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WWW.EL-OBSERVADOR.COM Trained City Inspectors Respond to Support Napa Recovery / The recent earthquake in Napa was as a clear reminder of the need for disaster preparedness. Public Works included the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Post-Disaster Safety Assessment Program Training as part of the Department’s annual Emergency Operations Center preparedness activities. In May this year, 63 City employees completed the eight-hour training and received state-issued certification I.D. cards. The Safety Assessment Program helps local governments perform accurate facility safety assessments quickly after a major earthquake or disaster and trains and certifies professional registered engineers, licensed architects, and certified building inspectors.

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County’s Newest Household Hazardous Waste Facility Opens in San José September 12 / To protect homes and waste workers and to prevent pollution, the required way to dispose of leftover toxic and flammable products is to bring them to a collection event or, for some items (e.g., florescent light bulbs), a hardware store. The County of Santa Clara manages HHW collection throughout the county. The City of San José allowed HHW collection at its Central Service Yard until 2006; the Yard was then revamped for uses not compatible with HHW collection. Since then, the City and County have been working to establish a permanent HHW facility in San José.

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Community Needs Assessment Report & Funding Opportunities for Child Abuse Prevention / The Child Abuse Council of Santa Clara County (CAC) is publishing its report on its first county-wide Community Needs Assessment on Child Abuse Prevention. The CAC is a Child Abuse and Prevention Council (CAPC) mandated by statute and is an appointed commission of the Board of Supervisors. The mission of the Child Abuse Council of Santa Clara County is to protect children from abuse and neglect by their parents and caregivers, and from the systems designed to protect them.

7th Annual American Indian Heritage Celebration September 13th 12:00pm S anta Clara County Fairgrounds 344 Tully Road San Jose, CA La Fiesta de Independencia 2014 Mi Pueblo 14 de Septiembre 1745 Story Rd. San Jose,CA PAMP’s 9th Annual Children’s Moon Festival September 14th 3:00pm Mitchell Park

600 E. Meadow Drive Palo Alto, CA 94306 Antique Autos in History Park History Park at Kelley Park September 14th 1 1:00am-4:00pm 1650 Senter Rd. San Jose, CA 95112 Tickets: $5 Career Fair: Sales & Management September 18th 9:00am12:30pm Embassy Suites Hotel 901 East Cakaveras Blvd.

Milpitas, CA 95035 4th Annual Chefs of Compassion: Cooking for a Cause September 19th 5:00pm

Computer History Museum 1401 N. Shoreline Blvd.

Mountain View, CA 94043 Bark in the Park September 20th 10:00am-5:00pm William St. Park William St. San Jose, CA 95106 Rosh Hashanah Festival September 21st 3:00pm-5:30pm 3921 Fabian Way Palo Alto, CA 94303 Russian Festival September 27th-28th St. Nicholas Orthodox Church 14220 Elva Avenue Saratoga, CA 95070

Endulzante de la Naturaleza Agrega Sabor y Creatividad a Nuevas Bebidas Latinas / Con nueve países latinoamericanos celebrando su independencia durante el Mes de la Herencia Hispana, preparar y disfrutar bebidas deliciosas estarán a la orden del día. Pero si te estás quedando sin ideas creativas de cócteles para mantener la fiesta a un ritmo delicioso, el Mixólogo Master y Tequilero Certificado Marco Antonio Ramos tiene lo que necesitas. Ramos está colaborando con National Honey Board (NHB) para transformar tragos latinos con un toque moderno para que tú festejo de Fiestas Patrias – o cualquier ocasión especial durante esta temporada – con la familia y los amigos sea todo un éxito.

Zumba Classes Tuesdays 5:30pm The Fairmont 170 S. Market St. San Jose, CA Youth Basketball Camp Saturdays 11:00am-2:00pm San Jose Job Corps Center 3485 East Hills Drive San Jose, CA 95127 Ages 8 years and up How to Choose Happiness Lecture Sports Basement Campbell

1875 S. Bascom Ave. Campbell,CA 95008 Chalk4Peace September 14th 11:00am-1:00pm Children’s Discovery Museum 180 Woz Way San Jose, CA 95110 Holistic Arts Fair September 27th-28th 10:00am-7:00pm Community of Infinite Spirit 1540 Hicks Ave San Jose, CA 95125

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Ever since the ‘police killing’ at Ferguson, Missouri, people have been concerned about ‘what’s going to change?’ For decades our nation has practiced violence. What is new is that this Ferguson incident put a spotlight on the level of racism which exists in this nation’s peoples.

Racism is one of the several negative vibes experienced by individuals who are prejudged because of the color of their skin. The first ‘negative vibe’ is the sense that ‘you do not belong’. This may be followed by someone saying something like “Why do you not go back to Mexico?” (which was my personal experience some years ago).

What that ‘racist individual’ did not know and could not know is that I was born in Gary, Lake County, Indiana.

As a consequence, I am an American of Mexican heritage. By birthright I am an American citizen. I have since experienced many forms of negative vibes. In addition to racism, they include bias, bigotry, prejudice, nationalism, religious bias, and gender bias (sexism & LGBT).

American communities need to openly discuss these ‘negative vibes’. Each individual needs to admit that he/she does practice several, if not all, of these ‘negative vibes’. And it is the right of each individual to have these feelings, but it is not ever acceptable to practice any one of them in public or in commerce.

None of these ‘Negative Vibes’ can be the basis for denying any resident of their civil rights or of having access to opportunity via education, employment, and/or partici-

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pation in commerce and any type of public service.

One need only to review history to understand that sexism exists today, but was modified as ‘civilization’ evolved. Certain ‘male dominance’ practices still are practiced. The physically stronger male ‘protected’ and provided for his female partner.

Males competed to achieve dominance, often perceived as superiority. Tribes having chiefs. Kings (and queens) evolved. Helen of Troy told the girls to deny sex to their males partners if they insisted on going off to war. Today, there is a movement to have more women and ethnic individuals as members of corporate boards or even as chief executive officers. If an individual has the knowledge, experience and skills, then their gender cannot be used to deny that individual from competing for any position to which they merit consideration.

Racism is based on ‘the color of your skin’. Our nation fought a civil war because of racism. Native Americans were confined to reservations because of racism. Mexicans were asked to ‘go back’. Recently, when the first Black was elected to the highest office of this nation as ‘The President of the United States of America’ in accordance to its ideals as presented in the U.S. Constitution, the entire world viewed this event with awe and appreciation that a change had happened. Yet on the very same day when President Obama was officially installed as our ‘President, CEO and CIC (Commander in Chief), a small group of elected ‘White’ officials met to plan to limit

the Obama Administration to a single term. That meeting was rife with racism and prejudicial values held by those who participated. They failed because the American electorate, which is becoming more diverse, re-elected President Obama to a second term. The one repulsive joke I heard was “Will our White House now become the Black House?” Racist individuals must understand that Barack Obama, the citizen, had a civil right to aspire to, and be elected, to office.

They need to respect ‘The American Presidency’ even if they cannot and do not respect and honor this Black man because of his race.

Much of the current legislative gridlock in the U.S. Congress may be based on racism which is demeaning and destructive in many ways. ‘Our President Obama’ is perceived to be ‘for the people’ rather than another minion of special interests.

Only two of the ‘negative vibes’ listed above have been analyzed here. All are important in the development of our humane relationships.

If we are to live together in our communities in safety, security, peace and tranquility, then each of us must begin within ourselves. In our minds, limits must be established that we practice when dealing with each other. Each life must be valued equally.

The police, and our various governance jurisdictions cannot impose civil order upon any of our communities. Each community must establish that from within.

So peace begins with each of us when we begin to practice the Golden Rule (Do unto others as you would have them do unto you).

La noticia de que el presidente Barack Obama evitará una vez más tomar partido y actuar para dar alivio a los millones de inmigrantes indocumentados, honestos y trabajadores, que viven en este país, no debe sorprender a nadie.

La falta de compromiso del presidente afroamericano con las comunidades inmigrantes ha sido una constante de su mandato; a pesar de que el voto hispano, fue determinante en las elecciones que ganó.

Así que ¿cuál es la novedad?

Obama, nunca ha sido consecuente con su discurso en lo relacionado a la reforma migratoria. Siempre ha postergado el asunto, en aras de sus intereses políticos; simplemente lo ha vuelto a hacer.

Primero fueron los muy importantes asuntos económicos, que le dieron la bienvenida al poder en medio de una de las más graves crisis que haya vivido este país, luego la muy necesaria reforma al sistema de salud, luego el momento político, luego las

elecciones, luego las otras elecciones y así vamos y a este paso, realmente no creo que lleguemos ninguna parte.

Tampoco confió, y quiero equivocarme, en que de llegar a actuar cumpla con las expectativas de los millones que aún recuerdan que su eslogan de campaña fue la esperanza.

Y si, está claro que toda la responsabilidad no es suya.

El tema migratorio se ha convertido en un galimatías del que algunos huyen y del que otros, cuando les conviene, sacan provecho. Porque bien que ha sido caballito de batalla a la hora de cautivar votantes.

Pero lo cierto es que en junio, tras el bloqueo republicano en la Cámara de Representantes a la reforma previamente aprobada en el senado, el presidente afirmó que al finalizar el verano –este verano del 2014- haría uso de su poder y tomaría medidas ejecutivas que corrigieran , al menos en parte, el descascarado sistema migratorio que rige la nación. No fue así.

Una vez más Obama se compromete y no cumple. Una vez más aquello de la esperanza se queda en cuento chi-

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no -a propósito, son muchos chinos también los que esperan la reforma – una vez más los miles y miles y miles de inmigrantes, a los que se les niega la oportunidad de una vida digna, se quedan esperando, una vez más el asunto político es más importante que el asunto humano.

Son más de once millones los inmigrantes indocumentados que están contabilizados, y muchos los que siguen llegando al país de las oportunidades que le sigue negando su abrigo a los trabajadores que día a día ayudan, con el sudor de su frente, a construirlo. Desde que el presidente anunció un alivio el 30 de junio pasado, son más de sesenta mil los que han sido deportados.

Ahora, según la Casa Blanca, tendremos que esperar hasta final de año, claro después de las elecciones, cuando, dice el presidente, buscará reformar el sistema migratorio de manera “sostenible”.

Amanecerá y veremos, mientras tanto, nos quedan las elecciones de noviembre, para actuar. Para dejarle saber a los partidos que existimos y que creemos en la esperanza, pero no en los cuentos chinos. Usted decide.

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State Schools Chief Tom Torlakson applauds legislative progress and education reform (California Dept. of Education)

SACRAMENTO Describing the past two years as easily being the best for public education in California in a decade, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson today praised the efforts of state lawmakers in their support of broad education reform and long-term policy during the 2013-14 session.

“From our shared commitment to invest in our children and our schools, to significant reforms to the teacher dismissal process, and to our groundbreaking work to help students graduate with skills they can use in both college and career, these past two years have easily been the best for public education in California in a decade,” Torlakson said.

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Tem Darrell Steinberg, and Speaker of the Assembly Toni G. Atkins, Torlakson discussed the statewide progress being made by schools through funding from voterapproved Proposition 30 coupled by the adoption of the Local Control Funding Formula that gave local communities and school districts additional voice in education decisions such as restoring what had been lost through years of budget cuts.

