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LUNA DE MIEL una purificación moral de la sociedad en su conjunto.

José López Zamorano L a Red Hispana

La asunción del nuevo presidente de México Andrés Manuel López Obrador es un episodio histórico, no sólo por la legitimidad inequívoca de los 30 millones de votos que obtuvo en la elección presidencial de julio pasado, mas que ningún otro candid at o presi d enci al m e x i c a n o e n l a h i s t o r i a , s i n o p o rq u e ganó abanderando una ambiciosa agenda de cambio, pero no cualquier cambio: una transformación profunda de México y de los me xicanos, encapsulada en la filosof ía de

La reacción del presidente Donald Trump hacia el nuevo gobierno mexicano fue hasta cierto punto inesperada por su tono y alcance. No sólo felicitó al nuevo líder político de los mexicanos, sino que hizo votos por una buena relación con su vecino del sur. A la toma de posesión ac udieron tanto su hija Ivanka como el vicepresidente Mike Pence. Fueron señales claras de querer dejar at rá s l a pe r v er sa es trategia política de Trump de usar a los mexicanos como chivos expiatorios de los problemas de Estados Unidos. Al menos por ahora existe pues una luna de miel.

ac tos de gobierno del presi d e n t e L ó p e z O b ra d o r h ay a s i d o fi r m a r u n a c u e r d o d e p l a n d e d e s a r r o l l o i n t e g ra l con Honduras, Guatemala y El Salvador, a fin de impulsar las oportunidades en la región y por lo tanto ayudar a reducir las presiones migratorias de los centroamericanos que buscan emigrar a los Estados Unidos, un fenómeno que llegó para quedarse a menos que se puedan atacar las causas de raíz que originan el fenómeno migratorio.

tado su interés en persuadir a l a a d m i n i s t ra c i ó n Tr u m p de for jar un ambicioso plan de desarrollo para el sur de México y Centroamérica, una idea que parece estar interesando al menos al jefe de la diplomacia es tadounidense.

De su par te, Washington ha enviado señales de que espera el apoyo de México para darle una solución prác tica al procesamiento de centroamericanos que buscan asilo en los Estados Unidos.

Y e s q u e s e t rat a r í a d e u n reconocimiento implícito de que, especialmente en este momento histórico, los Estados Unidos necesitan más de México, que a la inversa. Miles de migrantes centroamericanos aguardan en las puer tas de la garita de San Ysidro y miles más vienen en camino desde el Triángulo del Norte.

En el mismo sentido positivo debe verse el hecho de que el designado secretario mexicano de relaciones exteriores Marcelo Ebrard haya decidido viajar el fin de semana de la toma de posesión a Washington, antes que a sus nue vas oficinas en la cancillería. Se r e u n i ó c o n e l se c r e tar i o de Estado Mike Pompeo y la secre taria de seguridad interna Kirstjen Nielsen. Dejó en claro su principal obje tivo es compartir con Estados Unidos una v i s i ó n c o mú n de de s a r r o l l o económico, político y social para los próximos años.

Aún si descontamos imprevisibilidad del presidente Donald Trump, quien puede cambiar de opinión en c ualquier momento, se trata de un buen comienzo para la relación e n tr e M é xic o y lo s E s t a d o s Unidos, que el próximo año tendrá el reto adicional de lograr la ratificación del nuevo acuerdo de libre comercio. La realidad parece haber disuado al presidente estadounidense de lo que el resto del mundo ya sabíamos: que México es un socio estratégico clave y que la seguridad y la prosperidad de ambos están irremediablemente entrelazadas.

Bajo este contexto tuvo sentido que uno de los primeros

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Second year of school accountability dashboard reveals new indicators and opportunities to improve student educational outcomes schools and districts across a number of indicators.

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SAN JOSE, CA – On Thursday December 6, the California Department of Education released the 2018 edition of the California School Dashboard.

The California Dashboard allows users to measure local

The 2018 Dashboard includes more userfriendly tools and accessible data. In addition, two new indicators have been added: attendance for kindergarten through eighth-grade students and college and career readiness for grades nine through 12. This is the second year of the new state accountability tool, a color based chart that measures district progress in terms of both current status and change over time. Both the status and change affect the measure of each indicator.

"The state reports these important measures annually. The dashboards help us focus our support in areas that need the most improvement and track effective approaches," stated County Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Mary Ann Dewan.

The Dashboard model allows districts to determine the supports they need on a local level, rather than receive an assigned list of supports from the state. School districts will have access to appropriate resources necessary to reduce disparities and address the achievement gaps across different student groups and populations. This custom approach to supports is designed to improve equity across all student populations in the state.

Across the state, school districts will partner with county offices of education to improve specific student outcomes measured in the California School Dashboard.

"This is an important opportunity to collaborate and improve educational outcomes for all students within our county," added Dr. Dewan.

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Bullying prevention: 5 tips to encourage parent-child conversation

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM RECEIVES ISTE SEAL OF ALIGNMENT SCCOE SAN JOSE, CA – Last week, Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) received an official Seal of Alignment from the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) for the Professional Innovations Pathways program.

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If you're a parent, you bring your kids to their annual checkups, get their teeth cleaned twice a year and help them eat well and get enough sleep.

You do this to keep them physically healthy, but what about their mental health?

For parents, it can sometimes seem difficult to monitor and gauge a child's emotional well-being, which is affected by a number of things that parents and children may not discuss. Having conversations around these issues is the best way to keep them in check. One issue that is of particular concern is bullying. Bullying is a big problem today - fueled even more in the age of the internet. Often, troubles with classmates are hidden from parents' view, whether they take place in the classroom, on the bus or online.

Nearly half (47 percent) of parents confess that one of their greatest fears is that their child will be bullied, according to a survey by Planet Fitness.

And while nearly one-quarter (24 percent) of parents admit their child has been the victim of bullying, only 8 percent have children that talk to them regularly about it.

This is why it's important for parents to stay in tune to their children's behaviors and talk to them openly. If you notice your child acting differently, it may be because something is happening to them at school or a different setting. You can use your observations as an opportunity to start an important conversation about what's going on.

"Be careful with how you perceive your child's behavior, as the way they are feeling on the inside might not be the emotion they show on the outside," says Marc Brackett, PhD, director of Yale's Center for Emotional Intelligence and lead developer of RULER, a school-based approach to teaching social emotional learning in classrooms that has been adopted by hundreds of schools and districts across the country, as well as adapted for after-school settings such as Boys & Girls Clubs. "If your child is acting out of the ordinary, for example, it's best to speak with them about their day to help you identify the root cause of their actions."

Tips for meaningful conversation with your child Fostering regular, meaningful conversation with your child helps build trust so that you can hear all about their experiences, both the good and the bad, and can weigh in with your loving support.

Share common experiences: To show empathy and

help your child to understand they aren't alone, Brackett suggests that if you have ever experienced something similar to what your child is going through, such as if you were ever bullied, share that experience with your child. When you relate your experiences to your child's situation, it will encourage them to share what happened and how he or she feels about it.

Brainstorm solutions: Ask your child what they want to do and how you can help, suggests Brackett.

Come up with more than one option to deal with the situation. It's important not to dictate, but suggest solutions and encourage them to come up with their own ways of dealing with the situation.

Your child needs to feel like a part of the action plan for it to work.

Utilizing proper tools will help you, your child and even your child's school develop these action plans.

PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center in partnership with Planet Fitness' Judgement Free Generation, a philanthropic initiative that aims to prevent bullying and spark a pro-kindness movement, has created Bullying Prevention 101, a free-to-download resource designed to help elementary, middle and high schools build environments defined by kindness, acceptance and inclusion (by way of teachers, counselors and other educators). Experts from PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center also suggest parents: Listen to kids without judgement: Let kids do the talking and follow their lead. Discuss their experiences with an open mind and open heart.

Then discuss their ideas on how they want to handle the situation and let them know that you're there for them and will help no matter what.

Be aware of being bullied and being the bully: Sometimes if a child is being bullied, they are more likely to replicate that behavior elsewhere.

First, recognize that children bully for many reasons. Next, help them understand how that behavior affects others and encourage positive solutions.

Encourage kindness: Help your child understand the importance of showing support and being kind to everyone, especially others who might be victims of bullying. Even if the crowd goes one way, it's always important to stand up for what's right.

For more ideas about fostering positive and productive conversations with young people about bullying, as well as to access Bullying Prevention 101 resources, visit https://www.pacer.org/ planetfitness.

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“This certification is granted to programs that support best practices for digital age teaching and learning.

We offer a variety of courses to help educators such as digital lesson planning, culturally responsive pedagogies, digital citizenship, and literacy,” stated Craig Blackburn, Director of Education, Business, and Web Technology.

“The Professional Innovation Pathways (PIP) program offers an online and blended learning program to help educators, administrators, and school employees refine their skills on their own time and at their own pace,” added Blackburn.

“We offer digital badging and microcredentials which allow teachers and administrators to personalize their professional learning to their unique needs and interests. Digital badges have the added benefit of allowing the learner to showcase their skills to a broad audience, including through social media platforms,” stated Blackburn.

ISTE is the creator and steward of education technology standards.

Resources and products that receive the seal of alignment undergo a thorough examination by a panel of education experts. Academic standards are reviewed, for alignment with the skills and knowledge described in the ISTE Standards for Educators.

The seal verifies that the resource or product promotes critical technology skills, supports the use of technology in appropriate ways, contributes pedagogically robust use of technology for teaching and learning, and aligns to ISTE Standards.

“Our schools in Santa Clara County strive for innovative, engaging 21stcentury classrooms. The Professional Innovation Pathways program provides inclusive, equitable, highquality professional learning for academic professionals.

These programs give teachers an opportunity to refine, enhance and develop their professional practices,” stated County Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Mary Ann Dewan.

“Much of the Professional Innovation Pathways program is currently available free of charge, and the coursework is eligible for Professional Development Graduate Level Credit (non-degree applicable) through University of the Pacific (UoP). The cost of each UoP semester unit is currently $70,” added Blackburn.

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SMART SHOPPING ONLINE

easy for a fake site to mimic a famous retailer’s website, so make sure you are shopping with a legitimate site. If the site is missing contact information, that is a red flag. Check out retailers at bbb.org before you shop.

• Check a site’s security settings. If the site is secure, its URL (web address) should start with “https://” and include a lock icon on the purchase or shopping cart page.

• Be a savvy shopper. When shopping online, be sure to take your time, and read the fine print before submitting your order. Look for the return policy; although many online orders can be returned for a full refund, others have restocking fees. Some items cannot be returned; research and know before you buy.

