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¡Cuiden a sus niños por favor!

Por Rosario Vital El Observador

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n épocas de verano tenemos a los niños en casa y según las estadísticas ocurren accidentes. Por esta razón el Departamento de Policía de San José y la Unidad de Violencia Familiar quieren recordar a los padres, guardianes legales y niñeras a que tengan mucho cuidado con los pequeños, porque los accidentes ocurren cuando usted menos se imagina.

Según los datos estadísticos del departamento policial en el 2006 se han investigado 15 casos de caídas de menores de un segundo piso y en el 2008 se reportaron tres caídas.

También existe la preocupación de que muchos padres dejan olvidados a sus hijos a interior de sus vehículos y con esta tempe-

raturas estas avanzan en segundos pasando los 115 grados al interior de un vehículo La policía también indica que en los últimos años la policía ha investigado una serie de ahogamientos de menores en las piscinas y en las tinas de baño. Desde el año 2008 se han reportado hasta el momento 6 terribles pérdidas.

En abril del año 2002, el departamento de policía rescató a dos pequeños uno de tres años y otro de 10 meses al interior de un vehículo. El padre los dejó porque se fue de compras al centro comer cial.

En mayo del año 2000, los policías rescataron a un menor que había sido dejado en el interior de su vehículo mientras su madre se fue al centro comercial del Eastridge en el Este de San José.

En Junio del mismo año sucedió una situación similar. Un niño de tres años de edad fue dejado al interior de su vehículo mientras

Llamando a los Residentes que no Hablan Inglés La Comisión del Transporte Metropolitano (Metropolitan Transportation Commission o MTC) ha publicado para la revisión del público el anteproyecto del plan que señala los pasos y procedimientos a seguir para ayudar a las personas con conocimiento limitado del inglés a tener acceso a la información pública, los servicios y los programas esenciales de la MTC. Revisa el plan en el sitio Web de la MTC en: http://www.mtc.ca.gov/get_involved/lep.htm o solicita una copia llamando al numero 510.817.5813 o manda un correo electrónico a info@mtc.ca.gov.

MTC es la agencia de planificación, financiamiento, y coordinación del transporte de los nueve condados del Área de la Bahía de San Francisco.

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su madre fue al Westgate Mall en San José.

La temperatura afuera era de 83 grados mientras que al interior pasaban los 100 grados.

La ley en California requiere que personas menores de 18 años de edad usen su casco de protección mientras andan en bicicleta, patineta o manejen otro tipo de estos patines.

También si transporta a un menor debe usar un casco de protección.

Todos los casos que hemos mencionado han sido llevados a la corte contra los padres o guardianes de los menores. Lo más trágico del asunto es que tanto padres, guardianes legales o niñeras vivirán con un cargo de conciencia por el daño o la muerte de un menor que fácilmente se puede prevenir.

Por esta razón las autoridades piden a los adultos de mantener ojos sobre los menores. Nunca los dejen solos porque los accidentes o tragedias ocurren en segundos. Δ

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Inappropriate for Young Minors

About Jobs And The Great Recession

By Hilbert Morales - El Observador

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By Dave Cortese Supervisor on District 3

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he Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors has adopted a policy which states that minors 12 years old and younger should not be placed in Juvenile Hall and that the county should develop local alternatives for the safe, temporary placement of children 12 and under who commit a serious crime.

In a congregate care setting such as Juvenile Hall, the opportunities are numerous for impressionable young children to model the behaviors of the older peers who have often been through the system many times and have developed negative behaviors. As a result, rather than providing them with positive role models to look up to, placing them in Juvenile Hall actually increases the chance that the young children will become repeat offenders.

That is not to say that children should not be punished for committing serious crimes; rather that children of that age are easily influenced and that the county should help guide them towards being a good citizen of society. Too often, young children who commit crimes are instantly labeled as being a life-long criminal when with the right atmosphere and mentoring, they can learn right from wrong.

By placing young children into Juvenile Hall, there is a risk of further aggravating the trauma that these children have most likely already experienced. According to the study undertaken by the County's Juvenile Justice Commission, 90% of the children

under 13 that have been placed in Juvenile Hall from 2007 to 2009 had a history of trauma or child abuse, a diagnosed mental illness or had an absent parent. Rather than correcting the behavior, this experience of being locked up will most likely make it even harder to educate the youth on how to become a model citizen.

As an alternative, the county is developing therapeutic foster homes which allow for a more positive experience for the children who have come into the system. As such, these children will be more likely to respond to the positive inputs provided by the staff in a nurturing environment and will have a greater likelihood of a positive outcome.

It is believed that this policy is the first of its kind in the nation. Therefore, I have also asked that the County explore working with neighboring counties to develop a policy of shared placements appropriate for children 12 years old and younger who commit a serious crime. Rather than allowing older criminal offenders to influence another generation, we can break the cycle and steer these young children on the path towards success. And by working with other jurisdictions in the Bay Area, we can design a successful program that will help to guide our youngest members of the community.

Ideally this program will be adopted by others around the nation to truly make a difference in the lives of the generations to come.

If you would like to learn more about this policy contact me at 408-299-5030 or dave.cortese@bos.sccgov.org.

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wo recent articles will give you a global perspective about jobs and this Great Recession. One is by Andy Grove, CEO of Intel, published in Bloomberg Businessweek magazine. The other is entitled “They Did Their Homework (800 Years of It), Business Section, page 1, New York Times, July 4, 2010. Both articles are recommended reading.

The work of economists Kenneth S. Rogoff and Carmen M. Reinhart (maiden name: Carmen Castellanos. a Cuban immigrant at age 10) was first presented in a book entitled “This Time is Different”, Princeton Press. September 2009. The collection and analysis of 800 years of economic activity throughout the world is presented here.

Unlike traditional economists who rely on untested theory, Reinhart and Rogoff base their observation on the fact that this Great Recession is not the first of its kind. The 800 years of historic economic data collected by Carmen Reinhart is the basis for this assertion.

The Andy Grove article is entitled “How to Make an American Job”. The very first assertion is that Thomas L. Friedman is very wrong because while startups are wonderful, they do not create employment. This is followed by a very convincing presentation which quantifies Grove’s experiences and observations that following technological developments, a scaling process is required. Grove states, “The scaling process is no longer happening in America.” This scaling process builds the manufacturing capability which provides employemnt to the American labor force. Investment risks are taken by venture capitalists who would provide the capital needed.

The cost of scaling up to make a job in America rose over the past forty years from thousands of dollars to billions. Also, the rise in the cost of labor, health care, and retirement benefits rose significantly.

Grove says, “Today, manufacturing employment in the U.S. computer industry is about 166,000 lower that it was before the first PC was assembled in 1975.” Since that time a very effective computer manufacturing industry has emerged in Asia, employing about 1.5 million workers…factory employees, engineers and managers.” One example is Foxconn (aka, Hon Hai Precision Industry) with operations in Taiwan and China, which today employs 800,000 individuals and realized revenues of $62 billion.

This business employs more people than Apple, Dell, Microsoft, HP, Intel and Sony.

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Apple employs 25,000 in the U.S. while 250,000 Foxconn employees in Southern China produce Apple’s products. For every one American employee, ten employees are working in China producing products. This same 10:1 relationship holds for Dell, Seagate, and other U.S. tech companies.

In summary, high tech industry has been shipping jobs overseas to Asia while retaining the so-called ‘high-value jobs’ and profits. Grove asks,”What kind of society are we going to have if it consists of highly paid people doing highvalue-added work and masses of unemployed?”

It is my observation that corporate leaders of high-tech firms, much like those of the financial industry, have focused on enhancement of profits.

In the past corporations were operated to make profits for its stockholders as well as create and provide jobs for the masses of American employees. Today, jobs are outsourced to an extent that is detrimental to maintaining an American consumer economy. All of this is the result of opportunities to generate higher profits in those locales where scaling-up costs and labor costs are much lower than here in America. Grove suggests that government become involved by assessment of a fee onto profits and jobs outsourced. This will require the adoption of ‘job-centric economic theory’ rather than ‘profit oriented economic theory’.

This is a very different paradigm than that currently used by those members of Congress who have been in office for too many years. It also requires capitalists to consider more than profiteering. Capitalists must now focus on creating jobs.

In a recent discussion with Assemblyman Joe Coto, I pointed out to him that government does not create jobs. It is our creative industries. Government is doing the right thing with its deficit funding of shovel-ready infrastructure projects.

However, our capitalists must begin to commit to re-creation of the American manufacturing base that has been shipped overseas. It is that manufacturing base which will provide the employment needed by those 8,000,000 unemployed American laborers. A final note: Labor union leaders need to ‘get it’ in that they must lobby Congress to pass the legislation which re-establishes the manufacturing base which provides employment to their union membership. The global economy has forced America to reconsider its profit oriented public policies.Δ

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Community State Budget forces Kidango to make changes

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remont, CA-(July 1, 2010). Kidango, a local children's charity providing quality child care, early education, mental health and early intervention services to over 2,500 Bay Area families, announced today that it can no longer sustain 3 of its infant and toddler classrooms in Fremont (2 classrooms) and Livermore (1 classroom). Additionally, its infant/toddler program in Newark will be downsizing from 28 to 8 children.

These changes will take place in late July/early August.

After careful analysis, Kidango determined that it will be unable to operate these infant and toddler programs without significant financial loss. An in-depth analysis of their finances confirms some inevitable facts: The cost of providing quality infant and toddler care exceeds the agency's ability to continue to support many of these programs. The unreasonably low reimbursement rate provided by the State for subsidized care, combined with the high cost of compensating the staff and the mandates required by the State to meet required staff: child ratios are contributing factors preventing more financially stable programs.

