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WWW.el-OBSerVADOr.COM Free Community Shuttle Coming to Mountain View The City of Mountain View and Google have partnered to provide a free community shuttle service for people to get around the city for routine tasks like shopping, doctor’s appointments, going to the movies and visiting local parks. The Mountain View community shuttle service will begin as a two year pilot program and is expected to roll out this Fall, starting with four electric, community shuttles fitted running daily with bicycle racks.

Up to $4,500 in Rebates Offered for Property Owners to Make Energy-Efficient Home Improvements Santa Clara County property owners can take advantage of the energy upgrade California™ Home upgrade Program with up to $4,500 in rebates for making energy saving improvements to their homes. upcoming workshops will be held July 16 in Santa Clara, July 17 in Morgan Hill, and July 22 in los Altos. Visit www.bayren.org for more information.

DMV realizo operativo contra el uso de placas para personas discapacitadas el Departamento de Vehículos Motorizados de California (DMV) anunció el arresto de tres sospechosos a quienes se les acusa de actividad ilegal relacionada con el proceso de solicitudes de Placas para Personas Discapacitadas. Qiaoyun Chen de 50 años y Guobin Qin de 29 años, fueron arrestados en sus hogares en San Francisco. una tercera sospechosa, yessi Morales, de 35 años, residente de San Francisco, fue arrestada.

Discovery en Español expone los rincones más oscuros de la adicción a las drogas en su nueva producción original la adicción comienza con un susurro: “probaré sólo una vez. es sólo por diversión. Puedo dejarla cuando quiera’’. Pero puede llegar a transformarse en un monstruo y destruir vidas y sociedades enteras. ¿Cómo se produce la adicción? ¿Qué reacción genera en las personas que consumen drogas? en la producción original Mi ADiCCiÓN, Mi MAlDiCiÓN, Discovery en español le da respuesta a estas y otras preguntas a través de testimonios de personas que han atravesado el proceso dramático de la adicción. la serie de seis episodios se transmitirá los viernes a las 11PM e/ 8PM P, comenzando el 25 de julio.

Circus Vargas: Magikaria Extreme July 17th-July 21st Santa Clara County Fairgrounds 344 tully road San Jose, CA 95111 For show times and to purchase tickets visit: circusvargas. com The Market Wine Pour: A Golden State of Mind July 19th 1:00pm-5:00pm San Pedro Square Market San Jose, CA Family Gold Rush Adventure July 20th 12:00pm-4:00pm History Park at Kelley Park

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San Jose, CA 95112 $5/under 2 yrs. free City of Milpitas Summer Concert Series July 22nd 6:00pm-8:30pm Murphy Park yellowstone Ave. Milpitas, CA 95035 Gi Forum Sholarship Foundation Awards Dinner July 22nd 6-9pm Moose lodge 1825 Mount Pleasant rd San Jose, CA 95148 ticket info: (408) 288-9470 Gilroy Garlic Festival July 25th 10:00am

Christmas Hill Park 7050 Miller Ave. Gilroy, CA 95020 tickets: $18-$31 Silicon Valley Beer Week July 25th 5:00pm- Aug. 2nd 8:00pm The Blackbird tavern 200 S. 1st St. San Jose, Ca 95113 For more info visit: svbeerweek.com UFC Fight Night July 26th 12:30pm SAP Center 525 W. Santa Clara St. San Jose, CA 95113 tickets available on ticketmaster

Shakespeare in the Park: Taming of the Shrew July 19th 7:30pm Memorial Park Anton Way at Stevens Creek Blvd. Cupertino, Ca 95014 Zumba Class July 19th 10:30am Campbell library 77 Harrison Ave. Campbell, CA 95008 ACT/SAT Combo Practice Test July 26th 1:15pm Campbell library 77 Harrison Ave. Campbell, CA 95008 Space is limited; register at http://bit.ly/actsatcampbell

Target Summer Pops Lawn Concert July 26th-August 3rd San Jose State university @ tower lawn 4th St. and San Fernando San Jose, CA 95112 Arte Della Piazza-Little Italy Art Walk July 27th 2:00pm-8:00pm Bel Bacio imported italian Coffee 350 W. Julian St. Ste 4 San Jose, CA 95110 Music Education: Jazz Workshop July 25th 6:00pm-8:00pm Stanford university 450 Serra Mall Stanford, CA 94305 650-725-2787

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Marijuana, both recreational and medicinal, must be legalized at the national (federal) level. What has not been included in discussions of ‘legalizing marijuana, due to the current practices of law enforcement, is that our jails are full of youth who were convicted of having small amounts of marijuana in their possession at the time of being arrested. With the “Three strikes’ laws on the books, too many youth’s lives were disrupted or damaged.

California’s prison census exceeds its capacity. In response to Federal court orders, its realignment is transferring selected inmates back to local jails. The santa Clara County Jails are receiving 1,400 inmates per year.

The U.s. Congress needs to legalize marijuana (pot) so as to create national standards for the entire nation.

The current ‘bipolar’ schizophrenic approach to the recreational and medicinal use of pot creates too many disparities. What is being assessed is pot as the next large source of tax revenues. bottom line considerations seem to trump human issues without assessed inclusion of social costs.

What is also not being considered is the very high cost to low-income communities especially communities of color. When their youth get ‘busted’, they are marked for the duration of their school years and life as an outcome of having ‘a record’. Many get redirected while serving jail sentences towards a life of crime. In addition, punitive jail sentencing needs to include behavior modification and counseling, i.e., rehabilitation. Today more is known about psychedelic drugs and

the mitigation of damage done. recently, the board of supervisors, County of santa Clara, Ca, endorsed the establishment of the department of behavioral Health which integrate the former department of Health ($325 million budget) and drug and alcohol dependency services (dads-$50 million budget).

The san Jose City Council recently passed an ordinance crafted to limit marijuana sales by limiting the locales where outlets may be operated. Generally, pot dispensaries cannot be near any school, day care center, etc.

The tax and license fee revenues generated are already in the millions.

The real issue is that the sale of marijuana is still against federal law, which is the law of the land, and which takes precedence over local ordinances and state laws.

The sale of pot, regardless of being ‘medicinal’ or ‘recreational’, is a federal offense.

It is time that, as a nation, we admit that the ‘War on drugs’ is ineffective. In fact, the transport of marijuana, whatever its source, is a very big business which permits cartels to conduct business without payment of any taxes. What that means is that their business gets subsidized by the rest of us who pay for roads, bridges, communications systems, transportation services, etc...i.e. the infrastructure which is needed and used by business. That is simply not right!

Washington, Colorado, and California are amongst those states where ‘medicinal pot’ may be sold. The sale of ‘recreational pot’ is now competing with the illegal criminal sale of ‘recreational

somos una aldea global, y a pesar de que el concepto está claro hace mucho, en la práctica, al parecer no nos damos cuenta. Pero vamos por partes.

pot’ which has been going on for decades. Today, 23 states have authorized the sale of recreational marijuana or medicinal marijuana. so this nation is like the two-faced mythical Janus with its state laws and federal laws that are not reconciled and are contradictory. according to ‘all In’ by Chris Hayes, (MsNbC, July 8, 2014) 58% of americans favor legalization of pot (at the national level). but several lobbies in Washington, d.C. are keeping the sale of marijuana illegal. The ‘opiate drug’ manufacturers are funding lobbyists to help the U.s. Congress keep the current national marijuana policy right where it is now: IllEGal at the federal level. The national legalization of marijuana is viewed as the biggest threat to the profits of those pharmaceutical firms which make, and sell, opiates and other psychedelic ‘brain drugs’. These ‘big Pharma firms’ reap significant profits today. They are not willing to let legalized pot enter the market place at a lower more reasonable cost. legalized pot may be easier and cheaper for those who want to use it to mitigate their pain or to get to a ‘high’ rather cheaply. legalized Pot may be a cheaper and safer product than the legal prescription drugs on the market today. Two other opponents to legalized pot are the privately operated for-profit prison services and, believe it or not, law enforcement unions. Will the U.s.

Congress ever ignore these lobbyists in order to legalize pot? let’s legalize marijuana at the national level and thereby act in the interest of ‘We, The People’.

la crisis humanitaria generada por el éxodo masivo de niños y adolescentes de los países centroamericanos a Estados Unidos, que ha traído a este lado del continente a más de 52 mil almas, es un patético ejemplo de ello, y por tanto de lo mucho que nos falta avanzar como seres humanos. levantar la mano para señalar culpables es muy fácil, y en momentos de crisis como este, ese es un comportamiento reiterativo, los demócratas señalan a los republicanos, los republicanos a los demócratas, los congresistas se lavan las manos y el presidente pide plata, pero al final no pasa nada. y no va a pasar nada, si sigue primando el comportamiento egoísta y ciego que nos ha regido hasta ahora. El problema, para empezar no es solo de Estados Unidos, el problema es del continente.

En los países emisores de pequeños emigrantes, como el salvador, Honduras y Guatemala rige la inequidad social, la pobreza avanza rampante y la delincuencia acampa en las calles en medio de una innegable impunidad. Miles de familias sufren las consecuencias del desmembramiento por diversas causas, una de ellas la emigración al país del norte, lo que deja a los pequeños en manos de cuidadores impotentes para alejarlos de las garras de la violencia o la ambición. Muchos terminan alimentando las fauces de las maras o huyendo temerosos a un desierto inhóspito que a pesar del peligro que encarna guarda la promesa de la libertad. y allí está la falacia, la mentira, el engaño. Porque no hay tal libertad y el sueño americano se convierte para los viajantes

en una pesadilla, se traduce en un refugio inhóspito donde con suerte calmaran su sed. la crisis fronteriza que vive Estados Unidos hoy en día es la consecuencia de su propia ineficiencia, de su incapacidad de legislar y poner orden dentro de sus propios límites. si hubiese un sistema migratorio mínimamente coherente, los padres de muchos de los niños que invaden hoy esos refugios tendrían el estatus legal que merecen como trabajadores y podrían traer a sus hijos por vías legales y decentes.

El presidente barack Obama pide hoy dinero para responder a la crisis y vuelve a hacer promesas, cuando es evidente que la reforma migratoria con la que se comprometió no se hará realidad. Pero lo cierto es que en su momento, el presidente usó el tema migratorio como caballito de batalla para ser elegido y reelegido dentro de la comunidad hispana y al final no cumplió. lo cierto es que Obama le falló a los hispanos, nunca invirtió el capital político que era necesario para sacar la reforma adelante, como si lo hizo, por ejemplo, a la hora de sacar adelante la reforma a la salud. Pero eso ya no importa porque la rueda vuelve a girar y en las próximas elecciones seguramente habrá

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quien se vuelva a encaramar en el caballo de la reforma para manipular a una comunidad que enceguecida por la esperanza, seguramente volverá a caer.