• Protect personal information. Read a site’s privacy policy and understand what personal information is being requested and how it will be used. If a site doesn’t have a privacy policy, that’s a big red flag that it may be a scam.

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Online shopping always jumps in December, as busy consumers take advantage of online sales and free shipping. Although you can’t beat the convenience of getting what you need at the click of a button, all too often, consumers find what they ordered is not

what they get. What’s worse, there are websites that are total scams that take your money and don’t send a thing. How can you be certain the websites where you shop are legitimate? BBB offers these tips for safe online shopping: • Know the advertiser. Some of the best deals are only available online, but be careful. It’s

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• Think before your click. Be especially cautious about email solicitations and online ads on social media sites. Many sketchy retailers advertise great deals or trendy clothing that don’t measure up to the promotional hype.

• Beware of too-good-to-be-true deals. Offers on websites and in unsolicited emails may offer free or very low prices on hard-to-find items. There may be hidden costs or your purchase may sign you up for a monthly charge. Look for and read the fine print. de que estás comprando con un sitio legítimo. Si el sitio falta información de contacto, es una bandera roja. Echa un vistazo a los minoristas en bbb.org antes de comprar.

• Compruebe la configuración de seguridad de un sitio. Si el sitio es seguro, su URL (dirección web) debe comenzar con “https://” e incluir un icono de candado en la página de compra o carrito de compras.

• Ser un comprador inteligente. Cuando compras en línea, asegúrese de tomar su tiempo, y leer la letra fina antes de enviar su pedido. Busque la política de devolución; Aunque muchos pedidos en línea pueden ser devueltos para un reembolso completo, otros tienen cuotas de repoblamiento.

Algunos elementos no pueden devolverse; investigue y sepa antes de comprar.

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Las compras en línea siempre saltan en diciembre, ya que los consumidores ocupados aprovechan las ventas en línea y el envío gratuito. A pesar de que no se puede superar la conveniencia de conseguir lo que se necesita con el clic de un botón, con demasiada frecuencia, los consumidores encuentran lo que pidieron no es lo que se obtiene.

Lo que es peor, hay sitios web que son estafas totales que tomar su dinero y no enviar una cosa. ¿Cómo puedes estar seguro de que los sitios web donde compras son legítimos? BBB ofrece estos consejos para una compra segura en línea: • Conoce al anunciante. Algunas de las mejores ofertas sólo están disponibles en línea, pero ten cuidado. Es fácil para un sitio falso para imitar el sitio web de un famoso minorista, así que asegúrate

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• Beware of phishing. Phishing emails can look like a message from a well-known brand, but clicking on unfamiliar links can place you at risk for malware and/or identity theft. One popular scam claims to be from a packagedelivery company with links to “tracking information” on an order you don’t remember making. Don’t click!

• Shop with a credit card. In case of a fraudulent transaction, a credit card provides additional protections; it’s easier to dispute charges that you didn’t approve. Other payment methods may not have the same protections as a credit card.

• Keep documentation of your order. Save a copy of the confirmation page or email confirmation until you receive the item and are satisfied. Be sure to know and understand the return policy and keep this documented with your purchase records.

• Keep a clean machine. Install a firewall, anti-virus, and anti-spyware software. Check for and install the latest updates and run virus scans regularly on your computer, tablet, and smart phone.

Remember to always report scammers. If you've been the target of a scam or suspect scam activity, report it to authorities and BBB Scam Tracker to warn others. For tips on making sure you receive the deliveries of your online purchases, click here.

You can reach your BBB at info@bbbemail. org or (510) 844-2000, or by visiting bbb.org.

Busque y lea la letra fina.

• Cuidado con el phishing. Los correos electrónicos de phishing pueden parecer un mensaje de una marca conocida, pero hacer clic en vínculos no familiares puede colocarle en riesgo de malware y/o robo de identidad. Una estafa popular afirma ser de una empresa de entrega de paquetes con enlaces a "información de seguimiento" en un pedido que no recuerdo haber hecho. ¡No haga clic!

• Compra con tarjeta de crédito. En caso de una transacción fraudulenta, una tarjeta de crédito proporciona protecciones adicionales; es más fácil discutir cargos que no aprobaron. Otros métodos de pago pueden no tener las mismas protecciones que una tarjeta de crédito.

• Proteger la información personal. Lea la política de privacidad de un sitio y comprenda qué información personal se está solicitando y cómo se usará. Si un sitio no tiene una política de privacidad, que es una gran bandera roja que puede ser una estafa.

• Guarde la documentación de su pedido.

Guarde una copia de la página de confirmación o confirmación de correo electrónico hasta que reciba el artículo y esté satisfecho. Asegúrese de conocer y entender la política de devolución y de mantener esto documentado con sus registros de compra.

• Piensa antes de tu clic. Tenga especial cuidado con las solicitudes de correo electrónico y los anuncios en línea en los sitios de medios sociales.

Muchos minoristas peligrosos anuncian grandes ofertas o ropa de moda que no se miden hasta el bombo promocional.

• Mantenga una máquina limpia. Instale un firewall, antivirus y software anti-spyware.

Compruebe e instale las actualizaciones más recientes y ejecute los análisis de virus con regularidad en el equipo, la tableta y el teléfono inteligente.

• Cuidado con las ofertas demasiado buenas para ser verdaderas. Las ofertas en sitios web y en correos electrónicos no solicitados pueden ofrecer precios gratuitos o muy bajos en artículos difíciles de encontrar. Puede haber costos ocultos o su compra puede inscribirse para un cargo mensual.

Recuerde siempre informar a los estafadores. Si usted ha sido el objetivo de una estafa o la actividad sospechosa de estafa, informar a las autoridades y BBB Scam Tracker para advertir a los demás. Para obtener consejos sobre cómo asegurarse de recibir las entregas de sus compras en línea, haga clic aquí.

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Células falciformes: un gen, muchas caras y la búsqueda de una cura NAPSM

En el 2000, Mercy Mendoza, a los 3 años, languidecía con una enfermedad misteriosa. Su abuela, desesperanzada, compró un sitio donde enterrarla en el pueblito de Honduras donde vivían. La hinchazón, el dolor y la inmovilidad la debilitaban. Finalmente, un médico que había estudiado en los Estados Unidos acertó: era la enfermedad de células falciformes, un trastorno sanguíneo hereditario.

Trece años antes, en la India, a los 4 meses de nacido a Kirti Dasu le diagnosticaron la misma afección. Y la misma suerte corrió, su hermano menor. Pero mientras Kirti, ahora de 30 años, sobrevivió, su hermano no. “[Los médicos] no sabían mucho, por lo que lo sometieron al mismo tratamiento que a mí y fue fatal”, dijo Dasu, cuyos padres finalmente lo trajeron a los Estados Unidos para recibir tratamiento y atención.

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Seasonal TV shows... sparkling gifts in stores... magazines full of beautiful holiday scenes. We're often shown the holiday season as an amazing and joyful time, but maybe your personal holidays aren't quite so perfect. And this can be disappointing for many people.

We'd all like everything to be as wonderful as in the movies, but it's not a fair comparison when we measure how our lives and holidays compare to what the media is constantly showing us. While it's fine to enjoy all we see, we must remind ourselves that those TV holiday shows look so good because they've had many professional designers creating just the right touches. Same thing goes for the holiday store displays or those strikingly beautiful magazine ads. None of these show real life, but rather an idealized version made specifically to impress us.

The perfect holiday world of ads and TV aren't the only reason some of us suffer holiday blues. This is often a time of the year when we forget about eating and living healthfully. We overeat when tempted by holiday treats. We may drink more alcohol than usual. We probably are blaming the weather and our busy holiday schedule for not bothering to exercise.

There are, fortunately, things you can do to combat

blue holiday feelings. Rather than envying the fantasy lives you see on TV, or imagining how wonderful the holidays are for your neighbors or other friends, instead focus on all the things in your own life that are good and positive. Identify all the things you personally have and enjoy about this season.

You can also fight blue feelings by keeping control of your life. Avoid excess treats and drinking. Enjoy holiday special foods and beverages in moderation, stick with your regular schedule, get plenty of rest and make time for daily exercise, even if it's just a brief walk.

It's also important not to isolate yourself. Find time for family and friends, and enjoy the season with them. Time spent with others can do a great deal to improve your mood.

But for some people the holiday blues can be difficult to fight. Sad holiday emotions, like all depression, can become a serious mental health problem and not one to be ignored. If depression is affecting you, talk to a professional counselor who can provide help so you can make the best of your holidays and life.

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Casi al mismo tiempo en Des Moines, Iowa, Cassandra Trimnell fue la primera bebé diagnosticada con la enfermedad de células falciformes, a través del nuevo programa de detección de recién nacidos de ese estado. Su madre estaba aturdida. “Como la mayoría en la comunidad afroamericana, ella no sabía que tenía el rasgo de la célula falciforme hasta que nació su hermosa bebé”, dijo Trimnell, de 31 años, pero su mamá consiguió la atención que Cassandra necesitaba.

Las experiencias de Mendoza, Dasu y Trimnell, en continentes separados por miles de kilómetros, marcaron sus vidas: hoy los tres abogan por la concientización y educación sobre esta enfermedad.

Sus historias hablan del complejo viaje del rasgo de la célula falciforme. También subrayan una verdad poco conocida: que la enfermedad de células falciformes, el trastorno sanguíneo hereditario más común, afecta a una franja sorprendentemente diversa de la población mundial.

Aunque es una enfermedad rara, afecta a por lo menos 100,000 personas en los Estados Unidos, principalmente afroamericanos, pero también hispanos y asiáticos, y 20 millones en todo el mundo, quienes no solo comparten un diagnóstico.

Según nuevas investigaciones, tal vez tengan un antepasado común que vivió hace unos 7,300 años en lo que hoy es el desierto del Sahara.

El niño nació con una mutación genética que pasó de una generación a otra porque protege contra la malaria, una enfermedad mortal. Sin embargo, también produce glóbulos rojos anormales, en

forma de hoz. Un niño desarrolla la enfermedad de células falciformes si hereda dos copias defectuosas del gen, una de la madre y otra del padre.

Como Mendoza, Dasu, Trimnell y otros con la afección saben, los resultados pueden ser graves.

Las células falciformes pueden obstruir los vasos sanguíneos y privar a las células de oxígeno. A su vez, esta falta de oxígeno hace estragos en el cuerpo, daña los órganos, causa un dolor severo y puede llevar a una muerte prematura.

“En quince minutos, podría tener una crisis con dolor en el pecho o no poder respirar”, dijo Mendoza.

“Hay veces que tengo que ir al hospital y no creo que voy a poder llegar”.

