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An Evening of Comedy Benefit on June 1 at HP Pavilion at 7 PM will include uproarious comedic performances by a diverse lineup of stand up comics: Carlos Oscar, Mike E. Winfield, Kabir Singh and Butch Escobar. The Evening of Comedy and fund-raiser will benefit the educational programs of the youth recreational programs of the San Jose Parks Foundation, the Alum Rock community and the Mexican Heritage Corporation.

Teatro Taller de Colombia May 25 7:00pm-9:00pm 1700 Alum Rock Ave San Jose, CA 95112 $5-$10 408-272-9924 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 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 Film Screening: Bag It May 26 7:00pm-9:00pm San Jose Peace and Justice Center 48 S. 7th Street San Jose, CA 95014 Morgan Hill Mushroom Mardi Gras Festival May 26-27 10:00am-6:00pm

Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center 17000 Monterey Road Morgan Hill, CA 95037 A Day in the Park May 27 12:00pm-5:00pm St. James Park San Jose, CA Memorial Day BBQ May 28 10:00am International Christian Center San Jose 3275 Williams Rd. San Jose, CA 95117 St. Clare Festival June 1-3 June 1 5:00pm-10:00pm June 2 12:00pm-10:00pm June 3 12:00pm-6:00pm 725 Washington Street Santa Clara, CA Community Show & Shine Car Show June 3 10:00am-5:00pm Pizza Jack’s 1600 Monterey Hwy San Jose, CA 95112 (408) 295-6456 Silver Jubille Concert Symphony Silicon June 9 7:00pm California Theatre 345 S. 1st Street San Jose, CA 95113 $25 Dia de Portugal Festival June 9 10:00am-6:30pm Dia de Portugal Festival History Park 1650 Senter Road San Jose, CA 95112

Mulitcultural Music From Around the World Almaden Branch Library and Community Center June 14 4:30pm 6445 Camden Avenue San Jose, CA 95120 Juneteenth in the Park June 16-17 Cesar Chavez Park South Market Street San Jose, CA 95113 $5 Greek Music, Food, & Wine Festival June 17 11:00am-8:00pm History Park 1650 Senter Road San Jose, CA 95112 (408) 247-4685 $5 Concert in the Park: Legally Blues June 20 6:30pm-8:00pm Central Park 909 Kiely Blvd Santa Clara, CA Stern Grove Music Festival Sundays June 24-August 26 2:00pm Sigmund Stern Grove 19th Avenue & Sloat Blvd San Francisco, CA 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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Oakland Zoo honors elephants Oakland Zoo presents a day of festivities to celebrate elephants on Saturday May 26. Festivities begin at 10:00am and end at 3:00pm. Participants will be able to attend a mock research camp complete wit h binoculars and step inside an elephant footprint. They are also able to tour the elephant barn, which is a once a year event. Read more online at: www. el-observador.com/category/local National Report shows people of color still underrepresented in the public service leadership sector National Urban Fellows, a leadership development organization, released a study in which they reviewed representation in government, philanthropy, and non-profit organizations. The report shows that only sixteen percent of representatives in Congress and the House of Representatives are people of color. Read more online at: www.el-observador.com/category/ national

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Santa Clara County proclaims May is National Foster Care Month The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors proclaimed May 2012 as Foster Care Month to support and recognize foster families and children.

In California, nearly 51,996 children rely on the foster care system. Read more online at: www.el-observador.com/category/national

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Propiedad de vivienda todavía es un parte de “El Sueño Americano” TD Bank publico una encuesta que revela 84 porciento de la generación joven quieren comprar una casa. La encuesta revela que el Sueño Americano es una motivación primordial tras la compra de su primer casa.

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Lideres de la comunidad Latina protestan contra Carlos Slim Carlos Slim, el hombre mas rico del mundo, recibió un grado honorario de la Universidad de George Washington. Mas de 1,000 estudiantes, activistas, y ciudadanos protestaron porque quieren que la nación cortar los vínculos con el. Ellos dicen que Slim se ha comprometido a exponer las practicas monopolísticas y con eso ha amasado su fortuna. Sigue leyendo en nuestra red a: www.el-observador.com/category/international

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La lucha contra el SIDA continua evolucionando Este verano, mas de 25,000 científicos, expertos en salud publica, formuladores de políticas, y miembros comunitarios se reunirán en la capital para la XIX Conferencia Internacional del SIDA. El evento representa una plataforma para evaluar la respuesta global al VIH/SIDA y las iniciativas para eliminar los obstáculos que limitan la atención medica. Sigue leyendo en nuestra red a: www.el-observador.com/category/national

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By Appointment Must reside in the following zip codes: 95111, 95112, 95116, 95122, 95127 Call (408) 262-2133 x380 (English) (408) 262-2133 x381 (Para espanol) 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 Managing Pests and Diseases in the Edible Garden May 26 10:00am-12:00pm Guadalupe River Park Gardens Vistor and Education Center 483 Coleman Ave. San Jose, CA (408) 298-7657 Community Safety: Women’s Self Defense & Kid’s Safety Workshop May 26 3:00pm TKP San Jose 1956 Aborn Rd. San Jose, CA 95121

Passport to Retirement May 30 6:30pm-9:00pm Campbell Community Center 1 W. Campbell Avenue Campbell, CA 95009 (408) 879-0789 Job Fair for Perspective Teachers May 30 4:30pm-7:30pm Mission Valley ROP 5019 Stevenson Blvd.

Fremont, CA 94538 (510) 657-1865 HireLive San Jose Sales, Retail & Management Career Fair May 31 9:00am-12:30pm Embassy Suites Milpitas 901 East Calaveras Blvd.

Milpitas, CA Apply at: 1299-21-mh2006@ apply.maxhire.net Kung Fu Tai Chi Day: Free Seminar June 10 11:30am-3:00pm Plaza de Cesar Chavez Park & Market St. San Jose, CA 95113

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Advertencia de PG&E a sus clientes sobre una estafa a nivel nacional referente a los servicios públicos SAN FRANCISCO

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E, por sus siglas en inglés) alerta a sus clientes sobre estafas que afectaron a personas de todo el país. La estafa reportada, que puede ser ejecutada en persona, a través de medios sociales, folletos y mensajes de texto, dice que el presidente Barack Obama está proveyendo crédito o pagando directamente las facturas de servicios públicos. En algunos casos, se ha pedido a clientes su número de seguridad social el cual se utilizaría para los falsos pagos.

PG&E le recuerda a sus clientes que los representantes de PG&E no pedirán información personal o bancaria por teléfono.

PG&E ofrece los siguientes consejos para evitar estafas: • Los clientes deberán preguntar siempre por la identificación antes de permitir el acceso a su domicilio a cualquier persona que alegue ser un representante

de PG&E. Nuestros empleados llevan consigo una identificación y están siempre dispuestos a presentarla.

• Si la persona que alega ser un empleado de PG&E tiene una identificación y aun así usted se siente incómodo, llame a la línea de servicio al cliente de PG&E al 1-800-PGE-5000 para verificar una cita y/o la presencia de PG&E en su vecindario. Si se siente amenazado de cualquier forma, usted deberá notificar inmediatamente a las autoridades locales.

• Los clientes que tengan una cita con PG&E recibirán un llamado automático dentro de las 48 horas previas a la visita concertada, o recibirán un llamado personal de un representante del servicio de gas de PG&E previo a la visita programada.

• El Departamento de Crédito de PG&E no le pedirá en forma telefónica información personal o número de tarjeta de crédito.

Cualquiera que haya recibido una llamada telefónica

de este tipo, o provisto información de tarjeta de crédito o de cuenta bancaria, deberá reportarlo inmediatamente a la compañía de tarjeta de crédito o el banco, y a las autoridades.

• Los clientes que tengan alguna preocupación acerca de la legitimidad de una llamada sobre una factura vencida, de un pedido de servicio o de un pedido de información personal, se les pide que llamen a PG&E. PG&E toma el tema de seguridad seriamente y trabajará en forma activa con las autoridades para ayudar a evitar cualquier estafa que afecte a sus clientes. Cualquiera que haya recibido una llamada o una visita similar a la que describimos anteriormente, puede reportarlo inmediatamente llamando a PG&E. Los clientes que estén interesados en ayuda financiera pueden visitar el sitio www.pge.com/financialassistance para registrarse en planes de pago y participar en programas de ayuda para pagar sus facturas.

Unlimited Rides for Three Months, Only $75!

VTA’s Summer Transit Pass for Youths on Sale Now San Jose, Ca

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority’s (VTA) 2012 Summer Blast Passes are on sale now, offering teens and kids (17 and under) unlimited rides on VTA Bus and Light Rail all summer long.

Valid from June 1 through August 31, the discounted pass enables youth to be independent and green during their summer travels to jobs, shopping malls, movie theaters, amusement parks, and other popular destinations for just $75 – that’s a

$60 savings when purchasing three monthly youth passes at regular price!

In addition, pass holders receive free offers and discounts from Summer Blast Pass partners including Great America, Gilroy Gardens, Raging Waters, Camera Cinemas, and Pizza My Heart. New partners this year include El Pollo Loco and The Retro Dome. Plus, youth can enter a contest to win one of ten Westfield Mall gift cards valued at $100 each and other great prizes by filling out VTA’s

Online Entry Form or by mailing to VTA Customer Service (no purchase necessary) by July 15, 2012.

The Summer Blast Pass can be purchased at VTA’s Downtown Customer Service Center, VTA’s Administrative Offices, and other various locations throughout the county.

For more information about the Summer Blast Pass or for a list of additional sales outlets, please visit www.vta.org/sbp.

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LET DEMOCRACY WORK Abrochado o Multado

At least 75% of the registered voters of the County of Santa Clara have opted to “Vote by Mail”. This has changed the traditional dynamics of ‘getting out the vote’ because those who have campaigns have to get their message out to the voters by mid-May if the June 5th Presidential Primary Election outcomes are to be influenced.

Why should the Latino voter be concerned? In California Latinos make up 42% of the population. However, this large population does not get transformed into public policy influence or power if Latino citizens do not register, learn about the pubic policy issues, and vote in their own interests.

Also, no one knows how many mail-in votes were diverted from the polls by individuals who improperly posed as “couriers” for the Registrar of Voters. If anyone asks you to give them your mail-in ballot, which they promise to deliver to the local polling location, do not give up your mail-in ballot. It would be advisable to phone 408-299-Vote to let the Registrar of Voters know that this unfair, illegal and unauthorized activity is being perpetrated. So, be aware and alert.

Why bring this up? Because many factions have a deep interest in delaying the resolution of the current pension plan agreements which were never fully funded back in the 1960’s, 70’s, 80’s and 90’’s. No actuarial analysis was conducted which would have informed the City of San Jose of the set-aside funding needed to meet future pen-

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sion plan obligations. As a consequence, the most important public policy issue in San Jose today is the resolution and reconciliation of the pension plans. Mayor Chuck Reed was right on the mark to call attention to the reality that soon some 75% or more of any and all San Jose City revenues would be used to pay for unfunded pension plans, which are coming due as city staff reach retirement age. Some union members end up getting 90% of their wages as ‘retirement funds’. Very nice for those who benefit, however the rest of us never see that kind of retirement benefit. And, why should we be asked to pay for city services which never benefited our families or businesses?

The fair thing to do is to renegotiate a reasonable modified retirement agreement. But that is not going to happen because no union executive will put forward a reasonable plan for fear of losing the union leadership position currently held.

Already, the propaganda-hit pieces have been sent.

One email hit piece targeted City Council member Rose Herrera, who had the courage to support a reasonable pension plan settlement process even though she was elected with ‘union support’.

If any reconciliation/resolu-

tion of those unfunded pension obligations is to be resolved, then the voters need to re-elect Rose Herrera and elect others who will support a reasonable pension plan settlement. And the threat to ‘take this matter to court’ will only add to the expense and the many disputes which benefit no one.

Prior mayors and city councils did not do their jobs, so in a way, there was no ‘complete pension plan package’ because its actuarial requirements were never calculated nor funded. Hence, one can argue that no pension agreement exists since it was not fully described in detail with accountability and responsibility defined for all stakeholders.

