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VOLUME 32 NUMBER 2 JAN 7 - 13 2011 www.el-observador.com

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Community

Calculador de beneficio por jubilación

l Calculador de beneficios por jubilación usa el propio registro de ganancias del Seguro Social de la persona para calcular una estimación personalizada e inmediata de sus beneficios. Para promover el sitio web y el nuevo servicio en español, la agencia del Seguro Social ha reclutado la ayuda del popular y muy respetado anfitrión, Don Francisco, del conocido programa de televisión Sábado Gigante. El programa de computadora denominado como el Calculador de beneficios de jubilación por Internet es un programa interactivo que les permite a las personas explorar las opciones que pueden tener al comparar diferentes fechas de jubilación o cambios en sus ganancias futuras. Este programa de computadora protege la información personal de las personas al proporcionar sólo la cantidad de las estimaciones – no muestra la información de las ganancias que usó para calcular la estimación del beneficio, ni tampoco muestra ninguna otra información que permite la identificación de la persona. Alrededor de unas cuatro millones de personas han usado la versión en el idioma inglés del Calculador de beneficios de jubilación por Internet este año. Visite el sitio de Internet www.segurosocial.gov para calcular una estimación de sus beneficios por jubilación e informarse mejor acerca de los programas y beneficios administrados por el Seguro Social. (Información de la Oficina de Administración de Seguro Social)

Caltrain to Discontinue Paper 8-ride Tickets Feb. 1

Déjate llevar por tus antojos.

Tu elección a la medida justa Pie de pollo o pie Shepherd’s, acompañado con una ensalada Cesar y una Rebanada de nuestro famoso pie de Marie’s. *No incluye los pasteles de fruta fresca y los pasteles de queso crema.

SO MENTE

Pastel de Merengue $ de Limón Oferta limitada en el pastel entero para llevar solamente.

mas el deposito del molde

train, as well as on five other Bay Area transit systems – BART, SamTrans, Muni, Golden Gate Transit and Ferry, and AC Transit. The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority is set to accept Clipper cards next month. Caltrain customers can add Monthly passes, 8-ride tickets and cash to their Clipper cards. Card readers located in train stations read the Clipper card to verify that it is loaded with the current Monthly Pass, or deducts the cost of a trip or a ride from the card. Clipper customers with a valid Monthly Pass or 8-ride Ticket can receive a Monthly Parking Permit at Caltrain ticket vending machines by entering their 10-digit Clipper card number and then purchasing the permit.

Caltrain Clipper Tips

Un Platillo a B/c Precio

* Customers using Clipper must maintain $1.25 in cash on their card in addition to any monthly or 8-ride tickets loaded on the card. *Cash and 8-ride ticket customers must tag on and off for each trip.

Adquiera cualquier platillo regular y dos bebidas y reciba el segundo platillo (del mismo precio o menos) a medio precio. Esta oferta no puede ser combinada con ninguna otra oferta, descuento o cupón. Este cupón aceptado a máximo de dos descuentos por grupo. Solamente el platillo de menor precio será descontado. No tiene valor. Valido solo en locaciones participantes. Expira el 4/2/11. POS Code: Mktg Promo 2.

* Monthly Pass customers only tag on and off for the first trip of the month. To learn more about using Clipper on Caltrain, visit www.caltrain.com/clipper or call 1.800.660.4287. For a free Clipper card, visit www.clippercard.com or call 1.877.878.8883.

Para localizar el restaurante más cercano visite al página de internet mariecallenders.com. Por tiempo limitado solamente. Precios y participación pueden variar en ciertos de los restaurantes.

altrain riders who use the 8-ride Ticket or the Caltrain Monthly Pass are urged to make a New Year’s resolution to get a ClipperSM card. Beginning Feb. 1, Caltrain 8-ride tickets will only be available on the regional fare card. Paper 8-ride tickets will not be sold after Jan. 31; 8-ride tickets are valid for 60 days and paper tickets will be honored until they expire. Caltrain Monthly passes also will only be available on the Clipper card beginning with the March 2011 pass. The elimination of paper 8ride tickets and monthly passes is part of Caltrain’s transition to the Clipper card. Paper one-way tickets, Day passes and zone upgrade tickets will continue to be sold at Caltrain ticket vending machines. Clipper is now fully operational on Cal-

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Opinion

Eliminating Birthright Citizenship Would Affect Everyone

ilar to the process used for children born abroad to military parents, missionaries, or employees of international companies. Whether or not a child born abroad is a U.S. citizen depends on the year the child was born, whether one or both of the parents were U.S. citizens, and whether the parents were married or unmarried at the time of one’s birth. Some children would immediately acquire U.S. citizenship, but others might have to naturalize to become citizens. Assessing citizenship is an arduous and expensive process. Currently, the State Department and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) charge a substantial fee to make derivative citizenship assessments. The current DHS fee is $460. Depending on the case, the process can take weeks or even years, and can require the production of numerous documents, including old historical records. Americans could be denied citizenship because of a mistake. Government agents and others at the state and local level responsible for issuing birth certificates would not have expertise in complicated citizenship laws and in the complexities of determining the immigration status of the parents. Many Americans could be denied citizenship due to a mistake or misunderstanding of the law. The implications of erroneously being denied citizenship would be huge. Big government “solutions” would be expensive. The U.S. government would have to create a large new bureaucracy responsible for determining the citizenship of all children born in the U.S., and would have to create a national registry of citizens and some sort of identification document to be used as proof of citizenship. This would be expensive. Δ (Information provided by Immigration Policy Center)

Ocurrielcias

ttacks on birthright citizenship at the federal and state level are bound to take many forms—from outright repeal of the Fourteenth Amendment to refusal by states to issue birth certificates to children of undocumented immigrants. Whatever the tactic, attacks on birthright citizenship hurt everyone. Eliminating birthright citizenship would impose a significant burden on all Americans, who would no longer have an easy and inexpensive way to prove their citizenship. We have a simple, easy-to-use system. Throughout its history, the U.S. has had a simple, straight-forward way to determine citizenship. Anyone who is born on U.S. soil (with very few exceptions) is a U.S. citizen. The Fourteenth Amendment affirmed that this definition of citizenship could not be denied based on race, nationality, or family history. Our birth certificates are proof of our citizenship. If birthright citizenship were eliminated, U.S. citizens could no longer use their birth certificates as proof of citizenship. Everyone is affected. If birthright citizenship was eliminated, all American parents—not just immigrants— would have to determine the citizenship of their children. For some parents, this would be relatively simple. For others, it would be extremely cumbersome. Proving a child’s citizenship can be difficult. Establishing U.S. citizenship other than by birth in the U.S. is complex. Americans would have to prove that their children derive U.S. citizenship through one or both of their parents— a process that can be difficult for even experienced immigration attorneys. U.S. law with regard to derivative citizenship is extremely complex. Derivative Citizenship laws are complex. Proving a child’s citizenship would be sim-

By Hilbert Morales

iven the state of our national economy which was ‘in the making’ for the past 50 years of so, it is time to begin needed corrective measures. What the American people want and need is an affordable government working collaboratively with the private sector. Since the hot-button issue is available jobs, it is essential to establish a new mindset in heads of those who make policy and invest. The cost of government at all levels, local school districts, city, county, state and federal, is simply too much to pay with the current levels of revenues generated by the present economy. The simplest economic relationships are being violated at all levels. The net worth of any business is the difference between its assets and its debts. That is a static measure true for only a point in a market activity. Jobs today are diminished by automation and robotics. In addition, jobs go to the locale where the labor force is both educated, possesses the pertinent skills, and can be employed at the lowest cost. Today’s factories are being built offshore because the American work force expects and demands a living wage plus benefits which pay for medical care and retirement funds. An immediate way to reduce the cost of labor is to involve and engage employees in the payment of these benefits which really are deferred funding of future expected costs. Many individuals and governments simply never learn to live within their means. One has to admire City of San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed for advocating and supporting Measure V and Measure W. The issue being faced is that retirement contracts formulated in the past simply were not tenable because the costs involved were never fully determined nor funded. These contracts were set in place when the economy was much better than today. The City of San Jose has deferred retirement fund obligations which are unfunded. Organized labor has been very assertive about retaining these retirement fund obligations. There are incidences which are viewed as unrealistic and abusive. Recently a retired fire marshal who was to be paid 90% of the employed salary level, was rehired by the County of Santa Clara at full salary (about $250, 000 per year). This individual, under current practices, will be paid both a retirement benefit as well as the current salary (also at about

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$250,000) for being the active on-the-job County Fire Marshall. While it may be argued that this individual earned his retirement and is earning the current salary, this particular case reveals that public employee pension funds need to be scrutinized and appropriate adjustments made. It also demonstrates that the management of human resources did not exert common sense. The employment of this high salaried individual needed to be accomplished with the requirement that employment be extended without payment of retirement funds. A professional who keeps working is simply not retired. Why should the taxpayers end up providing tax revenues which pay a ‘double-dipper’? Other factors to be considered and changed are the following: Why should an individual be entitled to retirement pay at age 55 after 30 years of service? Why not require that retirement pay be indexed to the current economy? No corporation (including government) can pay for obligations for which no escrow fund was established and used. That union contract which established these future obligations was never fully described nor implemented so therefore it does not exist. These local examples are repeated at state and federal levels when grouped in a category called entitlements. Some of these entitlements are not ‘transparent’ because of the practice of accounting for them ‘off the books’. If America is to re-establish an economy wherein 95% of the labor force is gainfully employed, the entire economic system must become known and transparent. And, if we are to continue to have a government that takes care of people (its true constituent), then the silent majority must begin to speak up on behalf of its own essential needs and interests. The entire economic system is out of balance today. The American public is justifiably cynical and disappointed in the self-interest behavior of its leadership, both in government and in the private business sector. Since we are all residing on one earth, engaged in one global economy, let us all begin corrective measures in ways that are fair, that distribute wealth (money) which enables the masses to participate as wage earners. Those wages need to be at a scale that permits and empowers the individual to make choices with availble discretionary funds. Too many today (14,000,000 or one in twenty) simply have no job and therefore are forced to rely on welfare. Let’s begin comrrective measures which produce the greater good...employment for the masses.Δ

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Community

Changes to VTA Bus Service Begin January 10th

an Jose, Calif. – Changes to Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) bus service will begin on January 10, 2011. Most VTA bus routes will experience mostly minor schedule and/or frequency changes. Effective Saturday, January 15, Line 180 will no longer operate on weekends. The service between Fremont BART, Great Mall and downtown San Jose will be provided by a modified Line 181. On weekends, Line 181 will deviate into the Great Mall Transit Center; otherwise the routing stays the same as

the weekday route via Highway 880 and Stevenson Boulevard. As a result, weekend service will no longer be provided along Mission Boulevard in Fremont. VTA is encouraging riders to obtain newly-updated route schedules for the new service beginning January 10. There are three ways to obtain that information: On the internet at http://www.vta.org/news/service_changes/in dex.html. (While there, click on the blue envelope icon to sign-up for VTA bus/light rail email updates). By phone at (408) 321-2300, TTY only (408) 321-2330. From the 650 area code and South Santa Clara County toll area please call (800) 894-9908. In person at various transportation hubs throughout the county including: VTA’s Downtown Customer Service Center located at 2 North First Street in San Jose from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays; or VTA Administrative Offices located at 3331 North First Street in San Jose from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays.

