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Workers Sue Su Vianda ore than 50 grocery workers abruptly fired last June have sued the supermarket chain Su Vianda, its parent company and the board of directors for unpaid wages after the chain filed bankruptcy. A $500,000 taxpayer investment from San Jose was also lost in that bankruptcy. The Bay Area Justice for Mercado Workers Coalition in conjunction with San Francisco-based Instituto Laboral de la Raza, organized more than 50 Su Vianda workers, who are being represented by Instituto Laboral de la Raza's general counsel, Marc L. TerBeek, an Oakland attorney. They are suing not only the listed owner of the defunct ethnic supermarket chain, Kimomex, but also Kimomex President, Al Lujan, the Kimomex board of directors, Kimomex's parent company, Pacific Community Ventures, and its board of directors, on the basis that Kimomex's efforts to evade responsibility for their claims by filing bankruptcy revealed that it was a shell organization that did not maintain any books or records and which could not account

for any revenues it had generated. Among the unaccounted for revenues was a $500,000 investment the City of San Jose made in 2008 with taxpayer funds. The Su Vianda employees are also considering a qui tam action to recover the City of San Jose's investment if the city elects not to pursue the matter on its own behalf. Before Su Vianda shut down its operations in June, the Justice for Mercado Workers Coalition denounced the unfair anti-consumer practices Su Vianda engaged in. Coalition members revealed during one press conference dozens of expired food products Su Vianda was selling – including baby formula that had been expired for 251 days prior to the day of purchase. The Justice for Mercado Workers Coalition is an entity integrated by local organizations and individuals focused on improving the working conditions of the estimated 9,000 Bay Area Mercado workers. Members of the coalition include interfaith organizations, grassroots groups and labor unions among others.

Ex- Trabajadores de supermercado Su Vianda entablan demandan y esperan pronto se solucione y se pague por todas las injusticias laborales.

Trabajadoras en pie de lucha por sus derechos laborales

Juntas de la Mesa Directiva de VTA Para el Año 2011 La Mesa Directiva de Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) lo invita a sus reuniones públicas para el mes de Marzo y Abril:

Por Rosario Vital El Observador

Jueves, 3 de marzo .................... 5:30 p.m. Jueves, 7 de abril ...................... 5:30 p.m. Board of Supervisors’ Chambers County Government Center 70 W. Hedding Street, San Jose Tome el tranvía de VTA y las líneas de autobús de VTA 61, 62, 55, y 181. Por favor llame a la Oficina de la Secretaria de la Mesa Directiva al (408) 321-5680 o envié un correo electrónico a board.secretary@vta.org para confirmar el día y lugar exacto de la junta de la Mesa Directiva de VTA. Para mas información, para recibir agendas de la junta, u horarios de otras juntas de comités de VTA, visite www.vta.org. 1002-7188

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ás de 50 ex trabajadores de los supermercados “Su Vianda” que fueron abruptamente despedidos en junio del año pasado han interpuesto una demanda a esta cadena que ya no existe luego de declararse en bancarota. Los extrabajadores demandan un promedio de 200 mil dólares en salarios y en violaciones cometidas durante este despido injustificado. Esta demanda fue presentada en la Corte Superior del Condado de Santa Clara y revela que fue un engañó no sólo a sus trabajadores sino también el ciudad de San José, que había invertido más de $ 500,000, dinero de los contribuyentes, explicó el abogado de los trabajadores Mark TerBeek. TerBeek, un abogado de Oakland y consejero general del Instituto Laboral de la Raza, está manejando el caso de los trabajadores, dijo que “ se les debe por lo menos $ 75,000 en salarios no pagados y $ 150,000 en multas por falta de pago tal y como prometieron”, dijo a EO. “Estuve trabajando por dos años en esta tienda. Los trabajadores no teníamos descanso. Por último cuando sospechábamos que la tienda iba a cerrar el dueño nos dijo que llevemos solo 5 productos de la tienda como pago. Esto fue siempre un abuso” , dijo Rufina Hernández.

Por su parte Maria del Carmen Romero se lastimó en su trabajo y nunca fue atendida y menos recompensada por el daño muscular en su brazo izquierdo. “Sin descanso y sin pago espero que se haga justicia, por eso me mantengo firme en la lucha”, dijo Romero. Cuando surgió todo esto La Coalición de Justicia del Mercado de Trabajadores denunció las prácticas desleales contra los consumidores. Recordemos que se había dado parte a las autoridades sobre la venta de productos expirados. Su Vianda vendía hasta las fórmulas de bebé que estaban vencidas explica la coalición. “Vamos a seguir luchando por nuestros trabajadores. Es nuestra tarea hacer prevalecer los derechos laborales de cualquier inmigrante en este país”, dijo Gerardo Dominguez. “Todos somos hijos de Dios y merecemos el mismo trato y dignidad que cualquier otro ser humano”, dijo la Reverenda Rebecca Kuiken a los trabajadores durante la conferencia de prensa. La Coalición se centra en mejorar el funcionamiento condiciones de los aproximadamente 9,000 trabajadores de mercados en el Área de la Bahía. La coalición está integrada por organizaciones de religiones, grupos de base y sindicatos. La demanda sigue en pie. Sin embargo se pide a todos los trabajadores a que actualicen su información llamando a este número (408) 394-7475. ∆

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Anti-Immigrant Politicians Undermine Public Safety and Community Policing

Security is expanding the role of state and local police in immigration enforcement despite concerns raised by local police. Internal DHS documents and memos, obtained by the National Day Laborer Organizing Network, Center for Constitutional Rights, and the Cardozo School of Law, illustrate a shocking pattern of coercion and misinformation on the part of Secure Communities officials, in order to meet their goal of having all state and local police agencies participating in the program by 2013. They also show a reckless disregard for the program’s impact on community policing, concerns that have been raised by local governments in some locations. Although federal-local “partnership” programs like Secure Communities and 287(g) are supposed to focus on serious criminals, they cast a much broader net. Nearly 80% of the people deported via Secure Communities and half of those targeted under 287(g) had no criminal record or were charged with low-level offenses, such as traffic violations. When immigrants are whisked away for deportation after being stopped for a broken taillight, it sends a clear message to the community: police are on the hunt for immigrants, not serious criminals. Clearly, state and local law enforcement leaders are right to worry about the impact these programs have on their relationship with the community and their ability to fight crime. “State and local police need to be able to focus on their number one priority: protecting the public from dangerous criminals. Rather than leaning on state and local police to round up immigrants who aren’t criminals, DHS should either reform these programs to focus on people who have been convicted of serious offenses, or scrap them altogether. And politicians at all levels should stop playing politics with the issue, and advance a real solution through comprehensive immigration reform,” Sharry concluded. (Opinion piece provided by America’s Voice)

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ashington - As certain politicians offer up sound bites rather than real solutions to the problem of illegal immigration, it turns out that the policies they are pushing are actually undermining public safety. By coercing local police into doing the federal government’s job on immigration enforcement, they are undermining successful community policing strategies and diverting law enforcement resources away from criminals. “It is unconscionable that politicians would put community policing and public safety at risk in order to score political points on immigration. When law enforcement leaders think a state-based immigration law or federal program will actually hurt their ability to fight crime and protect the public, politicians should pay attention. When they don’t, it shows that they are more interested in getting attention for themselves than helping the community solve problems,” said Frank Sharry, Executive Director of America’s Voice. State and local law enforcement leaders have been raising objections to anti-immigrant state bills like Arizona’s SB 1070 since last year. As a profile of former Sacramento Police Chief Arturo Venegas recently highlighted, “politicians are making it harder for the cops to do their jobs.” Venegas and other police veterans know that immigrants will stop reporting crimes and information to the police if doing so could lead to deportation. Law enforcement leaders also oppose diverting their limited resources to paperwork violations instead of serious, violent crimes. As Reggie Lloyd, the head of South Carolina’s State Law Enforcement Division put it: “Do you want us to chase the guy who cut his wife’s head off or is in MS-13 or dealing drugs, or do you want us to get the guy on top of the roof nailing shingles?” While Arizona Governor Jan Brewer ignored the concerns of law enforcement and signed S.B. 1070 anyways, politicians in states like South Dakota and Colorado are starting to listen. At the federal level, though, new evidence shows that the Department of Homeland

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Ignoring Signs Of Change Really Hurts By Hilbert Morales

Toles cartoon first published in the Washington Post, then republished in the editorial section of the San Jose Mercury News last Sunday, February 20, 2011, crystallized a series of disjointed observations which I have made since 2001. The cartoon depicted a group of people, labeled “UNEMPLOYED’, standing before a factory building (labeled “the economy’) whose spokesperson said, “Don’t take this the wrong way, but we discovered it (the economy) works better without you.” Nothing could be further from reality and the truth. The unemployed need jobs to earn money which permits them to participate in the economy as CONSUMERS. Many ‘news items’ are distractions that prevent us all from facing the real policy issues that are beginning to become evident to those who are willing to view our domestic economy realistically. Consider the following: Historically, agriculture has become so productively efficient that today it takes about 3 persons to grow the food consumed by 100 residents. Likewise, today factories in which investments have been made to utilize robotics, cybernetics, and automation, can produce goods while providing employment to fewer members of the local labor force. The challenging public policy issue to be addressed sooner rather than later is ‘When products can be produced with fewer employees, how does the unemployed labor force obtain the funds needed to be responsible for their customary financial responsibilities? For a head of a family, the money to pay the rent or mortgage, put food on the table, educate the children, provide for clothing, furniture, an automobile, etc. requires gainful employment providing a ‘living wage scale.’ The American consumer economy. which has made America the economic and military superpower on this earthly globe, was the outcome of business providing jobs to the domestic labor force while earning profits. Henry Ford and Andrew Carnegie understood this relationship very well….they provided good wages to their employees as well as jobs. An example is the U.S. Steel mills, Gary, Indiana where during World War II, fourteen blast furnaces produced pig iron. That product was fabricated into all manner of steel alloy products in factories employing 360,000 steel workers. Today, about 60,000 steelworkers tend two automated super-sized blast furnaces which produce more pig iron than did the 14 original blast furnaces. Simplistically, 300,000 individual working CONTRIBUTORS: MARIO JIMENEZ HECTOR CURRIEL CINTHIA RODRIGUEZ

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positions no longer exist or are necessary. In the past, with the growing domestic service industry, an individual worker could find another job in another field after some vocational retraining. No so today, because the captains of industry are focused on profits rather than ‘profits and employment for our domestic labor force’. Using information technology, many white collar jobs are being serviced by employees in offshore locations. And many items are now made in India, South East Asia, and China where trained labor is cheaper and not unionized (i.e., no collective bargaining rights). In addition, productivity in America is increasing as are profits being reported. So fewer workers are needed to produce goods. The service industry can do only so much to abosrb additional labor. The question not being addressed is “How does our American society provide for those who remain unemployed? Charitable entitlements administered by government, local nonprofit, faith-based community organizations, and other mechanisms need to be developed, examined, evaluated, etc. The only thing happening now for the unemployed is their unemployment allocation which is on occasion threatened by Congressional inaction. What will our new economy do for the ordinary citizen? Right now the focus of capitalistic dogma is ‘profits’. An additional realization for capitalists is that for a business cycle to exist, the masses need a ‘living income’ (i.e., money) that provides for the necessities of life along with some discretionary money where the consumer makes his/her spending choices. This complex challenge is not being faced. What is being attempted is the repair of an existing American consumer economy that is severely challenged by the global competition and by low cost skilled labor elsewhere. Until this challenging current situation is addressed in a holistic manner by public policy makers, union leadership, and the captains of industry, no effective corrective action can be initiated. Meanwhile, many are suffering from this current economic downturn. Our entire society needs to be informed so as to understand what is going on. Global competition from developing economies offshore need to be part of this analysis and re-direction. The current American domestic economy will not correct itself without the understanding by the labor force and the guidance of public policy that benefits us all. We have ignored the signs of economic change long enough and it has hurt many,∆ EL OBSERVADOR was founded in 1980 to serve the informational needs of the Hispanic community in the San Francisco Bay Area, with special focus on San Jose, the capital of Silicon Valley. All Rights Reserved: No part of this publication may be transmitted or reproduced in any form or by any means, this includes photo copying recording, or by an information storage and retrieval systems, electronic or mechanical, without the express written consent of the publishers. Opinions espressed in El Observador by persons submitting articles are not necessarily the opinions of the publishers.