Additional progress toward improving California’s education system, he said, included the important work to improve the teacher dismissal process.

“While the vast majority of our teachers are deserving of the trust place in them,” Torlakson said in his support of Assembly Bill 215. “I strongly support swift and sure consequences for the very few who do not.”

(NOTIMEX) Para que los mexicanos tengan mayores oportunidades de empleo y puedan elevar su

nivel socioeconómico es fundamental mejorar la calidad educativa y abrir más espacios a los jóvenes en el nivel superior, expuso el Centro de Estudios Espinosa Yglesias (CEEY).

En su Informe de Movilidad Social en México. Imagina tu futuro 2013, el Centro señala que las personas con nula o poca instrucción académica tienen salarios más bajos que quienes tienen mayores estudios.

Detalla que los mexicanos que no estudiaron perciben en promedio de tres mil 591 pesos mensuales, quienes tienen primaria de cuatro mil 215 pesos, seguido por quienes cuentan con secundaria que ganan cuatro mil 939 pesos y quienes estudiaron preparatoria, con seis mil 485 pesos.

Quienes cursaron la universidad perciben 10 mil 611 pesos y los que cuentan con pos-

grado alcanzan los 16 mil 229 pesos al mes, abunda.

El director del Programa de Movilidad Social de este centro de estudios, Roberto Vélez Grajales, explicó que aunque el país aumentó los años de escolaridad, persiste la relación entre el origen de las personas y su acceso a educación media superior y superior.

Es decir, apuntó, de las personas de estratos más pobres cuyos padres no estudiaron sólo cinco de cada 100 llegan a la universidad, mientras que nadie con padres profesionistas se queda por debajo de la secundaria.

Respecto al estudio difundido por la Organización para la Cooperación y el Desarrollo Económicos (OCDE) en el que se señala que Corea y México son los países que mostraron tasas de desempleo más altas entre adultos con educación superior, el

especialista comentó que esto se debe a que en el país hay un mercado laboral restringido.

Mencionó que la sociedad mexicana se caracteriza por altas tasas de movilidad social en los sectores medios económicos pero alta persistencia en los sectores más bajo y más alto de la estructura socioeconómica.

Esto refleja que la gente que tiene menos dinero o que pertenece a una clase media mantiene su estatus por generaciones, subrayó.

En ese sentido, la investigadora Fernanda Arce Cardoso anunció que del 1 de noviembre próximo al 31 de enero de 2015, el Museo Metropolitano de Monterrey albergará la exposición Movilidad Social. Imagina tu futuro, con la cual buscan informar y motivar a los jóvenes de entre 14 y 24 años a que sigan estudiando, para evitar mayor deserción escolar.

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Caltrain Providing Special Service For 49ers’ Regular Season Home Opener

More than 25 events celebrate local foods grown by over 1,000 farms in Santa Clara County SANTA CLARA COUNTY The County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors proclaimed September as Local Food Month to celebrate local family farms and Santa Clara Valley grown fruits and vegetables. In celebration of the abundance and diversity of foods available in the region, events will be held throughout the month, including a Taste of Santa Clara Valley on Sept. 14, workshops, volunteer days, farm-to-table dinners, and bicycle tours of area chicken coops, gardens, and beehives.

“Holding Local Food Month during harvest time shines a light on the history of Santa Clara County and its deep roots in agriculture,” said President Mike Wasserman, County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors. “Santa

Clara Valley is still a very productive farming region and our family farms contribute to a healthy and economically viable community.”

In 2013, the gross value of Santa Clara County’s agricultural production was $263 million, with vegetable crops accounting for $153 million and fruit $19.7 million.

(Nursery crops were $76 million). While the top vegetable crops were mushrooms ($68 million) and bell peppers ($17 million), local farms also grew a wide assortment of other vegetables and fruits including cherries, apricots, tomatoes, salad greens, strawberries, beans, red wine grapes, Chinese vegetables, corn, celery, spinach, garlic, squash, cabbage, include apples, Asian pears, kiwis, nectarines, olives, peaches, persimmons, plums, and prunes. (For more information, see the 2013 Santa Clara County Crop Report: http://bit.ly/1p4tPIJ.)

“Having access to locally grown fruits and vegetables is one of the ingredients for healthy living,” said Supervisor Ken Yeager. “We encourage the community to take advantage of the planned

activities to learn more about food grown here in the valley.”

The celebration of Local Food Month and its activities were the brainchild of the Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF), with support from local farms, organizations, restaurants and the Food System Alliance. CAFF advocates for family farms and sustainable agriculture in California, working directly with farmers and their communities to increase the use of fresh, healthy, local food. In Santa Clara County, efforts are focused on on-farm food safety, water use, and healthy school foods.

“Local Food Month events offer community members a taste of local fare, show how to grow or prepare food, and meet the farmers who grow fresh, delicious, and seasonal food for their communities,” said Zea Luce, Regional Food Systems Coordinator - Santa Clara Valley, Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF). “We are very pleased that the County of Santa Clara is supporting the local farming community to showcase our local foods.”

Coming off a stirring opening-season victory against the Cowboys, the 49ers will introduce their new stadium to a national audience on Sunday night, and Caltrain will be providing special service to get fans to the game.

The 49ers will host the Chicago Bears at 5:30 p.m. in the team’s first regular-season home opener at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara.

will be aired by ESPN, Caltrain will operate two special northbound trains. The first train will depart 45 minutes after the game, or when full, and the second train will depart about one hour after the contest, or when full. The times for the special trains may be adjusted depending on when the regularly scheduled northbound trains serve the station.

Caltrain will provide two special southbound trains to the Mountain View station, departing from San Francisco at 2:35 p.m. and 2:55 p.m.

From the Mountain View Caltrain Station, fans will be able to board Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) light-rail vehicles to the stadium. Those trips will take about a half-hour.

Following the game, which

Both trains will make all local stops to San Francisco.

Additional details about service on 49ers’ game days can be found here <http:// www.caltrain.com/49ers> .

The 49ers defeated the Cowboys 28-17 on Sept.

7 and currently sit tied atop the NCF West standings with their 1-0 record.

Caltrain reminds fans to drink responsibly and to

remember that alcohol is not allowed on game-day trains beginning at 9 p.m.

Food and beverage aren’t allowed on VTA. Food and beverage consumption aren’t allowed on VTA. Caltrain is a proof-of-payment system; tickets are not sold on board trains but can be purchased at ticket machines at the stations. Fans are encouraged to purchase an adult joint Caltrain/VTA Day Pass at Caltrain ticket machines to avoid long lines after the game. The pass costs $6 more than the regular adult Caltrain Day Pass, but it is valid for unlimited rides within zone limits on Caltrain through the last train of the day and until 3 a.m. on VTA.

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(BPT) As you approach retirement, are you feeling good about your finances? Kudos to you if you feel comfortable with the amount you’ve saved. Now it’s time to start thinking about how you will manage your savings so it provides you with income throughout your retirement years.

“Outliving retirement savings is a significant concern for Americans,” says Jennifer Putney, vice president of Total Retirement Solutions for Prudential Retirement.

“In a recent survey, Prudential Retirement found that 71 percent of respondents fear they won’t have enough money to last a lifetime, and just one in five is highly confident they’ll have sufficient retirement income. But even those who have saved well and are confident about their money need a formal plan to help them transition from working and accumulating to retired and taking distributions from savings.”

Ten thousand older workers reach retirement age every day, and many will be unprepared for retirement.

Nineteen percent of workers 55 and older have account

balances of $100,000 to $249,000, and just 23 percent have saved $250,000 or more, according to the latest research from the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI).

“Typically, we advise clients to save 10 percent to 15 percent of every paycheck for retirement, and that they start saving early,” Putney says.

“The EBRI research indicates many Americans aren’t saving that much.”

Retirees face many challenges when trying to save enough money to last throughout their lifetime.

Americans are living longer, markets are volatile, inflation may occur and current investments may fall short.

All these factors can add up to an income shortfall during retirement.

Putney and Prudential offer some tips for workers approaching retirement: * Educational and motivational information is widely available online to help with retirement planning. Prudential offers websites, Preparewithpru.com, which provide valuable information about saving for retirement

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tán exentas de la penalidad.

Pero recuerda que, aun cundo decidas no tener seguro y pagar la penalidad, tendrás que hacerte cargo de todos tus gastos médicos. Para más información, visita la página www.healthcare.gov/exemptions.

and bringyourchallenges. com that illustrates five common behaviors that can get in the way of successful retirement planning. * Take advantage of everything available to you, including any financial counseling offered by your employer or a plan administrator. Maximize contributions to your workplace-based plan or IRA, and don’t forget to take advantage of IRS-allowed catch-up contributions if you’re 50 or older. * Develop a formal transition plan. Your lifestyle will change significantly when you move from actively earning a paycheck to living in retirement, and your income will need to grow in a different way. An advisor can help you understand how to manage your savings and spending during retirement, and how to keep your savings growing to generate continued income. * Consider an in-plan guaranteed retirement income option if your employer offers one with your retirement plan. This option can help to ensure you’ll have income during retirement, no matter what other spending or investment decisions you make.

En su odisea por conseguir trabajo, cualquier trabajo, muchos jóvenes adultos sacrifican los que solían llamarse “beneficios adicionales” para abrirse paso. Pero muchos trabajos para principiantes no ofrecen beneficios de salud, o lo que debe pagar el empleado es prohibitivo para el que apenas gana el sueldo mínimo. Si añadimos el hecho de que la mayoría de los veinteañeros goza de buena salud y raramente visita al médico, no es difícil entender por qué muchos prefieren pagar otras cuentas antes que tener un seguro médico.

Pero ésta es una opción riesgosa. Un accidente o enfermedad grave puede costarles miles de dólares. De hecho, más de la mitad de las quiebras personales provienen de facturas médicas impagas.

Además, suele haber una penalidad fiscal por no tener seguro médico.

Afortunadamente, desde la sanción de la Ley de Atención Médica Accesible (ACA, por sus siglas en inglés), los jóvenes adultos ahora tienen más opciones de seguros médicos que antes. Además de poder contratar la cobertura a través de sus empleadores (si se las ofrecen), los menores de 26 años también pueden optar por inscribirse en el plan de sus padres, aun cuando estén casados o hayan dejado de ser dependientes, o adquirir un plan individual a través del mercado de los seguros de salud.

Si actualmente no tienes cobertura o deseas explorar mejores opciones, este es un buen momento para comenzar a investigar qué se ofrece. El motivo es el siguiente: En la mayoría de los planes de beneficios ofrecidos por

los empleadores, el período de inscripción abierta para adquirir los beneficios de 2015 comienza en los próximos meses. Presta atención a las comunicaciones de tu empleador y pide a tus padres que también estén atentos, si sus empleadores les ofrecen cobertura médica para dependientes. El período de inscripción abierta 2015 de la ACA comienza el 15 de noviembre de 2014 y finaliza el 15 de febrero de 2015.

