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WWW.EL-OBSERVADOR.COM Fecha de implementación AB60 En días pasados el DMV anunció la disponibilidad de citas para las personas que solicitarán su licencia de manejar bajo la ley AB60. El anuncio ha provocado un inusualmente alto número de solicitud de citas por medio de nuestro sistema telefónico causando un alto índice en demoras por lo que quisiera pedirle a los medios de información en español si pudieran emitir los siguientes puntos (Lee Mas en el sitio).

Brady Issues Letter on Latest Republican Lawsuit Effort Committee on House Administration Ranking Democratic Member Robert A. Brady sent a letter on Monday calling for clarification of key elements of a contract approved by Committee Republicans which retained Jonathan Turley, Esquire, as outside Counsel for their ongoing politically-motivated effort to sue the Obama Administration. (More Online) Annual Holiday Peace Fair to Feature El Grito de la Cultura With brilliantly-colored skirts flaring and shoes rapidly tapping, the children of El Grito de la Cultura will perform traditional folkdances of Mexico (ballet folklórico) at the Holiday Peace Fair on Saturday, December 6, 2014. (More Online)

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Downtown Ice Friday November 14thJanuary 11th Circle of Palms 127 S. Market St. San José, CA 95113 408-291-0525 $13-$17 NAIFA and SFSP Fire and Ice Sizzling Holiday Party Friday December 5th 1:00pm-5:00pm Fahrenheit Restaurant and Lounge 99 E San Fernando Street San José, CA 95113 Members $10 Guest $15 2014 San José Harvest Festival

November 28th-30th San José McEnery Convention Center 150 W San Carlos St., San José, CA 95109 408-792-4194 $4.00-9.00 Comedian Robbie Rob’s - 3rd Annual Giving Tree Fundraiser December 6, 2014 1:00pm - 5:00pm Location TBA More details: https://www. facebook.com/ events/277190025816186/ Required Donation of $20.00 or bring a gift/nonperishable item.

Holiday Mixer & Mercado Wednesday December 10th 5:30pm Center for Training and Careers (CTC) 749 Story Rd suite 10 San José, CA 95122 408-213-0961 www.ctc-sj.org Cash’d Out (A Johnny Cash Tribute Band) Saturday December 6th 8:00pm The Blank Club 44 S Almaden Ave San José, CA 95113 $13.00

South First Fridays Art Walk Friday December 5th 7:00pm SoFA District South First Street and William Street, San José, CA 95112 http://www.southfirstfridays. com/ El Mercado: A Holiday Market December 5th-7th Fri 6pm-10pm Sat 11am-8pm Sun 11am-6pm Ghirardelli Square 900 North Point Street, #E100 San Francisco, CA 94109 http://www.lacocinasf.org/ SantaCon 2014: City Wide Santa Pub Crawl Saturday December 13th All Day Union Square Park Geary and Powell, San Francisco, CA 94102 https://w w w.facebook.com/ events/361054407404337

2014 Macy’s Great Tree Lighting Friday November 28th 6:00pm-8:00pm Union Square Park Geary and Powell, San Francisco, CA 94102 http://www.visitunionsquaresf. com/event/holiday_tree_lighting_ceremony2 Free Rides: Winter Wonderland Amusement Park Saturday November 29th 4:00pm-6:00pm Downtown San José Park Ave. and Market St., San José, CA 95113 http://www.winterwonderlandsj. com/rides.html Free Admission Day Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History Friday December 5th All Day Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 http://santacruzmuseum.org/

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What the hell is wrong with all those decision makers in Sacramento? Former Assembly member Willie Brown had it right when he pointed out that Governor Brown welched on delivering funds to the U.C.-CSU-community college system, causing U.C. President Napolitano to propose raising tuition by 5% each year for the next five years. Where are all those elected CA Assembly members in this fiasco? All this is being enacted against a backdrop of an existing $1.3 trillion debt already owed by former students. Some of these students acquired their debts while earning a degree which does not generate the income needed to service the loans incurred, let alone repay it. All this in an economy which may be recovering, but which does not generate the high wage positions needed to enable payback.

We all need to face reality.

Education costs have become so excessive that most families are being priced out of educating their kids. There are no competitive market forces which compel academicians to find ways to economize training processes.

Their objective needs to be to do just that. Where is the State Assembly?

Let me suggest that the CA State Assembly begin to look at creating a comprehensive student loan fund which can be used to assist CA residents with existing student loan obligations, as well as those future students who need these loans to obtain their professional degree and training.

California needs to undertake establishment of a revolving student loan fund which does not charge interests while the student is undergoing academic training.

The student begins to pay interest (limited to COLA levels) once gainfully employed.

Special programs can be linked. Especially programs that encourage trained teachers, physicians, social workers, mental health specialists, and other skilled professionals to conduct their practice in underserved areas to qualify having their loan ‘forgiven’ after an established period of service in designated underserved areas is accomplished.

All monies repaid revert back to the CA Revolving Student Loan Fund to enable funding the next generation of students needing assistance. Actuarial analysis would establish the initial funding needed.

The Napolitano proposal (+5% x 5 years) must be rejected by the State Assembly unless accompanied by the establishment of a CA Student Revolving Loan Fund.

The objective is to entirely change the current practice of funding education. Currently a student’s family helps out by using their assets (usually their home) as collateral. This means that the parents never really become emancipated from the cost of educating their children.

Note that it is the trained individual with his/her college degree that earns the higher wage scale. This amounts to ‘human capital development’, a term economists use to label the increased earning potential and value of a capable trained mind.

By establishment of a system which permits an ambitious individual to borrow the means to become a trained professional, it is possible to redefine the cur-

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rent paradigm. The objective will be to place the responsibility in the hands of the individuals who benefited the most. It is only fair to parents who have paid for the first 17 years.

Economist Joseph E. Stiglitz has correctly called attention to the reality that students encumbered with a large student loan do not participate as consumers because wages earned are used to repay student loans instead of being invested in getting married, having a family, buying a vehicle, a home, durable goods, furnishings, etc. The Student Loan repayments (both interest and principal) effectively remove that purchasing power from the individual making student loan repayments. It is in the public interest to help all who have existing student loans to refinance them at a lower COLA determined interest rate. It is also in the public interest to assist individuals of modest means to purchase the training needed to become the skilled professionals needed by commerce and society.

Families can continue to be responsible for their kid’s education from pre-K through 12th grade. Once a youth is beyond 18 years of age, let him or her become responsible for the cost of their training and education.

Experiencing that independence and responsibility will do wonders for motivating many individuals to seek the most effective institutions in terms of cost benefits.

This process will cull out the current ‘diploma mill’ institutions. A local revolving student loan fund can be operated very transparently by requiring a local citizens monitoring commission.

This is not the case when national federal agencies are involved. After all, is not education a ‘State’s right’?

“We only have the language of dystopian fiction to describe these images yet they’d play as too heavy handed on screen.” Matt Novak. Photo Courtesy: Matt Novak/twitter.

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SAN JOSE The Santa Clara County Board of Education passed a resolution in opposition to the use of pepper spray in Santa Clara County Court Schools at its Nov. 19 meeting. The resolution was drafted in response to a pilot program approved by Santa Clara County that would permit the use of pepper spray, or oleoresin capsicum, in court schools.

According to the Youth Law Center in San Francisco, the use of pepper spray is out of step with accepted profes-

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sional practice for juvenile correctional administrators, while the National Institute of Justice has found that the use of pepper spray on youth may be especially harmful, given the prevalence of asthma, undiagnosed heart conditions and other health issues in children that could be exacerbated by pepper spray.

“It is our duty as members of the County Board of Education to support the right of all students and staff to attend and work in schools that are safe,” said Leon F. Beauchman, Board President. “Research has shown that the use of pepper spray

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on children is dangerous, unnecessary and traumatic for students, who come to school seeking a safe and supportive environment that is free from physical and emotional pain.

For these reasons, we cannot support the use of pepper spray in our court school facilities.”

The Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) currently operates school programs at Osborne School at Juvenile Court and Blue Ridge School at James Ranch, with SCCOE employees providing educational services.

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Despite plenty of protest from faculty and students alike, a fee hike might end up costing undergraduates over $12k to $15k a year, not including housing and additional expenses.

