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Descubre tu talento La campaña “Descubre tu talento”, fue creada específicamente para darle a conocer a la comunidad hispana de Estados Unidos información sobre las oportunidades laborales disponibles y sobre cómo obtener capacitación y entrenamiento. Sigue leyendo en nuestra red a: www.el-observador. com/category/national LYFE Kitchen of Palo Alto honored at Small Business Day Opening their doors for business in October 2011, LYFE Kitchen’s goal is to ensure all patrons “Love Your Food Everyday”, thus the origin of the restaurant’s name. Achieving this goal has been possible through serving great tasting, good-for-you food, using sustainable food products and adopting eco-friendly practices in food production. Read more online at: www. el-observador.com/category/regional

Festival of Saint St John the Baptist | SAT. JUNE 16 | 100 North 27th Street San José | FREE ADMISSION The Portuguese Band of San Jose is celebrating their Summer festival in honor or their Patron Saint St John the Baptist. Friday 6/15: Tri Tip Dinner and comedy show $25.00 children (6-12) $12.00, Saturday 6/16 Free admission: Portuguese folkloric dancing,activities,food booths, music,dancing. June 15-16 http://www.facebook.com/#!/PBSJ.BandaVelha for full details.

Ohlone for Healthy Living Qigong and Tai Chi Fitness Prep Saturdays, June 9-July 7 10:00am-11:15am Ohlone College 43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont Room SC 174 Only $60 for 5 class sessions Drop-in: $15 per class Register Online: http://ohlone. augusoft.net By phone: (510) 742-2303 Nature Inspired Yoga in the Park Thursdays, June 21th – July 26th 6:15pm-7:15pm Guadalupe Visitor & Education Center 438 Coleman Ave San Jose, CA 18 years or older $50/members, $60/non-members $10/drop ins (408) 298-7657 www.grpg.org Galería Arte Anniversary June 15 5:00pm – 7:30pm Galería Arte 50 N. Santa Cruz Ave. Los Gatos, CA (408) 395-0403 Dinner & Film: “Ojos Que no Ven” June 15 6:30pm San Jose Peace and Justice Center 48 S. 7th St. Ste. 101 Suggested donation $10 SAHE Summer Pachanga June 15 Cielito Lindo Restaurant 195 Taylor St. San Jose, CA $7, all proceeds go to scholarships District 2 Annual Health Fair June 16 Kaiser Permanente

250 Hospital Parkway San Jose, CA (408) 535-4925

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Juneteenth in the Park June 16-17 Cesar Chavez Park South Market Street San Jose, CA 95113 $5

Yard Sale: Peace & Dignity Fundraiser June 23 7:00am – 1:00pm 19th and Taylor St. San Jose, CA (408) 250-9245

Greek Music, Food, & Wine Festival June 17 11:00am-8:00pm History Park 1650 Senter Road San Jose, CA 95112 (408) 247-4685 $5

34th Annual Dia de San Juan Festival June 23 11:00am History Park San Jose, CA $20 advance tix $30 at the door www.wrprc.org

Family Fun Day June 20 10:00am Sears Court Westfield Oakridge 925 Blossom Hill Rd. San Jose, Ca (408) 578-2912

Oakland Zoo’s 20th Annual Fundraiser June 23 4:00pm – 10:00pm Oakland Zoo 9777 Golf Links Rd. Oakland, CA $125 per person Guest must be 21 or older (510) 632-9525 ext. 154 www.oaklandzoo.org

Concert in the Park: Legally Blues June 20 6:30pm-8:00pm Central Park 909 Kiely Blvd Santa Clara, CA Stanford Jazz Festival June 22 – August 4 Dinkelspiel Auditorium 471 Lagunita Dr. Stanford, CA www.stanfordjazz.org Summerfest 2012 Rockin’ the Hill June 23 & 23 8:30pm Smith Center Amphitheater Ohlone College 43600 Mission Blvd.

Fremont, CA Tickets: $10 general

Stern Grove Music Festival Sundays June 24-August 26 2:00pm Sigmund Stern Grove 19th Avenue & Sloat Blvd San Francisco, CA San Jose Stage Company Presents: The Buddy Holly Tribute Concert June 28, 29 8:00pm • July 1 3:00pm California Theater 345 S. First St. San Jose, CA Tickets $75 & $100 (408) 283-7142 www.thestage.org

Familias hispanas y la naturaleza Los latinos constituyen 23% de la población menor de 18 años en los Estados Unidos; sin embargo, solo 5.8% de los jóvenes que participan en actividades recreativas al aire libre son hispanos. Así lo señala un informe de The Outdoor Foundation. Esta cifra es sumamente preocupante, pues el contacto con la naturaleza aporta muchos beneficios físicos, emocionales y mentales a los niños. Sigue leyendo en nuestra red a: www. el-observador.com/category/national Modernizing Caltrain will create jobs Modernizing the Caltrain commuter service would create the equivalent of almost 9,600 jobs, increase property values and generate overall economic benefits of up to $2.5 billion, according to a new study the Bay Area Council Economic Institute. Read more online at: www.el-observador.com/ category/regional Calibre 50 actuará en los Premios SESAC Latina 2012 La actuación de Calibre 50 se llevaran a cabo el próximo 20 de junio en el legendario Beverly Hills Hotel. El evento rinde homenaje a los escritores y editoras de los temas más sonados del último año y también incluirá la presentación del grupo de pop Mexicano, REIK. Otros artistas que han confirmado su asistencia son Rico Love, Joey Montana, El Güero, entre otros. Sigue leyendo en nuestra red a: www.el-observador.com/ category/regional Report released on rural communities Obama Administration Releases Report on America’s Agricultural Economy Home to some of the most diligent and self-reliant Americans, rural communities and our nation’s agriculture industry are vital contributors to employment and exports from the United States. Read more online at: www.el-observador.com/category/regional

FREE BOX Community Fitness Day June 16 • 10:00am-4:00pm Almaden Valley Athletic Club 5400 Camden Ave. San Jose, CA 95214 Starlight Cinema’s Summer Outdoor Film: Some like it Hot June 21 • 7:00pm San Pedro Market Peralta Adobe Plaza Festival in the Park Health Fair June 23 • 11:00am-4:00pm Hellyer County Park 985 Hellyer Avenue San Jose, CA (408) 355-2240 Networking Mixer June 27 •6:00pm – 8:00pm Bay 101 1801 Bering Dr. San Jose, CA Starlight Cinema’s Summer Outdoor Film: Little Shop of Horrors June 28 • 7:00pm Post Street (between First and Market St.) Mexicanismo through Artists Eyes

June 8 - September 23 Tuesday- Sunday 11:00am-5:00pm San Jose Museum of Art 110 S. Market Street San Jose, CA 95113 (408) 271-6840 Job Lab Every Tuesday 10:00am-12:00pm Redwood City Downtown Public Library 1044 Middlefield Rd. Redwood City, CA 94062 (650) 851-3355

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Supervisors Discuss Finance and Government Operations Osvaldo Castillo El Observador

It is budget week for Santa Clara County Supervisors and on Tuesday June 12, they discussed several items regarding the county’s finance and government operations.

There were several items that were addressed at the hearing and for the most part, the supervisors had no problem with each budget proposal for each item.

One of those items was a giving the county’s Youth Task Force $2,500 on an ongoing basis to fund their needs.

“This is a good program but there has not been any ongoing funding for it,” District 3 Supervisor, Dave Cortese said. “The program should be funded annually for items such as supplies.”

Several members of the task force were on hand and thanked the supervisors for supporting them.

Other items that were passed were a one-time $25,832 fund for the South

County Youth Task Force, and a one-time $25,000 fund for the FireSafe Council for an early warning monitoring system.

vide a much better service for our residents because they would be able to access files easier if they were electronic.” Regadanz replied.

Though most of the items passed with relative ease, there was significant discussion regarding some items. District 4 Supervisor, led most of the discussion on some of these items.

Finally, Yeager, as well as District 5 Supervisor Liz Kniss had trouble understanding the item for one full-time unclassified Program Manager I position, for a one-year term, to act as the Reentry Network Coordinator in the Office of the County Executive. The item also included an increase of salaries and benefits in the Office of the County Executive by $114,373 on a one-time basis.

He had trouble understanding item number 41, a transfer of $35,000 for County Archives, as well as the corresponding responsibilities, from the Office of the Clerk-Recorder to the Office of the Clerk of the Board, with no net fiscal impact on the general fund.

The item was proposed by Cortese and was eventually dropped from the agenda.

Another item on the agenda that troubled Yeager was a $164,402 one-time fund for the records conversion project.

“What will we get from this, and why is this so important,” Yeager asked Lynn Regadanz, Interim Clerk of the Board. “This would pro-

“What is the significance of this Program Manager I position,” Kniss asked.

“It’s a one time position, then we will reassess the position to see if we still need it,” said George Shirakawa, District 2 Supervisor. “We have so much going on, we need some one to run the program.”

Items that were not resolved will be discussed at the June 15 meeting.

Santa Clara Calls for Transparency and Accuracy regarding RDA Debts SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CA

The County of Santa Clara is calling for transparency and accuracy from the City of San Jose and reassuring bond holders that the City has sufficient funds to cover all of its former Redevelopment Agency (RDA) debt service. This call is a result of inquiries from Wall Street concerning misleading and inaccurate statements made about the City’s inability to meet its obligations on redevelopment agency debt.

The City of San José has been informing Wall Street that it will default on its former Redevelopment Agency

bonded debt obligations.

Additionally, the City has been attempting to divert attention away from its own imprudent financial management by asserting that the County of Santa Clara Auditor-Controller is “causing” this supposed default.

The new state law, ABX1 26, mandates that the City provide certain financial information to the AuditorController in order to assess its ability to pay its bonded debt. That information is then sent to the State for analysis of the redevelopment funding. The City has delayed their production of the financial information for weeks, and that has de-

layed the ability of the Auditor-Controller and the State to produce such a plan.

