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OFERTAS Y CUPONES DE DESCUENTO ADENTRO

La educaci贸n en la vida de los latinos Pg. 10

Turning the 49ers grass into Sharks Ice Pg. 19


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Workers Say a Good Cup of Coffee Can Make Entire Workday Better “If you want to make your workday a bit better, just turn to coffee. That’s according to a survey where coffee was identified as key to securing some of offices’ best business deals, improving networking and giving office workers a feeling of being at their best.” (visita nuestro sitio para mas) Television Best Bets: Streaming Programs Worth Watching “By now, most households are familiar with the streaming television services like Netflix and Hulu. They are the major players in the shift of television viewing from traditional networks to streaming TV.” (Visita nuestro sitio para mas) Freewheel WiFi Phone Service From Cablevision – Taking “Voice as an App” to a New Level “Earlier this week, the digerati assembled at the Gramercy Park Hotel to hear a very proud James Dolan, CEO of Cablevision Systems Corporation and Executive Chairman of The Madison Square Garden Company, gleefully announced the launch of Cablevision’s Freewheel WiFi Phone Service.” (Visita nuestro sitio para mas) 5 Important Tips for Choosing a Medicare Health Plan

Aleks Syntek Concert February 15, 2015. 10:30 PM Palladium Night Club 767 N Mathilda Ave, Sunnyvale, CA Ozomatli & Irene Diaz Concert February 20, 2015. 8:00 PM Fox Theatre (Redwood City) 2215 Broadway, Redwood City, CA 94063 Disney’s Fantasia live in Concert February 15, 2015 2:30 pm

San Jose Center For The Performing Arts 255 Almaden Blvd San Jose, CA 95113 $44.00-$80.00 6th Annual Meet the Brewers February 14, 2015 1:00 pm -5:00 pm Hermitage Brewery 1627 S 7th St San Jose, CA 95112 Happy Uncupid Day February 14, 2015 7:00 pm San Pedro Square Market 87 N San Pedro St San Jose, CA 95110 Larry Hernandez February 13, 2015 9:00 PM

767 North Mathilda Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085 Los Temerarios - Liberacion BXS - Los Dinos February 15, 2015 7:30 PM Oakland Convention Center 550 10th Street Oakland, CA 94607 Banda Fest 2015 February 15, 2015 8:00 PM Fox Theater Salinas 241 South Main Street, Salinas, CA 93901 14th Annual Brazilian Carnaval February 20, 2015 9:00 PM Club 21 2111 Franklin Street, Oakland, CA 94612

Corazon del Barrio 2015 February 14, 2015. 12:00 PM Mission Cultural Center For Latino Arts 2868 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94110 5th Chicana/o Biennial (art exhibit) // San Jose February 11, 2015 to March 31, 2015 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM 10 South 1st Street, San Jose, CA 95113 Lo real Maravilloso Exhibition Until Saturday Feb. 28th 2015, 10am Mission Cultural Center for

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Several community members voiced their disapproval and social concerns after reading “METRO” edition dated January 28-February 3, 2015. The cover page displayed a sketch of SJPD Chief Larry Esquivel (seated) and Deputy Chief Eddie Garcia smiling. Let’s hope its about their current job performance. The left side caption read, “Inside SJPD: “How Police Chiefs laugh at us, their colleagues, and the elected, when they think no one is watching.” On the desk was a ‘S.F. Coffee Cup; a drone is above Eddie Garcia’s head; his upraised right hand has 4 tickets; the computer display has “Drone 8”; “BAD GUYS DO” and LEVEL 3” displayed. It is obvious that the Chief and Deputy Chief are enjoying themselves in this graphic display. On page 14, the caption was ‘POLICE BROTALITY...San Jose’s Top Cops frat out in emails making fun of their bosses, crime victims, and rules on Gifts.” by Josh Koehn. ‘Where is respect, appreciation and decency?” was asked. What was written began with a story about ‘an exchange of marijuana for cocaine’ in a Safeway Store parking lot. One suspect attempted to steal the marijuana at gunpoint; somehow, the other took away the gun; etc. The barter exchange was never consummated; the marijuana suspect ended up with injuries from being dragged by the other suspect’s vehicle. The basic simplicity of this unlawful barter exchange in this incident is

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evident. There is nothing wrong with the ‘Top Cops’ smiling at all that ‘lol’ (‘lots of luck’). An email by Chief Esquivel ‘which set the tone’ was sent to other top brass. That happens all the time in organizations that consistently deal with a high level of stress and danger. A good laugh releases much tension. What follows is an analysis of email obtained by ‘asking for copies’ of the public record of communications made during 2014....a few months ago. These were analyzed and are presented with the projected interpretation of the author, Josh Koehn. Let’s review the reality of SJPD during that time: A mayoral election was being conducted which led to Mayor Sam Liccardo succeeding former Mayor Chuck Reed; The police union leaders decided not to continue negotiations on pensions until next summer 2015; and someone advised police academy trainees to join other police departments. Recall that at full strength, the SJPD had 1,500 ‘sworn officers’ and so many were retiring early or resigning that recently only about 900 ‘sworn officers’ were left to secure the safety of San Jose with its population of one million (and growing). Also, consider that the murder rate dropped and gang & criminal activities were kept in abeyance. That Latino Police top brass was doing its job. The right to laugh at the ineptness of some criminals had been earned and was needed as ‘comic relief’ of stress and frustrations. Certain emails contained statements reflecting ‘frustration’. An example is the one made when City Manager asked Chief Esquivel to remind the officers each week to make no political statements while on duty. The past 2014 mayoral elec-

tion between Liccardo and Cortese was a very close contest. SJPD officers are professionals who are duty-bound to follow their Duty Manual which is posted online. There are so many detailed ‘policies and procedures’ to follow that a great certainty exists an investigative reporter would find a few instances of ‘unintentional non-compliance’. Police have a very tough job to do....mostly in public view. Please direct all alleged ‘police misconduct’ complaints to the Independent Police Auditor (Phone: 408-7946226). That drone was acquired with prior approval of management and the SJ City Council. Is it not the function of the City Council to call for public input at hearings? Is it not the function of police to enforce the law and ordinances passed by City Councils? It was entirely appropriate for Mayor-elect Liccardo to have Deputy Chief Garcia as a member of his transition team. Prior knowledge of planned events assist ‘overextended’ police to ensure civic safety and security. One commentator wondered if the METRO was consciously ‘profile bashing’ these two top cops who grew up in our ‘hoods’. Their “Latino heritage’ did not stop them from achieving their ‘American Dream’. These two local ‘top cops’ are role models of achievement to local Latino youth. Is there anything wrong with that? Why all that belittling satire? Treat them with some decency and appreciation because those two are doing their jobs. This is a very high powered society. Let’s show all police the respect and admiration earned and deserved. More community members need to tell METRO Publisher Dan Pulcrano their opinion (Phone: 408-454-1205).

