On the "Prowl" In South County: Visiting Caspers Park

One of the hidden gems of South Orange County is Caspers Park.   The hiking trails and the immense natural beauty is just beautiful to observe.     The #Outsider Team recently visited Caspers and had a chance to go on a hike through the Park.   It was clear how the California Drought had impacted dried up the streams running through the Park.  Yet, the ability and resiliency of nature as exemplified by this image reflects the possibilities.   

Thought For the Week: Secrets of Life

Throughout the #Outsider Channels today, we have been sharing Thoughts 4 the Week which will be a regular feature.   For this channel, we decided to release this courtesy of the Publisher of +SUCCESS Magazine , +DARREN HARDY whose great thoughts and ideas (which we review daily) is ever so perceptive--We hope all enjoy it as well:

Today, as you sip on your coffee, tea, or smoothie, I want to share the Secrets of Life with you.

And no, I’m not talking about the “secret” that was etched on tablets, buried by a secret society, and finally discovered so now you can just sit on your couch and imagine checks coming into your mailbox. Ah no, not that "secret".

Here are the secrets of life, as told by Steve Jobs, watch:

Action for today:
Write down three things you need less of.
Write down three things you need more of.
Consider that for both your body and your mind.

Your Daily Mentor,
-Darren

... Go to full transcript

On Earth Day in the City of Laguna Niguel: A Brief Update

 

  & is being celebrated in the City of Laguna Niguel!!!

 

We here @ #Outsiders had a chance to catch up with Dennis Mulvaney of the City's Parks and Recreation Commission and a Commissioner for the Orange County Council, Boy Scouts of America.  He noted that "...We will be planting, trimming and cleaning up in the Preserve and the Trail to Eagle Project. Tiger Paw stepping stone material will be available for Cubs to make. Wear working pants,full shoes and Scout or Cub T Shirts. Community service and Trail to Eagle Patch hours can be earned.

Water,Tools and gloves are provided.    d. The construction of the Park's new Amphitheater, Splash pond, Rest rooms and Children's Playground should be completed for you to enjoy. When you check in at the Amphitheater booth let them know you are Scouts or Cubs and you have a choice to work in the Trail to Eagle Project or the Preserve. A release form may be required by the City."

An #Outsider Newsflash: Supporting Operations Gratitude On March 25

   

Images Courtesy of Bing

Copyright: Operations Gratitude//Jersey Mike's

Jersey Mike Subs is having a campaign to Support Operations Gratitude.    

This initiative begins on Wednesday March 25 starting at 10:00 AM . 

All proceeds will be donated to ship care packages to our Troops.  

 Find a participating Jersey  Mike's near you: http://bit.ly/JerseyMikesGivesOpGrat

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On the Prowl in South County: Brief Tidbits On the Dawn of Spring

Spring is in the air in South County.     This is as the vibrant & engaging Iranian-American Community is going to be celebrating Nowruz--a time to spend with family and bring in the new.

Celebrations will be held--including Irvine.

We also wanted to reflect upon one of the hidden gems of South County: KSBR.   It is the college radio station at Saddleback College which broadcasts the best in Jazz and is one of our go-to stations in South County.  We encourage all of South County to check them out at http://www.ksbr.net/.

Happy Spring!!!

Thought 4 the Week

“ Work is love made visible.” 

Kahlil Gibran (1883–1931) 

Lebanese poet and philosopher 

&

“ To burn always with this hard, gemlike flame, to maintain this ecstasy, is success in life.” 

Walter Pater (1839–1894) 
British critic and essayist 

Courtesy of the Team @ +Give More...

Onward....

A Musical Interlude to Enjoy: The Happy Song

Hope All Enjoy!!!

Around Town In South County: An Update on the +NIAC Day of Service in Orange County

We had previously reported here on an initiative spreaheaded by the Orange County Team of the +NIAC in celebration of Nowruz, The Iranian New year before us.      This is a "Visual Report" on this day of service courtesy of the +NIAC Orange County Team:

 

  

An #Outsiders Newsflash: Fasting For Climate

We here @ #Outsiders are fasting for Climate today:

Mike Pouraryan, ‘The Daily Outsider”, in City of Laguna Niguel, Caaif. is today supporting the #fastfortheclimate pic.twitter.com/Go2qOcnpNf

— Fast For The Climate (@FastForClimate) March 14, 2015

View of the Week: On the Big One in California

It is not a question of if, but when..and we must be aware.....

