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CONSERVE SU DESCUENTO DE JOVEN EN VTA Solicite una tarjeta Clipper ® para Jóvenes en uno de los próximos eventos. A partir del 1º de julio de 2012, los pases mensuales para jóvenes de VTA estarán disponibles solamente con Clipper. Para solicitar la tarjeta Clipper para Jóvenes, traiga su comprobante de edad a uno de los próximos eventos de solicitud (se requiere también la firma de su padre/madre o tutor). Sábado, 28 de abril

Sábado, 28 de abril

Walgreens 2680 Union Ave San Jose, 9am - 12pm

Walgreens 350 N. Capitol Ave San Jose, 2pm - 5pm

Lunes, 30 de abril

Martes, 1 de mayo

VTA Customer Service Center 2 N. First Street San Jose, 9am - 1pm

VTA Customer Service Center 2 N. First Street San Jose, 2pm - 6pm

Martes, 1 de mayo

Miércoles, 2 de mayo

Walgreens 1399 W. San Carlos St San Jose, 5pm - 8pm

Great Mall Light Rail Station San Jose, 1pm - 6pm

Kato Road Closed for Nine Months Starting Monday, April 30 SAN JOSE, CA

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) requires closing Kato Road between Milmont Drive and Warm Springs Boulevard in Fremont for nine months beginning April 30, 2012. No thru traffic will be allowed for vehicles, pedestrians or bicycles. Local access to businesses and residents along Kato Road will be maintained. A full closure of the road is necessary to construct improvements (a grade separation) which will separate vehicle, pedestrian and bicycle traffic from current Union Pacific Railroad freight trains and future BART service. This project is the first of 11 grade separations that are part of corridor preparation for the BART Silicon Valley Berryessa Extension Project. The project will bring long-term safety and mobility improvements to the city of Fremont. It is a 16-mile extension of the existing BART sys-

tem and will a

to San Jose, Milpitas Santa Clara, which be delivered through phased approach.

Automobile, pedestrian and bicycle traffic will be required to use Dixon Landing Road in Milpitas as a detour. Signal timing modifications and additional turn lanes will be added to the Scott Creek/ Warm Springs and Warm Springs/Dixon Landing intersections. These improvements will help alleviate increased traffic flow during the morning and evening commute. During the closure, excavation of the existing roadway will commence to lower Kato Road underneath the existing freight railroad tracks. Construction will also begin on three bridges, one for the existing freight, one for future BART service and the third for maintenance and access to the future system. Construction will occur Monday through Saturday.

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Para ver una lista de comprobantes de edad aceptables, visite clippercard.com/VTA o llame al 877.878.8883.

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Jeffrey F. Rosen, District Attorney, County of Santa Clara, accompanied by John Chase, Deputy District Attorney, Public Integrity Unit, had a press conference to inform the public that former Mexican American Community Services Agency (MACSA) executives are being charged with felony grand theft. After a two and one half year joint investigation, collaborating with the U.S. Department of Labor, the analysis of MACSA financial data established the legal basis for charging Ms. Olivia Soza-Mendiola, former Chief Executive Officer, and Benjamin Tan, former

Chief Financial Officer, with the illegal diversion into the MACSA operations of more than $1 million. These funds, all employee retirement pension plan deductions, were not correctly paid into the appropriate employee pension plans. Rather, these funds were used to support other ongoing MACSA services and operations. It was determined that ‘probable cause’ existed for the felony grand theft complaint, DA NO. 120408422 which is in the process of being executed. This brief report is based on official documents released by the Office of the District Attorney, County of Santa Clara.

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READ IT ONLINE @ WWW.EL-OBSERVADOR.COM Bicycle clinic moves to Diridon Station The non-profit community bicycle clinic, Good Karma is re-locating their mobile clinic to 102 S. Montgomery Street. The clinic will repair bikes on first come first serve basis starting Saturday April 28 from 10:00am to 5:00pm. Read more online at: www.el-observador. com/category/local UnitedHealth Group joins 100,000 Jobs Mission The 100,000 Jobs Mission is a coalition of major United States corporations that share the goal of hiring 100,000 transitioning service members and military veterans by 2020. The UnitedHealth Group says that joining this initiative will help them recruit more talented employees. To date, 41 different corporations have joined the 100,000 Jobs Mission. Read more online at: www.el-observador.com/category/national California Boaters encouraged to be energy eﬃcient According to the California Department of Boating and Waterways (DWB), California has more than four million recreational boaters. These boaters can have a negative impact on California’s marine environment. The DWB provides environmental services that can help boaters reduce their impact on the environment. For more detailed information on these environmental services visit www.BoatResponsibly.com Read more online at: www.el-observador.com/category/local Las comunidades se preparan para la March for Babies La fundación March for Babies apoya programas de base comunitaria y investigaciones avanzadas que ayudan a las madres a dar a luz bebes saludables y a termino. La March for Babies es el principal evento de la Fundacion March of Dimes. Este fine de semana, más de 900 comunidades van a participar. Sigue leyendo en nuestra red a: www. el-observador.com/category/national Amtrak anuncia concurso ‘See More on A Train’ En honor al quinto aniversario del Día Nacional del Tren, Amtrak esta invitanto a sus fanáticos para compartir sus historias en el tren. La actriz, Rosario Dawson sera la vocero de la celebración. Sigue leyendo en nuestra red a: www.el-observador.com/category/local HP y Staples reciclajan electronicos gratis HP juntos con Staples anuncia que los consumidores pueden reciclar sus artículos electrónicos por gratis. Las tiendas de Staples van a acceptar electrónicos de todas las marcas. Sigue leyendo en nuestra red a: www.el-observador.com/category/business

FREE BOX Free Spay/Neuter for Chihuahuas By Appointment Must reside in the following zip codes: 95111, 95112, 95116, 95122, 95127 Call: English (408) 262-2133 x380 español (408) 262-2133 x381 Job Lab Every Tuesday starting April 24 10:00am-12:00pm Redwood City Downtown Public Library 1044 Middlefield Rd. Redwood City, CA 94062 (650) 851-3355 Jr. Park Rangers Fridays April 27 – May 18 4:30pm-6:30pm Ed Levin County Park 3100 Calaveras Road Milpitas, CA 95035 (408) 846-5632 Program offers outdoor activities such as hiking, wildlife, and exposure to native culture. Money Smart Week April 21-28 Workshop times vary Locations also vary per Workshops www.sccl.org/investing/index.

html for workshop times Free Health Fair April 28 10:00am-2:00pm Andrew Hill High School 3200 Senter Road San Jose, CA (408) 977-1275 Hearing Health Seminar April 28 8:00am-11:00am Marriott San Jose 301 S. Market St. San Jose,CA 95113 (408) 551-2245 Healthy Communities Workshop April 30 6:00pm-8:30pm Sobrato Center for Non-Profits 1400 Parkmoor Ave San Jose, CA (408) 658-8722 Hiring Our Heroes/RecruitMilitary Veteran Career Fair May 3 11:00am-3:00pm Oakland Coliseum 7000Coliseum Way Oakland, CA 94621

PROYECCIÓN DE CORTOMETRAJES CONTEMPORÁNEOS � SE PROYECTARÁN 11 CORTOMETRAJES EN ESPAÑOL CON SUBTÍTULOS EN INGLÉS � DEL 1 AL 3 DE MAYO � CENTER FOR EMPLOYMENT TRAINING (CET) � 701 VINE ST., PISO 2, SAN JOSÉ � GRATIS Este evento representa uno de distintos esfuerzos que lleva a cabo el gobierno mexicano de manera conjunta con las autoridades locales en el marco de las actividades conmemorativas al 150 Aniversario de la Batalla de Puebla. Lo anterior, como parte de las acciones que se desarrollan para fortalecer las relaciones entre México y el Valle del Silicio, particularmente en materia cultural.

Spanish Storytime Fridays 4:00pm – 5:00pm Fremont Library 2400 Stevenson Blvd. Fremont, CA 94538 (510) 745-1414 Sustianable Vegetable Gardening Tuesdays 7:00pm-9:00pm Guadalupe River Park and Gardens Visitor and Education Center 438 Coleman Ave. San Jose, CA 95112 (408) 298-7657 Our Lady of Refuge Mass Schedule 8:00am Vietnamese 10:00am Spanish Noon English Beginning February 26 2165 Lucretia Ave. San Jose, CA 95122 Mexicanismo through Artists Eyes March 30- Septemeber 23 Tuesday- Sunday 11:00am5:00pm San Jose Museum of Art 110 S. Market Street San Jose, CA 95113 (408) 271-6840 World Music Night and Belly Dancing April 27 5pm-11pm 8:30pm dance performance Morocco’s Restaurant 86 N. Market Street San Jose, CA 95113 (408) 998-1509

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

Every Time I Feel The Spirit: SJSU Choir Concert May 4 7:30pm St. Joseph’s Cathedral 80 S. Market Street San Jose, CA Tickets sold at door

Electronics Recycling Event April 28 9:00am-1:00pm Christa McAuliffe School 12211 Titus Avenue Saratoga, CA 95070

Vintage Vehicles and Family Festival May 5 10:00am-2:30pm Museum of American Heritage 351 Homer Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94302 (650) 321-1004

Family Spring Parade April 28 12pm-3pm Downtown Mountain View Castro Street and Villa Street Mountain View, CA 94040 (650) 903-6331

A La Carte & Art Festival May 5-6 10:00am-6:00pm Castro Street (between E velyn Avenue & Church Street) Mountain View, CA (650) 964-3395

35th Annual Nikkei-Matsuri April 29 9:30am-4:00pm San Jose Japantown Jackson Street, between 4th and 5th Streets

San Jose Wind Symphony: Flutes, Flicks, and Fantasies May 6 3:00pm McAfee Center 20300 Herriman Ave Saratago, CA Admission: Students $5, Seniors $15, Regular $20

Kermes and Dia del Niños Festival April 29 Redwood City Library 2510 Middlefield Road Redwood City, 94063 Reel Work 2012 Lioness Film Screening May 3 7:00pm San Jose City College Student Center, SC 204 2100 Moorpark Avenue San Jose, CA 95128

Una Festa Fiorentina May 8 6:30pm Italian American Heritage Foundation 425 N. 4th St. San Jose, CA 95112 $20 Silent Art Auction May 12

1:00pm-4:00pm Pomegranate Café 221 E. San Fernando St. San Jose, CA This fundraiser will raise Money for the legal defense of Carlos Montes, a cofounder of the Brown Berets and activist. ArtHouse May 12 10:00 am-4pm Downtown San Jose South 1st and Market Street Free admission. Day long festival of art-making, demos and performances. Los Altos Rotary Art Show May 19-20 10:00am-5:30pm Lincoln Park Intersection of Foothill Expressway and Main Street Los Altos, CA Family Archaeology Day May 20 11:00am-4:00pm History Park 1650 Senter Road San Jose,CA 95112 Tickets: $8 Adults, $5 Seniors and Students The Tech Museum After Hours 1st Wednesday of the month 6:00pm-10:00pm The Tech Museum 201 S. Market Street San Jose, CA 95113 Purchase tickets (408) 294-8324

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Pension Plan Woes The City of San Jose has Measure B, a pension plan initiative, on the June ballot. At issue are the unfunded pension obligations which accrued over time during past administrations. In the past, retirement plans were entered into without the actuarial analysis which would have established the monies required to be set aside to fund the pension benefits proposed. It took the current mayor, Chuck Reed, to reveal that, very soon, the City of San Jose would be required to assign one of every three dollars of general revenues to make good on retirement obligations. The cutbacks on staffing and civic services would no longer provide funding levels required by existing retirement plans.

ing, food, clothing, medical care, and reasonable levels of travel and entertainment.

