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Attorney General Announces $2.6 Million in Grants towards Domestic Violence Homicide Prevention Attorney General Eric Holder revealed four sites on Monday that would receive the $2.6 million in grants to implement models aiming to reduce violent domestic crimes. During his announcement Holder disclosed, “Domestic violence is a devastating crime that claims far too many lives. Studies have shown that, on average, three women die every day in America at the hands of their partner or ex-partner. These are tragic and shocking statistics, and the Justice Department is working hard to bring an end to this horrific status quo.”

Obras de Celebrado Autor Gabriel Garcia Marquez Estaran Disponibles en Formato Digital por Primera Vez La compania Vintage Books y su afiliado Vintage Espanol anunciaron esta semana que las obras de Marquez, el recipiente del premio Nobel, serian lanzadas por primera vez en format digital como eBooks en Espanol y Ingles en los Estados Unidos. García Márquez, quien murió en abril del 2014, ha vendido millones de copias de sus obras atreves del mundo en 37 idiomas. Al morir, Juan Manuel Santos, Presidente de Colombia, lo describió como “el colombiano que en toda la historia [de nuestro país], más lejos y más alto ha llevado el nombre de la patria”.

Best Burrito in the US Voted to be in San Francisco; Long Lines Have Become a Problem

CALENDAR San Jose Sharks vs. Arizona Coyotes Friday September 26th / 7:30pm SAP Center 525 W Santa Clara St. San Jose, CA 95113 Ticketmaster Coyote Valley Family Harvest Festival Saturday September 27th 11:00am-3:00pm Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve Morgan Hill, CA 95037 Russian Festival September 27th-28th St. Nicholas Orthodox Church 14220 Elva Ave. Saratoga, CA 95070 Trio de Funk Tuesday September 30th 7:00pm Theater on San Pedro Square 29 N. San Pedro St. San Jose, CA 95110 Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival 2014 October 3rd-5th

11:00am-7:00pm Golden Gate Park John F Kennedy Dr & Transverse Dr San Francisco, CA 94122

Sunday October 12 10:00am-3:00pm Alviso Marina County Park 1195 Hope St. San Jose, CA 95002

Puro Bandido 35th Anniversary October 10th / 7:00pm Great American Music Hall 859 O Farrell St., San Francisco, CA 94109

Enrique Iglesias and Pitbull Tuesday October 14th 7:30pm SAP Center 525 W. Santa Clara St. San Jose, CA 95113

Pumpkins in the Park Saturday October 11th 10:00am-4:00pm Discovery Meadow 180 Woz Way San Jose, CA 95110 Fall Walking Series Saturdays, October 11thNovember 15th 8:30am-9:30am Guadalupe River Park Conservancy Visitor & Education Center 438 Coleman Ave. San Jose, CA 95110 Registration required 408-298-7657.

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Sugar Skull Workshop @ Ay Dios Mio Shop Saturday October 18th 12:00pm-5:00pm Ay Dios Mio Shop San Pedro Square Market 100 N. Almaden Corner of St. John/Almaden San Jose, CA 95110 17th Annual Dia de los Muertos 2014 Sunday October 26th 11:00am-3:30pm City View Plaza, across from Cesar Chavez Park S Market St, San Jose, CA 95113 More info at sjmag.org

Statistician Nate Silver’s blog FiveThirtyEight named the burritos at La Taqueria in SF as the best in the country. A staggering 67,391 restaurants in the country were analyzed into the top 64 burritos, with the Mission District’s “La Taq” taking the top prize. This honor has caused lines to swell, with wait times of an hour or more. Nate Silver, whose blog has decided the outcomes of baseball, presidential elections, is a special correspondent for ABC News. He calls himself a “burritophile”, which led to this very unlikely, but thorough analysis.

Anna Maria Barry-Jester, an award-winning journalist, was hired as the decider and correspondent for this decision.

Star Party: Dark Skies & Big Telescopes Saturday September 27th 7:30pm-11:00pm Halley Hill Observatory Mount Hamilton Rd. & Quimby Rd. San Jose, CA 95140 Smithsonian’s 10th Annual Free Museum Day | 2014 Saturday September 27th All Day Various locations in the Bay Area (including San Jose) RSVP required @ smithsonianmag.com/museumday/ tickets Holistic Arts Fair September 27th-28th 10:00am-7:00pm

Community of Infinite Spirit 1540 Hicks Ave, San Jose, CA 95125 Yoga in the Park Monday September 29th Noon and 6:00pm St. James Park Please bring mat, water and comfortable clothing All levels welcome South First Fridays Art Walk October 3rd 7:00pm-11:00pm SoFa District South First and Williams Street, San Jose, CA 95112

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It took the beheading of two Americans to get the U.S. Congress to act as the decision making institution established by the U.S. Constitution.’Only the U.S. Congress can declare war.’

ISIL is an ideological group which has taken control of lands in Syria and Iraq by conquest. ISIL (The Islamic State in Iraq and Levant) is not recognized as a sovereign nation. ISIL has an administrative organization which acquired weapons, accepts volunteers from other nations, and ‘earns’ about $6 million per day selling crude oil from wells under its control. Its leadership is ruthless, domineering and focused upon having its way. If one is declared an infidel by ISIL, that is a death sentence (without any lawful due process).

Now, who really goes to war? What is the nature of ‘American national interests’ in that geo-political area?

Why should American military forces have ‘boots on the ground’? What is the role of diplomacy? What is the impact of ‘having a continuing war effort’ on the domestic economy? Just what advantage does the ‘degradation and elimination’ of ISIL do for America?

One thing is certain: Congressional debate ,and its vote ,favor ‘going to war’. This decision is being made by ‘elected representatives’, many of whom are millionaires who have lost contact with ordinary folk who populate this nation. They and their families will not provide the personnel needed to conduct a war. That patriotic effort is left to the sons and daughters of middle class, low income,

and ethnic folks. In the ‘conflicts’ which followed World War II (Korea, Vietnam, Kuwait, Afganistan, Iraq), most military personnel were individuals who come from lowincome or ethnic (Black and Hispanic) communities. It is their youth who use ‘enlistment in a military service’ as a way to escape poverty; to earn an education or learn a useful vocation while performing their patriotic duty to ‘defend America’. During World War II, the greatest number of ‘Congressional Medals of Honor’ were awarded (often posthumously) to American soldiers of Hispanic heritage.

The question not being debated in Congress is “Why should these youths from low-income or ethnic communities of color’ be willing to fight wars to protect ‘American Interests’ in foreign lands? Why should “low income families” provide the cannon fodder which enables the ‘Fat Cats’ to get fatter?

Those are really ‘American Corporate Interests’.That is especially true in Mid-Eastern Islamic nations having enormous crude oil reserves which are under contract to multi-national corporations. Since these practice all forms of ‘tax avoidance’ as well as exploiting cheaper foreign labor, why should American youth be the ones who provide ‘the boots on the ground’?

No one has raised this question; nor has it been debated.

The question is “Why should American youth’ in our military forces be the ones who go into ‘harms way’ in a war that benefits multi-national corporations based in America, who practice tax avoidance while continuing to resist giving up those subsidies provided years ago as an incentive to develop their business? Let the military-industrial complex encourage those multinational corporations who have interests in Mid-Eastern nations figure out how to pay

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for the protection they need in those areas. demos que cada año más de 750 mil latinos cumplen los 18 años y ya pueden votar en este país. ¡Eso se llama poder!

Nos convierte en una fuerza política importante. Tenemos que emplear este poder y actuar con fuerza, y esa fuerza es nuestro voto. Votar incrementa nuestra influencia y nuestra voz. Votar ayuda a determinar a quién se le hace caso y a quién no. ¡Necesitamos que los funcionarios que elegimos nos escuchen!

War efforts are invariably very wasteful of time, talent, and essential resources needed by the domestic population and its commerce. Evidence of that is the recent revelation of military equipment provided by the Pentagon to local police departments.

