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Un Vistazo al 2012 P. 14

Photo by: Cinthia Rodriguez

Occupy Focuses on Banks P. 2

COMMUNITY

Occupying the banks Cinthia Rodriguez El Observador

December 17 marks three months since the nation witnessed the Occupy Wall Street (OSW) movement. It grew in popularity once thousands gathered in New York’s financial district to fight major banks and multinational corporations. The Bay Area has tirelessly worked towards keeping the movement alive, but has faced several raids from local police departments. OSW has not given up. On December 12, in solidarity with the West Coast ports shutdown, South Bay occupy activists rallied against the bank’s unethical practices, especially foreclusures. They demand that banks let people keep their homes; stop their investment in immigrant detention centers and support of anti-immigrant politicians.

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The rally was organized by Occupy San Jose

ple Acting in Community Together). “We’ve been doing bank accountability since two years ago.”

Ad-Hoc Unity Group, a group made up by different organization from the Silicon Valley including the San Jose Peace and Justice Center, unions, student organizations and alliances. The activists claim that banks like Wells Fargo and Bank of America contribute to detention centers that hold immigrants before they are deported. The protesters believe that the banks have invested millions of dollars on Corrections of America and Geo Group. Those companies manage detention centers realizing profits from the incarceration of immigrants. “Geo Group makes money from prisoners. Bank of America makes money daily off the prisoner up until they can show their papers,” said Arnold Gutierrez, Occupy San Jose (OSJ). “So the banks make money. It’s another way the one percent is extracting money from the 99 percent.” Both companies are said to lobby through Ameri-

PACT was the first to have a member close their bank account. Their divestment protest happened at Bank of America. It was part of a protest alleging that the bank forecloses on too many homes and practices predatory lending.

Dozens of people gathered to occupy Wells Fargo in San Jose. Photo by Cinthia Rodriguez. can Legislative Exchange Council for strict criminal sentencing guidelines and immigration policies. The activists introduced a 13-point platform. OSJ activists demand an end to the war and want to bring soldiers back home. Also OSJ would like to see genuine immigration legislation,

P.O. Box 1990 San Jose, CA 95109 99 North First Stree, Suite 100 San Jose, CA 95113

respect to the indigenous, end an end to injustices in the prison system and an end to the violence directed against youth. “The banks donate money to make even more money off of these detention facilities,” said activist Cesar Juarez. Juarez

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that he was there because the corporations that fund detention centers are separating families. He also claimed that the center’s conditions are not suitable for human habitation. “I’m glad everyone else has caught up,” said Gina Gates, leader of the Most Holy Trinity, PACT (Peo-

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“I support their movement. I believe there’s a lot of inequality and a couple of things that have happened which has affected the ordinary citizen,” said Joy Butler, a San Jose resident. “I don’t think the government is working for us, instead they’re working for the persons who makes the most.” The activists will continue to review, reunite and inform people in San Jose. They want banks to let families keep and stay in their homes. Cinthia Rodriguez is the Editor of El Observador. Email her at: english.editor@el-observador.com

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CALENDAR

¡Vamos a Gozar!

NetApp Donates $100K to Purchase New Emergency Response Vehicle The American Red Cross Silicon Valley Chapter rolled out a new mobile emergency response vehicle (ERV) last month that will be used to distribute food, water and other supplies in times of disaster. The new ERV was purchased thanks to a $100K donation from NetApp and will transport 2,000 pounds of emergency supplies to Silicon Valley residents.

Revised County Standards Coming for Non-Residential Fire Suppression Water Supplies The Santa Clara County Fire Marshal’s Office has begun to implement revised fire suppression water supply standards for businesses. The new standards were developed as a result of concerns brought forward by the agribusiness community. This action is expected to save thousands of dollars for business owners. Un nuevo canal para la familia se lanza en YouTube TodoBebé, Inc. el productor líder de contenido educativo y entretenimiento amigable con la familia dirigido al mercado hispano, anunció el lanzamiento de un nuevo canal para la familia en YouTube, ofreciendo programas que las madres, los padres, los niños y la familia toda pueden disfrutar. El nuevo canal se puede encontrar ingresando a http:// www.youtube.com/todofamilia. Twenty-seven States Committed to Celebrate Digital Learning Day The Alliance for Excellent Education announced that more than half of all states have signed up as partners in support of the first-ever national Digital Learning Day, which will take place on February 1, 2012. Digital Learning Day is a national awareness campaign designed to celebrate innovative teachers and highlight instructional practices that strengthen teaching and personalize learning for all students. L’Oréal Paris celebra su entrega de premios Women of Worth Diez mujeres excepcionales fueron homenajeadas por L’Oréal Paris y Hearst Magazines durante la ceremonia anual de premios Women of Worth, que se llevó a cabo en el Hearst Tower de Nueva York. Las distinciones se entregaron a aquellas que, con sus incansables esfuerzos voluntarios, dedican sus vidas a diferentes causas sociales y filantrópicas de gran importancia en el país.

Free Heart Screening for Children Date & time: by appointment Location: Valley Medical Center or family’s home Info: www.infant-heart.com (408) 885-4415 Tattoo Removalthe city helps youth remove tattoo,between 14 and 25 years of age Location: 1694 Adrian Way San Jose, CA 95122 Info: (408) 794-1660

Global Winter Wonderland AT GREAT AMERICA PARKWAY First-ever event of its kind in the United States. Travel the world in just one day. Be part of this historic holiday family event. Nov. 25 - Jan. 2; 4:00PM -11:00PM Fri. and Sat., 4:00PM-10:00PM Sun. and weekdays; 4701 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara.

Spanish Storytime Date: Fridays Time: 4:00pm – 5:00pm Location: Fremont Library 2400 Stevenson Blvd. Fremont, CA 94538 Info: (510) 745-1414

River Clean Up Date: December 17 Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm Location: Visitor and Education Center 438 Coleman Ave. San Jose, CA Info: (408) 298-7657

New Children’s Books Wanted Date: Now – January 20, 2012 Time: library hours Location: San Jose Public Libraries Info: (408) 808-2361

Homebuyer Educational Class Date: December 17 Time: 9:00am – 5:00pm Location: Joyce Ellington Library 491 E. Empire St. San Jose, CA Info: pre-registration required (408) 720-9889 x12 sjworkshops@housing.org