Tanto con los planes ofrecidos por los empleadores como con los planes de la ACA, si no te inscribes durante este período tendrás que esperar hasta el próximo año a menos que: estés solicitando ingresar a Medicaid; califiques para un período de inscripción especial por algún cambio en tu situación familiar (ej. casamiento, divorcio, nacimiento de un hijo); o hayas perdido tu cobertura actual.

Otra buena razón para inscribirte en un plan de salud es el llamado mandato individual, una reglamentación de la ley ACA que dice que la mayoría de las personas debe tener un seguro médico con la cobertura mínima esencial para sí mismos y para sus dependientes o serán sancionadas por incumplimiento.

Ciertas personas, como aquellas que están por debajo de la línea de pobreza, es-

Si el plan de tus padres ofrece cobertura para los dependientes, pueden agregarte hasta los 26 años incluso si estás casado, no vives con tus padres, estudias, puedes acceder a una cobertura peor a través de tu empleador, o no dependes financieramente de tus padres. Si ya están cubriendo a otros dependientes, el hecho de agregarte a ti en su plan podría tener un pequeño costo. Además, por lo general, tus padres pueden pagar la prima con dólares antes de impuestos, si tienen un plan ofrecido por el empleador.

Otras opciones de cobertura: • Los menores de 30 pueden adquirir un plan de salud para casos catastróficos, que ofrece protección financiera contra los peores escenarios, como un accidente o una enfermedad grave. Para más información, busca “catastrophic” (“catastrófico”) en www.healthcare.gov.

• Si no puedes pagar el seguro que te ofrece tu empleador y tus ingresos no superan un cierto nivel, podrías acceder a un crédito fiscal que reduce el costo de la cobertura del plan de la ACA.

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Además, muchos estados extienden la elegibilidad para sus programas de Medicaid bajo la ley ACA, lo que significa que, a pesar de tener mayores ingresos ahora puedes ser elegible para tener Medicaid. Para más información sobre los subsidios y la elegibilidad de Medicaid, busca “income levels” (“niveles de ingresos”) en www.healthcare.gov.

County’s innovative efforts recognized in a report released this week, Health Coverage Enrollment of California’s Local Criminal Justice Populations SANTA CLARA COUNTY Lack of employment, housing and healthcare are contributing factors to former inmates reoffending and ending up back in jail. The County of Santa Clara is working to reduce recidivism with the expansion of a pilot program to enroll inmates in Medi-Cal so they will have access to health care, including mental health and substance abuse services.

The passage of Assembly Bill 720 (AB 720) Health Care Enrollment for Inmates, expands the Affordable Care Act in California, and enables the County to assist incarcerated individuals in enrolling into the Medi-Cal program prior to being released.

“Healthcare is a critical component in former inmates avoiding the cycle of crime,” said County Executive Jeffrey V. Smith. “Our communities will be safer because people who have served their time will be able to get health care for mental health and substance abuse issues that often contribute to criminal behavior.”

After the passage of AB 720, a County Task Force, including the Office of the County Executive, Sheriff ’s Office, Department of Correction, Santa Clara Valley Health and Hospital System, Social Services Agency and the Office of Reentry Services, implemented a six week pilot program.

Through the pilot program, soon-to-be-released inmates from the Custodial Alternative Supervision Program, Minimum Camp and individuals waiting for residential treatment placement were enrolled in Medi-Cal. During the

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period of March 1 to April 15, a total of 126 Medi-Cal applications were submitted, and 82 were approved.

Santa Clara County correctional facilities release approximately 550 to 750 inmates monthly; an additional 45-69 prisoners are released from the State and return to Santa Clara County as their primary residence. Medicaid expansion, through AB 720, is important for newly released inmates, who are disproportionately low-income men.

Starting in 2014, Medi-Cal became the primary source of health insurance for most people whose income is below 138% of the federal poverty level; especially childless adults. In addition, states will receive a higher federal matching payment for the population that will become newly eligible for Medicaid.

Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), states will receive 100% federal financial participation (full federal payment) for the new Medicaid eligibility categories (including released inmates) for the first three years, which will then phase down each consecutive year until it reaches 90%.

The expansion of the County’s Medi-Cal Pilot Project is expected to help reduce recidivism, as well as have a longterm cost savings to the County. Approximately 40% of jail inmates suffer from chronic medical conditions, while over half of state prison and jail inmates nationwide have experienced a mental health problem within the last year— issues that are compounded by the low rate of health insur-

ance coverage for jail inmates.

Once released from jail, many former inmates require mental health and substance abuse services. Recently, the County analyzed the cost to provide mental health services to eight individuals who were signed up for Medi-Cal. Of the $42,000 cost to provide services to those individuals, the County was reimbursed $10,000. It is estimated the County will receive an average of $1,500 annually in Medi-Cal reimbursement for mental health and substance abuse services provided to each new enrollee.

The Board of Supervisors recently approved funding and staffing to expand the pilot program at a cost of $966,000 for FY14-15, and $1.3 million in FY15-16, for additional staffing at Social Services Department of Employment and Benefit Services and Department of Correction. It is expected that additional staffing will increase inmate screening and applications to approximately 500 applications per month with the expectation of 65% approval rate for those being released from incarceration.

“The cost of this program is a bargain when you consider the revenue the County now spends providing mental health and substance abuse services to former inmates,” said Gary Graves, Chief Operating Officer, County of Santa Clara. “In the long term, we expect to re-coop millions in reimbursements.”

The County has undertaken a comprehensive effort to help returning offenders who have served their time success-

fully reenter the community.

Santa Clara County’s innovative efforts were recognized

by Californians for Safety and Justice in a report released this week titled, Health Coverage Enrollment of California’s Local Criminal Justice Populations. (Report: bit.ly/ WEPCQj)

A critical part of the County’s comprehensive efforts was the creation of the Office of Reentry Services, which op-

erates the Reentry Resource Center, to provide a centralized location for custodial and non-custodial individuals to receive referral and wrap around services.

“The Reentry Resource Center has had success in Medi-Cal enrollment efforts with limited staffing, enrolling 723 former inmates over a 14-month period,” said Javier Aguirre, Director, County of Santa Clara Office of Reentry

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Services. “The Board’s approval to expand the County’s Medi-Cal Pilot Program is critical to our efforts to reduce recidivism.”

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AMERICAN COUNSELING ASSOCIATION While there are numerous reasons why a serious relationship might end, a common thread in virtually all fractured relationships is a lack of communication. That can seem surprising, since communicating with others appears to be a basic part of being human. Why is it then that we are so often bad in communicating with someone who means so much to us?

One reason is that many of us have never really learned the skills necessary to communicate effectively. It’s one thing to talk with an acquaintance about the weather or that TV show from the night before, but it’s a very different thing to be sharing feelings, thoughts and problems with a partner in a relationship. That’s a communication effort that requires certain skills if it’s to succeed.

Communicating within a relationship is at its most important, and at its most difficult, when there are problem issues that need to be confronted. That’s when some basic communication skills become vital. One such skill is learning to listen, truly listen, and not just to the words coming from your partner, but also to the feelings and emotions being expressed through those words.

It’s also important to truly comprehend what is being said and to show that you understand. This can require asking questions when something isn’t clear, and repeating back what has been expressed to ensure that you’ve truly heard and understood what was said.

Another common guideline for effective communication is to use “I” statements, rather than “You” statements.

When “I” starts a statement it can help foster communication. When “You” starts the statement it most often is being used to assign blame and guilt, rather than to open communication.

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Effective communication within a relationship can sometimes be difficult, but if both parties are willing to work at learning how to do so, it can often be the key to building a closer and happier relationship.

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La enfermedad de células falciformes conlleva a que glóbulos rojos de forma anormal reduzcan el flujo de sangre dentro de los vasos sanguíneos. Es hereditaria, de la misma manera que las personas heredan el color de los ojos, la piel y el cabello. En los Estados Unidos, se estima que la enfermedad de células falciformes afecta a más de 100.000 personas, en su mayoría afro-americanos. Y aunque la enfermedad de células falciformes causa dolor severo y otras complicaciones, con el tratamiento y la atención adecuada, es posible que la mayoría de las personas que la tienen tengan vidas normales y activas. Acá encontrará lo que necesita saber sobre la enfermedad, las poblaciones más afectadas, cómo manejar mejor la enfermedad y como mantenerse tan saludable como sea posible: 1. ¿Qué es la enfermedad de células falciformes? La enfermedad de células falciformes (ECF) es un trastorno grave en el cual el cuerpo produce glóbulos rojos en forma de hoz. “Mientras que una célula normal de la sangre se parece a una donut sin agujero, las células en forma de hoz tienen forma de media luna”, dice el Dr. Gary H. Gibbons, director del Instituto Nacional del Corazón, el Pulmón y la Sangre (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, NHLBI) de los Institutos Nacionales de la Salud (National Institutes of Health, NIH). “Las células falciformes son rígidas y tiesas. Estas células pueden bloquear el flujo de la sangre en los vasos sanguíneos en los miembros u órganos, causando dolor y daño de órganos, y aumentando el riesgo de infección”.

2. ¿Quién está en riesgo?

La enfermedad de células falciformes es más común en las personas cuyas fami-

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lias proceden de África, Sur o Centroamérica (especialmente Panamá), islas del Caribe, países mediterráneos (como Turquía, Grecia e Italia), India y Arabia Saudita. En los Estados Unidos, se estima que la enfermedad de células falciformes: • afecta a entre 90.000 y 100.000 personas; • ocurre entre alrededor de 1 de cada 500 nacimientos afro-americanos; y • ocurre entre alrededor de 1 de cada 36.000 nacimientos hispano-americanos.

3. ¿Cuáles son los síntomas? La enfermedad de células falciformes está presente al nacer, pero muchos bebés no muestran ningún signo hasta después de los cuatro meses de edad. Los signos y síntomas de la enfermedad de células falciformes pueden ser difíciles de identificar, pero son en su mayoría relacionados con la anemia y el dolor.

Fatiga (cansancio o debilidad) es el signo más común de la anemia. El dolor repentino en todo el cuerpo es también un síntoma de la enfermedad de células falciformes, el dolor es la complicación más común de la enfermedad de células falciformes y la razón principal por la que las personas con la enfermedad de células falciformes van a la sala de urgencias o al hospital. Otras complicaciones pueden incluir infección, problemas en los ojos, daño en los órganos, o enfermedades cerebrovasculares.

4. ¿Qué pasos pueden seguir las personas con la enfermedad de células falciformes para mantenerse saludables?

La mayoría de las personas con la enfermedad de células falciformes pueden llevar una vida normal y participar en la mayor parte de las actividades que les gustan”, dice el Dr. Gibbons. Aquí hay algunos pasos que usted puede seguir para manejar su enfermedad de células falciformes: • Encuentre un buen médico y realice chequeos re-

Los médicos pueden ayudar a tratar los síntomas de las personas con la enfermedad de células falciformes. gulares. A menudo, la mejor opción es un hematólogo (un médico especializado en enfermedades de la sangre) que trabaja con un equipo de especialistas.

