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VOLUME 30 NUMBER 44 NOV 6 - 12 , 2009 www.el-observador.com

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La Internet: Riesgos y Respuestas para Resistirlos Marisol Muñoz-Kiehne, Ph.D. uestros niños y adolescentes utilizan la Internet tanto para sus estudios, como para su entretenimiento y sus exploraciones sociales. La Internet trae el mundo -con todos sus aspectos- al alcance de los niños, y puede t ener una influencia significativa en su pensamiento y comportamiento. Si bien la gr an red mundial es una herramienta tecnológica valiosa para la educación, la comunicación y la recreación infantil y juvenil, también conlleva riesgos considerables. ¿Cuán bien entendemos la Internet como padres de familia? ¿Cómo nos calificaríamos si hubiera una prueba sobre nuestros conocimientos sobre la Internet y cómo la utilizan nuestros niños? Si bien no e xiste tal examen, el siguiente cuestionario nos da una idea de las ár eas que ya dominamos, y sobre las que necesitamos más instrucción.

Instrucciones: Este cuestionario debe ser c ompletado por cada padre de familia independientemente, y para cada uno de los hijos que usa la Internet. Cada padre debe completar el cuestionario por separado, para luego comparar y discutir las respuestas en familia.

Lea y piense en cada enunciado, conteste Sí o No, y apunte sus respuestas.

1. Sé el nombre de usuario de mi hijo.

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2. Sé las contraseñas principales de mi hijo, o dónde encontrarlas.

3. Sé desde qué lugares mi hijo se conecta a la Internet.

4. Sé cuánto tiempo pasa mi hijo conectado a la Internet.

5. Sé con quiénes chatea mi hijo por c orreo electrónico, teléfono y video virtual.

6. Sé cuáles son los sitios informa tivos que mi hijo visita más frecuentemente.

7. Sé cuáles son los sitios recreativos (música, videos, etc.) favoritos de mi hijo.

8. Conozco los juegos en línea que mi hijo juega.

9. Visito las páginas de mi hijo en las r edes sociales virtuales (My Space, Facebook) 10. Sé qué problemas o conflictos con otros usuarios ha tenido mediante la Internet.

11. C onverso c on mi hijo sobr e la in timidación cibernética.

12. Hablo con mi hijo para que evite dar información personal por la Internet.

13. Platico con mi hijo sobre los charlatanes y las ventas oportunistas en la Internet.

14. Requiero que mi hijo me consulte antes de hacer compras por la Internet.

15. Discuto con mi hijo qué hacer cuando reciba in-

vitaciones peligrosas.

16. Advierto a mi hijo sobre los sitios que difunden ideas y valores destructivos.

17. Converso con mi hijo acerca de los impostores y depredadores en la Internet.

18. Uso servicios de control y bloqueo, filtros y programas protectores en casa.

19. Tenemos reglas familiares justas y razonables sobre el uso de la Internet.

20. Enseño a mi hijo mediante mi ejemplo a usar la Internet responsablemente.

Una vez haya completado el cuestionario, repáselo con sus hijos. Celebre sus respuestas acertadas, y descubra las respuestas correctas a las pr eguntas que falló. Re-

cuerde que, ya que la Internet es inmensa, cambia y crece constantemente, lo importante es aspirar a mejorar su calificación.

Para mejorar sus puntuaciones presentes y futuras en este cuestionario y en las pruebas de la vida, consulte fuentes de información y orien tación, y amplíe su educación. A propósito, le invitamos a navegar las páginas de nuestro sitio www.nuestrosninos.com.

Escuche a la Doctora Marisol en Nuestros Niños los domingos de 8 a 9 AM en La Kalle 100.7/105.7FM, KBBF La Nuestra 89.1 FM, Tricolor 99.5 FM, Jose KSES 107.1 FM y KBMX 700 AM. Para más información, llame al 1-86699NINOS y visite www.nuestrosninos.com.

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By George Shirakawa Supervisor, County of Santa Clara

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ur community has been having an ongoing discussion about public safety. Unlike usual conversations about public safet y, these discussions haven't been about resident fears or crime spiraling out of control. The debate has been about the restriction of public access to police records, the disproportion of Latinos arrested for public intoxication, and the overrepresentation of youth of color in the justice system.

Thus, the people have essentially broadened the definition of the term "public safety" to include safeguards against harmful discretionary actions by local authorities as well as protecting the community from criminal activity. Not only do w e have the obligation to hold criminals accountable for their actions, as public servants, we must hold ourselves to a higher standard of accountability in providing a safe community.

When I served as a S an Jose councilmember, I introduced one of the t oughest antigang policies in the nation. In my role as a County supervisor, I'm committed to developing public policy that creates a safe c ommunity. Overly stressed families, law enforcement with few resources, and an overburdened County justice system pose challenges to achieving this objective. To ensure public safety under the people's broad definition, all three institutions - the family , law enforcement, and the C ounty justice system - must hold themselves accountable.

Despite our valley being one of the safest in the c ountry, there are those who don' t feel safe when interacting with authorities. Law-abiding residents have seen discretionary actions by authorities cause harm within their c ommunities. Victims of police shootings and alleged abuse are denied access to police records of the incidents and communities of color rightfully question why over 90% of children incarcerated in juvenile hall and at rehabilitation ranches are young people of color. Latino kids make up 76% of those in custody.

Credible concerns shouldn't be dismissed in the name of pr otecting public safety.

These issues deserve transparent and thoughtful deliberation when developing public policy, especially for those y oung people who engage in the juv enile justice system for the first time. Local police departments arrest and take seven Latino minors to juvenile hall for every white minor taken there. The African American to white booking ratio is an even more alarming 12-1 in Santa Clara County.

Former Supervisor Blanca Alvarado provided persistent leadership on this issue. As a result, the County refined its method of determining whether those taken to juvenile hall should be incarcerated. The County's inclusionary reform efforts and investments resulted in reduced recidivism and many young people of color being diverted from incarceration.

Despite the County's efforts, overrepresentation of young people of color arriving at juvenile hall continues to rise.

What's been missing is a deeper understanding of wh y local police arrest a disproportionate number of African American, Latino, and Pacific Islander youth. There are some leaders in our community who believe that socio-economic factors are the root cause of this phenomenon. Since people of color in our county form a large percentage of those in poverty, they argue, this explains the overrepresentation of young people of color in custody. This viewpoint is just too simplistic.

La Raza Roundtable has asked a group of Harvard Law students to conduct a stakeholder assessment of issues r elated to the disproportionate representation of Latinos in the local criminal justic e system. A c omprehensive assessment could be a v aluable tool for my Board committee. To ensure that the assessment is thorough, it's critical that these law students analyze local police department arrest practices and procedures. An omission of this analysis, or the lack of tr ansparency by law enforcement officials, will result in an incomplete, thus ineffective assessment.

Dealing With Police Violence

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t does not take much analysis to see evidence of the lack of informa tion and influence by those alleged vic tims of police violence. The Office of the District A ttorney, the S an Jose P olice Department, the San Jose Police Officer's Association and the Latino Peace Officer's Association are all familiar and experienced in dealing with cases allegedly in volving the unwarranted use of force on an individual 'who resists arrest'. In dealing with the egregious issue of the use of force which has escalated into a case of polic e violence, there is no comparison to the capacity for an immediate response by the Police Officers Association and that of the allegedly victimized suspect. The Mayor and City Council usually launches an in vestigation which is per formed by SJPD's Internal Affairs which has never been subject to monitoring and oversight by an external party representing the interests of the community at large. Such a party must be professional and able to keep certain personnel information confidential.

The alleged vic tim is immedia tely handicapped by being arrested. If family and friends try to help b y becoming involved, they are handicapped by not having access to the specific arresting charges documented on the citation made by the arresting officer.

In addition, there is the emotional involvement which impacts objective judgment.

There seems to be no objec tive 'check and balance' on the ability of those involved in exercising objective 'due diligence'. Up to

George Shirakawa is a member of the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors, and serves as Chair of the Board's Public Safety and Justice Committee

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now, only those agencies professionally concerned with public safety have access to the pertinent documen ted informa tion. Ho w does the c ommunity know that officially documented information has been objec tively recorded in a manner that justice is assured?

In the c ommunity there is the sense that too often the police officer involved gets off on a t echnicality. The public is not informed about any corrective personnel actions tak en because tha t w ould be a violation of privacy and personnel policies.

Those allegedly victimized individuals may be unable t o afford competent legal counsel. The victimized individuals may not know ho w t o obtain assistanc e from the many organizations available and competent to provide it. Many are from marginalized sec tors of societ y whose r equest for assistance and counsel often go unheeded.

In these cases, an opportunity exists for the City of San Jose's Mayor and City Council to authorize the involvement of the Inde pendent Police Auditor as a monit or of the entire investigation concerning police violence. The IPA must be mandated to not disclose any information until the investigative due diligence is deemed complete and issues of 'confidentiality and privacy' are mitigated. This embargo must be c ompletely understood and implemented now that a party with no conflict of interest is involved.

At the present time, the IPA is not involved in cases such as these fr om the be-

ginning. The police do not want an outsider to have the authority and responsibility of being an official monitor who is officially involved in the entire investigative process and has the authority and responsibility to represent community interests. Presently the police do not see the need for an objec tive witness who is trusted and responsible to public authorities. Such a witness could inform the public that the facts and evidence were properly included and made a ma tter of record upon which appropriate personnel actions can be taken by the Chief of P olice, the Mayor and Cit y Council. And, if a case goes to court, the vic tims will e xperience justice. All the community wants is JUSTICE which has been long suspect in these cases.

The IPA and members of the c ommunity have an obligation to help identify those few rogue members of the police force who are prone to use un warranted force. They must also help identify those members of the police force who display their prejudices and biases. There must be a way to identify those members of the polic e for ce who abuse the authorit y entrusted to them as agents of the community responsible for law enforcement.

As things now stand, many in the community do not believe that officials are effectively dealing with police violence issues.

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"Cobardes" atacan a niños Por Rosario Vital El Observador

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l pasado 31 de octubre, aproximadamente a las 10:07 de la noche, la policía de San José fue notificada de un disparo en la cuadra 2000 de la calle Story cerca a la Hopkins Dr. Al llegar a la escena, oficiales localizaron a un niño de 12 años herido de bala quien se debate entre la vida y la muerte y a otro menor de 13 años de edad apuñalado y que ahora se recupera en su hogar.

Los pequeños salieron a pedir dulces y terminaron la noche con esta terrible tragedia.

"Inaceptable" El alcalde de San Jose, Chuck Reed, la Concejal Nora Campos del Distrito 5 y el Jefe de la Policía de San José, Rob Davis rechazan todo acto de violencia en esta ciudad. Los adolescentes involucrados en este acto criminal serán procesados como adultos, lo dijo la Fiscal del Distrito del Condado de Santa Clara Dolores Carr.

Eduardo Cristóbal

"Si eres miembro de una pandilla te estamos buscando. Si cometes delitos estas en problemas", dijo el Jefe de la Policía.

