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Number of children without health insurance declines Between 2008 and 2012, the number of children under age 19 without health insurance declined in 1,171 counties and rose in 17, with 1,950 not having a statistically significant change, according to estimates released today by the U.S. Census Bureau. The number of working-age adults without health insurance rose in 494 counties, declined in 269 counties and did not have a statistically significant change in 2,375 counties.

WateReuse Honors City of Santa Clara with “2014 Water Agency of the Year” Award The City of Santa Clara was recognized at the 2014 WateReuse California Conference with the Water Agency of the Year Award for the category of utilities or agencies of medium size. This award acknowledges the city’s commitment to promoting beneficial reuse of water through the use of recycled water, and the development of this drought-proof water source in the community.

County Implementing Water Conservation Measures at Facilities, Encouraging Residents to Reduce Water Use The County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors directed staff to explore opportunities for addressing water conservation at its Board meeting this week, including looking at adiabatic distillation, a water extraction technology that condenses water vapor in the air to make water. Concerned about the statewide drought, the County of Santa Clara is actively engaged in water conservation efforts, examining water conservation measures in place at County facilities. The County has large institutional facilities, such as a hospital and jails, so it is continually examining its water usage.

Miles de californianos confrontan el Gobernador Brown en una manifestación contra el fracking Inspirados por preocupaciones por los terremotos, la contaminación del aire y el agua, y el cambio climático, miles de californianos de todo el estado están manifestando hoy en Sacramento para urge que el Gobernador Jerry Brown pare el fracking. La administración del Gobernador Brown recientemente publicó reglas muy débiles que no nos protegen contra la práctica dañina. Campesinos, profesionales de la salud, ciudadanos de comunidades afectadas y activistas urgen que el Gobernador Brown pare el fracking para proteger el aire, el agua, la salud y el clima de California contra la contaminación del fracking. La fracturación hidráulica, o el fracking, inyecta volúmenes enormes del agua mezclada con químicas tóxicas para romper la tierra.

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Marvel Universe Live March 20th show times starting at 11 am / SAP Center 525 W. Santa Clara St. San Jose, CA 95113 The Blossom Festival March 22nd 10 am Heritage Orchard and Warner Hutton House Fruitvale Avenue and Saratoga Avenue Saratoga, CA 95070

5th Annual Sheep to Shawl Fair March 22nd 10 am Live Earth Farm 1275 Green Valley Road

Tales of Pilgrimage: a song cycle opera March 29th 5 pm March 30th @ 2 pm Mexican Heritage Theater 1700 Alum Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95116 Purchase Tickets: http://cuentostales.brownpapertickets.com/

Her Story: Prints by Elizabeth Murray Until March 30th 11 am-5 pm Cantor Arts Center 328 Lomita Drive Stanford, CA

Spring Boutique: Craft Fair March 29th 9 am-4 pm

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church 12770 Saratoga Ave. Saratoga, CA Somos Mayfair 2nd Annual Zumbathon April 5th 9 am-1 pm Mayfair Community Center 2039 Kammerer Ave San Jose, CA Third Annual Fantasy Faire April 12th-13th 10 am-6 pm Guadalupe River Park 494 West Santa Clara Street San Jose, CA 95110 10th Annual Pinot Paradise April 13th 12:00pm (NOON) The Mountain Winery 14831 Piece Road Saratoga, CA 95070

Parent Seminar: Study Skills for Students March 22nd 3:00pm 7246 Sharon Dr. Suite I San Jose, CA 95129 Call 408-753-9875 to register

Planning Ahead for the College Selection Process March 25th 7:00pm Mountain View High School 3535 Truman Ave Mountain View, CA Autism Lecture March 29th 1:00pm 160 North Third Street San Jose, CA 95122 Healing with Nutrition Community Workshop March 29th 11:00am Campbell Community CenterMary Campbell Room Q84 1 West Campbell Ave Campbell, CA Call 408-371-0068 to register

Advance Health Care Planning Workshop April 17th 10:00am Belmont Senior Living 1039 East El Camino Real Sunnyvale, CA 94087 Registration Required: http://www.bayareaolderadults. org/2014-bao-educationallecture-series 5th Annual Free Family Health Fair April 12th 10:00am Andrew Hill High School 3022 Senter Road San Jose, CA 95111 Citizenship Day 2014 April 12th 9:00am-3:00pm San Jose City College Technology Bldg.

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Hilbert Morales EL OBSERVADOR

Kiwanis Club, Pueblo de San Jose, had me as their ‘program’ for their civic club’s meeting on Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at Denny’s Restaurant, Alma/Market Street, San Jose. The initial part of their meeting was devoted to receiving reports, fundraising efforts, and civic activities (clean up of a local park) and their Key Club support.

The time came when President Maria Cruz simply said, “Now it is time for our program. It’s all yours, Hilbert.”

I decided to present my thoughts about the observation I have made that we, as heads of families, do not talk about important topics at home, especially during family gatherings when our kids are present. As Latinos, we are proud of our extended families. But I wonder if we do a disservice to our youth when we do not talk about important topics such as the family budget (money), our core values learned from our religion, and human sexuality. We never discuss public policy based on our core values. In fact we hardly ever talk about current events wherein these core values have been transgressed. So I think it is no wonder that our kids do not really know what our family’s core values may be. Do we really have the same core values and beliefs?

We have ethical and moral standards based upon the Decalogne (The Ten Commandments) learned during our Catholic catechism instructions.

With regard to religion, we rarely talk about our beliefs in God. The first four commandments have to do with

our personal relationship to God. The following six commandments have to do with our relationships with other humans, beginning with ‘Honor your father and mother’. It is these commandments that are the basis of morals and eithics which we practice during our life’s activities.

Civic clubs such as this Pueblo de San Jose club have rules which prohibit the discussion of politics. So we do not talk about public policy which is about needed public programs in our community.

Politics is about the election of public officials. Public policy is about major issues which we all must face as constituents. And since we do not openly discuss these matters in front of our kids, they often grow up without really knowing what the core values are that we believe and practice.

Many current event topics give us an opportunity to openly discuss and analyze these items in front of our kids, so that over time we transfer the best practices and core beliefs that we all have.

The family budget is an example. As a kid I never knew how much money made up the family budget. Over time I learned that every month we paid rent, the utility bill (water, gas, electricity), bought groceries, purchased clothing & shoes, and paid other bills on a regular basis. As a result, I learned about these essential activities through my own experiences, coupled with a realization that one had to make choices based on one’s priorities. My reality issues were tempered by honesty,

integrity, and reliability….my own and that of others with whom I developed a relationship. At this point in my life, I know that I would have had an easier time had my parents discussed, and revealed, how priority decisions were made. I would have learned to be frugal, to do camparison shopping, and their approach to the purchase of major items such as a car or home. We need to talk about these things during family meals/gatherings so that our kids experience us using our core values when making decisions. Our culture and its practices are transferred by our example and behavior.

The same occurs when dealing with our personal sexual development.

Current topics impacting our community need to be talked about when our kids are present. We will soon have elections for a new mayor and city council members. It is important that our kids know that we are registered to vote and do vote. That is the participation required of each of us if we are to be governed by elected officials we select.

That is what democracy is all about.

Families must talk about these important topics around our kids at home.

Other issues include ‘what is good behavior in public’, the value of education, and the role of taxes and fees which support local government in delivering services needed by our individual families and this community. We need to talk about these things and teach our kids our core values and sense of fairness.

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más mujeres que lo han hecho en mi sector. Aún más sorprendente, hace menos de 3 años The New York Times contrató a su primer editora ejecutiva de sexo femenino y un año después, su primer editora de público femenino. Esto realmente me dejó perpleja. Tal vez estoy tan acostumbrada a trabajar con otras mujeres. Asumo otras redacciones por igual.

Cinthia Rodríguez EL OBSERVADOR Me di cuenta de que no había escrito acerca de las mujeres teniendo en cuenta que es el mes de la mujer. Bueno, voy a corregir eso y dejar claro que aprecio todo lo que las grandes líderes han hecho y siguen haciendo. Sin ellas probablemente no sería posible de tener mi trabajo.

Hace apenas un mes se anunció que una mujer en Arabia Saudita, había sido nombrada editora de un periódico nacional, la primera mujer periodista de alcanzar tal posición en el país. Eso es una gran cosa, pero ella no puede esperar hasta que se les permita conducir libremente. Ella sabe que una grieta se ha hecho en el techo de cristal y espera más.

Yo estaba un poco sorprendida cuando vi por primera vez ese título. Decidí buscar

Más cerca de casa, el año pasado el San Francisco Chronicle nombró su primera editora también. Ahora que sé eso, la mujer de Arabia Saudita es realmente una figura importante. Yo no sabía que incluso en el país en que vivo las mujeres apenas están llegando a esos puestos.

Es genial saber que par de mujeres fundaron este periódico. No se de ellas pero estarían felices de saber que un buen número de mujeres han sido editoras aquí.

La semana pasada estuve en Nueva York y por supuesto que hice un poco de tiempo para visitar algunos de los edificios famosos, entre ellos The New York Times y CNN. Es bueno saber que la mitad de los edificios están llenos de mujeres periodistas .

Mujeres periodistas me inspiran a mí, pero hay

otras mujeres de quiénes he aprendido y que todo el mundo debe conocer. Ellen Ochoa fue la primera latina en el mundo de ir al espacio.

Rita Moreno fue la primera en ganar un premio Oscar, Emmy, Grammy y Tony. Líder laborista Linda Chávez -Thompson fue la primera en ser elegida para ser Ejecutiva Vice-Presidente de la AFL-CIO. Alicia Dickerson Montemayor fue la primera en ejercer mandato nacional para la Sociedad de los Ciudadanos Latinoamericanos La lista de las honorables latinas y las mujeres en general puede seguir y seguir. Más recientemente , Janet Yellen, convirtiéndose en la primera mujer presidente de la Reserva Federal. Tampoco podemos olvidar Hillary Clinton.

Corrió para presidente, lo emocionante fue eso.