Kidango recognizes that the closure of these infant and toddler programs will result in inconvenience and difficulty for the impacted families. Kidango is doing everything it can to accommodate any displaced families at other nearby Kidango locations. Any displaced families will be offered available openings according to the guidelines set forth by Kidango's funding terms and conditions as required by the State of California.

In addition, today is July 1st and there has yet to be a passed State Budget for Fiscal Year 2010-2011. For this reason, Kidango also announced today that it will be unable to reimburse its 22 family child care providers in Santa Clara County for their service to children and families until a State budget is passed. Many of the family child care providers within Kidango's Community Family Services network rely heavily on Kidango's contracts and without payment, they may have to suspend services to children and families until a budget is passed.

The State Budget stalemate and proposed budget cuts in the Governor's May revision are greatly impacting Kidango and many other organizations across the State. Kidango continues to advocate for its State funded child care and early education programs, as any additional budget cuts will further impact Kidango's ability to serve families throughout the Bay Area.

Kidango programs not only provide children with the strong foundation they need to succeed in school and in the future, but these programs are essential to the livelihoods of Bay Area families, and therefore the California economy.

Kidango encourages its families, staff and the community to voice their concerns to their representatives, and share with them the importance of these critical programs. For more information about Kidango's advocacy efforts, please contact Camille Llanes-Fontanilla at 510-897-6912 or cllanes@kidango.org

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Don't Let the Summer Slide Veer You Off the Path to College!

By Marﾃｭa de los ﾃ］geles Corral The College Board, mcorral@collegeboard.org

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n between going to the beach and family vacations, it's important for teens to make time for college planning. Summer is a perfect time for students to build their academic skills and set up a college planning schedule. Renﾃｩe Gernand, director of College Planning Services at the College Board, advises, "If you work together as a family, by the time the senior year of high school rolls around, you'll be on track to graduate and go to college."

Here are some easy ways to help your children stay on the college path this summer.

Practice Reading and Writing Thirty minutes of reading a day can do wonders for developing comprehension and communication skills - both are necessary for college success. Encourage your children to read books, newspapers or magazines. Need a suggestion?

Check out 101 Great Books on collegeboard.com/padres under the tab Plan for College. To hone writing skills, students can keep a journal or blog, or by getting a head start on their college application essays.

Get Tutoring According to summer school teacher Manny Martﾃｭnez of San Jose, Calif., even though a child may not have been required to enroll in a summer

course, he encourages parents to ask their children what skills they'd like to build and seek help. Community organizations or colleges in your area offer summer programs that build academic skills through fun activities. Look for lowcost or free programs through agencies like the YMCA and Boys & Girls Clubs.

Seek Internships and Ways to Volunteer Many kids enthusiastically seek summer work to earn spending money, but it should not be the only consideration. Internships or volunteer jobs help teens become excited about possible careers and college majors. Internships also build life skills: self-confidence, responsibility and teamwork. Volunteer work helps kids see that they can make a difference in society.

Encourage your children to follow their interests. For example, if they love animals, they can work at a pet shelter or the zoo. Start the search close to home and on your city's website.

Internships and volunteer work also look great on college applications. Students show they have the ambition and the values to improve their university community.

Identify Colleges and Scholarships Even if your child hasn't chosen a career, they should still identify what they want in a college and make a list of schools to consider. The College Board recommends students apply to five to eight colleges that they believe are a good

fit for them. Find out when orientations are taking place and get a head start on visiting the schools.

Most financial aid comes from the government or colleges, but scholarships can come in handy. There are several thousand listed on collegeboard.com/padres under the tab Paying for College.

Study for College Admission Tests If your child plans to take a college entrance exam, he or she should become familiar with the test through a study plan that offers practice questions and tests. On sat.collegeboard.com, doing this is easy with free and low-cost resources. Fall test dates are already available on

the site so students can register early.

Resources for Students and Parents My College Organizer is a free tool that helps students make a college list, access college websites and manage applications. It also reminds them of important to-dos, such as taking tests and submitting forms.

Visit collegeboard.com/padres under the tab Find a College.

Help Your Child Make College a Reality is a low-cost guide for parents that helps them motivate, talk to and work with their teens to make college a reality. It comes with a handy calendar and checklist that will keep your family on track.

To order, please call 866-630-9305.

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San Jose Evergreen Community College District Will Offer Training For 500 Skilled Jobs In Green Industry

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he San José_Evergreen Community College District (SJECCD) has been awarded a $2,000,000 grant from the California Economic Development Department to provide new jobs and training for many professional workers, displaced workers, and former NUMMI employees. This grant represents one of only six that were awarded throughout California.

The innovative action plan provided by the Workforce Institute, a division of SJECCD, will train worers for 500 skilled jobs in a wide range of positions within the Efficient Energy Home Building Performance market.

"California is already seeing green job growth, but we must continue working to accelerate this trend. These Challenge grants will encourage innovative green companies to train and hire

Parks Acquisition Plan Public Workshops The County of Santa Clara Parks and Recreation Department is seeking public input to guide the County’s future parkland acquisition efforts. The voters approved the current Park Charter Fund in 2006, ensuring funding through 2021 for acquisition, development, operation, and maintenance of the County’s 46,000-acre 28park system. Fifteen percent of the funding is allocated specifically for land acquisition.

Three community workshops are scheduled for July for the public to provide input on future direction of the County’s purchase of parkland, including trails.

The three meetings will be held from 7 to 9 PM at: the Cupertino Community Hall on July 6; the Morgan Hill Community Center on July 12; and the Mayfair Community Center in San Jose on July 14.

The public is encouraged to

attend one or more of these workshops. The workshops will provide an overview of current County parks, the planned Countywide Trail System, and future park expansion areas as identified in the County General Plan. While the updated Parks Acquisition Plan will not identify specific parcels to be acquired, the public will have an opportunity in these workshops to help identify acquisition criteria and provide other thoughts about parkland acquisition to County staff. A summary of the public input will be presented to the Board of Supervisors in August.

The first County park to be purchased was the 400-acre Stevens Creek County Park in 1924 for $27,500. Voters established the County Park Charter Fund in 1972. As of 2010, approximately 46,000 acres of land have been incorporated into the County’s 28-park system.

Californians to further our state's leadership in the green economy," said Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.

"We are proud of this partnership with the private industry, especially because it offers a unique approach for connecting community college programs and students with prospective employers," said Acting Chancellor Doug Treadway.

The intent of the Green Innovation Challenge grant is to encourage industry leaders to find innovative methods designed to meet the needs of businesses to not only fill immediate employment needs, but also for the development of a partnership and infrastructure flexible enough to support employment growth for up to 10 years.

The goal of the 24-month grant is to train new professional workers who are essential to the job creation process, up-skill in-

cumbent workers, and train former NUMMI employees and suppliers, plus the region's pool of unemployed/displaced workers.

"Through the Workforce Institute's training programs and industry partnerships we are creating immediate and long-term employment opportunities within the home performance market while paving the way towards sustained efficient energy usage throughout Santa Clara County," said Executive Director Carol Coen.

The initiative will utilize a three-tiered training approach that will reduce barriers to the deployment of efficient energy practices and upcoming incentive programs. The following are degrees or industry credentials that will be offered: · Level 1-Outreach Specialists/Assessors providing lead generation for retrofit contrac-

tors. · Level 2-Home Performance Certification & Building Information Management (BIM) for Efficient Energy provided for contractors with experience in the construction field. · Level 3-Integration Demand Side Management (IDSM) for Power Engineers providing efficient energy analysis and management.

The training is scheduled to begin in Winter, 2010. This initiative is a partnership of SJECCD's Workforce Institute, PG&E, the California Building Performance Contractors Association, and the NUMMI Transition Center Network to identify and meet the short and long-term workforce needs of the Efficient Energy Home Building Performance market. Δ

Santa Clara County Uses Novel Approach to Influence Residents to Sign Up for Emergency Alert Notices SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CALIF.—Santa Clara County is using a novel approach to encourage people living or working in the county to sign up at AlertSCC.com to receive emergency alert messages.

Patterning its newest public awareness campaign tool after social networking web sites, the County’s AlertSCC site is now a place where people can go to share a photo along with an invitation to friends and loved ones to sign up their mobile devices.

And in the future, they might be featured in an AlertSCC ad campaign.

“We take seriously the responsibility for making sure people are prepared for disasters,” said Santa Clara County Board President Ken Yeager, who championed bringing the AlertSCC system to the county. “But just because it’s a serious matter doesn’t mean that residents can’t have a little fun encouraging the people they know to sign up for alerts.”

The “little fun” is the “I Love You. Please Sign Up.” campaign and its new social networking tool to tell a friend. The

“I Love You. Please Sign Up.” campaign was launched this fall and included television, radio, Internet and bus ads. The interactive make-your-own ad site, reachable from AlertSCC.com, is the newest element designed to engage the public in a fun and inventive way.

“You may have seen AlertSCC ads on the television or on buses recently. We are now expanding our outreach to include social networking because so many people use it as their primary way to keep in touch and share experiences,” said San Jose Vice Mayor Judy Chirco. “I am encouraging all county residents, especially those that live in San Jose, to go to AlertSCC.com to sign up. Click on the I Love You. Please Sign Up. link. Upload a photo and send an AlertSCC greeting card message to family members and friends.”

Research shows that observing others you know taking a specific action can be a strong motivator for you to do likewise.

This is a premise behind the wildly successful social networking phenomena. The “I

Love You. Please Sign Up.” television and radio commercials, and now the new interactive make-your-own-ad site are meant to be catalysts to start those conversations. Signing up for AlertSCC and telling friends means they’re more likely to sign up.