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and verify that what was proposed is actually being done. Variables have entered into the outcomes expected. Too many pension plans are not subjected to periodic actuarial analysis to determine if past projections are being realized. Unfunded plans cannot be expected to be paid off by those who were not party to what was proposed. Why should taxpayers or mil-

If investment returns are lower than those projected, then the actuarial required contribution would more than double. Another ‘shoe has fallen’…..The Wall Street Journal (Editorial, page A14, Monday, April 23, 2012) reports “new revenues are needed to backfill the unfunded teachers pension fund.” An actuarial report presented to the California State Teachers Retirement Systems Board “this month indicating that contributions would have to increase by about 68% to pay down its $65 billion unfunded liabilities over the next 30 years.” If investment returns are lower than those projected, then the actuarial required contribution would more than double. This means that the local school districts could be responsible for payments up to $10 billion annually over the next 10 years to meet their teachers’ retirement payments! The taxpayers need to know what is happening. One may depend upon a professional to set up and administer a pension plan. However it has always been a requirement to monitor

lionaires be responsible for payoffs they did not know about? Beneficiaries are living longer and expect pension payments and health care benefits in perpetuity. One way to resolve the current situation is to have pensions support only the costs of an average standard of living. But then, who knows what ‘an average standard of living’ costs may be? Another approach is to require the individual to keep working longer. Still another is to require no pension payments to be paid out until the individual is 65 years old. Currently some plans begin to pay once the individual is vested (say after 25 years). Imagine an individual who has 25 years of service by age 55. Certain of these individuals can ‘retire’, collect their pension, and still go to work in another field. These are the double dippers that need to be controlled in a manner that is appropriate. Basically, a pension income needs to provide for hous-

How did an agency agree to provide pensions at 90% of salary level? These levels of retirement income are the responsibility of the individual, not the agency. Retirement plans need to be indexed against the current prevailing economy. If current retirement plans are not renegotiated to reasonable levels, then the organization has no option except to declare bankruptcy. In any bankruptcy process everyone loses, and other costs are incurred which were not part of the original plan projections. One thing is obvious at this time. Whenever a person, a civic organization, or a business proposes to agree to a retirement plan, an actuarial analysis must be performed. Its logic, assumptions, and conclusions must be available to all stakeholders. Direct honest and factual transparency is a requirement. All participants must pay into the plan’s projected investment schedule. Funds must go into the retirement fund when required. If not paid in, as required, the future retiree will have no benefit. This is what occurred in the recent case of MACSA, where executives diverted retirement funds to other operational costs. In the case of the City of San Jose, agreements were made for pensions which essentially were never appropriately funded. In the case of the California State Teacher’s Retirement System, retirement plans were unfunded to the extent of $65 billion. The only way to prevent this fiscal nightmare is to ‘trust but verify’ frequently. Economies fluctuate, expected financial returns on investment are not realized, and then there are those whose greed creates the distrust and cynicism which prevails today. The outcome is ‘Pension Plan Woes’.

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Let’s Empower Ourselves To Get The Politics We Need, Want & Deserve John Vasconcellos CA SENATOR (RETiREd)

It’s no longer news to observe that our democracy isn’t working well except for the privileged, wealthy few. I’m grateful for having represented the Heart of Silicon Valley in our California Legislature for 38 years. Sadly, after decades of trying, I’ve concluded that our political and governance systems (state, federal and perhaps beyond) are so broken they can’t be fixed within their own framework. The central problem with our politics today is that it’s based on cynical and negative beliefs regarding ourselves, our human nature and potential. Alarming as that news is, it has a silver lining: it liberates us to begin searching for what has gone wrong beneath the surface, then design and implement a wholly new successor and successful Politics of Trust. Our most hopeful news consists of you, your caring

commitment for empowering yourself to create the politics we want, need, and deserve. Once you acknowledge how dysfunctional and broken our political systems are, we offer you a strategic action plan for advancing a new Politics of Trust. As we boast of our “New Economy,” celebrate our “New Demography,” we find ourselves stuck in the same old politics: cynical and controlling, top down and condescending, divisive and dysfunctional. We can no longer afford to be cynical, apolitical, or even apathetic. We owe it to ourselves, and the persons and causes we hold dear to reshape the chaos of our lives and times. A long-time friend observed, “The politics we do is who we are.” Each of us believing in our own ability to consciously act with love, requires real responsibility to discover and enlist ourselves in promising methodologies for growing and realizing the entirety of our

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human potential for good. It’s your turn to recognize and realize your own innate capacities, talents, and desires to become an active leading person/politician so we can bring this new vision to its fruition in our State, nation, and beyond. Are you ready to step forward? I ask you to take these 3 steps toward empowering yourself and advancing the Politics of Trust: 1st – Visit our website www.politicsoftrust.net and read “Your Personal Invitation: Toward empowering yourself to create the politics we want, need, and deserve. 2nd - Post this message on your Facebook page, blog, and other social network sites so we can take our ‘Politics of Trust’ digital, virtual, and viral. 3rd - Invest yourself in helping to broadcast and sustain our pioneering groundbreaking efforts – especially throughout our Latino Communities.

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West Nile Virus and Mosquito Control Awareness Week County of Santa Clara Vector Control District Launches Expanded Mosquito Surveillance SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CA

The California State Legislature has declared the week of April 22nd as “West Nile Virus and Mosquito & Vector Control Awareness Week” in California. This week, the Santa Clara County Vector Control District (the District) announces the beginning of its expanded seasonal efforts to monitor mosquito breeding sources and West Nile virus (WNV) activity. West Nile virus is a disease transmitted by mosquitoes that can result in debilitating cases of meningitis and encephalitis, and could lead to death in humans, horses and birds. Using a state-of-the-art system, the District will conduct an aerial survey of urban areas in South San Jose today. This operation will cover approximately 78 square miles and is designed to identify neglected swimming pools and other possible mosquito-breeding sources. The area to be surveyed is last season’s WNV hotspot, which persisted for six weeks and resulted in one severe but non-fatal human case. “We have detected WNV activity as early as February this year, and we are expecting another very busy summer,” noted acting District Manager Russ Parman. “Last season’s human case underscores the need to continue our surveillance and control operations to minimize the risk of getting WNV.” A single poorly maintained pool in a backyard can produce millions of mosquitoes during the warm season. Since 2007, the District’s aerial surveys have cataloged over 4,000 locations with neglected

mosquito-breeding source; and • Report dead birds to the State of California WNV hotline at 877-WNV-BIRD or at www.westnile.ca.gov. Asian Tiger Mosquito has very dinstintive black and white markings. pools. Almost half of the mosquito control treatments applied to these properties have consisted of free delivery and planting of mosquito fish, which eat immature mosquitoes. The District has also placed seven flocks of chicken in strategic areas across the county to monitor WNV activity. When WNV infected mosquitoes feed on the chickens, the chickens will develop antibodies and thus act as a good indicator of local virus activity. This year’s late rainy season may result in more standing water in warmer temperatures, which could encourage mosquito breeding. As always, the eyes of the public are critical to help the District keep mosquito numbers low by watching out for standing water, and reporting larger breeding sources such as swimming pools. To help control mosquitoes, the District is asking residents to take the following steps: • Make sure that doors and windows have tightfitting screens. Repair or replace screens that have tears or holes; • Flip or dump small containers collecting water; • Contact the District if you are being bothered by mosquitoes during the day; • Contact the District if you know of a potential

Dead birds may indicate the presence of WNV. The District has laboratory facilities to test for WNV and other vector-borne diseases. The District asks Santa Clara County residents to report crows, jays, sparrows, finches, or birds of prey that have been dead for less than 48 hours and do not appear to have died because of an injury. People who find those birds should call the State of California WNV hotline at877-WNV-BIRD (2473) or at www.westnile. ca.gov. “Our technicians are surveying public areas; we need the eyes of the residents to help us promptly respond if this mosquito shows up in our county,” said José Colomé, Community Resource Specialist for the District. For free assistance on mosquito control, WNV, or other vectors, residents can contact the District office by calling (408) 918-4770/ (800) 675-1155, or fill out a service request form online at www.sccvector.org. The Asian Tiger Mosquito differs from other local mosquitoes: it is smaller and tends to bite during the day. They also breed in small containers such as cans, flasks, saucers and plant leaves holding water. The local treehole mosquito, which also bites during the day and is small, breeds in trees and lacks the white stripe down the back. The District has successfully eradicated two invasions of ATM in the past decade.

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El “Boleto para trabajar” inspira a una bailadora de salón Mariaelena Lemus Especialista en Relaciones Públicas del Seguro Social en San José

María Rivas era justamente como cualquier otra persona cerca a los treinta años de edad: brillante, ambiciosa y llena de vida. Ella obtuvo grados de Licenciatura en Ciencias Forenses y Biología, con una asignatura secundaria en Química. María comenzó a trabajar y a edificar su carrera. En su tiempo libre, ella persiguió su pasión: el baile competitivo de salón. En enero del 2008, Rivas tuvo un episodio depresivo muy grande. Su enfermedad causó que perdiera su trabajo, resultando en problemas financieros. Rivas tenía derecho a beneficios por incapacidad. Los pagos mensuales la ayudaron a mantenerse a flote, pero aún así ella tenía el deseo de trabajar otra vez. Sabiendo que necesitaría ayuda para regresar a trabajar, buscó el programa del “Boleto para trabajar” del Seguro Social y otros incentivos de trabajo para apoyo.