Fantasy of Lights Date: Now – December 31 Time: 6:00pm – 10:00pm Location: Vasona Lake County Park 333 Blossom Hill Rd. Los Gatos, CA Info: (408) 355-2201 www.parkhere.org $10 Pet Adoptions Date: Now – December 31 Location: Animal Community Center 901 Ames Ave. Milpitas, CA 95035 Adoption Centers at PETCO 500 El Paseo de Saratoga San Jose, CA 95130 160 East El Camino Real Sunnyvale, CA 94087 Info: (408) 262-2133 www.hssv.org American Red Cross Mobile Blood Drive Date: December 16 Time: 9:30am – 2:30pm Location: Rooms 309 – 311 National Hispanic University 14271 Story Rd. San Jose, CA Info: 1-800-733-2767 redcrossblood.org Nuestra Navidad Date: December 16 Time: 11:00am – 12:30pm Location: Montgomery Theater San Jose, CA

Nuestra Navidad Date: December 17 Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm Location: Yerba Buena High School 1855 Lucretia Ave. San Jose, CA Info: must register to receive toy vnlisting.com Annual Holiday Toy Run Date: December 17 Time: 10:30am Location: lobby of hospital San Mateo Medical Center 222 W. 39th Ave. San Mateo, CA 94403 Info: Santa will be there Bright Green San José Day at Christmas in the Park Date: December 17 Time: 2:00pm – 7:00pm Location: Plaza de Cesar Chavez San Jose, CA “Skate Away with a Bag” at Downtown Ice Date: December 18 Time: 2:00pm – 6:00pm Location: Circle of Palms 120 S. Market St. San Jose, CA

Ohlone College Chamber Singers: 26th Annual Christmas at the Mission Date: December 17 Time: 8:00pm Date: December 18 Time: 4:00pm Location: Old Mission 43300 Mission Blvd. Fremont, CA Info: www.smithcenter.com Nuestra Navidad Date: December 18 Time: 6:00pm Location: Arturo Auto Repair 490 Howard St. San Jose, CA 95110 Info: (408) 287-7743 Hanukkah Candlelighting Date: December 20 Time: 5:30pm – 6:30pm Location: Santana Row Olin Street at Winchester Ave. San Jose, CA Info: rabbialexander@jvalley.org

Skills to Succeedfree supportive services to female ex-offenders (jail or prison) Info: (408) 213-0961 ext. 26 Need Food? Info: 1-800-984-3663 www.shfb.org ¿Preparados para una emergencia? Solicite plan informativo Llame a Graciela Alfaro (408) 849-2440 Clínica de salud gratuita The Pacific Free clinic Para personas que no tienen seguro médico Lugar: Overfelt High School 1835 Cunningham Avenue Informes: 1-888-321-9972. ¿Quieres sacarte el tatuaje? Se inicio la inscripción para jóvenes entre 14 y 25 años Lugar: 1694 Adrian Way San José, CA 95122 Informes:(408) 794-1660 Fax (408) 923-5215 Dpto de Salud Mental Llame al 1(800) 704-0900 o (408) 885-5673 y reciba ayuda

Foam & E-Waste Recycling Event Date: January 7 Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm Location: Southside Community & Senior Center 5585 Cottle Rd. San Jose, CA 95123

Done celulares y pagers Lugar: Happy Hollow 1300 Senter Road Hora: 10:00am - 5:00 pm San Jose, CA 95112 Informes (408) 794-6404

2012 Freedom Train Date: January 16 Time: 9:00am Location: San Jose Diridon Station 65 Cahill St. San Jose, Ca Info: in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Registre su celular Reciba alertas de emergencia en español visite www.alertscc.gov

¿Necesita Comida? Informes: 1-800-984-3663 www.shfb.org.

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Online Headlines

LULAC pide que consideren las disposiciones punitivas de HB 65 LULAC hizo un llamado a los fabricantes de automóviles y a las empresas proveedoras relacionadas a que reconsideren hacer negocios en un estado que ha aprobado y que está aplicando leyes antimigratorias como HB 56. La ley restrictiva de Alabama requiere que la policía estatal verifique la condición migratoria de quienes “razonablemente se sospecha” que están indocumentados.

Free Clinic Location: Overfelt High School 1835 Cunningham Ave. San Jose, CA 95122 Info: 1-888-321-9972

TECHNOLOGY

Tecnología al alcance de tus manos

Sony lanzara el PS Vita el proximo año. Foto por Luis Alba.

Luis Alba

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El Observador

Esta semana me toco ir de misión imposible a un lugar secreto en la ciudad de San Francisco solo para conocer el nuevo sistema/consola de la marca Sony Computer Entertainment. La consola introducida en el evento fue el PS Vita, ustedes dirán es como el PSP pero no. Este sistema de juegos portátil trae una serie de mejorías como: navegador de internet, pantalla táctil, dos cámaras de alta definición, sensor de movimiento, y lo más sorprendente de todo es que lo puedes agregar a una red 3G como las iPads de Apple. Esta nueva mini consola contára con 9 juegos en versión CD como FIFA 2012, Marvel vs Camcom 3, Uncharter 3, Little Planet y otros más. No tuve tiempo de jugar todos pero eso no es todo. La consola contara con zona de descargas en las cuales puedes bajar toda la librería de juegos de PlayStation Network. En fin, eso no es lo único que me dejaron ver ya que me contaron algunos detallitos de la siguiente consola PlayStation pero no puedo

Sony también diseño su propia televisión. Foto por Luis Alba. revelar hasta más adelante. Este sistema saldrá a la venta el 22 de Febrero del próximo año. Lo puedes apartar ahora en la red de Sony y lo podrás obtener con una semana antes del lanzamiento oficial en todo los Estados Unidos. Apuesto a que los dueños del PSP estarán encantados con la nueva consola. También les quiero contar que la revista Time publica una nota sobre los rumores de el iPad 3. En si lo único que dijo es que ellos piensan que la siguiente generación de tablets saldrá entre Marzo o Abril del 2012, supongo que lo dijeron por que han sido

las fechas en las que lanzaron la primer y segunda versión de este mismo producto. Cambiando ahora a los teléfonos que más se han vendido, como se podrán imaginar es el iPhone 4S. El teléfono móvil puede ser obtenido con AT&T, Verizon, y Sprint, seguido por Samsung Infuse y el Galaxie S II. Así que si todavía no tienen pensado que comprarles a sus seres queridos todavía tienen tiempo antes de que salgan los nuevos modelos ya que con la tecnología uno nunca la puede alcanzar.