EN CASO DE DESASTRE NATURAL

CONOZCA SUS DERECHOS TODOS TIENEN EL DERECHO DE PEDIR AYUDA Existe una nueva ley en California que requiere que las agencias que brindan ayuda y servicios relacionados con desastres se aseguren de que todas las víctimas reciban la asistencia que necesiten y para la que sean elegibles.

Si usted busca acceso a un refugio, asistencia directa o suministros para lidiar con un desastre, no se le puede privar de la asistencia porque no tenga documentos de identificación.

Este mensaje se lo ofrece el California Immigrant Policy Center [Centro de Política de Inmigrantes de California] y el San Diego Immigration Rights Consortium.

"Te estamos buscando" "Si eres miembro de una pandilla te estamos buscando. Si cometes delitos estas en problemas", dijo el Jefe de la Policía.

Policía no te reporta a la “migra” "Si eres testigo de un crimen, no tengas miedo de ayudarnos. No vamos a preguntar tu situación legal", recordó Rob Davis a la comunidad latina. "Tenemos mucho cariño a la comunidad latina y deben ayudar a evitar el problema y estamos dispuestos a ayudarles a ustedes. Trabajamos con padres que se han unido para ayudar en este esfuerzo y todos hablan español. Nosotros estamos dispuestos a ayudar a ustedes a andar juntos para lograr el éxito que buscamos" concluye Davis.

Hasta el momento se han arrestado a 4 sospechosos involucrados en este acto. Los tres primeros jóvenes fueron arrestados dos días después del incidente. El sospechoso Eduardo Cristóbal (18) fue arrestado el pasado 4 de noviembre.

Policía busca a más testigos y piden por favor colaborar para esclarecer este caso.

Las personas que saben algo pueden llamar al Sargento Mike Brown o al Sargento Paul

Kelly y al Sargento Bill Hoyt a la unidad de homicidios 408-277-5283. Las personas que deseen permanecer en el anonimato pueden llamar al 408-947-STOP (7867).

Reunión el 10 de noviembre Las autoridades locales están covocando a una reunión con el vecindario. Esta cita es el próximo 10 de noviembre en la cafeteria de la Escuela Lee Mathson entre 6:30 a 8:00 pm. Se pide colaboración de la comunidad para frenar la violencia.

Este acto criminal ha sido condenado por las autoridades y la comunidad entera.

Es momento que la comunidad ponga de su parte. En la ciudad de San José hasta el cierre de nuestra edición se han producido 24 homicidios y día a día está más violenta que nunca.

Las autoridades ponen mano dura a estos incidentes y esto no es posible sin la cooperación de quienes residimos.

La comunidad ha participado en vigilias y condenan estos actos. Se pide a los padres participar y hacer lo posible para prevenir desgracias como estas.

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Hotel Workers on Strike S

an Francisco.- Hotel workers walked off the job at the Grand Hyatt Union Square in San Francisco and they were on 3-day strike against the property. "Hyatt's cashing out almost a billion dollars for its owners, but at the same time they're pushing to make health care unaffordable for me and m y family?" r emarked Aurolyn Rush, a 13-year telephone operator at the Grand Hyatt. "That is unforgivable, and we're not going to stand for it."

The work stoppage comes two weeks after members of Unite Here Local 2 voted by over 92% to authorize strikes at any of 31 upscale hotel properties in San Francisco. Workers at the Grand Hyatt returned to work on Sunday, November 8, but called for customers to honor an ongoing boycott at that property. Workers at other San Francisco hotels remain on the job, though job ac -

tions remain a possibility elsewhere.

"This is a limited strike," said Mike Casey, president of Local 2. "It's intended to send a clear signal to this corporation that they cannot use a temporary downturn to permanently drive down workers' living standards."

Despite amassing record profits over the preceding five years, hotel corporations in San Francisco and elsewhere have been using the ec onomic downturn as an excuse to squeeze workers for long-term concessions.

During the past two months, Local 2 has indicated openness to reaching an exceptionally low-cost contract settlement, totaling as little as 1.5% increase in labor costs.

Nonetheless, the industry has persisted in trying to win permanent takeaways in the areas of affordable health coverage and retiree coverage.

Before Black Friday...HOPE Saturday Thousands to line up for holiday needs this Saturday (SAN JOSE, CA) -- The day after Thanksgiving, thousands of people in Silicon Valley will line up in the pre-dawn to shop for the things they need to make their holiday season.

This Saturday, thousands more will camp over night in a much different line for what they need most - the basic ingredients of a festive meal and the chance to give their children happy holiday memories.

HOPE Saturday at Sacred Heart At Sacred Heart Community Service, the holiday season opens HOPE Saturday, Nov. 7, when our neediest neighbors will register to receive meal baskets at Thanksgiving and Christmas and toys for their children.

Similar to last year, more than 4,000 families are expected to line up at Sacred Heart for HOPE Saturday - some camping out on the sidewalk the night before.

With nearly one in five adults jobless or underemployed, and more than 400,000 people in Santa Clara County living without enough to cover basics like housing and healthcare, the need has never been greater.

The recession has affected everyone, many in ways they never thought possible. Every day we serve people who never imagined they would need our help: former volunteers, former AmeriCorps members and people who worked at major companies like Intel.

This year, with the help of thousands of volunteers, Sacred Heart Community Service will feed 4,000 families at Thanksgiving and 3,000 more at Christmas. Sacred Heart will also give out 15,000 toys through our annual Toy Box program. Δ

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Traveling Upstream

By Cinthia Rodriguez El Observador

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he American Leadership Forum of Silicon Valley hosted a luncheon to discuss the San Joaquin Sacramento Delta. The San Joaquin - Sacramento Delta is the largest drinking source in the na-

tion and is at risk of serious failure due to vulnerable levees as well as climate change. The delta would also be harmed if a strong earthquake were to hit.

The community dialogue began with Anna Caballeros, California Assembly Member explaining the importance of the Silicon Valley getting involved. Getting in-

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volved in the movement that demands action towards getting the delta restored.

“This issue is critical to the Silicon Valley,” said Greg Zlotnick, Office of Delta Policy and Imported Water, Santa Clara Valley Water District. “We are 50% dependent on exports on water supply.”

The water in the Santa Clara County is also recycled and 30% of the water is local.

While some regions are 100% dependent on water supplies that move through the delta.

The State Water Contractors report that the Sacramento - San Joaquin River Delta provides drinking water for more than 25 million residents throughout California.

“We realize things have changed and that more water may be required to restore the delta down the line,” said Doug Wallace, Environmental Affairs Officer, East Bay Municipal Utility District.

Some counties have a flat fee, while others are considering a 20% reduction in water use.

It will be harder for those whose water is metered to make that reduction in water use compared to those that have a flat fee. It is something that policy makers are realizing and are taking into account as a bond dealing with the issue develops.

Not washing clothes until there’s a full load and preventing the water from running while washing dishes or brushing your teeth are things to consider when conserving water.

Most importantly, for a better world, water your lawn just one minute less and save 20 gallons of water. The conserving of water alone will not fix water issues.

“I think that if people were talking about high speed rail being more important than water at this particular moment in time, water is more important,” said Caballeros. “Yet we passed a very significant bond for high speed rail.”

There is talk about a 10 billion dollar bond reaching the governor for approval before Thanksgiving and Caballeros wants nothing more. She also wants everyone to take the issue to heart and keep it in mind when voting. The bond is expected to be in ballots by June 2010.

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Evergreen Valley College Rank # 1 in Graduation Rates

(SAN JOSE, CA) In the past five years, Evergreen Valley College (EVC) improved its graduation rates by 16.2 %--far exceeding all other community colleges in this region. It's a double-digit increase, while many of the other colleges had decreases. That's according to a five year study conducted by the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office.

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EVC President David Wain Coon

District Chancellor Rosa G. Pérez, who oversees both Evergreen Valley College and San José City College, says this is encouraging news and is a tribute to the strategic work in the district as well as evidence of the motivation and commitment of our students: "There have been too many discussions about whether students like ours, who are heavily first-generation in college and low-income, have the motivation and the tools to succeed.

Of course they do! Our District, with both colleges located in San José, invests its resources in supporting them and their goals and prides itself on hiring faculty who have a true dedication to equity and social justice. The evidence is in this outcome."

EVC President David Wain Coon attributes the success to a collective dedication and commitment among faculty and staff. "With further emphasis on closing achievement gaps among our students through our involvement with Achieving the Dream, a nationwide initiative focused on student success, and our commitment to improving completion rates for all students, we will continue to raise the bar."

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San José: Paintings by Wayne Jiang When: November 27, 2009 through May 30, 2010 Where: History Park in San Jose Info: www.historysanjose.org or call 408 287 2290.

African American Heritage House & Habibatique Ethnic Collections Presents Kwanzaa Festival 2009 When: December 19, 2009 Where: History Park in San Jose, CA. Info: www.aahhsanjose.org or (408) 3988044 The Redwood City International Latino Film Festival When: November 6 - 8 Where: Downtown Redwood City Info: www.redwoodcity.org/latinofilmfestival Cultural Disjuncture When: November 6-January 2, 2010 Where: MACLA San Jose Info: www.maclaarte.com Ohlone College NASA Night When: Tuesday, November 10. 7pm-8pm Where: Ohlone College in Fremont Info: www.ohlone.edu/go/nasa ANOTHER NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS

Calendario

When November 19, 2009 - December 20, 2009 Thursdays - Saturdays at 8 pm Sunday Evenings at 7 pm (Nov. 29 & Dec. 6) Sunday Matinees at 2 pm (Dec. 13 & 20) No performance on Thanksgiving, Nov. 26 Where: City Lights Theater Company 529 South Second St. San Jose, CA 95112 Info: (408) 295-4200 or www.cltc.org

AZTEC DANCE! When: Every Tuesday From 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Where: MACLA Theater 510 South 51h Street, San Jose Info: (408) 998-2783 or www.maclaarte.org ANOTHER NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS When: November 19th - December 20th Thursdays - Saturdays at 8 pm Sunday Evenings at 7 pm (November 29 & December 6) Sunday Matinees at 2 pm (December 13 & 20) Where: City Lights Theater Company, San Jose Info: (408) 295-4200 * www.cltc.org Downtown Ice When: Nov. 20-Jan. 18 Where: Circle of Palms, off Market Street in Downtown San Jose Info: www.sjdowntown.com or (408) 2791775

MAEP's Growing a Great Compost Pile World Garden Workshop When: November 14, 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Where: The Erikson Adult Education Center located at 4849 Pearl Avenue, San Jose.

Info: (408) 723-6450 or ritab@metroed.net Adventure in Toyland When: December 6 at 8:30 a.m.

Where: Downtown San Jose Info: www.sanjoseholidayparade.com or call (408) 794-6200 San Francisco Events: SF Camerawork's 35th Anniversary Exhibition When: September 10-October 31 Where: SF Camerawork 657 Mission St., 2nd Floor Info: (415) 307-3853 or wendy@norriscommunications.biz "Feminists Turn Up the Heat for Healthcare" When: Thursday, November 12 at 7:00 pm Where: New Valencia Hall in San Francisco Info: (415) 864-1278 or www.radicalwomen.org "The Black Press" Movie Night Benefit

When: November 6, 7:00 pm Where: New Valencia Hall in San Francisco Info: (415) 864-1278 TROPICAL VULTURE WITHLEGENDARY FILMMAKER GEORGE KUCHAR AND MEXICAN ARTIST MIGUEL CALDERON When: NOV 21, 2009-JAN 10, 2010 Where: YBCA, Gallery 3, 701 Mission St, San Francisco, CA. Info: 415.978.2787 or www.ybca.org Harry Chapin's Cotton Patch Gospel: A bluegrass, progressive holiday musical for people of all faiths.