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Hundred of Hotel Workers Call for Boycott of Hyatt Regency Santa Clara,

Hotel Workers Call for Boycott of Hyatt Regency Santa Clara; Spirited Picket and Rally Draws Hundreds (Santa Clara, California)

otel workers, along with clergy, labor, and com-

munity supporters, held a raucous protest this afternoon outside the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara, announcing the launch of a boycott of the

property. The Grand Hyatt is owned and operated by Hyatt Hotels Corporation [NYSE:H] In 2009, it conducted an initial

public offering that raised more than $1 billion for its principal owners, the Pritzker family. “Hyatt doesn’t respect our rights.” said Leoncia Rodriguez, a housekeeper who has worked at the Hyatt Regency for seven years. “They won’t commit to letting us organize freely, without intimidation. In the meantime, we are overworked and we get hurt. This is why we are calling a boycott and letting customers know: Don’t eat, meet, or sleep at the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara!” The boycott launch comes after Hyatt Regency workers have organized for over two years to secure a fair process in their attempt to form a union. Workers have called for customers to honor the boycott at the property by refusing to book rooms, hold events, or spend any money at the Hyatt

Regency Santa Clara until a fair process is secured. “Hyatt workers just want a fair and democratic process. Hyatt has had plenty of time to decide to be fair, but they haven’t budged.” said Enrique Fernandez, business manager of Local 19. “This boycott turns up the heat on Hyatt. The company can end the boycott today just by agreeing to let their employees organize freely through a card-check neutrality agreement.” Locally, Hyatt has previously signed card-check neutrality agreements in San Francisco and San Mateo counties. Hyatt Regency Santa Clara workers began organizing in 2008 because they face excessive workloads, low wages, lack of respect, and a lack of quality, affordable health care. For example, housekeepers are

expected to clean at least 16 rooms in a single 8-hour shift, making up to 32 beds with 96 pillows and 128 sheets. Many housekeepers surveyed at the Hyatt Santa Clara reported daily workplace pain or injury. Further, the average weekly wages of non-unionized hotel and motel workers in Santa Clara County is a mere $538.00. Hyatt has distinguished itself for its pursuit of profit at any price. In Boston, for example, Hyatt fired all housekeepers at its three non-union hotels, replacing them with outsourced workers paid about half of what the fired workers had earned. The company’s CEO, meanwhile, was paid $6.7 million in compensation in 2008, and its chairman received a bonus of $1.4 million.

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“Quiero celebrar mis quince. Nada de llorar porque hay mucho que celebrar en esta vida”, dijo Diana López quien el próximo 20 de marzo celebrará su “Quinceañera”, gracias a la generosidad de la comunidad.

Hágamos realidad su sueño de Quinceañera Por Rosario Vital El Observador

iana Lopez sufre de distrofia muscular. La joven próxima a cumplir sus 15 años tiene paralizado su brazo y pierna izquierda, la cual la tiene inmovilizada desde su nacimiento. Sumado a este problema, la madre Lorena Ibarra, es soltera de bajos ingresos que vive en South San Francisco. Lamentablemente la enfermedad que tiene ha ido progresando y esto requiere el cuidado de los galenos. Por esta razón la niña está hospitalizada en Sub-Acute Saratoga Children's Hospital, un centro médico que cuidan de pacientes con estas característcas. En el caso de la adolescente, la progresión de su enfermedad impide que el cuerpo forme las proteínas esenciales para los huesos normales, los músculos y el sistema cardiopulmonar. Diana se ha quedado cuadrapléjica, tiene escoliosis severa y tiene problemas respiratorios que precisamente la tienen bajos sondas respiratorias. A pesar del mal que la rodea , ella se ha visto bastante positiva. Está conectada al “Facebook”, le gusta la música de Justin Bieber. Ha dado entrevistas a los medios de comunicación y es admirable su razonamiento sus respuestas pero lo que realmente impre-

siona es su optimismo. Diana López nunca ha abandonado sus sueños. En vista que se aproxima sus 15 años no ha dejado de pensar en lo bonito que sería celebrar esta gran fiesta. López no dudó en expresar sobre esta celebración al personal del hospital localizado en Saratoga.

Diana López nunca ha abandonado sus sueños. En vista que se aproxima sus 15 años no ha dejado de pensar en lo bonito que sería celebrar esta gran fiesta. Demmi Laupati, Trabajadora Social no tenía idea sobre las celebraciones de la “Quinceañera”. Laupati de raíces Filipinas aprendió una de las celebraciones importantes de la comunidad latina. “Sabíamos de las dificultades económicas que pasa la madre. Esto surgió de pronto y por primera vez en la historia de este centro médico decidimos apoyar a celebrar esta

fiesta. Entonces decidimos recibir donativos para esta única causa, la celebración de sus Quince”, dijo muy emocionada Laupati. “No imaginé que tenía tantos amigos. Quiero mi fiesta porque quiero bailar. No quiero ver a mi madre y hermanita tristes, las extraño mucho”, dijo a EO durante la visita que se hizo al hospital. Una de las cosas que distingue a la comunidad hispana es la unión y solidaridad para ayudar a celebrar esta gran fiesta. Siempre está el compadre, los amigos y los vecinos que contribuyen en algo. Si usted quiere contribuir a hacer realidad el sueño de esta joven está a tiempo para que el próximo 20 de marzo Diana escuche a los Mariachis y después a Selena Gomez, cantante que tanto admira. ¿Cómo ayudar? Enviar un cheque a nombre de Medically Fragile Children’s Foundation of Northern California. La dirección es 13425 Sousa Lane, Saratoga, California 95070. Poner “Attention: Demi laupati” y especificar que es para la “Quinceañera de Diana”. “Sus contribuciones harán cumplir el sueño de Diana hecho realidad”, dice humildemente Demi Laupati. Una de las recomendaciones de Diana es “Nada de llorar, porque soy la persona más feliz al tener mucha gente a mi alrededor”, dijo la joven a EO.

“Solo quiero agradecer a toda la gente que me ha hablado. Jamás imagine que iba a

tener este gran impacto”, dijo la joven madre que reside en un cuarto a lado de su menor hija

y vino de Jalisco, México por una vida mejor. ∆

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IRS Abre Centros de Asistencia

OS ANGELES, CA - Los contribuyentes de California que tengan dificultades para programar una visita a un Centro de Ayuda al Contribuyente (TAC) del IRS durante el horario normal de negocios de lunes a viernes pueden visitar 13 oficinas del IRS a través de California, que estarán abiertas el sábado, 26 de febrero y sábado, 26 de marzo 2011, entre las horas de 9:00 a.m. a 2:00 p.m. El IRS abrirá sus puertas al público durante la temporada de impuestos para proveer asistencia gratuita a los contribuyentes que necesitan ayuda para obtener la información necesaria para presentar sus declaraciones de impuestos. Ayuda con preguntas sobre sus cuentas, tales como problemas de recaudación, también está disponible en este día de “Puertas Abiertas”. En algunos casos se ofrecerá asistencia virtual, donde los contribuyentes recibirán asistencia a través del teléfono por los empleados del IRS que están trabajando en otras oficinas en todo el país. Además de la variedad normal de servicios, ofreceremos a los contribuyentes ayuda limitada para preparación de formularios de impuestos, por orden de llegada, en la mayoría de lugares. En el norte de California, se ofrecerán dos seminarios de educación especial en la oficina de San José ubicada en 55 S. Market St., destacando los cambios en las leyes tributarias y otros temas de interés del IRS. Representantes del Servicio del Defensor del Contribuyente (TAS) explicarán también quien pueden utilizar sus servicios y cómo obtener ayuda cuando no han tenido éxito para resolver problemas a través de los canales normales. Estos seminarios de una hora incluirán una sesión preguntas y respuestas. Se llevarán a cabo a las 9:00 a.m. y se repetirá a las 11:30 a.m. ambos días.

Business

Seven Top Retirement Tips for Tax Time

By Rick Rodgers “There are more ways to save for retirement than just taking advantage of your company’s 401K, which today is almost the equivalent of stuffing your savings in a mason jar and burying it under your porch,” said Rodgers. “People need to get creative and really take advantage of all the different ways the law allows to save money now, earn more money tomorrow and have more to retire on later.” Rodger’s advice for tax time this year includes: • The average tax refund for 2009 was $3,035. If this was saved each year for 30 years it could provide a significant part of your retirement income. Better yet, reduce

your tax withholding at work by $253 per month and save the same amount monthly. Monthly compounding instead of annual compounding grows even faster. • Do not defer your income in a 401(k) plan if you are in a 15 percent tax bracket unless your employer matches the amount you save. Save the money in a Roth IRA instead. Tax brackets will probably never be lower than they are now and there’s a good chance they will be higher. Distributions from a Roth IRA will be tax free in retirement. • Money saved outside of a retirement account should be invested in stock mutual funds. Most of the earnings on stock funds are either in the form of qualified dividends or long term capital gains. Both types of income are taxed at 0 percent in a 15 percent tax bracket and a maximum of 15 percent in higher tax brackets. • Tax-free funds currently offer returns comparable to taxable funds. The average yield on intermediate tax-free fund was 3.6 percent in December versus an intermediate taxable fund at 3.9 percent. • Say no to higher health insurance premiums. Start a Health Savings Account with a high deductible policy. The maximum deductible contribution is $6,150 for 2011 for families and $3,050 for single coverage. Distributions are tax free if used for medical expenses and balances can be carried over from year to year. Premiums on a high deductible health insurance policy are typically half the cost of a traditional policy. • Taxpayers that are age 70 with IRAs can give money directly to a charity from their IRA this year. Making charitable gifts this way keeps the taxable income off your tax return. This could lower the amount of your Social Security benefits that are subject to tax. • If you took money

out of a retirement account before age 59, you will owe tax on the distribution but you may be able to avoid the penalty. There are six exceptions to the penalty. Find out if you qualify for any of them. “The law allows people many ways to save money, so while those filing the quick and dirty tax forms may get a quick refund, they may be shortchanging themselves in the future,” Rodgers said. “There are so many more opportunities out there to stretch

your retirement savings. A little research today could mean a lot less worrying about retirement later.” Rick Rodgers is a retirement counselor and author of the new book The New ThreeLegged Stool: A Tax Efficient Approach To Retirement Planning (www.TheNewThreeLeggedStool.com), tax time is a time for planning how to have more gold for your golden years.

“People need to get creative and really take advantage of all the different ways the law allows to save money now, earn more money tomorrow and have more to retire on later.”

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United Way Silicon Valley’s Free Credit Coaching Program Can Help Improve Credit Scores

AN JOSE, Calif.– Financial experts call January “credit hangover” time, when many Americans suffer the ill effects of charging too much on their credit cards during the holidays. According to a Consumer Reports poll taken in October 2010, 13.6 million people were still paying off credit card charges from the 2009 holiday season. That lingering holiday debt can sink your credit score. January is a good time to get your credit on track and United Way Silicon Valley can help. United Way’s free Credit Coaching program provides volunteer mentors who work one-on-one with participants to help them improve their credit scores. “A decent credit score is needed for financial stability,” said Carole Leigh Hutton, president and CEO of United Way Silicon Valley. “Without it, you

may not have access to lower-cost conventional loans. A low credit score can even affect employment opportunities.” Credit scores are used by lenders, landlords and increasingly by employers to assess a person’s worthiness, not only for credit or a loan, but also to rent a home or to get a job. For many lower-income individuals and families, their credit score is a significant barrier to accessing resources that could help them become more financially stable. For example, people with lower credit scores often pay much higher interest rates for loans, dramatically increasing the cost of a loan.

gram is part of United Way Silicon Valley’s effort to improve financial stability. The program is an extension of United Way’s Bank on San Jose, which helps “unbanked” households open checking and savings accounts, build a credit history, gain access to lower-cost credit sources, and invest in their future. People who attend United Way’s Bank on Basics financial education class, offered in English and Spanish, are eligible for the Credit Coaching program. During the year-

long program, participants meet with their credit coaches monthly for the first three months and then quarterly after that. “I maxed out my credit cards due to having to cover my basic needs as a single mom of a teenage daughter,” said Lourdes Robles, an administrative assistant who is working with a credit coach through United Way’s program. “Now I find myself without credit cards and trying to learn how to budget. I’m working with a credit coach because I want to

learn how to budget effectively and save more,”

herself in the same predicament I’m in now.”

With the help of their coaches, participants like Robles set financial goals and create a plan for achieving those goals. They also learn how to use a number of free online credit services to monitor their scores as well as other financial management tools.