Angie Millán ESPECIAL PARA LA RED HISPANA Cuando hablamos sobre las oportunidades del servicio público, es natural referirnos a los sacrificios de las mujeres y los hombres de las fuerzas armadas o el trabajo ejemplar de las misioneras del Cuerpo de Paz, que dedican sus energías y talentos a asistir en países golpeados por el hambre o la enfermedad. Pero en ocasiones pasamos por alto las aportaciones de otras profesiones que tienen una raíz profunda en la vocación de servicio para ayudar, cerca de casa, en nuestras mismas comunidades, a los más necesitados de nuestra sociedad. Estoy hablando de la enfermería, una carrera que cambió mi vida y la de muchos a mí alrededor. Como la primera mujer en mi familia --orgullosamente hispana-- en graduarme de la universidad, he dedicado más de 25 años de mi vida a ayudar a otros y es una experiencia que me honra compartir. Mi principal razón de ser enfermera es la recompensa inigualable que representa la satisfacción de ayudar a nuestro prójimo, particularmente a los niños, ancianos y mujeres embarazadas. Siempre he creído que una sociedad mide su valor moral por su atención a los más vulnerables. En segundo lugar pude volcar esa vocación de servicio

en un campo virtualmente ilimitado de posibilidades, como la enfermería pediátrica, geriátrica, de cuidados intensivos o emergencias, partos o en el área académica y de prevención de enfermedades. La tercera razón es que la enfermería ha sido para mí una profesión noble que me ofrece una flexibilidad como pocas. Algunas trabajamos turnos de 4, 8, 9,10 o 12 horas, o laboramos tres días y descansamos cuatro. En pocas palabras, como enfermera pude realizarme profesionalmente sin desatender a mi familia. Finalmente no olvidemos el aspecto económico. La enfermería es una profesión bien remunerada que permite vivir con dignidad. En el estado de California, donde resido, el promedio es de 85,000 dólares anuales, suficientes

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para comprar tu casa y el cuidado de tus hijos ¿Nada mal, no? Pocos saben que para el 2018 habrá 581,000 empleos de enfermería disponibles. Uno de ellos puede abrirte las puertas a la realización personal, profesional y al éxito económico. Si la vocación de servicio corre por tus venas, esta puede ser tu gran oportunidad. Para mí es lo mejor que ha ocurrido en mi vida. *Angie es ex presidenta de la Asociación Nacional de Enfermeras Hispanas (NAHN), completó una licenciatura y maestría en ciencias de la enfermería y actualmente cursa estudios de doctorado. Tiene a su cargo la supervisión del cuidado de salud de 50,000 niños como Directora Enfermera del Departamento de Servicios Médicos para Niños en el Condado de Los Ángeles.


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EDUCATION

ers who already have a student loan or qualifying consumer checking account with Wells Fargo. • Establish a budget. Whether your child is working and making their own spending money, or living on an allowance you provide, help them take better control of that money so they don’t create unplanned debt later on. Online tools, such as Wells Fargo’s Cash Flow Worksheet, can help students document what they are spending. If there are extra funds at the

STATEPOINT Unfortunately, one of the most expensive times in one’s life, is when he or she tend to be the least financially savvy -college. But good money management during those years is the best way to keep a college career on path. Parents and guardians can help their children become more financially savvy.

Families with collegeage kids can help students improve their financial health: • As tuition costs continue to rise, it’s more important than ever to understand your college funding options. Completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form is the first step toward obtaining financial aid. Also, explore

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private loans through banks and private lenders with competitive rates that don’t require payments while you’re still in school. • Manage debt: Paying student loans on time is important. Avoid late fees and mounting interest by sticking to your repayment schedule. Even though some loan payments are deferred until college is over, the earlier you can

end of the month, parents can encourage students to consider boosting savings to cover future college expenses, spring break vacation with friends, and life after school. • Good credit is a must-have for most major life purchases. Students can start to build a credit foundation while still in school. Consider a card with a low-introductory rate that offers cash back on gas, grocery, and drug store credit purchases to free up more money for other necessities like textbooks

and emergency situations. Encourage your student to actively monitor the account by signing up for mobile banking alerts. More resources for smart money management for college students and their families are available at blogs.WellsFargo.com/StudentLoanDown/. A higher education and a financial education can go hand in hand. Help your child make smart financial decisions amidst the newfound freedom of college life.

proactively plan for this the better. Generally, if you aim to keep your loan payment to no more than 10-15 percent of your anticipated post-college income, you should be able to maintain a realistic repayment timeline, according to Wells Fargo, which provides discounts such as automatic payment enrollment and relationship discounts for students or cosign-

STATEPOINT While formal education may not begin until age five, those years preceding classroom learning are crucial to brain development. You can get your child started on the right path early on by encouraging learning whenever possible. SING A SONG Simple songs can be a fun and helpful way to reinforce basic concepts like numbers, letters and animals. Sing with your little one in the car, or when you have free time at home. Great choices include “Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes,” “The Alphabet Song,” and “The Wheels on the Bus.” Stock your home with simple instruments like kazoos, tambourines, and mini keyboards built for little fingers to encourage impromptu solos. Also, consider enrolling your child in music classes, which can be a great way to lay the foundation for music instruction later in life.

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bels can help young children make associations between images and words.

COLORFUL BOOKS “Books for young children should also be learning tools that help build vocabulary and language skills,” says Sophie Mitchell, preschool publisher at DK Publishing. For newborns, Mitchell recommends books that feature bright, bold colors and vivid patterns that are easy to hold, for sharing between baby and parent.

•Through the use of books and activity play toddlers can develop key skills. PHOTO Courtesy: (c) Cathy Yeulet ThinkStock.com

“Babies love to hear the sound of their parent’s voices, so read enthusiastically to your child,” she says. Mitchell also recommends that parents choose books that are filled with the things babies find fascinating, such as images of others babies, toddlers, animals and vehicles. Toddlers love pointing out things they know and saying the words out loud. They appreciate book content that features images of their real world. Surprise elements like flaps, sounds, pull tabs and textures can provoke curiosity and engage reluctant readers. “Preschool-aged children need clear, appealing subjects which capture their preoccupations and passions,” adds Mitchell. For this age group memory is a very important reading skill to develop, so parents should look for titles that include fun, repetitive text. Clear word la-

For an early learning library, consider introducing your tykes to the “My First” board book series. First published in 1989, these iconic little books have now been reimagined for a new generation. With titles like “My First Animals,” “My First Colors,” and “My First Words,” they are packed with bright, colorful photographs and large easy-to-read text to captivate budding readers. More information about the series can be found at www. Dk.com. BE ACTIVE Babies, toddlers and preschoolers need lots of mental stimulation for brain development. Rather than simply sitting them in front of the television, take little trips that can foster questions and observations. Whether that be the playground, the zoo or even a run-of-the-mill trip to the grocery store, these experiences are crucial for early learning. Talk to your child throughout the trip, pointing out things you see. When you get home, you can reinforce the real-world concepts with learning books. Don’t wait until kindergarten to get the ball started on education. By simply reading out loud and encouraging everyday play, you can help develop key learning skills in your child.


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their primary reason. For others, dissatisfaction with the corporate lifestyle or position, or fulfilling a lifelong entrepreneurial dream, drove the change.

minimums to start. This is compounded annually. As you evaluate a decision to open a custodial Roth IRA, check with the broker and the account administrator on any institutional or state rules on custodial accounts and what information you’ll need to open one. Depending on those rules, there’s a chance that grandparents may not be able to open the custodial account directly and you will have to work through their parents or legal guardian to get started. Jason Alderman Many grandparents go above and beyond to offer financial help to adult children and grandchildren. If you’re seeking to contribute to your grandkids’ financial future, one option might involve opening a custodial Roth IRA (http://www.irs.gov/Retirement-Plans/Roth-IRAs) on your grandchild’s behalf as soon as he or she starts reporting earned income. While grandparents often find 529 college savings plans advantageous for their personal estate planning as well as supporting their grandchild’s educational future, custodial Roth IRAs (http:// www.irs.gov/RetirementPlans/Roth-IRAs) may allow for more flexibility depending on the child’s future needs. For example, a young adult may use tax-free Roth IRA proceeds to fund education expenses not covered by savings or a down payment on a first home. Roth IRAs may also be a useful and collaborative savings tool for important expenses young adults have, such as continuing education or a down payment on a first home. Unlike traditional IRAs, Roth IRAs are funded with after-tax dollars. That means the account holder doesn’t get a tax break at the time of ini-

tial or successive deposits, but the money grows tax-free and can be withdrawn tax-free – a benefit for a grandchild who may need a substantial sum in the years to come. Learn more about Roth IRAs by watching this Khan Academy video. (https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=NF-x9hDZD7Y) Here’s an example of how much an initial $2,000 deposit in a Roth custodial IRA can grow. For an account opened at the time the child is 16, the $2,000 opening deposit – without any more money added to the account – could be worth roughly $55,000 at the time the child reaches age 65 assuming a 7 percent expected rate of return. What if the child needs to make a tax-free withdrawal sooner, such as at age 35, for example? Based on the same earnings calculation as above, he or she would receive a less impressive sum of roughly $7,200. Of course, it remains a potential solution if there is a severe need for cash. In 2015, the annual contribution limit for all IRAs is $5,500. It is possible, though not that easy, for a minor to open a Roth IRA on his or her own, which is why it’s good for grandparents – or any qualifying friend or relative – to shop for custodial accounts with low fees and low investment

Many of these entrepreneurs started their “encore” career with the help of a financing option called ROBS, or Rollovers as Business Startups. ROBS let prospective business owners leverage existing retirement assets to finance a business or purchase a franchise free of tax penalties. ROBS can also be used with traditional funding options, such as SBA loans, for supplemental financing.