• Trate de evitar enfermarse. Enfermedades comunes, como la gripe, pueden convertirse rápidamente en algo serio para las personas con la enfermedad de células falciformes, por lo que es importante evitar infecciones mediante la práctica de una buena higiene, como lavarse las manos con regularidad y vacunarse anualmente contra la gripe.

• Mantenga hábitos saludables, como beber agua con regularidad y mantenerse activo. Trate de no enfriarse, acalorarse o cansarse demasiado.

• Busque nuevos estudios clínicos. Siempre se están realizando nuevas investigaciones, y mediante la participación en los estudios clínicos usted puede ayudar al avance de la ciencia para encontrar mejores medicamentos y tratamientos para la comunidad.

• Obtenga apoyo de su familia o de la comunidad y manténgase actualizado sobre los avances en el manejo de la enfermedad de células falciformes. Los grupos de apoyo y las organizaciones comunitarias pueden ser buenas opciones para ayudarle a

obtener información y asistencia.

5. ¿Cuál es el tratamiento de la enfermedad de células falciformes? La enfermedad de células falciformes grave se puede tratar con un medicamento llamado hidro­xiurea.

Este medicamento conduce a mayores niveles de hemoglobina fetal. En las personas con la enfermedad de células falciformes, la hemoglobina fetal ayuda a prevenir que las células rojas de la sangre se formen en forma de hoz y mejora la anemia. Tomado diariamente por vía oral, la hidroxiurea puede reducir la frecuencia en que ocurren ciertas complicaciones de células falciformes. No hay cura ampliamente disponible para la enfermedad de células falciformes. Sin embargo, los tratamientos pueden ayudar a aliviar los síntomas y tratar las complicaciones. El dolor leve a menudo es tratado en casa con medicamentos para el dolor que se compran sin prescripción médica, compresas calientes, reposo y líquidos en abundancia. El dolor más grave puede requerir tratamiento en una clínica u hospital. Hable con su médico sobre los posibles riesgos y beneficios de cualquier tratamiento antes de comenzar cualquier medicamento nuevo.

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Servings: 8 to 12 1 cup light brown sugar, packed 1 1/2sticks unsalted butter, divided 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice, divided 2 large Stemilt Piñata apples, peeled, cored, quartered and thinly sliced 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla Powdered sugar (optional) Chopped pecans (optional)

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Preheat oven to 350°F. Heat brown sugar and 3/4 stick butter in small pot over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally until completely melted. Add cinnamon to mixture and heat through. Set aside.

In bowl, add 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice to apples and mix through. Set aside.

Whisk (or sift) flour, baking powder and salt in bowl. Set aside.

In another bowl, mix remaining butter until creamy and smooth. Add

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granulated sugar and mix until well incorporated. Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each.

Add vanilla and 1 tablespoon orange juice and continue mixing until combined. Batter should be slightly thick but pliable.

Warm brown sugar mixture on stovetop, if needed, to loosen. Pour mixture into bottom of standard 9-inch cake pan. Tilt pan to spread mixture to edges.

spread to edge of pan to seal perimeter and cover apples.

Bake for 35-40 minutes, until golden.

Transfer cake to cooling rack for at least 30 minutes before inverting onto serving platter. Once cake is transferred to rack to cool, run knife around outside edge to loosen.

Once cooled and inverted, slice and serve. Dust with powder sugar and/ or chopped pecans, if preferred.

Arrange sliced apples atop brown sugar mixture. Drop mounds of batter over top of apples and carefully

Con su dulce simplicidad y color intenso, una decoración con uvas de California puede destacar la presentación de sus comidas. Mantenga intactas las tradiciones con los platillos más populares tales como repollitos de Bruselas.

Acompáñelos con las dulces uvas de California en una ensalada con el equilibrio justo entre sabor y textura crocante.

El delicioso aderezo de pan de maíz superará todas las expectativas con ingredientes como uvas negras y verdes, calabaza cidra, nueces y panceta. Complete la comida con un nuevo giro a un pastel exquisito, digno de cualquier reunión festiva y mucho más.

Porciones: 6 Ensalada: 2 tazas de repollitos de Bruselas rallados o cortados en rodajas muy finas 1 taza de zanahoria rallada 1 taza de hinojo cortado fino 1/2 taza de tocino cocido y picado (6 rodajas) 4 tazas de uvas de California verdes y negras, sin semillas y en mitades 1/2 taza de cebolleta en rodajas Aderezo: 3 cucharadas de aceto balsámico 2 cucharadas de aceite de oliva extravirgen 1 cucharadita de ajo picado 1/2 cucharadita de sal 1/4 cucharadita de pimienta En un tazón grande, mezcle todos los ingredientes de la ensalada.

En un tazón mediano, bata todos los ingredientes del aderezo, y distribúyalos sobre la ensalada. Revuelva hasta que todos los ingredientes estén cubiertos con el aderezo.

(FAMILY FEATURES) Football season can only mean one thing – time to grab the best seat in the house, and we’re not talking about at the stadium. In fact, 77 percent of Americans think the best seat in the house is at home in front of an HDTV, according to a recent survey by McIlhenny Company, maker of Tabasco brand products. Instead of heading to the stadium, keep the tailgate at home and throw a “homegating” party.

The ultimate homegate is not only about the football game, it’s about the food. No matter what’s happening on the field, the spread can be the real game-changer. In fact, the survey found the following: 78 percent of American adults think good food can make up for a bad game.

Americans spend, on average, 42 percent of the game eating or drinking.

Over half of Americans (57 percent) voted the grill as the most important appliance when hosting a homegate.

For a homegate touchdown, banish the boring and serve beer-infused chili, which is sure to please all your family, friends and football fans.

Super Good Chili Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Servings: 6 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 1/2 pounds ground beef chuck 1 large onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 (12 ounce) can diced tomatoes 2 (16 ounce) cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed 1 (16 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed 1 (12 ounce) can or bottle beer 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies 1 tablespoon TABASCO brand Original Red Sauce 1 1/2 teaspoons salt Shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, optional

Heat oil in 5-quart saucepot over medium heat. Add beef and cook until well browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.

With a slotted spoon, remove to bowl.

Add onion and garlic to drippings remaining in skillet; cook over medium heat until tender, about 5 minutes.

Return meat to saucepot; stir in cumin. Cook 1 minute. Stir in diced tomatoes with liquid, pinto beans, red kidney beans, beer, green chilies, Tabasco Sauce and salt. Heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 20 minutes to blend flavors, stirring occasionally.

Serve with cheese, if desired.

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Oakland CALIFORNIA Roads and bridges that are deficient, congested or lack desirable safety features cost California motorists a total of $44 billion statewide annually – more than $2,200 per driver in the San FranciscoOakland urban area - due to higher vehicle operating costs, traffic crashes and congestionrelated delays. Increased investment in transportation improvements at the local, state and federal levels could relieve traffic congestion, improve road and bridge conditions, boost safety, and support long-term economic growth in California, according to a new report released by Transport Research and Innovation Portal (TRIP), a Washington, DC based national transportation organization.

The TRIP report, “California Transportation by the Numbers: Meeting the State’s Need for Safe and Efficient Mobility,” finds that throughout

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California, 34 percent of major urban roads and highways are in poor condition. More than a quarter of California’s bridges are structurally deficient or functionally obsolete. The state’s major urban roads are becoming increasingly congested, with drivers wasting significant amounts of time and fuel each year. And California’s rural non-interstate traffic fatality rate is more than four times the fatality rate on all other roads in the state.

Driving on deficient roads costs each San FranciscoOakland area driver $2,206 per year in the form of extra vehicle operating costs (VOC) as a result of driving on roads in need of repair, lost time and fuel due to congestion-related delays, and the cost of traffic crashes in which roadway features likely were a contributing factor. The TRIP report calculated the cost to motorists of insufficient roads in California’s largest urban areas: Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco-Oakland

and San Jose.

The TRIP report finds that a total of 49 percent of major roads in the San FranciscoOakland urban area are rated in poor condition and an additional 30 percent are rated in mediocre condition, costing the average motorist an additional $795 each year in extra vehicle operating costs, including accelerated vehicle depreciation, additional repair costs, and increased fuel consumption and tire wear. Traffic congestion in the area is worsening, causing 61 annual hours of delay for the average San Francisco-Oakland motorist and costing each driver $1,266 annually in lost time and wasted fuel.

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cause every dollar invested in maintenance saves taxpayers from future repairs that are ten times more expensive,” said Caltrans Director Malcolm Dougherty. “California motorists are currently enjoying highways that are in the best condition in more than a decade, and stable transportation funding would allow us to continue to provide safe and sustainable transportation infrastructure that enhances California’s economy and livability.”

A total of 28 percent of California’s bridges show significant deterioration or do not meet modern design standards. Eleven percent of California’s bridges are structurally deficient, with significant deterioration to the bridge deck, supports or other major components. An additional

seven percent of the state’s bridges are functionally obsolete, which means they no longer meet modern design standards, often because of narrow lanes, inadequate clearances or poor alignment.

“California’s roads and highways are among the most heavily traveled in the nation and this report reflects the fact that our transportation system is simply worn out,” said Will Kempton, executive director of Transportation California.

Traffic crashes in California claimed the lives of 14,878 people between 2008 and 2012 California’s non-Interstate rural roads are particularly deadly, with a fatality rate in 2012 of 2.61 traffic fatalities per 100 million vehicle miles of travel, more than four times the fatality rate of 0.63 on all other roads and highways in the state. California’s overall traffic fatality rate of 0.88 fatalities per 100 million vehicle miles of travel is lower than the national average of 1.13.

The efficiency of California’s transportation system, particularly its highways, is critical to the health of the state’s economy. A 2007 analysis by the Federal Highway Administration found that every $1 billion invested in highway construction would support approximately 27,800 jobs.

The Federal surface transportation program is a critical source of funding in California. From 2008 to 2012, the federal government provided $1.32 for road improvements in California for every dollar the state paid in federal motor fees. Congress recently approved an eight-month extension of the federal surface transportation program, which will now run through May 31, 2015. The recent legislation will also transfer nearly $11 billion into the Highway Trust Fund (HTF) to preserve existing levels of highway and public transportation investment through the end of May 2015.

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The boutique’s products range from traditional folklore pieces to the more modern and urban.

Pieces like (above) figurines dressed in traditional clothes (right) luchador bottle opener (bottom) and hand bags. Photos: Veronica T. Avendaño.

Veronica T. Avendaño EL OBSERVADOR San Pedro Square Market is home to eateries, dessert specialties, bars and small businesses. Tucked away in the corner of the market is San Jose’s one stop Latino culture boutique, Ay Dios Mio. Shop owner, Rose Mendoza, initially did not intend to specialize in such a broad range of Mexican folklore and Latino culture based products.

“We were first interested in introducing Mexican themed products in the kitchen, food related and recipe items,” said Mendoza.

Mendoza said a culinary trip to San Miguel de Allende inspired her first business concept. “We learned how to cook more traditional Mexican dishes, from there we were exposed to the beauty of the Latin culture and all the foods that go with it.” With a bachelor’s and master’s degree in business, Mendoza said she had a “life long dream” to own a business.

For ten years, she saved up money and researched business models before venturing into entrepreneurship.