It seems as if the Obama Administration already senses these thoughts when it proposed the use of diplomacy and development of indigent military forces. That is as it should be, because those indigents need to earn their personal liberties, freedoms and establish their own governing institutions. American low income and ethnic communities support this approach. It is evident that ‘war’ does not resolve political and ideological issues.

Americans must insist that corporate leaders begin to be concerned about more than ‘profits for their shareholders’. Corporate leaders must connect ‘ownership ‘with stewardship’ because they exploit the natural resources and human labor, creativity and innovations which does not happen in the ‘corporate board room’. Corporations must focus on three goals: a) profits; b) provide living wages to their employees and c) sustain the arts and cultures of communities. In this manner the greatest good for the greatest number will happen.

People support the current Obama Administration efforts to have other communities settle their own governance and ideology issues. It is time to identify that those ‘American interests’ in the Mid-East are mainly those of multi-national corporations who need to pay for the protection of their business wherever located. America must continue to be vigilant and prepared to defend its own sovereign interests.

Ingacio Salazar CEO DE SER JOBS FOR PROGRESS NATIONAL, INC. Si uno considera las decisiones que los funcionarios toman, es fácil ver que influyen en ellas las personas que votan por ellos. Por eso es crítico que la comunidad latina vote. Al mismo tiempo, recordemos que es importante votar no sólo en las próximas elecciones del 4 de noviembre, sino en cada uno de los comicios al nivel local, estatal y nacional.

El futuro de la comunidad latina y, a largo plazo, de la nación está en juego porque no podemos tener un Estados Unidos fuerte sin una comunidad hispana fuerte y vibrante. Los dos se entrelazan debido a las patrones de población que hemos visto y que vamos a seguir viendo.

Es importante que demos nuestra opinión colectiva. ¡Y contamos con los números para hacerlo! Estados Unidos tiene la población hispana segundo más grande fuera de México, la mayoría concentrada en 16 estados con al menos medio millón de hispanos, según la National Hispanic Voter Education Foundation.

Hay unos 15 millones de jóvenes latinos in Estados Unidos, según Voto Latino. Recor-

Debemos trabajar el plan para latinos, el cual va de acuerdo con el plan estadounidense. Como la mayoría de los estadounidenses, nos preocupan el empleo, la vivienda costeable, el seguro médico, así como la migración y la educación, que sea más costeable, sobre todo la educación superior, etc. ¡y queremos ver que se haga al respecto! Hemos visto a políticos que desean recortar

el apoyo para los programas de servicios sociales ya que estos programas ahora dan apoyo a las personas que no se parecen a ni se comportan como ellos.

Es de vital importancia votar y dar apoyo para que los fondos continúen en asuntos muy importantes para nuestra comunidad. Pero si no votamos, los políticos sienten que no tienen que representarnos.

Tenemos que elegir a personas que se preocupen por nuestros intereses. Sólo al votar podemos convertirnos en los arquitectos de nuestro destino.

Ignacio Salazar es presidente y CEO de SER-Jobs for Progress National, Inc., una organización dedicada a la educación, el empleo y el empoderamiento de los latinos desde hace 50 años. Salazar también era miembro del Consejo del Presidente para el Alfabetismo Financiero.

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Youth Awards to Provide $45,000 in College Grants HISPANIC PR WIRE In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, ColgatePalmolive has partnered with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) to kick- off the company’s annual Haz la U™ educational grant program.

Now in its sixth year, the Haz la U™ program will partner with the HHF’s Youth Awards program and its community service “track,” which focuses on high school seniors dedicated to helping their communities while maintaining a 3.5 GPA or higher. They will award $45,000 in grants to 30 students.

“Colgate continues to invest in increasing the amount of Hispanics enrolled in college by helping assuage financial stress for families,” said, Carla Kelly, General Manager of Multicultural Marketing, Colgate-Palmolive. “Our partner-

ship with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation is a testament to the value we place, not only in educating our leaders, but also on celebrating individuals who are looking to help their communities.”

Beginning today through October 31, students can apply for the community service “track” via www.hhfawards. hispanicheritage.org. Thirty high school students will be selected by the Hispanic Heritage Foundation to receive $1,500 educational grants from Colgate-Palmolive to help pay for higher education.

All grant recipients will also be eligible to participate in the HHF’s ‘Latinos on Fast Track’ (LOFT), a national program that accelerates careers by providing professional career guidance.

“We’re pleased that the Colgate Palmolive Company is

not only involved, but is working closely with us to spread awareness about our youth programs by encouraging our young leaders to get engaged,” said Jose Antonio Tijerino, HHF President and CEO. “Colgate’s Haz la U™ educational grant program helps alleviate some of the financial pressures that first-year students and their families experience, with the broader goal of increasing graduation rates.”

For the last 15 years, the HHF’s Youth Awards program has honored hundreds of young Latino leaders in the U.S. with grants to help finance college tuition or to help fund a community service effort of their choice. To learn more about Haz la U™ and to access application guidelines, please visit:

www.colgate.com/hazlau.

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Antonio Flores, Ph.D. El crecimiento explosivo de la población hispana en las últimas décadas ha llevado a esta demografía joven hacia el escenario político estadounidense. Aunque los latinos aún no se registran ni votan en números que representen su población, anticipamos un aumento en participación cívica al mejorar constantemente su educación y su nivel económico.

Los últimos en la fila serían los jóvenes hispanos, ya que la tasa de participación para los jóvenes siempre va retrasada en comparación con la de la gente más madura. Los jóvenes tienen más distracciones a la hora de seguir los asuntos políticos y a los candidatos y a la hora de votar.

Ya que la edad en promedio de los hispanos es de 27 años, mucho más joven que la de otras poblaciones, este retraso en la participación de los votantes hispanos podría seguir durante bastante tiempo.

Sin embargo, hay varios asuntos que podrían motivar a que los jóvenes latinos participen más a futuro.

Uno de estos es la política y el financiamiento de la educación superior a nivel estatal y federal. Hemos visto que el

dinero para la educación universitaria puede ser el primero en ser recortado cuando hay medidas de austeridad.

La educación no se considera una prioridad (las cárceles, sí), y no cuenta con el apoyo de muchos votantes.

El votante latino joven es un recuerdo fuerte no sólo que los latinos ya estaban en gran parte de esta nación antes de que fuera Estados Unidos, sino que hemos llegado para quedarnos y que tenemos interés en el futuro de este país.

Las consecuencias de estos recortes a nivel estatal (y de las limitaciones a la asistencia financiera federal, sobre todo los Pell Grants para los alumnos de bajos ingresos) son que hay menos oportunidades educativas. La reducción en plazos a nivel universitario, en ofertas de cursos y en asistencia financiera se combinan para hacer menos accesible la educación universitaria.

Cada asunto que toca a los estadounidenses también toca a los hispanos jóvenes, como por ejemplo el seguro médico y la salud. Muchos latinos jóvenes lidian a diario con problemas de salud que afectan a sus padres y abuelos, y quieren opciones de seguro médico para sus familias. Es cierto que hay que brincar de la experiencia personal de problemas de salud dentro de la familia hacia el poder en el momento de votar para hacer notar las disparidades en el seguro médico a nivel de política. Pero se puede hacer esta conexión, sobre todo si se considera que los hispanos siguen siendo la población con menos seguro médico.

Bloques de votantes de latinos jóvenes podrían develar estos recortes y oportunidades sofocadas y obligar a los legisladores a dar la misma prioridad al futuro que le dan al presente.

Por ejemplo, hemos visto cómo los “DREAMers” se han organizado cada vez más y cómo han salido al escenario público para atraer la atención hacia el dilema de cientos de miles de alumnos indocumentados. Muchos de ellos no tienen lazos con sus países nativos, pero se les niega la oportunidad de convertirse en ciudadanos de, y contribuyentes reales a, su nueva patria.