Silicon Valley has a reputation of being forward thinking and solution oriented. In the public sector, coordination of emergency response and mutual aid is one example of this. It is appropriate that Santa Clara County now has an emergency alert system and that residents can use a social networking tool to get the word out.

“We can make the best plans for disaster mitigation, response and recovery,” said Yeager. “But to really be effective, we have to be able to get those messages to people who might be affected. We don’t want to rely only on landlines because the disaster might strike when you are out to dinner, or on vacation. Signing up mobile devices is the best way to ensure you’ll get these messages in a timely manner.”

By law, local governments are responsible for disaster response and the recovery their communities. Cities throughout the county are participating in AlertSCC so that both the County and its cities can send emergency notifications. At the same time, the County and cities are drilling employees on how to step up in a disaster to help with response and recovery such has mass care and shelter.

“These are things that people don’t like to think about.

They like to imagine that they will never be affected by a natural disaster,” said Chirco. “We are sure many of the people affected by Southern California wild fires, the earthquake in Haiti or the recent flooding in the Midwest thought it would never happen to them.”

Signing up at AlertSCC.com for emergency and disaster notifications is free, easy and confidential. To follow AlertSCC on Facebook and YouTube, go to AlertSCC.com and click on the widgets.

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“Los vehículos contaminantes dañan el aire. Entonces tengo una idea. Ayudar a la gente a que los retire para siempre.”

La Agencia de Reparaciones Automotrices (BAR) ya ofrece esta ayuda. Los automovilistas pueden recibir $1,000 para retirar un vehículo que no pasa la inspección de smog. Para obtener información y pedir una solicitud, visite DriveHealthy.com.

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Fogging to Suppress West Nile Virus Mosquitoes Scheduled in San Jose

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www.el-observador.com Alum Rock Union District Obsolete Vehicle/Equipment Sale District Bid No. B1011-21101

NOTICE INVITING BIDS 1. NOTICE: The ALUM ROCK UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT (the “District”), Per Education Code 17545 will receive sealed Bids at the Purchasing Office in the District Office building, located at 2930 Gay Avenue, San Jose, California 95127, until 2:00 PM on Thursday July 15, 2010 for:

OBSOLETE VEHICLES/EQUIPMENT 2. PROCUREMENT OF BIDDING DOCUMENTS: Specifications on the vehicles/equipment may be obtained directly from Alum Rock School District on the day of the pre-bid inspection.

3. INSTRUCTIONS: Bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope to the Purchasing Department in the District Office building, located at 2930 Gay Avenue, San Jose, California 95127 no later than the time and date set forth in Paragraph 1 above. Envelope must clearly state name of bidder and bid number (B10112011001).

4. PRE-BID INSPECTION: The District will conduct a mandatory Pre-Bid inspection of the vehicles on Tuesday July 13, 2010 beginning at 9:15 am to 11:15 am for all interested. Interested parties will receive a bid form that needs to be used when placing a bid. Check in with the Buddy Parden in the Maintenance Department.

5. BID PREPARATION COST: Bidders are solely responsible for the cost of preparing their Bids.

6. REQUIRED: Successful bidders must remove, from the Alum Rock premises, the vehicle(s) no later than 3 business days after the award of sale by the Alum Rock Union Elementary School District.

7. DESCRIPTION OF VEHICLES: The vehicles being sold are sold “AS-IS” to be used for parts only. All vehicles are non-operable and have been declared as “Obsolete”. Removal/Towing or any cost related to the removal of the vehicles/equipment is the sole responsibility of the awarded bidder. Any and all fees related to this sale, are the responsibility of the bidder.

Massey Fergusen Tractor 1995 G-30 Chevy Van 1995 G-30 Chevy Van 1994 GMC 3500 Pick Up/Utility Truck 8. AWARD AND PAYMENT: Successful bidders will be awarded the sale as soon as possible after the receipt of bids. Award is NOT all or none. Vehicles will be sold individually to the highest bidder. A Payment must be received in full on or before the vehicle is removed. Only cash or a cashierʼs check will be accepted. Please make all checks payable to Alum Rock School District.

ANTA CLARA COUNTY, CALIF. - The Santa Clara County Vector Control District (SCCVCD) confirmed on June 30 that adult mosquitoes collected from the Moorpark Avenue / Winchester Boulevard area of San Jose tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). The detection of mosquitoes infected with WNV has prompted the scheduling of mosquito fogging in the surrounding area, in an effort to prevent human cases of WNV. Weather permitting, the ground fogging is scheduled for Tuesday, July 13, at 11 PM, and will last several hours.

"As part of the District's ongoing efforts of surveillance and control of mosquitoes, we will be conducting ground fogging to suppress the biting adult mosquitoes," said Acting District Manager Russ Parman. "It is important this holiday weekend for residents to take precautions to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes while outdoors. We have every indication that West Nile Virus is very active at this time."

The fogging area is bordered by Pruneridge/Hedding on the north, Saratoga Avenue on the west, Highway 880 on the east, and Payne Avenue on the south. Information packets will be distributed in the fogging area next week to notify residents about the fogging campaign.

A community informational open house meeting has been scheduled for Friday, July 9 at the Asian Americans for Community Involvement Community Center, room 210, 2400 Moorpark Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. Residents located in the fogging area are encouraged to attend the open house. Residents can visit the District's website at www.sccvector.org to view a map of the fogging zone, as well as sign up for e-mail notification of any WNV activity in the County.

Residents may also call the District's WNV recorded hotline, at 800-314-2427 for up-todate information.

Transmitted by mosquito bites, WNV can cause mild to severe flu-like symptoms such as fever, headache and body ache, and, in severe cases, significant neurological symptoms or even death. People over 50 and those with high

blood pressure are at higher risk for severe illness. In 2009, California reported 129 WNV infections, with 112 symptomatic cases and 4 human fatalities. While no human cases of WNV have been confirmed in Santa Clara County this year, fogging to suppress WNV-infected mosquitoes is needed to reduce the imminent risk of transmission of the virus to humans.

Precautions that can be taken against mosquito bites are: At home: - DRAIN or DUMP standing water weekly since this is where mosquitoes lay eggs. Check items such as flowerpots and planter bases, toys, cans, leaky water faucets and sprinklers, rain gutters, buckets, pools, ponds, and old tires.

- Make sure your DOORS and windows have tight-fitting screens.

Outdoors: - Limit activities during DUSK & DAWN to prevent mosquito bites. Those are the times when the mosquitoes that transmit WNV are most active.

If you need to go outside at dusk or dawn, or when in an area where mosquitoes are active: - Apply insect repellent containing D.E.E.T., Picaridin, or Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus (p-menthane diol), following label instructions.

- DRESS in long sleeve shirts and long pants, preferably of light colors.

Dead birds and squirrels may indicate the presence of West Nile Virus. The Vector Control District asks Santa Clara County residents to call if they find crows, jays, sparrows, finches, birds of prey, or tree squirrels that have been dead for less than 48 hours and do not appear to have died because of an injury.

Residents are encouraged to report dead birds and squirrels to the State of California WNV hotline at 877-WNV-BIRD or at www.westnile.ca.gov.

For assistance on mosquito control, residents can contact the SCCVCD office by calling (408) 918-4770 / (800) 675-1155.

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“Valor político de Obama” Por Rosario Vital El Observador

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l pasado 6 de julio el presidente Barack Obama dijo que es inconstitucional ante una corte de Phoenix la legislación antiinmigrante SB 1070 de Arizona, que entrará en vigencia el próximo 29 de julio.

Algunos piensan que esta medida es acertada y otros quieren que esto no sea un pretexto para olvidar la reforma migratoria.

El Departamento de Justicia argumentó que esa legislación no sólo es violatoria de la ley de supremacía de la Constitución en la medida que la migración es regulada por normas federales y no estatales, sino que puede derivar en hostigamiento contra extranjeros y estadounidenses.

"Las leyes de migración de la nación, reflejan un balance cuidadoso de la aplicación de la ley a nivel nacional, relaciones exteriores e interés humanitario. Un Estado no puede establecer sus propias leyes de migración", indicó el presidente.

“El presidente Obama tuvo valor politico cuando la mayoría del público no latino está a favor de la ley. La intervención del Departamento de Justicia proyecta respeto por parte de las cortes y este pronunciamiento va a causar un gran efecto”, dijo el analista político Miguel Chacón.

"La Constitución y la ley federal no permiten el desarrollo de parches de políticas migratorias estatales y locales por todo el país", agregó.

"Aplaudo al presidente Obama y al fiscal federal por su decisión de comenzar este litigio contra el estado de Arizona. La ley es antinconstitucional, antihumana, viola derechos básicos y humanos y crea divisiones entre la comunidad inmigrante y no inmigrantes", dijo el abogado en inmigración, Mark Silverman.

Por su parte José Sandoval de Voluntarios de la Comunidad dijo que es una muestra de que el presidente Obama reconoce la necesidad de acabar

con una ley antiinmigrante que promueve el perfil racial y genera zozobra, miedo terror y abuso en las comunidades inmigrantes".

Polo Martínez, representante de CCISCO (Organización de Apoyo Comunitaria de Fe en Contra Costa) dijo que es un paso adelante para prevenir la discriminación. El presidente dejó claro que esto no es trabajo de los estados sino del gobierno federal. Queremos que Obama siga empujando a los republicanos". ¿Ley derrocada" El próximo 22 de julio se va a iniciar la evaluación de la demanda. Con la del presidente se suman a cuatro las demandas interpuestas para evitar a que tome efecto.

