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Fugitive Watch Celebrates 20th Anniversary Fugitive Watch was created for those who wanted to help the police solve crimes but who were afraid to come forward with their information. It was created in 1992 by San Jose police officers, Steve Ferdin and Scott Castruita and first began as a newspaper.

State Parole Agents Ramon Jaime (Left) and Scott Schenecker (Right) attend Fugitive Watch’s 20th Anniversary Celebration at Liquid Lounge in San Jose.

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When it comes to fighting crime, the police rely on members of the community to provide them with information on crimes

committed in their area.

However, many in the community are hesitant to provide information because they fear retaliation from the perpetrators or someone associated with them.

On Thursday, February 23, Ferdin and Castruita were joined by law enforcement representatives from across the state as well as selected members of the community, at Liquid Lounge in San Jose to celebrate the Fugitive Watch’s 20th anniversary.

“When we first started, we were told we were in over our heads,” Castruita said.

“But we stuck with our vision and have expanded Fugitive Watch to the Internet and a TV show. The help that we’ve gotten from

the community has been tremendous and we’ve been able to capture many criminals throughout the years.”

Some of the examples of Fugitive Watch’s success include the discovery of a plot to murder a California sheriff’s deputy (the day before it was to be carried out), the capture of a fugitive in Santiago, Chile wanted on a one-million dollar warrant for child molesting, and the capture of a fugitive in San Jose wanted by the Mexican government for the murder of police officers.

One of the law enforcement officers in attendance was Ramon Jaime, CDCR- State Parole, Assigned to Sacramento Metro #III, Sex Offender Unit.

“I was one of the first agents to work with Fugitive Watch from the begin-

ning when I was working in San Jose,” Jaime said. “I would give them a case and some information and the crime and suspect would be featured in the paper and on the television show. Fugitive Watch is definitely a great resourc for law enforcement and I always refer other teams to Fugitive Watch.”

Fugitive Watch has been credited with over 2,500 captures or solving of crimes. It has successfully combined law enforcement, local business and the community into an effective crime-fighting tool.

For more information visit their website at www.fugitive.com .The show can be seen on Comcast onDemand.

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Pro-troop group says Obama punishes military families with health care costs Sacramento, Calif. – The nation’s largest grassroots pro-troop advocacy organization, Move America Forward came out strongly against President Obama’s proposed military defense budget, which cuts billions of dollars of military spending, especially at the cost of military families in higher healthcare costs.

“We should be honoring and supporting our military families, not punishing them under President Obama’s proposed defense spending cuts.” said Debbie Lee, spokesperson for the group and mother of the first US Navy SEAL to be killed in the war in Iraq.

“This budget slashes benefits for our troops and their families, but unionized civilian workers, under contract; working for the military are protected from the cuts. It’s an outrage that President Obama

wants to make our troops suffer the burdens of cuts while protecting others. It’s unfair and completely goes against his popular rhetoric about everyone paying their fair share.” said Debbie Lee. “Our troops and their families already pay more than their fair share; they deserve to be taken care of for the sacrifices these brave men and women make. We demand that President Obama fix this bill so that our troops and their husbands, wives, and children aren’t the ones hurt.” concluded Lee. “I’m appalled at the hypocrisy of The Obama White House. He has sent Michelle Obama and Jill Biden on a campaign to raise awareness to the needs and issues of our troops.

Cuts in the defense budget shows America the true colors of President Obama.”

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READ IT ONLINE @ WWW.EL-OBSERVADOR.COM Mayo Clinic develops new tool for screening cancer Researchers at the Mayo clinic developed a tool called, molecular breast imaging (MBI) which better identifies tumors in dense breast tissue. Read more online at: www.el-observador.com/category/ national

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Price: $275 per person Info: Proceeds support art education. www.artsforall. org 650-917-6866

Different organizations come together to create The Campus Accountability Project The Campus Accountability Project is an open-access database for parents, students, and applicants who need resources after being sexually assaulted. The goal is to create a survivor-friendly campus culture and to point out the gaps in campus rape policies. Read more online at: www.el-observador.com/category/national

San Jose Silicon Valley Genuine Networking Association Women’s Mastery Meetup Date:March 20 Time: 11:00am-1:00pm Location: Mexico Lindo Restaurant 1415 Foxworthy Avenue San Jose CA, 95118 Info: The GNA helps empower Northern California women on all lifestyle aspects.

Fish diets may help or harm men The Cancer Prevention institute of California (CPIC) and the University of South California (USA) discovered that eating certain fish may increase the risk prostate cancer while other fish may decrease it.

Read more online at: www.el-observador.com/category/health Ai Media Group campartio los buenos usos en mercadotecnia para llegar al consumidor hispano Sergio Alvaro, el Fundador de Ai Media hablo sobre las technicas para legar al consumidor hispano, transmitir el mensaje correcto, y realizar un seguimiento de los resultados en el segundo Foro Anual de Marketing Hispano. Sigue leyendo en nuestra red a: www.el-observador. com/category/national Las lesiones cerebrales por traumatismo posiblemente sean mas comunes de lo que se pensaba Los cientificos de Mayo Clinco ha creado un nuevo sistema para clasificar los tipos de lesiones cerebrales. Sigue leyendo en nuestra red a: www.el-observador.com/category/local Grupo Elektra y Western Union firman nuevo acuerdo de transferencias de dinero Grupo Elektra, un lider de servicios financieros y de comercio en latinoamerica anuncio que juntos con Western Union, firmaron un nuevo para trasferencias de dinero en Mexico. Sigue leyendo en nuestra red a: www.el-observador.com/category/business

FREE BOX Coffee with Assemblymember Jim Beal Date: March 3 Time: 8:30am-10:00am Location: City Espresso 630 Blossom Hill Road #50 San Jose, CA Info: 408-282-8920 to RSVP Small Business & Tax Event Date: March 7 Time: 3:00pm-8:00pm Location: Scottish Rite Center 2455 Masonic Drive San Jose, CA 95125 Info: 408-978-7483 Must call for registration Gertrude Welch Peace & Justice Award to Student Advocates for Higher Education Date: March 12 Time: 4:00pm-5:30pm Location: Engineering Auditorium San Jose State University One Washington Square San Jose, CA 95192 Info: Featured speakers will be Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren and Congressman Mike Honda 408-297-2299 http://sanjosepeace.org 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 Removal the city helps youth remove tattoo, between 14 and 25 years of age Location: 1694 Adrian Way San Jose, CA 95122 Info: (408) 794-1660 Skills to Succeed free 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

TOTEM in San Jose • Opens on March 2, 2012 Under the Grand Chapiteau at Taylor Street Bridge

Performances from March 21 to March 25, 2012 • Tickets for these performances are on sale in support of 7 days for a better world, an awareness program imagined by Cirque du Soleil in support of ONE DROP foundation. If you purchase tickets for one of these performances, 5$ will be donated to ONE DROP, a foundation that aims at fighting poverty by giving access to clean water through innovative programs.

Spanish Storytime Date: Fridays Time: 4:00pm – 5:00pm Location: Fremont Library 2400 Stevenson Blvd.

Fremont, CA 94538 Info: (510) 745-1414 Photo Exhibition by Tony Grant Date: February 17 – April 1 Location: Mohr Gallery Community School of Music and Arts 230 San Antonio Circle Mountain View, CA Info: free (650) 917-6800 ex.t 306 www.arts4all.org Sustianable Vegetable Gardening Date: Tuesdays starting Feb. 28 Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm Location: Guadalupe River Park and Gardens Visitor and Education Center 438 Coleman Ave. San Jose, CA 95112 Info: 408-298-7657 Our Lady of Refuge Mass Schedule Time: 8:00am Vietnamese 10:00am Spanish Noon English Date: Beginning February 26 Location: 2165 Lucretia Ave. San Jose, CA 95122 Cinequest Film Festival Date: February 28-March 11 Location: Camera 12 Cinemas 201 S. Second Street San Jose, CA 95112 Info: 408-295-FEST www.cinequest.org

Latin Film Night: “A Better Life” Date: March 2 Time: 6:30pm-9:00pm Location: San Jose Peace and Justice Center 48 S. 7th Street San Jose, CA 95112 Donation: $5-$10 Not in our Town: Anti-Hate Event Date: March 3 Time: 3:00pm-5:00pm Location: UFCS Local 5 Building 240 S. Market Street San Jose, 95112 Evergreen Valley College Career Day Date: March 6 Time: 9:00am-2:00pm Location: Evergreen Valley College 3095 Yerba Buena Road San Jose, CA 95135 Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Date: March 7 Time: 7:30pm Location: San Jose Center for Performing Arts 255 Almaden Blvd.

San Jose, CA 95113 Info: 408-792-4111 I am for Change Time:5:00pm-8:00pm Date: March 8 Location: EMC Corporation 2421 Mission College Boulevard Santa Clara, CA Info: I am for Change is a program that offers professional development to build Leader-

ship skills in all participants.

408-540-6432 San Jose Super Toy, Comic Book & Collectible Show Date: March 10 Time: 11:00am Location: Santa Clara County Fairgrounds 344 Tully Rd., San Jose, CA, 95111 Unity Day II Date: March 24 Time: 11:00am Location: Most Holy Trinity Church 2040 Nassau Drive.

San Jose, CA 95122 Info: (408) 600-8412 Enrique_essj@hotmail.com Santa Clara Valley Water District Informational Open House Date: March 14 Time: 4:00pm-8:00pm Location: 5700 Alamdez Expressway San Jose, CA 95118 Voces del Desierto Date: March 16-18 Time: March 16 and 17 8:00pm March 18 2:00pm Location: MACLA 510 South First Street San Jose, 95113 Info: 408-998-ARTE Purchase Tickets: www.brownpapertickets.com Copacabana: A Gala Benefit Date: March 17 Time: 5:30pm-Midnight Location: Crowne Plaze Hotel 4290 El Camino Real Palo Alto, CA

Traditional Irish Dinner Party Date:March 17 Time: 5:00pm-10:00pm Location: St. Julie’s Drive 366 St. Julie Drive South San Jose, CA Tickets: Adults-$15 Kids-$5 Senior-$10 RSVPhttp://stanandholly.us/ StPaddyJFI/Party.html Westfield Family Fun Days Date: March 21 Time: 10:00am Location: Westfield Oakridge Sears Court 925 Blossom Hill Road San Jose, CA 95123 Info: 408-578-2912 State of Women & Girls in Santa Clara County Date: March 23 Time: 9:00am Location: Board Chambers County Government Center 70 W. Hedding Street San Jose Info: Event is free but RSVP is required. http://www.owp2012. eventbrite.com Trama and the Body Workshop Date: March 25 Time: 1:00pm-5:00pm Location: Yoga Loft 321 Divisadero St. San Francisco, CA 94117 Info: larsonacupuncture@ gmail.com Autumn Gem Film Screening Date: March 28 Time: 6:30pm Location: Dr. Martin Luther King Library 150 E. San Fernando Street San Jose, CA 95112

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AMERICAN BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITIES vices consumed when having to live the modest life style of the ‘unemployed’?

