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New Drug May Help Control the Spread of Cancer “Each year 14 million people worldwide find out they have cancer, and 8 million die from the disease. It is now the leading cause of death around the world, and there is no cure. However, one company is working on what it believes to be an effective method to help control the spread of the disease, and treat and stabilize the cancer.”

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5th Annual Berkeley Vegan Earth Day April 19, 2015 9:30 am - 3:00 pm David Brower Center 2150 Allston Way Berkeley, CA 94704 Urban Sip 2015 April 25, 2015 12:00 pm -4:00 pm Rock Wall Wine Company 2301 Monarch St. Ste 300 Alameda, CA 94501

Saturday, April 18, 2015 10:00 am 747 Front St San Francisco, CA 94111 That 80s Show April 17, 9:00 pm -April 18, 1:30 am Madrone Art Bar 500 Divisadero St San Francisco, CA 94117 Franco De Vita

The Lord of the Rings Trilogy w/Live Score Apr16, 7:00 pm -Apr 19, 6:30 pm San Jose Center For The Performing Arts 255 Almaden Blvd San Jose, CA 95113 Biggie vs Tupac: Fiery Yoga Flow to Hot Beats

May 08, 8:00 PM City National Civic in San Jose 4th & San Carlos, San Jose, CA 95112 2015 Silicon Valley Latino Leadership Summit May 02, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Stanford Faculty Club

439 Lagunita Dr., Stanford, CA 94305 Bay to Breakers 2015 Sunday, May 17, 2015 8:00 am City of San Francisco San Francisco, CA Forum on public safety w/ Senator Beall, Assemblymembers Low & Stone, & Councilmember Khamis Saturday April 18th 2:00pm-3:30pm Westgate South Hills Church 6601 Camden Ave., San José, CA RSVP at tinyurl.com/beallevent or call 408-558-1295

Latino events @ Yerba Buena Gardens Festival May 03, 2015 to Aug 31, 2015 Yerba Buena Gardens, 750 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA 94103

Maestros: 20th Century Mexican Masters (Art exhibit) April 08, 2015 to June 28, 2015 6:00 PM Fort Mason Center, Building D, San Francisco, Ca

En Plena Flor (art exhibit) March 17, 2015 to April 28, 2015 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM 546 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

11th Annual CubaCaribe Festival or Dance and Music April 09, 2015 to April 26, 2015 San Francisco www.cubacaribe.org

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Pet-A-Palooza at Town & Country April 25, 2015 12:00 pm 3:00 pm Town & Country Village 855 El Camino Real Palo Alto, CA 94301

Existe lo que Tiene Nombre: Contemporary Photography in Mexico April 08, 2015 to April 30, 6:00 PM 2857 24th St (At Bryant), San Francisco, Ca 94110

Warm Springs Tour Saturday, April 18, 2015 3:00 pm Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge 1 Marshlands Rd Fremont, CA 94555

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The Western Center on Law & Poverty released a report during April 2015 entitled “NOT JUST A FERGUSON PROBLEM: HOW TRAFFIC COURTS DRIVE INEQUALITY IN CALIFORNIA”. This report is based upon three years of research in San Francisco Bay Area.

Its introduction says, “Low income Californians are being disproportionately impacted by state law and procedures related to driver’s license suspensions. Due to increased fines and fees and reduced access to courts today, more than four million Californians have suspended

driver’s licenses. These suspended licenses make it harder for people to get and keep jobs, harm credit ratings and raise public safety concerns. Ultimately they keep people in long cycles of poverty that are difficult if not impossible for many to overcome or require public welfare assistance. This report highlights the impacts on families, how the problem happens, and what can and should be done to rectify it.” Corrective legislative measures have already been proposed. The working poor must realize that this issue is one which they must influence with their vote.

Today 4+ million suspended driver’s licenses are are all directly related to $10 BILLION uncollected court ordered debts. Several vignettes are used to communicate the human dimension of what is happening. The current adjudication system is avail-

rimente de un país al que el asunto migratorio le quedó grande.

Luisa Fernanda Montero LA RED HISPANA Mientras de un lado empieza a calentarse el debate electoral, con posiciones bastante encontradas en lo que a inmigración se refiere, de otro, las huelgas de hambre y las detenciones siguen acaparando titulares.

El panorama actual tiene en la portada mujeres madres desesperadas - haciendo huelgas de hambre y tratando de presionar a las autoridades migratorias para que las dejen en libertad. Esa es una fotografía muy dep-

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Y si damos una mirada rápida, incluso distraída, es fácil ver que este es un juego en el que pocos ganan. Los inmigrantes y las familias son los primeros perdedores, que entran sin ventaja a una ruleta que al final, puede dejarlos sin nada.

El gobierno, ha perdido en un juego político, que no supo manejar, y al cierre de la jornada deberá jugársela toda para volver a ganarse el favor de una decepcionada comunidad hispana. ¿Tendrá posibilidades?

Ganan, quizás, los candidatos que usan siempre - en ambos lados de la mesa - el asuntito de la reforma para ganar votos. Y ganan también, sin lugar a dudas, aquellos que se benefician con el caos. La

able only to those who have the money in hand to pay for traffic tickets up front. This creates a two-tiered justice system which must be rectified.

First vignette: “Andrew, a 22 year old single father, worked as a mechanic and made regular installment payments to the court on a couple of traffic tickets. A few months into the payments, his two-year old son was diagnosed with leukemia.

As his son’s sole caretaker, Andrew had to leave his job to care for his son. His sudden loss of income meant he could not meet the terms of his payment plan, and the court suspended his driver’s license. His fines were handed off to a collections agency, with an extra $300 civil assessment tacked on for his failure to pay as planned.

Andrew needed to travel over 25 miles to and from chemotherapy treatments several times a week without a car,

and he was terrified to bring his immuno-compromised two-year old child on the bus.

The court refused to hear his case unless he paid the full fine amount, and he was told he could not get a (driver’s) license until the full amount of fines and fees was paid, even if he resumed making installment payments.” Andrew says, “Without my driver’s license, I can’t work. Without work, I can’t pay my fines to get my license back.”

pregunta que tenemos que hacernos es

La reforma migratoria parece el fantasma de una mala película de terror. No se materializa. Y mientras tanto pierde la gente, pierde el país, pierden los niños, pierden los padres y pierden las madres.

¿Quiénes son? ¿Quiénes pueden beneficiarse cuando las cárceles están llenas de inmigrantes indocumentados? ¿A quiénes beneficia que las madres estén separadas de sus hijos? ¿Quiénes llenan sus arcas mientras los mantienen y los mantienen y los mantienen en prisión antes de deportarlos?

El eterno asunto de la inmigración, que viene marcando generaciones de hispanos - para no hablar de otros grupos - debe empezar a tomarse en serio.

Es claro que las campañas, las marchas, las huelgas de hambre y los cabildeos temporales - entre otros esfuerzos, no están dando resultado.

A second vignette: “The DMV suspended Tammi’s driver’s license because of two traffic tickets which belonged to her sister who had ‘stolen Tammi’s identity’. The court clerk informed Tammi that she could not appeal her case unless and until the $3,500 of accumulated fines and fees were paid up front in full. Receiving only $850/mo. in Social Security benefits, Tammi had no way of paying $3,500 so she faced having her credit

¿Quién gana?

Es hora de empezar a mirar seriamente quién - o quiénes - ganan en realidad este juego macabro en el que el sufrimiento parece ser la regla principal.

Muy seguramente, respondiendo esa pregunta, podremos empezar a descubrir cuál es el camino para llegar a la tan anhelada reforma, esa con la que sueñan los miles y miles de inmigrantes honrados que día a día le entregan a este país sus horas de sudor, su trabajo, su vida.

Para más recursos para sus preguntas de inmigración visite LaRedHispana.com

rating damaged and not having a driver’s license indefinitely. Both were hardships Tammi did not deserve.

Many more hardship cases are presented in this WCLP report which may be viewed directly online at <http:// tiny.cc/nms4wx> (click “View the report” link). It is the working poor who experience these cases disproportionately. This results from an existing litany of practices and policies which turn a traffic citation into a ‘poverty sentence’. Allegedly, in certain civic jurisdictions. their police and traffic courts are used to augment revenues which ‘balance their jurisdiction’s budget’. This wrongful practice was documented by recent Department of Justice’s report concerning Ferguson, Missouri.

The current practice and process resulting in having unpaid tickets become large

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financial burdens which result in suspended driver’s licenses is well documented.

“The result is a two tiered system of justice in traffic courts across California, where only money grants access to the courts. State law requires courts to take into account the individual’s ability to pay when assessing traffic fines and fees, but the fines imposed rarely reflect ability to pay.” An outcome is the disastrous impact of court ordered debt and driver’s license suspension. Many impoverished individuals face daunting decisions simply because insufficient resources are in hand.

“Finally, there are over four million drivers who need relief now.” The appropriate amnesty plan will re-instate driver’s licenses and retroactively forgive debt for the most impoverished as an investment in these Californian families and their future.

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Earl Ofari Hutchinson NEW AMERICA MEDIA Former Oklahoma University fraternity member Levi Pettit recently stood before a bank of cameras and microphones flanked by a bevy of black elected officials, ministers and civil rights leaders at a black church in Oklahoma City. He apologized for his racially insensitive acts and ignorance. This was the act of a sincere young man who has been battered from pillar to post after the video surfaced of he, and his frat pals, carousing on a bus and shouting racist epithets. For speaking out, he has been the butt of snickers, derision, and flat out condemnation. The African-American leaders who stood with and behind him haven’t been spared the vitriol either. They’ve been the object of vicious name calling and attacks for having the temerity to back him in his mea culpa.

Pettit though doesn’t deserve condemnation, he deserves praise. He and his

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fraternity were booted from the university. His name and that of his family has been dragged deep through the mud. He’ll remain for some time the poster boy for offensive and disgusting frat racial antics whenever some wayward fraternity inevitably engages in them. He could have stood on the prior statement of apology and regret that he issued after the tape went viral and set off a national howl. He could have easily melted into the student woodwork somewhere, completed his studies, and gone on about his business. But he didn’t. Instead, he went very public with his apology and pledge to action.

Despite the lambaste of him and the racial put downs and myopia of the detractors, this is an important step forward.

The public outing of the fraternity came the same week that a study was released on racial attitudes of the millennials. The study found that young whites under thirty are no more enlightened in their racial views especially of blacks than their parents. For example, when respondents were asked, “How much

needs to be done in order to achieve Martin Luther King’s dream of racial equality?”

There was a huge gap in how they answered the question as opposed to young respondents of color. 42 percent of whites answered that “a lot” must be done to achieve racial equality, which was almost identical to the per-

cent that answered the same of white Gen Xers and 44 percent of white baby boomers. The survey finding conformed pretty much to an AP survey on racial attitudes toward minorities that was conducted in October, 2012.

That survey found that in the four-year period from a prior AP survey on racial attitudes in 2008 a clear majority of whites (56 percent) expressed animus toward blacks. The jump in antiblack racial sentiment came despite nearly four years in office of an African-American president.