Pero la verdad es que la miseria emocional en la que viven millones de inmigrantes en Estados Unidos no le importa al presidente, ni a los congresistas, ni a nadie con poder de transformarla. la prueba reina es la tragedia humanitaria que se vive en la frontera.

Pero los países emisores no pueden negar su responsabilidad. su condición de subdesarrollados no los escusa. somos una aldea global, lo que pasa aquí afecta a los de allá, lo que me pasa a mí te afecta a ti. la humanidad no puede abstraerse de sí misma, estamos todos en el mismo barco, somos una aldea global, o, para entenderlo mejor, la inconciencia de un representante cualquiera a la Cámara de representantes de Estados Unidos, termina afectando directamente a un pobre niño que se haya sin alternativas y se ve empujado a atravesar el desierto en busca de un mundo mejor. lo cierto es que para muchos el sueño americano es una pesadilla. y usted, ¿Qué piensa hacer al respecto?

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The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is warning the public about fraudulent phone callers seeking to deceive people into revealing sensitive personal health and financial information. The callers, who claim to be representatives of CDPH, contact people to inquire about a surgery or medical procedure in hopes of obtaining personal information such as bank accounts and medical history. CDPH does not make such calls.

Dr. Ron Chapman, director of the CDPH and state health officer, said the public needs to be careful about sharing their personal information.

“People should be cautious about unsolicited phone calls regarding their personal health,” said Dr. Chapman.

“These callers can be very convincing, but no one should ever give out their financial or

medical information during an initial telephone call. If you receive one of these calls, you should hang up immediately and report it.”

Based on complaints received by CDPH, the callers are often male with heavy foreign accents and primarily target women, some of whom may have had surgical mesh or bladder sling surgery. The callers may hint at offers of compensation and attempt to lure consumers into giving out private information.

If you receive such a call, do not provide the caller with any personal information such as your address, date of birth, social security number, any banking or credit card information, or any health-related information. Instead, hang up and contact the Attorney General’s Office at (800) 9525225 or online at http://oag. ca.gov/contact/consumercomplaint-against-businessor-company to report the call.

SAN JOSE POLICE DEPARTMENT New Driving Licenses Scams targeting the Immigrant Community The San José Police Department wants to warn the community on scams targeting victims that want to obtain a California driver license for non documented drivers.

Several other states have issued driving licenses to the non documented drivers and now with the passing of AB 60, California will be issuing licenses. The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is not issuing licenses until Jan 1, 2015.

Beware of the Scams:

1. Some criminals are asking for up to $1,000 each person to obtain a legal license.

2. Beware of agents claiming that they can help you by paying a fee. Some criminals are posing as DMV personnel, and lawyers with licenses. These imposters are illegally charging for services and licenses.

3. Beware of false DMV websites or “How to get a California license” web pages. The official website is www.dmv. ca.gov.

4. Criminals are selling false documents to prove birth dates, and residency to present to the Department Motor Vehicle.

5. If you are a victim or know of anyone who is criminally involved please call 911 or contact Crime Stoppers at (408) 947-STOP.

How to obtain a license:

1. Written Test: Pass a 36 question test. You can prepare and study the California Driver Handbook which is available in ten languages. www.dmv. ca.gov 2. Take Practice Test: Sample tests can be found on the DMV website.

3. Proper documents: Prepare all your documents to demonstrate the Department of Motor Vehicle when applying for your license that proves your residency and verify your identity.

4. Make an Appoint for your license test. Can make a appoint on line or call DMV customer service at (800) 777-0133 For more information on Crime Prevention tips please visit www.sjpd.org

Arturo Hilario El Observador On the early morning of Friday July 11th, Sacred Heart Community Service opened its registration program for thousands of families in order for their children to get a backpack with essential school supplies for the coming year.

Some parents were here as early as the previous night waiting patiently for the registration to open up, much like during the holidays at Sacred Heart, where food, toys, as well as other essential services are offered.

In 2002 150 backpacks were given out. Now, 12 years later, that number has skyrocketed to 2,800 backpacks. Although it is a large difference, it’s unfortunately not enough to secure all the children in the area with the tools for school.

“Academic achievement starts with ensuring children have the right tools in hand on the first day of school” said Executive Director Poncho Guevara. “Last year, we had

Sacred Heart provides backpacks to thousads of children. Photo courtesy: Caitlin Simmonds, Sacred Heart Community Service.

to turn away parents when we filled up all our registration appointments. This year, we expanded our number by 300 to make sure 2,800 children are ready for the start of class.”

areas to have their children go to inadequately funded schools around the San Francisco Bay Area. The lack of proper care leads to missed opportunities for these children.

Economic inequality has been an increasingly staggering reality in the Bay Area as funding continues to go to the higher tax bracketed communities. This forces the working class and poorer

Although new measurements and laws are down the pipeline, such as local control funding formula for allocating funding more appropriately through the various districts, this will not be fully

in place until the 2020-21 school year.

That is why Sacred Heart believes it’s crucial for anyone who can help to do so.

Every bit helps sponsor a child and helps getting them the supplies they will need to start the school year strong.

If you are interested, please visit www.sacredheartcs.org/ packaback or stop by the community center at 1381 S. First Street in San Jose.

marks its 10th Anniversary California’s groundbreaking Paid Family Leave (PFL) program gives employees opportunities to care for ill family members and bond with new children – a program that has provided partial wage replacement to an estimated 1.8 million Californians over the last decade. As PFL marks its tenth anniversary, the state law is expanding to cover a broader circle of family members.

Workforce Development Agency noted that a decade ago “California became the first state in the nation tooffer benefits to employees who take time off to care for a seriously ill child,parent, spouse, or registered domestic partner, or to bond with a newborn or newly adopted child. And thanks to legislation signed by Governor Jerry Brown last fall, we’re expanding that program to cover caring for a seriously ill grandparent, grandchild, sibling, and parent-in-law.”

Secretary David Lanier of the California Labor and

The program is administered by the California Em-

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ployment Development Department (EDD).

“When PFL was signed into law a decade ago, it signaled a recognition that employees at times have to make difficult decisions between family and work obligations, and we simply don’t want Californians to have to choose between being good parents and good employees,” said EDD Director Patrick W. Henning Jr. “I’m proud of the dedicated work EDD staff have delivered over the last ten years in easing those decisions for

about 1.8 million of our fellow Californians, and supporting their families’ needs.”

“California’s first-in-thenation Paid Family Leave law has provided California families with economic stability during important family events, and has benefited California businesses and the state economy. Now it’s a model as a national conversation starts about how best to provide paid family leave across the country,” said Ann O’Leary, Vice-President and Director of the Children & Families program at Next Generation.

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California now has an official state amphibian: the California red-legged frog (Rana draytonii),a state species of special concern. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has worked for many years to conserve and restore populations of this rare species.

By declaring the California red-legged frog the official state amphibian of California, the Legislature and Governor acknowledge the species’ important place in the ecology, culture and history of California. It also broadcasts and reinforces the state’s commitment to protecting its rare resources, which include amphibians.

Within California, it lives in various aquatic habitats from sea level to more than 5,000 feet in elevation, occupying a variety of aquatic habitats and their adjacent uplands in the coastal mountain ranges from southern Mendocino to

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northern Los Angeles counties and a few isolated areas in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. It has been lost from most of Southern California, but some populations still persist in northwestern Baja California, Mexico. The California red-legged frog is the largest native frog in the western United States.

Amphibians, especially frogs, provide an important function in aquatic ecosystems by eating insects and being a food source for other animals.

They are also excellent indicators of the environmental quality of an area.

This species is the highly renowned frog that Mark Twain wrote about in The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County in 1865. They were abundant until the 19th century Gold Rush, when the human population suddenly tripled, and the “forty-niners” nearly ate them into extinction at a rate of approximately 80,000 frogs per year. When

the over-consumption of California’s native frogs created a shortage, food sellers introduced non-native bullfrogs to replace them in the frog leg (food) market. Now those bullfrogs have become widespread, and compete for the same food source thus threatening the native frog species’ existence.

The California red-legged frog is listed as threatened under the federal Endangered Species Act, which prohibits them from being “taken” (harassed, harmed, pursued, hunted, shot, wounded, killed, trapped, captured or collected). It also prohibits adverse modification of their designated critical habitat without adequate mitigation.

The primary threat to California red-legged frog populations has been habitat loss.

According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the frog has seen a 70 percent reduction of its former geographic

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range, primarily due to conversion or degradation of habitat.

“We’ve learned a great deal about our impact on California species and their environment during the past century,” said CDFW Senior Environmental Scientist Rhianna Lee. “These frogs are unique members of their native ecosystems and the food web, evolving together so that all the pieces support each other for long-term survival.

Removing one or more of the pieces can have a negative effect on the health of the environment.

Governor Brown signed Assembly Bill 2364 (V. Manuel Pérez, D-Indio) into law June 28. The proposal for a state amphibian was made by an after-school club at Sea View Elementary School in Salton City. Third grade students suggested the designation in a letter to Assemblyman Pérez.

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Juvenile CA red-legged frog near Livermore. Photo: Rhianna Lee/California Department of Fish and Wildlife.

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Over the next three weeks, the Library will host fanfavorite Earthquakes players during children’s Storytimes at branch locations throughout San Jose. At each location, a team member will do lively reading of one of his favorite children’s books and help rally the audience around reading and learning throughout the summer.

In addition, soccer enthusiasts between the ages of 7-18 have the opportunity to win a VIP Experience with the Earthquakes by taking part in the Summer Reading Challenge Essay Contest.

The Library is inviting students to submit a 250-word essay sharing how they can stay healthy and active over the summer. The Earthquakes will then select and contact one winner who will receive a VIP Experience, including a behind- the-scenes tour with the Earthquakes players, admission to a team practice and participation in a team meet-and-greet. The winner will have the choice to attend the Sat., August 16 or Sat., August 30 game at Buck Shaw Stadium. To enter, students may submit their essays online, http://sjpl.org/ earthquakesenter, or drop off their submission at a library branch by Thurs., July 31.

Earthquakes Storytimes take place July 24, Educational Park Branch, 1772 Educational Park Dr., 3 p.m., Sat., July 26, Hillview Branch, 1600 Hopkins Dr.