Las mujeres de todo el mundo tienen que demostrar su valor todos los días, no importa cuántas estén en el gobierno, los trabajos de servicio civil o en cualquier otra esfera. Es realmente reconfortante ver enormes listas de mujeres que hacen la diferencia. Nadie se lo puede quitar, pero lo más importante es que sirve como un recordatorio a las jóvenes que ellas también pueden hacer una diferencia.

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Sharat G. Lin EL OBSERVADOR EN SAN SALVADOR On March 9, 2014, in the second round of the freest, fairest, and most nonviolent elections in El Salvador’s history, Vice President Salvador Sánchez Céren of the leftist FMLN (Frente Farabundo Martí para la Liberación Nacional) won over Norman Quijano of the right-wing ARENA (Alianza Republicana Nacionalista) party by a slim margin.

Reflecting the very narrow 0.2 per cent lead in the electronic vote count, near midnight Sánchez Céren refrained from declaring victory, saying to his supporters gathered at a huge rally in San Salvador that the FMLN “will win.”By contrast, Norman Quijano, the ARENA presidential candidate, prematurely and defiantly proclaimed “victory” shortly after 9 pm even as he was trailing in the vote count.

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“fraud” without citing any evidence, and vowed to “fight” for his victory. He made repeated comparisons to Venezuela, falsely implying that the “Chavista dictatorship” had stolen democracy from the people. With Venezuelan campaign strategist, Juan José Rendon, shaping ARENA’s attack on a progressive government, this was not surprising.

Quijano menacingly declared, “nuestras Fuerza Armada está pendiente de este fraude que están fraguando” (“our armed forces are watching this brewing fraud”). So far, military commanders have ignored his dangerous call.

The voter participation rate rose dramatically from 55.5 per cent in the first round on February 2 to 61.0 per cent in the second round because, unlike in the first round, one of the major parties would be eliminated from the contest.

The well-funded mobilization of non-resident voters specifically from the ARENA

side contributed to the increased voter participation in the second round. In upscale parts of San Salvador, groups of well-dressed voters entered voting centers speaking U.S. English, having been flown down to El Salvador especially for the second round of elections.

In the San Salvador region during the days before the election, the DUI Centro, government office for applying for universal ID cards (Documento Único de Identidad) was swamped with applications, many from non-resident Salvadorans.

ARENA is reported to have spent $100 million in the second round alone in this largely impoverished country of 7 million people. Some Salvadorans reported vote buying by ARENA and employers bussing employees to ARENA meetings and rallies.

Reflecting ARENA’s desperation and its money power, all Claro mobile telephone subscribers in El Salvador

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received a surprising text message on the March 8 at 11:04 am: “PIENSA: Fiscalia confirma que Gob. FMLN pago a las maras por tregua, asi crecio la delincuencia, los desaparecidos, los asaltos y las extorsiones. PASALO.” (“THINK ABOUT IT: Attorney General has confirmed that the FMLN government paid gang members to sign the gang truce, which has increased the amount of crime, disappearances, assaults, and extortions. PASS IT ALONG”). None of this bears much of a relationship to the truth, which is rarely so simple. Claro is owned by Carlos Slim’s telecom giant, America Movil.

The election process itself went remarkably smoothly, with both FMLN and ARENA poll workers and officially-designated party observers working cooperatively to ensure that voting was transparent and maintained integrity. A small number of voters were turned away for discrepancies in their DUI or address, and the counting of contested ballots was resolved by debate among poll workers and TSE representatives. This is the first election in El Salvador’s recent history to take place without a single poll-related assassination.

The election night voting results were based on electronic transmission of scanned images of the actas, a single page summarizing the total votes for each party with signatures of all poll workers.

Because of the closeness of the vote, the TSE declined to declare a winner and automatically initiated a recount of the physical paper actas in separate rooms for each department of the country in the Crowne Plaza Hotel. Like the 10,445 voting centers, recounting employed not only a TSE-appointed board, but

» A woman casting her vote in the hotly-contested runoff presidential election at a school in Soyapango, east of San Salvador, on March 9, 2014. officially-designated observers from the FMLN and ARENA, as well as observers representing the Attorney General and the Human Rights Ombudsman.

Seeing that the recount was not finding significant discrepancies to account for a win for the FMLN, Norman Quijano repeatedly demanded a vote-by-vote recount of the original paper ballots.

Then, in a show of indignation for the electoral institutions of the country, ARENA pulled its observers out of the ballot recount at 4 pm on March 11.

The magistrates of the TSE in marathon meetings resolved to continue the recount with or without ARENA’s participation. In a final tactic to forestall defeat, Quijano demanded that the entire election be annulled and new elections called.

By 9 pm, the TSE offered to resume the recount at the point where ARENA observers walked out. Looking for a face-saving way out of the impasse, ARENA relented,

agreeing to rejoin the recount process at 8 am the next morning (March 12).

The final recount, announced on March 13, confirmed the initial electronic tally of 50.11% for the FMLN over 49.89% for ARENA. Salvador Sánchez Céren and his vice presidential candidate, Oscar Ortíz, will form the first fully FMLN government in El Salvador. The current president, Mauricio Funes, a popular journalist not from the FMLN, was put forth as a compromise candidate to get ARENA out of power. He was elected in 2009 along with Sánchez Céren as vice president. A fully FMLN administration will enable expansion of social programs started under Funes, such as a national health care system for all, mass literacy programs, and empowering poor peasants to benefit more from the food they sell to the market.

Sharat G. Lin served as an accredited international election observer in the March 9 presidential election.

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sitario no implica únicamente la participación del alumno.

La familia, el empleador y los amigos del estudiantes también deben aportar su ayuda, tanto directa como en instancias de apoyo. Convénzalos para que le brinden su colaboración, y busque maneras para que cooperen. Crear un horario de estudio con sus hijos, o dirigir un análisis sobre un estudio de caso en su centro laboral, son dos de las formas en que puede incorporar a otras personas a su proceso educativo.

(BPT) Numerosos adultos que trabajan comienzan a usar la tecnología desde el momento en que suena la alarma de su despertador. La tecnología nos permite ser eficientes y estar conectados continuamente en cualquier momento y lugar, desde la lectura de mensajes de correo electrónico en una tableta mientras desayunan, a la colocación de comunicaciones en los medios sociales desde un teléfono inteligente.

Y esa misma tecnología desempeña actualmente un papel importante para las personas en busca de entornos alternativos de aprendizaje para proseguir sus estudios o darles un nivel superior a sus profesiones.

Según una encuesta nacional de la Universidad de Phoenix, el 87 por ciento de los adultos que trabajan afirma que existen beneficios en el aprendizaje por Internet. Otra encuesta revela que el 54 por ciento indica que volverán a estudiar en el futuro; mientras que el 48 por ciento está interesado en tomar un curso por Internet. En vista de lo anterior, no es sorpresa que las universidades estén ajustando sus ofertas de estudios por Internet, para estar a tono con la tecnología usada actualmente por los adultos trabajadores.

La tecnología actual hace que la enseñanza sea más personalizada, más social y accesible que nunca antes.

Esto crea una experiencia de aprendizaje más equilibrada y mejor para los ocupados estudiantes-trabajadores.

Los cursos por Internet de la Universidad también se han actualizado para ofrecerles a los alumnos un entorno de aprendizaje más personalizado, con oportunidades de aprendizaje visual, auditivo y de escrito, que se adaptan a los cambiantes estilos de aprendizaje. Estas nuevas aulas también incorporan elementos de medios sociales, estimulan más colaboración estudiantil, y refleja la experiencia contemporánea en línea que los adultos trabajadores están acostumbrados a usar en otras partes de la Red. Pero, independientemente de las actualizaciones tecnológicas, los alumnos siguen necesitando tener el control de su aprendizaje para garantizar que lo están aprovechando al máximo. * Estar al tanto de todos los recursos disponibles- Pregunte por las opciones tecnológicas de aprendizaje disponibles antes de matricularse en un programa de estudios, e investigue si habrá mentores a su disposición en la comunidad.

Aprenda a aprovechar esos recursos para dedicar el tiempo necesario a sus estudios una vez matriculado en el programa. * Crear una red de apoyo - La obtención de un título univer-

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* Perfeccione sus destrezas de manejo del tiempo- Las sólidas destrezas de manejo del tiempo, evitan a que los alumnos se sientan abrumados al incorporar trabajos individuales y clases a una agenda de por sí ocupada. Antes de matricularse en un programa de estudios, reserve horas especificas durante la semana para dedicarlas a los proyectos escolares. Cuando comiencen las clases, revise los horarios y cree plazos razonables para completar pequeñas partes de cada asignación, desglosando de esa forma el proyecto. * Perfeccione las redes de contacto- Una vez graduado, las redes de contacto profesional pueden ayudarle a aprovechar al máximo lo aprendido. Las universidades están creando sus propias redes sociales académicas, usando LinkedIn, Facebook y Twitter para ofrecer apoyo profesional continuo y conectar entre sí a graduados, estudiantes y profesores.

En el caso de casi el 50 por ciento de los adultos trabajadores interesados en cursar estudios por Internet, la conexión con la enseñanza en línea es cada día más fácil. Tanto así, que ahora puede recibir avisos en tiempo real cuando se dan a conocer las listas de calificaciones, o participar en un foro con compañeros de clases de todo el mundo. Y todo eso antes de que se haya terminado de hacer su café matutino.

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San José CALIFORNIA On March 8, 2014, a team of eighth-grade students from Bret Harte Middle School won the Regional Championship of the 2014 California South/ West Bay Area Regional Science Bowl held at National Hispanic University. The team of five students will represent their region in the National Science Bowl in Washington D.C. April 24-28, 2014.

Science Bowl is an academic competition sponsored by the Department of Energy for middle and high school students that tests their knowledge, via a question and answer format, in biology, chemistry, Earth science, space science, physics, energy and math.

Science Bowl teams from five counties and 28 schools completed in the South/West Bay Area Regional bowl. The

Bret Harte team won all six round-robin competitions and went on to win all elimination rounds. They are the first team from San José Unified to win a Science Bowl competition.

Jonathan Li, Bryant Nguyen and Mario Ruiz.