Una reforma migratoria comprehensiva, y sobre todo una Ley DREAM para crear oportunidades reales para la educación superior y hacia la ciudadanía para los alumnos indocumentados es otro asunto que puede incitar a los jóvenes votantes latinos.

Ser una voz en las casillas para los que buscan beneficiarse de la ley DREAM pero no tienen voz es una dimensión clave de la solidaridad.

Al observar el crecimiento en el número de políticos hispanos, contamos con todavía más argumentos para impulsar más participación de latinos. Tenemos representantes en posiciones de poder y podremos contar con todavía más si mostramos nuestra fuerza política mediante votantes. Hemos visto que sí podemos hacer la diferencia.

Hay motivos para tener esperanza. Más importante, hay motivos para votar.

Antonio R. Flores, Ph.D., es presidente y CEO del Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU), la cual representa a más de 450 escuelas y universidades comprometidas al éxito de los hispanos en la educación superior en Estados Unidos, Puerto Rico, América Latina y España.

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(PRNEWSWIRE) Energy Storage North America (ESNA), the most influential gathering of policy, technology and market leaders in energy storage, will feature nearly 100 speakers at this year’s conference, including some of the leading newsmakers in the industry.

Mateo Jaramillo, Tesla’s Director of Powertrain Business Development, will deliver a keynote presentation on Tesla’s approach to the market and how the company views grid-scale storage opportunities. This month, Tesla announced plans to build what will be the largest lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility in the world.

Peter Rive, Co-Founder and CTO of Solar City, is presenting in a session en-

titled “Energy Storage as the Driver of a More Resilient, More Efficient Grid.” Solar City is the country’s largest residential and commercial solar power provider, with tens of thousands of customers. Last week the company announced that within ten years every system it sells will be equipped with energy storage.

Carla Peterman, Commissioner of the California Public Utilities Commission, will speak on a panel entitled “Energy Storage Procurement in California: the Vision, the Plan, the Results.”

Commissioner Peterman was instrumental in establishing last year’s historic 1.3 GW energy storage target for the state’s investor-owned utilities.

“This year’s ESNA Conference and Expo is an unprece-

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dented event in terms of size, scope and relevance to what’s happening in energy storage,” said Janice Lin, Managing Partner of Strategen Consulting and Co-founder of the California Energy Storage Alliance. “Storage is in the headlines nearly every day, from technology developments to system deployments. ESNA speakers represent the organizations that are making that news and driving the industry forward.”

Many are surprised to learn that permanent life insurance can provide more than standard financial protection for their family. That may explain why, despite being one of the most flexible financial solutions available, it tends to be underused. In fact, according to Northwestern Mutual’s 2014 Planning & Progress Study, just slightly less than a quarter of Americans currently hold a permanent life insurance policy.

Energy Storage North America will bring together more than 1,000 regulators, utility executives, and technologists from over 500 different organizations. It takes place from September 30th to October 2nd at the San Jose Convention Center in San Jose, California. To register, visit: www.esnaexpo.com.

As both life spans and cost of living expenses continue to climb, it’s a good idea to explore the role permanent life insurance can play in building a secure financial foundation.

In addition to its death benefit, permanent life insurance has a cash value that can be accessed at any age for most any reason. A knowledgeable financial professional can be your go-to person for how to

best leverage this versatile asset to meet your individual needs.

Here are just a few examples of how you could use the value of permanent life insurance during your lifetime: •Dealing With Emergencies Whether it’s an unexpected home repair, job loss or health crisis, the cash value in a permanent life insurance policy can be used to cover expenses, supplement disability income or meet ongoing obligations, reducing the risk of depleting retirement accounts and other savings.

•Funding Education College tuition and living expenses may be funded with permanent life insurance cash value and, currently, most applications for student financial aid don’t consider this asset when determining eligibility for scholarships, grants or loans. Parents can also pur-

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chase life insurance as part of their plan to protect their ability to pay for college.

•Managing A Business If you need funds to expand your business or meet payroll during a slow period, you can tap into life insurance cash value quickly without credit applications or lengthy approval processes.

•Supplementing Retirement Income The cash value of permanent life insurance can be a stable asset as part of a comprehensive retirement plan that provides multiple options to suit a variety of needs at retirement and beyond.

• Leaving A Legacy The gift of life insurance can be a practical and easy way to honor children and grandchildren or make a meaningful charitable contribution.

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Promoting Good Nutrition and Fitness into Middle School’s Technology-Enabled Health and Physical Education Curriculum Jasper AL Amid September Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, the Walker County Public School System in Jasper, Alabama today announced that it will integrate the ground-breaking “Kids Making Healthy Choices” APP, which is based on the award-winning illustrated children’s book “Making Healthy Choices--A Story to Inspire Fit, Weight-Wise Kids,” into its iPad®-enabled health and physical education curriculum at Bankhead Middle School in Cordova, Alabama in an effort to educate, motivate and empower students to get, and stay, on a healthy track through good nutrition and physical fitness.

The APP, which is designed for both iPad® and iPhone®, serves to inform and inspire kids to make wise lifestyle choices and also better understand and empathize with peers currently struggling with a weight problem,

which can lessen the all-toocommon incidence of bullying in schools and elsewhere.

“It’s been reported that Alabama has the 8th highest childhood obesity rate in the United States with a full 35% of Alabama’s youth currently overweight or obese. That Alabama overall is the 8th most obese state in the nation with nearly one-third of the population classified as obese and a staggering 68.2% of the overall population deemed overweight or obese, and that the residents of Walker County rank 66th out of 67 Alabama counties in regards to their health and well-being,” notes Jason Adkins, Walker County Board of Education Superintendent, who is championing the deployment of the Kids Making Healthy Choices APP within his district.

“As educators and residents of this community, and American citizens in general, concerned about the well-being of our nation’s youth, it behooves

Reuniones Públicas de la Junta Directiva de VTA en 2014 La Junta de Directiva de la Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) lo invita a que asista a las siguientes reuniones públicas de la Junta Directiva de VTA. Jueves, 2 de octubre.............. 5:30 p.m.

Jueves, 6 de noviembre ........ 5:30 p.m.

Jueves, 11 de diciembre ...... 9:00 a.m.

Board of Supervisors’ Chambers, County Government Center (Centro Gubernamental del Condado), 70 W. Hedding St., San Jose A este lugar se puede llegar utilizando el tranvía y las Líneas de Autobuses 61, 62, 66 y 181 de VTA. Por favor sírvase llamar a las Oficinas del Secretario de la Junta al (408) 321-5680 o envíe un email a board.secretary@vta.org a fin de confirmar la fecha y la ubicación del evento.

Para obtener mayor información, los órdenes del día de las reuniones y los horarios de otras reuniones del Comité de VTA, por favor sírvase visitar www.vta.org.

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individual schools and systems/districts at large in Alabama and beyond to capitalize on salient opportunities to promote good nutrition and fitness when they present. Leveraging cost-effective, classroom lesson-friendly APPs like ‘Kids Making Healthy Choices’ designed for iPad® devices, which are currently being utilized within our own district to enhance classroom instruction, is a compelling means toward this end.”

LIVING PAIN FREE Pain is a localized sensation that can range from mild discomfort to an unbearable and excruciating experience. Pain is a result of stimulation of special sensory nerve endings following injury or caused by a disease. The stimulation of these receptors leads to transmission of pain messages to the brain.

TYPES OF PAIN There are several types of pain; the most common is descriptive pain, which include throbbing, penetrating gnawing, aching, burning and gripping.

There’s also referred pain, which is pain felt at a point some distance from the site of the disorder.Then there’s phantom pain, which is pain that seems to come from the sight of an amputated limb.

CHRONIC PAIN Chronic pain is a physical sensation varying from being uncomfortable to agonizing.