Los Institutos Nacionales de la Salud (NIH, por sus siglas en inglés) invierten unos 100 millones de dólares por año en la investigación de la enfermedad de células falciformes. Para acelerar la experimentación genética, el Instituto Nacional del Corazón, los Pulmones y la Sangre del NIH (NHLBI, por sus siglas en inglés) lanzó la Iniciativa para la Cura de las Células Falciformes, que busca llevar las terapias genéticas más prometedoras a estudios clínicos en un período de 5 a 10 años.

“A través de esta iniciativa, los investigadores aprovecharán el creciente número de herramientas a su disposición para corregir o compensar el gen defectuoso que causa esta dolorosa enfermedad”, dijo Keith Hoots, director de la División de Enfermedades y Recursos de Sangre del NHLBI. El objetivo, agregó, es encontrar más de una cura porque los pacientes responden de manera diferente, dependiendo de sus edades y otros factores. Por ejemplo, los trasplantes de médula ósea, la única cura para la enfermedad de células falciformes hasta la fecha, tienden a ser más exitosos en los niños, pero muy pocos pacientes encuentran donantes adecuados. “Puede que nunca haya una cura universal”, dijo.

La iniciativa supone una esperanza para Mendoza, Trimnell y millones de personas que viven con la enfermedad. Y le da a Dasu otra razón para continuar abogando por nuevos descubrimientos que ayuden a personas como él. En 2017, Dasu recibió un trasplante de médula ósea y se ha recuperado de manera sorprendente. “¡Estoy bien!”, dijo Dasu. “Ahora, por primera vez, lo digo en serio cuando digo ‘bien’. No solo ‘sin demasiado dolor’, sino ‘bien’”. Su esperanza, dijo, es que las nuevas terapias harán posible que otros puedan decir lo mismo.

Apartamentos Montevista, una comunidad de 306 unidades ¡está abriendo su lista de espera para tarifas abajo del mercado por un tiempo limitado! Esta propiedad ofrece 163 apartamentos de 1-, 2-, y 3-recámaras a tarifas cómodas y está localizada cerca del Great Mall en Milpitas. Esta hermosa comunidad residencial ofrece una alberca, un salón comunitario, área de picnic y barbacoa, áreas de juego para los niños, lavanderías, y parqueo asignado. Las pre-aplicaciones para la lista de espera serán aceptadas desde las 9AM del 28 de noviembre hasta las 5PM del 19 de diciembre, 2018.

Montevista Apartments, a 306-unit community, is opening its below-market-rate waitlist for a limited time! This property offers 163 affordable 1-, 2-, and 3-bdr apartments and is located near Great Mall in Milpitas. This beautiful residential community offers a swimming pool, a community room, a BBQ and picnic area, children’s play areas, laundry facilities, and assigned parking. Pre-applications for the waitlist will be accepted from at 9AM on Nov 28 through 5PM on Dec 19, 2018.

La oficina está localizada en el 1001 S. Main St en Milpitas, CA. Las horas de oficina son de lunes a viernes 9AM-5PM, sábado 11AM-4PM. Para más información llame al (408) 942-8829. Se aplican restricciones de ingresos y otras. La Sección 8 es bienvenida. EHO.

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FIGHT THE COLD WITH BETTER-FOR-YOU COMFORT FOODS With the right approach, though, you can put a better-for-you twist on some of your favorite dishes that can keep you cozy and satiated during the winter season. For example, you can put a grown-up twist on grilled cheese and tomato soup with this recipe for Creamy Tomato and Roasted Pepper Soup with Cheddar Cracker Melts.

Pairing flavorful seasonal dishes like soups and stews with a wholesome snack cracker can help satisfy those comfort food cravings while also contributing to a healthy lifestyle.

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Creamy Tomato and Roasted Pepper Soup with Cheddar Cracker Melts Prep time: 15 minutes

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• 1 carrot, chopped • 3 cloves garlic, chopped • 1 teaspoon salt, divided • 1/2 teaspoon pepper • 1/2 teaspoon paprika • 1 pinch chili flakes • 4 cups organic vegetable broth

Creamy Tomato and Roasted Pepper Soup: • 2 tablespoons olive oil

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Cook time: 25 minutes Servings: 6

Few things go together quite like cold weather and comfort foods. However, those hearty dishes that are typically craved on blustery days are usually not classified as “healthy.”

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Cheddar Cracker Melts: • 24 crackers • 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese In Dutch oven or large saucepan over medium heat, heat oil. Cook onion, carrot, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon

Stir in broth, tomatoes, roasted red peppers and bay leaves; bring to boil.

Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer 15-20 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. Discard bay leaves. Let cool slightly. Transfer to blender; puree in batches until smooth. Stir in cream, remaining salt, 1 tablespoon chives and vinegar.

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Broil 1-2 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

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Sprinkle with remaining chives and serve with Cheddar Cracker Melts.

Tip: Use mild, medium or aged cheddar cheese. Smoked mozzarella can be substituted, if desired.

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"This is what being a climate change refugee feels like..."

with me for comfort. After 10 days, my insurance company was able to secure a room for me in Corning at the Super 8. This is where I am as I type out this story.

My future is uncertain. Much of my work was with clients in Paradise, a town that doesn’t exist anymore. My dog will take two months to heal from her burns.

How does it feel to be a climate change refugee?

I have anxiety that stays with me all day. I have lost my appetite. I am having problems making decisions for my life. I can’t sleep at night without pharmacological assistance.

I am one of the lucky ones: I had insurance.

And yet, competing with 50,000 other climate refugees for housing, in an already tight market, is daunting. I have enough money, but I still have no place to live with my dog.

Allan Stellar with Angel. Photo Credit: Andrew Meyer

Allan Stellar Ethnic Media Services/ChicoSol

That awful, awful day.

On that awful day, when Paradise was engulfed in flames, I hugged my yellow lab Angel goodbye.

I woke up early, 5 a.m., and decided to leave for work without our normal early morning hike.

I lived in the foothills, at 2,000 feet, some 37 miles from Chico where I had work to do as a home health RN. I had lived in this off-grid solar house for a decade, enjoying the yip yap of coyotes in the country and sleeping on the deck under the stars on hot summer nights. Angel watched me dress that morning with an eerie gaze. It was as if she knew something was going to happen. As I left, I promised I would be back in the afternoon to take her for a hike.

It was 6:30 am. Five miles away, in Pulga, a spark started a fire.

At 6:45 a.m., driving down Highway 70, CalFire trucks were booking it up the hill. I saw a plume of smoke in my rear view mirror. Not too big. It looked far enough away not to pose too much of a problem. There would be plenty of time to evacuate should the need arise. I had been through these evacuations four times before in the last 10 years.

I stupidly drove to Chico and got a latte. Then I looked out the window at “The Grateful Bean” coffee house and saw the smoke. I saw a massive plume of smoke that made my stomach feel like it had been sliced open. I tore out of there to go get my dog.

Too late. At 8 o’clock, Highway 70 was already blocked at Pentz. The police officer would not let me up the hill. I pulled off to the side of the road and wept. My dog was up there.

Somewhere around 52,000 people have an

evacuation story regarding that tragic morning.

For these 52,000 people, it was a “9/11” moment. None of us will ever forget where we were when we saw that massive plume of smoke.

That plume became our Twin Towers moment.

The stories are horrendous. People caught in cars with steering wheels melting. Hospitals evacuated and patients cared for in garages.

Firefighters protecting hundreds of stranded victims in parking lots. In Concow (where I lived), residents had to jump into the lake to save themselves. Thousands of people literally had minutes to save themselves. The stories will be shared for years.

On that awful day, Nov. 8, 2018, I, unwillingly, became a climate change refugee.

At first, I couch-surfed with friends in Chico.

After five days I got confirmation that my house, my ugly little solar, off-grid, cobb and straw bale house, was destroyed. Who knew cobb (a mixture of straw, clay and sand) could burn?

This house that, according to the alternative building books, was immune to fire, burned to the ground. And still no sign of my dog, Angel.

For days I was distraught and everyone believed she was gone. I grieved my stalwart friend of a decade and couldn’t believe my ears when she was found in the wreckage. My clever survivor.

A neighbor who had permission to be up in Concow found my dog! Angel had survived for six days by crawling into a hole in a tree. Her paws were burnt to the point that she couldn’t walk; she could only crawl. When I was reunited with her at Valley Oak Animal Hospital, she was visibly skinnier. Her collar that had been tight was now loose enough that it could slip right over her head. She was happy to be found. A friend graciously took her in to her Gerber farm and attended to her daily dressing changes.

After a week of couch-surfing in smoky Chico, I had to get away, so I found a room in Redding for a couple of days. I brought my dog Angel

I am through living in wildfire country. Those wonderful foothills that I love so much have become tinder traps for fire. California has simply become unlivable during the fire season, a season that begins earlier every year and ends later every year. We all suffer as the smoke makes 20-cigarette-a-day smokers out of all of us. No one is unaffected. My son called me from Connecticut the other day, and told me that the sky was hazy there due to the Camp Fire. That’s how far the smoke travels.

On the morning of Nov. 8, 2018, that awful day, a scientist on top of a mountain in Hawaii took a reading of CO2 – the carbon emissions that are the most important component in climate change. They’ve been doing that every day since

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DECEMBER 7 - 13, 2018 1958. On Nov. 8, the reading was 409.02. That first reading in 1958 was 221.1. Scientists say the safe level for CO2 is 350.

Over the last few years, the Sierra has lost millions of trees to bark beetles and drought – side effects of climate change. The forest couldn’t be drier. In addition, there had been only one rain storm in September. The November rains hadn’t arrived yet. The last real rain was back in April. A hot summer scorched everything. The summers have been scorching the area more and more over the past 20 years.

This is what climate change looks like. The new normal. Huge fire. Smoke. All of it predicted back in the ’80s by our climate scientists.

Ironic that the prince of doubt when it comes to climate change, Anthony Watts, is a local weather celebrity. He should be fired immediately.

And this is what being a climate change refugee feels like: Doubt. Uncertainty. Anxiety. Loss. No home. I fear returning to the forest. My dog and I will probably end up living in a gifted trailer on a coworker’s farm outside of Corning –a landscape of dreary industrial agriculture and domesticated animals and far from the wilds of the tinder-box forest.

Allan Stellar is a home health RN. He has written on a freelance basis for ChicoSol, the Chico News and Review, Monthly Review, Counterpunch, The Mother Earth News and elsewhere. Angel is expected to recover fully from her burns and will once again accompany Allan on daily walks in a couple months.