Temporada de Impuestos

OS ANGELES - Tras los cambios de la ley tributaria, el Servicio de Impuestos Internos (IRS) anunció que la próxima temporada de impuestos comenzará a tiempo para la mayoría de las personas, pero los contribuyentes afectados por tres deducciones recientemente reincorporadas necesitan esperar hasta finales de febrero para presentar sus declaraciones de impuestos individuales. Además, los contribuyentes que detallan sus deducciones en el Anexo A del Formulario 1040 también tendrán que esperar hasta mediados o finales de febrero para presentar sus declaraciones. El inicio de la temporada de impuestos 2011 comenzará en enero para la mayoría de los contribuyentes. Sin embargo, los cambios de la semana pasada en la ley significan que el IRS tendrá que reprogramar sus sistemas de procesamientos por tres disposiciones que se ampliaron en El Acta de Alivio Tributario, Reautorización del Seguro de Desempleo y Creación de Empleos del 2010 que se convirtió en ley el 17 de diciembre. Personas que reclamen cualquiera de estos tres elementos ñ relacionados con la participación de la deducción estatal y local de impuestos sobre la venta, deducción de la matrícula y honorarios de la educación superior y la deducción de gastos del educador, así como los contribuyentes que detallan sus deducciones en el Anexo A del Formulario 1040 - tendrán que esperar para presentar sus declaraciones de impuestos hasta que los sistemas de proceso del impuesto estén listos, lo cual el IRS estima sea a mediados o finales de febrero. El IRS anunciará una fecha específica en el futuro cercano cuando pueda empezar a proce-

sar las declaraciones de impuestos impactadas por los cambios de la ley tributaria. En el ínterin, las personas de las categorías afectadas pueden comenzar a trabajar en sus declaraciones de impuestos, pero no deben presentar sus declaraciones hasta que los sistemas del IRS estén listos para procesar los cambios finales de la ley tributaria. El IRS insiste que e-file es la manera más rápida y mejor para los afectados por el retraso para obtener sus reembolsos. Aquellos que utilizan el software de preparación de impuestos pueden bajar las actualizaciones de su proveedor de software. El programa Free File del IRS también se actualizará. Como parte de este esfuerzo, el IRS trabajará en colaboración con la industria del software de impuestos y la comunidad profesional de impuestos para reducir los retrasos y garantizar una temporada de impuestos sin problemas. La información actualizada se publicará en IRS.gov. Esto incluirá una copia actualizada del Anexo A, así como actualización de las tablas de impuestos de ventas estatales y locales. Varios otros formularios utilizados por relativamente pocos contribuyentes también se ven afectados por los cambios finales, y más detalles están disponibles en IRS.gov. Los empleadores deben aplicar las tablas de retención del 2011 tan pronto como sea posible, pero a más tardar el 31 de enero de 2011. El IRS también recuerda a los empleadores que la Publicación 15 (Circular E), Guía de Impuestos del Empleador, que contiene las tablas salariales que algunos empleadores usan, estará disponible en IRS.gov antes de fin de año.

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Community

Año nuevo, oficina nueva

Brown

busca salvar California

Cónsul General de México en San José, David Figueroa expresa orgullo de haber cumplido una de sus grandes metas para dar mejor servicio a su comunidad. Por Rosario Vital El Observador

sí todos queremos iniciar el año en nuestras vidas. Nuevo trabajo, nuevos proyectos, nuevas esperanzas y grandes cambios. Tal parece que esa fue la misión del Consulado General de México en San José. El Consulado se trasladó a sus nuevas instalaciones localizadas en la 2125 de la Zanker Rd. en San José. Claro que para lograr este gran cambio, el personal trabajó duro y parejo durante cuatro meses, a fin de mejorar aún más su servicio para todos los mexicanos que residen en los Estados Unidos. “Es una instalación que permite a nuestros connacionales atenderlos como se merecen. Quienes nos visitan no tienen que esperar largas filas ni pasar frío ni calor porque hay lugar para albergar a cientos de personas durante su tramitación”, expresó el Cónsul General de México en San José, David Figueroa. Por muchos años el consulado ha tenido dos sedes en dos edificios ubicados en diferentes calles del centro de San José. Estos no estaban muy distantes pero no era lo ideal para un servicio tan grande que tiene que ofrecer a diario el consulado. “Ahora el consulado cuenta con todos sus servicios en un mismo lugar en un edificio de 20 mil pies cuadrados. Esto nos permite ofrecer mejor servicio”, explicó Figueroa. La calle Zanker Rd. está fácilmente ubicable. Hay servicio de transporte VTA que lo lleva sin

problemas de cualquier punto de la ciudad. Quienes se movilizan en sus propios vehículos no tendrán problemas de estacionamiento. La sede cuenta con 80 lotes de estacionamiento. Servicio rápido Durante la tramitación las personas pueden tomarse fotografías a costo bastante competitivo. ($10 por 4 fotos) También quienes se olvidaron sacar alguna copia, la sede cuenta con servicio de fotocopiado. ($0.25 por copia) El sistema de huella dáctilar y el tomado de fotografía se hace en una sola línea. El espacio les ha permitido poner todo este servicio en uno solo. Esto agiliza la atención a todos los mexicanos que están tramitando algún documento. El consulado cuenta con una amplia sala de espera. En la sala quienes están tramitando tendrán la oportunidad de visitar la “Ventanilla de Salud” y en breves minutos puede chequear su nivel de glucosa, colesterol diabetes y controlar su peso. Ahora las tramitaciones no solo se pagan en efectivo sino con tarjeta de crédito y/o débito. En los últimos años se requería solo efectivo. Están pronto por llegar los detectores de metal que se ubican al ingreso del local. Esto lo estaremos viendo en corto tiempo. También el servicio “q-matic”- sistema electrónico para llamar a los usuarios por orden de llegada- llegará en unas semanas. Esta sede es una de las más grandes que ha tenido el Consulado de México en la historia de San José. La oficina consular recibe un promedio

de 220 personas a diario. Además muchos de ellos vienen de ciudades muy lejanas. La sede consular atiende a cuatro condados en la regiónSanta Clara, Santa Cruz, San Benito y Montereylo cual indica que el número de personas que transitan a este lugar es numeroso. El consulado cuenta además con una sala comunitaria, la cual servirá para exposiciones, abiertas al público. Por cierto el próximo 21 de enero se inicia con la ceremonia de inauguración de esta sede, una exhibición fotográfica titulada “Revolución Mexicana”.

Transporte Público El servicio VTA lo deja muy cerca Si usa el tren ligero (Light Rail) Bajarse en la estación de Karina Infórmese al VTA (408) 321-2300

Para un mejor servicio consular Lugar: 2125 Zanker Rd. San Jose, CA 95131 Saque citas para matrícula y pasaporte 1-877-MEXITEL (1-877-639-4835) 7:00 am a 7:00 pm Se atienden a personas que viven en los condados de Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, San Benito y Monterey. Horario de atención: 8am-1pm Mayores informes: (408) 294-3414 Visite www.consulmexsj.com Teléfono: (408) 213 2255

an Diego, (Notimex).- El demócrata Jerry Brown prestó juramento el lunes 3 de enero como nuevo gobernador de California y con la ceremonia terminó la era de Arnold Schwarzenegger. Brown, de 72 años, se convirtió en el gobernador de mayor edad del Estado Dorado. Antes, en 1975 había sido el gobernador más joven de California cuando tenía 36 años de edad. Su padre, Pat Brown, también fue gobernador del estado en la década de los sesentas. El gobernador se comprometió en un discurso de 16 minutos, transmitido en cadena en el estado, a enfocarse en los problemas financieros de California y pidió a los casi 38 millones de californianos prepararse para echar mano a medidas difíciles para superar la recesión. Durante su discurso pidió considerar los aspectos positivos de California. Dijo que el estado tuvo en el año que concluyó un producto interno bruto estatal de más de dos billones de dólares. Brown asume el cargo con una herencia difícil que incluye un déficit de más de 28 mil millones de dólares, una tasa de desempleo que se ha mantenido por arriba del 12 por ciento desde hace más de un año y unos dos millones 250 mil desocupados acumulados en el estado en lo que va de la recesión. Brown planea impulsar la generación de 20 mil megavatios de energía limpia eólica, solar y geotérmica- como uno de los pilares de recuperación económica. Esa cantidad equivale a la electricidad que consumen diariamente 20 millones de hogares estadunidenses. La oficina de prensa de Brown informó que la ceremonia y una fiesta posterior por la toma de posesión costarán cerca de 100 mil dólares. El 7 de noviembre del 2003 al asumir el cargo, Schwarzenegger gastó más de dos millones de dólares en la ceremonia.

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Impulse su salud financiera en el 2011 A

(ARA) justarse con más eficiencia a un presupuesto es una resolución común de Año Nuevo, pero una de las más difíciles de cumplir. Pero la salud financiera en el 2011 es más importante que nunca para numerosas familias estadounidenses que siguen lidiando con los efectos negativos de la crisis econó-

mica. El Año Nuevo es la ocasión perfecta para fijarse un nuevo punto de partida en las finanzas. Las cuentas que llegan después de la temporada festiva y la planificación para la declaración de impuestos pueden inspirarle a lograr un mejor control financiero. Los planificadores de finanzas coinciden en que si tomamos algunas medidas básicascomo establecer prioridades y hacer un balance de gastos e ingresos-podremos tener mejores oportunidades de cumplir con esta importante resolución. Cada vez más personas están conscientes de que una fuente de “efectivo adicional” que ignoramos con frecuencia es el dinero suelto. La alcancía promedio puede pesar entre 1 y 40 libras, en dependencia de la combinación de monedas. Cambie sus monedas sueltas y verá cómo una “promesa para bajar de peso”-aligerando el de su alcancía-es fácil de cumplir. A continuación, algunos consejos básicos para lograr la estabilidad financiera en el 2011: Establecer prioridades * Defina sus prioridades financieras para el próximo año. ¿Desea reducir o eliminar su deuda de tarjetas de crédito? ¿Incrementar sus ahorros para la jubilación? ¿O crear un fondo para la educación universitaria de sus hijos? * Reconozca la diferencia entre necesidades y deseos. La mayoría de las personas tiene más caprichos de los que se pueden financiar. Planifique el pago de sus necesidades en primer lugar. Evalúe cuánto cuesta el financiamiento mensual de las necesidades básicas de su familia, como los gastos de vivienda, alimentación, utilidades, seguro médico, etc. Hacer un balance * Reúna sus cuentas mensuales y haga una lista de lo que paga en cada una. * Recopile recibos durante algunos meses. Cada vez que haga algún gasto-ya sea por hacer las compras en el mercado, ir al cine, ir a un restaurante o comprar un paquete de goma de mascar-guarde el recibo. Uselos para crear una lista a fin de mes para determinar el curso que toma su dinero de bolsillo. * De forma similar, evalúe todas sus fuentes disponibles de ingreso, como su salario, el de su cónyuge, las regalías, etc. ¿Sabía que el hogar estadounidense promedio cuenta aproximadamente con $90 en dinero suelto disperso por toda la vivienda? Este es dinero hallado que puede incorporar a sus ahorros, utilizarlo para pagar las cuentas de la temporada festiva, o en compras inmediatas. Recopile el dinero suelto y llévelo a cualquier Centro Coinstar, ubicado en establecimientos minoristas de todo el país. Allí podrá contar las monedas sin costo alguno cuando invierta el valor del dinero suelto en tarjetas o certificados de regalo de cadenas nacionales como Amazon.com, Lowe’s, iTunes, Starbucks y más. Visite el sitio Web www.coinstar.com para buscar el establecimiento más cercano. Crear un presupuesto Una vez que determine cuánto dinero sale y entra cada mes, cree un presupuesto en base a sus prioridades y experiencias anteriores. Sea realista con respecto a lo que es necesario y lo que no. Por ejemplo, si comer en restaurantes es un considerable gasto mensual, puede reducirlo, pero tal vez no debería eliminarlo totalmente del presupuesto.

