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City of Sunnyvale selects new Mayor, Vice Mayor Vice Mayor Jim Griffith has been selected Mayor of Sunnyvale, and Councilmember Jim Davis has been selected Vice Mayor. The selections were made by City Council on January 7, regular Council meeting. Mayor Griffith will serve a two-year term; Vice Mayor Davis will serve a one-year term.

New Year, New Leadership, New Priorities at VTA Priorities for 2014 include providing outstanding service to Levi’s Stadium, working with the community and cities to implement bus rapid transit and increase overall ridership, building better relations with the communities VTA touches through listening and feedback, using our landholdings for the betterment of the community, and securing funding for Phase II of VTA’s extension of BART to Silicon Valley.

Silicon Valley International Auto Show January 10 & 11 @ 10am – 10pm San Jose McEnery Convention Center 150 W. San Carlos St. San Jose, CA Film Night: El Rey January 10 @ 6:30pm San Jose Peace & Justice Center 48 S. 7th St. San Jose, CA www.sanjosepeace.org Color Struck January 14 @ 7:30pm Louis B. Mayer Theatre Santa Clara University 500 El Camino Real Santa Clara, CA www.scupresents.org Dormant Fruit Tree Pruning January 18 @ 9:30 – 11:30am Historic Orchard 438 Coleman Ave. San Jose, CA Pre-registration: www.grpg. org Ohlone College Community Education:Chinese Folk Songs Saturdays January 18 - March 1 @3:30 pm - 5:30 pm Ohlone College Building 2, 1st Floor, Room 2133 43600 Mission Blvd.

Fremont, CA 94539 ohlone.augusoft.net Brides against breast cancer January 19 @11am – 4pm The Westin San Francisco

50 Third St. San Francisco, CA 2014 Freedom Train January 20 @10am San Jose Diridon Station 65 Cahill St. San Jose, CA (408) 861-5323 34th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Luncheon January 20 @ noon San Jose Airport Garden Hotel 1740 N. First St. San Jose, CA www.sjaacsa.org Salute to the Sequoia Yacht Club January 30 @10am – 4pm San Mateo County History Museum 2200 Broadway Redwood City, CA www.historysmc.org We are Workers! Not Slaves!

January 31 @ 7pm San Jose Peace & Justice Center 48 S. 7th St. San Jose, CA The Fresh Beat Band February 1 @ 5pm Event Center One Washingotn Square San Jose, CA (800) 745-3000 Super Bowl Sunday Run February 2 @9am 438 Coleman Ave. San Jose, CA www.grpg.org

First Friday February 2 @ 11am San Mateo County History Museum 2200 Broadway Redwod City, CA www.historysmc.org Lady Rizo February 6 & 7 @8pm Feinstein’s at the Nikko 222 Mason St. San Francisco, CA www.ticketweb.com Book Sale February 8 @ 10am – 4pm Santa Teresa Public Library 290 International Circle San Jose, CA friendsofst@comcast.net Demi Lovato February 11 SAP Center 525 W. Santa Clara St. San Jose, CA Flamenco Dinner February 12 @6pm Morocco’s Restaurant 873 Castro St. Mountain View, CA Bushtrack’s Expeditions February 4 Morrison Planetarium The California Academy of Sciences 55 Music Concourse Dr. San Francisco, CA RSVP by January 21 (800)995-8689

Mi Pueblo Foods in difficult financial situation San Jose-based grocery chain Mi Pueblo Foods, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last July, has asked for court permission to hire investment bankers as it seeks a financial lifeline or a possible sale of the company.

50th Anniversary of the War on Poverty “Fifty years after our nation declared an unconditional war on poverty, the battle rages on. For too many of our families, the American dream has slipped further and further out of reach. The need to eradicate poverty and create opportunity and shared prosperity is as great now as it was 50 years ago,” said President Randi Weingarten, American Federation of Teachers. “Today, nearly 22 percent of our children, and nearly 50 million Americans, live in poverty. Half of all public school children are poor—and the numbers are even higher in the South and the West. No nation can achieve economic and educational justice and shared growth and prosperity while ignoring gross inequality. For too long, our nation has pursued an agenda of austerity and trickle-down economics that has failed to propel Americans into the middle class.”

Documentary: Surviving Progress January 11 @ 1:30pm Niles Discovery Church 255 H St. Fremont, CA www.tricityperspectives.org Senior Seminar: How to Stay Safe and Secure Online January 14 @ 10am – 11:30am 255 N. White Rd., San Jose, CA Register at share@ bayareaolderadults.org Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration January 15 @ 12 noon - 1:30pm Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library 150 East San Fernando Street San Jose, CA 95112 Report on Nuclear Weapons Free Zone in the Middle East January 17 @ 7pm San Jose Peace & Justice Center

48 S. 7th St. San Jose, CA Spanish for Activists Class Wednesdays 6:30pm San Jose Peace & Justice Center th 48 S. 7 St. San Jose, CA Free Sunday Yoga in the park Every Sunday 11:00am Dolores Park Dolores St. & 19th St. San Francisco, CA 94114 Free Heart Screening for Children By appointment Valley Medical Center or family’s home www.infant-heart.com (408) 885-4415 Electronics recycling collection 200 E. Santa Clara St., San Jose, CA 95109 (916) 617-2664

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This year 2014 will have a primary election day on Tuesday, June 3, 2014. There are several local issues which will require the attention of local registered voters.

Should the local elected officials to the u.S. congress be re-elected? generally, incumbents are almost always re-elected. Do review their voting record by googling.

For example, google ‘House of representative Zoe lofgren’ (D-cA-19th District) to find comprehensive information. lofgren has supported legislation impacting small business, Vietnamese rights, locating u.S. Patent district office in San Jose, cA, and immigration reform legislation.

The same approach will enable one to learn about congress member Sam Farr (DcA-20); congresswoman Anna g. eshoo (D-cA-18); and congress member Mike Honda (D-cA-17). representative Mike Honda is a popular elected official who is part of the Asian American caucus and an honorary member of the congressional Hispanic caucus (He learned Spanish during his Peace corps service in central America.)

