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Community

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George G eorge Mayne Mayne EElementary lementary • 5030 5030 North North First First Street, Street, San San José José Servicios Servicios een n español español estarán estarán disponibles disponibles en en este este ttaller. aller.

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Tuesday, T uesday, JJanuary anuary 25 25 – 55:30 :30 – 7:30 7:30 p p.m. .m.

Santa S anta C Clara lara LLibrary ibrary • 22635 635 Homestead Homestead Road, Road, Santa Santa Clara Clara

Thursday, T hursday, JJanuary anuary 2 27 7 – 66:00 :00 – 8:00 8:00 p.m. p.m.

Cupertino C upertino Community Community Hall Hall • 110350 0350 T Torre orre Avenue, Avenue, C Cupertino upertino

Saturday, S aturday, JJanuary anuary 2 29 9 – 99:30 :30 –1 11:30 1:30 a a.m. .m.

Barbara B arbara LLee ee S Senior enior C Center enter • 4400 North North Milpitas Milpitas Boulevard, Boulevard, Milpitas Milpitas LLearn earn more more at at r rebuildtheplant.org ebuildtheplant.org oorr call call ((408) 408) 945-5182 945-5182

San S an Jose/Santa Jose/Santa C Clara lar a Water Pollution Water P ollution Control Plant C ontrol P lant Serving the cities of San José, Santa Clara, Milpitas, Cupertino, Campbell, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno, and Saratoga To request an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act, call (408) 535-3500. Spanish, Vietnamese, and Chinese-language services are available upon request. City of San José – committed to open and honest government.

Let’s create a special destination to benefit our region for decades to come.

25th Anniversary of MLK Day

By Cinthia Rodriguez – El Observador LK recognizes the birth of Martin Luther King, Jr., and has evolved into a day of service where Americans work together to provide solutions to national problems.

It is observed on the third Monday of January, around the time of King’s birthday, January 15.

Before his 27th birthday, King received his Ph. D. in Systematic Theology from Boston University, started a family with wife Coretta Scott, and became the leader of a bus boycott.

Dedicated to his dream, the protest continued until the buses became desegregated.

As said by Gunnar Jahn, Chairman of the Nobel Committee of the time, King was the first person in the Western world to have shown us that a struggle can be waged without violence and to make the message of brotherly love a reality in the course of his struggle.

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King received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 and was assassinated in 1968. He didn’t witness a country that only existed in his dreams. That same year the Civil Rights Act of 1968 ended discrimination in housing and school segregation ended, giving African Americans greater pride in their racial identity.

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the national holiday, which continues to honor King’s legacy and commitment to transform our nation through service to others.

The Day Worker Center of Mountain View invites members of the communities of Mountain View, Los Altos and surrounding areas to join in their efforts to pick up litter from the streets. For those interested, they will meet at the Day Worker Center.

When: January 17 Time: 11:00 a.m.

Where: 113 Escuela Avenue Mountain View, CA 94040

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Opinion LETTER TO THE EDITOR

SJUSD Board may remove $3.5 million from MAEP program

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n January 20, 2010, trustees of the San Jose Unified School District are to vote on a proposal from the new superintendent, Dr. Vincent Matthews, to retain funds formerly required by law to be passed through to the Metropolitan Adult Education Program, or MAEP. The pass-through of funds has been the heart and soul of adult education in San Jose for decades. However, the pass-through funding mandate was suspended by the State of California in these hard economic times therefore allowing school districts the legal opportunity of retaining funds, called “flexing”, for their K-12 programs. Will this Board of Education follow our Legislature’s habit of lifting monies for one program while sinking the other? It is certainly legal, but is it FAIR AND ETHICAL? We all know that adult education is the safety net for the many who seek to better themselves. These are the many who did not complete high school, the many who chose street activities realizing in their 20s that they had no career-technical skills to find a self or family-supporting job, the many who enriched our community as they arrived with their cultures and language but needed English to have a share of the economic pie, and the many who believed in life-long learning (fee classes) even at the age of 70.

I am a teacher with MAEP in the fourth year of teaching GED to adults. What will my single, mother or father student do if San Jose Unified keeps 67% of MAEP’s Adult Ed funding under the drastic proposal before the Board of Education. With renewed and adjusted attitudes and motivations to succeed in school, where will my Cal Works students prepare for the GED? They need the coaching of a live teacher to learn thinking and analytical skills weakly developed in past schooling and now forgotten or very rusty. Upon passing ESL and Basic Skills, how will my English learners enter the American job market without a GED? Where will at-risk adults go to gain occupational skills for entry into the secretarial or medical office fields? How will any student without high school or GED meet state licensure requirements to become a nurse or beautician?

The SJUSD proposal to keep $3.5 million of $5.2 million adult education funding is mainly designated to buyback furlough days and to start a new program for 60 middle schoolers at-risk of dropping out. I have heard statistics that the $1.7 million left for adult education will result in 84% class cancellations to result in 70% reduction in students served or about 5,000.

Is this proposal the responsibility we expect from the Board of Education in these difficult times? Is this proposal to rob Peter to pay Paul FAIR AND ETHICAL when the plan is to reinstate up to five furlough days in SJUSD causing 100% closure of two MAEP campuses? Is it ethical to increase by only a few days the SJUSD K-12 school year while causing the doors to two adult education campuses to close 100 percent? Is it ethical to start up a new program for a select group of middle schoolers with money intended by the legislature, the taxpayer and voter over past decades to fund Adult Education? Over many years SJUSD has tried to retain this difficult population and evidently not succeeded.

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I urge El Observador readers to contact the Board members of San Jose Unified School District, especially in districts closest to their homes, and demand that MAEP is fully funded. Their son or daughter, aunt, husband, wife have the right to attend any Adult Education program in any location in the Valley. They are not limited by home address.

Jorge González, Vice President Trustee Area #1 jorgegon@sbcglobal.net 408-971-8056 Richard Garcia, Board President Trustee Area #2 garcia65@aol.com 408-247-9526 Pamela Foley,Board Member Trustee Area #3 pam@effoley.com 408-371-8882 Veronica Grijalva Lewis,Board Member Trustee Area #4 veronica_lewis@sjusd.org 408-267-1915 Leslie Reynolds,Board Member Trustee Area #5 lbr2@pacbell.net Readers can also attend the Board meeting on January 20 at 6:00 p.m. to express their opinion. (arrive early to have seating inside the Board room) The Board’s decision must not pit K-12 education against adult education. For 127 years, adult education has been part of San Jose Unified. In the late 60’s San Jose Unified then passed the administration of its adult education programs to MetroED (MAEP). We must continue to work together to educate children and their parents. Yes, all parents wish the school days to be restored. Even grandparents wish this. Even my GED young parents wish this as they know the personal loss of not being in school.

The January 20 decision by the Board of Education must continue to serve the greater community’s disadvantaged, at-risk, and upward bound former K-12 students who today do not have the education needed in changing times and tough economic conditions. Readers can urge board members to make their decision with the integrity that San Jose Unified boards have always shown for the public’s welfare. Urge each board member to fund MAEP FAIRLY AND ETHICALLY. Thank-you for bringing this to the attention of your readers.

Sincerely, Mary Stenseth Metropolitan Adult Education Program GED Teacher Member, Board of Education, San Jose Unified School District 1988-1992 Member, Board of Education, MetroED District (MAEP) 1988-1992

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Bullets Modify Debates

By Hilbert Morales

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ast Saturday, January 8, 2011 that tragic event in Tucson, Arizona brought up many issues which demonstrate how open the American society is. Jared Lee Loughner, age 22, had a history of becoming more mentally deranged over time. Friends and college authorities had known about his mental illness, however, Jared was still able to go to a gun shop to purchase a handgun, extended clips and bullets. So will the people insist on a modified “right to bear arms” which effectively regulates the purchase of high performance weaponry? Had Jared been limited by law to a six-gun as in the old Wild West, fewer individuals would have been slain or injured. The National Rifle Association and the gun-control advocates are already presenting their respective case. Jared’s bullets have modified several debates.

The challenges of dealing with mental illness are now very much exposed. It is part of the recent health care legislation which the Republicans want to eliminate. Their goal is to deny President Obama with the political performance base which favors his second term re-election in November 2012.

This tragedy in Tucson caused the new Speaker of the House to delay the debate on health care one week. This delay provides the people of America an opportunity to express their concerns about the scheduled comprehensive health care debate in the House of Representatives. Constituents have time to communicate their concerns. This means that it may be possible to mitigate the planned Republican Party goal to totally reject the first health care legislation passed by Congress since the 1930’s.

The American health care system is very complex because of several powerful special interests. One is the prescribed drug industry which received favored treatment during the George W. Bush administration and the Obama administration. In addition, the debate on ‘End of Life Planning” must be held because an estimated 45% of medical care expenses occur during the death and dying process that so many of us do not want to prepare for at all. Rational use of heath care resources requires “end of life’ planning if budgets are to be used for needed medical care which extend life. All must keep in mind that despite all the technology and expertise which medical service providers posCONTRIBUTORS: MARIO JIMENEZ HECTOR CURRIEL CINTHIA RODRIGUEZ

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sess today, the death rate of human beings will remain at 100%. The human corpus has a finite life cycle. Let’s not confuse the eternal life of the human spirit with the limited life cycle of the human body.

The security of America, its civil servants and its elected officials will now be examined again in the light of this event.

Where is the balance of ‘security processes’ and ‘freedom’ from constrictive regulations which are used to make American society ‘more secure and less free’? Already our society contains 13 million undocumented residents who can live amongst us because each has the American constitutional right to invoke the Fifth Amendment which provides the right to remain silent and not make selfincriminating disclosures. Note that Jared Lee Loughner invoked his Fifth Amendment rights when questioned by authorities. Does this American terrorist possess a rational human mind? How many more exist in this nation? Will profiles be used to locate and identify them?

This tragedy has provided President Obama with opportunities to speak to the nation about “changes that you can believe in”.

Soon, the President will give the annual “State of the Union” speech. Bigotry, prejudice and the existing system of double standards is being exposed daily during the tenure of this ‘first African-American’ President. He has been subjected to questioning, insults and prejudicial commentary. America has very long election campaigns during which the political rhetoric is too often laced with threats and inflammatory statements.

There is a need to require the use of civil language which does not project violence as a means of solving our immediate challenges.

There is no doubt that Barack Obama is the leader that America needs today at this time of transition from a predominantly ‘White is right” leadership to a more inclusive diverse ethnic leadership. Definitely, major social, economic, and public policy changes are happening and being observed by the whole world. Like it or not, applying those ethical, moral and religious ideals which create loving and caring human relationship will be necessary. Those bullets have modified our national debate about important priorities of the American people.Δ

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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Community

USCIS to Host Naturalization Information Session

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Distrito Escolar del Eastside Padres de Alumnos del 8vo grado Publica, gratis, “charter high school” con reconocimiento nacional ¡ Basado sobre el modelo de la Ciudad de Redwood City #76 en el país y #9 en el Estado de CA como mejor escuela.

- 100% de estudiantes son preparados a entrar a la universidad - a pesar de preparación académica anterior - Pequeño y Seguro – Tiempo se acaba – fecha tope 31 de enero!

- Llena una aplicación en nuestro acontecimiento:

El miércoles 19 de enero de 7:00 - 8:45P.M. Biblioteca de Alum Rock 3090 Alum Rock Avda, San Jose www.summitsanjose.org • sanjose@summitps.org

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AN JOSE, Calif. — U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will host a free information session at the Sunnyvale Public Library, in Sunnyvale on Jan. 28. The session is part of a larger USCIS initiative to help immigrants better understand the naturalization process, including the content of the naturalization test, and to become familiar with free educational resources and materials available from the agency.

The public is invited, and USCIS personnel will be on hand to discuss the naturalization process step-by-step, and provide information about eligibility and residency requirements, application forms, fees, the background security check and processing times. Participants will also see sample questions from the new test, and will receive an overview of U.S. history and civic principles. They’ll watch USCIS officers act out a naturalization interview. Free educational materials will be handed out while supplies last.

This event is in the community calendar, so the immigrant media audience will have a chance to gather valuable citizenship knowledge.

CalWORKs call for employers to join subsidized employment program

By Cinthia Rodriguez El Observador

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anta Clara County’s Works Program successfully wrapped up their subsidized employment program in September 2010. The county was quick to launch another program that will run from October 2010 to June 2011, but on a smaller scale. They work in conjunction with De Anza College Occupational Training Institute to provide a

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resource for low-income families and local businesses.