It’s been the rare day that’s passed in the now more than six years that Obama has been in the White House that there hasn’t been a racially inflammatory video, photo, a sign, or some public figure popping off on race that has made a headline somewhere.

When it does, the predictable happens. The battle lines get quickly drawn, countless individuals jam websites and chat room and boards to downplay, or worse condemn the critics of the actions as being too sensitive, thin

skinned, or slamming them for playing the race card with their denunciation of a racial dig or taunt. The Oklahoma University frat debacle was a near textbook example of that.

Levitt and his pals were properly condemned for their antics and given the boot from the campus. Yet they had legions of defenders too that accused the university of not giving them due process, violating their free speech, and for a rush to judgment in summarily expelling them. Many more even expressed sympathy with them for being harshly treated. And some even commiserated with their parents for their alleged suffering and ordeal.

The fact that you have one student offender who did not play to that gate, claim victimization, and accepted fully responsibility for his racial offensive action, is cause for much hope; hope that someone actually got it, and is willing to lend a public face, their face, to those who express their disgust at racial big-

otry. It’s even better that this comes from a young person that legions of young people can more readily identify with than all the sermons on racial tolerance from those of the older generation, and especially civil rights leaders.

Their sermons are like water off a ducks back to many of them. We don’t need more surveys on race relations to know that they haven’t had much meaning too far too many young people such as Pettit.

Pettit ‘did the right thing when he spoke out and so did the black leaders who stood behind him, encouraged and ultimately embraced him.

For that, I applaud and will continue to applaud Pettit.

Earl Ofari Hutchinson is an author and political analyst.

He is a weekly co-host of the Al Sharpton Show on American Urban Radio Network.

His new book is: From King to Obama: Witness to a Turbulent History (Middle Passage Press) http://www.amazon.com/dp/0692370714

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Retirees Should Reconsider Strategies On IRA, 401K Withdrawals, Financial Advisor Says

A government rule on retirement savings may be tricking retirees into looking at their financial situations all wrong, says a financial advisor who specializes in retirement planning.

The rule says retirees can’t leave money in their IRA or 401k accounts forever. At age 70½ they must begin making minimum withdrawals, even if they prefer to leave the accounts untouched.

“You are forced to take money out whether you want to or not,” says Dave Lopez, a mathematics and computer science major who applies his analytical mind to solving retirement challenges.

And in reality, Lopez says, you should want to take out as much as possible. That’s why he likens the rule to a head fake because it causes retirees to look at the situation from the wrong perspective.

“They get fixated on that minimum amount they must withdraw, so that’s how

much they end up withdrawing, leaving the bulk of their savings right there in the 401k or IRA,” he says.

That’s a mistake, he says, especially for people who hope to leave a healthy inheritance to heirs.

“If you keep taking out the minimum amount each year, it will just about guarantee you have a large amount in there at your death,” Lopez says. “Under the current tax law, if you die and your IRA or 401k is left to your heirs, they are taxed on it at a high rate. With state taxes added in, it could be 40 to 45 percent.”

The percentage could end up being even more, depending when you retire and whether tax laws change, he says.

If Congress and the president raise taxes, the government’s share of your retirement savings would go up and the amount left to heirs would go down.

That’s where it would be good for the middle class to take a lesson from wealthy retirees, who are less likely to fall for that head fake, Lopez says. They understand that they need to withdraw greater chunks from their IRA and 401k accounts, placing the money in tax-friendlier accounts.

“While people in the middle class take out the minimumrequired amount, the rich do the exact opposite,” he says.

Lopez says a few strategies exist that retirees can take advantage of to make sure taxes don’t deplete their legacy to their children. “You have to put these strategies into place early, though,” Lopez says. “The later you wait, the less effective they are and the less your savings will be.”

•Explore tax-free options.

Move the money into a taxfree vehicle, such as a Roth IRA or a specially designed life insurance plan that would allow the dollars to flow tax free to heirs. Lopez says one additional advan-

tage with the life insurance option is that, historically, when laws are changed related to life insurance the old policies are grandfathered in and not affected. “It’s a top estate planning trick for the rich,” he says. “The challenge is the middle class doesn’t know it exists.”

• Stretch out inherited IRA withdrawals. Under tax law, when your heirs inherit an IRA they don’t have to take money as a lump sum. They

can have it paid out over their lifetime, which could keep them in a lower tax bracket, Lopez says. They pay taxes only on what they take out, he says. “There is gamble involved with this plan,” Lopez says. “You are gambling that the law that allows heirs to do this will still be in effect when you die. Many people think this law is one of the easiest ones to change because the government could just claim this is a tax loophole and they are closing the loophole.”

Ultimately, he says, it will pay off to sit down ahead of time to review options with a financial advisor who understands the intricacies of retirement planning.

“You don’t want to be taken in by that head fake,” Lopez says. “You want to make sure you and your family get as much benefit as possible from all those years you were saving your hard-earned money.”

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What is Myofascial Release?

Myofascial release is a whole-body, hands on approach for the evaluation and treatment of the human structure. Its focus is the fascial (muscle) system. Physical trauma, inflammatory conditions, structural imbalance, leg length discrepancy, and pelvic rotation all may create inappropriate fiscial (muscle) strain.

The European Method This method is a gentle, non-forceful, safe and effective approach to healing: sport related injuries, muscle strains, spasms, chronic low back pain, stiff joints and sprains.

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The techniques used in this method are successful only if they achieve the position of relief of tenderness and pain.

The “inherent” corrective forces of the body are used if the person is properly positioned, then there own natural forces may restore normal motion to an area. The phenomena in this method indicate that the trauma formation occurred in a position much more extreme than the position in which the traumatized vertebrae or muscle was found. The person therefore has no pain in this extreme position. When the trauma area is returned to its natural position, the muscles promptly and gratefully relax.

Joints Do Not Cause Distress Joints do not cause distress because they are crooked;

they are paining because they are being forced to be too straight. It is the opposite. It is the confinement of muscles, which prevents further movement away from the extreme position where the trauma first occurred. Any movement away from the extreme position increases the strain and is resisted by increased pain and discomfort of the muscles.

To initiate a spontaneous correction the joint must be returned to the extreme position and held for 10-60 seconds and returned to the normal position, even the most acute trauma will readily submit to passive movement in exaggeration of the traumatized area. When this is attained, there is an almost instantaneous relaxation of tense tissues. The traumatized area will correct itself spontaneously if it is supported in the original irregu-

lar position and then is returned to its normal position.

These are called Myofascial (muscle) triggers.

These triggers are a valuable aid to analyze specific traumas for a specific pain. The relief of the trigger point is accomplished only by relieving the original cause of trauma in the responsible joint or muscle.

Through the relief of tenderness in the trigger point as evidence of the correct positions of releases one can release the tension and tenderness in the trauma areas.

With these techniques one can get a spontaneous release from pain within 10-30 seconds. The ultimate goal is to remove fascial (muscle) restrictions and restore the body’s balance. When these goals have been accomplished, the body’s inherent ability to self correct, returns.

NEWSUSA A medida que los nacidos durante la explosión de natalidad de la posguerra se jubilan de sus trabajos en índices sin precedentes en los EE. UU., uno tiende a pensar que ellos estarían disfrutando de su tiempo libre con amigos, leyendo el periódico mientras toman café por las mañanas o tomándose vacaciones en enero en algún lugar cálido.

Pero muchas de estas personas se encuentran actualmente ante un dilema que pocos prevén para esa etapa de la vida: volver a criar niños. Los censos indican que 2,7 millones de abuelos son responsables del cuidado de sus nietos. Estas nuevas responsabilidades pueden ser gratificantes, pero también causan mucho estrés.

De hecho, hay muchas cosas que pueden generarles estrés

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erpo de médicos del Instituto para el Cuidado de Ancianos de Kaiser Permanente.

5. Intente practicar técnicas de relajación como meditación o yoga.

“No es posible evitar el estrés, pero manejarlo puede ayudarlo a preservar su salud y bienestar”, añadió el Dr. Hayward. Recomienda identificar y comprender la causa del estrés y buscar formas de liberarlo, como alguna de los siguientes consejos: 1. Modere su propio ritmo.

No trate de abarcar demasiado. Sea consciente de sus limitaciones.

6. Duerma lo suficiente. Si tiene problemas para dormir, consúltelo con su médico. El tomar bebidas con cafeína y alcohol puede afectar su capacidad para dormir bien por la noche.

2. Fíjese objetivos y expectativas realistas, y no tenga miedo de pedir ayuda.

a los jubilados; pagar las cuentas con un ingreso fijo, los problemas de salud, el ocuparse de parientes o esposos enfermos, e incluso el ser abuelos. El estrés en exceso

puede provocar problemas serios de salud.

“Al estar estresado, el cuerpo libera sustancias como cortisol y adrenalina que afectan a

todos los órganos y que provocan tensión en los músculos, secreción de insulina y un aumento del ritmo cardíaco”, señaló Arthur Hayward, médico geriatra y Jefe del cu-

3. Planifique tiempo para usted mismo. Recargue sus baterías.

4. Haga ejercicio y siga una dieta balanceada. Coma muchas frutas, verduras y alimentos integrales.

7. Hable con alguno de sus afectos o escriba en un diario personal.

8. Sea positivo. Los pensamientos positivos pueden hacer la diferencia, como “Tengo esperanza” o “Las cosas van a mejorar”.

Para más información, consulte kp.org/healthyaging.

Para preguntas o consejos sobre una enfermedad específica, consulte a su médico.

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Si  usted  ha  estado  expuesto  a,  o  ha  sufrido  daùos  por  ASBESTO  o  productos  que  CONTIENEN  ASBESTO,  que  fueron  hechos,  distribuidos  o  vendidos  por  THE  FLINTKOTE  COMPANY  o  FLINTKOTE  MINES  LIMITED,  sírvase  leer  este  aviso  sobre  derechos  de  votación  y  una  audiencia  para  considerar  la  aprobación  de  la  Reorganización.

TIPOS Â DE Â PRODUCTOS Durante las dĂŠcadas de 1930 a 1980, es posible que los productos vendidos por The Flintkote Company y Flintkote Mines Limited (en adelante mencionados como los â&#x20AC;&#x153;Deudoresâ&#x20AC;?) hayan contenido asbesto. Entre dichos productos podrĂ­an haber incluido baldosas para pisos, tejas, compuestos para juntas, tuberĂ­as de cemento, asfalto y otros productos.

Las personas o entidades expuestas a o daĂąadas por el asbesto o productos con contenido de asbesto de los Deudores pueden tener reclamaciones por lesiones personales, por muerte por negligencia ajena y otras en contra de los Deudores. No es necesario (i) tener un diagnĂłstico, (ii) tener sĂ­ntomas ni (iii) tener una discapacidad para ser incluido en el Plan.

Si cree que usted ha estado expuesto a asbesto o que ha sufrido daĂąos por los productos de los Deudores, es posible que tenga derecho a votar sobre los tĂŠrminos de la ReorganizaciĂłn. Debe leer con atenciĂłn este aviso y los documentos importantes a su disposiciĂłn en el sitio http://www.flintkotebankruptcy.com.