Rivas se enteró que el programa del Boleto era gratis, voluntario y designado especialmente para adultos quienes reciben beneficios por incapacidad a través del Seguro Social. Decidió que el programa era apropiado para ella. Una vez que Rivas eligió participar en el programa del Boleto para trabajar, decidió trabajar con una Red de empleos (EN, siglas en inglés) que provee apoyo y orientación laboral. La EN ayudó a Rivas a desarrollar un plan para lograr sus metas de trabajo y le ofreció asesoramiento en establecer una carrera, colocación de empleo, adiestramiento y asesoramiento. Rivas dijo “puedo tratar de trabajar. Yo sabía que no iba a estar por mi cuenta”. Usando su Boleto, fue capaz de poner a prueba sus habilidades, reforzar su confianza, y continuar recibiendo sus beneficios mientras trabajaba. A Través de los incentivos de trabajo del Seguro Social, ella pudo mantener su cobertura de cuidado de salud, lo cual le dio paz mental.

Rivas encontró empleo estable. Como resultado de su dedicación al trabajo, ahora trabaja como especialista en el control de documentos, ganando más dinero de lo que recibía en beneficios por incapacidad. El programa del Boleto para trabajar ayudó a Rivas lograr una vida más plena ayudándole a recuperar la satisfacción de trabajar. Ahora ella disfruta estar trabajando, leyendo y pasando tiempo con sus perros Cocker Spaniels, e incluso le ha sido posible regresar al baile competitivo de salón. “Con el Boleto para trabajar, he recibido las herramientas para sobresalir y la ayuda de personas para seguir adelante”, dijo Rivas. Miles de beneficiarios de Seguro Social han ganado más dinero, comenzado carreras, aprendido nuevas destrezas y conocido gente nueva a través del programa Boleto para trabajar. Para informarse mejor, visite www.socialsecurity. gov/work <http://www. socialsecurity.gov/work> (solo disponible en inglés).

State of the Air 2012 The Bay Area Air Basin is home to about 19% of California’s population and represents 15% of California’s criteria pollution emissions. The coastal Bay Area’s cooler climate and air flow patterns allow for better overall air quality than many inland areas of the state, though the air basin still experiences unhealthy levels of ozone and particle pollution, particularly in the eastern and southern portion of the region. Growth in population and vehicle miles driven are projected to increase significantly, though at a slower rate than other parts of the state.

Number of Days reported equals the weighted annual average of unhealthy days recorded over the three-year period of 2008-2010.

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La Asociación Americana del Pulmón Publica el Reporte de la Calidad del Aire 2012   El 13ro Reporte Anual de la Condición del Aire 2012 demuestra progreso consistente y retos Corto plazo contaminación de partículas en San Jose-San Francisco-Oakland, CA

promedio del número de días con niveles insalubres de contaminación de partículas

Los Ángeles, CA

La Asociación Americana del Pulmón publicó la Condición del Aire 2012, un reporte anual sobre la calidad del aire, el cual indica las área de menor y mayor contaminación en la nación. El reporte de este año demuestra que a pesar de que California todavía tiene uno de las peores condiciones de aire en el país, su progreso en reducir el ozono y el material particulado contaminante ha provocado que el estado tenga el aire más limpio desde que el primer reporte anual de la Asociación del Pulmón se publicara hace 13 años. Los resultados confirman la eficacia de las leyes e inversiones progresivas para limpiar el aire en California, así como la importancia del Decreto de Ley de Aire Limpio. “Este reporte demuestra que la contaminación ambiental continúa siendo una seria amenaza a la salud de demasiados Californianos”, dijo Jane Warner, Presidenta y Directora Ejecutiva de La Asociación Americana del Pulmón en California. “La Condición del Aire 2012 comprueba que estamos realizando progreso real y constante en la lucha contra la contaminación, pero los niveles de contaminación ambiental peligrosos

para la salud todavía existen, poniendo en riesgo la salud de millones. Todavía hay mucho por hacer y ahora no es momento de detener el progreso alcanzado”. Más del 90 por ciento de Californianos todavía viven en condados saturados de aire contaminado, particularmente en el Valle Central, Los Ángeles, Inland Empire, Sacramento y San Diego. Esto significa más gente en riesgo de ataques de asma, ataques cardíacos y muerte prematura. Las ciudades de California nuevamente dominan las listas de las 10 áreas de mayor contaminación en todo el país por ozono (smog) y material particulado contaminante temporal y anual. A pesar de las malas clasificaciones, muchas ciudades de California continúan demostrando mejoras, incluyendo reducción de ozono y material particulado contaminante. Los problemas ambientales no sólo se originan en áreas urbanizadas sino también son transportados a otras regiones del estado. Los problemas de contaminación en California son principalmente causados por emisiones de vehículos como automóviles, camiones a diesel y autobuses,

locomotoras, barcos, equipo agrícola y de construcción, así como otro tipo de medios de transporte. Las refinerías de petróleo, fábricas y la quema de madera en áreas residenciales también son causas principales de emisiones. Además, el clima cálido de California fomenta la contaminación de ozono, los valles y montañas en la parte central y al este del estado retienen la contaminación donde ésta puede permanecer por días y pone a los residentes en riesgo de la aparición o agravamiento de enfermedades pulmonares. “La contaminación de ozono y de material particulado contribuye a miles de hospitalizaciones y muertes cada año”, dijo la Dra. Kari Nadeau, MD, PhD, profesora asociada de medicina e inmunología y alergias de la Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad de Stanford e investigadora de la Asociación Americana del Pulmón en California. “La contaminación ambiental puede atrofiar el desarrollo pulmonar en los niños y causar emergencias, especialmente para gente que sufre de enfermedades pulmonares crónicas. El aire limpio puede salvar vidas y puede llevar a mejorar la salud de nuestros niños”.

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Los pasados años han sido difíciles para los consumidores. Las preocupaciones por la economía, el empleo y los asuntos políticos pueden hacer del manejo del efectivo algo frustrante. Pero hay una forma de volver a tomar el control de sus finanzas. Y, si bien la crisis económica puede hacer que sea difícil lograr un plan de ahorros sólido en este momento, hay un área de su billetera que puede administrar inteligentemente: el pago de las cuentas.

Sí, esas cuentas hay que pagarlas. Sin embargo, entender sus opciones para manejar esos pagos, y las maneras para ayudar a evitar situaciones no planeadas que arruinen su presupuesto, puede brindarle una medida de control sobre su calificación crediticia y sobre su estado financiero. Para no complicar las cosas, aquí están dos consejos rápidos para el pago de cuentas: Consejo N.º 1: Planee sus pagos con tiempo Cuando cada dólar cuen-

ta, es tentador pretender que esas facturas no existen. Esa es una mala idea, pues ignorar la cuentas se traduce en costos adicionales por pagos atrasados y el costo del crédito. Más bien, planee sus pagos de acuerdo con sus fechas de vencimiento y conozca las opciones disponibles para pagar sus cuentas para maximizar el flujo de efectivo y poder hacer los pagos a tiempo. Considere combinar varios métodos de pago. Si es diestro con el celular, los mensajes de texto de recordatorio para el pago de cuentas son una opción ideal. Si desea que

alguien más se encargue de tener pendiente las fechas de vencimiento, programe pagos recurrentes con su compañía o banco. Cuando no tiene tiempo, o simplemente quiere la conveniencia de pagar las cuentas mientras va de compras o realiza gestiones, busque una localidad de Agente para pagos en persona. Las localidades de Agente para pagos en persona suelen encontrarse en vecindarios donde trabaja o reside, y ofrecen horarios extendidos y el servicio de envíos de pagos de cuentas

el mismo día a muchas compañías. Consejo N.º 2: haga lo que funcione Hay muchas maneras de pagar sus cuentas. La mejor manera es su manera. Organice el pago de sus cuentas alrededor de lo que le resulte más cómodo, y así podrá controlar sus pagos (casi) sin problemas . A algunos les gusta sentarse frente a la computadora, y otros prefieren pagar esas cuentas del agua o la electricidad mientras hacen sus compras. Lo que fun-

cione mejor para usted es la mejor manera de manejar esos pagos de cuentas. Por lo tanto, hasta donde sea posible, trate de ignorar esos titulares con malas noticias. Preste atención a las fechas de vencimiento de sus cuentas, y ponga a funcionar una estrategia de pagos que funcione para usted y para una buena calificación crediticia. Consejos proporcionados por Western Union. Para más información, visite WesternUnionPaga MisCuentas.com.

The Perfect Time To Review Your Insurance Needs Choosing the Right Type and Amount of Insurance Coverage for Your Life Stage NEW YORK

Major life milestones, as well as significant purchases and home alternations, can affect your insurance needs, according to the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.). The I.I.I. notes that the following major life events should trigger a review of your insurance policies: 1. Have you gotten married or divorced? One of the best ways to protect your personal property is to create a detailed home inventory of all your possessions. It can offer guidance to newlyweds when assessing what level of coverage they will need for a homeowners or renters insurance policy. Couples often bring two separate cars into their newly formed household, and it may make sense to list both vehicles on the same auto insurance policy. Lastly, life insurance offers new couples a way to provide financially for their

surviving spouse, in the event one of them died prematurely. 2. Have you had a baby? If you have recently added a child to your family, by either birth or adoption, it is crucial that you review your life insurance protection. If you are planning for your life insurance to cover your survivors’ living expenses after your death, the new child will likely add to these expenses. Remember to update the beneficiary designations on your life insurance policies to include the new child. 3. Have you done extensive renovations on your home? If you have made major improvements to your home, such as adding a new room, enclosing a porch or expanding a kitchen or bathroom, you risk being underinsured unless you report the changes to your insurance company. Speak to your agent or insurance company representative if you have added new structures outside of your home

as well. 4. Have you signed a lease on a house or apartment? If you are renting an apartment or a house, your landlord is responsible for insuring the structure of the building, but not for insuring your possessions—that is up to you. In order to be covered against losses from theft and catastrophes such as fire, lightening and windstorm damage, invest in renters insurance. Renters insurance includes liability, which covers your responsibility to other people injured at your home and pays legal defense costs if you are taken to court. 5. Have you retired? If you commuted regularly to your job, in retirement your annual mileage is likely to drop significantly. You should report any such changes to your auto insurer as it could substantially lower the cost of your premiums. Furthermore, some companies provide a discount for drivers over the age of 50-55.