Chronic pain can be described as, aching, sharp, dull, throbbing, shooting, stabbing and burning. Chronic pain is persistent and continues over a long period of time. Chronic pain is often associated with an underlying condition such as cancer, chronic back pain, diabetes, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, fibromyalgia and depression. Chronic pain can affect other areas of the body; the neck, nerves, muscles, shoulders, legs, knees, back and pelvic. Chronic pain can lead to; a weakened immune system, fatigue, insomnia, depression, anxiety, fear and feeling hopelessness, stress and physical disabilities. Chronic pain is debilitating and can severely affect one’s ability to function.

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There are enzymes, herbs, minerals, amino acids and essential fatty acids to control pain/chronic pain.

Glucosamine Sulfate is a pain reliever that also promotes healing. Glucosamine is the primary building block of glycosaminoglycan’s (GAGS) and is found in high concentration in cartilage. GAGS have a remarkable capacity to retain water and give cartilage its protective, shock absorbing properties.

Chondroitin Sulfate is also abundant in cartilage. It attracts and holds water within the cartilage. This is crucial to joint health, since water makes up 95 percent cartilage and is what gives cartilage its resiliency and cushioning effect. Chondroitin Sulfate also helps to inhibit enzymes that breakdown cartilage giving an edge to the reconstructive process.

MSM offers a natural way to reduce pain and inflammation without serious side ef-

fects. MSM goes beyond pain relief to actually support healing by increasing blood flow to deliver needed nutrients to injured tissues Essential Fatty Acids are helpful natural agents for reducing pain and inflammation, especially the Omega-3 fatty acids high in Eiosapentaenic Acid (EPA). Omega-3 fatty acids inhibit the production of prostaglandins that cause pain and inflammation.

Bromelain is an enzyme from pineapple which acts on prostaglandins pathways to reduce pain and inflammation. To be effective. It must be 2000 GDU. Turmeric/Curcumin Extract has perhaps the strongest anti-inflammatory/pain relieving activity of all the medicinal herbs. Must have Curcumin Extract, of 95% to be effective.The antioxidant of green tea provides a powerful anti-inflammatory and painrelieving effect.

Boswellia Extract is good for pain caused by both osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Ginger mediates prostaglandin pathways alleviating pain and inflammation caused by both osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Myofascial Release Therapy (European Method) This is a whole-body, hands-on approach for the evaluation and treatment of the human structure. This is a gentle, non-forceful, safe and effective approach to healing with this technique one can get a spontaneous release from pain within 10-30 seconds.

The goal is to remove fascial (muscle) restrictions and restore the body’s balance.

When these goals have been accomplished, the body’s inherent ability to self-correct, returns.

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As football season kicks off, game day is a perfect time to show off your best spread while cheering your team to victory. From tailgating outside of the stadium to gearing up in front of the big screen at home, all fans alike can indulge in great game day snacks. Look for options that do double-duty on flavor and texture as these will save time and let you enjoy your favorite treats to the fullest.

Answer appetites with apps. Even for a large crowd,

an array of smaller dishes and appetizers can go a long way. A selection of finger foods lets everyone fill up on snacks of their choice without the fuss of a main dish that requires more prep. Be sure to keep in mind who you are serving. For instance, if a guest has dietary restrictions such as gluten intolerance or is vegetarian, several options or additional offerings to meet their needs will be much appreciated.

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Photo courtesy of Getty Images / Source: Cape Cod Get grilled. Some of the most traditional game day eats, such as burgers, dogs or BBQ chicken, are best when grilled to juicy perfection. Focus on your grilling, and keep your side offerings simple by serving easy items like fruit salad or coleslaw. Add some crunch with ridiculously good chips, like Cape Cod’s Kettle Cooked Sweet Mesquite Barbeque or Sweet & Spicy Jalapeño.

One-pot wonders. Simple to throw together and serve, one-pot dishes, such as chili or stew, are perfect for a game day celebration and even easier when it comes to clean-up. Most require just a few ingredients, limited

We all know it’s important to start the day off with a healthy breakfast. As a parent, you also have lunch covered for your hungry student, whether it’s packed in a brown bag or eaten in the cafeteria. But after a busy day of learning, young tummies often need a wholesome after-school snack to tide them over until dinner.

Keeping a stash of kid-friendly snacks handy is a sure-fire way to keep snack time manageable, while making sure kids don’t have a full afternoon meal, which would spoil their appetite for dinner.

Instead of potato chips or cookies, try crunchy veggies paired with a flavorful dip. As an added (and educational) bonus, invite kids to help make snacks ahead of time,

assigning them age-appropriate tasks like measuring and mixing. This introduces them to family meal prep and helps teach them about healthy eating habits at an early age.

Kick off your new after-school snack routine with a recipe like this one for Ranch Pimento Cheese Celery Logs, created by country music star and busy mom of seven, Sara Evans, on behalf of Hidden Valley. For a little kick, Evans suggests substituting with Hidden Valley® Spicy Ranch Salad Dressing & Seasoning Mix. If your kids resist celery or you want a little variety, this spread also makes great finger sandwiches when layered between two slices of sandwich bread and cut into small triangles.

prep time, and setting to simmer. Offer a selection of toppings such as cheese and chopped onions, and invite guests to serve themselves to satisfaction.

Go easy for the dip. The best way to enjoy your favorite party dip is with a chip hearty enough to stand up to its thick, creamy texture. Cape Cod’s double-sliced Sea Salt Waffle Cut chips take on the dip challenge like a champ and are made with natural ingredients, gluten-free, and kettle-cooked in 100 percent canola oil. Your only problem will be figuring out which dip to sample first.

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SEPTEMBER 26 - OCTOBER 2, 2014

San Jose CALIFORNIA San Jose Sharks forward, Logan Couture, organized a fundraiser to raise funds and awareness for the search efforts for missing Morgan Hill resident Sierra LaMar. Couture, along with his Sharks teammates Tomas Hertl, Alex Stalock, Jason Demers, James Sheppard and Andrew Desjardins signed autographs at Britton Middle School in Morgan Hill on Wednesday, Sept. 17 to raise awareness and funds for the search of the missing teen.

Earlier in the year the 25-year-old Canadian felt that more exposure could be given to the search of Sierra LaMar. He contacted the volunteers and made the effort to explain that he wanted to create an event to help raise donations for the search efforts. Couture felt the help of the Sharks would aid in bringing exposure to the case.

Sierra LaMar disappeared on March 16th, 2012 in Morgan Hill. One suspect, Antolin Garcia-Torres, has been indicted with connection to her disappearance. To this day a handful of volunteers continue to go out on weekends to search throughout the town and neighboring areas for clues to the whereabouts of Sierra, as well as anything to help solve the mystery.

The fans and supporters of the campaign to find Sierra came to Britton Middle School to help out and receive autographs for a $20 cash donation. According to the press release “All funds raised will be donated to the efforts to search for Sierra LaMar.”“We

are all proud residents of the Bay Area and we want to send a message to Sierra’s family, her friends and the entire community that we have not forgotten about her and we are not giving up hope,” said Couture.

Additionally, volunteers (must be age 18 or older) are needed for the ongoing search efforts. Searches are held every Saturday at 8 a.m. at the “Old” Central High School located at 17960 Monterey Road in Morgan Hill.For more information, please access the website http://findsierralamar. com/, call (408) 612-6628 or email sierra.search.center@ gmail.com

“A graduating group of students from the 5-year support program” Arturo Hilario EL OBSERVADOR Center for Training and Careers, Inc. (CTC) proudly announced the addition of a ‘new program’, Bright Futures. Lori Ramos, the Chief Operations Officer at Center for Training and Careers Inc., is optimistic that Bright Futures will accentuate the other 15 existing programs.

Initially the nonprofit California Community Partners for Youth (CCPY) was the birthplace of Bright Futures.

CCPY then dissolved, but as Lori puts it, “Because it was just doing such great work the executive director came to us and asked us if we’d be interested in absorbing the

program.” Jeff Bornefeld, the founder of CCPY, reflected these sentiments, “We feel our teens, who want to succeed, deserve continued access to a supportive community, and path to Bright Futures.”

