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Governor Brown Swears in Juan Felipe Herrera as California Poet Laureate

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Office of Women’s Policy Releases Report on State of Women and Girls in Santa Clara County Findings to provide road map for countywide initiative to address needs, coordinate necessary strategies and actions SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CA

California Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera and Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. Photo Credit: Justin Short, Office of the Governor.

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Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. swore in Juan Felipe Herrera as California Poet Laureate today at the State Capitol. Herrera, 63, has authored twentyeight books and is the winner of numer-

ous national and international awards.

He currently serves as the Tomás Rivera Endowed Chair in the Department of Creative Writing at the University of California, Riverside and is the first Latino to be appointed as California Poet Laureate.

On March 23, the County of Santa Clara Office of Women’s Policy presented a comprehensive report about the State of Women and Girls in Santa Clara County. The document indicates how women and girls are faring in four crucial policy areas: education, the economy, violence and crime, and health.

“Women and girls are half of the population of Santa Clara County and ignoring their most pressing needs to thrive is a mistake we cannot afford to make,” said President George Shirakawa, County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors after today’s presentation.

“This report is a guideline for policy makers, community leaders and everyone who is ready to transform these challenges into opportunities for the benefit of our entire community.”

The presentation included keynote remarks and policy briefings by County of Santa Clara Supervisors and executives, as well as other stakeholders with knowledge and a longstanding commitment of advocacy for the population targeted by the report.

“This report will be extremely helpful as we focus on the most pressing needs of women and girls in our County,” said County of Santa Clara Supervisor Liz Kniss, Honorary Co-chair of the report. “Women face many challenges to develop their potential. The data will help us to address impending issues and be mindful of policy decisions that will affect women and girls.”

As Honorary Co-chair,

Supervisor Kniss was joined by former County Supervisors U.S. Representative Zoe Lofgren, Blanca Alvarado, Suzanne Wilson, and Diane McKenna, and former State Senator Becky Morgan and former City of San Jose Mayor Susan Hammer.

The State of Women and Girls in Santa Clara County is the result of an effort from the County of Santa Clara Office of Women’s Policy, which in the fall of 2011 convened an Advisory Board comprised of thirty-two stakeholders representing a cross-section of disciplines.

The Advisory Board selected indicators, reviewed data, prioritized indicators for action, and identified strategies that have the greatest potential to improve the status of women.

“We are very grateful for the insight and support of the Advisory Board and everyone who understands the importance of keeping a gender lens in decisionmaking across Santa Clara County,” said County of Santa Clara Office of Women’s Policy Esther Peralez-Dieckmann. “This report gives us powerful information to help those with influence and determination to take action and advocate for the well-being of women, families and the community.”

The goal of this report is to provide a baseline of information in key areas to build a platform by which the Office of Women’s Policy, in collaboration with the Commission on the Status of Women and community stakeholders, can launch a multi-year, countywide initiative to improve the status of women and girls.

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Cities and Counties ask US Supreme court to strike down Arizona’s SB1070 Law Santa Clara County, along with 41 cities and counties, created a brief that argues that the provisions of the SB1070 law are unconstitutional.

Lawyers representing Arizona and the federal government will argue the case in front of the Supreme Court on April 25. Read more online at: www.el-observador.com/category/national

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César Chávez Service Day

Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors vote to research possible port The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to approve the proposal to identify the next step in constructing an emergency access port. During times of natural disaster, the port would serve as a link to the network of ports in the San Francisco Bay Area. Read more online at: www.el-observador.com/category/local Report by Mexican NGO reveals mistreatment of deported immigrants The report revealed that detained immigrants are often verbally and physically abused. The report also found that immigrants are also denied access to health care and attorneys. Read more online at: www.elobservador.com/category/international Libro ayuda a los Latinos con sus finanzas Larry King se refiere a el libro, “Corriendo las Bases en América,” al libro mas valioso para los latinos. La autora, Patricia Méndez- Hall tiene mas de 25 anos de experiencia como consejera financiera. El libro explica los mejores puntos para manejar el dinero y da consejos para adaptarse a la vida Americana. Sigue leyendo en nuestra red a: www.el-observador.com/category/business La Asociación Nacional Medica Hispana insta a la Suprema Corte a respaldar el mandato de seguro La Asociación Nacional Medica Hispana juntos con otros organizaciones va mandar un informe a la Suprema Corte en apoya a la provisión de cobertura mínima de la Ley de Atención Medica Accesible. Sigue leyendo en nuestra red a: www.el-observador.com/category/health “Entrenando Jóvenes para ser hombres,” un recurso para eliminar violencia en las relaciones En un nuevo estudio, investigadores de UC Davis y Sacramento ha encontrado que un programa llamado, “Entrenando Jóvenes para ser Hombres,” es efectivo para desplantar la violencia adolescente en la relaciones de pareja. En el Estados Unidos, una en tres mujeres sufre abuso verbal o físico. Sigue leyendo en nuestra red a: www.el-observador.com/category/local

FREE BOX Free Improv Class April 7 • 7:30pm-9:30pm Made Up Theatre 3392 Seldon Court Fremont, CA 94539 (510) 573-3633 San Jose Job Fair April 11 • 11:00am-2:00pm 2050 Gateway Pl. San Jose, CA 95110 Register for event at: www.nationalcareerfairs.com (877) 561-5627 4th Annual Free Prom Dress Shopping Days April 14 • 10:00am-4:00pm Teen Center 301 Center Street Santa Cruz, CA Free Health Fair April 28 • 10:00am-2:00pm Andrew Hill High School 3200 Senter Road San Jose, CA (408) 977-1275 Free Tax Services Mondays • 1:30pm-5:30pm Seven Trees Community Center 3590 Cas Dr. San Jose,CA 95111

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Free Living Trust Consultation Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays 10:00am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm Law Offices of Robert P. Bergman • 1777 Saratoga Ave. Suite 210 San Jose, CA 95129 Free Heart Screening for Children By appointment Valley Medical Center or family’s home www.infant-heart.com (408) 885-4415 Tattoo Removal The city helps youth remove tattoo, between 14 and 25 years of age • 1694 Adrian Way • San Jose, CA 95122 (408) 794-1660 Skills to Succeed Free supportive services to female ex-offenders (jail or prison) (408) 213-0961 ext. 26 Need Food?

Info: 1-800-984-3663 www.shfb.org

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 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 Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm 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 Mexicanismo through Artists Eyes Date: March 30- Septemeber 23 Tues- Sun 11:00am-5:00pm

Saturday March 31st 9am-10am - Blessing and Ceremony 10am - Invocation Elisa Marina Alvarado - Teatro Vision 10:15-12pm - Farm Work Join us in planting tomatoes, peppers and eggplants and other summer crops. We will also complete a variety of service projects on the farm.

12pm-1pm - Potluck Lunch Rice, beans, hand-made tortillas and other foods will be prepared for all participants. This is a potluck, so feel free to bring an item to share 1pm-2:30pm - Panel Discussion: Farming and Community.

Dr. Ann Lopez (author of “The Farmworkers Journey”) and other panelists will talk about farmworkers rights, indigenous/traditional agriculture and the role of sustainable farming in the future of our community 10am-2:30pm - Children’s Games and Activities 10am-2:30pm - Draft Horse Ploughing Demo Veggielution Community Farm • Prusch Farm Park 647 S King Rd • San Jose Contact Information: Maribel Martinez • (408) 924-4143

San Jose Museum of Art 110 S. Market Street San Jose • 408-271-6840 Saratoga Easter Jubilee Date: April 4th Time: 2:30pm-6:30pm Location: Saratoga Village Big Basin Way & 5th Street Saratoga, CA 95070 14th Annual Bunnies and Bonnets Parade Date: April 7th Time: 12:00pm E. Campbell Ave. & 1st Street Campbell, CA 95008 BMX and Mountain Biking Workshop Date: April 7th Time: 10:00am-12:00pm The Guadalupe River Park & Gardens Vistor & Education Center • 438 Coleman Avenue San Jose • $10 for members.$15 non-members Info: Register at www.grpg.org Titanic Anniversary Ball Date: April 7th Time: 7:00pm dance lesson 8:00pm dance party begins Location: San Mateo Masonic Lodge 100 N. Ellsworth Avenue San Mateo, 94401 Price: $20 Program of Premieres Ballet San Jose Date: April 13-15 Time: Showtimes vary per day

Location: San Jose Center for Performing Arts 255 Almaden Blvd, San Jose, CA Purchase tickets: (408)-288-2800 or online at www. balletsj.org Nature Photography 101 Date:April 14th Time: 9:00am-12:00pm Location: The Guadalupe River Park & Gardens Vistor & Education Center 438 Coleman Avenue San Jose, CA 95110 Price: $10 members, $15 nonmembers Info: Register at www.grpg.org San Jose Taco Festival of Innovation Date: April 14 Time: 11:00am-5:00pm Location: 1650 Senter Road San Jose, CA 95112 Tickets: $5-$10 Info: (408) 800-6825 San Jose Fantasy Faire Date: April 14-15 Time: 10:00am-6:00pm Location: Guadalupe River Park 494 West Santa Clara Street Santa Clara, CA 95111 Ticket prices depend on age Info: (415) 354-1773 International Children’s Film Festival Date: April21 Time: 11:00am-4:30pm Location: Children’s Discovery Museum San Jose

108 Woz Way San Jose, CA 95110 Santa Clara Schools Foundation Professional Wrestling Fundraiser Date: April 21 Time: 4:30pm Location: Peterson Middle School 1380 Rosalia Avenue Sunnyvale, CA 94087 Info: WWE wrestlers will perform along with other arts groups.

Purchse tickets at wrestlingforsantaclaraschools. eventbrite.com Film Screening: Ubicate Date: April 27 Time: 5:00pm Location: Escuela Popular Cafeteria 149 N. White Road San Jose, CA 95127 Info: The film was created by and for Latino youth to explore themes such as abusive relationships, gender roles, and teen pregnancy.