If local democratic governance is to succeed, then elected officials must be allowed to support public policy which provides for the ‘greater good’ which benefits the most people. If local special interest groups demand that their support means that, without fail, an elected official is beholden to vote in a manner that benefits that special interest, then representative democracy is thwarted from the beginning. It is these sorts of actions and expectations which have paralyzed democratic governance at local, county, state, and federal levels. The predictable outcome is the future bankruptcy of all levels of our democratic governance because of a lack of moral and ethical standards which ensure ‘common sense fairness’ to all stakeholders.

We must let democracy work for the benefit of all.

DONATE TODAY! Help Adelante Academy’s Spanish Spelling Bee Champion Jonathan Cortes Get to the National Bee. Your donation will help send Jonathan to the National Spanish Spelling Bee in New Mexico to be held on July 19-21, 2012. Mail donations to: Adelante PTA c/o Cynthia Rios Garcia 10271 Claudia Dr., San Jose, CA 95127

Luisa Fernanda Montero Para La Red Hispana

Está comprobado que el uso del cinturón de seguridad es una de las formas más efectivas de salvar vidas, pero una de cada cinco personas deciden no usarlo cuando conducen o viajan en un vehículo motorizado en Estados Unidos.

La iniciativa Abrochado o Multado de la Administración Nacional de Seguridad del Tráfico en las Carreteras - NHTSA – del Departamento de Transportación hace una colaboración con la policía en cada estado en los EEUU para hacer una campaña de forzar que todos los ocupantes de vehículos usen en todo momento un cinturón de seguridad.

Tomar precauciones y usar los mecanismos de seguridad al manejar hace posible que conductores y pasajeros estén seguros en las carreteras del país. Un cinturón de seguridad puede marcar la diferencia entre la vida y la muerte… y una multa.

De acuerdo con el NHTSA que este año impulsará su campaña Abrochado o Multado del 21 de mayo al 3 de junio, los cinturones de

seguridad salvaron 13,250 vidas en el 2008. Si todos los pasajeros de 5 años o mayores hubieran usado el cinturón de seguridad, se habrían podido salvar 17,402 vidas ese mismo año, es decir 4,152 vidas más.

La misma fuente indica que en 2010, el índice de uso del cinturón de seguridad fue de 85 por ciento comparado con 58 por ciento en 1994 y que cuando se utilizan los cinturones de seguridad, se disminuyen las probabilidades de una lesión mortal en un 45 por ciento en el caso de los pasajeros que viajan en el asiento delantero.

Y es que vale la pena recordar que un conductor o desplazado de su vehículo con violencia puede sufrir lesiones graves o morir instantáneamente.

La decisión es nuestra.

Solo nosotros podemos elegir si nos inclinaremos por la arrogancia de pasar por encima de las precauciones establecidas y negarnos a usar el cinturón.

Es bueno recaudar que las autoridades están al acecho de los infractores y que no abrocharse el cinturón de seguridad es una infracción de tránsito.

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Todos salimos perdiendo si no nos abrochamos el cinturón. El uso del cinturón de seguridad disminuye en un 50 por ciento las probabilidades de morir o salir gravemente lesionado a causa de un choque. Igualmente, el uso de un asiento de seguridad apropiado para la edad y el peso de los niños que viajan como pasajeros disminuye en un 71 por ciento las probabilidades de que este muera a causa de un choque.

De acuerdo con información recopilada por NHTSA entre 1975 y 2008 unos 8,959 niños menores de 5 años se salvaron gracias al uso de mecanismos como asientos o cinturones de seguridad. ¿Qué impide que nos comprometamos a usar el cinturón de seguridad cuando viajamos? ¿Qué podemos perder asegurándonos de que nuestros pasajeros se abrochen el cinturón?

No siempre estará en nuestras manos impedir un accidente, pero si está en nuestras manos hacer lo que sea necesario para protegernos a nosotros mismos y a nuestros seres queridos.

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Ballet San Jose Spring Performances Osvaldo Castillo El Observador

Not sure what to do this Memorial Day Weekend? How about taking a break from the barbeque grill and sitting back to enjoy some of San Jose’s finest ballet dancers.

On May 27, Ballet San Jose will be at the California Theatre in Downtown San Jose for their Spring Performances. It is an opportunity to see students from the Ballet San Jose School perform in both the Open and Professional Divisions.

The Open Division will perform at 2:00 p.m., and the Professional Division will perform at 4:00 p.m.

“Each performance is one hour long and the students have been preparing specifically for this show since March,” said Dalia Rawson, principal at Ballet San Jose.

“But developing the technique and artistry required for this type of performance has taken years of training.”

There are approximately 170 children in the 2:00PM show. This includes students from the Open Division, ages 4-12, and the most advanced students in the Professional Division, ages 14-18.

In the 4:00PM Professional Division show, there are approximately 100 students performing, ages 9-18.

“I chose to put together the work “Fête” for our advanced students because I wanted to give them the chance to perform some of the most famous sections of the great classical ballets, including excerpts from “Giselle,” “Sleeping Beauty,” “La Bayadere,” “Paquita,” and “Le Corsaire,” Rawson said. “The process of learning and performing these variations has given our advanced students the opportunity to grow both technically and as artists. We at

Boys from Pro 1A in rehearsal. Photo by Elizabeth Hutter and Anne Carlisle.

Ballet San Jose School are lucky to have on our Faculty Ballet Master Le Mai Linh, a former dancer at Ballet San Jose, who is an exceptional coach of classical variations, having participated in numerous international ballet competitions, both as a competitor and as a coach, at which dancers compete by performing famous works from the classical repertoire” The school has also created a new partnership with American Ballet Theatre in New York City, which will make it the exclusive west coast institution certified in all levels of the ABT National Training Curriculum.

“Two of the very best instructors in the coun-

try will be coming to San Jose Wednesday, May 30 through Monday, June 4th to conduct Master Classes that are open to the public, ages 8 through adult,” said Lee Kopp, marketing director at Ballet San Jose.

“Franco De Vita, Principal of the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School at ABT and Raymond Luken, Artistic Associate, ABT/NYU Masters Program and Director of the ABT National Training Curriculum, are the coauthors of the curriculum.”

Interested students or their parents can get more information by calling 408.288.2820 x223 or emailing the school at” registrar@balletsj.org. Class fees are only $15 per class.

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Picnic Sandwiches with Beet-Mango Slaw Preparation Time: 20 minutes Makes 6 servings 1 jar (16 ounces) Aunt Nellie’s Sliced Pickled Beets 1-1/2 cups cabbage slaw mix 3/4 c up cubed mango (about 1/4-inch cubes) 1/4 cup sliced green onion

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ood always seems to taste better when enjoyed outdoors. No matter the occasion or location, these packable, snackable recipes are foods fit for a fabulous picnic.

Bean Salad Stuffed Shells are a simple, flavorful, portable appetizer. Jumbo shells filled with a can of 3 or 4 bean salad, herbs and cheese make great finger food.

Baby Beet and Farro Salad is an easy pack-and-go side. Whole pickled baby beets — just right for one bite — are the star of this whole grain salad, tossed with Dijon mustard dressing.

Picnic Sandwiches with Pickled Beet-Mango Slaw, piled high with deli meats, goat cheese and a tangysweet slaw can be made ahead. Wrapped tightly and refrigerated for several hours, the flavors meld deliciously.

Warm weather classic lemonade gets a ruby-red makeover. Simply add antioxidant rich beets to frozen lemonade concentrate, and Pink Lemonade is ready to enjoy.

A Tex-Mex inspired picnic of Southwestern Marinated Chicken with Bean Salad is a meal all its own. The grilled chicken — marinated in liquid from a can of southwestern bean salad — pairs perfectly with the bean salad for a fast fiesta that can be served warm or chilled — just add tortillas and perhaps a margarita.

For additional recipes, visit www.AuntNellies.com and www.READsalads.com.

2 to 3 tablespoons prepared vinaigrette Baguette or other loaf, plain or multigrain (about 21 inches x 3 inches) 1 package (4 ounces) creamy goat cheese or other spreadable cheese 1/2 p ound thinly sliced deli roast beef or turkey 1. D rain beets well; discard liquid or save for another use.

Coarsely chop beets; reserve 1/2 cup for Pink Lemonade (see recipe to follow).

2. I n large bowl, toss together slaw mix, mango and onion.

Add vinaigrette; toss to coat well.

3. C ut baguette lengthwise in half. Remove insides leaving 1/2-inch shell on top and bottom. Spread bottom half with goat cheese.

4. T oss beets with slaw mixture; spoon half over goat cheese.

Arrange beef over slaw; spoon remaining slaw over beef. Close sandwich and press firmly. Wrap tightly with aluminum foil; refrigerate up to 4 hours before serving.

5. To serve, cut baguette into 6 pieces.

Pink Lemonade Makes about 2 quarts Place 1/2 cup reserved chopped beets in food proces­ sor or blender container;

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Bean Salad (see recipe below) Southwestern Marinated Chicken with Bean Salad Chopped fresh cilantro Preparation Time: 20 1. Drain bean salad. Place bean minutes salad in large bowl; place Marinating Time: 1 hour up liquid in medium bowl. For to 6 hours marinade, stir together bean Cook Time: 12 minutes liquid, lime juice, garlic, oil, Makes 4 servings zest, salt, if desired, black 1 c an (15 ounces) READ Southpepper, and red pepper, if western Bean Salad desired.

2 t ablespoons fresh lime juice 2. Place chicken in large food2 large cloves garlic, minced safe plastic bag or place in single layer in glass dish. Add 2 teaspoons vegetable oil marinade; coat chicken well.

1 teaspoon lime zest Close bag or cover dish.

1/2 teaspoon salt (optional) Marinate, refrigerated, 1 hour up to 6 hours.

1/2 t easpoon coarsely ground black pepper 3. Remove chicken from marinade. Place on grill over me1/4 t easpoon crushed red dium coals or medium setting pepper flakes (optional) on gas grill. Grill about 12 to 4b oneless, skinless chicken 15 minutes, turning once, or, breast halves process to puree. Add one 12-ounce can of lemonade concentrate (thawed); process to combine. Pour into pitcher. Add 4 cans water; stir. Serve over ice with lemon slice garnish.

Bean Salad Stuffed Shells Preparation Time: 20 minutes Makes 6 servings 1 can (15 ounces) READ 3 or 4 Bean Salad 12 jumbo pasta shells 1/2 c up cubed (1/4-inch) cheese (see note) 1/4 c up chopped fresh basil, parsley, chives or a combination Coarsely ground black pepper Additional herbs 1. Drain bean salad; discard liquid.

2. Cook pasta al dente according to pack­age directions.

Drain; rinse in cold water and drain well.

3. Combine bean salad, cheese and herbs. Add black pepper, as desired.

4. Spoon bean mixture into shells. Sprinkle with additional herbs, as desired. Serve immediately or chill.

Note: Use smoked Gouda, mozzarella, Monterey Jack, or other favorite cheese.

Baby Beet & Farro Salad Preparation Time: 25 minutes Makes 6 servings 1 jar (16 ounces) Aunt Nellie’s Baby Whole Pickled Beets 3 tablespoons white or red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon grainy Dijon mustard 1/3 cup olive oil 6 cups cooked farro (see note) 1/2 c up coarsely chopped toasted walnuts 1/4 c up finely chopped red

broil in oven 5 to 6 inches from heat about 6 minutes per side, or until chicken is cooked through. Serve with Bean Salad. May be served immediately after cooking or chilled. Sprinkle with cilantro just before serving.

Bean Salad Preparation Time: 10 minutes Makes 4 servings Reserved Southwestern Bean Salad 1 large tomato, coarsely chopped 1/2 c up chopped fresh cilantro 1. In large bowl, combine bean salad, tomato and cilantro.

Toss gently. Serve at room temperature or chilled. onion 3 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs such as rosemary, thyme, basil, chives or a combination 1/2 c up crumbled feta (optional) Salt Pepper 1. Drain beets well; discard liquid.

2. For dressing, in small bowl, whisk together vinegar and mustard, then whisk in oil.

3. In large bowl, toss together farro, walnuts, onion, herbs, dressing and feta, if desired.

Gently toss in beets just before serving. Add salt and pepper, as desired.

Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Note: Pearled couscous, barley or favorite grain blend may be substituted for farro. Prepare according to package directions.

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Un estudio revela cómo la comida grasosa afecta la diabetes y el síndrome metabólico ANN ARBOR, Mi

Un estudio del Sistema de Salud de la Universidad de Michigan proporciona nuevas claves acerca de los cambios moleculares perjudiciales para la salud que se inician al comer alimentos con altos contenidos de grasa.

Un mejor entendimiento de la respuesta del cuerpo a la glotonería podría conducir a nuevos enfoques en el tratamiento de la diabetes y el síndrome metabólico. Las comidas con altos contenidos de grasa pueden contribuir a la obesidad, lo cual incrementa el riesgo de desarrollar la diabetes tipo 2.

Los investigadores en-

contraron que una proteína clave, llamada Bcl10 es necesaria para que los ácidos grasos libres, que se encuentran en las comidas con elevado contenido de grasa y se almacenan en la grasa del cuerpo, obstruyan la acción de la insulina y lleven a niveles anormalmente elevados de azúcar en la sangre.

En el estudio hecho en el laboratorio a ratones con deficiencia de la proteína Bcl10 se les protegió del desarrollo de resistencia a la insulina mediante la alimentación con una dieta de alto contenido graso. Las conclusiones se publicarán el 31 de mayo en la revista Cell Reports.

La insulina ayuda a controlar el azúcar en la sangre,

pero la resistencia a la insulina puede conducir a niveles anormalmente altos de azúcar en la sangre que son la característica de la diabetes.

La resistencia a la insulina puede ocurrir como parte del síndrome metabólico, un conjunto de condiciones que incrementta el riesgo de desarrollar la diabetes tipo 2 y enfermedades cardiacas.

En la actualidad millones de personas en Estados Unidos tienen exceso de peso o son obesas aumentan la diabetes tipo 2 y el síndrome metabólico.

“El estudio muestra asimismo cómo los cambios de muy corto plazo en la dieta, como por ejemplo el comer comidas con alto contenido

Los hispanos tienen menor índice de mortalidad por un tipo común de cáncer de pulmón Un análisis poblacional de gran tamaño en pacientes de los Estados Unidos que recibieron un diagnóstico de cáncer de pulmón de células no pequeñas (NSCLC), indica que los pacientes hispanos de raza blanca presentan una supervivencia general más favorable que los blancos o negros no hispanos, de acuerdo con un informe publicado el 23 de abril en la edición electrónica de la revista Cancer.

Los investigadores también hallaron que los hispanos de raza blanca tenían índices más altos de un subtipo de NSCLC que tiene un pronóstico más favorable que otros subtipos de la enfermedad, en comparación con los blancos no hispanos.

El doctor Brian Lally y sus colegas en la Universidad de Miami analizaron la infor-

mación de más de 172 000 pacientes de la base de datos Vigilancia, Epidemiologia y Resultados Finales (SEER) del NCI que habían recibido el diagnóstico de NSCLC entre 1988 y 2007. Entre las variables clínicas que podrían explicar las diferencias en la supervivencia, los investigadores encontraron que los subtipos de NSCLC asociados a una supervivencia más larga eran más frecuentes en los hispanos de raza blanca, en particular el subtipo llamado carcinoma broncoalveolar.

Los autores observaron que estudios previos habían indicado que los hispanos blancos tenían una mejor supervivencia que los pacientes blancos y negros no hispanos en relación a varias enfermedades, como las cardiovasculares, el cán-

cer de mama y el cáncer de próstata. “Anteriormente, este hallazgo se había calificado como la ‘paradoja hispana’, porque los hispanos blancos en los Estados Unidos tienden a contar con menos recursos y tienen menos acceso a la atención médica que los blancos no hispanos, y también tienden a presentar un índice de pobreza similar al de los negros”, indicaron los autores.

“Los resultados de nuestro análisis permiten suponer que los diferentes fenotipos moleculares del NSCLC podrían resultar de la interacción entre factores genéticos y ambientales que estarían relacionados con el origen étnico”, dijeron los investigadores.

Concluyeron que es necesario llevar a cabo más estudios sobre estos factores.

graso por unos pocos días, y aún menos quizá, puede inducir un estado de resistencia a la insulina”, dijo el autor senior del estudio Meter C. Lucas, profesor asociado de patología en la Escuela de Medicina de la Universidad de Michigan.

Los investigadores comenzaron estudiando la forma en que los ácidos grasos libres inducen la inflamación y obstruyen la acción de la insulina en el hígado. Se cree que el hígado es un blanco principal para los efectos dañinos de los ácidos grasos libres.

En el hígado los ácidos grasos libres son metabolizados y producen diacilgliceroles antes de inducir

la respuesta inflamatoria.

Los diacilgliceroles también activan el señalador NF-kB que se ha vinculado con el cáncer y las enfermedades metabólicas y vasculares.

El equipo investigador concluyó que se necesita de la Bcl10 para que los ácidos grasos induzcan la inflamación y la resistencia a la insulina. En el estudio los ratones con deficiencia de Bcl10 mostraron una mejoría significativa en la regulación del azúcar en la sangre.

“Nos sorprendió encontrar que la Bcl10, una proteína que antes se conocía por su papel crítico en la respuesta celular de inmunidad a la infección, desempeña también un papel

crítico en la respuesta del hígado a los ácidos graso”, dijo Lucas. “Éste es un ejemplo de cómo la naturaleza se apropia de un mecanismo fundamental para el sistema de inmunidad y lo usa en un órgano metabólico, en este caso el hígado”.

“Estas conclusiones”, dijo la coautora senior Lynda McAllister Davis, profesora asociada de hematología y oncología pediátricas, “revelan un papel nuevo e importante para la Bcl10, y podrían conducir a ideas novedosas en el tratamiento de los pacientes con síndrome metabólico y diabetes tipo 2”.

County Supervisors Celebrate Partnership Between El Camino Hospital District and Santa Clara Valley Medical Center SAN JOSE, Ca

With an official Resolution, the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors recognized the successful partnership between the El Camino HospitalDistrict (ECHD) and Santa Clara County Valley Medical Center (SCVMC) in providing medical and dental services for uninsured families at Valley Health Center (VHC) Sunnyvale. The resolution was presented by Supervisor Liz Kniss, whose District is served by VHC Sunnyvale.

Over the past three years, ECHD has donated a total of $3.8 million to underwrite otherwise un-funded services at VHC Sunnyvale to help nearly 14,000 patients receive cost-effective primary care and dental services, avoiding inevitable emergent medical and dental crises that would require significantly more

money to treat. El Camino Hospital and Santa Clara Valley Medical Center have been developing programs and support systems as part of readying the County for health care reform. An important element of the partnership is fully developing the “patient-centered medical home” model in which all care is provided in one place, by a team of health care providers.

“This support has empowered VHC Sunnyvale to build a medical home and that’s key because patients are getting all the care they need in one stop,” said Chris Wilder, Valley Medical Center Foundation’s Executive Director.

“When we and El Camino Hospital District team up to provide care for patients, we are improving health outcomes, and reducing trips to the emergency room and return trips to doctors.”

Recent cuts in California’s state budget have resulted in reductions in coverage for critically important preventive services for Santa Clara County residents using Medi-Cal, leaving many more people without health care coverage.

“This wonderful partnership allows us to improve the health of our communities with patient-centered healthcare to bring prevention, wellness and easy access to health for our community members,” said Barbara Avery, El Camino Hospital’s Director of Community Benefit. “We are honored that Supervisor Kniss recognized the importance of this partnership and how it is truly a model collaboration between a public health system and a non-profit hospital district.”

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City Council leaves minimum wage increase decision to voters Veronica Taylor-Ramirez El Observador

The San Jose City Council voted unanimously to place the minimum wage ordinance on the November 6th ballot on Tuesday, May 22.

The minimum wage ordinance would raise city’s minimum wage from the state’s $8 per hour to $10 per hour.

In January, San Jose State University professor Scott-Meyers Liption and his class started the minimum wage increase campaign as a final project for their sociology class.

The City Council decided Tuesday night between adopting the ordinance outright or letting voters decide in the fall.

The council voted to adopt the initiative but it failed in a vote of 8-3 with Councilmembers Ash Kalra, Kasen Chu and Xavier Campos in support of adopt-

ing the initiative outright.

The majority of the public testimonies represented the working class and urged Council members to adopt the initiative outright. But Council members were concerned with the long term effects the wage hike would have on businesses. ““There’s a lot of passion, on both sides of the issue, my initial response to this issue, is why wait?

Let’s go and implement this, it’s the right thing to do,” said Vice Mayor Madison Nguygen. “But as an elected official, we all have the responsibility to make sure it is the right for the entire city not a selected group.”

Mayor Chuck Reed was also concerned for the impact the wage hike could have on small businesses.

“If we impose this on them, they’re going to make cuts, raise prices, lost business and lay people off, ” said Reed.

The council and staff felt that this initiative process has not given them enough time to properly allow all district residents and businesses to place their input on the issue.

“This is an initiative there is not much in the way of process, by process I mean bringing in both side of the argument,” said Councilwoman Nancy Pyle.

Councilmember Ash Kalra was also concerned for the cost of placing the initiative on the ballot. Passing the ordinance at the Tuesday’s meeting would have saved the city $824,000 by not placing it on the ballot. Moreover Kalra felt that waiting would only allow city residents to become misinformed about the issue.

17,000 San Jose jobs pay minimum wage.

That amounts to about 5% of jobs in San Jose.

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San Jose State University’s new president to proceed with plans to end the local area guarantee El Observador

a drastic drop of funding in higher education.”

During his first Fall Welcome Address, Mohammad Qayoumi outlined an ambitious strategic planning process that included town hall meetings. Last week, La Raza Roundtable hosted a dialogue with San Jose State University’s 28th president to further discuss proposed changes to the admissions guidelines.

As the funding dwindles, SJSU along with 9 of the other CSU campuses that have been impacted must develop models the best way they know. The President is aware that there might be bigger cuts than projected in January. He believes that enrollment must be reduced to alleviate the current situation.

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Qayoumi is an immigrant from rural suburb of Kabul, Afghanistan. Raised by his father, a carpenter with an elementary school education, and a mother who had no schooling. Along with his five siblings, he was encouraged to pursue education, becoming a first generation college graduate.

The dialogue began with a little history of education in the United States. The President recognized how the GI Bill really trans-

Mohammad Qayoumi, President, San Jose State University. formed education by providing new opportunities to other first generation students like him. He believes it also helped create a strong middle class and the Silicon Valley is a product of that.

“By 2048 our funding will go to zero,” said President Qayoumi. “I think the problem that you see in California is quite obvious, whether you look at it in terms of our taxation or in the economic downturn, we have seen a steady erosion, but in the last few years,

“The problem is that our legislatures and our public officials cannot decide what should be the future of California,” said President Qayoumi. “I will not know our actual budget until November, that is where the problem is.”

Three to four years ago, SJSU enrolled 3-4,000 more students than it is enrolling now. The California State University (CSU) system mandates that student enrollment

Bachrodt Charter Academy Receives Newly Renovated Library SAN JOSE

Target and The Heart of America Foundation unveiled a state-of-the-art library and Target Meals for Minds food pantry at Bachrodt Charter Academy in San Jose. As part of the 2012 Target School Library Makeover program, which includes plans to give more than $12 million to support education, the retailer will unveil new libraries at a total of 32 in-need elementary schools across the country. In addition, Target warded $15,000 reading grants to three San Jose schools that previously received library makeovers.

“The new library and food pantry are amazing

gifts for Bachrodt school and students,” said San Jose Unified School District Superintendent, Dr. Vincent Matthews. “With the support of Target and The Heart of America Foundation, we are able to move towards our mission of closing the opportunity gap and providing all students the finest 21st century education. With our soon to be released Strategic Plan, San Jose Unified will be making courageous changes for our students.

We thank you and welcome you as continued partners in inspiring our students and providing them with resources for learning.”