“San José’s situation is one-of-a-kind in that prior to ABX1 26, the RDA has long faced a crushing debt burden that resulted from going beyond the original intent of the redevelopment law – eliminating blight,” said County Finance Director Vinod Sharma. “The County has been actively involved in reassuring those holding bonds from the City’s former redevelopment agency that there is no reason to be concerned about a default, despite the confusing messages from the City leadership.”

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Latinos Must Turn ¿Ya definió su voto?

Out To Vote Luisa Fernanda Montero La Red Hispana

Latinos make up 42% of the population of California. However, too many did not vote this past June 5th Primary Election Day. Registered voters in the County of Santa Clara total 755,117 of which only 284,025 took time to vote. Hispanics are not registering or voting in numbers that reflect their full potential. This has outcome implications that concern many Hispanic community leaders at all levels: local, county, state, and national. The ‘voting district’ landscape may have changed to foster more competition, but an added outcome is that the recently enacted “Top Two System’ requires all top two candidates to ‘campaign again’ for their districts in the Tuesday, November 5th Presidential Election.

Locally, the “Top Two System’ results of this June 5th Primary, results in having San Jose Districts 2, 4, 6, 8 and 20 ‘run again’ for the election of Tuesday, November 5, 2012. Of interest to Latinos is the City of San Jose District 8 incumbent Rose Herrera (7028 votes; 48%) having to plan, fund and execute a ‘run-off’ election against Jimmy Nguyen (4,140 votes; 28.28%). To view all election results as of 8 PM, June 5, 2012 go to <http://www.sccgov.org/ elections/results/June2012.

In State Assembly District 27, incumbent Nora Campos (32,908 votes; 70.46%) will compete against challenger Roger F. Lasson (13.795 votes: 29.54%).

Another election contest of great local interest is that of State Assembly District 15 where former Assembly Member Joe Coto (53,640 votes; 44.30%) and current Assembly Member Jim Beall, Jr. (67,450 votes; 56.70%) will compete again for the Tuesday, November 5, 2012 election.

of Education, State of California. When Latinos do not vote, their constituency has too few advocates looking to meet program resource needs. The outcome is less than its fair share.

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According to Joe Coto, there are 60,000 Latino voters in State Assembly District 15 of which only 7,000 voted. What this means is that too many Latino voters did not vote at all despite the convenience of “Mail-In Ballots”. The coming election day (November 5th) may be just another election day to many Latinos, but Coto and his campaign strategists are looking at ways to motivate Latinos to actually vote.

Latino voters need to understand what is at stake when they do not participate in elections which select who will be the advocate for your jurisdiction. For example, the election of Joe Coto to the State Senate, District 15, means that another Latino advocate has been empowered to join the California State Assembly Hispanic Caucus. This group would have about 43 members rather than 27 if all Latino voters participated by voting in all elections. These elected officials are essential to the equitable distribution of resources (money) which the State Assembly allocates to all communities. Much of this money comes from Washington, D.C., as allocations for MediCal, health care, educations, veterans programs, affordable housing, high-speed rail projects, and the improvements for freeways & bridges.

The entire education system, from University of California, Cal State Universities, local community colleges, the local K-12 public schools. are all funded through the Department

In the area of health care, the recent passage of the Affordable Care Act by the U.S. Congress, signed into law by President Barack Obama, will change MediCare/Medi-Cal allocations.

In addition, youth may now be covered by their parents medical care insurances. Health care funding allocations from the Department of Health and Welfare get allocated to Sacramento for distribution to the various communities.

When Latinos do not register to vote, learn about the issues, and then vote in their own best interests, they end up with fewer advocates at the allocations table. The outcome is predictable. Latinos have all experienced that local health care services are not available to those without insurances or adequate funds.

Another major concern today is the economy, its markets and jobs. The Latino vote will ensure advocacy and representation at the table when federal funds are allocated down to the state level for job programs. The Latino business community needs access to small business loans and reasonable credit interest rates.

At the national level, the Latino voter has the numbers and power to become an effective ‘swing vote’ that will ensure a second term for President Obama.

What is really important is to decide to make your Latino vote count. Latinos must turn out to vote this coming November 2012.

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

Durante las últimas elecciones, las que llevaron a la Casa Blanca al hoy presidente Barack Obama, muchos vimos con agrado su posición frente al espinoso tema de la inmigración.

Espinoso por que suele incrementar ciertos vicios racistas y alebrestar los miedos históricos que han llevado a este país a ensañarse con los inmigrantes de turno a lo largo de los años y sobre todo en sus etapas de crisis económica.

El hoy presidente, hizo entonces promesas halagadoras, una de ellas fue la de priorizar la aprobación de una reforma migratoria integral, que saque a los más de doce millones de inmigrantes que viven y trabajan en este país de las sombras.

No ha cumplido. Y al término de su primer periodo como mandatario es evidente que no cumplirá.

Es claro que la situación económica en la que recibió el país entre otros asuntos como la reforma a la salud, fueron prioritarios para la Casa Blanca.

Pero hoy cuando avanzan

las primarias republicanas y falta poco para que el país decida quien se queda en el poder, es indispensable analizar con cabeza fría qué le ofrece cada bando – republicanos de un lado y demócratas de otro – a la comunidad hispana, marcada como es sabido por una fuerte presencia inmigrante.

Estudios recientes han demostrado lo obvio: el tema migratorio es prioritario para la comunidad hispana.

A todos nos afecta la economía y nos importa la salud y la educación.

Pero ¿qué sacamos al final del día si las mejoras no nos benefician o no benefician a nuestros seres queridos?

En eventos y entrevistas recientes, el presidente Obama ha vuelto a prometer.

Ha prometido una vez más hacer de la reforma migratoria una prioridad de su gobierno durante su segundo periodo, claro de ser elegido.

Y ha dicho claramente que aun contando con el sólido apoyo de su partido en el congreso, no ha logrado el apoyo de un solo republicano.

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Y aunque hiera susceptibilidades, tengo que decir que eso es verdad.

Diciendo eso, hay que decir también que esta administración ha superado todos los récords en deportaciones, con todo lo que ello implica para la comunidad hispana, que ve divididas sus familias y rotas sus esperanzas y que los esfuerzos de la administración por impedirlo han sido si acaso, tímidos.

Pero, a pesar de ello, debo ubicarme en la misma línea de Frank Sharry, director ejecutivo de America’s Voice, cuando dice que no tiene dudas de que el presidente quiere aprobar una reforma en su segundo periodo y que el principal motivo de que aun no la tengamos es el obstruccionismo republicano en el congreso.

Y prefiero esa línea de esperanza, porque prefiero creer que este país reaccionará tarde o temprano y actuará en consecuencia, con ética, humanidad y lógica, a fundar mis esperanzas en quienes no prometen pero afirman que sacarán del país a todos aquellos que no estén en el “legalmente” y vetarán el DREAM Act.

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¿Eres un buen papá?

Las mamás latinas confiesan si consideran a sus parejas tan buenos padres como ellas y hablan de las actividades que los papás más disfrutan con sus niños San Francisco– Mamás latinas revelan a Baby Center en Español, a través de encuestas, lo que opinan de sus parejas en su rol de padres y los momentos que éstos más disfrutan con sus pequeños.

En una de las encuestas se les preguntó a las mamás si sus parejas han creado lazos estrechos con sus hijos, y la gran mayoría, un 78%, respondió que sí. Solamente un 12% confesó que no, y 17% indicó no saberlo.

Sin embargo, al preguntarles en otra encuesta si piensan secretamente que sus parejas no son tan buenos padres como ellas, la gran mayoría, un 65%, respondió que sí lo piensan, y un 35% que no.

En ambos casos un gran número de mamás expresaron el amor y admiración que sienten por los padres de sus hijos, mientras que otras aprovecharon para exteriorizar sus frustraciones y preocupaciones sobre sus parejas y la crianza de sus pequeños. ¿Quién es mejor, papi o mami?

La pregunta, “¿Piensas secretamente que tu pa-

Actividades preferidas que los papás disfrutan hacer con sus niños Jugar con él: 60% Dormir con él: 18% Bañarlo: 13% Leerle un cuento: 1% Otra cosa: 9% *Encuesta de BabyCenter en Español

reja no es tan buen padre como tú?” se incluye en la sección de encuestas titulada Secretos de Mamá de Baby Center en Español, la cual, desde su lanzamiento en 2008, se ha convertido en un espacio que permite a las usuarias de este sitio compartir sus más íntimas confesiones. Un total de casi 6,900 mamás latinas de Estados Unidos y Latinoamérica han respondido a esa pregunta.

Aquí un testimonio de una mamá que se encuentra en ese 35% que cree que su pareja es tan buen padre de familia como ella: “Mi esposo se esmera por atender al bebé, no sólo juega todo el tiempo con él, sino que cuando yo estoy ocupada, lo atiende cambiándole el pañal, dándole el tetero, y siempre está pendiente de comprar lo que le hace falta. Ese vínculo lo ha cultivado desde mi embarazo.

En resumen, tengo el mejor esposo y el mejor padre a mi lado”.

Descubrimos que la queja más frecuente entre las mamás que confiesan ser mejores padres que sus parejas (65%), es la falta de ayuda. Una mamá confiesa: “Mi esposo adora a su bebé, pero no le gustan las responsabilidades que implican ser un buen padre. No le gusta alimentarlo, cambiarle los pañales y mucho menos levantarse de noche cuando se despierta llorando. Para cualquier cosa me llama a mí. Pero eso sí, se siente orgulloso de tener un hijo bello e inteligente. La verdad es que para mí esa situación es decepcionante y por eso no lo considero un buen padre”.

Para otras mamás no se trata de hacer comparaciones, puesto que mamás y papás cuentan con diferentes cualidades. Así lo explica una mamá: “Creo que casi ningún padre será tan cuidadoso y protector como lo somos las madres. Sencillamente tenemos un sexto sentido”.

Spelling Bee Champion Needs Help Hilbert Morales EL OBSERVADOR

Jonathan Cortes, an 8th grade student at Adelante Dual Language Academy, ARUSD, won the Spanish Spelling Bee contest last April 5th. This was the very first Spanish Language Bee in Santa Clara County in which had 230 students competed.

