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Gutierrez Immigration Bill Gains Local Support

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Gutierrez Immigration Bill Gains Local Support

Congressional Aide to Congressman Mike Honda, a co-sponsor of the bill. The press conference called for action from everyone. Throughout the day, SIREN held a day of action at its offices in San Jose urging President Obama, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, and other federal officials to take immediate action to fix the broken immigration system. One speaker, Evergreen Valley College student Mayra Salvador, pointed out that the system seriously affects people like her who didn't even choose to migrate to this country. Through tears and a breaking voice, she explained that she cannot visit her grandmother who is gravely ill because she would not be able to return to the country if she decided to leave. Brought to the United States at the age of five from Mexico, she is attending college in hopes of one day

attaining her residency and being able to visit family members. "I don't want anybody to go through what I'm going through," said Salvador. Gerardo Dominguez from the United Food and Commercial Workers pointed out the importance of work authorization for organizing all workers. Laura Casas Frier, a trustee on the DeAnza-Foothill Governing Board, called upon Congress to approve the DREAM Act and restore access to higher education. "Congress must restore basic liberties," said the Reverend Jeff Moore, President of the SiliconValley NAACP. Richard Hobbs, Associate Director of SIREN, outlined key elements of the bill/ They include work

and travel authorization for six years for undocumented persons in the country on the day of enactment of the bill, after payment of a $500 fine; the right to apply for lawful permanent residence after the 6-year period, with a path to citizenship; and reduction of the family-based backlog by dedicating unused visas from 1992 to 2008 for that purpose. Among other provisions, the Gutierrez bill would also allow the 322,000 minor children and spouses of legal residents in the U.S. to immigrate immediately, and provide undocumented students with the opportunity to legalize their status immediately if they have graduated from high school and worked, studied, or served in the Armed Forces for two years after that time.

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Moms and Dads: don’t let your kids grow up to be rapists, murderers, addicts By Gil Villagrán, MSW

ecent events make us all aware of the perils just below the surface of the happy lives we try to create for our families, and especially for our children. As a father of three and recently blessed with twin grand daughters, as well as a husband, brother, uncle, and college educator of young adults—I see the vast possibilities that every child promises with their first smile, word, step, first day in school, team tryout, school play, viola solo, term paper, first date, prom, graduation, and moving into college dorm. In a flash of time, the baby is a young adult--eager for his or her own life. Parents pray the care and instruction, direction, even nagging--to be careful about everything, will be second nature to the most important person in the world—their child. Yet every parent knows that we can only hope that our child will always behave according to lessons taught and those not taught but expected none-the-less. We know that even the best child, the smartest, may occasionally do risky things, forget their moral lessons, be influenced by kids we warned them about, may do something really stupid, dangerous, even horrible. Three recent events shock us with such reality. Last week in Gilroy: three adolescent girls at a slumber party sneaked out to a boy’s house where they drank beer and returned with vodka. Hours later, one of the girls was vomiting, by early morning her breathing was shallow, CPR efforts could not revive her, and she was pronounced dead due to alcohol poisoning. The all too common act of teenage drinking turned into the tragic nightmare parents dare not imagine. Last Halloween night a 12 and 13-year-old were Trick or Treating, when gang members attacked them. Though they stated they were not gang members, they were chased and an 18-year-old allegedly shot the 12-year-old in the head, who remains in very serious condition. We can only hope that he will survive and live a normal life. The brutality committed by the 18-year-old shooter is incomprehensible, except that in the gang culture, random and senseless shootings are a common initiation ritual for a “wannabee gangbanger” or he just wanted or didn’t like the color of the child’s expensive red Nike Cortez shoes. The grotesque nature of such an act is even further disturbing for the consequence that will likely be a lifetime in prison for the shooter, at taxpayer costs of $40,000 per year ($1.6m for 40 years!). The perpetrator’s parents now suffer the horror of their son’s monstrous act upon an innocent boy. How does a parent continue to love such a son? I cannot bear to imagine this possibility. A third event took place at Richmond High School in October during the school homecoming dance, when a 15-year-old girl was sexually assaulted in a courtyard by as many as 10 males, and even more--reportedly including other girls-watching and encouraging the continued two hours of public sexual assaults. The victim attended the school, was a friend, neighbor, classmate of at least some of the attackers—yet they somehow found it in themselves to de-humanize her in this manner. In these events, there were victims, two dead, one traumatized for life, and young perpetrators whose parents no doubt had great hopes for their future that did not include an early grave, a wheelchair or a jail cell. As a parent, I can attest that most all parents do the best they can. Yet we can and must do a better job of raising our children. Moms and Dads: don’t let your children grow up to be rapists, murderers or addicts. Youth: remember parental lessons and their hopes for you before you act. Please! PUBLISHERS: HILBERT & BETTY MORALES HMORALES@EL-OBSERVADOR.COM ADVERTISING/PROMOTION DIRECTOR MONICA AMADOR,COO SALES@EL-OBSERVADOR.COM A weekly newspaper serving Latinos in the San Francisco Bay Area. P.O. Box 1990, San Jose, CA 95109 99 N. First Street, Suite 100, San Jose, California 95113

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Merry Christmas 2009 By Hilbert Morales - El Observador

uring our annual Holiday employee luncheon, as publisher of EL OBSERVADOR, I stood up to speak. My message was to thank all 15 individuals present for their contribution to supporting continued information service we provide to this community from the perspective of journalists who are Hispanics. This firm has struggled to redefine itself from being thought of as a 'newspaper' to being recognized as a firm devoted to its mission of using multimedia technology to distribute information to those who read and value our efforts. Without validated information and ideas, an individual cannot function well in our information oriented society. Games and entertainment do not permit one to effectively earn a living. Having personal skills and knowledge does empower when coupled with a system of logic, morals, ethics and religion (which I define as a belief that God exists). Many in our community take their access to valid information for granted and for free. They consider it as an entitlement. They do not understand nor appreciate the committed perseverance EO has demonstrated. There is no doubt that developing information technology is dramatically changing the way information becomes available to those who wish and need to know. One of our goals is to have 1,000 professionals and local businesses tell their community what they do, the services they provide, the local employees they hire and train, and their contribution to our local economy. Efforts are underway to expand the way information becomes available to

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Hispanics by using newsprint, online web sites, radio, and TV. More local firms need to become stakeholders, participants and providers of information which the greater community will find of interest and use. Increased economic growth is a desired outcome. What EL OBSERVADOR provides the community is a source of high quality information which takes a lot of effort to collect, verify sources and accuracy, and present in both English and Spanish languages. Information and commentary has been provided about local education issues because it is the most important developmental activity impacting the Hispanic community. Superintendent Don Iglesias, San Jose Unified School District, surprised many by announcing his retirement. Robert Nunez, former Superintendent, ESUHSD, was dismissed from his leadership position for alleged mis-use of credit card accounts. Health issues caused Chancellor Rosa Perez to leave her job at the Evergreen-San Jose City College district. As a consequence of all this, the Hispanic community must renew its efforts to identify and support candidates for top level leaders in our local education systems. Our educational institutions need the perspective, understanding of cultural values and participation of a leadership which practices inclusive diversity. The educational system's leadership level must include qualified Latinos. The high level education system officials have focused upon getting many students prepared for college level training. The vocations and crafts are not addressed in a manner that informs a youth about choices other than

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college. Youth must be guided towards all types of accessible jobs because not all have the resources or personal goal needed to be a successful college applicant. In addition, youth need to become informed about unions and their paid apprentice opportunities. Many parents are not aware of the 19 vocational training programs available at the CCOC (Central County Occupational Center). Basic to any job are the essential skills of reading, writing, and arithmetic. Too often, students are advanced without having mastered their 'grade level requirements'. To these basic three, one must add social and communication skills. Other issues include an economy which provides jobs, comprehensive health policy reform, comprehensive national immigration policy reform, the deficit spending by all levels of government, mortgages & foreclosures/, consumer protection policy, and much more. Getting back to EL OBSERVADOR'S role and place in this community, we dream of having 1,000 professionals and small local businesses committing themselves to becoming stakeholders by negotiating involved support for our information services. We are the community's source of validated information which you can access by reading our weekly newspaper, going online (www.el-observador.com) and our Editor makes news commentary on radio and television. We focus on providing good information. Through these efforts, EO continues to earn your support and throughout the coming year will continue to provide reliable information services. FELIZ NAVIDAD. Merry Christmas.Δ.