Eventually Mendoza figured out that her business model for kitchen based products was very limited. “It

was hard to develop the business model, so we decided to expand it to something more broader that covers Mexican folklore and art that’s Latino themed in a positive manner,” said Mendoza. “We evolved and changed the company to, Ay Dios Mio (oh my god, in Spanish). “It’s the reaction I would get from people who saw the products.”

The boutique attracts mostly 2nd and 3rd generation Latinos, something which Mendoza researched. She actively studied other businesses similar to hers to discover whom the products would be best marketed to.

Moreover, she studied the growing buying power of Latinos as a market. The product inventory is a blend of traditional folk art to please the first generation Latino collectors as well as modern pieces that impact the 2nd and 3rd generation Latinos. Mendoza recalled a moment in which she realized the Latino buying power. She witnessed Lucky Brand, a national well known clothing brand, using lotteria, Mexican bingo, as a theme for their store front. “The beauty of our culture and the impact that it has is very powerful and it’s very commercial at the same time,” said Mendoza.

Growing up, Mendoza was heavily influenced by her roots. Her family is from Guadalajara, Mexico. Her father in particular, is a traditional charro (cowboy), and is even affiliated with a national charro association.

“We were taught to have a lot of pride in our culture and our heritage so that was sort of the inspiration to start the business,” said Mendoza.

With her boutique, she is also able to share the Latino culture with a younger population. “They are now being exposed to the elements of the culture which I can tell they have never been exposed to before,” said Mendoza. Parents use her shop as a parenting tool, “a way to share with them and explain to them the importance of their culture as part of their own identity.”

For the future, Mendoza plans to begin designing her own line of products and move to a larger venue. For now, she actively seeks local artists and cutting edge companies who fall into the store’s theme. “I am very proud, as a Latina, where I am able to represent my culture in a very positive way,” said Mendoza.

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LEGAL CLASSIFIEDS ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV270371 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Thuy Nguyen. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Thuy Nguyen, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Thuy Thi Thu Nguyen to Stacey Thuy 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 1/27/15 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113.

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

September 9, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court September 12, 19, 26; October 3, 2014 AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV265652 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Phuongthao N Nguyen. TO

ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Phuongthao N. Nguyen, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Phuong Nguyen to Phuongthao N 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 10/21/14 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.

September 4, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court September 12, 19, 26; October 3, 2014 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV269926 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jianrong Gu. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Henry R. Hu, ESQ., has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jianrong Gu to Rita Gu. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any,

why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 1/13/15 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.

August 26, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court September 12, 19, 26; October 3, 2014 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 595468 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Spirit Taekwondo, 175 S. Capitol Ave., Suite I, San Jose, CA 95127; Santa Clara Co. Francisca Sandoval, 910 Bellhurst Ave. San Jose, CA 95122. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, as of 8/14/14. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Francisca Sandoval September 12, 19, 26; October 3, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 08/18/14 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 595303 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Premier Roadside Service, 155 Oak Street, San Jose, CA 95110; Santa Clara Co. Jorge Roa, 155 Oak Street, San Jose, CA 95110. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, as of 8/10/14. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Jorge Roa September 12, 19, 26; October 3, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 08/13/14 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 595663 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Loroco Salvadorian, 2180 Monterey Expressway, San Jose, CA 95112; Santa Clara Co. Ruth Montoya, 329 Atlanta Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of

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Ruth Montoya September 12, 19, 26; October 3, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 08/22/14

Public Notice: On May 21, 2014, I notified Governor Brown and Attorney General Harris that because they violated Election Code Section 200, they are merely defacto officers, not dejure. I also filed an Information in the Nature of Quo Warranto with them. To date, I have received no reply.

Thus, my assertions must be true, per U.S. v. Tweel (550 F2D 297).

Gregory Nichols, 10 Kirk Avenue, San Jose, CA September 12, 19, 26, 2014 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV267387 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Emillie Garcia. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Emillie Garcia, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Alyssa Padilla to Alyssa Novicio Garcia.

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 2, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court September 5, 12, 19, 26, 2014 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV268489 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Carol Khamsisavatdy and Jonathon J. Felarca. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Carol Khamsisavatdy and Jonathon J. Felarca. have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Justice Khamsisavatdy Felarca to Justice Khamsisavatdy. 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 12/02/14 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.

July 25, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court September 5, 12, 19, 26, 2014

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV269974 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Arian Hafezy Motlagh.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Arian Hafezy Motlagh, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Arian Hafezy Motlagh to Arian Haffezi. 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 01/13/15 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.

August 27, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court September 5, 12, 19, 26, 2014 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 595916 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Falcon Roofing, 13088 Potts Drive, San Jose, CA 95111; Santa Clara Co. Falcon & Renteria Roofing Contractor, Inc. 13088 Potts Drive, San Jose, CA 95111. This business is conducted by a corporation; registrant has begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, as of 02/94. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Beatrice Renteria, Secretary Falcon & Renteria Roofing Contractor, Inc. September 5, 12, 19, 26, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 08/28/14

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 595915 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Falcon & Renteria Roofing Contractor, Inc. 13088 Potts Dr. San Jose, CA 95111; Santa Clara Co. Falcon & Renteria Roofing Contractor, Inc. 13088 Potts Dr. San Jose, CA 95111. This business is conducted by a corporation; registrant has begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, as of 7/1/2002.

(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Beatrice Renteria, Secretary Falcon & Renteria Roofing Contractor, Inc. September 5, 12, 19, 26, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 08/28/14 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 594085 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, 360DIVIDENDS; 360insurance center; 360 tax and accounting; 2130 Monroe St. #7, Santa Clara, CA 95050; Santa Clara Co. Marcos Hugo Lira, 2130 Monroe Street #7, Santa Clara, CA 95050. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Marcos H Lira September 5, 12, 19, 26, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 07/10/14 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 596004 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Alan Ford Express, 655 La Maison Dr., San Jose, CA 95128; Santa Clara Co. Mehmed Salkanovic, 655 La Maison Dr., San Jose, CA 95128.

This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, as of 07/16/01. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Mehmed Salkanovic, Owner September 5, 12, 19, 26, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 09/02/14 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 596016 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Cloud Customs LLC, 1580 Silver Ranch Lane, San Jose, CA 95138; Santa Clara

SEPTEMBER 12-18, 2014

Co. Cloud Customs LLC, 1580 Silver Ranch Lance, San Jose, CA 95138. This business is conducted by a limited liability company; registrant has begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, as of 09/02/14. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Hameet Singh, CEO Cloud Customs LLC September 5, 12, 19, 26, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 09/02/14 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 595463 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Beagle Tech, 701 Aldo Avenue #43, Santa Clara, CA 95054; Santa Clara Co. Beagle Tech, 701 Aldo Avenue #43, Santa Clara, CA 95054. This business is conducted by a corporation; registrant has begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, as of 09/08/04. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Anne E. Phoenix, President Beagle Tech September 5, 12, 19, 26, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 08/18/14

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO.595906 The following person(s) has/ have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s). The information given below is as it appeared on the fictitious business name statement that was filed at the County Clerk-Recorder’s office. Fremont Bail Bonds. Filed in Santa Clara County on 11/10/04 under file no. 453175. Lamont Osti, 816 N.1st St, suite 214, San Jose, CA 95112. This business was conducted by an individual. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Lamont Osti September 5, 12, 19, 26, 2014 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 08/28/2014 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO.595907 The following person(s) has/ have abandoned the use of the fictitious business

name(s). The information given below is as it appeared on the fictitious business name statement that was filed at the County Clerk-Recorder’s office. Buffy/Sparacino Bail Bonds; 9ers Bail Bonds; Berti’s Bail Bonds; Gonzales Bail Bonds. Filed in Santa Clara County on 08/07/01 under file no.

397368.

Buffy/Sparacino Bail Bonds, Inc, 816 N.1st St, suite 214, San Jose, CA 95112. This business was conducted by a corporation.

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

Lamont Osti, President Buffy/Sparacino Bail Bonds, Inc. September 5, 12, 19, 26, 2014 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 08/28/2014 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO.595908 The following person(s) has/ have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s). The information given below is as it appeared on the fictitious business name statement that was filed at the County Clerk-Recorder’s office. Easy Writer Bail Bonds; Gus Fowler Bail Bonds; Steve Sparacino Bail Bonds; Randy Sparacino Bail Bonds; Sparacino Bros.

Bail Bonds. Filed in Santa Clara County on 12/06/07 under file no. 502803.

Lamont Osti, 816 N.1st St, suite 214, San Jose, CA 95112. This business was conducted by an individual.

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

Lamont Osti September 5, 12, 19, 26, 2014 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 08/28/2014 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO.595909 The following person(s) has/have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s). The information given below is as it appeared on the fictitious business name statement that was filed at the County Clerk-Recorder’s office.

9ers Bail Bonds; Berti’s Bail Bonds; Steve Sparacino Bail Bonds; Easy Writer Bail Bonds. Filed in Santa Clara County on 04/29/13 under file no. 577870. Cantu Inc., 816 N.1st St, suite 100, San

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SEPTEMBER 12-18, 2014 Jose, CA 95112. This business was conducted by a corporation. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Eric Cantu, President Cantu Inc. September 5, 12, 19, 26, 2014 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 08/28/2014 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 595910 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, 9ers Bail Bonds; Bertiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bail Bonds; Easy Writer Bail Bonds; Steve Sparacino Bail Bonds. 816 N. 1st St, suite 100, Santa Clara Co. Eric Cantu, 821 Lawrence Dr., Gilroy, CA 95020. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, as of 08/26/14. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Eric Cantu September 5, 12, 19, 26, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 08/28/14 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV269724 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Sousan Baharlou Mohammadzadeh. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Sousan Baharlou Mohammadzadeh, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Sousan Baharlou Mohammadzadeh to Sousan Baharlou. 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 01/06/15 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.

August 20, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court August 29; September 5, 12, 19, 2014 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV269795 Superior Court of California,

County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Eun Mi Jin. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Eun Mi Jin has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Eun Mi Jin to Mina Claire Jang. 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 01/06/15 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.

August 21, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court August 29; September 5, 12, 19, 2014 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV269857 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Hoang Yen Nu Cao. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Hoang Yen Nu Cao, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Hoang Yen Nu Cao to Katrina Cao. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 1/13/15 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.

August 22, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court August 29; September 5, 12, 19, 2014 FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV269707 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jose Rutilio Escatel. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Jose Rutilio Escatel, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Rutilio Fernandez to Jose Rutilio Escatel. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons inter-

ested 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 01/06/15 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.

August 20, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court August 29; September 5, 12, 19, 2014 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 595193 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Bluefire Limo; 3870 Quimby Rd., San Jose, CA 95148; Santa Clara Co. Jatinder S. Gill and Sukhdeep S. Gill, 3870 Quimby Rd., San Jose, CA 95148. This business is conducted by a general partnership; registrant has not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Jatinder S Gill Sukhdeep S Gill August 29; September 5, 12, 19, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 08/11/14 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 595610 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, iMaid Clean; 1121 Welch Avenue, San Jose, CA 95117; Santa Clara Co. Nicole Beamish, 1121 Welch Avenue, San Jose, CA 95117. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Nicole Beamish August 29; September 5, 12, 19, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 08/20/14 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 595407 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Specialty Textures; 8347 Riesling Way, San Jose, CA 95135; Santa Clara Co. Leland Smith, 8347 Riesling Way, San Jose, CA 95135. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has business under the fictitious business name or names list-

ed hereon, as of 03/31/2013.

