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PUBLIC OPINION

CONSULADO AMIGO ¡Recupere la doble nacionalidad!

odos los mexicanos que adquirieron la nacionalidad estadounidense antes del 20 de marzo de 1998 tienen la oportunidad de recuperar su nacionalidad de origen.

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¿Para qué sirve la doble nacionalidad? La respuesta es sencilla: no hay inconvenientes, sólo ventajas. Mencionando algunas: para viajar a los dos países como ciudadano de cada uno de ellos; para emprender negocios y adquirir propiedades con facilidad; para ejercer derechos políticos y expresar su voluntad; para transmitir su nacionalidad y el orgullo de su origen a sus hijos... Los re quisitos necesarios para trami-

tar la Declaración de Nacionalidad Mexicana por Nacimiento son los si guientes: Declaración de Nacionalidad por nacimiento Requisitos: * Ser mayor de 18 años. * Acreditar que adquirió otra nacionalidad (estadounidense), además de la mexicana, antes del 20 de marzo de 1998, con alguno de los siguientes documentos: o Certificado de naturalización estadounidense. o Pasaporte estadounidense. * Acta de nacimiento MEXICANA legible y en buen estado. (el original formará parte de su expediente) * Si es casado(a) en Estados Unidos, acta de matrimo-

nio. En San José recibimos actas de matrimonio de cuatro condados: Santa. Clara, San Benito, Santa Cruz y Monterey. Si su acta de matrimonio es de cualquier otro condado deberá ser apostillada. * Identificación con fotografía. * Tres fotografías tamaño pasaporte mexicano 1.5” x 2” de frente a color, sin anteojos, con fondo blanco. * Todos los documentos en original y dos fotocopias * El pago de derechos será de $15.00 USD en efectivo al momento de entregar sus documentos. Puede solicitar la APOSTILLA de su acta en: Secretary of State’s Office Special Fillings Division: 1500 11th

St. 2nd. Floor Sacramento, CA (916) 653 3595; o 455 Golden Gate Ave Suite 14500 San Francisco, CA (415) 904 2344. A continuación se presentan los requisitos para tramitar el registro de nacimiento de hijos de mexicanos nacidos en el extranjero: (E.U.A.) Registro de Nacimiento de hijos de mexicanos nacidos (E.U.A.) * Su “Birth Certificate” o Acta de Nacimiento estadounidense (si es de condados fuera de nuestra circunscripción, presentarla apostillada). * Actas de Nacimiento mexicana del padre y/o de la madre. * Acta de Matrimonio de los padres, en caso de que sean casados y comparecer por lo menos uno (padre o madre). Si no están casados deberán comparecer los dos para efectuar el registro e incluir en el acta los apellidos de ambos en el nombre del registrado. * Identificación del menor a registrar. (si es mayor de seis años) * Ambos padres deberán presentar identificación oficial con fotografía. * La persona a registrar deberá estar presente al momento del registro. Nota: todos los documentos en original y dos fotocopias. Le recordamos los datos antes citados, en caso de requerir apostillar documentos. Puede obtener mayor información acuda con el Sr. Saúl Ríos al teléfono (408) 294 34 14 extensión 115 o 119. Los trámites de registro civil y nacionalidad se realizan en la dirección siguiente: Consulado General de México en San José 540 N 1st. St San José, CA 95112

Obama planea reforma migratoria en “los próximos meses”

os Angeles, (Notimex).- El presidente de Estados Unidos, Barack Obama, afirmó que la prioridad para el país es la economía, pero reconoció que una reforma migratoria “está en los planes” de su gobierno para “los próximos meses”. En una entrevista vía telefónica para la radioemisora 101.9 de Los Angeles, el mandatario reconoció la aportación de la comunidad latina a la economía del país. Invitó a esta comunidad a mantenerse involucrada e informada sobre los esfuerzos para salir pronto de la crisis económica y sobre cómo se lleve a cabo una eventual reforma migratoria. La entrevista la realizó el conductor Eduardo Sotelo, el más escuchado a nivel nacional entre la audiencia hispana y a quien Obama visitó hace unos meses durante su campana electoral y prometió regresar cuando asumiera como presidente de Estados Unidos. “Para mí es importante acercarme a la comunidad latina a la que le pido que continúe involucrada en razón de que tenemos una economía difícil y sentimos que estamos teniendo progreso y queremos estar seguros de que se mantienen involucrados en el progreso”, dijo Obama. Sobre la reforma migratoria que podría legalizar a unos 12 millones de inmigrantes indocumentados, Obama se comprometió a mantener una comunicación directa con la Casa Blanca y el programa de Sotelo a través de un represente que informe avances de este tema. Δ

CALIFORNIA’S BUDGET & LEADERSHIP CRISIS

By Gil Villagrán, MSW

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he importance of a single vote which prevented the Governor, State Assembly and Senate from legally passing a budget was really apparent this past weekend. Did anyone think that single essential vote would belong to one of the few Hispanic Senators, The Honorable Abel Maldonado, a Republican Party member? Think of it, only one Latino elected official held up an agreement dealing with the state budget and its estimated $42 billion deficit. The only way to balance that budget was to increase taxes, cut services and borrow. So the budget proposal includes increasing sales taxes by one cent and increasing CA state gasoline taxes by 12 cents per gallon and borrowing the rest of the money needed. And this only defers what really needs to happen for another year. The State Assembly and the Governor, as our leaders, must still take action on a variety of items. One example is the very over crowded California prisons. Robert Sillen, former medical systems consultant to the Department of Corrections, has stated that, “If the 70,000 nonviolent prisoners were released into society, the California prison system could reduce its cost of operations by $2.8 billion per year.” According to an editorial (New York Times, February 14, 2009) A Federal tribunal has tentatively ordered California to

reduce its prison population by as much as one-third, or as many as 55,000 prisoners over the next three years. The 33 prisons in California are designed for a capacity of 84,000 prisoners and currently hold 155,000 prisoners. The majority of these prisoners are persons of color (AfricanAmerican and Hispanic). California is putting too many people behind bars for too long, and it doesn’t have the money to build more prisons. California is violating the prisoner’s Eighth Amendment rights— -which prohibits cruel and unusual punishment. Instead of appealing, as it has vowed to do, California’s Governor and Assembly should get to work overhauling its misguided incarceration policies, especially the ‘Three Strikes and You’re Out” judicial policy. This is a daunting task because it will involve not only the prison system and its administration, but also the Correctional Officer’s Union, probation system, judicial system, a rehabilitation program, mental health and health care program, and a transitional program which assists a released inmate to become re-established in a community as a law-abiding citizen who can obtain a job and a home. Since our governmental leaders do nothing about this current ‘prison system’ an enormous amount of resources are wastefully used every fiscal year at a rate of $40,000 per inmate inappropriately incarcerated. The ordinary taxpayer needs to

become outraged about this sort of neglect. Another waste of taxpayers money is the current effort to curtail the growth of marijuana in California. This agricultural product is reputed to be the largest cash crop grown in California. So why cannot its agricultural products (hemp and ‘weed’) be licensed and taxed? Proposition 13 needs to be change to prevent corporations from avoiding payment of their fair share of property taxes (now 25% from a former 50%). The Little Hoover Commission, a few years back, surveyed our state government and made some excellent recommendations which were not addressed. Why not look at doing that now? The Honorable Abel Maldonado, a Republican Senator, could become the public policy leader who could prod California to come up with smarter, more costeffective and humane effective stewardship practices in our state. Many voters would vote to re-elect Maldonado, especially the Latino and African American communities. Many voters are responsive and appreciative of elected officials who display constructive visions and leadership. We need to really reward those elected officials who are good stewards. And we need to become outraged over the lack of corrective policy formulation and decisive leadership! California has a very visible budget and leadership crisis.Δ