“We would love for employers to take advantage of the program because it’s helping the clients who need to go back into the labor market,” said Mai Dam, Program Coordinator, Transitional subsidized Employment Program, Foothill -De Anza Community College District.

Currently there are roughly 6,000 individuals participating in the CalWORKs Employment Services Pro-

gram, providing participants with relevant job skills, a plan for success, and the tools to prepare them for employment opportunities. The subsidized employment program is one of the choices available to the participants, who have at least six months left in CalWORKs, have a high school diploma, work experience, and are able and willing to work.

Once a participant is referred, they are prescreened and matched per job opening. Most of the jobs are entrylevel positions at small businesses, insurance companies, restaurants, and many others that participate in the program.

Businesses who are hiring would benefit from the program by receiving salary reimbursement for hired candidates wages for three months. After, the employer takes over, the economy is stimulated by providing revenue to low income families who spend it on basic needs.

Dam explained the benefits for both the participants and the employer.

An employer might not have the money to immediately hire workforce members but can find the confidence they need with the subsidized months.

Ultimately, the project’s goal is to help 100 participants transition to employment.

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National

Obama pide unidad nacional en homenaje a víctimas del tiroteo

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ucson, (Notimex).El presidente Barack Obama dijo al encabezar la ceremonia en memoria de las víctimas del tiroteo en Tucson ocurrido el pasado , que las fuerzas que dividen a los estadounidenses no son tan vigorosas como aquellas que los unen.

Obama llamó a la unidad nacional “en un momento en que nuestro discurso se ha vuelto tan fuertemente polarizado y en el que estamos demasiado ansiosos por echar la culpa de todas las aflicciones del mundo a los pies de quienes piensan diferente”.

Más de 26 mil personas acudieron la tarde de este miércoles al homenaje realizado en el auditorio McKale, en el campus de la Universidad de Arizona.

El auditorio universitario con capacidad para 14 mil personas fue insuficiente, por lo que los organizadores habilitaron también un estadio adjunto donde otras 12 mil siguieron el evento a través de gigantescos monitores de televisión.

“No hay nada que pueda yo decir para llenar el súbito

hoyo que rasgó sus corazones “, dijo Obama, al dirigirse a los familiares de las víctimas, entre las que se encontraba el astronauta Mark Kelly, esposo de Giffords.

Los seis muertos incluyen a un juez federal, una niña de nueve años, un matrimonio de jubilados, un colaborador de Giffords y otro hombre retirado.

Antes de la ceremonia Obama y su esposa, la primera dama Michelle Obama, habían acudido al Centro Médico Universitario de Tucson para visitar a varios de los lesionados incluyendo a Giffords, quien lucha por su vida tras recibir un balazo en la cabeza.

Obama afirmó que Giffords, su personal y sus electores fueron atacados cuando ejercían su derecho de reunión pacífica y de libertad de expresión.

En el evento, que inició con una bendición tradicional de la etnia Pascua Pueblo, formada por descendientes del pueblo Yaqui, hablaron también la secretaria de Seguridad Nacional, Janet Napolitano, el procurador federal Erick Hol-

der y la gobernadora de Arizona, Jan Brewer.

El méxico-americano Daniel Hernández, voluntario en la oficina de la legisladora Giffords, considerado un héroe por su oportuna intervención que evitó que el atacante continuara disparando, recibió una amplia ovación de los miles de asistentes al acto.

Hernández rechazó ser un héroe y dijo que los verdaderos héroes son aquellos servidores públicos que trabajan para servir a los demás.

Vigilia en San José

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esidentes de San José se unen en oración y expresan sus condolencias por la muerte de las 6 personas y el ataque a la Congresista Gabrielle Giffords. Más detalles visite www.el-observador.com

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Business

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Moms want to contribute more to home finances, but feel they lack education and skills (ARA) s economic uncertainty continues, more moms are feeling the pressure to contribute more financially to the household. Yet many don’t feel prepared to do so, according to a new survey by American InterContinental University.

The survey of approximately 1,800 working and stay-at-home moms found that 90 percent feel the pressure pinch, with 65 percent desiring career advancement or considering a return to work. At the same time, more than 70 percent say they are not satisfied with their current education or skill set.

Jen Ziegenmier, vice president of student management at AIU and a working mom, says now more than ever, it’s important to provide moms with flexible options to further their education and skills. “I know many moms like me desire an education that will cater to their hectic schedules. Online education has done a good job of meeting these needs, helping moms obtain their education when it would otherwise be extremely difficult.”

In fact, 39 percent of all moms surveyed says they would prefer to

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pursue their education online. And for stay-at-home moms surveyed, an online study option was the unanimous choice.

For moms looking to go back to school online, Ziegenmier shares these tips for a smooth transition: 1. Establish short- and longterm goals: Whether it’s the goal of completing your coursework by the end of the week or setting a timeframe for earning your degree, adult students need to set realistic goals for themselves. With predetermined goals, you’ll be less inclined to throw in the towel when you face a hectic day.

2. Participate fully and regularly: Online courses may be convenient, but that doesn’t mean they’re a shortcut to education. Use the online tools available to you chats, an online library, etc. - to get the most from your online coursework.

3. Determine your learning style: As a busy student and mom, it’s important to understand how you learn the best. Fortunately, online courses are evolving to meet individual learning needs. AIU, for example, offers a dynamic learning tool called M.U.S.E. - My Unique

Student Experience - which enables students to choose the mode of learning that is best for them, from video to interactive tutorials to digital activities.

4. Expect the unexpected: It’s inevitable. Your computer crashes the night your final paper is due.

Your daughter comes down with the flu the day before a homework assignment is due. Life as an online student requires setting reasonable deadlines for yourself so that you’re not scrambling and creating extra anxiety.

5. Communicate with your university - and network with other students: Being an online student doesn’t mean you won’t have a support system. Reach out to instructors or deans when you have questions or concerns just as you would in a live classroom. And some schools offer a virtual campus, which provides areas for students to connect and find other students with similar interests - from online clubs to a Facebook-like internal social network.

For more information on AIU Online and available degree options, visit www.aiuniv.edu.

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Business

Governor Brown Proposes Deep Cuts, Tax Extensions And Realignment

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n Monday, January 10, on the heels of several consecutive years of budget deficits, Governor Jerry Brown announced his plan to address a devastating $25.4 billion gap for the 20112012 fiscal year. At Monday’s press conference, Governor Brown articulated a three-pronged approach to balancing the budget: broad spending reductions or cuts totaling $12.5 billion in revenue; a 5-year extension of temporary taxes and other measures to produce $12 billion in revenue; and a monumental shift in delivery and funding of services from State control to local governments in an attempt to bring the budget into balance. The extension of taxes will need to be approved by voters in June.

PAINFUL CUTS PROPOSED The Governor chose to cut broadly across key programs to balance the State budget, proposing cuts in critical programs that serve low-income residents, including immigrants. Low-income Californians, including immigrants, will face great pain if Brown’s proposal is adopted. The State would roll back critical assistance for health care, child care and other social services at a time when economic recovery remains a mere aspiration for millions of California’s families.

But amidst these extremely painful challenges, there is one piece of encouraging news. Unlike in past years, immigrants who make so many contributions to our state - were not unjustly singled out. This year’s budget proposal did not specifically target vital immigrant programs such as the California Food Assistance Program CFAP) or the Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI). However, proposed reductions in Supplemental Security Income (SSI) grants would reduce CAPI grants as well.

Health and human service cut proposed by Governor Brown would: - Increase the financial burden for Medi-Cal recipients by requiring mandatory co-pays for visits with physicians, dentists and clinics as well as for emergency room visits and extended hospital stays. The proposal also decreases provider reimbursements by 10% to save $709 million.

- Reduce funding for CalWORKs by reducing the benefit eligibility period from 60 to 48 months for eligible adults. Children may still receive “child-only” benefits, but only if parents satisfy federal work requirements or meet certain other exceptions.

- Reduce funding for SSI through a drop in monthly payments to the federal minimum, which would result in $177.4 million in savings during the next fiscal year.

- Institute Co-Payments and increased premiums in the Healthy Families program, which along with the elimination of vision care, will result in fewer Californians obtaining necessary

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BUDGET PROCESS FOR 2011 In traditional times, the January release of the Governor’s budget is followed by several months of public debate and private negotiations in the hopes of adopting a budget by July, when the new fiscal year begins. However, the budget proposal released today relies heavily on a 5-year temporary extension of a number of taxes, for which the Governor is seeking voter approval. Therefore, the Legislature must adopt a budget or at least a specific framework by mid-March to place the tax extensions on the June ballot. This shortened budget process will force legislators to act quickly on Governor Brown’s proposal.

If voters reject these tax extensions, Brown and the Legislature will need to seek alternative strategies for filling a $12 billion gap. This could mean even more drastic cuts to essential programs for low-income children and families.

In the coming months, CIPC will continue monitoring the state budget process and its impact on immigrant communities. Stay tuned for further updates and action alerts

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Education

New year, new school? Virtual schools ease transition (ARA) oughly 2 million American families with children move every year - and their children switch schools - according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Most families move over the summer, so their kids can start new schools in the fall. But other families make the school switch mid-year - the result of parent job changes or family economic challenges.

With more school options available than ever, a growing number of families who aren’t moving their homes are nonetheless changing their children’s schools mid-year.

Parents who do so are often seeking to give their child a “fresh start” for a variety of reasons: a student who’s bored, or one who’s not getting the individualized attention he needs.

Student health or social issues can also be factors.

Educators say many families switching their kids’ schools mid-year are turning to virtual schools like Connections Academy, for a variety of reasons.

First, more families than ever have embraced virtual education in general: Some 2 million American K-12 students now get some or all of their education virtually, according to research firm Ambient Insight.

Second, the format of virtual schools eases a student’s ad-

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justment period - and physical transitions for both student and family. Finally, family finances sometimes come into play. Virtual public schools - like all public schools - are tuition free and virtual private schools like National Connections Academy cost a fraction of traditional “bricks and mortar” private schools. Yet they deliver the academic rigor and highly personalized educations that are hallmarks of independent schools. So families with children enrolled in traditional private schools who are struggling to meet hefty tuition obligations often find they can save significant money and still get an independent school-caliber education.

At most virtual schools, learning takes place at home, with a parent or ‘Learning Coach’ on site, with instruction directed by certified teachers, with whom student and parents communicate frequently by phone and email. Here are five tips for parents to ensure a seamless transition for their child to a virtual school in 2011. * Insist on quality: Not all virtual schools are created equal - Many states have virtual public schools; check www.ConnectionsAcademy.co m to see if there’s one in your state. Like all public schools, these schools are tuition-free to families. In states where virtual

public schools are not available there are many fee-based virtual private school options.

High-quality virtual schools employ professional and certified teachers. Make sure the school offers an accredited program with a wide range of courses, and a proven curriculum developed by professional educators. Talk to parents with students currently enrolled in the school. * Plan ahead - Think about the best time to make the school switch. For high school (and some middle school) students, it’s ideal to finish out the quarter or semester, and then start the new period in the new school. The student gets a fresh start in his new courses, and will have completed coursework from his semester in his previous school. Of course, sometimes life throws you a curve ball - unexpected job changes or other sudden family matters seldom come with advance warning. In that case, parents should reach out to the virtual school’s guidance and enrollment officials as early as they can, and work with them to make the school switch as smooth as possible. * Get your paperwork in order - It can take a while to complete the enrollment process at a virtual school. Parents should start sooner rather than later gathering the necessary paperwork they’ll need to

enroll their child in the new virtual school - transcripts, birth certificates, immunization records and the like. Check, of course, with enrollment officials at the new school to get a

list of required documents, and what, if any, admission deadlines might apply. * Transfer credits - Many schools don’t mail home fall semester or second quarter re-

Parents of 8th Graders in Eastside High School District National Ranked Summit Public Schools to Open Two New Public Tuition Free High Schools in the Fall.

- Based on model from Redwood City which is ranked as #76 in the country and #9 in the State of CA - 100% of students are college ready - regardless of previous academic preparation - Small and Safe - Time is running out - applications are due Jan. 31!

- Fill out an application at our event:

Wed. Jan 19, 7:00 - 8:45 PM Alum Rock Library, 3090 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose

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port cards until well into the spring semester, making it tricky for some parents to show proof of course completion, and to get all the student’s course credits transferred to the new school. Parents facing this situation should check with their new school’s enrollment counselors to find out what other alternative paperwork they can use, and then request it from the previous school. * Maintain an open dialogue - The parents’ role in ensuring a smooth mid-year transition doesn’t end when their child is enrolled in his new virtual public school, has all his books and academic supplies, and has started classes.