United Way Silicon Valley is leading a movement to improve community conditions by helping local people become financially stable and independent. To drive positive change, United Way Silicon Valley helps people help themselves by identifying critical needs, mobilizing the caring power of the community, and aligning resources to achieve the best solutions. United Way is focused on the building blocks for a good life: income, education and health. For more information about United Way Silicon Valley, visit www.uwsv.org.

“Once I achieve these goals, I know I’m going to have a sense of relief because I will be in control of my money and it’s not going to be controlling me,” Robles said. “Added to that, my daughter will be learning from me. I’ll be leading by example and she won’t find

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Becas para estudiantes latinos

n título universitario aum e n t a enormemente las posibilidades de encontrar un empleo, especialmente en el difícil mercado de hoy; sin embargo, encontrar la manera de pagar por una

educación universitaria suele presentar nuevos desafíos. Ford Motor Company Fund and Community Services ha apoyado la educación por más de 60 años, trabajando junto con organizaciones comunitarias para proporcionar oportunidades de becas para los estudiantes. El año pasado, Ford les otorgó becas a 227 estudiantes latinos en los EE.UU. y Puerto Rico. Todos los estudiantes que reciben becas patrocinadas por Ford pueden unirse a una red única basada en la web (www.fordscholars.org) con consejos sobre la carrera, información sobre becas y mucho más. Los siguientes son los programas de becas 2011 patrocinados por Ford para los estudiantes latinos que están aceptando solicitudes actualmente: * Beca Nacional HCF Ford Blue Oval (Fecha límite: 1º de marzo, 2011) Hispanic College Fund les ofrece oportunidades de becas a

los estudiantes de origen hispano que sean ciudadanos o residentes permanentes de los EE.UU. Para solicitar, el estudiante debe estar a punto de empezar su primer año de universidad, estar cursando actualmente en la universidad, o estar haciendo una maestría en administración de empresas en una universidad acreditada; debe estar matriculado para estudiar a tiempo completo durante el año académico 2011-2012; debe tener un buen promedio académico, con un GPA acumulativo de no menos de un 3.0 en una escala de 4.0; y debe demostrar que tiene necesidad financiera. http://scholarships.hispanicfund.org * Beca de Puerto Rico HCF Ford Blue Oval (Fecha límite: 1º de marzo, 2011) Hispanic College Fund también ofrece becas específicamente para los estudiantes en Puerto Rico. Para solicitar, el estudiante debe ser un ciudadano o residente permanente de los EE.UU., de origen hispano, viviendo en Puerto Rico; debe tener un GPA de no menos de un 3.0 (en una escala de 4.0); debe estar matriculado para obtener una licenciatura (BA o BS) o una maestría a tiempo completo durante el año académico 20112012 en una universidad acreditada de Puerto Rico; y debe demostrar que tiene necesidad financiera. http://scholarships.hispanicfund.org

* NAHJ Ford Blue Oval Scholars (Fecha límite: 28 de marzo, 2011) La Asociación Nacional de Periodistas Hispanos (National Association of Hispanic Journalists, NAHJ) ofrece becas para los estudiantes de periodismo. Estas becas de hasta $2,500 son otorgadas a los estudiantes que están siguiendo una carrera en periodismo impreso, de emisión, en línea y visual. Aquellos estudiantes de escuela secundaria que planean comenzar la universidad, o estudiantes universitarios y de posgrado pueden solicitar siempre y cuando tengan un GPA de no menos de un 2.0 y sean ciudadanos o residentes permanentes de los EE.UU. www.nahj.org * Fondo Nacional de Becas LULAC (Fecha límite: 31 de marzo, 2011) Coordinado en el país por LNESC (LULAC National Educational Services Centers, Inc.), estas becas están disponibles para los estudiantes latinos en todos los niveles que buscan un titulo. Para solicitar, el estudiante debe ser un ciudadano o residente permanente de los EE.UU.; debe haber solicitado o estar matriculado en una universidad o programa de postgrado, incluyendo universidades de 2 años o programas vocacionales que ofrezcan un titulo de asociado; y deben demostrar un buen desempeño académico, como también un interés en actividades comunitarias y de liderazgo. www.lnesc.org

* Programa de Becas de CHCI (Fecha límite: 16 de abril, 2011) El Instituto del Caucus Hispano del Congreso (Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, CHCI) les ofrece becas a los estudiantes latinos en los Estados Unidos quienes han participado en actividades de servicio público en sus comunidades y quienes demuestran el deseo de continuar su participación cívica en el futuro. Los estudiantes que quieran solicitar deben estar matriculados para estudiar a tiempo completo en una universidad comunitaria, una universidad de cuatro años, o un programa de postgrado/profesional acreditado por el Departamento de Educación de los EE.UU. durante el periodo de solicitud de la beca; deben demostrar que tienen una necesidad financiera; deben participar activa y consistentemente en actividades de servicio público y/o comunitario; y deben ser ciudadanos o residentes permanentes de los EE.UU. www.chci.org/scholarships/ Los estudiantes que reciban becas patrocinadas por Ford también tendrán la oportunidad de ser miembros de la red Ford Blue Oval Scholars. Esta red nacional en la Internet, vincula a los miles de ganadores de becas otorgadas por Ford Motor Company Fund. El sitio Web de Ford Blue Oval Scholars, www.fordscholars.org, fue establecido en junio del 2007.

Curso de liderazgo y desarrollo comunitario

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partir del próximo 5 de marzo se iniciará un curso diseñado para capacitar lideres y construir un movimiento pro-inmigrante más fuerte en el sur de la bahía. La organización sin fines de lucro, SIREN (Red de Servicios, Derechos y Educación Pro-Inmigrante) ofrecerá un curso de ocho semanas, para la comunidad hispanohablante. El curso está dirigido para personas con interés en desarrollar su liderazgo y apoyar el progreso y desarrollo de las

comunidades inmigrantes en los EEUU. A través de estas clases usted aprenderá a construir un movimiento pro inmigrante más fuerte a fin de proteger los derechos de los inmigrantes. Los temas que se abordarán serán de liderazgo y desarrollo comunitario, herramientas y tácticas de organización comunitaria incluyendo acción colectiva y construcción de coaliciones, la opresión económica, derechos de los inmigrantes, el desarrollo de una campaña estratégica, el sexismo y el racismo y el análi-

sis de poder. Es importante que los participantes hablen, lean y escriban en español y completen un formulario de compromiso. El curso es gratis. El cuidado de niños y el desayuno están incluidos. Estos cursos serán tomados los sábados de 9am-12:30pm hasta el 30 de abril; excepto el sábado 9 de abril. Las personas interesadas pueden contactar a César Juarez al 408-453-3003 ext. 112 o al 408-421-2895.∆

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Advisory Council Formed on Bullying

AN JOSE, CA – An Advisory Council to eradicate bullying in county schools has been formed by Santa Clara County Board of Education President Joseph Di Salvo. "As a former elementary and middle school principal, this has been a subject that has touched me in many divergent ways," Di Salvo wrote to the board as an information item at its Feb. 16 meeting. "The threat of being bullied is one of the number one reasons for students staying at home." The entire memo can be found on the Santa Clara County Office of Education website, linked within the Feb. 16 board agenda. Di Salvo has asked John Lindner, a

Strong Community Support for New Charter High School

upporters of Communitas Charter High School are looking ahead to the March 2 meeting of the Santa Clara County Board of Education for the decision on the charter petition submitted in December. The Communitas Charter program is an innovative and groundbreaking model of high school education that offers a new option for Santa Clara County students. Members of the public are encouraged to attend and add their voices to the school's growing following. At least 70 people attended the charter's public hearing on February 2, including many prospective students, wearing bright neon stickers and carrying flags with the words "Communitas Now!" More than 20 speakers stood up to advocate for board approval the of the charter. Communitas will open its first campus in Santa Clara County in fall 2011 with grades 9 and 10. The school will add one grade each year after that until it is fully enrolled with grades 9-12. The school plans additional locations as the demand for its program expands. "Communitas offers a truly unique alternative to traditional public high schools in the County," says Stephen Fiss, the interim Executive Director of Communitas. As the founding Executive Director of Discovery Charter School and a Communitas founder, Steve has an extensive background in high school and district management. "We have the opportunity to teach students with proven ed-

ucational best practices. We are committed to fostering a more personalized and engaging school experience for students that will support the achievement of all students." The educational program combines academics with real-world projects and relationships; adult mentorships, student-driven integrated curriculum, internships, and service learning. Communitas students will encounter the depth of learning, and how it relates meaningfully to them in their lives. Communitas Charter High School is a local initiative by a group of progressive educators and parents from all over Santa Clara County to offer a collaborative, integrated classroom experience where each student is known and grows in enthusiasm, curiosity, and wisdom. This distinctive educational program will better prepare students for college through personalized inquiry and self-reflection, and in-depth cultural study. The name "Communitas" refers to an anthropological concept based on the work of Victor Turner: "an intense feeling of social togetherness and belonging, standing at the threshold of the rite of passage into adulthood. In this free and connected place, young people are able to express their extraordinary capacities for learning, caring, determination and creativity." More information can be found at www.communitascharter.org.

4th Annual San Jose Youth Conference

an Jose Youth Commission presents the 4th annual San Jose Youth Conference: No Hesitation for Participation, on March 18, from 9:00 am to 3: 00 pm at San Jose City Hall. The event hopes to unite teens throughout San Jose to promote positive changes to impact our generation and the next. It serves to connect community service opportunities to indi-

viduals. Come take part in the “Inspiring Youth Awards” by nominating a young person who makes a difference in your community. This event is free for any youth to attend. Please note to RSVP by Wednesday, February 23. For more information, please contact Betty Montoya or Veronica Hennessey at youthcommission@sanjoseca.gov.

Franklin-McKinley School District board member and Oak Grove School District teacher, to lead the effort. "I have asked Board Member Linder to ask his advisory council to think out of the box in order to bring the pandemic of school bullying behavior to the public's consciousness, and to come up with a list of recommendations for consideration by the board and county superintendent of schools, “Di Salvo wrote. He added that the council's purpose would be to develop recommendations with a special focus on the bullying of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals. Links to information on the prevention of bullying behavior can be found on the SCCOE website homepage.

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Un Milagro en el Área de la Bahía Santa María Magdalena Por Rosario Vital El Observador

uzgada por muchos y muy querida por otros, los restos sagrados de Santa María Magdalena visitan por primera vez el Área de la Bahía en la historia de la comunidad católica. A su visita en las Iglesias de San José, Santa Clara, San Francisco, Sunnyvale, Este de Palo Alto, Los Altos, Palo Alto la Santa ha dejado una huella en los corazones de sus feligreses. La llegada de esta reliquia es gracias a una ferviente católica de origen francés. Paula Lawlor quien es miembro de la Parroquia St. James Parish in Del Mar del Condado de San Diego. Ella hizo posible el recorrido de esta pieza a todas las Iglesias de California. Lawlor lo hizo por una gran devoción a la Santa. Ella confiesa su propio milagro cuando según su experiencia personal tras su vi-

sita a la cueva donde se conserva la pieza, ella pidió por su hijo quien estaba envuelto en serios problemas con la ley. “Fue tan profunda mi oración a la Santa María Magdalena que mi hijo se salvó de pasar muchos años en la cárcel. Viviendo en carne propia esta experiencia le prometí hacer algo. Cuando surgió la idea de traer esta pieza sagrada a California no dudé en ponerme a trabajar a lado de toda mi familia. Se enviaron cartas y los obispos se sumaron a esta tarea, asi que la Iglesia en Francia lo recibió con beneplácito”, dijo Lawlor a EO. Paula Lawlor es la autora de un libro titulado “La Verdadera Historia Inédita de Santa María Magdalena” que pronto entrará en circulación en la versión en español. La pieza que fue traída desde Francia es la tibia de su pierna derecha, la cual es una reliquia que