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Inmates Care

By Osvaldo Castillo El Observador

f you ask a child where their Christmas present came from, they would probably tell you that elves made their toys in Santa's workshop in the North Pole. They would probably tell you that the elves worked very hard and were very happy to be building toys for children all over the world. These kids are correct in saying that those who build toys for them were happy with what

they are doing. However, they may be surprised when they find out it was not elves in the North Pole who build their toys. On Monday, December 14, members of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve gathered wooden toys for their "Toys for Tots" program. But they did not go to North Pole to collect them. Nor did they go to a corporate office. They went to Elmwood Correctional Complex in Milpitas. "This is the ninth year that the Marines have participated with Elmwood in this program," said Mark Cursi Public Information Officer for the

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Department of Corrections. "The inmates work throughout the year and about 8-10 inmates cycle through the workshop to produce more than three hundred wooden toys." Most of the inmates are classified as Minimum Security inmates and have a construction background. "These inmates want to work and this is the perfect opportunity," Cursi said. "We also have a woodshop teacher on site for those who are not as experienced or may want to refresh their skills." One of these inmates is Tom Radtke. "I liked working on these toys because it gave me something to look forward to everyday," Radtke said. "I also got a feeling of satisfaction knowing that the toys I was building were going towards something special." Tracy Briggs was also one of the inmates who worked on the toys. He said he drew his inspiration for toy ideas by remembering some of the toys he had and the ones he had seen at department stores. "I build some cars and trucks like the ones of seen before," Briggs said. "I also built a couple of alligators." The toys range from the simple to the complex. "Some of the toys took a couple of hours to make and some of the toys took a couple of weeks," Briggs said. "We also built some toys for special needs kids," added Radtke. "Maybe some of these kids will hold on to these toys and pass them down to future generations."

UNITEDHEALTHCARE DONATES $5,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo ONCORD, Calif. (Dec. 14, 2009) - UnitedHealthcare donated $5,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties to help fund the nonprofit's Holiday Food and Fund Drive, which seeks to raise $10 million and collect 1.9 million pounds of food. Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties serves more than 207,000 people every month. Last year, the nonprofit distributed more than 39 million pounds of food, or about 30 million meals. "Support from companies such as UnitedHealthcare is crucial to meeting the needs of local families this holiday season," said Lynn Crocker, director of marketing and communications at Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties. "We are grateful for UnitedHealthcare's support to improve the health and well-being of area families." "We are pleased to be able to assist the Second Harvest Food Bank to help ensure that no one in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties goes hungry this holiday season," said Ben Slocum, UnitedHealthcare's CEO for Northern California. "UnitedHealthcare is committed to helping people lead healthier lives, and this donation helps reinforce that mission." UnitedHealthcare also donated $5,000 to three other Northern California nonprofits: the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano; Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services; and the Ronald McDonald House at Stanford.

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Ansiedades en las Navidades Marisol Muñoz-Kiehne, Ph.D. a temporada festiva y las Navidades nos traen tanto dicha como dificultades; son emocionantes, excitantes, ¡y pueden ser angustiantes y estresantes! ¿Qué hacer? * Hagamos primero, lo primero; lo demás, si hay tiempo, energía, y dinero * Cuidemos nuestros cuerpos, canalicemos nuestras emociones, y cultivemos nuestras relaciones * Disfrutemos las cosas pequeñas y los placeres sencillos. * Simplificarnos la vida. A la hora de compras y compromisos, preguntarnos: ¿Es necesario? ¿Es importante para mí? ¿Vale la pena el costo? * Convirtamos cualquier ocasión en festejo al ponerle atención y corazón. * Resistamos las presiones a hacer, comprar, comer o beber de más. * Cuidado con las comparaciones, los chismes, las palabras y personas que nos estresan y restan dicha y energías * Evitemos los malos ejemplos y el aislamiento, las malas influencias, y la violencia * Tengamos en cuenta que los niños nos observan, escuchan, y siguen nuestro ejemplo * Compartamos con quienes nos hacen sentir bien * Recordemos que lo que más vale y perdura es compartir en familia, y compartir con

los más necesitados * Hagamos regalos significativos, hechos a mano por adultos y niños, regalar o un poco de nuestro tiempo... * Utilicemos las celebraciones religiosas (misas, procesiones, villancicos, Posadas, y La Pastorela) para practicar y enseñar a los niños lecciones espirituales * Al extrañar a quienes tenemos lejos, acordar llamadas, enviar cartas del corazón y recuerdos simbólicos, mensajes y postales por correo electrónico, fotos y videos con grabaciones de eventos * Procuremos respaldo mutuo y ayuda profesional. La salud emocional de nuestra gente depende de la de nuestras familias e individuos, apoyándonos los unos a los otros. * Y, recordemos, a la hora de gastar, comer y beber en la celebración, ¡hacerlo con moderación!

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Cyber Bullying By Cinthia Rodriguez - El Observador

ecember 11, 2009, marked a year since local teen, Amber Brownell, 16, tried to commit suicide. Brownell’s parents and friends held a vigil at the San Jose City Hall Plaza to make families aware of the reality of cyber bullying. Brownell’s actions were due to verbal bullying, sexual bullying, and cyber bullying. She had endured this through Myspace, Facebook, AOL Instant Messenger (AIM), and according to her parents, 3,500 text messages she received the month before her suicide attempt. Her family and friends recalled her love of theater, dance, and comedy. She played tennis, tried soccer and basketball. She had never been a morning person, had a crush on actor Johnny Depp and now lives in a nursing home. Brownell is making improvement and her parents thank everyone for the support they receive from the community. More than a hundred people attended the vigil and also walked to the Cesar Chavez Plaza to bring awareness to the issue. As if physical bullying is not enough, teenagers have to endure ridicule on social networking websites. The Amanda Network, an anti-bullying campaign has taken on the task of bringing awareness to the issue of bullying in the community and schools. The campaign began with a vigil to commemorate Brownell’s life along with awareness. The next goal for the campaign is to encourage the develop-

Amanda Brownell's father, Jim, thanked everyone for their support with wife and mother Ann at his side.

ment of programs that make students accountable for their actions. The Amanda Network wants public accountability and strengthened support for these laws.

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s mejor prevenir que lamentar. Ya se iniciaron los retenes para aga rrar a conductores ebrios. Recordemos que en nuestras últimas ediciones hemos reportado retenes donde desafortunadamente se han agarrado más conductores sin lincencia que conductores ebrios. Ya se inició la campaña a nivel de todo California a través de la Oficina de Tráfico y Segurida (OTS) y San José no puede ser la excepción. Los días de retenes son: 18, 19, 20, 26, 27,31 de diciembre también se ha previsto otros el 1 y 2 de enero de 2010 desde las 9pm a 3am. ¿Dónde serán los retenes? La nueva disposición de la Policía de San José es no informar a los perio distas sino hasta una hora y media antes de marcar el lugar del retén. Sin embargo El Observador ha preparado una gráfica donde se puede apreciar los posibles lugares para estos retenes. Estos son los lugares donde el SJPD acos-

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9 de mayo de 2008 - 568 vehiculos inspeccionados 4 arrestos por dui 30 conductores sin lincencia 3 conductores con licencias vencidas 36 vehículos fueron levantados 29 de agosto - 5th y santa clara 682 vehículos inspeccionados 9 arrestos por dui 12 conductores sin licencia 3 conductores con licencias vencidas 22 vehículos levantados 27 de septiembre - 128 king y lido 1076 vehículos inspeccionados 3 arrestados por dui 1 arresto por narcótico 36 citados sin licencia 7 citados por licencias vencidas 47 autos incautados south 1st. st y salida 280 - 17 de octubre 489 vehículos inspeccionados 9 personas por dui 21 conductores sin licencias 5 con licencias suspendidas 33 vehículos fueron levantados 10 de abril de 2009 - story king y lido way 919 vehiculos inspeccionados 9 arrestos por dui 1 orden de arresto 31 conductores sin licencia 5 conductores con licencias vencidas 33 vehículos levantados

