A bit more about J.J. Friis

There was a very nice and very well-attended funeral service for J.J. Friis this morning. At the reception afterwards, there was a table full of photos of him, including this older one (above) with his parents. Since I don't know how long the Register will keep J.J.'s obituary on their website, I'm posting it below:

Friis, James Jessen, of Orange, who was active for many years in Orange County musical and historical organizations, died Monday, July 27, 2009, at the age of 81, from the effects of a stroke.

Friis was born in Santa Ana on March 1, 1928, the son of Leo Jessen Friis and Lena Jane Carlson Friis, who had come to California from Iowa in the 1920s. The family resided in Anaheim.

Musical studies began early in his life, with drums at age 4, later piano, and by the time of his graduation from Anaheim High School in 1946, he also played the organ. He graduated from Pomona College in 1951 with a Bachelor of Arts degree with an emphasis in music composition.

Friis also held leadership positions in the Musical Arts Club of Orange County, Santa Ana Community Concerts, and was a past dean of the Orange County Chapter of The American Guild of Organists. He also served as organist (and frequently choirmaster) of several local churches, among them St. Michael's Episcopal church, Anaheim, St. Joseph's Episcopal Church, Buena Park, and the Church of Christ, Scientist, Laguna Hills.

With his father, Friis founded Friis-Pioneer Press in Santa Ana, a firm noted for the publication of books of Orange County history. He served several terms as president of the Orange County Historical Society, as well as the Old Courthouse Museum Society, and was a member of the Anaheim Historical Society, the Orange Community Historical Society, and the Historical Society of Southern California.

The Native Sons of the Golden West, a fraternal organization of those born in California, was a major interest of his life, and he served several terms as President of Santa Ana Parlor #74 and as Grand Organist for the statewide organization. Friis was also a member of Anaheim Masonic Lodge, Long Beach Scottish Rite, and Al Malaikah shrine, Los Angeles.

Friis is survived by his wife, the former Harriet Lampert, who is also an Orange County native.

Funeral Services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday, July 31, at Trinity Episcopal Church, 2400 N. Canal Street, Orange. Visitation will be held from 3 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 30 at Shannon-Bryan Mortuary, Orange. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Trinity Episcopal Church, the American Diabetes Association , or the Charitable Foundation of the Native Sons of the Golden West (mail to Santa Ana Parlor #74, c/o Treasurer, 14932 Gainford Circle, Irvine, CA 92604).

Black Men Short Hairstyle

You are a man with black skin ...???

Such as whether the hair style that is suitable for you ..?

Nothing looks better than a black man with a nice, short hairstyle. Luckily, it is very trendy to wear your hair short and you have many different options. Additionally, short hair allows for more convenience and ease of care. Depending on what you choose as a short hairstyle for black men, your new look could make all the difference in how you appear in both your professional and social life.

If you love the classic look of dreadlocks but you want to look clean and sharp, you can have short dreadlocks! You no longer need to have long dreadlocks in order for them to be stylish. Short dreadlocks allow the face to stay clear while looking neat and classy.

The afro is a statement all its own, but you don't have to have the biggest afro in the area to have a stylish look. A short afro shows that any man is attractive yet at the same time tasteful. If the short afro is still a bit too much maintenance for you, consider getting your hair cut down as much as possible without going completely bald. You not only have the neatest hairstyle, but you also have the easiest hair to care for! Going that short may not be comfortable for some, so find a compromise and get a very simple, yet classic hair cut.

One of the most overlooked short hairstyles for black men is going absolutely bald. Shaving your head is cutting your hair so therefore, it is a haircut! The only restriction to going completely bald is to make sure you have a good-shaped head. If you have an oddly shaped head, the absence of hair will only draw attention to it and your shaved hairstyle will become irrelevant.

Finally, men are very lucky to have some true artists available at barbershops and hair salons. These people can take cornrows to an entirely new level. Depending on what you want from your short hairstyle for black men, a creative cornrow might just be the way to go!

By : Phie

Today's Top Black Hairstyle

Before enumerating the styles that you can wear, let's first take a look at how weaves are incorporated into your strands and what their styling benefits are.

Basically, a hair weave (also known as an extension) is a treatment offered by stylists in salons which provide women (and men) with natural black hair the option of having longer, thicker hair - without having to actually wait for it to grow. As the name implies, there is a weaving process wherein either natural or human hair will be incorporated into your own natural locks and it is attached quite close to the scalp.