(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Leland Smith August 29; September 5, 12, 19, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 08/15/14 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 594525 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Alliance Occupational Medicine; 2737 Walsh Avenue, San Jose, CA 95051; Santa Clara Co. Alliance Occupational Medicine; 2737 Walsh Avenue, San Jose, CA 95051.

This business is conducted by a corporation; registrant has begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, as of 07/16/01. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Tom Zdimal PA, President August 29; September 5, 12, 19, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 07/24/14 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV269545 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Maharshi Roy. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Maharshi Roy has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Maharshi Roy to Jacob Eli 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 12/30/14 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.

August 15, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court August 22, 29; September 5, 12, 2014 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV269630 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jana Mocak. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Jana Mocak, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names

as follows: a. Jana Mocak to Yana Mocak. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 1/6/14 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.

August 19, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court August 22, 29; September 5, 12, 2014 FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV269556 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: CU Nguyen. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, CU Nguyen, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. CU Nguyen to Jimmy 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 12/30/14 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.

August 18, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court August 22, 29; September 5, 12, 2014 FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV269423 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Sham Kumar Parmar.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Sham Kumar Parmar, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Sham Kumar Parmar to Shamsher Singh Parmar.

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 12/23/14 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.

August 14, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court August 22, 29; September 5, 12, 2014 FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV269463 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Miguel A. Vera Coot. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Miguel A. Vera Coot, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Aimee Nictehaa Vera to Aimee Nictehaa Vera Sierra.

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 12/30/14 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.

August 15, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court August 22, 29; September 5, 12, 2014 FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV268484 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Amber Rodrigues. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Amber Rodrigues, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Amber Rodrigues to Amber Fogo.

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 12/2/14 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 25, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court August 22, 29; September 5, 12, 2014

LEGAL CLASSIFIEDS FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV269098 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Clifford Edward Wong III and Jessica Geneva Cardenas. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Clifford Edward Wong III and Jessica Geneva Cardenas, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jonathan Jeremiah Cardenas to Jonathan Jeremiah Wong.

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 12/16/14 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.

August 7, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court August 22, 29; September 5, 12, 2014

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 595363 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Burger Corner; 1101 S.1st St., San Jose, CA 95110; Santa Clara Co. Barrita Corp. 140 E. San Carlos St., San Jose, CA 95112. This business is conducted by a corporation; registrant has begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, as of 8/13/14. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Nicandro Barrita, President Barrita Corp.

August 22, 29; September 5, 12, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 08/14/14 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 595152 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, A & A Hauling, 2629 Reno Drive, San Jose, CA 95148; Santa Clara Co. Marina Herrera, 2629 Reno Drive, San Jose, CA 95148. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Marina Herrera August 22, 29; September

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5, 12, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 08/08/14

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 595464 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Metropolitan Limousine Service, 249 Greendale Way #3, San Jose, CA 95129; Santa Clara Co. Faris F. Wassif, 249 Greendale Way #3, San Jose, CA 95129 . This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Faris F. Wassif August 22, 29; September 5, 12, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 08/18/14 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 595317 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Elim Investment Company, 2904 El Camino Real #215, Santa Clara, CA 95051; Santa Clara Co. Korea Media Group, Inc., 2904 El Camino Real #215, Santa Clara, CA 95051. This business is conducted by a corporation; registrant has begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, as of 8/13/14. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Irene Suh, CEO Korea Media Group, Inc. August 22, 29; September 5, 12, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 08/13/14 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 595314 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, 1) Korean Media Group; 2) San Francisco Journal; 3) SF Journal; 4) SFKorean; 2904 El Camino Real #215, Santa Clara, CA 95051; Santa Clara Co. Korea Media Group, Inc. 2904 El Camino Real #215, Santa Clara, CA 95051. This business is conducted by a corporation; registrant has not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Irene Suh, CEO Korea Media Group, Inc. August 22, 29; September 5, 12, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 08/13/14

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Arturo Hilario EL OBSERVADOR EO had the pleasure of talking about film, art and music with some of the people involved with the 2014 film ‘Cry Now’. Writer/director Alberto Barboza and Iliana Carter, one of the leads in the film, discussed their favorite aspects of the filmmaking process as well as their inspirations in life, and thoughts about this particular film. A separate review of the film is included in this issue.

Iliana Carters background in acting is filled with inspirations. One of the initial pushes in that direction came from her childhood, both the lack of exposure to one facet and the exposure to another.

“Both my parents love music and they’re working class people. We weren’t really raised to go to the theater… we’d go to the movies rarely”.

While living in the Bay Area for some time in her youth she and her family were would go to performances by the San Francisco mime troupe.

“I remember being heavily influenced by that. They would take us to the park and have a little picnic and we’d watch the free theater, and it was all political theater.” After moving to Los Angeles to study theater, she met some of the people that would eventually be involved with ‘Cry Now’, including the director/writer Alberto. This was possible since they all shared a mentor, UCLA theater professor and renowned film/theater director, José Luis Valenzuela.

Alberto began his career as an actor, although during the time he was offered parts in the industry it was “at that time 9 of 10 audi-

tions I would go for would be a gangbanger, a peasant, or some other troubled street kid.” Soon after these experiences he decided he would rather change the image of the Latino in film and become a director. “I made the choice to get behind the camera…I wanted to change our image and have it be more realistic and have it more encompassing…how diverse we are.” Working under José Luis Valenzuela as an assistant director in theater for a decade, was significant in molding Alberto’s ideals and honing his technical craft for his own works, like ‘Cry Now’.

Initially the idea was to tell a love story. “I set it in a world that I know very well, which is music, art scene in Los Angeles; in the east side of LA”. In developing the relationships and love triangle Alberto began to figure out what the characters would go through, and what their backgrounds would be. This was inspired by the city and the environments in and around the Boyle Heights neighborhood, where the film takes place.

During the creation process there was a street poster campaign in LA that was called LA vs. War. “Anyone heading to school or heading to work was confronted with this message, and you had to sort of think about it and question it. Is LA in war or not?” He then decided for the film’s protagonist, Vincent Esquivel (Miguel Angel

Caballero) would be a street poster artist.

The lead actress Luzy, was written to be a strong female Chicana character. She is a business owner and as Iliana pointed out, “most of the girls in LA are like that. They go to the same parties the character goes out to. The places that they visit, the people you see during the course of the movie are a lot like the people I know in my everyday life in LA.” As opposed to being a 1990’s chola or just the sexy, fiery Latina, this character is well-rounded, with depth and generally more ‘human’.

“It was great to be able to reflect the realities that surround me on a daily basis, in a character.”

The community aspect of this filmmaking process is very evident in how and where the film was shot. Locations included friends and acquaintances, businesses and family’s homes. The production of ‘Cry Now’, like the culture that it represents, was very collaborative and nurturing. “It really came from the community and it really came from each other.

Whatever role you were playing, it is important to be there for each other…If you have a sense of perseverance and a sense of community support, if you treat people good, do right by them, then there is so much that we can do and we can accomplish together.”

Arturo Hilario EL OBSERVADOR “They say to get rid of the blues, you have to sing them” Early in the film ‘Cry Now’ a poster suggests that people should face their fears and problems in the moment.

The films protagonist Vincent Esquivel (Miguel Angel Caballero), a street artist who works as a messenger at an office by day, goes about the streets of East Los Angeles putting up possibly sociopoliticaly inclined posters of a man’s anguished face (with tears) with the text “CRY NOW” on it.

He and his friend, Eric (Alex Meraz), hit the streets of LA in dark hoodies to put up these street posters with brushes, brooms, and wheat paste while eluding the police that patrol these areas.

His intention is, although in a legally grey area, one that comes from the heart; mostly of his pain after a bad and confusing break up with Sofia (Mina Olivera).

Luzy Rodríguez (Iliana Carter) is a talented tattoo artist who is indebted to her policeman boyfriend, Pete (Rick Quintero), who let her borrow money to open up a tattoo shop. She finds solace in the art world at night and smooth sounding records during the day. The intelligent whims of her best friend Celestina (Elia Saldana) aid

her in confronting her own demons and seeing the humor and light within the realities of day-to-day life. Her confusion is tripled when she meets Vincent, and even more so when they both coincidentally meet up again at a bar, and both Sofia and Peter show up.

On the nights of these activities begins this story of two people finding each other amongst the art, music and soul of Boyle Heights and the resulting domino effect of their lives and those around them. The catalyst for change is of both protagonists being unfulfilled, but meeting each other by chance at an intimate art and music show, and their progression and decisions which will ultimately have a ripple effect on their lives, whether good or bad.

In this snapshot of the world of these characters time is fleeting fast, and decisions need to be made within a matter of days. Thus, as the title suggests, we should “cry now”, as opposed to laughing now and saving the heartbreak and/or sorrow for another time. What I saw most in the film though was a message of empowerment, and using love to overpower those systems that oppress and deafen the passion that is felt in moment.

That’s how the film weaves its tale. A fluid love story with

ties to the deeply diverse but unmistakably Latino infused culture of Boyle Heights and other parts of Los Angeles. We get to see eclectic mix of Latinos on screen, offering advice to the main characters and interacting with them, as they try and decide whether life is a noble cause that incites passion, love, anger or just a random chain of occurrences. We get to see Lupe Ontiveros’ final on-screen performance as Rosario, the key to unlocking Vincent’s underlying issues and delivering a fitting speech which pushes him to decide what he wants with Luzy.

With an endearing cast, a wondrous indie soundtrack straight from East LA, as well as a sometimes dream-like view of the neighborhoods of Boyle Heights, ‘Cry Now’ brings a romance with a very Latino and art-centric presence. Towards the end of the film Vincent proclaims, “I’ve been feeling very Mexican lately”. It’s up to the viewer to figure out how and why.

The film opens for its Northern California premiere September 19th for the annual Cine+Mas SF Latino Film Festival. For more information about the film and tickets for the film festival, please visit http://www.sflatinofilmfestival.com/ and the film’s official site, http://vincentandluzy.com/.

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MOVIES

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Dolphin Tale 2

Terri (Taraji P. Henson) is a devoted wife

and mother of two, living an ideal suburban life in Atlanta when Colin (Idris Elba), a charming but dangerous escaped convict, shows up at her door claiming car trouble.

Terri offers her phone to help him but soon learns that no good deed goes unpunished as she finds herself fighting for survival when he invades her home and terrorizes her family.

Después de los catastróficos eventos en Nueva York junto

a The Avengers, “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” de Marvel encuentra a Steve Rogers, más conocido como el Capitán América, viviendo tranquilamente en Washington D.C. e intentando acostumbrarse al mundo moderno. Pero cuando un colega de S.H.I.E.L.D. es atacado, Steve se ve involucrado en una red de intriga que amenaza con poner al mundo en riesgo.