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Share Literacy Program Receives $50,000 Grant from Kaiser Permanente

OS ALTOS, CA - Thanks to an additional $50,000 grant from the Kaiser Permanente Community Benefits Program, by the end of this year Hoopoe Books Share Literacy Program (www.shareliteracy.org) will have distributed over 40,000 books to help more than 31,000 underserved Bay Area children learn reading and thinking skills. This grant will spread holiday season cheer to children with the donation of 17,400 Hoopoe books to charitable organizations and schools serving youngsters of poor and low-income families. The books (some bi-lingual English-Spanish) are earmarked for holiday gift/toy programs. Peninsula/South Bay organizations receiving 11,690 books include: Alum Rock Union Elementary School District; Catholic Charities' Community Organizing Resources to Advance Learning (CORAL), Santa Clara County; Georgia Travis Center (Innvision), San Jose; Sunnyvale Commu-

nity Services; Ecumenical Hunger Program of East Palo Alto; East Palo Alto Kids Foundation; Parents Helping Parents, San Jose; Child Advocates of Silicon Valley; Family Supportive Housing of San Jose; and Support Network for Battered Women, Sunnyvale. The Children's Book Project/East Bay will distribute 5,000 books to organizations including the Oakland Housing Authority; Oakland Library (Second Start Program); Clinica de la Raza (affiliated with Reach Out and Read), East Oakland; Berkeley Library, Berkeley Reads; All or None of Us (a project of Legal Services for Prisoners with Children), Richmond chapter; and schools in the unified school districts of Oakland, Hayward, San Lorenzo, Alameda, San Pablo and Union City. In San Francisco, over 700 books will go to the Homeless Prenatal Program and the Bryant and Kennedy Child Development Centers of the San Francisco Unified School District.

A nationwide program first introduced in the San Francisco Bay Area in 2006, Share Literacy partners with early education agencies serving poverty level and low-income families, after-school programs and organizations providing ESL and adult literacy instruction. "Kaiser Permanente has funded the Share Literacy Program every year since we began our Bay Area program," said Hoopoe Books Director Sally Mallam. "We are most appreciative of their generous support. With their help we have been able to reach over 70,000 children, providing every child with at least one book as well as workshops and help to so many of their parents and teachers." "Hoopoe Books shares Kaiser Permanente's passion for caring for children," Mallam noted. "Being read to and having books in the home, especially during the crucial development years of 0 - 5, are the two greatest indicators of future academic success. Yet low-income families cannot afford

books. Kaiser's support allows us to give kids their first books and to foster in them a love of reading that will enable them to succeed," she said. Recent studies have shown that being illiterate has serious effects on our health. For example, people with lower levels of education have higher death rates from heart disease and most cancers, higher rates of diabetes and high blood pressure, and higher levels of LDL ("bad") cholesterol. They have more difficulty avoiding and coping with stress, following medical regimens, and make more errors in taking medications. In addition, they have higher rates of smoking and obesity, have more motor vehicle accidents, and more depressive symptoms. Administered by volunteers, there is an ongoing need for individual and corporate donors to cover the print and shipping costs of Hoopoe books and classroom materials. Tax deductible donations can be made via www.shareliteracy.org.

Extinguishing More Then Fire By Osvaldo Castillo - El Observador

irefighters all over the world are known for their strength and courage .They risk their lives and run into dangerous situa-

tions in order to save others. Firefighters are also charitable and help supply those who are less fortunate with food and clothing. This holiday season is no different. On Friday, December 11, "Los Bomberos," began wrapping the

toys they have collected for their 24th annual "Toys for Tots" toy drive at the Unity Center on Story Road in San Jose. "Our goal is to collect toys for 500 families," said 15 year firefighter and recent Portraits of Success winner Martin Mora. "This toy drive has been our largest in the 24 years that we have been doing this. We will personally be delivering the toys to the kids." "Los Bomberos" worked with school districts whose students come from low-income families. "The school districts gave us the names of the low-income families and the number of boys and girls they had," Mora said. "We also got some help from some local non-profits and corporations." The gifts included anything from board games to action figures. "We also know that some of the kids will be in their teens," Mora said. "So we got them gifts like movie tickets and other monetary items." Several individuals volunteered to help wrap the presents that were collected. "About 85 percent of the people who volunteered to help are here out of the goodness of their hearts and are not part of "Los Bomberos." Mora said. "They heard about this event through our Web site, flyers, and by word of mouth. If it were not for them, we would be here wrapping presents all night long." "Los Bomberos" will continue to accept toys until December 26. "The reason we are doing that is because we want to have some toys left over incase some of the kids were left out and did not receive anything," Mora said. "We also want to have some toys for next year's toys drive. We are hoping next year's event becomes much bigger than this year's." Toys and donations can be dropped of at any fire station in San Jose. For more information visit www.losbomberostoydrive.com. Two Stanford Firefighters who wanted to promote the Latino culture within the fire service founded "Los Bomberos of Northern California," in

Firefighter, and previous Portraits of Success winner Martin Mora and his son Nicholas at the 24th annual "Los Bomberos" toy drive. 1972. The early goals included increasing Latinos membership into the fire service and providing guidance and support to those pursuing promotional opportunities. Today "Los Bomberos" recognize their responsibility as role models and leaders in the community. The goals of the Bomberos have grown to include, "Commitment to Community Service."

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AVENTURA

y romance con EO

Photo by Rosario Vital

¡El coranzoncito sigue siendo mío, mío mío...!

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AVENTURA y romance con EO

¡El coranzoncito sigue siendo mio, mio mio...! Por Rosario Vital - El Observador Género Urbano, como Mejor Canción del Año, i la lluvia ni el frío hicieron que así como en la nueva cate goría Artista Premio miles de fanáticos estallaran de Lo Nuestro del Año y en Colaboración del Año. llantos otras en gritos con el ritm o El grupo alista sus maletas a de la bachata. Anthony Santos, Miami, luego Lenny Santos, viaja Los Ang eles, Orlando y Miami. Hac Henry Santos, Mikey Santos en también conoci- una pausa por las fiestas navideñas, lueg dos como los Reyes de la Bac o rehata llevaron a toman su gira y tienen una presentaci todos del coliseo HP Pavillio ón en n a una AVEN- Connecticu t y cierran con broche de oro la TURA. presentación el 2 de enero en Madiso "Mi corazoncito", "El Perded n Square Garor", "Los In- den de Nueva York. fieles", "Su Veneno" y "Obsesi ón" en éste ulAventura fue fundado en Nue timo tema la aundiencia enloque va York en ció y los demás 1999, siendo que la mayoría de sus integran temas hicieron delirar a cientos tes de románticos son oriundo s del Bronx. No obstante, congregados en el coliseo que sus por cierto tuvo primeros trab ajos fueron realizados en Bos un lleno total. ton, dado que allí existe una amplia 7 nominaciones a Premios Lo comunidad doNuestro min icana que generó público idó Con siete categorías, entre las neo para los que se en- intereses de la ban da. cuentran Album del Año, Gru po o Dúo, CanCon "The last", Aventura per ción del Año y Tropical Tradici maneció en onal, el grupo primer luga r en ventas por más de 10 sem Aventura encabeza la lista de anas nominados a los consecutiv as en la lista de la revista Premios Lo Nuestro, cuya cere "Billmonia tendrá board", así com o 15 semanas en el listado "To lugar el 18 de febrero próxim p o. Latin Albums". Los integrantes de este grupo esperan asisAve ntura cerró su concierto con tir a la ceremonia de entrega, el tema la cual se llevará "All up to you" y dieron muestra del por a cabo en febrero próximo en qué es el American Air- la agrupac ión número 1. lines Arena, en Miami, Florida . Aventura también está nom inado en:

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Jenni Rivera feliz de ser abuela

éxico,. (Notimex).- La cantante de banda Jenni Rivera demostró su felicidad por haberse convertido en abuela, por lo que está al mismo tiempo agradecida con Dios. Consideró que esta etapa le ha cambiado mucho, porque no le importa levantarse a la hora que sea para atenderla. Aseguró que "tengo que reconocer que estoy viviendo el año más importante de mi carrera, pero el más difícil, con la muerte de mi ex esposo, padre de mis hijos, pero tengo que sacar fuerzas para estar con ellos". La también empresaria de bienes raíces compartió el lanzamiento de la fragancia Jenni Rivera con aromas cítricos: "Nada para jalar hombres, es un proyecto de mis hijas, salió a la venta la semana pasada, de una compañía que montaron sus hijas donde hay latinas trabajando".

