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HEADLINES Guadalajara is new sister city for San Jose Guadalajara—Mexico’s second largest city and its high-tech center—will become the first new sister city for San Jose since 1992. Highlighting the importance of San Jose’s trade and investment with Mexico, San Jose’s City Council voted today to establish the new affiliation to strengthen trade and investment relationships with Guadalajara and the State of Jalisco.

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CALENDAR Cinequest Film Festival March 4th-March 16th Tickets on sale at Camera 12 Cinemas, San Jose Repertory Theater, and California Theater Visit www.cinequest.org for show times and locations 408-295-3378 Linedrives and Lipstick: The Untold Story of Women’s Baseball Until March 16th San Francisco Public Library 100 Larkin St. San Francisco, CA 94102 415-557-4400 Poetic Justice Tuesdays @ 8:00pm Fahrenheit Restaurant 99 E. San Fernando St. San Jose, CA 2nd Saturday and Sidewalk Sale

March 8th @ 2:00pm Downtown Campbell E. Campbell Ave and Central Campbell, CA Saratoga Symphony Concert March 9th @2:30pm St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church 13601 Saratoga Ave Saratoga, CA SJ Bike Party: 2nd Annual Dublin Ireland Mayor’s Ride March 9th @9:30am Departs from San Jose City Hall Plaza Jose Antonio Vargas: ‘Documented’ Film Screening March 10th @ 6:00pm Morris Dailey Auditorium San Jose State University The Blossom Festival March 22nd @ 10:00am Heritage Orchard and Warner Hutton House

Fruitvale Avenue and Saratoga Avenue Saratoga, CA 95070 5th Annual Sheep to Shawl Fair March 22nd @ 10:00am Live Earth Farm 1275 Green Valley Road Watsonville, CA 95076 Tales of Pilgrimage: a song cycle opera March 29th @ 5:00pm/ March 30th @ 2:00pm Mexican Heritage Theater 1700 Alum Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95116 Purchase Tickets: http://cuentostales.brownpapertickets.com/ Spring Boutique: Craft Fair March 29th 9:00am-4:00pm Prince of Peace Lutheran Church 12770 Saratoga Ave. Saratoga, CA 95070

County of Santa Clara names Miguel Hilario new cultural competency director County of Santa Clara announced the appointment of Miguel W. Hilario to the newly created position of Cultural Competency Director for Children Services. The new position was authorized by the Board during budget planning sessions last spring and is a part of a central, crossdepartmental effort to address the challenges of the disproportional representation of children of color.

Obesity rates on the decline among young children As the First Lady’s Let’s Move! initiative celebrates its fourth anniversary, we are seeing real progress. A new study out this week shows that the rates of childhood obesity are beginning to decline among children ages two to five. Yesterday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a report showing a forty-three percent drop in the obesity rate among children of preschool age over the past decade.

El presidente Obama habla con los latinos sobre la Ley de Salud Asequible antes de que se venza el plazo de inscripción La campaña Asegúrate, una iniciativa de comunicación conjunta del California Endowment en sociedad con Telemundo, Univisión e ImpreMedia para la inscripción de latinos, realizará un foro público con el presidente Barack Obama el jueves 6 de marzo. Hay aproximadamente 10.2 millones de latinos en todo el país que son elegibles para recibir cobertura pero no tienen seguro, según el Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de EE.UU. De los millones de latinos que son elegibles, la mayoría reúne los requisitos necesarios para recibir descuentos en su cobertura de salud.

2nd Annual Community Health Fair March 9th @ 10:00am Berryessa Community Center 3050 Berryessa Rd. San Jose, CA 95132 Be Your Own Boss Fair March 12th @ 4:00pm Los Gatos Masonic Lodge 131 E. Main St. Los Gatos, Ca Retirement Workshop March 13th @ 1:00pm Joyce Ellington Branch Library 491 E. Empire St. San Jose, CA 95112 Register at 408-774-0593 Natural Parenting Circle March 18th @11:00am Tiny Tots Baby Boutique 138 Railway Avenue

Campbell, CA 408-866-2925 Taking care of yourself while taking care of others March 19th @ 10:00am St. Mary’s Parish 219 Bean Ave. Los Gatos, CA 95030 Spanish for Activists Class Wednesdays 6:30pm San Jose Peace & Justice Center 48 S. 7th St. San Jose, CA Zumba Classes at the Fair¬mont Tuesdays; 5:30pm Fairmont Hotel in collaboration with San Jose Athletic Club offer free Zumba classes to the San Jose community. For reservations email Tara.Betz@fairmont.com. / 170 S. Market St. San Jose, CA

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thankful that the Christian group present were able to help. “That man represents the need to have an effective Immigration Reform law.”

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My wife and I attend the weekly Sunday service at All Saint’s Episcopal Church. After the service we attend the hospitality meetings in the parish hall where this past Sunday, a Mexican undocumented immigrant, who had also attended the service, asked if I spoke Spanish. He was elated when I responded in Spanish. He and his brother had paid a coyote to transport them to Los Angeles. They both had spent the past rainy week in front of Home Depot hoping for ‘Day Work’, which did not materialize. As their interpreter (and advocate), I asked the fellow parishioners to join me in assisting these two individuals.

Now all local ‘assistance centers’ were closed on Sunday, Palo Alto’s Opportunity Center.

They had been to Sacred Heart Community Center, San Jose which properly uses its resources to assist its local community. He told me they had obligated themselves to pay $300 per month to live in someone’s garage in East Palo Alto….but did not have any funds. My advice was to visit the ‘Day Worker Center’ in Mt. View and check in with the Mexican Counsel, San Jose. We took up a collection, which amounted to $100, and gave it to him as he left. Someone asked, “How do you know that his story was not a scam?” My reply was that I did not. I just followed my ‘gut’ and was

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Following his departure, our fellow parishioners discussed the state of things impacting our lives. One said, “He represents what’s wrong all over this world today.

America and Mexico have their very rich and the rest of us struggle. For example, I will not benefit from the minimum wage being set at $10.10 nation-wide. And I think it will negatively impact what I can purchase with my wages ($13.50 for the last 8 years with no raises).

The thing is that we need to figure out how to get money into the hands of those who need it for essentials. I know a lot of folks who have not had a raise the past several years. Many middle class folks are now not making it at all. We need to take care of our own first”.

Another spoke up, “I think you will benefit because all those who get that extra $2.85 per hour will spend it because low income folks have many deferred things they cannot buy now, but can with a higher minimum wage. That money will lift everyone equally in our economy.” Concern was expressed that prices will go up….they always do.She continued, “You can blame it all on the very conservative Republicans. Its ultraconservatives have killed everything….like the public school systems; the Freedom of Religion; the middle class; the labor unions so that collective bargaining is at a very low level; they killed community banks in favor of mega-banks ‘which cannot fail, but are corrupt and too

influential to prosecute; and the national infrastructure’s status is a disaster. Roads, bridges, overpasses…and all that transportation stuff is in need of repair and improvements. I agree that we need to care for our own first.”

No one present liked the current reality that the U.S. Congress was not taking care of people while favoring corporations. And the ultra- conservative wealthy 1% were taking advantage of their ability to buy enough influence to thwart the intended purpose of democratic government, which is to take care of things which are best done by government. Wages need to be enough to enable individuals to pay for their essentials…food, clothing, housing, insurances, education or training and some recreation.

‘What do you think, Hilbert?’ …”I agree with all that was brought up. My highest priority is an effective income tax reform which simplifies personal and corporate income taxes. Too many loopholes exist now. Just look at the recent Farm Bill (U.S. Agriculture Department) where food stamp programs were cut back, but not the subsidies for Agribusinesses.

The various levels of government must begin to look after the people and the domestic economy which permits them to have a job & support a family, etc.; and stop subsidizing big businesses on the backs of the silent majority. Some day those who are voters will be concerned enough to vote non- performing elected officials out of office. That is what will change things. What is fair is fair”. I believe this discussion by folks about their concerns is taking place in many communities.

Cinthia Rodríguez EL OBSERVADOR Espero que me hayan extrañado porque no he escrito en dos semanas. No me gusta escribir cuando se siente como un trabajo. Realmente no me gusta obligarme a escribir. Para ser honesta, también no podía pensar en qué escribir. El domingo por la tarde andando de pasajera en un auto finalmente me llegó la inspiración.

Sé que a mucha gente no le gusta hablar de religión, incluso con amigos, pero a veces simplemente sucede. Yo estaba teniendo una conversación con una buena amiga mía. Rara vez hablamos de noticias, política o religión pero de camino a una tienda de muebles sucedió.

Estaba hablando del Miércoles de Ceniza y le pregunté si iba a participar en la Cua-

resma y en ir a misa para conseguir la cruz de ceniza en la frente. Ella se limitó a decir que no, pero declaró que se acordaba de ir a misa de niña, el catecismo, y la confirmación. Yo estaba muy sorprendida. No podía creer que mi amiga había crecido con una educación católica tal, pero ahora que ella es más mayor, ya no está activa en la religión.

Yo no completé la confirmación así que me considero casi-católica. Le conté mi rollo de por qué nunca llegué a ser completamente católica.

Ella escuchó y asintió. Todos tenemos nuestra propia historia cuando se trata de un ser divino y sí o no lo reconocemos y cómo lo hacemos. Es algo muy personal.

La Iglesia católica siempre ha sido ridiculizada. Ellos tienen una larga historia de locura pero también da esperanza a la gente. Todo tiene defectos. Yo no soy el tipo de hablar mal de la iglesia sobre todo porque si realmente, hacen algo de investigación, parece que simplemente estaban alterado y ajustando a las necesidades de los pueblos indígenas de todo el

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mundo con la misma idea en mente, la fe.

La Cuaresma es un buen momento para reflexionar, no sólo a renunciar a la soda o algún otro alimento ridículo. Quiero decir que probablemente debería dejar de beber refrescos por completo, pero no viene al caso. Yo no voy a empezar a ir a misa o hacer cualquier cosa que normalmente no haría. Algunas personas lo harán y eso está perfectamente bien. Todos necesitamos recordatorios aquí y allá.

Siento que muchas personas me dirán que no es demasiado tarde para hacer mi confirmación, pero yo paso.

Las personas más importantes en mi vida, mis padres, están de acuerdo con esto.

También creo firmemente que no es necesario ir a misa para demostrar nuestra espiritualidad.

Al crecer y vivir, comenzamos a hacer cambios o ajustes. Algunos comienzan cuestionando quiénes son, en lo que creen y eso es completamente normal. Llegue a donde quiera estar con su ser divino.

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Kevesevic. Each honoree is recognized for their service to different fields of immigrant rights.

Santa Clara County Office of Human Relations gathered together for it’s 8th year to recognize individuals and organizations with the Beacon of Light awards this past Friday February 28th at the Santa Clara Charcot Center Care.

The Beacon of Light Awards recognize contributions that advance human rights and effective immigration of immigrants in Santa Clara County. The Office of Human Relations sent off nominations packets to various immigrants groups. Once all the nominations were received, honorees were then selected.

“Just recognizing that despite the diversity we are one

Although this is the 8th annual awards ceremony, Bustamante was honored tonight as the first recipient of a new award, the Cindy Avitia Award for life long commitment.

community,” said Teresa Castellanos, Immigrant Services Coordinator. “There is beauty in being able to do is, this is the beauty that realization that people come from different countries,they come in different manners,they come with different languages and cultures, but it’s one immigrant community here.”

The Beacon of Light Awards are given as a symbol to emulate the same torch held by the Statue of Liberty.

The light is meant to be a reflection of the hopes and dreams of new immigrants.

This year’s honorees included Salvador “Chava” Bustamante, the FIRE Coalition, Judy Rickard, and Marija

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Cindy Avitia was a leader in the immigrants rights movement. She was an immigration lawyer involved in many organizations, even working for Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren. Avitia passed away six months ago. The Office of Human Relations decided to commemorate Avitia by created an award in her name.

Audience members took a moment to commemorate Avitia, by calling her name in roll call format and shouting “presente” to symbolize how her spirit remains present.

Bustamente was honored with the Cinity Avitia award for his commitment to social justice. He got his first taste of activism with the United Farm Workers (UFW).