The Summer Reading Challenge, that began June 1 and runs through July 31, is the largest seasonal special program produced by the Library. It is built around

Team to lead Storytime readings throughout community San Jose California The San José Public Library and the San Jose Earthquakes, one of the leading Major League Soccer teams, have joined forces for the City’s Summer Reading Challenge.

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the four themes of reading, learning, exploring and energizing with an emphasis on science, technology, engineering, the arts and math, or STEAM. This is being supported by an extensive series of demonstrations, programs and events.

The program also emphasizes the importance of physical activity and is being highlighted via the Earthquakes relationship. It also is complemented by a series of family play groups, kids’ music and movement celebrations, yoga and tai chi instruction, and Mexican folklorico, Aztec and line dance classes at selected library branches.

Challenge participants can earn prizes by keeping track of their reading. Game grids are available at all 23 library locations and via a downloadable app, co-created by eBay and the Library, available for iOS and Android devices.

For more information, please visit sjpl.org/summerreading-challenge-2014.

(StatePoint) Desafortunadamente, el ritmo de aprendizaje del aula no se puede adaptar a las necesidades individuales de cada estudiante, especialmente en estos tiempos, cuando el tamaño de los grupos está creciendo y se ve limitada la financiación para programas de enriquecimiento especial; de hecho, por lo menos 35 estados proporcionaron menos financiación por estudiante para el año escolar 2013-14 que la que dieron antes de la recesión de 2007.

Muchos niños tendrán que pasar algún tiempo fuera de las aulas yendo más allá de sus tareas ordinarias para mantenerse al día o salir adelante en la escuela. Sin importar cuáles son las metas de la educación de su hijo, hay maneras excelentes en que puede ayudarle a hacer de este año escolar el mejor que nunca haya tenido: • Práctica de matemáticas: Raíces cuadradas, polinomios, cuadriláteros. Aprender estos términos y conceptos puede volverse difícil rápidamente. Mantenerse al día en casa es importante y a veces demanda más que simplemente hacer la tarea que se lleva a casa en el día.

Plantéese complementar las tareas con herramientas en línea. Por ejemplo, Shmoop, un proveedor en línea de aprendizaje y preparación de exámenes, proporciona guías de estudio gratuitas para su revisión y cursos para el trabajo correctivo en muchos temas académicos, entre ellos las ciencias sociales, las artes y la música, ciencias e inglés. Sus tutoriales de matemáticas cubren todo, desde la pre-álgebra al cálculo, y las explicaciones paso a paso que ofrece el programa pueden ser útiles para cualquier estudiante que busque tener una ventaja adicional.

• Use fichas resumidas: Puede parecer curioso, pero no hay nada como hacerse sus propios cuestionarios usando fichas resumidas.

Incluso el hecho de crear la ficha resumida puede ayudar a reforzar conceptos y datos.

• Ayuda adicional: Un poco de ayuda académica adicional después de la escuela puede en ocasiones marcar la diferencia entre la lucha y el éxito. Pero, entre la escuela y los entrenamientos de fútbol, las clases de ballet y preparar la cena, añadir a la lista un tutor o una clase particular puede ser una imposibilidad logística.

• Lea a los clásicos: Los niños que leen por placer pueden mejorar sus calificaciones. Estar expuesto a gigantes literarios como John Steinbeck, Mark Twain y Harriet Beecher Stowe no sólo desarrolla el vocabulario y mejora la comprensión de la lectura; hay mucho qué aprender sobre la historia y la cultura cuando se toma un gran libro, como “Las aventuras de Huckleberry Finn”.

Asegúrese de utilizar herramientas que puedan ayudar a aclarar algunos de los materiales más densos. Las guías de aprendizaje en línea pueden ser un lugar excelente para obtener resúmenes y análisis.

Plantéese cursos en línea que puedan llevarse a cabo desde la comodidad del hogar y estén alineados con el tronco común. Los estudiantes que toman cursos de colocación avanzada este otoño deben revisar sus cursos de preparación de prueba Advanced Placement (AP).

Estos cursos ayudan a los estudiantes a superar el importante examen de fin de año que concede créditos.

Con un poco de esfuerzo adicional y el uso de herramientas inteligentes para el aprendizaje, los niños pueden lograr una ventaja competitiva en este año escolar.

Jason Alderman Practical Money Ya hemos visto muchas advertencias en contra de la divulgación de la información personal o financiera a extraños, pero ¿qué sucede con su pareja, o ex pareja? Un estudio reciente realizado por McAfee reveló algunos resultados inquietantes: • Si bien el 96 por ciento de los adultos encuestados confió a su pareja contraseñas, fotos íntimas y demás contenido personal, solo el 32 por ciento pidió a sus ex que borraran la información al terminar la relación.

• Una de cada cinco personas dijo que ingresa a la cuenta de Facebook de su pareja por lo menos una vez al mes.

• Un 30 por ciento admitió

(BPT) Summer has just begun and that long-awaited vacation is on the horizon. Unfortunately, it can quickly pass you by and before you know it, that precious vacation time has been wasted due to inadequate trip planning or a basic inability to relax.

Twenty-three percent of Americans take no vacation time at all, according to a report from the Center for Economic and Policy Research.

With employees skipping out on vacation days every year, the bigger question remains as to why this continues to happen, and what happens when employees actually take that time off? More importantly, how can an individual enjoy a vacation without being completely disconnected from work?

First off, it’s important to understand the value of taking time off work. “A well-placed vacation can help break the

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haber “ciber-acosado” a los/las “ex” de sus parejas en los medios sociales.

Dada la elevada tasa de divorcios y la frecuencia con la que los matrimonios terminan mal, no es descabellado pensar que un/a amante despechado/a pueda dañar gravemente su crédito y reputación. Si se está divorciando, aquí van algunas consideraciones legales, financieras y de privacidad importantes: Si usted y su pareja están completamente de acuerdo sobre la división de los bienes y el pago de las deudas, tal vez puedan arreglarse con un kit de divorcio hogareño, aunque siempre es bueno que un abogado revise los formularios para asegurarse de que no se les haya pasado nada por alto.

Si su separación es más complicada pero relativamente amistosa, también pueden intentar un divorcio de común acuerdo, una mediación o un arbitraje: • Divorcio de común acuerdo. Cada parte contrata a un abogado y los cuatro firman un acuerdo extrajudicial. Las partes deciden el acuerdo en lugar de tener que cumplir con la decisión de un juez.

• Mediación. Las partes tienen sus abogados pero contratan a un tercero mediador para dirimir las diferencias sobre cuestiones críticas. Los mediadores no tienen autoridad legal para dictar sentencia.

• Arbitraje. Es igual que la mediación, solo que el árbitro redacta y entrega un acuerdo vinculante que las partes deben cumplir.

cycle of everyday workplacerelated stress,” says Dr. Joffrey Suprina, dean of the College of Behavioral Sciences at Argosy University. “Chronic stress takes a toll on our body’s health, disrupting its ability to resist infection, maintain vital functions and even avoid injury. When you’re stressed out and tired, you are more likely to become ill. Your sleep will suffer and not only do you become more irritable, depressed, and anxious, but your memory will become worse and you’ll make poor decisions. So vacations are important to our overall physical and mental health.”

take up hours of your valuable vacation time.

A new survey from Glassdoor found that 61 percent of employees admitted to doing some work while on vacation. In a connected world of smartphones, iPads and WiFi, that might not seem like a big deal. It’s easy to work remotely. However, many people aren’t getting the most of their vacation. Checking an email can easily lead to jumping on a project, which has potential to

So before you leave the office for vacation, assign a person to help others regarding your normal responsibilities and let everybody clearly know who this person is - including them in an automatic email reply and voice mail.

“Taking time off has a positive effect on employee happiness and productivity, however many people are simply afraid to walk away from their work even for a few days,” says Dr. Carlos Tasso E. De Aquino, assistant dean of the Graduate School of Business and Management at Argosy University. “With globalization and increasing competition, the workforce feels threatened to lose their jobs to people anywhere in the world, so they develop this ‘addiction’ and never stop working,” adds Aquino.

“Consider a time blocking strategy, where you choose a small block of time to catch up on work. Let your coworkers

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Si la cuestión no se resuelve fuera de los tribunales, prepárese para pagar varios miles de dólares entre honorarios de abogados y costas judiciales.

Pida referencias de abogados especialistas en divorcios.

podría acumular deudas en su nombre y arruinar su crédito.

Si su ex se queda con la casa o el auto, asegúrese de retiren su nombre del préstamo para no tener ninguna responsabilidad si él o ella no lo paga.

tres agencias crediticias más importantes, Equifax, Experian y TransUnion, no siempre listan las mismas cuentas en sus informes, por eso, para estar seguro, solicite informes a las tres.

También le convendrá pedir asesoramiento a un planificador financiero profesional para saber cómo dividir los bienes de manera equitativa y cómo calcular la manutención de los hijos, para asegurarse de tener los seguros correctos y para que le explique las implicancias de los planes del Seguro Social y de retiro.

Asegúrese de que todas las cuentas cerradas estén saldadas, aun cuando tenga que transferir saldos a sus cuentas nuevas y pagarlos de su bolsillo. Esto es porque los pagos tardíos o no realizados por cualquiera de las partes de una cuenta conjunta –abierta o cerrada –afectan las calificaciones crediticias de ambos.

Cambie todas las contraseñas, PINs y demás información que su ex pueda usar para acceder a sus dispositivos electrónicos y sus cuentas financieras, sociales y de correo electrónico. Y no publique ni envíe por correo electrónico información maliciosa o reveladora que pueda ser perjudicial para usted en el juicio.

Para proteger su situación crediticia, cierre las cuentas bancarias y tarjetas de crédito conjuntas y abra cuentas nuevas a su nombre; de lo contrario, si su ex tiene problemas económicos o quiere vengarse,

Verifique sus informes crediticios antes, durante y después del divorcio para estar al tanto de todas las deudas pendientes y asegurarse de que todas las cuentas conjuntas se hayan cerrado correctamente. Las

know that this is the only time you’ll be responding to emails, calls and other work needs. By doing this you’ll be in control of your responsibilities, setting employee expectations, and alleviating some of the stress that comes from having to constantly check in,” says Suprina.

having your employees partner up with somebody who understands their job. When their counterpart goes on vacation, only they can contact each other if something comes up. This means that all the attempts to access the vacationing employee have to go through their “gatekeeper” who can judge just how important it actually is to contact that employee.