“The key to a smooth transition - to any school, not just a virtual public school - is for parents to maintain an open dialogue and communications with the school,” says Tisha Rinker, senior manager of school counseling for Connections Academy.

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Guías para Padres de Adolescentes Marisol Muñoz-Kiehne, PhD ¡Cómo pasa el tiempo! Muchos recordamos la adolescencia, para tantos agridulce y turbulenta, como una etapa en la que, según definíamos nuestra identidad personal, redefinimos con más o menos conciencia nuestras relaciones con nuestros padres. Quizás sentíamos que no nos entendían, y que deseaban controlarnos y restringir la libertad y autonomía que anhelábamos. Posiblemente nos distanciamos de nuestros padres y familiares, o nos rebelamos contra sus ideas y costumbres.

Ahora de adultos tal vez utilizamos nuestra juventud como referencia al tratar de comprender y de guiar a nuestros adolescentes. Si bien hay diferencias importantes entre la transición de la niñez a la adultez según la hayamos vivido en nuestras tierras y en nuestros días de adolescentes, y las condiciones del aquí y ahora, ciertos principios son válidos a través de las culturas y del pasar del tiempo.

He aquí unas 25 guías para cultivar relaciones positivas entre padres y adolescentes: 1. Aprovechar los momentos cotidianos, tales como compartir la cena con sus jóvenes, y dedicar tiempo a cada uno de sus hijos regularmente 2. Expresarles afecto- mirar a sus jóvenes a los ojos y demostrarles cariño con sonrisas, abrazos, y besos (en privado si así lo prefieren) 3. Demostrarles amor incondicional- rechazar la conducta inapropiada de sus hijos, pero siempre aceptar quiénes son y cómo son 4. Tratar a sus jóvenes con respeto y con buenos modales- decirles “por favor,” “ lo siento,” “gracias” 5. Proporcionar sentido de seguridad a sus hijos mediante rutinas, reglas, y expectativas consistentes y pertinentes a su edad 6. Establecer límites y aplicar consecuencias razonables cuando los violan, corrigiendo a sus hijos sensitiva y prudentemente 7. Aceptar las fallas y fracasos de sus jóvenes como partes de la exploración y el aprendizaje- permitirles que cometan errores y aprendan de la experiencia 8. Asignar responsabilidades a sus hijos, según su madurez y capacidades- evitar presionarles con expectativas irrealistas basadas en nuestras aspiraciones 9. Ser un buen ejemplo para sus jóvenes al lidiar con las tensiones cotidianas con calma, conciencia, y paciencia 10. Servir de modelo para sus hijos al relacionarse

respetuosa y responsablemente con otras personas 11. Permitir a sus jóvenes que manifiesten sus pensamientos y sentimientos, confirmándolos como legítimos aún cuando no coincidan con los de usted 12. Guiar a sus hijos a comprender sus propias emociones y a conducir su comportamiento 13. Alentar a sus jóvenes a entender y procesar las experiencias cotidianas platicando frecuentemente 14. Ayudar a sus hijos a desarrollar destrezas de comunicación- enseñarles a no ser pasivos ni agresivos, sino afirmativos: “Me siento x cuando haces y.

Quisiera z.”

15. Ofrecer a sus jóvenes dirección y guías, apoyándoles en sus decisiones aunque difieran de sus recomendaciones 16. Felicitar a sus hijos por los esfuerzos que ponen en sus estudios y otras actividades- apreciar y reconocerles cuando actúan con empeño 17. Enfatizar los talentos de sus jóvenes más que sus debilidades, ¡y no compararlos con otras personas!

18. Animar a sus hijos a competir y a seguir reglas de compañerismo, en lugar de instarlos a ganar o a ser el primero a toda costa 19. Observar las interacciones de sus jóvenes con otras personas, y escuchar sus conversaciones no privadas 20. Cuando sus hijos platiquen con usted, oírlos atentamente, con oídos, ojos, cabeza y corazón 21. Hablar a sus jóvenes abiertamente acerca de temas delicados y difíciles (sexo, drogas, pandillas) 22. Contarle a sus hijos honestamente sobre su propia juventud (no hay que decir toda la verdad, pero sí sólo la verdad) 23. Involucrarse en la educación de sus jóvenes, alentándoles a esforzarse y a no abandonar los estudios 24. Asegurarle a sus hijos que no tienen que enfrentar las situaciones difíciles solos, mostrándoles lealtad y solidaridad 25. Buscar apoyo o ayuda profesional cuando sus jóvenes o usted la necesiten- los adultos tampoco tenemos que enfrentar las situaciones difíciles solos Escuche a la Doctora Marisol y participe en “Nuestros Niños” los domingos 8-9am en La Kalle 100.7/105.7 FM, KBBF 89.1 FM, Tricolor 99.5 FM, José 107.1 FM y KMBX 700 AM. Para más información, llame al 1-866-99NINOS y visite www.nuestrosninos.com.

Porque tú manejas un taxi y no un auto.

Recibe un reembolso del 3% en tus compras diarias Abre una cuenta nueva de cheques antes del 31 de enero del 2011 y comienza a recibir recompensas por hacer las cosas que mantienen a tu familia en movimiento. Sólo utiliza tu Tarjeta de Débito MasterCard® de Union Bank al hacer una compra que califique y gana un reembolso del 3% en tus gastos diarios, como la gasolina, comida y el mercado.1 Para más información, visita una de nuestras sucursales o llámanos al 800-818-6060 (opción 8 para Español) hoy mismo.

(1) Abre una cuenta de cheques para consumidor (con un depósito mínimo de $100.00 para abrir) con una tarjeta de débito MasterCard® de Union Bank antes del 31 de enero del 2011 y gana un reembolso del 3% en tus compras que califiquen usando tu nueva tarjeta de débito MasterCard de Union Bank.

Un reembolso máximo de $500. Las compras que califican para el reembolso deben ser hechas con tu tarjeta de débito entre la fecha de apertura y el 30 de abril del 2011. Las compras devueltas no califican. Las compras que valen como “compras hechas con tarjeta de débito que califican” son: compras que requieren tu firma, compras hechas con PayPass™ tap, compras hechas por Internet, por teléfono o por correo y compras de pequeña cantidad que no requieren de una firma. Las compras que califiquen serán finalmente determinadas por Union Bank únicamente. El reembolso será depositado antes del 31 de mayo del 2011 en la cuenta de cheques principal que este registrada al dueño, que deberá de permanecer activa y en buen estado. No puede ser combinada con otras ofertas de cheques. Clientes actuales de Union Bank con cuenta de cheques no pueden participar. El reembolso puede requerir el envío de la forma 1099-MISC por razones de impuestos. Para más información, visita tu sucursal de Union Bank más cercana o llama al 800-818-6060 (opción 8 para Español). Consulta los términos y condiciones para más detalles sobre las cuentas. ©2011 Union Bank, N.A.

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Condado reconocen a Carrillo por sus “Pregúntale a George” 25 años de servicio Por Rosario Vital El Observador

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Alberto Carrillo se retira de las Oficinas del Condado de Santa Clara tras 25 años de servicio.

lberto Carrillo tenía apenas 10 años cuando llegó a San José. Nació en Mexicali, Baja California y trabajó con sus padres en los campos pizcando uvas, fresas y también laboró en las famosas “canerías”. Siendo el 5to de 15 hermanos fue uno de los principales sustentos para esta familia numerosa. El tenía que trabajar para ayudar a sustentar a la familia.

Carrillo hizo servicio militar en la Fuerza Aérea Militar y estuvo en Korea por dos años. “Fueron años maravillosos, aprendí mucho durante estos viajes, era un joven que quería conocer muchas cosas”, expresó con nostalgia.

Desde muy joven trabajó en diferentes lugares, incluso parte de su vida se entregó al servicio del voluntariado. Precisamente en estas actividades con la organización La Raza Unida conoció en 1969 a Jim McEntee, quien años después en 1979 lo llamó para trabajar en las oficinas de Relaciones Humanas del Condado de Santa Clara.

Carrillo cuenta que su trabajo era ayudar a las personas que tenían que enfrentar problemas en la comunidad.

Alberto tenía que intervenir en conflictos comunitarios, y constituir las organizaciones de base comunitaria y servicios tales como: el Asian Law Alliance, el desayuno anual de Martin Luther King, el programa de invierno de refugio para indigentes en la Guardia Nacional de Armerías, el Consorcio de Emergencia de Vivienda, el Programa de Jornaleros y los programas de reasentamiento para los refugiados de Laos y Vietnam.

“Alberto es una persona que está comprometida a la justicia social. A lo largo de estos 25 años en el Condado de Santa Clara, ha utilizado su experiencia y conexiones para construir justicia, igualdad y paz en la comunidad. Carrillo es un personal de gran corazón y lo extrañaremos”, dijo Mary Janes Solis de la Oficina de Relaciones Humanas.

En 1989, Alberto fue fundamental en el Departamento de Corrección al desempeñarse como observador de la Oficina de Relaciones Humanas en las cárceles a fin de defender los derechos humanos de los reclusos.

“Alberto Carrillo ha estado siempre involucrado en la comunidad latina, con los desamparados, veteranos, trabajadores y ha apoyado el tema de inmigración. Ha abierto las puertas y ha dado un lugar a la comunidad para que participe civicamente en el condado y en el estado. Es un honor reconocer el trabajo y la contribución de un hijo de campesino, y activista del GI que hado mucho a su comunidad”, dijo Teresa Castellanos de la Oficina de Relaciones Humanas del Condado de Santa Clara.

Carrillo fue miembro de las oficina de Servicios y Relaciones de Integración de los Inmigrantes (IRIS siglas en ingles), y fue parte del Comité de Diversidad, también participó en el Concilio de Asesoría Bilingúe de Derecho al Voto. Como veterano, Alberto también ha participado activamente en los servicios del veterano y del GI Forum.

El activismo de Alberto en la comunidad refleja la rica historia de sus esfuerzos por los derechos humanos y civiles en Valle del Silicio.

Alberto se retira después de 25 años en el Condado de Santa Clara y cuenta con 43 años en la actividad pública.

Como activista, como padre de 4 hijos y defensor de los derechos humanos será recordado por esa gran dedicación. ¡Gracias por ayudar a nuestra comunidad!

Respuestas de los Expertos a Preguntas Comúnes del DMV Por George Valverde Director, Departamento de Vehículos Motorizados de California

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ACRAMENTO – ¿Tienes preguntas sobre los requisitos generales para manejar, por ejemplo sobre la matrícula o el seguro de tu vehículo? ¿No entiendes claramente las leyes y restricciones para manejar? El Departamento de Vehículos Motorizados tiene respuestas. Ahorra tiempo, visita la página Web de DMV en español, www.es.dmv.ca.gov.

P: Recientemente vendí mi Nissan Pathfinder 2008 para buscar un vehículo mas económico.

Pienso comprar un vehiculo usado pero quiero saber si tiene información en los derechos que tengo al comprar un vehiculo usado.

R: Es una gran pregunta. Mucha gente esta en la misma situación ahorita y es importante saber tus derechos. Algunos de los derechos para la gente que compra vehículos usados son los que siguen: * El concesionario de vehículos debe proveer al comprador la puntuación de crédito y explicar como se va a usar * El comprador del vehiculo puede obtener la opción de cancelar su contrato dentro de dos días * Si un vehiculo es anunciado como “certificado” debe que cumplir los requisitos específicos Si gusta ver la lista completa de los derechos para los compradores de vehículos usados, visite el sitio de Internet www.es.dmv.ca.gov. De la página inicial baje a la sección de Otros Servicios y haga clic en Declaración de derechos del comprador de vehículos. ¡Ahorra Tiempo! ¡Usa el Internet!

P: Acabo de comprar un vehículo y quisiera añadirle vidrios polarizados para bloquear los rayos del sol. ¿Cómo puedo saber si los vidrios están teñidos bajo el límite legal?

R: Para asegurar que no le den una multa por sus vidrios teñidos puede tomar las precauciones que siguen: * Si usted instala material en sus ventanas debe de estar seguro que tenga un mínimo de transmisión de luz visible de 88% para cumplir con los límites establecidos por la Oficina Federal de Seguridad de Vehículos Motorizados * Si una compañía se lo instala, pídales que le den un certificado firmado indicando que cumple con la ley, también pida la información del material con el nombre del fabricante con el domicilio para tener en su vehículo como prueba. * Si usted lo instala tiene que estar seguro de tener el certificado firmado por el fabricante indicando que el material ha sido instalado de acuerdo con las instrucciones y cumplen con el nivel federal.