Para más información por favor visite www.edenhousing.org el 11/17/2014 y haga click en “Now Leasing”.

Se aceptarán aplicaciones para la lotería desde el lunes, 11/17/2014 hasta las 5 pm del lunes 12/08/2014.

Studio 819 es una nueva comunidad de apartamentos económicos que cuenta con 48 unidades que se abrirán en Mountain View.

·Salón comunitario con cocina ·Salón de computadoras ·Lavandería ·Patios en el primero y tercer piso *Se le dará preferencia a las personas que residen en Mountain View y/o trabajan para la ciudad.

Aplican restricciones de entrada monetaria y otras.

Nosotros trabajamos de acuerdo a las leyes Federales y del Estado para vivienda justa. Es contra la ley discriminar a una persona en base a su raza, color, religión, sexo, incapacidad, estado familiar, origen nacional, o alguna otra de las clases en protección. Por favor contáctenos si usted requiere una acomodación razonable o si tiene preguntas acerca de nuestra póliza de oportunidad ecuánime.

Allyson Escobar ASIAN JOURNAL On Thursday, Nov. 20, administrators of the University of California approved tuition increases of as much as 5 percent over the next five years, despite protests from both undergraduate students and faculty, and open criticism from California governor Jerry Brown and other state legislators.

The 14-7 vote from the Board of Regents marks the

end of a peaceful three-yearfreeze over the cost of public higher education in the state. It also sets up months of negotiations and political posturing before a final tuition-percentage increase is chosen.

Increasing tuition, according to UC President Janet Napolitano, will help pay for higher employee pension and salary costs, hire more faculty, and boost undergraduate enrollment by 5,000 over five years.

Napolitano’s plan calls for tuition for California undergraduates to rise next year to $12,804, not including housing and other expenses. By the 2019-20 school year, that could increase to $15,564, unless state funding for UC rises enough to offset or possibly eliminate the surge.

Earlier this month, the chancellors of all 10 UC campuses announced their support for the tuition increase, calling it “predictable and fair.”

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BUSINESS

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Traditional job searching can be enhanced with the right online tools and methods.

BPT If social media isn’t at the top of your list when starting your job-searching endeavors, you might find the process slow and tedious. That’s because social networks are the way nearly all U.S. companies are finding new employees, according to Jobvite.

As you finalize your resume and create drafts for cover letters, be sure to plan your social media strategy as well.

“Make sure you have a social media strategy to augment traditional methods such as face-to-face networking and informational interviews,” says Lyndsay Cooper, career services director for The Art Institute of Tennessee-Nashville, which is a branch of The Art Institute of Atlanta.

Check out the following tips to give yourself an edge in your job search. * Brand consistency. Make sure your profile is professional and reflects the job you’re looking for across all social media platforms. Ensure your privacy settings are secure (especially on Facebook). On LinkedIn, make sure your profile is complete with skills and recommendations. On Twitter, link to your website, blog or online resume. And don’t forget

Pinterest, YouTube, Google+ and Foursquare.

viewer and find common topics to break the ice.

* Know your audience. Your audience on Facebook is different from your audience on Twitter or LinkedIn, so make sure your updates reflect that. On LinkedIn, share articles and blogs on industryrelated topics. On Facebook, post more personal (but not too detailed) updates to remind your friends that you’re in the job market.

* Network online. Expand your network and engage others with similar interests by posting, sharing/forwarding, tweeting and retweeting relevant articles and blogs.

This raises your online profile, and encourages others to do the same for you. Twitter works well for this.

* Be proactive. Use social media to connect with recruiters, employers and employees of companies you’d like to work for. Join - and participate in - organizations, groups and blogs in your industry or alumni groups. Become an industry expert or thought leader. * Research. Use social media to create your target list of companies, then research those companies and their employees. Use hashtags on Twitter to find jobs. For example, if you are interested in fashion, search #fashionjobs.

Sites like Twellow let you search people’s bios and the URLs in their bios; you can easily find, follow and engage key employees of those companies so they get to know you before you approach them for a job. Prepare for a job interview by using social media to research the inter-

* Know your online profile.

Google yourself and make sure what you see is what you want it to be. Go to Klout. com so you can see your “klout” score, which reports how influential and engaged you are across platforms.

Another great site is wefollow.com, a Twitter directory organized by shared interests or categories. Users can add themselves to the categories that best fit their interests.

Today, employers use LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and other social media to identify, recruit and check out new employees. The Internet has helped level the job search playing field by offering access to resources that enable you to identify and prepare for career opportunities. But it’s also offered employers access to more talented job candidates. A smart social media strategy can help you stand out and land the job you seek.

La Comisionada del Trabajo en California, Julie A. Su, emitió citaciones por robo salarial que suman aproximadamente $16 millones en contra de diez restaurantes tipo buffet en el norte de California.

Las citaciones incluyen multas civiles y salarios, primas y daños liquidados que se deben a más de 600 trabajadores por numerosos casos de robo salarial y otras violaciones.

Las investigaciones a fondo, motivadas por las quejas presentadas en contra de restaurantes tipo buffet de las regiones de Bay Area y Sacramento, revelaron que a los despachadores de alimentos se les pagaba, en promedio, $1.15 por hora por 72 horas laborales a la semana. A algunos no se les pagaba nada o solo $200 al mes. El personal de cocina recibía un salario fijo muy bajo y carecía de remuneración adicional por tiempo extra.

“Queremos crear una cultura en California donde los empleadores se benefician de cumplir las reglas y quienes no las cumplan se den cuenta del

Un Golden Dragon Buffet, como el del la fotografía de arriba, ha sido multado como otros restaurantes en california por no pagarles lo suficiente a sus empleados.

costo en el que incurren”, dijo la Comisionada del Trabajo Julie A. Su. Se emitieron y entregaron citaciones a las siguientes empresas: •Yu Chen, propietario de Golden Dragon Buffet en Brentwood, por $3.79 millones •GDB Investment Inc., propietarios de Golden Dragon Buffet en Roseville, por $3.66 millones

•NCBI Investment Inc. y HC Global Inc., propietarios de New Dragon Buffet en San Leandro, por $3.14 millones •Zhao & Wong Inc., propietarios de Oriental Buffet en Arcata, por $709,285 •KKT Investment Inc., propietario de Kokyo Sushi Buffet en Hayward, por $530,647 •Li Ming Zhao y Quin Wen Wang, propietarios de Oriental Buffet en Fortuna, por $364,203.

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EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com perjudiciales para las encías, al igual que para la cintura

Ronald Inge El Dr. Ronald Inge, Director Dental de Western Dental le encantaría compartir algunos de sus secretos para una gran sonrisa y consejos únicos para unos dientes sanos, felices y libres del mal aliento - lo cual es especialmente necesario durante el Día de Acción de Gracias.

El Dr. Inge es ampliamente aclamado y cuenta con más de 30 años de experiencia dental. Se unió específicamente al equipo de Western Dental, para proporcionar servicios dentales de alta calidad a precios sensatos para los pacientes.

A continuación se presentan cinco consejos para las vacaciones de Acción de Gracias:

Puede comer todo lo dulce que quiera, pero recuerde cepillare los dientes dentro de 20 minutos después de ingerir estos alimentos. Este atento a los “colores y arándanos”.

Diga sí al queso Los carbohidratos son tan perjudiciales para las encías, al igual que para la cintura ¡Tome agua!

Recuerde que puede comer todo lo azucarado pero no olvide cepillarse dentro de 20 minutos después del consumo de estos alimentos Mantenga una pasta y cepillo compacto, por si no va a estar en casa durante la cena de Acción de Gracias.

Este atento a los “colores y los arándanos”

nuestras recetas favoritas de arándano, a menudo causan manchas en los dientes.

Tenemos que limitar estas comidas favoritas, pero si consume estos alimentos y bebidas de color oscuro, recuerde que hay que sorber y masticar bien; para los vinos tintos, cócteles y jugos de frutas, tome un sorbo (y absténgase de girar la bebida alrededor de la boca) y mastique bien los alimentos de color arándano y oscuros.