The Tech Museum After Hours Date: 1st Wednesday of the month Time: 6:00pm-10:00pm Location: The Tech Museum 201 S. Market Street San Jose, CA 95113 Info: Purchase tickets (408) 294-8324

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TREYVON MARTIN… A MARTYR?

Hilbert Morales EL OBSERVADOR

All individuals of color need to pay attention to the developments which follow the recent fatal shooting in Florida of an AfricanAmerican teenager, Treyvon Martin. Friends considered Martin to have a non-violent nature. He was shot dead by a person on ‘neighborhood watch’ duty some 30 days ago (February 26, 2012).

George Zimmerman alleges that Treyvon Martin was an imminent threat to him.

This vigilante was judge, jury, and executioner. No due process was provided to Martin. Zimmerman is defending his lethal action by using Florida’s ‘Stand your ground law’. That law hinders full police investigation and allows for Zimmerman to not even be detained nor jailed. Investigations reveal that during 2011 Zimmerman had made ‘911’ phone calls to local police 67 times.

Donna Brazile, Democratic Strategist, TV5, stated the records reveal some 2,500 Black males have been killed in similar cases since 2007. “In America, it is very dangerous to be a young Black male,” said Brazile, “In fact it can be the only reason you get killed.” This social reality leads many parents to have ‘the talk’ with their young teenagers about being careful and alert at all times.

Also, to be respectful when police or other authorities stop you for questioning.

It seems that bias, bigotry, prejudice and racism are alive and well in America despite the progress made since initiation of the “Great Society” and Civil Rights Act 1965 by President Lyndon B. Johnson. This nation has enacted legislation which

provides for voting rights, fair employment practices, access to housing, medical care, education, and public service. What has not kept pace are the changes needed in the mental and social make-up of individuals who feel they have the right to impose their bias, bigotry, prejudice, and racism standards upon the rest of us. These folks do not get the message that “We, who are of color, belong here.”

Trayvon Martin will be a martyr because his tragic death was totally baseless.

This vigilante was judge, jury, and executioner.

No due process was provided How it happened was revealed to many using social networks. Finally, the mainstream media ‘picked up’ the story. In the past, prior to hand-held smart phones, this sort of event would have passed into historical oblivion. Today, electronic media placed this event before all to know enough to question, “What right did George Zimmerman have to take matters into his own hands?”

It is entirely appropriate for President Obama to make his brief comments about this tragedy. His administration needs to support a full investigation. If we are to become a nation whose residents respect and accept each other, which is basic to the ‘law and order’ required by society, then this Treyvon Martin shooting must be fully investigated. Keep in mind that this is not a unique case.

Thousands of individuals of color are ‘stopped by police’, are subjected to ‘profile

investigations’, and have had personal experiences of having others gaze upon them while emoting hate, fear, suspicion and anxiety.

These ‘personal beliefs and attitudes’ need to be addressed along with ‘mental health status’. What needs to be looked into is the ‘state of mind’ that caused George Zimmerman to feel that he had just cause to kill another human being. One that was a youth, unarmed, just going from ‘here to there’.

What was it in George Zimmerman’s mind that caused this tragic lethal happening?

Cases such as these happen to persons of color who belong to many diverse communities. This Treyon Martin case may be the catalyst that causes all Americans to look at their own habits, values, and practices. Those wearing ‘white hats’ are not always the ‘good guys’. Persons of color are not always the ‘bad guys’ wearing ‘black hats’. Life is too complex for simplicities such as these. We all need to become known to each other so that respect, courtesy, common sense values are practiced. Consideration becomes the basis of a community having safe and secure relationships.

The local community needs to know about gang activities, drug traffic, scams, and killings, such as this one, so that discussions, evaluations and actions happen.

In this new age of facilitated electronic communication leading to peaceful and respectful relationships, we all must become committed participants who are not complicit through inaction. Let’s minimize these tragic events. If the Treyvon Martin killing causes this to happen, his martyrdom will not have been in vain.

It is up to the rest of us to ensure that does not occur.

Hilbert Morales is the Publisher of El Observador. Email him at: english.editor@el-observador.com

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Creando una granjita feliz, para todos los trabajadores, afectan la tierra, el agua y a los consumidores. Se siente como si estuviéramos en guerra con nuestra propia tierra.

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Unas semanas atrás, fui a una granja comunitaria en el parque de Emma Prusch al cual asisto frecuentemente. Lo cual me recuerda sobre los principios por los que lucho Cesar Chávez.

Durante años hemos dejado de practicar una agricultura sostenible, también conocida como la manera tradicional de cultivar vegetales y frutas, teniendo en mente el medio ambiente que nos rodea.

Ahora tenemos un método mas industrializado. Esta estrategia es destructiva.

La agricultura industrial es mecanizada, especializada y estandarizada. Usamos demasiada energía no renovable para correr tractores.

También se usan pesticidas, algo que no solo daña a los insectos si no también a

Chávez es recordado por estar en contra del uso de pesticidas. También es recordado por trabajar para que los campesinos tuvieran un sueldo mejor y el respecto que se merecían.

Creo que el estuviera molesto al saber que las cosas no han mejorado totalmente.

El gigante en biotecnología multinacional Monsanto, es el líder productor de semillas y huertas genéticamente modificadas, también tienen el control sobre el sistema de comida.

Monsanto tiene los beneficios de la creación de los herbicidas específicos para los alimentos que crean.

Esto asegura ganancias financieras y les permite ser parte del proceso político, a su favor. Todo parece ser una máquina imparable.

Tenemos que encontrar una manera de impedir las empresas como estas.

Investigadores han encontrado que al consumir

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el maíz o frijol de soya, genéticamente alterado pueda llevar a la destrucción de algunos órganos de ratas y ratones. Productos de cultivo como la soja lleva a los países como Brasil a ampliar sus tierras de cultivo, interrumpiendo la selva amazónica cada vez más, año tras año. Es una de las razones por la cual hay sobreproducción de comida no saludable. Al mismo tiempo, el hambre sigue siendo un problema a nivel mundial.

Necesitamos tener acceso a más granjas en áreas urbanas, como la que se encuentra en el parque de Emma Prusch en el este de San José. Necesitamos aprender a apreciar y mantener nuestra madre tierra contenta.

No estoy diciendo que nos conviértanos en menonitas, pero me gustaría ver más espacios libres dedicados a granjas como Veggielution.

Para mas información, visite: www.veggielution.org.

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

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Ethnic Elders Affected by the Recession Osvaldo Castillo el observador

The current economic recession has made life difficult for many across the country, and the elderly are no different. Today, ethnic elders--particularly immigrant seniors--are especially vulnerable to government program cuts, foreclosures, and job losses.

On Thursday, March 22nd, the New American Media held a news briefing that explained the struggles seniors are facing and how different government agencies are softening the recession’s impact on food, housing, jobs and health care - despite deepening budget cuts. The news briefing was held at New America Media’s office in San Francisco.

One of the speakers was Corinne Jan, chief executive officer of Family Bridges, (“Serving the Asian Community” at four East Bay centers for seniors).

“Seniors are vulnerable,

like others, but in particular because they often are not able to voice their concerns; they are dependent on government programs like Medicaid, Medicare, general assistance and SSI which are always on the fiscal chopping block,” Jan said. “Society also tends to be ageist, and legislators tend to pay attention and set priorities towards children and youth or other areas rather than senior citizens.”

According to Jan, all seniors who are low income, LEP, chronically ill or disabled, and lack personal and community support systems, are particularly at risk.

“If they have language challenges, then they have more difficulty accessing resources to navigate the system. They don’t have money to pay for basic food clothing and shelter. If they are ill or disabled, they have inabilities to mobilize,” Jan said.

One of those seniors is an 87 year old Chinese,monolingual ,im-

migrant who is diagnosed with diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, hypertension, congestive heart failure and stroke. He requires assistance and supervision for dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting, as well as medication management and nursing. He gets the help he needs at the bilingual adult day healthcare center that he attends. The state has put his well being in limbo by telling him he no longer qualifies for adult day healthcare. If he does not have adult day healthcare, he will ‘fall through the cracks.’ No one will monitor his diabetes, blood pressure, and congestive heart failure.

“He is most likely going to get really sick and end up in the hospital, ER or even a nursing home. The state had hoped to eliminate adult day healthcare in order to save money. However, without ADHC, the state will end up paying 3 -5 times more in other costs like hospitalizations and nursing home placements.”

‘Some Random People’ Takes Top Prize in San José Public Library’s “Battle of the Bands” SAN JOSE, Ca

The San Jose based group, Some Random People won the 2012 Teen Tech Week “Battle of the Bands.” The grand prize for their achievement is a $250 Visa® gift card.

The event showcased emerging musical talent among local youth. 20 bands competed in the music competition. Second place was awarded to Asyla, who performed hard rock/indie music. Third place was awarded to Theseus, who performed progressive rock.

Contestants entered the contest by recording a performance, posting it online and then submitting a link to access their per-

formance. All entries were posted on the official Teen Tech Week “Battle of the Bands” web page and viewers cast their vote online for up to three bands. Nearly 3,400 votes were cast.

in Saturday’s live performance included The Gist and Kagemusha. Links to the original contest entries will remain posted on the “Battle of the Bands” web page for all to enjoy.

The five bands receiving the most popular votes were invited to continue in the competition by giving a public performance before a live audience and a panel of community judges, which included: Andrew Kutsenda, Pin Up Productions in San Jose; Halleia Sadeghi, Musician and Band Manager; Paul Kauppila, Rock Scholar, Music Historian and Radio DJ; and Kat Luedke, Teen Librarian at the West Valley Branch Library.

“Battle of the Bands” highlights San José Public Library’s observance of Teen Tech Week (March 4-10).