Also, consider the following: Make sure you’re financially secure. The MetLife study notes that many grandparents tend to overextend their financial support when it comes to family members in need. Seek advice from financial, tax and estate professionals on how much you can reasonably afford to give and the best means to do so. Coordinate with your grandchild’s parents or guardian. It is important for family members to remain open about all money issues, particularly in relation to minors. Discuss what provisions the parents have made for the child and whether your idea complements financial strategies already in place. If not, keep talking and discuss other ways you can help. Consider your grandchild’s potential handling of the account. When your grandchildren reach legal age or meet other key requirements of the account, they can take control of the money. Will they be ready? If not, evaluate other investment vehicles that better meet your objectives. Bottom line: Setting up a custodial Roth IRA may be a good way for grandparents and grandchildren to work on retirement or other financial goal

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NAPSI Small businesses create jobs, help sustain communities and are a driving force behind the U.S. economy. What you may not know is that many take the leap to business ownership as an alternative to traditional retirement. In fact, 62.2 percent of almost 1,000 small-business

clients surveyed by Guidant Financial are 50 or older, with the highest percentage of new entrepreneurs between the ages of 51 and 58. Why are many baby boomers leaving corporate America—or postponing retirement—and turning to business startups? According to the survey, approximately 10 percent of respondents cited not being ready to retire or coming out of retirement as

For many who have trouble securing necessary business financing, ROBS can help make the startup dream a reality, and can be especially attractive to those who have spent a number of years in a corporate setting acquiring the assets and expertise to make their startup a success.

To learn more, you can call (888) 472-4455 or you can visit www. guidantfinancial.com.


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What are Allergies? Allergies are a collection of disease symptoms caused by exposure to particles of dust or pollen or the stomach and intestines to particular food

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allergies that are an exaggerated reaction of the immune system. Many common illnesses such as asthma, hay fever are caused by allergic reactions. Types of Hypersensitivity Reactions These are common allergies from flowers, grasses, tree pollens, animal dander, house dust, house dust mites, yeasts, mold, certain

drugs and foods, and constituents of bee and wasp venom. Of the food allergies the most common are milk/ milk products, eggs (nonorganic), shellfish, dried fruits, nuts (peanuts), corn, wheat, chocolate, food coloring (dyes), and food additives (preservatives). On second exposure, the antigens and antibodies combine, causing the most cells to disintegrate and release histamines,

which causes the following symptoms, asthmas, hay fever, adult acne, eczema, hives, redness of the eyes, vomiting and diarrhea. Asthma About one in twenty is asthmatic, but amongst children it is much greater about one in ten. This illness frequently starts in childhood and tends to clear up or becomes less severe in early adulthood.

¿Tiene Medi-Cal Y Medicare? Cal MediConnect es una nueva opción de atención de salud que incluye su atención de salud y servicios en el hogar en un solo plan.

Usted debe elegir una de las 3 opciones sobre su atención de salud y su atención dentro del hogar: 1. Seleccionar un plan de salud Cal MediConnect o un plan PACE Llame para elegir un plan de salud que cubre tanto Medicare como Medi-Cal.

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2. Conservar Medicare como está y seleccione un plan de salud Medi-Cal Llame para optar por no participar en Cal MediConnect, permanezca en su plan de Medicare actual y elija un plan de salud para su Medi-Cal.

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3. No tomar ninguna acción y el estado escogerá un plan Cal MediConnect para usted Si no elige algo, el estado le asignará uno de los planes de Cal MediConnect.

Los siguientes planes de salud están disponible en el condado de Santa Clara: Anthem Blue Cross  Santa Clara Family Health Plan Revise su correo para el sobre azul que contiene información importante del Departamento de Servicios de Salud de California acerca de estos cambios. Para obtener más información sobre sus opciones de planes de salud, por favor llame a: Programa de Asesoramiento y Defensa de Seguro Médico (HICAP) - Sourcewise: Defensor Local, Asesoría Legal del Área de la Bahía: 1-855-693-7285 En línea visite: www.calduals.org para más información. Para inscribirse, por favor llame a: Opciones de Atención Médica: 1-800-430-4263

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The most familiar form of asthma is bronchial asthma. There are two main types of asthma, extrinsic (something inhaled), that triggers and attacks, such as pollens, house dust, house dust mites, animal fur, dander, feathers, respiratory infections (such as a cough, cold or bronchitis), exercise (especially in cold air), tobacco smoke, or other air pollutants, and intrinsic (no external cause), such as emotional factors, stress and anxiety may precipitate attacks and faulty digestion.

Natural Liver Support Silymarren (milk thistle) regenerates the liver, by providing antioxidant protection against free radicals, it inhibits liver damage and stimulates the generation of new liver cells.

A Health Alternative Vitamin C is an effective anti-oxidant free radical scavenger and immune system stimulant.

Turmeric (curcumin) extract: Numerous clinical studies have demonstrated that curcumin, the active component in turmeric dramatically boosts phase II detoxification. Curcumin is especially protective against cell damage caused by environmental carcinogens.

Quercetin is natural antihistamine. This bioflavonoid actually inhibits the release of histamine and other inflammatory compounds, therefore greatly reducing the allergic-inflammation response. Stinging Nettle Leaf: A study published in the journal “Phytotherapy Research” in 2009 demonstrated in the laboratory that nettle leaf blocks histamine receptors, and acts to block prostaglandin production by the cox-1 and cox-2 pathways. Studies showed that singing nettle leaf reduces sneezing and runny nose for allergy suffers. Traditionally, stinging nettle leaf was used to treat asthma and coughs. People with allergies and asthmas tend to have a “sluggish liver” or “congestive liver”.

Alpha Lipoic Acid is called the universal antioxidant because it’s unlike all other antioxidants. It is both water and fat soluble where it can protect the mitochondria and other cellular components from free radicals.

Supplement Program for Allergies/Asthma Lifeforce Multiple: Replace nutrients lost Quercetin Plus C: Natural Anti-histamine Stinging Nettle Leaf: Natural Anti-histamine Curcumin Extract: Natural detoxifier/Liver Support Adrena caps: Adrenal gland support Triple Strength Green Tea Extract: Detoxifier, Immune support Air Power: Clear Mucus, Asthma breathing difficulties


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RECIPE

FAMILY FEATURES Treat family, friends and co-workers to something they will all love this Valentine’s Day by making easy and impressive cookies. Start with your favorite roll-out cookie recipe or simply dress up store-bought ones by adding some simple details with icing. Stackable Ombre Heart Cookies Each stacked cookie serves 1. Favorite roll-out cookie recipe Royal icing Rose Icing Color Heart Micro Mini Icing Decorations Prepare and roll out cookie dough following recipe directions. Use 3 smallest cutters from 4-piece heart nesting cookie cutter set to cut out shapes. Bake and cool cookies. Divide royal icing into three equal portions, and tint 3 shades of rose. Thin a portion of each shade following recipe directions. Use tip 3 and full-strength tinted icing to outline cookies. Use thinned tinted icing in cut decorating bag to fill in cookies; gently tap to smooth icing. Let dry overnight.