Since “all politics are local’ and Jesse unruh stated “Money is the mother’s milk of politics’, it behooves every citizens to ensure being registered to vote. learn about the public policy issues which impact your family

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and friends. learn enough to vote in your own best intesrests. Too much information is often propaganda. Become able to discern between ‘truth and facts’ from the many interpretations, projections, and other forms of ‘information spin-meistering’ used by major media (print, radio, TV, and the internet).

wants to send a message to the Koch brothers and their ilk, who have spent in excess of $440 million buying influence to impact local elections. Do contribute a bit to your candidate’s campaign fund. When citizens vote in large numbers, the will of the people is established’ by the people for the people’.

locally, voters will impact election of u.S. congress; the Mayor of San Jose, and many state officials. go to www. smartvote.com to see the multitude of elections that will be on the ballot for the June 3rd Primary election.’

Project Vote Smart’ provides free, unbiased, in-depth information about current officials, candidates, issues, legislation, and voting. it is a project of the league of Women Voters of california education Fund, a 501(c)(3) nonpartisan organization. it is organizations such as this which are sources all voters should check out before deciding ‘how i will vote’ and ‘who i will support’.

Then elected officials will be beholden to the people rather than special interests. issues such as ‘unemployment Assistance’; a woman’s right to choose (Her body; Her choice); support for better distribution of wealth by establishment of a ‘living wages’ rather than ‘minimum wages’; affordable housing; making jobs more available; reasonable support for education; immigration reform; support & fix the Affordable care Act (obamacare) rather than trash it; potable water conservation; repair and maintenance of local urban roads; local community funding formula (pre-K to 12 education funding); and others.

The election of the Mayor, city of San Jose, has attracted many candidates. So it’s certain that the top two vote-getters will have a ‘runoff election’ after the June 3rd 2014 Primary election has happened. Those who vote on June 3rd will select which two of all current mayoral candidates will be in the ‘runoff election’ held on election Day, Tuesday, November 4, 2014.

Democracy will exist as long as a majority of informed citizens vote. All need to understand that the ‘Big Money’ (or ‘Dark Money’) cannot buy an election when more than 50% of the citizens register to vote and vote. if each of you eo readers

regarding the local potable water supply: When will the officials of the Santa clara Valley Water District begin to inform its clients that this extended drought is so serious that potable water conservadion must begin immediately? Why the delay in not informing its service area that all reservoirs are very low? eo projects that with the focused use of iT, it is possible today to influence the decision makers in government, especially elected officials, to do the right thing. As people who are residents of America, we must influence the use of American resources in support of the people and their common weal.

Cinthia Rodríguez el oBSerVADor lo primero que quiero decir es que ojalá todos hayan comenzado el nuevo año con éxito. extrañaba escribir mi columna. Ahora por fin estoy de vuelta en la ranura de las cosas, por lo que me esperaba cada semana, como de costumbre, a menos, por supuesto si tenemos un invitado especial o carta al editor.

Hablando de las cartas al editor, recibí una bonita carta halagadora esta semana. Yo no sabía qué esperar. De todos modos, esto hizo mi día por completo.

Debería dejarles saber que la carta llegó en un sobre de la prisión de corcoran. Tenía mis dudas al abrirla, pero encontré una agradable sorpresa. el admirador hablaba

de sí mismo. Él compartió que había estado en la cárcel durante los últimos 17 años y tiene 36 años de edad.

Habló de cómo él, estaba en pandillas y escribió sobre su infancia en México. la carta estaba muy bien escrita en español con pequeñas notas al margen en inglés. Tuve una sonrisa en mi cara todo el día. coincidencialmente, estoy leyendo un libro de no ficción muy bien escrito llamado “random Family”, que cuenta con algunos de sus personajes principales en prisión. este libro está lleno de personas que no están necesariamente en pandillas pero terminan en la cárcel por motivos relacionados con las drogas o por estar en el lugar equivocado en el momento equivocado. He aprendido mucho acerca de la cultura de la vida en prisión. Mientras que algunas personas merecen estar allí otros están cumpliendo condenas de larga duración que no tienen sentido.

Ni siquiera puedo imaginar lo que debe ser estar en la cárcel. Me volvería loca al ser

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atrapada en una celda. No es extraño que a algunos internos les tengan vigilados para prevenir suicidios.

No sé mucho sobre el sistema penitenciario pero estoy segura de que podemos hablar de ello durante días. Hay mucho que podemos hacer para evitar que nuestros jóvenes terminen en la cárcel. creo que una de las cosas más importantes es la participación de los padres.

Siento que las pandillas siguen debido a esa razón.

Nuestros jóvenes quieren pertenecer a una familia y una pandilla proporciona esa ilusión. Puedo entender que los padres tienen que trabajar pero pueden llamar durante su break. Asegúrese de comunicarse y recordarles cuánto los ama y que sólo quiere verles triunfar.

Hay tantas cosas mal con diferentes sistemas pero no podemos permitir que nos mantengan abajo. Pequeños gestos recorren un largo camino. Ahora vaya y abrase a su hijo y dígale que puede ser el próximo presidente.

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JUNTAS PARA INFORMACIÓN: • 15 de Ene – Biblioteca Publica Edenvale, San José 6:30 pm • 30 de Ene – Biblioteca Evergreen Branch, San José 6:30 pm • 4 de Feb – Biblioteca Latinoamericana, San José 6:30 pm • 5 de Feb – Biblioteca Carnegie Branch, Este de San José 6:30 pm • 10 de Feb – Biblioteca Publica de Milpitas 6:30 pm • 13 de Mar – Horton Youth Center, Cathedral of Faith 3:00 pm* * Esta junta será concluida con un paseo de las instalaciones.

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going to lose that 35 pounds next week, but you might lose 4 or 5 pounds next month.

Okay, so you’ve already broken most, if not all, of those New Year’s resolutions you made. So what? There’s no law that says you only get one chance and that it only can happen on January 1st. In fact, waiting until after the activities and tensions of the holidays end can often make change easier.

In some ways, changing habits or behaviors is similar to undertaking a home remodeling project.

So how about giving this year’s New Year’s resolutions a second chance but doing it in a way that will help you to succeed?

Start by being realistic. Expecting giant lifestyle changes to happen quickly or easily is not being practical.