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What you should know about your business credit report (ARA) hile you’re running through all the financial tasks small businesses do to close out one fiscal year and start the next, don’t forget to examine an often-overlooked key financial factor - your business credit. Between closing your books on 2010 and preparing for 2011’s tax season, knowing how creditors and others perceive your business may not be at the top of mind. Yet, now is the perfect time to verify the information in your business credit report and update it with current and relevant facts about your growing business. It can help you better prepare your business for the coming year. The credit experts at Experian offer some insight into the factors that affect your small business credit report and business credit score, and why it’s important to your business. Why it matters Does your business credit report really matter? Absolutely. It paints a picture of your small business for the world to see. Outdated or incorrect information can give the wrong impression about your business, resulting in unfavorable decisions by potential lenders and creditors - which can negatively impact your bottom line. Plus, anyone, including partners and investors, can view your business credit report for any reason. If your business has grown or changed over the last year, it’s important to update the data reflected in your report and know the score. There are several factors that make up a business credit score, including, but not limited to, previous payment history, industry type and business size. An accurate business credit report and a good business credit score can: * Save you money because lenders usually offer their best interest rates to businesses with good credit. * Reduce your personal liability and protect your personal assets by enabling you to obtain business credit without the need for a personal guarantee. * Help you offer your customers competitive prices by passing your interest savings on to them, while still keeping a larger margin of profit for yourself. * Get you the money and capital you need to keep your business running. What’s on your report? Your business credit report provides an up-to-date, objective overview of your business and how it manages financial obligations. It can include information on your payment history, public records about your business, background on the company, collections information and comparative information that places your business payment history in context with your industry. You can find out how your business compares to others like it across the nation in terms of business credit with an interactive map by visiting www.businesscreditfacts.com/map. Managing and monitoring Web-based services are a great way to monitor and manage your business credit report. Sites like SmartBusinessReports.com and Experian.com/SmallBusinessCredit not only allow you to view your own business credit report and score, but also provide useful information on how Experian arrives at your credit score and how your business practices affect your score and report. These sites also allow you to check the business credit of your suppliers, customers, prospects, partners and competitors. Your business credit information is as important to your business’ financial health as your personal credit information is to your ability to borrow money privately. While you’re wrapping up last year’s financial matters and preparing for the coming year, now is a good time to think about your business credit and how you’ll manage it throughout the new year.

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Do Travel Web Sites Offer the Best Bargains? B

Empieza bien el 2011: organiza tu negocio casero Por Jamie Sutherland Vicepresidente y Director General, Sage Simply Accounting

i eres un empresario que trabaja en casa, no hay mejor manera de empezar el 2011 que organizando tu lugar de trabajo. Mantener el orden es esencial para asegurar el éxito de un negocio, pero cuando se trabaja en casa esa tarea puede resultar difícil. A veces incluso puede irritarte y desatar tu ira. En nuestros esfuerzos por convertirnos en empresarios organizados, la forma más efectiva y mejor de poner orden es hacerlo en varios pasos. Esta división hará la tarea más manejable y sentirás que vas cumpliendo tu objetivo poco a poco. 1.Empieza con tu área de trabajo. ¡No permitas que tu mesa o área de trabajo parezca que ha sido arrasada por un tornado! Aunque esto sea normal ya todo el mundo está ocupado con las obligaciones diarias como para preocuparse por estas cosas, el hecho es que cuanto más organizada esté tu área de trabajo, más eficiente serás. Mantener una mesa organizada te ahorrará tiempo y estrés innecesario a la hora de buscar esos importantes papeles que tu cliente necesita… ayer. Esto también te ayudara a concentrarte en tu trabajo ya que el desorden no te distraerá. 2.Haz uso de la tecnología. Usar tecnología puede ser una de las mejores maneras de organizarse porque ayuda a manejar información de una manera mucho más efectiva – en una milésima del espacio. Considera invertir en: * Software de contabilidad que pueda ejecutar varias tareas, incluyendo control de inventario y facturación. Si te preocupa el coste, existe un abanico de opciones asequibles en el mercado que tienen un rendimiento excelente – algunos programas ofrecen descargas de prueba gratis y algunos están disponibles en varios idiomas o incluso ofrecen versiones bilingües inglés-español. Prueba a buscar en Google® “software de contabilidad bilingüe inglés-español” para tener algunas ideas. * un software de manejo de contactos de bajo coste que permita anotar fácilmente datos importantes sobre tus clientes para que puedas personalizar tu relación con ellos. Quizá te interese considerar servicios gratis dispo-

nibles en internet. Muchos de estos servicios pueden ayudarte a ser más eficiente y ahorrarte tiempo en tareas como la facturación de clientes. 1. Separa los negocios de tu vida personal. Cuanto más hagas las distinción entre los dos, más separados estarán y no sentirás que estás siempre “en el trabajo.” * Impuestos – Mantén separados los registros financieros personales y los de tu negocio. Tu negocio debería tener su propia cuenta bancaria y todas las transacciones deberían registrarse. * Establece horas de trabajo. Si decides trabajar de 8 de la mañana a 5 de la tarde, sigue ese horario. ¡Tanto tu cuerpo y mente como tu familia y amigos te lo agradecerán! * Invierte en un gran calendario y rotuladores de colores para registrar fechas importantes y colócalo en un lugar visible. Estas incluirían fechas límite para impuestos federales, estatales, condales, locales y de ventas; eventos especiales; reuniones; fechas límite para pagar facturas y más. Si no eres una persona visual, considera poner todos los recordatorios urgentes en Microsoft Outlook®. 2. Crea y utiliza una lista de tareas. Aunque suene a tópico, el uso las listas de tareas son de gran ayuda. Una lista de tareas te ayuda a recordar lo que tienes que hacer y hace más fácil estar al día y motivado cuando puedes ver las prioridades delante de ti. Otra razón por la que las listas de tareas son útiles es la motivación que deriva de tachar tareas a medida que las terminas. Ver una lista creciente de tareas completadas puede ser extremadamente satisfactorio. 3. Establece un tiempo límite para cada tarea. El tiempo es algo que no puedes recuperar. Puedes perder dinero y volver a ganarlo. Si pierdes tiempo, es para siempre. Piensa cuanto tiempo te va a llevar completar una tarea y escríbelo. Intenta completar la tarea en ese tiempo. Si tardas más, no pasa nada; lo que importa es que reconozcas esos tiempos límite para que poco a poco te familiarices con ellos, ganes experiencia y mejores a la hora de estimar el tiempo que te toma realizar algo. Estos consejos pueden ayudarte a organizarte mejor. Puede llevarte algún tiempo hacerlos parte de tu rutina pero, una vez que lo consigues, tienes esta habilidad para siempre. Además, ¡solamente se tardan 21 días en adquirir un hábito!

(NewsUSA) efore Americans hop aboard planes, they go online. According to the U.S. Travel Association, the Internet was the nation’s top-ranking source of travel information in 2009. Between travel agency Web sites and search engines, Americans saw little reason to call travel agencies or airlines. But do travel Web sites really offer the best deals? Many Web sites offer ridiculously low prices at first glance, like a $99 flight from New York City to London. But the price you see might not include taxes and other fees, which can increase costs quickly. In a 2004 Consumer Reports Webwatch research report, testers experienced repeated fare-jumping — the largest jump increased the ticket price by $748. Would-be travelers might also click on a good deal, only to find that, by the time they enter their information, the seat is no longer available. Travelers might also spend hours online comparison-shopping, only to find the best prices gone by the time they go to book. Others might struggle to find a reasonable price on the return flight. What is going on? “When you’re buying a ticket online, your seats aren’t confirmed until you enter your credit card information, so the seat can be lost while you type,” explains John Ferry, CEO of CheapTrips (www.cheaptripsandfreeairfare.com). “However, if you’re on the phone with one of our agents, they secure the price as they talk to you on the phone. You’re always better off speaking to a person.” Travel agents can also compare prices far faster than the average computer user — often closing deals within five minutes — and advise travelers on hidden fees, like those on checked-baggage. Ferry says that many Web sites do not publish the best prices. Airlines frequently offer less expensive, wholesale tickets that cannot be sold online. “Our travel representatives and vendors buy these confidential tickets in bulk, then sell them to our customers for less than online ticket prices.” If you’re determined to book your flight online, look for travel Web sites that offer flexible booking — many tickets cannot be refunded, even if you find a better deal. For example, CheapTrips not only lets its members cancel trips, but also offers a full money-back guarantee if the customer finds a lower price within 24 hours. The Web site also offers free trips every day, which are available on a first-come, firstserve basis. You should also make sure that you know what’s included in the ticket price. CheapTrips offers benefits like emergency funds or emergency tickets home, while others give you nothing more than a seat on a plane. To learn more, call 800-383-7708 or visit www.cheaptrip-

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11 Ways to Save in 2011

(NewsUSA) f you occasionally struggle to balance your checkbook (or just want to be more frugal), a few simple changes can help you save. Coupon Mountain (www.couponmountain.com), the most trusted website for online coupons, discount codes and deals from major consumer brands, suggests the following tips:

1. Brew your own coffee. Home-brewed coffee costs about .12 cents a cup; buying your coffee will cost $1.50 to $3.50 a cup — you could end up saving between $500 and $1600 a year. 2. Drink filtered water. With filtered water, you will spend about 15 cents/gallon. Purchasing bottled water costs a lot more — about $10/gallon. 3. Use lower-wattage bulbs. Not only will less-powerful light

bulbs lower your energy bills, they may also last longer. CFL bulbs can also save money longterm. 4. Shop online. Shopping online allows you to easily compare prices, plus you can use coupon codes from CouponMountain.com to gain additional savings. 5. Cancel your gym membership. Do bodyweight exercises from home to build up strength, or locate a recreation facility or park that offers free exercise equipment. 6. Invest in a vacuum sealer. Purchase your meats and veggies in bulk. A vacuum sealer will keep your foods fresher, longer. 7. Buy generic, store brand or discount. Generic brands will often use the same ingredients or materials. Shop discount stores to find name-brand items for less.

8. Shop out of season. Stores put summer and winter items on clearance at the end of the season — this is a good time to snap things up for next year. 9. Check your monthly bills and usage. Cancel all unwatched movie channels — or use sites like Hulu vs. cable. Use free VoIP like Skype or Google Voice for long distance calls. 10. Don’t overpay for cell phones. You probably rarely use all of your monthly cell-phone minutes, so reduce your plan. Unlimited texting is a good bet, though, because it’s very expensive to go over. 11. Get social to save. Social networks like Facebook and Twitter abound with discounts. Check out Facebook.com/couponmountain for savings tips, exclusive giveaways and more.

Silicon Valley Latino Leadership Summit

lan now to attend all day Saturday, May 14, 2011 at The Second Annual Silicon Valley Latino Leadership Summit which is presented by E Tiempo, LLC., Gracefully Global Group, LLC and Hispanic-Net. The Leadership Summit will bring together more than 250 leaders in business, government, education,

and industry, plus selected MBA students, for a one-day conference at the Stanford Faculty Club, Stanford University. Attendees will learn first hand from successful entrepreneurs, executives and political leaders what it takes to survive and succeed in today’s global economy world. The summit is designed to inspire and suggest innovative changes needed for

future Latino generations to succeed. Last year’s conference was an outstanding success. This year we made changes recommended by former attendees to allow for more networking opportunities. This Latino Leadership Summit presents you with an opportunity to talk to top executive leaders and to make those personal contacts you have

been waiting for. You will benefit and learn more than you can imagine at this event. Register early last year’s event sold out. For information contact Founder & Chairman Frank Carbajal at (408) 406-9672 or email frank@estiempo.com.