When: Nov 27th-Dec 19th Thurs-Sat 8pm; Sun 7pm Where: The Next Stage, attached to the historic Trinity Church, 1620 Gough Street (at Bush), San Francisco Info: For more information go to www.CustomMade.org or call 1-800-838-3006 Talleres de Ciudadanía Días: 12 y 19 de nov.

Hora: 5:30 pm Lugar: CET 701 Vine St. San Jose, Ca 95110 Informes: (408) 534-5215 Meditaciones a colores Dirigido a seres humanos responsables y enfocados en su crecimiento personal, espiritual y colectivo para crear un mundo de armonía, educación y amor.

Días: Miércoles 8-9pm Domingos 11- 12pm Lugar: 2175 The Alameda S. 105 San Jose CA 95126 Informes: (408) 720-9669 Donativo: $5 Tutankhamun y la Edad de Oro Exhibición majestuosa en el Museo de Young Días: Hasta marzo 2010 Lugar: Museo de Young 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive John F. Kennedy Drive, Golden Gate Park San Francisco, CA Info: (415)750-3600 www.tutsanfrancisco.org SCORE Consejeros para los Pequeños negocios de América Lugar: 84 West Santa Clara St, San Jose Info: www.svscore.org Servicios de Inmigración Organización de San José que ayuda a inmigrantes S.I.R.E.N Lugar: 1425 Koll Circle Suite 109 San Jose, CA 95112 (Entre la 4ta. Y Gish) Info: (408) 453-3003 Día de los muertos: Una pasión de vida Exposición de 50 imágenes de la reconocida Mary J. Andrade.

Día: Hasta 27 de noviembre Lugar: Martin Luther King Library 150 E. San Fernando St. San Jose

TOLTEKAYOTL: Raíces Indígenas Exhibición a cargo del historiador Luis Gova Día: Martes a sábado De: 10 am a 4pm Hasta enero de 2010 Lugar: San Jose City College 2100 Moorpark (esquina con Bascom) A espaldas de las canchas de Raquetball Hunger Banquet Día: Domingo 15 de noviembre Lugar: Universidad Estatal de San José Salon University Hora: 5-8pm Donación: $25 (Impuesto deducible) Informes: (408) 223-6770 Email: evscervicelearining@evc.edu Taller de las Chacras Explora, identifica, vive los 7 chacras en cada ejercicio Aprenda cómo alinear los chacras Hora: 7:00-9:00 pm Costo: $ 140.00 Foro informativo de Diabetes Día: Sábado 7 de noviembre Hora: 10:00 am - 3 pm Lugar: San Jose City College 2100 Moorpark Ave. San Jose CA 95128 Exámenes gratuitos, glucosa, presión arterial, colesterol, examenes de pie, dental, densidad ósea, quiropráctico.

Info: 408 241-1922 x7428 Informacion: 408 720-9669 Seminario gratuito sobre la próstata Presentado por el Dr. Timothy Tsang, MD Jefe de Urología de Kaiser Permanente San Jose- Medical Center Día: Martes 10 de noviembre Hora: 10 am- 11 am Lugar: Almaden Winery 5730 Chambertin Drive, San Jose, CA 95118 Informes (408) 979-7904 Email: lois.powell@sanjoseca.gov Psicoterapia A cargo del Dr. Antonio Martínez Días ; 12,13,14, Y 15 de Diciembre Lugar: 2175 THE ALAMEDA, SUITE 105 SAN JOSE, CA 95126 Informes: 408 720-9669 Escriba a bonitas1@comcast.net Registre su CELULAR Para recibir alertas en caso de emergencia La información se recibe en español visite www.alertscc.gov Patinaje sobre hielo Días: 20 de noviembre hasta enero 18 de 2010 Lugar: Círculo de Palmas (Entre el hotel Fairmont y Museo de Arte de San José) Entrada: $13 (0-12) $15 (13 en adelante)

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Heart-Smart Cooking for the Holidays

(NAPSA)-The indulgent holiday season doesn't have to be challenging for people with diabet es, who are at increased risk for hear t disease. While traditional recipes are often high in calories, saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium, there are tasty culinary alternatives.

Rather than preparing special portions of food for people with dietary restrictions, you can revise the entire menu with festive, nutritious dishes. A heart-smart diet is important year-round, not just for people with diabetes, but for everyone to maintain wellness and prevent heart disease.

With "The Heart-Smart Diabetes Kitchen: Fresh, Fast, and Flavorful Recipes Made with Canola Oil" from the American Diabetes Association and CanolaInfo, decadence doesn't have to mean sacrificing health. All 151 recipes in the cookbook are diabetes-friendly and made with hearthealthy canola oil. This year, give a gift for the heart.

For example, harvest the colors and flavors of the holiday season with this pretty side dish. It is a gr eat replacement for heavier dishes such as green bean or sweet potato casseroles.

Baked Acorn Squash With Cranberry-Orange Sauce 1⁄4 1 1⁄4 1 1 1-2 1⁄8 1

Canola oil cooking spray cup dried cranberries teaspoon orange zest cup orange juice tablespoon canola oil large acorn squash (about 11⁄2 lbs), quartered lengthwise, seeded and skin pierced with a fork in several places tablespoons brown sugar substitute teaspoon salt teaspoon vanilla

Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly coat a 9-inch, deep-dish pie pan or baking dish with canola oil cooking spray. In the pan, stir together cranberries, zest, juice and canola oil. Place squash cut side down on top of cranberry mixture. Cover with foil and bake 45 minutes or until tender crisp when pierced with a fork. Turn each piece to other cut side down; bake uncovered 15 minutes or until squash is tender. Remove squash and place on a serving plate. Add brown sugar substitute, salt and vanilla to cranberry mixture; spoon equal amounts of mixture on each piece of squash.

Yield: 4 servings. Serving size: 1 squash quarter.

Exchanges: 1 starch; 1⁄2 fruit; 1⁄2 fat. Calories, 130; Calories from fat, 35; Total fat, 4.0g; Saturated fat, 0.3g; Trans fat, 0.0g. Cholesterol, 0 mg; Sodium, 80mg; Total carbohydrate, 25g; Dietary fiber, 5g; Sugars, 14g; Protein, 1g To or der " The Hear t-Smart D iabetes Kit chen," go t o h ttp:// store.diabetes.org or call (800) 232-6733. All pr oceeds from the purchase of this cookbook go to further ADA's mission to improve the lives of people with diabetes. For more information, visit heartsmartdiabetes.org.

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new case of diabetes strikes every 20 seconds. With nearly 24 million Americans of all ages affected with the disease and an additional 57 million at risk for diabetes, diabetes has reached epidemic proportions.1 If current trends continue, one out of three children will live with diabetes sometime in their future.

Type 1 diabetes, which occurs when the immune system mistakenly destroys cells that make insulin, is juvenile-onset diabetes; while type 2 diabetes has an adult-onset and can often be prevented. Type 2 diabetes accounts for about 90 per cent of cases.1 According to the American Diabetes Association, those living with diabet es can lo wer the oc currence of health complications and those at high risk for developing diabetes can take proactive measures to both live healthfully and prevent a diabetes diagnosis by following a healthy mean plan and r egular exercise program. In fact, many people with type 2 diabetes can control their blood gluc ose by taking the same measures.

"The key to healthy eating is moderation and making smart choices in your daily diet, said Mike Cecil who develops better-for-you products for Wells' Dairy, Inc., the largest family owned and operated dairy processor in the country. "By substituting lowsugar, low-carbohydrate versions of the snacks y ou eat, those living with and pr one to diabetes are still be able to eat their favorite foods while maintaining a healthy diet and lifestyle."

Cecil spends much of his time r esearching healthier ingredients that will make products better without sacrificing taste. Snacking can be par t of a

healthy diet and has been shown to actually help prevent o vereating a t meals and pr ovide a c onstant source of ener gy for the body .1 According to him, people do not have to give up their favorite treats, instead just find a bett er option that will help them achieve their health goals.

"By choosing snacks with little or no added sugar, you can enjo y even your favorite treat - ic e cream - and maintain a healthy, balanced diet by limiting excess sugar intake," said Cecil. The Blue Bunny Sweet Freedom line, for example, offers treats like the Black Raspberry Bar and Krunch Lite Bar made with no sugar added r educed fat ice cream. Choosing a Sweet Freedom snack or a no sugar added r educed fat ice cream like Blue Bunny No Sugar A dded Reduced Fat Banana Split Ice Cream will help keep calories and carboh ydrates lo w, which is essen tial t o preventing and living healthfully with diabetes.

The American Diabetes Association offers these tips on ways to incorporate treats into a healthy diet for those living with and prone to diabetes: • Limit portion size and frequency - You don't have to cut out the foods y ou love to eat, just cut down portion size and treat yourself to these foods on special occasions.

• Plan ahead - P eople living with diabetes can include desserts in their meal plans, just plan ahead and make other meal adjustments to compensate for the dessert, like cutting back on other foods with carbohydrates at the same meal. For many people, about 45 to 60 grams of carbohydrates at meals is a good target.1 The key to keeping your blood glucose levels on target is to substitute small portions of sweets for

other carb-containing foods in your meals and snacks.

• Read the label - Foods labeled as sugar-free, no sugar added and reduced sugar may still contain carbohydrates. Sugar is only one t ype of carbohydrate that affects blood glucose levels, so when reading the nutrition facts on a product, read the total carbohydrate content, in addition t o the sugar c ontent and serving size. Keep in mind that the total carbohydrate includes both added sugars and na turally occurring sugars, as well as starch and fiber.

Public Health Department Offers Guidelines

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an Jose, California - Over the next few weeks, supplies of the H1N1 influenza vaccine will continue to be limited. The Santa Clar a C ounty P ublic Health D epartment (PHD) has been informed tha t 85 S anta Clar a County private and public medical pr oviders will be receiving vaccine this week, but the quantities are still going to be limited.

"With limited supplies of the H1N1 flu v accine, it's important for those of us who are healthy to wait until the vaccine is widely available," said Ken Yeager, Santa Clara County Supervisor. "Most healthy people who get sick from this virus will recover without any medical care. But people who are at risk for c omplications could end up hospitalized or worse, so it is very important to get them the vaccine first."

Due to limited supplies of the H1N1 vaccine, the PHD is recommending the following groups get the vaccine first: * Pregnant women * * Children and young adults between the ages of 6 months and 24 years * People who live with or provide care for infants under 6 months * Adults between the ages of 25 and 64 years who have medical conditions that put them at risk for serious illness and death from the H1N1 flu virus * Healthcare and emergency service care workers The PHD will hold a clinic for the groups listed above on S aturday, November 7th at the S anta Clara County Fairgrounds. People not in one of these groups are being asked to wait until more H1N1 vaccine is available. Other public clinics with very limited supplies of the v accine are listed on the department's web site.