Other bands appearing

The library gratefully acknowledges the generous contributions of its community sponsors Live 105.3 FM and PinUp Productions.

For more information on programs and services for teens, visit the Teens page at www.sjpl.org/teens, contact your neighborhood library or call King Library Youth Services at (408) 808-2183.

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The older population is sometimes ignored, having major affects on their health and overall wellbeing.

So what can be done to help these seniors out?

According to Jan, the media can tell the elders stories and put the seniors voices at the forefront. The

general public can also join ,with advocates, to tell legislators how their actions are harming people’s lives.

“People can volunteer to

work with seniors, or select jobs with organizations that support seniors,” Jan said.

“Seniors deserve the best of everything in their final years. We owe them that.”

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StudentsFirst Hosts School Reform Discussion with San Jose Residents San Jose, Ca

Hundreds of parents, educators and community leaders turned out Thursday for a forum examining some of the most pressing issues in California schools.

The event hosted by StudentsFirst and the California Mayors Education Roundtable and was the fifth in a series of such conversations across the state.

StudentsFirst Founder and CEO, Michelle Rhee, was on hand for the discussion, as were San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed and Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson, who chairs the roundtable. “To ensure our young people can get the highskills jobs of tomorrow we have to provide them with a great education today.” The forum comes amid the release of a report this week by the Council on Foreign

Relations, warning that America’s declining performance on international assessments, and achievement gaps between groups of students at home, poses grave threats to the country’s security. “Education is the key to preparing our children for the future workforce and ensuring that Silicon Valley remains competitive globally,” said Mayor Reed.

state policy that was criticized was the policy of requiring schools to conduct budget-induced layoffs based on teacher seniority rather than teacher performance. That outdated system pushes some of our best educators out the door simply because of the length of time they have served rather than the quality of their work with kids.

Those in attendance called for a greater emphasis on placing our most effective teachers in every California classroom as research shows that is the surest way to boost student learning.

Mayor Johnson thanked San Jose residents and Mayor Reed for hosting the discussion. “Like many cities across California, they recognize when we put students first, demand accountability, and recognize performance, we ensure a student’s success in the classroom and have a real shot at dramatically impacting a public education system that has failed our children,” Johnson said.

Parents and educators spoke about the need to improve the way teachers are evaluated, so that evaluations are frequent and aligned with the professional development educators need to improve. One

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Feria de salud en primaria local

Estudiantes de la primaria Empire Gardens tienen la oportunidad de bailar folklórico.

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El 21 de marzo la escuela primaria, Empire Gardens del distrito unificado de San José tuvo su feria anual de salud. Cienes de estudiantes junto con sus padres participaron en actividades físicas y aprendieron sobre los beneficios de llevar una vida saludable.

La enfermera de la escuela, Janice Assadi RN, SJUSD con ayuda de la porta voz de los padres, Sonia Barron organizaron la feria para dar luz a los muchos recursos que hay disponibles en nuestra comunidad.

El enfoque también fue para mantener o hacer cambios saludables. Los padres de Empire han asistido a clases de nutrición y han aprendido la importancia

de los alimentos saludables y los beneficios del ejercicio.

Los estudiantes tuvieron la oportunidad de mostrar cómo el baile puede ser parte de mantener una vida activa. La maestra voluntaria, Susana Poitra con la organización Catholic Charities presento al Grupo de Valet Folklórico de Empire. Los danzantes bailaron Los Machetes, Guadalajara Guadalajara y El Son De La Negra.

Las mamás de Empire no se quedaron atrás. Ellas mostraron el ejercicio movido de Zumba con los ritmos latinos de merengue, salsa, cumbia y hip-hop.

Invitados especiales fueron los servicios comunitarios que brinda la ciudad de San José por ejemplo, los bomberos de la estación 8 vinieron con el equipo contra incendios. Los estudian-

tes entusiasmados pudieron ver cómo es dentro del camión de bomberos y hacerles cualquier pregunta.

También estuvo la policía montados a caballo.

Los estudiantes pudieron tocar los caballos y platicar con los oficiales.

Algunas de las organizaciones fueron Catholic Charities, Second Harvest, Dental Society, el programa WIC, Healthy Start Support, Dairy Council, La Cruz Roja, Roosevelt Community Center, School Health Clinics, información sobre salud de los ojos y la importancia de lavarse las manos bien.

Los participantes además de disfrutar aprendieron mucha información valiosa para llevar una vida saludable.

2012 Model Attendance Improvement Programs SACRAMENTo

On March 26, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson announced that 11 districts have been designated as models of attendance improvement and dropout prevention by the

State School Attendance Review Board (SARB).

Torlakson praised the local SARBS for their work in reducing student absence, which costs school districts millions of dollars each year in lost income, and greatly increases the chance of stu-

dents dropping out of school.

“There’s a very basic fact that is often overlooked: Even the best teacher can’t help students who don’t

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La adopción y su impacto financiero

Por Jason Alderman Practical Money Skills to Life

No se me ocurre un acto más generoso que el de adoptar a un niño. Muchos padres adoptivos que conozco me dicen que es la cosa más gratificante que han hecho a nivel personal.

Pero la adopción es costosa. Los gastos relacionados pueden escalar rápidamente a los miles de dólares.

Afortunadamente, el IRS ofrece importantes incentivos fiscales para las personas que adoptan, los cuales incluyen un crédito fiscal por adopción y una exención de ingresos gravables por los gastos que se pagan a través del programa de asistencia para adopción del empleador.

Para el año 2012 se modificaron diversas políticas, reglas y límites monetarios del IRS para créditos fiscales por adopción y exclusiones.

Según cual sea su nivel de ingreso, podría reclamar un crédito fiscal no reembolsable de hasta $12,650 en con-

cepto de gastos admisibles para adoptar a un niño que califique. Algunas reglas y definiciones sobre el crédito por adopción: • El crédito por adopción es por hijo; por lo tanto, el monto se duplica si adopta dos niños en el mismo año.

• Para que sus gastos por adopción sean elegibles, el niño debe ser menor de 18 años o estar física o mentalmente incapacitado para cuidar de sí mismo.

• “No reembolsable” significa que puede reclamar un crédito únicamente por el monto fiscal que adeuda.

• Los “gastos de adopción admisibles” incluyen costos de adopción, costas judiciales, honorarios de abogado y gastos de viático (que incluyen comida y alojamiento estando lejos del hogar). Vea el Formulario 8839 del IRS en www.irs.gov para obtener detalles.

• Si su ingreso bruto ajustado modificado es de $189,710 a $229,710, el monto del crédito que puede reclamar se reduce gradualmente; por encima de los

$229,710, no puede reclamar ningún crédito.

Las familias que adoptan niños con necesidades especiales tienen derecho a reclamar la totalidad del crédito de $12,650. Dentro de este grupo se encuentran los niños mayores y con discapacidades Si el niño es ciudadano de los Estados Unidos o residente extranjero, las siguientes reglas rigen tanto para las adopciones exitosas como para las fallidas: • Para los gastos pagados antes de que la adopción sea definitiva, obtenga el crédito para la declaración de impuestos del año siguiente.

• Para los gastos pagados en el año en que finalizó la adopción, obtenga el crédito para la declaración de impuestos de ese mismo año.

• Para los gastos pagados el año posterior a la finalización de la adopción, obtenga el crédito en el año pagado.

• Debido a que no es reembolsable, si el crédito que le corresponde excede la obligación fiscal de un año

FROM PAG. 6 make it to school,” Torlakson said. “These review boards are proving that there are highly effective strategies for improving attendance and reducing the dropout rate.”Local review boards are created to provide a safety net for students with attendance problems.

Students who are chronically absent are referred to local programs, which are tasked with identifying the problem and finding solutions. Recent studies have shown that chronic absenteeism that starts in kindergarten can cause students to have major reading problems by the third grade.

Studies of the dropout rate also trace many of students’ academic struggles to early attendance problems.The State SARB, authorized by

the California Education Code, was established to provide policy coordination and personnel training to help local SARBS meet the needs of students with chronic attendance or behavior problems.Members of the State SARB evaluated applications from local review boards from across the state for excellence in specific content areas, including SARB chairperson leadership, interventions prior to SARB referral, community collaboration, inventory of resources for high-risk youth, goals and objectives, program design and content, measuring and reporting outcomes, and interpersonal communication. The most important content area was the prevention efforts to improve attendance prior to SARB referral.Districts recognized for their

model attendance improvement and dropout reduction program retain their title through the 2012–13 school year to serve as mentors for other review boards seeking to achieve model status.

This year’s model SARB awards will be presented April 19 at the Crowne Plaza Anaheim Resort in Garden Grove.Districts on the list include Alhambra Unified School District, Bakersfield School District, San Diego Unified School District, and San Leandor Unified School District.

For more information on the SARB process for attendance improvement and dropout reduction, visit the California Department of Education Web page at http://www.cde. ca.gov/ls/ai/sb/index.asp.

determinado, puede trasladar el crédito restante hasta cinco años, hasta haberlo utilizado completamente.

Si el niño es extranjero,

solamente podrá reclamar el crédito fiscal o excluir los beneficios pagados por el empleador después de que la adopción sea definitiva.

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Además, si la adopción no resulta exitosa, no podrá cobrar el crédito para los gastos.

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La Ley de Cuidado de Salud de Bajo Precio mejora la salud de las latinas

La Ley de Cuidad de Salud de Bajo Precio amplia el acceso a los servicios críticos para la salud de las Latinas.