The former staff have also come on board to continue the good work they have been providing the youth in the East Side of San Jose through comprehensive, school-based programs, mentoring, outdoor adventure and education at both Yerba Buena and Overfelt High Schools.

Lori describes Bright Futures as an “In-school mentoring program; These are

youths that have been identified as high risk. They’ve been identified by teachers or parents as needing assistance.” Based on their needs these students receive peer mentoring, adult mentoring, as well as life coaches to help them navigate home, life, and school.

The five-year program tracks the youths beginning in 8th grade as they receive the services and mentoring all the way to the end of high school. As for the future of Bright Futures, Lori Ramos sees expansion on the horizon. “We’re in 2 high schools now, hopefully we can expand into other schools within the district.”

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tain View and the “National Junior Training” in Sonoma University, an overnight one week camp. She also played for the Norcal team at the “Zonals” competition in Tucson, Arizona supported by the “Shop with a Cop” and “La Raza Roundtable”.

Mikaella’s dedication is remarkable. She does not belong to an expensive tennis academy, nor a private club nor training with personal coaches with outrageous rates. She practices on a daily basis, usu-

ally around 4 hours with her father or other tennis players at Backesto park on Empire Street in San Jose.

“Everything is going, so far so good. We’re dealing with limitations..it’s really expensive.” Regardless of the cost of equipment, early mornings in order to travel to tournaments, as well as the lack of some of the benefits other players within the tennis community have, Luis and Mika know how to bend the odds in their favor. “That’s why I told her we have to make

sacrifices, we have to work as hard as they do. We know how to train.”

This weekend marks the quarterfinals of sectionals in Stockton for Mika, which means she’s poised to advance further up the scale should she continue to dominate in her matches. Both father and daughter seem excited and hopeful.

Mika needs the communities support and help with her tennis expenses. If you are interested in donating to our local tennis star, please visit: http://www.gofund-

“Mika” Perez trains for 4 hours daily in order to stay sharp on the tennis court” Arturo Hilario and Darrell Cortez EL OBSERVADOR 12 year old Mikaella Perez started playing tennis at a very young age. When she was only 3 ½ years old she would practice for hours hitting a wood wall in the driveway of her house in downtown San Jose.

“She’s the only Latina playing, at this level.” Perezrecalls the early days when Mika first had a racket in her hands and he purchased a tennis ball machine for her to practice with. “I put it in the driveway and she would hit and try to get the coordination, as a baby.”

Luis Perez showed his daughter tennis in hopes that she may like the sport he enjoyed so much. Not only did Mikaella enjoy playing tennis from that age, she also showed promise as her technical skills developed and her father began to train her in a more competitive fashion.

Mikaella is one of the few Latin-American tennis players in Norcal , competing at the top level, currently

ranked #7. “Mika” is the granddaughter of Juan Manuel Flores, the former and late owner of the “Guadalajara Market & Restaurant” on Empire and 10th Street.

Her father is of Argentine descent, while her mother is of Mexican descent.

“We started playing on the court when she was 5 years old.” Luis saw the potential that little Mika had so he contacted tennis centers and programs to get her into the proper training, to which he received “no’s” because of her young age. He then contacted local tennis legend Don Johnson.

Mika immediately made an impression on Don, who began to work with her on her tennis skills. “He was a really nice guy, created a program in the 70’s for kids with disadvantages” says Luis.

She was part of the NJTL tennis program created by Arthur Ashe and Don Johnson. At age 6, she won her first competition trophy.

In 2008, Mikaella began to practice at Backesto Park (13th and Jackson street) with the help of coach “Long Huynh” and the Viet-

namese tennis community. She won her first tournament there.

In 2009, after someone within the tennis community watched a YouTube video of Mika play, Luis was contacted and was subsequently invited to have Mika train at Moratoglou Tennis Academy in France. The experience of staying in one the best academies in Europe was remarkable for her and her dream of becoming a tennis player.

In 2010, on an exchange for her training and personal coaching, her father started working at a tennis academy in Santa Clara, CA. That gave her the chance to learn about training and more serious competition.

In 2012, she was a top player under the age of 10. The USTA invited her to the “10 and under Exchange” in San Diego, CA. This was her first team competition experience.

In 2014 Mikaella participated on the USTA invitational RTC camp in Moun-

”Mikaella and her father Luis, with some of her many tennis trophies”

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SEPTEMBER 26 - OCTOBER 2, 2014

Project in Mountain View will Improve Connections, Reliability

Reginald L. Walker, PhD. CERTIFIED NUTRITIONAL CONSULTANT Dr. Christopher Williams and researchers in Australia set out to prove if Acetaminophen was effective in treating lower back pain.

Their results, based on over 1600 patients using super high dose (39900mg daily), provided clear evidence that Acetaminophen was ineffective for low back pain.

Ace inhibitors (anti-hypertensive agents) may work, but leaves you at a great risk of losing a very important nutrient that could lead to: acne, impaired sense of smell and taste; delayed wound healing, decreased immunity frequent infections; problems with skin, hair and nails, joint problems, and angioedema, a sudden swelling in the face and neck.

Platelet aggregation inhibitors (aspirin) may work, but leaves you at a great risk of losing very important nutrients that could lead to: anemia, fatigue, hair loss, brittle nails, irregular heartbeat, muscle weakness, mental

confusion, memory loss, poor concentration, dehydration, easy bruising, poor wound healing and tender/ swollen joints.

High blood pressure medication, statins (cholesterol lowering medications) and beta blockers may work, but leaves you at a great risk of losing a very important nutrient that could lead to: congestive heart failure, uncontrolled high blood pressure, and stroke, lack of energy and generalized weakening of the immune system.

There are 3 new types of diabetes medications, Jardiance, Invokana and Farxiga.

They work by blocking the reabsorption of glucose by the kidneys, increasing glucose excretion in urine, thus lowering blood sugar levelsnot used to treat type I diabetes, those with diabetic ketoacidosis, severe renal impairment, end stage renal disease, or dialysis patients. Side effects include dehydration, leading to a drop in blood pressure resulting in dizziness or fainting, a decline in renal function, urinary tract infection (UTI’s) and yeast infections.

San Jose CALIF.ORNIA At today’s monthly meeting, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission allocated $8 million in federal funding for Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority’s (VTA) Mountain View Double Track Project.

This project will increase the time reliability for connections between VTA light rail and Caltrain at the Mountain View Station, addressing a choke point on the light rail system by adding a second set of tracks between the Mountain View and Whisman stations. The second set

of tracks doubles capacity for more timely connections and also adds train storage capacity needed for service to support large event crowds.

The VTA Board of Directors approved the final environmental document and awarded the construction contract for Phase 1 of the project in August. Construction is expected to begin by end of October. Total cost of the Mountain View Double Track Project is $63 million.

The project is part of VTA’s Light Rail Efficiency Project, which seeks to improve the light rail experience for all riders by making the system more time reliable, improving connections and helping

the system meet increased ridership demands.

Route 85 to Whisman Station.

The Mountain View Double Track Project will be delivered in phases. Phase 1 will add 1,400 feet of light rail track by adding a second track to just west of State Route 85. In addition, a new storage track will be constructed. Work is to be completed by July 2015.

This work will require the permanent closure and removal of the Evelyn Light Rail Station, which is situated between the Caltrain tracks and current single VTA track. Weekday ridership at the Evelyn Station averages 66 boardings a day, which is the second lowest in the VTA light rail system.

The proposed station closure would not impact the Evelyn Park & Ride lot which will remain open. The Phase Two construction contract is expected to be awarded in December 2014 with work slated to be completed in November 2015.

In order to accommodate the second set of VTA light rail tracks, Caltrain tracks will need to be re-aligned between the existing Evelyn Station and State Route 237.