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Ocurrielcias

nce known the world over as a land of milk and honey, where honest work provided a livelihood to raise a family, America has been transmogrified into a nation rotting with greed at its industrial and financial core. The Wall Street meltdown is only the latest and most spectacular manifestation of this bitter reality. The January outbreak of salmonella poisoning of peanut products from a Georgia processing plant that killed eight and poisoned 529 (so far) is due to the perfect storm of: 1. Decreased government regulation and inspection, 2. Industries determined to maximize profits at any cost-including the safety of its product. The Peanut Corporation of America on at least 12 occasions knowingly shipped its processed peanut products after detecting deadly salmonella contamination. The 3rd condition for this killer storm is a business model seeking immediate and ever higher profits out of every manufacturing plant, higher output by every worker, and reducing expendable worker or product safety measures. This business model of short-term profits may be good for shareholders and the CEOs avaricious for profit on stocks, payouts and bonuses; however, poisoning your customers is not a sustainable business plan. Similarly, a federal government that closed seven of its thirteen food inspection laboratories is courting public health disasters with toxic food, medicines, cosmetics, and other home products. The Georgia peanut-processing plant had not been inspected since 2001, when Canadian officials alerted U.S. inspectors, who found metal fragments in the product. No further oversight took place afterward. If the public cannot trust government inspectors to do their job, then low paid employees are not likely to be more vigilant when the boss says, “We must get this product shipped as it is costing our bottom line!” Every employee knows “bottom line equals job.” So the salmonella peanuts were shipped to school lunch programs, senior centers, to 53 companies making 430 food products. Our new dictum: Eat at your own risk! Thousands of preventable illness and deaths are not the result of accidental contamination, but are in fact intentional corporate crimes to maximize profits by manufacturing and selling known tainted products. Certainly other nations suffer even more outrageous corporate crimes. Last year a Chinese dairy watered down milk with the banned chemical, melamine, used to make plastics and fertilizer, to increase its volume and appear to have higher protein content. At least six babied died and 300,000 are expected to suffer life-long kidney disease. The tainted milk was sold to 21 dairy producers, including exporters of baby formula, chocolate and yogurt. Also last year a Chinese pharmaceutical exported cough syrup mixed with an industrial solvent used in anti-freeze that killed 94 people in Panama alone. Most corporate criminals are never caught, if caught blame lowly subordinates whose “sloppy work” led to the contamination, or lawyer their way to plea-bargains of home detention in mansions. However, for some high profile cases, at least in China, show trials have resulted in several executions of both the corporate heads and the government officials bribed to look the other way. So far, in the latest U.S. financial meltdown, not one Wall Street or banking CEO has been prosecuted, has been finger-printed, or seen the inside of a jail cell. Bernard Madoff, the formerly highly respected investment strategist and political donor, now revealed as a master swindler in a $50 billion Ponzi scheme is under house arrest in his Central Park penthouse. While thousands of his naive investors including charities, university endowments, retirement funds, local government agencies, tuition trust accounts, and celebrity investors now have diminished or evaporated accounts. Will Madoff ever be prosecuted, sentenced and actually serve in prison? With the best lawyers that one can buy with other people’s money: highly unlikely. If you dress a swindler in a tuxedo, he will likely be addressed as sir, mayor, ceo or senator. Corporate crime is the corrosive rot at the core of America’s financial meltdown, and the crime bosses eagerly accept federal bailouts of one trillion dollars from their handmaidens-the U.S. Congress. Δ

OPINION

When Corporate Greed is a Crime

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Discover the Discovery Charter School By Rossa Doño - El Observador

ost public schools hope that parents will participate and take part in their

child’s school. At Discovery Charter School however, it’s mandatory that parents be involved not only in the educational goals of their child, but in the classroom as well.

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“Parents usually get involved in preschool, and find that they value and enjoy working with students in their school. From my point of view, it allows us to do things in the classroom that we are not able to do if there was just a teacher in the classroom,” said Stephen Fiss, the Executive Director/Superintendent for Discovery Charter School. Parents are required to go through a series of seminars so that they’re prepared to work in a classroom, at recess or in science labs. There are specific trainings for parents before the school year begins and ongoing parent education during the school as well. Each family gives their schedules and parents volunteer two hours per week in their child’s classroom. Following the California State Standards, Discovery Charter School teaches the individual students through groups and individual instruction. Each student has an educational plan and the teachers work on that plan throughout the year. “We are a Parent Participation school with multi-age classes in K-

3,” said Debby Perry, the school’s business services administrator, through an email interview. “We teach the whole child and have differentiated instruction. Children are placed in groups based upon their abilities, not their age or grade level. We also teach Spanish to our students in grades K-8.” With 472 students, the school is growing every year, and with that, so is the waiting list. “Each year we admit 75-100 students,” said Fiss. “We are in open enrollment period right now,

so parents can sign up.” A public, tuition free school, Fiss says, the greatest achievement is when previous students talk about how well prepared they felt when going to high school. “The most important achievement is that the students are happy and enjoy learning!” said Perry. “We do have high test scores, but we believe those come from happy students who want to learn. We are also WASC accredited, and have passed rigorous audits from both the county and state.”Δ

Hoteleros despertaron al Marriot

i la helada del pasado 14 de febrero impidieron a un grupo de trabajadores de hoteles saliera a protestar por un salario justo en San José. La protesta se inició en el año 2006 cuando las exhube rantes ganancias de hoteles como el Marriott y el Hyatt contrastaban con los salarios de sus empleados. UNITE HERE emprendió una campaña a nivel nacional y desde Honolulú hasta New York sus voces se hacen escuchar. En San José

el 14 de febrero desde las 7 de la mañana,un grupo de 80 empleados de hoteles se concentraron para hacer una protesta simbólica. “Wake Up Marriott” (“Despierta Marriott”). Todas estas personas se congregaron en las esquinas de la avenida San Carlos y la Calle Market. Miembros de “The Interfaith Council for Religion, Race Economic and Social Justice” además de otros miembros de las comunidades religiosas locales salieron a acompañar a los trabajadores en esta pacífica lucha. A la cita participó el pastor Joseph León de la Iglesia de Pueblo de Dios. “Los trabajadores

presente para apoyar y asegurar que los hoteleros sean tratados con dignidad y respeto”, dijo Enrique Fernández de Unite Here local 19. Datos acerca de los trabajadores de hoteles Hoy, el 80% de los empleos en EEUU y Canadá se encuentran en el sector de servicios. La mitad de las categorías de empleos de bajos ingresos están en los hoteles y restaurantes. El 35% de los trabajadores pobres en EEUU trabaja a tiempo completo. El 59% no recibe seguro médico de su trabajo. Mientras más hoteles sindicalizados hay en una ciudad, mejor se les paga a los trabajadores hoteleros. En ciudades con pocos hoteles sindicalizados, a los trabajadores se les paga sólo $7.00 por hora. En ciudades donde la mayoría de los hoteles tienen organización sindical, esa tarifa está a más del doble, hasta a $19.00 por hora. (Datos proporcionados por Unite Here). Δ