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Data show that uninsurance is highest in California among children in the Hispanic and Pacific Islander communities. Photo Credit: Pixabay

Suzanne Potter California News Service SACRAMENTO, Calif. - New data out Thursday November 29 shows that only 3 percent of California children are uninsured - the same as last year. But advocates say they worry that federal policies could reverse the gains.

Aracely Navarro, manager of policy and government relations at The Children's Partnership, says her research predicts that if the changes to public charge go through, the uninsured rate for children in California would jump between 2 and 5 percentage points as mixed-status families with children who are U.S. citizens are scared into dropping needed benefits.

Researchers with the Georgetown University Center for Children and Families found that nationally, almost a decade of progress has begun to slip with 5 percent of children now uninsured.

"Our data is showing there is significant chilling effect factors, including public charge, that are going to play a role in whether people remain uninsured and/or utilize their coverage," she points out.

Mike Odeh, director of public policy for the advocacy group Children Now, says California's health-care policies, such as the decision to allow undocumented children into Medi-Cal, have an outsize impact.

The deadline for public comments on the proposal on the website regulations.gov is Dec. 10.

"Because of the size of California, we have 300,000 uninsured kids, and that's about 8 percent of the nation's total uninsured kids," he points out. "So, we can really make a difference in California. You know, we need to think about health coverage affordability for families and what that means for the family budget."

Enrollment in a number of public assistance programs is already dropping - because the Trump administration has proposed changes to the public charge rules that make the use of certain programs count against legal immigrants when they apply for citizenship.

The administration says migrants must be able to support themselves financially.

Joan Alker, co-author of the Georgetown report, says the Trump administration's attempts to repeal and undermine the Affordable Care Act, the caps on Medicaid, and the delay in funding the Children's Health Insurance Program have all worked to thwart progress.

"Even though we have an improving economy and a low unemployment rate, the fact that our nation is going backwards on kids' health coverage is very troubling," she states. "And the fact that all 50 states failed to make progress, even those with the best of intentions, means they really couldn't withstand these strong, national currents to protect their kids from losing coverage."

The administration cut the open enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act in half. It remains open until Dec. 15.

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Mexican Government Is up at Dawn with Early-Riser Lopez Obrador in Charge Cordero, Public Safety Secretary Alfonso Durazo, and the secretaries of the army, Luis Crescencio Sandoval; and navy, Jose Rafael Ojeda.

They had all entered the palace, located in Mexico City's giant main square, the Zocalo, when the enormous Mexican flag has not yet been raised there.

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The blaring trumpet that greeted the head of state in the entrance hall of the palace served as Lopez Obrador's alarm clock that would finish clearing his mind to get a grip on his ideas.

With near-Teutonic punctuality, the president appeared at 7:01 am in a press room crowded with over 100 reporters, photojournalists and videographers.

It was still dark when Mexico's new president, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, left his home in a modest vehicle and crossed the Mexican capital to the National Palace to start his workday.

Expectations ran high about what he might announce, given that he came to power just three days ago, though that was not enough to awaken some of the sleepy faces among the reporters, who also had to get up before first light.

When the bells of the Metropolitan Cathedral rang at 6:00 am, Lopez Obrador was already meeting with his security Cabinet to find solutions to the intolerable violence hammering the country.

But one who gives warning cannot be called a traitor. The leftist leader had repeated for some time that upon winning the presidency he would restore the traditional morning press conferences that characterized his term as Mexico City mayor between 20002005.

He was accompanied before dawn by Government Secretary Olga Sanchez

Lopez Obrador said he wants "a government of the people and for the people," and knows that the people are early risers. Specifically, 6:30 am is when most Mexicans start opening their eyes, according to a survey by the Mitofsky pollsters.

People of a certain age get up even earlier, as shown by the president, who at 65 was lucid and energetic throughout the conference, even inclined to crack a joke to make the early morning meeting more bearable.

After speaking of salary cuts for senior officials, the smiling president asked reporters to "raise your hand whoever earns more than 150,000 pesos ($7,000)" a month, unleashing fits of laughter around the auditorium.

Meanwhile, the first rays of sunlight appeared through the latticework on the ceiling, illuminating this elegant palace chamber adorned with lamps decorated with golden lions' heads.

At 7.58 am, Lopez Obrador wrapped up the reporters' round of questions and with an "hasta mañana" and a wave of the hand he bid them farewell.

When they left, the Zocalo was again busy with the usual noise and traffic of downtown Mexico City.

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With the onset of global warming, how likely is it that ski resorts and skiing itself might soon become a thing of the past? also look much better under a more aggressive greenhouse gas mitigation scenario, so this future also isn't inevitable.”

According to Wobus’ research, ski resorts in the Pacific Northwest have the most to fear, with predicted losses of 80 percent or more of the ski season. Ski resorts in the Northeast also won’t fare well as we warm. The relatively good news is that the ski resorts in the intermountain west should face “less severe losses” due to their higher elevations.

Last winter’s low snow year and unseasonably warm temperatures across much of the American West meant a bad year for business for ski resorts, and also left many of us wondering whether skiing would even be possible in the warmer world we’re getting as we continue to pump out greenhouse gases.

“Our recent modeling suggests that under a high emissions scenario, skiing could be very limited to non-existent in parts of the country by the end of this century, particularly in lower elevations—such as the northeast, Midwest and lower mountains around the West,” says Cameron Wobus, lead author on a 2017 study projecting climate change impacts on skiing across the U.S. “Things look better mid-century, so this dire future for skiing isn’t imminent—and things

Another influential player is Protect Our Winters (POW), a non-profit founded in 2007 by professional snowboarder Jeremy Jones to mobilize the outdoor sports community against climate change. Its “Hot Planet/Cool

Coordinating and facilitating much of this activity is the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA), a trade group representing over 300 U.S-based ski area owners and operators. NSAA’s Sustainable Slopes initiative, launched in 2000,

Athletes” program, in which a professional skier or snowboarder leads an all-school assembly through a 45-minute multimedia presentation detailing the science behind climate change, how it’s affecting snow levels and what we can each do to become part of the solution, has been an especially effective way to get young people fired up about solving the climate crisis. The program has reached some 60,000 students since its inception in 2011.

This map from a 2017 study shows projected climate change impacts on natural snow accumulations and potential snowmaking conditions across the U.S., with pink colors representing losses of 80%+ of the ski season and bluer colors representing less severe losses. Photo Credit: “Projected climate change impacts on skiing and snowmobiling”

The ski resorts themselves are doing what they can to try to reduce and offset their own emissions. To wit, Vail Resorts will power its 15 U.S.-based ski resorts with 100 percent wind energy beginning in 2020, and is well on its way to achieving its ambitious 2030 goal of “zero net emissions, zero waste to landfill and zero operating impact on forests and habitat.” Nearby, Aspen Skiing Company is big on solar, donates six figures annually to local non-profits working on climate mitigation and related issues, and lately has focused on firing up its customer base to encourage climate-friendly voting in Congress.

Meanwhile, the list of ski resorts now deriving all of their power from on-site renewables (e.g., Berkshire East, Jiminy Peak, Squaw Valley, Wolf Peak, Arapahoe Basin, Breckenridge) is growing every year.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 648443 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: VIA BOOK CLUB, 1140 Via Almaden, San Jose CA, 95120, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Sonah Hwang, 1140 Via Almaden, San Jose CA, 95120. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 4/15/2017. This filing is a first filing. “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.) /s/ Sonah Hwang This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 11/13/2018.

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File No. FBN 648443 December 7, 14, 21, 28, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 648936 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: M&U SOLUTIONS, 330 West Hedding St #200, San Jose CA, 94110, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Mason Aguirre, 11429 Clayton Road, San Jose CA, 95127. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: N/A. This filing is a first filing. “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.) /s/ Mason Aguirre This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara

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Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Vee Reed, Deputy File No. FBN 648981 December 7, 14, 21, 28, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV333287 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Benjamin Dean Wolbach.

Petitioner(s) Benjamin Dean Wolbach has filed

a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Benjamin Dean Wolbach to Benjamin Dean Greenlee.

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 name should not be granted on 1/08/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., 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.

December 04, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court December 7, 14, 21, 28, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV338799 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Effat Pourmoetamed. Petitioner(s) Effat Pourmoetamed has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Effat Pourmoetamed to Pouran Motamed. 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 name should not be granted on 3/26/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., 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.

December 04, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court December 7, 14, 21, 28, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV337172 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Tamas Tanai. Petitioner(s) Tamas Tanai has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Tamas Tanai to Thomas Tanai. 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 name should not be granted on 3/05/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., 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.

November 06, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court December 7, 14, 21, 28, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV338716 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jade Bichngoc Vo. Petitioner(s) Jade Bichngoc Vo has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jade Bichngoc Vo to Katie Hong. 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 name should not be granted on 3/26/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., 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.

December 03, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court December 7, 14, 21, 28, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV338701 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Azeb Challa. Petitioner(s) Azeb Challa has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Azeb Challa to Azeb Felleke. 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 name should not be granted on 3/26/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., 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.

December 03, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court December 7, 14, 21, 28, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV338608 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Kristie Tan. Petitioner(s) Kristie Tan has filed a petition for

Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Ava Camila Tan to Avery Camila Tan. 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 name should not be granted on 3/26/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., 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.

November 30, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court December 7, 14, 21, 28, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV338527 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Candelaria Zamora Villano.

Petitioner(s) Candelaria Zamora Villano has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Candelaria Zamora Villano to Candice Zamora Villano.

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 name should not be granted on 3/26/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., 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.

November 29, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court December 7, 14, 21, 28, 2018

DV-116 Order on Request to Continue Hearing 1. Protected Party: Stephanie Reyes 2. Restrained Party: Monica Salazar 3. Party Seeking Continuance I am the: By Court Order Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara 201 N. First St. 191 N. First St. San Jose, CA 95113 Case Number: 18DV000345 4. Order on Request for Continuance a. The hearing in this matter is currently scheduled for (date): 11/14/2018 c. The request for continuance is GRANTED as set forth below.

5. Order Granting Continuance and Notice of New Hearing The court hearing on the Request for Domestic Violence Restraining Order (Form DV-100) is continued to the date, time, and location shown below: Name and address of court if different from above: 201 N. First Street, San Jose CA, 95113 New Hearing Date • Date: 1/02/2019 • Time: 1:30 pm • Dept: 65 The extended Temporary Restraining Order (form DV-110) expires at the end of this hearing.

6. Reason for the Continuance (5) Other good cause as stated below: Court finds due diligence for service was given and notice was given that a DVRO was being sought by the Petitioner. Three attempts were given to serve the Respondent as well as verbal notice.