El Instituto Nacional de Latinas para la Salud Reproductiva (National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health, NLIRH) celebra el segundo aniversario de la aprobación de la Ley de Cuidado de Salud de Bajo Precio (Affordable Care Act, ACA), que aumentó dramáticamente la cobertura de la atención de la salud y el acceso a los cuidados preventivos en este país. Para las latinas, que tienen más probabilidades que otros grupos de tener dificultades con el acceso a los seguros de salud, la ACA ha significado tener la posibilidad de llevar vidas más saludables y más felices. La Ley de Cuidado de Salud de Bajo Precio ya aumenta la cobertura de salud para los niños y jóvenes. La ACA elimina la discriminación en la cobertura contra los niños con enfermedades preexistentes y también requiere que las compañías de seguro cubran a los dependientes

hasta los 26 años de edad.

El Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos calcula que 736,000 latinos(as) ya se han beneficiado de la ampliación para los dependientes. Además, la ACA amplía el acceso a las pruebas de detección del cáncer cervical que salvan vidas y a otros servicios de salud preventiva. En un futuro cercano, entrarán en vigor más disposiciones de la ACA, aumentando el apoyo a los centros de salud comunitarios, ampliando la cobertura de Medicaid, y asegurándose de que cada mujer pueda planificar el tiempo de su familia sin tener que incurrir en copagos caros. “Consideramos

que todos tienen el derecho fundamental a recibir una atención de salud de calidad y asequible, incluyendo los anticonceptivos. La aprobación de la Ley de Cuidado de Salud de Bajo Precio logra que millones de latinas estén más cerca de alcanzar ese objetivo y garantiza que puedan tomar las decisiones más saludables para ellas mismas y para sus familias” afirmó Jessica GonzálezRojas, directora ejecutiva del Instituto Nacional de Latinas. “Para las Latinas, que de por sí ya confrontan un número desproporcionado de obstáculos para lograr los cuidados, la ACA amplía el acceso a los servicios absolutamente críticos”. Estos

logros son sin duda alguna un paso alentador en la dirección correcta para la salud de las Latinas, pero queda mucho trabajo por hacer.

La red de seguridad de salud para todos los inmigrantes deja a demasiados sin tener acceso a los cuidados que salvan vidas, y los opositores a la expansión del acceso a los cuidados continúan lanzando ataques a estos logros, particularmente en el avance absolutamente necesario del control de natalidad sin copagos. Sabemos que la protección de estos logros es crucial para la salud de las Latinas, y estamos trabajando infatigablemente para garantizar que se mantengan intactos.

Healthcare reform marks second birthday Bay Area Council urgers continued focus on controlling costs, improving health SAN FRANCISCO, CA

As the Affordable Care Act marks its second birthday and prepares for a date with the U.S. Supreme Court, the Bay Area Council continues its work to ensure that implementation of the landmark law remains focused on controlling costs, providing access for all and improving patient health.

“The passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act was an important step toward the creation of a healthcare system that provides highquality affordable care,” said senior policy advisor, Micah Weinberg. “We are working with policymakers to ensure that this law is implemented in a way that respects the moral obligation to cover the uninsured, the practical necessity to improve affordability for busi-

nesses and consumers, and the urgent need to improve the health of Americans.”

control rising healthcare costs for business and individuals.

The Bay Area Council is leading the business community in its efforts to control healthcare costs for employers while improving the health of Californians.

It is actively participating in the development of a new state-based market for private insurance – the California Health Benefit Exchange – and is working with its corporate members to help them make purchasing decisions that move the healthcare delivery system toward higher quality and better value.

The Roadmap serves as the foundation for the Council’s ongoing engagement with healthcare reform implementation, value-based healthcare purchasing by Bay Area businesses, and health system transformation.

The Bay Area Council last fall released its “Roadmap to a High-Value Health System,” which outlined a series of concrete strategies for leveraging California’s power as an innovator to

“We have the intellectual and innovation power to level the playing field on healthcare costs and free businesses to compete more aggressively on the merits of their products and services,” said Jim Wunderman, President and CEO of the Bay Area Council. “That’s how the Bay Area and California are going to maintain that competitive edge and the Roadmap shows us how we can get there.”

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RECIPE

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Monday Meal Makeovers Create Lasting Change, One Week at a Time For some, Mondays may be the start of another week of the same old thing. But with a little help, Mondays can be the perfect time to make a difference in your routine. Celebrity fitness trainer and author Kathy Kaehler has teamed up with MorningStar Farms and the Meatless Monday campaign to encourage people to eat a healthier diet, one week at a time.

Kaehler shares these simple tips and tools for success: • Get Organized at the Top of the Week. Use Sundays to make a grocery list, rinse and prep your vegetables for the week, and make a schedule of dinners for each night.

• Go Meatless on Mondays. Join the national Meatless Monday campaign and pledge to

reduce your meat intake, one Monday at a time.

• Themed Meals. Planning themed meals can make eating healthy a little more exciting.

Try meatballs on Monday, tacos on Tuesday and fish on Friday.

For recipes, coupons and more, visit www.MorningStarFarms. com.

Sweet-and-Sour Veggie Meatballs Prep Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Servings: 14 2 packages (8.5 ounces each) Morningstar Farms Meal Starter Veggie Meatballs 1/2 c up firmly packed brown sugar

1/3 cup red wine vinegar

pieces

2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce

Prepare veggie meatballs according to package directions.

1 t ablespoon light-colored corn syrup

In medium saucepan stir together brown sugar and cornstarch.

Stir in broth, vinegar, soy sauce, corn syrup and gingerroot.

Cook and stir over mediumhigh heat until boiling and thickened. Stir in bell pepper.

2 teaspoons grated gingerroot

4 teaspoons cornstarch

1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces

1/3 cup vegetable broth

3 g reen onions, cut into 1-inch

In chafing dish or 2 1/2-quart crockery cooker place meatballs. Spoon sauce over top, gently stirring to mix. Sprinkle with green onions. Keep warm over low heat for up to 2 hours.

Serve with cocktail picks.

2 teaspoons grated gingerroot

Thai Peanut-Sauced Veggie Meatballs

Prepare veggie meatballs according to package directions.

Prep Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Servings: 14 2 packages (8.5 ounces each) Morningstar Farms Meal Starter Veggie Meatballs

Meanwhile, in small saucepan whisk together peanut butter, broth, soy sauce, vinegar, chili paste, gingerroot and sugar.

Cook and stir over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes or until heated through.

2/3 cup creamy peanut butter 1/2 cup vegetable broth 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce 3 tablespoons rice vinegar 3 tablespoons chili paste with garlic (sambal oelek)

1 teaspoon sugar 3 tablespoons sliced green onions 3 tablespoons dry roasted peanuts

In chafing dish or 2 1/2-quart crockery cooker, place meatballs. Spoon peanut sauce over top, gently stirring to mix.

Sprinkle with green onions and peanuts. Keep warm over low heat for up to 2 hours. Serve with cocktail picks.

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César Chávez March 31, 1927 - April 22, 1993 1927 Cesario (Cesar) Estrada Chavez is born on March 31 on a small farm near Yuma, Arizona. Cesar’s parents are Juana Estrada and Librado Chavez.

1937-1939 Librado Chavez loses the family farm (unable to make loan payments and pay $4,000 in taxes due). The Chavez family joins the migrant farmworkers who “follow the crops”.

1944 Chavez joins the US Navy.

1948 Chavez marries Helen Fabela.

1952-62 Chavez works for the Community Service Organization (CSO). He starts

1962, Chavez establishes the National Farm Workers Association (NFWA).

out as an organizer and eventually becomes Executive Director.

1962 Chavez establishes the National Farm Workers Association (NFWA).

1965 Chavez organizes California grape pickers in what becomes a five-year strike.

1966 Chavez leads a march from Delano to Sacramento, California. The NFWA merges with Agricultural Workers Organizing Committee (AWOC) to become the United Farm Workers Organizing Committee (UFWOC).

1968 Chavez fasts for 25 days.

1970 The boycott forces grape growers to sign UFWOC contracts. The grape boycott ends and the lettuce boycott begins.

1972 The United Farm Workers Organizing Committee (UFWOC) changes its name to the United Farm Workers of America (UFW).

1973 Chavez and 3500 members are jailed after refusing to limit picketing. Chavez leads a new grape boycott against grape growers who refuse to renew contracts.

1975 Farm workers win the right in California to bargain collectively through their UFW union.

1978 Chavez ends boycotts of lettuce and grapes.

1966, Chavez leads a march from Delano to Sacramento, California. The NFWA merges with Agricultural Workers Organizing Committee (AWOC) to become the United Farm Workers Organizing Committee (UFWOC).

1985 Chavez leads a UFW march for an increase in wages and better working condi-

tions.

1988 Chavez ends his 36 day fast to publicize the UFW boycott of California grapes and to press for stronger protection against pesticides.

1990 Chavez is arrested outside a supermarket for protesting the use of pesticides on grapes.

1991 Chavez undertakes an extensive speaking tour of colleges to spread the word about the UFW’s boycott of California table grapes.

1992 Chavez serves as Visiting Lecture in Farm Labor History in California at the

University of California Santa Monica. Chavez travels to the Orient (the third largest buyer of California table grapes) to tell about working conditions and the effects of pesticides on farm workers.

1993 Chavez dies on April 22 at San Luis, Arizona. 50,000 hold a peaceful memorial

march from Delano to La Paz, where Chavez was buried in a private family ceremony.

Since 1993 Many parks, plazas, schools, etc. are named after him as memorials. The nation, especially campesinos mourn their loss.

1968, Cesar Chavez breaks his 25-day fast by accepting bread from Senator Robert Kennedy, Delano, California. Left to right: Helen Chavez, Robert Kennedy, Cesar Chavez. Photographer: Richard Darby

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César Chávez 31 de marzo, 1927 - 22 de abril, 1993 1927 Cesario (“Cesar”) Estrada Chavez nace el 31 de marzo en una pequeña granja cerca de Yuma, Arizona. Los padres de Cesar son Juana Estrada y Librado Chavez.