Another good idea is to train your stand-in coworker well in advance. Consider

En resumen: Divorciarse puede ser una experiencia dolorosa. No la empeore desprotegiendo sus propios intereses financieros.

Vacations give you a chance to unwind, enjoy life, and to keep your work-life balance from swinging too far toward work. They allow you to take a step back from your normal, stressful routine and enjoy a bit of rest and relaxation. So go ahead this summer and take a few days off. Just don’t forget to bring a camera.

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Capa frutal: 1/2taza de azúcar 1/2 taza de agua 1libra de fresas maduras, sin cáliz 1 pizca de sal fina marina 8 onzas líquidas de moscato rosado Gallo Family Pink Moscato Capa cremosa: 1 lata (14 onzas) de leche condensada azucarada 1 1/2 taza de mezcla de leche y crema 1 taza de crema espesa 1 cucharada de agua de flores de naranja 1 pizca de sal fina marina

Palillos de albóndigas y moscato Tiempo de preparación: 15 minutos Tiempo de cocción: 30 minutos Porciones: 32 albóndigas 2 libras de salchicha italiana picante envasada 1/2 taza de moscato tinto Gallo Family Vineyards Red Moscato 1 taza de yogur griego natural 1/4 taza de aceite de oliva extravirgen 1/2 taza de pepino en cubos 1 limón 1/4 taza de cilantro, picado queso parmesano, opcional Precaliente el horno a 350 °F. En un tazón grande, mezcle la salchicha y el moscato hasta integrar. Con una cuchara para postre mediana, forme las albóndigas, y distribúyalas sobre una placa para horno de manera uniforme. Lleve al horno de 25 a 30 minutos, o hasta que desaparezca el tono rosado.

Mientras tanto, en un tazón pequeño, mezcle los demás ingredientes para preparar la salsa de yogur.

Coloque las albóndigas en los palillos, y sirva con la salsa de yogur. Si lo desea, decore con coriandro y queso parmesano rallado.

Tiempo de preparación: 15 minutos (más un mínimo de 10 horas en el congelador) Tiempo de cocción: 1 minuto

•Para preparar la capa de frutas, en una olla pequeña, mezcle el azúcar y el agua. Caliente a fuego lento, y revuelva hasta disolver el azúcar. Retire del fuego, y deje enfriar completamente.

•En el recipiente de la licuadora, agregue el jarabe enfriado, las fresas y la sal, y licúe hasta obtener una preparación suave con algo de textura. Incorpore el moscato rosado.

•Para preparar la capa cremosa, coloque todos los ingredientes en una taza para medir con pico vertedor y capacidad para 4 tazas, y mezcle hasta integrar.

•En moldes para paletas heladas, agregue la mezcla hasta aproximadamente la quinta parte del molde (las capas pueden ser de cualquier tamaño). Lleve al freezer hasta que la primera capa esté lo suficientemente firme para soportar otra capa (entre 60 y 90 minutos). Guarde las mezclas en el refrigerador mientras espera para colocar las capas.

•Retire del freezer, y rellene otra quinta parte del molde con la mezcla opuesta. Regrese al freezer hasta que la capa esté firme. Repita los pasos hasta llenar los moldes por completo. Agregue palillos de paleta después de la tercera capa (deberá ajustarlos según el molde para paletas heladas).

•Después de la capa final, congele durante, al menos, otras 6 u 8 horas antes de servir. Para servir, coloque la parte inferior de los moldes en agua caliente durante algunos segundos hasta que pueda sacar la paleta del molde. (Si utiliza moldes de papel, simplemente despréndalos).

Nota: si no desea tener capas, combine las mezclas. Si lo prefiere, puede preparar una paleta con la mezcla de cada capa.

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Summer is here — the time of the year when Americans love to come together for casual entertainment and great food.

Nothing says summer fun quite like a friendly, come-as-you-are picnic in the backyard, at a park, on the beach, or about town at a festival or tailgate party.

For a novel way to enjoy great barbecue this summer, the recipe below combines simple tortillas with Byron’s Pork BBQ, giving the traditional taco a creative twist.

Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 45 minutes Servings: 4 2pounds (1/2 tray) Byron’s Fully Cooked Pulled Pork BBQ 1 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons sugar 1 package (12 ounces) coleslaw mix 2 Granny Smith apples, washed and grated 8 six-inch corn tortillas Chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)

Heat pork BBQ according to package directions and keep warm.

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

In small mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar and sugar. Set aside.

In medium mixing bowl, toss together coleslaw mix and grated apples.

Stir in mayonnaise mixture and toss to coat.

Place corn tortillas on prepared baking sheet and bake about one minute until edges begin to get crispy, but tortillas are still pliable.

To serve, divide warm BBQ evenly among tortillas and top with appleslaw mixture. Garnish with cilantro, if desired.

(NEWsUsa) you may not be able to spell or even pronounce the word “acetaminophen,” but almost 50 million americans use it each week to manage pain and fever.

Read and follow the medicine label. Ask your pharmacist if you have any questions.

(NaPsM) siete millones de niños en EE. UU. tienen asma y más de la mitad van a experimentar un ataque de asma este año, según los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CdC, por sus siglas en inglés), pero unas simples medidas podrían marcar una diferencia. según los CdC, el asma causa que los niños pierdan 11 millones de días escolares anuales y los niños afroamericanos e hispanos están desproporcionadamente afectados. Pero hay buenas noticias, existen maneras de controlar el asma de su hijo y de prevenir los ataques antes de que ocurran.

El controlar el ambiente interior al cual está expuesto su hijo es una medida importante; o sea tratar de no exponerlo a lo que podría desencadenar ataques de asma. dado que el asma varía de persona a persona, usted y su médico deberían determinar un plan para reducir los factores que más afectan a su hijo. algunos de los factores desencadenantes del asma más comunes son: • El humo del tabaco—No permita que se fume en su casa o cerca de sus hijos. El asma puede ser desencade-

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nado por el humo de la colilla de un cigarrillo, pipa o cigarro o el humo exhalado por el fumador.

• Plagas y ácaros del polvo—la plagas son atraídas por la comida y las migajas, por lo tanto, limpie su hogar con aspiradora regularmente y mantenga los alimentos en recipientes herméticos. los ácaros del polvo son demasiado pequeños para ser vistos, pero se encuentran en todos los hogares. viven en colchones, almohadas, alfombras, muebles de tela, colchas, juguetes de peluche. asegúrese de lavar las sábanas y cobertores una vez por semana en agua caliente. Elija juguetes de peluche lavables. lave los juguetes frecuentemente en agua caliente y séquelos bien. Cubra los colchones y almohadas con en cubiertas a prueba de polvo con cremallera.

• Moho—El moho crece en materiales húmedos. la clave para controlar el moho es controlar la humedad. si el moho es un problema en su casa, límpielo y quite el exceso de agua o humedad. lave las superficies duras y séquelas completamente.

Hay una mano de ayuda afortunadamente, para muchos niños con asma, un grupo encantador de títeres está dando una mano al esfuerzo para educar a los pa-

dres sobre los factores que generan el asma. Con el apoyo de la agencia de Protección ambiental de EE.UU. (EPa, por sus siglas en inglés) y el ad Council, “The breathe Easies” (los respira Fácil), es la primera banda de rock enfocada en el asma, compuesta de títeres que nos enseñan sobre las cosas que desencadenan el asma en las canciones escritas y grabadas por el popular cantautor Parry Gripp. “demasiados estadounidenses sufren de asma, perdiendo tiempo en visitas al médico y a hospitales en lugar de ir a la escuela, al trabajo y a jugar”, dijo Janet McCabe, administradora asistente de la Oficina de aire y radiación de la EPa. “Educar a los padres e hijos sobre cómo evitar los desencadenantes del asma es un paso importante para ayudar a controlar esta enfermedad”.

Peggy Conlon, presidenta y CEO del ad Council agrega: “Esta campaña es una continuación maravillosa y entretenida de nuestros esfuerzos con la EPa para ayudar a reducir los ataques de asma en los niños”. aprenda más: Para mayor información sobre cómo prevenir los ataques de asma en los niños, visite www.noattacks.org/es

acetaminophen is the most common drug ingredient in america, found in more than 600 different prescriptions (rx) and over-the-counter (OTC) medicines. While it is safe and effective when used as directed, there is a limit to how much can be taken in one day: 4,000 mg for most adults. Taking more acetaminophen than directed is an overdose and can lead to liver damage. according to the acetaminophen awareness Coalition, sometimes people may unintentionally exceed the 4,000 mg daily dose because they don’t realize that several medicines they take -- such

as pain medications and fever reducers, cough/cold and allergy medicines, and even some sleep aids -- may all contain acetaminophen.

In its report, “acetaminophen: How It’s Used, Preventing Overdose and What We Can do to Promote safe Use,” the Coalition points out three common acetaminophen dosing mistakes: * Taking the next dose too soon. * Using multiple acetaminophen-containing medicines at the same time. * Taking more than the recommended dose at a single time.

“Educating patients is a key step to promoting safe acetaminophen use and preventing overdose,” said nurse practitioner anne Norman of the american association of Nurse Practitioners, a founding organization of the aaC.

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“I always tell consumers to be diligent about reading their medicine labels, to know the ingredients in their medicines and to carefully follow dosing directions when taking all medicines.” so whether or not you can spell it or say it, when taking a medicine that may contain acetaminophen, the acetaminophen awareness Coalition encourages you to follow these four steps to use it safely: 1. always read and follow the medicine label.

2. Know if your medicines contain acetaminophen.

3. Never take two medicines that contain acetaminophen at the same time.

4. ask your pharmacist or other healthcare professional if you have questions.

For more safe medicine use tips, visit www.knowyourdose.org.

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San Jose takes new steps to address homeless encampments Veronica T. Avendaño El Observador Concerns for health, safety and overall neighborhood blight were calls to action for the city of San Jose to take steps to address the city’s homeless encampments. The City released its current Homeless Encampment report last month summarizing previous and future plans that will be implemented.

The report, released every two years, found approximately 4770 homeless people, 1230, about 77 percent of those are living along creeks and streams mostly in the Guadalupe River and Coyote Creek zone. The city noted 247 encampments in their report.

“The city definitely identified areas of concern and wanted to make sure that they were providing support, not just to clean up encampments, but to make sure that they are permanently removed,” said Homelessness Response Manager, Ray Bramson.

The City has worked since the 1990s to clean up the encampments. In June 2013, City Council approved funding for a rapid rehousing program. Funds are for a two year period,with two million allocated each year.