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Current debates about being responsible members of the American society have the focus on taxes not being paid by corporations whose current ‘cash on hand’ are at extremely high levels.

Recently, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that a corporation is an ‘individual’ who spoke with its money. This right is now defended by using the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution which establishes the Freedom of Speech. The recent manifestation of this ruling is the exceptionally high level of funds being anonymously provided to ‘superPACS’. These have had an extraordinary impact on the current Republican primary election process.

The entire ‘corporate individual’ needs to be defined. J. Paul Getty states in his book, “HOW TO BE RICH’ (1965, p.80), “No one can rightfully say that American corporate business has discharged its responsibilities and done its job until every employable citizen has steady, full time employment, and, until every American family is well-fed, well-clothed, well-housed, and able to live in comfort, without fear.”

Some years ago, Paul & Anne Ehrlich (The Population Bomb) presented the impact of having too many people. Today that concept needs to be re-visited, because today it is possible for very few workers to produce the goods and services needed by the rest of us.

Many of us will have no opportunity to be gainfully employed. So how do folks obtain the money needed to purchase the goods and ser-

Andrew Carnegie and Henry Ford, successful capitalists of the ‘industrial age’, voluntarily assisted the people by providing a wage scale sufficient to allow for discretionary spending.

These two capitalists focused on development of an informed population which had discretionary spending money. This was the beginning of the ‘A merican consumer society’ which became very materialistic.

Today, many corporate executives are those who have no knowledge about past human experiences.

These executives have been taught to focus on the generation of profits. An outcome of this approach to the business activities of corporations, especially multi-national corporate individuals, is the current view of labor as a commodity to be utilized at lowest cost. This is the rationale for ‘outsourcing’. In addition, robotics, cybernation and automation have provided for the elimination of many jobs formerly performed by a laboring individual, who was represented and protected by the collective bargaining right of a union.

Union membership is at an all time low these days because those who labor for a living are now protected by a body of law and work standards which unions helped define and establish. Union stewards are at an all time low…it was these individuals who forced capitalistic labor exploitation to become humane and reasonable.

This balance of power and influence is no longer there.

A consequence is that government has stepped in with its Office of Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) as well as agencies such as EPA (Environmental Protection Administration). This is the ‘big government’ being opposed by

‘corporate individuals’. If corporations are deemed to be capable individuals, then they cannot be allowed to define themselves without the rest of us providing some feedback in the form of constructive commentary. One such comment may be that the ‘corporate individual’ of the near future needs to be concerned with the establishment of sustainable systems which provide for the populations present here on this global earth from which none of us can escape. A form of ‘corporate individual’ altruistic stewardship needs definition and implementation, sooner rather than later, because today there is, thanks to information technology coupled with ‘instant communication’, an awareness of the very disparate living standards and income levels in different regions within nations and throughout earth’s regions. It is the ‘corporate individual’ which must stand up and deliver with respect to the resolution of many current challenges.

The use of ‘pro bono publico’ foundations is limited. The focus and efforts of foundations tend to be specific, as the Nobel Foundation and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation exemplify. The former provides for the Nobel Prizes being awarded; the latter is currently sponsoring efforts to curb AIDS in African communities.

Corporations must become responsible in the manner by which they conduct business and redistribute the wealth they create and amass. American Corporations must face the responsibility of using their wealth and expertise in a manner that benefits the many, not only a selected few. American business must discharge its responsibilities with respect to the common weal. This is the challenge to be faced today.

Tomorrow will be too late.

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Pandillas al asecho, proteja a sus hijos Luisa Fernanda Montero La Red Hispana

A la difícil realidad que viven muchas familias hispanas gracias a su situación migratoria, se suma el riesgo de que sus hijos adolescentes se unan al creciente número de pandillas juveniles que pululan en Estados Unidos.

Los jóvenes inmigrantes, que muchas veces han crecido lejos de sus padres – que emigran antes que ellos y los dejan al cuidado de familiares o amigos – deben enfrentarse a un proceso de socialización y reinserción familiar que los hace vulnerables.

En muchos casos hay una distancia marcada entre padres e hijos que debido a los años de alejamiento han perdido los códigos de comunicación. Así, la distancia entre padres e hijos es cada día más grande y los jóvenes se ven expuestos a una sociedad desconocida, a un idioma desconocido y a unos códigos de comportamiento difíciles de asumir en su ya complicada adolescencia. ¿Cómo enfrentarse a esta realidad? ¿Cómo evitar que sus hijos sucumban a la

tentación de las pandillas?

Para empezar hay que estar pendiente de las señales de alerta. Los años tempranos de la adolescencia – de 12 a 14 años de edad – son determinantes porque es en este tiempo en que los jóvenes comienzan a involucrarse con las pandillas o a considerar la posibilidad de hacerlo.

Los jóvenes en riesgo, pueden empezar a tener cambios negativos de comportamiento como apartarse de la familia, decaer en su desempeño escolar o dejar de asistir a clases, manifestar un deseo inusual de mantener sus asuntos en secreto o mostrar una conducta conflictiva y llegar a la confrontación y al irrespeto por la autoridad de los padres, los maestros o las fuerzas del orden.

Los jóvenes pueden también empezar a inclinarse exageradamente por algún color en particular – puede que decidan usar solo ese color en su ropa – tener cambios drásticos en su estilo, en el corte de cabello o usar señales con las ma-

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nos para comunicarse con sus amigos. Si la situación es aun más grave el abuso de alcohol o drogas puede ser una realidad, así como la presencia de lesiones físicas causadas por peleas o la posesión repentina de artículos de valor o dinero.

El antídoto es el amor.

Hable a tiempo con sus hijos sobre las pandillas y la manera de evitarlas. Comparta tiempo con ellos. Es claro que no tiene todo el día pero la calidad de tiempo que le ofrezca a sus hijos puede hacer la diferencia. Trate por todos los medios de restablecer la comunicación.

Conozca a los amigos de sus hijos y a sus padres, enséñele a sus hijos a lidiar con las presiones externas y marque límites. Recuerde que más que un amigo, lo que necesitan sus hijos es un padre.

Siempre hay alternativas, busque la forma de compartir tiempo en familia y mantener las tradiciones familiares y culturales y sobre todo escúchelos. Si siente que la situación se le sale de las manos, busque ayuda.

Hector Curriel hcurrie1777@yahoo.com

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Neighborhood Housing Services Silicon Valley Receives $97,000 Grant San Jose, CA

Today Neighborhood Housing Services Silicon Valley (NHSSV) a member of the national NeighborWorks® network, announced that it received $97,000 in flexible grants from NeighborWorks® America, which will support Neighborhood Housing Services Silicon Valley’s affordable housing and community development activities, at a time when communities need investment most.

“This grant will enable NHSSV to deliver its comprehensive set of services to assist low and moderate income families with achieving sustainable homeownership!” said Matt Huerta, Executive Director of NHSSV. In 2012, NeighborWorks America will provide nearly $50 million in grants to its national network of more than 230 nonprofit organizations operating in over 4,400 rural, urban, and suburban communities, including San Jose. The grants will be used to revitalize and strengthen communities by providing counseling for homeowners on the brink of foreclosure; increasing the number of certified foreclosure and homeownership counselors through training; stabilizing areas hardhit by the foreclosure and economic crisis by putting vacant properties back into productive use; empowering consumers through financial and homeownership education and counseling; creating homeownership opportunities for low- and moderate-income families; and producing and managing affordable, highquality rental properties.

“In FY 2011 alone, NeighborWorks America and its affiliated NeighborWorks network leveraged nearly $4.2 billion in direct investment—a ratio of $25 for each core funding

dollar appropriated, “ said Eileen Fitzgerald, NeighborWorks® America. “As good stewards of taxpayer dollars, NeighborWorks® ensures our investments are working in ways that truly make a difference.”

San Jose homeowners are expected to lose $22 billion in home values as a direct result of the 43,544 foreclosures for 2008 – 2012 It is estimated that homes in foreclosure experience a 22% decline in value, that means the impact of the 43,544 foreclosures estimated for the period 2008 through 2012 will be more than $7.2 billion in lost home value in communities across San Jose.

“San Jose and surrounding communities are recovering from years of foreclosures and high unemployment. NHSSV’s services will help enable the local housing market to absorb short sale and REO properties and build a pool of educated, mortgage ready homebuyers who will be the critical driving force toward a full economic recovery”, said Huerta.

Since 1995, Neighborhood Housing Services Silicon Valley’s HomeOwnership Center has educated and counseled over five thousand prospective homebuyers and in the last 3 years NHSSV has prevented over six hundred homes from foreclosure.

Since 2001, NHSSV has provided direct loans to 350 low and moderate income homeowners for a total investment of over $112 Million in first and secondary mortgage financing. NHSSV has trained 200 neighborhood leaders to take action on issues most impacting their communities. The organization’s target population is primarily in San Jose, CA.

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El uso de cirugía adicional después de intervención para conservar la mama varía ampliamente

Los resultados de un nuevo estudio indican que el número de mujeres que se someten a una o más cirugías adicionales para extraer el presunto tejido tumoral residual (reescisiones) después de una cirugía para conservar la mama debido al cáncer de mama, varía ampliamente en función de los cirujanos y los hospitales. Si bien el grupo de investigadores dirigido por el doctor Laurence E. McCahill del Centro Oncológico Richard J. Lacks en Grand Rapids, Michigan, no pudo determinar si esta variación afectó los índices de recidiva tumoral, “el amplio nivel de variación clínica sin explicación representa en sí mismo una posible barrera para la atención eficaz y económica de alta calidad”, escribieron los autores en un informe.

conservar la mama. De estas mujeres, 190 o alrededor del 8,5 por ciento de aquellas que se habían sometido a la cirugía inicial para conservar la mama, tuvieron una mastectomía total.

Mujeres se someten a varias cirugías para conservar la mama.

Los investigadores reunieron datos de mujeres con cáncer de mama que habían recibido el diagnóstico entre 2003 y 2008 y se habían sometido a la primera intervención quirúrgica para conservar la mama en la Universidad de Vermont o en uno de los tres centros de la Red de Investigación so-

bre el Cáncer de las Organizaciones de Administración de Salud (Group Health, Kaiser Permanente de Colorado y Clínica Marshfield).

De las 2 206 mujeres que reunían los requisitos de participación en el estudio, 509 (el 23 por ciento) habían tenido una o más cirugías de mama después de la cirugía inicial para

Un total de 311 mujeres, o el 14 por ciento, presentaron márgenes positivos después de la cirugía inicial (algunas células tumorales no se habían extirpado y permanecían en el sitio de la cirugía, según determinación de un patólogo), pero solo alrededor del 86 por ciento de esas mujeres se sometieron a intervenciones de reescisión.

“Este hallazgo es notable dado que los márgenes positivos... se correlacionan con el aumento del riesgo a largo plazo de recidiva local”, argumentaron los autores.