1937-1939 Librado Chavez pierde la granja familiar (por no poder pagar el présta-

mo y los 4,000 dólares en impuestos impagos). La familia Chavez se une a los trabajadores agrícolas migrantes que “siguen las cosechas”.

1944 Chavez se ingresa a la Armada de los Estados Unidos.

1948 Chavez se casa con Helen Fabela.

Durante los 1970s, César Chávez lidera una manifestación en San Francisco, California. Los manifestantes llevan pancartas de apoyo del boicot a Chiquita, el boicot de la uva, y contra la participación de los Estados Unidos en América Central.

1952-1962 Chavez trabaja para la Organización de Servicio Comunitario (CSO).

Comienza como organizador y con el tiempo se convierte en Director Ejecutivo.

1962 Chavez establece la Asociación Nacional de Trabajadores Campesinos (NFWA).

1965 Chavez organiza a los recolectores de uva de California en lo que se convierte en una huelga de cinco anos.

1966 Chavez dirige una marcha desde Delano a Sacramento, California. La NFWA se

une con Comité de Organización de los Trabajadores Agrícolas (AWOC) y se convierten en el Comité de Organización de Trabajadores Campesinos Unidos (UFWOC).

1968 Chavez ayuna durante 25 días.

1970 El boicoteo obliga a los viticultores a firmar los contratos de UFWOC. El boicoteo de la uva termina y empieza el boicoteo de la lechuga.

1972 El Comité de Organización de Trabajadores Campesinos Unidos (UFWOC) cambia su nombre a Campesinos Unidos de América (UFW).

1973 Chavez y 3,500 miembros son encarcelados después de negarse a limitar los piquetes. Chavez dirige un nuevo boicot contra los viticultores que se niegan a renovar los contratos.

César Chávez se une a los trabajadores en los campos de arroz durante su visita a Filipinas en 1977.

1975 Los trabajadores agrícolas de California conquistan el derecho a negociar colectivamente a través de su sindicato UFW.

1978 Chavez termina los boicoteos a la lechuga y a la uva.

1985 Chavez dirige una marcha de UFW por un aumento en los jornales y mejorar las condiciones de trabajo.

1988 Chavez termina su ayuno de 36 días para publicitar el boicoteo de UFW a la uva de California y presionar para conseguir una protección más fuerte contra los pesticidas.

1990 Chavez es arrestado afuera de un supermercado por protestar por el uso de pesticidas en la uva.

1991 Chavez emprende un extenso viaje de conferencias por las universidades para propagar las noticias sobre el boicoteo de UFW a la uva de consumo de California.

1992 Chavez ejerce como Profesor Visitante de Historia de los Trabajadores Agrícolas de California en la Universidad de California Santa Mónica. Chavez viaja al Oriente (el tercer comprador más grande de uvas de mesa de California) para informar acerca de las condiciones de trabajo y los efectos de los pesticidas en los campesinos.

1993 Chavez muere el 22 de abril en San Luis, Arizona. 50,000 personas asisten una marcha conmemorativa pacifica desde Delano a La Paz, donde es sepultado en una ceremonia familiar privada.

Secretaria de Trabajo Hilda L. Solís fue sede de la inducción del Movimiento de Campesinos en el Salón de Honor del Trabajo en el Gran Palacio y luego procedió a nombrar y relevar el Auditorio Memorial de Cesar Chávez.

1993 Muchos parques, plazas, escuelas, etc., son nombradas en su memoria. La nación, especialmente los campesinos, lamenta su perdida.

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Osvaldo Castillo

have a new opportunity to get their lives together.

People make mistakes all the time. Some may be financial, and some emotional. Then there are those mistakes with consequences.

In early February 2012, the County opened the first phase of the Santa Clara County Re-Entry Resource Center at the vacant County-owned Health Annex in the Old City Hall property complex located at 151 West Mission Street,

Those who have been incarcerated in Santa Clara County will now

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San Jose. Ultimately, the Resource Center will be a “One Stop Shop” where clients released from the County Jail or CDCR will receive referrals and/or services that will assist them in dealing with the barriers to their personal success, and prevent recidivism.

“Agencies and Services

The County of Santa Clara is in the first phase to successfully assist former offenders of the law. that will be provided include (but are not limited to) Drug and Alcohol Services, Mental Health, Peer Support, Vocational Training, Employment and Education and Support Services. Ministry and Mentorship opportunities will be provided through the Faith Based Collaborative, a partnership in the process of being designed in conjunction with Mental Health as a MHSA Innovation Project,” said Andrea Flores Shelton, Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of Supervisor George Shirakawa. “The Resource Center is a perfect location

for the referrals and services, to be provided, that will assist our county residents facing the challenge of restructuring their lives.

There are three phases to the plan, which goes as follows: Phase I: The Office of the Sheriff and the Department of Correction relocated the Weekend Work Program (WWP), Public Service Program, Day Reporting Program, and the Re-Entry Corrections Program (RCP) to the Re-Entry Resource Center. Classes for these programs are being held on the second floor. The Custody Alternative Sentencing Unit (CASU) staff, which manages these programs, also moved to the Center.

Phase II: Beginning in early spring 2012, the ReEntry Multi-Agency Pilot (Re-Entry MAP), funded through a Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Innovation Project, will occupy an office at the Center. This team consists of staff from Probation, Mental Health, Department of Alcohol and Drugs, Custody Health and Social Services and will provide pre-release and post-release needs screening, assessment, service linkage and data analysis. Additionally, four Deputy Probation

Officers will relocate to the Center to assist with the Re-Entry MAP, conduct assessments, and provide case management services.

Phase III: Community based organizations will be incorporated into the Resource Center to provide services at the Center beginning in the summer of 2012. During the next few months, the Administration and the Stakeholder Group will engage the community-based organizations by describing the purpose and the goal of the Resource Center and how to incorporate various organizations into the Center.

“At this time, lower level ex-offenders are being served through the Custodial alternatives. Eventually, once fully implemented, the Resource Center will be open to any former inmate that has been cleared by the criminal justice system to be released into the community,” FloresShelton said. “Once fully implemented, any former County inmate can receive services. We are attempting to reach the high-risk, high need clients to reduce their risk of re-offending.”

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Concurso de diseño inspira estudiantes a seguir carreras en ciencia La ciencia del éxito SAN JOSE, CA

Latinos son el mayor grupo de crecimiento demográfico en los Estados Unidos. Los mercados de trabajo de más rápido crecimiento en el país son en ciencia, tecnología, ingeniería y matemáticas.

Sin embargo, como Latinos entran en el mercado laboral, y continúan ayudando a impulsar la economía en números cada vez más grandes, es un camino que a menudo no se viaja (no ha viajado): el sector de ciencia y tecnología influyente, largo alcance.

Pero duro en el trabajo en un centro de comunidad humilde en las sombras de Silicón Valley es una banda inspirada de jóvenes aspirantes tecnólogos empeñados en poner fin a la escasez de los Latinos en las Ciencias. Aquí, los jóvenes están ocupados preparándose para equipo-concurso anual de The Tech Museum: el reto de la tecnología.

El centro comunitario de la calle tercera ha enviado entre cuatro y ocho equipos al reto de la tecnología durante los últimos seis años a través de su programa de ingenieros jóvenes. Los estudiantes están emparejados con carreras de ingeniería de la Universidad de Stanford y la Universidad Estatal de San José. A partir de enero los equipos son entrenados y animados a través de la competencia el 21 de Abril.

El desafío de la tecnología, presentada por Cisco, introduce y refuerza el proceso científico y de ingeniería con un proyecto práctico encaminado a resolver un problema del mundo real.

El tema de este año: Sacudir, Descomponer y Rescate. Equipos de estudiantes en los grados 5-12 deben

Photo by Don Feria. crear una solución para ayudar a supervivientes de terremoto después de un temblor daña gravemente un puente. La competencia, que celebra sus 25 años, está diseñada para inspirar a la próxima generación de innovadores y proporcionar meses del equipo de aprendizaje en ciencia, ingeniería y matemáticas.

“Muchos de los estudiantes aquí tienen el potencial”, dijo Rosemary Baez, directora ejecutiva del centro. “¡Al final del programa, podemos ver que han aumentado su autoconfianza y sentido de realización. Hay un sentimiento real de ‘ lo hice!”

Mientras que el reto de la tecnología refuerza habilidades del siglo XX1 de la creatividad, la resolución de problemas, el trabajo en equipo, liderazgo y riesgotomado, en última instancia transmite la pertinencia de la educación, ciencia y tecnología para nuestra economía local, nacional y mundial y comunica los impactos reales y potenciales de la tecnología en nuestras vidas cotidianas.

Photo by Don Feria.

Como la economía mundial se vuelve cada vez más impulsada por la tecnología, es importante para romper barreras desde el principio y a introducir y alentar a los estudiantes en el campo a través de eventos como el reto de la tecnología y otras oportunidades relacionadas con la escuela. Que Latinos no han sido tradicionalmente representados en el campo ha provocado un plan de acción para remediar la situación del Presidente Obama a los Estados Unidos Cámara de comercio, todos los cuales preocupan que más profesionales estén ausentes en estos campos, los Estados Unidos caerá de igualdad económica y la oportunidad en un mundo cada vez más competitivo.

“Realmente me gusta la ciencias de la computación.

Quiero ser un ingeniero”, dijo Elmer, un alumno del 8th grado de San Jose, evaluador que está entrando en su tercer, el reto de la tecnología. “Este programa me ayuda a aprender sobre herramientas y cómo ser más creativo.”

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Horóscopo de Abril Mario Jiménez El Observador

Aries Llega el momento de ampliar tus horizontes y lograr tus metas tanto financieras como sentimentales. El tránsito de Venus durante esta primavera te devolverá la energía y las ganas de triunfar. Serás feliz si por fin controlas emociones y sobresaltos. Llega dinero, esta vez adminístralo con sabiduría.