PLAN  DE  REORGANIZACIĂ&#x201C;N Los Deudores han iniciado un procedimiento de quiebra. El 9 de febrero de 2015, los Deudores presentaron un Plan Conjunto de ReorganizaciĂłn (en adelante mencionado como el â&#x20AC;&#x153;Planâ&#x20AC;?) ante el United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware (el â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tribunal de Quiebrasâ&#x20AC;?). El Plan incluye los tĂŠrminos de un acuerdo logrado entre los Deudores y su ex compaùía matriz indirecta, Imperial Tobacco Canada Limited (â&#x20AC;&#x153;ITCANâ&#x20AC;?). El Plan ha sido propuesto en forma conjunta por los Deudores, el ComitĂŠ de Demandantes por Asbesto y el Representante de los Demandantes Futuros (mencionados en adelante en forma colectiva como los â&#x20AC;&#x153;Proponentes del Planâ&#x20AC;?).

Como antecedente, el Plan es una versiĂłn modificada de un plan de quiebra para el cual los Deudores anteriormente solicitaron votos en 2008 y 2009, y que fue confirmado por el Tribunal de Quiebras el 21 de diciembre de 2012 (el â&#x20AC;&#x153;Plan Originalâ&#x20AC;?).

Un documento que describe los cambios del Plan (el â&#x20AC;&#x153;Suplemento de DivulgaciĂłnâ&#x20AC;?), que fue aprobado por el Tribunal de Quiebras el 17 de marzo de 2015, junto con una copia del propio Plan y los materiales de votaciĂłn (un â&#x20AC;&#x153;Paquete de ResolicitaciĂłnâ&#x20AC;?), han sido enviados por correo a los demandantes conocidos (o a sus abogados).

EL Â FIDEICOMISO El Plan establece la formaciĂłn de un fideicomiso para pagar las reclamaciones elegibles por lesiones personales por asbesto contra los Deudores (el â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fideicomisoâ&#x20AC;?). El Plan establece que se prohibirĂĄ para siempre a todos los titulares actuales y futuros de reclamaciones por lesiones personales causadas por asbesto presentar reclamaciones directas contra los Deudores u otras partes protegidas por el Plan, incluso ITCAN. Dichas personas recibirĂĄn dinero solamente del Fideicomiso. El Plan y el Suplemento de DivulgaciĂłn contienen detalles adicionales importantes y estĂĄn disponibles en el sitio http://www.flintkotebankruptcy.com.

ORDEN Â DE Â PROHIBICIĂ&#x201C;N Â Â DE Â ACUERDOS Â SUPLEMENTARIOS En virtud del Plan, ITCAN tambiĂŠn obtendrĂĄ protecciĂłn contra ciertas reclamaciones mediante una orden de prohibiciĂłn de acuerdos, que se describe con mĂĄs detalle en el Plan y en el Suplemento de DivulgaciĂłn.

PROCEDIMIENTOS Â DE Â VOTACIĂ&#x201C;N El Tribunal de Quiebras ha dictado una orden en la cual se describe quiĂŠnes tienen derecho a votar, cĂłmo deben hacerlo y cĂłmo se contarĂĄn los votos en el Plan.

Si tiene derecho a votar, el Suplemento de DivulgaciĂłn contiene informaciĂłn que le ayudarĂĄ a decidir si votar por el Plan y cĂłmo hacerlo. Los votos emitidos sobre el Plan Original se contarĂĄn como votos por el Plan, salvo que un tenedor cambie dicho voto. Si votĂł por el Plan Original y no desea cambiar su voto, no tiene que enviar una papeleta de votaciĂłn. Si no votĂł por el Plan Original, puede obtener una papeleta de votaciĂłn y votar, lo que estarĂ­a sujeto al derecho de objeciĂłn de los Proponentes del Plan. Para que su voto se tenga en cuenta, el Agente de VotaciĂłn debe recibir la papeleta llena en la direcciĂłn que se indica mĂĄs abajo no despuĂŠs del 2 de junio de 2015 a las 4:00 de la tarde (hora del Este de Estados Unidos).

Las papeletas que se reciban despuĂŠs de esa fecha lĂ­mite no se tendrĂĄn en cuenta.

No es necesario presentar la prueba de una reclamaciĂłn por lesiones personales o muerte por negligencia ajena en el Tribunal de Quiebras. Se han establecido procedimientos especiales para que los titulares de reclamaciones por lesiones personales o muerte por negligencia ajena debido a asbesto voten sobre el Plan. Los abogados de los titulares de estas reclamaciones pueden votar en nombre de sus clientes si estos les autorizan. Si no estĂĄ seguro si su abogado estĂĄ autorizado para votar en su nombre, comunĂ­quese con ĂŠl.

LA Â AUDIENCIA Â PARA Â CONFIRMAR Â EL Â PLAN Se realizarĂĄ una audiencia para confirmar el Plan ante la Honorable Mary F. Walrath, Jueza de Quiebras de los Estados Unidos de AmĂŠrica, en el United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, 824 Market Street, quinto piso, Wilmington, Delaware 19801, que comenzarĂĄ el 10 de agosto de 2015 a las 10:30 a. m. (hora del Este de los Estados Unidos).

Puede asistir a la audiencia, pero no estĂĄ obligado a hacerlo.

OBJECIONES Â AL Â PLAN Â Las objeciones al Plan se limitan a cambios entre el Plan original y el Plan, y para ser consideradas se deben presentar por escrito y recibirse no despuĂŠs del 8 de julio de 2015. Todas las objeciones deben cumplir con los requisitos de la notificaciĂłn de la Audiencia de ConfirmaciĂłn, disponible en el sitio http://www.flintkotebankruptcy.com.

CĂ&#x201C;MO Â OBTENER Â LA Â DOCUMENTACIĂ&#x201C;N Si desea obtener informaciĂłn adicional sobre el Plan, el Suplemento de DivulgaciĂłn y el Fideicomiso (incluso copias del Plan y del Suplemento de DivulgaciĂłn), puede comunicarse con el Agente de VotaciĂłn de los Deudores llamando al (800) 290-0537 o visitar el sitio http://www.flintkotebankruptcy.com.

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EN  EL  â&#x20AC;&#x153;UNITED  STATES  BANKRUPTCY  COURT  FOR  THE  DISTRICT  OF  DELAWAREâ&#x20AC;?  (TRIBUNAL  DE  QUIEBRAS  DE  LOS  ESTADOS  UNIDOS  PARA  EL  DISTRITO  DE  DELAWARE) Con  respecto  a:  THE  FLINTKOTE  COMPANY  y  FLINTKOTE  MINES  LIMITED,  los  Deudores. Â

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NOTIFICACIĂ&#x201C;N Â SOBRE Â LOS Â DERECHOS Â DE Â VOTACIĂ&#x201C;N Â Y Â LA Â AUDIENCIA Â A Â REALIZAR Â PARA Â Â CONSIDERAR Â LA Â APROBACIĂ&#x201C;N Â DE Â LA Â REORGANIZACIĂ&#x201C;N NOTA: Consulte el sitio web de ReorganizaciĂłn de Flintkote en http://www.flintkotebankruptcy.com, llame a la LĂ­nea de Asistencia de Flintkote al 1-800-290-0537, o dirĂ­jase al Agente de VotaciĂłn mencionado a continuaciĂłn para obtener informaciĂłn adicional sobre los asuntos tratados en esta NotificaciĂłn.

El plan conjunto modificado para la reorganizaciĂłn segĂşn el CapĂ­tulo 11 de The Flintkote Company (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Flintkoteâ&#x20AC;?) y Flintkote Mines Limited (mencionados en adelante en forma colectiva como los â&#x20AC;&#x153;Deudoresâ&#x20AC;?) denominado Plan Conjunto Modificado de ReorganizaciĂłn en RelaciĂłn con The Flintkote Company y Flintkote Mines Limited (modificado el 16 de noviembre de 2011) (el â&#x20AC;&#x153;Plan Originalâ&#x20AC;?) fue confirmado por el United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware (el â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tribunal de Quiebrasâ&#x20AC;?) el 21 de diciembre de 2012. Antes de la entrada en vigencia, los Deudores modificaron el Plan Original el 9 de febrero de 2015, para incorporar los tĂŠrminos de un acuerdo alcanzado entre los Deudores y su ex compaùía matriz indirecta, Imperial Tobacco Canada Limited (â&#x20AC;&#x153;ITCANâ&#x20AC;?). El Plan ha sido presentado ante el Tribunal de Quiebras. El Plan fue propuesto en forma conjunta por los Deudores, el ComitĂŠ Oficial de Demandantes por Lesiones Personales causadas por Asbesto y el Representante Legal de los Demandantes Futuros.

Un documento detallado que describe las modificaciones del Plan (denominado el â&#x20AC;&#x153;Suplemento de DivulgaciĂłnâ&#x20AC;?), que fue aprobado por el Tribunal de Quiebras el 17 de marzo de 2015, junto con una copia del propio Plan y los materiales de votaciĂłn (un â&#x20AC;&#x153;Paquete de ResolicitaciĂłnâ&#x20AC;?), han sido enviados por correo a los demandantes conocidos (o a sus abogados). Las personas o entidades que estuvieron expuestas o que sufrieron daĂąos debido tanto al asbesto como a los productos con contenido de asbesto de los Deudores pueden tener reclamaciones por lesiones personales, por muerte por negligencia ajena o por daĂąos a la propiedad contra los Deudores. No es necesario (i) tener un diagnĂłstico, (ii) tener sĂ­ntomas ni (iii) tener una discapacidad para ser incluido en el Plan.

El Tribunal de Quiebras considerarĂĄ la confirmaciĂłn del Plan en una audiencia que comenzarĂĄ el 10 de agosto de 2015 a las 10:30 a. m. (hora del Este de los Estados Unidos). Si considera que ha sido expuesto a o que ha sufrido daĂąos debido al asbesto o a los productos con contenido de asbesto de los Deudores, o si tiene otro tipo de reclamaciĂłn contra dichos Deudores, debe leer con atenciĂłn el Plan y el Suplemento de DivulgaciĂłn para informarse sobre cĂłmo el Plan puede afectar sus derechos.

deben hacerlo y cĂłmo se contarĂĄn los votos en el Plan (la â&#x20AC;&#x153;Orden de Procedimientos de SolicitaciĂłnâ&#x20AC;?). Los votos emitidos sobre el Plan Original se contarĂĄn como votos a favor o en contra del Plan, segĂşn corresponda, salvo que un acreedor cambie su voto anterior para aceptar o rechazar el Plan no despuĂŠs del 2 de junio de 2015. Si un acreedor no votĂł por el Plan Original, puede obtener una papeleta de votaciĂłn y votar, con sujeciĂłn al derecho de los Deudores de objetar a dicho voto de acuerdo con la Orden de Procedimientos de SolicitaciĂłn.

Si tiene derecho a votar, el Suplemento de DivulgaciĂłn contiene informaciĂłn que le ayudarĂĄ a decidir cĂłmo votar sobre el Plan. Es posible que sus derechos legales se vean afectados si no vota sobre el Plan.