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"La teta asustada" agarra el Coral en Largometrajes de Ficción

a Habana, (Notimex).- La película peruana "La teta asustada", de Claudia Llosa, conquistó el primer premio Coral en Largometrajes de Ficción, en una jornada en que la filmografía mexicana acumuló cinco lauros en el 31 Festival Latinoamericano de Cine de La Habana. "La teta asustada" aborda el tema de la vio lencia, desde una dimensión poética, y muestra

Excelentes documentales durante las fiestas navideñas

"con sensibilidad entrañable" el acervo espiritual de Perú, indicó el veredicto. El trabajo fílmico "La Nana", una producción chileno-mexicana del director Sebastián Silva, obtuvo el segundo premio, según el veredicto del jurado dado a conocer este sábado, horas antes de la ceremonia de clausura del festival, efectuado del 3 al 13 de diciembre.

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el 21 al 25 de diciembre no se pierda los especiales que Disco very en Español ha preparado para todos los televidentes. Si se queda en casa esta es la programación: Ciudad Juárez, el silencio continúa lunes, 21 de diciembre a las 9 PM ET/ 10 PM PT En Ciudad Juárez, ciudad mexicana fronteriza de Estados Unidos, más de quinientas mujeres han sido asesinadas y más de mil están desaparecidas AH1N1: México Reacciona - martes, 22 de diciembre a las 9 PM ET/ 10 PM PT Con cientos de muertes confirmadas y cerca de 100,000 personas infectadas en más de 25 países, el virus de influenza AH1N1 se ha convertido en la peor epidemia global de los últimos 40 años. Rescate en alta mar - miércoles, 23 de diciembre a las 9 PM ET/ 10 PM PT El documental muestra los detalles detrás

de la operación organizada por la fuerza armada naval para rescatar con vida al capitán Richard Phillips después de 4 días secuestrado en un barco pirata somalí. La ley del corrido - jueves, 24 de diciembre a las 9 PM ET/ 10 PM PT El corrido, la música representativa del norte de México, se ha convertido en un verdadero fenómeno en todo el país, y también en el sur de Estados Unidos. El documental sigue los pasos de la banda Los Canelos de Durango para conocer de cerca la vida y las costumbres de los corridistas en la actualidad. El milagro del Hudson - viernes, 25 de diciembre a las 9 PM ET/ 10 PM PT ¿Cómo un avión puede perder sus dos motores y aun así aterrizar con todos sus pasajeros y tripulación a salvo? Este especial cuenta la increíble historia de supervivencia del vuelo 1549 a través de material inédito y entrevistas exclusivas con los sobrevivientes, los miembros de la tripulación y los rescatistas.

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¿Quieres convivir con Chayanne?

éxico, 12 Dic. (Notimex).- El cantante puertorriqueño Chayanne, quien lanzó en preventa su nuevo disco que estará disponible en el mercado a partir de febrero, dará la oportunidad a uno de sus seguidores de conocerlo en persona mediante el concurso "Arma tu coreografía". A pesar de que aún no se ha dado a conocer el nombre que llevará su más reciente producción musical, el intérprete decidió cumplir el sueño de uno de sus fans, al lanzar un concurso en el cual los interesados deberán mostrar su talento para el baile. En "Arma tu coreografía" los participantes deberán idear su propia rutina de baile de la versión bachata del tema "Me enamoré de ti", primer sencillo de la nueva placa que estará disponible el 23 de febrero próximo. Los interesados deberán subir su video al portal YouTube.

Did You Hear About the Morgans?

a comedia Did You Hear About the Morgans? sigue las desventuras de Paul y Meryl Morgan (Hugh Grant y Sarah Jessica Parker), una pareja de exitosos neoyorquinos, cuyas vidas casi perfectas, tienen sólo una pequeña gran falla: la crisis de su ma trimonio. Los apuros de su vida romántica, sin embargo, no son nada en comparación con lo que están a punto de vivir: tras presenciar un asesinato, Paul y Meryl se transforman en el ob-

jetivo de un asesino a sueldo. Como parte de un programa de protección de testigos del FBI, los Morgans deben abandonar su adorada Nueva York por un diminuto pueblito de Wyoming, donde la relación, al borde del abismo, podría terminar de precipitarse en las Montañas Rocosas... Claro que, en su nueva vida sin BlackBerries, los Morgans podrían encontrar el modo de bajar los decibeles y volver a encender la llama de la pasión.

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Horace Mann Foundation and Team Horace Present $20,000 Check to San Jose School

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the school candidacy for accreditation as an International Baccalaureate Elementary School. Examples of Team Horace Mann activities include the annual Walk-a-Thon, the Recycling Club and the annual science fair. Read full article in the next edition of EO. Left to right: Principal Juan Correa, foundation president Paul Murphy, teachers Matt Movik and Raymond Cook

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Reforma Migratoria: ¿Regalo de Navidad? Por Rosario Vital - El Observador

l congresista demócrata de Illinois, Luis Gutiérrez presentó la "Reforma Migratoria Integral de 2009 para la Seguridad y Prosperidad de Estados Unidos" (CIR ASAP), dividida en seis títulos. El plan también incluye la medida DREAM Act, pero con una versión que agiliza y facilita más el proceso de regularización de estudiantes indocumentados. La medida también favorece que se establezca una comisión independiente que regule los futuros flujos de trabajadores; y abroga el programa 287(g) que permite a policías locales actuar como agentes de inmigración. “Fue una paso a la legalización que necesita la nación para la gente indocumentada, un camino que ayuda al proceso de inmigración”, dijo César Juarez, Director de Organización de SIREN. Título 1: Seguridad en la frontera, detención, aplicación de la Ley · Crea una estrategia nacional para seguridad fronteriza- requiere un inventario del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS) sobre la capacidad de personal existente para determinar cuáles son las necesidades reales. · Dirige el enfoque de la aplicación de la ley al crimen y la violencia en la frontera, incluyendo el narcotráfico y el contrabando de seres humanos. · Establece mecanismos para determinar la responsabilidad dentro del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional, para involucrar a la comunidad fronteriza en la política e implementación de las normativas. · Incorpora aspectos de los proyectos de ley de detención de Menéndez y RoybalAllard/Woolsey (estándares de detención, protecciones legales, alternativas a la detención) · Aplicación de la ley en el interior del país rechaza el 287(g) y aclara que las agencias policiales estatales y locales no tienen "autoridad inherente" para poner en vigor leyes de inmigración civiles. Título 2: Sistemas de Verificación de Empleo (EVS) · Reescribe la ley existente con referencia al sistema de verificación de empleo E-Verify · Establece fases a la versión obligatoria del E-Verify, durante un período de tres años, instituyendo un programa preciso y confiable. · Incluye un lenguaje fuerte de protección contra leyes estatales de E-Verify como las de Arizona · Fortalece varias previsiones contra la discriminación de los trabajadores. (Amplía ciertos derechos laborales para los indocumentados) Título 3: Familia, empleo y otras reformas de visas · Reduce a seis años los atrasos de visas de familiares y de empleo. · Incluye dispensas para la presencia en el país sin estatus migratorio y para las aseveraciones de falsa ciudadanía · Provee algun atenuante discrecional/mejora la revisión judicial para ciertas categorías de extranjeros deportables · Clasifica a las esposas e hijos de los resi-