The next project for this team is to build an electric car model from scratch. The car will be used in the Electric Car Competition, which challenges students to design, build, and race battery-powered model cars.

The Electric Car Competition, along with a day of round robin-style questioning, will be part of the National Science Bowl in April.

The team prepared for the competition by reviewing their science textbooks over the summer and completing weekly practice drills led by their coach, Tian Lin. Members of the winning team are Timothy Yuan, Evan Leung,

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(STATEPOINT) For small businesses, smart marketing is crucial for success. But what does that mean in today’s fast paced, highly wired world?

While online and mobile communication has gained importance in recent years, experts say that face-to-face engagement with people who matter to you and your organization remains invaluable.

“In a crowded marketplace, making a positive and lasting impression is crucial,” says Skip Cox, Board Chairman for the International Association of Exhibitions and Events. “There’s no substitution for an in-person meeting.”

No matter the size or focus area of your business, exhibitions, trade shows and other forms of face-to-face meetings can be a powerful business tool, helping with sales, networking, education and business research.

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Expo! IAEE’s Annual Meeting & Exhibition; Oscar Einzig & Associates face events? Cox is offering some top tips: • Socialize: Before the event, identify who you want to engage with while you’re there.

Engage those individuals in online dialogue -- retweet them, reply to their messages and join their groups.

This will make the initial inperson conversation easier.

Social and mobile media can help you take conversations from online to offline and back again.

But how do you make the most of your time at face-to-

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• Be more than your booth: Your booth is not the only presence your brand has at an event. Without going too far or coming across as unprofessional, wear something that aligns with your company to help you stand out. Consider the standards of your industry, the image of your business and the tone of the event, and find something that fits with you and your business.

• Connect your connections: Introduce people who may benefit from knowing one another. Both parties will be grateful to you and you’ll be known as someone who “knows people.”

• Promote: Get your name out there. Use promotional products strategically. Investigate sponsorship opportunities.

• Play by the rules: Don’t take advantage of the audience attending an official event by creating non-affiliated concurrent activities or events, or use public areas to drum up personal business without actually paying to participate. This will only build negative buzz for you and your business.

• Strategize: Making connections is half the battle.

Making the right connections is the more important half. Do your legwork so you can figure out exactly who you want to target.

• Ask, don’t assume: Many event organizers are familiar with the struggles startups and small businesses go through and will often work with you to find ways you can participate at a price you can afford. Don’t let perceived cost deter you; ask event organizers what your options are as even a more limited presence can help you find a wealth of opportunities at a fraction of the price.

Whether you’re just starting out or you’re a well-established player, getting to know the people who matter can help your business.

Jason Alderman PRACTICAL MONEY Buenas noticias para los que están pensando en sacar una hipoteca –y para los actuales propietarios que temen perder su casa por no poder pagar su préstamo para la vivienda: Acaban de entrar en vigencia las nuevas leyes hipotecarias redactadas por la Oficina de Protección Financiera del Consumidor, que ofrecen una serie de derechos y protecciones nuevas para los consumidores.

Uno de los pilares de las nuevas leyes hipotecarias es que los prestamistas ahora deben evaluar si los prestatarios pueden pagar la hipoteca a largo plazo, es decir, una vez vencida la tasa inicial.

De lo contrario, el préstamo no será considerado como lo que ahora se llama “hipoteca calificada”.

Las hipotecas calificadas están destinadas a ayudar a proteger a los consumidores contra los tipos de préstamos riesgosos que pusieron de rodillas al mercado de la vivienda allá por 2008. Pero obtener esta designación también es importante para los prestamistas, ya que los ayudará a protegerse contra los juicios de los prestatarios que no pueden pagar sus préstamos.

Con las nuevas reglas de capacidad de pago, los prestamistas ahora deben evaluar, y documentar, varios elementos del estado financiero del prestatario antes de ofrecer una hipoteca, incluyendo los ingresos del prestatario, sus ahorros y otros activos, sus deudas, su condición laboral e historial crediticio, así como otros costos previstos relacionados con la hipoteca.

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Las hipotecas calificadas deben cumplir con las siguientes pautas: •El plazo no puede ser mayor a 30 años.

•No se permiten los préstamos de solo interés, amortización negativa y cuota final “inflada”.

•Los préstamos superiores a $100.000 no pueden tener puntos y tasas de anticipo que excedan el 3 por ciento del monto total del préstamo.

•Si el préstamo tiene una tasa de interés ajustable, el prestamista debe asegurarse de que el prestatario cumpla con las condiciones para afrontar el pago de la tasa totalmente indexada (la tasa máxima que podría llegar a tener el préstamo), y no simplemente la tasa inicial.

•Generalmente, los prestatarios deben tener una relación deuda-ingreso mensual del 43 por ciento o menos.

•Los préstamos ofrecidos, garantizados o asegurados por organismos gubernamentales como Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac y la Administración Federal de la Vivienda son considerados hipotecas calificadas hasta, por lo menos, el año 2021, aun cuando no cumplan con todos los requisitos de las hipotecas calificadas.

Los prestamistas pueden seguir ofreciendo hipotecas no calificadas siempre que crean justificadamente que los prestatarios podrán pagarlas y cuenten con documentación que avale dicha evaluación.

Hay reglamentaciones nuevas y más severas para los cobradores de hipotecas –las compañías encargadas de recolectar los pagos y administrar el servicio al cliente en

nombre de los prestamistas.

Por ejemplo, ahora deben: •Enviar a los prestatarios resúmenes mensuales claros que muestren cómo se están acreditando los pagos, incluyendo un detalle de los pagos desglosados en capital, intereses, comisiones y depósitos en custodia.

•Solucionar los errores y responder rápidamente las consultas de los prestatarios.

•Acreditar los pagos en la fecha en que se reciben.

•Avisar con tiempo a los prestatarios que tengan hipotecas de tasa ajustable cada vez que esté por modificarse la tasa.

•Contactarse con la mayoría de los prestatarios cuando se hayan atrasado 36 días en el pago.

•Informar a los prestatarios que estén atrasados en el pago de sus hipotecas sobre todas las alternativas que tienen para evitar la ejecución (ej. pago diferido o modificación del préstamo).

Salvo por unas pocas excepciones, ahora los cobradores de hipotecas no pueden: iniciar ejecuciones antes de que los prestamistas lleguen a los 120 días de retraso en el pago (dándoles tiempo suficiente para que soliciten una modificación del préstamo u otra alternativa); iniciar el proceso de ejecución mientras se está trabajando con un propietario que ya ha presentado un pedido de ayuda; o realizar una venta por ejecución hipotecaria hasta no haber agotado todas las demás alternativas.

Para más detalles sobre las nuevas reglas para las hipotecas, visite la página www. consumerfinance.gov/mortgage.

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New teacher academy will ensure continuation of NHU’s teacher credentialing programs San José CALIFORNIA March 19, 2014—The National Hispanic University (NHU) Board of Directors announced today a range of actions designed to ensure that the university’s vision endures and that its students successfully complete their studies.

NHU’s teacher credentialing programs have helped educate hundreds of teachers in San José for nearly 20 years. The Board is pleased to announce that these programs will live on through the teacher academy honoring the vision of Dr. Roberto Cruz, NHU’s founder.

With a new partnership between the NHU Foundation, part owner of NHU, and another local university, and

with additional funding from Laureate Education, Inc., the academy will ensure the continuation of NHU’s teachereducation programs.

Former NHU President Dr. David López will lead the initiative for the NHU Foundation. To support the effort, Laureate will create the NHU Scholarship Fund for Future Educators through the NHU Foundation for select San José students who seek teaching credentials.

“I am pleased that our teacher credentialing programs will continue on and that the Board and Laureate will create specific NHU scholarships to support an important pathway for future generations to teach in our community,” said Dr.

Gladys Ato, President of NHU.

“The Board of Directors believes deeply in the mission of NHU, and we are proud of our collective history and journey to provide educational opportunities to students here in the San José community,” said Jonathan A. Kaplan, the Board’s chair. “The NHU Board, the NHU Foundation and Laureate Education understand the important educational purpose that NHU serves in East San José. We are pleased to have identified ways to continue the important vision of NHU and its founder, Dr. Roberto Cruz.”

During the past few years, NHU has faced a number of significant regulatory barriers, including the U.S. Department

of Education’s unexpected decision in 2013 to eliminate student aid for one of its most successful programs. A challenging financial landscape for small institutions also has created an environment in which NHU cannot operate as it has in the past. The Board and NHU leadership, however, are committed to ensuring that currently enrolled students have a clear pathway to college completion: •NHU’s doors will remain open and the university will teach and support current students through the 2014–2015 academic year.

•For students who seek to transfer, NHU will enter into transfer agreements with a select number of institutions to ensure the continuity of our students’ education.

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GOBIERNOUSA.GOV El mes de marzo está dedicado a las abuelas, madres, hijas, nietas y a todas las mujeres en general que construyen un camino lleno de enseñanzas y progreso.

Es importante destacar mediante cifras los aportes de las mujeres al país y proporcionar recursos para que todas puedan alcanzar sus metas a futuro.

Estudiantes universitarias Dato: 11.3 millones de mujeres cursaban estudios universitarios en octubre de 2012, representando el 56.8 por ciento de la población universitaria.

Recurso: El Departamento de Educación de Estados Unidos concede ayuda federal a mujeres estudiantes que desean continuar o completar sus estudios superiores.

Mujeres militares: Dato: En 2012 había 1.6 millones de veteranas en Es-

tados Unidos, según la Oficina del Censo. Recurso: El Departamento de Asuntos de los Veteranos (VA, por sus siglas en inglés) ofrece beneficios a veteranos y otros miembros de las fuerzas armadas. Al solicitar estos beneficios usted podría obtener ayuda para pagar los estudios, préstamos para viviendas, seguro de vida, etc.

Madres: De acuerdo al Reloj de la Población del Censo, cada ocho segundos una mujer da a luz en Estados Unidos.