The new library at Ba-

chrodt Charter Academy features 2,000 new books, furniture, carpet and shelves, and a complete technology upgrade including new iPads. The program also provides seven books for each student to take home following the unveiling celebration.

In an effort to combat hunger and its impact on learning, the Target Meals for Mind food pantry will provide monthly distributions of fresh produce and staple foods to students and their families. The food pantry is made possible through a partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties.

must be limited to 103 percent. For every percent over that limit, the campus pays a $1 million fine.

As stated in the Master Plan for Higher Education in California, local students can apply with the minimum CSU eligibility requirements.

The prospective students were to have at least a 2.0 grade point average (GPA).

In an effort to reduce enrollment, President Qayoumi has decided to proceed with plans to end San Jose State’s local area guarantee, effective fall 2013. This means SJSU will no longer accept all CSU-eligible applicants, including some from Santa Clara County high schools and community colleges.

“The new requirements will go into effect for the fall of 2013, students have an additional year, students who are in high school,” said

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President Qayoumi, who has 26 years of CSU experience. “I hope that they will work hard and be able to meet those requirements.”

focuses on making a positive change for La Raza.

He asked to work together to get the undeclared students to state their race.

The proposed guidelines include a local area preference in the form of a lower admissions threshold for local applicants who are undeclared. SJSU will require all applicants to select first and second choice majors. Local applicants not admitted to their majors will be eligible for, but no longer guaranteed, admission as undeclared.

“What happens is, when a campus has enrolment that is 25% or more Hispanic/Latino, then they are classified as Hispanic serving institutions,” said President Qayoumi. “So as part of that, they would be eligible to apply for separate federal funding.”

A new program known as “Spartan Pathways” will serve CSU-eligible undergraduates who do not meet the SJSU-minimum admission criteria. At least 100 enrollment slots will be provided to local applicants.

That funding would then be used to support retention graduation and other student services for Hispanic/Latino students.

The President has a strong interest in going after that 25% so they would be able to provide more services.

The President made another proposal, this time to La Raza Roundtable, a local organization that

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

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Flying ‘Old Glory’ this Memorial Day? How to do it right

EO’s Recommendations for Primary Election Day, Tuesday, June 5, 2012 Stone (D).

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The American flag should be kept from touching the ground and anything beneath it.

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code’s guidelines so you can be confident in all you do:

Summer isn’t just the season of baseball, barbecues, vacation and fresh produce. It’s also flag season. Three of the country’s most important patriotic holidays - Memorial Day, Flag Day and Independence Day - arrive with summer, and across the nation proud Americans will show their patriotism by displaying the American Flag.

* It’s OK to display the flag ‘round the clock, but you should illuminate it during nighttime hours. If you’re not able to light the flag at night, the code recommends displaying only between sunrise and sunset.

But will they do it properly?

“Fewer symbols inspire more patriotism and pride than the American Flag, and displaying it is a wonderful way to show respect not only for our country, but for all those in uniform who have defended it throughout our history,” says Larry Singleton, decor manager for Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, which displays an American Flag beside the fireplace in every restaurant. “Honoring our nation’s Flag Code guidelines can make the display of the flag an even more poignant and patriotic gesture.”

The federal law known as the “Flag Code” establishes a guide for handling and displaying Old Glory.

If you’ll be showing your American pride this year by displaying the flag or decorating with bunting, here’s a thumbnail review of the

* Hoist it briskly and lower it slowly and ceremoniously. * Be sure to bring your flag in out of rain or snow - unless it’s made of an all-weather material, in which case it’s OK to leave it out in inclement weather. * If you would like to display a flag on your car or truck, affix it to the chassis or clamp it to the right front fender. * Many Americans are also proud of their ethnic origins and may choose to display the flag of their heritage along with the American Flag. That’s fine; just be sure that the U.S. flag is displayed higher up, or if the flags are on the same level, the other flag should be placed to the left of the American Flag, never to the right. * The blue and white stars field - known as “the union” - should always be up: at the top of the flag if it’s on a staff or pole, uppermost and to the observer’s left if the flag is be-

ing displayed horizontally or vertically against a wall.

Displaying the flag with the union down is a signal of dire distress and reserved for instances of extreme danger to life or property. * The flag should kept from touching ground, floor, water anything beneath

be the or it.

* Flag-themed decor can add a welcome patriotic touch to your home, but it’s best not to get carried away and use the American Flag as bedding or drapery. * Bunting is an acceptable patriotic display; arrange it with the blue portion at the top, the white in the middle and the red at the bottom. * When a flag becomes worn and is in such a condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, it should be destroyed in a dignified way. One way to do that is to give the flag to a local VFW for proper disposal.

“Americans show their patriotism and American pride in a number of ways, from buying red, white and blue products to placing flags and flowers on the graves of veterans,” Singleton says. “Displaying the American Flag in a respectful manner is one more way Americans can honor their country this summer and all year long.”

MAY 25 - MAY 31, 2012

One of the many benefits of living in a democratic society is the ability to choose our leaders and indicate our support for public policy. Having studied the candidates and measures, we all get to vote.

Traditionally we become one mind because the majority opinion is one that we are willing to support and live with. Much faith, trust, and support for the good of the whole is required in a functioning democracy. The faith that helps us come together is the same faith that sees the path of diversity to unity. It is also the faith that believes that even when our selections might have been different, we can trust that there is more advantage in joining the majority than continuing to oppose. Those elected officials who place their partisanships and ideologies in the forefront end up not being the public servants ‘We The People’ need, and require, to promote the greatest common good.

EO recommends following:

the

For President of the United States, Barack Obama (Democrat) will be challenged by Mitt Romney (Republican).

For Senator, vote for Diane Feinstein For 17th Congressional District, vote for Mike Honda (D); for 18th vote for Anna G. Eshoo (D); for the 19th vote for Zoe Lofgren; for the 20th vote for Sam Farr (D).

For State Senate seats: 13th, vote for Jerry Hill (D); for the 15th State Senate seat, vote for Joe Coto (D).

For State Assembly Seats: District 24-Geby E. Espinoza (D); District 25-Pete “Primo” McHugh (D): District 27-Nora Campos (D): District 28-Paul Fong (D): District 29-Mark

For the various Central Committees, no recommendations are made.

For Superior Court No. 5-Paul Colin: No. 7-Cynthia A. Bevely.

For County Supervisor, District 2, Vote for George Shirakawa.

For County Supervisor, District 3, Vote for Dave Cortese.

For County Supervisor, District 5, Vote for Joe Simitian.

For City of San Jose, Council Member #2-Ash Kalra; Member #4-Tam Truong; Member #6-Pier Luigi Oliverio; Member #8-Rose Herrera; Member #10-Edesa Bitbadal.

County of Santa Clara, Measure A, Jail Management flexibility, Vote YES City of San Jose, Measure B (Pension Modification), vote YES West Valley-Mission Community College District, Measure C, Vote YES Milpitas Unified School District, Measure E, $95,000,000 Bond issue, Vote YES. Mountain View-Whisman School District, Measure G, $198 million bond issue, Vote YES. Cupertino Union School District, Measure H, $220 Million Bond Issue, 2Vote YES. EO readers are encouraged to do their own research to support their decisions. The above recommendations are based upon official records and statements provided by Registrar of Voters, County of Santa Clara (408-299-VOTE) and recommendations made

by the League of Women Voters, a non-partisan very credibly objective information source.

PUBLISHER’S NOTE: If the U.S. Congress (both Senate and House) is to become effective legislative governance bodies, it is essential that Democrats achieve a super-majority (60 votes in the Senate and 290 votes in the House) in order to overcome current filibuster rules which enable a partisan Republican minority to obstruct legislation. SuperPACs which do not have to disclose the source of monies being expended. Every effort must be made to support the passage of the 28th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution which will restrict corporate sources of funding, for political campaigns. The Supreme Court ruling which provided corporations with the use of their monies as a form of ‘free speech’ has tilted the election process. In addition, special agreements, such as the one wherein Republicans acquire support if a pledge is made to never raise taxes, must become illegal since this agreement thwarts reasonable legislation.

Finally, when “We the People” pay for these infrastructures without a contribution from very profitable corporate activities, We the People are in fact, and in practice continuing to subsidize their business. That practice is simply unreasonably unfair.

Appropriate levels of government are required to protect the public from profiteering, greed, and abuse.

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

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Vibe: The festival that wants you to go kick it with them

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Inaugural soccer and music festival to prove soccer is alive and kickin Cinthia Rodriguez El Observador

The Story Road Business Association has put together the first ever soccer and music festival. There is a plan for ‘Vibe’ to be a family fun day with a soccer tournament, at the PAL stadium in East San Jose on June 2 from 9AM-3PM. For a sport that is played internationally, soccer is not very popular in the US. ‘Vibe’ is blowing the whistle and is hoping to prove that soccer can help keep the body healthy and bring people together.

Where participants would normally have to

pay to prove they’ve got the stuff, ‘Vibe’ is a free event. The tournament is the only event of its kind in San Jose, thought up by local soccer coach RJ Castro, who has been working on this idea since last July.

Inspired by the vibrations of the game, music, and of communities coming together, Castro decided to approach the Story Road Business Association with a plan to have a community event free of charge.

He had wanted to do a soccer tournament but with a twist. ‘Vibe’ was born.

“I think in these days in San José, with budget cuts, a lot of these festivals

are going away. There just aren’t that many out there,” said Castro, VIBE director.

The festival will include a tournament. There will be an adult division, a women’s division, and a youth/family coed division.

Four players will face four other players and the contestants will have 30 minutes to talk with their feet and play with their heart.

Teams who are interested in participating are encouraged to sign up online. But the director is also aware that families may forget, so soccer superstars can show up the day of and still have a chance that they’re the best on the field.

There will also be individual contests that include a juggling game, a gauntlet course, target goal, speed kick, keeper wars, and one on one. Players can test their soccer goal scoring abilities, dribbling, agility, goalie skills and overall talent.

The festival will also include some “halftime” entertainment from local artists. Jackie Rocks, a female rock band, will take the stage, as well as the underground hip hop act Eliquate.

Alternative band Them Rude Boys will also be at the festival. Siblings Raul y Mexia, who also coach soccer, will also be performing.

Music and soccer aficio-

nados can cheer on their teams and enjoy some of the performances. It’s a mix of what you hear on the radio-reggae, alternative, hip-hop, and even some stronger higher energy cumbia-salsa.

“All those different genres and different sounds are kind of the way soccer is with so many different kind of styles,” said Castro. “It is something that hasn’t been done before in this kind of setting.”

The main concept behind ‘Vibe’ is for the community to realize that the game of soccer can bring them together in a good and friendly environment. That way they continue to share the

community with each other.

Families with little ones can expect face painting and activities to keep them busy. Parents can enjoy a day as fans, and forget the hustle and bustle of work for a few hours.

“They can expect to have a good time, to have an activity filled day so that way families can get out early in the morning and get some good exercise, walk around, hear some good music, and have food from local restaurants and caterers,” said Castro.

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Festival inaugural para demonstrar que el fut esta vivito y coleando

Vibe: El festival de futbol y música Cinthia Rodríguez El Observador

La Asociación Empresarial de Story Road ha creado por primera vez un festival de fútbol y música. Hay un plan para ‘Vibe’ ser un día de diversión familiar con un torneo de fútbol, en el estadio PAL en el este de San José el 2 de junio de 9am a 3pm.

Para un deporte que se juega a nivel internacional, el fútbol no es muy popular en los EE.UU.. ‘Vibe’ sopla el silbato y tiene la esperanza de demostrar que el fútbol puede ayudar a mantener el cuerpo saludable y une a la gente.

Donde los participantes normalmente tendrían que pagar para demostrar que tiene todos los movi-

mientos, “Vibe” es un evento gratuito. El torneo es el único evento de su tipo en San José, ideado por el entrenador del fútbol local RJ Castro, quien ha estado trabajando en esta idea desde el pasado mes de julio.

Inspirado por las vibraciones del juego, la música y de las comunidades que se unen, Castro decidió proponerle a la Asociación Empresarial de Story Road con un plan para tener un evento para la comunidad de forma gratuita. Él había querido hacer un torneo de fútbol pero con un toque. ‘Vibe’ nació.

