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FIRST-IN-THE-NATION ‘ROBOTRIPPING’ LAW TAKES EFFECT JANUARY 1 SACRAMENTO

On January 1, California will become the first state in the nation to prohibit the sale of over-the-counter cold and cough medications containing dextromethorphan (DXM) to minors.

Senate Bill 514, authored

by State Senator Joe Simitian (D-Palo Alto), will require store clerks to check identification to ensure that no one under 18 purchases these medications, which are known to cause a potentially

life-threatening high when consumed in high doses.

According to WebMD and the Consumer Healthcare Productions Association, one in ten teenagers say they’ve used DXM to get high – making it more

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popular than LSD, cocaine, ecstasy or meth. The California Poison Control System reports that DXM abuse calls for children under age 17 have increased 850% in the past ten years, making DXM abuse the most commonly reported type of abuse in this age group.

When taken as recommended, DXM is a safe and effective cough suppressant commonly found in overthe-counter cold and cough medications. Taken in higher doses, however, it produces intoxication, hallucinations, seizures, loss of motor control, and “out of body” sensations similar to PCP and LSD.

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Adverse health effects such as seizures and liver failure can occur from ingesting the contents of just one package of over-thecounter cough medication. The dangers of DXM rise when it is mixed with alcohol and other drugs.

– work together to educate our children about the dangers and consequences of DXM abuse.”

Restricting the sale of DXM was a winning submission in Simitian’s 2004 “There Oughta Be a Law” contest from Wayne Benitez and Ron Lawrence, both with the Palo Alto Police Department at the time (Lawrence is now the Rocklin Police Chief). The legislation stalled in 2004, but Simitian successfully reintroduced the bill earlier this year.

“With this law, we hope to see the abuse of DXM decrease around the state,” said Palo Alto Police Sgt. Wayne Benitez. “But as significant as this law is, it will work only if all of us – parents, teachers, and community leaders

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DXM is known by the street names robo, skittles, Triple C, Vitamin C, dex, red paint, and tussin. Because abusers commonly use Robitussin to get high, the act of abusing is often called “robotripping” or “robodosing.”

Senate Bill 514 was supported by the Consumer Healthcare Products Association (the manufacturers of these products), the California Peace Officers Association, the American College of Emergency Physicians, and the California State Board of Pharmacy, among other groups.

A violation of the new law will be an infraction. The law provides an exception for sale to minors with a prescription.

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Rituales para despedir el 2011 Mario Jiménez El Observador

Un año más que se va, dejándonos lecciones valiosas que debemos poner en práctica para que los tiempos venideros sean siempre los mejores. El nuevo año 2012 representa un periodo de esperanza para millones de seres humanos, será un lapso en el que ocurrirán eventos que sorprenderán e inquietarán a la tierra y a sus habitantes, especialmente en cuanto a la política, economía y a las sorpresas que traerá la madre naturaleza.

Las siguientes magias de ocasión son propicias para despedir el año viejo con alegría y recibir el año nuevo con optimismo. Impregnemos el corazón de nobles sentimientos y preparémonos a vivir un año que promete cambiar el destino de todo el mundo.

Para el Trabajo Se prepara un altar en el cual se colocarán 8 monedas de la misma denominación, un florero con tres ramas de romero y un ramo de flores blancas, 2 veladoras de siete colores, un espejo y un cristal de cuarzo.

Finalmente se dedica el altar a San Martín Caballero y se pide por su sabia intercesión para que el trabajo no falte. Se debe preparar el altar el día 30 y se mantiene hasta el 6 de Enero o hasta que se terminen las veladoras.

Para Protegerse de Malas Voluntades y Envidias Se quema incienso de iglesia mezclado con mirra, incienso sangre de dragón, copal y canela en polvo, entonces durante unos veinte minutos se pasa el incienso por todos los rincones de la casa por dentro y por fuera, y se invoca a San Miguel Arcángel. Con este ritual se desvanece la negatividad y se fomenta la atracción de la buena fortuna. Hacerlo el 31 a mediodía o a la media noche. Al finalizar se rocía agua bendita en la puerta de entrada de la casa.

Para la Salud y las buenas vibras Se tallan por todo el cuerpo dos velas blancas, después se les aplica aceite de oliva y una pizca de sal a cada una, se colocan frente a un espejo y se encienden por cuatro horas, finalmente se apagan con gotas de agua mineral.