El porcentaje de mujeres con márgenes positivos que se sometieron a reescisiones fue diferente según las insti-

tuciones, y osciló entre 73,7 y 93,5 por ciento. Los índices de reescisión también variaron de manera sustancial de acuerdo con cada cirujano, y oscilaron entre cero y 70 por ciento. No se pudo determinar a partir del estudio si estas variaciones estaban influenciadas por las características patológicas de los tumores, factores clínicos tales como si las mujeres recibieron radioterapia o por las preferencias individuales de las mujeres.

Los autores explicaron que en la actualidad no existe un consenso sobre cuál es el tamaño adecuado del margen quirúrgico alrededor del tumor para que este sea considerado negativo o “limpio”. Debido a ello, en este estudio se sometieron a reescisiones cerca de la mitad de las pacientes con márgenes limpios, desde el punto de

vista patológico, inferiores a 1 mm de ancho y la quinta parte de las pacientes con márgenes limpios que oscilaron entre 1 y 1,9 mm.

“Considero que es claro que debemos realizar más investigaciones clínicas para comprender realmente qué sustenta esta variación: cuánto es lo adecuado desde el punto de vista clínico (como el efecto que tienen las preferencias de las pacientes en esta variación) y cuánto es debido realmente a factores posiblemente influyentes como un nivel más alto de estudios y mejores recursos en los quirófanos”, comentó el doctor Steven Clauser, jefe de la Subdivisión de Resultados de Investigación de la División de Control del Cáncer y Ciencias de la Población del NCI.

Doctors Call For a War on Sugar Distributed By Healthy Living News

Sugar needs to be controlled like alcohol and tobacco say University of California (UC) health experts.

They maintain that sugar is causing a global obesity problem contributing to Sugar is easy and cheap to get.

35 million deaths annually from diseases like diabetes, alters hormones and causes heart disease and cancer. significant damage to the The health experts, doc- liver – the least understood tors in endocrinology, so- of sugar’s damages. The ciology and public health, effects of sugar also mirrecently made their case ror prolonged alcohol use. for a war on sugar in the According to the U.N., prestigious journal Nature. diabetes and obesity now

tor of the obesity epidemic.

According to the UC doctors, obesity is just a marker for the damage caused by too much sugar. This helps explain why 40 percent of people with metabolic syndrome — the metabolic changes leading to diabetes, heart disease and cancer — are not clinically obese.

The problem requires community-wide solutions, similar to what has occurred with alcohol and tobacco, one of the doctors said.

“We’re not talking prohibition,” emphasized Laura Schmidt, PhD, MSW, MPH, The experts believe that pose a greater health prob- of the University of Califorsugar’s potential for abuse, lem worldwide than infec- nia, San Francisco. “We’re and its toxicity and per- tious diseases. In the U.S., talking about gentle ways vasiveness in the Western 75 percent of health care to make sugar consumpdiet, make it the cause of dollars are spent treating tion slightly less convenient, a worldwide health crisis. sugar related conditions. thereby moving people away Worldwide consump- from the concentrated dose.

At the levels consumed by most Americans, sugar tion of sugar has tripled What we want is to actually changes metabolism, raises during the past 50 years increase people’s choices.” blood pressure, critically making it a key contribu-

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La Academia Americana de Getting Fit the Sweet and All-Natural Way Oftalmología lanza sitio web en español The holidays have come and finally gone. We’ve even had our Dia de la Candelaria’s traditional tamales on February 2nd and Valentine’s Day sweets so the excuses are over- it’s time to really get started! After all the decadent food, drinks and festivities, our wallets are the only thing left a little lighter as many of us packed on a few extra holiday pounds. It’s a cycle that happens year after year, continuously making getting fit and exercising the most popular New Year’s resolution. This year is no exception as we line up for the gym and try everything from cleanses to extreme diets to feel and look better.

However, extreme methods seldom last, which is why fitness and wellness expert Barbara Trujillo Gomez has partnered with the National Honey Board (NHB) to launch a 3-month challenge on www.mielpura. org to help consumers get on the right track to getting in shape and sticking to a new, active lifestyle- all with the help of honey. Yes, honey… natural energy!

Changing your routine can be difficult, but you don’t need to spend hours at the gym to see results.

“While eating balanced meals and exercising 2030 minutes three to four times per week is key to trimming down, honey can give you the energy you need to stick to your new routine,” states Barbara.

Honey is an all-natural energy booster that can be consumed to get you ready for an active day, and you can even enjoy it as a sweet reward after a long day, as well. Whether you’re hitting the gym or taking a walk around your neighborhood, a tablespoon of honey in your water will give you the extra “oomph” you need to keep you motivated and energized. You can use that energy to make other easy changes, too, like cooking your own meals at home in-

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Cereal with honey. Photo: National Honey Board. stead of buying a prepared meal for lunch or dinner after work. Making your own meals will not only help you cut calories, but also burn calories, since you’re up and moving about!

Honey is the quick, easy and delicious all-natural energy source, as it has a distinctive carbohydrate composition of natural sugars and trace amounts of antioxidants, enzymes, minerals, vitamins and amino acids. No matter what activities you partake in, carbohydrates are what fuel muscle contractions to help keep you going and ultimately reach your personal fitness goals.

“It’s amazing that something we all enjoy and have in our cupboards can make such a huge impact on our well-being, and we’re very excited to have Barbara on board to lead the way,” states Catherine Barry, Director of Marketing for the National Honey Board.

Stick to a plan that works. Join the challenge by visiting www.mielpura. org for your own weekly fitness tips, honey-based recipes and more. The website includes progress charts so you can personalize your experience by logging in your daily activities - making it the ultimate resource for the journey to a new you!

La Academia Americana de Oftalmología, la asociación de médicos y cirujanos de los ojos más grande del mundo, ha lanzado OjosSanos, la versión en español de su sitio web EyeSmart, a fin de brindar a los latinos la información más fiable y precisa sobre la salud ocular disponible en Internet. Este esfuerzo de la organización responde a continuas investigaciones que revelan que entre los latinos existe una alta incidencia de enfermedades oculares.

El Estudio de Ojos Latinos de Los Angeles (LALES, por sus siglas en inglés), la primera iniciativa realizada para conocer la incidencia de enfermedades oculares entre los latinos, reveló que los hispanos tienen mayor predisposición a desarrollar deficiencia visual, ceguera, enfermedad ocular diabética y cataratas que los blancos no hispanos. El riesgo de los latinos de padecer de glaucoma es cuatro veces mayor que el de la población blanca, y es tres veces mayor entre los latinos que tienen hermanos con glaucoma, en comparación con aquellos sin antecedentes de glaucoma en la familia. Más importante aún, el estudio reveló que el 75% de los latinos con glaucoma no estaban al tanto de su enfermedad ocular, y casi la mitad de los latinos con diabetes presentaban retinopatía diabética.

El objetivo de la Academia Americana de Oftalmología es ayudar a poner fin a la ceguera prevenible concientizando a la población acerca de las condiciones que pueden causar la pérdida de la visión, comentó Alberto Martínez, MD, corresponsal clínico de la Academia. Debido al alto riego de la comunidad de padecer de problemas visuales, OjosSanos ofrece a los latinos un

recurso muy necesario donde pueden informarse sobre las enfermedades oculares, sus síntomas y el cuidado preventivo.

• Una lista de síntomas que los latinos pueden consultar para determinar si están padeciendo de alguna afección ocular

a mantener una visión saludable de por vida

El sitio web en español OjosSanos, www.ojossanos. org, brinda la información más confiable y precisa desde el punto de vista médico acerca de las enfermedades, condiciones y lesiones de los ojos. El sitio web ofrece:

• Videos, animaciones e imágenes para ayudar a explicar aspectos clave de las condiciones y enfermedades y sus tratamientos

Ambos sitios web, EyeSmart y OjosSanos, están respaldados y avalados por la Academia Americana de Oftalmología, la asociación de médicos de los ojos más grande del mundo. Toda la información contenida en ambos sitios es evaluada regularmente por un equipo de oftalmólogos dedicados.

• Información completa sobre casi 60 condiciones y enfermedades oculares comunes

• Información detallada sobre anteojos, lentes de contacto y cirugías correctivas de la vista (LASIK) • Consejos y recursos para ayudar a las personas

• Un directorio para buscar oftalmólogos por área

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Students to benefit from career readiness initiative SACRAMENTO

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson today unveiled his Career Readiness Initiative, designed to help lower dropout rates and provide graduates with the career readiness skills needed to pursue further education and training, be prepared to enter the workforce, and help the state rebound from its economic recession.

The multi-faceted Initiative is aimed at integrating career technical education (CTE) into today’s high school curriculum and helping link students with

California business and industry. Torlakson outlined the Initiative at the Educating for Careers/California Partnership Academies conference, “Pathways to Success,” at the Sacramento Convention Center Tuesday as part of CTE Month.

“The ongoing budget crisis and an 18 percent dropout rate mean we have to take action to help our students—and our state’s economy,” Torlakson said. “Career technical education is a proven way to ensure more of our students, especially those who are deemed ‘at risk,’ succeed after high school.”

The Initiative puts into action recommendations contained in Torlakson’s A Blueprint for Great Schools, released last year. The Blueprint described the need to increase the personalization of instruction and engagement of students through career-themed Linked Learning pathways. Linked Learning blends rigorous academic instruction, high quality CTE courses, work-based learning experiences, and support services to help students succeed. The Initiative includes strategies for increasing the number of career academies within high schools, re-crafting high school cur-

riculum to include career readiness components, and showcasing best practices that meld CTE and academic course work.

A recent report Profile of the California Partnership Academies 2009-2010 (Outside Source) found that 95 percent of seniors participating in California Partnership Academies (CPA)— career academies supported by local business-education partnerships—go on to graduate, compared with 85 percent of their peers. The report also found that African American and Hispanic students graduated at significantly higher rates from

CPAs than from the general high school population.

Among Latino seniors, the CPA graduation rate was 94 percent, the statewide rate 80 percent; among African American seniors the CPA graduation rate was 92 percent, compared with the statewide rate of 76 percent.

These statistics are even more impressive considering that state law requires each academy to enroll no less than 50 percent at-risk students. About 57 percent of these students graduate completing the University of California a-g college preparatory course work required for admittance to

our state’s four-year universities, compared with 35 percent of graduates statewide. About 88 percent plan to attend two- and four-year college after graduation.

“Our CTE programs are tried and proven, and it just makes sense to build on these successes,” said Torlakson, who plans to showcase successful schools and support policies to expand these approaches.

“We need to do everything we can to help our students achieve career and college success, and help us return California to its rightful place as an economic powerhouse and global leader.”

Out of this world: NASA’s multi-media exhibition Destination Station touches down at The Tech Museum on Friday SAN JOSE, CA

The triumphant story of the International Space Station – the high-flying research lab hovering in Earth’s

orbit – unfolds against a backdrop of hands-on activities, imagery and audiovisual technology in NASA’s “Destination Station” exhibition at The Tech Museum.