Now, there are different types of black hair weaves that you can choose from. There are styles which can cover your entire scalp. If you have shoulder-length black hair, for example, you can have a hair weave so that you will instantly have hair that reaches all the way down to your waist.

For black women who do not like the natural texture of their hair, having weaves and extensions incorporated into their locks is a great way to get an instant makeover.

The Hottest Black Hair Weave Styles of Today

So what are the today's hottest black hair weave styles that you can try? Take a look at some instant makeover hair styles that you can ask your stylist to create for you:

Long and Curly

Whether she's mingling with the audience or judging models on her two shows, you will often see Tyra Banks wearing long, curly black weave hair styles which just look absolutely gorgeous on her. You can go for Tyra Banks' long and luxurious locks look by having a long and curly black weave incorporated into your natural hair.

Natural Black Weaves

If you're attending a formal event, going for a natural black weave hair style is the best way to go. An example of this is a kinky afro weave for that natural-looking hair that's fun and ultra-glam!

Cascading

Those who would like to sport the romantic hairstyles of eras gone by will make a dramatic entrance by wearing cascading weaves hair styles.

Short and Sexy

If you want to have a hair style that is low-maintenance, sleek and sexy, have your stylist create a short weave for you.

By : Phie

Hairstyles through the Years

In the early 1900’s wealthy women set the standard of wearing hair jewels and hats with veils and lace. They dusted their hair with gold and silver powders for the nights. Antoine of Paris created a look of hair parted in middle and swept back in smooth bands over the ears. In 1907 the Marcel wave swept the United States and Europe. In 1910 American nurses in Europe cut their hair short to avoid a flea infestation and the women in America began to cut their hair short for fashion.

The Louise Brooks’s bob became the popular hairstyle in the 1920’s as women began to express their freedom. They also began shedding their corsets to enter the workforce and in 1931 Jean Harlow starred in the movie “Platinum Blonde.” This hair color then swept the nation. Also in the 1930’s, Shirley Temple’s ringlet curls had women of all ages pinning their own hair into tight curls.

During WWII when feminine was ideal, women began copying Hollywood hairstyles. In the 1940’s, Rita Hayworth began the hairstyle trend of side-parted finger waves the sexiest style of that time. Veronica Lake and her cascading blonde hair defined glamour.

The 1950’s brought a trend of highlighting and Lucille Ball’s flaming red hair was an example. Also Doris Day had a helmet like hairstyle that inspired her fans and Audrey Hepburn started the pixie cut.

During the 1960’s people were letting their hair down and the rock group The Beatles, wore their hair long. This ended the gender norm in hairstyles. The Beatle look became a very popular hairstyle for men of all ages.

In the 1970’s, the musical “Hair” came out during a time of sexual revolution. Angela Davis’s afro became a symbol for black pride. One of the most copied hairstyles of the 1970’s was the Farrah Fawcett feathered back hairdo.

The 1980’s were an economic boom and women began the mall bang trend. Big hair and poodle perms were the big thing.

The 1990’s found many women heading to the hair salons looking for the Jennifer Aniston hairstyle. Her hair at the time was an angled, layered, shag haircut. And the millennium brought Sarah Jessica Parker’s flowing curly look back into style.

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Popular Bob Hairstyles

It seems that the bob hairstyle never goes out of style. It's been popular since the 1950s and its popularity shows no signs of abating.

It's likely that the bob is so popular because of its simplicity. Generally, it's an easy hairstyle to style and manage. It flatters nearly every face shape and age.

But what are the most popular bob styles right now? Let's look at a few.

Classic

The classic bob is still popular. Of all the popular bob styles right now, this is the only one that features bangs. The bangs can be very short or right at the eyebrow. The hair is usually right at the chin.

This style is popular because it's easy to style, especially for women with naturally straight hair.

The long bang

This style of bob can be very short (right at the ear) or longer, under the chin. The style can give the appearance that the woman has no bang, but the bangs are there, just very long. They are usually swept to the side. There might be some light layering, or there might not be any layering at all, though the hair is usually straight (as with the classic).

The side sweep

This style of bob is extremely popular right now. This is best suited for women who have naturally straight hair or are willing to blow dry their hair straight. This style features hair that's mostly all one length. Often the front of the hair is cut longer than the back, but there are no bangs and if any layering, it's long layers.