Tauro El mes de Abril te trae una gran enseñanza, especialmente en el sector financiero. Alguien de tu pasado romántico retornará al presente, pero no se recomienda una reconciliación

porque esto traería mucho drama y desasosiego a tu vida. No tomes decisiones importantes hasta después del día 15.

canos intentarán tomarte como su banco personal.

Recuperarás una cantidad de dinero que creías nunca volvería a tus manos.

Géminis

Leo

Una tercera persona podría poner en peligro tu relación actual, deberás tener mucho cuidado a quién le haces confidencias, no reveles tus más íntimos secretos.

Alrededor del día 19 se te presentará una oportunidad de trabajo difícil de rechazar aunque tiene pros y contras.

Cáncer A pesar que observarás las penas que atraviesan seres queridos a ti la suerte te ha de sonreír. Abril será un mes de estabilidad emocional, sin embargo, familiares cer-

Por fin comenzará la época de las vacas gordas, te recuperarás económica y emocionalmente. La racha económica que te ha venido afectando se alejará por completo. Si procuras ser menos gruñón y más práctico tendrás asegurado un mes pleno y feliz.

Virgo Durante todo mes se te presentarán las situaciones más inesperadas, deberás tener paciencia con tu familia y especialmente con tus compañeros de trabajo.

Más de alguien te mostrará

hostilidad sin tu deberla ni temerla. Habrá celos de pareja.

Libra

El amor es tu tema preferido, y en este mes se te presentará una encrucijada en ese sector. Surgirán chismes que te pueden hacer dudar de tu pareja. Con respecto a las finanzas, no tendrás de qué preocuparte porque tendrás trabajo en abundancia.

Escorpión

El amor es un tema que te ha hecho tocar fondo, si amas de verdad, perdona y olvida porque esa persona aún te quiere.

Asiste a algún servicio religioso, en esta época necesitas acercarte a Dios. No permitas que un capricho te

separe del ser amado.

Sagitario Te mostrarás con una nueva filosofía en la vida y serás dichoso con la pareja que tienes. Te encontrarás con amigos y seres queridos a los que no ves desde hace mucho tiempo. La idea de un negocio podrá convertirse en tu imán de buena suerte.

Capricornio

Si antes te sentías sólo e incompleto, durante este mes las cosas cambiarán. En tu vida sentimental la situación podría cambiar de rumbo para tu propio beneficio. La persona que menos piensas te hará un gran favor. Un Nuevo desafío laboral está a la vista.

Acuario Todo ha de expandirse: el romance, tu círculo de amistades, tu buena suerte y también tus responsabilidades. Momento para gozar de la vida ya que los astros te favorecerán. Recuerda que Júpiter sigue transitado tu sigo por lo tanto algo maravilloso te sucederá.

Piscis Verás tu círculo de amigos un tanto reducido, ya que cuando atravieses por malos momentos pocos serán los que te den la mano, por lo tanto sabrás quiénes están contigo en las buenas y en las malas. Un problema sentimental se resolverá más pronto de lo que imaginas.

Cómo bailar fomenta la creatividad en los niños Rae Pica NAPSM

Los niños deben moverse, no sólo para fortalecer su

cuerpo sino también para su desarrollo social, emocional y cognitivo. Usted puede promover el buen estado físico, la autoconfianza, el

aprendizaje y mucho más, sin ser experto o tener equipo especializado o ser adinerado. Todo lo que usted tiene que hacer es bailar.

años de la niñez.

4. Bailar promueve el buen estado físico. La resistencia cardiovascular, la fuerza muscular, la resistencia muscular, la flexibilidad y la composición corporal son los cinco factores relacionados con el buen estado físico; estos factores se desarrollan cuando su hijo baila.

Aquí hay cuatro razones importantes por las cuales usted y su hijo deben pasar el tiempo juntos bailando.

1. Bailar promueve la creatividad. La autoexpresión y el razonamiento que evalúa diversas posibilidades son componentes importantes de la creatividad, y bailar los desarrolla. Los primeros años de la niñez son el mejor momento para desarrollar la creatividad y la habilidad de solucionar problemas con imaginación, rasgos de personalidad que le servirán a su hijo para toda la vida.

2. Bailar fortalece el desarrollo social y emocional.

Cómo los niños ven al resto de la gente y cómo expresan sus sentimientos son una importante parte de su desarrollo social y emocional.

¿Listo para comenzar?

Cuando su niño siente la alegría de bailar, aprende a auto expresarse y a comunicarse con el mundo que le rodea.

3. Los niños aprenden en forma activa. Cuando un niño se mueve, los objetos que se encuentran debajo,

alrededor, al lado y cerca de él toman formas diferentes: son más altos, más bajos, más anchos y más angostos, así su niño tendrá una mejor comprensión de estos conceptos. Esta es una manera de promover alfabetismo y aritmética en los primeros

• Trate de que piense en que es un juego. Ponga la música e invite a que los participantes se muevan como quieran hasta que se pare la música (usted pausa la música). Todos se quedan quietos como una estatua hasta que la música vuelve a sonar. Cada vez que comience la música, use ritmos diferentes.

• Participe en el concurso de baile Curious George Dance Contest. Visite http://curiousgeorgedancecontest.com para mayor información.

MAR 30 - APR 5, 2012

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com

Mirror Mirror Esta espectacular reimaginación del clásico cuento de hadas está protagonizada por la ganadora del Oscar® Julia Roberts en el papel de la reina, Lily Collins (The Blind Side) como Blancanieves, Armie Hammer (The Social Network) como el príncipe Alcott, Sean Bean (“Game of Thrones”) como el rey y Nathan Lane (The Birdcage) como el desventurado y torpe sirviente de la reina, Brighton.

Cuando una reina malvada le roba el control de su reino a Blancanieves, la princesa exiliada recurrirá a siete ingeniosos rebeldes para ayudarla a reconquistar lo que le pertenece. Mirror Mirror es una animada comedia de aventuras cargada de celos, romance y traición que cautivará la imaginación del público en todo el mundo.

Rated PG.

Wrath of the Titans

Wrath of the Titans has been rated PG-13.

A decade after his heroic defeat of the monstrous Kraken, Perseus (Worthington)—the demigod son of Zeus (Neeson)—is attempting to live quietly as a village fisherman and the sole parent to his 10-year-old son, Helius. But unbeknownst to Perseus, a struggle for supremacy has been raging between the gods that will come to threaten his idyllic life. Dangerously weakened by humanity’s lack of devotion, the gods are losing hold of their immortality, as well as control over the imprisoned Titans and their ferocious leader, Kronos, father of the long-ruling brothers Zeus, Hades (Fiennes) and Poseidon (Danny Huston). The triumvirate had overthrown their powerful father long ago, leaving him to rot in the gloomy

abyss of Tartarus, a dungeon that lies deep within the cavernous Underworld. Now, Perseus cannot ignore his true calling as Hades, along with Zeus’ godly son, Ares (Edgar Ramirez), switches loyalties and makes a deal with Kronos to capture Zeus. The Titan’s strength grows as Zeus’ remaining godly powers are siphoned... and hell is unleashed on earth. Enlisting the help of the warrior Queen Andromeda (Rosamund Pike), Poseidon’s demigod son Agenor (Toby Kebbell), and fallen god Hephaestus (Bill Nighy), Perseus bravely embarks on a treacherous quest into the Underworld to rescue Zeus, overthrow the Titans and save mankind.

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Los Chimpmunks y las Chipettes se Unen en su Mayor Aventura de Todos los Tiempos Los Ángeles

Mirror Mirror stars Julia Roberts. Relativity Media.

ENTERTAINMENT

Las ardillas favoritas de todo el mundo, Alvin, Simon y Theodore, junto a sus compañeras del sexo femenino, las Chipettes, se divertirán en grande durante unas vacaciones familiares que jamás olvidarán en ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS: CHIPWRECKED, que debutará en Bluray, DVD y descarga digital el 27 de marzo a través de Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. La hilarante comedia con actores reales también estará disponible en una emocionante edición especial, “Island Adventure” en Blu-ray y 2 discos DVD, cargada con diversión para toda la familia, la que llegará justo para Semana Santa.

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LEGAL/CLASSIFIEDS

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 563105 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Tiny Red wagon Studio, 650 Castro St. Suite 120-358, Mountain View, CA 94041, Santa Clara Co. Anita Yuen, 938 Valencia Avenue, Mountain View, CA 94040, Winnie Wong, 5616 Greenridge Road, Castro Valley, CA 94552. This business is conducted by a general partnership registrants began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 02/05/2011. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Anita Yuen March 30; April 06, 13, 20, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 03/28/12.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 563026 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Friends of DPP, 13208 Peacock Ct., Cupertino, CA 95014, Santa Clara Co. Frank Hong, 13208 Peacock Ct., Cupertino, CA 95014. This business is conducted by an individual registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 03/27/2012.

“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.)

Frank Hong March 30; April 06, 13, 20, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 03/27/12.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 562923 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Ruway, Ruway Crafts, 10218 Mira Vista Rd., Cupertino, CA 95014, Santa Clara Co. Patricia Matienzo Leon, 10218 Mira Vista Rd., Cupertino, CA 95014, Markus Mock, 10218 Mira Vista Rd., Cupertino, CA 95014. This business is conducted by husband and wife registrants began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 01/01/2011.

“I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Patricia Matienzo Leon March 30; April 06, 13, 20, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 03/23/12.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 562797 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Mexican Fusion Bistro, 201 Gramercy #3, San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara Co. Orlando Marquez, 201 Gramercy #3, San Jose, CA 95116, Jose G. Rodriguez, 201 Gramercy #3, San Jose, CA 95116. This business is conducted by a general partnership 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.)