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National Hispanic University Debate Team Places Fifth in National Competition Bioethics Bowl brings together top undergraduate debate teams in the country

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The National Hispanic University (NHU) debate team placed fifth in the rigorous Bioethics Bowl that took place March 23–24 during the National Undergraduate Bioethics Conference (NUBC) in Denver, Colo. The competition, sponsored by the American Society for Bioethics and Humanities, brings together university teams from around the country.

NHU’s debate team is one of only a few collegiate debate teams competing at the national level that is composed entirely of Hispanic students. Over the years, the team has earned top rankings in national and state debate competitions, including winning the first National Undergraduate Bioethics Bowl in 2008, where they defeated the University of Miami, Dartmouth College and South-

ern Methodist University, and winning the 2006 California Regional Ethics Bowl. Taking home fifth-place honors at the 2012 Bioethics Bowl were this year’s team members: Stephanie Anchondo, Eric Morales, Gabe Sanchez, Ben Vega and Ernie Martinez. NHU philosophy teacher Michael Jordan has led the university’s debate team since 2003.

To prepare for competition, team members conduct exhaustive research on competition debate topics and hone their debate techniques through regular practice sessions throughout the year. The experience helps them develop solid speaking skills as well as confidence in their personal and professional interactions as they prepare to graduate from college.

East Side History Teachers take a bite out of the Big Apple Robert Ibarra Coordinator of Professional Development ESUHSD

During the Spring break, 16 teachers from various schools in the East Side Union High School Dis-

trict (ESUHSD) attended a weeklong tour of NYC as part of their completion of the requirements for the Teaching American History (TAH) competitive grant our district received from the Federal government three years ago. These

teachers attended seminars conducted by San Jose State University history professors on various topics concerning 20th century America for the past three years; participated in a oneweek curriculum development seminar in the sum-

mer; and produced lesson plans for sharing with their colleagues. The culmination of their efforts was a week in New York; where they attended tours of the Tenement Museum, Apollo Theatre, Brooklyn Heights, Ellis Island, Little Odessa, Chinatown, Wall Street and, of course, Ground Zero. At each site, professional tour guides and NY teachers, Art and Susan Zuckerman, who shared stories and insights into the history and life of the city, led instructors. East Side teachers saw firsthand the impact New York has had on the United States in the final decades of the 20th century, and will now apply their learning into their lesson planning with the materials and lectures gleaned from their trip. Chris Evans, one of the attendees, stated “I’m not sure which is more amazingthe fact that a city of seven million works so well, or the fact that 16 history teachers got along great together for a solid week in close quarters.” This summer the final group of Year III TAH participants will be heading out to Washington, DC for a week of instruction.

The National Hispanic University debate team placed 5th in the national 2012 Bioethics Bowl March 23-34. Student team members (left to right) are Gabe Sanchez, Ben Vega, Stephanie Anchondo, Ernie Martinez, and Eric Morales.

Proposed Dedicated Funding For Library A Bad Idea The San Jose City Manager released a preliminary analysis of a proposed charter amendment that proponents are hoping to place on the November ballot. This measure would carve out a portion of the city budget for library services, but it does not have any new revenues associated with it. The City Manager’s report states, “Using the 20112012 Adopted Budget as the basis for analysis, the Budget Office estimates that the total amount budgeted to the Library Department per the terms of the proposed initiative would increase to $52.9 million, with the General Fund allocation increasing by $19.4 million, or 86%, from approximately $22.6 million to $42 million.” Based on 2011-2012 costs, $19 million is the cost to fund approximately 100 police officers or firefighters. The full analysis can be found online: www.piersystem.com/ Mayor Reed released the following statement: If this measure were to go into effect, we’d have to cut $19 million from other

services to increase funding to libraries. San Jose’s libraries are a valuable community resource and they need more funding. However, this ballot initiative would set aside funds for the libraries ahead of all other city services. San Jose residents shouldn’t be swayed by promises that this initiative will allow libraries to reopen without impacting other city departments. That’s just not possible. Revenues are growing slowly and costs continue to rise rapidly. For example, over the last decade, the City’s annual bill for retirement costs has increased from $73 million a year to $245 million. If we increase funding to libraries – and make it a dedicated set-aside – we will have to cut money elsewhere. That’s why I won’t be signing the ballot initiative – and why I encourage San Jose residents to join me in saying no. I love our libraries. I just don’t support taking money away from our police and fire departments to do so.

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Frescura y alegría con un toque tropical Family Features

Cada una de estas elegantes y sencillas recetas se inspira en el color, la textura y el dulzor de los sabores ligeramente exóticos de los mangos. Y no tendrás que contratar un catering para conseguirlo. Al elegir los mangos, no te centres en el color. Sin embargo, debes apretarlos con cuidado. Un mango maduro estará ligeramente suave al tacto, igual que un melocotón o un aguacate maduro. Para conseguir más ideas de recetas frescas, visita www. mango.org. Para conseguir más ideas de recetas y consejos útiles y divertidos, visita www. culinary.net. Ensalada de camarones asados y mango Ingredientes para 8-10 personas 2 l ibras de camarones grandes, pelados y desvenados 6 c ucharadas de aceite de oliva virgen extra, divididas 2 cucharaditas de pimentón dulce

Sal y pimienta

sal y pimienta.

2 c ucharadas de zumo de limón natural

Mezcla la lechuga, el mango y los camarones fríos con la mezcla de aceite y limón. Reparte en diferentes platos y espolvorea con queso parmesano.

1 cucharada de miel 6 t azas de diferentes tipos de lechuga tipo baby, lavada y secada 2 mangos grandes (aprox. 2 libras), pelados, deshuesados y en dados 1/4 tazas de queso parmesano en escamas o rallado Precalienta el horno a 400ºF. En una bandeja de horno grande con borde, mezcla los camarones con 2 cucharadas de aceite de oliva virgen extra, pimentón dulce, 1/4 cucharadita de sal y 1/4 cucharadita de pimienta. Ásalos hasta que estén hechos, tomen un color rosado y empiecen a dorarse, 8-10 minutos. Sácalos del horno y pásalos a un bol para refrigerarlos en la nevera. En otro bol grande, mezcla las 4 cucharadas restantes de aceite de oliva virgen extra, el zumo de limón y la miel. Sazona con

Tostadas con queso de cabra, bacón y mango Ingredientes aprox. para 30 raciones 1 baguette, cortada transversalmente en en trozos de 1/2 pulgada 1 cucharada de aceite de oliva virgen extra sal 1 libra de bacón, cortado 1 taza de vinagre balsámico 3 cucharadas de azúcar 8 onzas de queso de cabra, suavizado 2 mangos grandes (aprox. 2 libras), pelados, deshuesados y en dados 3 cebollas verdes, cortadas en láminas finas (aprox. 1/3 taza) Precalienta el horno a 400ºF. Coloca las rebanadas de baguette en una bandeja de horno grande con borde y

rocíalas con aceite de oliva. Espolvorea con sal y tuéstalas en el horno hasta que estén doradas y crujientes, aprox. 10 minutos, dándoles la vuelta a los 5 minutos. Resérvalas. Mientras, cocina el bacón en una sartén anti-adherente grande a fuego medio hasta que suelte la grasa y el bacón esté crujiente, 12-15 minutos. Con una espumadera, retira de la sartén y escurre en un plato con papel absorbente. En una cacerola pequeña, incorpora el vinagre balsámico y el azúcar y deja que hierva a fuego medio hasta que reduzca a la mitad y el balsámico tome consistencia de jarabe, 15-20 minutos. Retira del fuego y deja enfriar. Para presentar el plato, unta el pan tostado con 1 1/2 cucharaditas de queso de cabra, cubre con trocitos de mango y bacón cocido y rocía con jarabe balsámico frío. Corona con láminas de cebolla verde. Nota: El jarabe balsámico se puede conservar a temperatura ambiente hasta 1 semana.

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Los estudiantes se reúsan a pagar más por menos “Estoy luchando hoy en día no sólo por mi educación, yo estoy luchando por mi sobrina, estoy luchando por mi sobrino, estoy luchando por el futuro de nuestra California, es por eso que estoy aquí hoy”, dijo Herlinda Aguirre de la organización de Estudiantes por una Educación de Calidad.

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Después de nueves meses de ejercer como presidente, Mohammad Qayoumi, fue nombrado oficialmente como el presidente número 28 de la Universidad Estatal de San José. Durante la ceremonia, que tomo lugar en el Centro de Eventos en el campus, afuera un pequeño grupo de estudiantes protestaron por los recortes y aumentos de colegiatura. Desde 1998, el Canciller Dr. Charles B. Reed ha estado en control. El Canciller de la Universidad Estatal de California es el director ejecutivo del mayor sistema principal del país de la educación superior pública. Los estudiantes afirman que se ha ido incrementando la colegiatura en un 318 porciento, al mismo tiempo que ha aumentado el salario de los administradores de nivel superior en aproxima-

Aguirre es en su familia la primera en ser ciudadana estadounidense y la primera en asistir a la Universidad. Sus padres solo tienen una educación de sexto grado pero le inculcaron que permaneciera en la escuela y luchara por sus derechos.

Charles Reed, Canciller de la Universidad Estatal de California. damente un 71 porciento. “Siempre me he aferrado a obtener mi título y el año pasado no me di cuenta de que era casi imposible para mí pagar mi colegiatura”, dijo Jasmine Mendoza, quien estudia psicología. Mendoza ha sido estudiante toda su vida, cree en la educación desde que estaba en la escuela primaria. Fue criada en lo que antes era conocido como clase

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Los estudiantes de la Universidad Estatal de San José protestaron contra Canciller Charles Reed.

media, y ahora siente que la línea entre la clase media es casi inexistente porque todo el mundo se hace más rico o más pobre. Ella cree por lo tanto que la educación es la salida en esta sociedad. “Por favor, no aumente mis tarifas”, dijo Mendoza, hablándole al Canciller Reed. Otros estudiantes como Mykel Jeffrey tienen la suerte de tener padres que pagan su colegiatura pero él trata con alumnos que tienen dificultades para pagarla.