As part of the exhibition’s six-week run at the museum, a live, televised downlink with the International Space Station crew is planned. On Wednesday,

March 7, Expedition 30 Commander Dan Burbank and Flight Engineer Don Pettit will field questions about the progress of their mission.

Developed and built by NASA, the exhibition immerses visitors in the amazing story of the space station’s development. See how five international space agencies, representing 15 different countries, came together to develop the world’s largest space station. Through hands-on activities and rich, audio-visual environments, visitors will see how research on the station is laying the groundwork for future exploration and improving life on Earth.

“Destination Station” is NASA’s International Space Station Program national awareness campaign that promotes research opportunities, educates communities about activities performed on the International Space Station, and communicates the real and potential impacts of the station on our everyday lives.

Visitors will learn that the internationally developed research facility located in

“Destination Station,” which opens March 2 on the lower level of the museum, is free with museum admission. It closes April 15.

Earth’s lower orbit is the largest space station ever constructed. It serves as a research laboratory where astronauts from around the world conduct experiments in human health, technology, exploration, and research in the physical sciences.

Destination Station visitors will also learn that the space station, including its large solar arrays, spans the area of a U.S. football field, including the end zones, and weighs nearly a million

pounds, not including visiting vehicles. The complex now has more livable room than a conventional fivebedroom house, and has two bathrooms, a gymnasium and a 360-degree bay window.

During the last 11 years, fifteen countries worked together to complete its assembly, the largest engineering feat in modern history. The space station marked its 10th anniversary of continuous human occupation on Nov. 2, 2010.

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The National Hispanic University Celebrates 30 Years NHU announces its first entirely online degree programs As part of The National Hispanic University’s (NHU) 30th anniversary celebration, the Honorable Antonio R. Villaraigosa, mayor of Los Angeles, addressed NHU students, faculty and alumni as well as community members.

NHU presented an honorary doctoral degree to Mayor Villaraigosa in recognition of his commitment to education issues and for

his involvement in improving access to education on behalf of the Hispanic community. In addition, Dr. David P. Lopez, NHU’s president, announced the university’s plans to offer online degree programs.

“Mayor Villaraigosa is a reform-minded leader in urban education and a champion for quality education,” said Dr. David Lopez, NHU president. “We are honored to have him participate in our 30th anniversary celebration event and to recognize his tireless efforts to improve access to quality education for the Hispanic community.”

Villaraigosa, the 41st mayor of Los Angeles, began his career in public service as a labor organizer before serving from 1994–2000 in the California State Assembly and as Assembly Speaker from 1998-2000. He advocated for the advancement of education, healthcare and civil rights. As mayor, he has been dedicated to reforming the public school system in Los Angeles with the aim of giving every child access to a quality education.

Villaraigosa joins a number of other high-profile visitors to NHU in recent years, including worldrenowned musician Carlos

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Santana; former NASA astronaut Jose Hernandez; Mexican poet and writer Elena Poniatowska; and Luis Valdez, a playwright, filmmaker and director who is often referred to as the father of Chicano theater.

NHU was founded in 1981 by the late Dr. B. Roberto Cruz, who dedicated his life to making educational opportunities available to Hispanics and members of other underrepresented groups. Grounded in cultural respect, NHU fosters a learning environment that reflects the rich heritage and diversity of the Hispanic community.

Left to right: Dr. David P. Lopez, NHU president, Antonio R. Villaraigosa, mayor of Los Angeles, and Richard P. Santos, Santa Clara Valley Water District.

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Cinequest, festival de cine, incluye ac

Ahora en su año decimosegundo, Cinequest continúa extendiendo su visión audaz y de alcance, llegando más allá de la fiesta convencional para promover el gran potencial para lograr un cambio mundial a través de la pasión, la innovación, la creatividad y el poder. A lo largo de la historia legendaria de Cinequest, la organización ha desempeñado un papel destacado en la exhibición de las innovaciones que han revolucionado los medios de comunicación que hacen y la distribución - que ayuda a democratizar la voz y conectar a las personas en todo el mundo. A continuación se presenta una lista de las películas latinas en el festival de este año.

La Otra Familia La familia es familia. Convencional o no.

Con su película sorprendente y desgarradora, Gustavo Loza, llama la atención a la reacción devastadora de los prejuicios contra los homosexuales en una ciudad mexicana conservadora. Cuando la adicta a la cocaina Nina abandona a su hijo de siete años, Hendrix, su vecina Ivana

(Ana Serradilla) está decidida a ayudar. Ella lleva al niño con unos amigos, la pareja Jean Paul (Jorge Salinas) y Chema, para cuidar a Hendrix hasta convence a Nina a entrar en rehabilitación. A pesar de su temor inicial, Jean Paul y Chema empiezan a amar al niño como si fueran los padres. La intolerancia separa la familia poco convencional pero cariñosa del niño. Estreno en America del Norte.

Horarios y días: 3/5 5pm camera 12 3/7 9:30pm camera 12

Sal Él enfrenta un duelo para evitar ser derribado.

Productores le dicen al guionista Sergio (Fele Martínez) que su guión no tiene sustancia o historia alguna. ¿Cómo puede un guionista describir un lugar al que nunca ha visitado? Decidido a que su visión sea vista, Sergio visita a la configuración de su guión: el desierto de Atacama en Chile, el desierto más árido del mundo. Sergio es confundido con un héroe del pequeño pueblo, Sergio es lanzado en un thriller moderno occidental, luchando por una historia, sin evadiendo un mal-

vado enemigo. Esquivando las peleas en un bar, nunca se olvida de documentar sus desgracias y las alucinaciones como la sustancia de su nuevo manuscrito. Inmerso en su realidad fantástica, Sergio juega su propio protagonista, que abarca toda una gama de experiencias, que dan vida a su película. Estreno en America del Norte.

La Otra Familia en el teatro camera 12 el 3 y 5 de marzo.

Sal en el teatro camera 12 el 3, 4, y 8 de marzo.

Horarios y días: 3/3 7pm camera 12 3/4 4:15pm camera 12 3/8 4:15pm camera 12

Mariachi Gringo Sigue tus sueños, no importa de qué lado de la frontera te lleven.

Ed (Shawn Ashmore, el Iceman en X-Men) se da cuenta que su sueño de unirse a las filas de prestigio del mariachi nunca podrían ocurrir en su pequeña ciudad natal en Kansas. Después de hacerse amigo de un mariachi local que enciende el espíritu de Ed, prepara su guitarra y se dirige a México. Allí, Ed se entera de que es fácil huir de su pasado, pero la construcción de un futuro es tan difícil como la memorización de cientos de canciones de mariachi. La animosa y bella Lilia (Martha Higareda, Amarte Duele) ayuda al ‘gringo’ ajustarse mientras que se alimenta con su pasión para hacer

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Bel Borga Aqui en el teatro camera 12 el 4, 6, y 8 de marzo.

Delusions of Grandeur en el teatro camera 12 el 8, 9, y 10 de marzo.

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Unfinished Spaces en el teatro camera 12 el 2, 7, y 10 de marzo.

libre, de modo que sólo tiene sentido que después de dejar su medicamento de depresión, Rocío, una voluptuosa chica rebelde y descuidada se va a vivir con su pariente transgénero, Ilusión. Aburrida de su trabajo en un café local, Rocío no deja piedra sin mover en lo que respecta a su lujuria sexual. Mientras tanto, las búsquedas ilusión por alguien a quien amar y un amigo de Rocío, Mario se convierte en su intriga para un viaje psicodélico de peyote. Con su vanguardista perspectiva, Delusions of Grandeur es una presentación brillante y colorida de la lucha de la adolescencia a la edad adulta. Disfrute de esta historia local para una nueva generación.

Horarios y días: 3/3 9:45pm camera 12 3/8 5pm camera 12 3/9 5pm camera 12

Mariachi Gringo en el teatro camera 12 el 9 y 10 de marzo.

VIENE DE PÁG. 10 sus sueños realidad. Mariachi Gringo da prioridad a las canciones clásicas de mariachi, te transportará a una villa en el corazón de Guadalajara.

Horarios y días: 3/8 7pm repertory theater 3/9 4:30m camera 12 3/10 1:45pm camera 12

Unfinished Spaces Tres arquitectos brillantes revelan una revolución cubana diferente.

Fidel Castro no sólo quería revolucionar la política de Cuba, sino también su arquitectura. Tomando de un campo de golf burguesía, Castro y el Che Guevara comisionaron a tres arquitectos visionarios a construir un campus de escuela de arte innovador.

En cuanto la construcción comenzó, los edificios fueron admirados en todo el mundo

por su creatividad. Pero las fuerzas políticas y las prioridades de Castro cambiaron.

Los estudiantes se vieron obligados a aprender en clases a medio construir y en descomposición. Las décadas pasaron y Castro se dio cuenta que era una maravilla arquitectónica que podria mostrar, y una vez más, los tres arquitectos comenzaron a realizar sus sueños. Unfinished Spaces nos recuerda que no importa cómo uno trata de vencer, el verdadero arte vivirá para siempre.

Horarios y días: 3/2 1:45pm camera 12 3/7 6:30pm camera 12 3/10 4:15pm camera 12

Delusions of Grandeur “Donde hay sueños, hay siempre una ilusión.”

San Francisco es conocida como la casa de los liberales progresistas y de espíritu

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Bel Borba Aqui Él tatúa su arte por toda la ciudad. Ahora se ha cimentado en la historia.

Conocido como el “Picasso de la gente” en su ciudad natal de Salvador, Bel Borba eclécticamente representa

un aspecto poco visto de Brasil. Durante 35 años, se ha extendido su obra reconocida en todo el paisaje urbano de 500 años de edad.

La ciudad costeña soleada alimenta la vena artística de Borba. La combinación de talento, simplicidad, y la naturaleza crea una obra original, que muestra la belleza olvidada de su país y nos recuer-

da que hay más a Brasil que las favelas, fútbol, y los narcotraficantes en Río de Janeiro.

Horarios y días:

La verdadera esencia, hermosa de Brasil expresada poéticamente con azulejos, acero, arena y barro, Bel Borba muestra que el océano es el límite. Para un país lleno de color, él graba su devoción por el arte y la pasión por su pueblo. No pidió permiso.

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3/8 1:30 camera 12 El Observador patrocina Cinequest.

Para la lista completa de peliculas y horarios visite: www.cinequest.org

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Las viviendas desocupadas requieren seguro adicional

Jason Alderman

Hay muchas razones por las cuales alguien dejaría desocupada su vivienda durante meses: Quizás deba mudarse a otro estado y su antigua vivienda está decayendo en el mercado; o tal vez ya no pueda pagar la hipoteca, está realizando una venta en descubierto y se vaya a vivir un tiempo a la casa de su hermana; o se volvió rico y decidió embarcarse en un crucero alrededor del mundo por seis meses.

En todo caso, hay una persona sumamente importante con la cual debe comunicarse antes de cerrar la puerta por última vez: su agente de seguros.