Diga Sí al Queso El queso es unos de los mejores aperitivos durante el Día de Acción de Gracias por que no causa la bacteria que produce el ácido que daña a sus dientes. ¡Contrario a la creencia popular, el queso es un buen amigo para sus dientes!

Los alimentos y bebidas de colores brillantes y todas

Los carbohidratos son tan

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Es muy difícil evitar los carbohidratos, especialmente durante el Día de Acción de Gracias, pero podemos limitarlos, de esta manera limitamos el daño.

Los carbohidratos producen bacterias que causan

Reginald L. Walker, PhD. CERTIFIED NUTRITIONAL CONSULTANT

Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is an age-related condition that causes a loss of bone mass and increased brittleness in the remaining bone tissue. With osteoporosis, the calcium that keeps bones strong is lost and new bone formation stops occurring to repair bone loss.

Osteoporosis affects some 25 million Americans. Both men and women are affected, but it’s 10 times more common in women and more severe in women.

Post-menopausal women account for the vast majority of the nation’s annual 700,000 spinal fractures, 300,000 hip fractures, and 200,000 wrist fractures.

The lack of Estrogen is not the whole story. The fact is estrogen therapy is associated with only 2 to 4 percent increase in bone mass each year during the first 1 to 3 years it is used.

Root Causes These are just a few of the root causes for/of bone loss: > Smoking: makes bones brittle and weak > Eating Disorders: Anorexia and Bulimia will greatly reduce the intake of calcium and other bone building nutrients. > Prolonged Stress: will cause the depletion of bone building nutrients.

NOVEMBER 28- DECEMBER 4, 2014 ácido y caries, descompone el azúcar, y el azúcar alimenta las bacterias. ¡Tome Agua!

Nunca subestime el poder del agua. En general es beneficioso para nuestro organismo, pero también para nuestra boca y dientes.

Si olvida su cepillo de di-

> Toxic Metals: toxic levels of lead, cadmium, mercury, aluminum and arsenic will interfere with the proper absorption of bone building nutrients. > Malabsorption: since calcium is the major mineral for bone health, proper absorption is vital. If one suffers from malabsorption, or lack of digestive enzymes one will not properly digest and absorb bone building nutrients. Signs of malabsorption are bloating, belching, heartburn, acid reflux, constipation and diarrhea. > Medical Conditions: such as diabetes, kidney disease, liver disease and hyperthyroidism can accelerate bone loss. > Sodas: these high-phosphate carbonated beverages can create compounds that accelerate bone loss.

Medications that rob calcium from Bones The following medications will deplete calcium from your bones; Glucocorticoids, Thyroid hormone medication, anti-convulsion such as Phenytoin, antibiotics, aluminum hydroxide-based antacids, some bipolar medications, diuretics, and chemotherapy.

Signs and Symptoms of Osteoporosis Some early signs may be a minor fall or an accident that results in a broken bone or back pain caused by a collapsed vertebra, a stooped posture; easily broken bones

entes, y no trae consigo mentas o goma de mascar, enjuáguese la boca vigorosamente con agua. Descompone los ácidos en los alimentos, así como elimina las partículas en nuestros dientes que conducen a mal olor y caries. ¡FELIZ DÍA DE ACCÍON DE GRACIAS!

rib pain, hip pain, fractures and tooth loss.

Foods that Protect Bones

Fruits and vegetables are crucial for bone mineral density. Fruits and vegetables supply phytochemicals; mineral (potassium, calcium and magnesium) and vitamin K which bones need to activate its protein. Therefore protecting your bones.

Vitamins and minerals for Healthy Bones > Calcium: The main mineral that composes bone. > Magnesium: This needed to effectively aid in vitamin D moving calcium into the bones. > Vitamin-D3: This vitamin improves intestinal calcium absorption and reduces urinary excretion of calcium. > Manganese: This mineral helps bones absorbs calcium. > Vitamin K2: This is needed to form the protein osteocalcium a substance that attracts calcium into the bone matrix. > Boron: This mineral helps activate vitamin-D. > Zinc: This is required for enzymatic reactions that build bones. > Strontium: This is helpful in increasing bone density when combined with calcium.

Exercise for Health Bones

Regular weight-bearing exercise is best. Aerobic exercise and gentle impact (walking) is good.

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RECIPE

PARSIPPANY NEW JERSEY During the holidays, no matter what city we live in, Mexico is always present in our kitchens and in our hearts. This season is packed with get-togethers, fiestas, dozens of relatives and unending appetites that crave – and expect - a different dish for every meal. No wonder we run out of ideas about what to cook! To ease the holiday meal crunch, renowned Chef Vicente Del Río, owner of Frida Mexican Cuisine and founder of the Taste of Mexico Association, has partnered with Las Palmas Mexican Sauces to create exclusive recipes that will please the most demanding appetites in your family. And as in everything Chef Vicente cooks, authenticity of the ingredients is key. That is why Las Palmas Enchilada & Chile Sauces plays a central role in some of his favorite dishes.

“It is a pleasure to work with a product like Las Palmas that maintains the authenticity of Mexican flavors my recipes demand,” said Chef Vicente Del Río. “And for anyone who wants to enjoy time with family outside the kitchen too, Las Palmas sauces are so versatile that they can be used in any meal at any time, to give it that traditional taste we love.”

From a very young age, Chef Vicente had a great passion for food, which he learned from cooking alongside his mom.

Inspired by the traditional meals prepared by his family and the authentic flavor of the Las Palmas sauces, Chef Vicente developed the following recipes that highlight Mexican flavors with a distinct touch – Nopalitos (Cactus Paddles), Camarones a la Mexicana (Mexican-Style Shrimp), Pechugas de Pollo Rellenas de Queso (Chicken Breast Stuffed with Cheese), Lomo de Cerdo en Salsa (Pork Loin in Salsa) and Enchiladas Tapatías. These savory and simple meals combine traditional ingredients such as avocado and Monterey cheese with the Las Palmas Red Chile Sauce. It’s the perfect combination to please your family, with ease, this holiday season. (More recipes available online at news.el-observador. com)

Pechugas de Pollo Rellenas de Queso (Chicken Breast Stuffed with Cheese)

Serves 4 Ingredients ½ cup plus 3 tbsp. of vegetable oil, separated 6 garlic cloves, minced, separated ½ medium onion plus 2 tbsp., chopped, separated 3 cup of fresh spinach 2 tsp. of chicken bouillon seasoning 1 tsp. of salt 1 tsp. of ground pepper 4 chicken breasts halves 1 cup of Monterrey Jack cheese, shredded 1 ½ cup of flour 4 eggs, lightly beaten 2 cup of bread crumbs 2 bay leaves 1 tsp. of fresh thyme 1 (28oz.) can of LAS PALMAS® Red Chile Sauce 1 cup of tomato puree

Directions 1. Preheat oven to 300F. 2. In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium high heat; add garlic and onions and sauté until translucent (about 3 minutes).

3. Add spinach, bouillon seasoning, salt and pepper; sauté until spinach is just wilted, about 2 minutes.

Remove from heat and allow to cool.

4. Place each chicken breast half between two sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap, using a meat mallet or rolling pin, flatten to 1/4-inch thickness.

5. Spread ¼ cooked spinach mixture and ¼ cup shredded cheese onto 2/3 of chicken breast, leaving a clean border around without filling.

6. Roll chicken breast tightly starting with filling side first, making sure no filling spills out.

7. Lightly coat rolled chicken breast in flour, eggs and bread crumbs.

8. Heat ½ cup oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Brown breaded chicken breast for about 1 minute on each side.

9. Place browned chicken in a baking sheet and bake for 10 to 5 minutes, until the center of breast reads 165F. 10. In a medium sauce pan, heat 2 tablespoons oil on medium high. Add 2 garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons chopped onion, bay leaves and thyme. Stir and cook for about 5 minutes until onion is translucent.

11. Pour cooked spice mixture into blender, add Red Chile Sauce and puree until smooth.

12. Heat two tablespoons oil into same sauce pan on medium high heat; pour chile sauce mixture, add tomato puree, salt and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil and cook for about 5 minutes until thickened. Adjust seasoning if needed.

