The feeling of air going through your hair, the rush of a turbo, and the force of taking a turn – ahh…the sensations that driving a car can give you. Don’t you just love ‘em?
Cars are such a big part of our lives, especially here in Orange County, that I’m really happy that we are a center for anything regarding the automobile – from being HQ to some car companies like Kia and Mazda, and to holding some great weekly events like Cars and Coffee.
Well, we have two more events …

[Post Update - 10.1.2009] We’re still collecting donations!  We’ll be at the B Here Art Exhibit and Concert on Monday at UC Irvine.  If you’re in South OC, drop by The Alley in Newport Beach, they’ll be collecting items for us until 11pm on Sunday!  Huge thanks to Daniela Bolzmann and The Alley for being so kind!

Fact: Gap between Hurricane Katrina & Tropical Storm Ondoy rainfall are even wider: Katrina = 350mm, Ondoy = 412mm. (via BakitWhy – for more storm related info, click here and here)

Typhoons, floods, and etc., …

Chris Brogan will be giving a lecture at Chapman University tomorrow! 7pm.  If you missed out a few months ago when he came to speak at Oakley’s HQ courtesy of So Cal Action Sports Network then you definitely need to come out to Orange tomorrow!
Chris  is THE social media expert. He advises advises businesses, organizations, and individuals on how to use social media and social networks to build relationships and deliver value.  We are lucky to have him back in OC!
I am looking forward to reading his new book, Trust …

Have you been to the Buena Park Mall lately?
If you are like me, you probably haven’t been there ever since it became a ‘tween infested hangout spot, haha.  But if you drive by there, I am sure you have seen the new John’s Incredible Pizza that just opened a few months ago.  It’s a little hard to avoid the bright colors and lights that come off the restaurant’s entrance. You can read a bunch of reviews about it on Yelp.com . I haven’t been there myself so I cant give you …

One of Orange County’s landmarks is undergoing a much needed renovation! Originally built as a scoreboard for the Angel’s stadium in 1964 the “Big A” that now stands in the parking lot of the stadium is being renovated! Even if you are not an Angel’s or baseball fan, I’m sure you’ve seen the 230-foot tall, 210 ton “Big A” as you drive down the 57 freeway.
Some history of the “Big A”
The “Big A” was built  in 1964 as a scoreboard for the stadium. It quickly became the icon of the …

There will be five talented designers that will be presenting their collection and they are: Keemia (http://www.keemia.com), Persis (http://www.persisshop.com), Jen Awad, Natalie Arshakian, and Mondana Motazedian. Fear not,  there will be an opportunity to purchase the designers’ items at their booths!
Last year’s runway show tickets were ALL sold out within one week. So be sure to purchase your tickets NOW on their website: Anteaters Against Autoimmunity. Tickets range from $10-$35 depending on where one desires to sit. You can also help purchase their Fashion For Lupus fundraising bracelets for only …