Miles de feligreses católicos vieron la pieza sagrada de Santa Maria Magadalena se conserva desde tiempos muy remotos. Según la tradición, algunos años después de la crucifixión, María Magdalena fue

encarcelada. Después de su liberación, ella y algunos otros seguidores de Jesús fueron expulsados al mar, aterrizando milagrosamente sobre la costa de Galia (Francia) cerca de Marsella. Después de la predicación y la conversión de la región, ella se retiró a una cueva de una remota montaña conocida como Sainte Baume y pasó los 30 años de su vida en soledad. Una carta del Obispo Dominique Rey de Fréjus-Tolón relata que las reliquias fueron ocultas y luego descubiertas de nuevo en 1279 y desde entonces fueron veneradas. Un poco después del descubrimiento, el Papa Boniface VIII lo oficializó en el pontificio Sin embargo hay algunos excépticos que dudan sea alguna pieza de la Santa Maria Magdalena. Pero realmente ¿quién fue María Magdalena? Según la biblia, María Magdalena alojó y proveyó materialmente a Jesús y sus discípulos durante su predicación en Galilea. También según evangelios estuvo presente durante la crucifixión de Jesús. Los feligreses la recuerda como la testigo de una aparición de Jesús resucitado. Algunos autores se mantienen con la hipótesis según la cual María Magdalena habría sido la esposa, o la compañera sentimental, de Jesús de Nazaret, además de la depositaria de una tradición cristiana de signo feminista que habría sido cuidadosamente ocul-

tada por la Iglesia Católica. Obviamente la comunidad católica rechaza esto. También se la recuerda como la mujer adúltera a la que Jesús salva de la lapidación, en un episodio que sólo relata el evangelio de Juan y mucha gente critica esto, sin embargo el sacerdote Francois LéHegaret lo ve de otra manera. “Aunque María Magdalena fue juzgada por ser considerada una mujer adúltera, ante los ojos de Dios todos tenemos el derecho al perdón”, dijo el sacerdote de la orden Dominicana. Perla Carrasco visitó la Iglesia San Leo de la ciudad de San José y oró por la salud de un familiar. “Yo creo en la misericordia de la Santa María Magdalena. Sufrió en carne propia el rechazo de muchos y en su sufrimiento se revela cómo nosotros sufrimos nuestros problemas. Al ser perdonada por Jesús, nos deja una esperanza de ser perdonados. Entonces el perdón y el cambio existen”, dijo Carrasco. Por su parte Christina López y Leonor Gómez expresaron su devoción a la Santa. “Hemos sentido una cosa maravillosa al ver esta pieza. Nunca imaginé tener tan de cerca a alguien tan especial en la vida de los católicos. La persona que lo trajo lo hizo pensando en la necesidad de todos nosotros, ahora nos podemos ir en paz”, agregaron las feligresas.

Sobre la gira Si aún no ha tenido la oportunidad de acudir a una iglesia, todavía tiene tiempo para visitar este fin de semana. A continuación los horarios y lugares donde aún permanecerá esta reliquia sagrada. Después del 28 de marzo viajará al sur de California y visitará ciudad de Los Angeles, San Diego, Santa Paula, Montclair, Escondido entre otros lugares. St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church Día: 25 y 26 de febrero. Se hará una veneración de 8:30 a 8:00pm Lugar: 15333 Woodard Road San Jose, California 95214 408-879-1120 St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Día: 27 de febrero Veneración de 9:30 am a 7:00pm 1425 Bay Road East Palo Alto, California 94303 650-322-2152 Poor Clare Monastery of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Día: 28 de febrero Misa y veneración: 10:00 am – 2:00pm 28210 Natoma Road Los Altos, California 94022 U.S. Penitentiary 1 Federal Way Atwater, California 95301 Martes 1 de marzo Veneración 12:30 - 2:30 pm Homilía sobre la vida de la Santa María Magdalena.

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Las calles de San José estarán más inseguras Por Rosario Vital El Observador

s una lástima que la décima ciudad más grande de los Estados Unidos tenga que despedir a cientos de efectivos del orden. El problema que no solo aqueja a San José sino a todas las ciudades obedecen a asuntos de presupuesto. Paralelo a este problema es la gran preocupación que tienen los residentes por el número de homicidios ocurridos desde el primer día del año 2011. La ciudad de San José enfrenta un déficit de 110 mi llones de dólares, y para resolver este problema tendría que despedir a más de 300 efectivos del orden. Las autoridades explican que si los agentes del orden se reducen el 10% de su salario podrían salvar 112 puestos de trabajo. Sin embargo el sindicato dice que esto no es suficiente para evitar un despido eminente de unos 237 efectivos, por esta razón no aceptan esta reducción. "Si podemos darles una reducción de salario, pero lamentablemente esto no va a evitar el despido de nuestros oficiales y, francamente, no se puede dar el lujo de perder un oficial y mucho menos 237", dijo George Beattie, Presidente de la Asociación de Oficiales de la Policía de San José. El sindicato de los

policías siguen luchando a través de una gran campaña en toda la comunidad a fin de salvar sus puestos de trabajo. Desde ya a través de anuncios en los periódicos, asi cómo en paneles públicos en incluso un anuncio en la televisión, se tiene previsto para la próxima semana. Por su parte el Alcalde Chuck Reed indica que las concesiones, y algunos otros cambios como el pago de licencia por enfermedad, vacaciones y horas extras podrían evitar los despidos porque el tampoco quiere despedirlos, pero está obligado a hacerlo. Recordemos que los be neficios que tienen los policías y servidores de las ciudad, es que ellos hacen efectivo los días de enfermedad no utilizados. Una muestra de ello es el ex jefe de policía Rob Davis se retiró con un pago de 300,000 dólares. Según la asociación

Más de 300 policías serán despedidos. Esto pone en riesgo la seguridad de la ciudad de San José. Difícil situación que el alcalde tiene que resolver. ellos tratarán de que esto no pase. De acuerdo al sindicato, desde 1984, la población de San José casi se ha duplicado. Ellos afirman que es irrespon

sable sugerir que 900 oficiales de policía puedan vigilar y custodiar una ciudad de más de 1 millón de habitantes. Ninguna otra ciudad comparable en el país cuenta con un departa-

mento de policía tan pequeño como el que tiene San José en términos per cápita, el personal policial es la mitad del promedio nacional. El reciente aumento en los

homicidios, robos y asaltos en San José debe ser una llamada de atención a las autoridades de que hace falta más policías en las calles y no reducir el 30% de sus efectivos.

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In Hospitals, Safety Begins With Communication (NewsUSA) ia Lee, the child of Hmong-speaking parents, died as much from miscommunication as from illness. When Lia was a few months old, she started experiencing seizures. Twice, she was misdiagnosed with pneumonia because her parents couldn't describe her symptoms to her doctors. When she was finally diag-

nosed, she was prescribed a complex regime of medications that her parents couldn't understand how to administer. With doctors and parents unable to communicate, Lia experienced a grand mal seizure. Unfortunately, the Lees' experience is not uncommon. According to the 2000 Census, over 21 million Americans speak English less than "very well," and 22.5 percent of Asian and Pacific Islander speakers either don't speak English well or can't speak it at all. Some people have family members to help them, but that can lead to other problems. If a husband acts as an interpreter for his wife, the doctor will have difficulty asking her about spousal abuse. Even when family members mean well, they are not medical experts and may mistranslate or fail to report every symptom that the patient describes. In 2003 a study, researchers analyzed 13 patientdoctor encounters that involved an ad hoc translator, such as a nurse, social worker or sibling. On average, these translators made 31 mistakes per encounter. Seventy-seven percent of these errors could have had clinical consequences.

Hospitals can help avoid mistakes by using medical interpreters, or trained professionals who facilitate communication between patients and doctors. Hospitals are required to offer interpreters, but it's an unfunded mandate: only 13 states offer Medicaid reimbursement for interpreters. If healthcare reform truly aims to improve patient care, it must improve communication. Reimbursing hospitals for providing medical interpreters will not only save lives, but also prevent needless errors and reduce overall costs. "In addition to improving quality of care and patient safety, language services reimbursement would alleviate the financial burden faced by hospitals with a large population of Limited English Proficient patients." said Mursal Khaliif, senior director of multilingual services at Cambridge Health Alliance, a Harvard University Medical School Teaching Hospital in Cambridge, Mass. The International Medical Interpreter's Association has been leading the fight for reimbursement. For more information, visit www.imiaweb.org.

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Is your home causing your health concerns?

(ARA) hen you get the sniffles - do you blame your allergies, or the air inside your house? Surprisingly, air pollution trapped inside your home

could be the cause of many of your family's health concerns especially if members suffer from asthma or allergies. Poor indoor air quality is a health threat. Indoor air is one the top five environmental

threats to the country, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. And in the winter months, your family is probably spending a lot more time inside, breathing in the polluted air.

Fecha Límite Para Inscripción a la Cobertura de Medicamentos de Receta de Medicare

n los Estados Unidos, una gran parte de la ciudadanía de edad avanzada depende de los planes de salud de Medicaid o Medicare, pero no todos están al tanto de la fecha límite para seguir la cobertura de sus medicamentos de receta. Es por eso que los Centros para Servicios de Medicare y Medicaid (CMS, por sus siglas en inglés) quieren asegurarse de que los beneficiarios se inscriban a un plan de medicamentos antes de la fecha límite, el lunes, 28 de febrero. Para asegurar que esos beneficiarios de Medicare no pierdan esta importante cobertura por todo el año, CMS prorrogó la fecha límite de

inscripción al 28 de febrero, dando más tiempo a los adultos mayores y a otros beneficiarios de Sacramento y San Francisco para que conserven su cobertura de medicamentos de receta. Pueden hacerlo inscribiéndose a un plan de medicamentos de receta o a un plan Medicare Advantage con cobertura de medicamentos. Es importante que los beneficiarios interesados, así como sus hijos adultos o personas que los cuidan y a menudo les ayudan a tomar sus decisiones de cobertura, conozcan esta nueva fecha límite. Si no se inscriben a un plan de medicamentos para el 28 de febrero, la mayoría de esos beneficiarios tendrán que

esperar hasta el otoño para tener otra oportunidad de inscribirse a un plan. La cobertura de esos planes iniciará en 2012. Si se deja vencer la cobertura de medicamentos también podría causar multas económicas que eleven la prima mensual si un beneficiario decide inscribirse para tener cobertura en el futuro. Para obtener más información sobre los planes disponibles en el área de Sacramento y San Francisco, los beneficiarios de Medicare y las personas que los cuidan pueden visitar www.Medicare.gov o llamar a Medicare al 1-800MEDICARE, 24 horas del día, los siete días de la semana (Teletipo 1-877-486-2048).

Indoor air pollutants come from many different sources. The combustion fuels you use oil, gas, kerosene, coal and even wood - add chemicals to the air so do tobacco products. Pets and carpeting can add dander and dust particles to the air. And even the cleaning products you use can build up. Newer homes are built to be more air tight, which helps to keep the heating bill lower in the winter months, but does nothing to freshen the air inside the house. Minor health consequences from breathing poor quality indoor air include watery eyes, a scratchy throat and runny nose. But more serious consequences could show up after years of breathing in poor quality indoor air, and those include respiratory diseases, heart disease and even cancer, according to the EPA. You can clean the air inside your home to help reduce the pollutants, dust and dander in several ways: * Take a peek inside your air ducts. Use a flashlight and

mirror, or a digital camera to see if the walls of the ducts are coated in dust bunnies and grit. That build up of dust signals you need to have your heating and cooling system cleaned. Your heating unit will continuously circulate any dusty and dirty air throughout your home, so that your family is always breathing it in. Hiring a National Air Duct Cleaners Association member to clean your HVAC system will help you keep the air circulating throughout your home free of dust, pollen and dander. NADCA members must carry general liability insurance and must have at least one certified air systems cleaning specialist on staff. "Cleaning your ducts isn't something a do-it-yourselfer should try to tackle," says Bill Benito, board member of NADCA. "NADCA-recommended contractors will loosen contaminants with brushes and compressed air, then use negative pressure collection equipment to collect all the debris so

that nothing is blown into your living areas." Visit www.nadca.com to find a NADCA member near you. * Replace your furnace filter frequently, and use the highest efficiency filter recommended by the manufacturer of your heating and cooling system. * Run bathroom and kitchen exhaust fans when needed, and make sure these units circulate to the outdoors, rather than blowing back into the house. If you have the opportunity, take the covers off the fans and clean off the fan blades to help remove additional particles from the air. * When the temperatures warm up, open up your screened windows and doors to help circulate the air inside your house. Nobody likes having a runny nose or scratchy throat, and if your family members are exhibiting these symptoms, you may need to review the air quality in your home. To learn more, visit www.nadca.com.

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Sigue la restricción a los Tucanes

ijuana (Notimex).- El secretario de Seguridad Pública, Gustavo Huerta Martínez, rechazó que al grupo musical Los Tucanes de Tijuana se le haya levantado la restricción para cualquier presentación artística en esta frontera. Invitado a la sesión semanal de la Asociación de Periodistas de Baja California (APBC), el funcionario municipal reafirmó el veto que los integrantes de este conjunto tienen para presentarse en Tijuana por sus canciones. "Recordemos que por lo que se ha alcanzado no debemos de ceder, y todo lo que es una apología al narcotráfico, no es bienvenida", manifestó quien fuera director de Policía en la pasada administración y ahora secretario en la presente.