Posteriormente los restos de las velas deben ser enterradas o se deben tirar en el cementerio. Este ritual de limpieza espiritual promete hacer que el practicante inicie el año con el pie derecho.

Hacerlo el 31 de Diciembre entre las 10 y 12 de la mañana. Finalmente se reza la oración al Niño de Atocha.

Para Atraer el Amor El día 31 de Diciembre portar consigo dos piedras de cuarzo rosa de tamaño

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similar. Frótelas en las manos siete veces antes de la medianoche, mientras se pide un deseo romántico en nombre de las diosas del amor: Venus, Afrodita, Isis y Oshún. El ritual es aún más efectivo si se sigue practicando durante los primeros cuatro viernes del año.

Para que no falte el dinero El día 30 de Diciembre se coloca un ramo de ruda en un florero lleno a la mitad con agua mineral, el 31 antes de la media noche, se rocía el agua del florero en la puerta de entrada de la casa y se repite la siguiente invocación: Ruda verde y perfumada de aroma raro y exquisito, tu secreto es sin igual y no me faltará cosa alguna, me alejas de todo mal y me traes la fortuna. Por eso tu ayuda espero al rociar tu agua en mi puerta, para que al estar abierta entre amor y dinero.

Para Cumplir un Deseo Se consiguen 30 monedas de la misma denominación y se rocían con champaña pidiendo lo que se desea, posteriormente se envuelven en papel aluminio y se colocan en el árbol de navidad y durante las horas de la tarde del día 31 se obsequian a un necesitado o se ofrendan en un servicio religioso. Al final se reza la oración a San Cayetano.

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Los Mayores Errores de Relaciones Publicas del 2011 1. Penn State, “Tu Escándalo No Se Va A Desaparecer” La historia del arresto del deshonrado ex-entrenador asistente de fútbol americano de Penn State, Jerry Sandusky bajo acusaciones de abuso sexual es una historia terrible, pero las noticias respecto a la falta de acción por parte de la universidad durante más de 10 años enfurecieron al público y a los medios de comunicación por igual.

2. Cain Improvisado, Incapaz El aspirante a candidato presidencial republicano y ex-presidente de la Asociación Nacional de Restaurantes, Herman Cain cometió un error garrafal al no responder rápida y cabalmente a las preguntas de Politico.com con relación a ciertas acusaciones de un pasado acoso sexual, lo que lo dejó expuesto a una ola de especulaciones perjudiciales.

3. La Alcaldeza de Oakland Quan Siendo Parte de Ambos Bandos-Luchando entre si El Movimiento de los Indignados ha puesto a prueba a los funcionarios municipales de todo el país, pero a ninguno tanto como la Alcaldeza de Oakland y ex-activista comunitaria Jean Quan, cuyo manejo del campamento de los Indignados de Oakland recibió una amplia y crítica cobertura.

4. Bank of America siendo usurero con sus clientes Bank of America no fue el único banco que planificó incrementar sus ganancias a través de nuevos cargos sobre las tarjetas de débito, pero sufrió considerable daño a su reputación por ser el último en abandonar sus planes de

DVD por correo “en la misma frase,” según el San Francisco Chronicle.

Ben & Jerry’s Convierte La Nieve en “Las Pelotas de Schweddy” El más reciente esfuerzo de la compañía, “Schweddy Balls” (o “Pelotas de Schweddy” en español), un homenaje al personaje Pete Schweddy de Saturday Night Live, ha hecho que algunas familias y grupos de consumidores, incluyendo al Grupo un Millón de Madres afiliado a la Asociación Estadounidense de Familias, pongan el grito en el cielo.

hacerlo después de una profunda indignación pública en lo que The Wall Street Journal denominó “la última pesadilla de la publicidad en una industria que ya está en bajo fuego.”

5. Una “Perspectiva Alocada” Daña la Confianza del Partido Republicano en Perry Mientras algunos podrían declarar que la incapacidad de Rick Perry de recordar su propia agenda es su error más memorable en la campaña del 2011, para muchos su error más importante, y que pudo evitarse completamente, fue desenterrar el tema del lugar de nacimiento de Obama en una entrevista con la Revista Parade.

6. Qwikster Solamente Un Instante en los Planes de Netflix El Presidente Ejecutivo de Netflix, Reed Hastings mantuvo su silencio durante dos meses, luego publicó una declaración aparentemente renuente en un blog disculpándose por el aumento en precio… y anunciando planes para dividir las operaciones de

7. Facebook Se Queja Sobre Falta de Transparencia, Anónimamente Facebook no solamente contrató a una prominente empresa de Relaciones Públicas para cuestionar la forma en que el Social Circle de la compañía Google recolecta y usa datos personales, sino que la red social según se dice, insistió en que esta empresa mantuviera su anonimato como cliente.