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OPINION

Gabriel Gonzales San Jose

Music In The Park is over according to The San Jose Downtown Association, which sent out a press release on December 9th announcing the 23-year long festival would no longer be continued. When I heard this I immediately asked myself “Why?” I come to find out that a handful of business owners and downtown residents were complaining about the “bad” element that the concerts were attracting. Oh, yes, and money had a big part to do with it. Money I can understand, but this “bad” element is what had me scratching my head. I am pretty sure that gangs, youth and marijuana existed when the series first started in 1989 right? So why are they getting the blame for the demise of one of San Jose’s greatest traditions? I have been a frequent attendee of Music In the Park since the mid 90’s. I have been there as a spectator and as a promoter passing out flyers. Not once did I run into any problems with any gang members or youth. I use to walk right up to the

“bad” element and shake their hands, give them flyers, wish them a good night, and be off. I think that made them feel like actual people. Instead of just being glared at by the “good” element. Not to say that I haven’t seen anything go down at Music In The Park because I have. But anytime you have that many people its bound to happen. The problem escalated as far as a scuffle and security had them out in no time. Most of the time gangs or youth did not cause it or were involved. The last time I checked Gang members have ears. I think they are people too. They have the right to come and listen to music if they please. Young kids have no all age’s live music venues in downtown San Jose. The only place they could hear live music without being told to scram was at Music In The Park. The marijuana smoking wasn’t as bad as people are making it out to be, other than at the reggae shows. No Marijuana at a reggae concert is like a Beatles concert without 10,000 screaming girls. It is what it is. If people didn’t

like it then they didn’t have to attend. Why mess it up for everyone else that wanted to enjoy some reggae music on a Thursday evening? Music In The Park did not have to end. There were so many solutions for this supposed problem. Did anyone ever hear of a dress code or drink limit? Smoking section? Did anyone ever think that excessive alcohol consumption could be why so many people were becoming belligerent? I don’t think the people in charge minded making all that money off of booze though. What about making the series interactive with other things to do besides stand there and listen to music? Silicon Valley De Bug was just starting to implement this in 2011. They were doing live silk screening and how I would’ve loved to see what else they could’ve done. We could’ve had skate ramps put up for the tons of skater kids that would do their tricks off the statue of Quetzalcoatl. Read the complete opinion story online: w w w.el- ob ser va dor.c om

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OCURRIELCIAS

Hector Curriel hcurrie1777@yahoo.com

BECOME AWARE! Hilbert Morales, EL OBSERVADOR Hmorales@el-observador.com

These days it is prudent to be very much awake and alert to what is going on. As a Christian person who attends the church of my choice most Sundays, I am aware that this is the Advent season liturgically. Many of the epistles and the gospel readings are about the coming of a Messiah. It is an expectation of this season to prepare for the annual Holiday Season. In our secular world, this is the time to do much holiday shopping, send Christmas greeting cards, and retailers of all kinds advertise to promote materialism and hopefully their sales. There is another reality which has been evident in the many email communications received. One civic group, Kiwanis, Pueblo de San Jose, has reported that many Christmas food baskets are incomplete in the sense that no meat products have been made available by those who could contribute. An appeal is made to our Christian concern for those in our community who are impoverished by unemployment. These individuals are the ‘new poor’ amongst us. They need assistance now because our nation has a consumer society that is very interdependent, but not necessarily connected to needed resources. It was our first President, George Washington, who said, “It is impossible to rightly govern this nation without God and the Bible.” Our second President John Adams stated, “The Christian religion is, above all, the only religion that ever existed in ancient history or modern times, as the religion of wisdom, virtue, equity and humanity.” Our third President, Thomas Jefferson, stated, “The doctrines of Jesus Christ are simple and tend all to the happiness of Man (humankind),” It is the mis-

applied ‘separation of church and state’ doctrine which prevents our schools from allowing teachers to communicate to their students that the Founding Fathers of this nation were all persons of great faith who believed in God. They pledged “their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor.” President John Adams also said, “The U.S. Constitutiion was made only for moral and religious people.” Why bring these thoughts all together? It is because many issues could be resolved if what was ‘right and proper’ could be determined by using both secular ‘law and order contract rules’ coupled with the moral religious force of what is best for all stakeholders and the community being impacted. Examples of unresolved issues include: • The ideological impasse between Conservatives (Republicans) and Liberals (Democrats) which prevents effective negotiations and compromise at local, state and federal levels. • The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to review the immigration laws of Arizona. The resolution lies with the U.S. Congress passing a comprehensive immigration and naturalization policy. • Income tax adjustments all must result in fair and equitable outcomes which close tax loopholes; end corporate welfare; and enables all to contribute to the maintainance of our infrastructures (schools, health care, public transportation, etc.) essential to our American Consumer economy. • In California, should its Assembly become a part time legislative body? • Can the influence of special interest lobbyists be con-

trolled? • How can the militaryindustrial complex become convinced that the Pentagon budget must be reduced? • Can our nation’s foreign policy devote itself to promoting democracy with the application of an updated Marshall Plan that promotes development of needed public infrastructures in developing nations abroad as well as full domestic employment? • How can drug and human trafficing be controlled? These are very large business operations which use infrastructural amenities without payment of taxes to maintain/support them. • How can a home ownership program be developed which provides home buyers with alternatives to the current foreclosure process which currently favors the lenders, brokers, and banks? • Can local unfunded retirement plans be required to have appropriate financial analysis prior to becoming an endorsed contract? All these are complex matters which take time and analysis to resolve. But they cannot be resolved unless morals, core values, religious beliefs and commitment exist to do what is equitable. We must get beyond the 99% and the 1%. Both must realize that economies collapse when ordinary persons are deprived of the opportunity to make a living by having a job. Choices, freedoms, liberty, and security in our persons and community must be supported with earned monies…the license to perform, produce, and consume. These days it is prudent to be alert to what is going on around you. Become Aware.

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Music In the Dark

RECIPE

Ponche refrescante de miel y toronja Diciembre ya está aquí, una época llena de festividades y planes para el año nuevo que se acerca. Desde Las Posadas hasta Nochebuena y Año Nuevo, las tradiciones familiares son parte esencial en estas celebraciones.

Entre ellas está disfrutar del aroma y sabor nostálgico de la bebida que desde pequeños los Latinos conocemos y esperamos ansiosamente saborear cada fin de año: ¡el ponche!

4 porciones

Preparación:

Ingredientes:

• P ara la infusión de manzanilla y ron:

3 cdas miel 1 taza infusión de manzanilla y ron (ingredientes e instrucciones abajo) 1 ½ limón 1 toronja 1 botella agua mineral con gas, 16 oz Ramitas de canela y/o anís estrella, para decorar • P ara la infusión de manzanilla y ron 1 taza de ron

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2 cdas de té de manzanilla

En un vaso, mezcla el ron con el té de manzanilla. Deja reposar unos 30-45 minutos. Cuando la infusión esté lista, cuela y coloca el líquido en un tazón. En un extractor de jugos, exprime los limones y la toronja. Agrega los jugos en el tazón con la infusión. Agrega la miel. Revuelve hasta mezclar. Sirve y agrega ½ taza de agua mineral con gas en cada vaso. Decora al gusto.