Since then Bustamante has worked as a labor organizer, campaigning for immigrant driver’s licenses, as well as

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more than 40 years of work promoting civil rights.

resource for the group, titled, “Torn Apart: United by Love, Divided by Law.”

“We have the power to change our lives, if we decided to do it, if we work together with our people collectively, our power gets even bigger,” said Bustamante.

Bustamante’s latest project is Latinos United for a New America (LUNA) which encourages civic engagement and grassroots leadership to help improve the quality of life for Latino community.

“I’ve worked with educators, I’ve worked with legislators, I’ve worked with different groups in the community to just try to remind everybody that when you talk about immigration you can’t leave out the LGBT community,” said Rickard.

“When I came out in 1973, Santa Clara County was having serious issues about gay rights. So I didn’t have any organization that I was working with but I knew it was wrong to be discriminated against,” said Judy Rickard, a Beacon of Light honoree.

Rickard was recognized for her advocacy work with the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Community (LGBT). Rickard said in 2005, she met her spouse, a non-US citizen. She would then become an advocate for a group of immigrants, the foreign-born same sex spouses of US citizens. Rickard has published a book to serve as a

Also recognized for their contributions are the Santa County Forum for Immigrants Rights and Empowerment (FIRE) Coalition. The FIRE Coalition promoted a policy to separate federal immigration and local law enforcement activities known as the SCC civil detainer policy.

Marija Kevesevic was recognized for her 15 years of service and advocacy for refugees. Kevesevic oversaw operations that have assisted more than 7,000 refugees seeking asylum.

“It’s one immigrant community here,there is more in common than there is actual difference,” said Castellanos.

“Silicon valley would not be Silicon valley without immigrant leadership.”

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San José CALIFORNIA The San José City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to place a measure on the June 3, 2014 ballot that would continue the existing, voter-approved special tax funding for libraries.

If approved by San José voters in June, the measure will extend the current parcel tax that provides approximately 25 percent of the funding for San José libraries throughout the community. The measure requires approval by two-thirds of the voters to pass. In 2013, residents made nearly 6,000,000 visits to the 23 libraries in the

San José system, more than 225,000 children, teens, and adults attended library workshops, and more than 90,000 children and adults participated in library literacy programs.

Last year, 10.25 million books, DVDs, CDs and audiobooks were borrowed by library users and 452,000 eBooks were downloaded

The current library parcel tax was approved by San José voters in 2004 and is scheduled to expire in June 2015. A special tax to support San José library services and purchase of books and other materials was originally approved by voters

in 1994. The current tax rate is $29.84 per parcel, based on the formula approved by voters ten years ago. If approved, the June measure would continue the same formula with no changes to help maintain the current level of library services available to San José residents, schoolchildren, and businesses.

The San José Public Library (SJPL) includes the Martin Luther King Jr. Library and 22 neighborhood branch libraries. The Martin Luther King Jr. Library, a partnership with San José State University, serves as the main San José public library.

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signify the next step in the construction phase.

After nearly a decade of campaigning, community leaders, county officials and members of the community celebrated the completion of the steel framing for downtown San Jose’s future health clinic this past Friday, February 28 with a beam topping ceremony.

“There are so many people who are going to touch this building and it really is a symbol of our community at its best,” said Supervisor Cindy Chavez.

The community was invited to sign the final steel beam and watch as a crane hosted the beam on the structure to

SACRAMENTO The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) today announced an award of nearly $4 million to help develop Mather Veterans’ Village, a supportive, multifaceted living environment for veterans who might otherwise be homeless.

“HCD is proud to be part of this effort to help veterans in the Sacramento area who are homeless or disabled,” said Acting HCD Director Randall A. Deems. “Mather Veterans’ Village will offer more than just a temporary bed for veterans. The servicerich community will address many of the challenges homeless veterans are facing today and help guide them toward independent living.”

There are approximately 1.9 million veterans in California, the most in any state in the nation. Unfortunately, veteran status can increase the risk for homelessness for both men and women;Mather Veterans’ Village will help to address this need for low income veteran housing in Northern California.

“When veterans return from military service, many

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Chavez also applauded the construction workers for achieving a 100 percent accident free work site.

Opening in late 2015,the three-story clinic will be located on Santa Clara and 17th, on

are faced with challenges of finding employment, reintegrating back to civilian life and in some cases dealing with wounds of war, somephysical and some mental or emotional, but one challenge they should never face is homelessness,” said California Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Peter J. Gravett. “This project will help veterans in the Sacramento region struggling with that transition and give them a safe place to call home.”

Mather Veterans’ Village will be developed by Mercy Housing California, a nonprofit organization that has developed over 11,000 affordable homes in California. Mather Veterans’ Village will serve a spectrum of disabled homeless veterans in and around the Sacramento region by providing permanent supportive housing.

“The HCD commitment to Mather Veterans’ Village has made this dream of so many people and organizations one giant step closer to reality,” said Stephan Daues, Regional Director of Housing Development for Mercy Housing. “We’ve reached this stage through a collaborative public-private partnership like none other. Under

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the same grounds as the former San Jose Medical Center which closed in 2004.

“We’re hoping we can be instrumental in pushing the governmental entities necessary to guarantee that the downtown community and the growing north San Jose community is provided with the kind of health care that is needed,” said Rosilyn Dean, a longtime healthcare activist and member of the Coalition for Downtown Hospital.

the leadership of the City of Rancho Cordova, the County of Sacramento, the Air Force, Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency, and the Veterans Administration ,all played a significant role in bringing us to this critical juncture. We are thrilled to add HCD to that list of partners.”

The four new construction residential buildings that make up Mather Veterans’ Village will hold a mix of 50 one and two-bedroom apartment homes. Rents will be affordable to veterans earning between 20%-30% of the Area Median Income.

Onsite services will enrich the resident’s daily experiences with independent living workshops, individualized coaching, financial management, health and wellness and employmentcounseling.

HCD’s awards for this development come in the form of $3 million from the Multifamily Housing Program and $941,522 from the Infill Infrastructure Grant Program. The financing comes from the voter-approved Housing and Emergency Shelter Trust Fund Act of 2006 (Proposition 1C).

Dean’s involvement with the project, then called “Save San Jose Medical Center”, started in 1999 after it was announced the San Jose Medical Center would close. When the center was officially closed the project evolved to become Coalition for Downtown Hospital.

Nearly $50 million in public funds from 2008’s Measure A have been allocated to construct the future downtown clinic. Reymundo Espinoza, CEO, Gardner Family Health Network, said funding is a key issue.

“You can have all the political will you want, but you have to have a funding strategy. Once the political will was there, the funding strategy, with Measure A came in,” said Espinoza..

this it’s not about the bricks and warrants. It’s not about the building. It’s about getting people to help themselves to make a better life for themselves,” said Espinoza.

“This is a dream,” said Espinoza recalling a conversation with Supervisor Cindy Chavez from 2003 in which they discussed how a clinic is needed in the downtown area.

The future health clinic will be operated by Santa Clara Valley Medical Center and Gardner Family Health Network. The facility will include urgent care services for adults and children, pediatric primary care service, OB/GYN, family medicine and behavioral health services.

“It’s about the dream. It’s about giving hope to people.

It’s about helping people live another day. I think that a lot of times that gets lost in all of

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El informe revela que PG&E aportó $22.2 mil millones a la actividad económica y apoyó la creación de casi 71,600 empleos en California en el 2012 San Francisco CALIFORNIA

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rales y $3.4 mil millones en impuestos estatales y locales.

Un nuevo informe publicado recientemente muestra que Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) no sólo suministra gas y electricidad a más de 15 millones de californianos de forma segura, confiable y accesible, sino que también ayuda a impulsar la economía de California. Una nueva investigación muestra que PG&E aportó $22.2 mil millones a la actividad económica y apoyó la creación de casi 71,600 empleos.

Impacto directo además del efecto ‘dominó’

El impacto de PG&E superó a otras industrias como publicación de software, vinaterías y servicios científicos de investigación y desarrollo.

El informe revela que PG&E representó el dos por ciento de toda la actividad económica y apoyó la creación de alrededor del uno por ciento de todos los puestos de trabajo en su área de servicio, lo cual se extiende desde

El estudio sobre el impacto económico brinda estadísticas convincentes sobre la aportación económica de las operaciones generales de PG&E en 2012, lo cual incluye las actividades económicas directas de la compañía de servicios públicos, así como el efecto “dominó” o de multiplicación de dichas actividades a lo largo de la economía estatal, regional y local.

El impacto se distribuye en toda el área de servicio de PG&E y la gama de producción económica oscila entre $4.1 mil millones y $6.6 mil millones en cada una de las cuatro regiones de la compañía (Área de la Bahía, Costa Central, Valle Central y el Norte).

Entre otros hallazgos significativos:

PG&E ‘impulsa una intensa actividad económica’

Las aportaciones económicas de PG&E en el 2012 también incluyeron $5.8 mil millones en ingresos labo-

Dentro de este estudio, las operaciones generales de PG&E se refieren a todas las actividades relacionadas con el suministro de energía, transmisión y distribución eléctrica y de gas natural, atención al cliente, servicios corporativos y administrativos de la empresa. El informe también incluye el valor de mercado de los bienes y servicios que PG&E ofrece a sus clientes.

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Por separado, el estudio también cuantifica el impacto económico de los programas de eficiencia energética de los clientes de la compañía, lo cual incluye los gastos y las inversiones de proyectos del programa, y la significativa reducción en las facturas de los clientes debido al consumo reducido de energía.

Estos esfuerzos de eficiencia energética también resultan en puestos de trabajo, no sólo para los empleados de PG&E, sino también en las entidades que realizan auditorías, instalan luces de consumo eficiente y sistemas de climatización HVAC y otros productos y servicios.

Jason Alderman PRACTICAL MONEY A todos nos gustan las buenas ofertas, más allá de nuestra edad. Pero si usted es una persona mayor que vive con un presupuesto fijo, encontrar productos y servicios con descuento puede marcar la diferencia entre llegar a fin de mes y no llegar.

La buena noticia es que hay muchos descuentos para mayores –por lo general, ya se ofrecen desde los 50 años.

Pero antes que nada, una advertencia: Si bien muchos descuentos para mayores son importantes, a veces se pueden encontrar mejores ofertas, especialmente en lo relacionado con los viajes, como tarifas de vuelos, hoteles y autos de alquiler. Por eso, investigue un poco antes de preguntar por la tarifa para personas mayores.

Este es un resumen de algunos de los mejores descuentos para mayores que encontré: Una membrecía de la AARP cuesta solo $16 por año para los mayores de 50 e incluye una membrecía gratis para los cónyuges o concubinos (www.aarp.org). El sitio web de descuentos de la AARP tiene descuentos en decenas de productos y servicios, incluyendo alquileres de autos, hoteles, restaurantes, ropa y cadenas de tiendas departamentales. La AARP ofrece también un curso de manejo seguro muy barato para conductores mayores de 50 años (sean o no miembros) que puede disminuir la prima del seguro de su auto en un 10 por ciento o más.

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Los descuentos de la AARP más conocidos son: • 20 por ciento de descuento en la instalación o actualización de los sistemas de seguridad para el hogar ADT. • 45 por ciento de descuento en la membrecía de Angie´s List.

• 20 por ciento de descuento en las compras en 1-800-FLOWERS.com.

• Hasta el 25 por ciento de descuento en alquileres de automóviles en Avis y Budget.

• Hasta el 20 por ciento de descuento en varias cadenas hoteleras como Hyatt, Hilton, Wyndham, Best Western, Days Inn y Ramada, entre otras.

• Del 10 al 20 por ciento de descuento en varias cadenas de restaurantes como Claim Jumper, Denny’s y Outback Steakhouse.

• 15 por ciento de descuento en varios servicios de Geek Squad de Best Buy. • Una consulta gratuita de 45 minutos con un abogado de la Red de Servicios Legales Allstate, y un 20 por ciento de descuento en los honorarios de los abogados de la red.

Con una rápida búsqueda en Google encontrará muchas otras fuentes de descuentos para mayores. Un sitio muy conocido es SeniorDiscounts. com, un directorio en línea de más de 220.000 negocios de EE.UU. que ofrecen descuentos a personas mayores de 50. Registrarse es gratis, aunque también ofrecen la opción de pagar una prima de $12.95 anual para obtener descuentos exclusivos para miembros y otras ventajas.