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Your New Year’s Resolution: Track Finances and Pay Off Debt

(NewsUSA) etter budgeting contributed to Americans paying off nearly $1 trillion in debt over the past two years, according to a recent report by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. “This is good news for the nation’s long-term economy as it shows that Americans are doing a better job at budgeting,” said Suzanne Poole, executive vice president, retail sales strategy and distribution, TD Bank. With the new year now upon us, this is the perfect time for Americans to commit to a New Year’s resolution to keep better track of their finances in 2011. If implemented with easy-to-use financial tools, consumers may actually stick to the resolution throughout the entire year, and it will undoubtedly help Americans continue — and maybe even increase — their rate of debt payments next year. Here are a few tips that consumers can put to use in order to keep better track of their finances in 2011: * Develop a realistic plan. Figure out what you want and what you need, and make sure you factor both into your budget. Also, don’t forget to be realistic and set aside funds for fun activities. * Set up a savings account. Consider opening a high-yield savings account that you will be able to rely on for future emergencies, so you don’t have unexpected spending items. * Easy-to-use programs always help. Today, consumers have access to a wide range of inexpensive programs and online services that can be used to develop budgets. From Quicken’s computer programs and online services, to pre-formulated spreadsheets on Microsoft’s Excel and Apple’s Numbers programs, there is a plethora of user-friendly options. * Pay in cash. People tend to spend less when they pay with cash. Swiping a plastic card has less of an emotional impact. There are times when it makes sense to use your debit card, such as to generate rewards or to avoid ATM fees. Make sure your bank offers debit card rewards and free ATM use. These options can save you money. * Take full advantage of mobile and online banking. Unlike four years ago, when a majority of Americans did not have access to their checking account at their fingertips, mobile banking apps for smartphones and hand-held computers allow consumers to keep track of their expenses and budgets on a daily basis. The same can be said for online banking. These options give you instant access to your money and better control over your finances. “To avoid all fees, consumers should use mobile banking apps and online banking to track their checking accounts on a daily basis,” said Poole. “They should also consider using automatic bill pay so they know their bills are paid on time every month and avoid late payment fees.” * Get a full return on your smartphone investment. Mobile banking apps aren’t the only tools consumers have to track their spending. A quick search of app stores for iPhone, Andriod and BlackBerry devices will generate “checkbook” apps that are easyto-use tools to keep detailed records of your daily expenses, bills and due dates, and bank accounts. The apps are password protected, and most don’t even require consumers to add sensitive information such as bank account numbers.

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Propósitos Positivos por Nuestros Niños

San Jose City College Names New President

an Jose, Ca.-The San José Evergreen Community College District Board of Trustees voted unanimously at a special Board meeting held on December 22 to appoint Dr. Barbara R. Kavalier as the new president of San José City College. She will take the reins on January 24, 2011. Dr. Barbara Kavalier has a career that spans more than 25 years in community college leadership. She served most recently as Vice President of Student Services at San Diego Mesa College since January 2008, where she was acting president during the summer of 2010. During her tenure at Mesa College, she worked diligently to maintain student services while addressing severe budget shortfalls, and was instrumental in guiding the college in strategic planning and in the design of a new $55 million Student Services building. Before assuming the vice presidency at Mesa College, Dr. Kavalier served as the Associate Vice President of Student Services at Tacoma Community College in Washington State, and has more than 15 years as an administrator with the Dallas County Community College District. A native Texan, Dr. Kavalier received her doctorate from The University of Texas (UT) at Austin. As a Senior Roueche Fellow at UT, Dr. Kavalier collaborated on several national initiatives and participated in researching and writing about community college issues. She is the author of two books: The Entrepreneurial Community College and The Hiring Game: Reshaping Community College Practices, and currently serves as a faculty member for the doctorate degree program in Educational Leadership at San Diego State University. Of the appointment, SJECCD Chancellor Rita M. Cepeda said, “Barbara Kavalier is a proven leader of national renown. Her extensive background as a champion of student success is precisely what SJCC and the District needs as we transition to a new era. There could be no more opportune time than the present for someone of Dr. Kavalier’s caliber to step in as part of the college community.” Classes resume for the Spring Semester at San José City College on January 31, 2011.

Marisol Muñoz-Kiehne, PhD “De ahora en adelante…” “Nunca más…” Muchos aprovechamos el principio de año para declarar nuestras intenciones sobre lo que deseamos cambiar o mejorar en nuestras vidas. Hacemos propósitos de empezar o reforzar hábitos constructivos, y terminar o reducir los destructivos. Fijamos metas a corto y a largo plazo, y trazamos planes dirigidos al alcance de estas metas. Pensando en nuestro bienestar, y en el de nuestros niños y familias, hacemos promesas, con la mejor intención de cumplirlas. Sin embargo, son pocos los que logran mantener las llamadas resoluciones de año nuevo. “El infierno está lleno de buenas intenciones. “Lo que mucho vale, mucho cuesta.” No es nada fácil hacer cambios. El desarrollo de un hábito conlleva un mínimo de 21 días consecutivos. Y toma un promedio de siete intentos serios el poder dejar un hábito establecido. Cuando de adicciones se trata, es aún más difícil. “Sí se puede.” Con determinación, persistencia, apoyo, y ayuda profesional cuando sea pertinente, podemos convertir nuestras intenciones en acciones, y alcanzar nuestras metas. “Lo prometido es deuda.” Tomemos conciencia de lo que deseamos cambiar, y decidamos comprometernos a estos propósitos. Propósitos positivos para la Salud Física: • Más frutas y verduras • Menos golosinas • Ejercicio diario • Suficiente descanso • Reducir o eliminar alcohol, cigarro, y otras sustancias dañinas Propósitos positivos para el Desarrollo Mental: • Leer diariamente • Aprender inglés • Practicar arte y música • Visitar lugares educativos (bibliotecas, museos, teatros, naturaleza) • Reducir actividades pasivas (televisión) Propósitos positivos para el Bienestar Emocional: • Expresar afecto a mis seres queridos diariamente • Dedicarle a cada niño tiempo especial regularmente • Pasar tiempo divertido con la familia regularmente • Reducir la desorganización en el ambiente familiar

• Eliminar el maltrato y la violencia familiar “El que mucho abarca, poco aprieta.” Comenzar emprendiendo pocos cambios simultáneamente, e ir aumentando según los nuevos hábitos se vayan cimentando. “Las palabras se las lleva el viento.” Es importante tomar acción. Decidir tomar medidas específicas y realistas que podamos llevar a cabo regularmente, integradas a nuestro diario vivir. Sentar metas diarias, semanales, mensuales, según sea apropiado. Identificar las circunstancias que facilitan y las que obstaculizan el mantenernos fiel a nuestras intenciones. Aumentar la presencia de los factores facilitadores, y evitar las personas, lugares y situaciones que interfieren con nuestros propósitos.

“La fe mueve montañas.” Buscar inspiración y ánimo, para fortalecer la determinación. Mantener la meta en la mirilla. Conservar una actitud optimista. Celebrar cuando nos comportamos de acuerdo a nuestros propósitos, y las aproximaciones a nuestras metas. “Paso a paso, se llega lejos.” La persistencia paga. Habrá obstáculos, deslices, y recaídas. Lo crucial es volver a emprender la marcha. “Para atrás, ¡ni para coger impulso!” Escuche a la Doctora Marisol en Nuestros Niños los domingos de 8 a 9 AM en KBBF 89.1 FM, La Kalle 100.7/105.7FM, La Mega 101.1 FM, Tricolor 99.5 FM, KSES 107.1 FM y KMBX 700 AM. Para más información, llame al 1-866-99NINOS y visite www.nuestrosninos.com.

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Regalos de la nueva generación Por Rosario Vital El Observador a televisión era un regalo para toda la familia y si era a color, era mucho mejor. Luego salieron los populares “walkmans”, algo mágico para los jóvenes. Aún se recuerda cómo los muchachos jugaban con el “pac-man”, o los juegos de m e s a como el ludo, m o no-

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polio, y otros que integraban a los miembros de una familia. Los muchachos jugaban al fútbol con el balón recién regalado,las niñas jugaban con el juego de tazas de té, llevaban sus nuevas muñecas y luego saltaban a la soga. Pero ahora los juegos y los regalos han cambiado. En la actualidad, los padres de familia tratan de conservar la tradición de los “Tres Reyes Magos”, pero con solicitudes de regalos que generaciones pasadas jamás imaginaron pedir. Los pequeños ahora 6:13 piden a Melchor, Gaspar y Baltazar, teléfonos celulares, Ipods en sus múltiples versiones, reproductores de música y video, computadoras portátiles o videojuegos, dejando al olvido las pelotas,juegos de mesa o carros de control remoto. Actualmente las familias se ven presionados por la presencia de estos electrónicos de tecnología. “Esto nunca existía en nuestras generaciones ¿Cuál es la necesidad de dar un celular a un menor?. Estamos expuestos a este tipo de consumo pero la decisión la toman los padres y se tienen que basar en sus principios y valores. A la larga esto le va a costar a ellos. Una vez se les concedan estos regalos, la demanda será mayor”, dijo María Alvarez, experta en Medios Digitales y Fundadora de Hispanic Bridge. EO entrevistó a niños y adolescentes del Área de la Bahía durantes sus vacaciones de invierno. Se les preguntó: ¿Qué pedirían a los Reyes Magos? Las respuestas de 13 niños y 12 adolescentes fue intere-

puedo bajar la canción de Jay Sean”. Camila de 16 años de edad pide lo mismo para seguir en contacto con sus amigos a través de las redes sociales como “facebook” y “twitter”. Gabriela, de ocho años de edad, ya sueña con el teléfono que espera le traigan los Reyes Magos, “quiero enviar desde mi I-phone correos electrónicos a mis ami-

gas”. Begonia quiere un “I-pod” estos vienen con internet, video y hasta juegos”, explica la adolescente de 15 años. La lista de regalos que se dejan en los zapatos en la celebración de los “Reyes Magos” quedaron en la historia. Sin embargo esta tradición se practica en algunas familias. En algunos países se entrega regalos, otros lo celebran

para desarmar el árbol, otros para elegir a la persona que hará los tamales y atole para el día 2 de febrero, celebrando el día de la Calendaria. Rosalinda Gómez de Santa Clara explica que a pesar que los tiempos han cambiado, no se olvida de celebrar estas tradiciones aunque la lista incluya regalos sofisticados. Δ

Mexico’s Three Kings Day

Saturday, June 13

sante. Los muchachos de hoy incluyendo a un menor de 7 años de edad pidieron desde un sofisticado Xbox, un moderno teléfono celular con señal de Internet o un costoso Ipod. Viviendo en el Valle del Silicio- meca de la tecnología- este lugar no podría ser la excepción de regalos costosos y sofisticados. Daniel de 9 años de edad, pidió por ejemplo un Xbox para jugar fútbol con Ronaldhino. José desde los 7 años de edad hace su lista de regalos por correo electrónico. “Mis tíos saben lo que quiero”, explica el adolescente que ahora está en sus 16 años de edad. ¿Recuerda el juego de tacitas de té o las populares muñecas barbies?. Pues estos ya pasaron a la historia. Las niñas de hoy piden celulares para hacer uso del texto. Adriana de 12 años de edad quiere un celular y si fuera posible con internet. “Me gusta textear a mis amigas y saber lo que pasa. También

By Cinthia Rodriguez - El Observador

anuary 6th is Three Kings Day in Mexico, known as the “Dia de Los Reyes.” That date is Epiphany, which remembers the coming of the wise kings bringing gifts when visiting the Christ Child, who by so doing reveal Jesus to the world as Lord. The Catholic religion that dominates Mexico instills biblical stories, like this one about the three wise kings, in children. It is said the kings Melchoir, Gaspar, and Balthazar gave the Christ child gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. The three kings continue to do the same, as Santa Claus, to all the children around the world. In Mexico, children typically write letters to the three wise kings during the first five days of January. The letter is then placed in their shoe that is left near the nativity scene. In the letter, the child asks for a gift after explaining how they behaved during the previous year. With a day free of school, the children wake up as early as they can to unwrap the gifts the three wise kings have left behind. The rest of the day is spent with the family. On that same day, they will also share a sweet bread referred to as the “rosca de reyes,” with champurrado, their version of hot chocolate. But it doesn’t end there. In the rosca or king’s cake, there is a hidden baby Jesus. The person who gets a slice of bread with him in it gets to make the tamales for “Dia de la Candelaria,” or Candlemas Day on February 2. Join a traditional three wise kings celebration Latino style at the 13th Annual Celebration at the Children’s Discovery Museum. When: January 9 Time: 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Where: 180 Woz Way San Jose, CA 95110

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Oración por las víctimas de violencia

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.