El anterior titular de la Secretaría de Seguridad Pública de Tijuana, Julián Leyzaola Pérez, restringió la entrada al grupo aquí por supuestamente cantar al narcotráfico, lo que según el veto, se evidenció en una presentación en 2008. Incluso algunos medios habían manejado la posibilidad de que una vez que al término de la pasada administración y salida de Leyzaola Pérez de la secretaría local, Los Tucanes podrían regresar a tocar a Tijuana. Sin embargo, esta mañana su sustituto, Gustavo Huerta Martínez refrendó la restricción sobre cualquier posible presentación en el futuro inmediato de Los Tucanes de Tijuana a esta frontera.

Silvio Rodriguez estará en la pantalla gigante

a Habana, Notimex).- El cantautor Silvio Rodríguez debutará como actor en un largometraje de ficción, basado en un espectáculo de la compañía teatral infantil La Colmenita, ópera prima del director Rudy Mora, informaron hoy medios oficiales. La música de uno de los fundadores del Movimiento de la Nueva Trova cubana será el hilo conductor de "Y sin embargo se mueve...", donde interpreta a un conserje, testigo del drama que se desarrolla en un conservatorio durante un día. Mora, guionista y director de la película, autor de series televisivas y videoclips, dijo a la estatal agencia de noticias “AIN” que la historia, llena de fantasía, trata sobre la capacidad de soñar, y los adultos podrán disfrutarla tanto como los más pequeños por su mensaje universal. Niños y adolescentes de La Colmenita, agrupación Embajadora de Buena Voluntad de la UNICEF, que dirige Carlos Alberto Cremata, asumen la trama e interpretan la banda sonora del filme, compuesta por 14 de los temas más antiguos de Rodríguez.

En el filme, basado en un texto del dramaturgo ruso Alexander Jmélik, aparecen actores consagrados como Eslinda Núñez, Manuel Porto, Osvaldo Doimeadiós, Laura de la Uz y Laritza Vega, precisó la fuente.

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¿Tenemos el control de nuestras vidas o nuestras decisiones están tomadas mucho tiempo antes de que las consideremos? ¿Controlamos nuestro destino o es manipulado por fuerzas invisibles? El ganador del Oscar Matt Damon (la saga Bourne, True Grit) y Emily Blunt(The Devil Wears Prada, The Wolfman) protagonizan el thriller romántico The Adjustment Bureau. En la película, Damon interpreta a un hombre que visualiza el futuro que tiene planeado y se da cuenta de que desea algo distinto. Para obtenerlo, debe seguir a la única mujer que ha amado en su vida (Blunt) y desafiar a TheAdjustment Bureau —un misterioso grupo de hombres que ejercen control sobre sus vidas. A punto de ganar un asiento en el Senado

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4408.439-8544 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 25; March 04, 11, 18, 2011. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 548073 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Avalon, 900 Winchester Blvd. #3, San Jose, CA 95128, Santa Clara Co. Frank Giacomelli, 151 Buckingham Dr. #215, Santa Clara, CA 95051. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not yet begun 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 declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Frank Giacomelli Feb. 18, 25; March 04, 11, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/15/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 548042 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Sunnie Cleaning Service, 3007 Hills Dr., San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara Co. Francisco Mata, 3251 Monroe St., Santa Clara, CA 95051. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not yet begun 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 declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Francisco Mata Feb. 18, 25; March 04, 11, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/14/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 548065 The follo wing person(s) is(ar e) doing business , Coast2Coast, Coast2Coast Impex, 530 Lawrence Expwy, Sunnyvale, CA 94085, Santa Clara Co. Ravinder Singh, 1308 Bing Drive, San Jose, CA 95127. This business is conducted by an individual , registrant has not y et begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and c orrect.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Ravinder Singh Feb. 18, 25; March 04, 11, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/14/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 548009 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Alba’s Tours, 945 Thackeray Lane, San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara Co. Alba M Lopez, 945 Thackeray Lane, San Jose, CA 95116. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 02/11/2011. “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.) Alba M. Lopez Feb. 18, 25; March 04, 11, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/11/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 548005 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Fuji Garden C enter, 1815 Mon terey Rd ., S an Jose , C A 95112, Santa Clara Co. Green Valley Landscape, Inc., 190 Espinosa Rd., Salinas, CA 93907. This business is conducted by a corporation, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 06/07/2010. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and c orrect.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Green Valley Landscape Inc. Mariana Mori/Secretary Feb. 18, 25; March 04, 11, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/11/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 548013 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Giancarlo Bistro, 16180 Mon terey Rd., Morgan Hill, CA 95037, Santa Clara Co. Melissa R Garcia, 2261 Plummer Ave, San Jose, CA 95125. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not yet begun 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 declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Melissa R Garcia Feb. 18, 25; March 04, 11, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/11/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 548011 The follo wing person(s) is(ar e) doing business , Newmeyer Transporters, 5585 Eagles Ste #3, San Jose, CA 95123, Santa Clara Co. Robert Newmeyer, 5585 Eagles Lane #3, San Jose, CA 95123. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 05/2010. “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.) Robert Newmeyer

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Feb. 18, 25; March 04, 11, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/11/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 547966 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Readwright, Bijoux, Golden State Gift Baskets, Catalyst Industries, C atalyst Ar t Renditions Limit ed, 483 Alexander Wy, Milpitas, CA 95035, Santa Clara Co. Ghislaine Landre, 483 Ale xander Way, Milpitas, CA 95035, Carl Baltrunas, 483 Alexander Way, Milpitas, CA 95035. This business is conducted by a husband and wife, registrants began business under the fic titious business name or names list ed here in 11/21/91. “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.) Ghislaine Landre Feb. 18, 25; March 04, 11, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/10/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 547906 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, PeopleBees, 1596 Peacock Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, Santa Clara Co. Nambi Sankaran, 1596 Peacock Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94087, Geetha Veeramuthu, 1596 Peacock Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94087. This business is conducted by a general partnership, registrants began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 01/03/2010. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true informa tion which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Nambi Sankaran Feb. 18, 25; March 04, 11, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/09/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 547900 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Las Lomas Apartments, 4525 Parker Ave, Sacramento, CA 95820, Santa Clara Co. Satya Kalra, 96 Rooster Ct., San Jose, CA 95136. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not yet begun 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 declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Satya Kalra Feb. 18, 25; March 04, 11, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/09/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 547840 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Image Event Photography, 621 Tully Rd., Suite A211, San Jose, CA 95111, S anta Clara Co. Quyen Kim Tang, 1508 Berona Way, San Jose, CA 95122. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 02/08/2011. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and c orrect.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Quyen Kim Tang Feb. 18, 25; March 04, 11, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/08/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 547772 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Shanghai Garden, 1701 Lundy Ave #110, San Jose, CA 95131, Santa Clara Co. Lavender Investment Inc., 1715 Lundy Ave #168, San Jose, CA 95131. This business is conducted by a corporation, registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and c orrect.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Lavender Investment Inc Sujuan Li/President Feb. 18, 25; March 04, 11, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/07/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 547750 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, West Coast Silicon, 879 S McGlincy Lane, Unit A, Campbell, CA 95008, Santa Clara Co. Wayne Campbell, 16331 Englewood Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95032, Gloria Campbell, 16331 Englewood Ave., Los Gatos, CA 95032. This business is conducted by a husband and wife , registrants began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 04/01/01. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and c orrect.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Wayne A Campbell Feb. 18, 25; March 04, 11, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/07/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 547728 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, ODMD,

1027 W San Fernando St., San Jose, CA 95126, Santa Clara Co. Aaron Desmet, 1027 W. San Fernando St., San Jose, CA 95126. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 02/04/2011. “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.) Aaron Desmet Feb. 18, 25; March 04, 11, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/04/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 547628 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Pacific Coast Legal Services, 772 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara Co. Krista Cantu, 772 N. First St. San Jose, CA 95112. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not yet begun 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 declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Krista Cantu Feb. 18, 25; March 04, 11, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/03/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 547556 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Santa Teresa Dental, 16160 Monterey Rd. Ste A, Morgan Hill, CA 95037, Santa Clara Co. Andrew Huang, DMD, Professional Dental Group, 16160 Monterey Rd., Suite A, Morgan Hill, CA 95037. This business is conducted by a corporation, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names list ed her e in 09/01/2005. “I declare that all informa tion in this statement is true and c orrect.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Ann Lien Vice President Feb. 18, 25; March 04, 11, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/02/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 547543 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Centro Espiritual, 621 Tully Rd. Suite A 141, S an Jose, CA 95111, Santa Clara C o. Mar tha V. Bermudez, 358 Grandin Ct., San Jose, CA 95123. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and c orrect.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Martha V. Bermudez Feb. 18, 25; March 04, 11, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/01/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 547168 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Valley Wellness Health Group, 1066 Saratoga Ave., Suite 120, San Jose, CA 95129, Santa Clara Co. Tam Ly, 250 W El Camino Real #5211, Sunnyvale, CA 94087. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not yet begun 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.) Tam Ly Feb. 18, 25; March 04, 11, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/26/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 547042 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Cobra Legal Assistance, 111 Village Lane, Morgan Hill, CA 95037, Santa Clara Co. William Filice, 111 Village Lane, Morgan Hill, CA 95037. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not yet begun 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 declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) William Filice Feb. 18, 25; March 04, 11, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/24/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 546970 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Cherry Chase D ental, 647 S B ernard Ave, Sunnyvale, C A 94087, Santa Clara Co. Thu X Nguyen Trustee of DangNguyen Revocable Trust, 1280 Montclaire Way, Los Altos, CA 94021, Dan T. Dang Trustee of Dang-Nguyen Revocable Trust, 1280 Montclaire Way, Los Altos, CA 94024. This business is conducted by a Trust, registrants began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 12/01/1996. “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 guilty of a crime.) Thu X Nguyen

Feb. 18, 25; March 04, 11, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/21/11. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV194352 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jack Chu and Cynthia M Chu, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Jack Chu and Cynthia M. Chu have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Charlayne Jiami Chu to Charlay Jiami Chu. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indica ted below to show cause, if an y, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 04/12/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 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 gener al cir culation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Feb. 15, 2011 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 18, 25; March 04, 11, 2011. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV194335 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Griselbi Hernandez, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Griselbi Hernande z has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Diana Hernandez Ruiz to Diana Ruiz Hernandez. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 04/05/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Feb. 15, 2011 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 18, 25; March 04, 11, 2011. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV194335 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Farideh Zamani, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Farideh Zamani has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Farideh Zamani Esfahani aka Farideh Zamani Isfahani, aka Farideh Zamani to Farideh Zamani, 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 gr anted on 04/05/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Feb. 10, 2011 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 18, 25; March 04, 11, 2011. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV194111 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the ma tter of the applica tion of : Shuxian L ou & Yanchun Zhou, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Shuxian Lou & Yanchun Zhou, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Shao zhi Lou to Andy Shaozhi Lou. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indica ted below to show cause, if an y, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 04/05/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 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 gener al cir culation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Feb. 10, 2011 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 18, 25; March 04, 11, 2011. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV194112 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Chi Thieu Hoang, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Ci Thieu Hoang has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Chi Thieu Hoang to Christine Chi Hoang. 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 gr anted on 04/05/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Feb. 10, 2011

Legal Notices Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 18, 25; March 04, 11, 2011. STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO. 547919 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 ClerkRecorder’s office. Corporate Valet Cleaners & Americ Laundry and Dry Cleaning, 4500 The Woods Dr.. # 3303, San Jose, CA 95136 . Filed in Santa Clara County on 06/26/2009 under file no. 525990. Alqueen Landsberg, 4500 The Woods Dr. # 3303, San Jose, CA 95136 . 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.) Alqueen Landsberg Feb. 18, 25; March 04, 11, 2011. This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/09/2011. STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO. 547905 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 ClerkRecorder’s office. Lou Nails, 319 S. Monroe Street, San Jose, CA 95128. Filed in Santa Clara County on 05/28/08 under file no. 510009. Duong Nguyen, 11422 Garden Terrace Dr., Cupertino, CA 95014 . 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.) Duong T. Nguyen Feb. 18, 25; March 04, 11, 2011. This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/09/2011. STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO. 547164 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 ClerkRecorder’s office. Avalon, 900 Winchester Blvd. #3, San Jose, CA 95128. Filed in Santa Clara County on 05/27/2008 under file no. 509200. Charles Finnegan, 680 San Luisito Way, Sunnyvale, CA 94085 . 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.) Charles K Finnegan Feb. 18, 25; March 04, 11, 2011. This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/26/2011. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 547740 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Chrismar, 10250 Johnson Ave, Cupertino, CA 95014, Santa Clara Co. Claudia Alvarez, 10250 Johnson Ave, Campbell, CA 95014, Marcos Espitia, 10250 Johnson Ave, Cupertino, CA 95014. This business is conducted by a husband and wife, registrants began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 1/01/2011. “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.) Claudia Alvarez Feb. 11, 18, 25; March 04, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/07/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 547770 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Jovian Early Learning Center, 484 Sieber Court, San Jose, CA 95111, Santa Clara Co. Ngoc Van Do, 484 Sieber Court, San Jose, CA 95111, Jonathan Tran, 484 Sieber Ct., San Jose, CA 95111. This business is conducted by a husband and wife, registrants have not yet begun 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.) Ngoc Van Do Feb. 11, 18, 25; March 04, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/07/11.