dentes legales permanentes como familiares inmediatos, lo cual acelera sus procesos de inmigración al no supeditarlos a los topes de visas · Exonera a algunos trabajadores altamente calificados de los topes de visas. · Crea un programa de corto plazo de visa de transición (tarjeta verde) que será efectiva por tres años para poder captar los tipos de trabajadores que podrían venir ilegalmente en el futuro hasta que la comisión se ponga en marcha (cien mil al año) Título 4: Legalización · Establece un día límite para la legalización que corresponde a la fecha en que la ley entra en vigor · Requiere que los indocumentados se registren, aclaren sus antecedentes, paguen 500 dólares de multas e impuestos, estudien inglés y cívica para obtener un estatus provisional. Después se les otorgará permisos de trabajo y autorización para viajar al extranjero. Tras seis años de residencia legal permanente y cinco años más podrán solicitar la ciudadanía. La normativa incluye a los integrantes de la familia · Los requisitos para mantener el estatus incluyen trabajar, estudiar, o contribuir a la comunidad de otras formas (No sólo con empleo como estaba previsto en proyectos anteriores) · Incluye la legalización de los trabajadores agrícolas (AgJOBS) · Legaliza a los estudiantes indocumentados con una versión más amplia y rápida que la existente en la versión actual del DREAM Act · Incluye protecciones de confidencialidad para los solicitantes Título 5: Protección para los trabajadores y fortalecimiento de la economía del país · Crea una comisión que regularía la inmigración basada en las necesidades de empleo (estaría operando en un período de tres años) · Mejora la protección para los trabajadores en los programas de visas H-1b y H-2b (toma como referencia el proyecto de ley de Durbin y Sanders) · El dinero recaudado a través de otros programas será destinado a entrenar trabajadores estadounidenses · Regula a los contratistas y reclutadores (toma como referencia la propuesta de Miller) Título 6 : Integración y naturalización · Amplía las exenciones de tarifas para algunos individuos que soliciten la naturalización y otros beneficios de inmigración. · Destina dinero para pagar los programas del Servicio de Inmigración y Ciudadanía ( USCIS) (todos los programas de beneficios están actualmente subsidiados a través de los pagos de los usuarios) · Mejora la verificación de los antecedentes de los solicitantes y promueve la ayuda a los aplicantes para que los inmigrantes · Crea programas de becas para las organizaciones no gubernamentales para que ayuden a los inmigrantes a beneficiarse de los programas incluidos en la ley y el proceso de naturalización. (Las personas interesados en apoyar la medida pueden informarse visitando www. siren-bayarea.org)

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Rituales para despedir el 2009 Por Mario Jiménez Castillo El Observador

n año más que se va, dejándonos lecciones valiosas que debemos poner en práctica para que los tiempos venideros sean siempre los mejores. El nuevo año 2010 representa un periodo de esperanza para millones de seres humanos, será un lapso en el que ocurrirán eventos que sorprenderán e inquietarán a la tierra y a sus habitantes, especialmente en cuanto a la política y a las sorpresas que traerá la madre naturaleza. Las siguientes magias de ocasión son propicias para despedir el año viejo con alegría y recibir el año nuevo con optimismo. Impregnemos el corazón de nobles sentimientos y preparémonos a vivir un año que promete cambiar el destino de todo el mundo. Para el Trabajo Se prepara un altar en el cual se colocarán 8 monedas de la misma denominación, tres ramas de romero, una copa de vino blanco, los pétalos de una rosa blanca y 3 mandarinas. Finalmente se dedica el altar a <<Gea>> la madre naturaleza y se pide por su sabia intersección para que el trabajo no falte. Se debe preparar el altar el día 30. Para Protegerse de la Mala Vibra y las Envidias Se quema incienso de iglesia mezclado con mirra y canela en polvo, entonces durante unos quince minutos se pasa por todos los rincones de la casa y se invoca a San Miguel Arcángel. Con este ritual se desvanece la negatividad y se fomenta la atracción de la buena fortuna. Hacerlo el 31 a mediodía o a la media noche. Para la Salud Se pasan por todo el cuerpo dos velas blancas, después se les aplicaaceite de oliva y una pizca de sal a cada una, se colocan frente a un espejo y se encienden por un par de horas, finalmente se apagan con gotas de agua mineral. Posteriormente las velas deben ser enterradas o se deben tirar en el cementerio. Este ritual de limpieza espiritual promete hacer que el practicante inicie el año con una salud a prueba de fuego. Hacerlo el 31 entre las 10 y 12 de la mañana. Se acompaña con una oración a San Lázaro. Para Atraer el Amor El día 31 de diciembre portar consigo tres piedras de cuarzo rosa. Frotarlas en las manos siete veces antes de la medianoche, mientras se pide un deseo romántico en nombre de las diosas del amor: Venus, Afrodita, Isis y Oshún. El ritual es aún más efectivo si se practica durante los primeros cuatro viernes del año. Para que no falte el dinero El día 30 se coloca un ramo de ruda en un florero lleno a la mitad con agua mineral, el 31 antes de la media noche, se rocía el agua del florero en la puerta de entrada de la casa y se repite la siguiente invocación: Ruda verde y perfumada de aroma raro y exquisito, tu secreto es sin igual y no me faltará cosa alguna, me alejas de todo mal y me traes la fortuna. Por eso tu ayuda espero al rociar tu agua en mi puerta, para que al estar abierta entre amor y dinero. Para la Alegría y el buen humor Para disfrutar de alegría y felicidad durante el año 2007, lo mejor será preparar un enjuague con agua de lavanda, hierbabuena, alcanfor, mejorana y damiana. La pócima se hierve, se cuela, se deja enfriar y se usa como enjuague final después de bañarse. Para complementar el ritual es preciso que baile, goce y disfrute un montón la noche del 31.

Alternative holiday shopping -and free wrapping paper!

t a loss for gift ideas? Or just plain lost? The Map and Publication Sales office (MaPS) is offering unusual, free holiday wrapping paper, in the form of outdated topographical maps to promote recycling and to save the colorful but space-consuming maps from landfill. Holiday shoppers are reminded that the MaPS office sells maps, books, GIS data and other digital products on a wide range of subjects and areas of interest with gift ideas for the person who has everything, the hard-to-please, and the just plain curious. The MaPS office, operated by the Department of Conservation's California Geological Survey (CGS) in partnership with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), has just what you're looking for in a unique "one-stop-shop" for delivery of natural science information products and services. Topographic wrapping paper display an array of holiday colors, green for forests and cities etched in red, and are large, 24" x 30", offering a generous wrap for most holiday packages. The maps will be available for pickup only, in limited quantities, through December 23rd. Holiday gift ideas include the "Gold Districts of California" - this publication describes the principal features of each gold-bearing district in California. Descriptions include location, history, geology, a list of mines, and a bibliography. For just $20 this is a "must-have" for the aspiring prospector. Or how about a geologic map or fault map of the San Francisco Bay Region? The "Geologic Map of the San Francisco Bay Region" contains photos, graphics and descriptive information about geologic materials, geologic time, fossils, and the geologic history of the San Francisco

Bay region. The "Map of Quaternary-Active Faults in the San Francisco Bay Region" shows faults that have been active and in the last 2 million years, and are likely to be the

source of the major earthquakes in the region. The map also includes answers to common questions about faults. These colorful posters measure 36" x 48" and are available for only $12. Another great gift idea and just one of the 21,000 maps for sale, is the new USGS world map "This Dynamic Planet", available for $14. In addition to scientific publications by the CGS and the USGS, topographic maps, which have served as the "guiding light" for hikers and other recreationists for nearly a century, are still available, for just $8 each. The CGS-USGS MaPS office has topographic maps for eight western-region states (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington). The MaPS office also has large wall maps and posters of the world, the U.S., and special areas, for under $20. The MaPS office is located in Building 3 on the USGS campus at 345, Middlefield Road in Menlo Park. For information about the CGS-USGS MaPS office and the products it offers, call 650-688-6327. Business hours are from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. The California Geological Survey provides scientific products and services about the state's geology, seismology and mineral resources and their related hazards that affect the health, safety, and business interests of the people of California.