Para que una papeleta de votaciĂłn del Plan se tenga en cuenta, el Agente de VotaciĂłn debe recibirla en la direcciĂłn que se indica mĂĄs abajo no despuĂŠs de las 4:00 p.m. (hora del Este de los Estados Unidos) el 2 de junio de 2015. Las papeletas que se reciban despuĂŠs de este plazo no se tendrĂĄn en cuenta.

PARTES Â CLAVE Â DEL Â PLAN

Se realizarĂĄ una audiencia para confirmar el Plan (la â&#x20AC;&#x153;Audiencia de ConfirmaciĂłnâ&#x20AC;?) ante la Honorable Mary F. Walrath, Jueza de Quiebras de los Estados Unidos de AmĂŠrica, en el United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware (Tribunal de Quiebras de los Estados Unidos para el Distrito de Delaware), 824 Market Street, quinto piso, Wilmington, Delaware 19801, que comenzarĂĄ el 10 de agosto de 2015 a las 10:30 a. m., (hora del Este de los Estados Unidos). Puede asistir a la audiencia pero no estĂĄ obligado a hacerlo. Las objeciones al Plan se limitan a cambios entre el Plan Original y el Plan, y para ser consideradas se deben presentar por escrito y recibirse no despuĂŠs del 8 de julio de 2015.

Las objeciones al Plan deben enviarse al Clerk of the Bankruptcy Court, United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, 824 Market Street, 3rd Floor, Wilmington, Delaware 19801.

El Plan propone ciertas exenciones y mandatos judiciales, segĂşn los cuales ciertas partes, entre ellas ITCAN, quedarĂĄn liberadas de responsabilidad por diversas reclamaciones. Entre ellos se incluyen mandatos judiciales que liberan a los Deudores y a otras partes protegidas por el Plan, incluso ITCAN, de todo tipo de reclamaciones por lesiones personales producidas por asbesto y que derivan la responsabilidad de los Deudores por dichas reclamaciones a un Fideicomiso que se establecerĂĄ para el pago de los mismos. El Plan establece la creaciĂłn de un Fideicomiso para liquidar y, si corresponde, pagar todas las reclamaciones por lesiones personales causadas por asbesto presentadas contra los Deudores.

En virtud del Plan, ITCAN tambiĂŠn obtendrĂĄ protecciĂłn contra ciertas reclamaciones mediante una orden de prohibiciĂłn de acuerdos, que se describe con mĂĄs detalle en el Plan y en el Suplemento de DivulgaciĂłn. Usted debe leer atentamente el Plan y el Suplemento de DivulgaciĂłn para informarse sobre cĂłmo esto puede afectar sus derechos.

COMO Â VOTAR Â CON Â RESPECTO Â AL Â PLAN El Tribunal de Quiebras ha dictado una orden en la cual se describe quiĂŠnes tienen derecho a votar, cĂłmo

QUĂ&#x2030; Â HACER Â SI Â NO Â RECIBE Â UN Â Â PAQUETE Â DE Â RESOLICITACIĂ&#x201C;N Si considera que tiene derecho a votar sobre el Plan pero no recibiĂł un Paquete de SolicitaciĂłn, puede obtener dicho paquete y otros documentos claves relacionados con los casos del CapĂ­tulo 11 de los Deudores consultando el sitio web a continuaciĂłn o comunicĂĄndose con el Agente de VotaciĂłn al telĂŠfono y/o la direcciĂłn que se indican mĂĄs adelante en esta notificaciĂłn.

RECLAMACIONES Â POR Â LESIONES Â PERSONALES Â Y Â MUERTE Â POR Â NEGLIGENCIA Â AJENA Â Â CAUSADAS Â POR Â ASBESTO No es necesario presentar la prueba de una reclamaciĂłn por lesiones personales o muerte por negligencia ajena ante el Tribunal de Quiebras. El Tribunal de Quiebras ha establecido procedimientos especiales para que las personas con reclamaciones por lesiones personales o muerte por negligencia ajena voten sobre el Plan. Los abogados de los titulares de estas reclamaciones pueden votar en nombre de sus clientes si estos les autorizan. Si no estĂĄ seguro si su abogado estĂĄ autorizado para votar en su nombre, comunĂ­quese con ĂŠl.

LA Â AUDIENCIA Â PARA Â CONFIRMAR Â EL Â PLAN

INFORMACIĂ&#x201C;N Â ADICIONAL Si desea obtener informaciĂłn adicional sobre el Plan, el Suplemento de DivulgaciĂłn y el Fideicomiso propuestos para las reclamaciones contra los Deudores relacionadas con asbesto (incluso copias del Plan y del Suplemento de DivulgaciĂłn), puede comunicarse con el Agente de VotaciĂłn de los Deudores llamando al (800) 290-0537 o visitar el sitio http://www.flintkotebankruptcy.com.

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Yield: 1 3/4 cups total (1 tablespoon per serving) FAMILY FEATURES Getting your family together around a delicious, home-cooked meal is easier when your kitchen is stocked with better-for-you ingredients. For home cooks looking to delight taste buds and satisfy appetites - start with the sauce.

This kid- and adult-friendly Creamy Mac and Cheese is the ultimate in comfort dishes, featuring classic bechamel “white sauce” - one of five traditional French “mother sauces” that have spread to other cuisines.

The use of heart-smart canola oil instead of butter to make the roux, however, significantly reduces the sauce’s saturated fat content.

1 cup sweet basil leaves, washed and dried completely 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated 1/3 cup pine nuts 5 garlic cloves, peeled 3/4 cup canola oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper In food processor combine basil, Parmesan, pine nuts, garlic and 2 tablespoons canola oil; blend. As blending continues, slowly add remaining oil so sauce emulsifies. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Label with date and keep refrigerated. Use within 1-2 days.

Nutritional analysis per serving: 90 calories; 9 g fat (1.5 g saturated fat); 2 g protein; 1 g carbohydrate; 0 g fiber; 5 mg cholesterol; 115 mg sodium.

Yield: 8 servings (1 cup each) 2cups elbow macaroni 3 tablespoons canola oil 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 1/2 cups milk 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard 2 tablespoons canola oil 1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs In pot of boiling water, lightly salt water and add macaroni; cook until tender. Drain and set aside.

In saucepan, heat 3 tablespoons canola oil over medium heat. Stir in enough flour to make roux. Add milk to roux slowly, stirring constantly. Stir in cheeses, garlic powder, paprika and dry mustard. Cook over low heat until cheese is melted and sauce has thickened. Pour sauce over macaroni, mix and add to large casserole dish.

In skillet, add 2 tablespoons canola oil over medium heat. Add bread crumbs and brown. Spread over macaroni and cheese. Bake at 350∫F about 30 minutes. Serve.

Nutritional analysis per serving: 540 calories; 31 g fat (14 g saturated fat); 32 g protein; 36 g carbohydrates; 1 g fiber; 70 mg cholesterol; 1080 mg sodium.

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San Jose CALIFORNIA Team members (left to right): Bottom row: Truc Nguyen, Angela Trans, Tina Nguyen, Rick Sarringhaus Middle row: Leslie Nguyen, Yusra Dawood, Michelle Nguyen, Terry, Shu, Nguyen Dang, Alfredo Diaz Top row: Jonathan David, Huy Le, Chris Sanchez, Guillermo Serrano, Gary Koerzendorfer

Metropolitan Education District Six Silicon Valley Career Technical Education students won gold medals and were named best in the state in their field at the SkillsUSA State Competition held in San Diego, April 9-12. A total of 19 high school and adult students won medals which included six silver and seven bronze medals.

The six gold medalists will move onto the SkillsUSA National Competition in Louisville, KY, June 22-26.

In addition to winning medals and Snap-On Tools, two medalists from Silicon Valley CTE’s Truck Mechanics class were awarded nearly $40,000 in scholarships to United Technical Institute (UTI). Gold medal winner Eric Allustiarti (Santa Teresa High School) received a $29,500 scholarship to UTI while Silver medal winner

Kyle Mensch (Willow Glen High School) was awarded a scholarship for $10,000 to UTI. “I am very proud of SVCTE’s students for the self-confidence and professionalism shown during the competition,” Silicon Valley CTE SkillsUSA Advisor and Truck Mechanics instructor said. “Our students showcased the skills that they have learned this year at SVCTE and showed that they have the skills needed to be successful in today’s workforce.”

Debra Merson, proud parent of gold medal winner, Kevin Deans-Merson, attended the competition and said that thanks to SkillsUSA and the skills learned in SVCTE’s Construction Technology course, her son’s selfconfidence has been boosted to the highest level she has ever seen. Merson and her family plan to attend the National completion in Ken-

“We’re a robotics team located at Andrew Hill High School and we went to Silicon Valley Regionals and qualified for World Championships at St. Louis, Missouri. However, Champs is only several weeks away and we need to find approximately $10,000 in time. As a low income school, we can’t ask the students to

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pay for the trip. We started a GoFundMe (gofundme. com/r7dab3g) and we were hoping that you guys could help us with this endeavor!

Even if you aren’t able to donate, please share this info with your friends and family.

Thank you for taking time to read this.”

The team is picture after receiving their reward at Silicon Valley Regional.

tucky to support her son and SVCTE. Forty-one students competed in the areas of Auto Body Repair, Auto Body Refinishing, Heating & Air Conditioning, Diesel Technology, Dental Assisting, Electrical Maintenance, Welding, TIG Welding, Automotive Repair, Machining, Health Knowledge Bowl, Medical Terminology, Medical Math, and Carpentry.

Silicon Valley CTE Gold Medal Winners are---Eric Allustiarti for Truck Mechanics (Santa Teresa High School), Ariana Damato for Dental Assisting (Adult), Kevin Deans-Merson for Carpentry (Andrew Hill High School), Emmanuel Lopez for HVAC (Leigh High School), Shayan Sadeghian for Dental Assisting (Los Gatos High School), and Aster Tseng for Carpentry (adult).

Silicon Valley CTE Silver

Medal Winners are--- Adam Acosta for Carpentry (adult), Juan De La Cruz for Machining (Willow Glen High School), Manuel Martinez for Auto Body Refinishing (Adult), Kyle Mensch for Truck Mechanics (Willow Glen High School), Julie Quintero for Medical Terminology (Adult), and David

Wills for Carpentry (Santa Clara High School).

Silicon Valley CTE Bronze Medal Winners are---Domenic Blackwell for HVAC (James Lick High School), Charles Jackson for Electrical Maintenance (Pioneer High School), Jacob King for Machining (Willow

Glen High School), Yennelly Rose-Munoz for Auto Body Refinishing (Andrew Hill High School), Jorge Salas for Auto Body Refinishing, Jason Tahara for Tig Welding (Ocean Grove Charter), and Jacob Zigenhagen for Welding (adult).

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“Operation Independence V” aimed at preparing families to handle disasters

Pictured are scammers Shasha Siganoff and Anthony Thompson, who targeted the elderly in car insurance fraud.

Santa Clara County A nomadic pair of suspected scam artists has been charged with collecting insurance money after pretending that they were struck and injured by cars backing out of parking spaces. The Santa Clara residents that were targeted by the scam were elderly. One driver was 93.