13. Top chicken breasts with red chile sauce and serve.

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San Jose CALIFORNIA Saturday November 22nd marked a collaboration between Rocketship Alma School and Sacred Heart Community Service in a “market day”, or a “tianguis” market, as its referred to in Mexico. The market included fresh, affordable produce ,health Care Resources, kids games, music and other activities and resources.

The purpose was to raise funds for the entrepreneurial Fresh Carts’ Vendors United, a collaboration between non profits Sacred Heart Community Service and The Health Trust.

Santa Clara County CALIFORNIA The Santa Clara County Vector Control District (District) will hold public meetings for review of its draft Environmental Evaluation Report on Thursdays, December 4th and 11th at 6:30 p.m. Both meetings will be held at the Department of Environmental Health Auditorium, located at 1555 Berger Dr., Building 2, San José, CA 95112.

The report provides a comprehensive analysis of the Vector Control District’s current operations and activities, and their potential impact on the environment.

The District’s operations and activities are currently com-

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Vendors United, the collectiva of vendors decided to do outreach at elementary schools as a way to do community engagement about the program, promote healthy food options and build support for better vending city locations.

The Fresh Carts program can help individuals build their own small business selling fresh fruits and vegetables in our community.

They provide peer support, coaching, and seed money for new small businesses that improve access to fresh food.

Fresh Carts is an important entrepreneurial pathway for vendors to build their own successful businesses. Mem-

bers work together with Sacred Heart Community Service to push forward policy changes that increase access to healthy foods in lowincome communities and small business development opportunities.

The Fresh Carts program can help individuals build their own small business selling fresh fruits and vegetables in our community.

It provides peer support, coaching, and seed money for new small businesses that improve access to fresh food.

Julian Posadas (left), Fresh Carts Organizer with Sacred Heart Community Service, with some Vendors United Entrepreneurs and Council member Ash Kalra (middle), who were part of the tianguis market this past Saturday at Rocketship Alma Academy. Photos courtesy: Adan Lupercio

Additional Tianguis Market dates will be announced in the future.

pliant with environmental law. Although the District’s operations are exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the County is voluntarily seeking the public feedback on Vector Control activities. This draft also lays the groundwork for any future changes in operations which would require further impact analysis.

propriately selecting from a wide range of Program tools or components.

The draft Environmental Evaluation will be available for public review at www.SCCgov.org/sites/vector/Pages/ Environmental-Evaluation. aspx, until December 30, 2014. Residents interested in submitting written comments and questions may send E-mail to vectorinfo@ deh.sccgov.org, or mail written correspondence to:

The objectives of the Vector Management Program are to: ·Reduce the potential for human and animal disease caused by vectors ·Reduce the potential for

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human and animal discomfort or injury from vectors ·Accomplish effective and environmentally sound vec-

tor management by surveying for vector abundance/ human contact; establishing treatment criteria; and ap-

County Vector Control District 1580 Berger Drive San José, CA 95112

For free assistance on mosquito control, West Nile Virus (WNV) or other vectors, residents may contact the District office by calling (408) 918-4770 or fill out a service request online at SCCvector.org.

About the Vector Control District The District undertakes vector control activities through its Integrated Vector Control Program to manage the following vectors of disease and/or discomfort in the Program Area: mosquitoes, cockroaches, fleas, flies, rats, mice, ticks, yellow jackets, wasps, other biting/stinging insects (including mites and bed bugs), and nuisance wildlife (skunks, raccoons, opossum).

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On National Adoption Day courts and communities gather to finalize thousands of pending adoptions.

Superior Court and County of Santa Clara Celebrate National Adoption Day, Bringing Together 45 Children with 31 New Families.

SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CALIF. The Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara and the Santa Clara County Social Services Agency joined together to celebrate National Adoption Day, helping place 45 children into 31 permanent homes.

The day’s goal was to increase public awareness of the need for adoptive parents, to educate would-be parents about the adoptive process, and to celebrate the local families who have opened their lives to children in need of permanent homes.

“Today, the Court celebrates with the more than 30 families who opened their homes and hearts to these very special children,” said Presiding Judge, Hon. Brian C. Walsh.

“Because the primary work of the Court is overseeing an adversarial legal system, today is one of those rare occasions when we get to facili-

tate a legal process that only brings unmitigated joy and happiness.”

With help from Superior Court and Santa Clara County Department of Family and Children’s Services staff, this year 12 Santa Clara County Superior Court judges will forgoed their regular duties and turned the Downtown Courthouse into “Adoption Central,” expediting the processing and finalizing of 45 local adoptions.

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, there are approximately 400,000 children in the foster care system with more than 100,000 of them awaiting forever homes.

Santa Clara County has processed more than 7,000 adoptions in the past 52 years.

Last year, the Department of Family and Children’s Services finalized 101 adoptions.

“It is such a rewarding experience to be instrumental in the creation of new families through the adoption process,” said Social Services Director Bruce Wagstaff. “This is a win-win situation for everyone involved.”

Celebrations for Adoption National Day continued Saturday, November 22, 2014, at the Tech Museum. This event was attended by newly formed and former families of children adopted through the Department of Family and Children’s Services, as well as the Santa Clara County adoption public agency and their families.

About National Adoption Day Every year, more than 100,000 Children in foster care are available for adoptions. On National Adoption Day, courts and communities in all 50 states collaborate to finalize thousands of adoptions of children and to honor adopting families. More than 350 community events are held each year to finalize the adoptions of children in foster care and celebrate adoptive families. According to the National Adoption Day Campaign, since its inception in 2000, the National Adoption Day effort has helped over 25,000 children find permanent, loving families.

CONSULADO GENERAL DE MÉXICO EN SAN JOSE

El gobierno de México ante la reciente Acción Ejecutiva del Presidente Obama El Consulado General de México en San José, CA. convoco una reunión informativa que celebro el lunes 24, a las 5pm en las instalaciones de este Consulado, 2125 Zanker Rd. San Jose, CA. 95131, en torno a la reciente acción ejecutiva lanzada por el Presidente Obama el día de ayer.

El objetivo de la reunión es informar las medidas que el Gobierno de México estará poniendo en práctica para asistir, informar y documentar a la comunidad mexicana sobre estas medidas que tiene el potencial de beneficiar a un número significativo de mexicanos en este país y mejorar sus oportunidades, así como su dignidad y certidumbre.

La convocatoria está dirigida a autoridades locales, instituciones relacionadas con temas migratorios, organizaciones civiles, líderes comunitarios, clubes de oriundos y medios de comunicación.

Los temas a tratar serán: ·

Campañas de información preventiva para evitar abusos

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Actividades de coordinación con autoridades locales

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Expedición de documentos

El Gobierno de México ha diseñado una estrategia integral para atender a la comunidad mexicana en Estados Unidos frente a estas medidas administrativas.

A través de la Embajada y la red consular en Estados Unidos, el gobierno de México continúa ofreciendo protección y asistencia consular a los mexicanos que la requieran, sin importar su condición migratoria.

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Protestors gathered at the Sunday November 23rd San Francisco Giants vs the Washington Redskins game at Levi’s Stadium to speak out on the redskin name as racist and detrimental to Indigenous Native Americans. Various American Indian groups and their supporters have been rallying at that teams games across the country, using the hashtag #NotYourMascot throughout the internet as a way to gather supporters.

Earlier in the year the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office canceled the Washington Redskins’ trademark registration, citing the team’s derogatory name.

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV273587 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Phuoc Doan. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Phuoc Doan, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Phuoc Doan to Henry Doan. 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 04/07/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Room, 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, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court November 28; December 5, 12, 19, 2014 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV273620 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Mandana Panadkhah Bamdad.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Mandana Panadkhah Bamdad, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Mandana Panadkhah Bamdad to Mandana Panadkhah Panad. The COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated be-

low to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 04/14/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Room, 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, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court November 28; December 5, 12, 19, 2014 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV273622 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Mahahn Shoukoofeh Bamdad.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Mahahn Shoukoofeh Bamdad, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Mahahn Shoukoofeh Bamdad to Mahahn Massy.

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 04/14/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Room, 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, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court November 28; December 5, 12, 19, 2014 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV273737 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Joy

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com Sarkar. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Joy Sarkar has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Joy Sarkar to Jay Sarkar. 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 04/14/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Room, 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 25, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court November 28; December 5, 12, 19, 2014 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV273744 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Alexey Vladimirovich Serbin.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Alexey Vladimirovich Serbin has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Alexey Vladimirovich Serbin to Alexey Serbin.