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necesitan un apoyo religioso, una esperanza y una fe y afirmarles que estos malos momentos van a pasar, si nosotros no podemos dar esperanzas quién lo va a hacer por ellos”, dijo el Pastor Leon. Cathy Parker trabaja en el Hotel Marriott. Recientemente ha empezado a trabajar en dos empleos. “Me levanto a las 5:00 am para llegar al Hotel Marriott, y termino de trabajar en la noche entre 10 y 11 de la noche”. Parker es una de las 200 empleadas que la bora en el Marriott y que está pidiendo a los administrativos salarios justos, asi como programas de salud, un trabajo humano y mejor trato al personal. En San José los trabajadores del Marriott están tratando de negociar con los admi nistradores de este hotel desde julio de 2008. En diciembre el Hotel no han entablado comunicación rompiendo el intento de negociar. “En todo el Valle del Silicio” los trabajadores, activistas y líderes religiosos se hacen

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Community Ballet San Jose Audition Tour - For 2009-10 Season When: Through Mar. 15, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Where: Ballet San Jose 40 N. First Street, San Jose, CA Info: (408) 288-2820 (for directions) Screening of “My Brother’s keeper,” and speaker on torture from Survivors International When: Tuesday, February 24, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Where: Koret Auditorium, San Francisco Public Library, 100 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA Info: http://www.survivorsintl.org AARP Tax Aid Free tax help for Federal and State tax returns for taxpayers with low and middle income, with special attention to those age 60 and older. When: Friday, March 6, 13, 20, 27 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Where: Alum Rock Branch Library, 3090 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose. Info: (408) 808-3090 Cesar Chavez Memorial Walk When: March 28, 8:30 a.m.

Where: Starting point will be at Mexican Heritage Plaza and end at Plaza de Cesar Chavez. Info: www.chavezfv.org Junior League of San Jose’s 21st biennial Rummage Sale When: Saturday, March 14th, 8AM to 3PM. Where: Expo Hall located in the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds 344 Tully Road, San Jose. Info: Call (408) 264-3058 or visit www.jlsj.org. Free Workshops Concerned about your kids spending too much time with media? Wondering why they want to be plugged all the time? Do you want to learn more about the impact of the media in our kids’ lives? Common Sense Media, a non-profit, non-partisan organization offers free workshops in schools and community centers. The goal is to educate about these issues and give the parents tools to handle their children media environment. To make a request, call Laura Martinez, Outreach Manager at 415-5536732 or email her lmartinez@commonsensemedia.org Δ

Dr. David E. Hayes Bautista Autor de la “La Nueva California: Latinos in the Golden Gate y “The Burden of Support: Latinos in an Aging Society” Día: 27 de febrero Hora: 10:00m - 12pm Lugar: Universidad Nacional Hispana 14271 Story Rd. San Jose. CA 95127 Info: (408) 254-6900 Enfrentando la Crisis ¿Qué hacer en momentos de crisis? Día: 21 de febrero Hora: 9:00 am - 12:30pm Lugar: Consulado de Perú 870 Market St. Suite 1067 San Francisco, CA Info: 1-877-490-7378 Celebración por el Día de la Mujer Día: Doming 15 de marzo Lugar: New Valencia Hall 625 Larkin St, Suite 202 San Francisco Info (415) 864-1278 Caminita César Chávez Día: Sábado 28 de marzo Hora: 8:30 am Lugar: Mexican Heritage Plaza 1700 Alum Rock Celebración del Tiburón

Día: 21 y 22 de febrero Lugar: Monterey Bay Aquarium 886 Cannery Row Monterey, California 93940 Actividades desde las 10:00am Becas de $10,000 Dirigida a estudiantes latinos Fecha limite de solicitar esta beca es el 15 de marzo Visitar htto://Scholarship.Hispanicfund.org/google Informes: 1-800-644-4223 Pasión por Coleccionar 60 muestras de 1960 hasta el milenio Días: 18 de marzo - 16 de agost Lugar: Centro de Artes de Standford Universidad de Stanford Museum Way y Pallm Dirve Estacionamiento gratuito después de las 4:00pm Info: (650) 723-3469 Taller sobre el aborto Dirigido: A todas las mujeres que han tenido la experiencia. Las participantes trabajarán a niveles profundos para liberar esas ondas de energía densas. Este es un taller de liberación espiritual. Donde: 2130 The Alameda San Jose, Ca 95126 Cuando: 21 de Febrero, 2009 Horario: 10:00- 3:00pm

Cuanto: $ 25.00 dólares Registración: 720-9669 “La vida secreta de los caballitos de mar” Día: 6 de Abril Hora: 10:00 am Lugar: Monterry Bay Aquarium 886 Cannery Row Monterey, CA, 93940 Info: (831) 648-4800 www.montereybayaquarium.o rg Academia de Ciencias en California Abierto lunes a sábado Hora: 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Domingos Hora: 11 a.m. a 5 p.m. Lugar: 55 Music Concourse Dr. Golden Park San Francisco, CA 94118 Info:(415)379-8000 Jóvenes Talentos Se buscan jóvenes que puedan ayudar a otros Visitar: Asian American Recovery Services 1340 Tully Road suite 304 San Jose, CA 95122 La Familia ¿Problemas de Violencia Doméstica? Llame al (408) 541-6100 ext. 144 o al (408) 541-6100 ext. 143 Δ

Pago a Braceros: Puro cuento

os ex-braceros hasta el momento no han podido cobrar el dinero que el gobierno prometió pagar. “Todo depende del gobierno de México, les pagan a los de allá pero a ninguno de aquí. Me parece injusto, me suena mal, es una discriminación. El gobierno lo está alargando”, dijo Cecilio Santillán ex bracero de 1948 que actualmente radica en San José. Santillán ha entregado documentación en el 2006, luego esta última en el 2008. “Nos tendrían que pagar 38 mil pesos con la deva luación nos tocará menos, si es que nos pagan. Me parece cuento” explicó el ex-bracero quien entregó mica, talón de pagos, documentación solicitada entre otras. Δ

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Resolver la otra crisis del cuidado de la salud no puede esperar.

California necesita trabajadores de la salud. californianos, pero nuestro estado encara otra crisis en el campo de la salud: una escasez de trabajadores. Y el problema empeorará a medida que la población crece y envejece. Este problema es especialmente nefasto en la cantidad de trabajadores que se requieren en las profesiones vocacionales – laboratoristas técnicos, asistentes médicos y demás posiciones que conforman la columna vertebral de nuestro sistema de atención médica. Reconocer la necesidad, proveer entrenamiento y reclutar nuevos profesionales para las vacantes laborales disponibles son acciones críticas en la solución del problema. ¿Las alcanzaremos a tiempo? Para obtener más información acerca de la otra crisis del cuidado de la salud, visite la página de Internet CalHealthJobs.com.