7. Extension of Temporary Restraining Order b. By granting the request to continue the hearing, the orders listed in Temporary Restraining Order (form DV-110), issued on (date): 05/02/2018, remain in effect until the

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Warning and Notice to the Party in 2 If 7 b or c is checked, you must continue to obey the Temporary Restraining Order until it expires at the end of the hearing scheduled in 5.

8. Other Orders (specify): Court orders service may be done by publication.

Petitioner shall bring proof of publication to the next hearing.

9. Service of Order e. Other (specify): The Court has hereby granted permission for service by publication.

Service by publication is so ordered.

10. No Fee to Serve If the sheriff or marshal serves this order, he or she will do it for free.

11. CLETS Entry If the hearing is continued, the court or its designee will transmit this form within one business day to law enforcement personnel for entry into the California Restraining and Protective Order System (CARPOS) via the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS).

Date: 11/14/2018 /s/: Honorable Roberta S. Hayashi – Judicial Officer Request for Accommodations Assistive listening systems, computer-assisted real-time captioning, or sign language interpreter services are available if you ask at least five days before the hearing. Contact the clerk’s office or go to www.courts.ca.gov/ forms.htm for Request for Accommodations by Persons With Disabilities and Response (form MC-410).

(Civ. Code § 54.8) (Clerk will fill out this part) –Clerk’s Certificate– Clerk’s Certificate I certify that this Order On Request to Continue Hearing (Temporary Restraining Order)(CLETSTRO) is a true and correct copy of the original on file in the court

Date: November 14, 2018 Clerk, by: Norma Christopherson, Deputy November 30; December 7, 14, 21, 2018 DV-109 Notice of Court Hearing Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara 201 N. First St. 191 N. First St. San Jose, CA 95113 Family Division Case Number: 18DV000345 1. Name of Person Asking for Order: Stephanie Reyes Address: 1566 Scott St. #38 San Jose, CA 95126 2. Name of Person to Be Restrained: Monica Salazar 3. Notice of Court Hearing A court hearing is scheduled on the request for restraining orders against the person in 2.

Hearing Date: 5/23/18 Time: 1:30PM Dept.: 65 Name and address of court if different from above: 201 N. First Street, San Jose, CA. 95113 4. Temporary Restraining Orders (any order granted are attached on Form DV-110) a. Temporary restraining orders for personal conduct, stay away, and protection of animals, as requested in Form DV100, Request for Domestic Violence Restraining Order, are: (3) Partly granted and partly denied until the court hearing (specify reasons for denial in (b)): b. Requested temporary restraining orders for personal conduct, stay away, and protection of animals are denied because: (3) Further explanation of reason for denial, or reason not listed above: Protective orders granted.

Sole right to control leased property to be determined at hearing as not clear that petitioner is on the lease.

The temporary orders which are granted and attached remain in full force and effect while you are in court until your hearing is finished.

5. Service of Documents and Time for Service– for person in 1.

At least five days before the hearing, someone age 18 or older – not you or anyone else to be protected–must personally give (serve) a court’s file-stamped copy of this form (DV-109, Notice of Court Hearing) to the person in 2 along with a copy of all the forms indicated below: b.

Form DV-110, Temporary Restraining Order (file-stamped) with applicable attachments if granted by the judge. e. Other (specify): FM1013 Ex Parte (Local Form) Date: 1 May 2018 Judicial Officer: Roberta S. Hayashi To the Person in 2.

If you want to respond in writing, mail a copy of your completed Form DV120, Response to Request for Domestic Violence Restraining Order, to the person in 1 and file it with the court. You cannot mail Form DV-120 yourself.

Someone age 18 or older–not you–must do it.

To show that the person in 1 has been served by mail, the person who mailed the forms must fill out a proof of service form. Form DV-250, Proof of Service by Mail, may be used. File the completed form with the court before the hearing and bring it with you to the hearing.

For information about responding to a restraining order and filing your answer, read form DV-120-INFO, How Can I Respond to a Request for Domestic Violence Restraining Order?.

Whether or not you respond in writing, go to the court hearing if you want the judge to hear from you before making orders. You may tell the judge why you agree or disagree with the orders requested. You

may bring witnesses and other evidence.

At the hearing, the judge may make restraining orders against you that could last up to five years.

The judge may also make other orders about your children, child support, spousal support, money, and property and may order you to turn in or sell any firearms that you own or possess.

Request for Accommodations Assistive listening systems, computer-assisted real-time captioning, or sign language interpreter services are available if you ask at least five days before the hearing.

Contact the clerk’s office or got to www.courts. ca.gov/forms for Request for Accommodations by Person With Disabilities and Response (Form MC410). (Civil Code, § 54.8.)

November 30; December 7, 14, 21, 2018 DV-110 Temporary Restraining Order Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara 201 N. First St. 191 N. First St. San Jose, CA 95113 Family Division Case Number: 18DV000345 1. Name of Protected Person Stephanie Reyes Address: 1566 Scott St #38, City: San Jose State: CA Zip: 95126 2. Name of Restrained Person: Monica Salazar Description of restrained person: Sex: F Height: 5’7 Weight: 145 Hair Color: Brn Eye Color: Brn Race: His Age: 51 Date of Birth: 10/5/1966 Address (if known): 453 Arleta Ave City: San Jose State: CA Zip: 95126

Relationship to protected person Ex-partner; parties used to live together 4. Court Hearing This order expires at the end of the hearing stated below: -The temporary orders which are granted and attached remain in full force and effect while you are in court until your hearing is finished.

Hearing Date: 5-23-18 Time: 1:30pm D-65 –To the person in 2– The court has granted the temporary orders checked below. If you do not obey these orders, you can be arrested and charged with a crime.

You may be sent to jail for up to one year, pay a fine of up to $1,000, or both.

6. Personal Conduct Orders Granted as follows: a. You must not do the following things to the person in 1 and: • Harass, attack, strike, threaten, assault (sexually or otherwise), hit, follow, stalk, molest, destroy personal property, disturb the peace, keep under surveillance, impersonate (on the Internet, electronically or otherwise), or block movements • Contact, either directly or indirectly, in any way, including but not limited to, by telephone, mail, email or other electronic means • Take any action, directly or through others, to obtain the addresses or locations of the persons in 1 (If this item is not checked, the court has found good cause not to make this order.) b. Peaceful written contact through a lawyer or process server or another person for service of form DV-120 (Response to Request for Domestic Violence Restraining Order) or other legal papers related to a court case is allowed and does not violate this order.

7. Stay-Away Order Granted as follows:

a. You must stay at least (specify): 300 yards away from • The person in 1 • Home person in 1 • The job or workplace of person in 1 • Vehicle of person in 1 8. Move-Out Order Granted as follows: You must take only personal clothing and belongings needed until the hearing and move out immediately from (address): 1566 Scott St #38, San Jose, CA 95126 9. No Guns or Other Firearms or Ammunition a. You cannot own, possess, have, buy or try to buy, receive or try to receive, or in any other way get guns, other firearms, or ammunition. b. You must: • Sell to, or store with, a licensed gun dealer, or turn in to a law enforcement agency, any guns or other firearms within your immediate possession or control. Do so within 24 hours of being served with this order.

• Within 48 hours of receiving this order, file with the court a receipt that proves guns have been turned in, stored, or sold. (You may use Form DV-800, Proof of Firearms Turned In, Sold, or Stored, for the receipt.)

Bring a court filed copy to the hearing.

10. Record Unlawful Communications Granted as follows: The person in 1 can record communications made by you that violate the judge’s orders 11. Care of Animals Granted as follows: The person in 1 is given the sole possession, care, and control of the animals listed below.

The person in 2 must stay at least 300 yards away from and not take, sell, transfer, encumber, conceal, molest, attack, strike, threaten, harm, or otherwise dispose of the following animals: Dog–Zoe, Dog–Chico, Dog–Peaches, Dog–Baby 12. Child Custody and Visitation: Not requested 13. Child Support

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Not ordered now but may be ordered after a noticed hearing.

If the sheriff serves this order, he or she will do so for free.

14. Property Control Granted as follows: Until the hearing, only the person in 1 can use the following property: 1566 Scott St. #38, San Jose, CA 96126 (Control and right to possess to be determined at hearing.)

Date: 1, May 2018 /s/: Roberta S. Hayashi – Judge (or Judicial Officer)

15. Debt Payment Not Requested 16. Property Restraint Not Requested 17. Spousal Support Not ordered now but may be ordered after a noticed hearing.

18. Rights to Mobile Device and Wireless Phone Account a. Property control of mobile device and wireless phone account Not Requested b. Debt Payment Not Requested c. Transfer of Wireless Phone Account Not ordered now but may be ordered after a noticed hearing.

19. Insurance Not Requested 20. Lawyer’s Fees and Costs Not ordered now but may be ordered after a noticed hearing.

21. Payments for Costs and Services Not ordered now but may be ordered after a noticed hearing.

22. Batterer Intervention Program Not ordered now but may be ordered after a noticed hearing.

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Other Orders Granted as follows: 1. Respondent to stop calling petitioner’s workplace for any reason related to Petitioner 2. Respondent may not interfere with Petitioner’s occupancy of her home, or take any action to interfere with Petitioner’s use of the residence pending hearing.

24. No Fee to Serve (Notify) Restrained Person

–Warnings and Notices to the Restrained Person in 2– If You Do Not Obey This Order, You Can Be Arrested And Charged With a Crime.

• If you do not obey this order, you can go to jail or prison and/or pay a fine.

• It is a felony to take or hide a child in violation of this order.

• If you travel to another state or to tribal lands or make the protected person do so, with the intention of disobeying this order, you can be charged with a federal crime.

You Cannot Have Guns, Firearms, And/Or Ammunition.

You cannot own, have, possess, buy or try to buy, receive or try to receive, or otherwise get guns, other firearms, and/or ammunition while the order is in effect. If you do, you can go to jail and pay a $1,000 fine. You must sell to or store with a licensed gun dealer or turn in to a law enforcement agency any guns or other firearms that you have or control.

The judge will ask you for proof that you did so. If you do not obey this order, you can be charged with a crime.

Federal law says you cannot have guns or ammunition while the order is in effect.

Service of Order by Mail If the judge makes a restraining order at the hearing, which has the same orders as in this form, you will get a copy of that order by mail at your last known address, which is written in 2. If this address is incorrect, or to find out if the orders were made permanent, contact the court.

Child Custody, Visitation, and Support • Child custody and visitation: If you do not go to the hearing, the judge can make custody and

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visitation orders for your children without hearing you.

• Child support: The judge can order child support based on the income of both parents.