Uniendo sus fuerzas a Black Widow, el Capitán América lucha por exponer la conspiración que no deja de crecer, mientras lucha con asesinos profesionales enviados para silenciarlo a cada paso que da. Cuando el alcance completo de la malvada trama es revelado, el Capitán América y Black Widow convocan a un nuevo aliado, Falcon. Sin embargo, pronto deberán enfrentar a un inesperado y formidable enemigo: el Winter Soldier.

En Blu-ray y DVD

Han pasado varios años desde que el joven Sawyer Nelson y el dedicado equipo del Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA), dirigido por el Dr. Clay Haskett, rescataron a Winter,una joven delfín que perdió la cola luego de enredarse en una trampa para cangrejos. Con la ayuda del Dr. Cameron McCarthy, quien desarrolló una prótesis única para la cola de Winter, salvaron su vida aun cuando tenía todas las probabilidades en contra. A su vez, la delfín ayudó a salvar al acuario, al que gente vistió desde lugares lejanos que deseaba ver de primera mano a la valiente criatura, lo cual permitió que el CMA ampliara su misión a las tareas de Rescate, Rehabilitación, y en lo posible, Liberación de animales heridos.

Pero su lucha no ha terminado. Panama, una delfín de edad mayor y madre sustitutade Winter, muere dejando a Winter sola y triste, sin la voluntad de relacionarse con nadie, ni siquiera con su mejor amigo Sawyer. Sin embargo, la pérdida de Panama puede crear mayores repercusiones para el CMA. El USDA advierte a Clay que tendrán que trasladar a Winter del acuario porque las normas requieren que estas criaturas sociales estén en pareja. Si no hallan una compañera hembra que ella acepte, el CMA perderá a su querida Winter.

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SPORTS

Cinthia Rodriguez EL OBSERVADOR Around the world, the Olympics are a treat to watch. Cheering on their favorite athlete, their favorite team, and being glued to the TV. For Ruben Padilla, he hopes to one day live that.

“One of my main goals that I’ve had ever since I was little was I want to keep up with my dream of one day just getting to go to the Olympics and winning a gold metal,” said 13-year-old Ruben Padilla. “I’ve had that dream ever since I started this sport.”

Ruben always had a lot of energy. He was constantly jumping around in the living room. His mom finally decided to take him to a recreational gymnastics class for toddlers.

“At the beginning it was just something that was going to help him out to release all that energy that he had and of course I didn’t want him to be doing it here on top of the couches,” said mother Nelia Padilla. “He was so determined to do everything

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that the coaches were telling him to do. We didn’t’ have the problem of having to drag him. It was him the one dragging us to take him every single day.”

At 5 years old, 45-minute classes were not enough for him. Little by little they started to increase his time.

Before they knew it, within months, he was in the competitive boys team for artistic gymnastics.

By the age of 7 he began competing in trampoline and tumbling. During his first year he won state champion. Most recently, he has secured a spot on the 201415 Jr. National Team. He is the only one of Mexican descent on the team.

“My favorite part about being a gymnast is being able to compete against all of these amazing athletes and actually having a challenge,” said Ruben.

Ruben looks up to Olympic tampolinist Logan Dooley because of how focused and determined he is. In November, he plans to attend the USA Gymnastics World Age

(NOTIMEX) El brasileño Neymar da Silva, jugador del club español FC Barcelona y seleccionado nacional, aseguró que está preparado para ser el capitán de la “verdeamarela”, con su nuevo director técnico, Carlos Caetano Bledorn “Dunga”.

Ruben Padilla, junior level, trampoline and tumbling.

Photo: Joe Champion.

Group Selection Camp in Daytona, Fla. “I’m really excited. I really hope that it turns out to be a really good competition. I feel that all of my hard work is finally paying off and I’m going in the right direction,” said Ruben.

Before committing solely to gymnastics Ruben played soccer for a couple years. He remembers doing cartwheels and the splits every time his

team scored. To Ruben, gymnastics is not just a sport, it’s a treat, his life.

Ruben’s mom has set up a GoFundMe page to fundraise at least $4,000 to pay for the camp. If you’re interested in making a donation to Ruben, so he can attend the USA Gymnastics camp, visit: http://www.gofundme. com/co3s5w

“Sigo siendo un líder joven.

Soy uno de los más jóvenes aquí, pero estoy realmente feliz. Estos cuatro años he estado aprendiendo muchas cosas, desde el primer día hasta hoy. Ahora puedo ayudar en que los nuevos jugadores se sientan más cómodos”, afirmó.

Neymar recalcó estar preparado para liderar la nueva era de la selección de Brasil, después del fracaso en la Copa del Mundo 2014, cuando perdió en semifinales ante Alemania, a la postre campeona.

Lizette Valenzuela SPECIAL TO EL OBSERVADOR A sold-out arena cheered at Levi’s Stadium for the international soccer match between Mexico and Chile this September 6th. While neither team was a home team, in the first match for both teams since the World Cup, the stadium was filled with green jerseys in support of the Mexican team. Both teams utilized players from the World Cup, adding to the anticipation of a great match.

Mexico’s goal Photo: Notimex.

keeper

Guillermo

Ochoa.

There were various plays throughout the first half, but much of Mexico’s difficulty in scoring a goal were in the beginning of the match where Chile was more concentrated and defined when it came to the technical aspects of the

Brasil logró ganar este viernes a Colombia por 1-0, el mismo resultado por el que despachó a Ecuador en otro de los amistosos postmundialistas, lo que garantiza el buen inicio de Dunga como nuevo seleccionador. game, continually searching for error on part of the Mexican team. Mexico’s goalie Guillermo Ochoa reacted quickly to goal attempts, most notably Chile’s Alexis Sánchez headbutt attempt.

At minute 34, Mexico’s Giovani Dos Santos created his first major threat of the game, where his goal attempt just missed the net. The various ball touches in the game favored the Chilean team as the Mexican team played in a more decentralized manner.

However, the first half ended zero to zero.

The second half of the match proved to be less fruitful as well. In another goal attempt, a few seconds of doubt led to Dos Santos missing a clear shot to the goal. In the absence of a goal at overtime, the match ended in an unfortunate zero to zero.

(NEWSUSA) Maintaining a positive reputation online is indispensable in today’s digital age. It’s time to take a long, honest look at how you manage your online reputation.

Veronica T. Avendaño EL OBSERVADOR Ya está en su cuarto año de funcionamiento, Esenciales de Internet de Comcast, el programa ha conectado aproximadamente a 350,0000 familias de bajos ingresos el acceso al Internet y la alfabetización digital. El programa Internet Essentials, ofrece un bajo costo de $9.95 cada mes por servicio de banda internet, alfabetización digital, y ofrece computadoras para venta con un precio de menos de $50, para las familias que cumplen con los requisitos de ingresos específicos.

Comcast organizó una Cumbre Juvenil, el pasado Miércoles, 10 de septiembre, que se enfocó en la tecnología para ayudar a anunciar su compromiso permanente de ofrecer opciones de Internet asequibles para las familias de bajos ingresos. Comcast también aprovechó el evento para anunciar su programa de amnistía, para las familias de bajos ingresos que pueden calificar para el programa Internet Essentials.

“Sí podemos conseguir Internet en los hogares de las personas y ofrecer alfabetización digital básica, la capacitación y la instrucción, vamos a procurar que las familias tengan un mejor acceso a cuidado de la salud, un mejor acceso a las oportunidades de formación profesional, un mejor acceso a noticias, entretenimiento y servicios del gobierno “, dijo David Cohen, vicepresidente ejecutivo de Comcast.

Cohen dijo que el programa ha ayudado a distribuir cerca de 30 mil computadoras a un precio de 150 dólares o menos y recibió 2.2 millones de visitantes en su centro de

TECHNOLOGY

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aprendizaje en línea. Cohen señaló también que el programa ha sido criticado en el pasado porque los críticos consideran que el acceso asequible a internet es sólo un medio para que los niños y los adultos puedan usar las redes sociales a un costo menor. Él, dijo que sí hay gente que usan los medios sociales pero, un número abrumador de los encuestados afirmó que utilizó internet para investigación académica y actividades relacionadas con la escuela para los niños como el principal motivo de su uso para el internet en su hogar.

“Sólo creo apasionadamente que es una ventaja que todas las familias de los Estados Unidos deberían tener la oportunidad de disfrutar sin importar el nivel de ingresos de la familia”, dijo Cohen.

“Hay dos Silicon Valleys”, dijo Muhammed Chaudhry de Fundación Silicon Valley Educación.

“Hay el Silicon Valley, junto a la autopista 280, donde puede ver todas las grandes comunidades, cualquier cosa que se pueda imaginar.” Y añadió, “Si usted mira para arriba a la autopista 101 se ven los retos de cualquier otra comunidad en el mundo.”

Chaundry, dijo que el programa puede ayudar a cerrar la brecha de aprovechamien-

to. El programa esencial de Internet ha sido en realidad un ‘cambio de juego’ para los estudiantes.” Y añadió: “Lo que estamos promoviendo con nuestro trabajo no es sólo la tecnología dentro de las escuelas, es que los estudiantes necesitan estar conectados ‘24 -7 ‘ para tener las oportunidades que los estudiantes fuera del 280 tienen “.

Libier González, utilizó el programa como un recurso para ayudar a sus hijos con sus tareas escolares. Ella usó el internet también para encontrar un anuncio y solicitar su trabajo actual, una práctica que dijo Cohen se está convirtiendo en el estándar para la mayoría de las empresas.

González dijo que la cultura, la vieja generación de latinos no puede aceptar fácilmente el poder del Internet.

“A veces es un poco difícil para ellos aceptar que el internet es parte o una herramienta sencilla en nuestra vidas, en nuestras familias con nuestras hijos, les da un poco de miedo,” dijo González. “A veces se empiezan a acercar al internet y en estos casos por medio de los hijos empiezan a aprender”.

Para obtener más información visite programa Internet Essentials: www.internetbasico.com o llame al 1-855765-6995.

According to 2011 Cone Online Influence Trend Tracker survey, 87 percent of consumers said positive information they’ve read online reinforced their decision to purchase a recommended product or service. (This figure is up from 67 percent in 2010.) The 2010 Microsoft Cross-Tab survey found similar results, with 85 percent of recruiters and human resources professionals saying that a positive online reputation influences their decision-making.

“We don’t have a lot of control about what others say about us, but we have a lot of con-

trol about what we say about ourselves and our company,” says Todd William, CEO of Reputation Rhino, an online reputation management company in New York. “I strongly encourage individuals and companies to actively engage in social media, blogging and proactive public relations like press releases, networking and charitable activities.”

Don’t know where to start?

Here’s a list: * Google your name to see where you stand. * Create a complete profile on popular social media sites like Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. * Participate actively in online communities. * Publish positive reviews of satisfied clients or customers. * Monitor social media mentions for your name or business.

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* Update your blog regularly. * Use SEO (search engine optimization) to make sure positive content comes up first for your name or business.

Unfortunately, reputation management can be a great deal of work and worry. Today’s businesses and busy professionals are turning to online reputation management companies.