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Un dulce gesto para una

noble causa

Por Rosario Vital El Obervador ¿Quiere hacer el milagro a miles de niños comiendo pancakes?. Esta es su oportunidad. El próximo 24 de febrero se celebra el Día Nacional del Pancake. IHop La cadena más popular en los Estados Unidos se ha unido a una noble causa. El restaurante planea servir millones de pancakes gratuitos conmemorando este día nacional. Detrás de esta celebración existe una noble causa, mientras usted degusta en su desayuno almuerzo o cena estos pancakes al mismo tiempo estará contribuyendo para reunir la meta de UN MILLON DE DOLARES, dinero que será destinado para Children’s Miracle Network.

mantienen a millones de niños fuera del hospital cada año. Y la necesidad de financiación es verdaderamente grande. Sólo este año Children’s Miracle Network ofrecerá a los hospitales sin fines de lucro de atención por valor de miles de mi llones, pero estos niños dependen de los hospitales de apoyo a la comunidad para ayudar a financiar sus servicios vitales. La creatividad e imaginación de grandes corporaciones están haciendo posible que en tiempos de crisis se fomente el espíritu de solidaridad. Children’s Miracle Network cada año atiende sin remuneración por el orden de los $2.5 millones de dólares. Gasta un promedio de 17 millones de dólares al año para ayudar a niños que necesitan transplantes de corazón o pulmón, canc e r , fibrosis quística y a

Assembly Majority Leader Torrico Honoring Cyclist

aken Friday, Feb. 13. Lance Armstrong is competing in the Amgen Tour of California. Amgen’s “Breakaway from Cancer” nonprofit partners are going to each city on the tour to raise awareness of important resources available to cancer patients. After the picture was taken, Armstrong went on Twitter http://twitpic.com/1gvs5 and wrote “Managed to make it by the Capitol. Assembly Majority Leader Alberto Torrico presented us with a cool resolution. He’s been very helpful in the cancer fight.”Δ

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sirviendo sus suculentos pancakes desde las 7:00 am hasta las 10:00 pm. Al consumir pancakes hará el milagro a miles de niños. Se sugiere un donativo de $3 dólares. A nivel local todas las personas que se sumen a esta celebración contribuirán al Children’s Hospital & Research Center Oakland, ubicado en Oakland, uno de los hospitales que concentra esta red hospitalaria. “Los fondos están destinados para las familias que no tienen seguro pero requieren ser atendidos. El año pasado gracias a esta maravillosa campaña nuestro hospital recibió 16 mil dólares y con este dinero pudimos ayudar a más niños”, dijo Tina Evans, Directora del Programa de Children’s Miracle Network del Hospital de Oakland. Evans refirió a EO que en agosto tendrán otro evento similar. Un dulce gesto Los 170 hospitales de Children’s Miracle Network están las 24 horas del día para ayudar a los niños de todas las edades y superar todas las enfermedades y lesiones de los huesos rotos, el cáncer, el asma, defectos del corazón, SIDA pediátrico, la distrofia muscular y lesiones graves. Estos hospitales infantiles también están promoviendo la prevención de enfermedades y lesiones mediante la investigación, la educación y la difusión de programas que

niños c o n S I D A pediátrico. “IHOP se siente orgulloso de reunir a las familias y comunidades para unir esfuerzos y ayudar a Children’s Miracle Network” dijo Des hague, Presidente de IHOP. Por su parte Ibarra López de San José comensal de esta cadena de restaurantes aplaude el lindo gesto de grandes corporaciones. “En tiempos de crisis todos debemos darnos la mano”, dijo López. “Nuestra meta es reunir un millón de dólares y estamos seguros de la colaboración de la comunidad” dijo Dan Ischy representante de Ihop. La compañía el año pasado celebró un evento similar y logró recaudar $875 mil dólares. Con esta recaudación se ha logrado hacer 5 transpalantes de médula espinal, salvar a 15 niños de morir de cáncer, adquirir 27 camas para cuidado intensivo, 39 ventiladores, 184 camas de monitero,288 camillas equipadas, 821 sillas de ruedas y 920 sillas para unidades pediátricas. El dinero en esta oportunidad será distribuido para la compra de equipos medicos,servicios a los pacientes y búsqueda de programas y educación de la salud. ¡Coma rico y contribuya con esta noble causa, porque ellos nos necesitan! Δ

l Crédito por Ingreso del Trabajo (EITC), es un crédito para ciertas personas que trabajan. Usted (o su cónyuge, si presenta declaración conjunta) y cualquier hijo calificado anotado en el Anexo EIC, deberá tener un número de Seguro Social válido. El EITC es para las personas que ganan menos de $42,000 por el trabajo. SI usted reúne los requisitos, podría recibir hasta $4,800 este año. Asís es que, podría pagar menos impuesto federal o hasta recibir un reembolso. Infórmese si usted es elegible para recibir el Crédito por Ingreso del Trabajo (Earned Income Tax Credit, EITC) contestando unas preguntas sencillas y proveyendo información básica sobre sus ingresos. El programa le ayudará a determinar su estado civil correcto, para fines de la declaración, determinar si sus hijos llenan los requisitos para ser considerados hijos calificados, y calcular la cantidad del crédito que pudiera recibir. Sin embargo, si ha usted se le denegó el crédito EITC después de 1996 debido a un reclamo negligente o por violación intencional de los reglamentos, usted no puede reclamar el crédito EITC durante los próximos dos años después de habérsele denegado el crédito. Si su error se debió a fraude, usted no podrá reclamar el crédito EITC durantes los próximos diez años posterior a la determinación del fraude. Para mayor información visite www.irs.gov/espanol Δ

vender revistas quisieron “No me gusta que lo quieran hacer como algo vulgar y bajo, que se busque denigrar la carrera de las personas. Yo siempre me he mantenido al margen de los chismes y de este tipo de cosas, no me gusta que quieran involucrarme”, aseveró.

Al preguntarle si el hecho cuestionó sus preferencias sexuales, respondió: “Eso no tiene nada que ver, jamás se puso en duda mi sexua lidad, sólo dijeron que había posado para una revista gay, cosa que no es cierto y por eso lo estoy aclarando”.Δ

Loversʼ day wedding in Paris for Salma Hayek By RACHID AOULI - Associated Press Writer

ARIS (AP) _ Salma Hayek picked a most romantic time and place to get married: Valentine’s Day in Paris. The Mexican-born actress wed French magnate Francois-Henri Pinault in a civil ceremony Saturday at the City Hall in Paris’ chic 6th arrondissement, according to an official there. The wedding was a small affair, said the official, who was speaking on condition of anonymity, in accordance with policy. Hayek’s spokeswoman, Cari Ross, confirmed in an email Monday that the marriage had taken place in Paris on Saturday. No further details were provided. The nuptials followed a rocky romance. The two met in Italy in 2006, announced their engagement and had a baby, Valentina Paloma, in September 2007. Last year they broke off their engagement but made up a few months later.Δ

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uchos se preguntarán si la historia del Arca de Noé realmente existió o si Timbuktú realmente fue la Ciudad de Oro. Josh Bernstein a lado del apoyo de Discovery en Español ha realizado una serie de expediciones tratando de hallar las respuestas a muchos de los misterios del mundo. Bernstein ha visitado países como Perú, ciudades como Roma en Italia, países como Israel, Egipto, el continente de Africa y la NASA buscando varias historias desde las violentas tribus de Chachapoyas hasta cualquier vida existente en el planeta Marte. El ha pasado un mínimo de tres semanas por expedición y resultado de ello son las brillantes presentaciones que se transmiten en Discovery en Español. El joven aventurero que creció en la ciudad de New York siempre ha estado con mochila en mano para em-

prender grandes expediciones alimentando su curiosidad y las de millones en el mundo. Cuando se le preguntó qué lo motivó a realizar estas expediciones, Bernstein dijo “Curiosidad y pro bablemente el deseo de educar. Hay un núcleo de misterio en el corazón de la historia que estoy más interesado en explorar. Usualmente hay algunos expertos que me están ayudando en mi camino. Fue genial ir a un sitio que nunca había visitado y trabajar con expertos a quien recien ha conocido”, dijo Bernstein. Acostumbrado a viajar desde joven, su padre le motivó a Bernstein el deseo de visitar tierras distantes. “Me encanta el viaje, me apasiona la aventura tengo una inmensa curiosidad por lo misterioso, asunto que comparto con muchos de los espectadores.” Discovery en Español sigue con la presentación de una serie de investigaciones realizadas por Bernstein. En busca del Arca de Noé (25 de febrero), Armarna (4 de Marzo), Elefantes (11 de marzo), Momias (18 de marzo) y Marte (25 de marzo). Δ