Orlando Marquez March 30; April 06, 13, 20, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 03/21/12.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 562732 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Imagine It Bakery, 1614 Pomeroy Ave., Santa Clara, CA 95051, Santa Clara Co. Cosmic Coffee Co. LLC., 1608 W. Campbell Ave., #201, Campbell, CA 95008. This business is conducted by a limited liability company registrant began 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.)

Cosmic Coffee Co. LLC. Jolunn Spinelli/Managing Member March 30; April 06, 13, 20, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 03/20/12.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 562667 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Universal Custom Kitchen and Glass Company, 580 Madera Ave, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara Co. Jose F. R. Moreno, 7217 Via Maria, San Jose, CA 95139. This business is conducted by an individual registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 03/16/2012. “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.)

Jose F. R. Moreno March 30; April 06, 13, 20, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 03/16/12.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 562542 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, U-Tech Manufacturing, 472 Nelo Street, Santa Clara, CA 95054, Santa Clara Co. Dung H.Le, 2855 Senter Rd., Space #3, San Jose, CA 95116. This business is

conducted by an individual registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 03/14/2012.

“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.)

Dung H. Le March 30; April 06, 13, 20, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 03/14/12.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 562050 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Connect America, 4112 Monterey Hwy E-1, San Jose, CA 95111, Santa Clara Co. Pedro Guzman Leyva, 3919 Seven Trees Blvd., San Jose, CA 95111. This business is conducted by an individual registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 03/02/2012. “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.)

Pedro Guzman Leyva March 30; April 06, 13, 20, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 03/02/12.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV221555 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Hyun Jin Kim, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Hyun Jin Kim, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Hyun Jin Kim to Angela Hyunjin 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 06/12/12 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.

March 28, 2012.

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

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV221387 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Akash Deshpande & Lisa Deshpande, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Akash Deshpande & Lisa Deshpande, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Deep Patrick Despande to Patrick David Deshpande. 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 06/12/12 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.

March 26, 2012.

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

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV221345 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Tuoi Tan Pham & Nhung Thi Ho, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Tuoi Tan Pham & Nhung Thi Ho have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Ngocdiep Thi Pham to Sophia Diep Pham b. Hongdiep Thi Pham to Emily Diep Pham. 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 06/12/12 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.

March 26, 2012.

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

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV221249 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Maria Andrea Nadales Martinez, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Maria Andrea Nadales Martinez, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. (first) Alexander (middle) Nadales (last) Martinez to (first) Alexander (last) Nadales Martinez.

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 06/05/12 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.

March 23, 2012.

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

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV221273 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Frank Joe Martinez, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Frank Joe Martinez, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Frank Joe Martinez to Frank Joe Medina. 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 06/05/12 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.

March 23, 2012.

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

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV221234 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Zhen Sun & Heng Zhang, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Zhen Sun & Heng Zhang, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Robin Sun to Hank Sun. 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 06/05/12 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.

March 22, 2012.

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

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV221155 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Anjelica Maria Villanueva Figueroa, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Anjelica Maria Villanueva Figueroa, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. (first) Anjelica maria (middle) Villanueva (last) Figueroa to (first) Anjelica (middle) Maria (last) Villanueva Figueroa. 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 06/05/12 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.

March 22, 2012.

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

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV219877 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Wai Man Wong, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Wai Man Wong, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Wai Man Wong to Jasica Mavis Wong.

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 05/08/12 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.

March 02, 2012.

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

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV219844 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Sara Caris, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Sara Caris has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Sara Caris to Sara Alix. 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 05/08/12 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.

March 01, 2012.

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

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV219392 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Gilda E. Medina, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Gilda E. Medina, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Martin Giovani Lara Jr. to Giovani Medina.

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 30; April 06, 13, 20, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV219142 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Yerania Vianey Valencia Rebollar, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Yerania Vianey Valencia Rebollar, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Kaily Vianey Rodriguez Valencia to Kaily Vianey Valencia Rebollar.

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 March 30; April 06, 13, 20, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 561652 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Fast Transfers, 1199 S. King Rd. Ste. #60, San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara Co. Mariana Gomez, 1985 San Luis St. Ste. 122 los Baños, CA 93636,.

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.)

Mariana Gomez March 16, 23, 30; April 06, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 02/22/12.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 561918 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Mobile City, 1143 Story Road Unit #199, San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara Co. Parts Pro. Inc., 222 Burning Tree Dr., San Jose, CA 95119. 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.)

Parts Pro. Inc. Fardeen Mehboobi/President March 23, 30; April 06, 13, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 02/28/12.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 562640

The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Rico’s Painting and Janitorial, 725 N 21st., Street, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara Co. Ricardo S. Huitron, 725 N 21st Street, San Jose, CA 95112. 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.)

Ricardo S. Huitron March 23, 30; April 06, 13, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 03/16/12.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV221005 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Nhulinh Thi Huyeh, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Nhulinh Thi Huynh, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Nhulinh Thi Huynh to Madison Lin Huynh. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 06/05/12 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.

March 20, 2012.

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

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV220753 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Manuel Pacheco, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Manuel Pacheco, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Manuel Pacheco to Ernest Pacheco Jr. 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 05/29/12 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.

March 16, 2012.

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

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV220534 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Lanh Thi Tran, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Lanh Thi Tran, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Lanh Thi Tran to Helen Lanh Tran.

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 05/22/12 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.

March 13, 2012.

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

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV220413 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Teodora Mejia, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Teodora Mejia, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Kamora Maya Campbell to Viviana Maya Campbell. 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.

March 09, 2012.

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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

NO. 562126 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Beas Sweeping Services, 768 Macredes Ave., San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara Co. Santiago Martinez L. , 768 Macredes Ave., San Jose, CA 95116.

This business is conducted by an individual registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 1/08/2007. “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.)

Santiago Martinez L. March 16, 23, 30; April 06, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 03/05/12.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 562427 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Focal Point Planning, Alaka’i Studio, 754 The Alameda #2318, San Jose, CA 95126, Santa Clara Co. Robert O. Robledo, 754 The Alameda #2318, San Jose, CA 95126. This business is conducted by an individual registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 03/11/11.

“I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Robert O. Robledo March 16, 23, 30; April 06, 2012.

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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 561557 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Abiss Building Maintenance Company, 1314 Deb Ct., San Jose, CA 95120, Santa Clara Co. Agustin Barrientos, 1314 Deb Ct., San Jose, CA 95120, Silvia Barrientos, 1314 Deb Ct., San Jose, CA 95120. This business is conducted by husband and wife registrants began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 1/01/2001.

“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.)

Agustin Barrientos March 16, 23, 30; April 06, 2012.

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

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV220545 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Diana Nguayne, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Diana Nguayne, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Diana Nguayne to Diana Bokova.

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 05/29/12 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.

March 13, 2012.

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

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV220388 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Whitney Ortiz, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Whitney Ortiz, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Male Ortiz to Whitney Ortiz to . 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 05/22/12 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.

March 09, 2012.

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

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV220296 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Chen Sheng Wang, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Chen Sheng Wang, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Chen Sheng Wang aka James C. Wang aka Jason Chen Sheng Wang to James Chen Sheng Wang.

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

MAR 30 - APR 5, 2012 05/22/12 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.

March 08, 2012.

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

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV219921 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Dantae Romel Hurst, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Dantae Romel Hurst has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Dantae Romel Hurst to Omari Dantae Hernandez. 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 05/08/12 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.

March 2, 2012.

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

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV219429 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Araceli Huerta, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Araceli Huerta has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Alejandro Javier Mondragon Huerta to Javier Alejandro Mondragon.

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 16, 23, 30; April 06, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 562171 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Shimmering Rydez Auto Detailing, 4500 The Woods Dr. 431, San Jose, CA 95136, Santa Clara Co. Oscar Rodriguez, 4500 the Woods Dr., 431, San Jose, CA 95136. 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.)

Oscar Rodriguez March 09, 16, 23, 30, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 03/06/12.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 561963 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Graphics Embroidery and More, 74 Race St., San Jose, CA 95126, Santa Clara Co. Francisco Cervantes, 74 Race Street, San Jose, CA 95126, Elena Cervantes, 74 Race St., San Jose, CA 95126.

This business is conducted by husband and wife registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 02/14/07. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Francisco Cervantes March 09, 16, 23, 30, 2012.

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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 561694 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Castañedas Autobody, 701 Kings Row Unit #41D, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara Co. Cindy C Arreola, 3258 Arthur Ave, San Jose, CA 95127, 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.)

Cindy C Arreola March 09, 16, 23, 30, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 02/23/12.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 112CV220179 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Myloan Cindy King, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Myloan Cindy King, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Dustin Dang to Dustin Peter King. 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.

March 07, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court March 09, 16, 23, 30, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV220223 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Maria Guadalupe Arreola, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Maria Guadalupe Arreola, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Maria Guadalupe Arreola to Maria Guadalupe Pinal del Rio. 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.

March 07, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court March 09, 16, 23, 30, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV219988 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Frank Renteria & Stacy Renteria, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Frank Renteria & Stacy Renteria, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Frank Daniel Renteria to Daniel Renteria.

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 05/08/12 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.

March 05, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court March 09, 16, 23, 30, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV219932 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Bianca Michelle Aguilar, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Bianca Michelle Aguilar , has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Brianna Jiselle Aguilar to Jiselle Brianna Santana b.

Javier Santana Esparza to Javier Santana.

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 05/08/12 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.

March 02, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court March 09, 16, 23, 30, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUS FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV219845 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Michael Kealoha Young, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Michael Kealoha Young, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Michael Kealoha Young to Michael Kealoha Cabarloc. 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 05/08/12 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113.

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LEGAL/CLASSIFIEDS A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

March 01, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court March 09, 16, 23, 30, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV219688 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Vanessa Gonzalez, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Vanessa Gonzalez, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Vanessa Gonzalez to Vanessa Sofia Manca. 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. 29, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court March 09, 16, 23, 30, 2012.