Jonathan was an impressive winner in the finals against 27 competitors in 16 rounds.

Jonathan has been invited to compete at the National Spanish Bee Competition, Albuquerque, New Mexico, on July 19-21, 2012. He will be accompanied by Rocio Longoria, his aunt and an Adelante teacher. Jonathan is now studying the national word list provided.

Please make a personal commitment to contribute a donation of at least $30. LET’S SEND JONATHAN. A teacher, and his aunt to that Na-

tional Spanish Spelling Bee. About $1,000 has been raised. An additional $2,000 needs to be donated to pay for transportation, lodging, and meals for three days.

Write your check now to PTA-Adelante. Put “National Spanish Spelling Bee” on the memo line. Then mail your donation to: Adelante PTA, c/o Cinthia Rios Garcia, 10271 Claudia Drive, San Jose, CA 95127.

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Se firman acuerdos sobre los derechos de los trabajadores migrantes WASHINGTON

Durante una ceremonia realizada en la sede del Departamento de Trabajo de EE. UU. en Washington, la secretaria de trabajo, Hilda L. Solís, firmó acuerdos de asociación con los embajadores representantes de las embajadas de Honduras, Filipinas, Perú y Ecuador.

“Los trabajadores migrantes realizan importantes aportes a nuestra economía”, dijo la secretaria Solís.

“Los acuerdos celebrados hoy contribuyen a garantizar que estos trabajadores tomen conciencia de su derecho a un entorno laboral seguro y a recibir el pago total de los salarios que les corresponden según las leyes de Estados Unidos”.

Según los acuerdos, las agencias de aplicación de la ley regionales de la Administración de Seguridad y

Salud Ocupacional del Departamento y su División de Horas y Salarios cooperarán con los consulados locales de los cuatro países.

Conjuntamente, los consulados y las agencias del Departamento de Trabajo implementarán iniciativas de alcance para informar a los trabajadores migrantes sobre las leyes en materia de salud, seguridad y salarios aplicables en EE. UU. Las asociaciones ayudarán a la División de Horas y Salarios y a la OSHA a aplicar las leyes estadounidenses de manera más efectiva, especialmente en las industrias de alto riesgo y bajos salarios. Esta cooperación también ayudará a ambas agencias a identificar los problemas que enfrentan los trabajadores migrantes y a centrar las iniciativas de aplicación de las leyes laborales.

“Honduras está extremadamente complacida de firmar estas cartas convenio con el DOL, la WHD y la OSHA”, manifestó el embajador de Honduras, Jorge Ramón Hernández Alcerro. “Es un paso importante hacia la cooperación entre nuestros gobiernos que promoverá el respeto y la defensa de los derechos de los trabajadores migrantes.

Esta colaboración ejemplifica nuestra determinación de ayudar a promover los derechos laborales para todos en nuestros países”.

“Nos sentimos muy complacidos por haber firmado estas declaraciones conjuntas y cartas convenio con el DOL”, dijo el embajador de Filipinas, José L. Cuisia Jr. “Queremos asegurarle al DOL que haremos lo que esté a nuestro alcance para garantizar la difusión de información útil entre

los trabajadores filipinos sobre su derecho a un entorno laboral seguro y saludable, así como a salarios y horarios justos en EE. UU., y los asistiremos en la búsqueda de una compensación cuando dichos derechos sean ignorados o directamente violados”.

El embajador de Perú, Harold Forsyth, manifestó: “Este acuerdo refleja la cooperación existente y el pleno entendimiento entre Perú y EE.UU. para proteger conjuntamente los derechos salariales de los trabajadores peruanos en Estados Unidos a través de campañas de alcance público, educación y capacitación.

Este programa ayuda a promover un marco legal entre los trabajadores peruanos y sus empleadores para garantizar el respeto de los derechos humanos fundamentales y las responsabilidades en el entorno laboral”.

“Ecuador considera una prioridad el bienestar de todos los inmigrantes ecuatorianos en Estados Unidos.

Los acuerdos que se firmarán con el Departamento de Trabajo son una herramienta útil para proteger los derechos de los trabajadores migrantes”, dijo la embajadora de Ecuador, Nathalie Cely.

Hay información adicional disponible sobre los acuerdos y el programa del Departamento para proteger a los trabajadores migrantes en http:// www.dol.gov/ilab. El Departamento implementó previamente acuerdos con México, Nicaragua, Guatemala, El Salvador, Costa Rica, República Dominicana e India para beneficiar a los trabajadores migrantes.

Las demás embajadas interesadas en participar en el programa de trabajadores migrantes del Departamento pueden comunicarse con Rebecca Rowles en la Secretaría de Asuntos Laborales Internacionales llamando al 202-693-4831.

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County of Santa Clara Innovative Juvenile Support Paying Off Initiatives Call for Support, Services and Supervision SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CA

For the past few years, the County of Santa Clara has been working to establish effective solutions to address an issue vital to community safety and family stability – rehabilitation of youthful offenders. Today, these efforts are paying off. The population at Juvenile Hall is down – 150 detention beds were eliminated between March 2007 and March 2012. 79% of the youth in the County’s custody are succeeding in meeting the terms of probation, even a year after exiting the program.

Restructuring the Ranch Program A few years ago, at a time when budgets were strained, the County took a chance and made a $3.2 million investment in its juvenile detention program.

The Enhanced Rehabilitation Ranch Program is a model that stresses accountability, rehabilitation and responsibility.

The investment included a complete remodel of the juvenile ranch facilities and the addition of therapeutic programs aimed at rehabilitation.

Santa Clara County Probation Department implemented the Seven Challenges Program in collaboration with the Juvenile Court and the Department of Alcohol and Drug Services.

The Seven Challenges Program is an evidencebased curriculum endorsed specifically for adolescents by the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration. It is particularly useful for youth who might not think their substance use is a problem.

Another innovative strategy has been to use alterna-

tives to incarceration. The six- to nine-month Encouraging Diversity Growth Education (EDGE) program was developed by Probation staff in partnership with the Santa Clara County Office of Education.

Supporting Successful Reentry to the Community Many youth respond extremely well to the supports in place through the Enhanced Ranch Program; however, a lingering challenge was how to ensure that those lessons learned would result in lasting behavioral changes when the youngsters return to the uncertainties and challenges that exist in their community. The youth would be returning to the same environmental influences that existed at the time of incarceration.

National Recognition and Expansion Funding The County’s work is being recognized nationally and garnering financial support as well. The County of Santa Clara is a designated Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention “Demonstration Site” for developing improved outcomes for youth of color; and was recently invited to share these strategies at the U.S. Department of Justice National Forum on Youth Violence Prevention, in Washington, D.C. Also, last September, the County of Santa Clara Probation Department received a highly competitive “Second Chance” $750,000 grant to support youth reentering the community out of the Enhanced Rehabilitation Ranch program. The funds come from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention.

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San José receives national honor for promoting youth reading skills SAN JOSE

Collaboration with the Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) has contributed to the city of San José being recognized by a national campaign for its efforts to address challenges that keep many low-income students from learning to read.

The city was named a Community Solutions PaceSetter by the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading, a collaborative effort to ensure that low-income children nationwide succeed in school and graduate prepared for college, career, and active citizenship.

“The City of San José is honored to receive the PaceSetter Award by the Campaign for Grade Level Reading,” Mayor Chuck Reed said. “Our Early Learning Master Plan and other school readiness programs are key components of our SJ2020 initiative, which seeks to eliminate the achievement gap in San José.”

“The Santa Clara County Office of Education is proud to partner with San José in early learning efforts,” Dr. Charles Weis, County Superintendent of Schools said. “Early learning is an essential element of a learning continuum that starts at birth. High-quality early learning enables children to develop the skills they need to succeed in school and later in life.”

San José and Santa Clara County have gathered longitudinal data on school readiness since 2004. Several efforts to increase school readiness rates in the area are underway: • San José’s Smart Start Initiative works to increase quality and access to early education through communication between pre-K and elementary schools,

parent engagement, and use of redevelopment funds to increase the number of high-quality early education spaces. Any licensed program that meets Smart Start’s quality standards can participate in the initiative.

third-grade reading. Third grade marks the point when children shift from learning to read and begin reading to learn. Students who haven’t mastered reading by then are more likely to get stuck in a cycle of academic failure, drop out of school.

• Several agencies are working to bring to Santa Clara County an Educare center — a high-quality, full-year, full-day program for 200 at-risk children ages 0-5 and their families. The site will serve as a “teaching hospital” for early learning quality in the county and house a professional development institute and family resource center.

The cities and counties involved in the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading Community Network are adopting a collective impact strategy, engaging the full community around the goal of supporting low-income children from birth through third grade. The plans involve schools but acknowledge that they alone cannot address the myriad challenges that keep children from learning to read. The strategies include ensuring that children arrive at kindergarten ready to succeed, attend school regularly and keep learning through the summer months.

• Through funding from The David and Lucile Packard Foundation, the county is planning to implement local transitional kindergarten programs (TK). TK provides 5-year-olds with a two-year kindergarten program to develop strong foundational skills for longterm academic success. The SCCOE has provided strategic planning, training, and technical assistance to school districts in the county.

The PaceSetter Honors recognize communities that are “leading by example” to solve one or more of the challenges that can undermine early literacy: chronic absenteeism, summer learning loss and a lack of school readiness. In many cases, the PaceSetters still have much work to do. But their efforts provide other communities with promising models to replicate, as well as inspiration for working toward their own creative solutions.

San José’s plan for improving early literacy makes it a charter member in a national movement of local leaders, states, nonprofits, and foundations putting a stake in the ground on

The network gives San José access to an online help desk, peer-learning opportunities, meetings with national experts and policymakers and a foundation registry designed to expand and replicate successful programs.

“There is no single silver bullet,” said Ralph Smith, managing director of the Campaign and a senior vice president at the Annie E. Casey Foundation. “Each of these PaceSetter cities is contributing one more piece of the puzzle.”