La legislación SB 1070, promulgada por la gobernadora republicana de Arizona, Jan Brewer, en plena temporada electoral, fue rechazada en todos los Estados Unidos, incluso las asociaciones de jefes de policía a nivel nacional le dieron un rotundo no.

Hace un mes atrás los jefes de policía de diferentes ciudades entre ellas San José indicó que la SB1070 estaba destruyendo la relaciones que los efectivos tienen con sus comunidades.

En la demanda hecha por el presidente, el Departamento de Justicia mantiene que la ley impondrá "cargas significativas" a las agencias policiales, en la medida que desviará recursos de blancos de alta prioridad, incluidos extranjeros involucrados en terrorismo, pandillas y personas con antecedentes criminales.

Asimismo sostuvo que resultará en "el hostigamiento y la detención de visitantes foráneos e inmigrantes legales, así como de ciudadanos estadiunidenses que no puedan probar su estatus migratorio".

El procurador federal de Estados Unidos, Eric Holder, reconoció que el público de Arizona está "entendiblemente frustrado con la inmigración ilegal", y admitió que el gobierno federal tiene la responsabilidad de encarar esas preocupaciones.

Padre Jon Pedigo a lado del Supervisor Dave Cortese en su visita de Phoenix escuchan atentamente a Petra Falcón quien explica el impacto de la SB1070 hacia la gente de color.

"Pero desviar los recursos federales de extranjeros peligrosos como los sospechosos de terrorismo e inmigrantes con récords criminales, impactará toda la seguridad del país", indicó.

La demanda fue presentada de manera conjunta por los departamentos de Justicia, Seguridad Interna y Estado.

Líderes de la Bahía en Phoenix Hace una semana atrás una delegación compuesta por 35 personas del Área de la Bahía viajó a Phoenix para dialogar con líderes de organizaciones y trabajadores para hacer un seguimiento de cómo la ley de Arizona firmada pero aún sin efecto estaba perjudicando a esta gente que radica en este estado.

"Los intentos de boicot a Arizona no han estado atacando a la ley, sino ha estado perjudicando a la gente trabajadora. Fue muy prematuro tomar una decisión por parte de otras ciudades", dijo Martin Shultz de la Cámara de Comercio de Phoenix, Arizona.

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Lo peor en época de crisis

Incendio destruye parte de escuela primaria Merritt Trace Se Habla Español

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hecho el gobernador, a la escuela primaria Merrit Trace le llovió sobre mojado. Las primeras horas del 5 de julio un incendio arrasó con el pabellón A de la escuela loca lizada en la 651 de la avenida Dana en el vecindario de Rose Garden en San José.

El incendio que se produjo a las 4 :17 am fue declarado de 6 alarmas. Más de 10 unidades de cisternas con 100 bomberos fueron a apagar el incendio que se presume fue provocado.

Con la ayuda de caninos los investigadores siguen buscando elementos que inician un incendio y se espera dar detalles en el transcurso de los próximos días.

"Trace es una escuela de bellas artes. De hecho, tienen el teatro, la música y tienen banda que ninguna otra escuela tiene. Y ahora no parece que van a tener mucho de nada por un tiempo",dijo José Ramirez padre de familia.

"Estaba dormida pero me levantó el ruido de los bomberos y de pronto nos pidieron cerrar ventanas y puertas", dijo una de las residentes que no quiso ser identificada.

Pasado el mediodía los bomberos seguían trabajando con este incendio y para garantizar se apague por completo tuvieron que demoler

todo el pabellón ubicado al interior de esta escuela.

Clases con normalidad Las autoridades educativas indicaron que pese a esta tragedia la escuela estará ope rativa el próximo 16 de agosto como lo tiene programado el distrito. Están evaluando los daños y quieren asegurarse que los menores que asisten a la escuela desde el jardín hasta el quinto grado no corran peligro.

A esta escuela asisten casi 1,000 estudiantes y el 45% de la población estudiantil es latina. La escuela de artes cuenta con un programa de doble inmersión.

Ayuda La agencia bancaria Wells Fargo donó $25,000 para iniciar los trabajos que tienen que hacer para levantar aulas móviles.

En breve se establecerá un fondo especial para la Escuela Primaria Trace. Las autoridades tienen que pagar 100 mil dólares deductibles de lo que corresponde al seguro. SUSD está recibiendo donativos de libros y materiales para la escuela. Esto se puede dejar en las oficinas localizadas en la 855 Lenzen Avenue, San José, CA 95126. También puede llamar al 408 . 535 . 6000 o visitar a www.sjusd.org.

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“No fue pérdida total”

Zelica Rodriguez and Cesar Juarez provided Santa Clara County residents information on how the budget cuts can affect many people’s lives.

Keep our programs!

By Osvaldo Castillo El Observador

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alifornia is currently facing a budget crisis and Governor Schwarzenegger is proposing a cutback on several social programs in order to resolve the situation.

However, by cutting these social programs, the governor will negatively affect the lives of several of California's residents, many of which are legal immigrants.

On Tuesday, July 6, Assemblymembers Jim Beall, and Joe Coto met some of their constituents to discuss how cutting certain social programs will affect their lives.

"The Assembly and Senate have already rejected the governor's proposal to cut funds for Cash Assistance Program for Immigrant (CAPI) and the California Food Assistance Program (CFAP)," Assemblymember Beall said.

"We are here to listen to your stories and to remind our colleagues in Sacramento why it is important to keep these programs in our communities."

"We are committed to rejecting any of the governor's proposals that negatively affect our community," added Assemblymember Coto.

Medi-cal and CalWORKs are two other programs that the governor has proposed to cut.

"The governor proposed to cut these programs in January and May of this year," said Zelica Rodriguez, Policy Advocacy Program Director, for the Services. Immigration Rights and Education Network (SIREN). "Cutting these programs will greatly affect the lives of legal immigrants. This is a matter of life and death for some people."

Descriptions of programs Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants

(CAPI): The CAPI program provides critical support for immigrant seniors and persons with disabilities, providing critical cash assistance for housing and food to roughly about 550 in Santa Clara County.

California Food Assistance Program (CFAP): CFAP provides critical nutrition assistance to approximately 2,000 people in Santa Clara County. In difficult economic times, hard-working families should not be forced to go hungry.

CFAP also provides a critical economic stimulus because food stamps are spent immediately in local stores.

CalWORKs: Statewide, 24,000 recent lawful immigrants receive assistance under CalWORKs. Many are survivors of domestic violence.

Medi-Cal: Preventive full-scope Medi-Cal allows lowincome Californians to access timely and costsaving medical care.

What you can do: - Write a letter that explains how cutting anyone of these programs will affect your life.

Then send the letter to anyone of your elected officials.

- Join the SIREN Facebook page and look out for Action Alerts.

- Encourage your friends and family to participate in future town hall meetings and actions.

To contact Governor Schwarzenegger call (916) 445-2841 or email him at gov.ca.gov/interact#contact. Also visit www.siren.org for more information.

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¿Por qué hay que rezar a los Santos Africanos?

Vibras

Por Mario Jiménez Castillo novoeu28@gmail.com www.lalafia.com El Observador

CORRIDOS: TALES OF THE MEXICAN REVOLUTION BY EL TEATRO CAMPSESINO JUNE 18-AUGUST 1 SAN JUAN BAUTISTA WWW.ELTEATROCAMPESINO.ORG LA FAMILIA" AWARD NOMINATE FAMILY OF THE YEAR WWW.HFSV.ORG SABOR DEL VALLE BY HISPANIC VINTNERS ALLIANCE JULY 29, 6:30PM HISTORY PARK AT KELLEY PARK, SAN JOSE WWW.TINYURL.COM/SABORDELVALLE FRIDA KAHLO FUNDRASIER BY MAIZ JULY 30, WASHINGTON YOUTH CENTER SAN JOSE 408-250-9254 PETE ESCOVEDO LIVE MUSIC IN THE PARK, SAN JOSE JULY 29, 5;30PM FREE !

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las deidades naturales veneradas en la santería se les

llama “Orishas” quiénes han estado directamente ligadas a Santos católicos con los cuales han sido sincretizadas desde siglos atrás. En ofrendas y ri tuales dedicados en esta religión alternativa de raíces africanas, se ofrecen plegarias, tributos y ofrendas, velas, flores y frutas, tanto para el santo africano como para el santo católico.

Dentro de las creencias de Santería o Lucumí, se veneran en especial a dieciséis Orishas entre los que destacan divinidades prodigiosas conocidas como las siete potencias africanas: Elegguá, Obatalá, Changó, Yemayá, Oshún, Orúnla y Oyá.

A continuación una lista con los dieciséis Orishas, el Santo católico al que han sido sincretizados y la fecha de conmemoración de cada uno de ellos.

Orisha- Santo CatólicoFecha de Celebración-peticiones Elegguá, sincretizado con: Divino Niño Jesús,el Santo Niño de Atocha y el Niño de Praga, se celebra el 25 de diciembre: Se le pide para tener buena suerte y abrirse camino para salir adelante y para todo lo que ha de iniciarse.

Obatalá, sincretizado con: Virgen de las Mercedes, se ce lebra el 24 de septiembre: Se le

pide para todo lo referente a la salud, para tener serenidad y tener sentimientos puros.

Changó con Santa Bárbara Bendita, 4 de diciembre: Para tener fuerza de voluntad y vencer energías malignas.

Yemayá con la Virgen de Regla, 7 de septiembre: Se le pide protección, situaciones que parecen imposibles. Concede favores a las mujeres que no han podido tener hijos.