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éxico, (Notimex).- El actor me xicano Eugenio Siller insistió que mientras se desempeñó como modelo, nunca posó para una revista dirigida al público gay ni trabajó como stripper antes de figurar en las telenovelas. “Es una estupidez, con el propósito de

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nactivity is blamed for everything from child obesity to rising health care costs. To help reverse this trend, a variety of companies and organizations is encouraging people to spend time active and outdoors. And people may be getting the message. According to a recent study by the Boulder, Colo.-based Outdoor Industry Foundation (OIF)a nonprofit founded to encourage healthier lifestyles through outdoor recreation-participation in outdoor activities is growing. “Two million more Americans got active in the outdoors in 2005 than they did in 2004,” says the OIF’s Michelle Barnes, whose foundation has a searchable data- base of more than 100 outreach programs working to get America active. The study found that participation increased across the 22 outdoor activities monitored, from 159 mil-

lion (Americans age 16 and older) in 2004 to 161.6 million in 2005, and that in 2005, one in four Americans age 16 and older (59.5 million) took a vacation specifically to participate in an outdoor activity. But there’s still room for improvement. While participation increased, total outings decreased by 11 percent, from 8.3 billion to 7.3 billion. Several companies are taking steps to encourage outdoor outings, be it hiking, biking or camping. One example is Richmond, Calif.-based Mountain Hardwear, which recently launched the Mission Project to promote outdoor activity. By setting up a blog (blog.mountainhardwear.com) and awarding prizes for posting tales and photos of adventures, the company helps motivate people to set goals for and achieve outdoor accomplishment. “We just want to encourage more people to get outdoors,” says Paige Boucher of Mountain Hard-

wear. As part of the program, people set a goal involving outdoor recreation, take along and test Mountain Hardwear gear and then tell fellow adventurers about it on the Mission Project blog. The company will award prizes to the top submissions, including the Grand Prize of a guided trip up Mt. Rainier with renowned mountain climber Peter Whittaker and a $2,000 Mountain Hardwear shopping spree. “Our company got founded through a genuine love of the outdoors, and we want to encourage others to do the same,” says Boucher. “It’s just one way we can help people try to get healthier.” Now there’s even more reasons to get oudoors and get healthier. One company is awarding prizes for outdoor accomplishments.

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anamá, (Notimex).- El mi nistro de Turismo de Panamá, Rubén Blades, anunció hoy que la próxima semana aprovechará los días de asueto por el carnaval para tomar un descanso de sus actividades de gobierno y grabar un video con el dueto Calle 13. El “corto periodo de licencia sin salario” de Blades le servirá además para asis-

tir el próximo 25 de febrero a la ceremonia de entrega de los premios Oscar que otorga la Academia de las Artes y Ciencias Cinematográficas de Hollywood. Con Calle 13, el músico grabó hace unos meses el tema “La perla”, incluido en el más reciente trabajo musical del dueto puertorriqueño. Blades dejó su carrera artística en 2004 para asumir el cargo de ministro

de Turismo, responsabilidad que concluirá el próximo 30 de junio. El artista volvió a tener contacto con los escenarios el año pasado con una gira por Europa y en agosto próximo tiene previsto realizar el “tour” “Todos vuelven”, con Seis del Solar, para festejar los 25 años de “Buscando América”. Δ

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n la película “Backyard” (El traspatio), basada en hechos reales, participa Ana de la Reguera como la comandante “Blanca Bravo”, una aguerrida investigadora que llegará a Ciudad Juárez para indagar una serie de asesinatos de mujeres que laboran en las maquiladoras de esa ciudad fronteriza. Δ

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“Venus Retrógrado”, Marzo 6-Abril 17 Por Mario Jiménez Castillo - El Observador urante los meses de Marzo y Abril, Venus el planeta que rige el amor, la apariencia física, y también el dinero y los negocios, estará retrógrado, esto quiere decir que se hará sentir bruscamente la falta de su energía cósmica durante 42 días. Este período de retrogradación dará inicio el 6 de Marzo y culminará el 17 de Abril. ¿Qué significa Venus para cada uno de nosotros? Se acerca un período en el que habrá que extremar precauciones, en los negocios, en el trabajo, en las relaciones románticas, los matrimonios y las intervenciones quirúrgicas. Se sabrá de muchos accidentes, violencia, incendios, calamidades y tensiones políticas. Aries y Piscis, serán los receptores directos de los efluvios que trae Venus retrógrado. Aries deberá cuidar principalmente la salud, la apariencia física, lo que come y por ningún motivo se aconseja que hagan viajes largos, que tome decisiones importantes o se sometan a ningún tipo de cirugía o tratamiento estético porque el resultado será lo opuesto a lo esperado. Piscis tiene que ser precavido con las amistades, y sobre todo tener paciencia con la pareja, pues pueden ocurrir fricciones y malos entendidos. El trabajo se puede convertir en una pesada cruz durante el mes de Abril. Tauro, se vislumbran problemas familiares en el horizonte y sentirás que responsabilidades ajenas caen en tus espaldas. Géminis, es probable que te sientas un tanto deprimido y puedes experimentar problemas en el trabajo y con alguien que vive contigo.

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 109CV135314 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jean Pommier & Agnes Pommier TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners Jean & Agnes Pommier have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Maxime Jean-Michel Pommier to Max Jean-Michel Pommier b. Alexis Federic Pommier to Alex Federic Pommier c. Gregoire Charles Pommier to Greg Charles Pommier THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 04-21-09 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95133. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Feb. 19, 2009 Mary Ann Grilli Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 20, 27; Mar. 06, 13, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 520010 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Telsystems, 504 Ross Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94089, Santa Clara Co. Jay Shah, 504 Ross Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94089. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant began doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here on 01/07/04. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Jay Shah Feb. 20, 27; Mar. 06, 13, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on2/11/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 519452 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: A la Rose Makeup, 3575 Stevens Creek Blvd –Ste F, San Jose, CA 95117, Santa Clara Co. Julie Zeler, 1545 Vista Club Cir #301, Santa Clara, CA 95054. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant has not yet begun doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Julie Zeler Feb. 20, 27; Mar. 06, 13, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on1/28/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 520092 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: ANAGO, 1460 Koll Circle Suite B, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara Co. Khanhtrang N. Huynh, 2578 Boren Dr., San Jose, CA 95121. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant has not yet begun doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Khanhtrang N. Huynh Feb. 20, 27; Mar. 06, 13, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/12/2009

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 520263 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Bettyna’s Beauty Salon, 1506 Alum Rock, San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara Co. Maria G. Camacho, 26313 Gading Rd., Hayward, CA 95116. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant began doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here on 02/18/09. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Maria G. Camacho Feb. 20, 27; Mar. 06, 13, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/18/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 520220 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: QC & ASSOCIATES BUILDING MAINTENANCE, 1360 LEXINGTON DR., SUITE E-10, SAN JOSE, CA 95117, Santa Clara Co. ARNULFO CAMACHO, 1360 LEXINGTON DR., SAN JOSE, CA 95117, NICOLAS QUIROZ, 755 E. DUANE AVE #K, SUNNYVALE, CA 94085. This business is conducted by a general partnership. Registrant began doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here on 02/02/02. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) ARNULFO CAMACHO Feb. 20, 27; Mar. 06, 13, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on2/17/2009 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 109CV135304 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Cayetana Gonzalez Romero TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Cayetana Gonzalez Romero has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Cayetana Gonzalez Romero to Virginia G. Avelar THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 04-14-09 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95133. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Feb. 19, 2009 Mary Ann Grilli Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 20, 27; Mar. 06, 13, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 520104 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: ANAGO, 1214 MIDPINE AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95122, Santa Clara Co. NORBERTO LOYA, 1214 MIDPINE AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95122. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant began doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here on 02/12/09. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Norberto Loya Feb.13, 20, 27; Mar. 06, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on2/12/2009