Our bad habits usually came about in small increments over a long period of time. That usually means changing them will also take time and probably will happen in small units. You’re not

You need to start by accepting three basic things: - It’s going to take longer than you hoped.

- It’s going to be more difficult than you expected.

- It may even take more than one try to reach your goal.

tomorrow, but today you can make an appointment to talk to your doctor or check out the local hospital’s smoking cessation program.

For weight loss, it’s easy to feel depressed and like a failure when you don’t drop that five pounds in week one, or when you slip up and eat that big dessert. So instead, set smaller, easier-to-achieve goals. Maybe it’s just skipping that morning donut this week. Next week, perhaps it’s adding a daily walk after dinner.

Accepting these concepts can give you a solid, realistic foundation from which to plan and take actions that will bring success.

Most important is not giving up. Yes, you will make mistakes. Yes, you might even fail one or more times.

Studies report losing weight often takes several tries, and quitting smoking as many as eight attempts.

A good first step is to forget rigid time deadlines and instead set achievable minigoals that will eventually lead to your final goal. You probably can’t stop smoking

Just accept that you’re human and fallible, but also capable of giving it another go.

Try again, and you just might have one less resolution to make next New Year’s.

in their local communities, in schools, at faith-based organizations, in local businesses and even through the Internet.

free resources for those looking to get involved, as well as information on how to start a mentoring program.

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(SPM Wire) You don’t need special skills to become a mentor to a young person in your community; you just need an ability to listen and to offer friendship, guidance and encouragement. And now is a great time to get started, as January is National Mentoring Month, which first began in 2002.

Potential mentors are being encouraged this month to begin offering their services

To get started or to learn more about different opportunities in these different settings, you can visit www. mentoring.org, which is maintained by The National Mentoring Partnership, one of the key non-profit organizations involved in National Mentoring Month.

The organization provides

Not only does working with young people help them to achieve academic success, it also can lead them to make responsible decisions in different facets of their lives, say experts at the Harvard School of Public Health and The National Mentoring Partnership.

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go for foods that are good sources of the good guys - dietary fiber, vitamins A and c, calcium, iron and potassium.

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San Jose cAliForNiA one of the nation’s largest booksellers and the leading retailer of content, digital media and educational products, announced the start of the 2014 “Barnes & Noble My Favorite Teacher contest.” The Barnes & Noble My Favorite Teacher program provides middle and high school students with the opportunity to tell their communities how much they appreciate their teachers. Teachers from grades 1 through 12 are eligible for nomination. Awards include cash prizes for the teachers and schools, NooKs and more. The contest is broken down into local and regional winners, from which the Barnes & Noble Teacher of the Year will be chosen.

Middle and high school students can nominate their teacher by writing essays, poems or thank you letters that share how their teacher has influenced their life and why they appreciate and admire their teacher. Participating schools collect the essays and submit them to the eastridge Barnes & Noble store for consideration. entries will be judged on the compelling nature of the teacher’s qualities, the sincerity of the student’s appreciation and the quality of expression and writing.

The local winning teacher will be recognized where they will receive a special award acknowledging their achievement and additional recognition and praise from their community.

The winning teacher from the eastridge Barnes & Noble will be entered into the regional contest. each regional winner will receive a NooK

and a $500 Barnes & Noble gift card. From the pool of regional winners, Barnes & Noble will name one teacher the Barnes & Noble National Teacher of the Year. The winning teacher will receive $5,000 and the title of “My Favorite Teacher.” The winner will be recognized at a special community celebration at their local Barnes & Noble store. The winning teacher’s school will receive $5,000.

The Barnes & Noble My Favorite Teacher ends March 1, 2014. only middle and high school students and active teachers employed in elementary, middle or high schools in the united States are eligible to win.

Students who want to participate should submit their essay or poem to Michael Koller, community relations Manager at the eastridge Barnes & Noble by March 1, 2014.

Take a trip to the grocery store and you’ll encounter miles of aisles stocked with thousands of food products. every product has a story to tell or better yet, sell. information printed on packages is helpful but it’s often confusing and even a bit misleading.

While lists of ingredients and the Nutrition Facts panel are there to help shoppers choose foods to fit their nutritional needs, it’s not always easy to interpret. learning how to decode the jumble of numbers and percentages is the first step in shopping for healthier foods.

“The best guide for making decisions affecting your diet is the nutrition facts panel, which is regulated by the FDA and for meats and poultry by the uSDA,” said carolyn o’Neil, registered dietitian and nutrition advisor for BestFoodFacts.org. “The Nutrition Facts panel lists all of the important specs, such as calories, fats, sodium, fiber, sugar and several key vitamins and minerals.”

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•Don’t be fooled by healthy looks: While package design may illustrate people engaging in healthful activities, pretty farm scenes and adorned with “healthy” words, note that the FDA does not regulate the use of creative brand names. As always, it is the nutrition facts label where a consumer can see what’s really inside.

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Nutrition label 101 Here are some of o’Neil’s tips on understanding nutrition labels, so you can be a more informed consumer and make healthier decisions for your family.

•Always note serving sizes: While a food or beverage may seem like a good nutritional fit, the first thing to notice should always be the serving size. Watch out because if you read that a serving contains 100 calories, for instance, that may be for 8 ounces of a juice beverage and the container may hold 16 ounces.

•Be aware of unhealthy contents: if looking to limit fat, sodium and sugar, pay close attention to these call outs on the label. Some foods might deliver more than your daily limit for sodium! remember that trans fat should be avoided completely.

•look for the good stuff: A healthy diet consists of vitamins and nutrients which nutrition labels also spell out.

•Trust health claims: The FDA closely monitors the use of health claims on food packaging. So, if you see wording such as “heart healthy,” you can be confident the company had to meet nutrition criteria set by the FDA. Prepared with nutrition label know-how, shoppers can put this valuable information to work to make food shopping easier on the next trip to supermarket.

Prevent Car Theft and Burglary Having your car stolen or things stolen from your car can be a very stressful experience. With these few prevention tips, you can help reduce your chances of becoming a victim of these crimes.

First and foremost, always keep your car locked while you are at any public place including the gas station, the coffee shop, the grocery store, etc.