“Creo en San cortes muchos se van.

que en estos días José, con los represupuestarios, de estos festivales Simplemente no

hay muchos por ahí “, dijo Castro, director de Vibe.

El festival incluirá un torneo. Habrá una división de adultos, una división de mujeres, y una división mixta juvenil / familiar. Cuatro jugadores se enfrentarán a otros cuatro jugadores y los concursantes tendrán 30 minutos para hablar con los pies y jugar con su corazón.

Los equipos que estén interesados en participar están invitados a registrarse en línea. Pero el director también es consciente de que las familias pueden olvidar, por lo que las superestrellas del fútbol pueden presentarse ese día y todavía tienen la oportunidad para demonstrar que son los mejores en el campo.

También habrá concursos individuales que incluyen un juego de malabares, conducción de balón, la meta de meta, saque de velocidad, las guerras del arquero, y uno a uno. Los jugadores pueden probar sus habilidades de meter gol, regate, agilidad, habilidades y el talento del portero en general.

El festival también contará con algunos “medio tiempo” entretenimiento de artistas locales. Jackie Rocks, una banda femenina de rock, tomarán el escenario, así como el acto de hip hop subterráneo Eliquate.

La banda alternativa Them Rude Boys también estará en el festival. Los hermanos Raúl y Mexia, quien también son entrenadores de fútbol, se presentará.

Aficionados a la música y el fútbol pueden animar a sus equipos y disfrutar de algunas de las actuaciones.

Es una mezcla de lo que se oye en la radio - el reggae, alternativo, hip-hop, e incluso un poco de cumbia-salsa.

“Todos estos diferentes géneros y diferentes sonidos son una especie de la forma en el fútbol es con diferentes tipos y muchos estilos”, dijo Castro. “Es algo que no se ha hecho antes en este tipo de ajuste.”

El concepto principal detrás de “Vibe” es para la comunidad se de cuenta de que el juego de fútbol puede reunirlos en un medio ambiente sano y agradable. De esa manera seguir compartiendo la comunidad con los demás.

Las familias con los más pequeños pueden esperar pintura de la cara y actividades para mantenerlos ocupados. Los padres pueden disfrutar de un día como fans, y olvidarse del ajetreo de trabajo durante unas horas.

“Se puede esperar un buen rato, para tener un día lleno de actividades para que las familias tengan manera de salir temprano en la mañana y obtener un buen ejercicio, caminar, escuchar buena música, y tener la comida de los restaurantes locales y empresas de catering “, dijo Castro.

Cinthia Rodriguez es la editora del El Observador. Su correo es: spanish.editor@el-observador.com

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ARTS & CULTURE

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com

MAY 25 - MAY 31, 2012

President Obama taps Maria Lopez De Leon for National Council on the Arts appointed so as to represent equitably all geographical areas of the country.

Pending confirmation by the Senate, De León will serve a sixyear term on the council.

Maria López De Leon.

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ANTONIO,

TX

President Barack Obama has nominated Maria López De Leon, Executive Director for the NAtional Association of Latino Arts and Cultures (NALAC), to become a member of the National Council on the Arts.

The National Council on the Arts advises the chair of the National Endowment for the Arts, who also chairs the council, on agency policies and programs.

The 14-member council reviews and makes recommendations to the chair on applications for grants, funding guidelines and leadership initiatives. Presidential appointments to the council, by law, are selected for their widely recognized knowledge of the arts or their expertise or profound interest in the arts. They have records of distinguished service or achieved eminence in the arts and are

NALAC Board Chairperson, Charles Rice-Gonzalez, said of the nomination, “We are overjoyed at this announcement which is a testament to the powerful trailblazing that Maria López De León has done for the Latino arts field and for NALAC. This proud moment for our community is an achievement we can all celebrate and signals a significant shift forward for Latino art and cultures.”

Ms. De León has been affiliated with NALAC for thirteen years and has served as Executive Director for ten years. Under Ms. De Leon’s leadership, NALAC launched the Fund for the Arts, a grant program for Latino artists and organizations, completed production of a documentary series on Latino art and culture for PBS, and developed a grant program for cultural exchanges between the US, Mexico, and Central America.

Ms. De León is an advisory council member of San Anto Cultural Arts, Women of Color in the Arts, and is a fellow of the Rockwood Leadership Institute.

She has directed the continued development of eleven editions of the renowned annual Leadership Institute and the Latino Arts Advocacy Institute in Washington, DC; directed the convening of five national arts and cultural conferences and dozens of regional arts training workshops across the country.

Under Ms. De Leon’s leadership, NALAC completed production of Visiones, a six part documentary series on Latino art and culture for PBS and development of accompanying education curriculum distributed to over 35,000 schools. She is leading the efforts to renovate a historic site in San Antonio to serve as NALAC’s national offices and home to a national arts leadership training institute.

Ms. De León has over twenty years of multifaceted experience in grass roots community and working with community based organizations across the country. She has served on multiple arts and culture policy panels across the country. Ms. De León is currently a fellow of the Rockwood Leadership Institute and completed the Wallace Foundation Leadership in Excellence and Arts Participation (LEAP) program.

She studied Journalism at the University of Texas at El Paso.

Dream Big, READ! SAN JOSÉ, Ca

San José Public Library’s Summer Reading Celebration (SRC) kicks off on Saturday, June 1 at all 19 locations. This year’s theme allows children to Dream, Big, teens can Own the Night and adults can stay up reading Into the Night.

Each year 10,000-14,000 participate in the reading celebration and earn prizes as they read making it for a fun and rewarding summer.

Signing up for SRC is quick,

easy and free. Once the sign-up is completed, every eBook, audio book and/or book the participant reads or listens to from June 1 through July 31 will count toward program prize requirements.

One lucky adult winner will have the chance to win the grand prize, a Kindle Fire.

event invites people of all ages to participate in a scavenger hunt inside the King Library. The scavenger hunt will be divided into three groups: families with small children, teens and adults. The kickoff event will feature a community resource fair and plenty of live entertainment.

This year, all are invited to the library’s first ever systemwide kickoff celebration at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library on Sunday, June 3 from 1-4 p.m. The kickoff

Not only does the Summer Reading Celebration provide great prizes for reading and fun contests but will also feature more than 100 events for all ages.

MAY 25 - MAY 31, 2012

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com

A Girl’s Other Best Friend; SHOES! Juan Carlos Miranda SPECIAL TO El Observador

We all know a dog is a man’s best friend and diamonds a woman’s, but as far as the economy goes and how clueless, or cheap most guys are, there are a lot of girls out there that just feel so lonely without a bff. So what are they to do? Go in search for the next best thing, shoes!

Shoes just have a way to make you smile and feel like you can conquer the world. Opening that box of brand new stilettos it’s almost a heavenly experience that you want to repeat over and over again (sigh)... two maxed out credit cards later you wish you could’ve stopped or have sought help when you couldn’t resist temptation. Trust me, we— shoe lovers—have all been there before, and some of us are still in rehab.

Don’t let the same misfortunes happen to you.

Be smart and, if you have the will power, just get the essential footwear to be in style wherever you go. Here are some must-have shoes that will give every outfit in your closet a run for its money and won’t break the bank.

Wooden Platform Sandals Sometimes just wearing flat shoes does not give your outfit the extra spice you wanted for your day. Kick it up a notch and wear some flirty, sexy platform sandals and your daytime outfit will gain the nighttime attitude that’ll make you look and feel fabulous.

Black Pumps For those days when you have to dress as professional as you can but still retain the stylish you. Black pumps are a must for every girl’s closet; they add style and seriousness to almost

every outfit. They say “I’m professional enough to get the job and fabulous enough to demand your attention,” how ‘bout that?

Nude Peep-Toe Pumps Because nothing says “I’m a tall drink of skinny girl margarita” better than some nude peep-toe pumps; these shoes will make your legs look longer, leaner, and sexier just by wearing them. The nude color will compliment your legs and will focus the attention on your freshly pedicure toes. Note to everyone trying to wear these shoes: Don’t you even think about wearing these if your toe nails look like they should belong to an episode of National Geographic.

Black Boots Just because you shouldn’t wear stilettos all the time, well, you can if you want but some black boots are always the perfect pair when you need to travel. Choose some with a small heel and they’ll be so comfortable that you won’t want to take them off. Pair them with your favorite pair

of jeans or leggings and it’ll almost feel like a fashion sin—but it won’t be.

Ballet Flats I have to be honest, I believe ballet flats should’ve stayed in the dance studio but it seems a lot of women really like how comfortable they are, for that reason only I will recommend you own a pair of nice ballet flats for those lazy, got to run around all day, days.

Red Stilettos Because every woman likes to feel sexy; red stilettos are bold, sexy, and daring, no wonder they are known as the f-me shoes.

Every now and then you just have to let your shoes speak for you. What are yours saying?

So there you have it, some of the must-have in shoes to take you from day to night, and from flirty to serious. And you don’t even have to buy hundreds of shoes, although I know you will.

FASHION

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LEGAL/CLASSIFIEDS

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 565225 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Designer’s Tailoring, 2119 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306, Santa Clara Co. Thanh-Binh Dinh, 1207 Topaz Ave., San Jose, CA 95117. 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.)

Thanh-Binh Dinh May 25; June 01, 08, 15, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 05/21/12.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 565169 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Rivermark Properties, 2833 Junction Ave #200, San Jose, CA 95134, Santa Clara Co. Gerald S. Sato, 760 Glen Mead, San Jose, CA 95133. 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.)

Gerald S. Sato May 25; June 01, 08, 15, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 05/18/12.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 565164 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Deliciosas Nieves y Ricos Antojitos , 3935 Senter Rd # 104, San Jose, CA 95111, Santa Clara Co. Cynthia De Alba, 2578 Winkle Lane, San Jose, CA 95116, Nadia De Alba, 2578 Van Winkle Lane, 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.)

Cynthia De Alba May 25; June 01, 08, 15, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 05/18/12.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 565130 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Bliss Day Spa Massage, 330 E. Hamilton Ave Ste #2, Campbell, CA 95008, Santa Clara Co. Jie Ai, 1105 Reeed Ave, Unit B, Sunnyvale, CA 94086.

This business is conducted by an individual registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 05/01/2012. “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.)

JIE AI May 25; June 01, 08, 15, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 05/17/12.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 564989 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Good Dogs Pet Sitting, 10590 D New Ave, Gilroy, CA 95020, Santa Clara Co. Brigid Wasson, 10590-D, New Ave., Gilroy, CA 95020. This business is conducted by an individual registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 05/01/12. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Brigid Wasson May 25; June 01, 08, 15, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 05/15/12.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 564256 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Neveria El Garrafas, 218 Willow St., San Jose, CA 95110, Santa Clara Co. Erminia Beltran, 2907 Kiperash Dr., Saratoga, CA 95133. 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.)

Erminia Beltran May 25; June 01, 08, 15, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 04/25/12.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV224283 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Mohamad Farahani & Jacklin Amirian TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Mohamad Farahani & Jacklin Amirian have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Brian Farahani to Brian Farahani Amirian.

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 08/07/12 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113.

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

May 10, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court May 25; June 01, 08, 15, 2012.

STATEMENT OF ABA DONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO. 565131 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.

Bliss Day Spa Massage, 330 E. Hamilton Ave #2, Campbell, CA 95008. Filed in Santa Clara County on 03/29/2011 under file no. 549728. Thomas Fong, 1399 Sandia Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 95008. 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.)

Thomas Fong May 25; June 01, 08, 15, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 05/17/12.

STATEMENT OF WIT DRAWAL FROM PARTNERSHIP OPERATING UNDER FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO. 565193 The following person(s) has/have withdrawn from the partnership operating under 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. Triple Seven Pizzeria, 18572 Prospect Rd Ste A, Saratoga, Ca 95070. Filed in Santa Clara County on 11/03/2008 under file no. 516282. John Thuong, 1347 Flickingor Ave, San Jose, CA 95131. 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 Thuong May 25; June 01, 08, 15, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 05/21/12.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 564641 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Lemus Multiservices, 595 S. White Rd # A, San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara Co. Gloria Lemus, 926 Copal Ct., San Jose, CA 95127, Luis R. Lemus, 926 Copal Ct., San Jose, CA 95127.