This style is characterized by a side part and hair that's blown or lightly curled just barely under a bit. This isn't the bob that features hair that flips out (that style is quickly going out of style) but rather gently curls under. And when we say "gentle" we mean it's quite subtle. Many women can get their hair to do this naturally if they have the right cut.

This style is popular with very young women and older women. An older woman might back comb the hair to get a lot of body from the back and have it curled under a bit more dramatically, while a younger woman might opt for a few more layers to make the look a little messier.

The flip

Though we said look that hairstyles featuring flipped ends are going out of favor, there is one style of bob that features lightly flipped ends. These aren't the ends that are dramatically flipped and sprayed to stay that way. That look has gone out of favor. This is about a light flipping, often done just with a curl brush and no curling iron.

In this style, the hair is lightly layered, though they are long layers, and the hair is generally fairly straight. It's parted in the middle, and the ends are, as we said, just lightly flipped. That's added just to give the hair and face some dimension. This style is best suited for young women.

As you can see, there are a myriad of choices in popular bob styles. Most work with many different hair textures and face shapes. Do a little research to find the right bob style for you.

Bob Hairstyles

Bob hairstyle is the most fashionable style with hairs falling down between ears and the chin. The style was invented in Paris in 1909 by a famous hair dresser Antonine but was made widely popular in 1920s as a sign of women's liberty. The style has regained popularity and has discovered many versions of the original bob cut.

Among all the latest trends in hairstyles bob cut has made a benchmark in the fashion industry. These hairstyles fit just about any face, color and lifestyles, giving a completely new look to the wearer. Traditional, short bob hairstyles comprise of short, sleek and severe cut with hair being cut uniformly. It goes well with any age group, hair type, hair length and facial structure.

The most popular bob hairstyles, running the trend of bobs, are inverted bob and angled bob. Inverted bob hairstyles are the most stylish and elegant. It is cut in a manner that hairs are stacked in the back adding volume and texture in the crown. Angled bob hairstyles add drama, flair and class to the personality of the wearer. Hair is evenly cut at a slight angle with hairs slightly longer at the front. It is a versatile cut that is easy to wear and maintain.

Another popular bob style is the chin length bob in which hairs are falling down the chin from both the sides. This style highlights the chin length and looks great on all. Today with various variations, the brand new bob has also come up. This particular hairstyle is designed by cutting the hairs in a rounded perimeter with hairs falling to the shoulders. Bob cuts also look graceful and classy with bangs, side parting, curls, waves and layers. Among all the new, modern and classy hairstyles inverted bob is the hottest, sophisticated and eye-catching hairstyle.

Here are some important suggestions for bob hairstyles that should be considered for longer lasting and better looking hairdos.

• If the hair is thin add layers to the cut. Layered locks produce a better effect and add volume to the hair cut.

• For square shape faces try brand new bob. Hairs falling on both the sides frame the face and enhance the facial features.

• Curls and crimp will produce a different effect, so try out a change in hairstyle.

• Go for hair color and highlights if the current hairstyle seems to be boring.

• Angled bob adds volume at the front and inverted bob adds volume in the crown, so consider the face structure before going for any of these bobs.

• Shampoo and conditioner the hairs well to retain moisture and beauty of the hair.

Afro Hairstyle

In 1970s to 1980s, there is a popular hairstyle that known as the afro or big hair style. This came from the fact that black people or the Afro-American populations have tightly curly hair. The hair style extends the hair bigger than the head. In the 20th century, very few people sport that curly hair and Afro-Americans embraced straight hair with much effort.

In consonance with their effort to wear their hair differently, came the problem of Afro-American hair loss. Because of the different growth pattern among African Americans, treatment of hair loss became a little bit difficult.

There is an old notion that Afro-American hair grows slowly than any other race. This is however untrue, Afro-American hair grows in a speed just like any other race. However, because of the tight curls, it seems that it grows slower. Additionally, because of the curly hair strands, nutrients do not flow naturally and this causes damage on the hair shaft. Breakage therefore happens more often.

Hair loss is a major problem for some Afro-American people and this article is meant to help them avoid hair loss that will eventually lead to baldness.

Before we begin, let me remind you that the same causes of hair loss and total baldness in other races also affect Afro-Americans.

Causes of hair loss

• Styling and over processing
• Severe stress
• Thyroid Problems
• Vitamin and nutrient deficiency
• Hereditary
• Drug such as those for the treatment of depression, blood problems and arthritis

Treatment of medical problems such as thyroid and blood problems may reverse hair loss. This is because proper blood circulation will lead to healthy blood coming to the hair follicles. Hair loss may therefore be reversed.