The defendants, arraigned on April 9, 2015 at the Hall of Justice in San Jose, allegedly staged four accidents, during which the suspects used multiple aliases and switched roles as witness and injured party.

Charged are Anthony Thompson, 30, aka Joseph Morrison, David Coden, Sean Muller and David Yurman; and Shasha Siganoff, 26, aka Nina Siganoff, Sasha Miller, Sasha Mollen, Jessica Clamon and Gabriella Sazzi. Thompson is charged with 16 felony counts and is in-custody. Bail is set at $160,000.

Siganoff is charged with 10 felony counts and is incustody. Her bail is set at $100,000. The charges include making false claims, grand theft, and participating in a vehicle collision for a false purpose. If convicted, Thompson faces a maximum of more than 18 years in prison. Siganoff faces a maximum of more than 11 years.

Their next court date is April 30, 2015.

“These were not harmless pranksters, but highly organized scam artists who repeatedly preyed on the elderly,” Supervising Deputy District Attorney Christine Garcia –Sen said. “We are concerned that this scheme was widespread and often unreported.”

An insurance company’s referral to the D.A.’s Urban Auto Task Force and the state Department of Insurance uncovered the ongoing scam.

The scams ranged from February to December 2013 in drug store, restaurant, and

shopping center parking lots in San Jose and Santa Clara.

The crimes followed the same general pattern: one of the defendants would stand behind a parked vehicle and loudly slap its rear as the driver pulled out. Then the “victim” would feign injury, going so far as to later go to the hospital and complain of pain. The “victim” would then make an insurance claim against the driver. Evidence shows that the two were paid more than $18,000 for their faked injuries.

The investigation was a collaboration of the D.A.’s Office, the National Insurance Crime Bureau, and the Department of Insurance.

Should you witness this activity, please identify yourself to the driver as a witness or call the police. If anyone has any information about the defendants, they are encouraged to contact Investigator Dale Morgan at (408) 2018808.

Hayward CALIFORNIA The City of Hayward and the Alameda County Public Health Department will host the county’s fifth annual emergency preparedness expo on Saturday, April 25 at Hayward City Hall. Dubbed “Operation Independence V,” the expo features a massive lineup of emergency and social services agencies from across the county, all focused on what to do before, during and after disaster strikes.

The free, family-friendly event is among the most comprehensive of its kind open to the general public in the East Bay. Attendees will enjoy hands-on training, emergency preparedness

workshops, presentations, exhibits, emergency equipment demonstrations and more.

“Dealing with a disaster requires an extraordinary level of cooperation,” said Hayward Fire Chief Garrett Contreras. “That’s why the City of Hayward has joined forces with the County and other local public agencies, the business community and faith-based service organizations to host this event. Our goal is to help people become prepared before disaster strikes, stay strong during, and be resilient after.”

Event sponsors and agency partners include a range of departments from the City of Hayward and Alameda

County, Community Resources for Independent Living, Collaborating Agencies Responding to Disasters, Eden Information & Referral 211 Service, the Red Cross, Hayward – Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service, Hayward Community Emergency Response Team, Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster, Hayward Animal Services and the Alameda County Developmental Disabilities Council, among many others.

Date: Saturday April 25, 2015 Time: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Place: Hayward City Hall – 777 B Street, Hayward Califor

pesticides.

Suzanne Potter CALIFORNIA NEWS SERVICE Save the bees! That’s the battle cry in two ongoing court cases in California where beekeepers and environmental groups are fighting regulators over the use of pesticides they contend harm bees and crops.

On Tuesday, on behalf of the groups, the law firm Earthjustice asked a federal judge in San Francisco to make the Environmental Protection Agency take a second look at a pesticide called sulfoxaflor.

Lead attorney Greg Loarie says this is the first case beekeepers have brought against the agency for failing to protect honeybees from toxic

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“It’s gotten to the point where beekeepers are losing so many bees each year that they simply can’t stay in business,” says Loarie. “At the rate we’re going, we’re really on a short path to agricultural disaster.”

Last week, Earthjustice asked a state court in Alameda to force the California Department of Pesticide Regulation to stop approving the use of a class of pesticides called neonicotinoids, until the department finishes a multi-year review of the impacts on honeybees.

Groups opposed to and in favor of pesticide use both cite studies they say prove their respective points. Pesticide manufacturers blame the bee deaths on a combination of causes, including dis-

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ease and predators. But no matter what the cause, Paul Towers, organizing and media director of the Pesticide Action Network, says the stakes are high.

“We know bees are responsible for one in three bites of food we eat,” he says. “We need to take every step we can to ensure their continued safety and protection.”

California’s state review of neonicotinoids began in 2009, and Towers says that’s long enough to take some “meaningful action” to protect bees.

The bees play a beneficial role in many farm crops, but at greatest risk in California is the $3 billion almond crop, which is entirely dependent on bees for pollination.

Environmental groups and beekeepers are in court this month in California, challenging state and federal regulators’ approvals of pesticides the groups say are harmful to bees. Photo courtesy of Pesticide Action Network.

SANTA CLARA UNIVERSITY Make a

DIFFERENCE San Jose CALIFORNIA San José Mayor Sam Liccardo announced on Wednesday the selection process to replace retiring Independent Police Auditor (IPA) Judge LaDoris Cordell. The Mayor’s Interim Budget Director will lead the search for the next IPA with assistance from the City’s Human Resources Department. San José residents will have multiple opportunities to express their opinion, including two community meetings.

“I thank Judge Cordell for her tremendous service to the residents of San José,” said Mayor Liccardo. “Through this community-based pro-

cess we hope to find a candidate who will continue to promote accountability and strengthen the relationship between the San José Police Department and the community it serves.”

The selection process for the next IPA will play out over the next two to three months.

The Mayor’s Office will be hosting two community meetings where stakeholders can provide input:

When: Monday, April 27th 6:30 p.m.

When: Thursday, April 30th 7:00 p.m.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 603788 The following person(s) is (are) doing business Black Tiger 175 Calvert Dr. P-203 Cupertino, CA 95014, Santa Clara Co. Carlos Gutierrez and Pilar Medina Bolio 175 Calvert Dr. P-203 Cupertino, CA 95014. This business is conducted by a married couple; 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.)

Pilar Medina Bolio April 17, 24; May 1, 8, 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 04/15/2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 602736 The following person(s) is (are) doing business Coast to Coast Trucking School 500 W. San Carlos San Jose, CA 95126, Santa Clara Co. Coast to Coast Trucking School LLC 3158 Moorpark Ave Apt. 3 San Jose, CA 95117.

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.)

Timothy Ramirez President April 17, 24; May 1, 8, 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 03/17/2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 603705 The following person(s) is (are) doing business Rose Garden Dental 2081 Forest Ave Suite 3 San Jose, CA 95128, Santa Clara Co. Neelima Naidu DDS INC 4064 Avignon Ln. San Jose, Ca 95135. This business is conducted by a corporation; registrants have begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, 02/02/2015 “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.)

Neelima Naidu President April 17, 24; May 1, 8, 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 04/14/2015

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 603463 The following person(s) is (are) doing business Wyatt & Associates 14598 Big Basin Way Saratoga, CA 95070, Santa Clara Co. Jeffery Wyatt and Gaylene Wyatt 14598 Big Basin Way Saratoga, CA 95070. This business is conducted by a married couple; 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.)

Jeffery Wyatt April 17, 24; May 1, 8, 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 04/07/2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 603695 The following person(s) is (are) doing business Hand J Janitorial 2118 Canoas Garden Ave #83 San Jose, CA 95125, Santa Clara Co. Blanca Lopez 2118 Canoas Garden Ave #83 San Jose, CA 95125. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, 04/13/2015 “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.)

Blanca Lopez April 17, 24; May 1, 8, 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 04/13/2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 603734 The following person(s) is (are) doing business Limpio’s Janitorial Service 247 Mcdonald Ave San Jose, CA 95116 , Santa Clara Co. Martha Ruiz 247 Mcdonald Ave San Jose, CA 95116. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, 04/14/2015 “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.)

Martha Ruiz April 17, 24; May 1, 8, 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 04/14/2015 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 115CV273317 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Xuan Nguyen Wu. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Xuan Nguyen Wu, has

APRIL 17-23, 2015

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Xuan Nguyen Wu to Cindy Lapxuan Nguyen. 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 07/28/2015 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.

April13, 2015 Thomas E. Kuhnle Judge of the Superior Court April 17, 24; May 1, 8, 2015 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 115CV279186 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Cynrod Guarin Lansangan.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Cynrod Guarin Lansangan, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Cynrod Guarin Lansangan to Kylie Villareal Guarin. 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 07/21/2015 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.

April 9, 2015 Thomas E. Kuhnle Judge of the Superior Court April 17, 24; May 1, 8, 2015 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 115CV279351 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jason Kim & Soo Mi Kim. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners Jason Kim & Soo Mi Kim, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Allen Dongunn Kim to Joseph Dongunn Kim. 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

07/14/2015 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.

April 1, 2015 Thomas E. Kuhnle Judge of the Superior Court April 17, 24; May 1, 8, 2015 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 115CV279186 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Victoria R. Borquez. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Victoria R. Borquez, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Desiree Natasha Davies to Desiree Natasha Borquez b. Leilani Charlene Davies to Leilani Ariel Borquez.

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 07/28/2015 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.

April 14, 2015 Thomas E. Kuhnle Judge of the Superior Court April 17, 24; May 1, 8, 2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 603390 The following person(s) is (are) doing business M & J Pet Grooming 1283 South Mary Ave Sunnyvale, CA 94087, Santa Clara Co. Miao Yu 941 Indian Wells Ave Sunnyvale, CA 94085.

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.)

Miao Yu April 10, 17, 24; May 1, 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 04/03/2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 602911 The following person(s) is (are) doing business Saratoga Clothing Company 14405 Big Basin Way Saratoga, CA 95070, Santa Clara Co.

Eric Imms 14264 Burns Way Saratoga, CA 95070.

This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, 03/20/2015“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.)

Eric Imms April 10, 17, 24; May 1, 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/20/2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 603294 The following person(s) is (are) doing business Urban Diva 3013 Ruby Ave San Jose, CA 95135, Santa Clara Co. Shikha Jain 3013 Ruby Ave San Jose, CA 95135. 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.)

Shikha Jain April 10, 17, 24; May 1, 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 04/01/2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 603294 The following person(s) is (are) doing business Urban Diva 3013 Ruby Ave San Jose, CA 95135, Santa Clara Co. Shikha Jain 3013 Ruby Ave San Jose, CA 95135. 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.)

Shikha Jain April 10, 17, 24; May 1, 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 04/01/2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 603439 The following person(s) is (are) doing business Valdez Roofing 461 Rodeo Pl, San Jose, CA 95111, Santa Clara Co. Jose Jesus Valdez 461 Rodeo Pl San Jose, CA 95111. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, 04/06/2015 “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.)