Oshún con la Virgen de la Caridad del Cobre 8 de septiembre: Se le pide para el amor, para tener suerte con el dinero y para tener buenos amigos.

Orúnla con San Francisco de Asís, 4 de octubre: Bueno para poder ver y predecir el futuro, buena suerte en empresas y comercios.

Oyá con la Virgen de la Candelaria, 2 de Febrero: Es bueno para vencer enfermedades,deshacer hechizos y alejar a la muerte.

Babalú Ayé con San Lázaro, 17 de diciembre: Para situaciones de salud, ganarle a la mala suerte y alejar la amargura y tristeza.

Oggún con San Pedro, 29 de junio, es bueno para el trabajo, para conseguir un ascenso, llegar al éxito profesional, ”para ganar una contienda”.

Ochosi con San Norberto, 6 de junio: Para vencer enemigos, magia negra, competidores y obstáculos.

Obba con Señora Santa Ana, 26 de Julio: Protección en el hogar, fidelidad conyugal y paz en la familia.

Aganyú con San Cristóbal 16 de noviembre: Para protección en viajes, mudanzas y nuevos empleos.

Orisha Oko con San Isidro Labrador, 15 de mayo:Para recompensas, cosecha, lograr ascensos y suerte en actividades agrícolas y con todo aquello referente a la vegetación y el cuidado de animales.

Osaín con San José, 19 de marzo todo para adquirir los secretos de las hierbas que lo curan todo.

Inle con San Rafael Arcángel, 29 de septiembre: Para la salud, el bienestar emocional, defensa en contra de enemigos y para ser bienvenido en todas partes.

Orishas Ibeyis con San Cosme y San Damián, 26 de septiembre: Para mantener unida a la familia, sobreponerse de penas, por la salud, para problemas migratorios y para vencer la pobreza. Δ

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“La gente no tiene idea de lo que escucha”: Alfonso Maya Entrevista con EO

Por Rosario Vital El Observador EO: ¿Dónde radicas en este momento?

AM: Vivo en la ciudad de México, ya desde hace unos dos años y viví en Cuernavaca, mi ciudad natal.

EO: Háblanos de tu última producción.

AM: Fué una situación de coincidencia con otros músicos dedicados al género del jazz, me gustaba como tocaban y los invité a participar porque además el guitarrista era mi maestro.

EO: ¿Crees que en los últimos años las composiciones en canciones han mejorado o siguen igual o peor?

AM: Las canciones no pueden ser igual o peor, necesariamente tienen que ser mejores si te dedicas a eso y si además se van sumando experiencias y conocimientos, tanto del instrumento como de tu propia conciencia como ser humano.

EO: En el mundo de la música ha proli ferado la música "regetonera" y las bandas mexicanas ¿Qué crees que está pasando?

AM:Pienso que la gente no tiene ninguna idea de lo que consume, solo se deja llevar por la parafernalia publicitaria, si tu música paga para sonar todo el tiempo, la gente lo va a consumir porque muchas veces solo tiene acceso a eso, no existen muchos medios alternativos de información y en general la gran masa de gente no se da tiempo de investigar.

EO: ¿Cuáles son tus planes a corto y largo plazo?

AM: Pretendo grabar un disco que pueda ser del gusto de la gente, pero que también sea de mi propio gusto, pretendo llevarlo más lejos aún y que se enteré del trabajo la mayor gente posible, pretendo seguir viviendo de mi música, pretendo

hacer mejores canciones como cada año ha sido y seguir dejando constancia de mi obra que se quedé entre la generaciones venideras.

EO: ¿Consideras que la música cambia a la gente o a sociedades? ¿Cómo harías este cambio?

AM: Si, por supuesto que cambia a la gente y no solo eso, también sus principios, sus normas, sus costumbres, sus ideas, cambia su estado de ánimo, su energía, su trato con los demás.

EO: ¿Cómo harías este cambio?

AM:Quitaría de la radio toda la chatarra que no propone nada y que solo esta embruteciendo a la sociedad, sonaría solo temas que tuvieran contenido y propuesta, sonaría también toda la música independiente, sin límites ni corrupción de payola por ejemplo, dejaría sentada la pro puesta de que todos tienen derecho a ser escuchados sin preferencias.

Creo que es una utopía porque cada día el mundo se mueve alrededor del dinero y la música comercial es precisamente con este sentido, hay que tener bien claro que es lo que haces, si haces arte o haces comercio.

EO: Un mensaje final AM: Mi música nace de la necesidad de expresar lo que pienso y siento de viva voz, así como soy, sin pretender que sea del agrado de nadie, solo por nacer es que existe y solo para una propia catarsis. Muchas veces afortunadamente, la gente se identifica con lo que canto y me compañan en este camino tan dificil y tan largo de hacer canciones.

Alfonso Maya se presentará el próximo 17 de julio al Caffe Trieste localizado en la 315 S. First Street en San Jose, CA a las 8pm. Boletos a $10.

Informes al 408.390.6112.

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HUR TICKE RY! SALE TS ON NOW !

John Santos & His Sextet

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oin for a wonderful Latin Jazz concert in commemoration of La Peña's 35th Anniversary. John Santos is one of the few musicians who has performed at La Peña since we opened our doors in 1975. He represents Bay Area Latin Jazz around the world and he's a five-time Grammy nominee. Come listen to John Santos & His Sextet, composer/instrumentalists in their first Bay Area appearance of the summer. Featuring John Calloway, Saul Sierra, Melecio Magdaluyo, Marco Diaz and David Flores.

On Saturday July 17 at 8pm the show is going to take place in La Peña Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Ave. Δ Photo by Tom Ehrlich

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Esta película está clasificada clasificada PG. El teatro teatro tiene reservaciones reservaciones en exceso paraa garantizar la capacidad. capacidad. Favor Favor de notar que los boletos recibidos mediante estaa promoción no le garan- tizan un asiento en el teatro teatro y deben ser entregado cuando se solicite. Las personas se sentarán de acuerdo con el orden de llegada. llegaada. EXCEPTO PARA PARA LOS MIEMBROS DE LA PRENSA QUE CUBRAN EL EVENTO. No se dejará entrar a nadie sin boleto después que la película haya haya comenzado.

Se impondrán todas las regulaciones federales, esta tales y locales. La persona personna que reciba los boletos asume todos y cualquiera de los riesgos asociados conn el uso del boleto y acepta cualquier restricción exigida por el proveedor de estatales boletos. Walt Walt Disney Pictures, Jerry Jerry Bruckheimer Films, Films, H&M/ThinkLatino!, H&M/ThinkLatino!, El Observador Observador y sus filiales no aceptan ninguna responsabilidad u obligación con respecto resspecto a cualquier pérdida o accidente causado en relación con el uso de un premio. Los boletos no pueden por completo o en parte ser intercambiados, transferidos trransferidos o canjeados por dinero en efectivo. No somos responsables si, por cualquier cuaalquier razón, el ganador no puede usar su boleto por completo o en parte. No somos responsables por boletos perdidos, demorados o enviados al lugar incorrecto. incorrrecto. El ganador es responsable de todos los impuestos federales y locales. Nulo allí donde lo prohíba la ley. ley. COMPRA NO ES NECESARIA. NECESARIA. Patrocinadores, Patrocinadores, sus empleados, miembros de la familia y sus aagencias gencias no son elegibles. Debe tene er más de 17 años de edad para participar en esta promoción. El premio de esta promoción promoción es un par de boletos. Esta promoción termina martes, el 13 de julio. tener

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iami, Fl.- Un himno de esperanza y positivismo. Así es la nueva y alegre canción de Thalia, Enséñame a vivir, que suena por todas las radios.

Enséñame a vivir, de la autoría del cantautor mexicano Reyli, es el tercer sencillo de la más reciente producción discográfica de Thalia, Thalia en Primera Fila, lanzada el pasado mes de diciembre, y que ha resultado ser rotundo éxito en ventas y radio a nivel internacional.? ?Una Thalia al na

tural, con la voz mas cautivante que nunca, comenzó a conquistar a sus leales fanáticos y público en general con la balada Equivocada, primer sencillo del disco que ha logrado alcanzar los primeros lugares de preferencia en radios nacionales e internacionales.Con este nuevo sencillo y video, Enséñame a vivir, Thalia conquistará aun más a todos sus admiradores y publico en general. Δ

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Llamando a un Ángel

Our Family Wedding

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l casamiento es nuestro, la boda es de ellos". Es la primera lección que deben aprender todas las parejas recién comprometidas, y Lucía (América Ferrera) y Marcus (Lance Gross) no son la excepción. En OUR FAMILY WEDDING aprenden del modo más difícil, que el camino al “Sí, acepto” puede estar plagado de conflictos familiares. Apenas regresan de la universidad, los enamorados anuncian que planean casarse, entonces descubren que sus papás -dos egocéntricos exagerados e hípercompetitivospodrían causar verdaderos estragos, en el día más especial de sus vidas.

Con insultos volando a diestra y siniestra y la furia a flor de piel, todo el mundo se pregunta si estos padres tan peculiares (Forest Whitaker y Carlos Mencia) lograrán llegar enteros al final del pasillo. Mientras la madre de Lucía se encuentra muy ocupada planeando la boda de “sus” sueños,

la única equilibrada de la comitiva es Áng e l a (Regina King), la mejor amiga y abogada del padre del novio, quien se las arregla para mantener la calma, cuando la locura alcanza su punto culminante.

Con sólo unas pocas semanas para planear la boda, Lucía y Marcus no tardan en descubrir que es muy cierto el dicho que dice: cuando te casas con alguien, te casas con toda su familia. Δ .