Avoiding stress will likewise help avoid hair loss among Afro-Americans.

Let us move to the first item that causes hair los, styling and over processing.

Afro-American people tend to style move frequent and more varied. Styles like tight braids, weaves, extensions are common among Afro-Americans. Hair processing such as perming, straitening, bleaching and coloring is also commonly done by African Americans. This therefore causes too much stress and chemicals in their hair. Often, it causes hair loss.

Of course, knowing what is damaging to your hair and reversing it may be helpful. However, what if you do not want to stop hair styling and hair processing often?

You may therefore hid some of the following advice or consult you hair professional on his advice how you will go about wearing your hair differently without experiencing severe hair loss.

Tips to avoid Afro-American hair loss

• Wash you hair regularly. This will avoid dirt clogging the hair follicles.

• Use conditioner after you shampoo, this will help avoid frizziness.

• Moisturize your hair, as I am mentioned earlier, natural moisture escapes the hair shaft because of tight curls. It is therefore necessary that you use hair moisturizers regularly.

• Eat a well-balanced diet.

• Use soft brush, it may take longer to fix your hair because of the curls but you need to be patient if you do not want hair loss problems.

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Huntington Beach's Main St. Post Office (1935)

A number of postal employees are spreading the word that Huntington Beach's Main Street Post Office (1935) at 316 Olive Ave will close in October. Here's some of the traffic from the HBTalk listserv over the past couple days:
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Marinka Horack wrote: "...The postal staff ...also said that the...building would be sold to the city. The downtown post office is a beautiful historic building and it would be a terrible loss if it were to be torn down... Does the building have historic status protection?..."
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Chris Epting wrote: "That's an interesting building--a WPA project that actually has a sister building, exact same design, in Santa Paula, CA. Any official announcement about the closure yet?"
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Mary Adams Urashima wrote: "The California 'New Deal' projects marked their 75-year anniversary in 2008, and they are still trying to identify all sites. The only one noted for Huntington Beach so far is the recreation building. Chris, do you know what year the post office was constructed? I believe the federal government must post a public notice for the sale of surplus property, subject to bids. However, there is a clause that allows for negotiated disposal of surplus property to "tax-supported agencies"-which would be the City. See section 203 of the Federal Property & Administrative Services Act (update 2000).
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"With the present economic situation and the federal government trying to cut costs, the City might negotiate a great deal on a historic federal property. I would think a WPA building could easily qualify as a historic building, definitely worth preservation through grants or redevelopment funds."
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John Earl wrote: "I wonder if there's a way to prevent this. Closing the downtown post office will create a great inconvenience for many who live in the downtown area."
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Chris Jepsen wrote: "With a couple exceptions, the City of Huntington Beach has a poor track record with historical preservation. They've made noises in recent years about improving that reputation, but who knows if that will happen. In short, if you want to save the building, start *now*.
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"The Post Office was built in 1935. It was designed by Louis A. Simon and built by L.F. Dow of Los Angeles. I believe it was built as a PWA or WPA project. Simon also designed the U.S. Federal Courthouse in Downtown L.A., the Canoga Park Post Office (1938), the Whittier Post Office (1935) and others.
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"I'm very sorry to hear it's closing, because -- from a resident's perspective -- it was one of the last functional bits of Downtown."
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[Photo of the building's dedication appears below.]
Mary Adams Urashima wrote: "...Louis A. Simon designed many of the depression-era post offices and other public buildings that are now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. He also designed the Internal Revenue Building in Washington, D.C., but let's not hold that against him. : )
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"Here's the info from the Depew, NY, post office historic register nomination document (it's not as old as HB's downtown post office, but is listed):

"Louis A. Simon served as Supervising Architect from 1933 until 1939, but he had
been associated with the office from 1896. Simon was Superintendent of Architects in the office between 1905 and 1933. From 1915 to 1933...Simon was responsible for the direction of much of the design work. Most of Simon's buildings were designed in the Colonial Revival style and, on occasion, in a restrained or more stylized classically derived style. The use of a standard pattern for these buildings reflects the increasing simplicity of design and standardization of form which are characteristic of post offices of this period, the most prolific era of post office construction in the nation's history.

As early as 1930, the federal government had implemented a massive post office construction program to help offset widespread unemployment caused by the Great Depression. By the end of the decade, however, with the onset of World War II, Congress postponed indefinitely the construction of most post offices not yet under contract."