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 520097 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Anago, 232 Roundtable Dr., San Jose, CA 95111, Santa Clara Co. Oscar Vasquez, 232 Roundtable Dr., San Jose, CA 95111. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant has not yet begun doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Oscar Vasquez Feb.13, 20, 27; Mar. 06, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on2/12/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 520018 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: SAIGON EXPRESS, 671 E. OLIVE AVE#1, SUNNYVALE, CA 94086, Santa Clara Co. SURETY FREIGHT EXPRESS, INC., 671 E. OLIVE AVE #1, SUNNYVALE, CA 94086. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant began doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here on 02/11/09. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) SURETY FREIGHT EXPRESS,INC CHI HOANG/PRESIDENT Feb.13, 20, 27; Mar. 06, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on2/11/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 519718 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: La Torre House, 1405 Redwood Dr., Los Altos, CA 94024, Santa Clara Co. FCLSKC, LLC, 1405 Redwood Dr., Los Altos, CA 94024. This business is conducted by a limited liability company. Registrant has not yet begun doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) FCLSKC, LLC. Sindey Chung/Manager Feb. 13, 20, 27; Mar. 06, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/3/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 519731 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: CJ’S Famous B.B.Q., 461 Blossom Hill Rd., Ste. A, San Jose, CA 95123, Santa Clara Co. Sang Shin Bae, 4500 The Woods #2023, San Jose, CA 95136, Kyong Hee Choe, 4500 The Woods #2023, San Jose, CA 95136. This business is conducted by husband and wife. Registrant began doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here on 02/03/09. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Kyong Hee Choe Feb. 13, 20, 27; Mar. 06, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/4/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 519997 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: A Party for Your Palate, 6654 Leyland Park Dr., San Jose, CA 95120, Santa Clara Co. William Bruce Finch, 6654 Leyland Park Dr., San Jose, CA 95120. This business is conducted by an individ-

ual. Registrant has not yet begun doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) William Bruce Finch Feb. 13, 20, 27; Mar. 06, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/10/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 519956 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Experienced English Services, 1172 Murphy Ave #223, San Jose, CA 95131, Santa Clara Co. Jisoo Kim, 290 Uvas St., Milpitas, CA 958035. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant began doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here on 02/10/09. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Jisoo Kim Feb. 13, 20, 27; Mar. 06, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on2/10/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 519495 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Registration Ramos & Alvarez, 1332 S. King Rd., San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara Co. Nancy M Ramos, 1332 S. King Rd., San Jose, CA 95122. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant has not yet begun doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Nancy Ramos M. Feb. 13, 20, 27; Mar. 06, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/29/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 519887 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: A & K Rentals, 3663 Rollingside Dr., San Jose, CA 95148, Santa Clara Co. Jose A Ramirez, 3663 Rollingside Dr., San Jose, CA 95148. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant began doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here on 02/09/09. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Jose A Ramirez Feb. 13, 20, 27; Mar. 06, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/9/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 519630 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: America’s Processing Team, 4146 San Miguel Way, San Jose, CA 95111, Santa Clara Co. Cheryl A. Mendoza, 4146 San Miguel Wy, San Jose, CA 95111, Daniel O. Uribe, 4146 San Miguel Wy, San Jose, CA 95111. This business is conducted by husband and wife. Registrant began doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here on 02/02/09. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Daniel Uribe Feb. 13, 20, 27; Mar. 06, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/2/2009

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Date of Filing Application: October 1, 2008 To Whom It May Concern: The Name of the Applicant is/are: Mejia Gomez Rodrigo The applicant listed above is applying to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to sell alcoholic beverages at: 3141 Alum Rock Ave San Jose, CA 95127-2902 Type of license applied for: 41-ON-SALE BEER AND WINE- EATING PLACE Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 100 Paseo de San Antonio, Room 119, San Jose, CA 95113. (408) 277-1200 Published on February 12, 2009 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 109CV134249 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: HO, MEI KI MAGGIE TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner HO, MEI KI MAGGIE has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Ho, Mei Ki Maggie to Ho, Maggie Mei Ki THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 04-07-09 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95133. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Feb. 06, 2009 Mary Ann Grilli Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 13, 20, 27; Mar. 06, 2009 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 109CV134290 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Christina Elaine Ramoneda TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Christina Elaine Ramoneda has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Christina Elaine Ramoneda to Christina Elaine Bryant THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 04-07-09 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95133. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Feb. 06, 2009 Mary Ann Grilli Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 13, 20, 27; Mar. 06, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 518897 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: QUALITYPRO SOLUTIONS, 10011, N. FOOTHILL BLVD., STE 113, CUPERTINO, CA 95014, Santa Clara Co. DAVID LEE, 509 CHEYENNE LANE, SAN JOSE, CA 95123, DANA LEE, 509 CHEYENNE LANE, SAN JOSE, CA 95123. This business is conducted by husband and wife. Registrant began doing business under the fic-

titious business name or names listed here on 11/01/08. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) DAVID LEE Feb. 06, 13, 20, 27, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/14/2009 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 109CV133886 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: LINA PADILLA TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner LINA PADILLA has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Angelina Rose Padilla Valenzuela to Angelina Rose Pedraza THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 03-24-09 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95133. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Feb. 02, 2009 Mary Ann Grilli Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 06, 13, 20, 27, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 519583 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: STEALTH INVESTMENTS, 90 E. Gish Rd., Suite A, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara Co. Varinoer Tuteja, 67 Dean Will Way, San Jose, CA 95138, Princejeet Heera, 37721 Blacow Rd, Fremont, CA 94536. This business is conducted by a general partnership. Registrant has not yet begun doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) VARINOER TUTEJA Feb. 06, 13, 20, 27, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/30/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 518947 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: DADIVA DE DIOS MAGAZINE, 887 Locust St., San Jose, CA 95110, Santa Clara Co. MARIO G. MONROY, 887 LOCUST ST., SAN JOSE, CA 95110. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant began doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here on 01/15/09. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Mario G. Monroy Feb. 06, 13, 20, 27, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/15/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 519579 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Roadstar Trucking, 8520 Kern Ave, Gilroy, CA 95020, Santa Clara Co. Ferris Ammadi, 8520 Kern Ave., Gilroy, CA 95020, Hamid Rahimi, 8520 Kern Ave., Gilroy, CA 95020. This business is