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 04/14/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Room, 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 25, 2014 Aaron Persky

Judge of the Superior Court November 28; December 5, 12, 19, 2014 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 598754 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, SJC Cars Inc 478 E. Santa Clara St San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara Co. Cars Inc 478 E. Santa Clara St San Jose, CA 95112. This business is conducted by a corporation; registrant has begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon; 11/25/2014 “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.)

Surinder Sinug, Officer November 28; December 5, 12, 19, 2014 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/25/2014.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV272814 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Marcos Ivan Castañeda.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Marcos Ivan Castaneda, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Marcos Ivan Castañeda to Marcos Ivan Diaz Castañeda. 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 03/24/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Room, 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 5, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior

Court November 7, 14, 21, 28, 2014 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV273178 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Yun-Shan Shao. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Yun-Shan Shao, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Yun-Shan Shao to Marta Yun-Shan Shao. 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 04/07/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Room, 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, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court November 21, 28; December 5, 12, 2014 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV273481 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Abeer Beshara Suliman. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Abeer Beshara Suliman, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Abeer Beshara Suliman to Flower Solomon. 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 04/07/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Room, 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, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court November 21, 28; December 5, 12, 2014 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV273428 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Maharite Embaye Ghebremzchael.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Maharite Embaye Ghebremzchael, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Maharite Embaye Ghebremzchael to Lidya Embaye Ghebremzchael. 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 04/07/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Room, 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 18, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court November 21, 28; December 5, 12, 2014 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 598301 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Dolphin Towing, 1680 Almaden Expressway Unit G San Jose, CA 95125, Santa Clara Co. Simon Guerrero 269 E. Saint John St. Apt. E San Jose, CA 95112.

NOVEMBER 28- DECEMBER 4, 2014 This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, as of 10/15/2009. “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.)

Simon Guerrero November 21, 28; December 5, 12, 2014 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/12/2014.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 598612 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, RMB. Janitorial 2637 Puccini Ave. San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara Co. Rosa Ma Barragan 2637 Puccini Ave. San Jose, CA 95122.

This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, as of 11/19/2014 who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Rosa Ma Barragan November 21, 28; December 5, 12, 2014 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/19/2014.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 598400 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, California Production Plumbing 14610 Pacheco Pass Highway Gilroy, CA 95020, Santa Clara Co. Karen Ciraulo 14610 Pacheco Pass Highway Gilroy, CA 95020. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, as of 1/12/2014. “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.)

Karen Ciraulo November 21, 28; December 5, 12, 2014 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/14/2014.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 598299 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Atlantis Glass 495 E. Brokaw Unit E San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara Co. Sepandar Danesh 5890 Garces Ave San Jose, CA 95112. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, as of 11/12/2014. “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.)

Sepandar Danesh November 21, 28; December 5, 12, 2014 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/12/2014.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 598302 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Munoz Building Maintenance 12965 Sycamore Ave San Martin, CA 95046, Santa Clara Co. Aurora Munoz 12965 Sycamore Ave San Martin, CA 95046.

This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, as of 11/12/2014. “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.)

Aurora Munoz November 21, 28; December 5, 12, 2014 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/12/2014.

Statement of Abandonment of Use of Fictitious Business Name NO. 596007 The following person/entity has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: ifotosphere 2291 Via Maderos Los Alto, CA 94024, Santa Clara Co. Michelle Suet Wah Lam 6456 C Buena Vista Dr. Newark, CA 94560. This business was conducted by an individual and was filed in Santa Clara County

NOVEMBER 28- DECEMBER 4, 2014 on 04/25/2013 under file no. 57774 Michelle Suet Wah Lam November 21, 28; December 5, 12, 2014 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 9/02/2014 Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of Vera Ardyne Greer, aka Vera A. Greer and Vera Greer No.114PR175010 A Petition for Probate has been filed by Dyann Gagne in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara.

The petition requests that Dyann Gagne be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent, Vera Ardyne Greer, aka Vera A. Greer and Vera Greer.

The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: January 21, 2015 at 9:30am, Dept.

12, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95112 If you object to the granting of this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either: 1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or 2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor.

You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine

the file kept by the court.

If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: Lawrence M. Brenner, ESQ. 133 Mission Street, Ste 290 Santa Cruz, CA 95060 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV273089 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Thanh Thuy Phuong Khuc.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Thanh Thuy Phuong Khuc, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Thanh Thuy Phuong Khuc to Tanya Thanh Vosburgh. 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 03/24/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Room, 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 12, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court November 14, 21, 28; December 5, 2014 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV273086 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ninfa Serna Perezchica. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com finds that petitioner Ninfa Serna Perezchica, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Ninfa Serna Perezchica to Ninfa Perezchica Serna. 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 03/24/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Room, 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 12, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court November 14, 21, 28; December 5, 2014 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV272299 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Elora Injoh Muna. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Elora Injoh Muna, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Elora Injoh Muna to Elora Muna. 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 03/10/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Room, 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 23, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court

November 14, 21, 28; December 5, 2014 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 598162 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, 1) Happy Thymes 32 Washington Square Drive Milpitas, CA 95035, Santa Clara Co. 2). Happy Thymes Soap 32 Washington Square Drive Milpitas, CA 95035, Santa Clara Co. 3) Happy Thymes Market 32 Washington Square Drive Milpitas, CA 95035, Santa Clara Co. 4) Happy Thymes Kitchen 32 Washington Square Drive Milpitas, CA 95035, Santa Clara Co. Wendy S. Ho 32 Washington Square Drive Milpitas, CA 95035. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has not begun transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Wendy S. Ho November 14, 21, 28; December 5, 2014 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/06/2014 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 598128 The following person(s) is (are) doing business, 11 Health Center 1683 N. Milpitas Blvd. Milpitas, CA 95035, , Santa Clara Co. Neng Ke Yang 2299 Lani Ave San Jose, CA 95122 and Qiong Gui Zhang 440 Dixon Landing Rd. Unit J-103 Milpitas, CA 95035. This business is conducted by a general partnership; registrants have begun transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, 11/05/2014 “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.)

Neng Ke Yang and Qiong Gui Zhang November 14, 21, 28; December 5, 2014 This statement was filed with the County of Santa

Clara on 11/05/2014 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV271087 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Juan Jesus Lugo and Jessica Naranjo Saucedo.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Juan Jesus Lugo and Jessica Naranjo Saucedo, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Juan Jesus Lugo to Juan Jesus Velazquez b. Jessica Naranjo Saucedo to Jessica Naranjo Velazquez.

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 02/17/2015 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.

September 25, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court November 7, 14, 21, 28, 2014 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV271087 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Joshua Nathon Peevyhouse and Jacob Sebastian Peevyhouse. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Joshua Nathon Peevyhouse and Jacob Sebastian Peevyhouse, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Joshua Nathon Peevyhouse to Joshua Nathon Morales b. Jacob Sebastian Peevyhouse to Jacob Sebastian Morales. THE COURT OR-

DERS 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 03/17/2015 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, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court November 7, 14, 21, 28, 2014 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV272814 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Marcos Ivan Castañeda.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Marcos Ivan Castañeda, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Marcos Ivan Castañeda to Marcos Ivan Diaz Castanesa. 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 03/24/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Room, 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 5, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court November 7, 14, 21, 28, 2014 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 598068 The following person(s)

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is(are) doing business, MundiTravel Tours 13785 Story Rd. San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara Co. Ivania Arguello, 148 Puerto Golfito Ct. San Jose, Ca 95116.

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

Ivania Arguello November 7, 14, 21, 28, 2014 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/04/2014.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 597747 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Stanford Professional Real 4062 Fabian Way #7 Palo Alto, CA 94303, Santa Clara Co. Frank Ruan 49 Showers Dr A229 Mountain View, CA 94040. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, 01/01/2008 “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Frank Ruan November 7, 14, 21, 28, 2014 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 10/23/2014.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 598092 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Latin Foods Market 5583 Playa del Rey San Jose, Ca 95123, CA 94303, Santa Clara Co. Oscar Rios 5583 Playa del Rey San Jose, CA 95123.