John Scott wrote: "[The town of Kearney,] Nebraska... was faced with a similar problem with their post office which I would guess was built about the same time as ours... Several retired professors... recognized the treasure that the city had in this old building and decided it must be preserved. ...This Post Office is now an art museum..."

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Chris Jepsen wrote: "Huntington Beach needs a non-profit preservation group like the ones in Anaheim and Santa Ana. The group's primary goals would be to educate the public and government about our historical resources and to work toward preserving those resources. They could also promote local adoption of the Mills Act. And occasionally - and especially in the beginning - they might need to hire lawyers to make sure the city is complying with the historical aspects of CEQA.

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"We did a program on historical preservation for the City at the Art Center early this year. Unfortunately, only a few people saw it because it wasn't promoted. I'd be happy to give that talk again if there's an audience for it. (I'd need a bit of advance notice, since I'd want to involve at least one additional speaker.)

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"Another point: If H.B. is so dedicated to tourism, we should recognize the enormous economic value of 'Heritage Tourism' and put it to work for us. That means playing up our historic resources rather than bulldozing or remodeling them."

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Epilogue: The the wake of these emails, I'm now hearing that the City and some postal employees deny knowledge of the situation, while others are verifying that the building is going to close. As things get clearer, I'll keep you posted.

Yorba Linda / Santa Ana Canyon field trip, Part 2

This is part two of my report on Saturday's field trip to see the remains Anaheim Union Water Co. canals in eastern Yorba Linda. (Click here for part one.) Today's photos show some of the interesting, mostly unrelated things we saw along the way. (There will be more about irrigation in what will be the third and final post in this series.)
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The photo above shows our group near the "trail head." The construction in the background replaces apartments that burned down during the recent fires.
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The photo below shows a few trees from the large Valencia orange groves that still occupy some of this area. They've been mostly neglected for years, but there's a plan underway to revive them as organic groves and start selling the fruit again.
My surveyor friends may have to help me out with the photo below. Does anyone know what a metal disk marked "F P No. 1" in an iron pipe means?

It's been a long time since cattle roamed this land, but here's a brittle bone that turned up in an area where the brush had burned away.

At one point we came across a clearing near the railroad tracks with lots of stone fire rings. Some were old and nearly obscured by hard-packed soil. Others, like the one shown below, were newer and more obvious. There were about seven rings total. I pointed out that this was a lousy place to start a fire. Steve said the rings were probably used by "knights of the road." Then it hit me: We were standing in the middle of a genuine "hobo jungle." If only John Hodgman had been there to appreciate it. I hummed "Big Rock Candy Mountains" most of the way back to the car.

Thanks to Susan Faessel for the first three photos in today's post.

Katie Holmes Bob Hairstyle

Bob hairstyle has now become a trend. Many people with hair like this. One of them is a beautiful artist Katie Holmes.

Invented in Paris in 1909 by French Hairdresser Antoine, the "Bob" haircut has been worn by influential women ever since. Artists, film stars, dancers, singers and fashion designers have all inspired some shape of the "Bob". Classic, geometric, or disheveled, today the "Bob" is back. Katie Holmes and Sienna Miller have made it chic again. Victoria Beckham and Jenny McCarthy have turned it into a geometric retro look. Wondering if a "Bob" would be right for you? The truth is the "Bob" is great for many different hair types, face shapes, and body types. It can make a statement. A "Bob" looks great in a suit, sexy in an evening dress, sporty in sweats and has an overall air of sophistication.

Even curly hair loves the structure of the "Bob". It can be forgiving or show every line. Its length can do wonders for a woman's face and body. It can add length or width to your face, neck or shoulders. It can hide an aging neck, or frame a jaw line; the "Bob" can become your best friend.
Jackie Kennedy wore a longer one. Diana Spencer wore a short "Bob". Katie Holmes has reinvented the bob. She is always updating it and wearing it in new ways. Her latest version with the heavy bangs has once again brought it back into the spotlight. Victoria Beckham has worn her bob with the stacking in the back.

Fine, thin hair can become thicker. Unruly, wavy hair can take on a shape. It's all in the cutting technique. Hair can be cut to the same length all over the head and explode with volume. Some gentle long layers on straighter hair types will add movement and bounce. It can be shaped to give you height or it can be as flat as a board.