This business is conducted by husband and wife registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 05/03/12. “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.)

Gloria Lemus May 18, 25; June 01, 08, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 05/04/12 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 565080 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Wired Vines, 14371 Highgrove Ct., San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara Co. James Manriquez, 14371 Highgrove Ct., San Jose, CA 95127. This business is conducted by an individual registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

James Manriquez May 18, 25; June 01, 08, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 05/17/12 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 564707 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Carlos for hair, 933 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301, Santa Clara Co. Carlos Ruiz, 350 Grant Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306. This business is conducted by an individual registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 07/01/2004. “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.)

Carlos Ruiz May 18, 25; June 01, 08, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 05/08/12.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV224551 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Chi-Che Ning, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Chi-Che Ning has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Chi-Che Ning to Samuel Qizhe Ning.

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com 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 08/14/12 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

May 15, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court May 18, 25; June 01, 08, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV224426 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Maria Kathryn Gonzales Jose & Gilbert B. Jose, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Maria Kathryn Gonzales Jose y Gilbert Jose have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Adriane Gonzales to Adriane Gonzales Jose b.

Ivan Flore Gonzales to Ivan Gonzales Jose.

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 08/07/12 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

May 14, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court May 18, 25; June 01, 08, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV224302 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Paul Hua Yang, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Paul Hua Yang has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Paul HUa Yang to Moses Chen.

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 08/07/12 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

May 11, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court May 18, 25; June 01, 08, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV224299 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Guoqi Cui & Mingtao Yang, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Guoqi Cui & Mingtao Yang have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Jiamay Cui to May Jiamei Cui b. Jiamin Cui to Melody Jiamin Cui. 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 08/07/12 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

May 15, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court May 18, 25; June 01, 08, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV224237 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Amber Elizabeth Lobdell, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Amber Elizabeth Lobdell has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Amber Elizabeth Lobdell to Amber Elizabeth Cloyd.

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 08/07/12 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

May 10, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain

Judge of the Superior Court May 18, 25; June 01, 08, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV222174 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Godeleva Huizar & Jose Betancourt, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Godeleva Huizar & Jose Betancourt have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Jose Betancourt Jr. to Jose Betancourt Jr. Huizar. 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 May 18, 25; June 01, 08, 2012.

SUMMONS (Family Law) NOTICE TO RESPONDENT AVISO AL DEMANDADO (Name): (Nombre): Carlos Sanchez You are being sued.

Lo están demandado.

Petitioner’s name is: Nombre del demandante: Essie R. Villarreal Case Number (Número de caso): 111FL15932 You have 30 CALENDER DAYS after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL-120 or FL 123) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter or phone call will not protect you.

If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property, and custody of your children. You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form.

If you want legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. You can get information about finding lawyers at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), at the California Legal Services Web Site (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), or by contacting your local court or county bar association.

Tiene 30 DIAS CORRIDOS después de haber recibido la entrega legal de esta Citación y Petición para presentar una Respuesta (formulario FL-120 ó FL-123) ante la corte y efectuar la entrega legal de una copia al demandante. Una carta o llamada telefónica NO basta para protegerlo.

Si no presenta su Respuesta a tiempo, la corte puede dar órdenes que afecten su matrimonio o pareja de hecho, sus bienes y la custodia de sus hijos. La corte también le puede ordenar que pague manutención y honorarios y costos legales. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario un formulario de exención de cuotas.

Si desea obtener asesoramiento legal, pónganse en contacto de inmediato con un abogado. Puede obtener información para encontrar a un abogado en el Centro de ayuda de las Cortes de California (www. sucorte.ca.gov), en el sitio Web de los Servicios Legales de California (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org) o poniéndose en contacto con el colegio de abogados de su condado.

NOTICE; The restraining orders on Page 2 are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. These orders are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of them.

AVISO; Las órdenes de restricción que figuran en la página 2 valen para ambos cónyuges o pareja de hecho hasta que se despida la petición, se emita un fallo o la corte dé otras órdenes. Cualquier autoridad de la ley que haya recibido o visto una copia de estas órdenes puede hacerlas acatar en cualquier lugar de California.

NOTE: If a judgment or support order is entered, the court may order you to pay all or part of the fees and costs that the court waived for yourself or for the other party. If this happens, the party ordered to pay fees shall be given notice and an opportunity to request a hearing to set aside the order to pay waived court fees.

AVISO: Si se emite un fallo u orden de manutención, la corte puede ordenar que usted pague parte de, o todas las cuotas y costos de la corte previamente exentas a petición de usted o de la otra parte. Si esto ocurre, la parte ordenada a pagar estas cuotas debe recibir aviso y la oportunidad de solicitar una audiencia para anular la orden de pagar las cuotas exentas.

1. The name and address of the court are (el nombre y dirección de la corte son): 2. The name, address, and telephone number of petitioner’s attorney, or the petitioner without an attorney, are: (El nombre, dirección, y número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante si no tiene abogado, son): Essie R. Villarreal

1090 Ruge Drive.

San Jose, CA 95132 David H Yamasaki, Chief Executive Officer/Clerk Date (Fecha) Oct. 18, 2011 Clerk, by (Secretario, por) L. Castillo, Deputy (Asistente) NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served a. as an individual.

AVISO A LA PERSONA QUE RECIBIÓ LA ENTREGA: Esta entrega se realiza (a usted como individuo) WARNING – IMPORTANT INFORMATION WARNING: California law provides that, for purposes of division of property upon dissolution of a marriage or domestic partnership or upon legal separation, property acquired by the parties during marriage or domestic partnership in joint form is presumed to be community property. If either party to this action should die before the jointly held community property is divide, the language in the deed that characterizes how title is held (i.e. joint tenancy, tenants in common, or community property) will be controlling, and not the community property presumption. You should consult your attorney if you want the community property presumption to be written into the recorded title to the property.

STANDARD FAMILY LAW RESTRAINING ORDERS Starting immediately, you and your spouse or domestic partner are restrained from 1. Removing the minor child or children of the parties, if any, from the state without the prior written consent of the other party or an order of the court.

2. Cashing, borrowing against, canceling, transferring, disposing of, or changing the beneficiaries of any insurance or other coverage, including life, health, automobile and disability, held for the benefit of the parties and their minor child or children: 3. Transferring, encumbering, hypothecating, concealing, or in any way disposing of any property, real or personal, whether community, quasi-community, or separate, without the written consent of the other party or an order of the court, except in the usual course of business or for the necessities of life; and 4. Creating a nonprobate transfer or modifying a nonprobate transfer in a manner that affects the disposition of property subject to the transfer, without the written consent of the other party or an order of the court. Before revocation of a nonprobate transfer can take effect or a right of survivorship to property can be eliminated, notice of the change must be filed and served on the other party.

You must notify each other of any proposed extraordinary expenditures at least five business days prior to incurring these extraordinary expenditures and account to the court for all extraordinary expenditures made after these restraining orders are effective. However you may use community property, quasi-community property, or you own separate property to pay an attorney to help you or to pay court costs.

ADVERTENCIA – INFO MACION IMPORTANTE ADVERTENCIA: De acuerdo a la ley de California, las propiedades adquiridas por las partes durante su matrimonio o pareja de hecho en forma conjunta se consideran propiedad comunitaria para los fines de la división de bienes que ocurre cuando se produce una disolución o separación legal del matrimonio o pareja de hecho.

Si cualquiera de las partes de este caso llega a fallecer antes de que se divida la propiedad comunitaria de tenencia conjunta, el destino de la misma quedará determinado por las cláusulas de la escritura correspondiente que describen su tenencia (por ej. tenencia conjunta, tenencia en común o propiedad comunitaria) y no por la presunción de propiedad comunitaria.

Si quiere que la presunción comunitaria que registrada en la escritura de la propiedad, debería consultar con un abogado.

ORDENES DE RESTRICCION NORMALES DE DERECHO FAMILIAR En forma inmediata, usted y su cónyuge o pareja de hecho tienen prohibido: 1. Llevarse de estado de California a los hijos menores de las partes, si los hubiera, sin el consentimiento previo por escrito de la otra parte o una orden de la corte.

2. Cobrar, pedir prestado, cancelar, transferir, deshacerse o cambiar el nombre de los beneficiarios de cualquier seguro u otro tipo de cobertura, tal como de vida, salud, vehículo y discapacidad, que tenga como beneficiario(s) a las partes y su(s) hijo(s) menor(es); 3.Transferir, gravar, hipotecar, ocultar o deshacerse de cualquier manera de cualquier propiedad, inmueble o personal, ya sea comunitaria, cuasi comunitaria o separada, sin el consentimiento escrito de la otra parte o una orden de la corte, con excepción las operaciones realizadas en el curso normal de actividades o para satisfacer las necesidades de la vida; y 4. Crear o modificar una transferencia no testamentaria de manera que afecte el destino de una propiedad sujeta a transferencia, sin el consentimiento por escrito de la otra parte o una orden de la corte. Antes de que se pueda eliminar la revocación de una transferencia no testamentaria, se debe presentar ante la corte un aviso del cambio y hacer una entrega legal de dicho aviso a la otra parte.

Cada parte tiene que notificar a la otra sobre cualquier gasto extraordinario propuesto, por lo menos cinco días laborales antes de realizarlo, y rendir cuenta a la

corte de todos los gastos extraordinarios realizados después de que estas órdenes de restricción hayan entrado en vigencia. No obstante, puede usar propiedad comunitaria, cuasi comunitaria o suya separada para pagar a un abogado o para ayudarle a pagar los costos de la corte.

Published. May 18, 25; June 01, 08, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 564769 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Mexican Restaurant y Taquería La Enrramada, 1635 McKee Road, San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara Co. Mexican Restaurant y Taqueria La Enrramada, 1635 McKee Road, San Jose, CA 95116.

This business is conducted by a corporation registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in June 2006. “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.)

Mexican Restaurant y Taqueria La Enrramanda Onofre Vizcarra/President May 11, 18, 25; June 01, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 04/13/12.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 564842 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Dulceria Lupita’s, 1308 Santee Dr. Apt. Q, San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara Co. Juan Jose Ramirez, 1308 Santee Dr. Apt. Q, San Jose, CA 95122. This business is conducted by an individual registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 05/10/12. “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.)

Juan Jose Ramirez May 11, 18, 25; June 01, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 05/10/12.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 564755 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Minime Santa Clara, 2855 Stevens Creek Blvd., Santa Clara, CA 95050, Santa Clara Co. Yang Qin, 1558 Sawgrass Dr., 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.)

Yang Qin May 11, 18, 25; June 01, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 05/08/12.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 564682 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, HOM Foods, Z2BM, 1737 N. First Street, Suite 110, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara Co. HOM Foods Corp. 1737 N. First Street, Suite 110, San Jose, CA 95112. This business is conducted by a corporation registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

HOM Foods Corp.

Carolina Castelazo Mirnada/CFO May 11, 18, 25; June 01, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 05/07/12.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 564681 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, KC & Associates Insurance Agency, 4320 Stevens Creek Blvd. # 206, San Jose, CA 95129, Santa Clara Co. Kyle Chuang Insurance Agency, Inc., 4320 Stevens Creek Blvd #206, San Jose, CA 95129. This business is conducted by a corporation registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Kyle Chuang Insurance Agency, Inc. Kyle Chuang/President May 11, 18, 25; June 01, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 05/07/12.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 564444 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Spring Beauty Salon, 3745 Madeline Dr. #12, San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara Co. Nguyen Luong Thi Kim, 199 Kenbrook Cir., San Jose, CA 95111. This business is conducted by an individual registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 04/30/12. “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.)

Nguyen Luong Thi Kim May 11, 18, 25; June 01, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 04/30/12.

MAY 25 - MAY 31, 2012 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 564114 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, EBE Flow Diagnostics, 635 Salvatierra Street, Stanford, CA 94305, Santa Clara Co. Dina Birrell, 376 Grinnel, Santa Clara, CA 95051, John Eaton, 635 Salvatierra, Stanford, CA 94305, Chris Elkins, 210 Rutherford, Redwood City, CA 94061. This business is conducted by a general partnership 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.)