Jose Jesus Valdez April 10, 17, 24; May 1, 2015

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 04/06/2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 603369 The following person(s) is (are) doing business Arevalo’s Trucking 501 Moorpark Way Spc 119 Mountain View, CA 94041, Santa Clara Co. Jorge L. Arevalo 501 Moorpark Way Spc 119 Mountain View, CA 94041.

This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, 03/24/2015 “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 L. Arevalo April 10, 17, 24; May 1, 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 04/03/2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 603369 The following person(s) is (are) doing business 1.Integrity Shek 2.live2traveldeals. com 1922 The Alemeda San Jose, CA 95126 , Santa Clara Co. Jaime Walter Alvarezmejia 24534 Sybil Ave. Hayward, CA 94542. 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.)

Jaime Walter Alvarezmejia April 10, 17, 24; May 1, 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 03/10/2015 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 115CV279070 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ayenew Adem. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Ayenew Adem, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Adem Ayenew to Khedir Yassin Be Yan. 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 07/21/2015 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.

April 7, 2015 Thomas E. Kuhnle Judge of the Superior Court April 10, 17, 24; May 1, 2015 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 115CV278662 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Todd Schevermann and Shaylynn Lucas. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners Todd Schevermann and Shaylynn Lucas have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.Todd Mitchell Schevermann to Todd Mitchell b. Shaylynn Lucas to Shaylynn Lucas Mitchell.

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 07/14/2015 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.

March 26, 2015 Thomas E. Kuhnle Judge of the Superior Court April 3, 10, 17, 24, 2015 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 115CV278732 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Thuy Tien Huynh. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Thuy Tien Huynh, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Thuy Tien Huynh to Tatyana Thuytien Ngoc Huynh. 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 07/14/2015 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.

March 27, 2015 Thomas E. Kuhnle Judge of the Superior Court April 3, 10, 17, 24, 2015 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 115CV278720 Superior Court of California,

County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Mayra Herrera. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Mayra Herrera, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jayleen Amerany Sanchez to Jayleen Amerany Herrera.

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 07/14/2015 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.

March 27, 2015 Thomas E. Kuhnle Judge of the Superior Court April 3, 10, 17, 24, 2015 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 115CV278714 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Cecelia Johanna Camacho. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Cecelia Johanna Camacho, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Cecelia Johanna Camacho to Sen Lee Corby. 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 07/07/2015 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.

March 27, 2015 Thomas E. Kuhnle Judge of the Superior Court April 3, 10, 17, 24, 2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 603208 The following person(s) is (are) doing business Fashion Palace 78 W. Main St. Los Gatos, CA 95030, Santa Clara Co. Christian Karam 34491 Golden Lantern Dana Point, CA 92629.

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-

APRIL 17-23, 2015 istrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Christian Karam April 3, 10, 17, 24, 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 03/30/2015.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 603118 The following person(s) is (are) doing business AirNautics, Inc. 280 Martin Ave. #5 Santa Clara, CA 95050, Santa Clara Co. AirNautics, Inc. 280 Martin Ave #5 Santa Clara, CA 95050.

This business is conducted by a corporation; registrant has begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, 02/01/2015 “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.)

Johnny Vu President/Full Capacity April 3, 10, 17, 24, 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 03/26/2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 603285 The following person(s) is (are) doing business Instant Property Management Quote 560 S. Winchester Bl. #500 San Jose, CA 95128, Santa Clara Co. Michael Cvaghead 560 S. Winchester BL. #500 San Jose, CA 95128. 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.)

Michael Cvaghead April 3, 10, 17, 24, 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 04/01/2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 603297 The following person(s) is (are) doing business Essence Salon 826 West Dana Street Mountain View, Ca 94041, Santa Clara Co. Jin Qiu Lei and Donald Clifford Johnson 642 Mercy Street, Apt. B Mountain View, CA 94041. This business is conducted by a married couple; registrants have begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, 05/24/2005 “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.)

Donald Clifford Johnson April 3, 10, 17, 24, 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 04/01/2015

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 603173 The following person(s) is (are) doing business Downtown Enrichment Program, 267 Washington St. San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara Co. Downtown Enrichment Program, 267 Washington St. San Jose, CA 95112. 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.)

Carmen Cautiverio April 3, 10, 17, 24, 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 03/27/2015 Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of George D. Roberts, Jr. also known as George D. Roberts, George Downing Roberts, Jr., and George Downing Roberts No.115PR176226 A Petition for Probate has been filed by Mark Roberts in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. The petition requests that Mark Roberts also known as Mark Downing Roberts be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent, George D. Roberts, Jr. also know as George D. Roberts, George Downing Roberts, Jr., and George Downing Roberts.

The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate.

The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the independent Administer of Estate Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take any actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consent to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person Files and objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 05/27/2015 2015 at 9:30am, Dept. 10, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95112 If you object to the granting of this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing.

Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and

mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either: 1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or 2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for petitioner: Jan Brindle Miller, Attorney at Law 5050 El Camino Real, Suite 111 Los Altos, CA 94022 650-336-7251 Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of Ricki Roberts, also known Rickie Roberts and Mary Lou Roberts No.115PR176227 A Petition for Probate has been filed by James M. Barbera, in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. The petition requests that James M. Barbera be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent, Ricki Roberts, also known Rickie Roberts and Mary Lou Roberts. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the independent Administer of Estate Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take any actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consent to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person Files and objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 05/27/2015 2015 at 9:30am, Dept. 10, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95112 If you object to the granting of this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing.

Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and

mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either: 1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or 2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for petitioner: Jan Brindle Miller, Attorney at Law 5050 El Camino Real, Suite 111 Los Altos, CA 94022 650-336-7251 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 115CV277607 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Abigail Cortes-Salcedo. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Abigail CortesSalcedo, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Aaliyah MillerCortes to Aaliyah Cortes.

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 06/16/2015 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.

March 4, 2015 Thomas E. Kuhnle Judge of the Superior Court March 27; April 3, 10, 17, 2015 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 115CV269773 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Lonnie Levelle McIntosh.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Lonnie Levelle McIntosh, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this

court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Lonnie Levelle McIntosh to Lonnie Levell Leake. 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 05/05/2015 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 6, 2015 Thomas E. Kuhnle Judge of the Superior Court March 27; April 3, 10, 17, 2015 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 115CV278095 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Maria Carmen Villalobs Diaz Infante. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Maria Carmen Villalobs Diaz Infante, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Maria Carmen Villalobs Diaz Infante to Carmen Diaz Infante Villalobos.

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 06/30/2015 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.

March 13, 2015 Thomas E. Kuhnle Judge of the Superior Court March 27; April 3, 10, 17, 2015 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 115CV278542 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Kimberly Mapalo Dulay. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Kimberly Mapalo Dulay, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Kimberly Mapalo Dulay to Kimberly Dulay Cacananta. 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 07/07/2015 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.

March 24, 2015 Thomas E. Kuhnle Judge of the Superior Court March 27; April 3, 10, 17, 2015 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 115CV277439 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Sevyn Ahn, Kang Yun Ahn. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Sevyn Ahn, Kang Yun Ahn, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Sevyn Ahn to Rachael Seyvn Anh b. Kang Yun Ahn to Kevin Kangyun Ahn 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 06/16/2015 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.

March 2, 2015 Thomas E. Kuhnle Judge of the Superior Court March 27; April 3, 10, 17, 2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 602035 The following person(s) is (are) doing business Hacienda Tax Services 321 S. 20th St. San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara Co. Nalleli Somoza 283 Alturas Ave Sunnyvale, CA 94085 and Isamar Y. Camberos Gonzalez 321 S. 20th St. San Jose, Ca 95116. 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.)

Nalleli Somoza March 27; April 3, 10, 17, 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 02/27/2015.

LEGAL CLASSIFIEDS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 602486 The following person(s) is (are) doing business QCC Carpet 10 Turley Dr. San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara Co. Ana Gongora 910 Turley Dr. 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.)

Ana Gongora March 27; April 3, 10, 17, 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 03/11/2015.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 603045 The following person(s) is (are) doing business Dragonfly Lounge 4126 Monterey Hwy San Jose, CA, Santa Clara Co. Dragonfly Lounge SJ, LLC 786 N. 15th St. San Jose, CA 95112.

This business is conducted by a limited liability company; registrants have begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, 3/16/2015 “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.)

Diep Do Manager March 27; April 3, 10, 17, 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 03/24/2015.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 602934 The following person(s) is (are) doing business Pudu Pongle 1770 Clear Lake Ave Milpitas, CA 95035, Santa Clara Co. Dragonfly Lounge SJ, LLC 786 N. 15th St. San Jose, CA 95112.

This business is conducted by a limited liability company; registrants have begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, 3/16/2015 “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.)

Diep Do Manager March 27; April 3, 10, 17, 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 03/24/2015.

Statement of Abandonment of Use of Fictitious Business Name NO. 602935 The following person/entity has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: Kebab House 1770 Clear Lake Ave Milpitas,

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CA 95035, Santa Clara Co. Goodfaith Inc. 1774 Clear Lake Ave. Milpitas Ca 95035. This business was conducted by a corporation and was filed in Santa Clara County on 05/05/2011 under file no. 554498 Aj Rana CEO November 21, 28; December 5, 12, 2014 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 03/23/2015 Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of John Russell Ucolano No.115PR176064 A Petition for Probate has been filed by Russell Frank Ucolano in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. The petition requests that Russell Frank Ucolano be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent, John Russell Ucolano. The petition request the decedent’s will and codicils, if any be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 04/20/2015 2015 at 9:30am, Dept. 10, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95112 If you object to the granting of this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing.

Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either: 1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or 2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Atorney for the Petitioner: Robert P. Bergman 177 Saratoga Ave., Ste 208 San Jose, CA 95129 408-247-0444

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Former Oakland Mayor Jean Quan at the 2014 iteration of the international Vator Splash conference and tech start-up competition. Credit: Vator Splash conference.

Oakland CALIFORNIA For the second year in a row, the international Vator Splash conference and tech start-up competition will highlight Oakland’s thriving tech scene to hundreds of entrepreneurs, investors and tech leaders. The conference runs April 22-23 in Oakland.

Analysis of data from the State of California’s Employment Development Department indicates that as of the first quarter of 2014, Oakland was home to 427 tech businesses employing nearly 7,000 people. Tech is the third fastest growing industry sector in Oakland in terms of job creation.

Oakland’s tech scene has caught the attention of venture capital firms, who closed 97 deals valued at $1.2 billion in the Oakland area in 2014. This level of investment landed Oakland in the No. 7 spot on the National Venture Capital Association’s annual ranking of total venture capital invested. That’s ahead of Austin, Chicago, San Diego and Washington, D.C. Entrepreneurs – attracted by Oakland’s central location, easy transit connections and talented labor pool – are establishing firms in creative workspaces that are affordable when compared to rents in neighboring Bay Area cities.

“I am excited that for the second year in a row, Oakland is hosting this unique event

and competition which brings together the essential elements of the tech world – startups and investors,” said Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf. “With our growing tech community, I want to make sure that Oakland’s presence is felt in a big way again this year.” To leverage the opportunities presented by being the host city for Vator Splash, the City of Oakland is partnering with the event’s organizers in several different ways.