San José will be honored at a national conference in Denver June 30-July 2 when the full network of communities will gather with nonprofits, foundations and federal and state policymakers. Several states will also be honored as PaceSetters, and 10 to 15 communities will receive the All-America City award, which is tied this year to the reading campaign.

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Preparándose para un

Asado Veraniego Pasos sencillos para asar a la parrilla brillantemente Family Features

Ya sea que esta cocinando en una parrilla de gas o carbón, en casa, en un parque o en un patio, la parrilla ofrece un aroma inconfundible, un sonido crepitante y el máximo sabor. Y la investigación muestra que cuando se trata de asar a la parrilla, casi tres de cada cuatro estadounidenses eligen la carne como la carne que asan a la parilla la mayoría de las veces, pero casi el 30 por ciento todavía están buscando más información sobre cómo aprovechar el poder de la parrilla.

Para resultados garantizados y deliciosos, cuando ase la carne a la parrilla, intente seguir estos tres pasos fáciles 1. Elija su corte Algunos de los mejores cortes para asar a la parrilla son, naturalmente, ojo de bistec tierno, lomo superior (alias tira) y carne de res molida. El filete fino es también una excelente opción después de le des un chapuzón en una marinada de ablandamiento.

Filetes Griegos de lomo superior y Pinchos de Setas Tiempo de Preparación: 30 minutos Rinde 4 porciones

SUGERENCIA: frotaciones y marinadas son maneras fáciles de agregar sabor y ablandar.

Fricción de Pimienta y limón: 3 dientes de ajo grandes, picados

2. Prepare a su carne Prepare la parrilla (de gas o carbón), de acuerdo a las instrucciones del fabricante para la temperatura media.

Retire la carne del refrigerador y sazona con hierbas y especias, según se desee.

2 1/2 c ucharaditas de pimienta de limón 1 1/2 c ucharaditas de orégano seco

SUGERENCIA: Espere para añadirle la sal hasta después de la cocción para que no extraiga los jugos naturales y sabrosos de la carne.

Bistec y Pinchos: 1 libra de champiñones medianos

3. Parrilla Coloque la carne sobre las rejillas y las parrillas, cúbralas, revolviendo ocasionalmente. Prueba la cocción con un termómetro de carne: Cocine las hamburguesas a 160 ° F y los filetes a 145 ° F para término medio crudo o 160 ° F para término medio.

SUGERENCIA: Voltea los filetes con largas pinzas manejadas en lugar de un tenedor. No presione hacia abajo los filetes o hamburguesas para que los sabrosos jugos no se perderán.

1 cebolla roja mediana, cortada en trozos

Hamburguesas Explosivas con salsa de lima de enfriamiento Tiempo de Preparación: 35 minutos Rinde 6 porciones 1 1/2 libras de carne molida 6p anecillos de semillas de sésamo, divididos, tostados 1 taza de berros o de hojas verdes de primavera condimento: 1 cucharada de curry en polvo 1 cucharada de sazonador con condimentos del Caribe 1 cucharadita de sal Salsa: 1/2 t aza de mayonesa baja en grasa 1/4 t aza yogur bajo en grasa normal 1 cucharada de jugo de lima fresco 2 cucharaditas de ralladura de cáscara de limón 1/4 cucharadita de sal Combine la carne molida y los ingredientes de condimentos

2 cucharadas de aceite de oliva 6 rodajas de limón 2 filetes de carne de res sin hueso superior del lomo, corte de 1 pulgada de espesor (alrededor de 1 1/4 libras)

en un tazón grande, mezclar suavemente pero a fondo.

Forma las hamburguesas en seis 1/2-pulgadas de grueso.

1/4 t aza de queso feta desmoronado (opcional)

Coloque las hamburguesas en la parrilla a fuego medio, cubierto de cenizas carbones. Áselos cubierto, de 8 a 10 minutos (a fuego medio en la parrilla de gas precalentado de 7 a 9 minutos) hasta que el termómetro de lectura instantánea insertado horizontalmente en el centro registre 160 ° F, revolviendo ocasionalmente.

Combine las setas, cebolla, acei-

Mientras tanto, combine ingredientes de la salsa en un tazón pequeño, póngalo a un lado.

Esparza la salsa en los lados de los rollos cortados. Coloque una hamburguesa en la mitad inferior de cada rollo, póngale en la parte superior en forma pareja el berro. Cierra el sándwiches.

Combine los ingredientes de frotar.

te y 2 cucharaditas del frote en un tazón mediano y revuelve.

Desciende las setas y la cebolla alternándolas en seis pinchos de metal de 12 pulgadas.

Terminar con una rodaja de limón. Póngale el resto del frote a los filetes de carne. Coloque los filetes y las brochetas en la parrilla a fuego medio cuando los carbones estén cubiertos de cenizas. Asa la carne, cubierta, de 11 a 14 minutos (a fuego medio en la parrilla de gas precalentada, de 11 a 15 minutos) para medio crudo (145 ° F) para medio punto de cocción (160 ° F), revolviendo ocasionalmente. Asa las brochetas de 6 a 8 minutos o hasta que los champiñones estén tiernos, revolviendo ocasionalmente.

Retira los vegetales de pinchos, mezcle con el queso, si lo desea. Corte los filetes. Sazone la carne y las verduras con sal.

Más formas de dominar su “parrilladaza” n La temperatura es importante cuando estés asando. No ases

a fuego alto - esto puede causar la carbonización en el exterior antes de que el interior ha alcanzado el punto deseado, por lo que es mejor a asar a fuego medio. Si usa una parrilla de carbón, asegurarse de que los carbones son de color blanco, cubierto de cenizas.

n Quite la grasa visible antes de asar para prevenir aumento

de flamas.

n Los cortes menos tiernos, como carne fina o mechada, se

benefician de una marinada de ablandamiento. Piense en los ingredientes ácidos como el jugo de limón o vinagre.

n Mantenga la carne cruda separada de otros alimentos. Utilice

platos y utensilios limpios para los alimentos cocinados.

Para más recetas deliciosas, consejos e ideas simples para asar frotar o ideas de marinadas, visite: www.BeefItsWhatsForDinner.com.

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Médicos de familia ofrecen por Internet consejos sobre la salud para los cuidadores dido considerablemente su página web sobre personas mayores. Todo el contenido está revisado y aprobado por médicos de familia.

“La información científicamente precisa de FamilyDoctor.org permite que los pacientes tomen decisiones informadas”, dijo Stream. “Y la información lleva a diálogos más constructivos entre pacientes y médicos”.

La encuesta encontró que

En una encuesta nacional el 72 por ciento de los cuidadores dijeron que el cuidar impacta en su propia salud. FamilyDoctor.org ayuda a reducir el peso de esta obligación.

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Si se siente estresado, cansado o de mala salud debido a su trabajo como cuidador, usted definitivamente no está solo.

De acuerdo a una encuesta reciente conducida por Harris Interactive de parte de la Academia Americana de Médicos de Familia (AAFP, por sus siglas en inglés), casi tres de cada cuatro cuidadores que cuidan a familiares o amistades que son ancianos o con discapacidades físicas o mentales, dijeron que esta labor impacta en su salud. Casi seis de cada 10 cuidadores remarcaron que a veces duermen mal.

“Cuidar a un ser querido es una responsabilidad tremenda, que puede tener un gran impacto en su salud y bienestar”, manifestó el doctor Glen Stream, MD, MBI, presidente de la AAFP. “Los cuidadores deben saber que hay recursos para ayudarles a proveer el cuidado necesario mientras mantienen su propio bienestar”.

El premiado sitio web de la AAFP, FamilyDoctor. org, ofrece consejos prácticos para balancear el trabajo y el cuidado de otra persona, ayuda a lidiar con eventos que nos cambian la vida, a mantener a los adultos mayores sanos y a mejorar la comunicación con un familiar anciano

con demencia y depresión.

Casi dos tercios de los cuidadores encuestados dijeron que estaban frustrados por tener que acceder a demasiadas fuentes de información para resolver una cuestión de salud específica.

Más de la mitad de los cuidadores sintió que no hay en Internet un solo recurso de información sobre la salud que sea altamente confiable.

Los resultados de la encuesta demostraron que los cuidadores necesitan una fuente completa de información. Conscientes de la necesidad de los cuidadores de acceder información oportuna y fácil de obtener, FamilyDoctor.org ha expan-

Health Care Law Delivers Free Preventative Services in California The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today announced that the Affordable Care Act helped 1,180,220 people in California with original Medicare to receive at least one preventive service at no cost to them during the first five months of 2012. Nationally, 14,297,266 people in Medicare received at least

one free preventive service during the first five months of this year. “Thanks to the health care law, millions of Americans are getting cancer screenings, mammograms and other preventive services for free,” said CMS Acting Administrator Marilyn Tavenner. “These free preventive services are helping people in Medicare

stay healthy and lower their health care costs.”

One of the major goals of the Affordable Care Act is to help people stay healthy by giving them the tools they need to take charge of their own health and prevent health problems before they happen.

casi dos tercios de los cuidadores que manejan la salud de quienes cuidan, trataron de obtener información de su médico o proveedor de cuidado de la salud. De ese grupo, el 96 por ciento trato de informarse de parte de un médico de cabecera.

Los médicos de familia tratan a personas de todas las edades y pueden no sólo atender a la gente mayor sino que además ofrecen recursos que ayudan

a que los cuidadores mantengan su calidad de vida.

“Los médicos de familia proporcionan un hogar médico dedicado a sus pacientes. Coordinan la atención médica en todos los niveles incluyendo, consultorios, asilos de ancianos, hospitales y muchos otros servicios que componen nuestro complejo y confuso sistema de atención de la salud”, finalizó Stream.

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LOCAL ELECTION RECAP & ANALYSIS Hilbert Morales El Observador

Latinos, who are citizens, are encouraged to register to vote, learn about the issues, and then vote in their own best interests. When Latinos do not vote, it opens the door to others who will, by default, make ‘the rules’ for all of us. If democracy is to benefit all of us by maximizing the common good, then all of us have a responsibility to become involved, informed, and committed to vote on all public policy issues which are placed before the voter.