Secondly, park close to other vehicles in parking lots and in well lit areas to lessen the chance of being a target. Third, NEVER leave your car running while it is unattended or unlocked. No warming up the car in the driveway!

Fourth, keep all valuables out of sight or lock them in the trunk. No purse, wallet, cell phone, laptop, GPS should be visible. Finally, if you discover that you are a victim of vehicle theft or burglary, call the SJPD from home/ work, 911. If you use your cell phone, call 408-277-8911.

If your car is stolen, the police need the following information: •The year, make, model, color and license plate number.

•VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) this is on the registration which you should not keep in the car. Keep a copy in your purse/wallet and the original at home.

•When and where the theft occurred.

•Descriptions of anyone seen loitering around the car before it was stolen.

•Names of witnesses.

Remember, burglary and thefts are crimes of opportunity so do what you can not to attract a burglar’s attention. For more information or tips, visit our website at www.sjpd.org.

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SAN FrANciSco Babycenter en español, el recurso sobre embarazo y maternidad en el que más mamás latinas confían, presenta hoy los 100 nombres de bebés más populares de 2013 entre los papás latinos. la lista de nombres se elaboró a partir de más de 50.000 nombres de bebés nacidos en 2013 de padres registrados en Babycenter en español, originarios de estados unidos y América latina.

Además, el sitio comparte algunos datos interesantes que arrojó una encuesta sobre nombres de bebé, que se realizó a finales de 2013, y en la que participaron alrededor de 3.000 mamás y papás de Babycenter en español. una de las grandes novedades es la entrada triunfal de emma y Martina entre los 10 nombres favoritos de niñas.

Derribaron a Mariana y María José de esa lista. el primer lugar es de nuevo para Sofía y Santiago, que se han aferrado a su corona por siete años consecutivos. en la lista de niños, Mateo desplazó a Matías del segundo lugar, y estuvo muy cerca de arrebatarle el primer puesto a Santiago. otra gran sorpresa fue el debut de luis entre los 10 nombres predilectos. eso significó la salida de Alejandro, que había permanecido en esa lista por seis largos años. las tendencias de 2013 indican el fuerte impacto del papa Francisco en las listas de nombres tanto de niños como de niñas. otra gran influencia fueron los futbolistas latinos mundialmente famosos, y por supuesto, las celebridades, incluyendo actores y actrices populares de Hollywood. Se identificó también una marcada preferencia por nombres femeninos que significan victoriosa, guerrera o poderosa.

Mujeres: el sexo rico y fuerte la inclinación de los papás latinos por los nombres femeninos que significan victoriosa, guerrera o poderosa, fue muy clara. De acuerdo a la encuesta sobre nombres de bebé de Babycenter en español, el significado es el factor más importante para los papás latinos, al elegir el nombre de sus bebés.

los papás latinos además se inspiraron en series, películas y telenovelas, cuyos protagonistas son todos jóvenes.

Las tendencias más candentes de 2013: Furor por el papa Francisco los latinos católicos aún celebran la elección del cardenal argentino Jorge Mario Bergoglio, quien desde marzo de 2013 gobierna la iglesia católica con el nombre de Francisco, en honor a San Francisco de Asís. Muchos de ellos quisieron ser parte de este acontecimiento histórico y eligieron su nombre para sus hijos. Además, la revista Time lo nombró en 2013, “Persona del Año”.

Jorge fue uno de los nombres que más subió en popularidad en 2013. Del puesto 63 ¡dio un gran salto al 34!

Por su parte Mario, después de estar ausente de la lista de los 100 nombres más populares de niño en 2012, resucitó y se posicionó en el lugar 68. “la subida de Jorge refleja también la popularidad del bebé real, primogénito de los

duques de cambridge, que ha devuelto a la actualidad un nombre de gran relevancia histórica. No es solamente un favorito de las casas reales europeas, sino que es el nombre de uno de los santos más venerados. San Jorge, que suele representarse venciendo al dragón, simboliza fuerza y protección de los desamparados”, mencionó clarisse céspedes, editora en Babycenter en español.

Francisco avanzó 11 puestos ubicándose en el lugar 37 y la versión femenina, Francesca, entró por primera vez en la lista de los 100 nombres más populares de niña colocándose en el puesto 66. la religión sigue siendo una fuerte influencia entre los papás latinos a la hora de elegir el nombre de sus hijos. esto quedó demostrado en una encuesta sobre nombres de bebés que llevó a cabo Babycenter en español. Al preguntárseles qué nombres de personajes famosos les sirvieron de inspiración al seleccionar el nombre de sus niños, la respuesta ganadora, con un 34 por ciento, fue “una figura espiritual o religiosa”.

cada vez más se reconoce y valora a la mujer como una fuerza imparable, y quizás los nombres con esos significados son un reflejo de ello. Y es que en muchos países, las mujeres superan a los hombres en términos educativos. en estados unidos, por ejemplo, las últimas cifras publicadas por el censo en marzo de 2013, indican que 37 por ciento de las mujeres de 25 a 29 años había obtenido por lo menos una licenciatura, mientras que solo el 30 por ciento de los hombres de esa edad la obtuvieron. los expertos además pronostican que las mujeres pronto serán el principal sostén de la familia en estados unidos, porque casi el 40 por ciento de las esposas que trabajan ganan más que sus maridos.

Dos nombres que se situaron entre los 10 favoritos tienen que ver con esta tendencia: emma, que significa “fuerte”, se colocó en el puesto 6, y Martina, que significa “guerrera única”, alcanzó la posición 9 (aunque la popularidad de Martina también está relacionada con una famosa, como se indica más abajo).

Victoria llegó al puesto 6 y Brianna (que también significa “fuerte”) regresó a la lista de los 100 nombres de niñas más populares en la posición 70.