8. Las Palabras del Dueño de los Dodgers Fueron “Muy, Muy Injustas” a la Familia de la Víctima en estado de Coma El dueño de Los Angeles Dodgers, Frank McCourt describió el asalto como “trágico” pero que también estaba “muy, muy satisfecho” con el esfuerzo de su organización en “hacer [del Estadio de los Dodger] el local más seguro para los deportes” y que era “muy, muy injusto que se haya tomado lo que por todo lo demás había sido un día fantástico…y dejar que unos cuantos individuos lo arruinaran.”

9. “Twitera Adolescente” Le Enseña al Gobernador Brownback de Kansas sobre los Medios Sociales El Gobernador de Kansas, Sam Brownback y su equipo deberían haber considerado el origen antes de tratar de “castigar las reflexiones de una adolescente en el internet”, según Associated Press, cuando Emma Sullivan de 18 años de edad envió un tweet a sus 61 seguidores afirmando haberle “dicho que no era de su agrado”.

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OPINION

A REVIEW OF 2011; A PROJECTION OF 2012 Hilbert Morales, EL OBSERVADOR Hmorales@el-observador.com

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A review of happenings and accomplishments of 2011 is in order. The main accomplishment is that despite a recessionary economy many small businesses kept on keeping on, staying in business. Local small businesses do much to support and foster this local community and its economy. In fact 75% of employment is by small businesses. During 2012 fostering the reestablishment of a middle class will be essential to having a stable domestic economy competitive within the global economy. The wealth produced must be distributed broadly and fairly to create a global middle class.

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Redistricting was accomplished by 14 citizens,’We Draw the Lines”, who had no conflict of interest so that future elections will occur with fewer jurisdictions being predictably Democratic or Republican. During 2012 the Latino citizens need to register to vote, learn about the issues, and then vote in their own interest. If that doesn’t occur, the Latino community has only itself to blame when its communities continue to receive inadequate allocations of project/program funding. As a community Latinos need to not let their current personal situation hinder their vote. For once be idealistic.

Other notable happenings included the death of Steve Jobs, whose imaginative and intuitive mind changed our world in ways still not fully apprecieated. Smart phones enabled the Arab Spring effort to depose several dictators such as Khadafy of Lybia. Also, Osama bin Laden’s life was snuffed out by our special forces in

a covert operation personally endorsed by President Obama as ‘Commander in Chief’. As America’s Chief Executive Officer he authorized the withdrawal of all American combat troops from Iraq by December 31, 2011 ending that ‘dumb war’.

About 40% of those combat troops are Latinos so be prepared to assist their efforts to become civilians again.

During 2011 the ‘Occupy Movement’ successfully brought to the attentiion of all that there is a severe income disparity as well as a payment of taxes disparity.

The conservative political party (i.e., the Republicans) have paralyzed their ability to stay in control of the House and Senate in Congress because of their inability to compromise and negotiate. During 2012, look to help the Democrats and Independents to regain control of the U.S. Congress as well as having Preseident Obama re-elected to a second term. When that is realized, it would do the nation a lot of good for the Democrats to pass the comprehensive immigration and naturalization legislation needed to resolve the issues faced by the 11,000,000 undocumented residents already in America. In addition, comprehensive income tax reform must be enacted to eliminate all corporate welfare and assess the higher tax rates to those whose incomes are more than $250,000 per year.

The 2012 goal must be to formulate a tax code which re-establishes the American middle class which is so essential to the checks and balances which foster the American Dream for the 99%, not just for the 1%.

Only with local community support will adequate funding for all education programs be achieved. If America is to continue to be the leader of creativity, those who have the potential to be innovatively productive must be educated and trained without reduction of their imagination and intuitive visions of the future.

Economic and community development does not occur in communities wherein there is no safety, security, and peace. Fortunately, San Jose is a safe city because it has an effective police force capable of enforcing exisitng laws. The Board of Supervisors voted not to cooperate with ICE which still managed during December 2011, to corral 63 undocumented individuals who had criminal records. Nonetheless, effective community safety is enhanced when the residents cooperate with the local police in ensuring the achievement of justice coupled with law and order.