Phase 2 extends the second set of light rail tracks by about 3,000 feet from State

SEPTEMBER 26 - OCTOBER 2, 2014

San Jose CALIFORNIA Mayor Chuck Reed is proposing that the City of San Jose and County of Santa Clara dedicate approximately $20 million per year in former redevelopment funds for affordable housing and housing for the homeless. The two agencies currently are engaged in a dispute over the funds.

From the mid-1980s through 2011, the San Jose Redevelopment Agency funded 21,662 affordable housing units through its 20-percent tax increment revenue set aside. That investment totaled $834 million, making San Jose one of the largest generators of affordable housing in California.

Since the State of California dissolved redevelopment agencies statewide in 2011, San Jose’s primary source of funding affordable housing is no longer available. No other source has been identified.

The legislation terminating redevelopment created great uncertainty about the payment

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of former redevelopment funds and the sequence in which funds must be paid to various entities. This has resulted in the current disputes between the City and County.

Mayor Reed recommends that the City and County settle their differences by allocating the disputed funds to affordable housing and housing for the homeless.

“Both the City and County have placed a high priority on affordable housing and homeless housing,” Mayor Reed said. “If we can agree to spend these funds on an issue we both agree needs significant attention, we can provide significant assistance to our residents and eliminate the need for costly litigation.”

Mayor Reed has released a memo recommending this proposal and asking the City Council to give direction to the City Manager and City Attorney to begin settlement discussions with the County. The memo was discussed at the City’s Rules and Open Government Committee on Wednesday, Sept.

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV270759 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Maria Teresa Martinez and Juan Gabriel Ramirez, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Maria Teresa Martinez Canales to Maria Teresa Canales Machuca; b. Juan Gabriel Ramirez to Juan de Dios Gabriel Ramirez Galvez. 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 02/03/2015 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.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 595693 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Nutricion Maxima 471 Willow St. San Jose, CA 95125, Santa Clara Co. Ruben Barrios 120 S. 20th St. San Jose, CA 95116. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, as of 8/22/14. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Ruben Barrios September 26; October 3, 10, 17, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 8/22/14 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 596559 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Rocio’s Janitor Service 2848 Florence Ave. San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara Co. Rocio Alcantar 2848 Florence Ave. San Jose, CA 95122.

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.)

Rocio Alcantar September 26; October 3, 10, 17, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 9/17/14 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 595694 The following person(s) is(are)

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com doing business, Panaderia La Espiga, 7190 nPiper Dr. San Jose, CA 95117 Santa Clara Co. Jose E. Galindo and Maria E. Basilio 3674 Waterbury Ct. #4 San Jose, CA 95117. This business is conducted by a married couple; 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.)

Jose E. Galindo September 26; October 3, 10, 17, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 8/22/2014 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 595900 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Esmeralda’s Fashion4117 Monterey Rd. Suite A1 San Jose, CA 95111 Santa Clara Co. Marlen Mercado 2775 Chopin 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 8/25/14. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Marlen Mercado September 26; October 3, 10, 17, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 8/28/2014 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 596148 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Maple Wood Shop 130 Lewis Rd San Jose, CA 95111 Santa Clara Co. Cristian Andrade 2050 Mckee Rd Apt. 87 San Jose, CA 95116.

This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, as of 9/05/2014. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Cristian Andrade September 26; October 3, 10, 17, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara 9/05/2014 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 596613 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, La K-Bana de Tio Tavito 1632 Story Rd. San Jose, CA 95122 Santa Clara Co. Maria Del Carmen 1030 Rancho Way #2 San Jose, CA 95117.

This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, as of 9/18/2014. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Maria Del Carmen September 26; October 3, 10, 17, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara 9/05/2014 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 596774 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Acueducto Plumbing 2353 Mammoth Dr. #4 San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara Co. Juan Jose Corrales

Martinez 2353 Mammoth Dr. #4 San Jose, CA 95116. 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.)

Juan Jose Corrales Martinez September 26; October 3, 10, 17, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 9/22/14 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 596152 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Add A-Network 2579 Flory Drive, San Jose, CA 95121, Santa Clara Co. Gloria Soto 2579 Flory Drive, San Jose, CA 95121. 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.)

Gloria Soto September 26; October 3, 10, 17, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 9/05/14 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 596754 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, 21 Entertainment 585 Vasona Ave. Los Gatos, CA 95032, Santa Clara Co. Carlos Zazueta 585 Vasona Ave. Los Gatos, CA 95032. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, as of 9/22/2014. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Carlos Humberto Zazueta September 26; October 3, 10, 17, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 9/22/14 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 596664 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Angel J. Contreras Janitorial Services 3443 Annandale Pl. San Jose, CA 95121, Santa Clara Co. Angel Javier Contreras Juarez 3443 Annandale Pl. San Jose, CA 95121. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, as of 9/18/2014. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Angel Javier Contreras Juarez September 26; October 3, 10, 17, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 9/18/14 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 596666 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, A. Tejeda Janitorial Service 1774 Orlando Dr. San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara Co. Alberto Tejeda 1774 Orlando Dr. San Jose, CA

95122. 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.)

Alberto Tejeda September 26; October 3, 10, 17, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 9/18/14 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 596695 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, RJ Maintenance 2249 Monroe St. Apt. A, Santa Clara, CA 95050, Santa Clara Co. Luis Ramirez 2249 Monroe St. Apt. A, Santa Clara, CA 95050. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, as of 9/19/2014. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Luis Ramirez September 26; October 3, 10, 17, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 9/19/14 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 596153 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Green Ecological Cleaning Solutions 1405 Ramsgate Way, San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara Co. Marisol Morfin Mendoza 1405 Ramsgate Way, San Jose, CA 95127.

This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Marisol Morfin Mendoza September 26; October 3, 10, 17, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 9/05/14 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV270459 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jolene Mae Le and Jaslyne Tr Le have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jolene Mae Le to Jolene Amber Le b.

Jaslyne Tr Le to Jaslyne Fion Le. 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 1/27/2015 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.

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SEPTEMBER 26 - OCTOBER 2, 2014 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV270788 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Kee Fong Chiew, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jenny K.F. Chiew.

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 02/10/2015 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 18, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court September 26; October 3, 10, 17, 2014 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV270937 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Qinxue Ding & Caiqin Li, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Sugeng Ding to David Sugeng Ding. 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 02/10/2015 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 23, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court September 26; October 3, 10, 17, 2014 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV270914 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jean Simeona Randriambololona, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jean Simeona Randriambololona to Jean Simeona Randriam. 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 02/10/2015 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.

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Judge of the Superior Court September 26; October 3, 10, 17, 2014 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV266722 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Yesenia Lechuga. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Yesenia Lechuga, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Zoe Ysabella Castro to Zoe Ysabella Lechuga. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 10/14/2014 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

June 18, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court September 19, 26; October 3,10, 2014 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 596382 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Club Cocomos; Café Cocomos; LatinoFest; 610/640 Coleman Ave., San Jose, CA 95110; Santa Clara Co. Rodeo Enterprises, Inc. 610 Coleman Ave. San Jose, CA 95110. This business is conducted by a corporation; registrant has begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, as of 9/11/14. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Ari Avanessian, President Rodeo Enterprises, Inc. September 19, 26; October 3, 10, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 9/11/14 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 596341 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Sublime Stitch; 803 Northrup St., San Jose, CA 95126; Santa Clara Co. Eva Martinez, 803 Northrup St. San Jose, CA 95126. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Eva Martinez September 19, 26; October 3, 10, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 9/11/14 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 595785 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Peak USA; 1779 Los Gatos Almaden Rd. San Jose, CA 95124; Santa

SEPTEMBER 26 - OCTOBER 2, 2014 Clara Co. International Trading System, Inc. 1779 Los Gatos Almaden Road San Jose, CA 95124 . This business is conducted by a corporation; registrant has begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, as September 1, 2014. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Brian Yi, secretary International Trading System, Inc September 19, 26; October 3, 10, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 8/26/2014 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO.596424 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 ClerkRecorder’s office. Daewon USA, 2350 Mission College BLVD, 900 Santa Clara, CA 95054.