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"CELEBRATION OF HEROES"

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Day of the Dead Family Concert

By Cinthia Rodriguez - El Observador

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ugar skulls and altars filled the lobbies of the Davies Symphony Hall this past Dia de los Muertos. A lively family concert was scheduled with a line up of pieces that represented Latin America. Conductor Alondra de la Parra, 28, made her San Francisco Symphony debut with the special concert.

“There was always music at home, from opera, classical music, ranchera, boleros, rock, and I’ve always loved music,” said de la Parra.

Mexican conductor de la Parra, fell in love with music at a young age during the time her parents took her to concerts and as she began playing the piano. She also knows how to play the cello, but by the age of 15 she knew she wanted to be a conductor.

During the special concert given by the SF Symphony, that is exactly what de la Parra did. She was conducting and being part of a cycle. As stated by her, the composer creates something for musicians to interpret, the gestures provided by a conductor together with the music goes to the audience and that’s what she loves being a part of.

“I like working with an orchestra, because you’re working with more people, sharing the success, as well as the hardships,” said de la Parra. “When I was a soloist, I was alone, and I didn’t like that.”

The opening piece was “Noche de jaranas, from La noche de los Mayas,” a piece

by Silvestre Revueltas. Jose Pablo Moncayo’s “Huapango,” was also interpreted.

The guest conductor really likes the energy created by every orchestra and she sees herself as part of the team, not the boss. Although she has no instrument, she has a role like everyone else. Laura Esquivel also had a role in the concert. As narrator during “The Carnival of the Animals,” by Camille Saint-Saënts, verses of traditional calaveritas, written by Esquivel were incorporated in the concert.

Pianists Kristhyan Benitez, and Ana Karina Alamo, both from Venezuela also made their SF Symphony debut with the concert. De la Parra has also worked with Placido Domingo and founded the Philharmoinic Orchestra of the Americas (POA).

The POA was founded in 2004 in New York, where de la Parra resides. It’s main goal is to expose people to the music of Latin America and to give soloist a chance to be a part of the orchestra.

Children, teenagers, and adults filled the symphony hall. It was truly a family concert. The readings of the calaveritas were in Spanish with translated slides projected.

De la Parra also had the audience participating by asking them to sway in their seats according to music.

“If some day it were to happen, I would love to work with Evgeny Kissin,” said de la Parra. “He is a marvelous Russian pianist that I have admired since I was very young, and it would be like a dream come true.”

De la Parra is one of the youngest conductors, at the age of 28, she has conducted orchestras in different parts of the world, contributes to the arts, and most importantly is doing what she loves.

he Day Worker Center of Mountain View honored 80-years-young, longtime volunteer, Kathie Franger at the Chamber's "Celebration of Heroes" on Thursday, November 5 at the Santa Clara Convention Center.

"Kathie has been an integral part of the Center from our very beginning, always present, always punctual, always dedicated. She cares deeply about the workers and has contributed thousands of hours of essential work to the Center. She is our treasure," says Day Worker Center Executive Director, Maria Marroquin.

"I have a strong interest in peace and justice," says Franger. "The Day Worker Center is a place where I can pursue justice. It is a pleasure to connect with workers who are sacrificing so much to help their families, and with the wonderful volunteers and staff at the Center."

States Franger, "I became aware of the Day Worker Center through my parish church, St. Joseph's of Mountain View. I had the privilege of helping...with one of the first grant applications for the Center, written by the late Kate Wakerly."

Some of the highlights of Franger's many years of service include driving the Center's van in the last Mountain View Spring Parade; the Center's Tenth Anniversary and the presentation of its original, bilingual play, "La Espera," performed by day workers; and "marching with workers for immigrant rights."

Franger has lived in Mountain View for over fifty years, raised her children there, and retired from the Mountain View-Whisman School District.

The Center serves day workers, employers, and the surrounding community. Workers are provided with a safe and supportive environment in which to find work. Local employers have a means to obtain casual labor and household help. The community benefits from a resource that promotes the integration, education, and job skill training of immigrants so they can contribute more fully to the communities in which they work and live.

Musical Altar

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here were several altars displayed throughout the lobbies of the Davies Symphony Hall on the special Dia de los Muertos concert. There was also installations and Aztec dancers performing before the symphony’s performance. Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts offered children and adults opportunities to create the art. The altars, like the one in the photo were made from recycled materials.

There were several themes, including the very traditional altar, and a collection of wildlife skull masks on display. All the altars and instillations were part of the festivities that continue to thrive in the Bay Area.

There was also face painting, print making, paper flower making, and the concert tied it all together.

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An Award Long Overdue

By Osvaldo Castillo - El Observador

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udolph "Rudy" Belloumini, a former Army Ranger, was r ecently a warded The Br onze Star for his courage and determination while serving in combat. The President of the United States authorized the award.

But that President was not Barack Obama, it w as John F. Kennedy.

In the Spring of 1951, B elloumini found himself in a combat zone in Korea. It was there where he risked his own life to save a fellow wounded soldier.

"He was down and there was no one around that could help him," Belloumini said. "I knew I had t o help him or he would die."

With bullets flying over his head, Belloumini lifted his fellow soldier and took him to a safe area. Then Belloumini turned around and headed back to the combat zone to fight

along side his other fellow soldiers.

"My job was not done after I helped the wounded soldiers," Belloumini said. "I had to return to the combat zone."

The Bronze Star was awarded to Belloumini in 1962.

However, the Army was unable to locate Belloumini for over 45 years. It was not until July of 2009 that Belloumini finally received his award.

"I first received the award in a private ceremony in the office of Congresswomen Zoe Lofgren," Belloumini said. "Then it was presented to me in a public c eremony by Santa Clara County District Attorney Dolores Carr."

Belloumini was very surprised to receive the award for his service because he had been out of the arm y for a long time.

"I was also very honored to receive the award," Belloumini said. "It has been 58 years since I served in Korea."

He joined the army because he loved and wanted to

A Family Tradition

By Osvaldo Castillo - El Observador

serve his country. He also believe the army would help him get the discipline he needed in order to achieve his other goals in life.

Following his service in the army, Belloumini moved to San Jose and worked in advertising. He even published his own newsletter.

Today, he is retired and is a member of the C amera de Comercio.

"The organization is like the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce," Belloumini said. "The difference is that we do our business in Spanish and we help out Spanish speaking business."

Belloumini also said that he plans on continuing to help the community as a whole.

"I want to continue to find ways to help everyone that lives in San Jose, not just Hispanics, but everyone."

pride and wanted to be just like them. They were role models for me."

In 1960, Lostaunau joined the Army's 101st Airborne Division and traveled to several countries such as Turkey, Spain and Iran.

"I was shipped of to Vietnam in 1965 and served there for a year," Lostaunau says. "I was in the infantry and I had a job to do. Fortunately, the military trained me very well and I was able to perform that job."

Despite the anti-war sentiment of that era, he was very proud of himself and his service to his country.

"In my opinion, the soldiers did not lose the war, the politicians did," Lostaunau says.

His experience in Vietnam also made him r ealize ho w fortu-

nate he was to live in a country like the United States.

Following his ser vice in Vietnam, L ostaunau (Originally from Bakersfield), moved to San Jose where he started a family and attended San Jose State University and received a degree in sociology.

"I have always been a people orientated person," Lostaunau says. "Sociology gave me the opportunity to work with all kinds of people and institutions."

He also got involved in the Chicano Mo vement because he wanted to work on improving the lives of Latinos in the United States. As a child, he was discriminated against because his heritage and because he spoke Spanish.

"This was very odd to me because my family on my grandmother's side had lived in California since it was a part of Mexico," Lostaunau says.

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erving in the military is a tradition in Charles Lostaunau's family. His uncle served in World War II and five of his brothers were members of the armed services.

"When I was a kid I saw pictures of my family members all dressed up in their uniforms," Lostaunau says. "I felt a great sense of

Nonetheless, Lostaunau learned English and how to assimilate into American society.

"But I never felt ashamed about speaking Spanish at home," Lostaunau says. "I was always proud of being Mexican and of my culture."

Today he is a member of several military groups including the Military Order of the Purple Heart, the Disabled Army Veterans association, and the American GI Forum.

"I wanted to be a part of the American GI Forum because it was a Latino organization for veterans," Lostaunau says.

He is also married to his high school sweetheart, Lydia, and has two sons. One lives in Bakersfield and the other is active in the military. His grand daughter was also recently accepted in attend Annapolis Naval Academy.

"It is one of the most prestigious military schools and I am very proud of her," Lostaunau says."

Red, White and Brown Pride

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By Osvaldo Castillo - El Observador

t is no secret that Latinos make up a significant portion of the US military. They are in all branches of the military and some even hold high-ranking positions. Though Latinos impact to the US military is immeasurable, their contribution can be dated back hundreds of years.

Traces of Latinos aiding the US militar y can be traced back to the American Revolutionary War when then governor of Spanish Lousiana Bernardo de Galvez provided soldiers to the revolutionary army. Over 4,000 of those Spanish soldiers died while prisoners of war on English prison ships in NewYork Harbor, in the AmericanWar of Independence.

During the American Civil War, Latinos fought along side the Union as well as the Confederacy. While fighting for the Confederacy,

Latinos fought in the Benavides Regiments, commanded by Colonel Santos Benavides, and in the 10th Texas Cavalry, commanded by Major Leonides M. Martin in Texas. They also fought in Alabama, Missouri and South Carolina. Several also served in New Mexico for the Union.

Approximately 500,000 Latinos served in World War II. In the European Theater, Hispanics of the 36th Infantry Division from Texas, were some of the first American tr oops to land on Italian soil a t Salerno and suffered heavy casualties during the controversial crossing of the Rapido River near Cassino Italy. The 88th Infantry Division, composed mostly of draftees from the southwestern states, was ranked in the top 10 for combat effectiveness and earned the highest praise from their German adversaries after the war. The 2nd Armored Division was active in the African as well as the campaign throughout Europe in World War II. There were a great number of Hispanics in

the 2nd World War. While in Vietnam, the US armed forces consisted of 80,000 Latino and accounted for 25 percent of casualties.

Today there are many Latinos serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Some of them ar e documen ted. A ccording t o www.americantaino.com, 46 percent of Latinos say they have a friend or family member who is serving or has served in Iraq.

However, many Latinos and Latino veterans are working together to help out those who have returned from these wars adjust to life back in the states.

Latinos, especially students, can find help by visitingWeb sites' such as www.brownpride.us, and by searching for grants and scholarships for veterans.

In San Jose, American G.I. Forum will celebrate it 50th anniversary on Saturday November 7 at Unify Hall at 765 Story Rd.

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Reik quiere llegar lejos Por José Romero Mata. os Angeles, (Notimex).- La banda mexicana de pop en español Reik calificó que éste ha sido su mejor año, "pero queremos seguir luchando por hacer mejor las cosas y tener más logros y no vamos a parar para llegar más lejos".