The above is an incomplete survey of what is going on in America as a democatic ‘work in progress’. Latinos need to ensure their full participation since they are now 42% of California’s resident population and really are the future swing vote politically Together we can accomplish much. It just takes a few of us to analyze and communicate what is possible, but it will take all of us to have a diverse inclusive community which provides security, equity, justice and full employment for all. Let’s participate fully during 2012.

Have a prosperous 2012 New Year full of joyful success.

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Lo más relevante del 2011 El año que culmina fue uno de los que más información generó debido a desastres naturales, protestas sociales, crisis económicas y cambios de gobierno en todo el planeta.

Notimex - Los estados de la Eurozona padecen una crisis de confianza sin precedentes, con ataques especulativos sobre los bonos públicos, turbulencias en sus mercados financieros y bursátiles, y una caída del valor cambiario de la moneda única, que afecta todo el mundo.

ENERO

en 15 países y derrocamientos en 3 de ellos

FEBRERO

Revolución de Egipto Hosni Mubarak renuncia a la presidencia del país y deja el poder en manos de las Fuerzas Militares

leton. 2 millones lo presenciaron y más de 72 millones lo vieron por TV

cional (FMI). El francés es acusado de abuso sexual, después retiran los cargos

MAYO

Erupción del volcán Peyehue Beatificación del papa Juan Pablo II El papa BenedictoXVI beatifica a Juan Pablo II tras avalar el milagro de la curación de Parkinson de una monja

En Chile, daña grandes zonas linderas del país y Argentina. Se cancelan vuelos por la nube de ceniza volcánica

Revolución de Túnez Obligan al presidente Zine El Abidine Ben Ali a abandonar el país. Realizan elecciones libres en octubre.

Inicia la llamada Primavera Árabe con levantamientos

Fin del Discovery Último lanzamiento del transbordador Discovery después de 27 años de actividad

MARZO

Copa Oro Muerte de Osama Bin Laden Estados Unidos anuncia su muerte en un tiroteo en Pakistán debido a un asalto de tropas de élite

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Terremoto y tsunami en Japón

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Sismo de 9.0° Richter. El tsunami provocado produce el Accidente nuclear de Fukushima I. Hay más de 15 mil Muertos

ABRIL

Torneo de fútbol entre países de la Concacaf. En la final se dio el clásico fronterizo entre EE.UU y México. El ‘Tri’ se alzó con el título

Desciende el River Plate Protestas y rebelión en Yemen El mandatario Ali Abdulah Saleh es obligado a entregar el poder. Se firma el tratado hasta el 23 de noviembre

Uno de los equipos más importantes de Argentina cae a la Primera B Nacional tras una pésima campaña durante los últimos años

JUNIO

Crisis financiera en Grecia Boda real de Inglaterra Boda real entre el príncipe Guillermo de Inglaterra y su prometida Catherine Midd-

Escándalo Strauss-Kahn Dominique Strauss-Kahn es sustituido por Christine Lagarde como titular del Fondo Monetario Interna-

Se agrava la situación y el país se encuentra sumido en protestas

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JULIO

Nace Sudán del Sur Se celebra el nacimiento de un nuevo país

AUGOSTO

NOVIEMBRE

Disturbios en Inglaterra

Juegos Panamericanos

Disturbios, incendios y saqueos azotan Inglaterra.

Parecen tener su origen en la mala relación con la policía que tiene la comunidad de raza negra

Se realizan los Juegos Panamericanos en Guadalajara 2011 con una inauguración de primer mundo. Son la antesala para Londres 2012

SEPTIEMBRE Hambruna en África La ONU declaró oficialmente el estado de hambruna en El Cuerno de África, principalmente en Somalia

Nave espacial a Marte Muerte de Steve Jobs

Llega el fin de la era de 30 años de la exploración espacial con de transbordadores al aterrizar el Atlantis, tras 33 misiones

Nace la persona 7 mil millones El fin de ETA

Matanza en Noruega Una explosión en Oslo y un tiroteo en el islote de Utøya con saldo de 76 muertos. El autor fue el fundamentalista cristiano Anders Behring Breivik

La organización terrorista ETA anunció finalmente el cese definitivo de la violencia después de 43 años con 829 víctimas

Fin del conflicto en Libia tras la muerte del general Gadaffi, a manos de fuerzas rebeldes. Se termina una dictadura de más de 40 años

La cantante inglesa muere en Londres, a los 27 años, por una congestión alcohólica. Se suma al club de los 27

Reelección en Argentina Resultó electa por segunda vez, la presidenta Cristina Fernández de Kirchner Copa América Se realizó en Argentina.