Brad’s Deals, Sciddy.com y Savvy Senior son otros sitios útiles.

Otros de los descuentos para mayores más comunes son: • Un 15 por ciento de descuento en la tarifa más económica de la mayoría de los trenes de Amtrak para los pasajeros mayores de 62.

• Greyhound

ofrece un 5 por ciento de descuento en las tarifas sin restricciones (para mayores de 62).

• Southwest Airlines ofrece tarifas para mayores (más de 65 años). Aunque no son necesariamente las más bajas que ofrecen, las tarifas de Southwest son totalmente reembolsables.

• • El

pase para mayores de U.S. Geologic Survey (mayores de 62) ofrece acceso gratuito de por vida a más de 2000 sitios recreativos públicos (incluyendo parques nacionales), y descuentos en campings y otras atracciones. Los pases para mayores cuestan $10 en persona o $20 por correo. (http://store. usgs.gov/pass/senior.html).

• Verizon Wireless ofrece servicio de telefonía móvil con descuento para los suscriptores mayores de 65 años.

• Tanto Walgreens como Rite Aid ofrecen días de descuento todos los meses para los miembros de sus programas de recompensas en los que la mayoría de los medicamentos sin receta tienen un 15-20 por ciento de descuento. Averigüe en la farmacia de su barrio si ofrecen algún programa similar.

Además, muchos restaurantes, tiendas departamentales, salas de cine, museos, parques temáticos, bancos, emisores de tarjetas y compañías de servicios (incluyendo gas y electricidad, agua, recolección de basura, teléfono y cable) y otras empresas, ofrecen descuentos o promociones especiales para mayores. Pregunte siempre antes de pagar su compra.

En resumen: Hay muchos recursos disponibles para ayudar a las personas mayores a ahorrar dinero en sus compras. Solo hay que investigar un poco y averiguar si ofrecen descuentos para mayores. Recuerde, un 10 por ciento aquí y un 20 por ciento allá siempre suma.

1. Crear una cuenta de correo electrónico específica para los artículos relacionados con la universidad y becas. Las notificaciones de correo electrónico de Becas y la universidad puede ser un poco excesivo. Es importante disponer de estos e-mails separados de su correo electrónico personal para que nada se pierde en el desorden.

2. Las becas requieren algunos documentos básicos.

Guarde estos documentos listos con un varias copias en papel y en formato electrónico: un curriculum vitae u hoja de vida, cartas de referencia personal / de recomendación (de profesores, entrenadores, mentores, consejeros o empleadores) transcripciones oficiales de la escuela, expedientes académicos oficiales, copia de la carta de aceptación de la universidad . Si usted está solicitando una beca para minorías, es posible que necesite un comprobante de su patrimonio como «certificado de nacimiento o cualquier otro documento de sus antecesores o del país de origen.

Fremont CALIFORNIA The Ohlone Promise, a multi-year scholarship to Ohlone College, is available to high school seniors in the Tri-City area. Now in its second year, The Ohlone Promise scholarship covers the cost of tuition, books and related fees, and will be awarded to 20 local high school graduates who plan to attend Ohlone College in fall 2014.

“This is a great opportunity for high school seniors residing in the Ohlone Community College District to attend college,” said Dr. Gari Browning, President of Ohlone College. “Ohlone is ranked in the

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3. Muchas becas requieren que escriba un ensayo o redaccion. Escriba algunas notas y mantenga una lista de los siguientes para que pueda usarlo para escribir los posibles ensayos. Muchos ensayos de becas se enfocan en lo siguiente:¿Qué logros se siente orgulloso de? ¿Qué obstáculos ha enfrentado? ¿Cómo superaron estos obstáculos?

-Cuales son tus metas profesionales?

-Por qué quieres ir a la universidad?

-Qué va a lograr con un título universitario?

-Quién o qué te inspira para tener éxito?

4. Plazos de las becas son durante todo el año. Si sólo busca becas durante una determinada época del año se perderá en un muchas oportunidades. Use un calendario (o incluso el calendario del teléfono celular) para realizar un seguimiento de todos los plazos.

El plazo de

top ten among the 112 community colleges in the state.

We know that attending Ohlone will make a difference to these students.”

In the past few years, tuition costs at California Community Colleges statewide have nearly doubled. In addition, students have to pay fees, buy supplies and purchase costly books for each class. This scholarship opportunity, valued at $3,600, is available to 20 students.

High school seniors can apply for The Ohlone Promise online at www.ohlonepromise.org. To qualify, students must have a 2.5 GPA, or demonstrate extenuating circumstances that resulted

solicitud se aproxima Para solicitar ayuda económica federal para los estudios superiores, como becas (subvenciones), préstamos y oportunidades de estudio y trabajo, hay que llenar la Solicitud Gratuita de Ayuda Federal para Estudiantes (FAFSA, por sus siglas en inglés)

Plazo federal La solicitud electrónica puede presentarse hasta la medianoche del 30 de junio del 2015 (hora del centro).

Cualquier corrección a los datos de la solicitud puede presentarse hasta la medianoche del 19 de septiembre del 2015 (hora del centro).

Plazo de solicitud de ayuda estatal California - Concesiones iniciales: 2 de marzo del 2014. Conviene conservar constancia de la presentación de la solicitud, ya sea imprimiendo la página de confir-

in a lower GPA. A short essay and a letter of recommendation from a teacher, principle, or administrator are required. To retain the scholarship, students must remain in good academic standing and continue to attend Ohlone College. The scholarship is not transferrable to another college or another individual.

The scholarship program is open to students currently attending high schools in the Fremont, Newark, and New Haven Unified School Districts. The application period opens March 1 and closes April 1, 2014. Winners will be notified in mid-May. For more info, visit www.ohlone. edu.

mación (FAFSA electrónica) u obteniendo el comprobante de envío por correo (FAFSA impresa). Es posible que se necesite otro formulario.

Consulte con la oficina de asistencia económica de la institución educativa o la agencia estatal de educación superior.

sejeros escolares. Su trabajo consiste en ayudar a guiarlo a través de la vida estudiantil.

Ellos tienen muchas oportunidades de becas disponibles, becas especialmente locales.

Su sitio web de la escuela o sitio web del distrito escolar también tienen una lista de becas disponibles.

Concesiones complementarias en instituciones de dos años: 2 de septiembre del 2014 (fecha de matasello).

Conviene conservar constancia de la presentación de la solicitud, ya sea imprimiendo la página de confirmación (FAFSA electrónica) u obteniendo el comprobante de envío por correo (FAFSA impresa). Es posible que se necesite otro formulario.

Consulte con la oficina de asistencia económica de la institución educativa o la agencia estatal de educación superior.

6. Aplicar a las pequeñas becas. Algunas becas premian cantidades más pequeñas como $ 50 - $ 100. Estas becas más pequeñas pueden sumar. No rechaces la oportunidad de aplicar debido a la cantidad de está. Tenga en cuenta, esto es todavía más dinero para financiar su educación.

Aplicar aquí

https://fafsa.ed.gov/ (el sitio está en Inglés y Español) 5. Utilice los recursos de la escuela. Hable con sus con-

7. Este alerta que existen becas de estafa. No hay tal cosa como una beca garantizada.

Estas son las señales de alerta a tener en cuenta: -Requisitos que dicen que usted tiene que pagar una cuota para solicitar una beca -Las becas que le obliguen a dejar información bancaria como números de cuenta, números y tarjetas de crédito o débito.

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- Los correos electrónicos pidiéndole solicitar ayuda del gobierno. Usted debe solicitar la ayuda del gobierno por su cuenta. Las organizaciones gubernamentales nunca piden ni te recuerdan de aplicar o actualizar su información.

-Tenga cuidado si una organización se comunica con usted por teléfono para pedir información personal, como datos bancarios o tarjetas de crédito.

8. Aplicar. Con toda la información básica, basta con aplicar a todas las becas que puedas. www.fastweb.com www.schoolsoup.com www.scholarships.com www.collegescholarships.org www.latinocollegedollars.org

Estos sitios web son las bases de datos de becas. Entre en su información y que coincidirá usted Becas usted está calificado para. Hay un montón de oportunidades de becas de acuerdo a su especialidad, el origen étnico, la ciudad y mucho más.

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(FAMILY FEATURES) Whether you’re Irish or not, St. Patrick’s Day is a time for Celtic celebrations – so try your luck with a classic like Irish Soda Bread, a popular Irish recipe with a hint of sweetness from cinnamon and raisins. To make Irish Soda Bread muffins, divide dough among 12 greased muffin cups. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.

Irish Soda Bread Makes 16 servings 2 1/2 cups flour 1/2cup sugar 2 teaspoons McCormick caraway seed 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon McCormick cinnamon, ground 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup raisins or currants 1 1/4 cups buttermilk 2 eggs 1/2 teaspoon McCormick pure vanilla extract Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease 9-inch round cake pan.

Mix flour, sugar, caraway seed, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt in large bowl. Stir in raisins. Mix buttermilk, eggs and vanilla in medium bowl; stir into dry ingredients. Spread in prepared pan.

Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on wire rack 10 minutes. Remove from pan. Cool completely on wire rack.

(FAMILY FEATURES) Solo una comida tiene el poder de sacar hasta a las almas más cansadas de la comodidad de sus camas: un delicioso, gratificante y bello brunch.

Con su privilegiada ubicación entre el desayuno y el almuerzo, el brunch tiene una gran cantidad de hambrientos fans.

Ya sea que celebre una ocasión especial o “porque sí”, que sea una ocasión elegante o relajada, el brunch es un evento que reúne a las personas y crea bastantes expectativas.

Cazuela de frittata y papas hashbrown Tiempo de preparación: 10 minutos Tiempo de cocción: 20 minutos Rinde: de 6 a 8 porciones

1 caja (4,2 onzas) de papas hashbrown Hungry Jack®

4 hamburguesas de salchichas de pavo o 6 salchichas de pavo

6 tiras de tocino de pavo

8 huevos

1/4 taza de leche

1/2 a 1 1/2 cucharadita de salsa picante, según la marca de la salsa o al gusto

pizca de pimienta negra molida

2 cucharadas de mantequilla

1/2 taza de cebolla, en cubos

4 trozos o 2/3 taza de queso tipo americano o cheddar, rallado Vierta agua caliente del grifo en la caja de papas hasta la línea de llenado. Deje reposar 12 minutos. Escurra el exceso de agua. Cocine la salchicha y el tocino de pavo según las instrucciones del paquete. Desmenuce o corte. En un tazón, bata los huevos, la leche, la salsa picante y la pimienta. En una sartén antiadherente de 10 o 12 pulgadas, derrita la mantequilla a fuego medio-alto. Agregue la cebolla y cocine (revuelva ocasionalmente) hasta que esté ligeramente blanda. Distribuya las papas de manera uniforme en la sartén y ligeramente hacia arriba. Cocine sin revolver hasta que estén crujientes y doradas en un lado (unos 3 minutos). Distribuya la salchicha desmenuzada y el tocino sobre las papas. Vierta los huevos de manera uniforme, y decore con el queso. Cubra la sartén, y cocine a fuego lento hasta que los huevos estén cocidos en el centro y que el queso se haya derretido (unos 15 minutos). Sirva directamente de la sartén, o pase a un plato y corte en forma de cuña.

regulares comenzando en su primer cumpleaños.

Reduciendo el Riesgo de las Caries Dentales

(NEWSUSA) ¿Sabía usted que las caries en los dientes siguen siendo una de las enfermedades crónicas más comunes de los

AMERICAN COUNSELING ASSOCIATION We human beings are social creatures. We all have relationships with many other people in our busy lives. The relationships that matter most are those we have because we want to have them.

They are people we truly care about, but that very act of caring can sometimes pose relationship problems.

There may be times when we find something troubling about how a friend is behaving. In such cases, we may struggle over whether to share our opinion with this person out of fear of jeopardizing the relationship, even when the “friend” is a spouse or other close relative.

Is it possible to approach that person with our concerns and to do it in a way that minimizes the chance of hurting the relationship? One way is to

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niños en los Estados Unidos? ¡La buena noticia es que se puede prevenir! Los padres pueden ayudar a sus hijos a prevenir las caries si desde temprana edad les practican

buenos hábitos de higiene oral diariamente. Pregunte a su pediatra sobre la salud oral de su bebé durante el examen médico de los seis meses. Y programe chequeos dentales

use a “caring confrontation,” a “one - two” approach.