DMV es un departamento de la Agencia de Comercio, Transporte y Viviendas, la cuál es dirigida por el Secretario Dale E Bonner. DMV emite licencias de manejar, mantiene archivos de conductores, registra y lleva a cuenta titularidad oficial de vehículos y embarcaciones, investiga fraude con respecto a autos e identidad, también emite licencias para vendedores de autos, escuelas de manejo, y escuelas de infracción de tránsito. Para más información sobre DMV, visita www.dmv.ca.gov.

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Acuerdo histórico Por Rosario Vital El Observador a Auditora Independiente de la Policía (IPA), Jueza La Doris H. Cordell y el Cónsul General de México en San José, David Figueroa Ortega firmaron un memorándum de entendimiento (MOU siglas en inglés) el pasado jueves 13 de enero en las oficinas del IPA. El acuerdo consiste en que un representante de la oficina de IPA acudirá una vez al mes a las oficinas consulares de México a fin de informar a sus respectivos compatriotas sobre los servicios que ofrece el IPA y a responder preguntas y orientarlos sobre la labor que hace el Departamento de Policía de San José.

Recordemos que una de las grandes preocupaciones que tiene la comunidad latina es el trato de los efectivos policiales a los latinos.

“No somos perfectos y estamos dispuestos a hacer cambios, y estoy de acuerdo con esta iniciativa entre ambas instituciones, es muy oportuna. Queremos que nuestra comunidad se acerque a nosotros. Tenemos un buen departamento policial”, dijo el Jefe Interino de la Policía de San José, Chris Moore.

Por su parte la Jueza Cordell dijo ,“Queremos informar a nuestra comunidad sobre la necesidad de mantener una buena comunicación y recursos. Me satisface hacer historia. Esto nació de la Oficina de Relaciones Humanas del Condado de Santa Clara durante una conversación con Teresa Castellanos y estoy muy contenta de haber puesto en marcha esta iniciativa”.

Por su parte el cónsul David Figueroa expresó su conformidad el saber que exista una relación importante entre sus connacionales.

“Es la primera vez que el IPA firma este tipo de acuerdo. Esta firma tendrá un efecto positivo y automático. Esto motivará a que el policía tenga una mejor conducta”, dijo el cónsul.

Por su parte el Alcalde de la ciudad de San José,Chuck Reed explica que es “es importante mantener una buena relación entre la policía y la comunidad. Queremos que la comunidad entera esté dispuesta en ayudarnos, no se puede tener una ciudad segura en los Estados Unidos sin un buen departamento de policía, porque el de nuestra ciudad lo es”.

Este acuerdo entre ambas oficinas se lleva a cabo gracias al acercamiento entre el IPA y el Consulado General de México en San José. El Cónsul General David Figueroa Ortega ha expresado

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Gavin Newsom Sworn In as California’s 49th Lieutenant Governor

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avin Newsom took the oath of office as California’s 49th Lieutenant Governor on January 10.

The oath was administered by Newsom’s father, the Honorable William A. Newsom, former Associate Justice of the California Court of Appeal at San Francisco. The photo was taken at the California State Senate Chambers in Sacramento, CA. (Photo by Justin Short)

Cónsul General de México, David Figueroa, Alcalde de San José, Chuck Reed, Jueza La Doris Cordell y Concejal del Distrito 5, Xavier Campos. en diversas ocasiones su preocupación por la comunidad mexicana que vive y trabaja en esta ciudad que ha mostrado algunas veces temor para denunciar prácticas desfavorables del Departamento de Policía de San José.

La Juez La Doris Cordell ha expresado su satisfacción por la colaboración que existe entre el Consulado General de México y la oficina del IPA principalmente por este servicio tan importante y necesario que necesitan todos los habitantes en la Ciudad de San Jose, una ciudad multicultural.

La Oficina del Auditor Independiente de la Policía en la ciudad de San José, se estableció en el año de 1993 para llevar a cabo investigaciones independientes y vigilar la conducta de la policía de San José y sus acciones con la comunidad.

El Consulado General de México cubre los

condados de Santa Clara, San Benito, Santa Cruz y Monterey. También provee asistencia y protección consular a los nacionales mexicanos que residen fuera de su país de origen. Este Consulado está localizado en 2125 Zanker Road, San Jose, California La Oficina del Auditor Independiente de la Policía en la ciudad de San José está localizada en 75 E. Santa Clara Street, Suite P-93, San Jose, CA. La oficina cuenta con personas que hablan español y recibe las quejas que tiene cualquier persona sin importar estado legal sobre abuso policial o mala conducta de algún efectivo del orden. Las personas pueden llamar al (408) 794-6226. Δ (Read English version and watch video online www.el-observador.com)

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Health

Keep fresh air flowing during dry winter months

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inter is the season for being cozy, while spending long days and nights inside the comfort of our tightly

closed homes. It’s also an infamous time for feeling dry and under-the-weather.

With people spending more time indoors, air circulation is compromised, and the level of

contaminants increases. Fleeting freshness and moisture take a toll on our skin, throats, noses and overall health, and can be especially harmful to those suffering from allergies and asthma.

Up to 72 trillion microscopic irritants, or allergens, find their way into your home every day. They include dust, pollen, pet hair and dander, dust mites, mildew, lint, fungus, most tobacco smoke, cooking grease and bacteria.

Many of these particles are undetectable by your nose and throat, and can get deep into your lungs. This year, be proactive in creating a safer indoor environment for your family and guests by following these few quick fixes.

Filter your way to fresh comfort.

A whole-home air filtration system, like the AccuClean (TM) from American Standard Heating & Air Conditioning, can remove up to 99.98 percent of unwanted particles and allergens from a home’s filtered air, a benefit that no standard 1inch throwaway filter or ionictype room appliance can match.

These systems are designed to work as part of your heating and cooling system, meaning they’re designed to clean the filtered air in every room of your home. Air filtration systems work behind the scenes to keep you breathing easier and feeling healthier year-round.

Routine maintenance to your heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system is equally - if not more -

critical to keeping the indoor air quality of your home safe and systems operating at peak efficiency. Changing or cleaning your filters regularly will minimize the introduction of dust and other contaminants into your home. Check your owner’s manual or contact an HVAC professional to determine the appropriate filter schedule for your system. In addition, an HVAC professional can perform a routine maintenance checkup to ensure all components of your HVAC system are operating properly, and advise you on ways to improve the safety and comfort of your home. To locate an independent HVAC dealer near you, visit www.americanstandardair.com.

Why so dry?

The chill of outside air has a relatively low dew point.

When we bring that outside air inside and heat it, even more moisture is sucked from the air, making your body uncomfortably dry. The addition of a humidifier will restore and balance the moisture in your home’s air, ensuring there’s not too much moisture that can harbor bacteria and germs, not to mention damage to woodwork on window frames and doors.

Extra tips for a happier, healthier, warmer winter: * Reverse the switch on your ceiling fans so they blow

upward, toward the ceiling. By doing so, you will reduce cooling drafts and force naturally rising heat back down into the room. * Add a touch of green.

House plants are a small, but natural source of oxygen, and will liven up any room. * On pleasant or mild winter days, hang bed sheets out on a clothesline to dry, for a crisp and fresh winter-wonderland smell that will have you falling fast to sleep at night. Or even open your windows for 15 minutes to break stale or musty air. * Keep an odor-eliminating air freshener around the house to quickly spray on upholstery, clothes, blinds or carpet before guests arrive. * Turn the heat down in your shower. Hot water may feel amazing on a cold winter morning, but it contributes to the dryness of your skin.

Now that you’re ready to beat the bummer of cold weather, your family can enjoy spending time together. And before you know it, it will be time to pull shorts and swimsuits out of winter storage.

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Que no lo ciegue el glaucoma

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an Francisco.-Varios estudios indican que el glaucoma de ángulo abierto — la forma más común de la enfermedad — está causando invidencia en la comunidad hispana de los Estados Unidos. La carencia de pruebas regulares y tratamiento puede dar por resultado la pérdida de la visión.

EyeCare America, programa de la fundación de servicio público de la Academia Americana de Oftalmología, tiene la misión de preservar la visión, y la cumple mediante el servicio y la información públicos.

La organización quiere que los hispanos conozcan la importancia de someterse a pruebas y tratamiento contra el glaucoma, y exhorta a la comunidad hispana a consultar con un oftalmólogo profesional en cuanto comience el nuevo año.

“El glaucoma es una de las principales causas de invidencia en los hispanos”, expresa el Dr. René Rodríguez-Sains, MD. “EyeCare America exhorta a la comunidad hispana a conocer sus factores de riesgo con respecto a esa enfermedad”.

Comprender el glaucoma En un ojo sano, se produce continuamente un líquido transparente tras el iris, que sale del ojo por un canal microscópico de drenaje en la parte frontal del mismo. Si el canal se bloquea, la presión dentro del ojo aumenta y, a menudo, causa daño por glaucoma al nervio óptico, que conecta al ojo con el cerebro, por lo que el perjuicio al mismo puede provocar la pérdida de la visión. ? ¿Quiénes corren riesgos de glaucoma?

Aunque no se conocen totalmente las causas del glaucoma, sus factores de riesgo incluyen historia de esa enfermedad en la familia, así como la raza y la edad. El glaucoma afecta a personas de todas las edades, desde recién nacidos a ancianos, pero es más común en estos últimos.

Los afroamericanos, hispanos y diabéticos también corren más riesgos de contraerla. ¿Cuáles son los síntomas y cómo se diagnostica?

En la mayoría de los casos de glaucoma no existe sintomatología detectable. Los pacientes pueden sufrir visión borrosa y ver halos alrededor de las fuentes de luz, especialmente en la mañana.

En los casos de glaucoma de cierre agudo del ángulo, la persona puede experimentar dolores oculares intensos y náuseas.

El oftalmólogo puede diagnosticar los daños al nervio óptico y la pérdida de campo visual, usando diversas pruebas para determinar la presión intraocular, como la oftalmoscopia, donde el médico observa directamente por la pupila del ojo para ver el nervio óptico.

EyeCare America invita a las personas mayores de 65 años a aprovechar este programa nacional.

Este servicio que funciona durante todo el año ofrece pruebas oftalmológicas sin costo alguno a personas elegibles, así como materiales informativos gratuitos. Un grupo de aproximadamente 7,000 oftalmólogos voluntarios realiza pruebas en los Estados Unidos y Puerto Rico.

Las personas interesadas en el programa pueden visitar www.eyecareamerica.org para determinar su elegibilidad.

Además, EyeCare America ofrece DVDs gratuitos a las personas interesadas. Glaucoma: A Guide for Latinos, con el campeón de boxeo Oscar De La Hoya, es un video educacional de 30 minutos con el propósito de concientizar a los hispanos acerca del glaucoma.

Las personas interesadas en este material, pueden llamar al número telefónico 1-877-8876327. Hay material disponible mientras duren las existencias. (Textos y fotos de /PRNewswireHISPANIC PR WIRE)

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Entertainment

“Los recoditos” triunfan como grandes

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ooland Hills Ca, Con un sugestivo nombre “La Banda Los Recoditos” ha lanzando su más reciente sencillo a la radio a nivel nacional en todo México y Estados Unidos titulado “Habitación 69”,

el cual es un tema por demás romántico en cuanto a su letra, pero no así en su música, lo que lo hace una canción muy diferente que sólo “Los Recoditos” podían interpretar y que seguramente convertirán en todo un éxito.

Inspiración de Rubén y Martín García, “Habitación 69” se incluirá en el nuevo disco de Recoditos que saldrá a la venta en marzo próximo y que se titulará “A toda madre”, material con el que el grupo pretende superar el éxito de

“Ando Bien Pedo” y con el cual no sólo obtuvieron nominaciones a todas las entregas de premios de música en México y Estados Unidos, si no que se colocaron durante varias semanas en el primer lugar de popularidad en las listas radia-

les de música en español; lo que los convirtió en la agrupación juvenil más exitosa dentro de la música regional mexicana hoy en día.

La agrupación ha sido nomidada al GRAMMY en la categoría a “Mejor álbum

banda”.