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s la ópera prima de tres directores mexicanos, Pancho Rodríguez, Héctor Rodríguez, Rodolfo Guzmán, que narra de manera divertida lo que sucede cuando una llamada telefónica equivocada afecta la vida de tres singulares personajes de manera irremediable. .

Esta cinta fue producida en el 2006 con el título De Ángeles, Flores y Fuentes y fue exhibida en el 2007 en el XXII Festival Internacional de Cine en Guadalajara, México, obteniendo el Premio del Público.

Esta película de humor cuenta tres historias paralelas, filmada completamente en Guadala-

jara, el productor y exconductor de exitoso programa Otro rollo, Yordi Rosado, inició con esta cinta su labor como productor de cine asociado con los directores tapatíos Rodolfo Guzmán, Héctor Rodríguez y Francisco Rodríguez.

Es la comedia romántica que narra de manera divertida lo que sucede cuando una llamada telefónica equivocada afecta la vida de tres singulares personajes de manera irremediable. Con el reparto de Luis Felipe Tovar, Patricia Llaca, Mónica Dionne, Sherlyn, y Julio Bracho.

Llamando a un ángel estrena el domingo, 11 de julio a las 9 p.m. ET y 10 p.m. pacifico.

DEL D I RECTOR Y PR OD UC TO R D E “NATIONAL TR EA SURE”

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alt Disney Pictures, producer Jerry Bruckheimer and director Jon Turteltaub, the team behind the “National Treasure” franchise, present “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice”—an innovative and epic comedy adventure about a sorcerer and his hapless apprentice who are swept into the center of an ancient conflict between good and evil.

Balthazar Blake (Nicolas Cage) is a master sorcerer in modern-day Manhattan trying to defend the city from his arch-nemesis, Maxim Horvath (Alfred Molina). Balthazar can’t do it alone, so he recruits Dave Stutler (Jay Baruchel), a seemingly average guy who demonstrates hidden potential, as his reluctant protégé. The sorcerer gives his unwilling accomplice a crash course in the art and science of magic, and together, these unlikely partners pit their powers against those of the fiercest— and most ruthless—villains of all time. It’ll take all the courage Dave can muster to survive his training, save the city and get the girl as he becomes “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice.”

With a cast that also includes Teresa Palmer, Monica Bellucci, Toby Kebbell and Omar Benson Miller, and a screenplay by Matt

Lopez and Doug Miro & Carlo Bernard from a screen story by Lawrence Konner & Mark Rosenthal and Matt Lopez, “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” opens on July 14, 2010.

The executive producers are Todd Garner, Nicolas Cage, Mike Stenson, Chad Oman, Norman Golightly and Barry Waldman. The associate producer is Pat Sandston. The remarkable team of artists behind the camera includes director of photography Bojan Bazelli (“Mr. and Mrs. Smith,” “The Ring”), production designer Naomi Shohan (“The Lovely Bones,” “I Am Legend”), costume designer Michael Kaplan (“Star Trek,” “Pearl Harbor,” “Armageddon”) and film editor William Goldenberg (“National Treasure” films). The visual effects supervisor is Academy Award® winner and three-time nominee John Nelson (“Gladiator,” “Iron Man”), the special effects supervisor is Academy Award winner and nine-time nominee John Frazier (“Spider-Man 2,” “Pirates of the Caribbean” films), and the stunt coordinator is George Marshall Ruge (“Pirates of the Caribbean” and “National Treasure” films). The composer is Trevor Rabin (“National Treasure” films, “Armageddon”).

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|16| JULY 9 - 15, 2010 | www.el-observador.com Talleres para ahorrar energía Aprenda como hacerlo en casa Días 10 y 17 de julio Hora: 10:00 am Lugar: Servicio Comunitario de Sagrado Corazón 1381 S. First St San Jose, CA 5110 Informes (408) 300-4645 energysaving@sacredheartcs.org Conferencia de inmigración gratuita A cargo de la Dra. Helen Zebel Día: Sábado 17 de julio Hora: 9am - 12:00 pm Lugar: 300 S. First St San Jose, CA 5113 Info: 1-800-958-4023 www.sshispanic.com Festival de Comida Peruana Día: 18 de julio Hora: 10:00 am - 5:00pm

Lugar: Civic Center San Francisco Informes: (650)689-5529

Hora: 8:00 am Llamar al 415-615-WALK (9255) visita www.aidswalk.net/sanfran

Clases de Lucha libre Gratis a niños de 5to a 8vo grado Día: 12 de julio al 20 de agosto Hora: 6pm- 8pm Lugar: Mtn. View Sports Pavillion 1185 Castro St. 1(650)903-6331

Orquesta Sinfónica de Sfco Celebra Bicentenario de México gratis Día: 25 de julio Hora: 2 pm. - 4 p.m.

Lugar: Parque Dolores de San Francisco Dolores St and 18th St. San Francisco, CA 94110

Talleres de Ciudadanía Recibe clases gratuitas para El proceso de hacerse ciudadano Día: 10 de julio Hora: 1:00 pm Lugar: CET 701 Vine St. San Jose 95120

Festival en Redwood City Celebra diversidad étnica Día: 22 de agosto Hora: 10:00 am en adelante Lugar: Middlefield Rd, Redwood City Entre la Avenida Primera y Quinta Informes: (650)368-2497

Caminata contra el SIDA Día: Domingo 18 de julio

Exhibición fotográfica 100 años de la Corte en el Condado de San Mateo

Día: Al 31 de diciembre Hora: 10am - 4pm History Museum, Grand Rotunda, Main Level 2200 Broadway in Redwood City Costo: $2.50 adultos, $1.50 estudiantes y ancianos Niños menores de 5 no pagan Se buscan voluntarios Para hacer encuestas Días: Miércoles 6pm a 9pm Domingos: 3pm a 6pm Llamar a: Cesar (408) 421-2895 Done Sangre Llame al 1-800-RED CROSS (800-7332767) Visite redcrossblood.org Copa EO Días: Todos los domingos Hora: 9:00 am a 12:00pm Lugar: Escuela Randall 3100 Edsel Dr. Milpitas, Ca Clases de costura Una alternativa para establecer un negocio Días: martes y miércoles Hora: 5:00 pm a 8:00 pm Lugar: CET 701 Vine st. San Jose, CA Salón 129 Info: 408.287.7924 ¿Necesita hacerse ciudadano?

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Informes: 1-800-984-3663 SecondHarvestFood.org Censo Consultas en Español 1-866-928-2010 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 (Entre la 4ta. Y Gish) www.siren-bayarea.org Registre su CELULAR Para recibir alertas en caso de emergencia La información se recibe en español visite www.alertscc.gov

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El Grito de la Independencia Lugar: Mexican Heritage Plaza 1700 Alum Rock Ave. San Jose Fecha: 15 de septiembre 6-10 pm Murales perdidos de Miguel Covarrubias Lugar: San José, City Hall 200 East Santa Clara St. San Jose, Ca 95113 Fecha 15 de septiembre Festival del Mariachi y Herencia Mexicana 2010 Lugar: varios Fecha: 21 al 27 de septiembre 2010 FIFA World Cup Viewing Party When: Sunday, July 11, 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Where: Downtown San Jose’s SoFA Arts & Entertainment District.

Info: www.sjeconomy.com Art in the Park!

When: Session 1 - July 21st and 23rd Session 2 - August 18th and 20th Where: Guadalupe River Park Visitor & Education Center Info: www.grpg.org Book Into Film: The Namesake Discussion Group at the Berkeley Public Library When: Sunday, July 25, at 1:30 p.m.

Where: Berkeley Public Library Info: http://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org Alejandro Sanz When: July 18 Where: HP Pavilion in San Jose Info: hppsj.com Music in the Park: Don Carlos When: July 15 from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Where: Cesar Chavez Park in Downtown San Jose Info: (408) 279-1775 Music in the Park: The Gas Light Anthem When: July 22 from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Where: Cesar Chavez Park in Downtown San Jose Info: (408) 279-1775 The Tech Museum presents "Genghis Kahn: The Exhibition" When: Through August Where: The Tech Museum in San Jose Info: www.thetech.org Music in the Park: Pete Escovedo Orchestra When: July 29 from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Where: Cesar Chavez Park in Downtown San Jose Info: (408) 279-1775, or check www.sjdowntown.com AZTEC DANCE! When: Every Tuesday From 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Where: MACLA Theater 510 South 1st Street, San Jose Info: (408) 998-2783 or www.maclaarte.org Stern Grove Festival When: June 20 through August 22 Where: Sigmund Stern Grove, located at 19th Avenue and Sloat Boulevard in San

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Francisco Info: www.sterngrove.org or call (415) 252-6252 Latinas Contra Cancer Presents the National Latino Cancer Summit When: July 28-29 Where: Mission Bay Conference Center in San Francisco Info: www.latinascontracancer.org An American in Paris When: July 21 at about 8:45 p.m.