HEALTH

High blood pressure—help employees prevent this silent killer Eat less salt—aim for a maximum of 2,300 mg of sodium each day High blood pressure, or hypertension, is sometimes called a “silent killer” because it generally shows no signs or symptoms. If left untreated, it can lead to stroke, heart disease, and kidney failure. By Joseph Derrough, MD, Chief of Ob/Gyn and CoMedical Director of Patient Safety, Kaiser Permanente San Jose Medical Center

According to HeathMedia®, direct medical costs on average are 64 percent higher for employees with high blood pressure compared to healthy employees, and about 46 percent higher in

indirect costs due to lost productivity or absenteeism.1 That’s why it’s important for employers to share the following tips to help control or possibly even prevent this condition. Prevent high blood pressure with lifestyle changes • Maintain a healthy weight—eat more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean meat, fish, and low- or nonfat

dairy products • Start an exercise program—try for 30 minutes of moderate activity most days of the week • Drink alcohol in moderation—men should limit themselves to two drinks a day, women and lighterweight men should have no more than one drink a day • Eat less salt—aim for a maximum of 2,300 mg of sodium each day Employees can get help from Kaiser Permanente

• kp.org/fitness—employees can learn how to reduce their risk for heart conditions and download podcasts, fitness calculators, and health education materials • Healthy Living classes— many facilities offer classes such as “Living Well with High Blood Pressure” and “Blood Pressure: The Basics” (some classes or programs • Healthy Living classes— many facilities offer classes such as “Living Well with High Blood Pressure” and “Blood Pressure: The Basics”

(some classes or programs may require a fee) • Support for hearthealthy nutrition—members can take advantage of telephone coaching, online lifestyle programs such as HealthMedia Nourish®, and information about Mediterranean or DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diets to start and maintain a hearthealthy eating plan For more information, call your Kaiser Permanente representative or broker.

Hundreds gather to bring hope to African AIDS victims El Observador

In honor of World AIDS Month, the Journey Christian Church congregated for its 6th annual AIDS caregiver kit building for World Vision. The Caregiver Kit program is a hands-on, personal way for individuals to reach out to caregivers in hard-hit regions across the world and to learn more about HIV/ AIDS and the challenges faced by millions on a daily basis. The kits include petroleum jelly, washcloths, pain relievers, cotton balls,

notebooks, and handwritten notes of encouragement. Another crucial item found in the kits are gloves. The caregiver kits will be sent to Zimbabwe, Africa to help caregivers who go from hut to hut caring for those living with AIDS. “This is a phenomenal opportunity for the community to get together and do something personal to help the caregivers fighting the AIDS pandemic in Africa,” said Jeff Wenke, the Journey’s Lead Pastor. “We are urging people to

visit our Web site at www. talkinchurch.com to sponsor a kit online for $29.50.” The church has raised $16,946 and has a goal of $54,500. Journey Church has partnered with World Vision, a Christian humanitarian organization, to make a dramatic difference in the LimpoporegionofZimbabwe.

prevent further infection to those living with AIDS. “We now sponsor over 100 children and have sent over

$300,000 in support of these people in need,” said Jason Jones, The Journey’s International Impact Director.

Cinthia Rodriguez is the Editor of El Observador. Email her at: english.editor@el-observador.com

World Vision delivers and distributes the kits in communities heavily impacted by HIV/AIDS. The kits are used by local volunteer caregivers who bring comfort and care while also helping

Children and parents prepared the AIDS kits together. Photo by Cinthia Rodriguez.

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BUSINESS

County Praises CalWORKs Participants’ Determination One employer and three community partners acknowledged for supporting clients SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CALIF.

The County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors honored ten CalWORKs participants for their personal, educational, and employment accomplishments toward self-sufficiency. This recognition, a part of the 21st Annual CalWORKs Achievement Awards Ceremony, acknowledges participants’ outstanding efforts to overcome adversity and achieve independence with the help of the employment program training. Individuals recognized today attained permanent full-time employment after developing relevant employment skills.

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“The CalWORKs participants we are honor-

ing today are an outstanding example of what can be achieved with individual determination and community support,” said Supervisor Dave Cortese President of the County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors and Chair of the Board’s Children, Seniors and Families Committee. “They have benefited from their own efforts, the roadmap CalWORKs has provided, and the doors that employers and organizations have opened to them.” The individual CalWORKs participants recognized today were: Robert Krueger, Tovie Lugo, Juanita Castillo, Marlo Ellis, Gary Abrahamson, YenHoung Nguyen, Stefani Medland, Iran Reyes, Leonila Gomez and Neda Noori. This year, Creative Secu-

Committee. “The individuals we are recognizing today exemplify that it is possible to overcome adversity and transform one’s life.”

Juanita Castillo was one of the 10 participants recognized. Photo by Cinthia Rodriguez. rity received the CalWORKs Employer of the Year Award for its outstanding support of the CalWORKs Program. The company, which provides law-enforcement based security services for small local businesses to multi-national corporations, partnered with CalWORKs Employment Connection Center to offer transitional subsidized and permanent employment

opportunities for qualified CalWORKs participants. “I am truly inspired by the resilience of our honorees, and those in the community who step up to help,” said County of Santa Clara Supervisor George Shirakawa, Vice president of the Board of Supervisors and Vice Chair of the Board’s Children, Seniors and Families

The Board of Supervisors also recognized the unique and longstanding partnership of local Alternative Payment Providers with the 2011 Community Partner of the Year Award: Community Child Care Council of Santa Clara (more commonly referred to as “Four Cs”), Choices for Children, and Professional Association of Child Education Alternative Payment Program (known as “Pace-APP”). The 2011 Community Partners of the Year supported clients in their goals and helped them to achieve self-sufficiency for themselves and their family. CalWORKs parents can choose from licensed center-based programs, licensed family-

run childcare homes or licensed-exempt settings such as the home of a relative. CalWORKs childcare workers provide families with crucial assistance, often accommodating long hours, weekends, and irregular work hours. The Alternative Payment Program (APP) provides childcare subsidies and supportive services to families throughout the state. 4C’s, Choices for Children and PACEAPP are the local agencies, which coordinate the infrastructure of childcare in Santa Clara County Social Services staff and the APPs coordinate the reimbursement process on behalf of families. This arrangement means that, depending on how long the family has received childcare, the client’s case can be transferred from the county to a non-profit organization to maintain childcare services.