Mayor Schaaf will deliver remarks on Thursday, April 23, to welcome attendees to the event held at the Kaiser Center. She will also join a panel that afternoon to dive into the issue of gender and racial diversity in the tech industry. Evie Nagy, staff writer at Fast Company, will moderate the panel that also includes Freada Kapor Klein, co-founder of the Kapor Center for Social Impact; Kimberly Bryant from Black Girls Code, Lisa Lee from Pandora and Nilka Thomas from Google.

Even with the sector’s strong growth, Oakland has prime locations available for the tech industry. City staff will lead a Wednesday morning (April 22) tour for Vator Splash attendees, showcasing innovative co-working and startup locations in Uptown. Stops will include a tour of Uptown Station (the former Sears building) that’s being transformed into prime office space for tech firms; Gensler, the Bay Area’s largest architecture firm; coworking space Impact Hub; The Hive, a gathering place where crafters, entrepreneurs and urban dwellers create and interact; Internet radio giant Pandora and Port

Workspaces, co-working space in the Kaiser Center overlooking Lake Merritt. Uptown, Oakland’s innovation hub, was recognized as one of the nation’s best neighborhoods by the American Planning Association and is packed with the dining, entertainment and transit amenities desired by today’s tech employees.

Recognizing the home grown entrepreneurial base of Oakland’s tech sector, a session on Thursday afternoon (April 23) entitled “Accelerator Nation: How Accelerators are Evolving and Changing the Local Ecosystem” will be moderated by City of Oakland Tech Development staffer Marisa Raya. Panelists will include Oakland tech leaders who nurture startups and other organizations through accelerators, including Jose Lopez, Chief Technology Officer at DevLabs; Vinitha Watson, Executive Director of music accelerator Zoo Labs; Rani Croager, the Founder of Uptima Bootcamp and Emily Kirsch, CEO and Co-Founder of SfunCube.

Oakland’s relative space affordability allows entrepreneurs to grow by taking creative risks.

A session on Wednesday afternoon entitled “Creatives conquering Oakland - what the hottest agencies here can teach you about making brave creative choices for your own business” will feature tech leaders who have thrived in Oakland or nearby cities. Panelists will include Daniel Stein, Founder & CEO, Evolution Bureau; Nick Cohen, Co-Founder, Mad Dogs and Englishmen; and Brock Boddie, General Manager, Huge, Inc. More than a dozen Oakland-based speakers

will share their insight during the workshops, breakout sessions, fireside chats and panel discussions at Vator Splash.

Vator Splash’s tech startup competition offers the opportunity to get in front of top-notch VCs, angel and corporate investors and hightech influencers. The top 10 startups from this online competition will present on stage on April 23.

Last year’s national competition winner was OppSites, an Oakland-based firm that provides cloud-based mapping and 3-D visualization tools to connect the government and real estate sectors in a $250 billion annual marketplace. Of the eight companies hoping to take home 2015’s top prize, two are Oaklandbased startups. ·Cloudstead - www.cloudstead.io ·BriteHub - www.britehub.com “Don’t miss out on your chance to connect with businesses, investors and City staff, and get an update from last year’s Oakland-based winner OppSites,” stated Mayor Schaaf. “Sign up for the event and the competition. Keep Oakland’s winning streak going.”

Oaklanders are being offered a special “CityofOakland15” discount code to register.

For complete event details, including the full roster of speakers and registration information, please visit http://events.vator.tv/2015-splashoakland/.

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The Belridge oil field near Taft in Kern County is nearly the size of a major city, and produces an extraordinary volume of wastewater every day, which some water-strapped Central Valley farmers are purchasing to water their crops. Photo credit: Peg Mitchell/San Diego 350.org.

Tommy Hough CALIFORNIA NEWS SERVICE California Gov. Jerry Brown last week ordered the firstever mandatory water restrictions in state history.

The State Water Resources Control Board is imposing an immediate 25 percent reduction in water use among the 400 local water agencies around the state.

contaminated and taken out of the water cycle for good.”

County,” he says. “Right now, across the state.”

Much of the area affected by fracking is in the southern San Joaquin Valley near Bakersfield, where Sullivan says frackers are often working in areas near farmers who, once again this year, are not receiving any water deliveries from the state because of the drought.

Sullivan says the state has done a poor job of providing oversight, and added that California doesn’t have effective rules regulating water use by the industry.

But Patrick Sullivan with the Center for Biological Diversity says the governor failed to include oil and gas exploration in his water cutback order, despite the massive amounts of water used in fracking operations.

According to Sullivan, most fracking in California uses fresh water that could otherwise be put to use for drinking water or farming.

He says the water situation has become so severe that in some cases farmers are using oil operations’ wastewater on their crops - and that isn’t all.

“The oil industry is using some two million gallons of water a day in California for fracking and other types of oil extraction,” says Sullivan, “and much of that water is

“There are hundreds of oilindustry disposal wells that are dumping contaminated oil waste into aquifers in places like Monterey County and Los Angeles and Kern

“There are now some rules requiring disclosure of where they’re getting water for fracking and what they’re doing with wastewater after they’re done,” he says. “But there are no real restrictions on how much water they use and where it comes from.”

California typically receives more than one-third of its water supply from melting snow in the Sierra Nevada mountain range - where this year, the annual snowpack was measured at a record low of eight percent of the normal snowfall in an average year.

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Nancy Pelosi, Líder Demócrata de la Cámara de Representantes, hizo las siguientes declaraciones después de que Presidente Obama le anuncio al Congreso estadounidense que eliminará a Cuba de la lista de estados que patrocinan el terrorismo:

Baltimore MD A coalition of African American clergy announced the launch of a new initiative titled, Driving on E. The subsequent release of the Walter Scott footage, a 50-year-old Black man who was fatally wounded by a South Carolina police officer, is prompting the faith community to respond. After relentless past protests and petitions around the country in response to racial unrest, faith leaders say they are now on “E.” Frustrated by years of racial profiling, minimized funding in the Black community, and low-paying jobs, the men and women of the cloth and countless parishioners are preparing to take action against the inequities facing African Americans.

“Hoy, el Presidente Obama tomó un paso importante para reestablecer las relaciones con Cuba. Eliminando a Cuba de la lista de estados que patrocinan el terrorismo elimina una designación anticuada que no sirve los intereses de seguridad nacional de los estados unidos o las aspiraciones democráticas del pueblo cubano. “Este cambio avanza la histórica normalización de relaciones entre

nuestros países. Facilitará la apertura de nuevos mercados para bancos y negocios estadounidenses, y nuevas oportunidades para el pueblo cubano.

With an estimated 500,000 churches across America, representatives of leading Black Christian organizations have strategized a national economic stimulus plan to move the African American community forward in business, employment and education. Using economics as the catalyst for change, Rev. Dr. JamalHarrison Bryant, Pastor of the Empowerment Temple Church in Baltimore, Maryland is also the President of the Empowerment Movement, which is the organization that will spearhead the massive undertaking.

Bryant’s goal is to utilize the Driving on E campaign as the bases for educating African Americans to redirect their annual consumer spending power of $1.1 trillion to facilitate precise objectives that will create foreseeable change within the Black community.

Phase 1 of the Driving-on E campaign is the push to “Buy Black.” The plan is specifically targeted to increasing and sustaining the growth of Black-owned, small-businesses. “The goal is to start with small tangible action items, then add on,” explains Dr. Bryant.

WHAT: Dr. Jamal-Harrison Bryant, along with leaders of multiple denominations and corporate partners, have launched the Driving on E campaign:a national, economic stimulus plan to facilitate change within the Black community related to economics and employment.

“Espero que podamos seguir llevando nuestras relaciones en una dirección positiva y constructiva, y crear más allá el progreso histórico que hemos hecho hasta hora.”

Phase 2 of the plan will be implemented after six weeks of heavy promotion of “Buy Black” business campaign.

The Driving on E campaign will then roll out a national summer jobs plan. The idea is to leverage support for Black-owned businesses through summer employment for Black youth.

“It’s the foundation to creating a shift in our community, and that shift starts with inserting funding back into our communities. This plan takes small actionable steps that can yield substantial results! It takes 21 days to start a new habit. The habit we want to enforce is support for Black business,” states Dr. Bryant. “The re-circulation of the Black dollar moves us to Phase 2 of the Driving on E campaign.”

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World Premiere Photos from Monday, April 13, 2015 El Capitan Theater/ Hollywood, CA

Con “Nota De Amor” Wisin se apunta su tercera canción en el #1 como solista

Scarlett Johansson, who stars as Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow at the Monday April 13th world premiere of Avengers: Age of Ultron in Hollywood, CA. Credit: Getty.

Chris Hemsworth, who stars as Thor at the Monday April 13th world premiere of Avengers: Age of Ultron in Hollywood, CA. Credit: Getty.

Miami FLORIDA El líder icónico de la música urbana Wisin es #1 en la radio hispana de Estados Unidos y Puerto Rico con “Nota de Amor” de Wisin y Carlos Vives featuring Daddy Yankee, apuntándose así su tercer #1 en el listado Latin Airplay de Billboard desde que lanzó su material como solista hace poco más de un año.

Con “Nota de Amor”, el consolidado “hit-maker” y creador de juntes ultra dinámicos está disfrutando de un éxito fenomenal ya que el tema está posicionado como uno de los más importantes

a través de toda América Latina. . . con múltiples semanas en el #1 en Colombia y en la cima de los listados de México, Chile y Argentina, entre otros.

Sin duda alguna, la contagiosa fusión vallenato pop urbana cobrará aún más fuerza al estrenarse su video éste jueves, 16 de abril y cuando Wisin, Carlos Vives y Daddy Yankee presenten la canción en vivo en los Premios Billboard 2015, el jueves, 30 de abril.

Además a través del concurso Nota de Amor, un afortunado ganador y su acompañante tendrán el placer de viajar a Miami para

conocer a las superestrellas que cantan el exitazo y asistir a sus ensayos para los Premios Billboard así como a la prestigiosa entrega de premios. Para concursar uno debe postear en las redes sociales su nota de amor con el hashtag #NotaDeAmor y además inscribir su correo electrónico visitando http:// smarturl.it/NotaDeAmorFlyAway, donde también encontrará mayor información y las reglas del concurso. Es necesario inscribir el correo electrónico en el sitio web para ganar. El concurso cuenta con el apoyo de Sony Music US Latin, la discográfica de Wisin y Carlos Vives, así como con el apoyo de Premios Billboard y Telemundo.

Elizabeth Olsen, who stars as Wanda Maximoff / Scarlet Witch at the Monday April 13th world premiere of Avengers: Age of Ultron in Hollywood, CA. Credit: Getty.

Fans outside of the El Capitan Theater at the Monday April 13th world premiere of Avengers: Age of Ultron in Hollywood, CA. Credit: Getty.

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San Jose CALIFORNIA Hockey Canada announced Tuesday that San Jose Sharks defenseman Brent Burns (@Burnzie88) has been named to Team Canada’s 2015 Men’s National Team that will compete at the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) Men’s World Championship May 1-17 in Ostrava and Prague, Czech Republic.