La premiación de los GRAMMYS se llevará a cabo el próximo domingo 13 de febrero del 2011 en el Staples Center de la ciudad de Los Ángeles, California.

Integrantes de Aventura visitan su escuela

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iami, FL,.– (F & F Media Corp.)

Como una forma de dar un poco de lo que han recibido, dos de los integrantes del grupo Aventura, Mikey y Lenny, visitaron la escuela primaria Port Morris PS5 del condado del Bronx, Nueva York, adonde ambos asistieron de niños, para compartir un momento ameno junto a sus estudiantes.

La ocasión también fue propicia para que los músicos repartieran afiches y copias del disco que recién publicó la banda, “Live` 2002”, cortesía de la casa discográfica Premium Latin Music, Inc. Mikey, de su lado, donó un bajo que será exhibido en la institución, localizada en Jack-

son Avenue, como un regalo especial. “Fue muy satisfactorio volver al lugar en donde crecimos y poder contribuir en la enseñanza de estos niños profesando con el ejemplo que si se quiere, se puede”, expresó emotivo.

Al despedirse de los alumnos, los dos artistas prometieron repetir la experiencia en esta escuela en un futuro cercano y, asimismo, realizar una donación especial a su programa de música que incluirá la adquisición de nuevos instrumentos para la formación de los niños interesados en el arte musical.

Aventura es una banda exclusiva del sello Premium Latin Music, Inc.

Ricky estrena video

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l artista internacional Ricky Martin estrena a nivel mundial el video “Lo Mejor De Mi Vida Eres Tú,” primer sencillo de su esperada producción discográfica Música+Alma+Sexo. El video fue filmado el

pasado mes de diciembre en la ciudad de Miami, bajo la dirección del reconocido director puertorriqueño Carlos Perez. (Textos y fotos de Rondene Public Relations)Δ

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Jorge Drexler trae su encanto a la bahía

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l canta-autor Uruguayo Jorge Drexler estará de visitando el área de la bahía y dará un único concierto en este Miércoles 26 de enero en San Francisco.

Drexler adquirió popularidad en el 2005 al recibir un Oscar por la canción “al otro lado del rio “ que pertenece a la película “Diarios de motocicleta”. Esta fue la primera canción escrita en español ganadora de este prestigioso premio.

Jorge Drexler empezó a escribir sus canciones en 1989 y grabó su primer disco

en 1992 llamado “La luz que sabe robar”, fue en el 96 cruzo el atlántico y se instaló en Madrid donde grabó su tercer disco “Vaivén” con colaboraciones de Joaquín Sabina y Luis Eduardo Aute.

En los años recientes Drexler ha recibido tres nominaciones consecutivas en los Grammys Awards, cuatro consecutivas en los Latin Grammy Awards y ha ganado, entre otros, 2 prestigiosos Premios de la Música Española. Jorge Drexler llega a San Francisco presentando su ultimo álbum “Amar la trama” con canciones ele-

gantes, donde nos muestra la calidad que posee para armar melodías inolvidables que se nutren tanto de la pulsión urbana de los ritmos propios del Rio de la Plata mientras rubrica sus textos de alta calidad, textos que son de un hombre que ama la vida. La cita es este Miércoles 26 de Enero en el Mezzanine ubicado en 444 Jessie Street en San Francisco a las 9pm. Adquiere boletos en www.jorgedrexler.eventbrite.com

Coma bien con el “El Toque de Aquiles” Por Rosario Vital El Observador

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n todo nuevo año hay cambios, hay propósitos y nuevos comienzos.

Uno de los principales deseos es bajar esas libras demás y también comer saludable.

Desde los típicos platos mexicanos hasta los más exóticos platillos, se pueden aprender a través de “Utilísima”. Si uno de sus propósitos es comer bien, aquí esta su oportunidad.

Uno de los programas más seguidos es “El Toque de Aquiles” con el Chef Mexicano Aquiles Chávez. Este año se lanza con nuevo escenario, nuevas recetas y estrena todo su material para el próximo 18 de enero.

Aunque no lo crea, muchos de los seguidores de Aquiles son padres de familia que quieren aprender a cocinar o quieren sorprender a sus esposas é hijos con un platillo hecho por el jefe de la casa.

“Me siento muy entusiasmado con este nuevo comienzo, hay nuevas recetas, hay oportunidad de chatear en vivo y también tenemos música en vivo, público y todo” dijo Aquiles Chávez, Chef de 33 años que reside en México.

Aquiles contó a EO que cocina desde los 9 años, “Considero que unas de las maneras de expresar tu amor y cariño a los demás es cocinando. Yo cocino a mi esposa y a mis hijas”, dice muy orgulloso el profesional de la gastronomía.

“La comida no engorda, engordan los malos hábitos” aclara Aquiles.

“Daremos recetas saludables para toda la familia”.

Durante la programación “Utilísima” ofrecerá la oportunidad única a los fanáticos del programa de participar en un video chat en vivo con Aquiles dos horas antes del estreno del programa.

En este chat, Aquiles les podrá adelantar novedades de la tercera temporada, experiencias, consejos y podrá también contestar preguntas de los televidentes. El video chat se llevará a cabo el martes, 18 de enero a las 9pm Est / 6pm PST y podrán participar televidentes en los Estados Unidos y América Latina ingresando a www.utilisima.com/aquiles.

El Chef Mexicano Aquiles Chávez inicia un buen año con la tercera emisión de su programa “Utilísima”. Visite www.utilisima.com/aquiles.

Jaime Camil y Blanca Soto protagonizan “Regresa”

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rnesto es un apuesto y exitoso empresario quien después de siete años de casado, deja de prestarle atención a su bella esposa María. Ella, en un intento desesperado por recuperar el amor de su marido y aconsejada por su amiga Patricia, acude con una “experta” en regresiones para saber para poder analizar y entender su relación. Al terminar su terapia ella despierta pero no como María sino como una princesa del reino de Navarra en el siglo XV. A partir de ahí, Ernesto hace todo por recuperar a su esposa.

Regresa transmite por Cinelatino el sábado, 22 de enero (7:10pm ET). (Foto cortesía de Cinelatino)

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Steve Kuo-Ming Lu Jan. 14, 21, 28; Feb. 04, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/14/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 545668 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Bay Connexion, 1995 A utumn Gold Drive, San Jose, CA 95131, Santa Clara Co. Phong Le, 899 Contemplation Place, Milpitas, CA 95035. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fic titious business name or names listed here in 12/14/2010. “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.)

Phong Le Jan. 14, 21, 28; Feb. 04, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/14/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 545715 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, J & A D emolition, 9121 Connell Ct., Gilroy, CA 95020, S anta Clara C o. Anai Leanos, 9121 Connell Ct., Gilroy, CA 95020.

This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fic titious business name or names listed here in 08/2010. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declar es as true informa tion which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Anai Leanos Jan. 14, 21, 28; Feb. 04, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/15/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 545777 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Norcal Flavor, LLC, Cluejee, 524 Broderick Drive, San Jose, CA 95111, Santa Clara Co. SSS Innovation Group, LLC., 524 Broderick Drive, San Jose, CA 95111. This business is conducted by a limited liability company, registrant has not yet began business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declar es as true informa tion which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

SSS Innovation Group, LLC Ramandeep Sidhu/President Jan. 14, 21, 28; Feb. 04, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/17/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 546059 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Eliza’s Family Child Care, 1457 Blossom Hill Road, San Jose, CA 95118, Santa Clara Co. Elizabeth Villarroel, 1457 Blossom Hill RD., San Jose, CA 95118. This business is conducted b y an individual , r egistrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 08/12/2010.

“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.)

Elizabeth Villarroel Jan. 14, 21, 28; Feb. 04, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/28/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 546125 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Precision Document Processing, 125 Connemara Way #29, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, Santa Clara Co. Lan Wu, 125 Connemara Way #29, Sunnyvale, CA 94087. 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 declar es as true informa tion which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Lan Wu Jan. 14, 21, 28; Feb. 04, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/29/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 546165 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, ADC D esigns, A. C omanda, 3236 McKinley Dr., Santa Clara, CA 95051, Santa Clara Co. Adrienne Comanda, 3236 McKinley Dr., Santa Clara, CA 95051. This business is c onducted b y an individual , registrant began business under the fic titious business name or names listed here in 02/01/00. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declar es as true informa tion which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Adrienne Comanda Jan. 14, 21, 28; Feb. 04, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/30/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 546276 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Borderline Productions, 205 Murlagan #1, Mountain View, CA 94043, Santa Clara Co. AnneMarie Ward, 205 Murlagan Ave #1, Mountain View, CA 94043. This business is conducted b y an individual , r egistrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 01/04/2011.

“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.)

AnneMarie Ward Jan. 14, 21, 28; Feb. 04, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/04/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 546278 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Thien Truc, 2857 S enter RD. #F, San Jose, CA 95111, Santa Clara Co. Hoa D Luu, 2490 Kenoga Dr., San Jose, CA 95121. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fic titious business name or names list ed her e in 01/10/2011. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declar es as true informa tion which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Hoa D Luu Jan. 14, 21, 28; Feb. 04, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/04/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 546233 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Evelyns Quality Home Care, 3612 Sorci Dr., San Jose, CA 95124, S anta Clara Co. Evelyn Threat, 2213 Chr ysler D r #2, Modesto, CA 95350. This business is c on-

ducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 11/01/2010. “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.)

Evelyn Threat Jan. 14, 21, 28; Feb. 04, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/04/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 546325 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Faccia Felice, 3964 Rivermark Plaza, Suite 436, S anta Clara, CA 95054, S anta Clara Co. Betty Law, 4158 Tobin Circle, Santa Clara, CA 95054. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fic titious business name or names listed here in 09/07/2009. “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.)

Betty Law Jan. 14, 21, 28; Feb. 04, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/05/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 546291 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Global Foods Online, 10863 Leavesley Place, Cupertino, CA 95014, Santa Clara Co. Bryce Wilson, 10863 Leavesley Pl., Cupertino, C A 95014, Daniel Wong, 1369 Belleville Wy., Sunnyvale, CA 94087. This business is conducted by a general 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 r egistrant who declar es as true information which he or she kno ws to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Bryce Wilson Jan. 14, 21, 28; Feb. 04, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/05/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 546332 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, P remier S enior S ervices, 1396 Lafayette St, Santa Clara, CA 95050, Santa Clara C o. Virginia E vangelista, 1396 Lafayette St., Santa Clara, CA 95050. 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 declar es as true informa tion which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Virginia B. Evangelista Jan. 14, 21, 28; Feb. 04, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/05/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 546337 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Anduin I, LP., 1023 N Shoreline Blvd Suite 100, Mountain View, CA 94043, Santa Clara Co. Anduin Capital Management, LLC., 1023 N Shoreline Blvd., Suite 100, Mountain View, CA 94043. This business is conducted by a limited partnership, registrants have not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names list ed hereon. “I declare that all information in this sta tement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Anduin I, LP Joe Lonsdale/General Partner Jan. 14, 21, 28; Feb. 04, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/06/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 546373 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Hoton Limo, 1231 Warburton Ave #7, Santa Clara, CA 95050, Santa Clara Co. Mohamed Hassan, 1231 Warburton Ave #7, Santa Clara, CA 95050. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not yet begun business under the fic titious business name or names list ed hereon. “I declare that all information in this sta tement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Mohamed Hassan Jan. 14, 21, 28; Feb. 04, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/06/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 546344 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Canter Iron Works, 16230 Church ST., Morgan Hill, CA 95037, S anta Clara C o.

Larry Montarbo, 16230 Church St., Morgan Hill, C A 95037, S epi Mon tarbo, 15222 Sycamore Dr., Morgan Hill, CA 95037. This business is conducted by a general 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 r egistrant who declar es as true information which he or she kno ws to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Larry Montarbo Jan. 14, 21, 28; Feb. 04, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/06/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 546357 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, C alifornia C ubicles F inder, 2227 Pasetta Dr., Santa Clara, CA 95050, S anta Clara Co. Nicanor Francisco, 2227 Pasetta Dr. #1, Santa Clara, CA 95050, Silvano Francisco, 2227 Pasetta Dr. #1, Santa Clara, CA 95050. This business is conducted by a general partnership, registrants have not yet begun business under the fic titious business name or names list ed 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.)