EDUCATION

The Mountain View Police Activities League Partners with Project eCycle to Provide Laptops to Kids

MVPAL Mentoring is a program designed to improve the lives of youth through mentoring by law enforcement personnel. Mentors and mentees engage together in activities such as arts and crafts, sports, music, games, reading, field trips, holiday parties and more. This fun and lively interaction between members of the Department and the children provides the students with influential role models and positive direction. Twenty-one police personnel along with other commu-

free recycling of their eWaste. We properly recycle any old material, but first pull from it any computers we can refurbish. We then donate them to needy kids and families.” Officer Matt Ken first met Bodo on a routine false alarm call at Bodo’s business in Mountain View. The two quickly realized that the MVPAL and Project eCycle could work together to assist in accomplishing each other’s goals. v nity volunteers serve as mentors and over 40 kids from Castro Elementary School and Graham Middle School participate in the program. Founded by Bodo in 2007, Project eCycle’s goal is to re-

use instead of recycling old computers. “The problem we see is too many good, re-useable computers getting torn apart for recycling materials,” said Mr. Bodo. “Project eCycle offers companies

“At a time where many kids in the Bay Area have multiple computers, tablets and smart phones at home, most of the kids in the mentoring program don’t have a single computer,” said Ken. “By partnering with John, I knew the MVPAL could provide some of these kids with an amazing

holiday gift that would help them immensely in school.” The 15 laptops were handed out as gifts to the unsuspected kids during a holiday pizza party donated by Bodo. The recipients were selected by MVPAL based on their need for a computer. Ken and Bodo hope this donation will inspire companies to donate their old computers to Project eCycle instead of recycling so that more low-income families can have access to what many people take for granted. Mountain View Police Activities League’s (MVPAL) mission is to foster mutual understanding between youth and police officers through a non-confrontational setting and, in this way, divert them away from gangs

and criminal activity. To accomplish this goal, MVPAL offers a wide variety of recreational and leadership opportunities to kids between the ages of 5 and 18. Project eCycle’s mission is to recycle excess electronic waste in a socially conscious manner. They help society by proving educational tools to underprivileged people. They repurpose obsolete technology for educational uses. Their goal is to disseminate recycling knowledge and use new technology to improve the recycling process.

Donate to El Observador’s Foundation Inc. to help individuals in need. Visit: www. elobservadorfoundation.org.

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On Dec. 12, low-income children in the Mountain View Police Activities League’s (MVPAL) mentoring program received repurposed laptop computers from Mountain View-based Project eCycle.

COMMUNITY

Navidad en México

Navidad en México concluyó un año más con su actuación en Hayward. Fotos por Cinthia Rodriguez. Celebrar la Navidad en México es realmente una experiencia maravillosa y única. Las festividades comienzan el 16 de diciembre, la tradicional posada que se realiza es una procesión que comienza en la iglesia principal y procede de casa en casa durante nueve noches consecutivas.

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Al frente de la procesión, las estatuas de María y José se llevan, seguido por aquellos cantando, orando, y con velas encendidas. Con esto, la gente recuerda las

andanzas  de María y José por las calles de Belén en busca de alojamiento. La primera noche, la procesión sale de la iglesia a la casa de una familia donde todos son bienvenidos. Después de una ceremonia religiosa, la fiesta continuará con el disfrute de los bosques tropicales pasteles mexicanos y bebidas que están hechas especialmente para esta ocasión.   La Posada de la noche termina con juegos tradicionales, la ruptura de la piñata y distribución de frutas, dul-

ces y juguetes que contenía. Las estatuas de María y José permanecen en esta casa por la noche. La Posada sigue a la noche siguiente, de esta casa a otra, repitiendo el mismo tipo de celebración hasta el 24 de diciembre. El Ballet Folklórico Mexicano a través de “Navidad en México” mostro cómo México celebra la Navidad y llevo a la audiencia a distintas regiones para compartir la diversión y la emoción de su folclore a través de la música, el canto y la danza.

COMMUNITY

Children’s Day at History Park San Jose, CA

The holidays at History Park have become a tradition. Children’s Day at History Park was on Sunday, December 11. Santa was on-hand for photo opportunities. Children rode the trolley with Santa Claus. A highlight every year is that children can experience operating the hand-cart along the tracks. There were also holiday crafts and activities for children, and story times with the Snow Queen. History Park affiliates added to the diversity of the holiday: the Hellenic Heritage Institute, the Portuguese Historical Society of California and the Chinese Historical and Cultural Project were some of the participants. There were arts and crafts projects at the Umbarger House, the Markham House, the Hill

Children’s Day offered various activities like wreath decorating. Photo by Cinthia Rodriguez. House and the Associated Oil Service Station. In addition, the Print Shop and

Trolley Barn were open, as well as the Leonard and David McKay Gallery.

Local Community Stuffs Two VTA Buses! Overwhelming Turnout Today at Toys for Tots Drive The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) partnered with the United States Marine Corps for the annual Toys for Tots Drive. This year’s “Stuff the VTA Bus” event featured an overwhelming turnout from the community. The VTA hybrid bus staged near Christmas in the Park in downtown San Jose was filled to capacity by 1 p.m., just five short hours after the event began. To top that, a second VTA bus was provided and by event’s end at 5 p.m., the bus was filled

5,300 toys were collected and $600 in cash donations. Photo courtesy of Valley Transportation Authority. three-quarters full. VTA and the U.S. Marine Corps thanks each and every person who came out today to donate bikes, dolls, toys,

books and cash donations. Because of you, children who may not expect to receive a gift this year will have one to open this Christmas holiday!

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San Jose, CA

VIBRAS

Un vistazo al 2012 Mario Jiménez El Observador

A pocos días de llegar al 2012 muchos se preguntan qué sucederá, qué hay de cierto sobre las predicciones mayas y el cambio de era, entendidos en el tema afirman que nada ocurrirá, otros creen que un acontecimiento de proporción global podría cambiar el destino de los habitantes de la tierra. Los mayas pronosticaron un cambio de era, un nuevo ciclo está por iniciar a partir del 21 de Diciembre del 2012, sin lugar a dudas nos referimos a un año kármico donde todo puede suceder.

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¡Ilumine estos días festivos con el mejor espectáculo de luces del norte de California!