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Use icing to attach cookies, stacking largest to smallest; place icing decoration on top. Scalloped Heart Cookies Each cookie serves 1. Favorite roll-out cookie recipe Ready-To-Use White Creamy Decorator Icing Icing Colors: Burgundy, Red-Red and Christmas Red Prepare and roll out dough following recipe directions. Use largest cutter from the 4-piece heart nesting cookie cutter set to cut out shape. Bake and cool cookies. Divide icing into four equal portions. Tint one of each portion light burgundy, dark burgundy and combination of red-red/Christmas red. Reserve last portion white. Starting from top edge of heart, use tip 102 and icing in dark burgundy, light burgundy, red and white to pipe V-shaped groups of two petals, one piped from left and one from right, to create row of petals in alternating colors. Repeat with second row between petals in first row. Continue to repeat pattern until cookies are covered.

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San Jose CALIFORNIA Con el objetivo de hacer frente a los desafíos críticos de la desigualdad económica y la seguridad pública, tomó el alcalde Sam Liccardo hoy los primeros pasos en el lanzamiento de dos iniciativas, SJ Aprende y SJ Trabaja, anunciando también a los co-presidentes y fechas de las reuniones iniciales de los grupos de trabajo para ambos. Los grupos de trabajo reunirán a expertos de la comunidad, educación, filantropía, sindicatos, y empresas para tomar a estos desafíos con un espíritu de colaboración. “Podemos suplementar a todo adolescente con un trabajo y un camino a la universidad, o podemos dejar que las pandillas les armen con una pistola y armas de un ladrón”, dijo el alcalde Liccardo. “Es muy importante para el futuro de San José que alcancemos a nuestros adolescentes primero”. SJ Aprende: Programa Después de Clases SJ Aprende propone ampliar los programas después de la escuela para los niños de kinder hasta el grado 5. Emmett Carson de la Fundación Comunitaria de Silicon Valley, y la concejal Magdalena Carrasco, copresidirán el SJ Aprende Grupo de Trabajo, que celebrará su primera reunión el lunes, 23 de febrero desde las 9 a 10:30 de la mañana en el salon 118, City Hall Wing. “La inversión en nuestros niños es una inversión en nuestro futuro colectivo. Con la ampliación de los programas después de escuela de alta calidad para los niños de la escuela elemental podemos establecerlos por el buen camino para el futuro éxito “, dijo Carson. “Todos los niños de San José se merecen la oportunidad de acceder a los programas académicos y de enriquecimiento de calidad que proporcionan una base sólida para el logro”, dijo la concejal Carrasco. El Grupo de Trabajo Aprende SJ tendrá de 20 a 30 miembros con

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experiencia en la educación y desarrollo de la juventud incluyendo superintendentes escolares, miembros del consejo escolar, así como representantes de fundaciones, organizaciones sin fines de lucro, y universidades, incluyendo a los Concejales Carrasco y Donald Rocha. El grupo de trabajo elaborará un plan de trabajo que identifica las mejores prácticas en los programas después de la escuela, y los posibles inversores privados para mejor usar una inversión inicial de la ciudad y ampliar el número programas de alta cualidad después de escuela para los estudiantes en los grados K-5. SJ Trabaja: Empleo Juvenil SJ Trabaja tiene el objetivo de aumentar el empleo juvenil y la ampliación del acceso a la capacitación laboral de jóvenes en riesgo / jóvenes adultos. Los co-presidentes del Grupo de Trabajo SJ Works son Josué García, consejero delegado de la Santa Clara y San Benito County Construction & Building Trades Council, y Matthew Mahood, Presidente y CEO de la San José Cámara de Comercio de Silicon Valley. “A pesar de que nuestra economía este creciendo, el desempleo juvenil sigue siendo más del 20 por ciento. Trabajando juntos, podemos construir oportunidades para los jóvenes en riesgo de desarrollar habilidades para que puedan competir en el mercado laboral y tener éxito en la vida “, dijo Mahood. “La primera experiencia de trabajo hace una diferencia grande para un adolescente, dándoles la confianza que necesitan para proseguir más entrenamiento o una educación. Estoy listo para colaborar para ampliar las oportunidades laborales de nuestra juventud de San José “, dijo García. El grupo de trabajo de SJ Trabaja celebrará su primera reunión el Miércoles, 04 de marzo de las 6:00-8:00pm en el Centro Comunitario

de Roosevelt. La membresía incluirá 20 a 30 representantes, entre ellos la vicealcaldesa Rose Herrera y el concejal Johnny Khamis. Una de las primeras tareas para el Grupo de Trabajo será conectar a jóvenes con trabajos de verano a través de asociaciones y organizaciones sin fines de lucro ya existentes, como el programa work2future: Empleo Juvenil de Verano, y TeenForce. El Alcalde Liccardo anunciará un esfuerzo para financiar a 500 empleos para jóvenes en su Mensaje Presupuestario de Marzo. Hoy, la Junta de Supervisores del Condado votará sobre si proporcionara o no la financiación para emplear entre 300 a 500 jóvenes. La organización sin fines de lucro work2future será el contratista con el Condado. Habrá oportunidades para que los adolescentes se inscriban y aprendan más sobre el programa de empleos de verano en la Cumbre Anual del Mayor’s Gang Prevention Task Force el sábado 28 de febrero, y durante la Feria de Recursos después de la celebración del Estado de la Ciudad el Sábado, 14 de marzo.

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•El alcalde Liccardo planea implementar trabajos durante el verano con la ayuda de organizaciones non profit y fondos de la ciudad. Foto: Arturo Hilario


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San Jose CALIFORNIA The City of San José announced on Thursday the launch of a voluntary security camera registry that allows residents and business owners to notify the San José Police Department that they are using security cameras on their homes or businesses. In the event of criminal activity in a neighborhood, patrol officers and investigators can review the registry and reach out to residents and businesses that have security cameras and ask to review their security tapes to seek leads to help solve crimes. “Security camera registries work in other cities,” said

Mayor Sam Liccardo, who first proposed the idea as the District 3 Councilmember following a series of arson fires in his district. “I want to encourage our residents and businesses to sign up. The video footage you share could help solve a crime and keep our neighborhoods safe.” Participation is voluntary. SJPD will only access camera footage after an incident has occurred and with the permission of the camera owner. The police will not be able to access the camera remotely or in real time. Camera owners may leave the registry at any time. “Knowing where neighborhood camera resources exist will save time for our inves-

tigators and will allow us to reach out quickly to review potential evidence,” said San José Police Chief Larry Esquivel. The camera registry was announced Wednesday evening at a community meeting at Bret Harte Middle School in Almaden Valley, the South San José neighborhood that has been recently experiencing an increased number of residential burglaries. To register a security camera, go to: www.sanjoseca.gov/securitycamera. Questions about the program can be directed to crime prevention staff at 408-277-4133.

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siendo uno de los grupos étnicos con menos diplomas de universidad. Acuerdo con el PEW Research Center, en el año 2012 solamente un nueve por ciento de estudiantes latinos recibieron una licenciatura de una institución de cuatro años. Se espera que estos números cambien, ya que las universidades están interesadas el ser

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“Hispanic Serving Institutions” (Instituciones sirviendo a los hispanos) ya que el gobierno federal les otorgaría más dinero para enseñar a los estudiantes latinos, y uno de los requisitos es tener un 25 por ciento de estudiantes latinos enrolados en la institución. No obstante, para las mujeres latinas la educación en más significativa que un diploma. Según la investigación, las mujeres hispanas son el grupo de mujeres menos educadas, 36 por ciento tienen educación hasta la secundaria a comparación de 10 por ciento de otras razas. Por lo tanto, el hecho de ser una estudiante hispana es un logro ya que se tiene que trabajar el doble por el hecho de ser latina.