The three items below impact life in this community.

MEASURE A: COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA, County Jails. This measure passed with 194,418 YES votes (77.67%); NO votes were 55,891 (22.33%).

The Board of Supervisors will now have the flexibility to implement execu-

tive management changes, make needed changes in administration, and stay in compliance with existing laws and regulations.

In the recent past, $7 million annually was saved by elimination of duplication.

The Board of Supervisors now has the authority to respond and make needed changes in the future.

MEASURE B: City of San Jose, Pension Modification.

The voters again expressed their support for needed pension modification/reform through their vote of Yes: 93,186 (69.23%) to the Nays: 41,413 (32.33%). The San Jose City Council has been given a second chance to take up needed pension modification. The City of San Jose voters already had expressed their support for pension modification during the November 2010 election. There is no doubt that the City must wrap its arms about this pension

plan situation so as to get control of costs, which are spiraling out of control. Delays just continue to escalate costs because new hires are being made. It is unacceptable to build libraries and community centers and not have the necessary operation funds because this pension plan obligation is not being dealt with. Do not kick this can down the road anymore….deal with it now!

EDUCATION: SCHOOL DISTRICT BONDS…fortunately all these bonds were supported by voters of each school board jurisdiction.

This is in keeping with the need to upgrade old school facilities to an ability to support and sustain new teaching methods and their related technologies (ebooks, computers, WiFi, etc.).

Latinos are encouraged to volunteer to be on the oversight committees, which are designed to ensure that these funds are managed

Ballots still being counted at the Regristrar of Voter’s Office.

well, and expended on authorized facility projects.

PROPOSITION 29: STATEWIDE TOBACCO TAX. As of June 11, 2012, there were 182,066 YES

votes (65.54%) and 95,712 NO votes (34.46%). Tobacco products will be taxed at a higher level despite the very expensive campaign by tobacco public relations. What happened here is in keeping

with the ability of special interests (corporations) to allocate very large sums of money to influence voters with propaganda. Fortunately, the American voter has a mind of his/her own.

Recapitulación y Analis de las Elecciones Locales Hilbert Morales El Observador

Latinos quienes son ciudadanos, se les anima a inscribirse para votar, aprender sobre los temas, y luego a votar por sus propios intereses. Cuando los latinos no votan, se abre la puerta a otros que, por forma predeterminada, hacen ‘las reglas’ para todos nosotros.

Si la democracia está para beneficiar a todos nosotros, mediante la maximización del bien común, entonces todos nosotros tenemos la responsabilidad de participar, informarnos, y comprometernos a votar en todos los asuntos de política pública que se colocan antes del votante. Los tres puntos que siguen, impactan la vida de esta comunidad.

Medida A: Condado de Santa Clara, Cárceles del Condado.

Esta medida fue aprobada con 194,418 votos con el SI (77.67%), con 55.891 votos por el NO (22.33%).

La Junta de Supervisores ahora tendrá la flexibilidad necesaria para implementar los cambios de gestión ejecutiva y la estancia en el cumplimiento de las leyes y reglamentos vigentes. En el pasado, $ 7 millones anuales se ahorrado por eliminación de la duplicación. La Junta de Supervisores tiene ahora la autoridad para responder y hacer los cambios necesarios en el futuro.

Medida B: Ciudad de San José, Modificación de Pensiones.

Los votantes expresaron

nuevamente su apoyo para la modificación de pensiones a través de su voto. El Sí recibió: 93,186 (69.23%) contra el No: 41,413 (32.33%). Los votantes de la ciudad ya habían expresado su apoyo a la modificación de pensiones durante las elecciones de noviembre del 2010. No hay duda de que la ciudad debe envolver sus brazos alrededor de esta situación, plan de pensiones con el fin de obtener el control de costos, que están fuera de control. Los retrasos sólo siguen aumentando los costos debido a las nuevas contrataciones que se realizan.

Educación: Los bonos del distrito escolar por suerte todos estos bonos fueron apoyados por los votantes de cada jurisdicción del

consejo escolar. Esto está de acuerdo con la necesidad de mejorar las instalaciones a la capacidad de apoyar y sostener nuevos métodos de enseñanza y sus tecnologías relacionadas (libros electrónicos, computadoras, acceso a la red).

Proposición 29: Impuesto sobre el tabaco en todo el estado.

Hubo 182,066 votos por el SI (65.54%) y 95,712 votos en contra (34.46%). Los productos de tabaco hubieran aumentado un dólar adicional en impuestos.

Lo que sucedió fue que la proposición estaba defectuosa. Hubiera sido una buena cosa para California pero la iniciativa no se hizo bien.

Muchos creen que vamos a ver otra versión en siguiente elecciones.

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Great gifts to make this Father’s Day one to remember ARA

What do you get the man who’s done everything for you - from spending sleepless nights changing dirty diapers to trading in his muscle car for a minivan - but asked nothing in return? This year, start paying dad back for all he’s done by making Father’s Day the best yet with these surefire gift ideas.

For the dad who likes to snack They say that the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. If that’s true, your dad will love you even more after he opens your gift of beef jerky.

For the fishing-focused dad If striking fear in the hearts of trophy fish is his idea of a relaxing weekend, dad is sure to enjoy the Rapala Rippin’ Rap, a highly versatile lure that will provide dad with tons of on-the-water action. Anglers can fish the lure deep or shallow, and on the retrieve, the bait gives off an intense vibrating, fluttering action that all fish can’t resist.

For the constantly connected dad Does your dad text you from the next room? Check in to Facebook Places when he moves from the couch to the kitchen? Or surf the Web from the bathroom? Make your tech savvy dad’s year with Nexia Home Intelligence, a new smart home automation system from two home industry powerhouses - Schlage and Trane.

For the baseball-loving dad Nothing says father-child bonding like throwing around a baseball in the backyard. This Father’s Day, celebrate America’s pastime with the man who introduced you to the game.

For the household handyman If your dad is like most, odds are he’s spent one too many weekends fixing things up around the house when he’d rather be giving his 9-iron a workout on the golf course.

On Father’s Day, give your dad some new tools to make his home improvement projects less of a hassle.

The right tool goes a long way and, believe it or not, technology has advanced since the old man bought that socket set he keeps in the garage - the one that looks like it was new when President Eisenhower was in the White House. With a little encouragement, any dad will talk for hours about the cordless drill or new vice grip he’s had his eye on. Find out what’s missing from his collection and help him create the toolbox of his dreams.

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Happy Father’s Day The idea of Father’s Day was conceived slightly more than a century ago by Sonora Dodd of Spokane, Wash., while she listened to a Mother’s Day sermon in 1909. Dodd wanted a special day to honor her father, William Smart, a widowed Civil War veteran who was left to raise his six children on a farm. A day in June was chosen for the first Father’s Day celebration June 17, 1910, proclaimed by Spokane’s mayor because it was the month of Smart’s birth.

The first presidential proclamation honoring fathers was issued in 1966 when President Lyndon Johnson designated the third Sunday in June as Father’s Day. Father’s Day has been celebrated annually since 1972 when President Richard Nixon signed the public law that made it permanent.

How Many Fathers?

70.1 million

Estimated number of fathers across the nation.

24.7 million Number of fathers who were part of married-couple families with children younger than 18 in 2011.

21% were raising three or more children younger than 18 (among married-couple family households only).

3% lived in someone else’s home.

1.7 million Number of single fathers in 2011; 15 percent of single parents were men.

10% were raising three or more children younger than 18.

About 45% were divorced, 31% were never married, 19% were separated, and 5 percent were widowed.

38% had an annual family income of $50,000 or more.

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ARTS & CULTURE

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City and State partner to bring program to eligible families

Camp San José offers low cost camps and lunches SAN JOSE, Ca

First Lady Michelle Obama once stated, “…all children should have the basic nutrition they need to learn and grow and to pursue their dreams.” In this spirit, the City of San José’s Parks, Recreation, and Services Department (PRNS) has partnered with the California Department of Education to bring a low

cost summer camp with a nutritious lunch to qualifying youth in low-income families this summer. Four San José community centers have been identified as sites for these programs: Bascom, Mayfair, Roosevelt and Seven Trees.

San José camps offer children between the ages of kindergarten through fifth grades with a week of sum-

mer fun for $109.00 per week. Low-income families may qualify for up to 80 percent off camp fees, $22.00 per week, which includes a free lunch for their children.

The Monday through Friday camps begin the week of June 18, 2012 and run through the week of August 10, 2012. Activities include team building, fun arts and crafts, science experiments, sports and a weekly field trip. Participants will also receive a “Camp San José” t-shirt to remember their summer experiences.

This is the third year San José has offered this discounted summer opportunity for community families. Each center was chosen based on neighboring schools that had a high percentage of reduced or free lunch. Bascom Community Center, opening to the public on June 18, is new to the program. “During the summer, not every child gets a nutritious meal. This

Camp San José is the Department of Park, Recreation and Neighborhood Services’ fun filled summer camp for students. Photo: City of San Jose Parks & Recreation. is a great partnership that helps us bridge that gap and provide at least one healthy meal a day while providing a safe, structured and fun summer experience,” said Suzanne Wolf, Acting Deputy Director of PRNS.

Camp openings are filling up quickly and there are limited opportunities. For more information on registering for the camp, visit www.sanjoseca.gov/PRNS. Although you can sign up for

camps online, registering for the reduced price camps must be done in person during normal business hours.

Please bring a form of identification, and verification of assisted finance to qualify for the low-income pricing.

Santa Clara County’s Nonprofit Arts and Culture Industry Generates $167.4 Million in Economic Activity Arts Industry Returns $12.3 Million in Revenue to Local and State Coffers San Jose, CA

Arts Council Silicon Valley announced the results of a comprehensive study of the economic impact of nonprofit arts and culture organizations in Santa Clara County.