“Muchas personas ignoran que su póliza de seguro de propietario estándar no brinda cobertura total en caso de que su vivienda que-

de desocupada por determinado periodo”, dice Ruth Stroup, agente de seguros de Farmers Insurance Group para Oakland, California.

“Ese periodo varía según el estado y la compañía de seguro, pero por lo general es de 30 o 60 días. Después de eso, usted podría ser responsable de las pérdidas a causa de robo o vandalismo”.

Las compañías de seguro consideran que las viviendas desocupadas o vacías corren mayor riesgo porque nadie vive allí para mantener y proteger la propiedad. Hemos sido testigos de noticias sobre viviendas abandonadas o con juicio hipotecario que fueron saqueadas, usurpadas ilegalmente o destruidas.

Si tiene la esperanza que su compañía de seguro no descubra que su casa está desocupada, piénselo bien.

Como Stroup dice: “Las compañías de seguro cada vez realizan más inspecciones de rutina al momento de renovar la póliza. Si descubren que su propiedad está desocupada, seguramente no renovarán su póliza”.

Entonces, ¿qué debe hacer ante una situación como esta? Primero, revise lo que dice su póliza de seguro con respecto a las viviendas desocupadas o vacías. Cuando sepa que su casa estará vacía más que el tiempo permitido – y antes de que se cumpla el plazo – comuníquese con su compañía de seguro para ver si ofrece un seguro para vivienda desocupada. Es posible que se establezcan cláusulas especiales según la duración estimada de la desocupación.

En caso de que su compañía de seguro no ofrezca dicha cobertura, busque otra.

Ejecución hipotecaria o venta en descubierto. Es poco grato pero fundamental que sepa lo siguiente, en caso de que esté por perder su vivienda debido a un juicio hipotecario o venta en descubierto: Incluso si ya se mudó, aún es responsable de asegurar la propiedad hasta que oficialmente deje de ser el propietario. “Si un posible comprador se tropieza y cae, usted será responsable de los daños debido a que técnicamente sigue siendo el propietario”, dice Stroup.

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Business and Civic Leaders Rally for Jobs and Economic Growth New CityBeat Poll Reveals Voter Support for Payroll Tax Reforms; Opposition to new Taxes and Fees; and Preference for Runoff Elections over Ranked Choice Voting SAN FRANCISCO

Seguro para propietarios. Muchos propietarios prefieren alquilar su propiedad hasta que el mercado de bienes raíces repunte. Desde el punto de vista de la compañía de seguro, esto es preferible antes que dejar la casa desocupada, a pesar de que sigue tratándose de una cobertura con mayor riesgo, debido a que es menos probable que los inquilinos protejan y mantengan la propiedad.

More than 1,000 business, civic and labor leaders rallied for jobs and economic growth today at the 2012 annual meeting of the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce and CityBeat Breakfast event. Unity was a key theme throughout the program featuring remarks from San Francisco Mayor Edwin M. Lee, JPMorgan Chase & Co Managing Director & Senior Economist James Glassman and a technology-industry panel including: angel investor and Founder/Chairman of sf.citi Ron Conway; Salesforce.com Chief Operating Officer George Hu; Twitter Vice President Katie Jacobs Stanton; and Pando Daily Founder, CEO and Editor-in-Chief Sarah Lacy.

El seguro para propietarios cubre la estructura del edificio y los efectos personales que usted deje en la propiedad en caso de siniestros tales como incendio, daños ocasionados por el agua, descargas eléctricas, etc. Se compensará el ingreso de la renta perdida en caso de que la vivienda quede inhabitable.

“Now is the time for San Francisco to come together to improve our economy and our city,” said Steven Falk, President & CEO, San Francisco Chamber of Commerce. “A united vision will be critical as the city looks to reform the business tax, preserve vital city services and create lasting economic prosperity.”

“Las pólizas para propietarios son diferentes que la cobertura para propietarios pero cuestan aproximadamente lo mismo”, dice Stroup. “Las pólizas para propietarios por lo general brindan una cobertura importante de los efectos personales, lo cual probablemente no sea necesario ya que los inquilinos son responsables de asegurar sus pertenencias.”

Like the business community, San Francisco voters support tax reforms to improve job creation and boost the economy according to the 2012 CityBeat Poll unveiled during the event. According to the poll, 57 percent of voters say they support a payroll tax decrease as long as lost revenue can be recouped through alternative sources.

While the majority of voters do not want to eliminate the city’s payroll tax, 61 percent support an exemption for businesses that create new jobs anywhere in the city.

Para proteger sus bienes actuales y futuros, cuente siempre con un seguro suficiente contra riesgos y responsabilidad civil. Más vale asegurarse que lamentarse.

Ranking jobs and the economy as the second ma-

jor issue facing San Francisco – following homelessness and panhandling – voters are widely resistant to new taxes and fees according to the poll. Revenue measures targeting residents were strongly rejected with 81 percent of voters opposed to a seven percent utility tax and 58 percent opposed to a one-half cent increase to the city’s sales tax. Transportation-related measures also met resistance with 60 percent of voters opposed to a parking tax increase; 53 percent opposed to restoring the Vehicle License Fee (VLF); and 75 percent opposed to congestion pricing. Fifty-five percent of voters oppose increasing the business license fee and 53 percent oppose a new tax on commercial rents.

“There is currently little to no appetite for new or increased taxes and fees among voters,” said Jim Lazarus, Senior Vice President of Public Policy, San Francisco Chamber of Commerce. “It is clear the voters expect City Hall to help, not hinder, economic growth.”

On issues outside jobs and the economy, voters expressed concern over quality of life issues including homelessness and panhandeling, as well as public education, ranking both among their top concerns at 27 and 20 percent respectively. When it comes to voting, 58 percent of voters say they would prefer a runoff election if no candidate receives a majority vote – up from 52 percent in 2011. Only 31 percent of voters say they would prefer Ranked Choice Voting.

The CityBeat Poll was conducted among 500 San Francisco voters in February 2012 by David Binder Research for the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce.

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Controller finds millions in waste

SACRAMENTO – State Controller John Chiang released his review questioning millions of dollars in reimbursements to Medi-Cal hearing aid providers. In a letter to the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), the Controller recommended rate changes that could save the State up to $27.4 million over a three-year period.

“At a time when health care services to California’s neediest are being cut to the bone, I urge the department to reconsider policies that cause taxpayers to pay not only up to $3 for every $1 of goods provided, but also for services never rendered,” said Chiang.

“Spending less needs to be paired with spending smartly.”

The review stemmed from a March 2011 State Controller’s Office (SCO) report in which auditors questioned more than $500,000 in reimbursements paid to one Medi-Cal audiologist.

The review revealed a significant difference between what the audiologist paid for hearing aids, and the amount he was reimbursed

by DHCS. In one case, the audiologist had purchased a pair of hearing aids for $120, but, under the DHCS MediCal reimbursement policy in effect at the time, he was reimbursed $1,465. SCO auditors expanded their scope to review 60 claims filed in 2009 by five other Medi-Cal audiologists and hearing aid providers. The review found that discounts and rebates were offered to the providers, resulting in a significant difference between the actual acquisition costs for the providers and the wholesale costs reported to DHCS that are used to determine the reimbursement rate. For example, one provider paid $436 for a hearing aid and was reimbursed for a wholesale cost of $1,218, almost three times the acquisition cost. The review also found that DHCS had failed to comply with a 2007 state

statute requiring DHCS to enter into contracts with vendors of hearing aid appliances by June 30, 2008.

Consequently, providers may purchase hearing aids from a variety of vendors and there are no guidelines related to approved vendors or products, making it difficult to determine the quality of vendors and the level of care provided to Medi-Cal clients. The review further noted that audiologists were being reimbursed for fitting the hearing aids and up to six follow-up visits per client. However, the audiologists reviewed had little or no documentation showing how many follow-up visits were actually made, nor are they required to submit it. SCO auditors made several attempts to meet with DHCS to discuss their findings. Before they were able to meet, DHCS issued new instructions that revised the way reimbursement would be calculated. The Controller believes the new reimbursement guidelines are a constructive first step, but believes additional savings could be achieved by further revising the original policy in one of the following ways: • Using the current Medi-Cal methodology, but substituting the actual acquisition costs instead of the one-unit wholesale cost to the formula, would save $25.5 million, or 41 percent; • Using the Durable Medical Equipment reimbursement methodology, which is the actual acquisition cost plus a 100 percent mark-up, would save $18.7 million, or 30 percent; or • Using the current reimbursement policy of the California Children’s Services, which is the actual acquisition cost plus a 60 percent mark-up, would save $27.4 million, or 44 percent.

The Controller believes this would help ensure the quality of hearing aid products provided to Medi-Cal beneficiaries.

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The California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce joins other small business associations to keep its members informed on the Affordable Care Act First of its Kind: Business Specific Website Helping Small Business to Comply with the Healthcare Laws Roy M. Perez Chairman of the California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce

Our Latino-owned businesses are an important cornerstone of California’s economy and, according to Forbes Magazine, our Latino-owned businesses are helping to lead the United States’ economic recovery.

The recent census data indicates that California is home to 25 percent of all Latinoowned businesses in the country. It is critical for our Latino employers to have access to accurate information and the tools we need to remain competitive and successful, especially when it comes to health care.

Our small business owners agree that the day-today demands of running a business allows us little to no time for tracking new regulations, laws or programs, much less studying the 2,409 pages of the new federal health care law.

To help address this issue, the California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce joined a collaborative effort of various statewide and regional business organizations to create a first-of-itskind business-specific website: the Health Law Guide for Business (The Guide) (www.HealthLawGuideforBusiness.org). The Guide, was developed by the Bay Area Council, California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce, California Small Business Development Centers, Pacific Business Group on Health, Silicon Valley Leadership Group, Small Business Majority, Small

Business California, The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce and The California Endowment, and it is intended for use by business owners for information about the law.

The website organizes the key provisions in the law that affect our small businesses, including cost savings, employee and financial benefits associated with wellness and preven-

tion programs. It has videos, interactive surveys and an easy-to-use format.

For example, The Guide provides detailed information on the small business health care tax credit.

More than 630,000 of our small businesses in California may be eligible for a 35% tax credit to help pay for health care which could make our small business more competitive and our

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employees more productive.

The Guide provides helpful tools to help us learn if we qualify for the healthcare tax credit and instructions on how to apply for it.

California’s prosperity will be determined by the strength of its small business community, including our own Latino and Latina businesses. The Guide can help our business owners navigate the health care law to ensure that as employers we understand it and take full advantage of the benefits and incentives it provides.

Visit The Guide at: www.HealthLawG u i d e f o rB u s i n e s s . o r g .

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MAR 2 - MAR 8, 2012

Horóscopo de Marzo Mario Jiménez El Observador

Aries Marzo trae consigo buenas influencias para tu destino.