It starts by making sure you’re in a private place and that the conversation is only between the two of you. You begin by describing the behavior that concerns you. You want to be objective and offer facts, rather than simply personal opinion.

You might say something like, “I noticed you seem short-tempered at work lately,” rather than “You sure are getting crabby and I don’t like it.”

cuss it. This “one - two” approach provides an invitation for the friend to talk without positioning you as an authority trying to “fix” the problem.

You may find you’ve opened up your friend’s eyes to something about which he or she was unaware, or your friend may have an explanation totally unrelated to your original thoughts.

It also helps to make your description positive, rather than negative and accusatory.

Rather than saying “You sure are depressed these days,” it’s just as easy to say, “You don’t seem to be quite as happy now.”

The second part of this “one - two” approach is to ask whether your friend agrees with your observation and to offer an invitation to dis-

If your friend does verify your concern, simply talking out the problem may help. However, there may be serious issues that would benefit from professional help. If you think a professional counselor could assist, make that observation in a positive way.

Your goal is not to be confrontational, but to give your friend the encouragement and support he or she needs to get professional help and get on with a positive life.

“El acceso a servicios dentales para niños es esencial para mantener una buena higiene oral y reducir el riesgo de caries” declaró la Dra. Lynn D. Mouden, Oficial Principal de Salud Dental de los Centros de Servicios de Medicare y Medicaid del HHS, agencia de gobierno federal que administra a Medicaid y el Programa de Seguro Médico para Niños (CHIP por su sigla en inglés). “Si los niños no tienen cobertura de servicios dentales, pueden ser elegibles para Medicaid o CHIP que cubren limpiezas dentales, exámenes médicos, radiografías, fluoruro, selladores y rellenos dentales.”

Las caries en los dientes son causadas por bacterias que interactúan con las azúcares en la boca. La bacteria se puede transmitir de la madre al bebé cuando, por ejemplo, comparten cucharas o tazas.

Si no se atiende, la enfermedad dental puede resultar en dificultades para comer y hablar, y puede interferir con el desarrollo físico y social y el rendimiento escolar. ¡Las caries dentales se pueden prevenir!

Los dientes de los bebés se protegen al aplicarles una capa fina de fluoruro. Los selladores dentales proveen una cubierta que mantiene las bacterias y azúcar sin penetrar las áreas mas propensas a caries como los dientes de atrás.

“Hay pasos sencillos que pueden ayudar a prevenir las

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caries en los niños si comienza cuando son bebés” declaró la Dra. Mouden. Ponga solamente agua, leche o fórmula en los biberones o vasos para bebés, y no acueste a los bebés a dormir con un biberón.

Mientras sus hijos crecen, limite los bocadillos dulces y bebidas azucaradas y asegúrese de que se cepillen los dientes dos veces al día por dos minutos con una pasta con fluoruro.”

Para Más Información Una familia de cuatro con ingresos de hasta $47,700 o más puede recibir beneficios de salud gratis o a bajo costo a través de Medicaid o CHIP. Llame al 1-877-KIDS-NOW o visite CuidadoDeSalud. gov para obtener más información acerca de las nuevas opciones de seguros de salud a bajo costo para toda la familia.

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gually, something that was emphasized in the household.

Nestled in the East Side Mayfair neighborhood lies San Jose’s very own hidden cultural gem, the Mexican Heritage Plaza. Inside the plaza walls, the School of Arts and Culture was created to cultivate the next generation through arts and culture based education. Executive Director, Tamara Alvarado, oversees the school by securing funding for the program as well as establishing the school’s visibility.

At the age of 18, Alvarado left southern California to pursue her undergraduate education at Stanford University.

She graduated with a degree in Spanish Literature with an emphasis in Chicano Studies.

Alvarado chuckled when she recalled that she only has an emphasis in Chicano studies because at the time the major was not offered. Years later the students would protest demanding Chicano Studies be offered in the curriculum.

Alvarado was raised in the San Diego area in the city of Escondido by two Mexican immigrant parents. Her father was a musician and her mother at the time worked at a commercial laundry mat.

The two met in east Los Angeles in the early 1970s. As a child, Alvarado recalled her struggle of being part of a society in which her parents tried to bring their cultural norms from Mexico while raising children with American cultural norms. Growing up in a traditional Catholic household, Alvarado and her sister were taught to speak in Spanish. She said they were raised biculturally and bilin-

In her first quarter of studies, Alvarado debated leaving the university unsure if she wanted to continue her studies there. She found solace in Stanford’s Latino community: Casa Zapata, the Latino culture themed dorm and El Centro Chicano. It was there that she also met two of the most influential people in her life: Tony and Cecilia Burciaga. The Burciaga family who became the parental figures for Stanford’s Latino community were the resident fellows at Casa Zapata.

Alvarado credits the Burciagas, Casa Zapata, and El Centro Chicano for retaining her because she was able to

see students, professors, and administration with whom she identified with.

It was also at Stanford that Alvarado was exposed to MEChA Movimiento Estudantil Chicano de Aztlan).

Her involvement with MEChA gave her a sense of identity as well as spark the philosophy of giving back and servicing the community.

Throughout her career, Alvarado’s jobs were focused on culture and community. She has worked with the Washington United Youth Center, which lead her to later become the program director for San Jose’s MACLA Movimiento de Cultura y Arte Cultura Latino Americana.

MACLA eventually lead her to work for 1st Act Sili-

con Valley. Through 1st Act Silicon Valley she was able to obtain the position she currently holds at the School of Arts and Culture.

Although Alvarado has held many positions with cultural connections, there were instances in which she struggled professionally. The source of her struggle came from often being the only Latina, person of color, or only woman inside meetings where decisions were being

SANTA CLARA COUNTY CALIF.ORNIA Esther Peralez-Dieckmann, County of Santa Clara Office of Women’s Policy Director, has been selected as 2014 Woman of the Year for Assembly District 27.

“Esther is fearless and strong.

She’s the perfect community advocate,” said Speaker pro Tempore Nora Campos. “I have had the honor of working with her to protect women from domestic violence and taking Santa Clara County’s model system state-wide. She has been a leader in forming sustainable partnerships with community groups and local, state and federal agencies to address a variety of worker

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made. She felt the pressure not only to represent the Latino community but all communities of color. Now with more experience under her belt, Alvarado feels she is able to speak up and let decision makers know that there are many leaders within the community. This experience lead Alvarado to co-create MALI (Multi-Cultural Arts Leadership Institute) which helps the professional development for leaders of color in the arts,culture, and entertainment sectors.

Alvarado’s profession is surrounded by culture. This culture even translates to her personal life. She is a 14-year Aztec dancer who currently dances with Calpulli Tonalehqueh Danza Azteca. Her dance group holds one of the largest Mexica New Year celebrations in the country at San Jose’s Emma Prusch Farm. She even recently returned from a trip to Mexico

issues, including equal pay, wage theft, pregnancy discrimination and sexual harassment. We are thrilled to recognize her as our Woman of the Year for District 27.”

Peralez-Dieckmann’s record of accomplishments, as an advocate for women and the disenfranchised, spans several decades. She began her career in 1994 by promoting voter registration and economic empowerment for Latinos.

Later she became involved with research and advocacy for women and girls in the justice system. She also has led workforce initiatives to help women move from welfare to work.

Currently, in collaboration with community partners,

to learn more on the subject of dance as well as attend an annual ceremony to honor the last Aztec ruler. Although her dancing started with the Washington United Youth Center, as a child her family would take her to Chicano Park to instill the cultural value inside of her. Alvarado continues those values with her own family of 4 children and a husband.

Dancing is her the only interest. Alvarado sometimes serves as an MC for comedy events. Later this month, on the 28th, she will be MCing at a Ladies’ Comedy night at the Blackbird Tavern.

As for the future, Alvarado hopes to ensure that the school of Arts and Culture is establish as a long term institution that is beloved by the community it serves. For herself, she plans to continue to learn and grow.

Peralez-Dieckmann is leading efforts to provide greater awareness and support for low-wage workers. She has helped to secure funding for worker rights clinics to address problems such as wage theft, equal pay, pregnancy discrimination and sexual harassment. In 2012, she was among a core group of community leaders and representatives of county, state and federal agencies who founded the Bay Area Equal Pay Collaborative.

Peralez-Dieckmann has led the Office of Women’s Policy since 2005, but she says her proudest accomplishments and greatest joy come from rearing her two energetic and compassionate young boys with her husband Jack.

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Veronica T. Avendaño EL OBSERVADOR En el barrio de Mayfair en el este de San José, se encuentra la joya cultural escondida de San José, la Plaza de la Herencia Mexicana. Dentro de sus paredes, la Escuela de Arte y Cultura fue creada para cultivar a la próxima generación a través de la educación artística y la cultura basada. Su Directora Ejecutiva, Tamara Alvarado, supervisa la escuela para la obtención de fondos para el programa y también el establecimiento de la visibilidad de la escuela.

Durante su niñez, Alvarado se crió en el área de San Diego, en la ciudad de Escondido, hija de padres inmigrantes mexicanos. Su padre era músico y su madre en aquel tiempo trabajó en una lavandería comercial. Los dos se conocieron en el este de Los Ángeles en la década de 1970. Cuando era niña, Alvarado recordó su lucha de ser parte de una sociedad en la que sus padres trataron de llevar sus normas culturales de México, mientras criaban a los hijos con las normas culturales estadounidenses. Creciendo en una hogar católico tradicional, a Alvarado y su hermana se les enseñó a hablar en español.

Ella dijo que fueron criadas bilingüe y biculturalmente.

A la edad de 18 años, Alvarado dejó el sur de California para continuar su educación universitaria en la Universidad de Stanford. Se graduó con una licenciatura en literatura española, con énfasis en Estudios Chicanos. Alvarado se rió cuando recordó que ella sólo tiene un énfasis en estudios chicanos porque en ese momento el Principal no se le ofreció; años más tarde, los estudiantes protestaron exigiendo que Estudios Chicanos se ofreciera en el plan de estudios.

En su primer trimestre de estudios, Alvarado debatió dejar la universidad sin saber si quería continuar sus estudios allí. Ella encontró consuelo en la comunidad latina de Stanford: Casa Zapata, la cultura latina dormitorio temático y El Centro Chicano.

Fue allí donde también conoció dos de las personas más influyentes en su vida: Tony y Cecilia Burciaga. La familia Burciaga fueron los residentes de la Casa Zapata quiénes se convirtieron en las figuras de los padres para la comunidad latina de Stanford. Alvarado acredita el Burciagas, Casa Zapata, y El Centro Chicano por su gran contribución para los estudiantes, profesores y la administración del lugar.

Fue también en Stanford que Alvarado fue expuesta a MECHA Movimiento Estudantil Chicano de Aztlán). Su participación con MECHA le dio un sentido de identidad, y le provocó la filosofía de cooperar y servir a la comunidad.

Durante su carrera y sus empleos, Alvarado se han centrado en la cultura y la comunidad. Ella ha trabajado con el Washington United Youth Center, que la llevó a convertirse más tarde en directora del programa de San José MACLA (Movimiento de Cultura y Arte Cultura Latino Americana.) MACLA finalmente la llevó a trabajar por 1st Act Silicon Valley. A través de 1st Act Silicon Valley ella pudo obtener la posición que actualmente ocupa en la Escuela de Arte y Cultura.

Aunque Alvarado ha ocupado muchos puestos con conexiones culturales, hubo casos en los que ella luchó profesionalmente. La fuente de su lucha ocurría con frecuencia por ser la única latina, persona de color, o única mujer dentro de las reuniones donde se tomaban las decisiones. Ella sintió la presión no sólo para representar a la

comunidad latina, sino a todas las comunidades de color.

Ahora, con más experiencia, Alvarado siente que ella es capaz de hablar y permitir que quiénes toman las decisiones sepan que hay muchos líderes dentro de la comunidad. Esta experiencia ha motivado a Alvarado a co-crear MALI (Instituto Multicultural de Artes de Liderazgo) que ayuda al desarrollo profesional de los líderes de color en los sectores de entretenimiento, artes y cultura.

La profesión de Alvarado está rodeada por la cultura.

