships that franchise builds with its fans.
The wings seen on the far left and right of the logo are an allusion to the “City of Angels,” while also symbolizing the club’s geographic and philosophical journey to Fullerton and a bright future in the professional game. In addition, they also represent the ambition of “flying high” in the sense of becoming one of the flagship organizations in USL PRO, both on and off the field.
Perhaps the most unique element of the new crest is the “LA” spiral near the top, which is a creative spin on the traditional city monogram, different from all other preceding versions of it. Derived from the curl of a perfect wave for surfing, the spiral retains the energy of one of Southern California’s traditional sports and connects it to the sport of the future, to the energy set free in a hard sliding tackle and to the spin of a ball struck perfectly on goal.
While the monogram reads “LA,” mimicking the shape of a wave also allowed the logo’s designers to change the letters into a form reminiscent of “OC,” the monogram used to represent Orange County.
Like all the elements featured in the new logo, its colors were carefully selected as well.
The Metallic Silver found most prominently in the crest’s frame is reminiscent of lightening striking, which brings about associations with the quick reactions needed on the field as well as with pinpoint-accurate, lightening-fast shots on goal. Meanwhile, the lightest shade of blue is called Process Blue, the name symbolizing the club’s ambition to be successful in terms of winning trophies and connecting with soccer fans of all ages and backgrounds. Process Blue also resembles the color of the ocean and of the clear, blue Southern California sky.
The slightly darker shade of blue is called Reflex Blue and was chosen for its connotations of skillful reflexes in crucial match situations as well as its visual reminiscence of the majestic, dark Southern California mountain ranges against the clear sky. Darker yet is the color dubbed Evening Blue, which symbolizes the team as a part of the vibrant local night life, as top-class entertainment that is able find to its niche and build a loyal, passionate fan base.
Finally, the color dubbed Midnight Hour Blue is the darkest shade of blue found in the logo. It represents the quiet night after a Blues match and the feeling of satisfaction that comes form a convincing victory and a job well done by the team.
LOS ALAMITOS... A Hero Mission for Marine Cpl. Christopher G. Singer, 23, of Temecula, Calif., will be held on the flight line on Los Alamitos Army Airfield at the Joint Forces Training Base (JFTB), Los Alamitos on Tuesday, Jan. 31, at 11 a.m. (The JFTB is located in Orange County at 11200 Lexington Dr, Los Alamitos 90720)
Corporal Singer, died Jan. 21 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 3rd Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twenty-nine Palms, CA. JFTB military staff, local police and firefighters and numerous non-profit veteran support organizations will be on hand to pay their respects and offer support to the Singer family.
The public are invited to attend the ceremony. Attendees are asked to arrive no later than 10:30 a.m. to allow time for parking and walking to the airfield.
"Holy Cow Batman, we're out of gas and can't afford the gasoline to run the batmobile and save Gotham City."
January 2012
There is an old saying that "history repleats itself" and it seems that it is doing it today in 2012. In 2008 the price of gasoline began the year at $3.83 a gallon for regular. Without new oil production the price could jump into the $5+ price range by summer if history repeats.
January 2008
March 2008
June 2008
"Was that Batman that just rode by on a moped with Robin sitting on the handlebars?"
Guess we all had better dust off the old moped in the garage if we want to go places.
LAGUNA BEACH...For over 50 years, the Festival of Arts scholarship program has supported rising young artists by making it possible for students to pursue college studies in the arts. The four-year, highly competitive scholarships are awarded to students who excel in Film, Performing Arts (dance, music and theatre arts- including performance and production), Visual Arts and Writing. Applicants may apply for any or all of the four categories, but will only be awarded one scholarship.
“Students with talents in multiple fields are encouraged to submit an application in more than one category,” said Festival of Arts Board Secretary and Scholarship Chair Pat Kollenda. She continued, “This is an excellent opportunity for students who are considering a career in the arts.”
Scholarship applications are now available online at the Festival’s website www.LagunaFestivalofArts.org or at the Festival of Arts office at 650 Laguna Canyon Road in Laguna Beach. An applicant must be a graduating high school senior who resides in Laguna Beach or attends Laguna Beach High School. Application deadline is March 16, 2012.
Auditions and interviews will be scheduled in March and April 2012. Scholarship awards begin at a minimum of $1,000 and can be renewed for a total of four one-year scholarships. Students must reapply each summer for a continuation of scholarship status.
Last year, the Festival of Arts awarded $20,000 to graduating seniors for the 2011 - 2012 academic year. Many scholarship winners pursue successful careers in the arts, and some even return to the Festival as exhibiting artists. In addition to Scholarship Committee Chair Pat Kollenda, other committee members include Steve Dicterow, Bob and Marge Earl, Wayne Baglin, Jacquie Moffett, Jill Harris-Sturdy and Ann Webster.
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