Where: Post Street in San Jose Info: (408) 279-1775 SAVE THE DATE The Opera of San Jose When: September 11, - May 8, 2011 Where: California Theatre in San Jose Info: 408-437-4450 Music in the Park: Forever land When: August 5, from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Where: Cesar Chavez Park in Downtown San Jose Info: (408) 279-1775 Connoisseurs' Marketplace W When: July 17-18, from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Where: Santa Cruz Ave between El Camino Real and Johnson St, Menlo Park Info: 650-964-3395 or www.miramarevents.com Music in the Park: Y&T When: August 19 from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Where: Cesar Chavez Park in Downtown San Jose Info: (408) 279-1775 CET 43rd Anniversary When: August 27 Where: The Fairmont Hotel 170 South Market Street, San Jose Info: www.cetweb.org Music in the Park: Pato Banton When: August 26 from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Where: Cesar Chavez Park in Downtown San Jose Info: (408) 279-1775

Call For Nominations Portraits Of Success

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he Hispanic Development Corporation has extended its deadline for nominations for Portraits of Success. Nomination forms may be downloaded from its Web site: “www.portraitsofsuccess.org”. The new deadline is Saturday, July 24, 2010. Your candidate must be a resident of Santa Clara County, and meet the criteria stated at the bottom of the nomination form. For more information: PH: 408280-5111. Δ

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¡Mundial de sorpresas… Ole! Por Rosario Vital El Observador a selección de fútbol de España escribió una brillante página en su historia, al clasificar por primera vez a una final de Copa del Mundo.

“La naranja mecánica”, Holanda ha fascinado, sorprendido y a veces intimidado a equipos tan grandes como Brasil.

Países Bajos u Holanda realizó un clasificatorio perfecto gracias a sus seis victorias en tierra sudafricana. Holanda perdió su título de campeón mundial en Alemania 1974 y Argentina 1978.

Mientras que para España es su primera vez. ¿Quién es España ?

También denominado Reino de España tiene una extensión de 504.645 km?, siendo el cuarto país más extenso del continente europeo. Su población es de 46’951,532 habitantes, según datos del padrón municipal de 2010. ¿Países Bajos u Holanda?

Es un país europeo que forma parte del Reino de los Países. Con frecuencia es conocido por metonimia con el nombre de su región histórica más influyente o relevante, Holanda, situada en la parte occidental del país. Su idioma también es conocido por extensión, como holandés, aun cuando su nombre oficial es neerlandés.

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Por el tercer lugar Uruguay y Alemania tienen que enfrentar el tercer lugar. Ha sido indiscutible la brillante actuación de Uruguay. El único país de latinoamérica que está entre los mejores cuatro equipos de mundo.

Alemania no es cualquier equipo, es un seleccionado bueno efectivo y resistente.

Uruguay Es oficialmente llamada como República Oriental del Uruguay. La población estimada para 2010 es de 3,4 millones de habitantes, representando la décima mayor población entre los países de América del Sur. Alemania Cuenta con un territorio de 357.021 km ?. Con más de 82 millones de habitantes, representa la mayor población entre los estados miembros de la Unión Europea y es el hogar del tercer mayor grupo de emigrantes internacionales. Δ

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 110CV175602 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of : Chrisopher Ry an Konnick TO ALL INTERESTED PER SONS: The c ourt finds tha t petitioner Christopher Ryan Konnick has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a de cree changing names as follows: a.

Christopher Ry an K onnick aka Christopher Carbajal to Christopher Ryan Konnick Carbajal. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this ma tter appear befor e this court a t the hearing indica ted below to show cause, if an y, why the petition for change of names should not be gr anted on 09/14/2010 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. F irst 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.

June 28, 2010 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court July 09, 16, 23, 30, 2010 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 110CV175959 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Dario Avlos Deras, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds tha t petitioner Dario Avalos Deras 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. Dario A valos Deras t o Dario D eras A valos. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear be fore this c ourt a t the hearing

indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be gr anted on 09/14/2010 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. F irst 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.

July 1, 2010 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court July 09, 16, 23, 30, 2010 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 110CV176046 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of : Q ingwei Meng , Shuqing Ma TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners Qingwei Meng, Shuqing Ma have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decr ee changing names as follows: a. Lang Meng to Sophia Lang Meng. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons in terested 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 09/14/2010 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. F irst 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.

July 2, 2010 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court July 09, 16, 23, 30, 2010

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 110CV176229 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jianhua Fan/Ruojun Huang TO ALL INTERESTED PER SONS: The court finds that petitioners Jianhua Fan/Ruojun Huang have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a de cree changing names as follows: a.

Qianying Fan to Sierra Qianying fan.

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear fore this court at the hearing in-be cated below to show cause, if any, di why the petition for change of names should not be gr anted on 09/21/2010 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. F irst 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.

July 07, 2010 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court July 09, 16, 23, 30, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 538325 The follo wing person(s) is(ar e) doing business as: Tikal Painting, 425 S Willard Ave #1, San Jose, CA 95126, Santa Clara Co. Oscar Sosa, 425 S Willard Ave #1, San Jose, CA 95126. 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 sta tement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows t o be false is guilt y of a

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Oscar Sosa July 02, 09, 16, 23, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 05/24/2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 539405 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Power Green Building Maintenance, 2251 Barlow Ave, San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara Co. Laura Roldan, 2251 Barlow Ave, San Jose CA 95122. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Laura Roldan July 02, 09, 16, 23, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 06/22/2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 539350 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Purple Lotus Patient Center, 125 N Jackson Ste 108, San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara Co. VMK Inc., 187 Flying Cloud Isle, Foster City, CA 94404. This business is conducted by a corporation, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 06/16/2010. “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.)

VMK Inc. Virginia Donaghey/President July 02, 09, 16, 23, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 06/21/2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 539628 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: AA Market & Liquors, 298 N Capitol Ave., San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara Co. Hoang Phan, 2817 Pointdexter Ct., San Jose, CA 95133, Tam Nguyen, 2812 Pointdexter Ct., San Jose, CA 95133. This business is conducted by husband and wife, registrants 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.)

Hoang Phan July 02, 09, 16, 23, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 06/29/2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 539485 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: LG Partners, 1085 Tasman Dr #64, Sunnyvale, CA 94089, Santa Clara Co. Luis F Guich, 1085 Tasman Dr #63, Sunnyvale, CA 94089, Nelly M Guich, 1085 Tasman Dr #64, Sunnyvale, CA 94089. This business is conducted by a general partnership, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 07/22/09. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Luis M Guich July 02, 09, 16, 23, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 06/24/2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 539660 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Autorepair “El General”, 350 Phelan Ave “B”, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara Co. Jesus Montiel, 169 19th St., San Jose, CA 95112. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not yet begun business under

the fictitious business name or names 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.)

Jesus Montiel July 02, 09, 16, 23, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 06/29/2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 539720 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: TopJob@home, 10037 Bret Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014, Santa Clara Co. Shaul Shmaya, 10037 Bret Ave., Cupertino, CA 95014, Sefi Aharon, 1289 Balboa Ct., Sunnyvale, CA 94086.

This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Shaul Shmaya July 02, 09, 16, 23, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 06/30/2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 539259 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: White Flowers, 299 S 24th St., San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara Co. Ysmelda Duarte, 883 E Empire Street, San Jose, CA 95112.

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.)

Ysmelda Duarte July 02, 09, 16, 23, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 06/17/2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 539541 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Q.C.S. Quality Cleaning Services, 1894 Virginia Ave., San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara Co. Adrian Herrera. 1894 Virginia Ave, San Jose, CA 95116. 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.)

Adrian Herrera July 02, 09, 16, 23, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 06/25/2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 539375 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Accesorios My Angel, 1590 Berryessa Rd., San Jose, CA 95133, Santa Clara Co. Patricia Gonzalez, 147 W Hamilton Ave, Campbell, CA 95008. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Patricia Gonzalez July 02, 09, 16, 23, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 06/22/2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 538799 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Da Zucca Ristorante, 186 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA 94041, Santa Clara Co. Kaddu Inc., 186 Castro St., Mt. View,

CA 94041. 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.)

Kaddu INC Surjit Brar July 02, 09, 16, 23, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 06/07/2010 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 110CV175805 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Joanie A Reichner TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Joanie A Reichner has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Joanie A Reichner to Joanie Anita Andrews. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be gr anted on 09/07/2010 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. F irst 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.

June 30, 2010 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court July 02, 09, 16, 23, 2010 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 110CV175817 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jason Michel Metz TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Jason Michel Metz has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jason Michel Metz t o J Michel Metz. THE C OURT ORDERS that all persons in terested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if an y, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 09/14/2010 at 8:45 am, Room 107: loca ted at 191 N. F irst Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the O rder to Sho w cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior t o the date set for hearing on the petition in E l Obser vador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

June 30, 2010 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court July 02, 09, 16, 23, 2010 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 110CV175825 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Rebecca Ranell Irene Brown TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Rebecca Ranell Irene Brown has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this c ourt for a decr ee changing names as follows: a. Rebecca Ranell Irene Brown to Rebecca Ranell Rullhausen. 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 09/14/2010 at 8:45 am, Room 107: loca ted at 191 N. F irst Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the O rder to Sho w cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior t o the date set for hearing on the petition in E l Obser vador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

June 30, 2010 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court July 02, 09, 16, 23, 2010

www.el-observador.com | JULY 9 - 15, 2010 | 19 | ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 110CV175586 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Linh Khac Nguyen TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Linh Khac Nguyen has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Linh Khac Nguyen to Linn Van Nguyen. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear be fore this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 09/14/2010 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.