Esta cultura, incluso se traduce a su vida personal. Ella es una bailarina azteca de 14 años que hoy baila con Calpulli Tonalehqueh, Danza Azteca. Su grupo de baile tiene una de las mayores celebraciones de Año Nuevo Mexica en el país, en Emma Prusch Granja de San José. Incluso acaba de regresar de un viaje a México para conocer más sobre el tema de la danza, así como ver a una ceremonia anual en honor al último gobernante azteca. Aunque su baile comenzó con Washington United Youth Center, cuando era niña su familia se la llevaría al Parque Chicano para inculcar el valor cultural dentro de ella.

Alvarado sigue estos valores con su propia familia, su esposo y cuatro hijos.

Bailar no es el único interés, Alvarado a veces sirve como una maestra de ceremonias para eventos de comedia. A finales de este mes el día 28, ella será maestra de “Mujeres Comedia de Noche” en el Blackbird Tavern.

Con respecto al futuro, Alvarado espera asegurar que la escuela de Arte y Cultura se establezca como una institución a largo plazo muy querida por la comunidad a la que sirve. En cuanto a ella, planea seguir aprendiendo y creciendo como persona.

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MARCH 7-13, 2014

Un resumen de “Never” (Nunca) Arturo Hilario EL OBSERVADOR Esta semana regreso el festival de películas Cinequest a San José, donde más de 80 selecciones representando la imaginación mundial y la innovación local serán presentadas para los que aprecian el arte del cine.

Una de las películas que los promotores del festival nos dejaron ver por avanzado fue una película de los estados unidos llamada “Never”. El titulo, significando “nunca”, explora la definición de esa misma palabra con los dos protagonistas de la película. ¿Cuál es el significado de esta palabra? Nunca sale así en el diccionario: “En ningún momento; jamás”.

Esta definición puede cambiar en tiempos, especialmente cuando las emociones nos empuja a creer cosas que tal vez si o no serán para siempre, o en este caso, jamás serán.

Entre sus experiencias juntas y separadas, sus vidas van y vienen por muchos obstáculos, esplendor, y emoción.

Es con estas experiencias que logran por lo menos entender un poco de lo que significa la palabra nunca.

Denim es un muchacho que recientemente llego a la ciudad de Seattle, Washington.

Un día cuando salió con una compañera de trabajo se encontró atraído a una mujer.

No por su apariencia pero por su comportamiento, una persona llena de espíritu y amor.

Esa persona es Nikki, que ha vivido en Seattle por un tiempo pero no sabe exactamente por qué se queda allí. Su felicidad disminuida por un corazón agotado y la solitud de sus experiencias.

Nikki piensa que nunca será feliz. Al mismo tiempo, Denim piensa que nunca tendrá el amor que está buscando.

Los dos amigos se buscan uno al otro para tratar de entender la vida entre la edad de los veinte. Llena de cosas buenas, malas, y por supuesto lo inesperado de la vida.

“Never” estará en Cinequest el 8 y 10 de marzo. Para más información sobre esta, y otras películas y cortos, por favor visite ciniequest.org o llame al 408-295-FEST.

Santa Clara County CALIFORNIA With nearly 2 million veterans in California and a generation of veterans returning from two wars, a cooperative of innovative library systems is announcing the launch of War Ink, a relevant and timely online exhibit of Iraq and Afghanistan veteran memorial tattoo art. War Ink will launch on Veterans Day 2014 at www.sccl.org, as a platform to explore the unfiltered record of war that veterans have documented on their bodies.

War Ink will consist of a multimedia exhibit of the tattoo art of 30 veterans from throughout the state. After the photos are taken, an online display will be accessible from library websites, including the SCCLD web site. Each veteran’s story surrounding their tattoos will be recorded by nationally renowned StoryCorps, and their tattoos photographed

by Shaun Roberts, whose work has been featured in GQ, Juxtapoz, Hi-Fructose Magazine and Wired.com.

The exhibit will be curated by Jason Deitch, former combat medic, sociologist and

project scholar; Deitch cocreated War Ink with Chris Brown, Contra Costa County Library’s Project Director.

“Santa Clara County Library District is pleased to partner with other Bay Area library systems to bring awareness to this project,” said County Librarian, Nancy Howe. “We are ready to provide a platform for local Veterans to share their creative and artistic expression with the community.”

War Ink will be made possible through an expanding collaborative that includes nationally renowned StoryCorps, grant-makers Cal Humanities and Pacific Library Partnership; and a cooperative group of innovative library systems exploring the creative potential for the library field. Directly involved in this project are Santa Clara County Library District, Mountain View Library, San Jose Public Library, San Mateo County Library, Oakland Public Library, Alameda Free Library, Contra Costa County Library, Santa Cruz Public Libraries, Sacramento Public Library and San Diego County Library.

“This project represents both a unique collaboration for cutting edge and relevant cultural programming,” said Deitch. “It is a powerful context for the authentic and honest voice of veteran culture…reaching into and genuinely interacting with the communities veterans are struggling to rejoin.”

The War Ink project is the result of two grants awarded to Contra Costa County Library. Cal Humanities, an independent non-profit state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities awarded the library a $10,000 Community Stories grant to supplement StoryCorps’ commitment to record the stories of 18 veterans for the Military Voices Initiative project. Pacific Library Partnership then more than doubled the project’s resources with a $15,000 Innovation and Technology Opportunity Grant, allowing War Ink to expand beyond Contra Costa County to nearby Bay Area counties.

Veterans interested in the project are encouraged to contact Jason Deitch directly at jasonadeitch@gmail.com or 510-593-8423.

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MARCH 7-13, 2014

(BPT) A variety of factors play into a confident appearance, but many women are unaware of simple ways they can come across as more poised and self-assured every day. Bobbie Thomas, national style expert and author of The Power of Style: Everything You Need to Know Before You Get Dressed Tomorrow, shares her advice on quick and easy ways to look and feel more confident.

Get in touch with your personal style: Pull the inside out. This is the key to selfexpression and the definition of true style. To do this, women should ask themselves, “What do I want to say? Attract? And what is the most important thing I want others to know about me?” Then, take an honest look in the mirror and make sure their reflections match that message. Lastly, women need to invest in themselves - learn their best colors, most flattering cuts for their body types, and then take the time to edit their closets according to their goals.

Consider your body language: Women’s confidence

comes from within, but it is just as important to be conscious of messages communicated nonverbally, as they are important to other people’s perceptions. A woman’s body language speaks louder than words and says a lot about her comfort and core confidence.

The Dove PitiCure will help women give their armpits the care they need in three simple steps. First, exfoliate the area with a gentle exfoliating wipe to draw out impurities in the skin. Second, use warm water to rinse the area clean and pat dry with a soft towel.

What can make a huge difference? Focusing on posture and standing tall, making eye contact when speaking to people and even smiling can communicate confidence.

Stretching every morning or practicing yoga are also great ways for women to learn how to balance and improve the way they carry themselves.

Plus, not only does good posture help with exuding strong self-confidence, it can also contribute to overall health and even make your clothes look their best.

Finally, I recommend using New Dove Advanced Care to moisturize the skin because it is the only Anti-Perspirant/ Deodorant formulated with NutriumMoisture and is proven to make underarm skin softer and smoother in just three days. Plus, women can expect 48-hour odor and wetness protection for longlasting freshness.

Pay attention to the details: Most women have mastered their everyday beauty routines, but often neglect caring for their armpit skin.

Underarms require the same attention as the rest of the body and can make a major difference in the way women feel when wearing sleeveless attire.

As simple as it may seem, underarm care can have a significant impact on a woman’s style choices. With one less thing to worry about, she is more likely to feel strong, powerful and self-assured in her own skin, which will cascade throughout all aspects of her life. Visit Dove.com for more information on New Dove Advanced Care AntiPerspirant/Deodorant with NutriumMoisture.

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This National Nutrition Month, don’t just eat for your health, eat for your happiness. Take steps to find foods that are not only nutritious, but taste great too. Photo: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (STATEPOINT) If eating right is a challenge, it may be because you are trying things you simply don’t like. The key is finding options that satisfy your taste buds, say experts.

“Taste is a major influential factor driving what you eat and feed your family, so it’s important to strike a balance between foods you like and those that provide the nutrients you need,” says Glenna McCollum, registered dietitian nutritionist and president of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. “Taste and nutrition are not mutually exclusive.”

March is National Nutrition Month, an excellent annual reminder to take the time to evaluate your diet and make positive changes you can sustain long-term.

As part of the “Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right” theme, McClollum is encouraging Americans to return to the basics of healthful eating by combining taste and nutrition to create meals that follow the recommendations of

the “2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.” With that in mind, McClollum is providing some expert tips on how to eat right and enjoy it: • Love sandwiches? Swap out white bread for whole grain to up your fiber intake.

Instead of mayo, use avocado as a rich addition to your sandwich. It’s more flavorful, and it’s also full of fiber, potassium, vitamin C, vitamin B6, as well as other nutrients.

To stay fuller longer, include fiber-rich veggies like tomatoes and cucumbers.

• Balance. While there’s always room to indulge, be sure that the majority of your calories are sourced from vegetables, fruits, whole grains, lean meats, poultry, fish, eggs, fat-free or low-fat dairy, beans, nuts and seeds.

You’ll be filling up on all the nutrients your body needs without all the extra calories.

And don’t forget to limit added sugars, salt and saturated fats.

• Don’t skip dessert. Many diet fads will encourage you to skip dessert, but doing so can seem like a sacrifice, which won’t make for a sus-

tainable change. Instead, seek out treats that provide nutritional benefits. For example, mango blended with low-fat milk and a splash of pineapple juice will satisfy your sweet tooth, while giving you a dose of calcium and vitamin C. • Spice it up. A great, lowcalorie way to add flavor and nutrition to meals without the fat, sugar or salt, is by incorporating beneficial herbs and spices, such as cardamom, turmeric, cinnamon cumin, thyme, basil and oregano. Citrus juices are another great addition to recipes.

• Ask for advice. Whether you need to lose weight, want to reduce your risk for disease or just want to improve your family’s overall health, consider consulting a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN), who can translate the science of nutrition into practical solutions for healthy living.

Your RDN can help you plan healthy, delicious meals.

For more tips on healthful, tasty eating and to find a RDN, visit www.EatRight. org/nnm.

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Synthetic Biology

Roddy Scheer & Doug Moss EARTHTALK “Synthetic biology” (or “synbio”) refers to the design and fabrication of novel biological parts, devices and systems that do not otherwise occur in nature. Many see it as an extreme version of genetic engineering (GE). But unlike GE, whereby genetic information with certain desirable traits is inserted from one organism into another, synbio uses computers and chemicals to create entirely new organisms.

According to the Synthetic Biology Engineering Research Center (SYNBERC), a consortium of leading U.S. researchers in the field, some promising applications of synthetic biology include alternatives to rubber for tires, tumor-seeking microbes for treating cancer, and photosynthetic energy systems.

Other potential applications include using synbio to detect and remove environmental contaminants, monitor and respond to disease and develop new drugs and vaccines.

While these and other applications may not be widely available for years, synthetic biology is already in use for creating food additives that will start to show up in products on grocery shelves later this year. Switzerland-based Evolva is using synthetic biology techniques to produce alternatives to resveratrol, stevia, saffron and vanilla.

The company’s “synthetic vanillin” is slated to go into many foods as a cheaper and limitless version of real vanilla flavor.

But many health advocates are outraged that such a product will be available to consumers without more research into potential dangers and without any warnings or labeling to let consumers know they are eating organisms designed and brought to life in a lab.

MARCH 7-13, 2014

“I would hope that a wise Latina woman with the richness of her experiences would more often than not reach a better conclusion than a white male who hasn’t lived that life” - Sonia Sotomayor (First Latina Justice)

H LEGAL CLASSIFIEDS food, and dozens of other flavors and food additives are in the pipeline, so synbio vanilla could set a dangerous precedent for synthetic genetically engineered ingredients to sneak into our food supply and be labeled as ‘natural,’” reports Friends of the Earth (FoE), a leading environmental group. “Synthetic biology vanillin poses several human health, environmental and economic concerns for consumers, food companies and other stakeholders.”

demand for the natural vanilla market,” reports FoE. “Without the natural vanilla market adding economic value to the rainforest in these regions, these last standing rainforests will not be pro­ tected from competing agricultural markets such as soy, palm oil and sugar.” Critics of synbio also worry that releasing synthetic life into the environment, whether done intentionally or accidentally, could have adverse effects on our ecosystems.