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San Jose cAliForNiA regional Medical center of San Jose has been recognized

by The Joint commission and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association as meeting The Joint commission’s standards for Disease-Specific care comprehensive Stroke center certification, which means it is part of an elite group of providers focused on complex stroke care. complex Stroke centers are recognized as industry leaders and are responsible for setting the national agenda in highly-specialized stroke care. comprehensive Stroke center certification recognizes those hospitals that have state-of-the-art infrastructure, staff and training to receive and treat patients with the most complex strokes. regional underwent a rigorous onsite review in November 2013. Joint commission experts reviewed regional’s compliance with the comprehensive Stroke center standards and requirements including advanced imaging capabilities, 24/7 availability of specialized treatments, and staff with the unique education and competencies to care for complex stroke patients.

“By achieving this advanced certification, regional has thoroughly demonstrated the greatest level of commitment to the care of its patients with a complex stroke condition,” says Mark r. chassin, M.D., FAcP, M.P.P., M.P.H., president, The Joint commission.

“certification is a voluntary process and The Joint commission commends regional for successfully undertaking this challenge to elevate the standard of its care for the community it serves.” regional Medical center of San Jose is a major Trauma center. The hospital provides a host of technologically-advanced services including cardiovascular, orthopedic and general Surgery, along with multi-organ cancer care, and services for Women and children.

“The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association congratulates regional Medical center on its comprehensive Stroke center certification,” commented Mark J. Alberts, M.D., FAHA, American Heart Association/American Stroke Association spokesperson and incoming Vice-chair of Neurology and Neurotherapeutics at uT Southwestern Medical center. “comprehensive Stroke centers offer a high level of care for patients with the most severe and challenging types of strokes and cerebrovascular disease.” “regional is thoroughly committed to providing our patients with the highest quality stroke care based on current scientific research to ensure continuous improvement in care,” said regional President and ceo, Mike Johnson. “comprehensive Stroke center certification has given us the opportunity to highlight the exceptional stroke care we provide for our patients, and improved care overall for the benefit of our community.”

part in the National chicano Moratorium March in los Angeles. in February and March 1968, cesar began a wateronly fast against violence that lasted 25 days. Martin sent him a telegraph, “our separate struggles are really one.

A struggle for freedom, for dignity and for humanity.”

Thirty days later, on April 4, 1968 Martin luther King was murdered.

December, 1970 found cesar chavez jailed in Salinas, california for refusing to obey a court injunction to stop a lettuce boycott. coretta Scott King, Martin’s widow, visited him there during the 14 days he spent behind bars.

Ramon J. Martinez, Ph.D. SPeciAl To el oBSerVADor “Free at last! Free at last!

Thank god Almighty, we are Free at last!” said Dr. Martin luther King’s at the lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.c. in August 28, 1963. He was not popular at that time. in April, 1963 the 34 year old Atlanta Minister was in jail. He wrote “letter From Birmingham city Jail” in which he described nonviolent civil disobedience and direct individual action in response to a newspaper article by eight local white clergymen who denounced his leadership of nonviolent demonstrations. reverend King, Mahatma gandhi and cesar chavez all drew inspiration about civil disobedience from a letter written by poet Henry David Thoreau from an 1849 Massachusetts jail. His crime? refusal to pay personal income taxes to fund the war that Americans started against Mexico. in “resistance to civil government” Thoreau explained his action.

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“Witness the present Mexican war, the work of comparatively a few individuals using the standing government as their tool.... in other words, when a sixth of the population, of a nation which has undertaken to be the refuge of liberty, are slaves, and a whole country is unjustly overrun and conquered by a foreign army, and subjected to military law….What makes this duty the more urgent is the fact that the country so overrun is not our own, but ours is the invading army”.

By 1964 King was declared “Man of the Year” by Time Magazine, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, and the uS congress had passed The 1964 civil rights Act. He could have rested with this public approval and acceptance, but he began to speak out against the Vietnam War and he was branded as “unpatriotic”. on April 4, 1967 he gave a speech, “Beyond VietnamA Time to Break Silence” at riverside church in New York city. ”We are called to speak for the weak, for the voiceless, for the victims of

our nation and for those it calls “enemy,” for no document from human hands can make these humans any less our brothers…my mind goes constantly to the people of that peninsula. i speak now not of the soldiers of each side…but simply of the people who have been living under the curse of war for almost three continuous decades now…Perhaps the more tragic recognition of reality took place when it became clear to me that the war was doing far more than devastating the hopes of the poor at home. it was sending their sons and their brothers and their husbands to fight and to die in extraordinarily high proportions relative to the rest of the population…”.

(By 1975 more 1,5000,000 Americans had served in Vietnam combat; 275,000 of these soldiers were Black and 170,000 were Spanish surnamed, mainly Mexican Americans). in March, 1967 King marched against the war in the streets chicago. in 1970, led by chicano activists, 30,000 anti-war protesters, many from San Jose, took

on November 9, 1984 cesar addressed the commonwealth club in San Francisco. He said, “once social

change begins it cannot be reversed.... our accomplishments cannot be undone. la causa, our cause, doesn’t have to be experienced twice.

The consciousness and pride that were raised by our union are alive and thriving inside millions of young Hispanics who will never work on a farm”.

Today, we continue to witness our country attempt to solve world problems through war.

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Dr. King would remind us to” keep our eye on who is dying and who benefits from war. Those who benefit most are not the poor and their families, friend or foe, yet they must daily face the barrel of destruction”.

gracias Martin y Feliz cumpleaños.

Que Viva Dr. Martin luther King!

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LEGAL CLASSIFIEDS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 586536 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, AT Auto Consultant Services, 480 Boynton Ave # 15, San Jose, CA 95117, Santa Clara Co. Toghrul Akbarzada, 480 Boynton Ave # 15, San Jose, CA 95117. This business is conducted by an individual, registrants began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 01/03/13. “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.)

Toghrul Akbarzada Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/03/14.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 586492 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Princess Party Supply, 896 Commercial St., San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara Co. Blanca E. Aguilar, 1555 E Saint James St., San Jose, CA 95116, Eliud M. Angeles, 1555 E. Saint James St., San Jose, CA 95116. This business is conducted by a married couple, registrants began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 10/01/2011. “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.)