This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which

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he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Oscar Rios November 7, 14, 21, 28, 2014 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/04/2014.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 597994 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, 1) Tonita’s Cleaning, 1138 Starbird Circle Apt. 7 San Jose, CA 95117, Santa Clara Co. 2).

Tonita’s Carpet Cleaning 1138 Starbird Circle Apt 7 San Jose, CA 95117, Santa Clara Co. Maria A. Rodas 1138 Starbird Circle Apt 7 San Jose, CA 95117. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has begun transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, 09/26/2014 “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Maria A. Rodas November 7, 14, 21, 28, 2014 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 10/31/2014 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 598078 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, 1) Santa’s Helper Lighting 815 Pescadero Dr San Jose, 95123, Santa Clara Co 2). Angel’s Lighting 815 Pescadero Dr San Jose, 95123, Santa Clara Co. Carlos Angel 815 Pescadero Dr San Jose, 95123. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has begun transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, 11/15/2009 “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Carlos Angel November 7, 14, 21, 28, 2014 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/04/2014

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Vasona Lake County Park transforms into a vibrant show of lights and visual treats for those driving or walking through its 1.5 mile exhibit.

Santa Clara County CALIFORNIA Fantasy of Lights continues to be a holiday tradition for thousands of families and friends to celebrate the season. Attendees can enjoy the event from the warmth of their own vehicle during the drive-thru period or attend the 1-night walkthru celebration. Fantasy of Lights drive-thru opens Monday, December 8 and runs through Wednesday, December 24, 2014 from 6p.m. – 10p.m. nightly at Vasona Lake County Park in Los Gatos. Admission prices start at $15 per vehicle, up to 9 guests.

Ever wanted to get out and walk? For one night only you can walk through Fantasy of Lights! The 2nd annual Fantasy of Lights Walk-thru is set for Saturday, December 6, from 5p.m. to 9p.m. Advance WALK-THROUGH ticket sales are highly encouraged by calling the County Parks office at 408-355-2201. Pricing is $5 per person, ages

3 and up. The event offers complimentary nearby parking and shuttle service.

The walk-thru celebration allows visitors a chance to see animated holiday light displays along a leisurely stroll through the park while enjoying gourmet food available for purchase from Movable Feast food trucks. The event will also feature local choirs, holiday music, Mr. “T” the T-Rex, Santa and Mrs. Claus. Pope and Mala, from the MIX 106.5 Morning Show, will be on-site handing out free holiday CDs. Fantasy of Lights event is 1.5 miles in length ONE WAY. Walk all or part of the entire show! Event organizers recommend warm clothing and wear comfortable, safe footwear. The animated light displays and magic of the event makes for memorable moments, so be sure to bring your camera. The sights and sounds of an erupting volcano in the dangerously fun dinosaur den, Santa shooting hoops, a pen of playful

penguins, blazing cannons, tunnels of lights, and a 90 foot, twinkling tree will have you “oohing and aahing” throughout the evening.

Free parking and free shuttle buses will be available at the following Los Gatos locations: The Home Church, 1799 Winchester Blvd, Los Gatos Medical Office Plaza, 555 Knowles Drive, and Cryptic Studios, 980 University Avenue. There’s more free parking in Campbell with free shuttles at Vasona Technology Park, 1315 Dell Avenue and West Valley Corporate Center, 1680 Dell Avenue.

Fantasy of Lights is proudly presented by the Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation Department. Vasona Lake County Park is located at 333 Blossom Hill Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95037. For more information call (408) 355-2201 or visit www.ParkHere.org.

Please remember to bring a donation of canned goods benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank.

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Harper government fulfills promise to help developing countries address climate impacts

Think tank E3G reported Canada has moved up in terms of countries that give money to third world countries to use clean energy technologies, to help cope with climate change.

Pictures courtesy of Chase Dekker/ Flickr & E3G.

E-Magazine The Canadian government has revealed it will give US$265m (C$300m) to a UN fund aimed at helping the world’s poorest countries invest in clean energy technologies and cope with the effects of climate change.

The announcement came late on Thursday after a Berlin conference where nearly US$9.3 billion was pledged to the Green Climate Fund by 21 countries.

Rated the world’s 11th largest economy by the World Bank in 2013, the offer is significantly lower than other major developed countries,

but will be seen as significant given the government’s recent hostility to climate change talks at the UN. In a statement, environment minister Leona Aglukkaq said the announcement demonstrated leadership and Canada’s “commitment” to a UN climate pact, scheduled to be agreed in Paris next December.

“The Green Climate Fund’s strong focus on helping the poorest countries with adaptation and promoting private sector investment will play a key role in addressing climate change globally,” she said.

“We will continue to protect our environment and

support our economy as we move towards a new climate agreement in 2015 that must include all major economies and major emitters.”

Climate finance analysts issued a cautious welcome to Canada’s offer.

“Based on our assessment of pledges per capita, Canada’s just manages to creep into the top 15,” said Amal-Lee Amin from London-based think tank E3G. “The US$265m pledge falls short of that of Canada’s nearest neighbour the US, but is welcome nonetheless and will help reach the $10bn goal before Lima.”

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Mario Jiménez Castillo EL OBSERVADOR Todo el folklor, el colorido, los hermosos trajes regionales, las danzas y la alegre y vibrante música regional de México, tiene un punto de encuentro en el Ballet Folklórico “Fuego Nuevo”.

Ballet que viene deleitando a nuestra comunidad con sus danzas desde el año 2005.

Sus Directores artísticos José Luis Juárez y Miguel Ángel Martínez (quiénes son ex bailarines del Ballet Folklórico de México) se encuentran muy complacidos por el desempeño del grupo que ya lo conforman un centenar de danzantes de todas las edades, desde niños de tres años hasta los adultos.

Fuego Nuevo está dedicado a todas aquellas personas que se enorgullecen de sus raíces y expresan el amor a su tierra por medio de las danzas tradicionales mexicanas.

Dentro de las danzas presentadas por el grupo existe una muy particular y es la danza con la que se rinde tributo y homenaje a la Guadalupana.

José Luis Juárez nos comentó que el grupo baila diversas danzas de estados mexicanos como Jalisco, Oaxaca, Chiapas, Veracruz, Michoacán y Yucatán entre otros, sin faltar la exótica danza azteca que conlleva un mensaje espiritual y religioso, herencia de sus antepasados, que ha sido transmitida de generación en generación a través de muchos siglos.

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Incluso el nombre “Fuego Nuevo” es dedicado en honor a los aztecas y su ritual de encender un fuego nuevo cada cincuenta y dos años como es descrito en la tradición Náhuatl. Fuego Nuevo de San José, California, es reconocido como un Ballet folklórico clásico de nuestra área, sus danzas espectaculares han deleitado a miles de personas quiénes disfrutan de este arte. El propósito del grupo es transmitir la riqueza cultural de las danzas regionales a las nuevas generaciones. Si desean ver un espectáculo colorido, lleno de fantasía, danzas típicas y trajes espectaculares que le transporten al maravilloso folklor mexicano no se pueden perder la presentación

de Fuego Nuevo en La Universidad de Santa Clara.

Fuego Nuevo se presentará el sábado 6 de Diciembre /2014 en el Teatro L.B. Mayer de la Universidad de Santa Clara, ubicado en el #500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA. 95053.

Con dos presentaciones, una función en la tarde con horario de 4:00 p.m. a 5:00 p.m. y una función de Gala con horario de 7:00 p.m. a 9:00 p.m.

Para mayor información sobre ésta y otras presentaciones de Fuego Nuevo, se pueden comunicar con los directores artísticos José Luis Juárez (408) 807-3043 y Miguel Ángel Martínez (408) 561-2749.

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Pedro Perez Aquihua SAN JOSE , CA Claro que no hay nada de malo con sentarse en familia a disfrutar una Buena cena, comer pavo recien hecho, papas, camote, ensaladas y pastel de Calabaza. A la vez, dar gracias por todas las bendiciones recibidas durante todo el año y compartir todo con familiares y buenos amigos. “Que tiene de malo eso?” preguntan muchos, cuando les digo que yo no celebro el “Thanksgiving”.