El Sol retorna a tu signo y te trae ganancias inesperadas y buenas oportunidades para sobresalir. Aprovecha el tránsito de Venus en tu casa de ganancias y posesiones, ahorra porque en Mayo necesitarás dinero extra.

Tauro Júpiter sigue directo en tu signo, su influencia es sinónimo de buena suerte y abundancia, especialmente de trabajo. Venus se mantendrá navegando en tu signo, su influencia augura romance y felicidad en el amor. Una racha de muy buena suerte te aguarda, ¡aprovéchala!

Géminis Este es un mes que te traerá muchas sorpresas en todo lo relacionado a dinero y trabajo. Es probable que uno de tus seres queridos esté pasando por un mal momento, tu deber es ayudarle lo más que puedas. Es posible que enfrentes pesar por una ruptura amorosa.

Cáncer La paz y la tranquilidad por fin retornan a ti, pasaste por un par de meses un poco turbulentos, y no tenías tiempo para dedicarlo a tu persona. La primavera abre un espacio para que puedas consentirte haciendo lo que más te gusta. Te pagarán una deuda.

Leo Te llegarán buenas noticias de personas queridas en el exterior. Venus en tu casa décima presagia que asistirás a reuniones, fiestas y existe la posibilidad de que te asocies con alguien para lograr un bien común.

Un asunto legal se resuelve favorablemente.

Virgo Lo nuevo ha de imponerse para ti en esta primavera, quizá inicies labores en un

nuevo trabajo, también tendrás que tomar sabias decisiones respecto a tu vida sentimental. Ya hiciste mucho por esa persona, ahora permite que él o ella hagan algo por ti.

Libra La influencia de Júpiter en tu casa de trabajo y labores trae cambios benéficos a tu persona, especialmente a tu bolsillo. Te preocupará el problema que enfrenta uno de tus familiares inmediatos, reza y envíale buena vibra a esa persona, el problema se resolverá.

Escorpión En este mes te quitarás un gran peso de encima, has venido cargando con un problema al que no le hallabas solución y ahora de un día para otro la solución llega, dándote así un respiro de paz y una gran alegría. Tu economía comenzará a mejorar.

Sagitario No corras ni te aceleres, lo que será para ti será y llegará en el momento oportuno. Tienes que alimentar el don de la paciencia. En esta época te convertirás en una especie de mentor espiritual, con

tus consejos lograrás aliviar la vida de otras personas.

Alguien del pasado retorna a tu presente.

Capricornio La vida da muchas vueltas cumpliendo diferentes designios, en esta primavera el universo te otorgará lo que tú más deseas, por lo tanto se augura que la felicidad llegará a tu vida. Perdona a quién tengas que perdonar y olvida viejos rencores.

Acuario Es probable que una situación romántica esté ocupando casi todo tu tiempo, los astros te indican que debes esperar un poco, tener más paciencia, esa persona estará contigo.En el trabajo habrán muchos chismes y te enterarás de mucha información que había permanecido oculta.

Piscis Toda la energía del Sol se centra en tu sector de financiero, por eso mismo verás encaminados muchos de los planes que te propusiste para este año. En el trabajo te esperan cambios favorables, es probable un aumento o un ascenso.

Women’s History Month: March 2012 85.4 million

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$36,931

Estimated number of mothers in the United States in 2009.

Average number of children that women 40 to 44 had given birth to as of 2008, down from 3.4 children in 1976.

The median annual earnings of women 15 or older who worked yearround, full time, in 2010

National Women’s History Month’s roots go back to March 8, 1857, when women from New York City factories staged a protest over working conditions.

International Women’s Day was first observed in 1909, but it wasn’t until 1981

that Congress established National Women’s History Week to be commemorated the second week of March. In 1987, Congress expanded the week to a month. Every year since, Congress has passed a resolution for Women’s History

Month, and the President has issued a proclamation.

157.0 million females live in the United States according to the 2010 Census.

At 85 and older, there were more than twice as many women as men.

MAR 2 - MAR 8, 2012

Project X

Now playing in theaters “Project X” follows three seemingly anonymous high school seniors—Thomas, Costa and J.B.—as they attempt to finally make a name for themselves. Their idea is innocent enough: let’s throw a party that no one will forget, and have a camera there, to document history in the making… but nothing could prepare them for this party. Word spreads quickly as dreams are ruined, records are blemished and legends are born. “Project X” is a warning to parents and police everywhere.

The film has been rated R.

The Lorax

Now playing in theaters From the creators of Despicable Me and the imagination of Dr. Seuss comes the much anticipated feature Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax, a 3D-CG adaptation of the classic tale of a forest guardian who shares the enduring power of hope. The animated adventure follows the journey of a 12-year-old as he searches for a real Truffula Tree, the one thing that

will enable him to win the affection of the girl of his dreams. To get it he must find the story of the Lorax, the acerbic yet charming character who fights to protect his world. Lending their vocal talents to the project are Danny DeVito as the iconic title character of the Lorax and Ed Helms as the enigmatic Once-ler.

Also bringing their voices

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to the adventure are global superstars Zac Efron as Ted, the idealistic youth who searches for the Lorax, and Grammy Award winner Taylor Swift as Audrey, the girl of Ted’s dreams.

Rounding out the cast are Rob Riggle as the villain O’Hare, Jenny Slate as Ted’s protective mother and beloved actress Betty White as Ted’s wise Grammy Norma.

John Carter In theaters March 9, 2012

From Academy Award®– winning filmmaker Andrew Stanton comes “John Carter”— a sweeping action-adventure set on the mysterious and exotic planet of Barsoom (Mars).

“John Carter” is based on a classic novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs, whose highly imaginative adventures served as inspiration for many filmmakers, both past and present. The film tells the story of war-weary, former military captain John Carter (Taylor Kitsch), who is inexplicably transported to Mars where he becomes reluctantly embroiled in a conflict of epic proportions amongst the inhabitants of the planet, including Tars Tarkas (Willem Dafoe) and the captivating Princess Dejah Thoris (Lynn Collins). In a world on the brink of collapse, Carter rediscovers his humanity when he realizes that the survival of Barsoom and its people rests in his hands.

The film has been rated PG-13.

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LEGAL/CLASSIFIEDS

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 562007 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, One Day Bathtub Refinishing, 276 Tradewinds Dr. #2, San Jose, CA 95123, Santa Clara Co. Greg Moretti, 276 Tradewinds #2, 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.)

Greg Moretti March 02, 09, 16, 23, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 03/01/12.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 561755 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, School of Divine Magic, 135 N 15th Street, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara Co. Rozilene Frye, 135 N 15th Street, San Jose, CA 95112. This business is conducted by an individual registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 02/24/2012.

“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.)

Rozilene Frye March 02, 09, 16, 23, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 02/24/12.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 561954 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, KC & Associates Insurance Agency, 4320 Stevens Creek Blvd, Suite 206, San Jose, CA 95129, Santa Clara Co. KC & Associates, INC., 420 Stevens Creek Blvd. Suite 206, San Jose, CA 95129. This business is conducted by a corporation, registrants have 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.)

KC & ASSOCIATES, INC. KYLE CHUANG/PRESIDENT March 02, 09, 16, 23, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 02/29/12.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 560717 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, INN Magazine, 1064 Lincoln Ave., San Jose, CA 95125, Santa Clara Co. Juan Jose Tello, 1034 Spencer 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.)

Juan Jose Tello March 02, 09, 16, 23, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 01/31/12.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV219435 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Eunice Hsinru Lu, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Eunice Hsinru Lu, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Eunice Hsrinru Lu to Ivy Eunice Hsinru Lu. 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 05/01/12 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.

Feb 27, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court March 02, 09, 16, 23, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV219416 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Shuang Zhang (Yuan Shuan), TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Shuang Zhang (Yuan Shuan) have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Shuang Zhang to Stella Shuang Zhang b. Yi-Lin Shuan to Ellen Shuan. 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 05/01/12 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 circu-

lation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Feb 27, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court March 02, 09, 16, 23, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV219328 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Travis Almuti, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Travis Almuti, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Tarek Amin Almuti to Travis Amin Almuti.

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 05/01/12 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.

Feb 24, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court March 02, 09, 16, 23, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV219310 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Meenakshi Subramanium Iyer, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Meenakshi Subramanium Iyer, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Meenakshi Subramanium Iyer to Meenakshi Subramanium Thathachari . 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 04/24/12 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.

Feb 24, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court March 02, 09, 16, 23, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 561548 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Corps. Innovations, 971 California Ave., San Jose, CA 95125, Santa Clara Co. Sustainability for All LLC., 971 California Ave., San Jose, CA 95125.

This business is conducted by a limited liability company, 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.)

Sustainability for All LLC. A. Dorsey Moore Feb. 24; March 02, 09, 16, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 02/21/12.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 561509 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Valencia Brothers Upholstery, 83 N. 27th Street, San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara Co. Antonio Valencia, 83 N. 27th Street, San Jose, CA 95116. 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.)

Antonio Valencia Feb. 24; March 02, 09, 16, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 02/17/12.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV219135 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Nga Yun Nadja TSE, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Nga Yun Nadja TSE, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Nga Yun Nadja TSE aka Nga Yun TSE aka Nadja TSE aka Nga Yun Tse TOGASAKI to Nadja Tse Togasaki.

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 04/24/12 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.

Feb 22, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV219135 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Nga Yun Nadja TSE, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Nga Yun Nadja TSE, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Nga Yun Nadja TSE aka Nga Yun TSE aka Nadja TSE aka Nga Yun Tse TOGASAKI to Nadja Tse Togasaki.

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 04/24/12 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.

Feb 22, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 24; March 02, 09, 16, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV219104 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ji Hoon Kim, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Ji Hoon Kim, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Ji Hoon Kim to Steve Ji Hoon Kim. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 04/24/12 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.

Feb 22, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 24; March 02, 09, 16, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV219083 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Evanjelina Marie Guzman, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Evanjelina Marie Guzman, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Evanjelina Marie Guzman to Evanjelina Orosco Romo.

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 04/24/12 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.

Feb 21, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 24; March 02, 09, 16, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV218952 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Hong Xia Jiang & Chloe Hiangruiqi Chen, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Hong Xia Jiang & Jiangruiqi Chen have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Hong Xia Jiang to Mikayla Jianghongxia Krawczyk b. Chloe Jiangruiqi Chen to Chloe Jiangruiqi Krawczyk c. Max Jiangruida Chen to Max Jinagruida Krawczyk. 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 04/17/12 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.

Feb 17, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 24; March 02, 09, 16, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV218517 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Michelle May Baca, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Michelle May Baca, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Michelle May Baca Reinke.

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 04/17/12 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.

Feb 14, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 24; March 02, 09, 16, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV218312 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Narunn Phy, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Narunn Phy, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Narunn Phy to Aimee Lynn Phy. 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 04/10/12 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.

Feb 08, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 24; March 02, 09, 16, 2012.