According to the report, the City’s interest in cleaning up the encampments stems

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mostly from health and safety.

The build up of trash, debris, and other pollutants in the waterways could potentially, “degrade water quality and the health of the city’s watershed,” said the report.

The current report set to pin-point criteria for selecting encampments and establish a new protocol for cleanup.

“There were several court cases, most notably in Los Angeles, relating to the destruction of people’s property and a question about appropriate search and seizures,” said Bramson. “Our city attorney thoroughly reviewed the cases that went to court and our internal procedures and we came up with a new strategy when we go into encampments.”

The city now posts a 72 hour clean up notice to alert encampment residents of the cleanup. Before the cleanup, Outreach workers are sent to the encampments sites to discuss housing options and services for residents.

“Some folks we have on the streets are chronically homeless so they have a mental or physical health condition, for those people we try to find permanent sort of housing,” said Bramson. Bramson added that the city operates under a “housing first” strategy.

“When we work with individuals that have an employ-

ment history that don’t have significant chronic conditions, we’re definitely open to placing them into jobs and getting them into employment programs,” said Bramson.

During the cleanup, the city uses a property crew to assess all property, using the city property guidelines before removing and disposing any trash and debris. The city then stores the property for 90 days to allow for residents to claim and pick up their belongings.

Bramson noted that encampment population varies, but typically most encampment residents reflected an older homeless population. Most encampment residents have also been homeless for longer periods of time.

Since the creation of the City’s Homeless Response Program, the report noted 49 encampment cleanups with 77 homeless residents now in permanent housing for the fiscal year. Bramson said the city’s current program has cleaned up 650 tons of trash and debris, a significant increase compared to last year’s 150 tons.

Visit the City website http:// www.sanjoseca.gov/index. aspx?NID=1314 for a direct link to all homeless resources such as housing, health and food services as well as reports or call 1.877.428.8844 toll free.

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San José toma nuevas medidas para resolver los campamentos sin hogar Veronica T. Avendaño El ObsErvadOr las preocupaciones por la salud, la seguridad y el deterioro del vecindario fueron llamadas a acción por la ciudad de san José para tomar medidas y hacer frente a los campamentos sin hogar de la ciudad. la ciudad dio su informe de campamentos sin hogar el mes pasado y da un resumen de los planes, anteriores y futuros, que se implementarán.

El informe, publicado cada dos años, encontró a aproximadamente 4,770 personas sin hogar, 1230, casi el 77 por ciento, viven a lo largo de arroyos y quebradas, en su mayoría en la zona del río Guadalupe y Coyote Creek. la ciudad tomó nota de 247 campamentos en su informe. “la ciudad sin duda ha identificado áreas de preocupación y quiere asegurarse de que estarán dando apoyo no sólo para limpiar los campa-

mentos, sino también para asegurarse de que se eliminan de forma permanente”, dijo el Gerente de respuesta sin Hogar, ray bramson. la Ciudad ha trabajado desde 1990 para limpiar los campamentos. En junio de 2013, del Consejo de la Ciudad aprobó fondos para un programa de realojamiento rápido. los fondos son para un período de sólo dos años, con dos millones asignados cada año. de acuerdo al informe, el interés de la ciudad en la limpieza de los campamentos se deriva principalmente de la salud y la seguridad. la acumulación de basura, escombros y otros contaminantes en las corrientes de agua podría potencialmente, “degradar la calidad del agua y la salud de las cuencas hidrográficas de la ciudad”, dijo el informe.

El presente informe establece criterios para la selección de los campamentos y para

funciona bajo una estrategia de “primera vivienda”.

“Cuando trabajamos con personas que no tienen un historial de condiciones crónicas importantes definitivamente estamos abiertos a colocarlos en puestos de trabajo y lograr que entren en los programas de empleo”, dijo bramson.

establecer un nuevo protocolo para la limpieza.

“Habían varios casos judiciales, más notable en los Ángeles, en relación con la destrucción de la propiedad de las personas y una pregunta acerca de la búsqueda y solución apropiada”, dijo bramson. “Nuestro abogado de la ciudad revisó exhaustivamente los casos que acudieron a los tribunales y a nuestros procedimientos internos y se nos ocurrió una nueva estrategia a la hora de entrar en los campamentos.”

la ciudad ahora publica un aviso de limpieza de 72 horas para alertar a los residentes de la limpieza. antes de la limpieza, agentes serán enviados a los sitios de campamentos para discutir las opciones de vivienda y servicios para los residentes.

durante la limpieza, la ciudad utiliza un equipo para evaluar todas las propiedades siguiendo las pautas de propiedad de la ciudad antes de remover y disponer de toda la basura y escombros. la ciudad entonces almacena la propiedad durante 90 días para permitir a los residentes reclamar y recoger sus pertenencias.

“algunas de las personas que tenemos en las calles están crónicamente sin hogar porque tienen una condición de salud mental o física, es para esas personas que tratamos de encontrar un tipo de vivienda permanente”, dijo bramson.

También añadió que la ciudad

bramson observó que la población campamento varía, pero por lo general la mayoría de los residentes de los campamentos refleja una población de personas mayores sin hogar. la mayoría de los residentes de los campamentos

también han estado sin hogar durante períodos más largos de tiempo. desde la creación del Programa de respuesta a Personas sin Hogar de la Ciudad, el informe observa 49 limpiezas de campamentos con 77 residentes sin hogar ahora en viviendas permanentes para el año fiscal. bramson dijo que el programa actual de la ciudad ha limpiado 650 toneladas de basura y escombros, un aumento significativo en comparación con el año pasado, que fueron 150 toneladas.

Visite el sitio web de la ciudad en http://www. sanjoseca.gov/index. aspx?NID=1314 para un enlace directo a todos los recursos para personas sin hogar, tales como servicios de vivienda, salud, alimentación e información o llame al número gratuito 1-877-428-8844.

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LEGAL CLASSIFIEDS ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV267281 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Tai Huu Nguyen. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Tai Huu Nguyen, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Tai Huu Nguyen to Karduz Tai 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 10/28/14 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

June 30, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court July18, 25; August 1, 8, 2014 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV266431 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Sanjana Ramachandran. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Sanjana Ramachandran has filed a petition for Change of

Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Sanjana Ramachandran to Sanjana Iyer. 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 9/30/14 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

June 11, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court July 18, 25; August 1, 8, 2014 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV266505 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Trung Tai Phan. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Jimmy Nguyen, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Trung Tai Phan to Alex Trung Phan. 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 10/7/14 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

June 12, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court July 18, 25; August 1, 8, 2014

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV267661 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Xiao Ling Ren Cheng. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Xiao Ling Ren Cheng, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Xiao Ling Ren Cheng to Anna Ren. 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 11/18/14 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

July 8, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court July 18, 25; August 1, 8, 2014 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV267805 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-in the matter of the application of: Linda Hormiz Haol. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Linda Hormiz Haol, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Linda Hormiz Haol aka Linda Hermiz Haol to Linda Hermiz Hawil. 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 11/18/14 at 8:45am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N.First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy

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

July10, 2014 Aaron Persky July 18, 25; August 1, 8, 2014 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV267764 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara- In the matter of the application of: Jin Young Ahn. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Jin Young Ahn, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jin Young Ahn to Paul Ahn. 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 11/18/14 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

July 9th, 2014 Aaron Persky July 18, 25; August 1, 8, 2014 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV265972 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Brianna Rae Martin. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Brianna Rae Martin, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Brianna Rae Martin to Brianna Rae Barnes. 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 9/16/14 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191

N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

June 2, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court July 18, 25; August 1, 8, 2014 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 594007 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Ayni Law Group, 28 N. First Street, suite 301, San Jose, CA 95113, Santa Clara Co. Mei F. Chen, 669 N. Capitol Ave. San Jose, CA 95133. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon.

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

Mei F. Chen July 18, 25; August 1, 8, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 7/8/14.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 594252 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, The Vision Times, 1250 Ames Ave., suite 215, Milpitas, CA 95035, Santa Clara Co. Kanzhonggue Association, Inc. 1250 Ames Ave., suite 215, Milpitas, CA 95035. This business is conducted by a corporation; registrant has not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Rong Yi, President Kanzhongguo Association, Inc. July 18, 25; August 1, 8, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 7/15/14.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 594138 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, South Bay Therapy, 404 South Bascom Ave. San

Jose, CA 95128. Warn Nuxsantia, 32531 Salton Sea Lane, Fremont, CA 94555 This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon.

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

Warn Nuxsantia July 18, 25; August 1, 8, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 7/11/14.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV265623 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Julieta Gonzales. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Julieta Gonzales, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Lester Calaunan to Lester Gonzales. 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 9/02/14 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

May 21, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court July 11, 18, 25; August 1, 2014 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV266236 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Xiangyong Cheng and jinghui Wang.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Xiangyong Cheng and Jinghui Wang, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as fol-

JULY 18-24,2014 lows: a. Yihuan Chen to Bill Yihuan Cheng. 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 10/28/14 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

July 2nd, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court July 11, 18, 25; August 1, 2014 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV267503 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Obdulia Venegas. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Obdulia Venegas, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jorge Ricardo Zaragoza Venegas to Jorge Ricardo Escalante Venegas. 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 11/04/14 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

July 3rd, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court July 4, 11, 18, 25; August 1, 2014 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV267484 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Tan Yu Tung. TO ALL INTER-

ESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Tan Yu Tung, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Huey Mei Tung to Tan Yu Tung. 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 10/21/14 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

July 3rd, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court July 11, 18, 25; August 1, 2014 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV267558 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-in the matter of the application of: Albert Wang & Yahui Huang.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Albert Wang & Yahui Huang, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Yunteh Wang to Alina Yunteh Wang. 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 11/4/14 at 8:45am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N.First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper for general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

July 7th, 2014 Aaron Persky July 11, 18, 25; August 1, 2014 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV267386

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JULY 18-24,2014 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara- In the matter of the application of: Selene Mendoza Brito. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Selene Mendoza Brito, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Ashley Jasmine Brito to Ashley Jasmine Mendoza Brito. 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 10/28/14 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

July 2nd, 2014 Aaron Persky July 11, 18, 25; August 1, 2014 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV267485 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Roya Montano. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Roya Montano, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Abel Christopher Leon to Christopher Abel Kelly. 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 11/4/14 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

July 3rd, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court July 11, 18, 25; August 1, 2014 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 593814 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Raices Home, 776 N.4th St, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara Co. Alma A. Barrientos, 776 N.4th St, San Jose, CA 95112,.