For example, FoE worries that synbio vanilla (and eventually other synthetic biology additives) could exacerbate rainforest destruction while harming sustainable farmers and poor communities around the world. “Synbio vanilla…could displace the

Despite these risks, could the rewards of embracing synthetic biology be great?

Could it help us deal with some of the tough issues of climate change, pollution and world hunger? Given that the genie is already out of the bottle, perhaps only time will tell.

Nota para los Contratistas Generales

Con esta nota se está notificando que EHC LifeBuilders está invitando a los contratistas generales interesados en someter sus calificaciones y propuestas a proveer servicios generales de contratista para la remodelación de una Área de Descanso de 2,500 pies cuadrados y una área de 1,600 pies cuadrados para una clínica en nuestro refugio de indigentes localizado en la Ciudad de San José. Este proyecto requiere un pago de acuerdo a las tarifas prevalentes. La Solicitud de Proposiciones (RFPs) se pueden obtener comenzando el día martes, 25 de marzo del 2014, atendiendo una orientación del proyecto ya sea el 25 de marzo o el 26 de marzo a la 1:00 pm en el 2011 Little Orchard Street, San José, CA 95125. Las propuestas deben ser sometidas a más tardar el martes, 8 de abril del 2014, y deben estar conforme y responder a las instrucciones de la Solicitud de Proposiciones (RFP). Los contratistas deben poseer una licencia de California, estar en buen estado y mostrar evidencia de seguro y capacidad de obtener fianza. Las compañías pequeñas, de minorías y pertenecientes a mujeres están invitadas a aplicar. EHC LifeBuilders no discrimina contra una persona en base a su raza, color, religión, sexo, origen nacional, discapacidad o estado marital. EHC LifeBuilders se reserva el derecho de rechazar cualquier propuesta. La persona “This is the first major use de contacto es T. Provence al 408-539-2148. of a synbio ingredient in

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 588988 The following person(s) is(are) doing business Ocean Custom Cabinets , 157 Alexander Avenue #2, San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara Co. Manuel Blanco, 157 Alexander Avenue #2, San Jose, CA 95116.

This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has not yet began 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.)

Manuel Blanco Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/5/14 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 588976 The following person(s) is(are) doing business Limpio Building Maintenance , 725 N.21st Street, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara Co. Ricardo S. Huitron, 725 N.21st Street, San Jose, CA 95112. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has not yet began 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.)

Ricardo S. Huitron Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/5/14 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 588202 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Get & Go Liquors 1, 1337 Blossom Hill Road, San Jose, CA 95118, Santa Clara Co. Thuy Lieu Thi Ly, 2643 Taffy Ct., San Jose, CA 95148. Trang Thuy Ly, 2957 Mason Wood St., San Jose, CA 95148. This business is conducted by a General Partnership; registrants began transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon on: 2/12/14. “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.)

Thuy Lieu Thi Ly & Trang Thuy Ly Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/12/14 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 588203 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Get & Go Liquors 2, 1763 Blossom Hill Road, San Jose, CA 95124, Santa Clara Co. Thuy Lieu Thi Ly, 2643 Taffy Ct., San Jose, CA 95148. Trang Thuy Ly, 2957 Mason Wood St., San Jose, CA 95148. This business is conducted by a General Partnership; registrants began

transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon on: 2/12/14. “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.)

Thuy Lieu Thi Ly & Trang Thuy Ly Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/12/14 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 588408 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Renato’s Mexican Restaurant, 175 South Capitol Avenue, suite E, San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara Co. Renato’s Pizza Inc., 146 Miller Avenue, San Jose, CA 95127. This business is conducted by a corporation; registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon on: 2/19/14. “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.)

Renato’s Pizza, Inc. Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/19/14 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 588437 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Silicon Valley Web Hosting, 95 S. Market St, suite 648, San Jose, CA 95113, Santa Clara Co. Nephoscale, Inc., 95 S. Market St, suite 648, San Jose, CA 95113. This business is conducted by a corporation; registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon on: 1/23/14. “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.)

Nephoscale, Inc. Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/20/14 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 588799 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Sergio Reynoso Janitorial, 2545Center Road, San Jose, CA 95111, Santa Clara Co. Sergio Reynoso, 2545Center Road, San Jose, CA 95111. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon on: 2/27/14.

“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.)

Sergio Reynoso Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/27/14 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV259795 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the

application of: Thomas & Deanna Joseph. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Thomas & Deanna Joseph, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Stephanie Lynn Joseph to Clyde Lynn Joseph. 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 4/22/14 at 8:45 am, Dept.12, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113.

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

Jan.30, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2014.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV256946 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Charlette Bianzon.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Charlette Bianzon, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Makeila Alizae S. Bianzon to Makeila Alizae B. Azul. 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 5/27/14 at 8:45 am, Dept.12, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Mar.4, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2014.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV259988 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Martha Rodriguez.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Martha Rodriguez, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Martha Del Socorro Rodriguez to Martha Del Socorro Villagra Sierra. 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 4/22/14 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.

Feb.3, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2014.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV261001 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Richard Anthony Cornejo. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Richard Anthony Cornejo, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Richard Anthony Cornejo to Richard Valencia Macias Sevilla.

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 5/13/14 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.

Feb.21, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2014.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV257476 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Adriana Aguilar. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Adriana Aguilar, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Bonifacio Adrian Gonzalez Gutierrez to Adrian Gonzalez. 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 4/15/14 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.

Mar.5, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2014.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV261539 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Paulette Barry. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Paulette Barry, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Destiny Monay HarrisBattle to Destiny Monay Harris. 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 5/20/14 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113.

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

Mar.3, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2014.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 588713 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Garcias Fruit, 2269 Alum Rock Avenue, San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara Co. Elena Nunez, 1018 Sinbad Avenue, San Jose, CA

95116. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Elena Nunez Feb. 28; Mar. 7, 14, 21, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/26/14 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 587985 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Paradise Restaurant, 1615 Mc.Kee Rd, San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara Co. Henry Vo, 1615 Mc.Kee Rd, San Jose, CA 95116. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Henry Vo Feb. 28; Mar. 7, 14, 21, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/06/14 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 588432 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Duyen Anh Spa, 2378 Senter Road, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara Co. Ngoc Nguyen, 2664 Mozart Ave. San Jose, CA 95122. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Ngoc Nguyen Feb. 28; Mar. 7, 14, 21, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/20/14 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV261163 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Stephane Shariff Lafon, 1175 W Iowa Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Stephane Shariff Lafon, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Stephane Shariff Lafon to Stefan Shariff Lafon. 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 5/20/14 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Feb.25, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 28; Mar. 7, 14, 21, 2014.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV260916 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: WenQing Liao and Jiang Liu, 4194 Hamilton Avenue #9, San Jose, CA 95130, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, WenQing Liao and Jiang Liu, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Sunny Liao to Albert Jude Liao. 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 peti-

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MARCH 7-13, 2014 tion for change of name should not be granted on 5/13/14 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Feb.20, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 28; Mar. 7, 14, 21, 2014.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV260841 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: April Ross Lim Perez, 855 Orkney Avenue, Santa Clara, CA 95054, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, April Ross Lim Perez, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. April Ross Lim Perez to April Perez Truong. 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 5/13/14 at 8:45 am, Room 107, located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Feb.19, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 28; Mar. 7, 14, 21, 2014.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV260843 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Danny Truong Nguyen, 855 Orkney Avenue, Santa Clara, CA 95054, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Danny Truong Nguyen, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Danny Truong Nguyen to Danny Nguyen Truong.

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 5/13/14 at 8:45 am, Room 107, located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113.

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

Feb.19, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 28; Mar. 7, 14, 21, 2014.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV261179 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Shirley Jing Shao, 922 Mango Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94087. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Shirley Jing Shao, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jing Shao to Shirley Jing 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 5/20/14 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113.

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

Feb.25, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 28; Mar. 7, 14, 21, 2014.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV261219 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Thanh Trung Nguyen, 31 S.24th Street, San Jose, CA 95116. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Thanh Trung Nguyen, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Sophia Bella Diep-Nguyen to Sophia Bella Diep Nguyen. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 5/20/14 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Feb.25, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 28; Mar. 7, 14, 21, 2014.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV261187 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ori Hess, 1919 S. Bascom Avenue #120, Campbell, CA 95008. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Ori Hess, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Ori Hess to Ori Haas. 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 04/15/14 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Feb.25, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 28; Mar. 7, 14, 21, 2014.

Statement of Abandonment of Use of Fictitious Business Name No.588431 The following person(s) has/have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s). The information given below is as it appeared on the fictitious business name statement that was filed at the County Clerk-Recorder’s office. GarciasFruit, 758 Remo St., San Jose, CA 95116. Filed in Santa Clara County on 04/02/13 under file no. 57751.

Noemi Garcia and Sandra Garcia, 758 Remo St., San Jose, CA 95116.

This business was conducted by a general partnership. I declare that all the 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.)

Noemi and Sandra Garcia Feb.28; Mar.7, 14, 21, 2014 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/19/2014 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 587975 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Advisors Real Estate Group, 871 E Hamilton Ave. Suite D, Campbell, CA 95008, Santa Clara Co. XL Advisors, Inc. 871 E Hamilton Ave. Suite D, Campbell, CA 95008. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or

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

XL Advisors Inc. Feb. 21, 28; Mar. 7, 14, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/06/14 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 588334 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Valencia’s Stump Grinding Service, 888 Selby Lane, San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara Co. Javier Valencia Alfaro, 888 Selby Lane, San Jose, CA 95127. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed on; 2/10/2014. “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.)

Erika Adriana M Valencia, Javier Valencia Alfaro Feb. 21, 28; Mar. 7, 14, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/14/14 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 588306 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Icon Vision Care Optometry/Optimus Vision Care Optometry, 4155 Moorpark Avenue #21, San Jose, CA 95117, Santa Clara Co. Son Trang Nguyen, 4155 Moorpark Avenue #21, San Jose, CA 95117. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 1/2014. “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.)

Son Trang Nguyen Feb. 21, 28; Mar. 7, 14, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/14/14 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 588042 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, WAGG Transport, 5006 Snow Drive, San Jose, CA 95111, Santa Clara Co. Wendy Edith Gamboa Morales, 5006 Snow Drive, San Jose, CA 95111. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon.

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

Wendy Edith Gamboa Morales Feb. 21, 28; Mar. 7, 14, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/07/14 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV260791 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Tamakuwala Pranavkumar Hareshkumar, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Tamakuwala Pranavkumar Hareshkumar has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Tamakuwala Pranavkumar H to b. Tamakuwala Pranav H. 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 5/13/14 at 8:45 am, Dept. 12, 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.

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Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 21, 28; Mar. 7, 14, 2014.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV260699 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Yonatan Ghebremicael Daniel, 1829 Market Street, Santa Clara, CA 95050, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Yonatan Ghebremicael Daniel has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Yonatan Ghebremicael Daniel to b. Yonatan Daniel Ghebremicael. 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 5/13/14 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Feb.18, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 21, 28; Mar. 7, 14, 2014.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV260618 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Joshua Steven Thompson, 15145 La Rocca Ct., Morgan Hill, CA 95037, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Joshua Steven Thompson has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Hailey Diane Phillips to b. Hailey Diane Thompson. 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 5/06/14 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Feb.14, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 21, 28; Mar. 7, 14, 2014.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV259919 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Neiyee Lee, 475 Newell Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Neiyee Lee has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Neiyee Lee to b. Mia Lee. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 4/22/14 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Jan.31, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 21, 28; Mar. 7, 14, 2014.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV260344 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the

application of: Faroz Mohabban Ghandehari, 936 Deer Meadow Ct, San Jose, CA 95122, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Faroz Mohabban Ghandehari, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Faroz Mohabban Ghandehari to b. Faroz Mohebban. 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 4/29/14 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Feb.10, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 21, 28; Mar. 7, 14, 2014.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV260804 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Kathleen Berger, 10580 S. Foothill Blvd., Cupertino, CA 95014, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Kathleen Berger, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Kathleen Mastrini Berger to Kathleen Mary Mastrini and b. Danielle Nicole Berger to Danielle Nicole Mastrini.