"Estamos en medio de un sueño hecho realidad", comentó a Notimex uno de sus integrantes Gilberto "Bibi" Marín, en momentos en que habían tenido un receso de sus ensayos en un casino de LasVegas, de la que ser á su par ticipación en la X en trega anual de pr emios Grammy en la que tienen una nominación. "Siempr e soñamos no

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éxico, (Notimex).- El grupo mexicano Los Tigres del Norte señaló por medio de su libr o, el cual podría salir el pr óximo año, las razones por las cuales escribieron sus temas, además de contar con la colaboración de Carlos Monsiváis. "Queremos contar cómo han sido nuestras canciones y lo que hemos dejado a tr avés de nuestra discografía, deseamos hacer un recuento de los pasajes y situaciones que han suc edido atrás y las conclusiones a las que llegas", señaló Jorge Hernández, líder y vocalista del grupo. Agregó que desean que su historia quede impresa en un libro para que la gente entienda los por qué de lo que tienen qué decir con su música, mismo que han hecho a lo largo de 40 años.

"A lo mejor otros intérpretes puedan aportar lo mismo y sea como una historia que se quede ahí escrita porque para nosotros tiene un valor muy importante porque la vivimos y no la inventamos, es una experiencia propia la cual tiene muchos altos y bajos, que nos formaron para poder llegar a lo que queremos", expresó. Añadió que para ellos no es sólo una cuestión de componer canciones, ya que tienen un significado muy impor tante el ser cronistas del acontecer diario de la nación.

En su libro, además expondrán las vivencias individuales de cada uno de los integrantes: "Cada uno de los elementos expondrá su hist oria como una persona ajena a los Tigres". En cuanto al documental, Hernández señaló que en un principio nunca se planteó algo así, pero ahora necesitan ir con aquellas personas con las que se forjó su trayectoria. "Necesitamos ir con los que nos juntábamos hace muchos años, ver si tienen el tiempo par a atendernos y para que los podamos gr abar, porque al final nosotros no podemos acordarnos de todos los detalles". Los Tigres del Norte está conformado por Jorge Hernández, Hernán Hernández, E duardo Hernánde z, L uis Hernández, Oscar Lar a y desde hace más de 40 años componen los llamados nar cocorridos y temas que hablan sobr e la política y la sociedad.

sólo con estar sino en ganar un Grammy Latino, con hacer giras, tener discos de oro y de platino y lo estamos logrando, pero ahora con esta posición seguimos teniendo sueños y aficiones y queremos seguir lejos", expresó.

"Tantas cosas hermosas que nos han pasado est e año, el mejor desde que la banda fue formada en 2003, nos sigue motivando a llegar más lejos y nos motiv a el hecho de que nos est é yendo bien y hacer más esfuerzos porque nos vaya mejor y no v amos a parar pronto ni musicalmente ni en el esfuerzo de conseguirlo", afirmó Jesús Alberto Navarro y Julio Ramírez.

Latinos en campaña sobre donación de médula ósea

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os Angeles, (Notimex).- Un gr an número de ar tistas como Plácido Domingo, Luis Fonsi, Gloria Estefan, Enrique Iglesias yWisin & Yandel se sumaron a la campaña "Unete con la gota de la vida, benefiting City of Hope", que tiene como meta crear conciencia en la comunidad latina sobre la importancia de la donación de médula ósea. Como parte de la inicia tiva se gr abará la canción "La gota de la vida", informó mediante un comunicado Salvador Treviño, co-fundador de esta actividad que beneficia a Cit y of Hope y productor ejecutivo del pr oyecto.

"Nos gustaría agr adecer a cada artista latino por su tiempo, energía y empeño en esta histórica grabación", expresó

Scott Loyola, vicepresidente asociado de Desarrollo para City of Hope, centro líder en investigación y tratamiento de cáncer en Estados Unidos, el cual será beneficiario de esta tarea. Los artistas que conforman hasta ahor a el grupo de estr ellas tendrán la primera sesión de grabación en LasVegas, del 3 al 6 de noviembre, y posteriormente lo harán en Miami y Los Angeles. Además de los ya mencionados, la lista de confirmados hasta el momento incluye a Aleks Syntek, Noel Schajris, Germán Montero, Shaila Dúrcal, Marcos Witt y Arthur Hanlon, entre otros. Durante esas fechas también se realizará el videoclip que, junto con la canción, serán difundidos a nivel mundial el 11 de febrero de 2010 en Los Angeles, California. El sello discográfico Universal Music Group se encargará de promocionar y v ender la canción, y las ganancias que se generen por la comercialización de la misma ser án donadas a "Unete con la gota de la vida, benefiting City of Hope.

Juanes con la "conciencia tranquila"

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antiago, (Notimex).- El cantante colombiano Juanes aseguró aquí que tiene la "conciencia tranquila" tras el concierto Paz sin Fronteras que ofreció en La Habana el 20 de septiembre pasado, junto con Miguel Bosé y Olga Tañón, entre otros artistas. Juanes, quien se encuentra en Chile donde graba una campaña publicitaria, dijo en entrevista con Notimex: "Quedamos muy satisfechos con los resultados del concierto y lo más importante es que la gente joven de La Habana lo disfrutó y estuvieron allí". Valoró que quienes viven fuera de la isla "entendieran que Cuba es un país, que es un pueblo, que en Cuba hay 11 millones de personas, que no todos los países pueden ser vistos a través de sus gobiernos, sino que hay gente, hay que tener más conciencia de eso.

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Horóscopo de Noviembre Aries Este mes es de recuperación para ti, si has pasado por enfermedades o padecimientos, pronto te recuperarás totalmente. Saturno ha comenzado a transitar en tu sector de romance y relaciones, sorpresas están por venir. Piensa antes de actuar, aceptar acuerdos o firmar documentos.

Tauro Tu prioridad en este mes debe centrarse en el cuidado y buen mantenimiento de la salud. Hacer ejercicio, practicar el yoga y meditar, deben ser actividades presentes en tu agenda diaria. En el trabajo tendrás que tener mucha paciencia pues te toca laborar con gente de carácter difícil.

Géminis Todas tus relaciones han de sacudirse en este mes para que veas que terreno estas pisando y sepas definitivamente quién es quién en tu vida.

Es probable que uno de tus seres queridos te dé problemas y contratiempos. Tu situación económica comenzará a mejorar y te quitarás preocupaciones

Cáncer Por fin comienzas a sentirte mejor y dejarás atrás achaques y padecimientos. Siempre permanecerás pendiente de tu familia y de todo lo que necesitan, es bueno que ayudes pero no te extralimites porque después se recargan de ti.

Leo Todo lo referente a lo económico y el trabajo lucirá de lo mejor de este mes en adelante.

Dinero o posesiones que hayas perdido retornarán a tu poder eventualmente. Un familiar cercano te dará motivos para sentirte feliz. Has

aprendido a ser mejor ser humano y te mostraras más sensato en todo lo que realices.

Virgo Aleluya Virgo, Saturno el planeta del karma ha comenzado a transitar en Libra, por lo tanto tu suerte esta por cambiar, pasaste por dos años difíciles, atravesaste por sufrimientos y situaciones dolorosas, pero todo ello ha quedado atrás y ahora te comenzarás a preparar para triunfar y ser feliz.

Libra Entrarás en una etapa de florecimiento en tu vida, nuevas actividades laborales están por hacerse presentes. Saturno el educador del zodiaco ya transita por tu signo y lo hará por los próximos dos años. Vivirás lecciones y grandes experiencias que habrán de enriquecer tu vida.

Escorpio Inicias tu nuevo año solar y vaya que en tu vida han habido grandes cambios.

Es probable que en el trabajo enfrentes personas que te muestren hostilidad y hasta se opongan a tus proyectos. No permitas que la mala energía de otros te alcance.

embargo, existen otros que aprecian tu manera de ser y disfrutan de tu espontánea sinceridad. El amor y el trabajo pintan muy bien para estas fechas. Te quitarás una deuda o un problema de encima.

Capricornio Éste será tu mes de mayor suerte en lo que va del año, tus planes laborales tendrán muy buena aceptación con tus socios o superiores.

Alguien quien te ofendió en el pasado vendrá a pedirte disculpas y será de muy voluntad de tu parte que le perdones.

Acuario Amistades verdaderas han de hacer mucho por ti en los días venideros, te quitarás preocupaciones de encima pues tus proyectos e ideas resultarán incluso mejor de lo que imaginas. Estrecharás lazos afectivos con nuevos conocidos

Sagitario Tu extremada franqueza te hace lucir como un ser rudo ante algunas personas, sin

PLAZA DE LAS FLORES ES UNA ORGANIZACIÓN NO LUCRATIVA SECCION (8) PARA PERSONAS DE LA TERCERA EDAD EN LA COMUNIDAD.

Sabemos que quieres productos

DE CALIDAD A BUEN PRECIO.

Proveiendo viviendas subsidiadas federalmente para personas de bajos ingresos y de 62 años de edad o mayores. Sunnyvale CA. 94085.

La lista de espera comenzará en Noviembre 16,2009 por un periodo de una semana a partir de esta fecha.

State Farm® te ofrece descuentos para el seguro de tu auto. Habla conmigo para ver como puedes calificar para ahorrarte hasta un 35%.

Solicitudes se pueden obtener en los siguientes lugares: 1) Hank Lopez Community Center, 1694 Adrian way, San Jose CA. 95122 Tel: 408 926-3895.

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y la persona que te estuvo mostrando hostilidad ahora querrá ser tu amigo.

Piscis Te toca armarte de paciencia pues tendrás que laborar con gente problemática, no permitas que nadie te contagie el mal humor y mucho menos la mala vibra. En el sector romántico te esperan sorpresas agradables, pero acontecimientos del ayer aún te perturban.

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andra Bullock Tim McGraw y la ganadora al Oscar Kathy Bates protagonizan "The Blind Side", una producciĂłn de Alcon Entertainment, distribuida por Warner Bros. Pictures, que narra la extraordinaria historia real del jugador de futbol americano Michael Oher.

El adolescente Michael Oher (Quinton Aaron) se las arregla sobreviviendo por su cuenta, prĂĄcticamente en la calles, cuando es descubierto por Leigh Anne Tuohy (Sandra Bullock). Cuando Leigh Anne se entera que Michael es compaĂąero de clases de su hija, insiste al joven - vestido con pantalones cortos y una camiseta en el crudo frio del invierno - a que salga de la intemperie y sin dudarlo un minuto, lo invita a pasar la noche en su residencia. Lo que comienza como un gesto de solidaridad se convierte en algo mucho mĂĄs profundo, mientras Michael pasa a formar parte de la familia a pesar de las grandes diferencias entre ambas partes.

Este nuevo entorno, pone al adolescente frente a desafĂ­os completamente diferentes. Y mientras la familia apoya a Michael de manera incondicional a alcanzar su mĂĄximo potencial, tanto dentro y fuera del campo de juego, la presencia de Michael en la vida de los Tuohys los lleva a descubrir maravillosas cosas de si mismos que des conocĂ­an hasta el momento. "The Blind Side" se estrena el 20 de noviembre.

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La Caja ¿Qué pasaría si alguien te diera una caja con un botón que cuando es oprimido te da un millón de dólares... pero al mismo tiempo se lleva la vida de alguien a quien no conoces? ¿Lo apretarías? ¿Qué consecuencias tendría algo así?