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

Alma A. Barrientos July 11, 18, 25; August 1, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 7/2/14.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV267258 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Shuang Ji and Jinghui Zhao. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Shuang Ji and Jinghui Zhao, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Yuyao Ji to Elaine Yuyao Ji. 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 10/28/14 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

June 30th, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court July 4, 11, 18, 25, 2014 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 593674 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Jesus Rodriguez Janitorial, 1400 Chiplay Drive, San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara Co. Jesus Rodriguez, 1400 Chiplay Drive, San Jose, CA 95122. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has begun business under the

fictitious business name or names listed hereon, as of 6/27/14. “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.)

Jesus Rodriguez July 4, 11, 18, 25, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 6/27/14.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 593217 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Sari Sari Underground, 1535 Landess Avenue, Unit #131, Milpitas, CA 95035, Santa Clara Co. Melvin Dofredo and Arin Dofredo, 37040 Poplar St., Newark, CA 94560.

This business is conducted by a married couple; registrants have begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, as of 6/1/14. “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.)

Melvin and Arin Dofredo July 4, 11, 18, 25, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 6/16/14.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 593615 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Marvez Cleaning Services, 506 N.18th St. San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara Co. Maria De Lourdes Chavez, 506 N. 18th St., San Jose, CA 95112. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon.

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

Maria De Lourdes Chavez July 4, 11, 18, 25, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 6/26/14.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 593616 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Martha’s Travel, 10191 Seward Ct., San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara Co. Martha Cabezas, 10191 Seward Ct., San Jose, CA 95127. This business is conducted by

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

Martha Cabezas July 4, 11, 18, 25, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 6/26/14.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 593516 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Tacos y Antojitos El Gallo, Inc., 1991 Alum Rock Ave., San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara Co. Tacos y Antojitos El Gallo, Inc., 1991 Alum Rock Ave., San Jose, CA 95116. This business is conducted by a corporation; registrant has begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, as of 4/4/14. “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.)

Jose A. Vidales, President July 4, 11, 18, 25, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 6/24/14.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 593563 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Buendias Handyman Services, 2118 Canoas Garden Ave., Apt#202, San Jose, CA 95125, Santa Clara Co. Rosa Isela Zaragoza, 2118 Canoas Garden Ave., Apt#202, San Jose, CA 95125. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, as of 6/25/14. “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.)

Rosa I. Zaragoza July 4, 11, 18, 25, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 6/25/14.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 593774 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Zondex Courier, 1122 Frankfurt Ave. #1., San

Jose, CA 95126, Santa Clara Co. Jesus Casas Sandoval, 1122 Frankfurt Ave. #1., San Jose, CA 95126. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon.

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

Jesus Casas Sandoval July 4, 11, 18, 25, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 7/1/14.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV266809 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Linda A Thomas. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Linda A Thomas, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Linda A. Thomas to Lynne A Thomas. 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 10/14/14 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

06/19/14 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court June 27; July 4, 11, 18, 2014 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV266931 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Quyen Ngoc Chan. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Quyen Ngoc Chan, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Quyen Ngoc Chan to Quinn Chan Lynch. 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 10/21/14 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

June 23th, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court June 27; July 4, 11, 18, 2014 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV266923 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Hidenori Anto and Yoshie Anto. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Hidenori Anto and Yoshie Anto, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Hidenori Anto to Yunyong Lu and b. Yoshie Anto to Xiaodan Li. 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 10/21/14 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

June 23th, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court June 27; July 4, 11, 18, 2014 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV266944 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Humberto Moya-Lopez. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Humberto MoyaLopez, has filed a petition for Change of Name with

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the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Humberto Moya-Lopez to Humberto Lopez Aguilar. 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 10/21/14 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

June 23th, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court June 27; July 4, 11, 18, 2014 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV266601 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Abel C. Leon. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Abel C. Leon, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Abel Christopher Leon to Christopher Abel Kelly. 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 10/7/14 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

June 16th, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court June 27; July 4, 11, 18, 2014

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 592666 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, ABC Jumpers, 191 Maple Grove Ct., San Jose, CA 95123, Santa Clara Co. Ramona M. Zamaniego, 191 Maple Grove Ct., San Jose, CA 95123. Ivan

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Daniel Diaz, 191 Maple Grove Ct., San Jose, CA 95123. This business is conducted by a general partnership; registrant have begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, as of 6/3/14. “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.)

Ramona Zamaniego June 27; July 4, 11, 18, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 6/3/14.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 593509 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Willow Gardening, 14325 Buckner Dr., San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara Co. Javier Aldama, 14325 Buckner Dr., San Jose, CA 95127. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, as of 6/24/14. “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.)

Javier Aldama June 27; July 4, 11, 18, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 6/24/14.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 591673 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, 1) UCSC Silicon Valley Extension, 2505 Augustine Drive, Santa Clara, CA 95054, Santa Clara County; 2) UCSC Extension Silicon Valley; 3) University of California Santa Cruz Extension.

The Regents of the University of California, 1111 Franklin St., 8th Floor, Oakland, CA 94607. 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.)

The Regents of the University of California Sean SI, CFO June 27; July 4, 11, 18, 2014 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 5/7/14

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(NOTIMEX) Encuentros de payadores, la inauguración de una ruta patrimonial y la entrega de libros de Neruda y otros autores a la biblioteca de villa las Estrellas, en antártica, integran las actividades conmemorativas del natalicio 110 del poeta Pablo Neruda (1904-1973). las actividades iniciaron ayer con una “caminata” del poeta por sitios emblemáticos de la capital chilena,

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donde apareció caminando utilizando la técnica de proyección dinámica, y siguen con un encuentro de payadores en la Casa Museo de Isla Negra.

El programa del “cumpleaños” nerudiano contempló esta semana la inauguración de la ruta patrimonial “Huellas de Pablo Neruda” en la capital de la región de la araucanía, Temuco, y el lanzamiento del libro “viaje al Corazón de Neruda”, de Marilú Ortiz de rozas. la Fundación Pablo Neruda anunció, además, la donación de 200 obras de Neruda y otros autores a la biblioteca de la escuela de villa las Estrellas, en la base chilena de la antártica.

Esta acción tiene un importante significado, pues se trata de una biblioteca multilingüe que sirve al personal de otras bases internacionales existentes. las obras donadas estarán en castellano, inglés, francés y otros idiomas. villa las Estrellas está ubicada aproximadamente a mil 580 kilómetros del sur de Punta arenas, en la Isla rey Jorge, frente a la Tierra de O’Higgins, donde existe una escuela para la población civil y militar.

“LA FAMILIA” AWARD NOMINATIONS DUE WWW.HFSV.ORG SABOR DEL VALLE AUGUST 1, 6 PM WINE COUNTRY IN SILICON VALLEY HISTORY PARK, SAN JOSE WWW.SABORDELVALLE.ORG “IMAGINE” AT TRITON MUSEUM, SANTA CLARA

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Damian Trujillo

Entre otros de los acontecimientos editoriales está la publicación de “Poemas inéditos”, de Neruda, con 20 obras escritas entre 1956 y 1973, y cuyo lanzamiento está previsto para octubre próximo, en la Feria del libro de santiago.

lOs aNGElEs brasil 2014 llegó a su fin y alemania se coronó campeona del mundo, pero aun puedes seguir inmerso en el ambiente mundialista a través de “bola- el amor, no es un juego”, una novela que contagia la emoción del futbol a través de una historia de amor inolvidable. apasionada del futbol soccer y de contar historia a través de sus escritos, la periodista y escritora lorena Flores Elizondo siempre quiso combinar ambos gustos en un solo proyecto, lo cual logró plasmar en su primera novela “bola – el amor, no es un juego”.

“En sus páginas la novela habla del fútbol Mexicano, en particular del equipo Cruz azul, y también de lugares que quizás reconozcas o que gracias a las bellas descripciones lograrás imaginar – ciudades como distrito Federal, Tlaxcala, Cuernavaca, veracruz, y más. la historia es moderna, sin prejuicios, con familias no-tradicionales que viven en un mundo tan distraído por las redes sociales, celulares y cable como el nuestro”, reseña de dena burroughs.

El mundo del futbol, la fama, las responsabilidades, la familia, las redes sociales, amigos y ex amores, desem-

peñan un papel sustancial en esta historia y complican más la relación de dos personas que intentarán hacer todo lo posible por estar juntos; porque a pesar de todo lo que les rodea ellos saben que el amor no es juego. “la idea de escribir ‘bola’ llegó después de soñar un día con la escena del sobrino perdido y los dos protagonistas encontrándose. Como periodista tuve el privilegio de estar cerca de famosos y siempre me llamaba la atención lo normales que algunos eran y lo complicada que son sus vidas a veces por el acoso de los medios. si en las familias donde no hay famosos la vida se complica con las opiniones de terceros, me imaginaba lo que difícil que eran las vidas amorosas de famosos con el factor de los medios de comunicación, los fans y ahora las redes sociales”, expresa lorena Flores Elizondo.

Flores Elizondo, radicada en dallas, Texas, es originaria de Monterrey, Nuevo león. se ha desarrollado como periodista, columnista y directora de contenido por más de diez años en publicaciones y compañías en Estados Unidos. “bola – el amor, no es un juego” de lorena Flores Elizondo ya está disponible enwww.amazon.com y http:// www.barnesandnoble.com.

JULY 18-24,2014

GREEN LIVING

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According to the Environmental Working Group, which assessed the safety and effectiveness of more than 1,400 sunscreens for its 2014 Guide to Sunscreens, only one in three sunscreens for sale on the shelves of American stores offer good skin protection and are free of ingredients with links to health problems. Bruce A. Stockwell, Courtesy Flickr.

Roddy Scheer & Doug Moss EarTHTalK skin cancer is by far the most common form of cancer in the United states, with more new cases each year than breast, prostate, lung and colon cancers combined. and the rate of newly diagnosed cases of the most deadly skin cancer, melanoma, has tripled over the last three decades. but many of the sunscreens on the market do not provide enough protection from the sun’s damaging rays. also, some of them contain chemicals that can also cause health problems in their own right. according to the non-profit Environmental Working Group (EWG), which assessed the safety and effectiveness of more than 1,400 “sPF” (sun protection factor) products for its 2014 Guide to sunscreens, only one in three sunscreens for sale on the shelves of american stores offer good skin protection and are free of ingredients with links to health issues.