conducted by a general partnership. Registrant began doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here on 01/30/09. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Ferris Ammadi Feb. 06, 13, 20, 27, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/30/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 519596 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Amber Elizabeth Brokerage, 1209 Ayala Drive #33, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, Santa Clara Co. Purvee Kondal, 1209 Ayala Drive #33, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 Harbans Kondal, 1209 Ayala Drive #33, Sunnyvale, CA 94086. This business is conducted by husband and wife. Registrant has not yet begun doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Purvee Kondal Feb. 06, 13, 20, 27, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/30/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 518780 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: DVR’S Playland Services, 12600 Center Av., San Martin, CA 95046, Santa Clara Co. Daniel Verdusco, 12600 Center Av., San Martin, CA 95046. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant has not yet begun doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Daniel Verdusco Feb. 06, 13, 20, 27, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/12/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 519039 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: 1. JM TAX SERVICES AND BOOKKEEPING 2. JM ASSOCIATES, 1648 Alum Rock Ave. “C”, San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara Co. Jaime Melendez, 4736 Saginaw Circle, Pleasanton, CA 94588. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant has not yet begun doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Jaime Melendez Feb. 06, 13, 20, 27, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/20/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 519772 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: CALI FOTO MEDIA, 970 STORY RD., SAN JOSE, CA 95127, Santa Clara Co. BINH NGUYEN, 1621 NORMAN AVE., SAN JOSE, CA 95125. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant has not yet begun doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be

false is guilty of a crime.) BINH NGUYEN Feb. 06, 13, 20, 27, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 02/05/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 518833 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Hair Design Y by J, 412 E. Santa Clara St., San Jose, CA 95113, Santa Clara Co. Maria Elena Monroy, 3183 White Sand Dr., San Jose, CA 95148. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant began doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here on 01/13/09. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Maria Elena Monroy Feb. 06, 13, 20, 27, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/13/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 519340 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Jet Set Limo, 4300 Albany Drive Apt. L226, San Jose, CA 95129, Santa Clara Co. Khaldoon Al Rowwad, 4300 Albany Drive Apt L226, San Jose, CA 95129, Kamal Mahmond, 954 West Lynnway Apt #1, Cupertino, CA 95014. This business is conducted by a general partnership. Registrant has not yet begun doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Khaldoon Al Rowwad Feb. 06, 13, 20, 27, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/27/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 519553 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Handle with Care Movers, 826 West Dana St., Mtn. View, CA 94041, Santa Clara Co. Jin Qiu Lei, 1555 West Middlefield Rd., #3, Mtn. View, CA 94043 . This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant has not yet begun doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Jin Qiu Lei Feb. 06, 13, 20, 27, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/29/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 519240 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: TARJETAS TELEFONICAS/TARJETAS TELEFONOS Y MAS, 201 WILLOW ST., SAN JOSE, CA 95110, Santa Clara Co. CARLOS AGUIRRE, 1919 FRUITDALE AVE #H206. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant has not yet begun doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Carlos Aguirre Feb. 06, 13, 20, 27, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/23/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 519737

94063, Penelope Gomez, 564 Warrington Ave, Redwood City, CA 94063, Juan Vega, 511 Spencer Ave, Modesto, CA 95351. This business is conducted by a general partnership. Registrant has not yet begun doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Penelope Gomez Jan. 30; Feb. 06, 13, 20, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/20/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 519113 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: JTL ENTERPRISES, 2855 SENTER RD. #8, SAN JOSE, CA 95111, Santa Clara Co. JOHNNY TANG, 2855 SENTER RD. #8, SAN JOSE, CA 95111. This business is conducted by an idividual. Registrant has not yet begun doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) JOHNNY TANG Jan. 30; Feb. 06, 13, 20, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/21/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 518803 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: European Specialized Performance, 153 Laurelwood Rd., Santa Clara, CA 95054, Santa Clara Co. Rene Dominguez, 1111 Highland Av., Santa Clara, CA 95050. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant began doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here on 01/13/09. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Rene Dominguez Jan. 30; Feb. 06, 13, 20, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/13/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 519419 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Stars Cleaning Service, 1063 Morse Ave Apt. 14-111, Sunnyvale, CA 94089, Santa Clara Co. Arturo Arriola, 1063 Morse Ave Apt 14-111, Sunnyvale, CA 94089. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant has not yet begun doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Arturo Arriola Jan. 30; Feb. 06, 13, 20, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/28/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 519418 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Master Clean Janitorial Service, 1686 Tampa Way, San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara Co. Dora Jimenez, 1686 Tampa Way, San Jose, CA 95122, Juan Murrieta, 1686 Tampa Way, San Jose, CA 95122. This business is conducted by husband and wife. Registrant began doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here on 06/17/03. “I declare that all information in this statement

is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Dora Jimenez Jan. 30; Feb. 06, 13, 20, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/28/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 519299 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: D & J Authentic Catering, 366 Senter Rd., San Jose, CA 95111, Santa Clara Co. Jose Luis A. Perez, 366 Senter Rd. San Jose, CA 95111. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant began doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here on 04/24/06. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Jose Luis A. Perez Jan. 30; Feb. 06, 13, 20, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/28/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 519244 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: 1. BG Strategy, 2. Chamber of Commerce International Consertium for Entrepreneurs, 3. CCICE, 2704 Levin Ct., Mountain View, CA 94040, Santa Clara Co. Sara Rauchwerger, 2704 Levin Ct., Mountain View, CA 94040. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant began doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here on 10/2002. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Sara Rauchwerger Jan. 30; Feb. 06, 13, 20, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/23/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 519245 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Kraw & Kraw Attorney’s, 1754 Technology Drive., Suite 106, San Jose, CA 95110, Santa Clara Co. George M. Kraw, 411 Park #209, San Jose, CA 95110. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant began doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here on 02/01/89. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) George M Kraw Jan. 30; Feb. 06, 13, 20, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/23/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 518635 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: San Jose Heart Rhythm Center, 175 N. Jackson Ave, San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara Co. Theodore Chow, MD Inc., 12771 Glen Arbor Ct., Saratoga, CA 95070. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant has not yet begun doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Theodore Chow, MD, INC. Jan. 30; Feb. 06, 13, 20, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on

1/07/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 519012 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Sustainable Food Solutions, 1970 Domaine Drive, Morgan Hill, CA 95037, Santa Clara Co. Dan Craig, 1970 Domaine Drive, Morgan Hill, CA 95037. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant has not yet begun doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Dan Craig Jan. 30; Feb. 06, 13, 20, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/16/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 519482 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Corporate Valet Cleaners and Americ Laundry & Dry Cleaning, Santa Clara Co. Kamran Ganjavi, 400 Worincon Ave # 274, Campbell, CA 95008, Alquenn Landsberg, 3461 Mt. Prienta, San Jose, CA 95127. This business is conducted by a general partnership. Registrant began doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here on 01/28/09. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Kamran Ganjavi, Alquenn Landsberg Jan. 30; Feb. 06, 13, 20, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/28/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 519483 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Kebab Catering Co., 14445 Big Basin Way, Saratoga, CA 95070, Santa Clara Co. Kamran Ganjavi, 2390 Lucretia Ave, San Jose, CA 95122, Alquenn Landsberg, 3461 Mt. Prienta, San Jose, CA 95127. This business is conducted by a general partnership. Registrant began doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here on 01/28/09. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Kamran Ganjavi, Alquenn Landsberg Jan. 30; Feb. 06, 13, 20, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/28/2009 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 109CV133183 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Shu-Hui Lu TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner ShuHui Lu, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Shu-Hui Lu to Sophia Shu-Hui Lu THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 03-10-09 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95133. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county

of Santa Clara. Jan. 23, 2008 Mary Ann Grilli Judge of the Superior Court Jan. 30; Feb. 06, 13, 20, 2009 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 109CV133144 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Johnson Chih-Hao Liu TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Johnson Liu, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Johnson Chih-Hao Liu to Johnson Liu. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 03-10-09 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95133. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jan. 23, 2008 Mary Ann Grilli Judge of the Superior Court Jan. 30; Feb. 06, 13, 20, 2009 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 109CV133194 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: YU LI TSENG TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Yu Li Tseng, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Yu Li Tseng to Chris Yuli Tseng THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter

appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 0310-09 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95133. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jan. 23, 2008 Mary Ann Grilli Judge of the Superior Court Jan. 30; Feb. 06, 13, 20, 2009 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 109CV133338 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ann Huo, Jason Quesnel TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners Ann Huo, Jason Quesnel, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Tyler Ching-Tai Quesnel to Tyler Ching-Tai Huo THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 03-17-09 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95133. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jan. 26, 2008 Mary Ann Grilli Judge of the Superior Court Jan. 30; Feb. 06, 13, 20, 2009