Es el año 1976. Norma Lewis (Cameron Díaz) es maestra en una escuela superior privada, y su marido Arthur (James Marsden), es ingeniero y trabaja en la NASA. Son una pareja común en todos los sentidos, y tienen una vida normal en su casa ubicada en los suburbios, en la cual viven con su hijo...

Eso es hasta que en su puerta, aparece un hombre misterioso con una cara horriblemente desfigurada (Frank Langella, como Arlington Steward) y les ofrece a ambos algo que va a cambiar sus vidas: la caja.

Sólo tienen 24 horas para decidir qué hacer, y Norma y Arthur deben enfrentarse a un difícil dilema moral. Pronto descubren que las ramificaciones de esta decisión no están en sus manos, y van mucho más allá que su propia suerte y destino.

GHOSTS OF THE RIVER" BY TEATRO VISION OCTOBER 1-11, SAN JOSE OCTOBER 29 - NOVEMBER 8 SAN FRANCISCO WWW.TEATROVISION.ORG CITIZENSHIP WORKSHOPS BY C.E.T. SAN JOSE THROUGH DECEMBER 10 WWW.CET2000.ORG LATINA COALITION OF SILICON VALLEY MONTHLY MEETING DR. ANA MARIA PINEDA, GUEST SPEAKER NOVEMBER 13, 11:30 AM BELLA MIA RESTAURANT SAN JOSE

LATINO YOUTH SUCCESS AND LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE NOVEMBER 17 SANTA CLARA CONVENTION CENTER WWW.MIKEAGUILERA.COM/SUCCESS SF LATINO FILM FESTIVAL NOVEMBER 5-25 WWW.SFLATINOFILMFESTIVAL.ORG

Vealo En 3D, SOLO EN CINES SELECTOS

COMIENZA HOY EN SU CINE MÁS CERCANO Para cines y horarios: Consulte su periódico local o envíe mensaje de texto con la palabra

DISCULPE, NO HAY BOLETOS.

CAROL y su código postal al 43KIX (43549)

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ÂĄPARTICIPA PARA GANAR BOLETOS!

7th Annual Hunger Banquet Honors Paul Fong

te invitan a ganar boletos exclusivos de la pelĂ­cula !

Para la oportunidad de ganar los boletos registrate al, www.el-observador.com o llama al 408.457.1054.

A ROLAND EMMERICH FILM

COLUMBIA PICTURES PRESENTS A CENTROPOLIS PRODUCTION “2012� JOHN CUSACKMUSIC CHIWETEL EJIOFOR AMANDA PEET OLIVER PLAT THANDIE NEWTON WITH DANNYCOSTUMEGLOVER AND WOODY HARRE LSON BY HARALD KLOSER AND THOMASPRODUCTION WANDER EDITED COPRODUCERS VOLKER ENGEL MARC WEIGERT DESIGNER SHAY CUNLIF E BY DAVID BRENNER, A.C.E. PETER S. EL IOT DESIGNER BARRY CHUSID EXECUTIVE WRITTEN DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY DEAN SEMLER ACS ASC PRODUCERS ROLAND EMMERICH UTE EMMERICH MICHAEL WIMER BY HARALD KLOSER & ROLAND EMMERICH PRODUCED DIRECTED

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Los ganadores recibirĂĄn boletos para ver la pelĂ­cula 2012. El pre-estreno serĂĄ el miercoles 11 de noviembre a las 7:30pm en el Mercado 20.

ApĂşrate, los boletos son limitados y se entregarĂĄn hasta su terminaciĂłn.

EL nĂşmero de boletos y materiales promociĂłnales disponibles son limitados. Los Boletos recibidos a travĂŠs de esta promociĂłn no le aseguran un lugar en el cine. Los asientos serĂĄn asignados segĂşn el orden de llegada. CON EXCEPCION DE LOS MIEMBROS DE LA PRENSA. Los boletos distribuidos sobrepasan substancialmente la capacidad de asientos del cine a fin de asegurar una sala completa. No se permitirĂĄ el acceso a la sala luego del comienzo de la pelĂ­cula. Todas las regulaciones federales, estatales y locales son aplicables. EL poseedor de un boleto asume cualquier y todos los riesgos relacionados al uso del mismo, y acepta cualquier restricciĂłn requerida por el proveedor de pases de Sony Pictures, El Observador, TERRY HINES & Assoc. y sus afiliados no serĂĄn responsables o culpables en relaciĂłn con cualquier perdida o accidente ocurrido en relaciĂłn con el uso de un premio. Los boletos no pueden ser cambiados, transferidos o intercambiados por dinero en todo o en parte. No existirĂĄ responsabilidad por pĂŠrdida, atrasos o error en el direccionamiento de la entrada.

Todos los impuestos federales y locales son responsabilidad del ganador. No se requiere compra. Los patrocinadores participantes, sus empleados y familiares, y sus agencias no son elegibles para participar. LOS BOLETOS RECIBIDOS POR ESTA PROMOCION NO SON PARA SU VENTA. No se requiere compra.

CINES EL 13 NOVIEMBRE!

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an Jose, CA - Human Agenda will honor Assemblyman Paul Fong and InnVision activist Lourdes P ollard a t its S eventh Annual Hunger Banquet in the University Room at San Jose State University on Sunday, November 15 from 5-8 p.m. Fong will receive the annual Human Rights Award and Pollard will be the 2009 Community Impact Award honoree.

The Hunger Banquet, titled "From Somalia to Silicon Valley-No Place is Safe from Hunger", will have a special presentation by Kenneth Hecht, Executive Director of California Food Policy A dvocates (CFPA), as its K eynote Speaker. Mr. Hecht will address the root causes of hunger in the Bay Area and in the world. Those who attend will have the opportunity to reflect on these root causes.

The Hunger Banquet mirrors the eating habits of the world population through the sharing of a provocative and fun dinner experience. Participants eat like the poor, middle class or wealthy eat and should dress comfortably. This year the Hunger B anquet will feature inspiration from cutting-edge Spoken Word Artist Yosimar Reyes, who will introduce original work. It will also show clips of the controversial award-winning film Food, Inc. and pr ovide univ ersity studen t r eflections on w orld hunger and poverty. The Hunger Banquet celebrates the 61st anniversary of the signing of the Univ ersal Declaration of Human Rights.

A donation of $25 is r equested for adults and $10 for students and low income, but no one will be turned away. The University Room at SJSU is located on the west side of the Cafeteria Building near the Studen t Union.

Free parking is available in Lot 4 of the Faculty Parking Lot on 10th Street. Proceeds will benefit Human Agenda, InnVision, the Second Harvest Food Bank, and Oxfam America.

For more information email humanagendavision@sbcglobal.net or call 408-460-2999.

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EL nĂşmero de boletos y materiales promociĂłnales disponibles son limitados.

Los Boletos recibidos a travĂŠs de esta promociĂłn no le aseguran un lugar en el cine. Los asientos serĂĄn asignados segĂşn el orden de llegada. CON EXCEPCION DE LOS MIEMBROS DE LA PRENSA. Los boletos distribuidos sobrepasan substancialmente la capacidad de asientos del cine a fin de asegurar una sala completa. No se permitirĂĄ el acceso a la sala luego del comienzo de la pelĂ­cula. Todas las regulaciones federales, estatales y locales son aplicables. EL poseedor de un boleto asume cualquier y todos los riesgos relacionados al uso del mismo, y acepta cualquier restricciĂłn requerida por el proveedor de pases de Tristar, El Observador, TERRY HINES & Assoc. y sus afiliados no serĂĄn responsables o culpables en relaciĂłn con cualquier perdida o accidente ocurrido en relaciĂłn con el uso de un premio.

Los boletos no pueden ser cambiados, transferidos o intercambiados por dinero en todo o en parte. No existirĂĄ responsabilidad por pĂŠrdida, atrasos o error en el direccionamiento de la entrada. Todos los impuestos federales y locales son responsabilidad del ganador. No se requiere compra. Los patrocinadores participantes, sus empleados y familiares, y sus agencias no son elegibles para participar. LOS BOLETOS RECIBIDOS POR ESTA PROMOCION NO SON PARA SU VENTA. No se requiere compra.

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Los ganadores recibirĂĄn un paquete familiar de 4 boletos.

El pre-estreno serĂĄ el miercoles 14 de noviembre.

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Para la oportunidad de ganar los boletos registrate al, www.el-observador.com o llama al 408.457.1054

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Classifieds

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Notice is hereby given that for the purpose of pre-qualification, sealed Responsibility Questionnaires for both Measure G Projects and applicable Facilities Projects will be received by the Alum Rock Union Elementary School District, in the Measure G Bonds Office, 2930 Gay Ave., San Jose, CA 95127, until 4pm on Friday, November 20, 2009. Contact Sabrina Jasso at sabrina.jasso@blach.com to receive Questionnaire forms.

Bid Description Various School Projects in the County of Santa Clara, State of California may occur at the District’s several sites, as well as some Facilities work. Solicitation of bids from pre-qualified contractors is scheduled for multiple projects from January through December of 2010. The District reserves the right not to perform projects at particular sites.

Pre Qualification Packages Due Date and Time: 4pm on Friday, November 20, 2009

DRY CLEANERS IN SARATOGA IS HIRING! Workers NEEDED! Part Time - Mornings Only Call and ask for David @

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1966 Chrysler Newport convertible

rebuilt motor/ good condition $ 5,500 only Tel (408) 849-2845 or (408) 439-1765

CONTROL SYSTEMS TECH SUPV Treatment Plant Mtce Unit $7,635.33 – 9,302.80/Mo. Includes 7.407% PERS FINAL FILING DATE: 11/13/09 by 5:00 p.m.

(408) 265-2607 x2085 5750 Almaden Expwy San Jose, CA 95118 EOE m/f/d/v Santa Clara Valley Water District Download Req’d App Pkg @ www.valleywater.org

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Raw Water Field Ops & Pipeline Maintenance Unit $6,266.00 – $7,635.33/Mo. Includes 7.407% PERS FINAL FILING DATE: 11/12/09 by 5:00 p.m.