En la fotografía aparece Terry McCaffrey dando lectura a la lista de los 20 víctimas de homicidios. A su lado Patty Cortese y la Reverenda Evelyn Vigil del Concilio de Iglesias del Condado de Santa Clara. Por Rosario Vital El Observador

l número de muertes por violencia en el Condado de Santa Clara durante el año 2010 fue de 20 personas. Las víctimas oscilan entre los 8 meses y 90 años de edad. Todos ellos pagaron las consecuencias de la violencia que se vive en el Condado. Por esta razón los Miembros del Consejo de Iglesias organizaron un servicio religioso de lamento y sanación el último día de 2010. A través de este servicio una docena de personas se unieron en oración para rezar por los caídos y también para pedir un alto a la violencia y al crimen que se vive no solo en el condado sino en todo el país. De los 20 homicidios ocurridos en esta jurisdicción, 14 víctimas son de origen latino. La cita tuvo lugar el pasado 31 de diciembre en la Plaza Jim McEntee ubicado en el edificio del Condado de Santa Clara. “El objetivo del servicio fue llevar la sanación, la paz y la misericordia a las familias de las víctimas de la violencia en el Condado de Santa Clara a través de oraciones y lecturas bíblicas”, dijo Terry McCaffrey. La ceremonia de 30 minutos fue dirigida por la Reverenda Evelyn Vigil del Concilio de las Iglesias del Condado de Santa Clara. Δ

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Education

Opportunity for High School Students

Conquering culture shock while studying abroad

(ARA) s American students prepare to work in the global economy, many are leaving home to gain international experience and exposure. In fact, according to a study by the In-

stitute of International Education, the number of American students studying abroad has more than doubled over the past decade. “Attending classes abroad - whether for a summer term, a full semester or a year - has

valuable benefits that prepare students for careers in an increasingly global economy and can improve their marketability once in the job market,” says Aleksandra Hulisz, associate director of admissions for the American Inter-

Continental University (AIU) Study Abroad Program, which offers students the opportunity to study at AIU London or in Florence or Paris. “But students should also prepare themselves for potential feelings of homesickness and culture shock that may set in shortly after arrival.” When living in a new country, students need to adapt to the culture, customs and being away from loved ones. Many find it a stressful mix to balance, but Hulisz feels the benefits of studying abroad are worth it. To help cope with culture shock and homesickness Hulisz offers these tips: * Expect things to be different in a different country. When you feel stressed or uncomfortable about your new environment, try not to blow things out of proportion. Put things into perspective and try to understand why it is different. * Make friends through favorite activities. Get involved in school activities and join clubs of interest. For instance, the AIU cultural activities team plans day, evening and weekend excursions that are designed to complement the education taught in the classroom. * Know that everyone ex-

periences some culture shock. Talk with an instructor or adviser if you feel overwhelmed or alone. The truth of the matter is that many students feel this way when living in a foreign country - so don’t be afraid to share your feelings as you adapt to your new home. * Try not to label differences as good or bad. Instead, see them merely as “different.” Remember that immersing yourself in a different culture is a beneficial aspect of studying abroad and embrace the opportunity to experience a new country. * If class work is proving too difficult, seek help from a school administrator. The stress of adapting to a new culture in addition to taking classes can become overwhelming. Seek study abroad programs that offer special support to help students in their studies. For example, AIU offers tutoring, student services, advisers and a learning center. “Studying abroad is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that students should take advantage of,” says Hulisz. “It’s an enlightening experience that allows students to experience all the world has to offer.” Δ

ank of America is looking for tomorrow’s community leaders today. We are asking for your help to identify outstanding young people who are passionate about making a difference in our community. Since its inception in 2004, the Bank of America Student Leaders Program has recognized more than 1,400 exemplary high school juniors and seniors with a passion for improving their communities. The program’s goal is to cultivate and develop the next generation of community leaders through two components: An eight-week paid internship in the summer of 2011 with selected nonprofit organizations designed to provide opportunities for the students to develop and apply leadership skills through hands-on work experience, while raising their awareness of community issues addressed by their Nonprofit Host Organization and a weeklong all-expense paid Student Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C., in July, 2011. Conducted in partnership with the Close Up Foundation, the Summit introduces students to aspects of civic, nonprofit, and business leadership and provides them with knowledge and skills they will use throughout their life to create positive community change. Please note the application deadline of January 12, 2011 for the 2011 Student Leader® program (moved from former February deadline). Please encourage interested students to apply by going to www.bankofamerica.com/neistudentleaders. More information about the Neighborhood Excellence Initiative® can be found at www.bankofamerica.com/nei ghborhoodexcellence.

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Health

Hospitals join the ‘going green’ movement meaningful change and cost savings. Studies show that a hospital with more than 300 beds can use between 21 and 22 pounds of textiles per patient day, which is why doing laundry accounts for most of a hospital’s energy and water use. Eliminating the need to do laundry isn’t feasible in a health care setting, so many hospitals are taking steps to lower the energy, water and chemicals needed to clean textiles and extend the usable life cycle of textile products. While changing the structure of the building can take years of remodeling, changing textiles and other materials within the hospital can immediately take

(ARA) ustainability and the greening of health care facilities have been hot-button topics for many years. For hospitals, “going green” can be a challenge for a variety of reasons, including building structure, internal functions and even patient needs. However, the health care industry has been tackling these issues and making important changes so that facilities become not only stewards of patients, but also stewards of the earth. “Because of their 24-hour nature and the need for infection control, hospitals have historically been one of the biggest generators of waste and consumers of water and electricity in a community,” says Llora Wonder, vice president of marketing for health care products maker Medline Industries, Inc. “But hospitals are becoming increasingly more sensitive to positively impacting their communities, as well as individual patients. Plus, they recognize the long-term cost-savings of green measures. Many hospitals have now launched initiatives to conserve resources, lower their consumption costs and reduce their

negative impact on the environment.” Facilities trying to go green are focusing on two main problem areas: reducing waste and curtailing water consumption. Wasteful ways Hospitals’ waste is not only seen in materials thrown out but also in money spent. Hospitals generate about 6.9 million tons of waste annually, according to calculations by Slate.com’s environmental blog, “The Green Lantern.” Also, a study written by Dr. Martin Markay, a gastrointestinal surgeon at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, stated the health industry is the second-largest contributor to landfills after the food industry. In terms of cost, although no recent tracker exists, it has been reported that hospitals spent about $44 to $68 per ton on solid waste disposal, according to a commonly cited study from 2000. The cost has spurred hospitals to introduce a number of waste reduction initiatives such as: * Replacing disposable cups, plates and tableware in cafeterias and food service with reusable items. * Using rechargeable batteries in equipment whenever

possible. * Reprocessing and remanufacturing certain low risk devices such as elastic bandages, pressure infuser bags, tourniquet cuffs and general-use surgical scissors. For the facility, the added cost-savings and increased efficiency improve its overall ability to serve the community. For the community, less waste, especially potentially hazardous materials, will wind up in the local landfills. Water damage The American Hospital Association (AHA) reports that there are nearly 11,000 registered and community hospitals in the United States. A study of Boston-area hospitals found they used 40 to 350 gallons per patient, per day, according to EnergyStar.gov. “With the water and sewer costs of these facilities averaging over 20 percent of total utility costs, the more efficient hospitals can deliver quality patient care at lower cost,” EnergyStar.gov points out. Hospitals use the most water in their laundry facilities. From bed linens to patient gowns, textiles are everywhere in a health care facility, making them a great way to create

place and effectively help hospitals become greener. Some of the changes hospitals are employing include: * Using surgical gowns, barrier sheets and other products made from reusable, durable energy-efficient textiles, such as Medline’s PerforMAX textile line. Made from next-generation polyester, the fabric is as comfortable as cotton but provides increased strength and durability, better moisture absorbency and wicking properties, is easier to clean, more stain resistant and dries faster. All these qualities mean a hospital will spend less energy and use fewer chemicals for cleaning and drying, and will need to replace items

less frequently. * Replacing old single-use underpads - used to protect hospital beds - with high-tech versions that require just one pad to do the job of three oldstyle ones. “It’s a big commitment for any hospital to join the green movement that has gained momentum in America,” Wonder says. “But ultimately, the chance to reduce costs, improve efficiency and become better stewards of not just patient health, but the planet’s health as well, make the efforts well worthwhile. In addition, just by changing the products used within the hospital, a big difference is made.”

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Health

Seeking Blood Donors

AKLAND, CA,– January is typically a difficult month for the American Red Cross Northern California Blood Services Region to meet its commitment to local hospitals due to a lack of blood donors. This is often attributed to holiday fatigue, illness and bad weather. The Red Cross is trying to obtain potential donor attention through a variety of activities. Cities throughout the Bay Area will be honoring the Red Cross

with proclamations, recognizing the need for blood and encouraging residents to give blood. January is nationally recognized as National Blood Donor Month. In addition, the Red Cross will hold its 3rd annual Project: Plasma. Throughout January, all presenting blood donors can enter a drawing for a new 50” plasma 3-D HDTV.* The drawing will take place on Feb. 2, giving the winner time to set up that new TV before the Big Game on Feb. 6. Daphne’s Greek Café is helping the Red Cross by providing donors with $5 coupons* towards a meal at their local restaurants in Alameda, Santa Clara and

San Mateo counties. The Red Cross operates blood centers in Oakland, Pleasant Hill, Pleasanton, Newark and San Jose. It also holds mobile blood drives throughout the Bay Area. Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-7332767) or visit redcrossblood.org to schedule an appointment. Individuals who are at least 17 years old (16 with parental permission), meet height and weight requirements (at least 110 pounds based on height) and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood.

Se busca donantes de sangre

akland, Ca – El mes de enero es normalmente un mes difícil para la Cruz Roja Americana. Es el mes más complicado para conseguir donantes de sangre. Esto es a menudo atribuido a la fatiga de vacaciones, enfermedad y el mal tiempo. La Cruz Roja está buscando a donantes potenciales a través de una va riedad de actividades. Enero es reconocido a nivel nacional como Mes Nacional del Donante de Sangre. Además, la Cruz Roja celebrará su tercera actividad anual: En el mes de enero, todos los donantes de sangre que se presenten participarán en un sorteo para una nueva televisión de alta definición con pantalla plana 50 “3-D . El sorteo tendrá lugar el 2 de febrero.

Daphne’s Greek Café está ayudando también a la Cruz Roja, proporcionando a los donantes $ 5 en cupones para comer en sus restaurantes locales en la Alameda, Santa Clara y San Mateo. La Cruz Roja opera centros de sangre en Oakland, Pleasant Hill, Pleasanton, Newark y San José. También posee unidades móviles de sangre a través del Área de la Bahía. Llame al 1-800-733-2767) o visite www.redcrossblood.org para programar una cita. Menores de 17 años de edad (16 con autorización de sus padres) si reúnen los requisitos de altura y peso (por lo menos 110 libras sobre la base de altura) y están en buena salud en general pueden ser elegibles para donar sangre.

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Ana Barbará acusada de fraude

a Paz, (Notimex).- La cantante mexicana de música grupera Ana Bárbara enfrenta una demanda por supuesto fraude en Bolivia, al no cumplir con un concierto en dicho país y del cual recibió un adelanto. Su presentación hubiera sido en la ciudad de Potosí por los festejos del Bicentenario el 9 de noviembre y por tal, según se informó, se dio un adelanto de 32 mil pesos por parte del empresario Juan Carlos Velasco, quien fue la persona encargada de hacer la contratación. Por su parte, Ana Bárbara dijo en su cuenta de Twitter: “Informo a los medios que no recibí dinero por los shows en Bolivia. Investigaremos quién hizo el fraude! Amo a Bolivia”. Por este motivo, el Ministerio Público local ya ordenó la detención de una abogada, que presuntamente es la representante legal de la cantante, quien recibió el dinero por un contrato que de forma aparente nunca se suscribió, indicó la revista “Basta!”. La demanda también fue presentada contra los hermanos Sirley y Wilson M. P., presuntos representantes de Ana Bárbara en este país. Asimismo, la cantante enfrentó el escándalo por su separación de José María “El Pirru” y después se vio involucrada en un accidente automovilístico en el que murió una persona y ahora es investigada por esta situación.