“Es simplemente absurdo que hay una escasez de profesores y menos cursos, los profesores no tienen ni siquiera un contrato, pero sin embargo, los administradores continúan recibiendo aumentos de sueldo y la calidad de nuestra educación sigue en declive”, dijo Mykel Jeffrey. “Necesitamos a alguien que tenga una visión más realista de las universidades y nos guie en la dirección correcta”. La docena de protestantes creen que hay algo muy mal. Están de acuer-

do que el sistema de escuelas estatales (CSU por sus insignias en ingles) fue creado para que la gente tenga una oportunidad. En 1960, cuando el Plan Maestro de California fue creado, indicó que todos los ciudadanos en California tienen derecho a una educación accesible y de calidad porque eso creara una población educada que es beneficioso para una sociedad. Sin embargo, los estudiantes creen que desde que esta el Canciller Reed, la promesa ha disminuido.

Ella quiere hacerle saber al Canciller que se siente frustrada y no quiere permanecer en silencio. Quiere que la gente sepa lo que el Canciller está haciendo a la educación y el futuro de la educación. “Si vemos que nuestra colegiatura aumenta, queremos ver nuestro más opciones de cuestión de cursos, no queremos ver salir a nuestros profesores”, dijo Aguirre. “Si aumentan la colegiatura, también queremos mantener la calidad de nuestra educación, no debemos pagar más por menos.” Cinthia Rodriguez es la editora del El Observador. Su correo es: spanish.editor@el-observador.com

Marcha estudiantil en Chile Notimex SANTiAgO

Incidentes protagonizados por grupos de encapuchados empañaron una jornada en la cual “los estudiantes seguimos haciendo historia”, denunció el presidente de la Federación de Estudiantes de Chile (FECH), Gabriel Boric. Más de 50 mil estudiantes protagonizaron una marcha pacífica por el centro de Santiago, en lo que el dirigente juvenil calificó como “un mentís a quienes. “Esperamos

que

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quedado claro el mensaje: que la ciudadanía todavía no está dispuesta a irse a la casa, que todavía hay mucho que avanzar en educación”, señaló por su parte el presidente de los estudiantes de la Universidad Católica, Noam Titelman. El acto central de la marcha fue cerrado por Jerzon Gutiérrez, hermano de Manuel Gutiérrez, un joven estudiante de 16 años que murió en agosto pasado, víctima de un disparo efectuado por un policía en el marco de una manifestación.

La Confederación de Estudiantes de Chile (Confech) exije una mejor educación y el fin al lucro en el sector.

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Educating Our Way To An Economy Built To Last

Stopping the Student Loan Interest Rate Hike Washington, D.C.

Race to the Top: College Affordability and Completion challenge aims to increase the number of college graduates and contain the cost of tuition through incentives and rewards.

In his State of the Union Address, President Obama presented a blueprint for a sustainable economy. An American economy based on manufacturing marketable goods and services while using American energy, American skilled workers, and sustaining American values and ideals. The President has worked tirelessly to reinvigorate our economy. He knows much more must be done. Smart investments in education leading to a stronger middle class employed in better jobs. The strength of the American economy is inextricably linked to the strength of America’s education system, particularly at this make or break point. We must continue to invest in educating all capable of acquiring the knowledge and skills for success in the current global economy. At a time when the average earnings of college graduates is twice that of workers with only a high school diploma, higher education is the clearest pathway from being disadvantaged into the middle class. However, an affordable education is now out of reach for most. Today access to higher education is just too expensive for families. • America has created the best education system in the world, yet college and university’s tuition and fees measured in constant dollars have more than doubled over the past two decades. • In 2010, graduates who took out student loans had debts of more than $25,000 now surpassing credit card debt for the first time ever. Reductions in supportive funding for institutions are making acquiring an education even more challenging through higher tuition. This forces students to rely on loans to finance their postsecondary education.

3) Begin a First in the World competition to model innovation and quality on college campuses which develop and test the next breakthrough strategies that will boost higher education attainment and student outcome, while leading to reduced costs.

The President has set the goal for the U.S. to be first in the world in college attainment by 2020. President Obama is calling on states, colleges and universities, and Congress to act to curb rising costs to make higher education more affordable. President Obama is Calling on Congress to Stop Student loan Interest Rates hikes: When the average student loan debt is $25,000 and tuition, books and fees continue to rise, students resort to borrowing more than ever to complete their professional degrees. On July 1, 2012, the interest rates on subsidized Stafford student loans will double from 3.4% to 6.8%. Congress must stop the interest rate on these student loans from doubling for over 7.4 million students. And for each year that Congress doesn’t act, students rack up an additional $1,000 in debt over the life of their loans. President Obama is calling on Congress to put forward legislation to stop interest rates from doubling. The President is calling on Congress to be responsible by keeping interest rates on student loans low to establish a fairly affordable education system. Let’s ensure American Students have a Fair op-

portunity at an Affordable Higher Education. The President is asking Congress to advance new reforms to create more equitable and fair access to higher education. Higher education is an economic imperative if the American domestic economy is to be globally competitive. President Obama has emphasized that the federal government, states, colleges, and universities all have a role to play in preparing individuals with a solid education enabling success

in their careers. Perhaps educational organizations need to be moved towards a very competitive educational market wherein funding is provided through the student consumer client rather than directly to the institution. This would enable: 1) Reforming student aid to promote affordable access and value by providing “consumer choice.” 2) Creating a competitive incentives for a Race to the Top for college affordability and completion. The

4)Provide better information enabling families to choose the right college for their child. 5) Redoubling efforts to contain education system costs. Competition will reduce system costs. The present subsidy system has become an entitlement without a sunset date. Let’s Build on Landmark Federal Investments to Make Higher Education More accessible to all. The Obama Administration has championed landmark investments in student financial aid to make education more affordable to all by: • Increasing Pell Grants:

The President has raised the maximum Pell Grant award to $5,635 for the 2013-14 award year – a $905 increase since 2008. The number of Pell Grant recipients has increased over that same time by 50 percent, providing college access to millions of additional students across the country. • Helping Responsible Students Manage Student Loan Debt using“ Pay as You Earn” plans. • Expanding Education Tax Credits providing up to $10,000 for four years of college, university, or community college tuition for families earning up to $180,000 annually. Over 9.4 million students and families benefit from the American Opportunity Tax Credit each year. President Obama has called on Congress to make this tax credit permanent and prevent it from expiring in 2012. The ultimate objective is to have an education system which provides the American domestic economy all the trained and skilled individuals needed. The nation needs to train, educate, and utilize its own. Commentary added by Hilbert Morales.

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Young Composer Thrives Party, and a movie in Italy.

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“This is a very exciting time for me,” Vidal says. “Projects continue to keep coming my way.”

Doing what you love for a living is a dream shared by many people. For Lucas Vidal, that dream was to compose music. Vidal is a versatile and expressive composer who has recently scored the feature films “The Raven” with John Cusack and “The Cold Light of Day” starring Bruce Willis and Sigourney Weaver. “I compose the music for these movies by looking at the images and film sequences of each movie,” Vidal says. “Creating music is not easy, but it is what I love to do.” Vidal was exposed to the intricacies of music composition at a very young age, allowing him to develop his distinct style of composition and a unique use of longhand writing skills.

Lucas Vidal was 18 years old when he began attending the Berklee College of Music. A native of Spain, Vidal began playing the piano when he was just five years old. “I would learn the music from several composers such as Bach and I began participating in music competitions when I was 13 years old. I can also play the flute and the cello.” Vidal made history at the Berklee College of Music where he was the youngest student to ever

compose and record the score for a feature film with an 80-piece orchestra. “The experience introduced me to several areas of music such as the ballet.” He then moved to New York to attend the Julliard School of Music and continue his studies under the guidance of Richard Danielpour. Vidal is currently working on several projects such as a movie called After

In addition to numerous feature films, his impressive resume includes writing a piece for the opening gala of the Boston Ballet, conducting at the Boston Symphony Hall, commercial advertising and video game soundtracks. “Performing live and recording are very different because there is no turning back if you make an error when performing live,” Vidal says. “But that is what makes live performances more exciting.” Vidal currently splits his time between Madrid and Los Angeles. “I like living in America because it has exposed me many different people and cultures,” Vidal says.

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National Endangered Species Day Youth Art Contest Winners WASHINGTON, DC

Four student artists from California were named first place winners in their respective grade categories in the National Endangered Species Day Youth Art Contest. Young artists from throughout the country entered the annual contest, which is an ideal opportunity to learn about and promote the conservation of endangered species through art. Winning artists are:  Grand Prize winner: Sky Waters (5th grade) Eagan, Minn. First place winners in grade categories:  Grades K-2: Jasmine Lee, Fremont, Calif.  Grades 3-5: Timothy Erwin, Davis, Calif.  Grades 6-8: Meilynn Shi, San Diego, Calif. Grades 9-12: Ella Chen,

Grades K-2 first place winner, Jasmine C. Lee’s Quino Checkerspot Butterfly. Quitman, La. and Pauline Chen, Temple City, Calif. The winners were chosen by a prestigious panel of artists, photographers, scientists and conservationists. Semifinalists will receive a Certificate of Achievement. Started in 2006 by the United States Senate, Endangered Species Day is a celebration of our nation’s imperiled plants and wildlife and wild places, with an emphasis on success stories of species recovery.

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Soak up the sun, not stares

Juan Carlos Miranda Special to El Observador

There is no doubt that we’ve had great weather lately, good enough to make us want to head over to the beach and work on our tan. I know I did. I just came back from Miami- jealous? Miami was certainly one of the best experiences and fun I’ve had in a very long time. I got to party Miami style and was able to take in all the city has to offer. Being in one of the top party cities in the world I got to see a lot of characters and styles—and the lack thereof. Spending a lot of time at the beach people get to showcase their goods—and not so goods. Beautiful bodies walk around half naked and they can certainly make anybody insecure about their own looks. I know I felt like I was borderline obese, not that there is anything wrong with that,

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color and contribute to dryness and hair damage. Go sulfate-free and lather-free with a product like Salon Grafix Health Hair Nutrition Conditioning Cleanser to rid the hair of dirt and grease, not its natural oils. • Blow dryers, flat irons, curling irons can cause major damage to your hair if used improperly. Build-up of products and oils leads to fried, scorched ends. So use these heat-styling tools only on clean, washed hair. • Avoid the beer belly by spraying the suds on your locks instead. The results can be terrific! Use a spray bottle to apply beer throughout your towel-dried hair. After blow-drying, you won’t have any odor, just shiny, gorgeous hair. • It’s hard to keep your hair looking perfect all day long. For fuss-free mainte-

nance, invest in a $1 travel hairspray and keep it in your bag so you can touch up on the go. • Even though your cleansing agent will no longer be stripping your hair of its moisture, you’ll still need to give your hair a deep conditioning treatment about once a week. Opt for a product designed to restore and strengthen your hair, that won’t weigh it down, such as Salon Grafix Healthy Hair Nutrition Intensive Hair Repair Masque. Though ideal for all hair types, a repair masque is especially beneficial to chemicallytreated and heat-styled hair. Don’t let your budget be an excuse for dull, dry locks. With a few low-cost changes to your routine, a healthy, naturally beautiful head of hair can be yours.

if you find obesity sexy. But it is because I care about all of you that I am going to give you a few tips of how NOT to make a fool of yourself while at the beach and gain your confidence back. And maybe, just maybe, you won’t have your best friend ask you who let Shamu out of the ocean. I tell you, with friends like these who needs enemies. To find the right swimsuit for you first you have to assess what you are going for. Do you want to look sexy, conservative, or simply plain—now I don’t think anybody likes to look plain so just scratch that off—or are you going for shock value. Perhaps you want to look your best, but those little extra lonjas (yes, love handles, we all have them) won’t let you. There is no such thing as perfection and I want all of you to erase that from your minds.