Nicanor Francisco Antonio Jan. 14, 21, 28; Feb. 04, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/06/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 546405 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Detail-Pro Painting, 3085 Balgray Ct., San Jose, CA 95148, Santa Clara Co. Manuel Rodriguez, 3085 Balgray Ct., San Jose, CA 95148. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 10/08/2004. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” ( A r egistrant who declar es as true information which he or she kno ws to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Manuel Rodriguez Jan. 14, 21, 28; Feb. 04, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/07/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 546464 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, A dvantage P ools, A dvantage Vinyl Pools, 1729 Angela St., San Jose, CA 95120, Santa Clara Co. Ronald W. Ancewicz, 1195 Chateau Dr., San Jose, CA 95120. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fic titious business name or names list ed her e in 03/01/94. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A regis-

trant who declar es as true informa tion which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Ronald W. Ancewicz Jan. 14, 21, 28; Feb. 04, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/10/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 546481 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Cool Box Portable Equipment Rental & Sales LLC, 980 & 990 Parker Court, Santa Clara, CA 95050, Santa Clara Co. Cool Box Portable Equipment Rental & Sales, LLC., 8325 E Golf Links Rd ., Tucson, AZ 85730.

This business is conducted by a limited liability company, registrants began business under the fic titious business name or names listed here in 06/01/2009. “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.)

Cool B ox P ortable E quipment Ren tal & Sales, LLC Garold C. Brown/Manager Jan. 14, 21, 28; Feb. 04, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/10/11.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 110CV190492 Superior C ourt of C alifornia, C ounty of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Hoai Le, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Hoai Le, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this c ourt for a decr ee changing names as follows: a. Hoai Le to Mimi Matsui Le. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court a t the hearing indica ted belo w t o show cause, if an y, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 02/22/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the O rder 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 Obser vador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Dec.27, 2010 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Jan. 14, 21, 28; Feb. 04, 2011.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV190993 Superior C ourt of C alifornia, C ounty of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Sergio Fernando Gutierrez, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Sergio Fernando Gutierrez, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this c ourt for a decr ee changing names as follo ws: a. S ergio F ernando Gutierrez t o S ergio Lau-Mar tinez. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons in terested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 02/12/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: loca ted a t 191 N. F irst Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A c opy of the Order to Show cause shall be published a t least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the c ounty of Santa Clara.

Jan.04, 2011 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Jan. 14, 21, 28; Feb. 04, 2011.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV191081 Superior C ourt of C alifornia, C ounty of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Tanh Huu Nguyen Phan, TO ALL INTER-

ESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Tanh Huu Nguyen Phan, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Tanh Huu Nguy en Phan t o Timothy Tanh Cambridge. 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 03/01/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A c opy of the O rder t o Sho w cause shall be published a t least onc e a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of gener al circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Jan.04, 2011 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Jan. 14, 21, 28; Feb. 04, 2011.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV191231 Superior C ourt of C alifornia, C ounty of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Dhiv ya R ajasekaran, Veerasekaran Natarajan, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Dhivya Rajasekaran, Verasekaran Na tarajan, ha ve filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this c ourt for a decr ee changing names as follows: a. Dhivya Rajasekaran to Dhivya Veera, b. Rajesh Veerasekaran to Rajesh Veera. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if an y, why the petition for change of names should not be 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 O rder 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 Obser vador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Jan.06, 2011 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Jan. 14, 21, 28; Feb. 04, 2011.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV191156 Superior C ourt of C alifornia, C ounty of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Dung Boi Ho, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Dung Boi Ho, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this c ourt for a decree changing names as follo ws: a. Dung Boi Ho to Ho, Winnie. 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 03/01/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the O rder 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.06, 2011 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Jan. 14, 21, 28; Feb. 04, 2011.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV1911263 Superior C ourt of C alifornia, C ounty of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Nahida Farhanh Chowdhury, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Nahida Farhana Chowdhury, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this c ourt for a decr ee changing names as follo ws: a. Nahida F arhana Chowdhury to Nahida Sultana Nisa. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons in terested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause,

if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 03/08/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: loca ted a t 191 N. F irst Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A c opy of the Order to Show cause shall be published a t least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the c ounty of Santa Clara.

Jan.07, 2011 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Jan. 14, 21, 28; Feb. 04, 2011.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV191432 Superior C ourt of C alifornia, C ounty of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Eivon Peter, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Eivon Peter, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this c ourt for a decree changing names as follo ws: a. Eivon Peter to Yvonne Peters. 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 O rder 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.10, 2011 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Jan. 14, 21, 28; Feb. 04, 2011.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV191378 Superior C ourt of C alifornia, C ounty of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Karen Lees Millar, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Karen Lees Miller, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Karen L ees Miller t o Kar ene L ees. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons in terested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 03/08/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: loca ted a t 191 N. F irst Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A c opy of the Order to Show cause shall be published a t least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the c ounty of Santa Clara.

Jan.10, 2011 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Jan. 14, 21, 28; Feb. 04, 2011.

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO. 545885 The follo wing person(s) has/ha ve abandoned the use of the fic titious business name(s). The information given below is as it appeared on the fictitious business name statement tha t w as filed a t the C ounty Clerk-Recorder’s office.

Diamond Auto Service, 735 Coleman Ave Suite B, San Jose, CA 95110. Filed in Santa Clara County on 07/29/2009 under file no.

527106. Blanca Estella Cervantez, 4194 San Miguel Way, San Jose, CA 95111. 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.)

Blanca E Cervantes January 14, 21, 28; Feb. 04, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 012/21/2010.

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO. 546110 The follo wing person(s) has/ha ve abandoned the use of the fic titious business name(s). The information given below is as it appeared on the fictitious business name statement tha t w as filed a t the C ounty Clerk-Recorder’s office.

Cool Manufac turing, S ales, Shipping & Storeage, 990 Parker Court, Santa Clara, CA 95050. F iled in S anta Clar a C ounty on 06/01/2009 under file no. 524865. Garold C Brown, 8325 E Golf Links Rd ., Tucson, AZ 85730, Carol A. Brown, 8325 E Golf Links Rd., Tucson AZ 85730. 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.)

Garold C. Brown January 14, 21, 28; Feb. 04, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/29/2010.

NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Date of Filing Application: January 10, 2011 To Whom It May Concern: The Name of the Applicant is/are: Oasis Spot INC The applicant listed above is applying to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to sell alcoholic beverages at: 86 N Market St. San Jose, CA 95113-1206 Type of license applied for: 47-ON-SALE General – Eating Place Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control 100 Paseo de San Antonio Room 119, San Jose, CA 95113 (408) 277-1200 Published on January 14, 21, 28, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 545534 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, CRE Mortgages, 3005 Silver Creek Rd #162, San Jose, CA 95121, Santa Clara Co. Vi Tuong Nguyen, 3789 Pondorosa Terrace, Fremont, CA 94536. This business is c onducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 12/08/10. “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.)

Vi Tuong Nguyen Jan. 07, 14, 21, 28, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/09/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 545543 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Sand Hill Forum, 12 S First St. #105, San Jose, CA 95113, Santa Clara Co. Brian Donnelly, 1010 Foxchase Dr., San Jose, CA 95123. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 12/08/10. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.”

(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she kno ws to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Brian Donnelly Jan. 07, 14, 21, 28, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/09/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 546020 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, M.T. Lacaze Properties, 7751 Eigle berry St. Unit C., Gilroy, CA 95020, S anta Clara Co. Barbara Casalegno, 3321 Senter Rd., San Jose, CA 95111, Karen Armendariz, 1981 Skyline Dr., Milpitas, CA 95035, Gayle Young 165-347, Blossom Hill Rd., San Jose,

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Legal Notices CA 95123, Lawrence J Casalegno, 2135 Garden Dr., Santa Maria, CA 93458, Kenneth M Casalegno, 3587 Dolphin Dr #A, Iowa City, IO 52240, David Casalegno, 1312 Ideal St., Semenole, OK 74868, Louise Weske, 7751 Eigleberry St #C, Gilroy, CA 95020, John Lacaze, Executor for the Estate of Joseph Lacaze, 1048 Ryan Ave., Clovis, CA 93611. This business is conducted by a general partnership, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 11/01/10. “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.)

Barbara Casalegno Jan. 07, 14, 21, 28, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/27/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 546123 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Good Care Acupuncture, 4898 El Camino Real Ste 202., Los Altos, CA 94022, Santa Clara Co. Chaoming Chen, 5668 Calmor Ave #2., San Jose, CA 95123. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 10/15/2009. “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.)

Choaming Chen Jan. 07, 14, 21, 28, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/29/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 546173 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Mike&Judy, 3034 Rosato Court, San Jose, CA 95135, Santa Clara Co. Wu, HuiChi, 3034 Rosato Court, San Jose, CA 95135, Chuang, Mu-Wong, 3034 Rosato Court, San Jose, CA 95135. This business is conducted by husband and wife, registrant 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.)

Wu,hui-Chu Jan. 07, 14, 21, 28, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/30/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 546169 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Lulu’s Cupcake Shoppe, 17385 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill, CA 95037, Santa Clara Co. JoAnn Marshall, 15650 Vineyard Blvd. A 171, 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 here on. “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.)

JoAnn Marshall Jan. 07, 14, 21, 28, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/30/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 546160 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Golden Trading Corporation, 3223 Sagewood Lane, San Jose, CA 95132, Santa Clara Co. Golden Trading Corporation, 3223, Sagewood Lane, San Jose, CA 95132.

This business is conducted by a corporation, registrant 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.)

Golden Trading Corporation Stephanie Tran/President Jan. 07, 14, 21, 28, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/30/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 546174 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Cielito’s Mexican Food, 1503 Agnew Rd #104., Santa Clara, CA 95054, Santa Clara Co. Guadalupe Smith, 1503 Agnew Rd #104., Santa Clara, CA 95054, Maria Rangel, 1477 Agnew Rd., Santa Clara, CA 95054. 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.

Guadalupe Smith Jan. 07, 14, 21, 28, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/03/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 546252 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Van Dyke Properties, 448 South 10st St., San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara Co. Fi-

nancial Savings Corp., 3096 Whitesand Dr., San Jose, CA 95148. This business is c onducted by a corporation, registrants began business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this sta tement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she kno ws to be false is guilty of a crime.

Duydat Vu Jan. 07, 14, 21, 28, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/04/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 546284 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, The Grafitti Consultant, 3606 Ethan Ct., San Jose, CA 95136, S anta Clara Co. James Richard Stanton, 3606 Ethan Ct., San Jose, CA 95136. This business is conducted by an individual, registrants have not yet begun business under the fic titious business name or names list ed 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.

James Richard Stanton Jan. 07, 14, 21, 28, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/05/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 546283 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, MST Accountancy, 560 S Winchester Blvd., Ste 500, San Jose, CA 95148, S anta Clara Co. Marina Tang, 2904 Requa Ct., San Jose, CA 95148. This business is conducted by an individual, registrants began business under the fic titious 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.

Marina Tang Jan. 07, 14, 21, 28, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/05/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 546279 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Silicon Valley Pest Control, 2943 Driftwood Ave, San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara Co. Gabriela Cardoza, 2943 Driftwood Ave, San Jose, CA 95122. This business is c onducted by an individual, registrant has not yet begun business under the fic titious business name or names list ed hereon. “I declare that all information in this sta tement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.

Gabriela Cardoza Jan. 07, 14, 21, 28, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/05/11.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 110CV190326 Superior C ourt of C alifornia, C ounty of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Bowen Ho & Qi Shen, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Bowen Ho & Q i Shen, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Q iwei He t o Jim Q iwei Ho. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons in terested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 02/22/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: loca ted a t 191 N. F irst Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A c opy of the Order to Show cause shall be published a t least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the c ounty of Santa Clara.

Dec. 22, 2010 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Jan. 07, 14, 21, 28, 2011.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 110CV189857 Superior C ourt of C alifornia, C ounty of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Parminder Singh, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Parminder Singh, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Parminder Singh to Parminder Singh Gill.

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons in terested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indica ted belo w t o sho w cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 02/15/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: loca ted at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A c opy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least onc e a w eek for four suc cessive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Dec. 16, 2010 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Jan. 07, 14, 21, 28, 2011.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 110CV190065 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Gurjit Singh, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Gurjit Singh, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Gurjit Singh to Hira Singh. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 02/08/11 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.

Dec. 20, 2010 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Jan. 07, 14, 21, 28, 2011.

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO. 546243 The following person(s) has/have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s). The information given below is as it appeared on the fictitious business name statement that was filed at the County Clerk-Recorder’s office.

Travel Connection Tours, 2211 Third Street, Sanata Clara, CA 95054. Filed in Santa Clara County on 11/30/09 under file no. 531530.