AN JOSE, Calif. — Are you a teen (age 12 – 18) that performs with your own band? Ready to move out of the garage and onto a wider stage? Enter San José Public Library’s online “Battle of the Bands,” in celebration of Teen Tech Week 2011 (March 6-12). “Wait,” you say. “Online? How do I do that?” It’s simple. Have your parents or a friend grab that camcorder and record your best performance. Post the video online (e.g., Facebook, MySpace, YouTube, Pure Volume, etc.). Submit your entry by sending an email to sjplbattleofthebands@gmail.com that contains a link to your music online. Be sure to include the following information: * The name of the band/performer, and names and ages of all members * A brief description of the band, to be used on the contest webpage * A name, phone number, and email where the contestants can be reached Submit entry by February 19. (Please note: No personal information will be posted online.) This contest is open to all musical genres, but no obscene or offensive lyrics are allowed. Inappropriate lyrics or behavior will result in disqualification. Participants may enter together as a group, or as a solo performer. Solo performers must play an accompanying instrument. No karaoke permitted. Those interested in singing are encouraged to watch for announcements of May’s “San José Teen Talent” competition. The top five finalists from the online voting contest must be available to play the live final concert on Saturday, March 19 at the Almaden Branch Library (6445 Camden Ave, San Jose). Each band will have up to 20 minutes to perform their set. A panel of judges will evaluate the performers on their musical ability and stage presence. The decision of the judges will be final. First, second and third place winners will receive the following prizes: *First Place: $250 *Second Place: $150 *Third Place: $50 For more information, including full contest rules, stop by your neighborhood branch of the San José Public Library, or go online to www.sjpl.org/battleofthebands. For additional Teen Tech Week activities, such as video game days,

Visita www.el-observador.com y entra al sorteo. Apúrate, los Blu-ray™ son limitados y se entregarán hasta haberse agotado! NO HACE FALTA COMPRA. PROMOCIÓN INICIA A LAS 12:01 A.M. TIEMPO DEL PACIFICO (“PST”) EL 7 DE ENERO DE 2010. PREMIOS NO SON TRANSFERIBLES. LA PARTICIPACIÓN ESTA ABIERTA A TODOS LOS RESIDENTES DE 18 AÑOS DE EDAD O MÁS.NULO DONDE SEA PROHIBIDO POR LA LEY. NULO AFUERA DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS. Warner Home Video, Terry Hines & Associates, El Observador, y sus afiliadas no serán responsables o culpables por cualquier pérdida o accidente ocasionado en conexión con el uso de un premio. Los Blu-ray™ no podrán ser cambiados, transferidos o intercambiados por dinero, en todo o en parte. Todos los impuestos federales y locales son responsabilidad del ganador.

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Apúrate, los boletos son limitados y se entregarán hasta su terminación. Hasta agotar existencias. Se aceptarán los boletos por órden de llegada. No hay obligación de compra. Cada boleto admite el ingreso de dos personas. Los empleados de todos los socios de esta promoción y sus agencias no podrán participar. Esta película ha sido calificada como PG13 por la MPAA por escenas de violencia, lenguaje inapropiado, sensualidad y referencia a las drogas.

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Entertainment

Traje de John Lennon a $46 mil dĂłlares KRISTI YAMAGUCHI

os Ă ngeles, (Notimex).- El traje blanco que utilizĂł John Lennon para la emblemĂĄtica portada del disco â&#x20AC;&#x153;Abbey Roadâ&#x20AC;? de The Beatles, fue adquirido en 46 mil dĂłlares, por un comprador en Internet, quien se mantiene en el anonimato.

La casa de subastas en Connecticut, fue la que dio a conocer la venta del traje, mismo que fue confeccionado a medida por el diseĂąador francĂŠs Ted Lapidus, quien tambiĂŠn vestĂa a Brigitte Bardot y Alain Delon. El mismo adquirente, tambiĂŠn comprĂł un saco por 18 mil dĂłlares que Lennon usĂł en un documental sobre su tema â&#x20AC;&#x153;Imagineâ&#x20AC;?. El conjunto de dos piezas fue rematado el sĂĄbado en la subasta anual de AĂąo Nuevo, de Braswell Galleries, en Connecticut, donde tambiĂŠn se pusieron en venta otros artĂculos de colecciĂłn de The Beatles. De acuerdo con â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Connecticut Postâ&#x20AC;?, mĂĄs de 700 artĂculos fueron incluidos en la subasta anual; tambiĂŠn se vendiĂł el auto Chrysler que el ex Beatle y Yoko Ono tuvieron por 55 mil dĂłlares. El traje blanco corresponde a una de las portadas mĂĄs emblemĂĄticas del grupo, la foto, registrada en 1969 por Ian MacMillan, muestra a los cuatro Beatles cruzando la calle Abbey Road, cerca de los estudios con el mismo nombre y la esquina de la Grove End Road en Londres. Entre los mĂşltiples rumores es que Paul McCartney habĂa muerto y que en esa foto habĂa sido sustituido por un doble, por lo que la foto representaba los actos fĂşnebres. Esto debido a que Lennon viste de blanco, como si fuese un sacerdote, Ringo Starr, de traje negro, era el amigo del difunto, quien estarĂa de luto; George Harrison, vestido de jeans oficiaba de sepulturero y Paul McCartney, descalzo, era el muerto.

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n una cautivadora combinaciĂłn, los personajes favoritos de Disney e un ilusionista profesional se mezclan en vivo en el escenario en una actuaciĂłn que emocionarĂĄ a los niĂąos de todas las edades. De los mismos productores de Disney On Ice, Disney Live! presents Mickeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Magic Show transportarĂĄ al pĂşblico a un mundo en el que la magia de Disney adquiere un significado totalmente nuevo. Disney Live! presents Mickeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Magic Show cuenta con la magia tan especial de las legendarias pelĂculas de Disney, llevada a cabo ante sus propios ojos: Los harapos de Cenicienta se convierten en un precioso vestido de baile en un segundo; la princesa JazmĂn de Aladino es levitada en el aire; y las encantadores escobas danzantes de FantasĂa ayudan a alzar a Minnie Mouse de sus pies. La funciĂłn tendrĂĄ lugar en el San Jose Civic Auditorium el sĂĄbado 8 y domingo 9 de enero . Los horarios de presentaciĂłn son a las 12:00 pm y 3:00pm. Hay boletos de $60.00, $50.00, $35.00, $30.00 y $22.00. Mayor informaciĂłn al 1-800745-3000 o visitar www.ticketmaster.com.

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Por Mario Jiménez El Observador Aries El 2011 será uno de los mejores años de tu vida, Júpiter el planeta de la expansión y la fortuna visitará tu signo después de doce años. Tu buena fortuna dará inicio el 23 de enero y de ese día hasta el 30 de Agosto tendrás el semáforo en verde para lanzarte a conquistar lo que quieras. Tauro Tu vida económica será mejor en este 2011, la llegada de Júpiter a tu signo a partir del 5 de junio te trae la realización de tu sueño más anhelado. Se augura que tomarás grandes decisiones que le darán un nuevo rumbo a tu existencia. Viene un 2011 colmado de dicha y grandes oportunidades. Géminis El 2011 será un año de ajuste en tu vida romántica, los casados se reencontrarán nuevamente con su pareja y dejarán atrás rencillas y problemas que ocurrieron el año anterior. Los solteros después de las experiencias vividas por fin encontrarán a esa persona especial. Cáncer El 2011 iniciará con nuevos bríos para ti, es un año en el que dejarás atrás problemas que te han venido afectando y si has estado enfermo o deprimido la recuperación es inminente. La posición de Júpiter en tu casa décima hará que concretes todos tus deseos. Leo El año 2011 te abrirá las puertas hacia la buena fortuna, los astros confabularán para que logres reponerte y ascender principalmente en lo económico. En la familia habrán alegrías especialmente entre los meses de febrero y mayo. Es probable que una nueva oportunidad laboral esté esperando por ti. Virgo Saturno se mantendrá todo el 2011 navegando por tu casa de las finanzas y posesiones, tienes por ende que ser más cauteloso, mejor organizado y precavido con el dinero. En el trabajo serás reconocido por tus méritos. En tu familia habrá prosperidad. En el 2011 te volverás más sabio.

Libra Saturno el señor del karma navegará por tu signo durante todo el año, esto no significa que tendrás mala suerte, pero si es un llamado de atención para que seas más cauteloso que de costumbre. Será un buen año para ti, únicamente piensa detenidamente cada decisión que has de tomar. Escorpión Has pasado por mucho en los últimos meses, el 2011 abre una puerta de oportunidades para ti, principalmente por la posición de Júpiter en tu casa de cosechas a partir del día 23 de enero, de esa fecha en adelante volverá la buena fortuna a tu vida y se te abrirán puertas a nuevos horizontes laborales. Sagitario Este 2011 será un año para recomenzar lo que dejaste pendiente el año anterior, con tu regente Júpiter en tu casa quinta durante la primera parte del año, vivirás aventuras, conocerás gente interesante y el amor te dará grandes satisfacciones. Es probable que tengas en mente dedicarte a algo propio o quizá montar algún negocio. Capricornio Plutón el planeta de lo desconocido navegará por tu signo durante todo el 2011, su influencia puede ser benéfica especialmente en cuanto al trabajo y a la carrera se refiere. Te espera una época de reposición física y financiera. Lo bueno que hagas este año por los demás retornará a ti con creces en el 2012. Acuario Comienza un año de grandes retos para ti, tu regente Urano se moverá a tu tercera casa astrológica a partir del 12 de marzo y Neptuno abandonará tu signo definitivamente y entrará en tu casa de posesiones el día 5 de abril. Te esperan buenas nuevas referente a tu trabajo. Sé feliz. Te lo mereces. Piscis El aspecto que se verá mayormente beneficiado para ti en el 2011 será el económico, con Júpiter navegando la primera mitad del año en tu casa de posesiones y dinero, también Urano navegará por tu casa del dinero, no tendrás nada de qué quejarte. Se auguran viajes que alegrarán tu vida alejándote de la rutina. Espera sorpresas y milagros entre abril y junio.