It is important to know how to style your bob. Using the right brush to blow dry can make all the difference. Some brushes allow the hair to lift while others shape and form the hair. Producing volume in the crown or wearing your bob flat each has its own styling techniques. To learn how to style your bob to look like Katie Holmes refer to Style Your Hair.

By : Phie

Katie Holmes with Her Short Brown Hair

Who does not know with Katie Holmes, artists who are also famous with the beauty, the hair style. Like Katie's hair style changed.

Katie Holmes is one famous celebrity with beautiful short brown hair. She has always had been considered as the girl-next-door type when it come to looks but when she became the other half of Tom Cruise, she transformed into a glamorous woman who has worn the most beautiful gowns and outfits in all her public appearances. With her new hairstyle, she has proven that she can look fabulous whatever her hair looked like.

Just like Katie Holmes, short brown haired women could always try a classic bob for their haircut and just choose the right twist of clothes that can complement a carefree personality. You could choose sweet looking feminine outfits that would give the impression of being the ?girl next door? as well.

Short brown haired girls can always pear a free flowing peasant shirt with a long skirt for a more innocent look. You can always choose to wear a lace blouse with an old fashioned theme for a more elegant touch. Go for suits instead of common dress pants for office wear. You can also choose pastel colors with black, because it creates a touch of femininity which complements your gorgeous haircut.

Accessories such as chunky dangly earrings past the end of your hair is a best choice for women with short brown hair. Or you can get a pair of small studded stone with a matching choker to give a sense of reserved sensuality.

Short brown hair that is not spiky and not a bob, called for flirty and sexy images. You can just wash this hair and go. Just add some simple diamond studs or hang a gold chain in your neck to add a touch of gentle softness.

For nighttime, short brown haired women can wear just about anything and still look stunningly beautiful. By loving your hair and by being comfortable with what you wear, you would surely be able to be the most stylish you can be, as Katie Holmes did.

By : Phie

Mens Short Straightened Hairstyles Special

Mens short hair straightening and blow dried with a dryer.Straigthened hair needs proper maintainance to keep the style ..

Boys Fashion Hairstyles Fashion

Boys hairstyle with bangs

Scene boys hairstyles

Long Layered Boys Hairstyles with bangs

Layered hairstyles look much sexy with long hair and boys are opting for this type of hairstyle very much to attract ladies with a sexy look.If you use bangs to it it 'll look much hot.

Black Celebrity Hairstyle

Black celebrity hairstyles have become a rage across fashion circles in various parts of the world. Whether it is the curls of the gorgeous Beyonce or Tyra Banks stylish cut, black hairstyles seem to be making a fashion statement literally everywhere these days. Almost every black hairstyle popularized by a celebrity seems to be finding a large number of takers these days. Whether it is the short hair cut of Oprah Winfrey or Rihanna's angled bob, Naomi Campbell's long hairstyle or Alicia Key's waves, almost all black celebrity hairstyles are making their own unique fashion statement. Using a little bit of imagination you too can duplicate black hairstyles of your favorite celebrities with ease.

Your facial features should be kept in mind when choosing from the various black celebrity hairstyles. This is important since a hairstyle that suits your facial features can make you look stunning, while anything that dose not may even end up highlighting certain not so good features. The shape of your body is also an important criterion for choosing black hairstyles. For instance a full-bodied black hairstyle would look good on anyone with a large frame while someone with a small frame would look good with a close cropped style.

The shape of your face to a very large extent dictates black celebrity hairstyles that would suit you. If you are someone who is blessed with an oval shape, then almost any black hairstyle would compliment your face. From braids to corn rows, you can try out anything on an oval shaped face. Short hair cuts with bangs are the perfect match for heart shaped faces. One good example for it would be Halle Berry, who has become synonymous with stylish short hair cuts. Her shapely physique and vivacious personality makes even such a simple hairstyle look incredibly sophisticated.

Those who have square shaped faces with an angular jaw line can go in for black hair styles with hair length longer than the jaw length. This helps in drawing attention away from the jaw line. Black hairstyle with height in the bang is what would suit someone with a round face. There are plenty of black celebrity hairstyles that you can try out. With the wide variety of hair care products available these days, there is literally no limit to the styles that you can try out. The amazing range can also be attributed to the versatility that is found in black hair. The key here is to use your imagination and come out with black hairstyles that suit you the best.

By :phie

Hairstyle for Black Peoples

Sometimes people do not trust myself with a black skin. But do not worry, not the black leather for style obstruction, especially in the hair.