June 28, 2010 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court July 02, 09, 16, 23, 2010 NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Date of Filing Application: June 14, 2010 To Whom It May Concern: The Name of the Applicant is/are: Ma Guadalupe Betancourt Castaneda Miguel A Gallegos Cardenas The applicant listed above is applying to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to sell alcoholic beverages at: 5272 Monterey Hwy Suite D San Jose, CA 95111 Type of license applied for: 41-ON-SALE Beer and Wine –Eating Place Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control 100 Paseo de San Antonio Room 119, San Jose, CA 95113 (408) 277-1200 Published on July 02, 2010 NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Date of Filing Application: June 25, 2010 To Whom It May Concern: The Name of the Applicant is/are: Seadrift Seafood Inc The applicant listed above is applying to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to sell alcoholic beverages at: 71 Curtner Ave Suite 20 San Jose, CA 95125-1065 Type of license applied for: 41-ON-SALE Beer and Wine –Eating Place Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control 100 Paseo de San Antonio Room 119, San Jose, CA 95113 (408) 277-1200 Published on July 02, 09, 16, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 539265 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Acupuncture China, 3880 S Bascom Ave #109, San Jose, CA 95124, Santa Clara Co. Hong Liu, 4729 Durango River Ct., San Jose, CA 95136. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this state ment is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Hong Liu June 25; July 02, 09, 16, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of S anta Clar a on 06/17/2010

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 539026 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: ECRUBL TOOL & DIE, 325 Laurelwool Dr., Santa Clara, CA 95054, Santa Clara Co. Enrique Rangel, 1999 Bikini Ave., San Jose, CA 95122. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 05/05/10. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who de clares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Enrique Rangel June 25; July 02, 09, 16, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 06/14/2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 538470 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Bello Janitorial, 467 Harmony Ln., San Jose, CA 95111, Santa Clara Co. Santiago Ortiz, 467 Harmony Ln., 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.)

Santiago Ortiz June 25; July 02, 09, 16, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 05/27/2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 539322 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Sonoma County Vineyards, California Wine Company, Qarmout vineyards, Qarmout Children’s Village, 1390 Saddle Rack Street, Suite 128, San Jose, CA 95126, Santa Clara Co. Qarmout Foundation For The Needy, 1390 Saddle Rack Street Suite 128, San Jose, CA 95126-5113. 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 state ment is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Qarmout Foundation For The Needy Elias George Qarmout June 25; July 02, 09, 16, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 06/21/2010 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 110CV172500 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Thanh Nhan Nguyen Duong TO ALL INTERESTED PER SONS: The court finds that petitioner Thanh Nhan Nguyen Duong has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Thanh Nhan Nguyen Duong to Anthony Nguyen Duong . 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 08/10/2010 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 tition in El Observador, a newspa-pe of general circulation, printed in per county of Santa Clara. the May 21, 2010 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court June 25; July 02, 09, 16, 2010 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 110CV174740 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jimmy Minjae Shin TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The

court finds that petitioner Jimmy Minjae Shin has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jimmy Minjae Shin to James Minjae Shin. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear be fore this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 09/07/2010 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.

June 18, 2010 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court June 25; July 02, 09, 16, 2010 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 110CV174780 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Safia Ismail Mo hamud TO ALL INTERESTED PER SONS: The court finds that petitioner Safia Ismail Mohamud has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Safia Ismail Mohamud to Safia Ismail Damal . 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 09/07/2010 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.

June 18, 2010 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court June 25; July 02, 09, 16, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 538833 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Ascend Processing Services, 3221 Stevens Creek Blvd. #201, San Jose, CA 95117, Santa Clara Co. Trami T Nguyen, 2156 Oakland Rd., Spc. 435, San Jose, CA 95131. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Trami T.Nguyen June 18, 25; July 02, 09, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 06/08/2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 538511 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Creakidz, 2413 De Soto Dr., San Jose, CA 95124,Santa Clara Co. BI Consulting & Training INC. 2413 De Soto Dr., San Jose, CA 95124. This business is conducted by a corporation, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in June 1. “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.)

BI Consulting & Training Inc. Ali Reza Nour Mohammed/CEO June 18, 25; July 02, 09, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 05/28/2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 539059 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Francie’s Daycare, 90 N. Bascom Ave, San Jose, CA 95128, Santa Clara Co. Jose Mendoza, 90 N Bascom Ave. San Jose, CA 95128. This business is conducted by

an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 05/25/2005. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who de clares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Jose Mendoza June 18, 25; July 02, 09, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 06/14/2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 539137 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: BZB Express, 5221 Stevens Creek Blvd., #208, San Jose, CA 95117, Santa Clara Co. Yevgeniy Bocharov, 5055 Rio Vista Ave, San Jose, CA 95129, Volodymyr Demydov, 1039 Continentas Way #411, Belmont, CA 94002. This business is conducted by a general partnership, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 06/01/2005.

“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.)

Volodymyr Demydov June 18, 25; July 02, 09, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 06/15/2010 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 110CV174456 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Chingchang Wang & Jean Chen. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners Chingchang Wang, Jean Chen have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Yenpo Wang to Henry Yenpo Wang. 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 08/31/2010 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.

June 15, 2010 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court June 18, 25; July 02, 09, 2010 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 110CV174412 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Kamiyah Aaliyah Brown. TO ALL INTERESTED PER SONS: The court finds that petitioners Kamiyah Aaliyah Brown have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a de cree changing names as follows: a.

Kamiyah Aaliyah Brown to Bernita Antoinette Dillard. THE COURT OR DERS 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 08/31/2010 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.

June 14, 2010 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court June 18, 25; July 02, 09, 2010 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 110CV174326 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Paige R Rullhausen and Martin Brown. TO ALL INTER ESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners Paige R Rullhausen and Martin Brown have filed a petition

for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Marshall Henry Dakota Roy Brown to Dakota Henry Rullhausen. 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 08/31/2010 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.

June 11, 2010 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court June 18, 25; July 02, 09, 2010 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 110CV174594 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Evan Anders Crane, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Evan Anders Crane has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Evan Anders Crane to Evan Anders Chambers.

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 08/31/2010 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.

June 17, 2010 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court June 18, 25; July 02, 09, 2010 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 110CV174633 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Kayla S Ramer, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Kayla S Ramer has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Kayla S Ramer to Kayla S Caballero. 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 08/31/2010 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.

June 17, 2010 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court June 18, 25; July 02, 09, 2010 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO. 538233 The following person(s) has/have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s). The information given below is as it appeared on the fictitious business name statement that was filed at the County Clerk-Recorder’s office. El Moreno Western Wear, 5320-C Monterey Rd., San Jose, CA 95111. Filed in Santa Clara County on 7/02/08, under file no. 511454. Juan Pablo Perez, 1341 Cotterell Dr., San Jose, CA 95121. This business was conducted by an individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Juan P. Perez June 18, 25; July 02, 09, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 05/20/2010

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l BalĂłn de Oro adidas premia desde hace casi treinta aĂąos al mejor jugador de la Copa Mundial de la FIFA, y siempre ha puesto de relieve a futbolistas excepcionales. A continuaciĂłn un recuento: 2006: Zinedine Zidane (FRA)?El mediapunta francĂŠs recibiĂł el BalĂłn de Oro adidas por su excepcional recital tĂŠcnico contra Brasil, su renacimiento fĂ­sico ante EspaĂąa y su penal al estilo Panenka contra Italia.

2002: Oliver Kahn (GER)?En la Copa Mundial de la FIFA Corea/JapĂłn 2002, el capitĂĄn alemĂĄn se convirtiĂł en el primer guardameta galardonado con el BalĂłn de Oro adidas.

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1998: Ronaldo (BRA)? Ronaldo Luis Nazario de Lima llegĂł a la Copa Mundial de la FIFA 1998 con la vitola de gran estrella. Esa ediciĂłn supuso asimismo el inicio de su asalto al tĂ­tulo de mĂĄximo goleador de la historia del certamen (15 goles).

1994: Romario (BRA)? Romario de Souza Faria acudiĂł a Estados Unidos en su mejor mo-

mento de forma y en la cima de su arte. Su tĂŠcnica extremadamente pulida y sus explosivas arrancadas hacĂ­an de ĂŠl un arma prĂĄcticamente imposible de parar.

1990: Salvatore Schillaci (ITA)Salvatore Schillaci abrió el marcador y se transformó en Totò, un futbolista en estado de gracia que, si bien no logró dar el trofeo a los suyos, acabó llevåndose el Balón de Oro y la Bota de Oro adidas.

1986: Diego Armando Maradona (ARG El sĂ­mbolo y capitĂĄn de la selecciĂłn de Carlos Bilardo fue el mĂĄximo goleador, con cinco tantos, de los campeones del mundo y superĂł a estrellas de la talla de Enzo Francescoli, Enzo Scifo, Brian Laudrup, Michel Platini, Zico y Gary Lineker en la pugna por el BalĂłn de Oro adidas.

1982: Paolo Rossi (ITA)? Firmó seis tantos en los tres últimos partidos del certamen, entre ellos una memorable tripleta contra Brasil, y siempre se le recordarå como el gran artífice del tercer título italiano. Δ (Material obtenido por la FIFA)

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AN JOSE, Calif. - The San Jose Earthquakes, the City of San Jose, the San Jose Sports Authority and the San Jose Downtown Association announced that they will host a viewing party in the SoFa District of San Jose for the World Cup Final match on July 11. The free event is slated to begin at 9 a.m. PT. The game will kick off at 11:30 a.m. PT. The block from 1st St. and San Carlos Ave. will be blocked off and a giant video display will broadcast the game facing South from San Carlos. Additionally, there will be an Earthquakes festival area with inflatables for families

near 1st Street and San Salvador. Verizon Wireless will also have a fan interactive area. Most of the local businesses in the district, including Original Joe's, CafĂŠ Trieste, Blue Chip, Bayonne, Brix, Eulipia, Wet and CafĂŠ Shellana, will be open for the event.

The World Cup has been immensely successful so far with millions tuning in to watch the event. An American record 14.9 million people tuned in to watch the game between the United States and Ghana on ABC on Saturday, June 26. An additional 4.5 million Americans tuned in to watch the game on Univision. Î&#x201D;