119 eligible nonprofit arts and culture organizations in Santa Clara County participated in the study. The study was conducted by Americans for the Arts.

The Arts & Economic Prosperity IV study provides compelling new evidence that nonprofit arts and culture are a $167.4 million industry in Santa Clara County - one that generates 4,224 full-time

equivalent jobs. The $167.4 million total includes close to $105 million in spending by arts and culture organizations and $61.9 million in event-related spending by arts and culture audiences.

“This study proves that the arts and culture industry stimulates economic growth and creates jobs in this region,” said Nancy Glaze, Executive Director of Arts Council Silicon Valley.

“And, because they define who we are in all of our diversity, they are central in binding the social fabric of our communities.”

Arts Industry Boon for Local Businesses In addition to spending

by organizations, the nonprofit arts and culture industry in Santa Clara County leveraged $61.9 million in event-related spending by its audiences.

As a result of attending a cultural event, attendees often eat in local restaurants, pay for parking, buy gifts and souvenirs, and pay a babysitter.

Attendees from out of town often stay overnight in a local hotel. In Santa Clara County, these dollars generated $12.3 million in local and state government revenues.

“The Arts & Economic Prosperity IV study shows that arts and culture are not

only an important economic engine for Santa Clara County, but for the entire region and beyond,” said Nora Campos, State Assembly Member representing the 23rd District.

Nationally, the Arts & Economic Prosperity IV study reveals that the nonprofit arts industry produced $135.2 billion in economic activity during 2010.

This spending - $61.1 billion by nonprofit arts and culture organizations plus an additional $74.1 billion by their audiences-supported 4.1 million full-time equivalent jobs and generated $22.3 billion in federal, state and local tax revenues.

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No Booze for Dad this Father’s day Clooney by simply wearing a hat but that’s why there are a lot of different styles to fit every guy. This one does require a bit of thinking so don’t hurt yourself.

Boat shoes. Depending on your dad’s age he might or might have not worn this type of shoes when he was young(er) and just like I have said before, they have made a comeback. I see young guys wearing these shoes just about everywhere. They are comfortable, appealing, and they look cool; give dad that cool-guy factor and buy him a pair, these shoes will bring him back to his high school years. Want to add a little more cool to the mix? Get the shoes in an unconventional color and your dad will not only look cool but he’ll be on fire.

Juan Carlos Miranda Special to El Observador

Have you gotten a present for your dad already?

Remember that Sunday, June 17th is Father’s Day and if you haven’t done so by now you need to hurry and get your dad something that he’ll truly cherish.

If your dad is anything like mine, then you have it easy. All you need to do is head over to the liquor store and get him a 12pk of beer and a pack of cigarettes and he’ll be a happy camper. But if you want your dad to have something that will last him more than a couple hours—not counting the hangover—then you need to do some heavy thinking and get him something he will find useful and might actually look good in.

Let’s face it; nobody likes to go through the trouble of breaking their head thinking of what dad might like, but since I’m such a nice person I will

give you a few suggestions.

Retro T-shirt. Dads like to feel relaxed and comfortable and go on about their day without thinking about what to wear on their day off. As such gifting them a shirt with their favorite movie, or superhero, character would add a little fun to their nonchalant mood.

Sneakers. If you love your dad as much as you say you do, then you care for his well-being and know how important it is for your gordito to get back in shape.

Getting him the perfect pair of tennis shoes would guarantee he will at least consider working out, if not he’ll just look cool wearing them.

A hat or fedora. I don’t know if you follow celebrities as much as I do, but if you do then you have probably noticed how a lot of guys have taken to wearing hats and fedoras wherever they go. Now I know not every man might look like Johnny Depp or George

Aviators. This is another one of my all-time favorites.

They are cool, inexpensive and just wearing them makes you feel like a million bucks. Ray Bans are my personal favorite and I wouldn’t settle for less but there are many other designers that have come out with their own versions and they look just as cool. The frames for aviators also come in different colors, so if your dad is a risk taker and confident enough to wear colored shades, then go for it!

Depending on whatever you choose to buy your dad this Father’s Day, make sure what you get him is something he needs and will enjoy. Show him you care enough by thinking outside the regular shirt and tie combo. The items just mentioned won’t break the bank either, setting you back less than $150 depending on what you choose.

Now you don’t have the excuse of not knowing what to get your dad, but if at the end all fails there is no shame taking a trip to your closest liquor store.

FASHION

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LEGAL/CLASSIFIEDS

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 566079 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Kona Ice South San Jose, 5745 Orchard Park Dr., San Jose, CA 95123, Santa Clara Co. Lexibrand Ice LLC., 5745 Orchard Park Dr., San Jose, CA 95123.

This business is conducted by a limited liability company registrants have not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Lexibrand Ice LLC. Young Huh/President June 15, 22, 29; July 06, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 06/13/12.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 565218 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Puro Michoacan Birrieria, 1065 S. First Street, San Jose, CA 95110, Santa Clara Co. Juan Luis Villegas, 1654 Hollowcreek Place, San Jose, CA 95121. This business is conducted by an individual registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 10/21/11. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Juan Luis Villegas June 15, 22, 29; July 06, 2012.

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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 565904 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Engreen LLC., 1819 Montage Ct., San Jose, CA 95131, Santa Clara Co. Engreen LLC, 1819 Montage Ct., San Jose, CA 95131. This business is conducted by a limited liability company registrants have not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Engreen LLC. Pawan Uberoy/Member June 15, 22, 29; July 06, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 06/08/12.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 565165 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Productos Naturales y Mas, 1199 S. King Road, Suite 60, San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara Co. Diocelina Maldonado Martinez, 1660 March St., San Jose, CA 95122. This business is conducted by an individual registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 05/18/12.

“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.)

Diocelina Maldonado Martinez June 15, 22, 29; July 06, 2012.

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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 565152 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Britty’s Glamour, Westfield Oakridge, 925 Blossom Hill Rd # 1416, San Jose, CA 95123, Santa Clara Co. Nidia Gaona, 3180 Cherry Ave, San Jose, CA 95118, Nancy Zelaya, 3312 Meridian Ave, San Jose, CA 95124, Victor Gaona, 3312 Meridian Ave, San Jose, CA 95124. This business is conducted by a general partnership registrants have not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon.

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

Nidia Gaona June 15, 22, 29; July 06, 2012.

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

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV226421 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Randy Elmahmoud, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Randy Elmahmoud has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Randy Elmahmoud aka Randy Sulaiman aka Randy Funfic Elmahmoud aka Randy Mahmoud Elmahmoud to Randy Sulaiman. 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 09/11/12 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.

June 13, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court June 15, 22, 29; July 06, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV226408 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Victor V Tu & Hoanghoa Thi Le, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Hoanghoa Thi Le & Victor V. Tu have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Hoanghoa Thi Le to Hana Le Tu b. Brandon Tu Le to Brandon Le Tu. 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 09/11/12 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.

June 13, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court June 15, 22, 29; July 06, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV226371 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Hoa Ngoc Tjo :e & Kiet Van Le, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Hoa Ngoc Thi Le & Kiet Van Le have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Nha Bat Le to Alexander Tan Minh Le. 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 09/11/12 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.

June 12, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court June 15, 22, 29; July 06, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV226366 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Co Banh & Long Kim Chung, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Co Banh & Long Kim Chung have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Trinh Y Chung to Persephone Chung 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 09/11/12 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.

June 12, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court June 15, 22, 29; July 06, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV226312 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Edward Yi-Hwa Lee and Alice Ko, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Edward Yi-Hwa Lee and Alice Ko have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Tiberius Tai-He Lee to Tiberius Zhi-De Lee. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 09/11/12 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.

June 12, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court June 15, 22, 29; July 06, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV226230 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ramona Veronica Cortez Morales TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Ramona

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com Veronica Cortez Morales has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Ramona Veronica Cortez Morales to Ana Veronica Cortez Moran.

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 09/14/12 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.

June 11, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court June 15, 22, 29; July 06, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV226083 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Maimaitiweili Maimaiti, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Maimaitiweili Maimaiti has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Maimaitiweili Maimaiti to Mamatweli Turdy.

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 09/04/12 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.

June 08, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court June 15, 22, 29; July 06, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 565143 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Evergreen Valley Auto Towing & Transport, Evergreen Valley Towing, 2714 Suisun Ave., San Jose, CA 95121, Santa Clara Co. Robert Sandoval, 2714 Suisun Ave., San Jose, CA 95121, Diane Sandoval, 2714 Suisun Ave, San Jose, CA 95121. This business is conducted by husband and wife registrants have not 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.)

Robert Sandoval June 08, 15, 22, 29, 2012.

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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 565653 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, BriMedia Inc., 3333 Bowers Ave # 130, Santa Clara, CA 95054, Santa Clara Co. BriMedia Inc., 3333 Bowers Ave #130, Santa Clara, CA 95054. This business is conducted by a corporation registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 01/01/2006.

“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.)

BriMedia Inc. Ying Gu June 08, 15, 22, 29, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 06/04/12.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 565587 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, SNV Aroma, 1190 Miraloma Way #P, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, Santa Clara Co. Gnana Selvadurai, 1190 Miraloma Way #P, Sunnyvale, CA 94086.

This business is conducted by an individual registrants 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.)

Gnana Selvadurai June 08, 15, 22, 29, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 06/01/12.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 565357 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Centro de Belleza Azucena, 1634 Story Rd. #20, San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara Co. Azucena Cortez, 808 Lenzen #106, San Jose, CA 95126. This business is conducted by an individual registrants 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.)

Azucena Cortez

June 08, 15, 22, 29, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 05/24/12.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSEFOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV225776 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Yun-Yuan Hsu, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Yun-Yuan Hsu has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Yun-Yuan Hsu to Angela Yun-Yuan Hsu 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 08/28/12 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.

June 05, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court June 08, 15, 22, 29, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV225724 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Sunita Rani, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Sunita Rani has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Jasmeen Chouhan to Jasmeen Kumari.

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 08/28/12 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.