The judge can also have that support taken directly from a parent’s paycheck.

Child support can be a lot of money, and usually you have to pay until the child is age 18. File and serve a Financial Statement (Simplified) (form FL-155) or an Income and Expense Declaration (form FL-150) if you want the judge to have information about your finances. Otherwise, the court may make support orders without hearing from you.

• Spousal support: File and serve and Income and Expense Declaration (form FL-150) so the judge will have information about your finances.

Otherwise, the court may make support orders without hearing from you.

–Instructions for Law Enforcement– This order is effective when made. It is enforceable by any law enforcement agency that has received the order, is shown a copy of the order, or has verified its existence on the California Law Enforcement Te l e c o m m u n i c a t i o n s System (CLETS). If the law enforcement agency has not received proof of service on the restrained person, and the restrained person was not present at the court hearing, the agency shall advise the restrained person of the terms of the order and then shall enforce it.

Violations of this order are subject to criminal penalties.

Arrest Required if Order Is Violated If an officer has probable cause to believe that the restrained person had notice of the order and has disobeyed the order, the officer must arrest the restrained person.

(Penal Code, §§ 836(c)(1), 13701(b).) A violation of the order may be a violation of Penal Code section 166 or 273.6.

If the Protected Person Contacts the Restrained Person

Even if the protected person invites or consents to contact with the restrained person, the orders remain in effect and must be enforced. The protected person cannot be arrested for inviting or consenting to contact with the restrained person. The orders can be changed only by another court order. (Pen. Code, § 13710(b).)

Conflicting Orders–Priorities for Enforcement If more than one restraining order has been issued protecting the protected person from the restrained person, the orders must be enforced according to the following priorities (see Pen. Code, §136.2 and Fam. Code, §§ 6383(h), 6405(b)): 1. EPO: If one of the orders is an Emergency Protective Order (form EPO-001), and it is more restrictive than other restraining or protective orders, it has precedence in enforcement over all other orders.

2. No-Contact Order: If there is no EPO, a no-contact order that is included in a restraining or protective order has precedence in enforcement over any other restraining or protective order.

3. Criminal Order: If none of the orders includes a no-contact order, a domestic violence protective order issued in a criminal case takes precedence in enforcement over any conflicting civil court order. Any nonconflicting terms of the civil restraining order remain in effect and enforceable.

4. Family, Juvenile, or Civil Order: If more than one family, juvenile, or other civil restraining or protective order has been issued, the one that was issued last must be enforced.

Child Custody and Visitation • The custody and visitation orders are on form DV-140, items 3 and 4.

They are sometimes also written on additional pages or referenced in DV-140 or other orders that are not part of the restraining order.

• Forms DV-100 and DV-

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Certificate of Compliance With VAWA This temporary protective order meets all “full faith and credit” requirements of the Violence Against Women Act, 18 U.S.C. § 2265 (1994)(VAWA), upon notice of the restrained person. This court has jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter; the restrained person has been or will be afforded notice and timely opportunity to be heard as provided by the laws of this jurisdiction. This order is valid and entitled to enforcement in each jurisdiction throughout the 50 states of the United States, the District of Columbia, all tribal lands, and all U.S. territories, commonwealths, and possessions and shall be enforced as if it were an order of that jurisdiction.

November 30; December 7, 14, 21, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 648816 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: DAVID’S & SONS PAINTING, 2070 Teola Way, San Jose CA, 95121, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): David Lopez, 2070 Teola Way, San Jose CA, 95121.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: N/A. This filing is a first filing. “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.) /s/ David Lopez This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 11/27/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Mike Louie, Deputy File No. FBN 648816 November 30; December 7, 14, 21, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 648446

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: L&H MANUFACTURING, 315 Laurel Wood, Santa Clara CA, 95054, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Luis A Sandoval, 1123 South King Rd #145, San Jose CA, 95122. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 10/12/2018.

This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts form previous filing] of previous file #: FBN647440. “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.) /s/ Luis A Sandoval This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 11/13/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 648446 November 30; December 7, 14, 21, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV338041 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Augustine B. Mendoza. Petitioner(s) Augustine B. Mendoza has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Augustine B. Mendoza to Tyler Mendoza. 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 name should not be granted on 3/19/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., 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.

November 21, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court November 30; December 7, 14, 21, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 648544 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JC MAINANTANCE SERVICE, 5718 Tucson Dr Apt 1, San Jose CA, 95118, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Juan Carlos Sanchez, 5718 Tucson Dr. Apt 1, San Jose CA, 95118. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: N/A. This filing is a first filing. “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.) /s/ Juan Carlos Sanchez This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 11/15/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Raymund Reyes, Deputy File No. FBN 648544 November 23, 30; December 7, 14, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 648603 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: KRISHNA CONCEPTS, 16 Corning Ave., Suite 176, Milpitas CA, 95035, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): JSK FINANCIAL CONSULTING, INC., 16 Corning Ave., Suite 176, Milpitas CA, 95035. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 11/14/2018. This filing is a first filing. “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.)

/s/ Arunkumar B. Patel JSK Financial Consulting, Inc. CEO Article/Registration#: 4140107 Above entity was formed in the state of California This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 11/16/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Vee Reed, Deputy File No. FBN 648603 November 23, 30; December 7, 14, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV337814 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Megan Meredith Wall.

Petitioner(s) Megan Meredith Wall has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Megan Meredith Wall to Megan Meredith Nieman. 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 name should not be granted on 3/19/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., 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.

November 20, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court November 23, 30; December 7, 14, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV337768 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Nancy Lizbeth Sandoval Perez and Isaias Torres Cardoso. Petitioner(s) Nancy Lizbeth Sandoval Perez and Isaias Torres Cardoso

DECEMBER 7 - 13, 2018 have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. (F) Hayden Isac (M) Torres (L) Sandoval to (F) Hayden (M) Isac (L) Torres Sandoval. 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 name should not be granted on 3/12/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., 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.

November 19, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court November 23, 30; December 7, 14, 2018 AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV331499 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Aden Harun Mohamed.

Petitioner(s) Aden Harun Mohamed has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Aden Harun Mohamed to Adam M Harun. 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 name should not be granted on 3/19/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., 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.

November 19, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court

November 23, 30; December 7, 14, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV332355 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: SARANG. R. PUNJABI. Petitioner(s) SARANG. R. PUNJABI has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. SARANG. R. PUNJABI AKA SARANG. RAJ PUNJABI AKA SARANG. RAJKUMAR PUNJABI to SIMRAN RAJ PUNJABI. 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 name should not be granted on 3/12/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., 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.

November 13, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court November 23, 30; December 7, 14, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV337773 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Tuan Phuong Le Dinh & Huong My Thi Nguyen. Petitioner(s) Tuan Phuong Le Dinh & Huong My Thi Nguyen have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Ha Nguyen Michelle Dinh to Michelle Ha Nguyen Dinh. 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 name should not be granted

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DECEMBER 7 - 13, 2018 November 23, 30; December 7, 14, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV337773 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Tuan Phuong Le Dinh & Huong My Thi Nguyen. Petitioner(s) Tuan Phuong Le Dinh & Huong My Thi Nguyen have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Ha Nguyen Michelle Dinh to Michelle Ha Nguyen Dinh. 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 name should not be granted on 3/19/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., 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.

November 19, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court November 23, 30; December 7, 14, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV337771 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Bi Ying Tse. Petitioner(s) Bi Ying Tse has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Bi Ying Tse AKA Peggy Bi Tse to Peggy BiYing White. 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 name should not be granted on 3/19/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., 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.

November 19, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court November 23, 30; December 7, 14, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV337770 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Li Hsiu Hsu. Petitioner(s) Li Hsiu Hsu has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Li Hsiu Hsu to Tom 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 name should not be granted on 3/12/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., 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.

November 19, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court November 23, 30; December 7, 14, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV337769 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Chander Seikhar. Petitioner(s) Chander Seikhar has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Chander Seikhar to Chander Seikher. 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 name should not be granted on 3/12/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., 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.

November 19, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court November 23, 30; December 7, 14, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 647742 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PUPUSERIA Y TAQUERIA LOS GUANACOS, 2310 Brushglen Way, San Jose CA, 95133, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Antonia Navarro, 2310 Brushglen Way, San Jose CA, 95133. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 10/22/2018.

This filing is a first filing.

“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.) /s/ Antonia Navarro This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 10/22/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Tomas Santos, Deputy File No. FBN 647742 November 16, 23, 30; December 7, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 648465 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MDF WINDOW TINT, 2761 Villa Monterey, San Jose CA, 95111,

Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Fabian Fabian, 2761 Villa Monterey, San Jose CA, 95111. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 12/01/2018.

This filing is a first filing.

“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.) /s/ Fabian Fabian This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 11/13/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Raymund Reyes, Deputy File No. FBN 648465 November 16, 23, 30; December 7, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 648394 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: VOILA BAKERY AND TEA, 3005 Silver Creek Rd #174, San Jose CA, 95121, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Ginny Nguyen, 559 Hermitage Ct, San Jose CA, 95134. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 11/09/2018.

This filing is a first filing.

“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.) /s/ Ginny Nguyen This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 11/09/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Mike Louie, Deputy File No. FBN 648394 November 16, 23, 30; December 7, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 648338

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: R & D LIQUOR, 3120 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose CA, 95127, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Liem Pham, 8207 Candleglow Lane, Louisville KY, 40214. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 11/08/2018.

This filing is a first filing.

“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.) /s/ Liem Pham This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 11/08/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Mike Louie, Deputy File No. FBN 648338 November 16, 23, 30; December 7, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 648436 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SILICON VALLEY TOURS, 715 N 1st St Ste 23, San Jose CA, 95112, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Maria Lidia Ponce, 747 Miller St, San Jose CA, 95110. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: N/A. This filing is a first filing. “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.) /s/ Maria Lidia Ponce This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 11/13/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Tomas Santos, Deputy File No. FBN 648436 November 16, 23, 30; December 7, 2018

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 648349 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PHO 24 VIETNAMESE CUISINE & SWEET TEA, 5592 Santa Teresa Blvd Ste B, San Jose CA, 95123, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Pho 24 Bac Cali Corp, 5592 Santa Teresa Blvd Ste B, San Jose CA, 95123.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 11/08/2018. This filing is a first filing. “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.) /s/ Wendy Do Pho 24 Back Cali Corp CFO Article/Registration#: 3905798 Above entity was formed in the state of California This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 11/08/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Tomas Santos, Deputy File No. FBN 648349 November 16, 23, 30; December 7, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 647793 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: DR CUSTOMS FLOORS, 636 Pima Dr, San Jose CA, 95123, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Dominic Reyes, 636 Pima Dr, San Jose CA, 95123. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: N/A. This filing is a first filing. “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

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS guilty of a crime.) /s/ Dominic Reyes This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 10/23/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Mike Louie, Deputy File No. FBN 647793 November 16, 23, 30; December 7, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV337387 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ariana Mindelzun and David Kaufman.