Filed in Santa Clara County on 3/28/2011 under file no. 549673.

Kortech Chemical, Inc., 2350 Mission College Blvd., Suite 900 Santa Cara, CA 95054. 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.)

Kortech Chemical Inc. September 19, 26; October 3, 10, 2014 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 9/15/2014 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO.595784 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. Peak Plastics & Metal Prducts 2350 Mission College Blvd., Suite 900. Santa Clara, CA 95054. Filed in Santa Clara County on 6/14/2011 under file no. 552610. Kortech Chemical, Inc., 1779 Los Gatos Almaden Rd. San Jose, CA 95124.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.)

Kortech Chemical Inc. September 19, 26; October 3, 10, 2014 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 8/26/2014 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO.596424 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. Peak USA, 2350 Mission College BLVD., Suite 900 Santa Clara, CA 95054. Filed in Santa Clara County on 8/1/2008 under file no. 512541. Kortech Chemical, Inc., 2350 Mission College Blvd., Suite 900 Santa Cara, CA 95054. 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.)

Kortech Chemical Inc. September 19, 26; October 3, 10, 2014 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 9/15/2014 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 596515 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Maria, 3530 Alden Way #5 San Jose, CA 95117; Santa Clara Co. Maria Nieto, 3530 Alden Way San Jose, CA 95117. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, as September 16, 2014. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Maria Nieto September 19, 26; October 3, 10, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 9/16/2014 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 596496 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Classic Cleaner & Alterations, 2017 Camden Ave San Jose, CA 95124; Santa Clara Co. Stanford Doi Le, 1201 Farrington Dr San Jose, CA 95127. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Stanford Doi Le September 19, 26; October 3, 10, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 9/16/2014 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

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September 9, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court September 12, 19, 26; October 3, 2014

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

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

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

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

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. 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

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 a crime.)

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

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 Co. Cloud Customs LLC, 1580 Silver Ranch Lance, San Jose, CA 95138. This business is conducted by a limited liability

LEGAL CLASSIFIEDS 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.

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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 ClerkRecorder’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 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; Berti’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

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Roddy Scheer and Doug Moss EARTHTALK Verdaderamente estamos metidos en lo que muchos consideran la peor sequía en EEUU desde los días del “Dust Bowl” de los años treinta que convirtieron unos 20 millones de hectáreas de tierras de labrantío en zonas casi inutilizables. En esos tiempos, condiciones de sequía combinadas con prácticas pobres de manejo de suelos forzaron a unos 2,5 millones de norteamericanos a abandonar las Grandes Llanuras, infligiendo caos adicional en una economía ya devastada por la Gran Depresión.

La falta de pastos nativos de pradera o cosechas de cobertura para mantener el suelo en su lugar significó que grandes franjas de terrenos anteriormente productivos se volvieron polvo y fueron volados en lo que se llamó “ventiscas negras”. Aunque hemos aprendido mucho acerca de cómo mantener la calidad de la tierra desde entonces, condiciones de sequía imponen no obstante un costo my

alto a la productividad agrícola, reservas de agua dulce y la economía—especialmente a medida que los efectos del calentamiento climático empiezan a ,ostrales más en serio.

La sequía actual comenzó en 2012, el año más caliente registrado en EEUU con varias semanas seguidas de más de 100 grados en varias regiones. El resultado fue condiciones de sequía para dos tercios del país. Los economistas estiman que el período seco costó a los estadounidenses unos $50 mil millones de dólares en pérdidas agrícolas—ya que cosechas básicas como la soja, el maíz y el trigo han sido devastadas— en adición a la destrucción de los incendios forestales y otras pérdidas financieras.

De hecho, esta sequía progresiva ha causado más daño económico en general que el Huracán Sandy. Aunque la precipitación de invierno alivió las condiciones un poco, investigadores federales creen que más de la mitad del país todavía está asolado por la sequía sin ningún fin

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previsible a la vista y con otro verano seco caliente por llegar. En efecto, California experimentó su enero y febrero más secos registrados, mientras que las temperaturas medias de invierno a través de EEUU continental fueron 1,9 grados Fahrenheit por encima del promedio para el último siglo.

La Dirección Nacional Oceánica y Atmosférica (NOAA) predice que probablemente condiciones de sequía continuarán en las secciones centrales y occidentales de EEUU, expandiéndose en California, el Suroeste, el sur de las Montañas Rocosas y Tejas. Se espera ver sequía también en la saliente de Florida a medida que se aproxime el verano. Junto con pérdidas de cosecha, la sequía en expansión promete traer más incendios descontrolados hacia el oeste así como en partes de Minesota e incluso de Iowa.

Aunque no se sienta como si viviéramos en un Dust Bowl, un desierto polvoroso, la sequía nos afecta a todos

nosotros, principalmente en el bolsillo. Las cosechas reducidas significan precios medios más altos para artículos alimentarios de todas clases. Igualmente, el costo de proveer agua potable a nuestros hogares está en ascenso también con las reservas de agua dulce pasando a ser cada vez más bienes codiciados. Y nuestros dólares pagan por misiones de emergencia en el caso de incendios descontrolados y otros desastres de tiempo debidos al calentamiento climático.

Pero así como las condiciones de sequía afectan a cada uno de nosotros, nosotros también tenemos la habilidad de ayudar a arreglar la situación reduciendo nuestras propias huellas de carbón. Sólo mediante esfuerzos individuales y colectivos de manejar y volar menos y cambiarnos a combustibles no contaminantes renovables podemos detener la marea del calentamiento climático que o está causando o exacerbando lo que comienza a sentirse como una sequía sin fin.

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Marcel Jones San Jose CALIFORNIA The youth sub culture known as Hip Hop started on the streets of Bronx, New York in the early 1970’s. Urban youth seeking an alternative to gangs and violence chose to express themselves through mediums of break dance, djing, graffiti, and rapping. These later become known as the elements of Hip Hop culture. Hip Hop’s most widely known element, Rap music, has evolved into a multibillion dollar industry that has in recent years been focused on themes of violence and sex.

Commercial Rap has given Hip Hop Culture, as a whole, a bad reputation in the eyes of many.

Demone Carter, award winning rapper and Director/Co-Founder of the Hip Hop afterschool program FutureArtsNow! is trying to change some of the negative misconceptions about Hip Hop culture with an outdoor festival at St. James Park this Sunday.

On Sunday, September 28th, FutureArtsNow! will host the inaugural Peace, Love, and Hip Hop Festival. The festival is de-

signed to promote peace, love, and cultural appreciation of Hip Hop, which is often unfairly associated with violence and criminality. This free festival will feature Live DJ’s, a Hip Hop dance showcases, free dance workshops, Hip Hop Arts/Crafts activities for kids and speeches by prominent voices in the Bay Area.

“We feel this event is important for two reasons. First, it gives the South Bay Hip Hop community the opportunity to re-brand our culture because Hip Hop is many times perceived in a negative light by city government and local residents. Secondly, it gives us a forum to talk about the topics of Peace and Love and what they mean in the context of Hip Hop Culture” Adisa Banjoko Director/ Founder of the globally recognized Hip Hop Chess Federation, will be the keynote speaker for this event. He will be giving a talk about the power of forgiveness-“Peace and forgiveness is what keeps the world moving forward. If we can embrace the spirit of forgiveness within Hip Hop culture we have the opportunity to transform our communities”

SANTA MONICA

Red Bull Latagráfica, un proyecto que rinde homenaje a las comunidades artísticas latinas de Los Ángeles, regresó a la ciudad donde comenzó - esta vez como Edición II - en esta ocasión cuenta con un gran repertorio de diez artistas y dos tipos de medios para plasmar su arte, incluyendo la edición limitada de la lata de Red Bull y murales a lo largo de la ciudad de Los Ángeles. A partir de enero, Red Bull le dio alas a los artistas del sur de California y dio a conocer un mural

cada mes, mostrando distintas interpretaciones artísticas del término “puedes” o “you can” en inglés.