June 01, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court June 08, 15, 22, 29, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV225658 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Sergio Valencia Loya & Nancy Alcaraz Lopez, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Sergio Valencia Loya & Nancy Alcaraz Lopez has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. (first) Adrian (last) Alcaraz to (first) Adrian (last) ValenciaAlcaraz b. (first) Abraham (last) Alcaraz to (first) Abraham (last) Valencia-Alcaraz.

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 08/28/12 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 31, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court June 08, 15, 22, 29, 2012.

STATEMENT OF ABA DONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO. 565616 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.

Designer’s Tailoring, 2119 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA. Filed in Santa Clara County on 03/29/2011 under file no.

549732. Claire Dinh, 1207 Topaz Ave, San Jose, CA 95117. 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.)

Claire Dinh June 08, 15, 22, 29,, 2012 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 06/01/12.

NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Date of Filing Application: June 01, 2012 To Whom It May Concern: The Name of the Applicant is/are: Hongha Xuan Nguyen The applicant listed above is applying to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to sell alcoholic beverages at: 1739 Berryessa Road Ste. A San Jose, CA 95133 Type of license applied for: 41-On-Sale Beer and Wine – Eating Place

Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control 100 Paseo de San Antonio Room 119, San Jose, CA 95113 (408) 277-1200 Published on June 08, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 564691 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Antojitos Solorio, 661 Nordale Ave Apt. 1, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara Co. Santos Lara, 661 Nordale Ave. Apt. 1, San Jose, CA 95112, Aida Solorio, 661 Nordale Ave Apt. #1, San Jose, CA 95112. This business is conducted by a general partnership registrants have not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Aida Solorio June 01, 08, 15, 22, 2012.

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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 565408 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Etelberto’s Cafe, 805 Sunbrook Ct., San Jose, CA 95111, Santa Clara Co. Etelberto Cruz, 805 Sunbrook Ct., San Jose, CA 95111. 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.)

Etelberto Cruz June 01, 08, 15, 22, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 05/25/12.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 565190 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Mr. Tello, 1264 Lincoln Ave #100, San Jose, CA 95125, Santa Clara Co. Juan Jose Tello, 1034 Spencer Ave., San Jose, CA 95125. This business is conducted by an individual registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Juan Jose Tello June 01, 08, 15, 22, 2012.

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

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV225276 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Lorena Lazcano, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Lorena Lazcano has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Valeria Alonso Lazcano to Valeria Lazcano.

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 08/21/12 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 24, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court June 01, 08, 15, 22, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV225591 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Antonia Teresa Avendaño Martinez, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Antonia Teresa Avendaño Martinez has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Victor Manuel Pacheco Avendaño to Victor Manuel Avendaño.

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 08/28/12 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 31, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court June 01, 08, 15, 22, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV225452 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Danyal Mehmood Janjia, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds

that petitioner, Danyal Mehnood Janjua has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Danyal Mehmood Janjua to Daniel Janjua. 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 08/28/12 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 29, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court June 01, 08, 15, 22, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV225451 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Sin Byeongcheol and Lee Kae Hang, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Sin Byeongcheol and Lee Kae Hang have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Sin Jame Lee to Shin James Lee. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 08/21/12 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 29, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court June 01, 08, 15, 22, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV225279 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Patrick Borella, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Patrick Borella has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Patricio Jesus Borella aka Patricio Borella aka Patrick Borella to Patricio Jesus Borella. 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 08/21/12 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 24, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court June 01, 08, 15, 22, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV222334 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Brandon Craig Kerns, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Brandon Craig Kerns has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Brandon Craig Kerns to Brandon Craig Gilbert. 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 06/26/2012 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

April 11, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court June 01, 08, 15, 22, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV225380 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Roberto Moreno & Elizabeth Jimenez, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Roberto Moreno and Elizabeth Jimenez have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Monserrat Moreno to Monserrat Moreno Jimenez. 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 08/21/12 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

JUNE 15 - JUNE 21, 2012 hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

May 25, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court June 01, 08, 15, 22, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV225510 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Trupti Oza, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Trupti Oza has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Trupti Hasmukhrai Oza Dave to Trupti Oza. 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 08/28/12 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 30, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court June 01, 08, 15, 22, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME AND GENDER NO. 112CV225230 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Christopher Mark Haney, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Christopher Mark Haney has filed a petition for Change of Name and Gender with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Christopher Mark Haney to Crystal Haney.

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 08/21/12 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 23, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court June 01, 08, 15, 22, 2012.

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. Ham-

ilton Ave Ste #2, Campbell, CA 95008, Santa Clara Co. Jie Ai, 1105 Reed 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.

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Inciensos para la buena suerte Por Mario Jiménez El Observador

feasts

Almizcle: Este incienso al ser quemado exuda una fragancia potente y expresiva, la vibración del almizcle es física y altamente magnética.

with the

21 de junio, 2012 •6pm-9pm $10 por persona-estacionamiento gratis Disfrute de una velada saboreando la comida y antojitos de los mejores Camiones de Comida de el Área de la Bahía, mientras camina sobre el Galardonado Puente Suspendido de Happy Hollow cobijado por la sombra de un árbol. Vea el show “Animals of the Canopy” disfrute una bebida en el Sky Bar de Happy Hollow, y de un paseo en el Carrrusel.

Un porcentaje de las ventas se donaran para la protección de Orangutanes en Sumatra.

Su esencia ha sido asociada con ángeles y hadas.

En la India es usado por sus propiedades relajantes y afrodisíacas, además actúa como estimulante para el cuerpo psíquico asistiendo en el incremento de la fuerza de voluntad, autoestima y determinación. Ámbar: Es a menudo considerado “el néctar de los dioses o ambrosía” debido a su aroma divino.

Esta fragancia proviene de la naturaleza y fue utilizada tradicionalmente como patente medicinal para tratar numerosas enfermedades crónicas. El usuario encontrará numerosas variaciones de incienso de ámbar para entonar sus propios procesos curativos.

Cedro: Es una madera aromática cuyo uso se remonta a tiempos ancestrales cuando era usada para edificar templos y palacios en el Medio Oriente, como por ejemplo el templo del rey Salomón en Jerusalén.

El cedro es símbolo de poder y longevidad. Al estar regido por Júpiter se asocia a la abundancia. Su fragancia exquisita es usada para purificar y curar padecimientos emocionales.

Copal: Incienso que se ha venido usando desde

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hace miles de años. Se utiliza básicamente en ceremonias y limpias espirituales. Actualmente se cree que al quemar copal en su estado original se atrae la buena suerte, especialmente en asuntos de dinero.

Es ampliamente conocido por su acción purificadora, la fragancia que emana predispone el buen humor y el entusiasmo.

Incienso de iglesia: Se dice que esta regido por el Sol, por esta razón el incienso de iglesia o “frank incense” es el incienso favorito para combatir la depresión, melancolía, confusión e irritabilidad. En tiempos antiguos, hebreos, griegos y romanos usaban este incienso en sus ceremonias religiosas. Es el incienso ideal para realizar limpias.

Mirra: Es una de las fragancias sagradas que le ofrecieron al niño Jesús los tres reyes que llegaron del oriente. En tiempos antiguos en Heliopolis, la mirra fue utilizada por los egipcios como esencia fundamental en su ritual dedicado al Sol.En Babilonia la mirra fue consagrada al dios Marduk. Cuando la mirra es quemada produce una alta vibración espiritual que conduce a la oración y meditación. El incienso de mirra ayuda a sanar trastornos emocionales e infunde tranquilidad mental.

Patchouli: Es ampliamente conocido como un afrodisíaco con poderes mágicos. Es una fragan-

cia altamente estimulante, su potente aroma irradia sensualidad, alerta los sentidos ayuda a organizar los pensamientos, y erradica los malos recuerdos. Cuando se inhala se dice que tiene un efecto rejuvenecedor en el cuerpo, la mente y el espíritu.

Sándalo: Es una de las fragancias más populares, especialmente por su cualidad de levantar el ánimo y avivar el espíritu, por esta razón esta madera es considerada sagrada y es comúnmente quemada en forma de incienso durante la oración y meditación. El sándalo es frecuentemente usado en limpias espirituales y en regresiones. También se utiliza para fomentar la paz y la unión familiar.

Sangre de dragón: Resina que ha sido utilizada desde los tiempos de los sumerios, en aquel entonces se recetaba quemar sangre de dragón para contrarrestar y desterrar fuerzas y espíritus malignos, también se usaba a la hora de realizar exorcismos. Actualmente se usa para el mismo propósito y para realizar limpias en viviendas y comercios.

Tres reyes: Tiene números efectos como energizante mental, estimula profundamente las habilidades extra sensoriales. Muy conocido por su habilidad para derribar barreras mentales.

Fue utilizado en tiempos antiguos para ahuyentar malos espíritus. En tiempos actuales es usado como aroma esencia en iniciaciones y sesiones espirituales.

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That’s My Boy La hilarante comedia That’s My Boy comienza cuando un adolescente, Donny Berger (Adam Sandler), conoce a la chica de sus sueños.

El único problema es que, por más despampanante que sea, ella es su maestra,

Mary McGarricle. Todos tuvimos nuestros enamoramientos escolares pero el de Donny va un poco lejos porque la señorita McGarricle no tiene ningún problema en agregar un par de lecciones sobre abejas y aves

a sus clases programadas.

Como no podía ser de otra manera, la situación queda al descubierto y la señorita McGarricle va a la cárcel, dejando a Donny como único encargado de criar al fruto de su amor, Todd.

Rock of Ages El célebre Sunset Strip de Hollywood, 1987. Los rockeros aúllan y mueven la cabeza entre las paredes atiborradas y palpitantes de una institución del rock, The Bourbon Room.

Se tocan las fibras sensibles del corazón y las chispas de la guitarra eléctrica vuelan al ritmo de algunos de los mejores éxitos de los ‘80... el “Rock of Ages”.

En el centro de la película se encuentra una historia de amor donde el chico conoce la chica, entretejida en los clásicos sueños de fama que se logra solo en Hollywood.