Celebration- Dia de los Reyes Date: January 9 Time: 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Location: Children’s Discovery Museum 180 Woz Way San Jose, CA 95110

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Swearing in for CouncilmemberXavier Campos Date: January 13 Time: 5:30pm – 8:30pm Location: Mayfair Community Center 2039 Kammerer Avenue San Jose, CA 95116 Info: (408) 535-4905 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 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 Tix info: (510) 849-2568

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 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

Luis Bravo’s Forever Tango Date: December 21 - January 9 Location: Marine’s Memorial Theatre 609 Sutter St. San Francisco, CA 94102 Ticket info: www.marinesmemorialtheatre.com Tattoo Removalthe city helps youth remove tattoo, between 14 and 25 years of age Info: (408) 251-7757

Celebración de los Reyes Magos Habrá rosca de reyes, papel picado Día: Sábado 8 de enero Hora: 10:00 am a 5:00 p.m. Domingo 9 de enero Hora: 12:00pm – 5:00pm Lugar: Children’s Discovery Museum 180 Woz Way, San Jose, CA 95110 Concierto de Los Reyes Magos Coro Hispano de San Francisco y Conjunto Nuevo Mundo Día: 9 de enero Hora: 3pm Lugar: Basílica Dolores Dolores y Calle 16 en San Francisco Tickets: Adultos $20, Ancianos & Estudiantes $15, Jóvenes menores de 18 no pagan. Informes: www.corohispano.org, o al 1800-838-3006. Evento de Reciclaje Aproveche en reciclar de todo Día: Sábado 8 de enero Hora: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Lugar: Southside Community & Senior Center 5585 Cottle Road, San José, CA 95123 Luis Bravo’s Forever Tango Días: Hasta el 9 de enero Hora: 8pm Lugar:Marines’Memorial Theatre 609 Sutter St. San Francisco, CA 94102 Boletos: $45-$100 Phone: (415) 771-6900 Conversatorio para prevención del crimen Día: Sábado 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 Foro Educativo de Inmigración Congresista Zoe Lofgren Día: Domingo 16 de enero Hora: 7:00pm- 10:00pm Lugar: Levy Family Campus 14855 Oka Road Los Gatos Feria de Trabajo Lleve su curriculum Día: Lunes 31 de enero Hora: 11:00 am -2:00 pm Lugar: Doubletree Hotel San Jose 2050 Gateway Place Clínica de salud gratuita The Pacific Free clinic

No preguntan estado migratorio y son para Personas que no tienen seguro médico Lugar: Overfelt High School 1835 Cunningham Avenue. Informes: 1-888-321-9972. ¿Quieres sacarte el tatuaje? La ciudad ayuda a remover los tatuajes a jóvenes entre los 14 y 25 años de edad. Informes (408) 251-7757 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 ¿Necesita Comida? Informes: 1-800-984-3663 SecondHarvestFood.org Servicios de Inmigración Organización de San José que ayuda a inmigrantes S.I.R.E.N Lugar: 1425 Koll Circle Suite 109 Teléfono: (408) 453-3003 San Jose CA 95112?www.siren-bayarea.org Registre su CELULAR Reciba alertas de emergencia en español visite www.alertscc.gov Clínicas Móviles Para donar sangre Donantes participarán en sorteo de 1 3D Plasma HDTV Informes1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-7332767) O visite redcrossblood.org. Día: Sábado 8 de enero Hora: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Lugar:Christ Church of San Francisco Parish Hall, 856 Cabrillo St., San Francisco. Día: 10 de enero Hora: 9 am – 2pm Lugar: 1555 Berger D. San Jose Día: 10 de enero Hora: 11am- 5pm Lugar: St. Cyprian Catholic Church 1133 W. Washington Ave., Sunnyvale. Día: 11 denero Hora: 9am-3pm Lugar: Vocera Communications, Inc. 525 Race St., San Jose. Día: 11 de enero Hora: 10 am- 3pm Lugar: Santa Clara Valley Water District 5750 Almaden Expressway, San Jose.

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Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 545534 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, CRE Mortgages, 3005 Silver Creek Rd #162, S an Jose, CA 95121, Santa Clara Co. Vi Tuong Nguyen, 3789 Pondorosa Terrace, F remont, C A 94536. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fic titious business name or names list ed her e in 12/08/10. “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.) Vi Tuong Nguyen Jan. 07, 14, 21, 28, 2011 This sta tement w as 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, S anta 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 sta tement 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.) Brian Donnelly Jan. 07, 14, 21, 28, 2011 This sta tement w as 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 Eigleberry St . Unit C., Gilr oy, C A 95020, S anta Clar a C o. B arbara Casalegno, 3321 Senter Rd., San Jose, CA 95111, Kar en Armendariz, 1981 Skyline Dr., Milpitas, CA 95035, Gayle Young 165-347, Blossom Hill Rd., San Jose, C A 95123, La wrence J Casalegno, 2135 Gar den D r., S anta Maria, C A 93458, K enneth M Casalegno, 3587 Dolphin Dr #A, Iowa City, IO 52240, David Casalegno, 1312 Ideal St., Semenole, OK 74868, Louise Weske, 7751 Eigleberr y St #C, Gilr oy, CA 95020, John Lacaz e, Executor for the Esta te of Joseph Lacaz e, 1048 Ryan A ve., Clo vis, C A 93611. This business is c onducted by a gener al partnership, registrant began business under the fic titious business name or names list ed her e in 11/01/10. “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.) Barbara Casalegno Jan. 07, 14, 21, 28, 2011 This sta tement w as 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 C are A cupuncture, 4898 E l C amino Real St e 202., L os Altos, C A 94022, S anta Clar a C o. Chaoming Chen, 5668 Calmor Ave #2., San Jose, CA 95123. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fic titious 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 informa tion which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Choaming Chen Jan. 07, 14, 21, 28, 2011 This sta tement w as 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, Mik e&Judy, 3034 Rosa to Court, San Jose, CA 95135, Santa Clara Co. Wu, Hui-Chi, 3034 Rosato Court, San Jose , C A 95135, Chuang , MuWong, 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 c orrect.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she kno ws to be false is guilty of a crime.) Wu,hui-Chu Jan. 07, 14, 21, 28, 2011 This sta tement w as 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, L ulu’s C upcake Shoppe , 17385 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill, CA 95037, S anta Clara C o. JoAnn Marshall, 15650 Vineyard Blvd. A 171, Morgan Hill, CA 95037. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not y et begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed here on. “I declare that all information in this sta tement 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.) JoAnn Marshall Jan. 07, 14, 21, 28, 2011 This sta tement w as 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, S agewood Lane, San Jose, CA 95132. This business is conducted by a corporation, registrant have not y et begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true informa tion 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 sta tement w as 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., S anta Clar a, C A 95054, S anta Clar a C o. Guadalupe Smith, 1503 Agnew Rd #104., S anta 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 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 kno ws to be false is

guilty of a crime. Guadalupe Smith Jan. 07, 14, 21, 28, 2011 This sta tement w as 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 Clar a C o. F inancial S avings Corp., 3096 Whitesand Dr., San Jose, CA 95148. This business is conducted by a c orporation, registrants began 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 kno ws to be false is guilty of a crime. Duydat Vu Jan. 07, 14, 21, 28, 2011 This sta tement w as 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 Gr afitti C onsultant, 3606 Ethan Ct., San Jose, CA 95136, Santa Clara Co. James Richard Stanton, 3606 Ethan Ct ., S an Jose , C A 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 kno ws to be false is guilty of a crime. James Richard Stanton Jan. 07, 14, 21, 28, 2011 This sta tement w as 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 A ccountancy, 560 S Winchester Blvd., Ste 500, San Jose, CA 95148, S anta Clara C o. 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 list ed her e in 01/01/2011. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true informa tion which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime. Marina Tang Jan. 07, 14, 21, 28, 2011 This sta tement w as 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 D riftwood A ve, S an Jose , C A 95122, Santa Clara Co. Gabriela Cardoza, 2943 Driftwood Ave, San Jose, CA 95122. 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 statement is true and c orrect.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she kno ws to be false is guilty of a crime. Gabriela Cardoza Jan. 07, 14, 21, 28, 2011 This sta tement w as filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/05/11.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 110CV190326 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the ap plication of: Bowen Ho & Qi Shen, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Bowen Ho & Qi Shen, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follo ws: a. Q iwei He t o Jim Q iwei Ho . THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at 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 a t 8:45 am, Room 107: loca ted a t 191 N. F irst Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least onc e a w eek for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in E l Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, prin ted 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 Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the ap plication 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 follo ws: a. P arminder Singh to Parminder Singh Gill. 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 a t 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 onc e a w eek for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in E l Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, prin ted in the c ounty 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 ap plication of: Gurjit Singh, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners , Gurjit Singh, ha ve filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follo ws: a. Gurjit Singh to Hira Singh. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indica ted belo w t o sho w cause, if an y, wh y the petition for change of names should not be granted on 02/08/11 a t 8:45 am, Room 107: loca ted a t 191 N. F irst Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least onc e a w eek for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in E l Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, prin ted in the c ounty 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 follo wing person(s) has/ha ve abandoned the use of the fic titious business name(s). The informa tion given below is as it appear ed on the fictitious business name sta tement that w as filed a t the C ounty ClerkRecorder’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 Str eet, S anta Clar a, C A 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 informa tion which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Michael Chee January 7, 14, 21, 28, 2011 This sta tement w as 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, L os Ga tos O ral and F acial 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 L os Ga tos, O ral F acial 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 Sur gery C enter, L os Ga tos 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 Sur gery of L os Ga tos, Oral and Maxillo-Facial Surgery of Los Gatos, Los Gatos Oral Surgeons, Los Gatos Oral and F acial 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 Maxillofacial Surgeons of Los Gatos, Los Gatos Maxillofacial Sur geons, L os Ga tos Maxillo-Facial Surrgeons, Oral and Facial Surgery, Los Gatos Oral & Facial Surgery, 14419 S B ascom Ave. #100, Los Gatos, Ca 95030, Santa Clara Co. Lee Walker, 15965 Gr andview Ave., Monte Sereno, CA 95030. This business is c onducted by an individual , registrant begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 1999. “I declare that all information in this sta tement is true and c orrect.” ( A r egistrant who de clares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilt y of a crime.) Lee Walker Dec. 31; Jan. 07, 14, 21, 2011 This sta tement w as 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 C onstruction, 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 fic titious business name or names list ed her e in 12/03/10. “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.) Tood R Leal Dec. 31; Jan. 07, 14, 21, 2011 This sta tement w as 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 Clar a C o. F rank D eSantiago, 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 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 kno ws to be false is guilty of a crime.) Frank DeSantiago Dec. 31; Jan. 07, 14, 21, 2011 This sta tement w as 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 D rive, Suit e 227, San Jose, CA 95110, Santa Clara Co. C alifornia P olytechnic Institut e Inc., 1149 Jamestown Dr., Sunnyvale, CA 94087. This business is conducted by a c orporation, registrant has 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 kno ws to be false is guilty of a crime.) California Polytechnic Institute Inc. Ali Iranmanesh/President Dec. 31; Jan. 07, 14, 21, 2011 This sta tement w as 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 b y an individual , r egistrant 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 informa tion which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Michel Turcotte Dec. 31; Jan. 07, 14, 21, 2011 This sta tement w as 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 c orporation, registrant has 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 kno ws to be false is guilty of a crime.) Donna Feichtmann Dec. 31; Jan. 07, 14, 21, 2011 This sta tement w as 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 c onducted 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 sta tement w as 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 Cr est Lane , S an Jose , C A 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 fic titious business name or names list ed her e in 12/22/10. “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.) Arash Arasteh Dec. 31; Jan. 07, 14, 21, 2011 This sta tement w as 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 D e la Cruz Blv d., #145, Santa Clara, CA 95050, S anta Clara Co. Hardeep S. R ai, 1923 Vallejo St., San Francisco, CA 94123. This business is c onducted 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 sta tement 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.) Hardeep S. Rai Dec. 31; Jan. 07, 14, 21, 2011 This sta tement w as 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 ap plication of: Alnoor M. Salim, Shaista Salim, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds tha t 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 S alim. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at 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 a t 8:45 am, Room 107: loca ted a t 191 N. F irst Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least onc e a w eek for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in E l Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, prin ted in the c ounty 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 ap plication 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 Cheng-Ya. 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 a t 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 onc e a w eek for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in E l Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, prin ted in the c ounty 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 ap plication 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 follo ws: a. Jamie

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Legal Notices 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 Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Rhiannon Rachel ClarkLee, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Rhiannon Rachel Clark-Lee, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Rhiannon Rachel Clark-Lee to Rhiannon Rachel Clark. 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. 29, 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. 110CV190515 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Henary Ghazanchian, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Henary 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 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. 27, 2010 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Dec. 31; Jan. 07, 14, 21, 2011.