“That means two-thirds of the sunscreens in our analysis don’t work well enough or contain ingredients that may be toxic,” reports the group. a big part of the problem is the lack of tougher rules from the U.s. Food & drug

administration (Fda).

“The Fda’s first major set of sunscreen regulations, 36 years in the making, took effect in december 2012 and proved far too weak to transform the market,” reports EWG. While the new rules did restrict some of the most egregious claims on sunscreen labels (such as the “patently false” ‘waterproof’ and ‘sweatproof’ claims) and ended the sale of powder sunscreens and towelettes that were too thin to provide protection against ultraviolet rays, they didn’t address inhalation threats from spray sunscreens or take into account the risks of exposure to so-called “nanoparticles” from zinc oxide and titanium dioxide varieties.

While the Fda is currently reassessing its stance on sunscreens, EWG warns it may be a while before new rules address these and other concerns, especially given push-back from regulatoryaverse members of Congress and some manufacturers. so what’s a health-conscious sun worshipper to do about sunscreen?

For starters, read labels. some common sunscreen ingredients to watch out for and avoid include: oxybenzone, which can cause allergic reactions and hormonelike effects; vitamin a (aKa retinyl palmitate), a skin irri-

tant and possible carcinogen; and fragrances which can contain allergens and chemicals. also, spray sunscreens are suspect because inhaling some of the ingredients can irritate breathing passages and even potentially compromise lung function. and EWG warns to avoid products with sPF ratings higher than 50, as their use can tempt people to apply too little and/or stay in the sun too long. sticking with products in the 15-50 sPF range and reapplying often makes much more sense. some of the best choices are those sunscreens that employ either zinc oxide or avobenzone, both which have been shown to block the most damaging ultraviolet rays effectively without the need for other potentially troublesome additives. some of the leading brands that meet EWG’s criteria for both safety and effectiveness include absolutely Natural, aubrey Organics, California baby, Elemental Herbs, Goddess Garden, Tropical sands and True Natural, among others. Find these and other winners on the shelves of natural foods retailers as well as online. For a complete list of all 172 recommended sunscreens and to learn more about the risks, check out EWG’s free online 2014 Guide to sunscreens.

CONTENIdO laTINO sin importar cuánta precaución tomas al manejar, una llanta ponchada le puede suceder a cualquiera. y así como un seguro de auto protege tu carro, también tú como conductor puedes protegerlo, así como a otros conductores y a ti mismo, si sabes qué hacer cuando se te poncha una llanta. aquí te decimos cómo reaccionar correctamente a la hora de tener una llanta ponchada mientras manejas: 1. Mantén el control del volante. Una llanta ponchada, especialmente cuando el auto va a velocidad rápida, hará que el carro gire repentinamente. Toma el volante con fuerza y mantenlo derecho lo más que puedas.

2. No frenes demasiado rápido. aunque pisar con fuerza el freno es una reacción común, la llanta ponchada puede provocar que el carro pierda el equilibrio. retira el pie del acelerador y una vez que el carro comience a desacelerar presiona el freno lentamente.

3. Prende las luces intermitentes. En cuanto retomes el control del auto, alerta a los

demás conductores que hay un problema, por seguridad tuya y de los demás.

4. No manejes más de lo necesario. de hacerlo así el carro se puede dañar aún más. si no hay peligro, oríllate, de preferencia hacia el lado de-

recho, hasta parar en un lugar seguro.

5. Mantén la calma. ante todo, lo más importante es tu seguridad. Evita entrar en pánico para que puedas reaccionar correctamente al seguir los pasos anteriores.

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(NEWsUsa) When it comes to starting the day early, finding energy fast is vital

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Whether you’re up early for work, hitting the gym, getting your kids ready for school or just dealing with a pesky internal clock, it’s important to make the most of your mornings.

Try these tips for finding your inner early bird: * don’t snooze. “When you hit the snooze button repeatedly, you’re fragmenting what little extra sleep you’re getting, so it is of poor quality,” says robert s. rosenberg, medical director of the sleep disorders Centers of Prescott valley and Flagstaff, arizona. Instead, try moving your alarm farther from your bed, so you have to stand up to turn it off. * Have a quick and hearty breakfast ready to go. studies consistently show the benefits of breakfast for promoting productivity during the day. * Consider the power of protein. according to Health.com, eggs -- and even bacon -- can be effective breakfast options to provide your body with the energy it needs to power through the day.

Júpiter es aclamado por los astrólogos y videntes como uno de los tres planetas más benéficos del sistema solar, desde siempre se ha asociado al avance, la prosperidad, los cambios oportunos y la buena fortuna. su ciclo de traslación a través del zodiaco tiene doce años de duración, por lo tanto; cada año transita durante aproximadamente 385 días en un signo específico. Este 2014, Júpiter transitará en el signo leo a partir del “16 de julio”, culminando su tránsito por dicho signo el 11 de agosto del 2015. * shift your bedtime. If by nature you are a night owl who routinely sleeps later but wants to start your day sooner, start gradually moving your bedtime earlier. The most productive early birds aren’t sleep deprived. as benjamin Franklin aptly noted, “Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.”

Pronósticos de Júpiter en leo Aries (Marzo 20 / Abril 20) El destino trae para ti una merecida recompensa sentimental, te notarás con más vitalidad, con mayor energía y ciertas pequeñeces que entorpecen tu camino por fin dejarán de preocuparte. Te espera una época festiva y lograrás sacar de tu corazón una pena que te aflige. El amor rondará tu destino.

Tauro (Abril 20 / Mayo 21) Es probable que hayas experimentado algunos inconvenientes de salud o problemas con documentos, la influencia de Júpiter provocará un cambio de energía que te será benéfico en todos los sentidos. Eres muy acertado pero debes escuchar opiniones y sugerencias. la suerte estará de tu lado.

Géminis (Mayo 21 / Junio 21) En este periodo tu sector de comunicaciones se mantendrá muy activo, te vienen excelentes oportunidades para sobresalir. debes elevar tu autoestima y no permitir que detalles minúsculos se conviertan en pesares. serás feliz en el amor y disfrutarás de buena salud.

Cáncer (Junio 21 / Julio 23) Júpiter abandona tu signo pero entra triunfal en tu sector de dinero, posesiones, ganancias y negocios. Es presagio que tu vida financiera se volverá muy activa, te esperan ascensos, un mejor empleo quizá, la realización de un negocio e independencia financiera. Enhorabuena.

Leo (Julio 23 / Agosto 23) a ti la bendición te cae del cielo, por varios años has pasado por momentos difíciles en cuanto a las finanzas, los negocios no terminan de cuajar, sin embargo; el tránsito de Júpiter en tu signo le devolverá el brillo a tu vida, oportunidades magníficas serán presentadas para ti y lucirás de lo mejor.

Virgo (Agosto 23 / Septiembre 23) Con la presencia de Júpiter en un signo anterior al tuyo, se liberará energía que te hará resolver situaciones inconclusas y problemas del pasado. lo que antes te causaba pesar, simplemente quedará atrás en el pasado, tu presente se verá iluminado con la presencia de la buena estrella.

Libra (Septiembre 23 / Octubre 23) Este es un periodo de logros mayores para ti, la energía benefactora de Júpiter provocará muchos cambios en tu vida, no te opongas ni rechaces los cambios, los cuales pueden ocurrir de forma abrupta. Todo lo que está por suceder es por y para tu bien. lo que tanto has esperado pronto ocurrirá.

Escorpión (Octubre / Noviembre 22) Júpiter le dará un toque de buena suerte y encanto a tu mundo social y laboral, de pronto destacas y te conviertes en una persona popular y atractiva de la que todo mundo comentará. Gente del pasado retorna a tu presente para apoyarte y proporcionarte los medios y la información que necesites.

Sagitario (Noviembre 22 / Diciembre 22) Júpiter, tu planeta regente navegará en un signo de fuego, esto te traerá muchos beneficios a largo plazo, especialmente en tu mundo económico y en tu vida social. Gozarás de un atractivo físico especial y verás realizado uno de tus máximos deseos.

Capricornio (Diciembre 22 / Enero 20) El sector que Júpiter beneficiará para ti será el sector salud, de pronto sentirás el deseo de cuidarte más, de fortalecer tu cuerpo, hacer ejercicio, cuidar tu piel y mantenerte en un óptimo estado de salud. El cuerpo es nuestro templo y posesión más valiosa y eso lo entenderás a cabalidad.

Acuario (Enero 20 / Febrero 18) Júpiter influenciará de manera potente tu sector de uniones, amistades, romance y matrimonio. si eres soltero(a) encontrarás el amor verdadero y si eres casado, una renovada energía romántica le brindará más pasión, alegría y sexo a tu relación.

Piscis (Febrero 18 / Marzo 20) Esta época marcará un antes y un después en tu forma de ver la vida, comenzarás a tomarte las cosas no con extrema seriedad como antes, le darás un toque de fantasía a tu mundo sentimental y la espiritualidad será una de tus prioridades. si no tienes amor, éste ha de llegar muy pronto.

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“Planes: Fire & Rescue” is a new comedy-adventure about second chances, featuring a dynamic crew of elite firefighting aircraft devoted to protecting historic Piston Peak National Park from raging wildfire. When world famous air racer Dusty (voice of Dane Cook) learns that his engine is damaged and he may never race again, he must shift gears and is launched into the world of aerial firefighting.

Dusty joins forces with veteran fire and rescue helicopter Blade Ranger and his courageous team, including spirited super scooper Dipper (voice of Julie Bowen), heavy-lift helicopter Windlifter, ex-military transport Cabbie and a lively bunch of brave all-terrain vehicles known as The Smokejumpers. Together, the fearless team battles a massive wildfire and Dusty learns what it takes to become a true hero. Directed by Bobs Gannaway (“Secret of the Wings”).

The New Founders of America invite you to celebrate your annual right to Purge. The Purge: Anarchy, the sequel to summer 2013’s sleeper hit that opened to No. 1 at the boxoffice, sees the return of writer/director James DeMonaco to craft the next terrifying chapter of dutiful citizens preparing for their country’s yearly 12 hours of anarchy.

Cuando Jay (Jason Segel) y Annie (Cameron Díaz) comenzaron a salir, su conexión romántica era intensa, pero diez años y dos niños después, la llama de su amor necesita una chispa.

Para estimular un poquito las cosas, deciden – ¿por qué no? – hacer ellos mismos un video en el que prueban todas las posiciones de The Joy of Sex en una maratónica sesión de tres horas.

Parece una gran idea, hasta que descubren que su video más privado ya no es más privado.