Recurso: El Programa Especial de Nutrición Suplementaria para Mujeres, Bebés y Niños (WIC, por su sigla en inglés) ofrece asistencia nutricional a mujeres de bajos recursos que están embarazadas o que han dado a luz. También proporciona información sobre la importancia de la lactancia materna y ayuda a bebés o niños menores de 5 años a mantenerse bien alimentados.

La mayoría de los programas estatales WIC otorgan cupones de alimentos que se pueden utilizar en tiendas autorizadas.

Todas las mujeres: Dato: La población de mujeres sobrepasó la población de hombres en Estados Unidos. Según las cifras de diciembre de 2013 del Censo, hay 161 millones de mujeres y 156.1 millones de hombres en el país.

Recurso: Existen 22 servicios preventivos de salud para las mujeres bajo todos los planes disponibles en el Mercado de Seguros Médicos. Los servicios preventivos son ofrecidos sin cobrarle un copago o coseguro, inclusive si usted tiene un deducible anual.

Esto solo es válido si usted recibe los servicios de un proveedor de la red. Recuerde que el periodo de inscripción abierta en el Mercado de Seguros Médicos empezó el 1 de octubre de 2013 y termina el 31 de marzo de 2014.

cial assistance, including a new NHU Student Assistance Program, for those students transferring in the event they face additional education costs as a result of the Board’s decision.

Additionally, as owner of the real estate on which NHU’s campus sits, the NHU Foundation is announcing that the property will continue to be used for important educational purposes. These include the continued programs offered

by NHU through the end of the 2014–15 academic year, a new K–12 education opportunity for the community, and a teacher academy for K–12 educators.

Deborah A. Santiago, an NHU Board member and cofounder, chief operating officer and vice president for policy and research at Excelencia in Education, added, “For more than 30 years, The National

Hispanic University has provided students with an opportunity to reach their full potential as students and be contributors and leaders of their communities. Even with Laureate’s support and significant investments, this increasingly complex and inflexible regulatory and financial environment has made it all the more challenging for NHU to serve the needs of Hispanic and other students locally and nationally and to succeed in its mission.”

Ed Alvarez, chair of the NHU Foundation Board and an NHU Board member, said, “I am confident, in part due to Laureate’s commitment that the mission of NHU’s founder will continue to indefinitely serve the San José community as well as the Hispanic community at large.”

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INGREDIENTES Relleno:

1/2 taza de mantequilla 1 cucharadita de jugo de limón 4 tazas de arándanos frescos de Florida, escurridos y secos 1 taza de azúcar

Cobertura: 1 taza de harina con levadura 1 taza de azúcar 1 cucharadita de esencia de vainilla 1/2 taza de leche Para el relleno, precaliente el horno a 375 °F. En una bandeja de vidrio para horno cuadrada de 8 x 8 pulgadas, coloque la mantequilla y derrítala en el horno o microondas. En un tazón, mezcle el jugo de limón con los arándanos. Incorpore el azúcar hasta integrar. Agregue la mezcla de arándanos a la bandeja para horno con la mantequilla derretida. No revuelva.

(FAMILY FEATURES) Rinde: 6 porciones

moldes de papel para panecillos 3/4 taza de harina multipropósito 1 1/2 cucharadita de polvo para hornear 1/2 taza de harina de maíz amarillo 1/2 taza de azúcar (más 1 cucharada) 1 cucharada de cáscara de limón recién rallada pizca de sal 1/4 taza de mantequilla sin sal, derretida 1/2 taza de leche entera 2 yemas de huevos grandes 1/2 taza de arándanos frescos de Florida, divididos

∫ Precaliente el horno a 375 °F y prepare seis moldes para panecillos. ∫ En un tazón grande, mezcle la harina con el polvo para hornear. Agregue la harina de maíz, 1/2 taza de azúcar, la ralladura de limón y una pizca generosa de sal. En otro tazón, mezcle la mantequilla derretida, la leche y las yemas. Agregue a la mezcla de harina la mitad de los arándanos; revuelva suavemente hasta integrar.

Para la cobertura, mezcle en un tazón pequeño todos los ingredientes de la cobertura. Distribuya la mezcla sobre los arándanos, y lleve al horno durante 45 minutos o hasta que esté dorada.

Los niños pueden: ayudar a mezclar el relleno.

∫ Distribuya la preparación de manera uniforme en los moldes. Introduzca el resto de los arándanos en la parte superior de los panecillos. Rocíe de manera uniforme la parte superior con el resto del azúcar. ∫ Coloque los panecillos en una rejilla mediana.

Lleve al horno por unos 15 minutos, o hasta que la parte superior esté dorada y el probador salga limpio. Retire los panecillos de los moldes y deje enfriar sobre una rejilla. Puede conservar los panecillos en un recipiente hermético a temperatura ambiente durante 2 días. ∫ Los niños pueden: distribuir la preparación en los moldes e introducir los arándanos en la parte superior de los panecillos.

Rinde: 6 porciones (FAMILY FEATURES)

Serves 4 to 6

1 1/2 pounds American lamb sirloin or sirloin chops 2 lemons 3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped 3 anchovy fillets, coarsely chopped 1/2 cup pitted black olives, plus a few for garnish 2/3 cup flat leaf parsley leaves 2 tablespoons cacao nibs 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

» Pat sirloin dry and place in 8-inch square baking dish. Coarsely chop zest of one lemon and place in food processor or blender. Add juice of both lemons and remaining ingredients. Roughly puree by pulsing food processor or blender several times, until mixture is smooth with some small chunks. » Rub puree over meat. Loosely cover pan with plastic wrap and marinate at least 2 hours in refrigerator, preferably overnight. » Remove sirloin from refrigerator one hour prior

to cooking to bring meat to room temperature. Heat gas or charcoal grill so one section is approximately 450°F degrees, and a second section is about 350°F. » When grill is hot, scrape excess rub off sirloin and place it on hot side of grill, flat side down. Sear 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until nicely charred. Move sirloin to cooler side of grill and continue to cook, covered, until it reaches 135°F, approximately 25 minutes or 15 to 20 minutes per pound. (For individual chops, use medium hot grill, 4 to 6 minutes per side.) » Before slicing, allow meat to rest, loosely covered with foil, for 15 minutes to bring the internal temperature to 145°F (medium rare).

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AMERICAN COUNSELING ASSOCIATION Improved health care and lifestyle changes have many more Americans living into

Ann Arbor MICHIGAN Nuestro ancestro tiene mucho que ver con las probabilidades de desarrollar o evitar enfermedades. Pero la separación de las asociaciones entre quiénes somos, cuál es nuestro origen, y las variaciones genéticas que causan enfermedades, puede ser difícil y a menudo resultan en pistas falsas de estudio genético.

Un nuevo método estadístico, desarrollado por investigadores de la Escuela de Salud Pública de la Universidad de Michigan, puede ayudar a quienes estudian el genoma humano identifiquen mejor el ancestro a medida que aíslan los genes que causan enfermedades.

El programa LASER (la sigla en inglés por las palabras lecturas de localización de ancestro por secuencia genómica) puede establecer el ancestro usando cantidades muy pequeñas de datos de secuencia, dispersas del 1 al 10 por ciento del genoma, con un costo apenas unos pocos dólares más altos en el análisis genético.

“Uno puede usar el método para escribir el ancestro de un individuo con mucha precisión, incluso separando los individuos de diferentes partes de Finlandia”, dijo Goncalo Abecasis, Profesor Felix E. Moore Colegiado de Bioestadística en la UM. “En los estudios de enfermedades genéticas esta información separa las variaciones o cambios que causan enfer-

their 80s and beyond. The result is that the grown children of many of these seniors now find themselves facing increasing demands for help.

Sometimes it’s a hard demand to meet.

medades de los cambios más numerosos que especifican el ancestro”.

Un estudio que explica cómo se desarrolló y se probó el nuevo programa de computadora se publica en la versión de internet de Nature Genetics “La estimación del ancestro era antes problemática en muchos estudios de secuencia de la enfermedad en los cuales sólo se hace la secuencia de una proporción pequeña del genoma”, dijo Chaolong Wang, quien tiene un doctorado en bioinformática de la Universidad de Michigan y ahora es un investigador fellow en la Escuela de Salud Pública de Harvard. ”Una ventaja mayor de nuestro método es que uno puede usar la información proveniente de lecturas de la secuencia en las regiones ‘afuera del blanco’ del genoma, las cuales son productos secundarios de los experimentos de secuencia y antes se descartaban”.

Para probar su método el equipo usó dos grupos de referencia con ancestros conocidos y los comparó con los resultados obtenidos por este programa. Uno fue un grupo mundial del Panel de Diversidad del Genoma Humano que incluyó una muestra aleatoria de 238 individuos de 53 poblaciones en todo el mundo. Los investigadores usaron conjuntos de genotipos en 632.958 localizaciones del genoma como matrices para estimular la secuencia de datos.

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While none of us wants to abandon an elderly parent facing mounting physical and psychological challenges, the needs of our own lives and families can make it difficult to always be available.

El otro grupo de 385 individuos procedió de la Muestra de Referencia de Población, consistente de 37 poblaciones europeas. Para este grupo simularon los datos de secuencia sobre la base de 318.682 localizaciones.

El equipo también evaluó la herramienta con datos del Proyecto 1000 Genomas, usando todos los individuos del Panel de Diversidad del Genoma Humano como conjunto de referencia, y luego los investigadores compararon los datos de 3.159 muestras cuya secuencia se había hecho anteriormente para la degeneración macular.

“Las estimaciones precisas de ancestro derivadas de nuestro método nos permiten corregir por estratificación de población en los estudios de enfermedades genéticas sobre la base de la secuencia, como asimismo cotejar cuidadosamente el ancestro cuando se combinan datos genéticos de fuentes diferentes lo cual incrementa nuestra capacidad para encontrar genes de enfermedades”, dijo Wang, el autor primero del artículo.

El trabajo de Wang tuvo el respaldo de una Beca para Estudiante Investigador Internacional del Instituto Médico Howard Hughes. Este estudio tiene el apoyo de los Institutos Nacionales de Salud de Estados Unidos y el Programa de Investigación Intramural del Instituto Nacional de la Visión.