Petitioner(s) Ariana Mindelzun and David Kaufman have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Selah Lavena Kaufman to Selah Lavena MindelzunKaufman. 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 name should not be granted on 3/12/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., 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.

November 13, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court November 16, 23, 30; December 7, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV337268 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Zhixing Liu. Petitioner(s) Zhixing Liu has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Zhixing Liu to Conway Leo. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in

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this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 3/12/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., 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.

November 08, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court November 16, 23, 30; December 7, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV336928 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Nina Fathizadeh. Petitioner(s) Nina Fathizadeh has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Lena Moghni to Lily Lenna Moghni. 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 name should not be granted on 3/05/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., 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.

October 30, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court November 16, 23, 30; December 7, 2018

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COMUNIDADES DE COLOR, LAS MÁS VULNERABLES ANTE LA DEVASTACIÓN POR INCENDIOS FORESTALES realmente es consecuencia del contexto social, político y económico en el que ocurre el evento natural.”

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Lavin dice que el efecto desproporcionado que tuvo el Huracán Katrina en las comunidades negras de Louisiana, comparado con las comunidades blancas, inspiró una mirada más profunda a preocupaciones similares en áreas con tendencia a los incendios. El estudio encontró que los Nativos Americanos son seis veces más vulnerables de lo que se esperaría, si todo fuera igual.

Este mapa muestra las áreas más vulnerables del estado de Washington a los incendios forestales, con base tanto en el paisaje como en factores socioeconómicos.

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Seattle, WA – Las minorías étnicas y raciales enfrentan el mayor riesgo por incendios forestales, de acuerdo a un estudio realizado por “The Nature Conservancy” y la Universidad de Washington. Los investigadores esperan que los resultados puedan ser usados para identificar y priorizar a las comunidades vulnerables, como parte de los esfuerzos por manejar los incendios.

Las comunidades que enfrentan el mayor riesgo por incendios forestales son las de color, de acuerdo a un studio reciente. En todo el país, 29 millones de habitantes son vulnerables a los efectos más devastadores de los incendios.

Investigadores de “The Nature Conservancy” y la Universidad de Washington encontraron que los factores socioeconómicos ponen a 12 millones de personas en el mayor riesgo por desastres, y dicen que la vulnerablilidad está inequitativamente distribuida con base en la etnia.

Las áreas con mayorías negra, hispana y nativa americana son las menos equipadas para enfrentar incendios. El co-autor del estudio, Phil Levin, científico líder en “The Nature Conservancy” de Washington, dice que los incendios pueden ser naturales –pero no todas sus consecuencias.

“Siempre tendremos incendios, pero no tienen que ser desastres, igual que una inundación no tiene que ser un desastre.

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El co-autor del reporte, Ian Davies, es un estudiante graduado de la UW. Ayudó a recabar datos censuales de más de 70 mil áreas y a identificar factores que hacen a las comunidades más vulnerables al fuego, como ingreso, barreras del lenguaje y falta de transporte.

Antes del estudio, Davies –quien vivió en 2003 un gran incendio cerca de San Diego– dice que asumió que típicamente las familias blancas ricas serían las más susceptibles al daño por incendios.

“El uso de un gran conjunto de datos como este, ayuda a combatir las percepciones que podemos tener de sólo leer los periódicos o de las anécdotas personales.”

Levin agrega que el riesgo de incendios afecta una gran franja del oeste. Espera que esta información pueda usarse para saber cuáles comunidades necesitan más el mayor apoyo.

“No solo dónde podemos tener incendios, sino ¿dónde pudiera ese fuego tener el mayor impacto en la gente? Y usar eso para priorizar nuestros esfuerzos por controlar el fuego.”

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COMMUNITIES OF COLOR MOST VULNERABLE TO WILDFIRE DEVASTATION factors put 12 million at the highest risk for disaster, and say that vulnerability is unequally distributed based on race.

Majority black, Hispanic and Native American areas are the least equipped to deal with fire. Study co-author Phil Levin, lead scientist at The Nature Conservancy in Washington, says fires may be natural – but not all their effects are.

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SEATTLE, Wash. – Communities of color face the greatest risk from wildfires, according to a new study.

Across the country, 29 million people are vulnerable to the fires' most devastating effects. Researchers at The Nature Conservancy and the University of Washington found socioeconomic

"We're always going to have wildfires, but they don't have to be disasters,” says Levin. “Just like a flood doesn't have to be a disaster. A lot of what we see as disaster is really the consequence of the social, political and economic context in which the natural event occurs."

Levin says the disproportionate effect of Hurricane Katrina on black communities in Louisiana compared to white communities inspired a deeper look into similar concerns in wildfireprone areas. The study finds Native Americans are six times more vulnerable than would be expected if all things were equal.

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Report co-author Ian Davies is a UW graduate student. He helped compile census data from more than 70,000 tracts and identify factors that make communities more vulnerable to fire, such as low incomes, language barriers and lack of transportation.

Before the study, Davies – who lived through a large 2003 wildfire near San Diego – says he had assumed that typically, affluent white families would be most susceptible to wildfire damage.

"The one big use of large data sets like this is, it helps to fight the perceptions that we may have just from reading newspapers or personal anecdotes," says Davies.

Levin adds wildfire risk affects a large swath of the West. He hopes this data can be used to narrow down which communities need the most support.

"Not only where are we likely to have fires, but where are those fires likely to have the biggest impact on people? And use that as a way to prioritize our fire management efforts,” says Levin.

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CAMP FIRE WAS A “CLIMATE DISASTER” Tiny temperatures changes conceal dramatic changes underway that call for action

“All over California, we’re getting so much heat for longer periods of time that it’s drying out our vegetation,” he says. “This was a wake-up call for the entire West.”

But Stemen, who teaches sustainability courses and heads up Chico’s Sustainability Task Force, isn’t a man given to despair – even though he believes that climate change is transforming our world and we need to prepare for fires that are more destructive and frequent.

“It’s not the end of the world,” he says, “but it’s going to be a different world.”

Chico State Professor Mark Stemen.

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2.3 degrees Fahrenheit. That’s how much – or how little, depending on your viewpoint – that the daily average temperature increased in recent years in the Paradise area.

That little temperature increase is what it took to create the environment for a deadly fire that would stun Butte County with its heat and swiftness, demolish almost 18,800 structures, kill 88 people and change the lives of almost every area resident.

Sure, there were other factors that contributed to the devastating character of what is now considered California’s deadliest fire. There was, for example, an increase in the number of sweltering days in recent years, reflecting our longer summers and shorter winters. Warmer nights, too, helped parch vegetation, making the Camp Fire unusually hot and explosive.

“Everything caught fire almost at once,” says Mark Stemen, a Chico State geographer.

“The fire was burning so hot that it rained down on the whole area. This was a climate disaster.”

Climate change is sometimes mentioned as a factor in national media stories, but most people have a vague understanding – if they have any understanding at all – of how a climatic change that is barely perceptible worsens fire conditions. Understanding this, Stemen says, opens the door to becoming better prepared for the next fire and for work that can stem climate change, even at the community level.

Stemen says he’s been hearing from university colleagues across the country who live in fireprone communities and are “just as scared.”

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The Camp Fire was extraordinary in both its heat and its speed, slipping like a storm cloud over canyons. It floated from a ridge in Concow to engulf neighborhoods and burn more than 153,000 acres. Evacuees have told reporters about melting steering wheels and shoes, and visitors to the decimated town have observed melted water tanks and motorcycles.

Butte County residents who walk, hike or spend time in their yards know how crunchy the leaves sounded beneath their shoes prior to this week’s rain, how dry the brush has looked. That’s because the vegetation is now storing heat instead of moisture.

Climate-forecasting models built by UC Berkeley’s Geospatial Innovation Facility and available to the public on the Cal-Adapt website show the 2.3-degree temperature increase that has taken place in the Paradise area. The models forecast warmer temperatures and more fire danger in the future. How grave the problem becomes depends on whether action is taken now to curb greenhouse gas emissions.

108 to 118 degrees.

“As my students say, ‘It’s gonna’ be hella’ hot,’” he says.

Stemen says Butte County communities will need cooling centers. Cities will need to plan development carefully and better prepare for major fires and other extreme-weather events. Chico could rely on solar and windpowered electricity to cut carbon emissions.

The cost of inaction, Stemen argues, will be far higher than the costs associated with action.

Even given that the Cal-Adapt models predict more fire, drinking-water shortages, floods and scorching heat waves, Stemen is upbeat about what Butte County’s towns will accomplish. His optimism was renewed by the community response to the Camp Fire.

Even climate-change doubters recognize the Camp Fire was “something different,” Stemen notes. “A lot of people are saying, ‘I’ve never seen anything like this before.’”

“The generosity we’ve been seeing has just been beautiful,” Stemen says. “It has allowed us a brief vision into a world that could be. We’ve gotten the sense that there was something different. We had six hours of holy terror, and we’ve had 18 days of blessed goodness. That’s what we have to focus on – we have each other.”

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Stemen points out that a 2008 Butte County fire burned through some of the same land as the Camp Fire. More brush-clearing and forest-thinning wouldn’t have stopped this forceful, low-lying fire.

The National Climate Assessment report produced by federal agencies that was released the Friday after Thanksgiving by the White House is an urgent call to action, too, by showing how climate disasters will affect the entire economy. “I don’t know that you can actually scream any louder in science,” Stemen says of the report.

Nevertheless, and particularly given the Trump administration’s position on climate change, Stemen says Americans shouldn’t expect solutions from the upper echelons of government.

“People can get really depressed if they look too high,” he says. “The real struggle right now is to imagine that new world, to not think that it’s all lost. It’s really incumbent on us because of our children. This is how we’re going to be stronger.”

Leslie Layton is editor of ChicoSol.

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Chico will go from having an historical average of four days a year with temperatures above 105 degrees to having 15 of those blistering days a year between 2019 and 2040 – but again, that’s a best-case scenario based on the premise that corrective action is taken to lower greenhouse gas emissions.

In the near term, Stemen predicts, based on his study of the models, that Chico will have some searing days during the next few summers with temperatures ranging from

published Wednesday, writes about visits to Paradise earlier this week from Secretary of Interior Ryan Zinke and Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue. The Cabinet secretaries talked about the need to “thin the forests, rein in environmental litigation and bring logging back,” the E-R says.