Some of the most attractive people are black models and athletes. Consider just a few of them out there. Tyra Banks, Beyonce, Dwayne Wade and the list can go on and on. Something though can definitely be said about these people and their exotic look. Hair styles have definitely contributed to their attractiveness.

Take for instance Beyonce. She is one of the best looking entertainers out there. What she has done is paid attention to her hair. It contributes to her beauty. She has put extra effort into a hair style that contributes to her look and that compliments her. Instead of just going with a standard hair style that you would see on an African American she did what looks best on her. She went with the hair style that looks good on her head. She did not go with the frizzy hair style that you see on so many black people. Instead she has straight gorgeous hair. Hair coloring lightens her hair color. She's a knock out for it. The same can be said for Tyra Banks.

Are you tempted to go with the hair style that everyone of your ethnicity is wearing? Don't do that. Instead take a look at yourself in the mirror. What does your hair want to do? What about your body shape? If you are a bigger person you may benefit from a shorter hair style. If you are slimmer a longer volumized hair style will probably work better for you.

Also pay attention to the hair product you are using. Put nutrients in your hair that are going to make it healthy. Alcohol free hair products are best. Alcohol dries out the hair. You want instead a good moisturizer conditioner and shampoo.

James J. Friis (1928-2009)

Orange County has lost a good man and a great champion of its heritage. James Jesson “J.J.” Friis died yesterday, July 27, at 10:00 a.m., several days after a stroke sent him to the intensive care unit at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Orange.
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[Update: J.J.'s funeral will be held at 11am, Friday, July 31, at Trinity Episcopal Church, 2400 N. Canal St., in Orange. Internment will be at Fairhaven Memorial Park in Santa Ana at 2:30pm, following the service. Visitation will be available at Shannon Bryan Mortuary on July 30, 3pm-8pm]
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The only child of noted Orange County historian and attorney Leo J. Friis (1901-1980), J.J. was born on March 1, 1928. He grew up on Clementine St. in Anaheim, near the city park, and graduated from Anaheim High School, Fullerton College and Pomona College.
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On Oct. 6, 1973, he married librarian Harriet Jane Lampert in Orange.
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Beginning in the 1960s, J.J. ran Friis-Pioneer Press (originally called Pioneer Press), which his father started in Santa Ana. He was first co-owner and then owner of the press and print shop. Under the Friss-Pioneer Press imprint, J.J. published many classic works of Orange County history. (See list below.) He also published books on other subjects, but I’m not as familiar with those. The print shop closed in the 1990s, but he published a reprint of an earlier title as recently as last year.
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J.J. was extremely active in local historical organizations. He was the longtime chairman of the Old Courthouse Museum Society, was involved in the historical societies in Orange and Anaheim, and was still on the board of the Orange County Historical Society (OCHS) at the time of his death.
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J.J. had also been active in the Native Sons of the Golden West since the 1950s, and served as their Statewide Organist.
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Musical and artistic, he was involved in numerous musical organizations over the years and was dean of the Orange Coast Chapter of the American Guild of Organists.
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In recent years, J.J. had a number of health problems, but he continued to be active in the community. As recently as our last OCHS board meeting, he was contributing thoughtful advice and giving us the benefit of his experience on a variety of issues before the board.
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As Anaheim Historical Society president Cynthia Ward writes, J.J “was something of a legend. His ‘larger than life’ persona will be missed by all.”
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Below is a list of some of the Orange County historical titles published by Pioneer/Friis-Pioneer Press:

• Dr. Herb: Memoirs of Herbert A. Johnston, M.D., by Margaret Johnston (1961)
• The Village of Garden Grove, 1870-1905, by Leroy Doig (1962)
• George W. Barter: Pioneer Editor, by Leo J. Friis (1962)
• Orange County Through Four Centuries, by Leo J. Friis (1965)
• The Town of Garden Grove, by Leroy L. Doig (1966)
• Tilda from Tustin, by Inez Pierson (1966)
• Rawhide and Orange Blossoms, by the Quill Pen Club (1967)
• The Charles W. Bowers Memorial Museum and its Treasures, by Leo J. Friis (1967)
• When Anaheim Was 21, by Leo J. Friis (1968)
• Yorba Linda, Its History, by March Butz (1970)
• Newhope Days; An Adventure in Living, by Leroy L. Doig (1971)
• Newport Bay: A Pioneer History, by Ellen K. Lee (1973)
• David Hewes: More Than the Golden Spike, by Leo Friis (1974)
• Anaheim's Cultural Heritage, by Leo J. Friis (1975)
• Kleinigkeiten, by Leo J. Friis (1975)
• The Olive Mill: Orange County's Pioneer Industry, by Wayne Dell Gibson (1975)
• Villa Park: Then and Now, by Louise Booth (1976)
• Anaheim...And So It Was, by Dixie Edwards (1976)
• John Frohling: Vintner and City Founder, by Leo J. Friis (1976)
• The City of Garden Grove, by Leroy L. Doig (1977)
• Three Arch Bay, An Illustrated History, by Karen Turnbull (1977)
• Historic Buildings of Pioneer Anaheim, by Leo J. Friis (1979)
• At the Bar, by Leo J. Friis (1980)
• Jeems Pipes of Pipesville Visits Santa Ana, by Leo Friis (1980)
• The Ranchos of Don Pacifico Ontiveros, by Virginia L. Carpenter (1982)
• Campo Aleman: The First Ten Years of Anaheim, by Leo J. Friis (1983)
• Westminster Colony California 1869-1879, by Ivana Freeman Bollman (1983)
• A Child's History of Placentia, by Virginia L. Carpenter (1984)
• Centennial Cookbook, by the O.C. Pioneer Council (1988)
• History of the Rosenhamer-Oberberger Family, by Dolores Rosenhamer (1990)

The photo at the top of today's post shows Harriet and J.J. Friis at the OCHS "Author's Night" event last December. He was discussing his recent reprint of Karen Wilson Turnbull's book about Three Arch Bay.

Anaheim Union Water Co. field trip, Yorba Linda

On Saturday, a group of local historians went snooping around Santa Ana Canyon in Yorba Linda for signs of the Anaheim Union Water Co. canal, which dates back to the 1850s. (For background on the AUWCO, click here and scroll down a little.) Fires burned away a lot of brush earlier this year, exposing many relics of earlier eras.
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Our group gathered in front of the Susanna Bixby-Bryant Ranch House & Museum (1911), which we used as "base camp." The photo above shows the group at the museum, gathered around Carl Nelson, former Director of Public Works for the County of Orange and member of the History and Heritage Committee of the American Society of Engineers. The expedition included (from left to right) O.C. Historical Commissioner Pamela Harrell, author and Anaheim Planning Commissioner Steve Faessel, Anaheim Heritage Services Manager Jane Newell, the aforementioned Carl Nelson, O.C. Historical Commissioner Don Dobmeier, OC Parks Ranger Ron Nadeau, and "Cemetery Angels" Melanie Goss and Ann Nepsa. Susan Faessel and were both taking photos and missed being in the shot.

We carpooled out to the far eastern end of River Bend Dr., went through a small gate and continued east on foot, parallelling the railroad tracks. Almost immediately, we found a hole where the tops of the covered portion of the canal had caved in. Eventually, we found several others as well. The photo above shows Steve headfirst into one of the larger holes. (He was in full Tom Sawyer's Island mode.) Below is a photo of another such hole, uncovered in the fire.

The hike started out quite easily, but became slightly trickier as the trail disappeared. Yes, the fire burned out a lot of brush, but it's growing back quickly in places.

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The photo below shows the site of the zanjero's home. There were a number of big burned trees around the site. Note the open ditch running along the base of the bluff.

If you trek out this way, I'd recommend closed shoes, long pants, and a bit of care in avoiding snakes and poison oak. Luckily, I think we all managed to avoid anything worse than a few burrs and a little sunburn. This was especially impressive in Ann's case, since she made the hike in flip-flops!

The images above and below show an interesting concrete structure along the canal. Nobody knew quite what to call it, but it reminded me of a complicated weir box on steroids. Perhaps someone out there will know what purpose it served. Water pipes come out of the bluff above and seem to empty into a small ditch cut *around* the box. The inside of the box isn't terribly deep, and it seems more than a few people have taken shelter in it from time to time. Corrugated metal sheets were placed over the top for shade or privacy.

I'll probably post more photos and commentary from this field trip sometime in the next few days. (We saw a number of other interesting things as well.) Meanwhile, if you'd like a sneak peak, click on over to the AUWCO set on my Flickr site.
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My thanks to everyone involved in this short expedition. It's amazing how many bits of history can still be found in the parts of O.C. that haven't been completely covered with tract housing and strip malls.