Con sus reputaciones en juego, saben que hace falta sólo un click para que los expongan al mundo... pero mientras que la carrera para recuperar su video los lleva a una noche que nunca olvidarán, descubrirán que su video expondrá muchas más cosas de lo que habían previsto.

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JULY 18-24,2014

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Viento Callejero brings feel-good cumbia to your ears

Arturo Hilario El ObsErvadOr

abled them to bring their album to sonic reality.

recently EO had the chance to talk to up and coming, cumbia-enthusiastic indie band viento Callejero’s guitarist, Gloria Estrada. We discussed her influences, as well as the bands outlook, on latin-based music and their debut, self-titled album.

Estrada, a la santa Cecilia alumnus, was early on influenced by Juan Gabriel, ramon ayala and los bukis. “at the same time I liked rock music, like led zeppelin and Janis Joplin,” said Estrada. “I was a musical sponge in the sense that I was just drawn to all kinds of music”.

viento Callejero, made up Gloria Estrada on guitar, Federico Zuniga on bass and Gabriel villa on drums, was formed in early 2013 through networks of local, and not so local bands.

Estrada met Federico Zuniga, the bass player, who is a native of East side san José, touring the bay area before he moved down to los angeles. The two connected once he relocated to the City of angels, where they sought out drummer Gabriel, who was working in the band Chicano batman, and created a cumbia band.

The recent announcement of their freshman self-titled album was made possible because of the support of their community, the fans and other supporters who donated to the band’s Kickstarter campaign. This garnered over $9,000 in 25 days to which en-

beyond these eclectic musical beginnings Gloria went to school at University of southern California, (UsC), studying and earning her bachelor’s degree within their school of Music. “To me it was always like a way to put it all together, have it make sense. and I think because of the schooling I learned the theory”. This biculturalism of growing up latina as well as the proper musical background studies helped her become a wellrounded musician. she describes one of her previous bands, la santa Cecilia, as a “fusion of a little bit of everything, rock, bolero, cumbia, all of the above.” Now in her and her bandmates pursuits with viento Callejero she says “this project I wanted to stay more concentrated in a specific genre or style with cumbia on it. In my head I just wanted to

have feel-good music and the guys were all on the same page about what we wanted. let’s us have a good time making this music. Ultimately like a party band.”

When it came to funding this start up cumbia band it was up to the band members to create music and see if those out in the world would support their efforts.

Estrada notes, “although all of us have our networks…we were a fairly new band and we thought okay, this is going to take longer to realize. We had to pay some of it on our own but we were really going to need help to help catapult this a little faster. Fortunately, it was great because we put it out there and people responded.” They exceeded their $8,000 Kickstarter campaign goal by around $1,750 which goes to show the support for the music was definitely out there.

The networking does come into play as the album is full of collaborations between local la bands like las Cafeteras and Quetzal as well as those far reaching ones like Pachamama Crew’s spain-born Héctor Guerra. This reinterpreted twist of traditional Cumbia is now available for your listening pleasure. viento Callejero can be heard on iTunes, spotify and in retailers near you.

Y EL EMMY ES PARA...

El próximo 25 de agosto se celebrará la 66 edición de los premios Emmy desde el teatro Nokia de Los Ángeles, California, que se entrega a lo mejor de la televisión de Estados Unidos. Conoce a los principales nominados.

(NOTIMEX) luego de que se anunciaran las 12 nominaciones al Emmy de “Orange is the new black”, parte del elenco de la serie transmitida por Netflix visitó la Ciudad de México para hablar del éxito de esta producción que actualmente emite su segunda temporada.

Una de las postulaciones más comentadas es la de laverne Cox, pues se trata de la primera intérprete transgénero que competirá en la categoría de Mejor actriz invitada, lo que ella ve como resultado de un trabajo de muchos años, afirmó en entrevista durante su estancia en este país.

«Estoy en la luna, muy feliz porque este es un momento

histórico porque es la primera vez que una persona transgénero está nominada en una categoría como actriz y se siente maravilloso, es un sueño hecho realidad para mí, en términos personales es maravilloso, es más grande que yo», afirmó.

«Es lo que es maravilloso, porque todo el ‘show’ ha sido reconocido y es muy importante que los reflectores lleguen a ti cuando eres parte de algo así, porque nosotros recibimos los guiones y hacemos una pieza de la historia cada semana, pero es la visión del ‘show’ lo que lo hace épico», señaló la intérprete en entrevista. la serie obtuvo nominaciones en las categorías de comedia como Mejor serie, Mejor actriz Principal (Taylor schi-

lling), Mejor actriz de reparto (Kate Mulgrew), Mejor Guión, Mejor dirección (Jodie Foster por «lesbian request denied») y Mejor dirección de reparto. además tiene tres postulaciones en Mejor Edición de Fotografía (William Turro, Michael s. stern y shannon Mitchell) y en Mejor actriz Invitada para Uzo aduba, Natasha lyonne y laverne Cox. la primera temporada de esta serie apareció en Netflix hace un año y el pasado 6 de junio estrenó su segunda temporada en esta plataforma que en total obtuvo 31 nominaciones al Emmy a lo Mejor de la Televisión estadunidense, por trabajos como «House of cards», «derek» y por supuesto, «Orange is the new black»

SERIES DE DRAMA Mejor Serie

SERIES DE COMEDIA Mejor Serie

• Breaking Bad • Downton Abbey • Game of Thrones • House of Cards • Mad Men • True Detective

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JULY 18-24,2014

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com

Cinthia Rodriguez El Observador Jorge “Gamebred” Masvidal was like any typical kid running around in his neighborhood except he wasn’t into the usual sports. At a young age he discovered wrestling and boxing. A couple years later he was getting paid to do what he does best, fight.

“I didn’t have no options really, growing up. My only option was to fight,” said Jorge Masvidal during an exclusive interview with El Observador.

Cuban American, Masvidal remembers being part of the wrestling program in middle school, but that only lasted about three weeks. A year later he joined a boxing gym and he started his journey into becoming a professional Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighter.

Masvidal (26-8 MMA, 3-1 UFC) is slated to face Daron Cruickshank (15-4 MMA, 4-2 UFC) as the featured lightweight bout on preliminary card at UFC on Fox 12 on July 26 at the SAP Center in downtown San Jose. The main event features Matt Lawler vs Robbie Brown in a battle to determine the contender for the welterweight title.

“I don’t know him. I don’t know of him. I’m not even trying to diss him, but I just don’t watch fight videos of my opponents,” said Masvidal about his opponent. “I just like to focus on me.”

San Jose California - The San Jose Earthquakes announced a new youth soccer affiliation with East Valley Futbol Club (EVFC) to create Earthquakes East Valley. Earthquakes East Valley will be the competitive arm of EVFC. “We are extremely excited about this partnership. Many great players live in the Central Valley area and we are looking forward to working on player development there,” said Chris Leitch, technical director of the San Jose Earthquakes Academy.

“EVFC’s setup is first-class and includes high quality training and game fields, a professional licensed coaching staff and college coaches involved as trainers. You will

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During season, the Miami native has a normal routine that includes a light jog in the mornings and hitting the gym twice a day. He has a whole crew that helps him prepare made up of trainers and sparring partners at American Top Team and Young Tigers Foundation.

“The thing that has driven me since I was a kid, the reason I got into this is being number one, to be the best, to hold the belt and say I’m the best guy at 155 lbs. in the whole entire world,” said Masvidal, former AFC Welterweight Champion.

While growing up, Masdival, who competed in Strikeforce before signing with the UFC, looked up to Roberto Duran and Sugar Ray Leonard. He’s has 10 wins by knockout (KO) and two by submission. One of his goals is to beat the reigning Japanese champion, Satoru Kitaoka by KO, and as many top 10 ranked fighters he can.

“I love it. I mean once I get out there, I know they’re watching and Spanish people can tell between each other. They might have never seen me fight but they might look at me and be he’s one of us, so it’s a good feeling,” said Masdival when asked about representing Latin fighters.

The new UFC fighter, considers God his biggest mentor. He also finds motivation in his family. He has two daughters and a son on the way. He’s proud of his Latin roots, speaks Spanish fluently, and likes to play poker.

see even more talented players coming from this area in the near future.”

“Our goal has always been to develop young men and women into their full potential while fostering growth through a social and safe learning environment,” said Earthquakes East Valley President Bob Crossman. “We will continue to do this while utilizing the Quakes’ professional coaching instruction, curriculum, and guidance”.

This announcement follows the recent expansion of the Earthquakes youth development programs, which now include club teams for boys players from U9 through U16 and the formation of a PDL team (U23+) playing in Turlock in 2014 at Cal State

Stanislaus. Additionally, the Quakes have formed recreational programs for boys and girls starting at the U5 level. Both the club teams and the recreational programs will be based in San Jose. For more information on the Quakes youth teams including Academy and club teams visit: earthquakesacademy.com.

The PDL team will consist of Quakes Academy graduates combined with some of the top college players in the country and up-and-coming players trying to reach the professional level. Dana Taylor is the head coach for the Quakes PDL team and will also be heavily involved with Earthquakes East Valley. For PDL tickets and fundraising information please call 209620-0315.

UFC fighter Jorge Masvidal will be at UFC on Fox 12 on July 26 at the SAP Center in San Jose, Calif. Photo credit Zuffa, LLC. / Getty Images.

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TECHNOLOGY

JULY 18-24,2014

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New york N.y. socialCafe debuts on the app store as a fun and creative way for iOs photographers to tell the stories behind their photos.

Parents can capture and preserve the sound of their child’s laughter to accompany their smiling photo.

Friends can record the crack of the bat and the roar of the crowd at a baseball game and share the moment with anybody — socialCafe lets people tell comprehensive stories through their photos.

“The old expression ‘a picture is worth a thousand words’ isn’t always true,” said scott Carter, creator of socialCafe. “so many photos require explaining, a caption or some kind of context. so-

cialCafe lets people add that context through narration or other sound.”

Memories can be shared on Twitter, Facebook and via email by sending friends and family a unique link to their photo. socialCafe also connects with dropbox for safe and secure storage of all photo and audio files.

audio with every picture - share on Facebook, Twitter or via email - Connect to dropbox for private, safe and secure storage - add a caption to any photo socialCafe is available free on the iTunes app store.

“socialCafe stands out among similar photo apps by putting the user directly in control of their own precious memories,” Carter said. “The privacy, control and reliability of storing enhanced photo memories with the dropbox — a leader in cloud storage with more than 275 millions users — is a feature that competing apps do not offer.”

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