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Old Oak Vineyard Inc David House/President Dec. 18, 25; Jan. 1, 8, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/11/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 531980 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: METZTLI I.T. (Information Technology), 3826 Ezie Street, San Jose, CA 95111, Santa Clara Co. Jose R Rodriguez, 3826 Ezie St, 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 hereon. “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 R Rodriguez Dec. 18, 25; Jan. 1, 8, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/14/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 531957 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Super Fashion, 3321 Cortese Cir., San Jose, CA 95127, S anta Clara Co. Saul Sepulveda F lores, 3321 C ortese Cir., S an Jose, CA 95127. This business is conducted by an individual r egistrant has not y et begun doing business under the fictitious business name or names list ed hereon. “I declare that all information in this sta tement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Saul Sepulveda Flores Dec. 18, 25; Jan. 1, 8, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/11/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 531621 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: G7 Communication, 5689 Paglia Ct., San Jose, CA 95138, Santa Clara Co. Martin Lee, 5689 Paglia Ct., San Jose, CA 95138. This business is conducted by an individual registrant has not yet begun doing business

under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declar es as true informa tion which he or she knows to be false is guilt y of a crime.) Martin Lee Dec. 18, 25; Jan. 1, 8, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/02/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 532027 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: New Laur el’s Delights, 333 West Santa Clara, 3rd Floor, San Jose, CA 95113, Santa Clara Co. Billie Tan Uy, 1230 Mayberry Lane, San Jose, CA 95131. This business is conducted by an individual registrant has not yet begun doing business under the fictitious business name or names list ed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declar es as true informa tion which he or she knows to be false is guilt y of a crime.) Billie Tan Uy Dec. 18, 25; Jan. 1, 8, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/15/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 531919 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Global Business Consulters, 1494 La Boheme St., San Jose, CA 95121, S anta Clara Co. Alejandro Rios D, 1494 La Boheme St, 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 hereon. “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.) Alejandro Rios D. Dec. 18, 25; Jan. 1, 8, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/10/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 531874 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Club C aribe, C aribe Nigh t Club , Mundo In ternational P romotions, 1001 South First St., San Jose, CA 95110, Santa Clara Co. La Cumbre Enterprises Inc., 1001 South First St., San Jose, CA 95110. This business is conducted by a corporation registrant began doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in January 1996. “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 guilt y of a crime.) La Cumbre Enterprises Inc. Ari Avanessian/President Dec. 18, 25; Jan. 1, 8, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/09/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 531312 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Realty World Cal Coast & Associates, 17295 Monterey Rd. Ste. #1, Morgan Hill, CA 95037, Santa Clara Co. Yamin M. Rodriguez, 17295 Monterey Rd. Morgan Hill, CA 95037. This business is conducted by an individual registrant began doing business under the fictitious business name or names list ed here in 10/12/05. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she kno ws to be false is guilty of a crime.) Yazmin M. Rodriguez Dec. 18, 25; Jan. 1, 8, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/20/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 531313 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Yazmin Realty, 17295 Monterey Rd. Ste. #1, Morgan Hill, CA 95037, Santa Clara Co. Yamin M. Rodriguez, 17295 Monterey Rd. 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 list ed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declar es as true informa tion which he or she knows to be false is guilt y of a crime.)

www.el-observador.com | DEC 18 - 24, 2009 | 17 Yazmin M. Rodriguez Dec. 18, 25; Jan. 1, 8, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/20/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 531928 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Knox Bookkeeping, 1041 Clifford Lane, Milpitas, CA 95035, Santa Clara Co. Christina Knox, 1041 Clifford Lane, Milpitas, CA 95035. This business is conducted by an individual registrant has not yet begun doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “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 Knox Dec. 18, 25; Jan. 1, 8, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/11/2009 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 109CV159167 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Magdi Alexander Masry, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Magdi Alezander Masry, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Magdi Alexander Masry to Christopher Alexander Koeper 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 02/23/2010 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. Dec. 11, 2009 Mary Ann Grilli Judge of the Superior Court Dec. 18, 25; Jan. 01, 08, 2010 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 109CV159266 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Nadezda Malenko, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Nadezda Malenko, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Nadezda Malenko to Nadya Malenko 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 02/23/2010 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. Dec. 14, 2009 Mary Ann Grilli Judge of the Superior Court Dec. 18, 25; Jan. 01, 08, 2010 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 109CV159277 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Daljit Singh, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Daljit Singh, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Daljit Singh to Daljit Sign Purewal 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 02/16/2010 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. Dec. 14, 2009 Mary Ann Grilli Judge of the Superior Court Dec. 18, 25; Jan. 01, 08, 2010 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 109CV159422 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Deepika Sebastian, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Deepika Sebastian, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Shreya Kakulavarapu to Shreya Kakulavarapu Sebastian THE COURT ORDERS that all persons in-

terested 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 02/23/2010 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. Dec. 15, 2009 Mary Ann Grilli Judge of the Superior Court Dec. 18, 25; Jan. 01, 08, 2010 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO. 531362 The following person(s) has/have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s). The information given below is as it appeared on the fictitious business name statement that was filed at the County Clerk-Recorder’s office. Medina’s Catering, 911 “A” Duane, Sunnyvale, CA 94085. Filed in Santa Clara County on 08/24/09. under file no. 528128. Maria Medina, 710 Nido Dr Apt 24, Campbell, CA 95008. This business was conducted by an individual. 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 Medina Dec. 18, 25; Jan. 01, 08, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/03/2007 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 525695 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Kim’s Nails Spa, 16555 De Anza Blvd, Cupertino CA 95014, Santa Clara Co. Kim Anh Le. 1814 Sageland Dr., San Jose, CA 95131, Kim Dung Le, 269 N Temple Dr. Milipitas, CA 95035. This business is conducted by a general partnership registrant began doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 06/15/09. “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.) Kim Anh Le June 26; July 3, 10, 17, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 06/19/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 531694 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Value Carpet Cleaning , LLC., 12 South First Street Suite 501, San Jose, CA 95113, Santa Clara Co. Value Carpet Cleaning, LLC., 12 South First Street, Suite 501, San Jose, CA 95113. This business is conducted by a limited liability company registrant has not yet begun doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “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.) Value Carpet Cleaning LLC Martin Lazo Cuevas/Manager Dec. 11, 18, 25; Jan. 1, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/04/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 531747 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: HRAC Quality Services, 2186 El Capitan Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95050, Santa Clara Co. Marisol Necochea, 2186 El Capitan Ave., Santa Clara, CA 95050, Santos A Vega, 2094 Royal Dr., Santa Clara, CA 95050. This business is conducted by a general partnership registrants have not yet begun doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “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.) Marisol Necochea Dec. 11, 18, 25; Jan. 1, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/07/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 531465 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Your ‘Cessories, 5230 War Wagon Court, San Jose, CA 95136, Santa Clara Co. Pauline C Behlen, 5230 War wagon Ct., San Jose, CA 95136. This business is conducted by an individual registrant began doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 7/16/1999. “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.) Pauline C Behlen Dec. 11, 18, 25; Jan. 1, 2010