The result is often increased personal anxiety and stress, and a negative affect on family life. Providing the money, time and emotional energy that an elderly parent may require might mean that the grown child’s own life and immediate family is paying the price as their own needs are neglected.

It’s an increasingly common situation with no easy cures. But if such stress is something you’re facing, try asking yourself some basic questions: - Are the needs of your aging parent real, or simply the demands of an elderly parent who feels you “owe” help when and where he or she wants it?

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- Can siblings help? Even children who are living far away, or are emotionally not close to that parent, can sometimes surprise with offers of aid when invited to help.

- Are you managing your time well? Create a schedule to help an aging parent with small chores, like shopping or bill paying, rather than just being available on demand.

- Are there other sources of help? Neighbors or friends may be eager to offer help and reduce some of your burden. Your local Council on Aging can provide advice on appropriate services available.

While it’s natural to want to provide needed help as parents become older and less capable on their own, it’s important to recognize that each of us has limits. Overextending yourself to help that elderly parent can result in negative consequences for you and your family that can bring a heavy price. Be realistic and reasonable about the help that you can provide and you’ll better benefit yourself, your own family and your aging parent.

- Are you prioritizing your time and activities? Your own family, as well as you yourself, deserve your attention and care. Sometimes saying “no” because your own needs and those of your family must be met is simply something that must be done.

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San José CA.LIFORNIA Cuentos de Peregrinación, es un ciclo de Ópera creado por el compositor mexicano, Héctor Armienta, para destacar las verdaderas historias de inmigrantes mexicanos que han viajado hasta Estados Unidos.

Este ciclo de ópera dura una hora y se compone por cinco arias que cantan textos basados en historias que el compositor Armienta ha recolectado de la comunidad como parte de la conmemoración del legado de César Chávez y la filosofía de cambio social a través de la paz.

“Es importante para esta comunidad de inmigrantes en particular ser reconocido y ser honrado por lo que hacen, para darles voz a sus historias, la voz de darles la oportunidad de ser escuchado y ésta es una forma de hacerlo”, dijo el compositor Hector Armienta.

“Tengo la responsabilidad de asegurarnos que nuestras historias no han sido olvidadas.”

Esta obra es dirigida por Kinan Valdez, de Teatro Campesino, y Temirzhan Yerzhanov.

El elenco incluye a tres cantantes de ópera profesionales: el Tenor Mark Hernandez, la Soprano Alexandra Sessler, y la Mezzo Soprano mexicana Guadalupe Peraza— así como

Illustrations by: Roberto Romo for Opera Cultura

Illustrations by: Roberto Romo for Opera Cultura

músicos, actores y miembros de la comunidad. La participación de la Mezzo Soprano mexicana Guadalupe Peraza ha sido posible gracias a la Iniciativa Arte sin Fronteras, una colaboración entre Ópera Cultura, el Ayuntamiento de San José y el Consulado General de México en San José.

El rendimiento se estrenará el 29 de marzo en el Teatro Herencia Mexicana en la Pla-

za de la Herencia Mexicana a las 5pm. Antes de la presentación del 29 de marzo, se conmemorará la vida de César Chávez para reconocer las contribuciones de los inmigrantes mexicanos a este país. Habrá otra actuación el 30 de marzo de a las 5pm.

Para mayor información y boletos visite: www.operacultura.org

Veronica T. Avendaño EL OBSERVADOR Opera Cultura has once again brought opera to the community with a twist in its newest production, Cuentos de Pereginacion-Tales of Pilgrimage by composer Hector Armienta.

The performance is based on true immigration stories from Mexican immigrants journeying to the United States from Mexico.

Tales of Pilgrimage: A song cycle opera came from a collaborative idea about immigration from a discussion with Armienta’s colleagues, Tamara Alvarado School of Art’s and Culture, Kinan Valdez Teatro Campesino and Father Jon Pedigo of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church.

“Telling a story through song, spoken word and music, it’s less of an opera but a combination of many art forms to tell the stories of the community,” said Armienta.

“Most of us, not all of us in this country, we were all immigrants at some point in our history. That is what we share in common.”

The cast includes a wide range of performers from community members, actors, musicians, professional singers. Some of the text is also based on stories from the community members featured in the performance.

honored for what they do. To give them voice to give their stories, voice to give them an opportunity to be heard and this one way to do it,” said Armienta. “ I have a responsibility to make sure our stories are not forgotten.”

Armienta composed the piece after conducting research through a series of interviews with community members in East Side San Jose. He also used stories collected by Father Pedigo from parishioners arriving from Mexico.

Performance excerpts will also make their way to San Jose’s newly adopted sistercity, Guadalajara, Mexico at the Delgollado Theater later this August. The excerpt will be a part of a concert in partnership with the City of San Jose and the Mexican Consulate of San Jose.

“If you’re Mexican it’s very different from being Mexican American,” said Armienta.

Armienta, a second generation Mexican American, discovered contrasts in assimilating for Mexican children vs. Mexican American children. Interviewees were also asked about their physical and emotional journey from Mexico to the United States, working in the fields, their experience trying to assimilate in school facilities, and lastly their aspirations for themselves and children.

“It’s important for this particular immigrant community to be recognized and to be

The performance will premiere later this month, March 29 at the Mexican Heritage Theater at the Mexican Heritage Plaza at 5 p.m.

Preceding the performance will be a community procession to commemorate Cesar Chavez, and to recognize the community contributions of immigrants. Another performance is scheduled the follow day March 30th at 5 p.m.

Tickets can be purchased online at : www.brownpapertickets. com/event/551520.

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OPORTUNIDADES INFINITAS RECUERDOS DE TODA LA VIDA Campamento de Día de Verano EAST VALLEY FAMILY YMCA

Sus hijos aprenderán el comportamiento positivo, practicarán hábitos saludables, desarrollarán habilidades de liderazgo, descubrirán nuevos talentos y harán amistades y recuerdos duraderos.

Campamentos de Día Nuestros campamentos forman niños resistentes que se convertirán el día de mañana en adultos que contribuyen y se envuelven en su comunidad. Nuestros campamentos inspiran a los niños con deportes, ciencia, escala de rocas, LEGOs, arte, toboganes de agua y actividades ecuestres.

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CAMPAMENTO DE DÍA DE VERANO Fecha Junio 16 - Agosto 15 Hora 7:00 am - 6:00 pm Para más detalles, llame al número 408 715 6500

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and neighbor went home to be with his Creator.

Loving husband (Olga Enciso Smith, Los Gatos, CA), father (sons Robin, Fairfield CT & Brian, Los Gatos) grandfather, great grandfather, cousin, uncle, friend

Carman was a WWII Veteran with the 4th Canadian Infantry Brigade, 1989 Cypress Viaduct earthquake survivor and 15+ years as a HOST volunteer at the SJ Airport. He was a dedicated executive with Burndy Corporation, Firemen’s Fund and Peterson Panel Saws.

Carman was featured by Discovery Channel in 2006 for the special documentary “Decoding the Bridges”. He came from NYC and in a garage set up a studio. Carman stated that the infrastructure in our country should have top pri-

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ority and political will to fix it.

Carman was a visionary, supporter and mentor to many local and global social entrepreneurs who worked for justice and to alleviate poverty locally, in Peru and Latin America.

Services will be 10:25 am March 22 at Westminster Presbyterian Church 1100 Shasta Avenue, San Jose. Later this year, another service will be held in London, Ontario, Canada.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be given to WPC Columbarium Fund.

Olga’s email: machupicchugallery@hotmail.com

SAN FRANCISCO On Friday, March 28, the de Young will kick off Season 10 of its Friday Nights series, giving the local community a chance to enjoy art, live performances, and hands-on art activities during extended hours at the museum. This series, funded by Hanson Bridgett with additional support from the Winifred Johnson Clive Foundation and the San Francisco Auxiliary of the Fine Arts Museums, marks the 10-year anniversary of the de Young’s lively and engaging Friday evening gatherings.

(NAPSI) The Soviet Underground by Archival Magazine presents the exciting story of a Soviet subculture that nurtured freedom and individuality under totalitarian control in the arts.

“Even for the people who lived within this period of time, it always seemed absolutely frantic, without any logic, as a kind of mental hospital in a way; it was crazy,” recollects Irina Prokharova, owner of the prestigious New Literary Observer (NLO). “It is my mission as a publisher to publish the books of Grisha Bruskin and other artists, writers that belonged to this nonconformist culture, because I think it is absolutely necessary to write a different history of Russian culture,” states Prokharova.

Featuring the Pushkin Museum, the Russian Museum, MAMM and the New Literary Observer, Archival Magazine shows the remarkable social phenomena that broke the parameters between official and unofficial art.

“We had different approaches, but different approaches to the same object. And this object was a dying empire,” remembers Boris Orlov, Russian Nonconformist artist.

Focusing on social sciences including the visual and performing arts, political and economic theory, and anthropology, Archival Magazine celebrates the gravity of art and age. Look for the launch of Archival Magazine at www.archivalmagazine.com. Membership is free. Rent or purchase films and television series, and read fascinating blog articles.

Each week, Friday Nights at the de Young presents a unique theme that often relates to a special exhibition or notable pieces in the permanent collections on view at the museum. Programming includes performances, curator talks, and interaction with local artists, as well as seasonal à la carte menus at the de Young Café and specialty cocktails.

Visitors will have the opportunity to experience the museum in an entirely different nightlife setting, whether choosing to attend a presentation, participate in projects hosted by de Young artists-in-residence, or join in a dance lesson in the middle

of Wilsey Court. The museum’s observation tower also has extended hours for Friday Nights until 8 p.m., giving visitors a unique evening view of Golden Gate Park. ”Friday Nights at the de Young is a series of truly grassroots gatherings that have been bringing the community together for a decade now. It draws people of all ages and backgrounds from throughout the Bay Area in celebration of our dynamic local culture. With the diverse performances and activities, in addition to the convenient extended hours and free admission to programs, there’s something for everyone at Friday Nights,” says Renee Baldocchi, director of public programs at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco.