Now that you have come to the realization that perfection doesn’t exist, I want you to pick one or two parts of your body you know are your best assets, and don’t say your brain, we all know that’s a load of… well you know. After you have selected what you want to showcase, then head over to the store and see what they got. If you picked your tummy but your boobs are like two mosquito bites—not that there is anything wrong with that, some people like them that way—then go for the twopiece with a padded top. If you picked your shoulders, but you’re like Tony the tiger and have earned your stripes, then go for a one-piece. These swim suits have come back in style and look very chic. Now, if you are like my “bff” and you lack in the butt department, then go

for a butt enhancing bikini. There is nothing wrong admitting you don’t have a butt. But if you are shy about showing that little cellulite everyone has, then go for the boy shorts. Let’s say you want to go for the shock value. Well, then go all out and go for the thong or micro bikini. Now, I don’t recommend you use these items unless you are a model or have Sofia Vergara’s curves, because let’s face it, you’re going to have your “bff” calling you Shamu and the rest of the people at the beach laughing at your cluelessness. I know I might be a little harsh, but trust me, I do it because I care. But if you are like my mother and don’t give a (explicit) about what other people think, just go for whatever you want but please, please, please don’t torture anyone. As always, stay fabulous.

VIBRAS

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APRIL 27 - MAY 3, 2012

Horóscopo de Mayo

Mario Jiménez El Observador

Aries Después de la tempestad viene la calma, pasaste por momentos apremiantes, talvez disgustos o problemas de liquidez económica. Ahora que Venus está directo en tu casa de comunicaciones, comenzarán a llegar las buenas noticias. La nube gris finalmente se aleja. Tauro ¡Feliz cumpleaños! Tienes buen camino que recorrer y te llegó la hora de recuperar lo que pensaste habías perdido. La lección que aprendiste te hará manejar tus finanzas de una manera más razonable. Te llegan buenas noticias respecto a documentos o asuntos legales.

Géminis Es muy probable que una nueva ilusión romántica comience a darse en este mes, situación que te hará sentir dichoso. Aunque te muestren hostilidad en el trabajo, rechaza la mala vibra con tu mejor sonrisa. Venus directo en tu signo te hace vivir en felicidad. Cáncer Amigos se harán presentes cuando más los necesites, y uno de ellos te dará un valioso consejo, escúchale y aunque de primer momento te sientas agredido, si lo analizas, te darás cuenta que esa persona solamente desea tu bien. Leo Es probable que hayas pasado por una mala racha, especialmente en cuanto a las finanzas y al trabajo. A partir de este mes tu suerte dará un giro de buena suerte. Tocaste fondo, ahora te toca subir. El negocio que tienes en mente se logrará. Virgo Una amigo que se encontraba ausente vuelve a tu

presente para apoyarte en ese proyecto que tienes en mente. Es probable que resientas la envidia que te mostrará alguien del trabajo. Sé flexible con tu pareja. El problema que te preocupa se resolverá con prontitud. Libra Te has enterado de algunas verdades que no querías ver pero que siempre estuvieron allí. Trata de sobrellevar las situación amorosa con cautela, no tomes decisiones a la ligera. Un corto viaje te hará recuperar energía. Escorpión Tienes en tus manos la posibilidad de recibir bendiciones futuras si en el presente actúas con generosidad. Problemas y soluciones con documentos se resolverán favorablemente. Tu nueva filosofía de vida te hará ganar aliados importantes. Sagitario Tu signo rige entre otras cosas la religión y la filosofía, por ello has comenzado a ver el mundo de otra manera, te

sientes mejor, has cambiado de ambiente. Tu vida seguirá un nuevo sendero más espiritual. Capricornio Las mentiras piadosas y los secretos a medias suelen ser fuertes detonantes que pueden echar a perder una relación por muy sólida que ésta parezca. Tienes que sincerarte y aceptar si has cometido algún error. Acuario En este mes trabajo y buenas oportunidades no te faltaran, Júpiter el planeta más benéfico, transitará fuertemente en tu casa cuarta, trayéndote excelentes oportunidades. Es probable que vuelvas a enamorarte. Una gran sorpresa viene en camino. Piscis Demasiadas ocupaciones te mantendrán muy tenso, necesitas relajarte, delegar responsabilidades y buscar un poco de esparcimiento. La relación de pareja tenderá a mejorar. Necesitas tomar vacaciones.

Tenga éxito cultivando sus propios vegetales y hierbas Melinda Myers WWW.mELiNdAmYERS.COm

Ya llegó la estación de jardinería y muchos se pueden sentir abrumados por todas las selecciones de plantas que tienen en el vivero. Reduzca el estrés de su visita al vivero y sea más productivo al seguir estos puntos simples. Comience con un plan. Haga una lista de las cosas que a usted y a su familia les gustan comer. Después, seleccione un espacio

para cultivar sus favoritos.

requieren 3-4 horas del sol).

Escoja plantas que puedan crecer en las condiciones de la tierra que selecciona. Cultive los vegetales que se comen y frutas, como tomates, pepinos, y melones, en una área donde tengan sol por el día completo (8 o más horas). Los cultivos de raíz como cebollas, zanahorias, y rábanos solo toleran un medio día de sol (4-6 horas). Los cultivos frondosos como Swiss chard, espinacas, y lechuga toleran la sombra mejor (solo

Asegure que traiga la lista que hizo y comience su visita al vivero a dar un paseo por la tienda. Chequea las etiquetas de las plantas para más detalles de la planta. Haga la jardinería una actividad familiar. Involucre a toda la familia en cultivar, cuidar, y cosechar los vegetables y las hierbas. Aun aquellos a los cuales no les gustan los vegetales son más probables de comerlos si son vegetales que ellos mismos cultivaron.

APRIL 27 - MAY 3, 2012

The Raven

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ENTERTAINMENT

The Pirates! Band of Misfits La película se estrenará en todas las salas del país el 27 de abril

Baltimore tenements and streets set the atmosphere for gruesome murders in Relativity Media’s stylish gothic thriller The Raven. In theaters April 27. A brutal killing spree terrorizes 19th-century Baltimore and a young detective turns to a notorious author for help getting inside the mind of a serial killer in the stylish, gothic thriller, The Raven, an audacious reimagining of the lurid tales of Edgar Allan Poe. Starring John Cusack as the infamous inventor of the detective fiction genre and Luke Evans as an ambitious sleuth determined to stop more of Poe’s gruesome stories from coming to chilling life—and death—The Raven

weaves history and fiction into an original and twisted mystery worthy of the master of the macabre himself.

even as Poe is questioned by police, another grisly killing occurs, also inspired by a popular Poe story.

When a mother and daughter are found viciously murdered in 19th-century Baltimore, Detective Emmett Fields (Evans) makes a startling discovery: the crime resembles a fictional murder described in gory detail in the local newspaper—part of a collection of stories penned by struggling writer and social outcast Edgar Allan Poe (Cusack). But

A deadly game of cat and mouse ensues as the pair races to stop a madman from turning every one of the author’s shocking stories into blood-curdling reality. When Poe’s love, Emily (Alice Eve), becomes the killer’s next target, the stakes are raised even higher and he must call on his own powers of deduction to try to solve the case before it’s too late.

SAFE En cines el 27 de abril Luke Wright es un luchador de segunda en el circuito de las artes marciales mixtas que vive una vida monótona de palizas rutinarias y pagas miserables... hasta el día en el que echa a perder una pelea arreglada. Queriendo hacer un ejemplo de él, la mafia rusa asesina

a su familia y lo expulsa de su vida para siempre, lo que deja a Luke vagando por las calles de Nueva York. Pero cuando ve que una atemorizada niña china de doce años llamada Mei es perseguida por los mismos gángsters que asesinaron a su esposa, Luke actúa de

manera impulsiva... y aterriza en el centro de una guerra mortal de alto riesgo. Pronto descubre que Mei no es una niña común, sino que es una huérfana que tiene un don prodigioso para las matemáticas y que es obligada a trabajar como “contadora” por las Tríadas. También descubre que ella guarda en su memoria un código numérico invaluable por el que las Tríadas, la mafia rusa y una facción corrupta de la policía de Nueva York estarían dispuestas a matar. Con la certeza de que él es la única persona en la que Mei puede confiar, Luke se abre camino a la fuerza a través del brutal mundo criminal de la ciudad para salvar la vida de una niña inocente... y tal vez incluso redimir la suya

Jason Statham es ‘Luke Wright’ en SAFE. Photo credit: John Baer

En The Pirates! Band of Misfits, Hugh Grant interpreta su primer papel animado en la piel del exuberante barbudo Capitán Pirata, el terror de los mares... que compensa con entusiasmo una cierta falta de éxito. Con una tripulación muy diversa a su lado y aparentemente ciego a lo impo-

sible de la tarea que quiere acometer, el capitán tiene un sueño: derrotar a sus peores rivales, Black Bellamy (Jeremy Piven) y Cutlass Liz (Salma Hayek) en el codiciadísimo Premio al Pirata del Año. Para conseguirlo, nuestros héroes viajarán desde las costas de la exótica Bloody Island hasta las ca-

lles brumosas de la Londres victoriana. En el camino combatirán a una reina diabólica (Imelda Staunton) y se asociarán con un joven científico (David Tennant) perdidamente enamorado, pero nunca perderán de vista lo que los piratas más aman: ¡la aventura!