This is courtesy of KPCC 89.3 Radio: 

Scientists are virtually certain that California will be rocked by a strong earthquake in the next 30 years. Now they say the risk of a mega-quake is more likely than previously thought.

The chance of a magnitude-8 quake striking the state in the next three decades jumped to 7 percent from 4.7 percent, mainly because scientists took into account the possibility that several faults can shake at once, releasing seismic energy that results in greater destruction.

While the risk of a mega-quake is higher than past estimates, it's more likely — greater than 99 percent chance — that California will be rattled by a magnitude-6.7 jolt similar in size to the 1994 Northridge disaster. The chance of a Northridge-size quake was slightly higher in Northern California than Southern California — 95 percent versus 93 percent, according to a report released Tuesday by the U.S. Geological Survey.

"California is earthquake country, and residents should live every day like it could be the day of a big one," USGS geophysicist and lead author Ned Field said.

The latest seismic calculations largely mirror previous findings issued by the USGS in 2008. Back then, scientists also determined that California faced an almost certain risk of experiencing a Northridge-size quake.Post by KPCC.

On the Prowl in South County: Supporting Military Families w/a vote for San Clemente Military Family Outreach

We here @ #Outsiders are proud to be supporters of San Clemente Military Family Outreach.  One of their key initaitives our team joins every year is their annual Thanksgiving Dinner.    They plan and organize 1000 Thanksgiving Dinners for Marines at Camp Pendelton and joined by the Boy Scouts of Orange County.  We wanted to report on this and hope all visitors consider supporting this wonderful organization that does so much for our best and bravest.

 

Subject: Please help SCMFO win a donation - we need your vote!

Date: March 10, 2015 at 1:02:10 PM PDT

TO OUR MILITARY FAMILY SUPPORTERS

We are pleased to announce that San Clemente Military Family Outreach is

one of three finalists in a Community Giving program sponsored by Grand Pacific Resorts.

The winning charity will receive a $2,500 donation to further their cause.  

As a loyal: supporter and "friend of SCMFO" we invite you to visit  the website:  http://resortime.com/giving 

and cast a vote for us.  It only takes a few seconds, and there's no obligation of any kind. 

The voting ends March 31.

Thanks!  

SCMFO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

On the Prowl in South County: An Opportunity To Make A Difference On: NIAC's 5th Annual Day of Service

We wanted to share this opportunity to give back courtesy of the National Iranian American Council.   Please see details below and if interested, please reach out--it is a wonderful opportunity to make a difference in the spirit of Nouroz, the Iranian New Year:

 

Reaching out to make sure you were in the loop about NIAC's 5th Annual Day of Service taking place this Saturday, March 14 -- right near you! In Orange County, we will be volunteering at Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee, an organization that provides charitable and educational activities and support for the benefit and welfare of the United States Marines and their families assigned to Camp Pendleton, California, with special emphasis on the Marines and families of the 2nd Battalion, 11th Marines (“2/11 Marines”). In the spirit of Norooz, join us and give back by helping to organize the goods in the storage facility to assist the Irvine 2/11 Adoption Committee in making a difference in the lives of our military personnel and their families. Many thanks to NIAC Orange County volunteer, Farideh Estiri Lyons, for organizing this important project! 10:00 AM @ Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee 17595 Harvard Avenue, Suite C2270 Irvine, CA 92614 Please call or email Farideh at farideh.estiri@live.com or 949-943-4993 with any questions. I hope you'll join us in giving back during this important annual tradition on Saturday! Best, Yasmin Radjy National Outreach Director & Bay Area Field Director

	National Iranian American Council (NIAC) | 1411 K Street NW, Suite 250 | Washington, DC 20005
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Around Town in South County: On Schools

Schools throughout South Orange County have been busy with on-going fundraising efforts.   "Step it Up" is a program that is innovative and engaging to promote a fun atmosphere for students to be able to support their school.    The #Outsider team joined the event on March 6 at Aliso Viejo Middle School as Students came out to run obstacle courses and be able to win a series of prizes.    

 It is quite remarkable to see how Schools have continued to be innovative despite the profound budgetary constraints since the financial crisis of 2008.