Blanca E. Aguilar Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/03/14.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 586456 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, CYVSA Mechanical Contractors, 600 N. 3rd St., Ste 201, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara Co. Saul Victor Villanueva, 677 Tarrytown Ct., San Jose, CA 95136. This business is conducted by an individual, registrants began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 05/20/2005. “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 Victor Villanueva Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/02/14.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 586065 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Realty World Elite Properties, 1211 Park Ave., Suite 114, San Jose, CA 95126, Santa Clara Co. Wanda Klor, 1177 Branham Lane #424, San Jose, CA 95118. This business is conducted by an individual, registrants have not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Wanda Klor Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/18/13.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 585927 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Primitive Vantage, 3550 Stevens Creek Blvd. # 310, San Jose, CA 95117, Santa Clara Co. Ashenafi G. Kifle, 1601 Tenaka Place., # 147, San Jose, CA 94087. 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.)

Ashenafi G. Kifle Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31, 2014.

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

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV258622 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Tony Ngoc Thach Voong. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Tony Ngoc Thah The Voong has filed a petition for

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Tony Ngoc Thach The Voong to Tony The Voong. 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 4/01/14 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. 06, 2014.

Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31, 2014.

AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV254798 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ana Jimenez & Juan Hernandez.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Ana Jimenez & Juan Hernandez have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Juan Jose Cobos to Juan Jose Hernandez Rodriguez THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 3/18/14 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. 03, 2014.

Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31, 2014.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV258379 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Amparo Aguirre. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Amparo Aguirre has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Amparo Aguirre to Amparo Jimenez. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 3/25/14 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.

Dec. 30, 2013.

Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31, 2014.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV258291 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Vishwanath Sen & Sriparna Sen. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Vishwanath Sen & Sriparna Sen have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Ramit Sen to Ritam Sen THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 3/25/14 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.

Dec. 27, 2013.

Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31, 2014.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV258288 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ann Ky. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Ann Ky has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as

follows: a. William Hak to William Jai Wei Tai THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 3/25/14 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.

Dec. 27, 2013.

Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31, 2014.

AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV158015 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jesus Robles Velazco. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Jesus Robles Velazco has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Jesus Robles Velazco to Jesse Robles THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 3/18/14 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.

Dec. 23, 2013.

Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31, 2014.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV256917 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Arthur Eugene Wilson. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Arthur Eugene Wilson has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Arthur Eugene Wilson to Arthur Tembu Ejiofor THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 3/25/14 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.

Dec. 02, 2013.

Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31, 2014.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV256079 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Christina Pizarro. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Cristina Pizarro has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Rudyjanae Pizarro to Rudyjanae Hutchinson 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 2/11/14 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.

Nov. 14, 2013.

Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31, 2014.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 585750 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, The Land of Nod, 235 First Street, Los Altos, CA 94022, Santa Clara Co. Meadowbrook LLC., 1250 Techny Road, Northbrook, IL. 60062.

This business is conducted by a limited liability company, registrants have not yet begun business under the ficti-

tious 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.)

Meadowbrook LLC. Adrian Mitchell/CFO Jan. 03, 10, 17, 24, 2014.

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

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV258262 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Dyakova Elena TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Elena Dyakova has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Elena Dyakova to Elena Vitale. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 3/18/14 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.

Dec. 26, 2013.

Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Jan. 03, 10, 17, 24, 2014.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV258135 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Xianchi Huang TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Xianchi Huang has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Xianchi Huang to Kate Tiffany Jou. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 3/18/14 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.

Dec. 23, 2013.

Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Jan. 03, 10, 17, 24, 2014.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV258120 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Daniel Golden & Rachel Nosheny TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Daniel Golden & Rachel Nosheny have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Milo Pax GoldenNosheny to Milo Pax Golden. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 3/18/14 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.

Dec. 23, 2013.

Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Jan. 03, 10, 17, 24, 2014.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV256670 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Rebecca Besbris & David Besbris TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Rebecca Besbris & David Besbris has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Daisy Jane Bresbris to Kai James Besbris. 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 2/25/14 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

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Nov. 25, 2013.

Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Jan. 03, 10, 17, 24, 2014.

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO. 586222 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.

JST Transportation, 4300 The Woods Dr Apt. # 722, San Jose, CA 95136. Filed in Santa Clara County on 10/18/12. under file no. 585369. Erika Martinez, 4300 The Woods Dr. # 722, San Jose, CA 95136. This business was conducted by an individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct ( A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Erika Martinez Jan. 03, 10, 17, 24, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/23/2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 585517 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, HP Market, 1098 N First Street, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara Co. Hung Nguyen, 2377 Plateau Dr., San Jose, CA 95125. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Hung Nguyen Dec. 27; Jan. 03, 10, 17, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/27/13.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV258005 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Faraz Khadamehghahani TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Faraz Khadamehghahani has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Faraz Khadamehghahani to Faraz Ghahani Fort THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 3/18/14 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.

Dec. 19, 2013.

Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Dec. 27; Jan. 03, 10, 17, 2014.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME AND GENDER NO. 113CV257963 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the Petition of: Gabriel Matthew Harrison. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Gabriel Matthew Harrison has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing petitioner’s name to: Brielle Marie Harrison. 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 should not be granted on 3/18/14 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95133. 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.

Dec. 18, 2013.

Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Dec. 27; Jan. 03, 10, 17, 2014.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV257759 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Maria Yolanda Perez Gallegos, Alfredo Reyes & Cintia Reyes Gallegos, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Maria

Yolanda Perez Gallegos, Alfredo Reyes and Cintia Reyes Gallegos have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Guadalupe Reyes Gallegos to Guadalupe Zuniga Perez b.

Cintia Reyes Gallegos to Cintia Zuniga Perez c. Danny Reyes Gallegos to Danny Zuniga Perez d. Leslie Reyes Gallegos to Leslie Zuniga Perez. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 3/11/14 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.

Dec. 16, 2013.

Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Dec. 20, 27; Jan. 03, 10, 2014.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV257727 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Andrew Behard Araghi, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Andrew Behard Araghi has fiiled a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. (first) Andrew (middle) Behard (last) Araghi to (first) Andrew (middle) Behard Araghi (last) Ferdowsian. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 3/11/14 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.

Dec. 16, 2013.

Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Dec. 20, 27; Jan. 03, 10, 2014.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV257573 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Johannes Andebrhan Giorgis, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Johannes Andebrhan Giorgis has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Johannes A. Giorgis aka Johannes Andebrhan Giorgis to Johannes Andebrhan Weldegiorgis. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 3/11/14 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.