(408) 265-2607 x2085 5750 Almaden Expwy San Jose, CA 95118 EOE m/f/d/v Santa Clara Valley Water District Download Req’d App Pkg @ www.valleywater.org

Se solicita señora para limpieza del hogar para trabajar en San Jose. El salario es de $1,400 al mes. Se requiere que sepa cocinar y planchar. Para más información llame a Víctor al 408-655-7815

Pre Qualification of Contractors In order to bid, contractors must possess a current and active license to perform the work listed for their specific trade, submit the required Responsibility Questionnaire and subsequently be prequalified. The following trades are being pre-qualified; however, not all trades will be utilized on every project: Asbestos & Selective Demolition Cabinet and Millwork Carpet & Resilient Flooring Concrete Doors and Hardware Drywall C9 license required Electrical Elevator Fencing Final Cleaning Fire Protection General Contractor HVAC Insulation & Acoustical Landscape Lath & Plaster Low Voltage Systems Masonry Ornamental Metals Painting Paving & Grading Plumbing Reinforcing Steel Roofing Sheetmetal Signage Site Utilities Solar Structural Steel Tile Window Treatments Wood Framing Stage Curtains Misc. Specialties

B or C21, with ASB license required C6 license required C15 license required C8 license required C28 license required C10 license required C11 license required C13 license required D63 license required C16 license required B license required (must self-perform carpentry) C20 license required C2 license required C27 license required C35 license required C7 license required C29 license required C23 license required C33 license required A or C12 license required C36 license required C51 license required C39 license required C43 license required C45 & D42 license required A license required C46 license required C51 license required C54 license required D52 license required C5 license required N/A N/A

Anticipated Project Requirements Contracts would require a 100% performance bond, a 100% labor and materials bond, and bidder may be required to furnish a bid bond in the amount of 10% of the submitted bid. All projects are subject to the State Labor Code and the District’s Labor Compliance Program. For questions regarding the State Labor Code refer to Sections 1735, Discrimination of Employment and 1770, 1773, 1773.11 Prevailing Rates of Wages. Contractors who have been pre-qualified shall be required to submit certifications of compliance with the procedures for implementation of the Disabled Veterans Business Enterprise Contracting Goals. Contractors are allowed according to PCC sec. 22300 to submit “securities of lieu of retention”.

Note that the prequalification process does not constitute an agreement, nor is it an obligation to enter any agreements.

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|18|NOV 6 - 12, 2009 | www.el-observador.com FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 530103 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: D igital Imagineering , 16773 P otter Ct ., L os Ga tos, C A 95032, Santa Clara Co. David C Westcott, 16773 Potter Ct., Los Gatos, CA 95032. This business is conducted by an individual registrant began doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here on 1999.

“I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she kno ws to be false is guilty of a crime.)

David C Westcott Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 10/19/2009

this c ourt for a decr ee changing names as follows: a. Nhu Ho to Tracy Nhu Ho, 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 01/12/2010 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. F irst Street, S an Jose, CA 95133. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published a t least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 530658 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: WebsiteBase.com 49 Showers D rive # M469, Moun tain View, CA 94040, S anta Clara Co. Bo Wu, 49 Showers Drive #M469, Mountain View, CA 94040, Yuchun Meng, 49 Showers Drive # M469, Mountain View, CA 94040.This business is conducted by husband and wife registrants began doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here on 01/01/2010. “I declare that all informa tion in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she kno ws to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Bo Wu Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/02/2009

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 109CV156657 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Dmytro Podolyakin TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner D mytro Podolyakin, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. D mytro P odolyakin t o Christopher Martin, THE COURT ORDERS that all persons in terested 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 01/19/2010 at 8:45 am, Room 107: loca ted at 191 N. F irst Street, San Jose, CA 95133. A copy of the O rder t o 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 El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 530643 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Mr. Tovar Sweeping, 368 Capitol Village Circle, San Jose, CA 95136, Santa Clara Co. German Tovar, 368 Capitol Village Circle, San Jose, CA 95136. This business is conducted by an individual registrant has not yet begun doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.”

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

German Tovar Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/02/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 530726 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Los Mismos, 2037 Cove St., San Jose, CA 95148, Santa Clara Co. Maria Mon tano Roman, 2037 Cove Ct., San Jose, CA 95148. This business is conducted by an individual r egistrant has not y et begun doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here on 11/30/04. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true informa tion which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Maria Montano Roman Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/03/2009 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 109CV156036 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Nhu HoTO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Nhu Ho, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of

Oct. 29, 2009 Mary Ann Grilli Judge of the Superior Court Nov. 6, 13, 20, 2009

Nov. 5, 2009 Mary Ann Grilli Judge of the Superior Court Nov. 6, 13, 20, 2009 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Date of Filing Application: October 29, 2009 To Whom It May Concern: The Name of the Applicant is/are: Mariscos Las Palmitas The applicant listed above is applying to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to sell alcoholic beverages at: 7121 Monterey St. Gilroy, CA 95020-6615 Type of license applied for: 41-ON-SALE BEER AND WINE- EATING PLACE Department of Alc oholic Beverage Control 100 Paseo de San Antonio Room 119, San Jose, CA?95113 (408) 277-1200 Published on No vember 6, 13, 20, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 530785 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Avina’s Registraciones, 1690 Story Rd # 103, S an Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara Co. Emilia Osuna, 1652 Miami De., San Jose, CA 95122.

This business is conducted by an individual registrant began doing business under the fictitious business name or names list ed her e in 10/28/04. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true informa tion which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Emilia Osuna Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/05/2009

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 529346 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Damsels , Dames and Dolls; Damsels, Dames and Dolls Accessory Lounge, 1911 Cabana Drive, San Jose, CA 95125, Santa Clara Co. Anna James, 1901 Cabana Drive, San Jose, CA 95125, Kelly Orlowski, 1911 Cabana Drive, San Jose, CA 95125..

This business is conducted by a general partnership registrants have not yet begun doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true informa tion which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Kelly Orlowski Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 9/25/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 529224 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Royal Prestige American West, 1220 Tasman Dr., 227-A, Sunnyvale, CA 94089, Santa Clara Co. Flor Novoa, 1220 Tasman Dr., 227-A, Sunnyvale, CA 94089. This business is conducted by an individual began doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here on 09/09/94. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true informa tion which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Flor Novoa Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 9/25/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 529524 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: B etter Life Hypnosis , 1647 Tupolo D rive, S an Jose , C A 95124, Santa Clara Co. Leading Edge Hypnosis, LLC, 1647 Tupolo Drive, San Jose, CA 95124. This business is conducted by a limited liability company registrant has not yet begun doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.”(A registrant who declar es as true informa tion which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Leading Edge Hypnosis, LLC Kim Kreutzer/CEO Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 9/30/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 530515 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Lanza for Skin, 351 Cereza Place, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara Co. Kimberly Nguyen, 351 Cereza Place, San Jose, CA 95112.

This business is conducted by an individual registrant began doing business under the fictitious business name or names list ed her e in 01/12/04. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true informa tion which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Kimberly Nguyen Oct. 30; Nov. 6, 13, 20, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 10/29/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 530467 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Quiksmog Test Only Center, 1240 W. El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, C A 94085, S anta Clar a C o.

Anselmo H Salazar, 195 Sand Blossom ST, S an Jose, CA 95125. This business is conducted by an individual registrant began doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 10/28/09. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.”(A registrant who declar es as true informa tion which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Anselmo H Salazar Oct. 30; Nov. 6, 13, 20, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 10/28/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 530318 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Tip Top Liquors, 439 S Bascom Ave, San Jose, CA 95128, Santa Clara Co. Hung Nguyen, 4709 Mountaire Ct., San Jose, CA 95138.

This business is conducted by an individual registrant began doing business under the fictitious business name or names list ed her e in 07/16/2004. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true informa tion which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Hung Nguyen Oct. 30; Nov. 6, 13, 20, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 10/22/2009

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 530507 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: M.A.Tabbara Consultant, 2445 B ooksin A ve, S an Jose , C A 95125, Santa Clara Co. Marwan Tabbara, 2445 Booksin Ave, San Jose, CA 95125. This business is conducted by an individual registrant has not yet begun doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here on . “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true informa tion which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Marwan Tabbara Oct. 30; Nov. 6, 13, 20, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 10/28/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 529947 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Fausto Produce, 362 N 13th St., San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara Co. Aurora Fausto, 362 N 13th St., San Jose, CA 95112.This business is conducted by an individual registrant has not yet begun doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here on. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.”(A registrant who declar es as true informa tion which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Aurora Fausto Oct. 30; Nov. 6, 13, 20, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 10/14/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 530398 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Mauricio’s Auto Repair, 269 S an Jose A ve, S an Jose , C A 95125, S anta Clar a C o. Gonzale z Mauricio, 1490 Mt. Palomar Dr., San Jose, CA 95127. This business is conducted by an individual registrant has not yet begun doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here on. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a

crime.)

Gonzalez Mauricio Oct. 30; Nov. 6, 13, 20, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 10/26/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 530158 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: 1. Keystone 2. Keystone Realtors 3. Keystone Real Estate 4.

Keystone Realty 5.KeystoneCommercial Brokerage 6 Keystone Residential Brokerage 7.Coupons Loco, 2670 S White Rd 145, San Jose, CA 95148, Santa Clar a C o. P awandeep Phangureh, 2622 Glenn F arm, San Jose, CA 95148. This business is conducted by an individual registrant has not yet begun doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here on . “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Pawandeep Phangureh Oct. 30; Nov. 6, 13, 20, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 10/19/2009 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 109CV155822 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Fabiola Delgado/ Luis Martin Monroy TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners Fabiola Delgado/Luis Martin Monroy, ha ve filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jaime Monroy Delgado to Jaime Monroy, THE COURT ORDERS that all persons in terested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indica ted belo w t o sho w cause, if an y, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 1-12-2010 a t 8:45 am, Room 107: loca ted at 191 N. F irst Street, San Jose, CA 95133. A copy of the O rder t o 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 El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Oct. 28, 2009 Mary Ann Grilli Judge of the Superior Court Oct. 30; Nov. 6, 13, 20, 2009 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 109CV155017 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Leticia Velazquez TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner L eticia Velazquez, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. L enniesse B aez t o Lenniesse Marie Belazquez Velazquez b. Javier Oscar Baez to Jorge Javier Velazquez Velazquez, THE COURT ORDERS that all persons in terested 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 12-29-2009 at 8:45 am, Room 107: loca ted at 191 N. F irst Street, San Jose, CA 95133. A copy of the O rder t o 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 El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Oct. 16, 2009 Mary Ann Grilli Judge of the Superior Court Oct. 30; Nov. 6, 13, 20, 2009

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 529973 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Terapia Familiar Hispana, 3264 Brookdale Dr Apt B, Santa Clara, CA 95051, Santa Clara Co. Maria Estela Calapiz, 3264 Brookdale Dr, Apt B Santa Clara, CA 95051. This business is c onducted by an individual registrant has not yet begun doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.”(A registrant who declar es as true informa tion which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Maria Estela Calapiz Oct. 23, 30; Nov. 6, 13, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 10/14/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 529830 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Kaizen Salon, 205 E Taylor St., San Jose, CA 9512, Santa Clara Co. Debbie Cruse, 872 N 6th St ., San Jose, CA 95112. This business is conducted by an individual r egistrant began doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 4/12/04. “I declare that all information in this sta tement 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.)

Debbie Cruse Oct. 23, 30; Nov. 6, 13, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 10/09/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 530165 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: A& M Handyman, 571 Leigh Ave, San Jose, CA 95128, Santa Clara Co. Abad H Martinez, 521 Leigh Ave, S an Jose , C A 95128, Ar turo Mendoza, 11402 E mariposa Rd ., Stocton, CA 95215. This business is conducted b y join t v enture r egistrants have not yet begun doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.”(A registrant who declar es as true informa tion which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Abad H Martinez Oct. 23, 30; Nov. 6, 13, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 10/19/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 529245 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: THE MMOON, 25610 Frampton Court, Los Altos Hills, CA 94024, Santa Clara Co. THE MMOON LLC, 25610 Frampton Court, Los Altos Hills, CA 94024. This business is conducted by a limited liability company registrant has not yet begun doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.”(A registrant who declar es as true informa tion which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

The MMOON LLC Michael A Mendez/CEO Oct. 23, 30; Nov. 6, 13, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 09/23/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 530017 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: D olphin Towing, 75 S Capitol A ve. S an Jose , C A 95127, Santa Clara Co. Simon Guerrero, 2689

Flintwood Ct., San Jose, CA 95106.