The opening celebration of the Friday Nights 10th anniversary on Friday, March 28, will feature an exciting evening of Modern Swing, with live music from Silver Moon Big Band and swing dance lessons from Bay Area dance instructor Cynthia Glinka. The evening’s theme ties into special exhibition Modern Nature: Georgia OKeeffe and Lake George, on view at the de Young through May 11, 2014. Dr. Cody Hartley,

director of curatorial affairs at the Georgia OKeeffe Museum in Santa Fe, New Mexico, will give a special lecture in Koret Auditorium at 7 p.m. Visitors can obtain free tickets for this presentation beginning at 5:30 p.m. outside the auditorium.

The opening Friday Nights event will also include an interactive portraiture experience inspired by Alfred Stieglitz, famed American photographer and husband of Georgia OKeeffe. Visitors are additionally invited to attend the closing reception for the de Young Artist Fellows show, Paper and Blade: Storytelling Under the Knife, beginning at 6 p.m. in Kimball Education Gallery.

Season 10 continues each Friday night through November 28, 2013, with a diverse array of new programs.

From May 12 through June 9, 2014, the legendary hats from long-running musical Steve Silver’s Beach Blanket Babylon will be featured at the de Young and Friday Nights. Visit deyoungmuseum.org/fridays for the complete Friday Nights schedule, March 28‒November 28, 2014.

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VIVEMEJOR Un sueño reparador es tu mejor secreto de belleza; te contamos por qué: Un estudio realizado por la Universidad de Duke (en inglés) reveló que las mujeres necesitamos dormir entre 25 minutos y una hora y media más que los hombres. Así logramos recuperarnos del cansancio que producen las actividades diarias, y vernos espectaculares. Un sueño reparador es, sin duda, una gran fuente de belleza.

Aumentas tu atractivo y atraes las miradas ¿Te has fijado cómo luce tu rostro en las mañanas tras

Juan Carlos Miranda EL OBSERVADOR Today I wanted to talk to you all about a very, very important topic to all women-and some men-- out there.

An issue so important that it might one day save your life.

Well I might be exaggerating a little, but it is important for all your ladies to know about it. Now, some of you women out there might think you know everything there is to know about it, but you might in fact be wrong. So what is so important that I’m making such a big fuss about? I’m talking about your bra.

Now, even though I’m gay, I’m still a dude and I clearly don’t know much about bras.

So today I will not pretend to be an expert, but I will present you with the findings of my extensive research and

will offer none other than my very important opinion.

One of the facts I came across while doing my research was that 85% of women are wearing the wrong size of bra. That means almost all women! If that doesn’t make you stop and think about yourself, and if you’re wearing the right size, then I don’t know what will. Most women think that wearing a looser bra is more comfortable and better, which is not true.

What women need is a firmer band to keep level between the front and back. Don’t get firmer and tighter mixed up, because the difference is the lonja overflow and, let’s keep it real, nobody likes lonjas unless you want to look like the Michelin man.

So lets get deeper into the fit. If you can fit more than two fingers underneath

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haber dormido como un angelito? Seguro has notado un brillo especial. Un estudio publicado en la revista British American Journal reveló que quienes duermen plácidamente son más atractivas, alegres, y tienen una mayor sensación de bienestar que quienes han dormido poco.

Logras una mirada fresca Un sueño reparador evita que te aparezcan ojeras o bolsas permitiendo que tu mirada se vea fresca. La posición que usas al dormir puede provocar que los fluidos se acumulen debajo de los ojos causando ojeras o bolsas.

Para evitarlo, duerme boca arriba y con la cabeza más alta que el cuerpo, usando un par de almohadas.

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Tu piel se verá radiante Dormir entre siete y ocho horas en promedio ayuda a retrasar la aparición de líneas finas en el rostro; evitar la pérdida de elasticidad y que la pigmentación de la piel sea dispareja, otorgándole un aspecto radiante. Según estudios, quienes duermen bien se encuentran más satisfechas con la apariencia de su piel.

Ayuda a mantener tu peso Las pocas horas de sueño pueden afectar las hormonas relacionadas con el apetito, afirma un estudio (en inglés) publicado en el Journal of Health Promotion. Si deseas mantener tu peso evita dormir menos de 6.5 horas o más de 8.5.

the band of your bra then you are wearing a bra that is too big for you and you need a smaller bra. Another thing I learned, that I never would’ve thought of before, is that most of the support you need should come from the band and not the straps.

Now let’s talk about cups, and not the SOLO ones.

The most common mistake women make is settling for the wrong size. There should never be a extra space in the cup, nor should your breasts ever spill over. Cup sizes range from AAA all the way to N, so don’t think that D is the biggest size you can get.

It is important to mention that your bra size will fluctuate over time. Afterall, we are humans and we don’t ever stay the same size. When buying new bras take a number of things into consider-

ation, like your weight (loss or gain), age, pregnancy, etc.

It would be wise to get a bra fitting at least once a year so that you don’t keep on buying the same size over time.

Last but not least, your bras will not last forever. Just like other delicate pieces of garments in your closet, your bras will wear out and you’ll

have to replace them. To get ‘the most bang out of your buck’ make sure you always hand wash them with lukewarm water and hang-dry them. Never put them in the dryer because the elastic will get damaged, and never store them with one cup inside of the other. Instead lay them flat and one on top of the other so they keep their shape.

Phew! that was a lot to take in. Ladies, I now know bras aint cheap, and I feel for you, but all the more reason why you should do your homework and get the right bra for you. Now I also know why it is so much easier being a guy, and that is why I bow down to you ladies. All my respect for you all.

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than they were in 2005 and 43 percent lower by 2030.

“Cap-and-trade,” whereby big polluters must pay to emit greenhouse gases against a capped total amount that is reduced over time—has been in effect across the European Union (EU) since 2005. This so-called Emissions Trading System (ETS) requires 11,000 of the largest electric and industrial facilities in 28 European countries to participate.

Some 45 percent of Europe’s total greenhouse gas emissions are regulated under the system. Proponents say the ETS has succeeded in keeping greenhouse gas emissions in check and making Europe a global leader on climate. The EU reports that, by 2020, emissions from sectors covered

by ETS will be 21 percent lower

But critics argue that Europe’s reduced emissions may be more due to the global recession than the ETS, and that the cheap availability of allowances has made it easier for companies to pay to burn coal than to switch to cleaner natural gas, or invest more in carbon mitigation technologies. Early in 2014 the EU tightened up its system by cutting the number of new allowances it plans to issue over the next three years by a third, while simultaneously creating a “market reserve” to absorb extra allowances as needed.

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last came up for a vote in 2010, but never found enough bipartisan support to become the law of the land. But in lieu of any federal system, two U.S. regions have undertaken their own attempts at ratcheting down greenhouse gas emissions through market mechanisms.

In 2009, 10 Northeastern states came together to create the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), a cap-andtrade system with the goal of reducing regional carbon emissions from the power sector 10 percent from 2009 levels by 2018. Lower emissions than expected over the first five years of the program—thanks to many utilities switching over to cleaner burning and increasingly cheaper natural gas, as well as less overall economic output due to the recession— led RGGI to lower its overall annual cap from 165 million to 91 million tons in 2014, with a 2.5 percent reduction every year thereafter until 2020.

Analysts expect this rejiggering will drive the price of polluting five times higher than it has been, and thus force utilities across the region to seek cleaner, greener alternatives to coal as an electricity feedstock.

Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) 2014 NSP2 Permanent Affordable Housing The San Jose NSP2 Consortium (Consortium) invites eligible non-profit and for-profit development entities to submit loan applications for federal Neighborhood Stabilization Program 2 (NSP2) funds that may be used for housing development activities including: 1) Multifamily rental housing serving low-income households earning at or below 80% of Area Median Income (AMI) or 2) For-sale housing serving low-, moderate- and middle income households earning at or below 120% of AMI. For purposes of this NOFA, eligible uses are: 1. Acquisition and Rehabilitation: Acquire, rehabilitate and re-sell or re-occupy homes and residential properties that have been abandoned or foreclosed upon.

2. Development of Vacant Land: Acquire and develop vacant property for residential use, for the benefit of lowerincome persons. Property types may include commercial, industrial or residential property.

Under this NOFA the Consortium will make available approximately $5 million in the form of development loans.

These funds shall be used for permanent housing only. To be eligible for funding, all proposed properties must be located within one of the 35 NSP2 eligible census tracts in the City of San Jose.

NOFA Issue Date: Due Date: NOFA Contact:

Wednesday, March 26, 2014 Over the counter, beginning Monday, March 31, 2014 Jim Mather, Chief Lending Officer, Housing Trust Silicon Valley (408) 436-3450 x 243 or jim@housingtrustsv.org

The NOFA can be obtained starting on the issue date for download from the Housing Trust Silicon Valley’s website: http://housingtrustsv.org/programs/nsp.php.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 589485 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, EMZR Cleaning Services, 2020 Southwest Expy, apt. 50 San Jose, CA 95126, Santa Clara Co. Ernesto M. Zuniga-Ramos, 2020 Southwest Expy, apt. 50 San Jose, CA 95126 . This business is conducted by an individual; registrants have begun transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon as of 3/17/14. “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.)

Ernesto M. Zuniga-Ramos Mar. 21, 28; April 4, 11, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/17/14 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 588584 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Platinum Realtors Silicon Valley, 916 Goodwin Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128, Santa Clara Co. Saul Juarez, 916 Goodwin Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128. This business is conducted by an individual; registrants have not begun transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Saul Juarez Mar. 21, 28; April 4, 11, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/24/14 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 589416 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Manos Foundation, 189 W.Santa Clara Street, San Jose, CA 95113, Santa Clara Co. Community Revitalization and Education Agency, W.Santa Clara Street, San Jose, CA 95113. This business is conducted by a corporation; registrants have not begun transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Community Revitalization and Education Agency Edward Avila, President/Board Member Mar. 21, 28; April 4, 11, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/14/14 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 589080 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Fun Tours and Charters, 2155 Lanai Avenue, Apt.#86, San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara Co. Fun Tours and Charters, 2155 Lanai Avenue, Apt.#86, San Jose, CA 95122. This business is conducted by a corporation; registrants have begun transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, as of 5/4/11. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Fun Tours and Charters, Inc. Jimmy Vasquez, President Mar. 21, 28; April 4, 11, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/06/14 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 589461 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Cluejee, 88 S.3rd St. #309, San Jose, CA 95133, Santa Clara Co. Plastic Spoon, Inc., 88 S.3rd St. #309, San Jose, CA 95133 . This business is conducted by a corporation; registrants have not begun transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all

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

Plastic Spoon, Inc. Gurpreet Saran, CEO Mar. 21, 28; April 4, 11, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/14/14 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 589487 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Trio Spa, 2160 The Alameda, San Jose, CA 95126, Santa Clara Co. Edward Cefalu, 98 Burton, San Jose, CA 95112. This business is conducted by an individual; registrants have begun transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, as of 06/09. “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.)