Burns will join Head Coach Todd McLellan and Assistant Coach Jay Woodcroft,

who will hold their respective roles on Team Canada’s staff.

Burns, 30, finished the 2014-15 season ranking T2nd amongst NHL blueliners in points (60) and 4th in goals (17) and assists (43, tied). He established career highs in both points and assists this season, and led all Sharks skaters in average ice time per game (23:57) and ranked 2nd in blocked shots (124) and hits (148).

During his NHL career, Burns has recorded 348

points (114 goals, 234 assists) and 478 penalty minutes in 715 career games with Minnesota and San Jose.

The two-time NHL All-Star (2015, 2011) has represented Canada at numerous international tournaments, including the World Championships (2015, 2011, 2010, and 2008) and the World Jr. Championships (2004).

The 6-foot-5, 230-pound native of Barrie, Ontario, was originally drafted by Minnesota in the first round (20th overall) of the 2003 NHL Draft.

The San Jose Earthquakes announced Wednesday that they will participate in the 2015 International Champions Cup North America. Relevent Sports, a division of RSE Ventures - a multi-national sports and entertainment venture firm with a focus on new technologies - unveiled the full lineup of marquee clubs for the 2015 International Champions Cup North America.

The Quakes will compete in a top international tournament for the second straight year. Last July, San Jose held the defending La Liga champions, Athletico Madrid, scoreless through 90 minutes before falling 4-3 in penalty kicks in the 2014 Copa Euroamericana at Candlestick Park. The Earthquakes have historically fared well against international competition, holding a 9-88 record in all international friendlies since 1996, and are currently on a 10-game unbeaten streak dating back to 2004.

The third year of the tournament, the annual summer showcase will take place from July 11 to August 5. Official network partners FOX Sports will televise all of the tournament’s 17 matches live on FOX, FOX Sports 1 or FOX Sports 2.

“We are incredibly proud and excited to participate in such a prestigious tournament,” said Earthquakes President Dave Kaval. “As one of three Major League Soccer teams invited to take part, we look forward to competing against some of the best teams in the world.”

Ten clubs from across the globe are participating in the

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highly anticipated summer tournament, including teams from Spain, England, Portugal, Mexico and Italy, as well as three Major League Soccer franchises. Following is a list of all participating teams, led

by Manchester United, the defending International Champions Cup champions: -Manchester United F.C. -FC Barcelona -Paris Saint-Germain F.C. -Chelsea F.C. -FC Porto -Club América -ACF Fiorentina -New York Red Bulls -LA Galaxy -San Jose Earthquakes In 2015, the International Champions Cup will be played across the globe, including standalone tournaments in both China and Australia.

Clubs participating in the two new overseas showcases include Real Madrid CF, Manchester City and AS Roma, providing even more fans from around the world the opportunity to see their favorite clubs live.

This year’s International Champions Cup features the most storied and successful clubs in the world, including many of the world’s top players. The 10 participating teams have won a total of 91 domestic league titles, 98 domestic cup titles, 10 UEFA Champions League titles and six CONCACAF Champions League titles.

The teams feature nine of the 2014-2015 FIFA Ballon d’Or nominees, as well as 31 of the top 100 players in the world as chosen yearly by renowned English magazine FourFourTwo. “The last two years have demonstrated the thirst for soccer in the United States,” said David Tyler, CEO of Relevent Sports. “The clubs participating in the International Champions Cup this year are some of the most storied and wellknown in the entire world.

Through our tournament and

commitment to putting the best product and teams on the pitch, we will continue to grow soccer both domestically and abroad.”

“Year Two of the International Champions Cup set the gold standard for soccer worldwide,” said Charlie Stillitano, Chairman of Relevent Sports. “Not only did more than 600,000 fans pack stadiums to watch elite soccer across the country, but the 109,000 fans attending the Manchester United and Real Madrid match created a historic day for both the tournament and the sport. We are excited to bring even more fans, historic matchups and world-class soccer to iconic venues in 2015.”

The tournament will be seen in over 160 countries across the world and will be played throughout July and August.

Official network partners FOX will televise the entirety of the tournament’s 17 matches live on FOX, FOX Sports 1 and FOX Sports 2. Internationally, future media rights deals will be announced over the coming weeks.

“The International Champions Cup has become a global brand,” said Matt Higgins, CEO of RSE Ventures. “This summer, we will have three tournaments running concurrently across the entire world.

In just two years, the International Champions Cup has quickly become one of the premier sports properties in the entire world, and we are eager to continue expanding into new markets and bringing our tournament to additional fans in the years ahead.”

Each participating MLS club will host at least one matchup.

Additional information on specific matchups, venues and dates will be announced on April 28. Further details about the 2015 International Champions Cup North America including presale information can be found at www.internationalchampionscup.com.

AN INTRODUCTION Arturo Hilario EL OBSERVADOR A ‘1 Up’ in digital gaming terminology equates to an ‘extra life’, alluding to a mushroom of the Mario video game franchise. This precious fungus grants the user an extra life should he/she fall to enemies, fire, pits etc. In some instances it upgrades a user to have unique abilities such as fireball attacks, increased speed and physical growth.

In the context of representation in video games, I request ethincities get their allotted ‘extra lives’ in the video gaming spectrum. A proper representation, an upgrade or face-lift in what is currently the standard of portrayal in gaming.

The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) states that 67% of American households play video games.

Suzanne Potter CALIFORNIA NEWS SERVICE SACRAMENTO, Calif. California may soon become the first state in the nation to set minimum energy standards for home digital devices, including computers, monitors, modems and video game consoles.

These machines use a lot of electricity, even when they’re off - and we’re using them more than five times as often as we did in 2001.

The California Energy Commission is debating new rules for digital energy efficiency at a public workshop on Wednesday in Sacramento. Mark Cooper, director of research at the Consumer Federation of America, ap-

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plauds California’s leadership on this issue.

“Somebody has to step up and say we need to do this,” he states. “When California acts, it tends to get the industry’s attention and to force the industry to think hard.

And once they meet the standards in California, they end up selling more efficient devices every place.”

Last fall, the governor vetoed an industry-supported bill that would have made rules like these non-binding.

The Consumer Electronics Association, a trade group, says the standards would be too costly and are unnecessary, citing the success of voluntary initiatives such as the EPA’s Energy Star program.

They also found that the industry created $10.5 billion in revenue in 2009; it has only increased exponentially.

We slowly begin to see the change in media, with films like “The Princess and the Frog”, “Big Hero 6”, “McFarland, USA” and television shows like “Jane the Virgin” and “Selfie” tackling race and cultural themes with a lot more grace, making it streamlined for the general U.S. viewer. I use these as examples because they rely less on stereotype and more on a proportionate view of race and culture.

Although not always perfect, these newer pushes in media specifically grant the Latino some face in a ever-changing market. Yet video games have fallen behind in following suite, with very few characters of color being anything more than a stereotypical foil for the main protagonist or some side quest.

State officials say the standards would drive up costs somewhat - for example, consumers could pay about $5 more for a computer monitor - but they’d save $26 on their power bill over the life of the device.

Cooper says manufacturers are able to make the changes.

“They’ve got the technology, they know how to do it,” he maintains. “And, there’s this clear market failure and so the standard raises the level of all the devices.”

Those who can’t be at the workshop can watch it online on the California Energy Commission’s website at: http://www.energy.ca.gov/ appliances/2014-AAER-2/ prerulemaking/.

Beneath many a desk are the jumbled hints of the intense power use in this digital age. The California Energy Commission is considering setting rules for the energy-efficiency of home digital devices. Photo credit: Suzanne Potter

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One of my aims is to try and pinpoint certain characters and their effects on viewers/ players being characterized in the way they are. Whether its as simple as a “ese” barrio type Grand Theft Auto character with funny one-liners or a charming but villainous hispanic spy. (There’s also the gender issues that arise with fans of video games and its tilt towards a male dominated industry but thats a whole other column) In this we begin to think of these fictional characters and how much depth their anglo or other racial counterparts have in comparison, and whether this needs to progress to meet the standards of art in film and television. Art is subjective but at what point does interactive art become embellished with misappropriation of culture. This is what I aim to look into. Relatability and understanding on both ends of the spectrum.

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Mario Jiménez Castillo EL OBSERVADOR Al igual que muchas tradiciones religiosas en el mundo, el culto a “La Pachamama” tiene orígenes milenarios. Sus primeros practicantes fueron los habitantes de la cordillera andina, quienes expresaban su espiritualidad y amor al planeta por medio de cultos y rituales ofrecidos a la madre tierra. “Pachamama” proviene de las lenguas andinas: quechua y aymara. Pacha significa existencia universal y vida. Mama denota la madre y la fuerza creadora que hace reverdecer al mundo, por ello se ha definido Pachamama como “Madre de la existencia vital”.

“En el hemisferio norte el día de la tierra se celebra el 22 de abril.” Al parecer los antiguos moradores manifestaban un respeto muy grande por el mundo donde habitaban, ya que la flora y la fauna eran una parte principal para su supervivencia. De manera similar a los indígenas andinos, los antiguos pueblos celtas también ofrecían cultos y rituales a la tierra el primer día del mes de agosto. Esta celebración es llamada Lammas, la cual conforma uno de los ocho festivales solares que aún siguen siendo celebrados por los creyentes y practicantes de la religión Wicca.

Lastimosamente, este respeto y devoción por la madre tierra, se ha ido perdiendo debido a la industrialización depredadora y al constante desinterés de las religiones y los gobiernos.

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En varias naciones como Perú, Bolivia y Ecuador, el 22 de abril, o día de la Pachamama, representa un evento lleno de ritos contemplativos y sortilegios. El día comienza muy temprano y ya sea en grupo, a solas o con los miembros del hogar, se hacen reverencias y se entonan cánticos a la tierra, se escoge un lugar plano (en el jardín o un parque) y se decora con una alfombra fabricada con flores, frutillas y hojas de vivos colores. Luego se ofrendan velas aromáticas, se le agradece a la tierra sus bondades y se le pide por la llegada de un nuevo período cargado de prosperidad tanto material como espiritual. Después se ofrenda un plato y un vaso de la misma comida y bebida que se degustará ese día y se quema incienso a los cuatro costados del plato simbolizando los cuatro elementos primarios. La comida se deja a la intemperie por un par de horas durante las cuales se escucha música ritual y se hacen las respectivas peticiones.

Para terminar el ritual, la comida, la bebida, las cenizas del incienso, la alfombra hecha de flores y las frutillas son enterradas y con ello se completa la ceremonia.

Este ritual detalla a grandes rasgos el culto a la Pachamama. La celebración y las ofrendas a la Pachamama no tiene reglas establecidas. Su importancia radica en el reconocimiento del valor de la tierra y la profunda identidad de los pueblos que anclan su vida en ella. Aunque el 22 de abril es sin duda una fecha solemne y majestuosa para nuestro planeta, las ofrendas y ceremonias pueden realizarse durante todo el mes que es dedicado a la madre tierra como forma de agradecimiento por su maravilloso sustento.