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 4/29/14 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113.

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

Feb.19, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 21, 28; Mar. 7, 14, 2014.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 588097 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Bridgepath Venture, 1158 Turtlerock Drive, San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara Co. Brandon Mai, 1158 Turtlerock Drive, San Jose, CA 95122. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Brandon Mai Feb. 14, 21, 28; Mar. 7, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/10/14.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 588149 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Youth Outreach and Learning Institute, 15240 La Alameda Drive. Apt. C, Morgan Hill, CA 95037, Santa Clara Co. Robert Castillo, 15240 La Alameda Drive, Apt. C, Morgan Hill, CA 95037. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon.

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

Robert Castillo Feb. 14, 21, 28; Mar. 7, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/12/14.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 587863 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Silicon Valley Pain Management, 217 Beethoven Lane, Los Gatos, CA 95032, Santa Clara Co. Asmina Khan, Medical Corporation, 217 Beethoven Lane, Los Gatos, CA 95032. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Asmina Khan Feb. 14, 21, 28; Mar. 7, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/04/14.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 587821 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Rendezvous Wine Bar, 394 East Campbell Avenue, Campbell, CA 95008, Santa Clara Co. Larry E. Schaadt, Regale, LLC 100 S Santa Cruz Ave. Los Gatos, CA 95030. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Larry E. Schaadt Feb. 14, 21, 28; Mar. 7, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/03/14.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 586559 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Friends of San Jose Beautiful, 144 S. 3rd St., Suite 509, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara Co. Jose Posadas, 144 S. 3rd St., Suite 509, San Jose, CA 95112.

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

Jose Posadas Feb. 14, 21, 28; Mar. 7, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/06/14.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 587938 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Lundy Construction & Solar Company, 209 E. Java Dr. #61611, Sunnyvale, CA 94088, Santa Clara Co. Wyndon Trinidad, 1902 Lily LN, Manteca, CA 95336.

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

Wyndon Trinidad Feb. 14, 21, 28; Mar. 7, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/5/14.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV260205 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Oanh Phan, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Oanh Phan has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Haley Phan Nguyen to b. Haley Phan Nguyen Tranhoang.

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 4/29/14 at 8:45 am, room 107: located at 191

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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.

Feb.6, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 14, 21, 28; Mar. 7, 2014.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV259490 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Anna Lee, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Anna Lee has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Anna Lee to b. Leeanna St.James.

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 4/22/14 at 8:45 am, room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113.

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

Jan.23, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 14, 21, 28; Mar. 7, 2014.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV260194 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Sumaya Shakir Kaleem, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Sumaya Shakir Kaleem has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Sumaya Shakir Kaleem to b.Sumaya Shakir. 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 4/27/14 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.

Feb.6, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 14, 21, 28; Mar. 7, 2014.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV260330 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Henok Gebre, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Henok Gebre has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Eyouel Tekest to b. Eyouel Gebre. 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 4/29/14 at 8:45 am, room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Feb.10, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 14, 21, 28; Mar. 7, 2014.

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VIBRAS

Mario Jiménez Castillo EL OBSERVADOR

Aries

Tu protector espiritual es San Expedito, un oficial romano del siglo IV que se convirtió al cristianismo y fue sacrificado un 19 de Abril.

Pídele con fe por tu futuro económico y para el amor.

Se le conoce como el santo de las necesidades urgentes, una especie de 911 celestial.

Ofréndale velas rojas.

Tauro

San Isidro Labrador iluminará tu destino, ofréndale velas color verde y haz tus peticiones. Nació en Madrid en el año 1082, labrador y carpintero humilde, poseedor de una riqueza espiritual excepcional. Quién busque oportunidades y trabajo debe acudir a él con toda confianza, es muy milagroso.

Géminis

San Antonio de Padua obrará milagros en tu vida, especialmente en tu salud y en el amor, pídele con entera devoción. Su vida entera fue entregada al servicio de Dios, nació en Lisboa, alrededor del año 1195. Fue canonizado un año después de su fallecimiento, pues se le consideraba un santo viviente que siempre ayudó a los más humildes.

Cáncer

El Bendito San Alejo, es tu benefactor. Él alejará de ti todo lo malo y no permitirá que ninguna mala vibra ni gente mal intencionada le ponga trabas a tu vida. Vivió alrededor del siglo V, fue hijo de un senador romano, en plena juventud abandonó lujos y comodidades para dedicarse a Dios y a servir a los necesitados.

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Leo

Leo, Santa Marta te acompañará durante todo el año, concediéndote plenamente lo que tú más deseas. Fue amiga y discípula de Cristo, se cree que en Francia se enfrentó a un dragón que causaba terror entre la población, ella le roció agua bendita y junto a unos rezos, logró doblegar a la bestia.

Virgo

Para todo aquello que necesitas y para ese favor divino que has pedido en este momento de tu vida, pídele con mucha fe a San Agustín, él obrará en tu favor en este 2014. Vivió durante el siglo IV, era hijo de Santa Mónica, cuando se convirtió al cristianismo dedicó su vida a escribir obras de contenido teológico.

Libra

San Vicente de Paúl hará que tu vida en este 2014 sea el remanso de paz que tanto necesitas, él traerá calma, bienestar y buena suerte a tu destino. Nació en Francia en 1580, se preparó académicamente, se hizo sacerdote y dedicó su vida entera a procurar techo a niños desamparados y alimentar a los pobres.

Escorpión

San Judas Tadeo, amigo y fiel compañero de Jesús, fue uno de los doce apóstoles, llevó la palabra de Dios a tierras distantes como Persia e India. Se le conoce como el patrón de las causas desesperadas. Invoca su presencia para que su santa luz procure en tu vida buena salud, buen trabajo, paz y un buen amor.

Sagitario

Santa Bárbara bendita, será quién ilumine tu vida en este año, pídele por todo aquello

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que deseas alcanzar, por tu trabajo, por tu familia y por la felicidad en el amor. Fue una mártir de la época medieval quién fue apresada por su propio padre al descubrir que era cristiana, su fe nunca desmayó y se cree que todos los que la torturaron fueron calcinados por un rayo.

Capricornio

San Antonio Abad, obrará milagros de paz, justicia y prosperidad para ti en este 2014. Pídele por tu familia, por tu hogar, tu trabajo y para que lleguen pronto a tu vida las buenas noticias y la bondad del cielo. Fue un santo egipcio de alrededor del siglo III, fundador de muchos monasterios y precursor de la vida filantrópica en beneficio de sus semejantes.

Acuario

San Valentín santo del amor, siempre está y estará a tu lado trayendo personas y situaciones benéficas en este 2014, pídele con total devoción que él te escuchará.

Se cree que fue un sacerdote del siglo III quién ayudó a muchos cristianos que eran perseguidos, casaba en secreto a las parejas cristianas y procuraba el bien a pobres y enfermos.

Piscis

San Patricio, el Santo de la prosperidad y la suerte en las finanzas será tu benefactor durante el año 2014. Tu economía irá a la alza. Felicidades. Fue quién evangelizó a su tierra Irlanda, de pequeño fue secuestrado y vendido como esclavo pero Dios, lo liberó de sus captores, iluminando su vida en el camino del bien. Usaba un trébol de cuatro hojas como amuleto de suerte.

(NOTIMEX) El Comité Nobel Noruego ha recibido una cifra récord de 278 candidatos para el Premio Nobel de la Paz 2014, entre ellos el Papa Francisco, la activista paquistaní Malala Yousafzai y el ex analista de la CIA, Edward Snowden.

Además de ellos figuran el presidente ruso Vladimir Putin, el ginecólogo congoleño, Denis Mukwege y la jefa de la diplomacia de la Unión Europea (UE), Catherine Ashton.

El Nobel de la Paz contará este año con la cifra récord de 278 nominados al premio, pues en 2013 hubo 259 candidatos y el prestigiado galardón fue ganado por la Organización para la Prohibi-

ción de las Armas Químicas (OPAQ), informó el comité en su página web.

“Las nominaciones comprenden 231 individuos y 47 organizaciones”, dijo un portavoz del Comité Nobel Noruego, después de que el comité de cinco miembros celebró la víspera su primera sesión y registró a todos los candidatos propuestos hasta la fecha límite, el 1 de febrero.

Políticos, académicos, ex galardonados con el Nobel de la Paz, directores de institutos de investigación para la paz y actuales y antiguos miembros del comité Nobel pueden nominar candidatos al galardón, según el testamento de Alfred Nobel, creador de los premios. El Comité Nobel, que no confirma

nombres sólo el número total de candidatos, recomienda a quienes hacen las nominaciones que no revelen sus propuestas, aunque no hay normas formales que lo prohiban, lo que explica que se filtren algunos nombres.

Además de los antes mencionados, otros de los candidatos al Nobel de la Paz 2014 son el primer ministro serbio, Ivaca Dacic, y el de Kosovo, Hashim Thaci, por su papel en promocionar la reconciliación de los Balcanes.

Así como los activistas por los derechos homosexuales Igor Kochetkov (de Rusia), Frank Mugisha (de Uganda), Sunil Babu Pant (de Nepal) y la Asociación Internacional de Lesbianas, Gays, Bixesuales, Trans e Intersex (ILGA).

MARCH 7-13, 2014

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MOVIES

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Mr. Peabody, the most accomplished dog in the world, and his mischievous boy Sherman, use their time machine - The Wabac - to go on the most outrageous adventures known to man or dog.

But when Sherman takes The Wabac out for a joyride to impress his friend Penny, they accidently rip a hole in the universe, wreaking havoc on the most important events in world history.

Before they forever alter the past, present and future, Mr. Peabody must come to their rescue, ultimately facing the most daunting challenge of any era: figuring out how to be a parent. Together, the time traveling trio will make their mark on history.

Wes Anderson’s new film, The Grand Budapest Hotel, recounts the adventures of Gustave H, a legendary concierge at a famous European hotel between the wars, and Zero Moustafa, the lobby boy who becomes his most trusted friend.

“300: Rise of an Empire”, contada con el impresionante estilo visual del éxito de taquilla “300”, es un nuevo capítulo de la épica saga, que lleva la acción a un nuevo campo de batalla: el mar.

La historia enfrenta al general griego Temístocles contra las grandes fuerzas invasoras persas, bajo el mando del mortal convertido en dios Xerxes, y lideradas por Artemisia, la vengativa comandante de la armada persa. Sabiendo que su única esperanza para derrotar a la abrumadora armada persa será unir a toda Grecia, Temístocles lidera el frente que cambiará el curso de la guerra.

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ENTERTAINMENT

(NOTIMEX) La nueva serie “Believe”, creada por el director, Alfonso Cuarón, multipremiado en los Oscar 2014, que marca su debut en televisión, se estrenará el 17 de marzo próximo.

En un comunicado de prensa, se informó que en esta trama de suspenso y drama una jovencita con poderes sobrenaturales, es colocada bajo la protección de un condenado a muerte, quien debe preservarla de las fuerzas misteriosas que la acosan.

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“Believe” cuenta la historia de “Bo” (Johnny Sequoyah), una chica brillante y amable que ha vivido toda su vida con padres adoptivos. Además posee poderes sobrenaturales.

A pesar de enfrentar constantes peligros y de vivir acosada por aquellos que desean explotar su don, siempre estará rodeada de gente que buscará protegerla.

Por su parte, “Tate” (Jake McLaughlin) es un reo condenado a muerte por un crimen que no cometió. De manera inesperada es rescatado por “Winter” (Delroy Lindo), cuyos vastos recursos y

su operación idealista y revolucionaria incluye también a su mano derecha, “Channing” (Jamie Chung).

“Tate” recibe la tarea de cuidar a “Bo”, quien tiene un efecto transformador en cada persona que conoce. Pero al mismo tiempo, la ilimitada riqueza y recursos del empresario multinacional “Skouras” (Kyle MacLachlan) se han enfocado en someter a la chica y controlar sus poderes.

La serie “Believe” se estrenará el 17 de marzo próximo por Warner Channel, a las 21:00 horas.

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their same story. We’re from the same community as they are” said Miguel.