Año tras año el mismo pleito, la misma discusion con la familia. Todos los años me preguntan si este año SI los voy a acompañar para cenar todos juntos y dar “gracias” por todo lo que tenemos. Ellos que me preguntan lo mismo y yo que les contesto igual.

Nosotros no celebramos el “thanksgiving” o “dia de accion de gracias” por muchas razones. A continuacion me gustaria compartir algunas de estas con ustedes.

Primero, es importante subrayar unos cuantos hechos.

Nosotros como Mexicanos somos indigenas, nativos de este continente. En Mexico esta tradicion de celebrar el “dia de accion de gracias” es relativamente nueva, otra exportacion del colonialismo Estadounidense. Finalmente, la educacion (o falta de) influye mucho cuando se trata de conocer la verdadera historia de los hechos, en este caso, el origen del “Thanksgiving”.

Lo que se enseña en las escuelas es que en 1621 los colonistas o “pilgrims” se reunieron con los Wampanuag (nativos de esa area) para compartir una cena festejando la cosecha exitosa de los recien llegados a estas tierras. La cosecha fue exitosa porque los nativos les habian enseñado como trabajar la tierra. En 1620 en un barco llamado el “Plymouth” salio de Inglaterra con 120 tripulantes la mayoria religiosos separatistas queriendo

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practicar su propia religion con la promesa de nuevas tierras en el Nuevo Mundo.

Llegaron 66 dias despues, perdidos, desesperados, y hambrientos. El primer contacto fue con un indigena Abaneki el cual hablama ingles. Poco despues, Tisquantum o Squanto como comun mente se le conoce en los libros de historia, llego a darles la bienvenida y a pesar que a el lo habia capturado los Ingleses y lo habia vendido como esclavo en Europa, les enseño como plantar Maiz, trabajar la tierra, extraer medicinas de plantas y arboles, y como evitar las plantas peligrosas. Esencialmente, les enseño como sobrevivir.

Tisquantum era Pawtuxet que formaban parte de la tribu Wampanuag. La primer cena se llevo acabo para celebrar las cosechas, agradecer por las bendiciones de haber llegado a tierras fertiles (y gratis, segun ellos). Año tras año se siguio celebrando esta fecha entre los “pilgrims” y no fue hasta 1863 que el presidente Abraham Lincoln decreto que el ultimo Jueves del mes de Noviembre se celebraria atraves de la nacion como dia festivo Federal.

Ahora, lo que NO se menciona en la mayoria de los libros o los salones de las escuelas, es que la llegada de estos extranjeros Ingleses causo una tragedia humana que solo se puede calificar como un genocidio total. Los “pilgrims” terminaron matando a los indigenas, les robaron sus tierras, y emprendieron una guerra en contra de nuestra cultura. El racismo de los “pilgrims” en contra de los indigenas es la raiz de muchos de los problemas que persisten hasta hoy dia. Si tiene dudas, preguntese como es posible que todavia se permita usar sobrenombres recistas particularmente como logotipos de equipos profesionales como los Cleveland Indians, Los Bravos de Atlanta, los Washinton Redskins etc. etc.

Estos nombres e imagenes que se usan son ofensivos y recistas, y aun asi se les permite seguir usandolos.

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maña” dice el dicho. Si todos descansan, entonces no habra otra mas de que participen, todo en servicio al esfuerzo de la integracion social. Despues de todo, hay que crear buenos consumidores! No por nada el siguiente dia denominado el Viernes Negro o “Black Friday” se ve el verdadero proposito de esta supuesta celebracion.

Yo se que es dificil ir en contra de la corriente. Para muchos de nosotros, es importante ofrecer otra alternativa, otra opcion. Aparte de continuar el trabajo de educar y sacar a la luz la verdadera historia sobre esta fecha, hay que demostrar con el ejemplo propio de lo que se puede hacer para contra arrestar esta “celebracion”.

Es por eso que muchos de los nativo Americanos, los indigenas de este continente y otra gente conciente de esta historia elije NO celebrar esta fecha.

NO deberiamos de participar en esta “celebracion” cuando sus origenes son el recordatorio de el genocidio de millones de personas, el robo de las tierras, y los ataques y racismo en contra de nuestra cultura.

Reconozco que a muchos no les importa la historia y elijen participar porque es conveniente o porque todos lo celebran de todos modos. Muchos usan la logica al señalar que eso paso hace muchos años y que ahora solo se trata de dar gracias y pasarla en familia. A eso yo contesto, como es posible que uno pueda ignorer ese hecho historico? La matanza de miles y miles de nuestros hermanos, el robo descarado de sus tierras, y los ataques constantes a nuestra cultura.

Solo porque es conveniente y porque “todos lo celebran”?

Y como no participar si se promueve por todos lados y en cada industria. En la television, en las revistas, el los deportes, las caricaturas, la escuela, los negocios……todos se suman a brindar buenos deseos y tener un “Happy Thanksgiving”. Al govierno le conviene porque apasigua a las multitudes. El

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hecho que la gran mayoria de gente descansa porque los negocios no habren y porque las oficinas guvernamentales cierran convierte a todo en “conveniencia”. “Es plan con

Desde 1970 los nativo Americanos de la costa del Este, comenzaron a organizar un “dia nacional de Luto” durante esta fecha de “thanksgiving” como forma de protesta. Este dia, se pide que se celebre la tradicion

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Indigena, que se refleje sobre la verdadera historia y que nos acerquemos a una existencia espiritual promoviendo nuestra cultura y tradicion. Al igual, en la costa del Oeste, el movimiento indigena señala a este dia como “Unthanksgiving” tambien en forma de protesta. Aqui en el area de la bahia, tradicionalmente hay una ceremonia en la Isla de Alcatraz para recibir al sol o sunrise ceremony que es asistida por miles de participantes. Aqui en San Jose, en solidaridad con nuestros hermanos que organizan la ceremonia de Alcatraz, ofrecemos una ceremonia para recibir al sol en la Escuela de Arte y Cultura en la Plaza de la Herencia Mexicana localizada en el 1700 Alum Rock Ave. Es una reunion espiritual y multicultural. Honramos a nuestros sagrados elementos, a nuestros abuelos, y recibimos con cantos y rezos al nuestro padre sol. Tradicion, cultura, y espiritualidad.

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El público enardecido mostró su solidaridad en distintas ocasiones, reclamando “¡Justicia!” y reafirmando “ ¡No están solos!”

México, DF Cuando la banda puertorriqueña Calle 13, liderada por los hermanos René Pérez Joglar “Residente” y Eduardo José Cabra Martínez “Visitante” anunció hace unos meses su concierto en el Palacio de los Deportes del Distrito Federal, lejos estaban de saber que ese día el escenario llevaría la voz de los estudiantes normalistas desaparecidos en Ayotzinapa.

A raíz del trágico suceso ocurrido en Guerrero, antes de dar inicio al concierto, Pérez Joglar expresó su intención de ceder un espacio a una representación de Ayotzinapa integrada por padres y amigos de los estudiantes cuyo paradero aún se desconoce, “Para que por lo menos le digan a la gente y al mundo, y aquí está la prensa, que sepan por lo que están pasando, porque es muy duro. Yo desde afuera lo siento. Lo siento. Es muy duro. Y ojalá que no se repita en ningún país del mundo.”

El concierto contó con la estelar participación de Tom Morello, catalogado como uno de los mejores guitarristas de todos los tiempos. Morello participó interpretando en vivo el tema Multi_Viral, que forma parte de la 5ta producción musical de la banda, demostrando su virtuosismo.

El guitarrista se unió a Calle 13 en sus reclamos por los desaparecidos, portando el número 43 sobre su guitarra.

Durante el emotivo momento en que la banda cedió la tarima a los padres y amigos de los estudiantes normalistas, la madre de uno de los alumnos de Ayotzinapa hizo un reclamo al gobierno y a las autoridades: “Nosotros queremos respuestas

Antes del evento, Pérez Joglar señaló: “Hay una ley que me prohíbe hablar por no ser mexicano, pero ellos sí lo son y esta noche van a hablar” . Foto por monncastro publicada en www. sopitas.com.

contundentes y con vida a nuestros hijos, porque así se los llevaron. “Porque no queremos que alguno de ustedes, jóvenes, sean el número 44”.