Michael Chee, 2211 Third Street, Santa Clara, CA 95054. 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.)

Michael Chee January 7, 14, 21, 28, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 01/04/2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 545971 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Los Gatos Oral and Facial Surgery, Los Gatos Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Los Gatos Oral and Maxillo-Facial Surgery, Los Gatos Oral & Maxillo-Facial Surgery, Los Gatos Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Center, Los Gatos Oral and Maxillo-facial Surgery Center, Los Gatos Oral and Facial Center, Los Gatos Oral and Maxillofacial Specialists, Los Gatos Oral and Maxillo-Facial Specialists, Los Gatos Oral and Facial Specialists, Los Gatos Oral Surgery Specialists, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Specialists of Los Gatos, Oral and Maxillo-Facial Surgery Specialists of Los Gatos, Oral Surgery Specialists of Los Gatos, Oral Facial Surgery Center of Los Gatos, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Center, Center for Oral Surgery, Center for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Center for Oral and Maxillo-facial Surgery, Center for Oral Facial Surgery, Los Gatos Center for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Los Gatos Center for Oral and Maxillo-Facial Surgery, Los Gatos Center for Oral Facial Surgery, Los Gatos Center for Oral Surgery, Los Gatos Oral Surgery Center, Los Gatos Oral and Facial Surgery Center, Los Gatos Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Center, Los Gatos Oral and Maxillo-facial Surgery Center, Oral and Maxillofacila Surgery Center, Oral and Maxillo-Facial Surgery Center, Oral Surgery Center, Los Gatos Oral Surgery, Los Gatos Maxillofacial Surgery, Los Gatos Maxillo-Facial Surgery, Los Gatos OMS Center, Los Gatos OMFS Center, Los Gatos Oral and Aesthetic Surgery, Los Gatos Oral Surgeons, Los Gatos Oral and Facial Surgeons, Oral and Facial Surgery of Los Gatos, Oral and Facial Surgery Center of Los Gatos, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Center of Los Gatos, Oral and Maxillo-Facial Surgery-Center of Los Gatos, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery of Los Gatos, Oral and Maxillo-Facial Surgery of Los Gatos, Los Gatos Oral Surgeons, Los Gatos Oral and Facial Surgeons, Los Gatos Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Los Gatos Oral and Maxillo-facial Surgeons, Los Gatos Oral Surgery Associates, Los Gatos Oral and Facial Surgery Associates , Los Gatos Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Associates, Los Gatos Oral and Maxillo-Facial Surgery Associates, Oral Surgery Associates of Los Gatos, Oral and Facial Surgery Associates of Los Gatos, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Associates of Los Gatos, Oral and Maxillo-Facial Surgery Associates of Los Gatos, Oral Surgeons of Los Gatos, Oral and Facial Surgeons of Los Gatos, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons of Los Gatos, Oral and Maxillo-facial Surgeons of Los Gatos, Los Gatos Maxillofacial Surgeons, Los Gatos Maxillo-Facial Surrgeons, Oral and Facial Surgery, Los Gatos Oral & Facial Surgery, 14419 S Bascom Ave. #100, Los Gatos, Ca 95030, Santa Clara Co. Lee Walker, 15965 Grandview Ave., Monte Sereno, CA 95030. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 1999. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Lee Walker Dec. 31; Jan. 07, 14, 21, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/23/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 545345 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Phoenix Construction, 15466 Los Gatos Blvd, #109-265, Los Gatos, Ca 95032, Santa Clara Co. Todd Leal, 10225 Parrish View Dr., Gilroy, CA 95020. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 12/03/10. “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.)

Tood R Leal Dec. 31; Jan. 07, 14, 21, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/03/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 546087 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, West Coast Autobody, 1985 Lafayette St., Santa Clara, CA 95050, Santa Clara Co. Frank DeSantiago, 5403 Ayeshire, San Jose, CA 95118. 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.)

Frank DeSantiago Dec. 31; Jan. 07, 14, 21, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/28/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 546056 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, California Polytechnic Institute, 1762 Technology Drive, Suite 227, San Jose, CA 95110, Santa Clara Co. California Polytechnic Institute Inc., 1149 Jamestown Dr., Sunnyvale, CA 94087. 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.)

California Polytechnic Institute Inc. Ali Iranmanesh/President Dec. 31; Jan. 07, 14, 21, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/28/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 545634 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, MT Impossible, MT Impossible Consulting, 1430 Kiner Ave #100, San Jose, CA 95125, Santa Clara Co. Michel Turcotte, 1430 Kiner Ave., San Jose, CA 95125. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 12/14/2010. “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.)

Michel Turcotte Dec. 31; Jan. 07, 14, 21, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/13/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 545589 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Best Stinkin’ Garlic Bread in the West!, 8530 Hickory Way, Gilroy, CA 95020, Santa Clara Co. Donna Feichtmann, 8530 Hickory Way, Gilroy, CA 95020. 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.)

Donna Feichtmann Dec. 31; Jan. 07, 14, 21, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/10/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 545526 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Beyond Cars, 90 E Gish Rd., San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara Co. Shahram Vedaei, 1250 Garbo Way #309, San Jose, CA 95117. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 12/08/2010. “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.)

Shahram Vedaei Dec. 31; Jan. 07, 14, 21, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/08/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 545907 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Night Star, Fast Used Car, 57 Cherry Crest Lane, San Jose, CA 95138, Santa Clara Co. Mahsa Manavi, 57 Cherry Crest Lane, San Jose, CA 95138. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name

or names listed here in 12/22/10. “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.)

Arash Arasteh Dec. 31; Jan. 07, 14, 21, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/22/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 545367 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Rai & Associates, Attorney at Law, 2005 De la Cruz Blvd., #145, Santa Clara, CA 95050, Santa Clara Co. Hardeep S. Rai, 1923 Vallejo St., San Francisco, CA 94123.

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.)

Hardeep S. Rai Dec. 31; Jan. 07, 14, 21, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/03/10.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 110CV190434 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Alnoor M. Salim, Shaista Salim, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Alnoor M Salim and Shaista Salim, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Rayan Alnoor to Rayan Alnoor Salim. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 02/22/11 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.

Dec. 23, 2010 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Dec. 31; Jan. 07, 14, 21, 2011.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 110CV190413 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Huang Cheng Ya, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Huang Cheng Ya, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Huang Cheng Ya to Huang Renee ChengYa. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 02/23/11 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.

Dec. 23, 2010 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Dec. 31; Jan. 07, 14, 21, 2011.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 110CV190227 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Manuela Aguilar, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Manuela Aguilar, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Jamie Ciriaco Aguilar to Jaime Ciriaco Aguilar. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 02/15/11 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.

Dec. 21, 2010 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Dec. 31; Jan. 07, 14, 21, 2011.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 110CV190660 Superior C ourt of C alifornia, C ounty of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Rhiannon Rachel Clark-Lee, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, R hiannon R achel Clark -Lee, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this c ourt for a decr ee changing names as follows: a. Rhiannon Rachel ClarkLee to Rhiannon Rachel Clark. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons in terested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any,

why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 02/22/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: loca ted a t 191 N. F irst Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A c opy of the Order to Show cause shall be published a t least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the c ounty of Santa Clara.

Dec. 29, 2010 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Dec. 31; Jan. 07, 14, 21, 2011.

Love, 5866 Lalor D r., San Jose, CA 95123.

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 declar es as true informa tion which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Lot’s to Love Khaled Abusamaha/President Dec. 24, 31; Jan. 07, 14, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/24/10.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 110CV190515 Superior C ourt of C alifornia, C ounty of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Henar y Ghazanchian, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Henar y Ghazanchian, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Henary Ghazanchian to Henry Ghazanchian. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this c ourt a t the hearing indica ted below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 02/22/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the O rder to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Dec. 27, 2010 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Dec. 31; Jan. 07, 14, 21, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 545878 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, A Wise Door (AWD), 1036 S 6th St., San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara Co. Sam Talaie, 1036 S 6th St., San Jose, CA 95112. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fic titious business name or names list ed her e in 12/21/10. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declar es as true informa tion which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Sam Talaie Dec. 24, 31; Jan. 07, 14, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/21/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 545267 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, 7-Star Liquor & Groceries, 2115 Scott St., San Jose, CA 95128, S anta Clara Co. Ravi K. Manrao, 39800 Fremont Blvd#231, Fremont, CA 94538, Manju B ala, 39800 Fremont Blvd. #231, F emont, CA 94538.

This business is conducted by husband and wife, registrants began business under the fictitious business name or names list ed here in 12/01/2010. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” ( A r egistrant who declar es as true information which he or she kno ws to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Ravi K. Manrao, Manju Bala Dec. 24, 31; Jan. 07, 14, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/01/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 545881 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, @ Your Convenience, 347 E Taylor St., San Jose, CA 95110, Santa Clara Co. Oanh Turkenkopf, 708 La va Way, S an Jose , C A 95133. 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 r egistrant who declar es as true information which he or she kno ws to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Oanh Turkenkope Dec. 24, 31; Jan. 07, 14, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/21/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 545745 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Faithful, 6480 Century Dr., San Jose, CA 95129, Santa Clara Co. Joyce Kuo, 6480 Century Dr., San Jose, CA 95129. 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 declar es as true informa tion which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Joyce Kuo Dec. 24, 31; Jan. 07, 14, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/16/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 545588 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Enavant - Solutions, 3647 Warner Dr., San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara Co. Anne Burris, 3647 Warner D r., S an Jose , C A 95127. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 12/01/10. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.”

(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she kno ws to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Anne Burris Dec. 24, 31; Jan. 07, 14, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/10/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 545769 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Elite Consulting, 2 Prototyping, 1250 Civic Center Drive, Santa Clara, CA 95050, Santa Clara Co. Jamyuen Ko, 1250 Civic Center Drive, Santa Clara, CA 95050. This business is c onducted b y 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 declar es as true informa tion which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Jamyuen Ko Dec. 24, 31; Jan. 07, 14, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/17/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 545793 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, RORU Managemen t S ervices, 1560 Quail Ave., Sunnyvale, C A 94087, S anta Clara Co. Oliver Wang, 1560 Quail Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94087, Hui T. Foo, 1560 Quail Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94087. This business is conducted by a general 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 declar es as true informa tion which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Oliver Wang Dec. 24, 31; Jan. 07, 14, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/17/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 545190 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Jwin Invest, 1172 Murphy Ave. Suite 228, San Jose, CA 95131, S anta Clara Co. Jim-Wen Yu, 1998 Bright Willow Circle, San Jose, CA 95131. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fic titious business name or names listed here in 11/30/2005. “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.)

Jim-Wen Yu Dec. 24, 31; Jan. 07, 14, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/29/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 545620 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Westpak Insurance Partnership, 83 Great Oaks Blvd., San Jose, CA 95119, Santa Clara C o. Herber t S chueneman, 973 Casanova, Monterey, CA 93940, Ryan Craft, 1318 Avenida Sereno, Encenitas, CA 92024, Hugh Davis, 833 C umberland , Gilr oy, CA 95020, Philip Cota, 3935 La Mesa Ln., S an Jose, C A 95124, Mark Esc obedo, 6049 Foothill Glen Ct., San Jose, CA 95123, Nora Crivello, 23 North St., San Juan Bautista, CA 95045, Pal Khangaldy, 604 Curie Dr., San Jose, CA 95123. . This business is conducted by a general partnership, registrants began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 2006. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she kno ws to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Herbert Shueneman Dec. 24, 31; Jan. 07, 14, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/13/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 545104 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, California Excess, 5866 Lalor D r., San Jose, CA 95123, S anta Clara C o. Lot’s to

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 110CV189847 Superior C ourt of C alifornia, C ounty of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jordan Ellis Dieck, TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS: The court finds tha t petitioner Jordan Ellis Dieck, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Jordan Ellis Dieck to Jordan Ellis. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons in terested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 02/15/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: loca ted a t 191 N. F irst Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A c opy of the Order to Show cause shall be published a t least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the c ounty of Santa Clara.

Dec. 16, 2010 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Dec. 24, 31; Jan. 07, 14, 2011.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 109CV137912 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: DaShawn Flenory, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner DaShawn Flenory, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Emiliana Monique Jimenez to Emiliana Monique Flenory. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 01/18/11 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.