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week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Feb. 04, 2009 Mary Ann Grilli Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 06, 13, 20, 27, 2009 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 108CV129268 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Lucretia Aye Wynn TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Lucretia Aye Wynn has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Ronin Ernest Shepard to Ronin Ernest Dibba, b. Lucretia Aye Wynn aka Lucretia A. Wynn to Lucretia Aye Dibba THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 03-24-09 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95133. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Feb. 02, 2009 Mary Ann Grilli Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 06, 13, 20, 27, 2009 AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 517280 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: SPRAY TECHS, 1061 ALMADEN AVE #2, SAN JOSE, CA 95110, Santa Clara Co. JOEL A VELEZ-ARREOLA, 91061 ALMADEN AVE #2, SAN JOSE, CA 95110. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant has not yet begun doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) JOEL A VELEZ-ARREOLA Jan. 30; Feb. 06, 13, 20, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/01/2008 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 519253 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: SAN JOSE FLOOR COVERINGS, 1632 CARMEL DRIVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95125, Santa Clara Co. CHRISTINA BIAGI, 1632 CARMEL DR., SAN JOSE, CA 95125, DOUGLAS BIAGI, 1632 CARMEL DR., SAN JOSE, CA 95125. This business is conducted by husband and wife. Registrant began doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here on 07/86. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) CHRISTINA BIAGI Jan. 30; Feb. 06, 13, 20, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/23/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 519075 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: GAME ON SPORTS & PIZZA, 1631 W. CAPITAL AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95132, Santa Clara Co. Samuel Jimenez, 635 Bair Island Rd., # 113, Redwood City, CA

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The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: NO SHORTCUT GARAGE DOOR SERVICES, 2529 Logsden Way, San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara Co. Albert C. Repunte, 2529 Logsden Wy., San Jose, Ca 95122, Gloria C. Repunte, 2529 Logsden Wy, San Jose, CA 95122, John Darryl Repunte, 2529 Logsden Wy, San Jose, CA 95122. This business is conducted by copartners. Registrant began doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here on 02/04/09. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Gloria C. Repunte Feb. 06, 13, 20, 27, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/04/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 519265 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: The Cupcake Shop, 17385-B Monterey Rd., Morgan Hill, CA 95037, Santa Clara Co. Lina Perez-Heredia, 394 Calle Cabezal, Morgan Hill, CA 95037. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant has not yet begun doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Lina Perez-Heredia Feb. 06, 13, 20, 27, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/26/2009 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 109CV133774 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Nohemi Salas TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Nohemi Salas has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Ivan Jeffrey Torres Salas to Jeffrey Ivan Cortes Salas THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 04-07-09 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95133. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jan. 30, 2009 Mary Ann Grilli Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 06, 13, 20, 27, 2009 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 109CV134081 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: MADAN KUMAR HINGMANG TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner MADAN KUMAR HINGMANG has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. MADAN KUMAR HINGMANG to MADAN HINGMANG GORKHALI THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 03-24-09 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95133. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a

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“Fue un error estúpido”: A-Rod ampa, Fl., (Notimex).- El millonario tercera base de los Yanquis de Nueva York, , dijo aqui que fue un primo el que le facilitó una droga que aumentó su energía y que se la inyectó dos veces al mes durantes seis meses. Rodríguez volvió a sacudir hace un par de semanas al beisbol de Ligas Mayores desde que admitió a la cadena ESPN el uso de sustancias prohibidas en su paso por los Rangers de Texas entre 2001 y 2003 y que antes denunció l a r e vista Sports Illustrated. A Rod, como se le conce al jugador, afirmó que usar esas sustancias que compraban en República Dominicana fue un “error estúpido” y se

disculpó con sus coequiperos y los aficionados por ello. En la cita con la prensa emitida en directo por cadenas nacionales de televisión y ante unos 150 reporteros, Rodríguez dijoestar “muy nervioso” y rápidamente aseguró entender que le falta un largo camino para recuperar la confianza de los aficionados. Al leer una declaración, dijo que en el futuro mucha gente va a debatir su pasado y su futuro lo que está fuera de su control, pero “lo que está dentro de mi control es hacer bien el trabajo para el que he sido bendecido”. “Las prácticas de primavera representan un nuevo inicio para mi y la oportunidad de ganar un campeonato y son dos cosas que me entusiasman”, indicó el pelotero flanqueado por el manager de los Yankees, Joe Girardi. Los Yankees acababan de comenzar una práctica, pero la nota del día estaba con la incorporación a los entrenamientos de Rodríguez y su cita con la prensa en una tienda en el campo Steinbrenner, en el complejo de entrenamientos de pretemporada del equipo. A-Rod subrayó que paró de tomar la sustancia en el 2003 y no la ha tomado desde entonces por varias razones, entre ellas, una lesion en el cuello “que me espanté tanto que temí por mi carrera y mi vida”. Indicó que después de eso tomó el examen voluntario cuando todos los jugadores de Grandes Ligas votaron por admitir la política antidrogas. “En ese momento se me hizo evidente lo serio que era esto y decidí parar”. “Desde entonces he estado con exámenes regulares de orina en las Ligas Mayores y de sangre para el Clásico Mundial”, aseguró. Δ

Cuauhtémoc Blanco dispuesto a jugar por el Tri: ¿Ud. qué opina? éxico.- Una presentación desastroza ha tenido la selección mexicana. No solo no tienen contento al delantero Cuauhtémoc Blanco sino a su hinchada. Blanco amenazó su deseo por vestir nuevamente la pla yera “verde”. Afirmó que ve “mal a la selección, es una racha mala que tiene y, los jugadores tienen que trabajar mucho, echarle ganas porque así es el fútbol”. ¿Esta de acuerdo? EO salió a preguntar y estas es una muestra de las respuestas en San José: “Ahora Cuathémoc Blanco quiere salvar a la selección Mexicana. Como si cuando el estuvo en el seleccionado ganamos la copa mundial”, dice Oscar Reyes. “Es fácil criticar y es difícil ser el mejor. Cuauthémoc fue bueno pero no el mejor”, José Cruz. “Con o sin Cuauthémoc el seleccionado va a perder porque no se ha armado el equipo ideal”, dijo Mario Salas. “Cuauthémoc es bueno pero México no va a ganar la Copa Mundial. Estamos en crisis”, dijo Elías Gonzáles “Estoy enojado por el entrenador y por los jugadores. Ni Blanco ni el jugador más hábil del mundo podrá salvar al TRI?, dijo Felipe Gómez. “Cuauthémoc sería la salvación para el TRI”, dice Francisco Orellano. Envíe sus comentarios a spanish.editor@el-observador.com Δ