LEGAL/CLASSIFIEDS

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 564250 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Green landscaping Services, 735 E. Brokaw Rd., San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara Co. Evangelina Cornejo, 2118 Simon Ave., San Jose, CA 95122. This business is conducted by an individual registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Evangelina Cornejo April 27; May 4, 11, 18, 2012. This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 04/25/12.

with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Marilyn Naranjo Flores to Marilyn Valencia Lopez. 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 07/10/12 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. April 20, 2012. Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court April 27; May 04, 11, 18, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 564142 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Pery Handyman Services, 979 W. San Carlos St., San Jose, CA 95126, Santa Clara Co. Pedro Rios, 1400 Busca Dr., Tracy, CA 95376. 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.) Pedro Rios April 27; May 4, 11, 18, 2012. This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 04/23/12.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV222807 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Baltazar Soto Bernal, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Baltazar Soto Bernal has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Baltazar Soto Bernal to Balta Paola Soto Bernal. 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 07/10/12 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. April 19, 2012. Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court April 27; May 04, 11, 18, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV223178 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Chien Ping Ou, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Chien Ping Ou has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Chien Ping Ou to Alison Ou 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 07/17/12 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. April 25, 2012. Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court April 27; May 04, 11, 18, 2012. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV223118 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Elin Rene Watkins, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Elin Rene Watkins has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Elin Rene Watkins to Rene Watkins Lynn. 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 07/17/12 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. April 25, 2012. Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court April 27; May 04, 11, 18, 2012. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV222915 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Mu Mei Hu & Jane Hwa Chiau, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Mu Mei Hu & jane Hwa Chiau have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Tien Chi Chiou to Tommy Tienchi Chiou. 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 07/17/12 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. April 23, 2012. Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court April 27; May 04, 11, 18, 2012. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV222870 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Marilyn Naranjo Flores , TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Marilyn Naranjo Flores has filed a petition for Change of Name

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 562747 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Designed To Market, 338 N Market St. #163, San Jose, CA 95110, Santa Clara Co. Michael DeFallco, 338 N Market St #163, San Jose, CA 95110. This business is conducted by an individual registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Michael DeFallco April 20, 27; May 4, 11, 2012. This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 03/20/12. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 562449 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Step-Up Communications, 224 N 27th St. Unit B, San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara Co. Celio Abarca, 34 Willow St #3, San Jose, CA 95110, Francisco Juarez, 4022 Holly Dr., San Jose, CA 95127. This business is conducted by a general partnership registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 03/13/2012. “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.) Denice Juarez April 13, 20, 27; May 4, 2012. This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 03/13/12. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 563784 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Alonso Services Fesilites, #2 Decker Way, San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara Co. Manuel Alonso, #2 Decker Way, San Jose, CA 95127. This business is conducted by an individual registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 04/16/2012. “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.) Manuel Alonso April 20, 27; May 4, 11, 2012. This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 04/16/12. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 563520 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Los Pequeños Family Day Care, 4034 Hamilton Ave #1, San Jose, CA 95130, Santa Clara Co. Maria Cecilia Garcia, 4034 Hamilton Ave., Apt. #1, San Jose, CA 95130. This business is conducted by an individual registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Maria Cecilia Garcia April 20, 27; May 4, 11, 2012. This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 04/09/12. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com NO. 562986 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Water Worx, Water Hammer, 1665 Villa Street, Mountain View, CA 94041, Santa Clara Co. Borzou Talebi, 1665 Villa Street, Mountain View, CA 94041. 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.) Borzou Talebi April 20, 27; May 4, 11, 2012. This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 03/26/12. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 562741 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Bay Fresh Produce Party Supply, 1590 Berryessa Rd., San Jose, CA 95133, Santa Clara Co. Hector Garcia, 1479 Mt. Lasse Dr., San Jose, CA 95127. This business is conducted by an individual registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 03/20/12. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Hector Garcia April 20, 27; May 4, 11, 2012. This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 03/20/12. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV222658 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Satram Bhambhani, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Satram Bhambhani, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Satram Bhambhani to Sam Bhambani. 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 07/10/12 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. April 17, 2012. Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court April 20, 27; May 04, 11, 2012. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV222131 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Hermilo Flores Hinojoza, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Hermilo Flores Hinojoza has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Hermilo Flores Hinojosa to Chelsy Flores Hinojoza. 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 06/26/12 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. April 09, 2012. Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court April 20, 27; May 04, 11, 2012. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV221649 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Aminulla Kermani, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Aminulla Kermani, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Aminulla Kermani to Benjamin Kermani. 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 06/26/12 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. April 02, 2012. Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court April 20, 27; May 04, 11, 2012. STATEMENT OF ABA DONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO. 563919 The following person(s) has/have abandoned the use of the fictitious business

name(s). The information given below is as it appeared on the fictitious business name statement that was filed at the County Clerk-Recorder’s office. American Docu Scan, 1721 Rogers Ave., Suite K-1, San Jose, CA 95112. Filed in Santa Clara County on 03/30/2010 under file no. 536095. Richard P. Komorowski, 1608 Hope Drive #214, Santa Clara, CA 95054. This business was conducted by an individual . I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct ( A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Richard P Komorowski April 20, 27; May 04, 11, 2012 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 04/17/12. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 563429 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Tacos the king David’s, El Super Taco, 637 Jasper St., San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara Co. Gerardo Gutierrez, 637 Jasper St., San Jose, CA 95116. This business is conducted by an individual registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Gerardo Gutierrez April 13, 20, 27; May 4, 2012. This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 04/05/12. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 563129 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, A & G Export, 954 Larkspur Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086, Santa Clara Co. Gladys Jimenez, 954 Larkspur Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086. 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.) Gladys Jimenez April 13, 20, 27; May 4, 2012. This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 03/28/12. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 563049 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Jimenez Sound System, 4300 The Woods Dr., #2303, San Jose, CA 95136, Santa Clara Co. Fernando Jimenez, 4300 The Woods Dr., #2303, 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.) Fernando Jimenez April 13, 20, 27; May 4, 2012. This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 03/27/12. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV221973 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Khanh – Nha T. Nguyen, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Khanh – Nha T. Nguyen, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Khanh – Nha T. Nguyen aka Nha Khanh Thi Nguyen to Cindy Nha-Khanh Nguyen. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 06/19/12 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. April 05, 2012. Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court April 13, 20, 27; May 04, 2012. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV222332 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Sarah Rae Hess, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Sarah Rae Hess, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Sarah Rae Hess to Scarlet Athena Rose. 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 07/03/12 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation,

printed in the county of Santa Clara. April 11, 2012. Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court April 13, 20, 27; May 04, 2012. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV222308 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Carrie Jean Esler, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Carrie Jean Esler, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Carrie Jean Esler to Carrie Jean Rollison. 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 07/03/12 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. April 11, 2012. Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court April 13, 20, 27; May 04, 2012. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV214559 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Julia Solis Garcia, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Julia Solis Garcia, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Julia Solis Garcia. 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. April 04, 2012. Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court April 13, 20, 27; May 04, 2012. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV222106 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Miguel U Morfin & Kristan L. Ramos, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Miguel U. Morfin & Kristan L. Ramos, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Alexander Arthur Chandler-Morfin to Alexander Arthur Morfin b. Haydee Marie Chandler-Morfin to Haydee Marie Morfin. 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 06/26/12 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. April 09, 2012. Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court April 13, 20, 27; May 04, 2012. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV222193 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Siu King lau & Pui Lin Lam, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Siu King Lau & Pui Lin Lam, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Man Ho Lam to (first) Kelvin (middle Man (last) Lam b. Man Hei Lam to (first) Jason (middle) Man (last) Lam. 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 06/26/12 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. April 10, 2012. Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court April 13, 20, 27; May 04, 2012. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV222075 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Yue Zhai, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner,

Yue Zhai, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Yue Zhai to Erica Zhai. 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 06/26/12 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. April 06, 2012. Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court April 13, 20, 27; May 04, 2012. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV222076 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Chang Liu, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Chang Liu, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Chang Liu to Cherry Liu. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 06/26/12 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. April 06, 2012. Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court April 13, 20, 27; May 04, 2012. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV222215 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Aisha Alaine Quaintance, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Aisha Alaine Quaintance has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Aisha Alaine Quaintance aka Aisha Alaine Guler to (first) Aisha (middle) Guler (last) Quaintance. 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 06/26/12 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. April 10, 2012. Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court April 13, 20, 27; May 04, 2012. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 562383 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, United Food Sales, 201 Los Gatos Blvd. #213, Los Gatos, CA 95032, Santa Clara Co. John Pengelly, 201 Los Gatos Blvd. #213, Los Gatos, CA 95032. 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.) John Pengelly April 06, 13, 20, 27, 2012. This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 03/12/12. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 563284 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Norcal Rent a Fence, Rentco Rent a Fence, Legacy Rent a Fence, 645 Horning St. Lot V, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara Co. Art Brotherton, 3140 Rubino Dr. #311, San Jose, CA 95125. This business is conducted by an individual registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 01/01/2012. “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.) Art Brotherton April 06, 13, 20, 27, 2012. This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 04/03/12. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 563141 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, T.D. Towing and Transport, 1625 South 7th St., San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara Co. Michael Doan, 481 N. 7th Street, Apt. #4, San Jose, CA 95112. This business is conducted by an individual registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 03/28/2012. “I declare that all information in this statement is true