SUMMONS (Citation Judicial) NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (Name): AVISO AL DEMANDADO (Nombre): Paul Draga and T & D Construction and Does 1-5 You are being sued by Plaintiff: (Lo está demandando el demandante): Tony Thomas NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information.

You have 30 CALENDER DAYS after this Summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you.

Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp).

Your county laws library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form.

If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default and your wages, money and property may be taken without further warning from the court.

There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away.

If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you can not afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case.

AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación.

Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o llamada telefónica no lo protegen.

Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted puede usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov).

En la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas.

Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia.

Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org). en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California,(www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por

ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 o más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso.

The name and address of the court is: (el nombre y dirección de la corte son): Superior Court Santa Clara County 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113l The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or the plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección, y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Thomas G. Thomatos, Esq. 12 S. First Street, Suite 720, San Jose, CA 95113 (408 627-9248 David H Yamasaki, Chief Executive Officer/Clerk Date (Fecha) June 22, 2011 Clerk, by (Secretario, por) L. Quach Marcellana, Deputy (Adjunto) Published. Feb. 24; March 02, 09, 16, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 561323 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Optimized EDM, 3465 Woodward Ave., Santa Clara, CA 95054, Santa Clara Co. Richard Mankins, 3902 Cornwell Rd., Soquel, CA 95073. This business is conducted by an individual registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 01/03/1997.

“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.)

Richard Mankins Feb 17, 24; March 2, 09, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 02/14/12.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 561351 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Yummerz, 1798 Tampa Wy. San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara Co. Lisa Wells, 1798 Tampa Wy. 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.)

Lisa Wells Feb 17, 24; March 2, 9, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 02/15/12.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 561302 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Lorena’s Family Child Care, 1048 Fleming Ave. San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara Co. Maria T. Villalpando, 1048 Fleming Ave. San Jose, CA 95127.

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.)

Maria T. Villalpando Feb 17, 24; March 2, 9, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 02/14/12.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 560998 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Iovana house cleaning, 186 Selwyn Dr. #3, Milpitas, CA 95035, Santa Clara Co. Iovana delacruz, 186 Selwyn Dr. #3, Milpitas, CA 95035. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 02/06/12. “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.)

Iovana delacruz Feb 17, 24; March 2, 9, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 02/06/12.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 560373 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Yang BBQ, 10831 N. Wolf Rd. Cupertino, CA 95014, Santa Clara Co. Mingkui Yang, 332 Washington Blvd. #2, Fremont, CA 94539. 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.)

Mingkui Yang Feb 17, 24; March 2, 9, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 01/20/12.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 560347 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Winzler & Kelly, 1735 North First Street, Suite 301, San Jose, CA 95112,

Santa Clara Co. GHD Inc. 16451 Scientific Way, Irvine, CA 92618. This business is conducted by a corporation, 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.)

GHD Inc. J. Duncan Findlay/Assistant Secretary Feb 17, 24; March 2, 9, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 01/20/12.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV218629 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Regina Torres & Manuel Torres, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Regina Torres & Manuel Torres, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Izaiah Armando Rodriguez to Izaiah Armando Torres. 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 04/17/12 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.

Feb. 15, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Feb 17, 24; March 2, 9, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV218566 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: And Ozbay, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, And Ozbay, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. And Ozbay to Andes Ozbay. 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 04/17/12 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.

Feb. 14, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Feb 17, 24; March 2, 9, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV218547 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Yaqin Liu, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Yaqin Liu, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Yaqin Liu to Maria Y Liu. 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 04/17/12 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.

Feb. 14, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Feb 17, 24; March 2, 9, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV218497 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Shawna Thompson, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Shawna Thompson, William Robles, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Anthony Dwight Burton to Anthony Joaquin Thompson. 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 04/10/12 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.

Feb. 14, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Feb 17, 24; March 2, 9, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV218479 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Erendira Salinas, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner,

MAR 2 - MAR 8, 2012 Erendira Salinas, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Edgar A. Rios to Edgar A. Salinas Martinez. 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 05/15/12 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.

Feb. 14, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Feb 17, 24; March 2, 9, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV216069 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Juan Campuzano Montejano, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Juan Campuzano Montejano, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Juan Campuzano Montejano to Juan Campuzano Ruelas. 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 04/10/12 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.

Feb. 10, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Feb 17, 24; March 2, 9, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV218116 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Tierre DeVore & Annabelle Rendon, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Tierre DeVore & Annabelle Rendon, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Alize Belle DeVore to Alisha Belle DeVore. b. Tierre Kinwood DeVore to Jay Tierre DeVore. 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 04/03/12 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.

Feb. 06, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Feb 17, 24; March 2, 9, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 560941 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Tires Unlimited-Campbell, LLC., Tires Unlimited Silicon Valley, 3744 Stevens Creek Blvd. San Jose, CA 95117, Santa Clara Co. Tires Unlimited-Campbell, LLC., 3744 Stevens Creek Blvd., San Jose, CA 95117. This business is conducted by a limited liability company, registrants began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 01/01/2000.

“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.)

Tires Unlimited-Campbell, LLC. Jeffrey Webb Slavich/President Feb 10, 17, 24; March 2, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 02/06/12.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 560949 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Law Office of Rajat P. Kuver, P.C. 19925 Stevens Creek Blvd. Cupertino, CA 95014, Santa Clara Co. Advanced Immigration Solutions, Inc. 19925 Stevens Creek Blvd. Cupertino, CA 95014. This business is conducted by a corporation, 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.)

Advanced Immigration Solutions, Inc. Rajat P. Kuver/President Feb 10, 17, 24; March 2, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 02/06/12.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 560877 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Mermaid Housekeeping, 191 E. El Camino Real, Spc 306, Mountain View, CA 94040, Santa Clara Co. Efigenia Flores-Guzman, 191 E. El Camino Real

Spc. 306, Mountain View, CA 94040.

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.)

Efigenia Flores-Guzman Feb 10, 17, 24; March 2, 2012.

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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 560841 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Kids 2 Kids Daycare, 2831 Humbolt Ave., Santa Clara, CA 95051 Santa Clara Co. Shaelon Morales, 2831 Humbolt Ave., Santa Clara, CA 95051. 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.)

Shaelon Morales Feb 10, 17, 24; March 2, 2012.

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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 560782 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, the shiny tree, 535 N. California Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94301 Santa Clara Co. Maureen Tri, 535 California Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94301. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 2/01/12. “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.)

Maureen Tri Feb 10, 17, 24; March 2, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 02/01/12.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 560251 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Brite Dental-Campbell, 281 E. Hamilton Ave. Ste. 2. Campbell, CA 95008 Santa Clara Co. Dental Office of Steve Chu D.D.S., Inc. 418 Valverde Dr. So. San Francisco, CA 94080. This business is conducted by a corporation, 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.)

Dental Office of Steve Chu D.D.S., Inc. Steve Chu/President Feb 10, 17, 24; March 2, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 01/18/12.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV218292 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Wing Hui/Jie Cai, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Wing Hui/Jie Cai, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Abbey Hui to Abigail Yiu-Fay Hui. 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 04/10/12 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.

Feb. 08, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Feb.10, 17, 24; March 2, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV218114 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Lucas Frederick Corvi, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Lucas Frederick Corvi, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Lucas Frederick Corvi to Fred Lucas Corvi. 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 04/03/12 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.

Feb. 06, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Feb.10, 17, 24; March 2, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV218144 Superior Court of California, County of

MAR 2 - MAR 8, 2012 Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Katherine & Andrew Liu, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Katherine & Andrew Liu, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Shan Liu aka Sunshine Liu aka Natalie Shan Liu aka Natalie Sunshine Liu to Natalie Sunshine Liu. 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 04/03/12 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.

Feb. 06, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Feb.10, 17, 24; March 2, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV218039 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ramon Perez Iñiguez & Ma. Araceli Perez Flores, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Ramon Perez Iñiguez & Ma. Araceli Perez Flores , have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a de-

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV218107 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ben H. Rashid, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Ben H. Rashid, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Ben Hossein Rashid to Ossie Fakour Rashel. 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 04/03/12 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.

Feb. 03, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Feb.10, 17, 24; March 2, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV218105 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jianxing Lin, Zhiyun Guan, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Jianxing Lin, Zhiyun Guan, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Dan Lin to Angela Dan 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 04/03/12 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.

Feb. 03, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Feb.10, 17, 24; March 2, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV217497 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Tina M. Savitz, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Tina M. Savitz, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Dolores Lorraine Mitchum-Savitz to Dolores Lorraine Savitz b. Ronald Lee Mitchum-Savitz Jr to Ronald Lee Savitz Jr. c. Noah Lee Mitchum-Savitz to Noah Lee Savitz. 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 03/20/12 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.

Jan. 26, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Feb.10, 17, 24; March 2, 2012.

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cree changing names as follows: a. Kathya Perez to Kathya Perez Perez b. Araceli Perez to Araceli Perez Perez c. Raul Fernando Perez to Raul Fernando Perez Perez. 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 03/27/12 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.

Feb. 03, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Feb.10, 17, 24; March 2, 2012.

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POR LA PRESENTE DE NOTIFICA que una audiencia pública será celebrada por la Junta de Directores de la Autoridad del Espacio Abierto del Condado de Santa Clara para recibir comentarios y testimonios sobre la propuesta de realinear las divisiones del Director del distrito.

El Código de Elecciones § 22000 requiere que cada distrito que elige su consejo directivo “por la división” ajuste el plan de división de director después de la liberación del Censo. La Junta considerará planes basados en el censo del 2010.

La audiencia pública está programada de la siguiente manera: FECHA: 8 de marzo del 2012 HORA: 7:00 p.m.

UBICACIÓN: Sala de Juntas Espacio Abierto Autorizada por la Oficina Administrativa 6980 Santa Teresa Boulevard, Suite 100 San José, California 95119 La audiencia pública se llevará a cabo como parte de una reunión ordinaria de la Junta de directores. Esta es la primera de dos audiencias públicas programadas.

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Sacred Heart Community Service puts $350,000 back in the pockets of the poor!

Local volunteers help the poor receive the tax credits they deserve Starting last year, Sacred Heart Community Service (SHCS) opened its doors as a VITA site to assist our neighbors to prepare and file their taxes. In 2011, 255 low-income Santa Clara residents have filed their taxes through SHCS, receiving a combined total of $350,000 back in refunds.

With the economic recession we face, receiving tax credits and refunds is not just proper filing, but vital for thousands of residents who depend on that unexpected income to survive one more month. Blanca Torre, for instance, received $5,700 back in refunds, on which she depends to make ends meet. In addition to the tax refunds received, Blanca also saved over $200 in fees, since SHCS provided this service to her for

free. Blanca is not the only one suffering this injustice.

Most of the commercial tax preparers advertise free tax services, but they actually only do Federal tax returns for free and then charge additional fees for all other returns and tax credits. These businesses also offer anticipated tax refund loans with extremely high rates. Most of the individuals who are the target of these loans and additional fees would actually qualify for SHCS’s free service. In order to qualify, individuals need to make under $50,000.00 per year.