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Confirman filme sobre activista César Chávez Llevo un buen rato trabajando en el guión, lo cual me llena de emoción”, explicó Luna en conferencia, luego de dar a conocer que producirá “La comedia infernal”, con el estadunidense John Malkovich en México.

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El actor y director mexicano Diego Luna confirmó que dirigirá a Michael Peña en el filme “Chávez: Fight in the field” sobre el activista César Chávez (1923-1993), quien luchó por los derechos civiles para campesinos en Estados Unidos.

“Filmaremos una película sobre la vida de César Chávez y me tiene muy feliz.

Destacó que Michael Peña, de nacionalidad estadunidense y ascendencia mexicana, ha entendido bien quien es Chávez, “de dónde viene y la importancia de que esta película se haga hoy. Emocionalmente conecto con la historia y considero que se tiene que filmar, me da gusto que esté en mis manos”.

En breve dará a conocer otros nombres de quienes formarán parte del reparto y del equipo de producción que iniciará filmaciones en el estado mexicano de Sonora.

De acuerdo con la revista “Variety”, “Chávez” será producida además de Luna, por Gael García

y Pablo Cruz, a través de Canana Films, de la que el artista es copropietario.

Rosario Dawson, dará vida a la activista Dolores Huerta, quien fue junto con Chávez la cofundadora del más grande sindicato campesino en Estados Unidos, la UFW (por sus siglas en inglés). También actuará America Ferrera.

Chávez es un icono en la lucha sindical y entre los hispanos de Estados Unidos se destacó por sus movimientos huelguísticos y de no violencia en la década de los años 60 y 70 a favor de los campesinos en este país.

Fundó en 1962 la Asociación de Nacional de Trabajadores del Campo (NFWA, por su siglas en inglés), que en 1966 se unió al Comité de Organización de Trabajadores (AWOC) para crear el actual Sindicato de Campesinos (UFW).

Sobre la noticia que Carlos Carrera, presidente de la Academia Mexicana de Artes y Ciencias Cinematográficas (AMACC), dio a conocer respecto a que la entrega del premio Ariel no se llevará a cabo el próximo 27 de marzo, sino el 2 de junio, debido a la falta de recursos en la institución, Diego Luna, comentó: “Es evidente que se deben replantear las cosas y que deberíamos usar este momento para eso. No creo que se deba cuestionar la existencia de una academia, pero sí cómo funciona, de dónde salen los recursos para que exista o cuáles son sus tareas y la relación del premio con la industria.

“Me da tristeza porque el estado actual de la AMACC habla del estado en nuestra industria cinematográfica. Cada quien jala por su lado y ojalá lográramos consensos más fácilmente,

que nos sentemos a discutir las cosas, que seamos más una comunidad. Creo que cualquier crisis puede provocar un cambio importante, interesante y necesario”, puntualizó.

Luna también expresó su opinión tras los hechos suscitados hace unos días en Guadalajara, Jalisco, pues se encontraba ahí debido a su participación en el Festival Internacional de Cine de Guadalajara.

“Llegué un día después y me dio gusto ver que la ciudad estaba viva, que la gente salía y que el festival terminó bien porque no se permitió que el miedo los apanicara”, señaló.

Luna rodará en Sonora a partir de abril. Anunció en conferencia de prensa que el filme tendrá un costo de producción de 10 millones de dólares.

Está programado que el

César Chávez, 1927 - 1993. rodaje dure 10 semanas en lugares como la ciudad de Hermosillo, así como las regiones agrícolas de las comisarías Miguel Alemán y Estación Pesqueira, además de Cananea, entre otras locaciones, detalló Luna.

Indicó que para la realización de esta producción de Canana Films se contratarán más de dos mil extras, la mayoría sonorenses, y una vez que esté lista se estrenará en Sonora.

Invita Verónica del Castillo a la reconciliación de los sexos Notimex México

La periodista y conductora de televisión Verónica del Castillo presento como coautora el libro “Sexo. La puerta a Dios”, acompañada de Kate, su hermana.

También estaba Cécile Kachadourian, psicoterapeuta, y Frances Fox, investigadora psíquica, las otras dos coautoras de este volumen calificado como “generoso, esperanzador y lleno de amor”.

La editorial Pax México señaló mediante un comunicado que “Sexo. La puerta a Dios” no es un material sobre sexo, y mucho menos sobre posiciones o consejos eróticos, sino sobre los sexos.

Añadió que aborda de una manera académica la competencia malsana que, amparada en la libe-

Acompañada de su hermana Kate (centro) y psicoterapeuta Cécile Kachadourian (izquierda) Verónica presenta el libro “Sexo. La puerta a Dios”. ración femenina y la búsqueda de la igualdad de los géneros, ha distanciado a hombres y mujeres, propiciando sociedades cada vez más disfuncionales.

El libro se divide en cuatro apartados, el primero de ellos corresponde a la conductora y corresponsal del programa “Primer impacto” y del noticiario de Univisión, Verónica del Castillo y lle-

va por título “Reconstruye tus relaciones y recupérate”.

Por lo que se refiere a Kate, se sabe que tras el éxito logrado con su serie “La reina del sur”, la actriz mexicana se encuentra filmando en Los Ángeles, California, la película “K-11’n” el que se recrea el mundo transexual en un centro penitenciario.

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FASHION

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Groovin’ to the 60’s with Retro POP! Juan Carlos Miranda Special to El Observador

Ever wish you could go back in time to an era where women looked like pin-up girls and men were dapper in their pin-stripe suits as they danced to the infectious beat of the band while enjoying great food and cocktails? I did, but luckily

I didn’t have to travel back in time to have such experience, and the best part is that I didn’t have to travel outside of San Jose either.

Retro POP! brought the best of the 60’s to San Jose with the combination of fashion, cocktails and soul.

What else could you ask for?

On March 24 Giant Creative (GC) and Studio Glam launched the first of what seems to be a very promising yearly event that fuses together retro fashion, live music, exquisite food and delicious cocktails, the perfect recipe for a fun-filled night where you were able to travel back

in time without leaving the comfort of San Jose.

I had never seen so many people dressed in their best—retro inspired—attire. Everyone was certainly dressed to impress and, let me tell you, they looked sexy and they knew it!

As Chris Esparza, Giant Creative’s master mind, said “it is beautiful to see San Jose with fashion and style and not to have to drive anywhere to see it,” and indeed it was. Many people believe they have to travel up to San Francisco or down to LA to be able to indulge themselves in fashion as well as cultural events but, little by little, production companies—that are interested in keeping culture well and thriving within the community such as GC—are creating and promoting events that do just that.

Retro POP! managed to bring together a diverse crowd of people, from young college students, to the more seasoned folks, all equally enjoying the live music while sipping on their cocktails and tasting

the delicious food provided

by Michi’s Sushi. The lobby was packed with people trying on beautiful vintage clothes from local stores such as Time Zone Vintage, Park Place Vintage and Studio Glam; I even got in on the action when I tried on this really cool, or should I say groovy, red jacket.

The fashion show part of the event was simply breathtaking. Long sparkly dresses shimmered with the lights as they were coming down the runway.

The men looked elegant wearing suits, while others were dressed in more casual clothes of the time but equally impressive. All the colors and patterns walking down the runway were just inspiring and reassuring that fashion does recycle.

Intermission in between runway sets—there were three—was provided by two groovin’ go-go dancers that moved to the contagious beat of the music, which was spinned by DJ DerekSee. The soul part of the night was provided by two bands, The Champions and The Inciters, playing music

from the time. I couldn’t help myself from busting out my moves and doing the Twist, the Mashed Potato, and even the Madison. Trust me, I looked ridiculous but I didn’t care, I enjoyed every bit of it.

All and all Retro POP! Proved to be a success bringing together the art, fashion, and soul that made the 60’s a time to be remembered. In this day and age not only do we have to know where we come from but also know where we’re going. Fashion is no different, what was in style back then can easily become the style of now, hence the need to educate ourselves, get acquainted with vintage styles and get inspired.

“San Jose is embracing fashion and culture,” said Annie Hermes, GC’s Event Goddess, “San Jose is ready!” and, per the event’s turnout, I’d say yes, San Jose is definitely ready.

For more style tips, questions, or comments contact Juan Carlos at d n c ng k ng@y a h o o . c om

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Planning for the inevitable: Start young and be prepared

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Ashley, a vibrant, active 37-year-old lawyer, mother of three young children and part-time Pilates instructor, has a to-do list longer than her combined client case load. When she learned that her nextdoor neighbor, a mother of four children who pal around with her kids, had terminal cancer, her mind went in many directions.

As she realized the fra-

gility of life, she became more convinced that a conversation was critical regarding her wishes and her husband’s.

Hospice of the Western Reserve recognizes the courage it takes to approach one’s end of life. The agency offers this kind of advice for all ages in a booklet called “Courage in Conversation: A Personal Guide.”

There are a few points to consider as

you begin this process:

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1. Have a plan as to how you will share your wishes. Will you have things written down? With whom will you be talking?

Long-term planning will mean periodic review of your documents to ensure that friends, family members and even physicians are updated as necessary and that wishes have remained constant as new technologies are created and laws change.

2. Create an environment that is conducive to listening.

3. Share the information in small segments. Avoid apologizing for the information you are sharing.

4. Allow time for your loved ones to process information and respond. This is one of the most important things you can do. .

This end-of-life planning process doesn’t happen overnight. It takes thought, emotional readiness and time to sort out the options and ready oneself for this serious undertaking.

Next steps may include researching resources to help support your loved ones, such as funeral and financial arrangements, creation of advance care documents - your living will and your powers of attorney - or simply stating where your advance care planning

Sharing your choices through conversation is an important first step. In the long run, the conversations will be the greatest gift to those you love, giving them the confidence to act knowingly on your behalf and the comfort of knowing that your wishes will be honored.