Dina Birrell May 11, 18, 25; June 01, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 04/23/12.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 564085 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Joy & Laughter Developmental Therapy, JLD – Therapy, 1400 Coleman Ave., Suite B24 Santa Clara, CA 95050, Santa Clara Co. Jennifer Davis, 345 N. 20th St., San Jose, CA 95112, Tyler Davis, 345 N 20th St., San Jose, CA 95112.

This business is conducted by husband and wife 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.)

Jennifer Davis May 11, 18, 25; June 01, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 04/20/12.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 563961 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Saraos Cleaning Service, 1063 Appian Ln. #C, San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara Co. Filiberta Saraos, 1063 Appian Ln. #C., San Jose, CA 95116.

This business is conducted by an individual registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 01/03/12. “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.)

Filiberta Saraos May 11, 18, 25; June 01, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 04/18/12.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV224226 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Kayvan Karim Panahi, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Kayvan Karim Panahi has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Kayvan Karim Panahi to Kevin Panahi. 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 08/07/12 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113.

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

May 10, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court May 11, 18, 25; June 01, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV224207 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Wocheng Lin & Kechen Yeh, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Wocheng Lin & Kechen Yeh have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Si Yu Lin aka Jao Jao Chou to Sunny Lin. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 08/07/12 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113.

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

May 10, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court May 11, 18, 25; June 01, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV224060 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Naxielli July Santiago, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Naxielli July Santiago has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Naxielli aka Naxielli July Santiago to Nancy July Ortega. 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 07/31/12 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

May 08, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court May 11, 18, 25; June 01, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV223949 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Rene Castillo & Erika Santiago, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Rene Castillo & Erika Santiago have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Rene Santiago to Rene Castillo.

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 07/31/12 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113.

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

May 07, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court May 11, 18, 25; June 01, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV223717 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Gang Kang & Huining Kang, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Gang Kang & Huining Zhao have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Yuncong Kang to Angie Kang. 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 07/31/12 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113.

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

May 04, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court May 11, 18, 25; June 01, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV223677 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Doghdoo Bahmani, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Doghdoo Bahmani has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Doghdoo Bahmani to Dona Bahmani. 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 07/31/12 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

May 03, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court May 11, 18, 25; June 01, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV223655 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Donde Huang & Baozhen Lin, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Donde Huang & Baozhen Lin have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Zhiqing Huang to Jane Z Huang.

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 07/31/12 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113.

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

May 03, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court May 11, 18, 25; June 01, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

MAY 25 - MAY 31, 2012 NAME STATEMENT NO. 564512 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Mexico Lindo Rest. & Cantina, 11 Race St., San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara Co. Lino Muñoz, 1116 S. 9th St. San Jose, CA 95112. This business is conducted by an individual registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 10/17/2005. “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.)

Lino Muñoz May 4, 11, 18, 25, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 05/01/12.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 564096 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, FRI Energy Consulting, 21 Harrison Ave, Suite 210, Campbell, CA 95008, Santa Clara Co. FRI Energy Consultants, LLC., 21 Harrison Ave., Suite 210, Campbell, CA 95008. This business is conducted by a limited liability company registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious

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

FRI Energy Consultants LLC Stacy Bignardi/member May 4, 11, 18, 25, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 04/20/12.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 564051 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Lang’s Hair Design, 5312 Monterey, Rd., San Jose, CA 95111, Santa Clara Co. Sam Lam, 18645 Devon Ave., Saratoga, CA 95070, Annie Chau, 18645, Devon Ave., Saratoga CA 95070. This business is conducted by husband and wife registrants began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 06/92. “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.)

Sam Lam May 4, 11, 18, 25, 2012.

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EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 04/19/12.

Judge of the Superior Court May 04, 11, 18, 25, 2012.

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV223564 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Phuong Hoai Nguyen, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Phuong Hoai Nguyen has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Phuong Hoai Nguyen to Devin Phuong 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 07/24/12 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113.

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

May 02, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV223509 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Rosa Escortell Ferrer, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Rosa Escortell Ferrer has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Rosa Escortell Ferrer to Rose Escortell Ferrer. 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 07/24/12 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

May 01, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV223410 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Kashmir Kaur, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Kashmir Kaur has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Kashmir Kaur to Kashmir Kaur Sidhu.

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 07/24/12 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113.

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

April 30, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court

May 04, 11, 18, 25, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV223396 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Bobby Vinas, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Bobby Vinas has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Bobby Vinas to Bobby Eulogio Vinas.

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 07/24/12 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

April 30, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court May 04, 11, 18, 25, 2012.

LEGAL/CLASSIFIEDS ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV223260 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Kathryn Grace Blood, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Kathryn Grace Blood has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Kathryn Grace Blood to Kathryn Grace Sluman. 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 27, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court May 04, 11, 18, 25, 2012.

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV223052 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Hung Van Duong, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Hung Van Duong has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Hung Van Duong to Jimmy Tran Duong.

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 24, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court May 04, 11, 18, 25, 2012.

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MAY 25 - MAY 31, 2012

Men In Black III En cines el 25 de mayo

En Men In Black 3, los agentes J (Will Smith) y K (Tommy Lee Jones) han vuelto... al pasado. Durante los quince años que trabajó con los Hombres de Negro, J se enfrentó a fenómenos inexplicables, pero nada —ni siquiera los extraterrestres— lo deja tan desconcertado como su sardónico y reservado compañero. Cuando la vida de K y

el destino del planeta se encuentren en peligro, el agente J tendrá que viajar al pasado para arreglar las cosas.

Allí, descubrirá que existen secretos sobre el universo que K nunca le contó, secretos que se revelarán cuando J empiece a trabajar con el joven agente K (Josh Brolin) para poder salvar a su compañero, la agencia y el futuro de la humanidad.

Chernobyl Diaries In theaters May 25th

“Chernobyl Diaries” is an original story from Oren Peli, who first terrified audiences with his groundbreaking thriller, “Paranormal Activity.”

The film follows a group of six young vacationers who, looking to go off the beaten path, hire an “extreme” tour guide. Ignoring warnings, he takes them into the city of Pripyat, the former home to the workers of the Chernobyl nuclear reactor, but a deserted town since the disaster more than 25 years ago.

After a brief exploration of the abandoned city, however, the group soon finds themselves stranded, only to discover that they are not alone…

(L-r) NATHAN PHILLIPS as Michael, INGRID BOLSØ BERDAL as Zoe, DEVIN KELLEY as Amanda and JONATHAN SADOWSKI as Paul in Alcon Entertainment, Film Nation Entertainment and Oren Peli/Brian Witten Pictures’ “CHERNOBYL DIARIES,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures

Moonrise Kingdom In select theaters May 25th

Set on an island off the coast of New England in the summer of 1965, Moonrise Kingdom tells the story of two twelve-year-olds who fall in love, make a secret pact, and run away together into the wilderness. As various authorities try to hunt them down, a violent storm is brewing off-shore - and the peaceful island community is turned upside

down in more ways than anyone can handle. Bruce Willis plays the local sheriff.

Edward Norton is a Khaki Scout troop leader. Bill Murray and Frances McDormand portray the young girl’s parents. The cast also includes Tilda Swinton, Jason Schwartzman, and Jared Gilman and Kara Hayward as the boy and girl.

MAY 25 - MAY 31, 2012

Stay More Connected To Family And Friends StatePoint

Despite round-theclock access to text messaging, email and social networking sites, meaningful connections sometimes seem harder to come by than ever these days.

You can connect better with your close friends and family. Here are some tips to help you keep in touch: • Make an appointment for important phone calls that are easy to put off. If you have an actual appointment, you can’t and won’t forget to give Mom and Dad a call.

Better yet, make it a standing weekly ritual you will all look forward to each week.

• Want to tell a friend what’s new? Send a note on personalized stationery.

“You will really brighten the day of your recipient with a card sent in the mail,” advises Mariam Naficy, CEO of Minted.com, an online stationery store.

• Throw a party. Nothing beats good old-fashioned face-to-face communication. So gather all your loved ones together for a party at your house. There will be time enough to make meaningful conversation, and complete your duties as host.

• For the really important milestones like birth announcements and engagements, you’ll want to let your friends hear about it directly from you. Skip the temptation to broadcast your good news to the world with a blog post or status update until after you’ve told your close friends and family. Sites like www. minted.com have the tools you’ll need to personalize your announcements.

Life is short. So whether you want to create or improve your connections with family and friends, there is no better time than the present to get started.

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La Diosa Venus

Mario Jiménez El Observador

Astrológicamente Venus el segundo planeta del sistema solar es el astro que rige al amor, esta connotación se debe en gran parte a la rica mitología de Venus- Afrodita, diosa greco-romana del amor, la belleza, el romance, el deseo y la seducción.

Según cuenta la leyenda, esta diosa de la hermosura ocupaba un lugar de suma importancia en el olimpo griego. Existen varias versiones acerca de su nacimiento. Una versión relata que Afrodita era hija de Zeus y la ninfa Diones. Otra versión referida por Hesíodo aduce que cuando Cronos mutiló las partes nobles de su padre Urano, tiró al mar los restos y éstos fueron acumulando una hermosa espuma de la cual nació una perla hermosísima, la diosa Afrodita.

Debido a su belleza y po-

der de seducción, Afrodita fue pretendida por todos los dioses del, inclusive por el poderoso Zeus, quien al ser rechazado por ella, como castigo la obligó a casarse con el menos agraciado de los dioses, Hefaistos o Vulcano, el dios del fuego.

Afrodita estando casada con Hefaistos tuvo amoríos con el viril Ares o Marte, el dios de la guerra, romance del cual nacieron dos hijos “Eros o Cupido” el dios del amor, y “Anteros” el dios de la correspondencia.

Al quedar divorciada de Hefaistos, Afrodita tuvo otros amoríos, sedujo a Poseidón o Neptuno, también a Hermes con quien procrearon al célebre Hermafrodita, un hermoso dios que llegó a tener los dos sexos.

Hubieron incluso mortales que disfrutaron las mieles del amor con la hermosa deidad, entre ellos Adonis el

hijo de Mirra, y Anquises.

A partir de aquel entonces Afrodita sería la diosa del amor. Venus la antigua diosa del amor entre los latinos de Roma, era una divinidad muy antigua, en un principio no estaba entre las grandes diosas romanas, fue a partir del siglo II A. C. cuando al fusionarse los dioses griegos y romanos Venus y Afrodita fueron una sola divinidad, “la diosa del amor”.

En el horóscopo Venus rige el amor y todos los placeres derivados de este, también rige la belleza, la apariencia física y el buen humor. Entre el 15 de mayo y el 27 de junio Venus estará retrógrado en el signo Géminis, aspecto astrológico adverso, por ello las siguientes recomendaciones: Aries: Sé discreto, fíjate en lo que dices, mucho cuidado al conducir.

Tauro: Cuida tus posesiones y bienes materiales.

Géminis: Puedes enfrentar problemas de salud y de pareja.

Cáncer: Te ocurrirán lapsos de nostalgia.

Leo: Tus planes saldrán bien pero habrá retrasos.

Virgo: Puedes enfrentar problemas en el trabajo.

Libra: Enfrentarás algunos altibajos de dinero, no gastes de más.

Escorpión: Tendrás problemas pero recibirás ayuda.

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Sagitario: El amor te puede llevar a la gloria o al infierno ¡ve con cuidado!

Capricornio: Se te pueden extraviar posesiones o documentos.

Acuario: Pueden surgir disgustos con alguno de la familia, pero serán pasajeros.

Piscis: Puedes ser víctima de alguna injusticia o mal entendido, al final todo se aclarará.

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Lo Relevante en el Mundo de lo Electrónico Luis Alba El Observador

Sin duda alguna la noticia de la semana es la caída de valor de sus acciones en sus primeros 2 días al hacerse pública la empresa de red social Facebook.