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Por otro lado, la propuesta del Presidente Obama de ofrecer educación de colegio comunitario gratis beneficiaria más a los latinos que a cualquier otro grupo, según las estadísticas, ya que es más probable que los latinos vengan de familias de bajos recursos a comparación de los anglosajones. En una encuesta realizada en el año 2014 por el National Journal Poll, el 66 por ciento de los latinos que se unieron al ejército Estadounidense dijeron que la razón por la cual no fueron a la universidad fue por falta de dinero y la necesidad de aportar económicamente en sus hogares. Por esta razón, para los latinos, la colegiatura gratis en los colegios comunitarios sería una puerta para alcanzar éxito.

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LLUEVA O BRILLE EL SOL, CONTINUEMOS AHORRANDO AGUA. Colleen Valles Valley Transportation Authority Customers who have been waiting patiently can now enjoy the new Eastridge Transit Center, which opened this week. In fall of 2013, VTA began the construction of the new Transit Center beginning with the relocation of Eastridge Loop Road. In summer 2014, construction began. If you’re just getting used to the changes, staff and signs will be available to help guide passengers to their correct bus bays. The Park & Ride lot will be temporarily relocated across Eastridge Loop Road, next to the Dialysis Center, while crews work to demolish the remaining structures and

Pese a que las precipitaciones de diciembre han superado el nivel normal, necesitamos muchas más tormentas que nos ayuden con la sequía. Las lluvias recientes son apenas una gota en el vaso. complete the project by the end of spring 2015. Signs with directions will be provided, and people walking will have clear access to the new transit center. The work of the Eastridge Transit Center and Bus Improvements is Phase 1B of the Capitol Expressway Light Rail Project. It provides a reconfigured and expanded transit center at one of the most heavily used transit facilities in the VTA system. It will improve the bus service connection to East San Jose with an upgraded facility that will operate more efficiently

and allow people walking along Capitol Expressway better access to bus service and connections to shopping at Eastridge Mall. The new transit center has additional bus bays and upgrades for security, lighting, signs, and amenities. When complete in later spring 2015 it will support Bus Rapid Transit (coming in spring 2016) and provide flexibility for future service needs. For more information visit the project web page, or call VTA Community Outreach at (408) 321-7575.

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LEGAL CLASSIFIEDS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO.601281 The following person(s) is (are) doing business, 1.TECHIDUIT, LLC. 2.TECHIDUIT 3.Techiduit, Limited Liability Company 4.TECHIDUIT, LLC 5.TECHDUIT LLC, 224 North 27th Street, Unit B San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara Co. TECHIDUIT, LLC. 224 North 27th Street, Unit B San Jose, CA 95116. This business is conducted by a limited liability company; registrant has not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Vikas Joshi Managing Member February 13, 20, 27; March 6, 2015

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO.601180 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Taquizas La Favorita, 1488 Tennant Ave Morgan Hill, CA 95037, Santa Clara Co. Jorge Ayala 15205 Murphy Ave. San Martin, CA 95037. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, 01/07/2015. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Jorge Luis Ayala February 6, 13, 20; March 6, 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 02/09/2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO.601141 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Mauricio’s Cleaning 900 Henderson Ave #65 Sunnyvale, CA 94086, Santa Clara Co. Oscar T. Juan Ramirez 900 Henderson Ave #65 Sunnyvale, CA 94086. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Oscar T. Juan Ramirez February 6, 13, 20; March 6, 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 02/06/2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO.600664 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Hammer and Hammer Construction, 761 Mabury Rd Suite 30 San Jose, CA 95133, Santa Clara Co. Francisco Perez 761 Mabury Rd Suite 30 San Jose, CA 95133. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, 10/06/2006. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Francisco Perez February 6, 13, 20; March 6, 2015 This statement was filed

with the County of Santa Clara on 01/26/2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO.601051 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, F.C.R Trucking 2240 Luz Ave San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara Co. Sorina Flores 2240 Luz Ave San Jose, CA 95116. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Sorina Flores February 6, 13, 20; March 6, 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 02/04/2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO.601075 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Leon Construction 19400 Forenson Ave Unit # 112 Cupertino, CA 95014, Santa Clara Co. Martin J Solis 19400 Forenson Ave Unit# 112 Cupertino, CA 95014. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, 07/07/2005. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Martin J Solis February 6, 13, 20; March 6, 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 02/05/2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO.600321 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Claudine’s Wine Experience 20490 Saratoga Los Gatos Rd Ste. A Saratoga, CA 95070, Santa Clara Co. Rydquist Holdings LLC 3302 Como Lane San Jose, CA 95118. This business is conducted by a limited liability company; registrant has begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, 01/05/2015. “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.) Claudine Rydquist February 6, 13, 20; March 6, 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com Clara on 01/15/2015 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 115CV276506 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Alireza Hosseinzadeh. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Alireza Hosseinzadeh, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Alireza Hosseinzadeh to Tony Lomax. 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 name should not be granted on 06/02/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. February 5, 2015 Thomas E. Kuhnle Judge of the Superior Court February 6, 13, 20; March 6, 2015 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 115CV276554 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Mele Seini and Saluni Alexander Saafi. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Mele Seini and Saluni Alexander Saafi, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Pani Mei Langi Saafi to Lilikoi Taiamoni Saafi. 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 name should not be granted on 06/02/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. February 6, 2015 Thomas E. Kuhnle Judge of the Superior Court

February 6, 13, 20; March 6, 2015 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV273324 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Yodaira Mejia. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Yodaira Mejia, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Yodaira Mejia to Yodaira Rukstalis. 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 name should not be granted on 04/07/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. November 17, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court February 6, 13, 20; March 6, 2015 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 115CV276634 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Fnu Tony Thomas Varkey. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Fnu Tony Thomas Varkey, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Fnu Tony Thomas Varkey to Tony Thomas Varkey. 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 name should not be granted on 06/02/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. February 5, 2015 Thomas E. Kuhnle Judge of the Superior Court February 6, 13, 20; March

6, 2015 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 115CV275890 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jesus Duarte Tavera. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Jesus Duarte Tavera, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a Jesus Duarte Tavera to Salvador Jimenez Baron. 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 name should not be granted on 05/26/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Janurary 22, 2015 Thomas E. Kuhnle Judge of the Superior Court February 6, 13, 20; March 6, 2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO.600935 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Mckee Valero, 1705 Mckee Road San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara Co. C.H. Petro, Inc. 1705 Mckee Road San Jose, CA 95116. This business is conducted by a corporation; registrant has not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Han Nguyen Secretary February 6, 13, 20, 27, 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 02/02/2015. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 115CV276377 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Hee Ja Lee and Yoon Ho Choi. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Hee Ja Lee and Yoon Ho Choi, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a

FEBRUARY 13-19, 2015 decree changing names as follows: a. Gawon Choi to Melody Gawon Choi. 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 name should not be granted on 05/19/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. February 2, 2015 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court February 6, 13, 20, 27 2015 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 115CV275652 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Darling K Smith. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Darling K Smith, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Kevin Rigoberto Soria to Kevin Brian Smith. 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 name should not be granted on 05/12/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. January 15, 2015 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court February 6, 13, 20, 27 2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO.600508 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Out of the Closet Cleaning, 511 E. Reed St. San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara Co. Logan M. Allen 511 E. Reed St. Apt B San Jose, CA 95112. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A reg-

istrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Logan Allen January 30; February 6, 13, 20 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 01/21/2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO.600477 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, AB Tile 1755 Monterey Rd San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara Co. Hoa Nguyen 3439 Pine Creek Dr. San Jose, CA 95132. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon; 1/21/2015 “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.) Hoa T. Nguyen January 30; February 6, 13, 20 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 01/21/2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO.600452 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Julio’s Creations 1670 Alum Rock Ave #202 San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara Co. Concepcion Quezada 1670 Alum Rock Ave #202 San Jose, CA 95116. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Concepcion Quezda January 30; February 6, 13, 20 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 01/20/2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO.600638 The following person(s) is(are) doing business,1. Taiwanese Cultural and Sports Association 2.Taiwanese Cultural and Arts Association 13208 Peacock Ct. Cupertino, CA 95014, Santa Clara Co. Frank Hong 13208 Peacock Ct. Cupertino, CA 95014. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he