Uruguay se coronó campeón tras vencer Paraguay en la final

DICIEMBRE

Surgimiento del CELAC Muerte de Gadaffi

Muerte de Amy Winehouse

El humano 7 mil millones nace en Manila Filipinas, es una mujer

33 países latinoamericanos crean la Comunidad de Estados Latinoamericanos y Caribeños (CELAC) se excluye a Estados Unidos y Canadá

Este fue el año de las redes sociales y la transformación de la sociedad.

Cada dos días, según un experto, se crea la misma cantidad de información que la que se generó desde el principio de los tiempos hasta el año 2003.

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Adiós del Atlantis

Muere a los 56 años el fundador de Apple, magnate de los negocios y gran visionario sobre áreas como el cine, informática, música

La NASA envía un vehículo impulsado por energía nuclear para buscar rastros de vida

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LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 559246 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, A-Jack’s Carpet Magic, 404 Don Carlos Ct. San Jose, CA 95123, Santa Clara Co. Jack H. Olitsky, 404 Don Carlos Ct., San Jose, CA 95123. 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.)

Jack Olitsky Dec. 30; Jan. 06, 13, 20, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/20/11.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 558717 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Studio Divo, 1135 E. Santa Clara St #B, San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara Co. Gonzalo Rodriguez, 1491 N First St . Apt. H, San Jose, CA 95110. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 12/05/11. “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.)

Gonzalo Rodriguez Dec. 30; Jan. 06, 13, 20, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/05/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 559390 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Cline Construction, 330 B Lincoln Ave., San Jose, CA 95126. Santa Clara Co. Jason Cline, 322 Casa Loma Rd., Morgan Hill, CA 95037. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 10/28/05. “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.)

Jason Cline Dec. 30; Jan. 06, 13, 20, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/23/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 559159 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Joyeria Perez, 459 S. Capitol Ave. Suite 12, San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara Co. G and M & Sons Inc. 459 S. Capitol Ave. Ste. 2, San Jose, CA 95127. This business

LEGAL NOTICES

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV215600 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Rayquan Deon Gregory, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Rayquan Deon Gregory filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Rayquan Deon Gregory to Rayquan Deon Abyah. 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 2/14/12 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. 27, 2011.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Dec. 30; Jan. 06, 13, 20, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV215506 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Loc Vu, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Loc Vu filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Lane Loc Vu to Loc Tuyet Vu. 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 2/14/12 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. 22, 2011.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Dec. 30; Jan. 06, 13, 20, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV214550 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Najmeh Sharafoldin Zadeh & Nariman Majdi Nasab, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Najmeh Sharafolin Zaeh & Nariman Majdi Nasab, filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Farbod Majdi to Farbod Majdi Nasab. 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 01/31/2012 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. 08, 2011.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Dec. 30; Jan. 06, 13, 20, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 558667 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Jenny’s Family Daycare, 110 Scharff Avenue, San Jose, CA 95116. Santa Clara Co. Flavia E. Cortez, 110 Scharff Avenue, San Jose, CA 95116. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 12/01/11. “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.)

Flavia E. Cortez Dec. 23, 30; Jan. 06, 13, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/02/11.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV215045 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Shih-Chia Lin & Hui-Hsuan Chen, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Shih-Chia Lin & HuiHsuan Chen have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Victor Lin to Victor Wallace Lin. 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.

Dec. 15, 2011.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Dec. 23, 30; Jan. 06, 13, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV214706 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Lauren Wenhua Delvaux TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Lauren Wenhua Delvaux has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Lauren Wenhua Delvaux to Li-Ren Delvaux Wen. 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.

Dec. 12, 2011.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Dec. 23, 30; Jan. 06, 13, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV210139 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Monica Cerecero-Nolasco, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Monica Cerecero-Nolasco has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Heidi Diane Rizo to Heidi Diane Rizo Cerecero. 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 01/17/12 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. 23, 2011.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Dec. 23, 30; Jan. 06, 13, 2012.

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.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV214549 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Hui Pei and Zhihong Barbara Qiu Pei, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Hui Pei and Zhihong Barbara Qiu Pei have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Antonio Roy Pei to Roy Junqiu Pei b. Yibing Pei to Dianna Yibing Pei. 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 1/31/12 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. 08, 2011.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Dec. 16, 23, 30; Jan. 06, 2012.

AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV211180 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Melissa Esperansa Devia, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Melissa Esperansa Devia ha filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Melissa Esperansa Devia to Melissa Hope Hewitt. 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.

Dec. 12, 2011.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Dec. 16, 23, 30; Jan. 06, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV214890 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter 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.

Dec. 13, 2011.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Dec. 16, 23, 30; Jan. 06, 2012.

NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Date of Filing Application: December 12, 2011 To Whom It May Concern: The Name of the Applicant is/are: Torchi LLC The applicant listed above is applying to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to sell alcoholic beverages at: 110 Paseo de San Antonio San Jose, CA 95112-3639 Type of license applied for: 41-On-Sale Beer and Wine – Eating Place Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control 100 Paseo de San Antonio Room 119, San Jose, CA 95113 (408) 277-1200 Published on December 16, 23, 30, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 558797 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, All Asian Autos, 422 Robert Ave. Santa Clara, CA 95050, Santa Clara Co. Godofredo Lingaolingao, 2081 Glen Alden Ct., San Jose, CA 95148. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 12/07/11. “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.)

Godofredo Lingaolingao Dec. 09, 16, 23, 30, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/07/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 558769 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Electronics Depot, 5255 Stevens Creek Blvd. #323, Santa Clara, CA 95051, Santa Clara Co. Volodymyr Demydov, 1039 Continentals Way #411, Belmont, CA 94002, Yevgeniy Bocharov, 5055 Rio Vista Ave, San Jose, CA 95129. This business is conducted by a general partnership, registrants 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

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declares as true information which he or she knows 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.

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: a. Vincent James Redondo Jr. to Vincent James Barrientos. 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 1/31/12 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.

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G and M & Sons, Inc. Mayra L. Perez-Vice President Dec. 30; Jan. 06, 13, 20, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/16/11.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Start Shopping with Reusable Bags Beginning January 2012!

In December 2010, the City adopted a Single‐Use Carryout Bag ordinance that bans single use plastic carryout bags; the ordinance will begin on January 1, 2012 at which point consumers at all grocery and retail stores (including Target, Shopping Malls, Drug Stores, etc...) in San

José will have the option to bring their own reusable bags or pay a minimum price for recycled-content paper bags. This minimum charge will be from $0.100.45 and dependent on the store and quality of paper bag. Consider the following to prepare for the ordinance: - Start shopping

with a reusable bag now. Keep reusable bags by the door, in your car, or near car keys. - Keep foldable bags in pockets, backpacks, or your purse. - Give your friends and family a reusable bag, and encourage them to start shopping with them today.

For those who are part of the WIC Program, the paper bags will be cov-

ered by their food stamps for the first 2 years.

A high-quality reusable bag has the potential to replace over 600 single-use plastic bags over its lifetime. Plastic bags are one of the most common litter items found in creek cleanups. Paper bags are just as problematic, taking 14 million trees each year in the

United States to produce a year’s supply for retail use.

Shopping with reusable bags is a great way to take part in reducing litter and conserving natural resources.

For additional resources and updates, visit w w w.sjrecycles.org/bags.

If you have questions, please e-mail Bring-urBag@sanjoseca.gov or call (408) 534-BYOB (2962).

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RECIPE

Holiday Cocktail Recipes ‘Tis the Season

By Brian Van Flandern, Tequila Don Julio Global Mixologist Ingredients: 1 1/2 ounce Tequila Don Julio Reposado 3/4 ounces lemon juice 1 ounce agave syrup 1/4 ounce cherry liqueur 3/4 ounce pink grapefruit juice Preparation: ombine Don Julio 1. C Reposado, lemon juice, agave syrup, cherry liqueur and grapefruit juice in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well.

and mint leaves into a cocktail shaker with ice.

2. P our contents from shaker into rocks glass.

2. Shake very well and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

Ideal Serving Glass: Rocks glass

3. Top with champagne or sparkling wine.

4. G arnish with orange and lemon peel wrapped around each other.

Ideal Serving Glass: Chilled cocktail glass Yield: 1 drink

Yield: 1 drink Two Turtledoves Created by Jonathan Pogash Ingredients 1 1/2 ounces Godiva Chocolate Vodka

3/4 ounce freshly squeezed orange juice Handful mint leaves Champagne or Sparkling Wine for top Lemon peel Orange peel Preparation: ombine Godiva Choc1. C olate Vodka, orangeflavored liqueur, freshly squeezed orange juice,

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1/2 ounce orange-flavored liqueur

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