“Online reputation management is the art and science of creating a positive first impression when someone is looking for you or your company online,” says William.

“Online reputation management can remove or suppress negative search results, optimize positive online content, outrank complaint and review sites and fight libel and online defamation.”

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ENTERTAINMENT

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sin duda es una gran bendición, el hecho de que nuestra canción ‘Tres disparos’ esté en los primeros 10 lugares de popularidad, que el video sea visto masivamente y que no dejemos de trabajar, son logros de gran importancia”, señaló a través de un comunicado, Edwin Luna, líder de la banda.

En cuanto a presentaciones, en lo que resta de septiembre,

(NOTIMEX) La Banda Trakalosa, originaria de Monterrey, sigue en la cosecha de triunfos, prueba de ello, son sus recientes nominaciones para los premios Bandamax, millones de vistas a sus videos y una agenda de trabajo con un sinfín de presentaciones.

Los integrantes de la agrupación están nominados en la próxima entrega de los premios Bandamax, a realizarse el próximo 9 de octubre en el Palacio de los Deportes para recibir la presea a Mejor Banda Juvenil, y en el rubro de Dueto del Año por “Cómo duele”, interpretada al lado de Diego Herrera.

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la Banda tiene programadas diversas fechas entre México y Estados Unidos, entre ellas, el 15 de septiembre en Villa García, Nuevo León, donde nació de forma artística; al día siguiente se presentará en Dolores, Hidalgo, Guanajuato.

Mientras tanto, el 12 cantará en El Paso, Texas; el 13 en Albuquerque, Nuevo México; el 14, irá a Denver,

Colorado; el 19 a Tijuana, Baja California; el 21, a Chichiquila, Puebla; el 22, en Doctor Arrollo, Nuevo León; el 23, en Veracruz; y el 25, en Toluca.

Después continuará el 26, en Comitán; y el 27 en Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas; el 28, en Pedro Escobedo, Querétaro; y el 29, en San Miguel Ameyalco, Estado de México.

Por otra parte, el video del tema “Tres disparos” está posicionado en el top ten de los distintos monitoreos, y suma más de tres millones de reproducciones en Youtube a sólo un mes de que fue subido.

“Nos siguen sucediendo cosas muy positivas lo que

(NOTIMEX) Joan Sebastian, José José, Los Tigres del Norte, Alejandro Fernández, Plácido Domingo y Vicente Fernández, serán algunos de los famosos que formarán parte del Paseo de las Estrellas Cuernavaca, el cual se inaugurará en fecha próxima.

De acuerdo con un comunicado, el presidente municipal de Cuernavaca, Morelos, Jorge Morales Barud, comentó que el Paseo de las Estrellas quedará listo antes de finalizar el año en el zócalo de

esa ciudad, que actualmente está con los preparativos para convertirse en el Centro Histórico.

Las estrellas que se exhibirán, estarán hechas de granito, con un peso de más de 250 kilos y llevarán el nombre plasmado del famoso, como una forma muy especial y emotiva de homenajear a prominentes figuras del entretenimiento que cuentan con una brillante carrera profesional.

A su vez, el vicepresidente del Paseo de las Estrellas

de las Vegas, Pablo Antonio Castro Zavala, dijo que “es un gran honor desarrollar e impulsar el Paseo de las Estrellas de Cuernavaca, que indudablemente se convertirá en un gran atractivo turístico para la bella capital del estado de Morelos.

“El Paseo de las Estrellas Cuernavaca, será proyectado a nivel internacional, semejante al popular Paseo de las Estrellas, ubicado en la capital mundial del entretenimiento, Las Vegas, Nevada”.

VIBRAS

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Even when obstacles abound, so do opportunities. With some creative thinking, you can triumph over setbacks. Photo: Olly - Fotolia.com

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Mario Jiménez Castillo EL OBSERVADOR Peticiones: Se debe invocar para protegerse de espíritus malignos, hechicería, falsos profetas, contra accidentes y malas rachas. Para calmar y alejar vecinos violentos y para vencer la magia negra.

Se le festeja el día 16 de septiembre.

Nació en el norte de África en el año 200, su padre era de origen noble. Durante su juventud estudió letras y filosofía. Hubo un tiempo en el que fue dado a los placeres y a la arrogancia que le proporcionaba el ser un gran orador.

Un día hizo amistad con un cristiano llamado Cecilio, él lo instruyó en el cristianismo y la conversión de San Cipriano fue total, se bautizó, abandonó sus vida mundana, repartió sus bienes entre los más necesitados, se entregó de lleno a la humildad y comenzó a predicar el

evangelio. Entre sus faenas religiosas destacó el hecho de realizar exorcismos y limpias espirituales, con su fe y sus rezos ahuyentaba a los malos espíritus.

Se destacó como autor e intelectual, escribió libros entre los que destacaron: ‘De la limosna y las buenas obras” y “Tratado sobre la unidad de la fe”. En el año 249 recibió el título de obispo de Cartago.

Al año siguiente el emperador romano Dicio, inicia una terrible cacería en contra de los cristianos, quienes eran ofrecidos a los leones en el Capitolio. El Santo se mantuvo escondido durante más de quince meses. Posteriormente el emperador Valeriano, continua con la persecución desencadena por su antecesor, entonces cae San Cipriano en manos del ejército romano y es conducido a su martirio.

Oración Glorioso obispo y mártir Cipriano, te suplico por el acervo de tu martirio y por la gloria que gozas en compañía de todos los que, como tú obtuvieron la corona felicísima del martirio, me libres de hechizos y de encantamiento del infernal dragón, de muerte repentina, de rayos y temblores, de incendios y terremotos, de malos vecinos, de caminos peligrosos, de los salteadores, de prisiones, de malas lenguas,de falsos testimonios y por último, que puesto a tus plantas y cubierto con tus vestiduras me libres de todos los enemigos visibles e invisibles, que tapado con el manto de la Magdalena alcance un arrepentimiento como aquella dichosa Santa, para que mi alma sea purificada y mi suerte sea feliz.

Amén.

Everyone faces setbacks in life. While those personal obstacles can lead to disappointing outcomes, they can also be harnessed into personal motivators, say experts.

“When it comes to success, setbacks can be used to motivate one to action, rather than the alternative,” says five-time New York Times best-selling author and journalist Josh Young, who has studied this concept intimately. As author of “And Give up Showbiz?” the new biography of illustrious personal injury lawyer Fred Levin, Young documents the rise and success of someone to whom life handed lemons.

Levin is listed in every edition of “Best Lawyers in America,” and is inducted into the Trial Lawyers Hall of Fame. But his still-thriving legal career that spans over a half-century wasn’t written in the stars. Levin grew up the son of a pawnbroker and dog track manager at the end of the Great Depression.

Barely passing college, his success was certainly against the odds.

Having closely studied and tracked Levin’s exponential rise to success, Young is offering insights into how to turn your impediments into assets.

• When a door is closed, open a window: When your limitations are beyond your control, view them as opportunities. As a Jewish lawyer, few doors were open to Levin in the early 1960s, especially in the particularly profitable area of corporate law. Levin leveraged this anti-Semitism that was prevalent at the start of his career to forge a path for himself as a personal injury lawyer -- a profession that was then in its infancy and distained by the established, but would eventually become wildly lucrative.

Levin also harnessed his own personal experiences with discrimination to become an open advocate for African Americans and gays, and has been honored by the United States Congressional Black Caucus and the United Nations for his efforts.

• Don’t get silo-ed: The skills that have served you well in one arena can be applied to others, as well. So

don’t get stuck on a narrow path. Levin, for example, has successfully pivoted into worlds unrelated to trial law, tackling such diverse challenges as founding the first reality cable TV station, managing the boxing career of one of the greatest boxers to ever live, and even running a chain of women’s dress shops and barbecue joints.

Discover what it is about you that helped you succeed and find ways to apply those skills in new ways.

• Turn insult into victory: Not everyone with power and influence over your future is going to be your advocate. Rather than let naysayers’ prophecies become reality, succeed in spite of their beliefs about your potential. When Levin entered law school, he had a reputation as a party boy, gambler and lousy student.

Having barely skidded through college, the dean of his law school predicted he would never graduate. Even while dealing with the death of his brother, Levin proved the dean wrong, graduating third in his class.

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GREEN LIVING

Roddy Scheer & Doug Moss EARTHTALK

Each year tens of million of migratory birds “overwinter” in the Canadian Boreal forest, a vast tract of mostly uninhabited coniferous woodlands and wetlands stretching from Newfoundland to the Yukon. The area makes up some 60 percent of Canada’s total land mass, and serves as the winter home for more than half of America’s avian population.

But environmentalists are worried about the impact of increasing “tar sands” oil development there and the impact it might have on wildlife populations continent-wide.

Tar sands are a mixture of sand, clay, water and a dense and viscous tar-like form of petroleum called bitumen.

The bitumen is extracted

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from the tar sands mixture and eventually refined into transportation fuel like gasoline. The extraction process is especially “carbon-intensive” and generates some of the dirtiest fuel around, but its abundance makes it affordable as long as industry keeps turning up new sources.

A recently released report by the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) and the Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM) concluded that almost half of the 292 different migratory bird species that overwinter in Canada’s Boreal forest—as many as 75 million birds—are threatened by future tar sands development. Further, they say, bird losses in the hundreds of thousands have already taken place as a result of overzealous and under-regulated oil development there to date.

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tailings ponds and other pollutants from tar sands operations leak millions of gallons of toxic liquid waste into wetlands and forests each day, further contaminating habitat,” the groups add.

Environmentalists are concerned about the impact of “tar sands” oil development in Canada’s Boreal forest and the impact it might have on wildlife, including many species of birds. Pictured the Canada Warbler, one of many birds that depend upon the region. Credit: William H. Maloros.

“The direct and indirect impacts to birds from tar sands development are immense,” states the report. “Waterfowl and shorebirds land in tailings ponds that they mistake for natural water bod-

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ies and become oiled with waste bitumen and toxic elements.” The result can be birds drowning, dying from hypothermia or otherwise suffering from the ingestion of toxins. “Toxins from the

Tar sands development also contributes disproportionately to climate change. U.S. State Department analysis shows that tar sands oil is 20 percent more carbon pollution intensive than conventional oil on a “well-to-wheel” basis. The effects of global warming on Canada’s Boreal forest are likely to include shifting food supplies, increasing numbers of damaging wildfires in forests, more droughts in wetlands and potentially dramatic changes in vegetation and the relationships between predators and prey.

Environmentalists would like to see U.S. lawmakers

deny permits for the transport of Canadian Boreal tar sands oil—most of which is extracted in land-locked regions—through the U.S. in hopes of making future tar sands projects there too expensive to be worthwhile.

“Saying no to tar sands is a critical pillar in an effective strategy to protect wildlife from carbon pollution,” says NWF. Furthermore, given Americans’ growing desire to get away from costly and polluting foreign oil, it makes sense to pass on adding dirty tar sands oil to the mix. But it remains to be seen if the Obama administration will allow construction of the controversial Keystone XL pipeline to transport the oil from Canada through the U.S. The welfare of millions of birds—and, indeed, our energy future—is at stake.