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

Simon Guerrero Oct. 23, 30; Nov. 6, 13, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 10/15/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 529746 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: SunriseTrading Co, 1917 Stowe A ve, S an Jose , C A 95116, Santa Clara Co. Thu Quynh Nguyen, 1917 Stowe Ave, San Jose, CA 95116.

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

Thu Quynh Nguyen Oct. 16, 23, 30; Nov. 6, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 10/07/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 529904 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Universal Mobile Catering Truck Repair, 651 Martin Ave #G, San Jose, CA 95050, Santa Clara Co. Salvador Talavera, 651 Martin Ave # G, Santa Clara, CA 95050. This business is c onducted by an individual registrant has not yet begun doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.”(A registrant who declar es as true informa tion which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Salvador Talavera Oct. 16, 23, 30; Nov. 6, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 10/13/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 529913 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Rosas & Alv arez Repair, 2651 O phelia A ve, S an Jose , C A 95122, S anta Clara C o. Genaro R. Rosas, 2651 Ophelia Ave, San Jose, CA 95122, Juan Alvarez, 2651 Ophelia Ave, San Jose, CA 95122. This business is conducted by copartners registrants have not y et begun doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.”(A registrant who declar es as true informa tion which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Genaro R Rosas Oct. 16, 23, 30; Nov. 6, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 10/13/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 529880 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: San Jose, Refinishing Co., 945 Berryessa Road Unit 9, San Jose, CA 95133, Santa Clara Co. Mike’s Refinishing Inc., 945 B erryessa Road, Unit 9, San Jose, CA 95133.This business is conducted by a corporation registrant began doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 10/01/2009. “I declare that all informa tion in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true informa-

tion which he or she kno ws to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Mike’s Refinishing Inc. Miguel R Larios/President Oct. 16, 23, 30; Nov. 6, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 10/09/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 529703 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Next Byte Technologies, 136 P arc Plac e D r., Milpitas , C A 95035, S anta Clara Co. Ben Chen, 136 P arc Plac e D r., Milpitas , C A 95035. This business is conducted by an individual registrant has not yet begun doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true informa tion which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Ben X Chen Oct. 16, 23, 30; Nov. 6, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 10/06/2009 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 109CV153560 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of : L uciano O rtiz and Rosario Zaragoza TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners L uciano O rtiz and Rosario Zaragoza, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Alan O rtiz to Alan O rtiz Zaragoza, 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 12-082009 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. F irst Street, San Jose, CA 95133. A copy of the O rder to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Sept. 28, 2009 Mary Ann Grilli Judge of the Superior Court Oct. 16, 23, 30; Nov. 6, 2009 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 109CV151806 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Erick V Ramirez & Erika Ocampo TO ALL INTERESTED PER SONS: The court finds that petitioners Erick V Ramirez & Erika Ocampo, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this c ourt for a de cree changing names as follo ws: a.

Erick Brandon Ramirez Ocampo to Brandon V azquez Ocampo, THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this ma tter appear befor e this court at the hearing indica ted below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be gr anted on 11-17-2009 a t 8:45 am, Room 107: loca ted at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95133. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior t o the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Sept. 9, 2009 Mary Ann Grilli Judge of the Superior Court Oct. 16, 23, 30; Nov. 6, 2009

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iami, FL.- A siete días del lanzamiento mundial del octavo álbum de estudio de Alejandro Sanz titulado "Paraiso Express", ya se augura otro acierto indiscutible en la carrera del cantautor español, quien esta semana continúa en la posición # 1 de la lista "Latin Pop" de

los Estados Unidos con su primer sencillo "Looking For Paradise" , con un promedio de audiencia de 16 millones y posicionando a este sencillo como el tema de fin de año.

"Looking For Paradise", que cuenta con la participación de la cantante norteamericana Alicia Keys, ha causado

furor por su melodía y mensaje positivo al igual que por toda la campaña virtual, organizada por el propio Sanz, a través de su página oficial (www.alejandrosanz.com). Igualmente, el tema se encuentra en la posición # 1 en países como España, México, Argentina y Chile.

DISNEY'S A CHRISTMAS CAROL: VUELVE LA MAGIA DE DISNEY Por Martín del Palacio

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n español lo conocemos como "Cuento de Navidad" y aunque fue publicado originariamente en inglés en 1843 muy pronto fue traducido al español, por lo que para muchas generaciones de hispanoparlantes esta novela corta ha formado parte de la cultura local. Es que la historia creada por Charles Dickens, uno de los escrit ores ingleses más impor tantes del siglo XIX tiene la curiosa condición de poder ser disfrutada por igual por niños y adultos.

Al frente del elenco está Jim Carrey, quien tiene

a su cargo buena par te de los papeles principales, dandole via libre a su asombroso registro de voz como para interpretar a los dos personajes que actúan en una misma escena sin que se note en absoluto.

Los que no hayan leído el Cuento de Navidad, descubrirán en "Disney's A Christmas C arol" la historia de Ebenezer Scrooge (Carrey), un anciano rico que en la Ingla terra victoriana lleva una vida miserable y que presta más atención a cada centavo que tiene en su bolsillo que a sus familiares dir ectos, quienes pr etenden c onvencerlo de que pase con ellos la cena de Navidad. Serán los tres espíritus que lo visitarán esa

noche, el Fantasma de la Navidad Pasada, el Fantasma de la Navidad Presente y el Fantasma de la Navidad Futura (todos interpretados por Carrey), quienes lo llev arán en un viaje fan tástico por su infancia, su presente y su sombrío futuro para mostrarle que t odavía está a tiempo de cambiar, de abrir su corazón, y darle el verdadero valor a las cosas importantes. En el elenco también participan Gary Oldman, Colin Firth, Bob Hoskins, Robin Wright Penn y Cary Elwes. Un detalle a tener en cuenta es que aunque el filme ha sido calificado como PG, algunas de sus imágenes pueden resultar impresionantes para los niños pequeños.

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¿Quien se llevará la Copa?

Por Rosario Vital - El Observador l próximo domingo 8 de noviembre Copa Hermandad auspiciada por El Observador Foundation llega a su fin. L os equipos Chelsea, L eon, R amales, C olbol, Milán y Halcones procedentes de diferentes barrios sacaron garra para obtener el anhelado trofeo.

Fútbol local gracias a EO Lo que las grandes ligas locales no hacen en nuestra ciudad, El Observador (EO) lo ha logrado sin ningún interés. Durante este año 2009 EO ha reunido y unido a cientos de familias así como a vecindarios a través de la sana diversión.

Gracias al trabajo en conjunto El Observador Foundation y la Liga Pacífico Fútbol 8 (LPF8) se ha llevado con éxito la "EO Copa" y "Copa Hermandad" en el año 2009.

La LPF8 sigue promoviendo el deporte entre los vecindarios. Esta organización sin fines de lucro lo seguirá haciendo a pesar que la crisis ha golpeado a muchas familias . Sin embargo la pasión por el fútbol no ha sido afectada.

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"Seguiremos organizando partidos, porque nuestra gente y la juventud lo necesita. Damos gracias a quienes confían en nuestro reto y quienes cr een en vías saludables par a nuestra comunidad. El espíritu deportivo no muere", dijo Luis Zavala, presidente de LPF8 No se pierda la gran final No se pierda esta gran final programada a las 9:30. E l torneo clausura tendrá lugar en las canchas de la Escuela P rimaria Robert Randall localizada en la 1300 Edsel Drive, Milpitas, CA.Con esto se cierra la temporada. Está el público invitado a participar a la entrega de trofeos al mediodía.

Programa Por el tercer lugar 9:50am Milan vs Leon GT Por el primer lugar 11:15 Halcones Vs Chelsea 12:30 Entrega de trofeos

uenos Air es, (Notime x).- D iego Armando Maradona cumplió un año como técnico de la Selección ar gentina de futbol en vuelto en la polémica, con récord de nueve partidos ganados y cua tro perdidos y, sobre todo, con el ansiado pase al Mundial Sudáfrica 2010 en la bolsa.

"Si no hubiera aceptado, habría sido un cobarde", dijo Maradona hace un año, cuando asumió el cargo que tanto peleó y que despertó una debate nacional por las dudas que generaba su capacidad para trabajar en equipo y soportar las presiones.

A pesar de las suspicacias, Maradona volvió feliz a una selección que tuvo que abandonar hace 14 años por sus problemas de adicción a las drogas, pero que en nada impidieron que se le siguier a venerando como el mejor futbolista de la historia argentina.

La euforia del nombr amiento que significaba una reivindicación y un nuevo capítulo en su vida pasó pronto, ya que el tímido 1-0 con el que la albiceleste derrotó a Escocia el 19 de noviembre en el debut del "10" como técnico, generó más dudas que certezas. Luego vino el aliciente del

triunfo por 2-0 an te F rancia, en otr o amist oso, per o Maradona comenzó la gran prueba rumbo al Mundial frente a Venezuela, a la que derrotó de manera contundente por 4-0.

En ese momento, ya se valoraba el orgullo, la unidad y la mística que el t écnico había inyectado en estrellas de la talla de Lionel Messi, Carlitos Tevez y Sergio "Kun" Agüero.

Pero cuando la exitista prensa argentina ya daba a la selección albiceleste como campeona del Mundial , vino la impensable, humillan te e hist órica derr ota por 6-0 an te Bolivia, que ni siquier a la altura de La Paz pudo justificar.

Desde entonces Argentina anduvo a los tumbos y le ganó 3-1 a Panamá y 1-0 a Colombia en las eliminatorias mundialistas, y 3-2 a Rusia en un amistoso, pero perdió 2-0 ante Ecuador y comenzó a asomar el fantasma de que no pudiera clasificar a Sudáfrica.

El desencanto se acrecentó cuando perdió, como local, por 3-1 ante Brasil en el súper clásico del futbol sudamericano y en un par tido que, más alla de las elimina torias rumbo a la Copa del Mundo, significa siempre un campeonato en sí mismo para ambas escuadras. Sólo cuatro días después, Argentina repitió derrota, esta vez por 1-0 an te Ecuador y tiñó de dr amatismo el camino a la clasificación que finalmen te obtuv o al ganarle 2-1 a P erú y 1-0 a Uruguay, con un amistoso en el medio ante Ghana, a la que derrotó por 2-0. El pase directo al Mundial no se festejó en Argentina, ya que se c oncretó en medio de una in tensa campaña mediática en contra de Maradona, quien, fiel a su estilo, terminó peleando con los periodistas que , incluso, habían deseado que la albic eleste no fuer a a Sudáfrica.

"Que la chupen", dijo el Diego de manera obscena en una rueda de prensa y ello alcanzó para que las corporaciones mediáticas le pasaran factura por haber apo yado la televisación gratuita de los partidos y la nueva Ley de Medios, y que hoy siguen exigiendo a gritos su renuncia.