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/25/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 531756 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Styles-4-U, 925 Blossom Hill Rd., #U7, San Jose, CA 95123, Santa Clara Co. Ayesha A Bina, 2428 Hilltop Mall Rd., Richmond, CA 94806, Mohammed Khan, 2428 Hilltop Mall Rd., Richmond, CA 94806. This business is conducted by a husband and wife registrants began doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 11/01/09. “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.) Mohammed Khan Dec. 11, 18, 25; Jan. 1, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/07/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 531779 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Silvias’s Decorations, 280 S 22nd St, San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara Co. Silvia Zamora, 280 S 22nd St., San Jose, CA 95116. This business is conducted by an individual registrant began doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 4/01/96. “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.) Silvia Zamora Dec. 11, 18, 25; Jan. 1, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/08/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 531733 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Value Transportation, 157 Banana Grove Ln., San Jose, CA 95123, Santa Clara Co. Raul Marin, 157 Banana Ln., San Jose, CA 95123. This busines is conducted by an individual registrant has not yet begun doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “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.) Raul Marin Dec. 11, 18, 25; Jan. 1, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/07/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 531757 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Seven Oceans Marketing, 11647 Cedar Spring Ct,. Cupertino, CA 95014, Santa Clara Co. Yu C Liaw, 11647 Cedar Spring Ct., Cupertino, CA 95014. This busines is conducted by an individual registrant has not yet begun doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “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.) Yi Fan Chen Dec. 11, 18, 25; Jan. 1, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/07/2009 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 109CV158787 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Kim Thanh Thi Tran, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Kim Thanh Thi Tran, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Kim Thanh Thi Tran to Janet K. T. Tran 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 02/16/2010 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. Dec. 07, 2009 Mary Ann Grilli Judge of the Superior Court Dec. 11, 18, 25; Jan. 01, 2010 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 109CV158697 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Yu

Tang, Mei Yan, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners Yu Tang, Mei Yan, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Yijia Tang to Lynda Yijia Tang 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 02/09/2010 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. Dec. 04, 2009 Mary Ann Grilli Judge of the Superior Court Dec. 11, 18, 25; Jan. 01, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 531307 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Pets 4 U, 1686 Berryessa Road, San Jose, CA 95133, Santa Clara Co. Lindy Ngo Ledang, 1363 Old Park Place, San Jose, CA 95133. 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.) Lindy Ngo Ledang Dec. 4, 11, 18, 25, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/20/09 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 531076 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Fusion Café, 457 E San Carlos Street, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara Co. Pink Angel Enterprise LLC, 747 Talbot Court, Morgan Hill, CA 95037. 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.) Pink Angel Enterprise LLC Cindy Phan/Manager Dec. 4, 11, 18, 25, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/13/09 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 530907 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Ananya, Ananya Systems, 15732 Los Gatos Blvd, Los Gatos, CA 95032, Santa Clara Co. Brigit Ananya, 20725 Locust Dr, Los Gatos, CA 95033. This business is conducted by an individual registrant began doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here on 01/01/2000. “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.) Brigit Ananya Dec. 4, 11, 18, 25, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/09/09 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 531265 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Precision auto Repair, 1256 E Julian St., San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara Co. Mario Mateos Martinez, 2219 Pacina Dr., San Jose, CA 95116. This business is conducted by an individual registrant began doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here on 08/08. “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.) Mario Mateos Martinez Dec. 4, 11, 18, 25, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/19/09 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 531264 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Mateos Registration, 1170 E Santa Clara St., San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara Co. Mario Mateos Martinez, 2219 Pacina Dr., San Jose, CA 95116. 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.) Mario Mateos Martinez Dec. 4, 11, 18, 25, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of

Santa Clara on 11/19/09 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 531055 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Sea Abduance, 3430 Fowler Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95051, Santa Clara Co. Siva Kumar Sukumaran, 3430 Fowler, Santa Clara, CA 95051. This business is conducted by an individual registrant began doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here on 11/13/09. “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.) Siva Kumar Sukumaran Dec. 4, 11, 18, 25, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/13/09 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 109CV158361

Justin Allen Hernandez, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Justin Allen Hernandez to Justin Allen Menchaca, 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 02/09/2010 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. Dec. 01, 2009 Mary Ann Grilli Judge of the Superior Court Dec. 4, 11, 18, 25, 2009 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 109CV158557

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Nataliya Cayer, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Nataliya Cayer, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Nataliya Cayer to Natalie Cayer 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 02/09/2010 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.

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the ma tter of the applica tion of : Shanmugam Namasiv ayam P arasuraman, Kanaga Kannappan, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners Shanmugam Namasiv ayam Parasuraman, ha ve filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this c ourt for a decr ee changing names as follows: a. Shanmugam Namasivayam Parasuraman to Shanmugam Raman, b. Kanaga Kannappan t o Kanaga Shanmugam 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 02/09/2010 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 E l Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

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Dec. 02, 2009 Mary Ann Grilli Judge of the Superior Court Dec. 4, 11, 18, 25, 2009

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 109CV158436 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: David, Albert Nobal and Michael Thobias Navamani, Sahaya Celarin, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners David, Albert Nobal and Michael Thobias Navamani, Shaya Celarin, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. David, Albert Nobal to Nobal, Albert David, b. Michael Thobias Navamani, Sahaya Celarin to Nobal, Celarin Sahaya, c. Albert Nobal, Tom Cruz to Nobal, Tom Cruz, d. Celarin, Tanya Vargees to Nobal, Tanya Vargees 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 02/09/2010 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. Dec. 01, 2009 Mary Ann Grilli Judge of the Superior Court Dec. 4, 11, 18, 25, 2009 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 109CV158447 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: William Marquez Lizarburu, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Willam Marqueaz Lizarburu, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Guillermo Marquez Lizarzaburu to William Marquez Lizarburu 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 01/26/2010 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. Dec. 01, 2009 Mary Ann Grilli Judge of the Superior Court Dec. 4, 11, 18, 25, 2009 AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 109CV154169 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Justin Allen Hernandez, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 530685 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Aid Mailing and Fulfillment, 2594 Leghorn Street, Mountain View, CA 94043, Santa Clara Co. Raymond A Flaig, 934 S Delaware Street, San Mateo, CA 94402. This business is conducted b y an individual r egistrant began doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here on 08/24/1987. 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.) Raymond A Flaig Nov 27: Dec. 4, 11, 18, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/03/09 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 530684 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Aid Mailing and L etter S ervice, 2594 Leghorn Street, Mountain View, CA 94043, Santa Clar a C o. R aymond A F laig, 934 S Delaware Street, San Mateo, CA 94402. This business is conducted by an individual registrant began doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here on 08/24/1987. I declare that all information in this statement is true and c orrect.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she kno ws t o be false is guilt y of a crime.) Raymond A Flaig Nov 27: Dec. 4, 11, 18, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/03/09 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 530727 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Wake Up Records, 7531 Drumm Place, San Jose, CA 95139, Santa Clara Co. Nolvia Muñoz, 7531 D rumm Plac e, S an Jose , C A 95139, Oscar D Ruiz, 7531 Drumm Place, San Jose, CA 95139. This business is conducted by a general partnership registrants have 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 kno ws to be false is guilty of a crime.) Nolvia Muñoz Nov 27: Dec. 4, 11, 18, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/03/09 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 109CV155099 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the ma tter of the applica tion of : Matthew Kelly Rosenblatt, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The c ourt finds that petitioner Matthew Kelly Rosenblatt, has filed a petition