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The website shows the average daily temperature in Paradise, between 1961 and 1990, at a little above 70 degrees Fahrenheit.

Between 2006 and 2018 that daily average climbed to almost 73 degrees. Cal-Adapt forecasts a rise to only 74 degrees during 2019 through 2040 — if greenhouse gas emissions are reduced with action that would have to begin now.

Without action, there could be 17 days a year with temperatures soaring above 105 degrees.

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alta dimensión espiritual.

En murales y vestigios de antiguas civilizaciones como Asiria y Egipto, se han encontrado muestras de lo que significaba la muerte. Ese era el puente para trascender en el tiempo y nacer de nuevo en otro espacio. En Corea del sur siempre se ha tenido un culto especial a la vida después de la muerte, tanto así que en la bandera nacional está plasmado el símbolo de la reencarnación.

Desde siempre se ha tenido la creencia de la vida después de la muerte debido a los contactos que han tenido algunos mediums con espíritus.

El profeta durmiente como se le conoce a Edgar Cayce, profetizó su propia reencarnación, afirmando que volvería a la vida en los tiempos del juicio final que describe la Biblia en el Apocalipsis.

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Mario Jiménez Castillo El Observador Este tema ha sido motivo de controversia, análisis e investigación a lo largo de la existencia humana.

Según los más entendidos en el tema, todos los seres humanos transmigramos por una serie de reencarnaciones, a través de las cuales vamos purificando el alma hasta llegar a ser aptos de alcanzar el Nirvana y vivir en plenitud en una

La reencarnación y el espiritismo no son temas aceptados por las religiones predominantes incluyendo al cristianismo. No obstante, existen culturas ancestrales que han basado su fe religiosa en la creencia que los espíritus pueden encarnar otro cuerpo después de la muerte.

DECEMBER 7 - 13, 2018 Quizá el ejemplo más palpable acerca de la reencarnación lo encontramos en las creencias de la antigua religión budista tibetana del Dalai Lama.

En el Tibet antiguo existió una deidad conocida con el nombre de Avalokitesvara Bodishatva, quien al morir no quiso migrar al terreno espiritual, prefiriendo ayudar a otras almas para que alcanzaran la purificación.

El líder budista de los lamas, el Dalai Lama, es la reencarnación del espíritu de Avalokitesvara. Esto se comprueba cuando se le encuentra siendo niño, pues debe reconocer todos los objetos de su antecesor y recordar todas las vivencias de sus reencarnaciones.

El decimocuarto Dalai Lama nació en 1935 en el campo tibetano y fue encontrado en su infancia por unos peregrinos budistas. Al comprobar su autenticidad como espíritu encarnado, fue llevado a su palacio, el cual abandonó más tarde por motivos políticos, debido a la invasión de China comunista en su país, exiliándose en la India desde 1959.

Actualmente el Dalai Lama dicta conferencias internacionales y se reúne con sus creyentes y seguidores en todo el mundo.

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THE MYTH OF LUXURY AT SCALE

You Need What?

I started calling tire stores at 7:30am. The closest tire that would fit the car was in Hartford, CT (125 miles south of Bennington, VT). No one had the tire. We called Audi in Rutland; they didn’t have the tire. We called Audi in Albany. They had a tire, but not the same brand and told us we would need to purchase four new tires or we would void our Audi warranty. I texted my salesperson at Audi Manhattan. Crickets. We were stranded.

At Point of Sale Audi sold us on the luxury customer experience we were going to have with our Q7 Prestige.

The company assured us that Audi Roadside Assistance was the perk of perks, that Audi Care and the accompanying tire package would ensure the only thing we’d have to put in the car was gas. Audi gave us our salesperson’s cell number and a direct dial to the head of the service department. We were to buy with confidence, because as loyal Audi customers, we should know that they were as good at their word.

Lessons Learned

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Shelly Palmer

It was just after 9:30 Friday night when a vociferous klaxon and a yellow tire emoji alerted us that our right front tire had experienced a sudden loss of pressure. My Q7 was handling fine, so instead of pulling over, we decided to check the tire pressure at the next gas station (approximately 40 miles away). As I started to fill the tire, an unmistakable hiss sent shivers down my spine.

Hey, Shelly, you got a flat tire on a Friday night. Why all the drama?

Why indeed.

Before we begin, I want to tell you this is not a spoiled brat whining about having a bad day. While I am a spoiled brat and I did have a bad day, this story is a cautionary tale about expectation management and customer service.

At the beginning of the 2017 model year, Audi really stepped up its SUV game. The Q7 is a 7-seat marvel, nicely powered, beautifully appointed, and (most importantly for me) it handles like a sports car and is as safe as a truck. It was the perfect escape vehicle for city dwellers who travel north to ski on winter weekends.

There was only one little issue. At the time, the Q7 was only available with “run flat” tires. Not ideal. They are noisy and handle a bit worse than normal tires. But they were not a deal breaker.

Oh, there was one more thing. Because the SUV has 7 seats, there’s no room for a spare.

So the car doesn’t have one. Wait. What? No spare? Not even a donut? “Nope.” Replied my salesperson, “You won’t need one. This car can travel 50 miles on a run flat with a huge hole it. You’re never more than 50 miles from a tire

store. You’ll be fine.”

I wanted this car. But it took the salesperson the better part of an hour to convince me that we would not be stuck in the middle of nowhere with a flat tire and no way to deal. He regaled me with tales of run flat tire prowess and told me that Audi Roadside Assistance and the “tire package” he was selling me would ensure the luxury customer experience I had come to expect from Audi, even under the worst of conditions.

My wife and I (and our cat) had an adventure in Bennington. Although it was seriously inconvenient and a huge waste of time, no one was hurt and no serious damage was done.

Except that’s not quite true.

I used to be an extremely loyal Audi customer.

In fact, until this weekend, if you asked me

what car I was most likely to get next, I would have told you another Q7 or even the new Q8.

Audi all the way. That was then.

It didn’t take too much for Audi to destroy 25 years of customer loyalty. The company not only broke its roadside assistance promises, even my self-serving salesperson didn’t reach out to help in any way.

Forgetting, for a moment, that the biggest lesson is, don’t ever consider driving a car that doesn’t have a spare tire (full size, if possible), the business lesson here is that Audi sells luxury at scale, but it cannot deliver luxury at scale.

That broken promise and the reality of this Audi customer’s experience (CX) will cost Audi a customer. A better use of inbound data and communication would have let a digitally savvy marketing department or customer service department do its best to contain the situation and even turn it around. But Audi’s martech stack is clearly archaic, and the company’s ability to turn data into action in an omnichannel world obviously does not exist.

My key takeaway from this experience has nothing to do with my car and everything to do with what tools need to be deployed to sell luxury at scale and deliver luxury at scale. If you’re going to set super-high CX expectations, you have to deliver!

Author’s note: This is not a sponsored post. I am the author of this article and it expresses my own opinions. I am not, nor is my company, receiving compensation for it.

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I Feel Like a Moron!

So Friday night we get about 70 miles north of where the indicator light came on and the tire starts to make the kind of noises that you never want to hear a tire make. We pull into another gas station and press the non-emergency panic button for Audi Roadside Assistance. I explained that we needed the promised “superspecial Audi Q7 roadside assistance” because we have run flat tires and no spare and we are 190 miles north of NYC and 30 miles south of our destination. The very nice, patronizingly apologetic Audi person tells us, “I can tow you to the nearest Audi Dealership. There’s one 52 miles away in Rutland, VT and one 47 miles away in Albany, NY.” I asked her how my wife, my cat, and I were supposed to get home or travel to Albany or Rutland. She suggested an Uber. I asked her if she was sure that either dealer would have the matching tire. She didn’t know and had no way to find out at that time of night. To make a long story short, the Q7 tires are not only run flat, they are 285/45R20 size.

In other words, no tire store stocks them; they are almost always special order.

So, just before midnight, we went to Walmart, bought a cat litter box and food dishes, got the closest pet-friendly hotel room we could find, and figured one of the seven tire stores in Bennington would have at least one 285/45R20 in stock.

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GAY COUPLES IN BRAZIL MARRYING SOONER FOR FEAR OF BOLSONARO BIAS something that is the result of "a whole decade of those rights being accepted."

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"There is certainly a legal insecurity about the matter," but "the acceptance of gay marriage is now a social fact," Almozara said.

Sao Paulo - After 15 years together, social networks manager Marcelo Serrano and designer Wellington Pereti decided to get married immediately instead of waiting until the end of 2019 as they had planned, out of fear of a reduction of LGBT rights in Brazil following the inauguration of President-elect Jair Bolsonaro.

Beyond the legal concerns, many couples also fear an escalation of violence against the LGBT segment, the target of controversial comments by Bolsonaro, leader of Brazil's emerging far-right, as when he said during an interview in 2011 that he'd prefer a son killed "in an accident" to one that's gay.

"We've lived together for eight years, but we never made it official. We own a house, a car and a bank account together, and we can lose everything we've earned over these eight years," Wellington told EFE. Same-sex marriages in Brazil have been permitted since late 2011 thanks to a decision by the Supreme Court, and in 2013 the National Council of Justice issued a resolution guaranteeing the right to celebrate gay weddings.

Nonetheless, according to the president of the Sex and Gender Diversity Commission of the Order of Attorneys of Brazil, Maria Berenice Dias, that resolution does not have the force of law behind it, which means it could be annulled should the National Congress so decide.

In the Latin American nation where the most gays are murdered, 445 people were killed last year or committed suicide as a result of Brazil's homophobia - one every 19 hours according to the annual report of the Bahia Gay Group.

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"The presupposition of the resolution is the absence of law, so if any contrary ruling is passed, its lack of a legal position cannot withstand it," Dias said, adding that Brazilian jurisprudence has publicly recommended that gay couples marry earlier as a "precaution" against measures that could be passed by the government that takes power on Jan. 1.

Following the recommendation by Dias,

Marcelo and Wellington married quickly and forgot about the "full festivities."

"We will soon see the influence that religion and the churches have on the new government," Wellington said, adding that "I think things can get a lot worse after the inauguration" of Bolsonaro."

Nonetheless, attorney Amanda Almozara believed the couple was exaggerating, since, she said, it won't be "simple" to ban

"More and more people die because they're gay," Marcelo said.

"From the time someone backs a homophobic politician, for me that person thinks just like the politico does and is against what I am, against my existence," he said.

At a notary public located in the heart of Sao Paulo state, the weddings in December have quadrupled compared with the previous months, civil servant Rafael de Sousa said.