Las posiciones de los planetas desafortunadamente auguran la posibilidad de más tsunamis y terremotos, además la economía mundial atravesará por su peor período. Saturno se mantendrá en el signo de Libra y su influencia puede provocar nuevos desastres naturales, desastres aún más cuantiosos que los terremotos de Haití, Chile y el tsunami de Japón, además entrarán en actividad volcanes que habían permanecidos inactivos. Seguirán aún con más fuerza las protestas en contra de los bancos y las grandes corporaciones, instituciones quedebido a su ambición desmedida y hambre de poder han creado el caos

financiero que hoy enfrentamos. Se dice que la esclavitud terminó en el siglo XIX, sin embargo; las personas que ganan el salario mínimo sienten que la esclavitud aún existe ¿cómo se puede sobrevivir con un salario de ocho dólares la hora? Especialmente en el área de la bahía donde la renta está por las nubes. ¿Quién o quiénes pueden hacer algo para fomentar un cambio que beneficie a la gran mayoría? La lucha por la presidencia de Estados Unidos será muy reñida aunque los astros favorecen al Presidente Obama. Los índices de violencia y delincuencia organizada seguirán a la alza en la mayoría de países de América latina y casi todo debido a dos factores principales: la pobreza y la corrupción. Ocurrirán muchas muertes en el mundo de las artes. El 2012 será un año en el que podemos enfrentar algún tipo de sufrimiento, ya sea propio o de seres queridos. Parece ser que será un año en el que purgaremos muchas de nuestras culpas. El calentamiento global y los desastres naturales estarán a la orden del día, será un año en el que los homicidios se elevarán a ci-

fras realmente alarmantes. Saldrán a la luz más casos de sacerdotes pederastas en diversas regiones del planeta, el clero en vez de comportarse como mensajeros de Dios, actúan como una mafia tapándose unos a otros. Pero no todo será funesto en este 2012, habrán buenas noticias en Estados Unidos respecto a los millones de inmigrantes que aún carecen de documentos, también habrán cierto tipo de facilidades para que millares de personas inicien sus propios negocios o trabajos por su cuenta, ganándole así la batalla al desempleo. El tránsito de Júpiter en Tauro de Enero a Junio traerá alivio financiero a las personas que más lo necesitan. Los terremotos, inundaciones, tsunamis y huracanes golpearán a millares de personas, esto lo veremos frecuentemente en las noticias, puede ser que un gran cambio se avecine y que el planeta se sacuda, pero solamente Dios es el único que sabe a ciencia cierta cuándo y cómo sucederán estos acontecimientos. Tratemos de hacer el bien, seamos generosos para que el karma del 2012 en vez de caos nos traiga recompensa.

MOVIES

The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo En The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, el director nominado al Premio de la Academia David Fincher (The Social Network) despliega en la pantalla grande el mundo de la novela de suspenso de Stieg Larsson, éxito mundial de ventas. Dentro del laberinto de la historia, aparecen el asesinato, la corrupción, los secretos familiares y los demonios internos de dos compañeros inesperados que intentan descifrar un misterio de hace 40 años. Mikael Blomkvist (Daniel Craig) es un periodista financiero decidido a restaurar su honor luego de haber sido procesado por difamación. Contratado por uno de los industriales más ricos de Suecia, Henrik Vanger, para llegar al fondo de la desaparición de su querida sobrina Harriet –quien, según cree Vanger, fue asesinada por un miembro de su gran familia–, el periodista se dirige a una isla remota en la helada costa sueca

sin saber lo que le espera. Al mismo tiempo, Lisbeth Salander (Rooney Mara), una inusual pero ingeniosa investigadora de Milton Security, es contratada para realizar una investigación sobre los antecedentes sobre Blomkvist, un trabajo que, en última instancia, la conducirá a unirse a Mikael en la investigación sobre el asesinato de Harriet Vanger. Aunque Lisbeth se escuda de un mundo que la ha traicionado repetidas veces, sus aptitudes para la piratería informática y su capacidad de concentración la convierten en alguien sumamente valioso para la búsqueda. Mientras Mikael se enfrenta cara a cara con el reservado Vanger, Lisbeth recorre las las conexiones tras las sombras. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo ha sido clasificada R. El filme se estrenará en los cines de Estados Unidos el 21 de diciembre de 2011.

Las agencias de transporte público del Área de la Bahía están cambiando los boletos y pases de papel a disponibilidad única a través de la tarjeta Clipper®. La Comisión está trabajando para asegurarse de que los usuarios del transporte público de bajos recursos y las minorías no sean afectados negativamente por estos cambios. Visite mtc.ca.gov para informarse de cómo estamos trabajando para dar acceso equitativo a estos individuos, y díganos: v

¿Hay suficientes lugares donde comprar Clipper® ubicados convenientemente para usted?

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mande sus comentarios por correo electrónico a info@mtc.ca.gov, o por correo a mTC public information, 101 eighth street, oakland, Ca 94607-4700, o por fax al número 510.817.5848 antes del 22 de diciembre de 2011.

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¡La Comisión deL TransporTe meTropoLiTano quiere su opinión!

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 558771 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Michelle’s Trucking, 1645 Bermuda Way, San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara Co. Cristobal Mendoza Chavez, 1645 Bermuda Way, San Jose, CA 95122. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Cristobal Mendoza Chavez Dec. 16, 23, 30; Jan. 06, 2012. This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/06/11.