#129, Gilroy, CA 95020. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not yet begun 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.) Thomas Hinmon Feb. 11, 18, 25; March 04, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/02/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 547540 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Frequent Flosser, 7348 Phinney Way, San Jose, CA 95139, Santa Clara Co. William Lien, 7348 Phinney Way, San Jose, CA 95139. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not yet begun 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.) William Lien Feb. 11, 18, 25; March 04, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/01/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 547469 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Hana Mineral, 1551 McCarthy Blvd. Suite 201, Milpitas, CA 95035, Santa Clara Co. Hana Micron America, Inc. 1551 McCarthy Blvd., Suite 201, Milpitas, CA 95035. This business is conducted by a corporation, registrant has not yet begun 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.) Soon Beom Lee Feb. 11, 18, 25; March 04, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/31/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 547468 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Icon Vision Care, Icon Vision Care Optometry, 4155 Moorpark Ave #21, San Jose, CA 95117, Santa Clara Co. Nguyen Optometric Corporation, 510 S. Keyes #401, San Jose, CA 95112. This business is conducted by a corporation, registrant has not yet begun 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.) Nguyen Optometric Corporation Son T. Nguyen/President Feb. 11, 18, 25; March 04, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/31/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 547309 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Happy Valley Florist, 18564 Prospect Rd., Saratoga, CA 95070, Santa Clara Co. Ramin Shirazi, 239 Carlton Ave., San Jose, CA 95124. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 01/01/2011. “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.) Ramin Shirazi Feb. 11, 18, 25; March 04, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/28/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 547099 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Astarcleaners.com, Astardrycleaners.com, 3440 Piemont Ct., San Jose, CA 95148, Santa Clara Co. Mohammad Beheshiaein, 3440 Piedmonte Ct., San Jose, CA 95148. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not yet begun 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.) Mohammad Beheshiaein Feb. 11, 18, 25; March 04, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/25/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 547707 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Rudebwoy 3ntertainment, 3288 Napa Dr., San Jose, CA 95148, Santa Clara Co. Daniel Osi Perez, 3288 Napa Dr., San Jose, CA 95148. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not yet begun 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.) Daniel Osi Perez Feb. 11, 18, 25; March 04, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/04/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 546913 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Thien Ly Buu Toa, 12695 Sycamore Ave., San Martin, CA 95046, Santa Clara Co. Cao Dai Dai Dao Tam Ky Pho Do Huynh Dao Thien Khai Thien Ly Buu Toa, 12695 Sycamore Ave., San Martin, CA 95046. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not yet begun 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.) Cao Dai Dai Dao Tam Ky Pho Do Huynh Dao Thien Khai Thien Buu Toa Don Dang/General Secretary Feb. 11, 18, 25; March 04, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/24/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 547680 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Thankful Strings, 1085 Tasman Dr. # 293, Sunnyvale, CA 94089, Santa Clara Co. Guang Ji, 1085 Tasman Dr. #293, Sunnyvale, CA 94089, Yuping Chen, 1085 Tasman Dr., #293, Sunnyvale, CA 94089. This business is conducted by a general partnership, registrants began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 02/01/11. “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.) Yuping Chen Feb. 11, 18, 25; March 04, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/04/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 546913 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Warrior Spirit Martial Arts, 979 Fremont Ave., Los Altos Hills, CA 94024, Santa Clara Co. Warrior Spirit Martial Arts, 14085 Mulberry Ln, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022. This business is conducted by a corporation, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 01/17/11. “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.) Warrior Spirit Martial Arts Suzanne Goodman/President. CEO Feb. 11, 18, 25; March 04, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/20/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 547619 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Chokeout Cancer, 301 E Santa Clara St. Suite D, San Jose, CA 95113, Santa Clara Co. Gina M Youssefpour, 301 E Santa Clara St. Suite D, San Jose, CA 95113. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not yet begun 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.) Gina Youssefpour Feb. 11, 18, 25; March 04, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/03/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 546759 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Procon Concrete Construction, 19190 Calle Monis, Morgan Hill, CA 95037, Santa Clara Co. Jimmy Ledesma, 19190 Calle Moniz, Morgan Hill, CA 95037. This business is conducted by a an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 05/22/1998. “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.) Jimmy Ledesma Feb. 11, 18, 25; March 04, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/18/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 547585 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, United Test and Balance, 777 First Street #129, Gilroy, CA 95020, Santa Clara Co. Thomas Hinmon, 777 First St.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 546745 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Sexy Salon, 1199 King Rd., Suite 50, San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara Co. Gualberto Candia, 2353 Dobern Ave., San Jose, CA 95116. This business is conducted by an

individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 01/04/11. “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.) Gaulberto Candia Feb. 11, 18, 25; March 04, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/18/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 546737 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, The Good Fellows A/C & Heating, 3402 Antonacci Ct., San Jose, CA 95148, Santa Clara Co. Vanessa A. Lopez, 3402 Antonacci Ct., San Jose, CA 95148, Eduardo G. Medina, 3402 Antonacci Ct., San Jose, CA 95148. This business is conducted by copartners, registrants have not yet begun 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.) Vanessa A Lopez Feb. 11, 18, 25; March 04, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/14/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 546616 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, NephoScale, Inc., 95 S Market St., Ste. 648, San Jose, CA 95113, Santa Clara Co. Silicon Valley Web Hosting, Inc., 95 S. Market St., Ste 648, San Jose, CA 95113. This business is conducted by a corporation, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 12/24/2010. “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.) Silicon Valley Web Hosting, Inc Bruce Templeton/CEO Feb. 11, 18, 25; March 04, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/13/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 546579 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Angeles Jewelry, 3054 Alum Rock Ave., San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara Co. Maria de los Angeles Contreras, 179 Nancy Lane, #11, San Jose, CA 95122. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not yet begun 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.) Maria de los Angeles Contreras Feb. 11, 18, 25; March 04, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/12/11. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV193925 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: David Kuohsien Chung, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The courtfinds that petitioner, David Kuohsien Chung, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. David Kuohsien Chung to David Kuo Chung. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 04/05/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Feb. 08, 2011 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 11, 18, 25; March 04, 2011. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV193905 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Dean Lewis Stankiewicz, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Dean Lewis Stankiewicz, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Dean Lewis Stankiewicz to Dean Edward Lewis. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 04/05/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Feb. 08, 2011 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 11, 18, 25; March 04, 2011. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV193860 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Tina Ingrid Malm, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Tina Ingrid Malm, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Tina Ingrid Malm to Tina Ingrid Burke. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 04/05/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Feb. 08, 2011 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 11, 18, 25; March 04, 2011. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV193879 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Nora Isela Lopez Ureña, Efrain Medina Lopez, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Nora Isela Lopez Ureña & Efrain Medina Lopez, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Efrain Medina Jr. to (first) Efrain (middle) Jr. (last) Medina Lopez. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 03/15/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Feb. 08, 2011 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 11, 18, 25; March 04, 2011.

www.el-observador.com | FEB 25 - MAR 3, 2011 | 17 | ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV193802 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Imran Husain, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Imran Husain, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Imran Husain to Isaac Huston. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 04/05/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Feb. 07, 2011 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 11, 18, 25; March 04, 2011. AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 110CV189393 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Neela Akbarzadeh, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Neela Akbarzadeh, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Neela Akbarzadeh to Neela Giana Dell’Amore. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 03/08/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Feb. 07, 2011 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 11, 18, 25; March 04, 2011. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV192700 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ngoc Tram Thuy Le, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Ngoc Tram Thuy Le, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Han Hoang to Hanah Le. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 03/15/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jan. 27, 2011 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 11, 18, 25; March 04, 2011. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV192578 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Salvador de Jesus Garcia Martinez, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Salvador de Jesus Garcia Martinez, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Salvador de Jesus Garcia Martinez to Salvador de Jesus Garcia Olea. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 03/22/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jan. 26, 2011 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 11, 18, 25; March 04, 2011. AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 110CV186702 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Hilda Islas Zamora, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Hilda Islas Zamora, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Angel Zaid Islas Aspier to Angel Zaid Aspier Islas. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 03/22/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jan. 26, 2011 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 11, 18, 25; March 04, 2011. STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO. 547310 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 ClerkRecorder’s office. Happy Vally Florist, 18564 Prospect Rd., Saratoga, CA 95070. Filed in Santa Clara County on 01/09/2009 under file no. 518702. Luis V. Sanchez, 5057 Cordoy Lane, San Jose, CA 95124 . 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.) Luis V Sanchez Feb. 11, 18, 25; March 04, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/28/2011. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 546486 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Asyst Robotic, LLC, 4214 Kingspark Drive, San Jose, CA 95136, Santa Clara Co. Asyst Robotic LLC, 4214 Kingspark Drive, San Jose, CA 95136. This business is conducted by a limited liability corporation, registrant has not yet begun 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.) Asyst Robotic LLC Dong Tran/President Feb. 04, 11, 18, 25, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/10/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 546370 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, The Screen Guys, 780 Union Ave., Campbell, CA 95008, Santa Clara Co. Chris Houge, 780 Union Ave, Campbell, CA 95008. This business is conducted by an individual , registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 11/1/2010. “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.) Chris Houge Feb. 04, 11, 18, 25, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/06/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 546497 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, America’s Tire Co., 75 Iron Point Road, Folsom, CA 95630, Santa Clara Co. Southern California Discount Tire Co., Inc, 13801 Danielson St., Poway, CA 92064. This business is conducted by a corporation, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 12/09/1982. “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.) Southern California Discount Tire Co., Inc Douglas S. Wilson/Secretary Feb. 04, 11, 18, 25, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/11/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 546629 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, ARA Technology, Product Solutions, 1286 Anvilwood Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94089, Santa Clara Co. The MHC Group, 1286 Anvilwood Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089. This business is conducted by a corporation, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 01/01/2006. “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.) The MHC Group Mardig Chakalian/President Feb. 04, 11, 18, 25, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/13/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 546834 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, DFC Auto Repair, 1025 S Winchester Blvd., San Jose, CA 95128, Santa Clara Co. Hai Tran, 397 Rudyard Dr., Milpitas, CA 95035. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 01/01/2011. “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.) Hai Tran Feb. 04, 11, 18, 25, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/19/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 546963 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, art Gallery at Oakridge, 925 Blossom Hill Road, #1382, San Jose, CA 95123, Santa Clara Co. Yvette Ki, 1994 Garden Bing Cir., San Jose, CA 95131. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not yet begun 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.) Yvette Kim Feb. 04, 11, 18, 25, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/21/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 547083 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Smart Mobile Solutions Inc., 700 S Winchester Blvd., San Jose, CA 95128, Santa Clara Co. Smart Mobile Solutions Inc., 700 S Winchester Blvd., San Jose, CA 95128. This business is conducted by a corporation, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 11/23/10. “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.) Smart Mobile Solutions Inc. Allen Naderi Feb. 04, 11, 18, 25, 2011. This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/25/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 547199 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Construction Performance Builders, 1361 S Winchester Blvd., Ste 103, San Jose, CA 95128, Santa Clara Co. Terrence G. Osuga, 970B La Mesa Terrace, Sunnyvale, CA 94086. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 1/12/11. “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.) Terrence G Osuga Feb. 04, 11, 18, 25, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/26/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 547201 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, West Bay Auto Dealer, 3005 Silver Creek Road, Ste 194, San Jose, CA 95121, Santa Clara Co. Brad Hung Le, 1615 Arguello Ct., Morgan Hill, CA 95037. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not yet begun 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.) Brad Hung Le Feb. 04, 11, 18, 25, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/26/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 547205 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Space Machining, 372 Martin Ave Unit 4, Santa Clara, CA 95050, Santa Clara Co. Space Maching, 372 Martin Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95050. This business is conducted by a corporation, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 02/01/2011. “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.) Space Machining Inc Quang Vo/President Feb. 04, 11, 18, 25, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/27/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 547266 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, East