APRIL 27 - MAY 3, 2012 and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Michael Doan April 06, 13, 20, 27, 2012. This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 03/28/12. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 563081 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Silver Star Properties, 2455 Muirfield Way, Gilroy, CA 95020, Santa Clara Co. William Lara, 2455 Muirfield Way, Gilroy, CA 95020. 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.) William E. Lara April 06, 13, 20, 27, 2012. This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 03/28/12. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV221891 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Matteo Jin, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Matteo Jin, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. (first) Matteo (last) Jin to (first) Matteo (Last) Hernandez Jin. 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 06/19/12 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. April 04, 2012. Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court April 06, 13, 20, 27, 2012. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV221814 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Yuehui Wang, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Yuehui Wang, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Catherine Xinyu Lu to Catherine Xinyu Li b. Leilani Xinyue Lu to Leilani Xinyue Li. 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 06/19/12 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. April 03, 2012. Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court April 06, 13, 20, 27, 2012. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV221690 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Sang Woo Lee & Chungeun Kim, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Sang Woo Lee & Chungeun Kim, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Hye Yeoun Lee to Grace Hyeyeoun Lee b. Ji Sub Lee to Noah Jisub Lee. 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 06/19/12 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. April 02, 2012. Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court April 06, 13, 20, 27, 2012. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV221677 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Adriana Cisneros & Alfredo Amaya, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Adriana Cisneros & Alfredo Amaya, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. (first) Domenik (middle) Iztali (last) Amaya to (first) Domenik (middle) Iztali (last) Amaya Cisneros. 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 06/19/12 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. April 02, 2012. Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court April 06, 13, 20, 27, 2012. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV221634 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Victor Lim, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Victor Lim, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Victor Lam Lim to Victor Lam Lao b. Maureen Chang Lim to Maureen Chang Lao c. Alex Jonathan Lim to Alex Jonathan Lao d. Justin Luis Lim to Justin Luis Lao. 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. April 02, 2012. Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court April 06, 13, 20, 27, 2012. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV221630 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Stephen Doerr & Xena Doerr, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Stephen Doerr & Xena Doerr have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. (first) Ayden (middle) Senna (last) Costa Doerr to (first) Ayden Senna (middle) Costa (last) Doerr . 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 06/19/12 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. April 02, 2012. Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court April 06, 13, 20, 27, 2012. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV221161 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Sarah Caitlin Cabaniss & Kathryn Ann Cabaniss, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Sarah Caitlin Cabaniss & Kathryn Ann Cabaniss have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Sarah Caitlin Cabaniss to Sarah Caitlin DeHaro b. Kathryn Ann Cabaniss to Kathryn Ann DeHaro. 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 April 06, 13, 20, 27, 2012. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV221036 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Deborah Salazar, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Deborah Salazar, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Xavier Noell Zamudio to Xavier Noell Zamudio Salazar. 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 21, 2012. Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court April 06, 13, 20, 27, 2012.

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Earthquakes Unveil Dollar Dog Wednesdays for 2012 Season SAN JOSE, Ca

The San Jose Earthquakes announced today that Dollar Dog Wednesdays will kick off on May 2 when the club hosts D.C. United with a Police vs. Fire hot dog eating competition officiated by five-time defending Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating champion Joey Chestnut. Per the promotion, fans can buy $1 hot dogs at Buck Shaw Stadium for each of the club’s three Wednesday matches in 2012. In addition to May 2, the offer also extends to key Western Conference matches on July 18 against FC Dallas and Sept. 19 against the Portland Timbers. Kickoff time against D.C. United and Portland is slated for 7:30 p.m., while the nationally-televised tilt with FC Dallas on NBC Sports Network is set for a slightly-later 8 p.m. start. When the Earthquakes welcome D.C. United to town on May 2 on Police &

Fire Night, local police and fire departments will participate in a hot dog eating contest with Chestnut presiding over the competition as a guest judge. The contest begins at 6:45 p.m. PT in the Epicenter Fan Zone. The iconic eater is a San Jose resident who attended San Jose State University Prorated season tickets for the remainder of the Earthquakes’ 2012 home schedule are still available for purchase by calling (408) 556-7700. Individual tickets are also on sale and can be purchased by calling 1-800-225-2277 or online at www.sjearthquakes.com. For information on the new T-Mobile 4G Power Zone promotion, offering fans the opportunity to purchase great seats for only $15 – the most affordable Earthquakes tickets available to the public, please visit www.sjearthquakes.com/tmobile-4g powerzone.

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Fox Deportes Y Golden Boy Promotions Entran Al Cuadrilátero Con Una Sociadad De Boxeo

Ronny Rios bests Guillermo during “SÓLO BOXEO TECATE” in Anaheim, Ca. Photo: Damian James.

LOS ÁNGELES — FOX Deportes, líder en los medios de comunicación en español sobre temas deportivos, anunció una expansión de sus programación de combate mediante la asociación con Golden Boy Promotions, una de las principales compañías promocionales de boxeo en el mundo. La asociación con Golden Boy Promotions, propiedad de Óscar de la Hoya y primera compañía promotora de boxeo Hispana, incluye una producción original de un evento de boxeo desde Estados Uni-

dos una vez al mes, el cual también será transmitido por Fox Sports Net (FSN), junto con eventos de boxeo en vivo desde ciudades de todo el territorio mexicano. Además, Fox Deportes transmitirá peleas clásicas de la extensa videoteca de Golden Boy Promotions. “Nuestra sociedad con Golden Boy Promotions es otro ejemplo del compromiso que FOX Deportes tiene con sus televidentes para hacerles llegar los eventos deportivos de mayor relevancia”, dijo Vincent

Cordero, Vicepresidente Ejecutivo y Gerente General de FOX Deportes. “Nos complace en gran medida asociarnos con Golden Boy Promotions y Óscar de la Hoya, quien es una verdadera leyenda del boxeo”. “Nos entusiasma mucho nuestra nueva sociedad con FOX Deportes”, expresó Óscar de la Hoya, Presidente de Golden Boy Promotions. “Un paso más para garantizar que los fanáticos del boxeo en el mundo entero no se pierdan ninguno de los magníficos

eventos que presentamos, tanto en México como en Estados Unidos. Es un paso muy importante para incrementar nuestra teleaudiencia y el conocimiento sobre nuestro deporte”. FOX Deportes transmitirá tres eventos de boxeo en vivo cada mes, uno desde Estados Unidos y dos desde México. Estos eventos en vivo traerán a los mejores boxeadores de México, desde reconocidos boxeadores como novatos prometedores, a los hogares de los Estados Unidos.

APRIL 27 - MAY 3, 2012

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Why technology careers are in such high demand

40% son adictos

Pegados al Celular El uso inmoderado del teléfono celular o móvil es una clase de adicción a la tecnología que puede contribuir a desarrollar actitudes de dispersión, ansiedad e intolerancia. En el mundo 40 por ciento de los usuarios no se separan de su celular las 24 horas del día, todos los días de la semana ADICTOS EN EL MUNDO

40%

DUERMEN CON EL CELULAR

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Technology professionals continue to be in high demand across a wide array of industries. Health care, technical consulting and computer system design are just a few of the growing career directions grads can choose with a technology degree. The technology industry remains one of the fastest growing career fields. Employment in computer systems designs and related services is anticipated to grow by 47 percent through 2020, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. By contrast, employment expectations are decreasing by 1 percent during the same time period in the manufacturing fields and by 6 percent in utilities, mostly due to outsourcing of industry for manufacturing and improvements in technology for utilities. Because businesses will need technical advice on planning and logistics, as well as adding or using new technologies to help improve business services, there is a need for technical consultants to fill these jobs, in many different industries. “With the rate of change in the IT industry where new information is doubling in 18 to 24 month intervals, the demand for IT personnel with proven learning abilities is very desirable,” says Dr. W. Lynn McKinney, computer information science program director at Everest University in Mel-

bourne, Fla. “Our premise is to teach people how to learn.” In addition, as more complex technologies continue to develop, companies seek employees who stay up to date with new technologies. “While some of our students have just graduated, we also find that many students in our computer technology courses have worked before and are coming to us because they want to stay on top of advances in the field. They realize that a technology degree can give them the career they are looking for,” says Eric Hodge, academic program chair of Everest University in Pompano Beach, Fla., one of Florida’s computer training schools. In addition to good computer technology training, businesses are searching for employees with problemsolving abilities. “Employers are increasingly telling us that they don’t want employees with just computer knowledge, they want employees who use computer know-how to solve problems,” says Hodge. Cybersecurity is a high demand field right now, and the growth is not anticipated to slow down anytime soon. This is due to businesses in both the public and private sectors becoming more aware of the need for information security. “Companies increasingly store sensitive information electronically, and as a result, they need to protect that information,” says Hodge.

OTRAS CIFRAS

LOS MÁS VULNERABLES

There is a huge demand for information technology graduates.

de cada

Jóvenes

43%

50%

cree que su teléfono refleja su personalidad

20%

3,330

envían mensajes por mes

prefiere perder la cartera que el celular

CÓMO SABER SI ES ADICTO

No se separa del celular ni para ir al baño, en clases, o reuniones familiares

Se estresa cuando está apagado, no hay cobertura de red, no tiene batería o crédito

Modifica hábitos de sueño por usarlo

Se desconecta del "mundo real y se aleja de los que lo rodean

Su ansiedad y tener lo último en tecnología le crea una sensación de ser "experto" del aparato

El pago de cuentas supera el gasto mensual presupuestado

Llega a cometer delitos para poder comprar un teléfono o pagar la renta

Si a diario lo usa para navegar por Internet 8 horas o más

RECOMENDACIONES

Para evitar el exceso de celular Tomar distancia de sus equipos Ponerse horarios para mesurar el uso

Fuente: Notimex, Intel, Tensiometro

Investigación y redacción: Mónica Fuentes

Arte y Diseño: Elizabeth Sieres

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APRIL 27 - MAY 3, 2012

Despejan dudas sobre hijo de Gloria Trevi en “Pequeños Gigantes 2” Notimex

En la segunda emisión del programa “Pequeños gigantes 2” se despejaron las dudas sobre si uno de los hijos de Gloria Trevi participa como cantante portando una máscara de luchador. “He oído comentarios, pero claro que no. Quiero que sepan que soy ‘Toñito el de los misterios’”, respondió el integrante del escuadrón “Súperpeques” a la pregunta de la conductora Galilea Montijo sobre su identidad.

Cantante Gloria Trevi.

También negó ser el payasito Lapicito del programa “Sabadazo” y aseguró que no se quitará la máscara aunque la jueza María José le advirtió que tarde o temprano tendrá

que hacerlo “porque las niñas querrán conocerte. El día que decidas quitártela tendrás el triple de fans”. Dania, de “Superpoderosos” e Irlanda, de “Megaestrellas” obtuvieron la calificación perfecta de parte del jurado por su interpretación de los temas “De mí enamórate” y “La Cigarra”, respectivamente. Athena ganó la oportunidad de bailar con su pareja en el concierto que Fanny Lu ofrecerá el 26 de abril junto a Enrique Iglesias en la ciudad de Querétaro. Al momento de revelarse este situación infinidad de personas mostraron, a través de las redes sociales, su apoyo para Rogelio

incluso, hubo quienes se prestaron para ayudarle a superar esta enfermedad. Nazli Prieto, capitana de los “Súperpeques” puso en aprietos a la presentadora Galilea Montijo al hacerle preguntas incómodas sobre su vida personal y respecto a cuánto tiem-

po duró de novia con su esposo Fernando Reina. “Eres muy aventada” (por casarse tan pronto), subrayó la niña. El remate fue cuando se interesó por cuántos novios tuvo antes y a Galilea no le alcanzaron los dedos de ambas manos para acabar de contar.