of the application of: Christopher Bill Paget, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Christopher Bill Paget has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Christopher Bill Paget to Kristin Natalie Paget. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 2/07/12 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Dec. 13, 2011. FOR CHANGE OF NAME Thomas Wm. Cain NO. 111CV214549 Superior Court of California, Judge of the Superior Court County of Santa Clara-In the mat- Dec. 16, 23, 30; Jan. 06, 2012. ter of the application of: Hui Pei and Zhihong Barbara Qiu Pei, TO NOTICE OF APPLICATION ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The TO SELL court finds that petitioners, Hui Pei ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES and Zhihong Barbara Qiu Pei have Date of Filing Application: filed a petition for Change of Name December 12, 2011 with the clerk of this court for a deTo Whom It May Concern: cree changing names as follows: a. The Name of the Applicant is/are: Antonio Roy Pei to Roy Junqiu Pei Torchi LLC b. Yibing Pei to Dianna Yibing Pei. The applicant listed above is THE COURT ORDERS that all perapplying to the Department of sons interested in this matter ap- Alcoholic Beverage Control to sell pear before this court at the hearing alcoholic beverages at: indicated below to show cause, if 110 Paseo de San Antonio any, why the petition for change San Jose, CA 95112-3639 of names should not be granted Type of license applied for: on 1/31/12 at 8:45 am, Room 41-On-Sale Beer and Wine – Eat107: located at 191 N. First Street, ing Place San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of Department of Alcoholic Beverage the Order to Show cause shall be Control published at least once a week for 100 Paseo de San Antonio Room four successive weeks prior to the 119, date set for hearing on the petition San Jose, CA 95113 (408) in El Observador, a newspaper 277-1200 of general circulation, printed Published on December 16, 23, in the county of Santa Clara. 30, 2011. Dec. 08, 2011. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Thomas Wm. Cain NAME STATEMENT Judge of the Superior Court NO. 558797 Dec. 16, 23, 30; Jan. 06, 2012. The following person(s) is(are) AMENDED doing business, All Asian Autos, ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE 422 Robert Ave. Santa Clara, CA FOR CHANGE OF NAME 95050, Santa Clara Co. Godofredo NO. 111CV211180 Lingaolingao, 2081 Glen Alden Superior Court of California, Ct., San Jose, CA 95148. This County of Santa Clara-In the mat- business is conducted by an inditer of the application of: Melissa vidual, registrant began business Esperansa Devia, TO ALL INTER- under the fictitious business name ESTED PERSONS: The court finds or names listed here in 12/07/11. that petitioner, Melissa Esperansa “I declare that all information in Devia ha filed a petition for Change this statement is true and correct.” of Name with the clerk of this court (A registrant who declares as true for a decree changing names as information which he or she knows follows: a. Melissa Esperansa De- to be false is guilty of a crime.) via to Melissa Hope Hewitt. THE Godofredo Lingaolingao COURT ORDERS that all persons Dec. 09, 16, 23, 30, 2011. interested in this matter appear This statement was filed with before this court at the hearing the County of Santa Clara on indicated below to show cause, if 12/07/11. any, why the petition for change FICTITIOUS BUSINESS of names should not be granted NAME STATEMENT on 2/07/12 at 8:45 am, Room NO. 558769 107: located at 191 N. First Street, The following person(s) is(are) doSan Jose, CA 95113. A copy of ing business, Electronics Depot, the Order to Show cause shall be 5255 Stevens Creek Blvd. #323, published at least once a week for Santa Clara, Ca 95051, Santa four successive weeks prior to the Clara Co. Volodymyr Demydov, date set for hearing on the petition 1039 Continentals Way #4111, in El Observador, a newspaper Belmont, CA 94002, Yevgeniy of general circulation, printed Bocharov, 5055 Rio Vista Ave, San in the county of Santa Clara. Jose, CA 95129. This business Dec. 12, 2011. is conducted by a general partnerThomas Wm. Cain ship, registrants began business Judge of the Superior Court under the fictitious business name Dec. 16, 23, 30; Jan. 06, 2012. or names listed here in 2/01/11. “I ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE declare that all information in this FOR CHANGE OF NAME statement is true and correct.” (A NO. 111CV214890 registrant who declares as true inSuperior Court of California, formation which he or she knows County of Santa Clara-In the matter to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Volodymyr Demydov Dec. 09, 16, 23, 30, 2011. This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/06/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 558552 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Shedanil Technology, 627 Alberta Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94087, Santa Clara Co. Alexey Stepanov, 627 Alberta Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, Olga Stepanov 627 Alberta Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94087. This business is conducted by a general partnership, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 2/01/11. “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.) Alexey Stepanov Dec. 09, 16, 23, 30, 2011. This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/29/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 558453 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Don Juan, Don Juan Shoes, Don Juan Original, Don Juan Sports, Don Juan Luxury 486 West San Carlos Street, San Jose, CA 95110, Santa Clara Co. Milton Emilio Duran, 486 West San Carlos Street, San Jose, CA 95110. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Milton Emilio Duran Dec. 09, 16, 23, 30, 2011. This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/23/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 558246 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Transportation Pacheco, 1583 Willow Brae Ave, San Jose, CA 95125, Santa Clara Co. Jose Cesario Pacheco Cazares, 1583 Willow Brae Ave., San Jose, CA 95125. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Jose Cesario Pacheco Cazares Dec. 09, 16, 23, 30, 2011. This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/17/11.

LEGAL NOTICES

ropractic Center, Sunnyvale Chiropractic, Sunnyvale Chiropractic Offices, Wilson Family Chiropractic, Sunnyvale Chiropractic Clinic, 201 S. Mary Ave., Ste. 2, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, Santa Clara Co. Anthony Wilson, 563-B McKinley Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 06/08/11. “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.) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Anthony Wilson NAME STATEMENT Dec. 02, 09, 16, 23, 2011. NO. 558575 This statement was filed with The following person(s) is(are) the County of Santa Clara on doing business, Lee’s Village 11/15/11. Chinese Food, 6477 B-2 Almaden FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Expressway, San Jose, CA 95120, NAME STATEMENT Santa Clara Co. Lucia Wing Shan NO. 557872 Wong, 356 La Strada Dr., Apt 23, San Jose, CA 95123, Pony Tik The following person(s) is(are) doWong, 356 La Strada Dr., Apt 23, ing business, Bundles of Joy Day San Jose, CA 95123. This busi- Care, 645 Shirecrest Ct., San Jose, ness is conducted by husband and CA 95123, Santa Clara Co. Lizwife, registrants have not yet begun zette Lyla Vela, 645 Shirecrest Ct., business under the fictitious busi- San Jose, CA 95123. This business name or names listed hereon. ness is conducted by an individual, “I declare that all information in registrant began business under this statement is true and correct.” the fictitious business name or (A registrant who declares as true names listed here in 11/07/2011. information which he or she knows “I declare that all information in to be false is guilty of a crime.) this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true Lucia Wing Shan Wong information which he or she knows Dec. 02, 09, 16, 23, 2011. to be false is guilty of a crime.) This statement was filed with Lizzette Lyla Vela the County of Santa Clara on Dec. 02, 09, 16, 23, 2011. 11/07/11. This statement was filed with FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the County of Santa Clara on NAME STATEMENT 11/07/11. NO. 558444 The following person(s) is(are) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS doing business, Little Genius NAME STATEMENT Learning Center, Genius AcadNO. 557763 emy, 1640 S. De Anza Blvd., San The following person(s) is(are) Jose, CA 95129, Santa Clara doing business, 191 Restaurant & Co. Little Genius Learning Cen- Bar, 191 Castro Street, Mountain ter, 1640 S. De Anza Blvd., San View, CA 94041, Santa Clara Co. Jose, CA 95129. This business Huberto Acevedo Jr. Restaurant, is conducted by a corporation, Inc., 7090 Santa Teresa Blvd., San registrant began business under Jose, CA 95139. This business the fictitious business name or is conducted by a corporation, names listed here in 1996 - 2009. registrant has not yet begun busi“I declare that all information in ness under the fictitious business this statement is true and correct.” name or names listed here on. “I (A registrant who declares as true declare that all information in this information which he or she knows statement is true and correct.” (A to be false is guilty of a crime.) registrant who declares as true inLittle Genius Learning Center formation which he or she knows Jean Lee/President to be false is guilty of a crime.) Dec. 02, 09, 16, 23, 2011. Huberto Acevedo Jr. Restaurant This statement was filed with Inc. the County of Santa Clara on Huberto Acevedo/President 11/23/11. Dec. 02, 09, 16, 23, 2011. This statement was filed with FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the County of Santa Clara on NAME STATEMENT 11/03/11. NO. 558252 any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 1/31/12 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Dec. 06, 2011. Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Dec. 09, 16, 23, 30, 2011.