FEBRUARY 13-19, 2015 or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Frank Hong January 30; February 6, 13, 20 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 01/20/2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO.600752 The following person(s) is(are) doing business,1. Candyland Motorsports 2.Candyland Motor Group 3.Candyland Auto Sales 4.Candyland Autos 5.Candyland Motors, 17760 Monterey Rd. STE A4 Morgan Hill CA 95037, Santa Clara Co. Rudolph Conrad Ruehl 471 Sieber Ct. San Jose CA 95111 and Yasir Shlimon Abrahams 4676 La Crescent Loop San Jose, CA 95136. This business is conducted by a general partnership; registrants have not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Rudolph Conrad Ruehl January 30; February 6, 13, 20 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 01/28/2015. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 115CV275766 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ahmad Bilal Siddiqui and Shadya Ghezal. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Ahmad Bilal Siddiqui and Shadya Ghezal, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Ashar Ahmad to Ashar Ahmad Siddiqui. 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 name should not be granted on 04/07/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. January 20, 2015 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court January 30; February 6, 13, 20 2015

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 115CV275633 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Kimberly Dickerson. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Kimberly Dickerson, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Robert Nam Kim Jr. to Robert Nathaniel Dickerson. 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 name should not be granted on 3/10/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. January 15, 2015 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court January 30; February 6, 13, 20 2015 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 115CV276034 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Thao Ngoc Tran. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Thao Ngoc Tran, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Thao Ngoc Tran to Tiffany Ngoc Tran. 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 name should not be granted on 05/26/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. January 27, 2015 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court January 30; February 6, 13, 20 2015 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 115CV276044

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Chuong Duc Phan. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Chuong Duc Phan, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Chuong Duc Phan to Prinze Phan. 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 name should not be granted on 05/26/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. January 27, 2015 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court January 30; February 6, 13, 20 2015 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 115CV275840 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Santos A Telule Torres and Claudia I Quijada Castro. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Santos A Telule Torres and Claudia I Quijada Castro, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.Marvin Eli Quijada Telule to Marvin Eli Telule Quijada b. Danny Isaac Quijada Telule to Danny Isaac Telule Quijada c. Bryan Alberto Quijada Telule to Bryan Alberto Telule Quijada. 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 name should not be granted on 05/19/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. January 22, 2015 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court January 30; February 6, 13, 20 2015

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV272299 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ellora Injoh Muna. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Ellora Injoh Muna, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Ellora Injoh Muna to Ellora Muna. 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 name should not be granted on 03/10/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Room, located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. October 23, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court January 30; February 6, 13, 20 2015 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV274518 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Terrie Kweifio. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner; Terrie Kweifio has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing name as follows: a. Terrie Kweifio to Terry Quaye Alnico. 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 name should not be granted on 04/21/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. December 16, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court January 23, 30; February 6, 13, 2015

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Take a Hike: Enjoying the Great Outdoors Year-Round

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STATEPOINT Just because the weather is cooler, doesn’t mean it’s time to hibernate. With the proper equipment, preparation and motivation, any time of year is the perfect time to get outdoors for an adventure. And you don’t have to look far for a great hike. Across the country, there are 59 gorgeous National Parks and thousands of state parks to choose from, comprising tens of thousands of miles of trails. Hitting the trail this season? Make sure you’re wellequipped to handle whatever comes your way. • Footwear: Your regular running shoes may serve you well on a gentle slope in the warmer months, but in cool weather at high altitudes, different precipitation and terrain may require something sturdier, more insulated and definitely waterproof. Check the weather report and conditions of the trail before you go and outfit your feet accordingly. • Hydration: Don’t be fooled into thinking that staying hydrated is not important in

cooler weather. As always, carry more water than you think you may need in case of emergency. If you’re hiking in more extreme weather conditions, you may need an insulated water bottle to handle the temperature. Look for options that are easy to carry and open so you don’t need to remove your gloves to quench your thirst. • Fuel: Whether you’re hitting the trail for a leisurely afternoon jaunt or you’re powering through a challenging climb, hiking burns calories, especially in colder weather, when your body expends energy trying to restore its natural body temperature. Staying fueled is important. Pack snacks that are high in energy, easy to eat and won’t weigh you down, such as trail mix or granola bars. • Useful tools: Whether you’re an experienced adventurer or a weekend warrior, the tools you choose should be well-designed to handle your pursuits and enhance your experience. Check out Casio’s PRO

TREK line of rugged, stylish Triple Sensor watches which are engineered for the outdoors. Features include Tough Solar Power, altimeter/barometer, digital compass and thermometer (Triple Sensor Technology), water resistance, low temperature resistance, daily alarms, a stopwatch and more, making them wellsuited for climbs, hikes, kayaking and camping. The latest PRO TREK timepiece, the PRW6000, keeps track of sudden swings in atmospheric pressure, which can help alert users to the possibility of changing weather conditions. More information can be found at www. PROTREK.Casio.com. • First Aid: Even quick hikes require a basic first aid kit. Be prepared with bandages, antibiotic ointment, antiseptic, splinter removal tools and basic medication. There’s nothing like exploring the beauty of nature yearround. Just be sure to do so safely and wisely. By getting prepped with innovative tools and basic equipment, you can relax and enjoy the hike.


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and may also leave a white cast on skin and streaks on clothing or bathing suits. To eliminate the white cast issue, tinted moisturizers and cosmetic foundations with mineral sunscreens are now available in a wide variety of shades. To find the sunscreen that’s best for you, you may want to check out free online databases like the Environmental Working Group’s (EWG) Guide to Sunscreens or Paula’s Choice Expert Advice on Sun Care. “Many sunscreens offer inadequate protection from the sun and can contain toxic ingredients to boot,” says Sonya Lunder, senior research analyst at EWG. “[The EWG Guide to Sunscreens] offers users much-needed, well-sourced information so they can make the right choices to protect themselves and their families.” As soon as this coming summer, Americans may have access to new active sunscreen ingredients that could offer benefits like stronger UVA protection and longer lasting, more lightweight applications. Last November, President Obama signed the Sunscreen Innovation Act into law, which will push the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to make quicker decisions on new sunscreen ingredients awaiting their approval. Eight sunscreen ingredient applications have

been pending FDA approval since 2002, though many of these ingredients are already used in sunscreens in Europe and elsewhere. The last sunscreen to get FDA approval was Mexoryl SX, a strong UVA filter, in 2006. Despite its availability in Europe since 1993, Mexoryl SX was approved in the U.S. exclusively for the highpriced La Roche Posay Anthelios SX sunscreen and no other formula. “Many promising sunscreen ingredients have long been used in sunscreen products that are sold in other parts of the world, including the European Union and Canada,” says Scott Faber, EWG senior vice president. “It is about time Americans have access to the same products that others use to protect themselves from the dangers of sun exposure.” He adds that the FDA is expected to make decisions on some of the eight pending sunscreen ingredients within six months. CONTACT: Environmental Working Group, www. ewg.org. EarthTalk® is produced by Doug Moss & Roddy Scheer and is a registered trademark of Earth Action Network Inc. View past columns at: www.earthtalk.org. Or e-mail us your question: earthtalk@emagazine.com.


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ARTS & CULTURE

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•Cinequest Director of Programming and Associate Director Michael Rabehl.