Nov. 05, 2010 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Dec. 24, 31; Jan. 07, 14, 2011.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 110CV190070 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Navid Vahidi, Simin Gholibeikian, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Navid Validi & Simin Gholibeikian, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Benyamin Beikian Vahidi to Benjamin Vahidi. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 02/22/11 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.

Dec. 20, 2010 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Dec. 24, 31; Jan. 07, 14, 2011.

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO. 545523 The following person(s) has/have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s). The information given below is as it appeared on the fictitious business name statement that was filed at the County Clerk-Recorder’s office.

Cradle-To-Grave Dental, 1879 Lundy Ave #212, San Jose, CA 95131. Filed in Santa Clara County on 04/19/2010 under file no.

536919. Wyatt Business Services LLC, 1879 Lundy Ave #212, San Jose, CA 95131. This business was conducted by a limited liability company. 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.)

Patrick Reich December 24, 31; Jan. 07, 14, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/08/2010.

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO. 545524 The following person(s) has/have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s). The information given below is as it appeared on the fictitious business name statement that was filed at the County Clerk-Recorder’s office.

Wyatt Business Services LLC., 1879 Lundy Ave #212, San Jose, CA 95131. Filed in Santa Clara County on 07/21/2009 under file no. 526798. Wyatt Business Services LLC, 1879 Lundy Ave #212, San Jose, CA 95131. This business was conducted by a limited liability company. 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.)

Patrick Reich December 24, 31; Jan. 07, 14, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/08/2010.

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Family Day: Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Date: January 15 Time: 12:00pm – 4:00pm Location: Museum of the African Diaspora 685 Mission Street San Francisco, CA 94105 Info: Free with museum admission

Tix info: (510) 849-2568

I Have a Dream Craft Date: January 15 Time: 2:00pm – 3:00pm Location: West Valley Branch Library 1243 San Tomas Aquino Rd. San Jose, CA 95117 Info: (408) 244-4766

Immigration Forum Date: January 26 Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm Location: Locatelli Center Santa Clara University Info: (408) 768-1161

12th Annual MLK “Stop the Violence Rally�

Date: January 15 Time: 4:00pm – 8:30pm Location: Gullo Center Evergreen Valley College 3095 Yerba Buena Rd. San Jose, CA 95135 Info: www.partiprogram.com Solar Options for your Home! Date: January 19 Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm Location: Redwood City Hall 1017 Middlefield Rd. Redwood City, CA 94063

CIRCLE OF PALMS, DOWNTOWN SAN JOSE

!DMISSION 3KATE RENTAL INCLUDED (OURS )NFORMATION 10 and younger $13 (408) 291-0525 11 and older $15 sjdowntown.com

Friday, Jan. 14 Saturday, Jan. 15 Sunday, Jan. 16 Monday, Jan. 17

5 p.m. - midnight noon - midnight noon - 10 p.m. noon - 9 p.m.

A San Jose Downtown Association Production

Love through deviant ears: A mix tape Date: January 21 Time: 8:00pm – 10:30pm Location: La Pena Cultural Center 3105 Shattuck Avenue Berkeley, CA 94705

Friends Meeting and Potluck Date: January 22 Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm Location: West Valley Branch Library 1243 San Tomas Aquino Rd. San Jose, CA 95117 Info: (408) 244-4766

Master Gardeners Date: January 26 Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm Location: West Valley Branch Library 1243 San Tomas Aquino Rd. San Jose, CA 95117 Info: (408) 244-4766 Home Energy Upgrade Date: January 26 Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm Location: City Hall 456 West Olive Ave. Sunnyvale, CA 94086 Info: barbf53@aol.com Silicon Valley Puzzle Fest Date: January 29 Time: 10:00am – 5:00pm Location: Morgan Hill Public Library 660 West Main Avenue Morgan Hill, CA 95037 Info: www.svpuzzle.org

DIY art: portraits of the figure Date: January 29 Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm Location: San Jose Museum of Art 110 S. Market Street San Jose, CA 95113 Info: Free with museum admission

SesiĂłn informativa de CiudadanĂ­a DĂ­a: Viernes 28 de enero Hora: 1pm Lugar: Sunnyvale Public Library 655 West Olive Ave. Sunnyvale, CA 94088

Affordable Solar Electricity Date: January 31 Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm Location: Acterra 3291 E. Bayshore Rd. Palo Alto, CA 94303 Info: (650) 962-9876 ext. 302.

ClĂ­nica de salud gratuita The Pacific Free clinic No preguntan estado migratorio y son para Personas que no tienen seguro mĂŠdico Lugar: Overfelt High School 1835 Cunningham Avenue.

Informes: 1-888-321-9972.

Opening reception & artist talk with Jaime Hernandez and Rio YaĂąez Date: February 4 Time: 7:00pm Location: MACLA 510 S. First St. San Jose, CA 95113 Info: www.maclaarte.org

Actualice su uso energĂ­a DĂ­a: MiĂŠrcoles 26 de enero Hora: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Lugar: Municipio de Sunnyvale 456 West Olive Avenue Invitados: Especialistas en este tema Informes: barbf53@aol.com

Calendar

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Calendar

MLK Events Date: February 5 Location: MLK Library 150 E. San Fernando St. San Jose, CA 95112

Resource Fair Time: 11:00am – 2:00pm

Freedom March Time: 12:00pm – 2:00pm

Panel discussion: Liberation Theology Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm Room 255/257 Adult Gardening Workshop Date: February 5 Time: 10:00am – 1:30pm Location: Guadalupe River Park 438 Coleman Ave. San Jose, CA 95110 Info: www.grpg.org Pre-registration is required

Hybrid Spaces Gallery: Family Origins & Collaborations Date: November - January 8, 2010 Location: MACLA 510 S 1st St. San Jose, CA 95113 Info: www.maclaarte.org

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

Foro Educativo de InmigraciĂłn Congresista Zoe Lofgren DĂ­a: Domingo 16 de enero Hora: 7:00pm- 10:00pm Lugar: Levy Family Campus 14855 Oka Road Los Gatos

Conversatorio para prevenciĂłn del crimen DĂ­a: SĂĄbado 22 de enero de 2011 Hora: 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Lugar: Seven Trees Community Center 3590 Cas Drive, San Jose CA 95111

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Feria de Trabajo Lleve su curriculum DĂ­a: Lunes 31 de enero Hora: 11:00 am -2:00 pm Lugar: Doubletree Hotel San Jose 2050 Gateway Place

Opciones solares para su hogar DĂ­a: MiĂŠrcoles, 19 de enero Hora: 6:30 - 8:00 pm, Municipio de Redwood City, 1017 Middlefield Rd., Redwood City..

Orador invitado:NoĂŠ Eckert .

EnergĂ­a Accequible Lunes, 31 de enero Hora 7:00 - 9:00 pm Lugar: Acterra 3,921 E. Bayshore Road Palo Alto..

Invitados: RubĂŠn Veek y Mike Balma

Verde en casa Entrenamiento de voluntarios Días: MiÊrcoles 26 de enero y 2 de febrero Hora: 5:30pm – 9:30pm (Palo Alto) Jueves 17 y 24 de marzo Hora: 5:30pm-9:30pm Sunnyvale Taller Hazlo tu mismo Ahorre energía y cambia su casa a verde Martes, 08 de febrero Hora: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Sunnyvale Informes: (650) 962-9.876 ext. 353.

ÂżQuieres sacarte el tatuaje?

La ciudad ayuda a remover los tatuajes a jĂłvenes entre los 14 y 25 aĂąos de edad.

Informes (408) 251-7757 Done celulares y pagers Lugar: Happy Hollow 1300 Senter Road Hora: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm San Jose, CA 95112 Informes (408) 794-6404

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Informes: 1-800-984-3663 SecondHarvestFood.org

Servicios de InmigraciĂłn OrganizaciĂłn de San JosĂŠ que ayuda a inmigrantes S.I.R.E.N Lugar: 1425 Koll Circle Suite 109 TelĂŠfono: (408) 453-3003 San Jose CA 95112?www.siren-bayarea.org Registre su CELULAR Reciba alertas de emergencia en espaĂąol visite www.alertscc.gov

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Vibras

“13 Hierbas para tu suerte” Por Mario Jiménez El Observador Abre camino Se porta en pequeños saquitos color verde o amarillo con el fin de abrirse camino, encontrar nuevas oportunidades y buena suerte en general, frecuentemente se preparan enjuagues con esta hierba, se añade rompezaraguey, ruda y arrasa con todo para hacerse un baño lustral.

Arrasa con todo Se mezcla esta hierba con un poco de rompezaraguey y hierba abre camino, y se hacen enjuagues durante tres días consecutivos para deshacer hechizos y vencer la brujería.

Cáscara sagrada Se recomiendan los enjuagues de agua de cáscara sagrada para salir airoso de cualquier situación que tenga que ver con asuntos legales y corte.

Enebro Se siembra en la casa con el propósito de protegerse de los amigos de lo ajeno. Tres de sus flores se colocan en el maletero del auto con el fin de prevenir accidentes.

Ginkgo Es reconocido como un agente que mejora y reestablece las funciones mentales.

Si quiere rejuvenecer, ponga a remojar 21 hojas de ginkgo en

agua mineral la noche de luna nueva, al día siguiente enjuague su cara con la mezcla, hágalo una vez al mes. Le sorprenderá el resultado.

Hierbabuena La hierbabuena se utiliza en rituales para la protección del hogar, antes de iniciar un ritual de magia blanca, frote sus manos con hojas frescas de hierbabuena. Se dice que donde crece con abundancia el dinero nunca faltará.

Mandrake Donde exista una planta o un trozo de raíz de mandrake, los malos espíritus y la magia negra no pueden existir. Coloque un trozo del tallo de mandrake junto a dos monedas de plata para que el dinero le abunde.

Ocote Es comúnmente sugerido para alejar las malas vibras y los malos espíritus. Actualmente son muy populares las cruces de ocote, coloque una de estas cruces debajo de los colchones de su cama si siente energías extrañas a su alrededor o si padece de pesadillas constantes.

Pirul Con las hojas de pirul se fabrican ramas de limpia y se pasan por el cuerpo de una persona que este enferma o deprimida, luego las hojas se entierran y santo remedio.

También se quema como incienso para alejar las malas vibras.

Rompezaraguey Con esta hierba se preparan pócimas y enjuagues sumamente efectivos para erradicar la mala voluntad, la mala suerte, la envidia y la escasez de dinero. Se mezcla frecuentemente con la hierba abre camino y arrasa con todo.

Ruda Al plantarla en el jardín atrae buena suerte y ahuyenta a los malos espíritus. Es muy utilizada para hacer limpias a personas y viviendas. Se riega agua de ruda en la puerta de entrada de la casa para que el dinero no falte.

Toronjil Las infusiones son recetadas como enjuague para curar afecciones del cuero cabelludo y promover el crecimiento del cabello. Porte en la billetera dos hojas frescas de toronjil si siente que tiene mala suerte en el amor o si desea encontrar una pareja.

Vetiver Es utilizado en rituales espirituales, para atraer buena suerte y fortuna a un negocio, deposite un poco de polvo de vetivert en la caja registradora y así sus ganancias se duplicarán

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Sports

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racias a una gran actuación del portugués Cristiano Ronaldo, quien se despachó con tres goles, el Real Madrid solventó una dura prueba y venció 4-2 al Villarreal, en un extraordinario juego de la jornada 18 de la Liga de España. (Texto y foto de notimex)

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“El futbolista en México sufre con su profesionalismo”: Lapuente

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éxico.- El futbolista mexicano no ha entendido del todo lo que es ser profesional, tanto dentro como fuera de la cancha, señaló el técnico Manuel Lapuente, quien afirmó que es un aspecto que le ha impedido crecer al balompié nacional.

El estratega del América mencionó que un técnico depende de sus jugadores, quienes en México no tienen la disciplina necesaria.

“Lo que hace a un técnico son los jugadores, el jugador todavía sufre con su profesionalismo en México, no lo tiene bien arraigado, no sabe lo que es, todavía hay que luchar con el ju-

gador con su comportamiento dentro y fuera de la cancha, entonces es lo que no ha permitido evolucionar”, indicó.

Lapuente explicó que su negativa a dirigir en Europa tras la Copa del Mundo Francia 1998, pese a tener algunas ofertas, se debió a que él quería un equipo protagonista y no uno con el que luchara por el no descenso.

“Si me hubieran contratado para que el equipo tuviera posibilidades de llegar a la Champions,sí (habría aceptado una propuesta), pero no me iba ir a Europa a luchar por el descenso”, concluyó. (Texto y foto de Notimex) Δ