Edward Cefalu Mar. 21, 28; April 4, 11, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/17/14 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 589600 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Vera Kugel, 1262 Rembrandt Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, Santa Clara Co. Vera Kugel and Valery Kugel, 1262 Rembrandt Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94087. This business is conducted by a general partnership; registrants began transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon on: 1/2/13. “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.)

Vera and Valery Kugel Mar. 21, 28; April 4, 11, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/18/14 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV261234 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Angela G. Beltran. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Angela G. Beltran, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Angela G. Beltran to Marcelina Guzman. 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, 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.

Feb.25, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Mar. 21, 28; April 4, 11, 2014.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV260024 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Vanesa Aragon and Luciano Martinez. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Vanesa Aragon and Luciano Martinez, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Daniel Jayden Martinez to Daniel Jayden Aragon. 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.

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MARCH 21 - MARCH 27, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Mar. 21, 28; April 4, 11, 2014.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV260562 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Diana Fangonilo. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Diana Fangonilo, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Destiny Taylor DeGroat to Destiny Taylor Fangonilo. 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 5/6/14 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.13, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Mar. 21, 28; April 4, 11, 2014.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV262201 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Candace Rose Oluwasanmi.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Candace Rose Oluwasanmi, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Candace Rose Oluwasanmi to Victoriána Candace Rose Oluwasanmi. 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 6/10/14 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.17, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Mar. 21, 28; April 4, 11, 2014.

a decree changing names as follows: a.

Jesus Mendez Macias to Zayra Mendez Macias. 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 6/3/14 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.

Mar.10, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Mar. 21, 28; April 4, 11, 2014.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 589313 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, MMP-JLI JV Factories, 5820 Obata Way, Ste A, Gilroy, CA 95020, Santa Clara Co. Matthew’s Metal Products, 5820 Obata Way, Ste.A, Gilroy, CA 95020. This business is conducted by a corporation; registrants began transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon on: 3/11/14. “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.)

Matthew’s Metal Products Mar. 14, 21, 28; April 4, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/12/14 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 588575 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Martha Campos Immigration Services, 715 N.First Street, suite 38, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara Co. Martha Guadalupe Jimenez Villanueva, 143 Jose Figueres Avenue, San Jose, CA 95116. This business is conducted by an individual; registrants began transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon on: 2/21/14. “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.)

Martha Guadalupe Jimenez Villanueva Mar. 14, 21, 28; April 4, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/21/14

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV262110 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Abdelrahman M. Owda and Ovana Jihad Shehadeh. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Abdelrahman M. Owda and Ovana Jihad Shehadeh, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Abdelrahman Y. Owda to Abdelrahman Yousef Alhelew and b. Ovana Jihad Shehadeh to Ovana Jihad Alhelew. 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 6/10/14 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.

Mar.13, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Mar. 21, 28; April 4, 11, 2014.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV259189 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Thomas Gordon Grasser and Vanessa Victoria Rios. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Thomas Gordon Grasser and Vanessa Victoria Rios, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Trinity Alize Flores to Trinity Alize Grasser; b. Thomas Gordon Flores Jr. to Thomas Gordon Grasser II; c. Timothy Albert Flores to Timothy Albert Grasser; d. Tianna Shea Flores to Tianna Shea Grasser. 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 4/8/14 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.16, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Mar. 14, 21, 28; April 4, 2014.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV261870 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jesus Mendez Macias. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Jesus Mendez Macias, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV261990 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: David James Rodgers. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, David James Rodgers, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a

MARCH 21 - MARCH 27, 2014 decree changing names as follows: a.

David James Rodgers to David James Keen. 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.

Mar.12, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Mar. 14, 21, 28; April 4, 2014.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV261851 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Felicia Napolitano & James Garcia. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Felicia Napolitano & James Garcia, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Giovanni Mariano Barragan to Giovanni Mariano Tellez and b. Felicia Christine Napolitano to Frankie Tellez. 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 6/3/14 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.

Mar.10, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Mar. 14, 21, 28; April 4, 2014.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV261952 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ranulfo Miguel Arguello Albarran. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Ranulfo Miguel Arguello Albarran, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Ranulfo Miguel Arguello Albarran to Angel M. Arguello.

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 6/10/14 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.

Mar.11, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Mar. 14, 21, 28; April 4, 2014.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV261818 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Aria Lynn Airo. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Aria Lynn Airo, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Aria Lynn Airo to Aria Lynn Raynoha. 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 6/3/14 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.

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

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV261754 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Juan Carlos Chavez. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Juan Carlos Chavez, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.Alisson Alexa Herrera to Alisson Alexa Chavez Herrera and b. Brenda Geidyz Herrera to Sofia Chavez Herrera. 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 6/3/14 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.

Mar.6, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Mar. 14, 21, 28; April 4, 2014.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV261815 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Nga Vo. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Nga Vo, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: A.Nga Nguyen Viet Vo aka Nga Viet Nguyen Vo aka Nga Vietnguyen Vo to Isalynn Thynga Vo. 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 6/3/14 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.7, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Mar. 14, 21, 28; April 4, 2014.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV261325 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Juvenal Arellano- Katrina Acosta. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Juvenal Arellano- Katrina Acosta, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: A. Anna Constance to Adrianna Lugo Arellano.

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.26, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Mar. 14, 21, 28; April 4, 2014.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV261709 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Becky Rose Mendez.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Becky Rose Mendez, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Cameron Louis-Dean Turney to Cameron Louis-Dean Mendez. 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 6/3/14 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.6, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Mar. 14, 21, 28; April 4, 2014.

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 Harris-Battle 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

LEGAL CLASSIFIEDS 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 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.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

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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

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La tercera producción que el actor ha dirigido, “César Chávez”, se estrenará el próximo viernes en Estados Unidos (NOTIMEX) Diego Luna afirmó que dirigir le ha “devuelto la pasión de actuar, lo que ya no sentía del todo”.

“El haber dirigido ‘César Chávez’ me tiene muy emocionado y me está devolviendo una pasión por lo que hago y que ya no sentía tan del todo”, señaló.

La tercera producción que Luna ha dirigido en su carrera, “César Chávez”, se estrenará el próximo viernes en cines de Estados Unidos.

Esta película retoma la figura de uno de los latinos más reconocidos en los últimos tiempos. «Ojalá y que sea inspiración para nuevas generaciones», mencionó.

«César Chávez logró colocar a los hispanos en otro nivel y los sacó de las sombras y les dio su valor», aseguró.

Chávez, nacido en Arizona y de raíces mexicanas, fue el fundador del más grande sindicato campesino y logró cambios gracias a huelgas y al boicot de la uva en los 60.

Jorge Arvizu, “El Tata”, actor mexicano de televisión, cine y doblaje, ámbito en el que destacó por prestar su voz a personajes de programas como «Los Locos Adams», «Don Gato y su pandilla» y «Los Picapiedra», falleció la madrugada de este martes por una insuficiencia cardiaca.

El comediante se encontraba retirado de los escenarios por problemas de salud, motivo por el cual fue hospitalizado el 4 de enero pasado en la Unidad de Terapia Intensiva de una clínica privada de la Ciudad de México.

“Sin que esto signifique que dejaré de actuar porque eso nunca lo haré, dirigir es diferente, es una experiencia más personal, más demandante”, reconoció.

En una reciente entrevista concedida en Los Ángeles, Luna dijo que su mayor satisfacción con esta cinta es que pudiera impulsar la reforma migratoria.

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«Gracias a sus acciones basadas en vías pacíficas buscó y logró colapsar estructuras autoritarias y discriminadoras», resaltó.

«Es un héroe desconocido en muchos lugares y por eso sentí que era necesario hacer un proyecto que genere interés en ambos lados de la frontera», anotó.

«Su historia puede ser un puente que una a la comunidad latina de Estados Unidos con Latinoamérica y envía un mensaje de unidad y de cambio», añadió.

«Historias como ésta en un mundo cada vez más violento nos hacen recordar que si

una vez se pudo, pues otra vez se va a poder», aseveró.

Señaló que abordar un tema latino en Estados Unidos era urgente «porque desde Selena no se había hecho ninguna historia sobre una figura hispana en la Unión Americana».

Jorge Isaac Arvizu Martínez, conocido como «El Tata», nació el 23 de julio de 1933 en Celaya, Guanajuato.

Fue hijo de un funcionario que trabajaba en el Departamento Autónomo Forestal de Caza y Pesca, lo cual hizo que viajaran de manera constante y por lo tanto no recibió una educación formal, vivió en todos los poblados del Bajío.

«Es momento de que nuestras historias también se celebren en el cine y que nuestros héroes también los retrate la industria cinematográfica de este país», apuntó.

A los 11 años abandonó su casa, emprendió el largo viaje de la vida e hizo de todo para ganarse el sustento. A los 14 años trabajó como ayudante de mago, además de que actuó como payaso en fiestas infantiles.Tiempo después se fue a vivir con otros jóvenes con quienes preparó un «show» titulado «Río Rosa» en un cabaret, donde realizó un acto en el que fingió una catalepsia durante tres días.

La cinta es protagonizada por Michael Peña y en ella aparecen América Ferrera, como esposa de Chávez, y Rosario Dawson, como la activista Dolores Huerta.