La hermana y productora asociada de Shankman, explica: “Al igual que muchas personas en Los Ángeles, los jóvenes amantes de ‘Rock of Ages’ vinieron aquí para triunfar pensando que sería fácil. Pero resulta ser mucho más difícil seguir enfocados, seguir creyendo en lo que los condujo aquí en primer lugar”.

La película también muestra el otro lado de la moneda: Cómo era haber logrado la fama y la fortuna de la que gozaron tan completa y desenfrenadamente las bandas glam de los ‘80.

Julianne Hough y Diego Boneta representan a la joven pareja con chispas en los ojos que constituyen el centro de la historia. Están acompañados por un elenco estelar que incluye a Alec Baldwin, Russell Brand, Paul Giamatti, Mary J. Blige, Malin Akerman y Catherine Zeta-Jones.

JULIANNE HOUGH as Sherrie Christian and DIEGO BONETA as Drew Boley in New Line Cinema’s rock musical “ROCK OF AGES,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release.

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Rinde Cuba homenaje póstumo a una de sus mayores glorias deportivas La Habana, (Notimex).Ofrendas florales de los presidentes de Cuba, Raúl Castro, y Venezuela, Hugo Chávez, así como del líder cubano Fidel Castro, acompañan hoy el féretro con los restos del legendario boxeador Teófilo Stevenson, quien murió lunes en la capital.

Altos funcionarios del Partido Comunista y del gobierno de la isla, además de algunas personalidades del deporte rindieron guardias de honor ante el féreto del triple campeón olímpico y mundial de boxeo amateur, fallecido de una cardiopatía isquémica a los 60 años de edad.

“La noticia me cayó como una bomba, es un derrumbe para el mundo entero porque Teófilo fue un ídolo para el deporte y para mi.

Fuimos compañeros de cuarto en varias competencias”, dijo Pablo Romero, campeón mundial de boxeo.

Otros compañeros de Stevenson como Orlando Martínez, Ariel Hernández, Emilio Correa y Maikro Romero también expresaron su pesar y señalaron que el deceso de su amigo es “un terrible golpe para la escuela cubana de boxeo”.

A la funeraría de Calzada y K, en el céntrico distrito del Vedado, acudieron también representantes de otras disciplinas

El tricampeón olímpico y mundial de boxeo Teófilo Stevenson, falleció la víspera en esta capital víctima de un infarto a la edad de 60 años. como atletismo y béisbol, y en muchos rostros se observaba profunda tristeza.

Stevenson nació en Puerto Padre, provincia oriental de Las Tunas, el 29 de marzo de 1952.

Varios de quienes lo conocieron recordaron que era una persona ocurrente y jovial, siempre bienvenido a cualquier sitio que arribara, por su carácter sencillo y modesto.

Una fuente informó a Notimex que el sepelio, previsto para las 14:00 horas locales (18:00 GMT) se demoraría debido a la espera de la llegada de un omnibus con otros familiares y amigos

procedentes de Las Tunas.

Stevenson fue el primer cubano en proclamarse tres veces campeón olímpico y el segundo púgil en el mundo en lograr tal hazaña, tras el húngaro Lazslo Pap. Ganó sus tres títulos al hilo: Munich (1972), Montreal (1976) y Moscú (1980).

En esas tres competiciones bajo la égida de los cinco aros, efectuó 12 combates, 10 de los cuales ganó por nocaut o RSC y sólo dos, en la última, por decisión.

En su carrera deportiva, iniciada en 1966, figuran 322 combates, con 307 victorias y 15 derrotas.

Jack Snodgrass Named to the 2012 California League All-Star Team SAN JOSE, CA

San Jose Giants pitcher, Jack Snodgrass, has been named to the 2012 California League All-Star Team and will take part in the All-Star Game against the Carolina League All-Stars on June 19 in WinstonSalem. A total of 27 players total from the California

League were named to the All-Star squad. Previous San Jose All-Stars include Pablo Sandoval, Buster Posey, Gary Brown, Brandon Belt and Russ Ortiz.

Snodgrass has been one of the most consistent pitchers in the California League during the first half of the season. Selected by the San

Francisco Giants in the 27th round of last year’s draft, he boasts a 6-2 record with a 2.89 ERA in 12 starts.

Over 71 2/3 innings the left-hander has 50 strikeouts, while only issuing 19 walks. Snodgrass, who has allowed two runs or fewer in eight out of his 12 starts, currently ranks tied for third in the league in wins.

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Expo de entretenimiento electrónico y otras cositas Luis Alba El Observador

Continuando con el tema de la Expo de la semana pasada permítanme comentarles algo sobre lo que vi en esta Expo. Tuve 15 minutos para observar el ya famoso juego Call Of Duty: Black Ops, aunque el juego no sale a la venta hasta Noviembre pudimos ver que se presentan batallas en el aire y

Three Ways New Technology Can Make Your Home Life Easier Synching a mobile phone with your landline allows you to place your cell anywhere in the house that provides the best reception and still roam freely on your landline’s cordless handset.

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New technology in your home can sometimes leave you feeling overwhelmed by gizmos and gadgets. But if you choose your technology wisely, you can simplify your domestic life rather than clutter your living space with products you don’t use.

Here are three simple ways technology can help you streamline your home.

Control

Atmosphere

The ability to control your environment is vital to one’s comfort level. You may already have a programmable thermostat, but did you know that the latest models come with Wi-Fi, allowing you to control your home’s climate from your mobile device?

Not only that, modern thermostat models are so smart, they learn your living patterns and set a schedule for you accordingly.

Improve Communication Everyone is quick to jump at the latest mobile devices when they become available, but when was the last time you updated your landline telephone?

You’ll also have far better sound quality and peace of mind knowing you won’t miss an important call.

Outsource PHOTO SOURCE: (c) Auremar - Fotolia.com New developments in landline technology are making your home phone easier and more convenient to use.

Consider swapping out your older telephone in favor of a modern device with high functionality. For example, Panasonic’s new Link2Cell models allow you to make and receive cell phone calls using your cordless telephone system via Bluetooth technology -- whether or not you have landline service.

You can even transfer contacts from your mobile phone to the Panasonic cordless handset so you can easily dial your stored numbers.

Chores

Getting your family to help out around the house isn’t much fun when it means verbal nagging. But online chore charts can help parents motivate their kids to take responsibility.

Completed chores are tracked digitally, and you can connect tasks to allowance and rewards -- providing clear incentives through a familiar, palatable medium.

There are many options out there, so find the one that works best for you and your family.

For a streamlined, comfortable household, incorporate new technologies into your home life strategically and watch your life get easier.

rescates como es lo tradicional en esta serie de juegos.

Me pregunto si este video juego romperá con el récord en ventas como su antecesor COD: Modern Warfare.

Otro juego de tirador en primera persona Halo 4 el cual es como la figura emblemática del Xbox. La verdad no soy muy fanático de este juego pero parece que mucha gente ya lo quiere.

Nike anuncio su próximo juego que saldrá al mercado por medio de Xbox.

El juego se llamara Nike plus Kinect Training, que tiene la misma funcionalidad que el mas reciente producto de esta marca llamado Fuel, que salió al mercado hace pocas semanas.

Uno de mis juegos preferidos es Resident Evil, este juego de zombies fue

uno de los primeros en su tipo, esta versión es mucho más rápida y te permite controlar a tu personaje con movimientos en el aire y cambios de armas.

La próxima semana tendré comentarios sobre la actualización que se dio a conocer este pasado lunes acerca de las actualizaciones en las computadoras MacBook Air y MacBook Pro.

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Se prepara “El Buki” para grabar dueto con Roberto Carlos

por lo que le gustaría trabajar con nuevos talentos como es el caso de Yuridia, quien ya le grabó un tema denominado “Ya te olvidé”.

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Tras los buenos resultados en su conquista por Sudamérica, Marco Antonio Solís “El Buki”, se prepara para grabar un dueto al lado de Roberto Carlos, además de dejar de manifiesto su deseo de incursionar en la pantalla grande.

“Me gustan los duetos espontáneos, no me gusta planificar tanto, creo que éstos se deben de dar solos”, dijo “El Buki”, al agregar que su reciente trabajo discográfico “Una noche de Luna” lo tiene más que satisfecho y en él hace una recopilación de los éxitos que lo han consolidado, que se grabaron en el Luna Park, de Argentina.

En conferencia de prensa, el cantante presentó su reciente álbum más DVD “Una noche de Luna.”

Recordó que hace algunos años se trata de planificar el dueto con Roberto Carlos, pero no se pudo dar por los compromisos de ambos, hasta ahora.

“Grabar en portugués me halagaría mucho, pero también quiero presentar mi trabajo en español, ya

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El cantautor mexicano Marco Antonio Solís “El buki”. que tengo entendido que ha estado gustando mucho mis letras en ese país.

conquistado como Argentina, donde fue grabada mi reciente placa”, expresó.

“Asimismo, me gustaría llegar a otros, también del Cono Sur y seguir disfrutando de lo que ya he

Señaló que los duetos son de gran importancia, tanto de la carrera de él como de otros artistas,

Marco Antonio reconoció que poco a poco se ha ganado el cariño del público y por ello para su querido México también tiene una sorpresa que saldrá el próximo año y fue grabado en su natal Morelia, aunque no detalló cuantos temas contendrá este proyecto.

Kinky tiene un sonido propio que muestra en su nuevo disco Notimex México

Después de lanzar cinco discos, el grupo regiomontano Kinky consideró que tiene un sonido propio, lo cual muestra en su disco “Sueño de la máquina”, del cual se desprende el sencillo “Después del after”, del que se estrenó el video.

Ulises Lozano, tecladista de la banda, señaló que han evolucionado con los cinco álbumes que sacaron a la venta, “el público ha crecido, al igual que el sonido de Kinky, prueba de ello, es que sonamos en estaciones de radio de cualquier género”.

El álbum se editará en Estados Unidos y Sudamérica, por lo que en julio llegará a Nueva York, Estados Unidos.