Arturo Hilario EL OBSERVADOR 2015 marks the 25th anniversary of Cinequest film festival’s inception. A plethora of films from around the world, along with the filmmakers and cast, come together in downtown San José to blend art, innovation, and technology in the heart of the Silicon Valley. Cinequest Director of Programming and Associate Director Michael Rabehl runs the film selection team and special guest recruitment. He knows all to well that feeling of not having enough time to watch every movie you’d like to. “I watch about 6 or 7 hundred films per year” he states, quite a feat to narrow down to under 180 for the festival. There are 2500 submissions, half of those being short films. He and his programming team spend a lot of time carefully choosing which films will end up selected for run within the film festival. Cinequest’s vision has always been about innovation, art and the meeting point between them. In the eve of their 25th anniversary, this

core belief hasn’t changed. Rabehl says “one of the things that we have been doing for 25 years is the Maverick Vision Award, for artist and innovators who stand outside the box.” This artistry is al fused with the innovation of Silicon Valley. “We bring art and innovation together to create this community of artists, technologists, and film lovers.” By embracing the environment and the visiting artists (although there are definitely local ones there as well) there is a nurturing community that is created for the festival’s run, and that is a big draw to festival goers year after year. Some of Rabehl’s personal highlights include “Guard Dog” (From Peru) which in short is the “story of a hitman who finds his conscious. A phenomenal film.” A Spanish and Indian coproduction called “Traces of Sandalwood” starts off with two young girls in india, where one is sold to another family, which prompts the sister to go on a lifelong journey to find her. She eventually does, in Spain, where she lives and works, having no

idea of this other family in India. “Wild Tales” from Argentina was chosen by special guest Ann Thompson, “a film journalist who has worked for just about every film outlet you can think of in media.” Her top pick was “Wild Tales” which will be shown and she will receive the Media Legacy Award for her work in journalism in the media. As for looking back at the last 25 years of the festival, Rabehl says “we will look back a little at the stuff that we’ve done but mostly look towards the future, what will be the next step in film, what will be the next step in cinema.” Without forgetting their past, Cinequest continues to build into the future, part of innovation being the constant progress, which is evident in its technological advances. “We’re doing the Barco Escape, a new cinema experiences. Three screen presentations with surrounding screens on either side. It’s the next step from 3D to this now.” The Barco Escape will present new ways to film and experience cinema. So if you’re stopping by to

check out the festival be sure to stop by one of Rabehl’s recommendaations, after all he and his team have done their homework. It’s no won-

der Cinequest is one of the Top 10 Film Festivals in the world, and just a lot of fun in the community it creates.

More information on the films, events and ticket/pass information can be found at cinequest.org.


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MOVIES

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•Colin Firth stars es Harry, un espia en la pelicula KINGSMAN THE SECRET SERVICE. Gustavo del Cobre En la vertiginosa adaptación cinematográfica de la historieta de Mark Millar “Kingsman: The Secret Service” que ha realizado el talentoso Matthew Vaughn el eje de la narración está puesto tanto en el carisma de los personajes como en la precisión coreográfica de las escenas de acción ejecutadas por el elenco que encabeza Colin Firth en el papel del agente Harry Hart, secundado por los inigualables Michael Caine y Mark Strong junto a una nueva generación de prometedores estrellas, entre las que se destacan Taron Eggerton y Sophie Cookson.

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Pero sin duda lo que distingue a esta novedosa vuelta de tuerca al clásico género del cine de espías es la visualización de las peleas, en donde todo puede ocurrir en la pantalla, gracias al estilo que caracteriza al director de “Kick-Ass” y “X-Men: First Class” y un toque de exceso latino aportado por el excelente trabajo del argentino radicado en Los Ángeles, Guillermo Grispo, quien fue el encargado de coreografiar las escenas de acción. Llegado a las grandes producciones cinematográficas después de haber recorrido un trayecto de perfeccionamiento en artes marciales por países como Japón y Canadá, Guillermo es hoy un diseñador de coreografías de acción experto y preciso, con una visión estética que privilegia el aspecto corporal y la destreza física de la lucha a la vez que enriquece la experiencia visual del enfrentamiento con hábiles y novedosas puestas

de cámara y efectos especiales. Su carrera comenzó casi por casualidad con “300”, y desde entonces ha participado como doble, coordinador o coreografo de lucha en superproducciones como “The Expendables”, “Sucker Punch”, “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2”, “Man of Steel”, “Riddick” y la reciente “300: Rise of an Empire”. Aunque no faltan las escenas que recuerdan a “Kick-Ass”, en otras la violencia aparece en la medida justa de un traje bien confeccionado: pragmática y de armoniosa hechura, tal como los que viste el actor británico a lo largo de la película y que son hechos a medida en la sastrería que sirve como fachada de los Kingsmen, la organización ultrasecreta de espías que haría palidecer de envidía al MI5 y a Scotland Yard. Además de coreografiar los combates, algunos sumamente complicados como el que tiene lugar en una iglesia, Grispo también fue responsable de entrenar a los actores en artes marciales, de coreografiar sus movimientos y de diseñar algunos de los artefactos que usan, como por ejemplo el paraguas del agente Hart que tiene una pantalla digital en su reverso y es resistente a las balas. Dueño de una carrera que también incluye las coreografías de lucha en la muy esperada “Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice”, el especialista argentino sueña con ponerse al frente de la segunda unidad de filmación que usualmente es la encargada de las escenas de acción.


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SourceWire Everything we post online is forever present in cyberspace. Emails, updates, messages – even those old photos and videos that make us cringe are stored somewhere in the World Wide Web and can be found if you know where to look. There’s no such thing as a delete button online and given that social networks are often the first port of call for potential employers (or admirers!) it pays to clean up our profiles. BullGuard offers some simple tips on how to come across well online and avoid leaving behind a trail of digital mischief. We also reveal the results of a survey which show just how savvy people are when it comes to looking after their online profile – you might be surprised. You may not be a major league celebrity or highflying politician or even a Blist sporting star so you may think you don’t have a lot to look out for with your online posts. Well, you could always sound out a potential employer to get a sense of how you come across online – it might be a sobering assessment. To look after your online profile and ensure that you come across as a polished, bright person with a professional, can-do attitude there are several simple steps you can take. A list of dont’s • Keep it clean. Imagine that everything you post is written in the sky for all to see (because in some sense it is). • Delete photos that show you in a less than flattering light. As a benchmark think of your mother – would you be happy for her to see your online snaps?

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• If you’re tagged in a friend’s photo and you aren’t happy with how you come across, ask them to remove it. • Use the privacy features on social networking sites. You can set your profile so people you don’t know can’t see your page without a request. • Don’t post negative things about your workplace, especially if you’re working there! • If you use more than one social networking site don’t post links to others so it’s not easy for people to find information on you. • Don’t post links to inappropriate websites, it could come back to haunt you. Strengthen your profile Google your name This is an interesting exercise and a good first step – 62 percent of respondents said they had Googled their name to find out what information about them is available to view. It will reveal just how much information about you is present online, though you may need to dig beyond the first search page. Remember that if something is online it’s effectively there forever. You can try variations on your name along with job roles, schools, or groups you’ve joined to refine the search. This a good approach if you have a common name. If something surfaces that you’re not happy with, contact the company and ask them to remove it – it’s your right to do so. Decide what you want to be seen The first thing to consider is privacy settings on the social network sites you use. For example, Facebook has a setting which allows only

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your ‘friends’ to see what you post. It’s a useful tool that helps you edit the digital profile you present to the world, and one that seems to be well used with just 12 percent of Facebook users not changing privacy settings for their profile. When it comes to networks such as LinkedIn and Twitter you should take a different approach. LinkedIn is a top choice for recruiters looking for people to fill vacant positions. With this in mind it’s a good idea to keep your posts polished and professional. The same can be said of Twitter, which can really propel you into the public eye. If any of your profiles contain out-of-context rants, old company employee pages, or put downs that were funny at the time but today make you cringe they clearly need deleting. Clean up your profile If you’re an avid poster and have been for a long time there could be reams of information that you’re no longer happy with and possibly embarrassed by too. You can clean this stuff up but the only problem is that we live in an age of retweets, links and shares that can send your original post or photo towards more online destinations than you ever imagined. A word on security, remember the Golden Rule Never reveal too much. This might include: • Email addresses • Phone numbers • Holiday dates • Personal address • Banking details (however slender) • Pet names =Anything unique and spe-

cific to you could be used to personally identify you and find out your job, holiday dates, home address and more. Even pet names should

never be broadcast online as they are often used to confirm your identity. There are people out there who dedicate serious time to trawling

for personal information for nefarious purposes, so don’t play into their hands.