La Santa Cecilia, coming off their first Grammy win in February for best “Best Latin Rock, Urban or Alternative Album”, came to San Jose’s St. Pedro Square on Saturday March 1st to treat the guests to a night of ballads, dancing, rocking out and a spread of great vibes all around. Part of San Jose Jazz Winterfest, the band also made a pit stop earlier in the day to Santee Elementary on the East Side of San Jose to talk to kids and parents alike.

The main lineup consists of vocalist Marisol, “La Marisoul” Hernandez, self-proclaimed “cantante, gritona y chillona de La Santa Cecilia”, José “Pepe” Carlos on accordion and requinto, Miguel “Oso” Ramírez on Percussion and Alex Bendana on Bass.

Hugo Varagas (Drums) and Marco Sandoval (Guitarist) round-up the crew that make up the musical stylings of La Santa Cecilia’s eclectic range of styles.

Saturday’s performance brought along pure fun and energy out of all the members, and the lively crowd danced cheered and yelled out to the band within the packed café/venue of the St.

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Pedro Square Marketplace.

The initial offerings included material from their Grammy winning debut, Treinta Dias, such as “Nuestra Senora La Reina De Los Angeles”, “30 Dias”, “Losing Game (Ft. Elvis Costello, but not at that particular show, shucks.)” and “Falling”. New material surfaced as well, including their Cumbia-laced new single, “Cumbia Morada”, ballad “Como Dios Manda” and graceful but danceable cover of the Beatles “Strawberry Fields Forever”. A cover not on any album, “Tainted Love” caught everyone singing and grooving to the lyrics, which

almost everyone should already have memorized.

After the show I was able to catch up with LSC to ask them a couple questions regarding their rise from playing Quinceanearas, wakes and serenades to crafting an album a few years later, which won the Grammy against such heavyweights of Latin music as Café Tacvba and El Tri. This attests to the notion that La Santa Cecilia are genuinely good. One that combines a group of sounds and styles to create something all their own, but incorporates Latinidad and exemplifies its

spectrum. Part of their stop in San Jose consisted of coming to Santee Elementary to speak with kids about their history and what they do within the realm of music.

Another way of giving back, or at least acknowledging their support for the community, is their dedication of the Grammy win to the more than 11 million undocumented people in the United States. Pepe says that the band’s support stems from their personal beliefs and connections to the issue of immigration. “That was very special to us, especially for those that are undocumented. If we only had the opportunity, this is an example of how much we can do, and writing “El Hielo-ICE”, was our support towards immigration reform. So I think we’re always thankful to everyone that comes to support our band. A lot of our fans go through that situation of not having papers in this country.”

The band agreed that it was an important event for them. One that helped them connect with kids and their parents as well. “It’s good because they have someone to ID with. They’re not just seeing and/or hearing some random person on the TV or radio who they don’t have anything to do with. They can ID with us. They know where were coming from. We share

Marisoul adds to this, the importance of getting into the spotlight to address something as daunting as the immigration issue. “Here we are representing American music, even though it’s in Spanish or English. We’re representing it, and we thought it was important to acknowledge our parents hard work and the people who are out there. They’re working hard

too, y merecen vivir pues, una mejor vida.”

In terms of the differences between their debut and the sophomore album “Something New”, Marisoul offers up this: “I think that in “Someday New” we show more what our real influence is. We have a lot of influence from Latin American music.

It doesn’t have to necessarily be from south of the border.

It can be from New Orleans.”

She goes on to say that “Treinta Dias” “era nuestra tarjeta de representacion,” like this is who we are. We’re a band from Los Angeles and we sing in English and Spanish and we mix all these genres.

This one (“Something New”) is more like okay “aqui esta nuestro Corazon. Aquí es de dónde venimos.” As such, by building off of their work with mixtures of urban LA life, a mix in itself, and bits and pieces of the musical styles of the rest of the Americas, La Santa Cecilia “I think that album is a reflection of that. Everything comes from love. It sounds like a hippy, but that’s how I feel.”

Both “Treinta Dias” and “Something New” are now available in stores and digitally on iTunes and Spotify.

Lorenzo Rodríguez (NOTIMEX) Con una actuación sobresaliente, el mexicano Ignacio Prado supo manejar la trompicada etapa de este miércoles de 144.8 kilómetros para acaparar todas las divisiones de la competición, entre ellas arrebatarle el liderato al colombiano Juan Villegas.

En esta fase de la carrera 2.2 UCI, el guanajuatense Prado completó el recorrido en 3:39.45 horas, seguido del kazajo Maxat Ayazbayev, con 3:39.48, y del español radicado en México, Víctor Manuel García, con 3:39.53.

La fase de este miércoles tuvo como salida y meta esta capital morelense, con un recorrido por el histórico camino Zapata, por donde los ciclistas tuvieron que pasar una serie de obstáculos, entre pinchaduras y caídas ante el sofocante calor que azotó el trayecto.

(NOTIMEX) El presidente del Consejo Mundial de Boxeo (CMB), Mauricio Sulaimán, aseguró que tiene que haber pelea entre Mariana Juárez y Zulina Muñoz, pues es un mandato que ya tienen con el propio organismo, si es que no quieren perder su turno al cetro.

Sulaimán dijo en entrevista que había un acuerdo por una pelea libre y tras ello ambas peleadoras se tenían que enfrentar, pues es el lugar que les corresponde como peleadoras conforme a los resultados que vienen obteniendo. “Para nosotros, la retadora oficial es Mariana ‘Barbie’ Juárez, la campeona

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De esta manera, Prado, quien es entrenado por el legendario Hilarión Sánchez, desbancó de la casa de líder al colombiano Juan Villegas, quien la víspera ganó la primera etapa, pero ahora las cosas no le salieron y vio como Pardo comenzó a irse al frente para entrar de primero en la segunda parada.

Pese a tener apenas 21 años de edad, el guanajuatense echó todo en la carretera para coronarse en la competición doméstica, en la que se dan cita 23 equipos, de los cuales 15 son internacionales, y en la cual supo sortear cada uno de los escollos que se presentaron.

Sobre un asfalto quemante y con el Sol aplomo, los ciclistas sufrieron como nunca en esta etapa, en la cual, a decir de los competidores, jamás pensaron que se enfrentarían a este tipo de terrenos.

«Fue una etapa bastante difícil, sobre todo por terreno», dijo Luis Álvarez, quien con-

es Zulina ‘Loba’ Muñoz, y el acuerdo fue que cada quien hacia una pelea y después se ordena ya la pelea entre ellas dos.

“La pelea es ya obligatoria, precisamente en estos días se va a mandar la carta ordenando las libres negociaciones”, explicó el presidente del CMB. Agregó que es una pelea muy atractiva por lo que confía en que las negociaciones puedan llevarse bien, “pues si se da una pelea de esas características va a ser un gran evento para México”, además de que no hay vuelta de hoja en esta decisión, “sí es una pelea obligatoria”.

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tó que pinchó en dos ocasiones, se reintegró al pelotón y luego vio como dos de sus compañeros cayeron de manera aparatosa, pero sin consideraciones.

«Estuvo peligrosa y tuvimos que cuidarnos para no tener percances mayores», comentó el corredor, y dijo que desde los primeros kilómetros el terreno se llenó de obstáculos para los corredores, suelo pedregoso, tráfico intenso y el calor que comenzó a pegar al cuerpo de los «jinetes del asfalto».

En la salida de esta capital, rumbo a Tepoztlán las condiciones no fueron las propicias, el equilibrio se perdió, las ruedas «gritaban» de dolor por el intenso camino y el manillar casi a punto de estallar, lo cual se incrementó a la entrada a Yuatepec.

Se dio paso a la Ruta Zapata, allá por el centro vacacional Las Estacas, en el municipio de Tlaltizapán, donde el Sol

se aferró con más intensidad y, desde luego, hizo el andar los pedalistas más lento.

Yautepec, se despegó del pelotón.

Aunque Ignacio Prado no cesó en su camino para fraguar la victoria y tras dejar Cuautla, en camino recto y como antesala a la montaña denominada Cañón de Lobos, en las inmediaciones de

Hasta llegar a esta a seis minutos de sus más cercanos perseguidores como el kazajo Maxat Ayazbayev, el español Víctor Manuel García y otro de grupo de rivales que deseaban llegar con todo a la recta final.

es tres veces campeón mundial. Santa Cruz es joven es el campeón mundial y quiere

que el mundo vea que es el campeón. Va ser una pelea donde combina la fuerza y el

Así que ya en la entrada al centro histórico de la capital, «Nacho» entró con todo en la última subida antes de la meta y llevarse todo. La clasificación general, las metas volantes, la Sub 23, el mejor mexicano y ganador de la etapa dos de la justa.

Explicó que cualquiera de las dos podría perder su turno de negarse: “Si alguna de las dos no participa en la pelea pierde su posición, si Mariana no va querer esa pelea ya no va a ser retadora oficial”.

Finalmente, Mauricio expresó que la pelea de Cristian Mijares ante Leo Santa Cruz es uno de los combates más atractivos del año, por lo que fuera de todo pronóstico garantizará que habrá espectáculo y será una pelea que a los aficionados les encantará.

“Va a ser una de las peleas más importante del año, Mijares tiene una gran habilidad boxística y experiencia,

poder contra la habilidad y la experiencia”, apuntó.

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vos de observación en zonas fronterizas país u operativos para desarmar bombas, explorar ductos, ruinas arqueológicas y zonas de difícil o peligroso acceso, subraya el experto del Tecnológico de Monterrey.

Por ello, entre los clientes que hoy recurren a drones se encuentran gobiernos, universidades, así como productores de cine y video que comienzan a explotar las ventajas que ofrecen los nuevos sistemas automáticos de reconocimiento.

Fueron diseñados para el combate, como potentes armas de guerra, pero hoy un dron puede llevar un pedido a domicilio, cuidar a un bebé, participar en misiones de paz, en el combate a los incendios o monitorear volcanes.

En su definición más simple, se trata de un vehículo aéreo no tripulado o robot volador, dirigido a control remoto, aunque en sus inicios eran de uso militar y semejantes a un avión.

Mario Aurelio González, director y fundador de HeliBoss Latinoamérica, comenta a Notimex que en el último año, el mercado mundial de drones creció hasta 10 veces y en México tuvo un alza de siete veces, lo que convierte al país en el principal mercado de América Latina.

El profesor en Ingeniería Mecatrónica del Tecnológico de Monterrey, Campus Ciudad de México, Rogelio Bustamante Bello, recuerda que la incursión con drones comenzó a principios del siglo XX, aunque su experi-

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mentación como tal se dio al término de la Segunda Guerra Mundial.

El objetivo principal, dijo, era contar con un sistema confiable de adquisición de información que no involucrara vidas humanas y no cometiera errores en la toma de datos o tenga riesgos inherentes a la vigilancia.

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Sin embargo, el principal problema de los primeros drones era que dejaban un amplio espectro térmico a su paso, lo que los hacía visibles y poco prácticos para la observación, además del costo que implicaba manejar un equipo de esta naturaleza.

en la última década, lo que permitió que en los últimos cinco años el mercado pasara del comercio de helicópteros de juguete, a nuevos sistemas de observación, a precios accesibles, pues en los últimos cinco años el costo de esta tecnología ha bajado hasta 10 veces.

Aurelio González destaca que HeliBoss inició con la venta de helicópteros, pero concretó una alianza con la principal empresa de drones comerciales en el mundo -DJI- en un momento en que esta tecnología no tenía tanto peso.

Como resultado de ello, hoy comienza a ser común el uso de drones para la observación de predios en donde normalmente se tenía que recurrir a un helicóptero con el respectivo costo de renta y combustible.

A cuatro años de ello, hoy la misma DJI tiene un mercado en el que tan solo en 2013 llegó a colocar hasta 10 millones de equipos y en donde HeliBoos se ha posicionado como el principal distribuidor en América Latina.

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Recientemente, una empresa cervecera en Estados Unidos difundió vía You Tube pruebas para repartir -mediante drones- cerveza a domicilio, mientras que la Guardia Nacional de California desplegó recientemente un avión no tripulado Predator en apoyo de los bomberos que estuvieron luchando contra el fuego que avanzó en el parque nacional Yosemite.

A su vez, el gobierno de Emiratos Árabes Unidos anunció un proyecto de aviones no tripulados para entregar documentos oficiales a los ciudadanos.

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