Dec. 12, 2013.

Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Dec. 20, 27; Jan. 03, 10, 2014.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV254615 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Merced Ortiz, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Merced Ortiz has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Itzel Cruz Ortiz to Itzel Ortiz. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 1/21/14 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.

Oct. 16, 2013.

Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Dec. 20, 27; Jan. 03, 10, 2014.

Jason Alderman Practical Money Cualquiera que haya comprado alimentos, llenado el tanque de nafta o pagado primas de seguros últimamente se habrá sorprendido de ver que, según el Índice de Precios al Consumidor Urbano del Departamento de Trabajo (CPI-U, por sus siglas en inglés), la tasa de inflación prácticamente no se ha modificado –solo el 1,2 por ciento de septiembre de 2012 a septiembre de 2013.

Esta no es una buena noticia para los que esperaban aumentar sus aportes a una cuenta IRA, un plan 401(k) o a otras cuentas de retiro con beneficios fiscales, ya que el IRS utiliza el rendimiento interanual de septiembre del CPI-U para ajustar o no, en base al costo de vida, muchos de los aportes de las cuentas de retiro que usted y su empleador podrán hacer el próximo año.

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Este es un resumen de lo que cambiará y no cambiará en 2014: Planes de aportes definidos.

El aporte anual máximo que usted puede hacer a un plan laboral 401(k), 403(b), 457(b) o a un plan federal de retiro para empleados federales y militares (Thrift Savings Plan) seguirá siendo de $17.500. Tenga en cuenta estos otros factores: •Las personas mayores de 50 años pueden hacer, además, un aporte adicional de $5.500 en calidad de aportes compensatorios (sin cambios con respecto a 2013).

•El límite anual para los aportes combinados del empleado y el empleador aumentó en $1.000, a $52.000.

•Como su plan puede limitar el porcentaje del sueldo que puede aportar, su apor-

te máximo podrá ser menor.

(Por ejemplo, si el aporte máximo es del 10 por ciento de su sueldo y usted gana $60.000, solo podría aportar $6.000).

Cuentas de Retiro Individuales (IRA). El aporte anuwal máximo a las cuentas IRA sigue siendo de $5.500 (más otros $1.000 si es mayor de 50 –esto tampoco se ha modificado con respecto a 2013). Los aportes máximos a las cuentas IRA tradicionales no se ven afectados por los ingresos personales, pero si sus ingresos brutos ajustados modificados (AGI) exceden ciertos límites, el monto máximo que puede aportar a una cuenta Roth IRA irá disminuyendo gradualmente: •Para las personas solteras o jefas de hogar, el rango de disminución del AGI va de $114.000 a $129.000 (aumentó del rango del 2013, que iba de $112.000

a $127.000). Por encima de los $129.000, no se pueden hacer aportes a una cuenta Roth.

•Para los matrimonios que presentan su declaración fiscal juntos, el rango va de $181.000 a $191.000 (antes iba de $178.000 a $188.000).

Tenga presente estas reglas para deducir los aportes a las cuentas IRA tradicionales en su declaración fiscal federal: •Si usted es soltero/a, jefe/a de hogar, viudo/a calificado o casado/a y ninguno de los cónyuges está cubierto por un plan de retiro ofrecido por el empleador, puede deducir el aporte total a la cuenta IRA independientemente de sus ingresos.

•Si usted está cubierto por un plan de retiro ofrecido por el empleador y es soltero/a o jefe/a de hogar, la deducción fiscal se elimina gra-

dualmente para un AGI de entre $60.000 y $70.000 (en 2013, era de $59.000 a $69.000); si está casado/a y presenta la declaración fiscal junto con su cónyuge, el rango de eliminación va de $96.000 a $116.000 (en 2013, iba de $95.000 a $115.000).

•Si usted está casado/a y no está cubierto/a por un plan de retiro ofrecido por su empleador pero su cónyuge sí lo está, la deducción de las cuentas IRA se elimina gradualmente si su AGI combinado es de entre $181.000 y $191.000 (en 2013, era de $178.000 y $188.000).

•Para más detalles, lea la Publicación 590 del IRS en www.irs.gov.

Crédito fiscal para los que aportan a cuentas de retiro.

Como incentivo para ayudar a los trabajadores de bajos y moderados ingresos a aho-

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rrar para su retiro a través de una cuenta IRA o un plan de retiro ofrecido por el empleador, se les ofrece la posibilidad de acceder a un Crédito Fiscal de hasta $1.000 ($2.000 si presentan declaraciones fiscales conjuntas).

Este crédito disminuye su factura tributaria, dólar por dólar, además de cualquier otra deducción fiscal que ya reciba por su aporte.

Los límites máximos de ingresos para poder obtener este Crédito Fiscal aumentó para 2014 a $60.000 para los que presentan declaraciones conjuntas, $45.000 para los jefes/as de hogar, y $30.000 para las personas solteras o casadas que presentan declaraciones por separado. Consulte el Formulario 8880 del IRS para más información.

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en su más reciente edición, la revista PeoPle en español señala los planes de dieta y ejercicios que ayudaron a famosas como chiquis rivera y Kim Kardashian a bajar 73 libras –combinadas– que tenían de más. en una sesión de fotos para la edición, rivera comparte con la revista su experiencia tras trabajar con chabán para lograr bajar 30 libras en ocho semanas. “Decían que estaba gordita”, asegura rivera de su anterior figura.