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VIBRAS

Mario Jiménez Castillo EL OBSERVADOR

Aries (21 de marzo-19 de abril)

Siempre tienes ante ti buenas opciones en el campo amoroso, especialmente si andas buscando un amor duradero. Aquellos que tengan pareja se reencontrarán con la pasión y harán su unión más fuerte. Tu cuidado y arreglo personal hará que te sobren admiradores y conquistas.

Tauro (20 de abril-20 de mayo)

Tienes ante ti dos opciones para ser feliz en el amor, al-

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guien nuevo y alguien del pasado, dicen que más vale viejo por conocido que nuevo por conocer, pero en tu caso será distinto porque en la novedad se centrará la felicidad de pareja que tanto buscas.

Géminis (21 de mayo-22 de junio)

Cuando te sientes feliz en el amor todo a tu alrededor brilla y embellece, este año tienes la dicha de estar con alguien a quien amas y eres totalmente correspondido, has olvidado sinsabores románticos del pasado y te has entregado a vivir el presente con plenitud.

Cáncer (23 de junio-22 de julio)

Finalmente has comprendido que el amor es como una delicada planta a la que hay que cultivar y proveer cuidados diariamente. Estuviste a punto de tomar una decisión precipitada con respecto a tu pareja, por suerte tus espíritus protectores te hicieron desistir y rectificaste a tiempo.

Leo (23 de julio 21 de agosto)

En este año serás muy feliz en el amor, la influencia de Júpiter hará brotar nuevos

encantos en tu personalidad, te mostrarás más dócil y aumentarán tus atributos sensuales. Muchos de ustedes tienen y tendrán a su lado a su alma gemela. Recibirás bendiciones.

Virgo (22 de agosto-21 de septiembre)

Mercurio tu planeta regente te convierte en un ser enamoradizo quien suele amar con facilidad pero olvida también con la misma facilidad. En el presente eres feliz contigo mismo y por ello eres capaz de dar y recibir amor con la misma intensidad. Muchos nativos de este signo contraerán matrimonio en este 2015.

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Sagitario

(22 de septiembre-22 de octubre)

(22 de noviembre-20 de diciembre)

En últimas fechas han ocurrido roces, rencillas y desavenencias con el ser amado, esto sucedió debido a la retrogradación de Mercurio. Debes dejar el pasado atrás y enmendar tus errores, tienes el amor a tu lado, es tiempo para disfrutar de romance y sexo.

Saturno navegando por dos años en tu signo promete crear cambios profundos en tu persona y tu alrededor, quizá sufriste por un amor del ayer, pero una nueva energía invade tu ser y no eres el mismo de antes, se pronostica que serás feliz con alguien que te corresponde totalmente.

Escorpión (23 de octubre-21 de noviembre)

Cupido está haciendo de las suyas, de momento te puedes encontrar en una encrucijada porque puedes sentirte entre dos mundos, con la influencia de Saturno en tu casa de posesiones, todo puede suceder, es probable que un nuevo amor ocupe todos tus pensamientos.

Capricornio (21 de diciembre-19 de enero)

La suerte en el amor es algo que todos deseamos y tú no eres la excepción. El año anterior tuviste lecciones que aprender y experiencias no muy gratas. Este año la suerte estará de tu lado y la felicidad en el amor estará al alcance de tus manos. Eres correspondido.

Acuario (20 de enero-20 de febrero)

La influencia del planeta Júpiter se encuentra enfocada totalmente en tu sector de romances, uniones y matrimonio. Tendrás un año estupendo en ese sentido, especialmente porque estás totalmente seguro que tienes a tu lado a la persona ideal.

Piscis (21 de febrero-20 de marzo)

Durante la segunda mitad del año Júpiter navegará en tu sector del amor y matrimonio, es muy probable que vuelvas a enamorarte y decidas ser feliz. Esta influencia planetaria logrará que olvides viejos desencantos y te hará lucir renovado y rejuvenecido.


SPORTS

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State of the Art Ice Refrigeration Truck Arrives to Levi’s Stadium in Preparation of Outdoor Hockey Game on February 21st

•Dan Craig, the ice-making expert, filled in the details on how 3,000 gallons of water becomes a professional grade NHL ice rink. Photo: Arturo Hilario

•Los Angeles Kings goaltender Johnathan Quick (#32), and San José Sharks center Logan Couture (#39), face each other on the NHL Ice plant truck, which arrived at Levi’s this Monday. Photo: Arturo Hilario

Arturo Hilario EL OBSERVADOR On Monday a 53-foot trailer housing technologically advanced ice-making and ice-monitoring equipment arrived to Levi’s Stadium to turn it into an outdoor NHL hockey rink as part of the 2015 Coors Light NHL Stadium Series. The arrival of the truck kicked off day 1 of the process, which will culminate with the first NHL outdoor hockey game in the Bay Area, between the San José Sharks and the Los Angeles Kings. The trailer houses all the tools needed to create an

NHL-caliber sheet of ice. The only missing item will be the 3,000 gallons of water needed to create the outdoor hockey rink, which will be made up entirely of recycled water provided by Levi’s Stadium.The truck made its way to Santa Clara from Toronto on February 3, a 2,800-mile journey. As the truck arrived, emblazoned with a slick wrap customized for this particular stadium series, (the truck was used during the first California outdoor NHL game, at Dodgers stadium in 2014) one could see two of the rival athletes from the upcoming game at the center of the

trucks graphic. Los Angeles Kings goaltender Johnathan Quick (#32), and San José Sharks center Logan Couture (#39), look menacingly and focused at each other, a possibility this February 21st.

plan to conserve water. “We’re very conscious of whats happening in California and we made sure that we took all that into consideration and had conversations with Levi’s” said Craig.

Upon opening the Levi’s Stadium parking lot, Dan Craig, the NHL’s senior director of facilities operations, stepped in front of the truck to explain the features and specifics of the ice plants features and the ice-making procedures.

The self contained generator will power the refrigeration system through its entire use, leaving Levi’s Stadium to only provide the recycled rain water and of course, the field. Compressors inside the truck turn water into ice and set them down on large metal pans. Over 200 people are required to create the outdoor ice rink, with at least 40 needed to set the aforementioned pans down. “The

Because this is California and water isn’t necessarily in high capacity, the NHL and Levi’s developed a a specific

ice will be ready on the night of the 17th” said Craig, 4 days before the game. In terms of any pitfalls of having ice outside in warm California weather, Craig recalled his experience with last years Dodgers Stadium outdoor game between the Anaheim Ducks and the Los Angeles Kings. “Some of the (skaters) told me that was some of the best ice they’ve ever skated on outdoors. It was 82 or 84 degrees during the day.” To keep the ice temperatures down in the sun, a reflective tarp is fastened to the rink. Division rivals the Los An-

geles Kings will come to the San José Sharks homestead in what is gearing up to be a high caliber NHL hockey game. This will be the 3rd time the two teams meet this season, with the Sharks having won the last 2 meetings between, both at the Kings’ Staples Center and at the Sharks’ SAP Center.

The 2015 Coor’s Light Stadium Series event will be broadcast live nationally on NBCSN in the United States and on CBC and TVA2 in Canada at 7 p.m. PT/10 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 21, 2015.


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