Asimismo, realizó trabajos de publicidad callejera hasta que los comentaristas Fernando Marcos y José Ruiz Vélez lo llamaron para que fuera parte de un proyecto

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llamado «Tele Revista», en el que dobló chistes para cortos cinematográficos, además de que comenzó a escribir chistes, los actuó y también los dobló.En la televisión inició como ayudante de utilería y ahí conoció a Graciela Amador, llamada «Gachita Amador», quien tenía un teatro infantil de muñecos de guiñol, en el que Arvizu empezó a trabajar y a hacer las voces en «El Teatro Cucurucho».

En 1958, el pionero del doblaje mexicano Carlos David Ortigoza fundó la empresa Cinematográfica Interamericana S.A. (CINSA), en conjunto con Roberto W. Lerner, compañía en la que «El Tata» comenzó a doblar a muchos de los personajes de programas como «Los Locos Adams», «Los supersónicos», «Don Gato y su pandilla» y «Los Picapiedra», entre otros. Con estas entradas en la carrera de doblaje, Arvizu no sólo traducía el diálogo, lo actuaba, lo interpretaba y lo arreglaba con improvisaciones al original, que en algunos casos dieron mejores versiones en español.

Su sobrenombre «El Tata» lo adquirió a finales de la década de los 70, cuando apareció con un personaje regular en el programa de comedia «La criada bien criada», donde interpretó a un anciano, vecino de la protagonista, María Victoria.

Debido a la gran aceptación del personaje, el actor lo retomó posteriormente en «La carabina de Ambrosio» y en el programa «Mis huéspedes».

Trabajó en películas mexicanas como «Chico Ramos» (1971), «La mafia amarilla»

(1975), «La gran aventura del Zorro» (1976), «Los supersabios» (1978), «El pichichi del barrio» (1989), «Cuestión de honor» (1993) y «Los Ángeles de la Muerte» (1995), entre otras, además de escribir y participar en decenas de obras de teatro.

Asimismo, trabajó en telenovelas como «Carita de Ángel» (2000), «Hasta que el dinero nos separe» (20092010) y en programas de comedia como «La jaula» (2004) y «El privilegio de mandar» (2005-2006).En 2007 participó en los doblajes mexicanos del ánime japonés «Digimon 02», en los que interpretó a «Hawkmon» y «Aquilamon» y en las películas de Disney Pixar, «Cars» donde dio voz a «Ramón», y «Ratatouille» como el odioso «Chef Skinner».

En 2008, Jorge Arvizu dobló de nueva cuenta a «Maxwell Smart» en la película «El súper agente 86».

Dos años después, el productor Fernando de Fuentes confirmó la participación de Jorge Arvizu como voz original en el doblaje de la nueva película de «Don Gato y su pandilla».Además, el comediante fue pintor y músico en su tiempo libre; pintó cuadros sobre pedido y conformó un grupo de jazz, con el que tuvo su primera presentación en marzo de 2011.

En los últimos años, Jorge Arvizu, retirado de la carrera artística, participó en los movimientos sociales postelectorales.En enero de 2014, el actor estuvo hospitalizado en la Unidad de Terapia Intensiva de una clínica privada de la Ciudad de México, por problemas de salud.

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Divergent (the book) is the first installment in the Divergent trilogy, the top three books on USA Today’s best-seller list in 2013. The story is set within a future world where people are divided into distinct factions based on their personalities, and Tris Prior, played by Shailene Woodley, is warned she is Divergent and will never fit into any one group. When she discovers a conspiracy to destroy all Divergents, she must find out what makes being Divergent so dangerous before it’s too late.

Taking place after their successful comeback in The Muppets, the entire Muppets gang go on a global tour, selling out grand theaters in some of Europe’s most exciting destinations, including Berlin, Madrid and London. However, mayhem follows the Muppets overseas as they find themselves unwittingly entangled in an international crime caper headed by Constantine (the World’s Number One Criminal and a dead ringer for Kermit) and his dastardly sidekick Dominic (Ricky Gervais).

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NYMPHOMANIAC: VOLUME I Is the story of Joe (Charlotte Gainsbourg), a self-diagnosed nymphomaniac who is discovered badly beaten in an alley by an older bachelor, Seligman (Stellan Skarsgård), who takes her into his home. As he tends to her wounds, she recounts the erotic story of her adolescence and young-adulthood (portrayed in flashback by newcomer Stacy Martin). VOLUME I also stars Shia LaBeouf, Christian Slater, Uma Thurman, Sophie Kennedy Clark and Connie Nielsen.

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Mario Jiménez Castillo EL OBSERVADOR Existen sueños hermosos que nos hacen sentir los seres más felices del mundo, a tal punto que los estudiosos contemporáneos de los sueños los han catalogado como “sueños sanadores’ porque al despertar nos sentimos revitalizados e inmersos en la alegría de vivir.

Los sueños sanadores son provocados por las emociones del durmiente quien reciente temor, remordimientos, problemas de salud o angustia durante la vigilia. En este caso, este tipo de sueños se convierte en una especie de solución o recompensa del inconsciente ante las vicisitudes que enfrenta la mente consciente.

Se han hecho experimentos por medio de los cuales varios pacientes con padecimientos menores han logrado sanar con mayor rapidez simplemente recordando con frecuencia alguno de sus sueños maravillosos. Cuando experimente un sueño que le hizo sentir dichoso, escríbalo y recuérdelo constantemente; esto le servirá de apoyo para mantener una actitud más optimista ante los retos de la vida diaria.

Según antiguos mitos, el célebre mago Merlín era todo un experto en la interpretación de sueños sanadores ya que él mismo los experimentó.

Cuenta la leyenda que un día Merlín se encontraba enfermo y desolado, nadie se encontraba a su alrededor y sus fuerzas comenzaban a menguar rápidamente. Sabía que su situación era difícil y aún con la tenue energía que poseía fue capaz de preparar una pócima que le hiciera

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descansar para renovar su fuerza. Al comenzar a beberla se quedó dormido casi de inmediato y comenzó a soñar.

En uno de sus sueños él observó su pecho, adornado por un cordón cristalino del que sobresalía un talismán verde claro en forma de corazón. A la mañana siguiente recordó lo que había soñado y esto le causó una gran emoción que le hizo levantarse de su lecho y salir a la puerta de su casa.

Tal fue su sorpresa que de momento pensó que todavía estaba soñando porque todos sus síntomas y achaques habían desaparecido.

De pronto encontró junto a la puerta un obsequio envuelto en un paquete. Al abrirlo, se trataba del mismo talismán que adornaba su pecho durante el sueño. Al tocarle supo que no se trataba de otro sueño porque el brillo de aquella aguamarina era tan real como el mismo resplandor del sol. Dentro del paquete también había un papiro donde venían impresas palabras de agradecimiento de una Baronesa a quien él había salvado de un peligro mortal.

En esta historia podemos observar como un buen karma se puede convertir en el productor de sueños sanadores.

He conocido personas con diversos padecimientos físicos quienes después de experimentar este tipo de sueños han observado una gran mejoría y muchos de ellos hasta han sanado totalmente. Está comprobado por la ciencia que las enfermedades comienzan a desarrollarse en la mente antes de manifestarse en el cuerpo. Por el mismo motivo la cura puede encontrarse también en la mente humana.

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MARCH 21 - MARCH 27, 2014

México (NOTIMEX) Por primera vez en la historia del torneo “El Cinturón de Oro”, que cumple su 20 edición, las mujeres tendrán la oportunidad de agenciarse el cinto, para lo cual desde este jueves en un salón de la capital mexicana iniciarán el camino rumbo a la conquista.

Para la jornada inaugural están programadas dos con-

tiendas de damas en peso mosca. Sobresale el debut profesional de la hidalguense Valeria Pérez, monarca de los Guantes de Oro 2013, quien se medirá ante la capitalina Mitzi Susana Rodríguez.

En otro duelo de boxeo rosa, Nadia Aide Álvarez cambiará metralla con María de Jesús Ramos. Ambos pleitos serán a cuatro asaltos. También en peleas a cuatro capítulos que contabilizarán para el certa-

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men (no se menciona el lugar de origen cuando son del Distrito Federal) están: En gallo, Johnny Martínez (Estado de México) chocará con Temoatzin Landeros, y Jorge Rivera (Estado de México) hará lo propio con Luis Angel Delgadillo.

En pluma: Miguel Ángel Mogollan (Tlaxcala) vs Ismael López, mientras que Juan Carlos Amador se me-

dirá ante Eduardo Romero.

En ligero: Jeovanny de la Cruz contra José López, ambos del Estado de México, y Venancio Arias (Edo. Méx.) vs Pablo Martínez (Oaxaca).

Los campeones se llevarán un cinturón y 40 mil pesos, en tanto que los submonarcas obtendrán 20 mil pesos.

Fuera de torneo, a cuatro rollos:En minimosca, Ricardo Damián Sánchez-Sergio Mejía, y en liviano, Viridiana Zepeda-Karla Ramos.

l Monterrey (NOTIMEX) La raquetbolista mexicana Paola Longoria se dijo lista para buscar el título 31 de su trayectoria, cuando dispute el torneo Great Balls of Fire, que se efectuará en Miami, Estados Unidos, del 21 al 23 de marzo.

“Voy en busca del título 31 de manera consecutiva de la gira del Tour Profesional. Estoy súper contenta”, expresó la deportista, quien anunció que una marca de automóviles se suma a su lista de patrocinadores.

La deportista potosina consiguió hace sólo unos días el título 30 en Nueva Jersey, por lo cual ahora tiene en la mira seguir por la senda del triunfo durante sus siguientes compromisos.

Longoria recordó que después de ese compromiso se le avecinan otros en territorio estadunidense, dentro del Tour Profesional, y después tendrá encuentros con la selección mexicana.

“Vienen eventos importantes después de Miami, tengo uno en California, y después tendremos el Panamericano en Santa Cruz, Bolivia, con la selección mexicana, donde buscamos también refrendar el título en singles como en dobles”, expresó.

La raquetbolista dijo que el Panamericano lo tomará como preparación para el Campeonato del Mundo, a disputarse en junio próximo en Toronto, Canadá, donde buscará refrendar su corona en individuales y por parejas.

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