“Sí, tenía a una gordita en mi corazoncito, que todavía está conmigo, pero como siempre le digo: ‘Ya es tiempo de que descanses’ ”, dice la actriz, quien ha logrado su meta evitando, entre otras cosas, el arroz blanco y el chocolate que tanto le gustan. “el esfuerzo que ha hecho chiquis ha sido admirable”, cuenta chabán. “Ha sido un verdadero placer ser parte de su vida porque ella inspira a mucha gente”. rivera asegura que ahora se siente una mujer sexy y esta nueva imagen le ha creado

un nuevo reto: la promesa de continuar con un estilo de vida saludable. “las curvas ahí están y quiero que estén”, comenta. Según ella, su enfoque ahora son los proyectos profesionales, entre ellos, lanzarse finalmente como cantante regional mexicana (el género que hiciera popular a su madre). “Quiero enfocarme mucho más en mi carrera y ayudarle a mi mamá con ciertos negocios”, destaca. la estrella de telerrealidad Kim Kardashian recuerda lo difícil que fue su embarazo tras ser blanco de burlas por su aumento de peso. “Todos los días escuchaba a la gente criticarme y me afectaba”, dijo. “Me rompía el alma”. en esta edición, Kardashian explica cómo logró bajar 43 libras gracias al plan alimentario Atkins que le permite consumir 2,000 calorías al día. Por su parte, Suzette Quintanilla, hermana de la fallecida Selena, da gracias al gimnasio y una dieta saludable por haberle ayudado a bajar 78 libras. “Me siento tan bien que el año pasado participé en mi primer maratón”, dice orgullosa.

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Welcome to the newest, happiest, most monster-rific spot on the map – the wondrous land of roarsville – where five-year old Henry Hugglemonster lives, plays and learns something “roarsome” every day!

Kellan lutz stars as the mythical greek hero – the son of Zeus, a half-god, half-man blessed with extraordinary strength. Betrayed by his stepfather, the King, and exiled and sold into slavery because of a forbidden love, Hercules must use his formidable powers to fight his way back to his rightful kingdom. Through harrowing battles and gladiator-arena death matches, Hercules embarks on a legendary odyssey to overthrow the King and restore peace to the land.

Together with his loving parents and grandparents, big brother cobby, sister Summer, baby bro ivor, and a town full of cuddly monsters, Henry embraces all the joys and challenges of growing up. Whether he’s helping his sister put on a show, setting up a hugglejuice stand or entering his monsterdog Beckett in a pet pageant, he’s always discovering new ways to be the best brother, friend and monster he can be! Packed with over two hours of song-filled fun, teamwork and adventure, Henry Hugglemonster: Meet The Hugglemonsters! will make your preschooler roar for more every time!

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VIBRAS

Mario Jiménez Castillo el oBSerVADor Actualmente la retrogradación de Venus hasta el 31 de enero puede crear sentimientos encontrados y separaciones repentinas en el mundo del espectáculo. lo mismo sucederá cuando Marte esté retrógrado del 1 de Marzo al 19 de Mayo. Peleas, disputas y divorcios escandalosos ocurrirán durante ese periodo.

Para los artistas latinos viene una buena racha, específicamente en la segunda mitad del año, con la entrada de Saturno en el signo Sagitario, muchos de nuestros ídolos atravesarán fronteras y más artistas latinos serán conocidos en el mundo. uno a quién la suerte le sonreirá será a Marc Anthony, las nuevas generaciones gozarán de su música y peculiar estilo de cantar, el amor llamará a su puerta nuevamente. Sha-

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kira seguirá a la vanguardia y alcanzará los primeros puestos con sus nuevas canciones, volverá a causar sensación durante el mundial de fútbol Brasil 2014. luis Miguel, el Sol de México, sufrirá una especie de <<metamorfosis>>, bajará de peso, se pondrá en forma y dejará a un lado drogas y adicciones. Alejandra guzmán logrará recuperarse totalmente de la mala praxis en sus glúteos y nos deleitará con modernas y originales melodías. gloria Trevi se animará a incursionar en el mercado anglo, su voz es diferente, original, es muy probable que tenga éxito pues cuenta con millones de seguidores.

Thalía, sus fans esperan con ansias su retorno al mundo musical, ella ha sufrido altibajos de salud pero el 2014 marca el inicio de su recupe-

ración completa. el Bombón Asesino, Ninel conde, lucirá más hermosa que nunca, sufrirá duras críticas y existen grupos que pretenderán desprestigiarla pero no lo conseguirán. A Willian levi y su pareja elizabeth gutiérrez, siempre tratan de separarlos en los medios, pero la relación de ellos es muy sólida serán ejemplo a seguir para muchas parejas de famosos. la sensual Sofía Vergara seguirá triunfando en “Hollywood”, y es presagio que llegará a su vida la gran oportunidad que ha estado esperando, un rol en una película que la catapultará a la fama para siempre. Juan gabriel con algunos escandalillos de índole sexual y adicciones, sin embargo; su gran talento prevalecerá. . otra estrella que tiene un futuro prometedor por delante es Kate del castillo quién finalmente encontrará al amor de su vida.

Las inundaciones pueden dañar muchas cosas.

Como su viaje al trabajo.

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es probable que Paulina rubio decida ser madre por segunda vez. Se sabrá de la gravedad que padece irma Serrano. José José, estará un poco enfermo y delicado de salud. como siempre, lamentablemente ocurrirán muertes en el mundo del espectáculo, algunas de gente legendaria pero en su mayoría será gente joven y madura la que dirá adiós a la vida terrenal. en estados unidos morirá una leyenda de la música y dos del cine. como todos los años, saldrán a la luz secretos que impactarán, especialmente acerca de la sexualidad y crisis económica de algunas de nuestras estrellas favoritas.

Habrá una batalla campal en las estaciones latinas de televisión, especialmente entre univision y Telemundo. la cadena Telemundo, le está

ganando en raiting a univision, en horario estelar; las novelas de Telemundo, son vanguardistas, historias de acción que han dejado a un lado los refritos y las historias pasadas de moda que ya ni las abuelitas quieren ver...

Mundo Fox también crecerá como la espuma. ¡Apoyemos a nuestros artistas y talentos, que hagan brillar nuestra cultura y que nuestra música latina le lleve alegría, pasión y sabor a todo el mundo!

La temporada de inundaciones está por venir.

Afortunadamente, el Distrito de Aguas del Valle de Santa Clara ha estado trabajando para reparar bancos de los arroyos, eliminar los sedimentos y restaurar los diques para minimizar los daños por inundaciones a las carreteras, casas o negocios. ¿Tiene preguntas sobre la protección de su familia y propiedad? Llame al 408-265-2600. Para recibir notificaciones en su teléfono celular, mande un mensaje de texto con la palabra “WATER” al numero 84444.

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