Side Hope Community Church, 2308 Ruby Ave., San Jose, CA 95148, Santa Clara Co. Manuel Mendoza, 2308 Ruby Ave, San Jose, CA 95148, Ronald A Ramos, 3491 Marten Ave., San Jose, CA 95148. This business is conducted by an unincorporated association other than a partnership, registrants have not yet begun 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.) Ronald A Ramos Feb. 04, 11, 18, 25, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/27/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 547324 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Pete’s Meats of San Jose, 6758 Endmoor Drive, San Jose, CA 95119, Santa Clara Co. Peter Schooley, 6758 Endmoor Drive, San Jose, CA 95119. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 01/01/2011. “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.) Peter Schooley Feb. 04, 11, 18, 25, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/28/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 547335 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, DPMI Services, 813 Vista Del Mar, Aptos, CA 95003, Santa Clara Co. Della Penna Motorsports Inc., 813 Vista Del Mar, Aptos, CA 95003. This business is conducted by a corporation, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 1/25/2011. “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.) Della Penna Motorsports John Della Penna/President Feb. 04, 11, 18, 25, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/28/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 547381 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Silicon Valley Estate Sales, 190 Stacia Street, Los Gatos, CA 95030, Santa Clara Co. Heather Johnstone, 190 Stacia Street, Los Gatos, CA 95030, Diana Kennedy, 16984, Frank Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95032. This business is conducted by a general partnership, registrants began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 1/28/2011. “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.) Heather Johnstone Feb. 04, 11, 18, 25, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/28/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 547330 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Shiki Wok, 1060 Leigh Ave, San Jose, CA 95126, Santa Clara Co. Kok Hwa Tan, 1505 De Rose Way, # 79, San Jose, CA 95126. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 10/08/2010. “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.) Kok Hwa Tan Feb. 04, 11, 18, 25, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/28/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 547426 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, KROM Software Solutions, Nebusoft Technologies, 909 Primrose Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, Santa Clara Co. Rahul, Kharkar, 909 Primrose Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not yet begun 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.) Rahul Kharkar Feb. 04, 11, 18, 25, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/31/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 547410 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, South Bay Technologies, 28155 Christophers Lane, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022, Santa Clara Co. Anna Tsao Lee, 28155 Christophers Lane, Los Altos, CA 94022. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 12/23/1996. “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 guilty of a crime.) Anna Tsao Lee Feb. 04, 11, 18, 25, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/31/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 547429 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, M & C Appraisals, 6084 Dunn Ave., San Jose, CA 95123, Santa Clara Co. Mark Sova, 6084 Dunn Ave, San Jose, CA 95123. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 7/16/2004. “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.) Mark Sova Feb. 04, 11, 18, 25, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/31/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 547403 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Memo’s Garden Service, 231- N San Tomas Aquino Rd., Campbell, CA 95008, Santa Clara Co. Rogelio Sanchez, 231-N San Tomas Aquino Rd., Campbell, CA 95008. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not yet begun 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.) Rogelio Sanchez Feb. 04, 11, 18, 25, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/31/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 547515 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, BizDynamics, BizMentors, 1321 S. Winchester Blvd.,

Suite 220, San Jose, CA 95117, Santa Clara Co. Kosmix Marketing Corp, 1321 S Winchester Blvd., Suite 220, San Jose, CA 95128. This business is conducted by a corporation, registrant has not yet begun 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.) Kosmix Marketing Corp Ranjith Thiagarajan/CEO Feb. 04, 11, 18, 25, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/01/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 547574 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, P.C. Delivery Service, 445 Nelo St., Santa Clara, CA 95050, Santa Clara Co. Pedro Cruz, 2393 Donner Pl., Santa Clara, CA 95050. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 02/02/11. “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.) Pedro Cruz Feb. 04, 11, 18, 25, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/02/11. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV192821 Superior Court of California, County of Santa ClaraIn the matter of the application of: Ajith C Rohini/Leshmi C Nair, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Ajith C. Rohini/Leshmi C Nair , have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Chandra M Nair to Sekhar M Nair. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 03/22/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jan.27, 2011 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 04, 11, 18, 25, 2011. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV192790 Superior Court of California, County of Santa ClaraIn the matter of the application of: Joel Steven Vaughn, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Joel Steven Vaughn, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Joel Steven Vaughn to Joel Vaughn Cursaro. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 03/22 /11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jan.27, 2011 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 04, 11, 18, 25, 2011. AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 110CV186579 Superior Court of California, County of Santa ClaraIn the matter of the application of: Vanessa Calderon & Kurtis John Young Jr., TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Vanessa Calderon & Kurtis John Young Jr., have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Kurtis John Young Jr. to Khalid Kajeme Aziz b. Alizé Lissette Young to Alizé Attallah Aziz c. Crystale Lynette Young to Kristal Assata Aziz d. Maya Icess Young to Maya Isis Aziz. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 03/22/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jan.18, 2011 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 04, 11, 18, 25, 2011. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV192497 Superior Court of California, County of Santa ClaraIn the matter of the application of: Francisco Javier Navarro Jr., TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Francisco Javier Navarro Jr., has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Francisco Javier Navarro Jr. to Francisco Javier Navarro. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 03/22/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jan.25, 2011 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 04, 11, 18, 25, 2011. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV192816 Superior Court of California, County of Santa ClaraIn the matter of the application of: Ricardo Reynoso Mercado/Graciela Reynoso, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Ricardo Reynoso Mercado/Graciela Reynoso, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Ricardo Reynoso Mercado to Ricardo Reynoso b.Diego Reynoso De La Torre to Diego Reynoso c. Santiago Reynoso De La Torre to Santiago Reynoso. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 03/22/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jan.27, 2011 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 04, 11, 18, 25, 2011.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV192945 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Fredy M Diaz Juarez y Rigoberta F. Juarez Mejia, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Fredy M Diaz Juarez y Rigoberta Juarez Mejia, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Ashley Meleidy Juarez Mejia to Ashley Mileidy Diaz Juarez. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 03/22/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jan.28, 2011 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 04, 11, 18, 25, 2011. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV192419 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Elvira Sanchez TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Elvira Sanchez, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Elvira Sanchez to Cynthia Sanchez. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 03/22/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jan. 31, 2011 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 04, 11, 18, 25, 2011. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV193074 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Choo Meng Ng, Huey Shian Yep, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Choo Meng Ng, Huey Shian Yep, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Keyah Ng to Ehong Ng. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 03/29/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jan.31, 2011 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 04, 11, 18, 25, 2011. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV193362 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Hamid M Elshareif Mohamed, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Hamid M Elshareif Mohamed, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Hamid M Elshareif Mohamed to Hamid Mahmoud Elshareif. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 03/29/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Feb. 02, 2011 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 04, 11, 18, 25, 2011. STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO. 546998 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 ClerkRecorder’s office. Hawaiian BBQ, 6233 Santa Teresa Blvd., San Jose, CA 95119. Filed in Santa Clara County on 07/03/2006 under file no. 480274. Chen Zhong, 17835 Calle Central, Morgan Hill, CA 95037, Wang Xiu Mei, 17835 Calle Central, Morgan Hill, CA 95037. This business was conducted by husband and wife. 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.) Xiu Mei Wang Feb. 04, 11, 18, 25, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/24/2011. STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO. 547397 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 ClerkRecorder’s office. Donya Shipping Consulting, Donya Logistics, 222 Escuela Avenue #39, Mountain View, CA 94040. Filed in Santa Clara County on 09/09/2008 under file no. 513939. Mohsen Mohammadi, 222 Escuela Avenue #39, Mountain View, CA 94040, Nicole Christon, 222 Escuela Avenue #39, Mountain View, CA 94040 . This business was conducted by a general partnership. 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.) Mohsen Mohammadi Feb. 04, 11, 18, 25, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/31/2011. STATEMENT OF WITHDRAWAL FROM PARTNERSHIP OPERATING UNDER FICTITIOUS BUISNESS NAME FILE NO. 547171 The following person(s)/entity(ies) has/have withdrawn as a general partner(s) from the partnership operating under the following fictitious business name(s). USA Appliance Services, 2094 Royal Dr #7, Santa Clara, CA 95050. Filed in Santa Clara County on 02/04/2008 under file no.505034. Angelica Hernandez, 7406 Pegasus Way, San Jose, CA 95139 . I/We 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.) Angelica Hernandez Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25, 2011

Calendar / Vibras

Calendar

|18| FEB 25 - MAR 3, 2011 | www.el-observador.com Free Women’s Health Forum Date: February 26 Time: 9:00am - 12:30pm Location: Sunnyvale Senior Center 550 E. Remington Dr. Sunnyvale, CA 94087 Info: (408) 286-8318

Atlacualo (The Ceasing of Water) Date: March 10 - March 12 Time: 8:00pm Location: YBCA Forum 701 Mission St. San Francisco, CA 94103 Tix info: (415) 978-2787 or visit www.ybca.org

CET fundraiser: Crab feed & silent auction Date: February 26 Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm Location: 701 Vine St. San Jose, CA 95110 Info: (408) 534-5421

Wills and Trusts Seminar Date: March 14 Time: 5:3opm - 6:30pm Location: Santa Clara Central Library 2635 Homestead Rd. Santa Clara, CA 95051 Info: RSVP (408) 850-6129 Or email azube@billwilsoncenter.org

Coffee with Jim Beall Date: February 26 Time: 10:00am - 11:30am Location: Cup N Saucer 1375 Blossom Hill Rd. San Jose, CA 95118 Info: RSVP (408) 282-8920 Or online www.asm.ca.gov/beall 70th Annual Camellia Show Date: February 26 Time: 2:30pm - 5:00pm Location: Community Rec. Center 969 Kiely Boulevard Santa Clara, CA 95051 Info: (408) 615-3080

CTC Flea Market Date: February 27 Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm Location: 749 Story Rd. San Jose, CA 95122 Info: Proceeds go to the CTC student fund

Reflections on Spanish Conquest Date: February 27 Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm Location: Oakland Museum of California 1000 Oak St. Oakland, CA 94607 Info: www.museumca.org

Preparing your dog for a new baby Date: March 3 Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm Location: Classroom B HSSV Animal Community Center 901 Ames Ave. Milpitas, CA 95035 Info: register at www.hssv.org/calendar Reception & talk with Favianna Rodriguez Date: March 4 Time: 7:00pm Location: MACLA 510 S. First Street San Jose, CA 95113 Gallery hours: www.maclaarte.org

11th annual litter pick up Date: March 19 Time: 8:00am - 12:00pm Location: John Mise Park Moorpark Avenue & Mitty Way San Jose, CA 95129 Info: (408) 535-4901 Tattoo Removalthe city helps youth remove tattoo, between 14 and 25 years of age Info: (408) 251-7757 Need Food? Info: 1-800-984-3663 www.SecondHarvestFood.org Preparación de impuestos A cargo de Sacred Heart Días: Jueves y viernes Hora: 4:30pm a 8:30pm Sábados 10:00 am a 2:00pm Lugar: 1381 S. de la calle primera Informes: (408) 278-2160 o visite www.sacredheartcs.org Ayuda para preparar impuestos A cargo de VITA y empleados de IRS Llevar ID o # de ITIN Formularios W-2 y 1099 ó 1098 Cheque con # de cuenta para depósito directo Declaración de impuestos anterior (si los tiene) Día: Sábados (Hasta el 16 de abril) Hora: 10:00 am- 1:00pm Lugar: East San Jose Carnegie Branch 1102 E. Santa Clara San José, CA 95116 Informes (408) 808-3075 o (408) 808-2130 Curso de liderazgo para la Comunidad A cargo de SIREN Sepa cómo informarse sobre diferentes temas de la comu-

nidad Días: 5 de marzo al 30 de abril Sábados de 9am-12:30pm Informes: César Juarez (408) 421-2895 Clínica de salud gratuita The Pacific Free clinic No preguntan estado migratorio y son para Personas que no tienen seguro médico Lugar: Overfelt High School 1835 Cunningham Avenue. Informes: 1-888-321-9972. Chica Chic La estética de Arte Chicano Día: Hasta el 18 de marzo Lugar: Instituto de Estudios Integrales de Californa 1453 Mission Street San Francisco, CA 94103 Limpieza y recojo de basura Día: Sábado 19 de marzo Hora: 8:30 am - 12:00 pm (registrarse a las 8:00 am) Lugar:Oak Grove High School (Old Quad) 285 Blossom Hill Road, San José, 95123 Exhibición pública Construcciones a base de lego Día: Domingo 27 de marzo Hora: 10:00 am- 4:00pm Lugar: Hyatt Regency Santa Clara? 5101 Great America Parkway?Santa Clara, CA 95054 Ingreo: $8 Exhibición española Explore el arte de las misiones del Norte de Nueva España Del 26 de febrero al 29 de mayo Oakland Museum Lugar: :Museo de California 1000 Oak St. Oakland, CA 94607 www.museumca.org/presslanding Yancuic Xihuitl Ceremonia Mexica Día: 12 y 13 de marzo Lugar: Universidad Nacional Hispana 14271 Story Rd. San Jose, Ca 95127 Info: (408)254-6900 Brisas de España Ballet Flamenco Día: Domingo 6, 13 y 27 de marzo Hora: 6:15 & 7:15 pm Lugar: Peña Pachamama Restaurant 1630 Powell Street, (Union & Green) San Francisco. Informes: 1-800-838-3006.