Otra novedad esta semana es el juego de video de tirador en primera persona llamado Ghost Recon Future Soldier que cuenta con conexión en línea llamada U Play, este juego lo puedes jugar en línea y guardarlo sin necesidad de utilizar tu

disco duro interno, además en línea puedes jugarlos en dos formas el ya conocido multi-jugador y el nuevo estilo llamado Guerrilla.

Este es uno de los juegos que cuentan con el candado virTtual esto quiere decir que si ya lo registraste en línea en una consola es imposible registrarlo en otra o lo puedes hacer por una módica cantidad. Lo cual a mi me parece un exceso ya que este debería de venir con acceso en línea aunque lo compres usado.

Microsoft también está

dando cosas de que hablar acaban de sacar su red social llamada SO.CL algo así como Social.

Ya ha sido probada en su forma beta entre universitarios. Contara con funciones que ya conocemos como subir fotografías y seguir a gente de tu preferencia.

Los expertos dicen que será como una mezcla entre Google+ y Facebook ya que mezcla las dos conexiones.

Ya me llego mi solicitud pero se me complico un poco ya que me sale error al aceptar el enlace que ponen. Seguiré intentándolo hasta que me sea posible entrar y ya les contare.

Lo más impactante para mi, de esta semana fue la caída de valor en las acciones de Facebook, ya que ha sido la empresa que mas a caído en su primera semana, cosa contraria a lo que les sucedió Netflix u otras empresas al hacerse públicas.

Ghost Recon Future Soldier cuenta con conexión en línea llamada U Play. Foto por Luis Alba.

Digital Streaming Versus DVD Market NewsUSA

Ask any movie studio executive if the DVD gravy train is dead, and they will unequivocally tell you, “No.” But, they will also grudgingly admit that DVD popularity is slowing down.

One only has to look at the demise of retail giant Blockbuster to see that it’s true.

Taking its place, of course, is digital entertainment -- the downloading and streaming of movies and television shows to consumers’ computers, Internet-enabled televisions and mobile devices.

While some in Hollywood may be uncomfortable with this new direction, others are looking at it as an opportunity and potential boon for growth, marketing and, yes, the almighty and important bottom line.

“Whether studios like it or not, business currents and consumer interests have clearly shifted,” said Peter Hoffman, CEO of Seven Arts Pictures. “We can either capitalize on this trend or stick our head in the sand and hope everything will remain business as usual,” he added.

And Seven Arts, Hoffman stated, has never been one

Although Blockbuster gave way to Netflix and On Demand, DVDs and digital streaming can coexist. to shy away from the future.

Which is why the Los Angeles-based studio released its latest movie, “The Pool Boys,” on DVD, BluRay, iTunes, and streaming digital distribution.

This way, Hoffman said, we can better promote “The Pool Boys,” and all of our upcoming releases.

So, what of those small plastic discs that most consumers have come to know and, if not exactly love, have certainly grown accustomed to?

According to the movie studio industry, DVDs will continue to play a role, albeit a supporting one to digital.

“DVDs are going to continue to be a viable part of a studio’s revenue,”

predicted Hoffman. “But there is clearly a strong consumer interest in digital viewing as well.”

To this end, it would seem that studios would do well to embrace the ageold adage of “give the customer what they want.” As is the case with Seven Arts’ “The Pool Boys” release, it’s DVD, Blu-Ray, streaming and digital download. This gives consumers an array of choices, making it a win-win for movie viewers.

Learn more about the “The Pool Boys” at www.

ThePoolBoysMov ie.com, then see the movie “On Demand” from your local cable provider. This movie can also be seen on computers, mobile phones, tablet computers and DVD.

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Recuerda emocionado Juan Paredes el podio en Montreal 76 Notimex México

La máxima experiencia en su vida deportiva fue subir al podio en los Juegos Olímpicos Montreal 76, recibir la medalla de bronce en el torneo de boxeo y ver ondear la bandera de México en la máxima justa del deporte mundial.

Los XXI Juegos Olímpicos de 1976 se celebraron en Montreal, Canadá, entre el 17 de julio y el 1 de agosto con la participación de seis mil 028 atletas de 92 países, compitiendo en 21 deportes y 198 especialidades.

El ex boxeador Juan Paredes Miranda, habló en entrevista con Notimex de su experiencia al haber ganado la medalla de bronce en los Juegos Olímpicos Montreal 76.

“Fue una hazaña, una experiencia inolvidable, fuera de serie, algo especial como deportista representar a

nuestro país y ganar la medalla olímpica, me dio muchas satisfacciones en todos los sentidos”, dice Paredes.

Como una película en su cerebro, regresa al año de 1976, “fue un orgullo subir al podio, es algo que no puedo descifrar con palabras, ver ondear la bandera de México en un evento que todo el mundo lo está viendo, representa que eres alguien en la vida y todo te cambia”.

Su voz se quiebra “porque esa presea me quedó grabada para toda la vida, nunca se me olvidará y cambió mi existencia totalmente, fue un cambio de 90 grados. A mi familia la saqué de donde estabamos, en lo social, lo económico, esa medalla se la dediqué a

Pedro Ramírez Vázquez”.

Juan Paredes Miranda nació el 29 enero de 1953 en Azpatozcalco en la capital de la República Mexicana, donde empezó a desarrollar sus habilidades en el deporte de los puños, entrenó en esa delegación política y empezó su destacada trayectoria al resultar campeón del torneo de los barrios.

Juan Paredes ya tenía su boleto a Canadá, con un récord amateur de 62 peleas, 53 triunfos y nueve derrotas y con el corazón por delante y una gran preparación hizo maletas con la delegación mexicana.

El ex boxeador recuerda que “fue muy difícil avanzar. Nunca había participa-

do en una competencia de esta magnitud, para mi fue una guerra de nervios, yo no fui a Juegos Centroamericanos ni a Panamericanos y ahora estaba con lo mejor del mundo, salí adelante gracias a buena preparación y buena esquina”.

Juan Paredes se retiró del pugilismo rentado con 23 triunfos, 19 nocauts y 11 derrotas. El único cinturón que disputó, el campeonato nacional de peso pluma, lo perdió contra el guerrerense Marcos Villasana en marzo de 1982.

Actualmente Juan Paredes, con 59 años de edad entrena a la selección de boxeo Sub 16 en el Centro Nacional de Alto Rendimiento (CNAR), de la Conade.

Local students compete Rubén O. Romano volverá al timón con Morelia in a dance off Veronica Taylor-Ramirez El Observador

Students from 12 different schools in Franklin McKinely School District came together to show their best dance moves at the CORAL Dance Off at Sylvandale Junior High School.

Students competed in two divisions: kindergarten through third grade and forth through eight grade. Each team performed a dance style routine and a cheer routine. An “American Idol” style panel judged each performance.

The competition was held in the school gymnasium where parents, students, and teachers watched the performances.

“The community involvement is great, the parents come, the children come. I was very impressed that the Vice Mayor was here,” said Sandra Hernandez, a CORAL volunteer. “I really like programs like this because our kids are our future.”

CORAL, Communities Organizing Resources to Advance Learning, is an afterschool program that works with students who are reading below level to improve their literacy. Students are given one hour of personal literacy tutoring, one hour of homework and one hour of enrichment that ranges from art, sports, dance and music.

“This program helps a lot, my daughter she loves it, and I don’t have the money to pay for these types of classes,” said Beta Rosales, a mother of a 2nd grader in the program.

CORAL serves over 3,000 students at 22 school sites.

Participants are pleased with the success.

“I’ve seen quite a few of my kids, they could come and be very introverted.

Now they have a lot more confidence in the way they carry themselves,” said Megan Mallamace, a teacher at Voices Academy.

Karen Barerra, a 7th

grader in the program, also noticed a change within herself from participating in the activities.

“I was shy, it changed me a lot, I came here to learn more things” said Barerra.

In the future, CORAL will continue to hold events like the dance off, such as a spelling bee, soccer tournament, and celebrations for literacy achievement.

As the program moves forward however, some changes must be made said Sara Reyes, Program Director. Last year the program was free to participating students, but this year participants paid a $35 registration free due to budget cuts.

Next year, the program must cut 1,000 students from their services also due to budget cuts.

“It is very devastating because these families really count on us to keep their kids literally off the streets, otherwise there is nothing positive for them,” said Reyes.

El argentino Rubén Omar Romano fue presentado, de forma oficial, como director técnico de Monarcas para los torneos Apertura 2012 y Clausura 2011, sustituyendo a Tomás Boy. Notimex Morelia, Mi

En su presentación como técnico de Morelia, el técnico argentino Rubén Omar Romano declaró que “quiero lograr un título con Monarcas”, el cual se le ha negado dos veces.

La primera final a la que llegó con el cuadro “purépecha” la perdió con Diablos Rojos de Toluca, en el Apertura 2002, y la segunda frente a Rayados de Mon-

terrey, en el Clausura 2003.

El argentino aseguró sentirse muy feliz de regresar al club donde mejor le ha ido como estratega, en el cual se siente bien y cobijado para desarrollar su labor.

“Vengo con mucha ilusión. Quiero aportarle más al equipo, trabajar para llegar al título”, declaró en la conferencia de prensa de su presentación en el estadio Morelos.

Ruben

Omar

Roma-

no, quien hace días estaba “amarrado” con San Luis, firmó contrato por un año y ocupa el lugar vacante a la salida de Tomás Boy, quien por tres años no pudo ganar el preciado título.

Norberto Scoponi será su entrenador de arqueros, Gilberto Adama su auxiliar y Luis Canay su preparador físico, y ahora está ante la labor de armar su equipo para encarar el Torneo Apertura 2011 de la Primera División del futbol mexicano.

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Dan familiares y amigos el último adiós a Donna Summer Notimex Nashville, tn

Varios centenares de los amigos más cercanos y familiares de Donna Summer se reunieron en una iglesia de Nashville, Tennessee, para despedir en privado

a la “Reina del Disco”, fallecida la semana pasada de cáncer en el pulmón.

Unas 400 personas fueron invitadas a una misa en la Iglesia Presbiteriana de Cristo, en el Boulevard Old Hickory, en donde se esperaba la pre-

sencia de algunos famosos.

Los familiares manifestaron en un comunicado el aprecio por la gran cantidad de muestras de cariño de los seguidores y amigos de la cantante, pero aún así, su decisión fue mantener el servicio fúnebre en privado.

La muerte de Summer a los 63 años, ocurrida el jueves pasado en Naples, Florida, despertó una avalancha de tributos para la ganadora de cinco Premios Grammy, cuyo ritmo marcó la pauta de la música disco en la segunda parte de la década de los 70.

Summer nació en Boston, pero vivió un tiempo en Nashville en la década de los 90 y junto a su esposo Bruce Sudano aún son dueños de una casa en Brentwood.

La cantante fue bautizada como la “Reina del Disco”, tras lanzar una serie de éxitos en los 70, incluidos los temas “I feel love” “Love to love you baby” y “Last dance”.

A Summer le sobreviven, además de su esposo, sus tres hijas: Brooklyn, Mimi y Amanda.

Donna Summers, la “Reina del Disco”, fallecio el 17 de mayo.

Steven Tyler disfrutó trabajar con JLo Notimex Los Ángeles, ca

El rockero Steven Tyler aseguró que ha disfrutado mucho la experiencia de trabajar junto a la cantante Jennifer Lopez, quien es su compañera en el jurado del “reality” de canto “American Idol”.

De acuerdo a información de diferentes medios, Tyler señaló que la intérprete de origen puertorriqueño “es una bestia sexy.

Me nutro de esa energía femenina que tiene.

“Siempre le estoy coqueteando. No es nada malo, es realmente bueno. Lo mejor de todo esto es que hemos sido capaces de seleccionar buen talento. Sólo hay que ver a los concursantes de este año”, aseguró Tyler con respecto al “reality”.

Cantante Jennifer Lopez.

Asimismo, el vocalista de Aerosmith evadió las preguntas con respecto a si él o Lopez regresarían al programa la próxima temporada; sin embargo comentó que la experiencia le ha encantado y que en ningún momento le ocasionó problemas con sus compañeros de la banda.

Aerosmith saldrá de gira el próximo verano; asimismo prepara su primer álbum de estudio en diez años.