Starting February 7, 2012 SHCS will be opening our doors once again to help residents with filing. This year, we have also extended our services to provide ITIN application help.

WHO: Low-income individuals WHAT: Free taxservices WHERE: Sacred Heart Community Service, 1381 S. First Street, San Jose, CA, 95111 WHEN: Starting February 7 to April 14, 2012 (every Tuesday and Thursday 4-8pm, and Saturday 10am-2pm) WHY: Many lowincome individuals need help filing their taxes and fall prey to predatory tax preparers who overcharge for their services. SHCS offers free tax filing assistance.

IRS Has $1 Billion for People Who Have Not Filed a 2008 Income Tax Return Washington

Refunds totaling more than $1 billion may be waiting for one million people who did not file a federal income tax return for 2008, the Internal Revenue Service announced today. However, to collect the money, a return for 2008 must be filed with the IRS no later than Tuesday, April 17, 2012.

The IRS estimates that half of these potential 2008 refunds are $637 or more.

Some people may not have filed because they had too little income to require filing

a tax return even though they had taxes withheld from their wages or made quarterly estimated payments. In cases where a return was not filed, the law provides most taxpayers with a three-year window of opportunity for claiming a refund.

If no return is filed to claim a refund within three years, the money becomes property of the U.S. Treasury.

For 2008 returns, the window closes on April 17, 2012. The law requires that the return be properly addressed, mailed and postmarked by that date. There is no

penalty for filing a late return qualifying for a refund.

The IRS reminds taxpayers seeking a 2008 refund that their checks may be held if they have not filed tax returns for 2009 and 2010. In addition, the refund will be applied to any amounts still owed to the IRS, and may be used to offset unpaid child support or past due federal debts such as student loans.

By failing to file a return, people stand to lose more than refunds of taxes withheld or paid during 2008. Some people, especially those who did not receive an

economic stimulus payment in 2008, may qualify for the Recovery Rebate Credit. The EITC helps individuals and families whose incomes are below certain thresholds: • $ 3 8 , 6 4 6 ($41,646 if married filing jointly) for those with two or more qualifying children, • $ 3 3 , 9 9 5 ($36,995 if married filing jointly) for people with one qualifying child, and • $12,880 ($15,880 if married filing jointly) for those with no qualifying children.

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TECHNOLOGY

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Tips for passing down family photos in the digital age ARA

For many years, photography meant developing a roll of film at the local store, sliding your glossy prints into a photo album and then placing them on your bookshelf. Digital photography changed all that, and now your photos live on computers, hard drives, CDs, USB drives and even your phone.

But just because photos rarely go into leather-bound albums doesn’t mean that they’re any less precious.

The evolution of photography has changed the ways in which we use photos - and it makes sense to think differently about how to preserve and pass on your treasured memories.

Consider these tips for preserving photos in the digital age and beyond.

• Select. Digital photography lets you take almost countless photos - far more than you could capture with a roll of film. But this vol-

upload them to the Web. If you want to share a single snapshot at a moment’s notice, you can post directly to Twitter or even use photocentric social media apps.

For larger groups of photos, from your latest vacation or baby’s first year, add albums to Facebook or other photo hosting and sharing sites - just be sure to provide captions so everyone knows what they’re looking at.

Photos are among the best ways to share cherished moments. ume of pictures can often overwhelm the family photo curator who needs to sort, evaluate and store hundreds or even thousands of images after a single vacation or special event. To avoid image overload, whenever you add new photos to your collection, edit out as many as you can. You’ll end up with the best photos of the bunch and won’t have to wade through an endless array of

shots just to reach your favorites.

• Share. As much as taking photos is about capturing memories for yourself, it’s also a great way to share experiences with friends and family. And for sharing, digital photography and social media is a match made in heaven - instead of sending off prints with holiday cards, you can quickly

• Preserve. SanDisk issued results from an online survey conducted on its behalf by Harris Interactive from July 28-August 1, 2011 among 2,294 U.S. adults aged 18 and older which found that 79 percent of U.S. adults with digital photos plan on passing them down to future generations. But

holding onto digital photos for long periods of time can prove nerve wracking if you are unsure whether the storage technology will preserve your photos far into the future. CDs can scratch and external hard drives contain moving parts.

To meet this need, SanDisk developed a photo album for the digital age called the SanDisk Memory Vault, a new device that can preserve digital photos in their original quality for up to 100 years. About the size of a pack of cards, the Memory Vault plugs into a computer’s USB port, letting you drag and drop your favorite photos onto the device and keep your history of precious memories close at hand. Whether you need a

convenient way to preserve your own photos or want to surprise your family historian, the Memory Vault can pass down your important photos for years - and even generations - to come.

For more information, visit www.sandisk.com.

Photos are among the best ways to relive and share our most cherished memories. They often remind us of moments we forgot and can bring a joyful time back to life in an instant. Make the most of your photo collection by selecting your favorite images, sharing them with family and friends and preserving them for generations to come.

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Earthquakes Announce English and Spanish Radio Broadcast Partners for the 2012 Season

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KZSF to carry all games in Spanish; KLIV set to air all games in English for first time since 2005 Friday on 1370 AM that covers MLS, Mexican League soccer, as well as many other sports. Rivera, who has worked in radio in the Bay Area for over 30 years, has also called games for the San Francisco 49ers, Oakland Raiders, Oakland Athletics, San Francisco Giants and the San Francisco Bay Blackhawks in his career.

First game is March 10 at 7:30pm at Buck Shaw Stadium.

SAN JOSE, Calif.

The San Jose Earthquakes announced their English and Spanish language radio broadcast partners for the 2012 season.

KZSF 1370 AM “La Kaliente” will cover all 34 Quakes games in Spanish for the second straight season. On the English side, KLIV returns as the broadcast partner for the first time since 2005.

KLIV carried the Quakes matches in both 2004 and 2005 in English. Combined with television, the Quakes will now have all games on television, English radio and Spanish radio for the first time in team history.

“Our goal was to air all of our games in both English and Spanish this year and we are proud to have accomplished that,” said Earthquakes President David Kaval. “We also felt it was important to partner with stations that are locally focused. KLIV has been a leader in the Silicon Valley for a long time and we are excited to establish a strong relationship with them.

KZSF has long been a leader in broadcasting local sports in Spanish and we are glad to offer all of our games

in

Spanish

language.”

Anthony Passarelli will serve as the primary radio play-by-play commentator for the Earthquakes in 2012. Passarelli works for KCBS radio in San Francisco as a sports anchor/reporter in addition to calling games for Santa Clara University men’s basketball and men’s soccer. He has also provided color commentary and radio play-by-play for San Jose State men’s basketball. He began his broadcasting career as a news/ sports reporter at KPAY in Chico, Calif. From there, he was the radio play-by-play announcer for the independent Western Baseball League’s Salinas Peppers before becoming the sports director for KFBK radio in Sacramento. Passarelli is a Bay Area native, having grown up in San Jose and attended Bellarmine College Prep. A three-time NorCal AFTRA award-winning sports anchor and reporter, he resides in San Jose.

KLIV is a locally-owned station that serves the community and focuses on the news, events and people of Silicon Valley. An affiliate of CNN Radio, KLIV is Sili-

con Valley’s only all-news radio station. Besides local news coverage, 1590 KLIV is known for its frequent traffic reports covering Silicon Valley roads and freeways. During the 2012 season, Earthquakes games will be broadcast on KLIV. The Earthquakes return to KZSF for the third straight season and will air all games on the station for the second consecutive year. The Quakes aired home games only in Spanish on “La Kaliente” during the 2004, 2005 and 2010 seasons. KZSF is a locally owned Spanish language station that hosts daily sports talk shows and also plays a wide variety of popular music.

“We are proud to have all of their games on the air on La Kaliente 1370 AM once again and we look forward to working closely with the organization to support the local Hispanic community.”

Carlos Cesar Rivera returns for his fifth consecutive season as the voice of the Quakes and his eighth overall. A native of El Salvador, Rivera hosts a popular sports talk show from 5–7 p.m. PT Monday through

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EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com

MAR 2 - MAR 8, 2012

Q&A con patinador de hielo Pablo Saccinto

Pablo Saccinto Cinthia Rodríguez El Observador

Al crecer en Córdoba, Argentina, Pablo Saccinto soñaba con deslizarse con elegancia sobre el hielo en frente de una audiencia.

Sin embargo, Saccinto no tuvo la oportunidad de entrenar porque no había pistas de hielo cerca de su ciudad natal.

Por último, una pista de hielo se construyó en Córdoba y fue capaz de empezar a patinar. Con menos de un año de experiencia formal, fue arrojado con el conjunto de Disney. Forma parte del conjunto de Disney on Ice

que presenta Disney/Pixar’s Toy Story 3.

nuevas, y estar rodeado con personas maravillosas.

Q: ¿Como fue crecer en Argentina?

Q: ¿Como fue que Disney on Ice tuvo un impacto tan inmenso?

A: Yo desde pequeño hice lo que me motivo y comencé a practicar deporte. Yo comencé a patinar a la edad de 17 años con la intención de entrar a la compañía. Con el tiempo se convierto más en una profesión ya que comenzaba a aplicar técnicas del teatro y baile. En 2009 me convocaron para la nueva producción Disney on Ice Disney/Pixar Toy Story 3.

Ahora es un sueño hecho realidad.

A: Como te dijo, yo de pequeño vi esos espectáculos con mi familia todo los años, siempre me motivo, el echo de sus personajes, sus canciones, siempre me gusto ese mundo mágico.

En este espectáculo se combina tanto el teatro, baile, el deporte sobre hielo, es una combinación de todas las cosas que me gustan entonces me dije es lo quiero hacer el resto de mi vida.

Q: ¿Como reaccionaron tus padres y amigos?

Q: ¿Cual es tu presentación favorita?

A: No lo podrían creer, inclusive yo estaba súper emocionado. Toda una sorpresa estar patinando con personas que nacieron con patines en los pies, de diferentes nacionalidades esto me permite progresar mucho mas, conocer ciudades

A: Cada presentación es mágica y única. En este caso estamos presentando el show de Toy Story 3, donde presentamos los mejores momentos de Toy Story y Toy Story 2 con los personajes favoritos de siempre: Woody, Jessie, y Buzz. En el

segundo acto es la historia de Toy Story 3 con personajes como Barbie y Ken. La verdad es que el show está lleno de números mágicos.

Yo me siento particularmente como un niño dentro de una juguetería.

Q: ¿Como se siente salir a la pista?

A: Entro en periodos increíbles. Lo disfruto muchísimo estar rodeado de esos geniales personajes, rodeado de personas increíbles y la respuesta del publico en cada ciudad que vamos es increíble también.

Q: ¿Que pueden espera los fans?

A: Es un show increíble.

Ellos pueden esperar magnifica coreografía, números de todas las películas, y la verdad es tanto para niños como para adultos. Cada escena es distinta. El show es totalmente mágico y se van a sentir dentro de la habitación de Andy.