for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Matthew Kelly Rosenblatt to Matthew Roy Kelly, THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this ma tter appear befor e this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 12/29/2009 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 E l Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Oct. 19, 2009 Mary Ann Grilli Judge of the Superior Court Nov. 27; Dec. 04, 11, 18, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 530450 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Cruise Courier, 20800 Homestead, Cupertino, CA 95014, S anta Clara Co. Ryan Cruise, 20800 Homestead, Cupertino, CA 95014 . This business is conducted by an individual registrant began doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here on 10/27/09. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and c orrect.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she kno ws t o be false is guilt y of a crime.) Ryan Cruise Nov. 27; Dec. 4, 11, 18, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 10/27/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 531444 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Ramos Furniture, 577 Burke St., San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara Co. Jose Ramos, 17985 Laurel Wood Ln., Morgan Hill, CA 95037. This business is conducted by a corporation registrant began doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here on 11/01/09. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and c orrect.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she kno ws t o be false is guilt y of a crime.) Four Brothers INC Jose Ramos/Secretary Nov. 27; Dec. 4, 11, 18, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/24/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 531302 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Bike Culture Clothing C ompany, 10258 Lochner Dr., San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara Co. Ian Davis, 10258 Lochner Dr., San Jose, CA 95127, Justin Triano, 1058 South 5th St., San Jose, CA 95112. This business is conducted by a general partnership registrant began doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here on 11/20/09. “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.) Ian Davis Nov. 27; Dec. 4, 11, 18, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/20/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 530603 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Star Yoga, 12 N White Rd #10-B, San Jose, CA 95127, S anta Clara Co. Teresita S Oliva, 11482 Chula Vista Ave., San Jose, CA 95127, Isiz S Oliva, 11482 Chula Vista Av., Jose, CA 95127. This business is conducted by a general partnership r egistrant has not y et begun doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. “I declare that all information in this sta tement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Teresita S Oliva Nov. 27; Dec. 4, 11, 18, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/02/2009 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 109CV18123 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the ma tter of the applica tion of : Roberto Gomez TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The c ourt finds that petitioner Rober to Gomez, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follo ws: a. Rober to Gomez, aka Jose Rober to Gome z t o Jose Roberto Gomez, THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if an y, why the petition for change of names should not be gr anted on 02/02/2010 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 c ounty of S anta Clara. Nov. 24, 2009 Mary Ann Grilli Judge of the Superior Court Nov. 27; Dec. 4, 11, 18, 2009 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 109CV157850 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the ma tter of the applica tion of : Hyung Kwang Kim, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Hyung Kwang Kim, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follo ws: a. Hyung Kwang Kim to Henry Hyungkwang Kim, THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this c ourt at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 02/02/2010 a t 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 E l Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Nov. 20, 2009 Mary Ann Grilli Judge of the Superior Court Nov. 27; Dec. 4, 11, 18, 2009 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 109CV155330 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the ma tter of the applica tion of : Raeanna Comstock and Eric Rodney Newson, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Raeanna Comstock and Eric Newson, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follo ws: a. Eric Rodney Lashon Newson to Eric Rodney Newson Jr ., 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 01/05/2010 a t 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 E l Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Oct. 22, 2009 Mary Ann Grilli Judge of the Superior Court Nov. 27; Dec. 4, 11, 18, 2009

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO. 531443 The following person(s) has/have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s). The information given below is as it appeared on the fictitious business name statement that was filed at the County Clerk-Recorder’s office. Ramos Furniture, 3021 Mon terey Rd., S an Jose, CA 95112. Filed in Santa Clara County on 03/09/06. under file no. 474956. Ramos Ruiz Brothers INC, 3021 Mon terey Rd., San Jose, CA 95111. This business was conducted by a corporation. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct ( A registrant who declares as true information which he or she kno ws t o be false is guilt y of a crime.) Jose Ramos Nov. 27; Dec. 4, 11, 18, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/24/09 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 109CV157224 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Mohammad- Hadj Abbas Zarrabi TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The c ourt finds that petitioner Mohammad - Hadj Abbas Zarrabi, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this c ourt for a decree changing names as follo ws: a. Mohammad - Hadj Abbas Zarrabi to Michael Mohammad Zarrabi, 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 01/19/2010 a t 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 E l Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Nov. 12, 2009 Mary Ann Grilli Judge of the Superior Court Nov. 20, 27; Dec. 4, 11, 2009

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ire safety tips and advice is usually reserved for the summer time, when people are out doing outdoor activities such as camping with their friends and families. Individuals are constantly reminded to put out their camp and Bar-b-que fires in order to prevent a disaster. But what about the winter time? Winter is also a time when friends and families gather and celebrate. For the most part, the fires that are lit are mostly indoors rather than out doors. Loved ones gather together usually gather around a house's fireplace and enjoy each other's company during the holidays. However, indoor fires can be just as dangerous as out door ones if proper caution is not taken. According the FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY, more than 4,000 Americans die and more than 25,000 are injured each year. Direct property loss due to fires is estimated at $8.6 billion annually. Here are a few tips on how to be safe around the fireplace this winter: 1.Install smoke alarms. Place smoke alarms on every level of your residence: outside bedrooms on the ceiling or high on the wall, at the top of open stairways or at the bottom of enclosed stairs and near (but not in) the kitchen. Test and clean smoke alarms once a month and replace batteries at least once a year. Replace smoke alarms once every 10 years. 2. Clean out storage areas. Don't let trash such as old newspapers and magazines accumulate. 3. Use only the type of fuel designated for your unit and follow manufacturer's instructions. Store ashes in a metal container outside and away from the residence. Keep open flames away from walls, furniture, drapery and flammable items.Keep a screen in front of the fireplace. Have chimneys and wood stoves inspected annually and cleaned if necessary. Use portable heaters only in well-ventilated rooms. 4. Keep matches and lighters up high, away from children, and if possible, in a locked cabinet. Install A-B-C type fire extinguishers in the home and teach

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Navidad en México

By Cinthia Rodriguez El Observador

he Ballet Folklorico Mexicano de Carlos Moreno presented Navidad en Mexico 2009 at the Chabot College Performing Arts Center in Hayward. The presentation featured more than 50 dancers, Mariachi Colima, special guest Singer Martha Hernandez, and a floreador. The performances were in a celebration of the sightings of the Lady of Guadalupe and to kick off the holiday season. Since the 1531, Mexicans and Mexicans in the United

States have celebrated December 12 on behalf of the Lady of Guadalupe. As tradition explains it, Saint Juan Diego first saw the Lady at an old Aztec holy site where the ìMother of Godî was honored in pre-conquest times. Diego brought roses given to him by the Blessed Mother as proof as having seen her to reveal them. All were astonished. The cape that carried the roses is said to be hung in the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City. The theme of the dances was very traditional with the exception of Christmas songs. Different regions of Mexico were showcased. Dances from Sinaloa, Michoacan, Jalisco plus other states were represented by specific pieces and wardrobe. The state of Mexico was introduced with the Lady of Guadalupe taking stage and dancers dressed in Aztec inspired costumes finished the set. Traditional songs were performed by Martha Hernandez, who was accompanied by Mariachi Colima. ìBlanca Navidadî was sung, as it is a time when all the towns and villages unite together to celebrate one of the most sacred holidays. There was a performance the day before and for those that couldnít make it either day had the chance to go Sunday, which concluded the shows. For more information about the folklorico group visit: www.balletfolkloricomexicano.org

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racias a una generosa invitación del Consulado General de México en San José, perio distas del Área de la Bahía celebraron las fiestas navideñas. Los hombres y mujeres de prensa que día a día les llevan la información compartieron cena con miembros de la Oficina Consular. Son muy pocas las ocasiones que los periodistas latinos se reunen para socializar y la noche del 11 de diciembre fue una gran oportunidad. En la fotografía de Abia Oliva (Oficina de Prensa de Consulado de México), María Antonieta Mejía, (El Mensajero), Celina Rodriguez (Univision Radio-La 1010 LA GRANDE), David Figueroa (Cónsul General de México en San José), Giovanna Madueno (Galardón Musical), Rosario Vital (El Observador), Clarisse Céspedes (El Mensajero), Joe Rodriguez (Mercury News), Jose Loreto (Cónsul Adscrito), Jesus Ibañez (Area Chica) y José Iván Ballesteros. A la cita asistió nuestra colega Blanca Garza pero tuvo que retirarse temprano para cumplir con deberes periodísticos.

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Una política escolar que sí pasa la prueba. Nuestro compromiso con el bienestar de sus hijos es absoluto, y en la escuela, nos esforzamos por lograr una presencia responsable. A partir del 2006, hemos contribuido a establecer en EE.UU. directrices nacionales en materia de bebidas escolares retirando voluntariamente de las escuelas nuestras bebidas de contenido calórico pleno. Desde entonces, nuestra industria ha reducido las calorías proporcionadas a las escuelas estadounidenses en un 58%. Es simplemente algo más que estamos haciendo para contribuir a hacer del mundo en que todos vivimos un lugar un poquito mejor. Si desea conocer más sobre lo que hacemos y por qué lo hacemos, acompáñenos en livepositively.com