Por otro lado, Omar García, sobreviviente de la masacre de estudiantes de Ayotzinapa, advirtió “No vamos a parar y no vamos a descansar.

Porque tocó a Ayotzinapa y tocó la cuna de la conciencia social”.

Las expresiones no solo fueron escuchadas por el pueblo mexicano y reseñadas por los medios más importantes del país, sino que trascendieron extendiéndose a la comunidad mundial. A estas se sumaron las emotivas palabras del padre de César Manuel González, que con gran fortaleza señaló, “Y si eso nos lleva la vida, que bienvenido sea. Porque para nosotros los padres ustedes chamacos son lo más preciado en la vida que nos regaló Dios. Ustedes, que es lo que más queremos en esta vida, y no vamos a descansar hasta dar con ellos”.

“Gracias, gracias joven… y nunca cambies” Acto seguido, la agrupación boricua interpretó junto a Tom Morello, el tema “Killing in the name of” que encendió los ánimos del público presente. PONER LINK. El concierto estuvo lleno de grandes momentos, entre ellos, cuando la mexicana Lila

Downs acompañó a la banda en el tema Latinoamérica, que es siempre uno de los más esperados en las presentaciones de Calle 13. En esta ocasión se unió al coro junto a Ileana Cabra Joglar “PG13”, que fue coreado también por los seguidores de la banda que se desbordaban en aplausos.

La noche transcurrió con la gran intensidad que caracteriza las presentaciones de la banda, interpretando 21 temas, incluyendo los más emblemáticos de la discografía de la agrupación y temas de su nuevo disco, destacándose el potente discurso lírico de Residente, bajo la dirección musical de Visitante. Residente aprovechó sus medios sociales para reaccionar ante algunos comentarios de artistas mexicanos: “Los “artistas” de mex ofendidos conmigo por apoyar la lucha de Ayotzinapa ojalá y se pronunciaran por mi país y la liberación de Oscar López”.

A solo dos días antes de presentarse en el Domo de Cobre, Calle 13 abrió los Grammy Latinos con la interpretación en vivo del tema “El aguante”, que en esa ocasión incluía una coreografía de más de cerca de una veintena de bailarines. Llegando al final de la canción, Residente se quitó la chaqueta que llevaba, mostrando una

camiseta negra con letras blancas que leía “Ayotzinapa, faltan 43”.

La nota discordante la sentó la venta de camisetas imitando el diseño que lució Pérez Joglar en la ceremonia de premiación de los Latin Grammy. Los comentarios negativos no se hicieron esperar en los medios sociales, particularmente en la cuenta de Twitter de Residente @ Calle13Oficial, al entenderse que la banda se estaba lucrando de esta venta. Inmediatamente Pérez Joglar reaccionó indicando que Calle 13 no tenía que ver con eso.

Ante el Tweet de Residente, @liveshowsmerch respondió asumiendo la responsabilidad total de copiar el diseño y de su venta como “merchandising” y más adelante comprometiéndose con donar lo recaudado “a través del canal adecuado”.

Llegado el final de la jornada en el Domo de Cobre, Calle 13 se retiró con la gran satisfacción de haber realizado un concierto que sobrepasó las expectativas de sus seguidores. Pasado el concierto, Residente comentó en su Twitter “Lo de ayer en México fue muy poderoso y a algunas personas les incomoda. Pero tranquilos que nosotros no nos quitamos.

Nos criaron así”.

Merit Scholars Annual Holiday Concert Mountain View CALIFORNIA The Community School of Music and Arts (CSMA) in Mountain View presents the annual Merit Scholarship Students Holiday Concert on Friday, December 12 at 7:30pm. The performance will be held in Tateuchi Hall at the Community School of Music and Arts, located at 230 San Antonio Circle in Mountain View. This concert is free and open to the public.

This annual event will feature 32 Merit Scholar performers, ranging in age from 11 to 17 years old, performing holiday favorites as well as classical selections. The student ensemble groups will include voice, piano, harpsichord, violin, viola, cello, trumpet, percussion and bassoon. CSMA Merit Scholars are awarded scholarships based on a high level of commitment, talent and achievement in their music studies. Merit Scholars and their families are regarded as local ambassadors for the CSMA Music School and perform at high-profile events throughout the community.

“CSMA is excited to present our excellent Merit Scholars in their annual holiday concert,” said Vickie Scott Grove, Executive Director of CSMA. “We are so proud to show off the talent and artistry of these outstanding young musicians. We hope you’ll join us to share in the music and joy of the holiday season!”

This event is part of CSMA’s 2014-2015 Community Concert Series. In keeping with CSMA’s mission to provide Arts for All, Community Concerts are free and open to the public. The Community Concert Series is supported by a generous grant from the Applied Materials Foundation. The official media sponsor for the series is Classical KDFC radio.

For a full Community Concert Series schedule, visit www.arts4all.org.

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His purpose in telling this story is rooted in the violence that plagues his country.

Arturo Hilario EL OBSERVADOR Recently Kuno Becker stepped into our office to talk about his upcoming Directorial debut (which he also wrote), the tense “Panic 5 Bravo.” Beyond explaining the film and purpose he dissected his own passion for the project, and how exactly it came to be something a hyper-reflection of the current reality in Mexico.

“It started as a documentary,” Kuno Becker explains.

“I was trying to find some hope, in the middle of all this crazy violence that is going on in Mexico.” It ws there, in Mexico City where Becker taped paramedics late at night. During one of these ‘ride alongs’ he encountered an intense situation, a code “5 Bravo”, which in EMT speak is a gunshot wound victim.

Becker says, “I found myself in the middle of this situation with this guy that was fighting for his life and it really moved me. So those facts inspired me to write the script.”

In a country where hope has been lacking in the people and their government, the idea reflects the good people and what happens to them when they’re pushed to their extremes.

This harsh reality inspired him to do this. “Of course my priority and my goal is to entertain the audience. That’s what I want. And after that, I want to be able to say something about what I feel, and how I feel, about what’s going on.” With a complex situation brewing in our neighbor country, the drug war and the casualties of it, Becker

realized that if people in the entertainment industry were being mum about it he would try his best to translate his feelings about this turbulent time.

At its core, ‘Panic 5 Bravo’ is a piece of entertainment, yet underlying is the main idea of people becoming bad because of extreme situations forced upon them.

Becker adds that because of the drug war in Mexico, “A lot of people are becoming, or doing things that they never thought they would do.

But the circumstances, the legal system and the drug war is pushing them in that way.” He explains that one of the characters in “Panic 5 Bravo” goes through this forced change of heart, “He loses everything and he becomes somebody else. I really believe that anyone can do something that they never thought they would be able to do if they are pushed enough to their limits.”

“I was trying to find good people, people that were risk-

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ing their lives for somebody else. I was trying to find this hope and this feeling that not everything is bad. ” Although he knows that through this entertainment medium he cannot say everything on his mind, it being an action thriller after all, he can find an audience to begin to ask the deeper social and moral questions. “At the end of the day they’re also an expression of what’s going on, a reflection of our reality” he says. “So there’s a ton of things that we need to talk about and say, and how we see this violence that’s going on. This is my country, and we think its just part of who we are. Hopefully, that one day will change.”

“I don’t know what the solution. In the meantime we have to talk about it. Even though a lot of people want to think that nothings going on, I do want to keep talking about it and especially in Mexico.”

This is the first time he directs a movie and he says

that, although it was a lot of work as both writer and director, “It was an amazing experience and it was really fun. And to me it was a way to contribute more to the creative process of making a movie. Instead of just playing a character... (I can) create moments and talk about what I really think is important, in this case how violence changes.”

As much as he never really entertained the idea of getting behind the camera, it was the logical job in order to get the results he wanted. “It becomes a lot more personal, because then you’re talking about a movie or project that you really believe in. You’re talking about a story that you actually think is important to tell, to show to people.”

He hopes that people are entertained first and foremost with his work on “Panic 5 Bravo”. “I’m gonna make

them ask themselves questions. I’m going to try and formulate these questions that people can make themselves. Not all the answers, but make them think a little.”

“Panic 5 Bravo” opens in US theaters on December 5th.

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