The following person(s) is(are) doing business, OneStopSteve, Steve Kiss Consulting, 745 Bucher Avenue, Santa Clara, CA 95051, Santa Clara Co. Steven Kiss, 745 Bucher Ave., Santa Clara, CA 95051. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 01/01/2011. “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.) Steve Kiss Dec. 02, 09, 16, 23, 2011. This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/17/11.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV214399 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Laura Barrientos, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Laura Barrientos has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS a. Vincent James Redondo Jr. to NAME STATEMENT Vincent James Barrientos. THE NO. 558120 COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear The following person(s) is(are) before this court at the hearing doing business, Sunnyvale Chiindicated below to show cause, if ropractic Group, Sunnyvale Chi-

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 557813 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Occupy Sovereignty, 21701 Stevens Creek Blvd., Suite 1328, Cupertino, CA 95014, Santa Clara Co. Hedegard Zane, 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino, CA 95014. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed here on. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Zane Hedegard Dec. 02, 09, 16, 23, 2011. This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/03/11. AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 111CV209957 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Nicole Ajene Smith, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Nicole Ajene Smith has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Nicole Ajene Smith to Nicole Ajene Hamilton. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 1/24/12 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Nov. 29, 2011. Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Dec. 02, 09, 16, 23, 2011. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV213703 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: E u stolia Ibarra, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Eustolia Ibarra has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Abraham Ibarra Vallejo to Andres Vallejo Ibarra. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 1/24/12 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Nov. 23, 2011. Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Dec. 02, 09, 16, 23, 2011.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV213804 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Tashina Renee Cogliandro, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Tashina Renee Cogliandro has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Tashina Renee Cogliandro to Natalya Anna Cogliandro. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 1/10/12 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Nov. 28, 2011. Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Dec. 02, 09, 16, 23, 2011. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV213796 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Gilberto Bueno Mendoza, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Hilberto Bueno Mendoza has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. (First) Betzaira (Middle) Guadalupe (Last) Mendoza Rondan. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 1/03/12 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Nov. 28, 2011. Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Dec. 02, 09, 16, 23, 2011. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 558392 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Wellspent (Debt Elimination Budget Coaching), 453 Edelweiss Dr., San Jose, CA 95136, Santa Clara Co. Darcy Regan, 453 Edeweiss Dr., San Jose, CA 95136. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 11/22/11. “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.) Darcy Regan Nov. 25; Dec. 02, 09, 16, 2011. This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/22/11.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV213699 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Bic Wa Hung, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Bic Wa Hung has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Bic Wa Hung to (First) Lily (Middle) Bic Wa Hung (Last) Alberts. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 1/24/12 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE in the county of Santa Clara. FOR CHANGE OF NAME Nov. 23, 2011. NO. 111CV213407 Thomas Wm. Cain Superior Court of California, Judge of the Superior Court County of Santa Clara-In the matter Dec. 02, 09, 16, 23, 2011. of the application of: George Wil-

liam Long Junior, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, George William Long Junior has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. George William Long Junior to King George. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 1/17/12 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Nov. 18, 2011. Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Nov. 25; Dec. 02, 09, 16, 2011. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV211120 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Josue Alexander Perez Balcaceres, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Josue Alexander Perez Balcaceres has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.Josue Alexander Perez Balcaceres to Joshua Alexander Balcaceres. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 12/20/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Oct. 14, 2011. Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Nov. 25; Dec. 02, 09, 16, 2011. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV213646 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Felicita Wai Yi Cheung Wong, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Felicity Wai Yi Cheung Wong has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.Felicity Wai Yi Cheung Wong aka Felicity Wai-Yi Wong aka Wai Yi Felicity Wong aka Wai Yi Wong to Felicity WaiYi Cheung. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 1/24/12 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Nov. 22, 2011. Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Nov. 25; Dec. 02, 09, 16, 2011.

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El actor mexicano Demián Bichir fue nominado al premio del Sindicato de Actores de la Pantalla (SAG, por sus siglas en inglés) para Mejor Actor Protagonista, por el filme “A better life”, categoría en la que competirá con George Clooney, Jean Dujardin, Brad Pitt y Leonardo DiCaprio. El gremio actoral publicó hoy la lista de postulados para la premiación a realizarse el 29 de enero próximo, en la que la película “The

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La ex académica Yuridia, quien hoy recibió un Disco de Oro por las más de 30 mil copias vendidas de su álbum “Para mí”, dijo que le encantaría participar en alguna de las emisiones de “La voz... México”. La cantante sonorense añadió que su contrato con TV Azteca, empresa a la que le agradece infinitamente la oportunidad de haber iniciado su trayectoria, está por concluir. La intérprete recibió, previo a la conferencia, el

Disco de Oro de parte de Roberto López, presidente de Sony Music México, por las ventas alcanzadas a una semana de haber lanzado esta nueva producción discográfica, que incluye el sencillo “Ya te olvidé”. El nuevo álbum de la cantante norteña contiene 11 “covers”, entre ellos “Con sólo una mirada”, “Pienso en ti”, “A dónde va el amor”, “Si quieres verme llorar”, “Enamorada y herida”, “Señora”, “Noche de copas”, “Lo que son las cosas”, que fueron éxitos en voces como Rocío Dúrcal, Rocío Jurado y Ednita Nazario, entre otras.

Allí defendió de manera apasionada a las mujeres peruanas maltratadas, al ex alcalde de Lima y dueño de RBC, Ricardo Belmont Cassinelli y emprendió ataques contra la administración de Fujimori. “La televisión es mi vida, mi adoración, y he hecho programas y ayudado a los pobres. El tiempo me ha dado la razón y soy inocente, no soy una corrupta”, remarcó al recordar viejos pasajes de su vida, como cuando la acusaron de recibir dinero del gobierno de Fujimori. En la actualidad enfrenta la posibilidad que su programa sea clausurado por expresiones altisonantes en la televisión mexicana, pero ella se defiende que esa es su forma de hablar y, como en otras ocasiones, seguramente saldrá bien librada.