crime.) Oanh Turkenkipf 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 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.) 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. 545190 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Jwin Invest, 1172 Murphy Ave. Suite 228, San Jose, CA 95131, Santa 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 fictitious 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. 545104 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, California Excess, 5866 Lalor Dr., San Jose, CA 95123, Santa Clara Co. Lot’s to Love, 5866 Lalor Dr., 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 declares as true information 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. 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 fictitious business name or names listed here in 12/21/10. “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.) 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, Santa Clara Co. Ravi K. Manrao, 39800 Fremont Blvd#231, Fremont, CA 94538, Manju Bala, 39800 Fremont Blvd. #231, Femont, CA 94538. This business is conducted by husband and wife, registrants began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 12/01/2010. “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.) 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. 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 Dr., San Jose, CA 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 knows 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. 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 Lava Way, San Jose, CA 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 registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 545769 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Elite Consulting, 1250 Civic Center Drive, Santa Clara, CA 95050, Santa Clara Co. Jamyuen Ko, 1250 Civic Center Drive, 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 declares as true information 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 Management Services, 1560 Quail Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94087, Santa 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 declares as true information 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. 545620 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Westpak Insurance Partnership, 83 Great Oaks Blvd., San Jose, CA 95119, Santa Clara Co. Herbert Schueneman, 973 Casanova, Monterey, CA 934940, Ryan Craft, 1318 Avenida Sereno, Encenitas, Ca 92024, Hugh Davis, 833 Cumberland , Gilroy, CA 95020, Philip Cota, 3935 La Mesa Ln., San Jose, CA 95124, Mark Escobedo, 6049 Foothill Clen 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 knows 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. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 110CV189847 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jordan Ellis Dieck, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that 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 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. 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 ap-

plication 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 ClerkRecorder’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 ClerkRecorder’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. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 545071 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Tepeques Income Tax Services, 13562 Highwood Dr., San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara Co. Jorge Silva, 13562 Highwood Dr., San Jose, CA 95127. This business is conducted by an individual , registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 11/23/10. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Jorge Silva Dec. 17, 24, 31; Jan. 07, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/23/10. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 545059 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, O.M.G. Coffee N Tea, 5978 Silver Creek Valley Rd., Ste #25, San Jose, CA 95138, Santa Clara Co. GoGo Inc., 1077 Carson Dr., Sunnyvale, CA 94086. This business is conducted by a corporation, 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.) GoGo Inc. Eric Pham/CEO Dec. 17, 24, 31; Jan. 07, 2011. This statement was filed with the

County of Santa Clara on 11/23/10. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 544925 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Z & Z Exports, 5648 Calmor Ave Apt 2, San Jose, CA 95123, Santa Clara Co. Daoud Zazai, 5648 Calmor Ave, Apt 2, San Jose, CA 95123 . This business is conducted by an individual, 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 declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Daoud Zazai Dec. 17, 24, 31; Jan. 07, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/18/10. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 545666 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Joe’s Pool & Spa Service, 5740 Arapacho Dr., San Jose, CA 95123, Santa Clara Co. Jose Olvera, 5740 Arapacho 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 03/21/2000. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Jose Olvera Dec. 17, 24, 31; Jan. 07, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/14/10. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 545632 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, JDSecurity, 11695 Wildflower Court, Cupertino, CA 95014, Santa Clara Co. John Dennis Gaye, 916 Rock Canyon Circle, San Jose, CA 95127. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 11/01/2000. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) John Dennis Gaye Dec. 17, 24, 31; Jan. 07, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/13/10. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 545593 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Just Right Ventures, Inc., JRV, Inc., 821, Inc., 4920 El Camino Real, Los Altos, CA 94022, Santa Clara Co. 821 W. El Camino Real, Inc., Los Altos, CA 94022. 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.) 821 W El Camino Real, Inc Florence Tantrophol/President Dec. 17, 24, 31; Jan. 07, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/10/10. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 544972 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Satellite Del Sol, 1524 Fremont Ave, Los Altos, CA 94024, Santa Clara Co. Christian Landa, 1524 Fremont Ave, Los Altos, CA 94024. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 12/22/2000. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Christian Landa Dec. 17, 24, 31; Jan. 07, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/19/10. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 545561 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Crusader Enterprises, 123 E. San Carlos St. #242, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara Co. Kendall R. Summers, 1226 Vienna St #332, Sunnyvale, CA 94086. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon.. “I declare that all in-

formation 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.) Kendall R. Summers Dec. 17, 24, 31; Jan. 07, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/10/10. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 545557 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, RV Roof Remedy, 2747 Peartree Ln., San Jose, CA 95121, Santa Clara Co. Leo W Herrick, 2747 Peartree Ln., San Jose, CA 95121. 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.) Leo W. Herrick Dec. 17, 24, 31; Jan. 07, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/10/10. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 545490 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, NorCal Playstructures, 7841 Miller Ave., Suite C, Gilroy, CA 95020, Santa Clara Co. Yvette Salem, 7841 Miller Av Suite C, Gilroy, CA 95020. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began 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 knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Yvette Salem Dec. 17, 24, 31; Jan. 07, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/08/10. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 545567 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Perez Income Tax 2, 160 S Jackson Ave., San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara Co. Mayra Perez, 4249 Santa Susana Wy., San Jose, CA 95111. 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.) Mayra Perez Dec. 17, 24, 31; Jan. 07, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/10/10. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 545536 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Hansen Properties, 633 Park Court, Santa Clara, CA 95050, Santa Clara Co. Anne Hansen, 633 Park Court, 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 declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Anne Hansen Dec. 17, 24, 31; Jan. 07, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/09/10. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 545110 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, San Jose Premier Soccerleague, 1445 Eden Ave #4, San Jose, CA 95117, Santa Clara Co. Ivan Lopez, 1445 Eden Ave#4, San Jose, CA 95117. 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.) Ivan Lopez Dec. 17, 24, 31; Jan. 07, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/24/10. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 110CV189786 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Che-Wan Liu, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Che-Wan Liu, has filed a petition for Change of Name with

the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. CheWan Liu to Michelle Che-Wan Liu. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 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. 16, 2010 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Dec. 17, 24, 31; Jan. 07, 2011. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 110CV189847 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the ap plication of: Jordan Ellis Dieck, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that 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 interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if an y, wh y the petition for change of names should not be granted on 02/15/11 a t 8:45 am, Room 107: loca ted a t 191 N. F irst Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least onc e a w eek for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in E l Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, prin ted in the c ounty of Santa Clara. Dec. 16, 2010 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Dec. 17, 24, 31; Jan. 07, 2011. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 110CV189331 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the ap plication of: Karen Ann Bolin, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Karen Ann Bolin, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follo ws: a. Karen Ann B olin t o Kar en Ann Liu . THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indica ted below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 02/15/11 a t 8:45 am, Room 107: loca ted a t 191 N. F irst Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least onc e a w eek for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in E l Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, prin ted in the c ounty of Santa Clara. Dec. 10, 2010 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Dec. 17, 24, 31; Jan. 07, 2011. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 110CV189288 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the ap plication of : Cynthia Anne C oles, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds tha t petitioner C ynthia Anne Coles, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follo ws: a. C ynthia Anne C oles t o C ynthia Iniguez Kavanagh. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear befor e this c ourt a t the hearing indica ted belo w t o sho w cause, if an y, wh y the petition for change of names should not be granted on 02/15/11 a t 8:45 am, Room 107: loca ted a t 191 N. F irst Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least onc e a w eek for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in E l Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, prin ted in the c ounty of Santa Clara. Dec. 10, 2010 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Dec. 17, 24, 31; Jan. 07, 2011. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 110CV188441 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the ap -

plication of: Jaehyun Lee, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Jaehyun Lee, 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. Jae hyun Lee to Ashley Jaehyun Lee. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indica ted below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 02/01/11 a t 8:45 am, Room 107: loca ted a t 191 N. F irst Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least onc e a w eek for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in E l Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, prin ted in the c ounty of Santa Clara. Nov. 24, 2010 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Dec. 17, 24, 31; Jan. 07, 2011. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 110CV186069 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the ap plication of: Stephanie Martinez, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Stephanie Martinez, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follo ws: a. Ricky Henry Bargas to Ricky Rojas Martinez. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this ma tter 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 Str eet, S an Jose , C A 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in E l Observador, a newspaper of gener al circulation, printed in the c ounty of Santa Clara. Dec. 15, 2011 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Dec. 17, 24, 31; Jan. 07, 2011. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 110CV185771 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the ap plication of : Cher yl Ann TaylorSampino, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds tha t petitioner Cheryl Ann Taylor-Sampino, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Cheryl Ann Taylor-Sampino t o Cher yl Ann Patch-Sampino. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear befor e this c ourt a t the hearing indica ted belo w t o sho w cause, if an y, wh y the petition for change of names should not be granted on 01/11/11 a t 8:45 am, Room 107: loca ted a t 191 N. F irst Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least onc e a w eek for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in E l Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, prin ted in the c ounty of Santa Clara. Dec. 10, 2010 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Dec. 17, 24, 31; Jan. 07, 2011. NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Date of Filing Application: November 17, 2010 To Whom It May Concern: The Name of the Applicant is/are: Las Cazuelas Taqueria Inc The applicant listed above is applying to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to sell alcoholic beverages at: 55 Race St San Jose, CA 95126-3125 Type of license applied for: 41-ON-SALE Beer and Wine – Eating Place Department of Alc oholic B everage Control 100 Paseo de San Antonio Room 119, San Jose, CA 95113 (408) 277-1200 Published on January 07, 2011

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Casillas elegido el mejor

portero del mundo

onn, Ale., (Notimex).- El guardameta español Iker Casillas fue considerado por la Federación Internacional de Historia y Estadística de Futbol (IFFHS) como el mejor portero de 2010. Casillas, quien conquistó el año pasado junto a su selección el Mundial de Sudáfrica 2010, recibió dicha distinción con un acumulado de 304 puntos, seguido del brasileño Julio César, cancerbero del Inter de Milán y quien sumó 124. Esta es la tercera vez que la IFFHS galardona al capitán del Real Madrid y de la “Furia Roja”, luego de nombrarlo el mejor del mundo en el 2008 y 2009. El checo Petr Cech, del Chelsea, completó el podio en la tercera posición al totalizar 56 unidades, tres más que el alemán Manuel Neuer (Schalke 04) con 53. Por su parte, el holandés Maarten Stekelenburg, subcampeón del mundo con la “Naranja Mecánica” y portero del Ajax, quedó quinto con 48 unidades. Dentro del “top 19” se encuentran dos representantes sudamericanos, el uruguayo Fernando Muslera (Lazio), y el paraguayo Justo Villar (Real Valladolid), séptimo y décimo sexto, de manera respectiva. Asimismo, el internacional italiano Gianluigi Bufón (Juventus), que ha recibido este

nombramiento cuatro veces, terminó noveno este 2010 con 28 votos.

A continuación la lista de los mejor es porteros de 2010, según la IFFHS: 01. Iker Casillas (ESP/Real Madrid) 304 pts. 02. Julio César Soãres (BRA/Inter Milán) 124 03. Petr Cech (RCH/Chelsea) 56 04. Manuel Neuer (ALE/Schalke’04) 53 05. Maarten Stekelenburg (HOL/Ajax) 48 06. Víctor Valdés (ESP/Barcelona) 38 07. Fernando Néstor Muslera (URU/Lazio) 37 08. Edwin van der Sar (HOL/Manchester United) 32 09. Gianluigi Buffon (ITA/Juventus) 28 10. Timothy Matthew Howard (EUA/Everton) 15 11. Vincent Enyeama (NIG/Hopoel Tel-Aviv) 10 12. Eduardo dos Reis Carvalho (POR/Genova) 09 13. Richard Paul Franck Kingson (GHA/Blackpool) 09 14. Hugo Lloris (FRA/Olympique Lyon) 08 15. Igor V. Akinfeev (RUS/CSKA Moscú) 07 16. Justo Wilmar Villar (PAR/Real Valladolid) 06 17. David De Gea Club (ESP/Atlético de Madrid) 05 18. José Manuel Reina (ESP/Liverpool) 05 19. Mark Schwarzer (AUS/Fulham) 05