Caminata contra el Cancer Este año en Alviso. Habrá feria de salud Entretenimiento y sorteo Día: Domingo Mayo 7 Hora: 8am-2pm $25 Adultos $15 Children, Gratis 1 camiseta Mayores informes: (408) 2800811 lccoffice@yahoo.org Talleres gratuitos sobre impuestos Día: 19 de febrero hasta el 16 de abril Todo los sábados en adelante Hora: 10:00 a 1pm Lugar: East San José Carnegie Branch 1102 E. Santa Clara Street de la ciudad San Jose, CA 95116. Informe; 408-808-2130 o al 408-3075. ¿Quieres sacarte el tatuaje? La ciudad ayuda a remover los tatuajes a jóvenes entre los 14 y 25 años de edad. Informes (408) 251-7757 Dpto de Salud Mental Llame al 1(800) 704-0900 o (408) 885-5673 y reciba ayuda Done celulares y pagers Lugar: Happy Hollow 1300 Senter Road Hora: 10:00am - 5:00 pm San Jose, CA 95112 Informes (408) 794-6404 ¿Necesita Comida? Informes: 1-800-984-3663 SecondHarvestFood.org Servicios de Inmigración Organización de San José que ayuda a inmigrantes S.I.R.E.N Lugar: 1425 Koll Circle Suite 109 Teléfono: (408) 453-3003 San Jose CA 95112 www.siren-bayarea.org Registre su celular Reciba alertas de emergencia en español visite www.alertscc.gov Clínicas Móviles Para donar sangre Donantes participarán en sorteo de 1 3D Plasma HDTV Informes1-800-RED CROSS (1800-733-2767) visite redcrossblood.org.

Horóscopo de Marzo Por Mario Jiménez Castillo - El Observador

Aries Habrá una muy buena oportunidad para que demuestres todo lo bueno que puedes hacer por tus amigos. Tu relación pasará por un momento de introspección, aunque es necesario afirmarte que esa persona te quiere de verdad. Tauro Una mujer socialmente muy activa hará mucho por ti durante todo el mes. Momento para que actúes con diligencia, en asuntos referente a documentos y trámites legales. En ocasiones te será difícil mantener la calma. La noticia que esperas pronto llegará. Géminis Vivirás momentos de nostalgia. Debes dejar atrás pesares y remordimientos. Habrá un poco de nerviosismo en el trabajo y quizá te desean asignadas nuevas labores. Surgirán gastos imprevistos. A mediados de mes todo mejora. Cáncer Tu situación económica ha pasado por momentos difíciles y el estrés ha mermado un poco tu fuerza. Vienen buenas noticias en camino. Todo lo que sufrió atrasos ahora comenzará a caminar a paso galopante. Leo Quizá alguien de la familia pase por una situación de salud que aunque no será de gravedad si requerirá de muchos cuidados. Estás pensando mudarte o cambiar de trabajo, éste no será el mes para llevar esos planes a cabo. Virgo Es probable que experimentes ansiedad en estos días, especialmente por las noticias y rumores que circularán en el trabajo. Existen buenas probabilidades para mejorar y aumentar los negocios. Vienen momentos de gozo y alegría. Libra Tu vida en general se mantendrá apacible, pero sabrás las penas que pasarán personas cercanas a ti. Trata de ayudar en lo que puedas pero no te involucres demasiado, para que no se aprovechen de tu buena voluntad. Escorpión Este mes traerá días muy gratos, tanto en el amor como en el trabajo. Si no tienes una relación, entonces el augurio indica que conocerás a alguien. Si ya estás en una relación, te sentirás más unido que nunca a esa persona. Sagitario Marzo trae consigo más responsabilidades, especialmente financieras y laborales. Talvez te veas en la necesidad de buscar un trabajo o actividad que te asegure ingresos extra. Necesitarás más dinero que en meses anteriores. Capricornio Tendrás que enfrentar dos problemas al mismo tiempo y la persona que supones que más te ayudará no podrá hacer mucho por ti. El amor que sientes por tu pareja pasará por una prueba muy grande. Una situación de dinero se resuelve. Acuario Te tocará vivir situaciones extremas, es probable que en más de una ocasión explotes y digas todo lo que has venido callando. No dejes que un mal momento arruine los proyectos que tienes trazados. Una reconciliación es inminente. Piscis Marzo trae grandes interrogantes sobre el camino que debes seguir, enfrentarás algunos dilemas en cuanto al trabajo, proyectos o negocios. Es probable que un nuevo trabajo aparezca en el horizonte. Las relaciones sentimentales puede mostrar altibajos.

Technology

Learn about the new I-PAD

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iting multiple sources, Kara Swisher of All Things D revealed the date on Tuesday. Though a venue has not been named, it is expected to be held at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, where previous Apple media events have been held. Given that the event is a little over a week away, Apple is expected to send out invitations to the event soon. Other details on the event, including potential details on the rumored "iPad 2," were not given. The first-generation iPad was announced in late January of 2010, ahead of a U.S.-only launch of the Wi-Fi model in early April. The 3G model and international launches came out over the following weeks and months, on its way to sales of 15 million units in the calendar year. The iPad 2 is widely expected to be thinner and lighter with a faster processor, more

RAM, and a camera for FaceTime video chat. It is also expected to have advanced graphics capabilities to allow playback of high-definition video and superior 3D graphics. As onlookers await the iPad 2, speculation has already begun that Apple could unveil a different version of the iPad, perhaps with more features, as early as this September. The release of a so-called iPad 3 would align the device with the annual announcement of new iPods just before the holiday buying season. Earlier Tuesday, AppleInsider exclusively reported that Apple has scheduled an "all hands" meeting for its retail employees in the coming days. Employees were asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement, and those who do not sign cannot partake in the meetings, expected to be held at individual stores on Sunday.

Bringing home a 3-D TV?

What you should know before you buy (ARA) veryone, it seems, is eager for 3-D. It's a fad that's had its heyday more than once in pop culture, but this time all signs point to 3-D finding staying power in American theaters and homes. If you have any doubt that 3-D is hot, consider the fact that more than 100 movies - from children's animated films to big-budget sci-fi offerings - were released in 3-D in theaters and on DVD in 2009 and 2010. And weigh the fact that nearly every major TVmaker has at least one 3-D set on the market. In fact, manufacturers are banking that Americans will embrace 3-D in their home viewing experience just as they did flat screens, high definition and Internet access. A 3-D TV may well be the high-tech investment your family opts for in 2011, but before you buy, here are a few things you should know - and consider about 3-D television: Cost considerations As with any new technology, 3-D TVs appeared on the market at higher prices than what you would pay for a comparable quality 2-D high definition set. While you could easily find large flat-screens for $1,000 or less in 2010, most 3-D units sold for upward of $2,000. Prices are coming down, however, and industry watchers predict they'll drop lower this year as the technology improves and manufacturers try to stimulate consumer interest. Many manufacturers have announced lower prices on their 3-D sets for 2011. "Prices for 3-D TVs will definitely go down this year as our production costs have been dropping with improved technology," says Skott Ahn, LG's chief technology officer, who also predicts that 3-D technol-

ogy will become mainstream in a few years. What this means for you, the consumer, is that this year you can probably pick up a quality 3-D TV for about what you would expect to pay for a good 2-D set. 3-D Glasses Current 3-D TV technology requires viewers to wear a pair of 3-D glasses to enjoy the technology. Most 3-D TVs use active 3-D glasses which contain a power source within the glasses. Expect to pay around $100 to $200 per pair of active 3-D glasses. Some 3-D TV manufacturers are beginning to offer a passive 3-D technology. Passive 3-D glasses do not require a power source to view 3-D content, so they are lighter and cheaper. Despite some reports that "glasses-free" 3-D TV is set to come soon, most consumer electronic experts agree that the technology is several years away from being available to consumers. Viewing angle caveats If you've ever tried to watch a big game or movie on a 2-D LCD or LED TV with a large group of people, you've probably experienced the issue of limited viewing angle options. Because of the technology used to put the image on the screen, LCD and LED TVs don't always offer a good image from every viewing angle. The issue is even more relevant for 3-D TVs, according to Best-3DTVs.com. That's because 3-D TVs share the same viewing angle issues as some 2-D flat screens, but with the added challenge that 3-D glasses can also block light from the screen, lowering brightness and contrast. If you're also viewing the screen from an angle, all these factors can lead to a "very underwhelming 3-D viewing experi-

ence," the website points out. "Most industry experts argue that 3-D technology actually increases the viewing angle problem," says Jim Wohlford, vice president of Sanus, makers of TV mounts and accessories. "Early 3-D reviews indicate a ghosting effect around objects on the screen when viewed from an angle." Fortunately, wall-mounting on a full-motion mount, which can resolve viewing angle issues for 2-D flat screens, is a good option for 3-D TVs as well. Products like the VisionMount VLF311 Super Slim Full-Motion Mount allow you to

maintain the sleek, low profile look of a flatscreen while still having the ability to move the set to whatever position or angle is best for your viewing needs. "By placing a TV on a full-motion mount, you can be sure you can always achieve the optimal viewing angle from any seat in the room," Wohlford says. "Full-motion mounts are available to accommodate all sizes of TVs, are easy to install and simple to use. They apply a lowtech, time-honored solution to one of the most common problems of our favorite high-tech toys."

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Vergüenza por el Pachuca

achuca, Hgo.- (Notimex).- El mediocampista colombiano Yulián Anchico aseguró que existe un sentimiento de vergüenza en el plantel de Pachuca por el momento que viven, para el cual aceptó no tienen explicación. Los Tuzos fueron goleados 4-1 por Guadalajara el sábado anterior, con lo que sumaron su tercera derrota del Torneo Clausura 2011 que los coloca en el último sitio del Grupo Dos. El jugador reconoció que ante esta situación no hay palabras para contradecir lo que los números dicen de manera muy clara, lo cual ha despertado los "focos rojos" en el equipo.

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San Jose Welcomes New Adult Co-ed Dodgeball League

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an Jose, CA –– The World Dodgeball Society (WDS), the premier co-ed sports and social organization based on nostalgia and camp of the 80s, is coming to South San Jose. The San Jose league will be kicking off their season March 2nd and playing every Wednesday night for a ten week season. The league is held at Seven Trees Community Center at 8 or 9pm, with teams carrying a roster of no more than 20 people (minimum of five girls). A FREE open gym will be held on February 28th 8-10pm - open to all adults interested in trying it out. No experience is necessary and leagues are played with soft no-sting balls, making it a fun adult sport for all skill levels. New-to-dodgeball players can learn the rules on

the first day of the season or at the open gyms. Full teams, small groups and individuals are encouraged to join. The cost for the season is $55 per person, which includes weekly 50minute games, a sweet league t-shirt and the chance to meet some awesome people. WDS also offers leagues throughout Los Angeles, Illinois, Maryland, Mississippi and New York, on varying weeknights, for both beginners and hardcore players, all followed by the opportunity to socialize with fellow players at local sponsoring pubs. Seven Trees Recreation Center is located at 3590 Cas Dr., San Jose, CA 90511. For more information,visit: http://dodgeball4ever.com/ba lls/staypuft-san-jose-home. ∆