Uno de los artistas participantes, Ernesto Yerena Montejano, fue seleccionado para crear la ilustración para la edición limitada de Red Bull Latagráfica Edición II de 12 onzas, la cual estará disponible en ciertos mercados en California, Arizona, Texas, Illinois y otras lugares seleccionados en los ESTADOS UNIDOS.

ARTS & CULTURE

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MOVIES

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Theatrical Premiere: October 03, 2014

She terrified you in “The Conjuring”, but this

is where it all began for Annabelle. Capable of unspeakable evil, the actual doll exists locked up in an occult museum in Connecticut— visited only by a priest who blesses her twice a month.

New Line Cinema’s supernatural thriller “Annabelle” begins before the evil was unleashed.John Form has found the perfect gift for his expectant wife, Mia—a beautiful, rare vintage doll in a pure white wedding dress. But Mia’s delight with Annabelle doesn’t last long.

On one horrific night, their home is invaded by members of a satanic cult, who violently attack the couple. Spilled blood and terror are not all they leave behind. The cultists have conjured an entity so malevolent that nothing they did will compare to the sinister conduit to the damned that is now...Annabelle.

Annabelle Wallis (X-Men: First Class) and Ward Horton (The Wolf of Wall Street) star as the Forms. Oscar nominee Alfre Woodard (Cross Creek, Twelve Years a Slave) stars as Evelyn, a neighbor who owns a bookstore.

Rounding out the cast are Kerry O’Malley (TV’s Those Who Kill) and Brian Howe (Devil’s Knot) as neighbors Sharon and Pete Higgins; Tony Amendola (TV’s Once Upon A Time) as Father Perez; and Eric Ladin (TV’s Boardwalk Empire,) as Detective Clarkin.

“Annabelle” reunites the filmmakers behind 2013’s hugely successful supernatural thriller “The Conjuring”. John R. Leonetti, who served as cinematographer on The Conjuring, directed the film. James Wan, director of the global hit, produced Annabelle with Peter Safran.

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Film Night in the Park is “American Hustle”, David O. Russell’s star-studded and rhinestone bedazzled Oscar contender starring Jennifer Lawrence, Christian Bale, Amy Adams and Bradley Cooper.

In it, a con man, Irving Rosenfeld, along with his seductive partner Sydney Prosser, is forced to work for a wild FBI agent, Richie DiMaso,

who pushes them into a world of Jersey powerbrokers and mafia.

This showing is free and will be taking place on Saturday September 27th at 8:00pm within Dolores Park, which is in San Francisco on 19th street and Dolores Street. The film will be shown at the park on a giant outdoor screen.

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and director of the Oscar®- nominated Foreign Language film Monsieur Lazhar) brings the story of survival and triumph to life. Academy Award® winner Reese Witherspoon (Walk the Line) stars alongside Sudanese actors Arnold Oceng, Ger Duany, Emmanuel Jal, and newcomer Kuoth Wiel, some of whom were also children of war.

Mamere and Theo are sons of the Chief in their village in Southern Sudan. When an attack by the Northern militia destroys their home and kills their parents, eldest son Theo is forced to assume the role of Chief and lead a group of young survivors, including his sister Abital, away from harm.Thirteen years later, the now young adults are given the opportu-

nity to leave the camp and resettle in America. Upon arriving in Kansas, they are met by Carrie Davis (Witherspoon), an employment agency counselor who has been enlisted to help find them jobs—no easy task, when things like light switches and telephones are brand new to them.

Although Carrie has successfully kept herself from any emotional entanglements, these refugees, who desperately require help navigating the 21st century and rebuilding their shattered lives, need just that. So Carrie embarks on her own unchartered territory, enlisting the help of her boss, Jack (Corey Stoll). Together, against the backdrop of their shared losses, the Lost Boys and these unlikely strangers find humor in the clash of cultures, and heartbreak as well as hope in the challenges of life in America.

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(NOTIMEX) Películas como “No se aceptan devoluciones” y “Nosotros los nobles” hicieron que el público se reencontrara con las producciones mexicanas y éstas puedan competir en taquilla con el cine norteamericano, opinó Cristina Prado Arias.

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nes nacionales no tienen los recursos para la promoción y número de copias que los extranjeros, para invadir las salas comerciales”, expuso.

La directora de Promoción del Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía aseguró que el 2013 fue un año “muy importante” para el séptimo arte nacional.

En conferencia de prensa para anunciar la Primera Semana de Cine Mexicano en tu Ciudad que se realizará del 29 de septiembre al 4 de octubre próximos, en Mérida, reconoció que aún falta mucho por hacer para que haya una mayor conexión entre el público nacional y las películas hechas por mexicanos.

Recordó que ambos filmes lograron llevar a mucha gente a las salas comerciales del país y permanecieron por varias semanas en exhibición.

“Eso es un hecho muy significativo, pues demuestra que sí es posible competir con filmes norteamericanos a pesar de que las produccio-

“El 2013 fue un excelente año, pero ahora hay que ver a futuro y precisamente la Semana de Cine Mexicano en tu Ciudad, es una política establecida para acercar las producciones nacionales a la gente y despertar el interés por lo hecho en el país”, subrayó.

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donde se hará el preestreno nacional de la película “En el último trago”, de Jack Zagha Kababie.

El filme presenta la historia de cuatro amigos octogenarios quienes emprenden un viaje hacia Dolores, Hidalgo, para cumplir el ���������� último���� deseo de “Pedro”, quien padece cáncer terminal.

El propósito del viaje es entregar una servilleta al museo de José Alfredo Jiménez que tiene escrito un borrador de una canción del compositor mexicano.

Ese es un modo también de crear nuevas audiencias que conozcan y puedan estar interesadas en apoyar al cine mexicano, pues como todo arte, requiere del apoyo del público para mantenerse vi-

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gente, agregó. En cuanto a la Semana del Cine en esta ciudad, precisó que se proyectarán nueve largometrajes y 19 cortometrajes mexicanos de reciente producción y se ofrecerán actividades parale-

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VIBRAS

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Latino ‘gamers’ van ganando y la industria debería poner atención “La industria debería poner más atención al mercado latino pero muchas compañías no lo hacen. Muchas empresas cuentan con equipos que se encargan de atender a Latinoamérica como mercado, pero se olvidan del mercado latino en Estados Unidos, que tiene mucho más poder adquisitivo que muchos países de Latinoamérica”, dijo Juan Carlos Alanis, creador del portal TECHnotas.com y del blog LatinoGamers.com.

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NOTIMEX El escritor colombiano y premio Nobel de Literatura Gabriel García Márquez (1927-2014) fue homenajeado el 24 de Septiembre en el Parlamento Europeo (PE), en esta capital, en una ceremonia organizada por la embajada de su país ante la Unión Europea.

Para la ocasión, la sede de la Eurocámara fue ambientada con una foto de ?Gabo? de dos metros de alto, productos típicos de Colombia y flores amarillas como con las que la esposa del escritor, Mercedes Bacha, solía decorar su escritorio mientras ganaba vida su obra maestra ?Cien años de soledad?. ?Quisimos recrear un universo macondiano en pleno Parlamento Europeo con lo mejor de la cultura colombiana?, afirmó José Pablo Arango, gerente general de Marca País, entidad creada para promover a Colombia en el extranjero.

Con esa idea, los 600 invitados al evento recibieron como regalo mochilas ?wayuu?, ?achiras? con el sello de denominación de origen, café colombiano de Juan Valdez y la edición especial de Ron Gabo, de la empresa Licores de Antioquia.

El homenaje se inició con un coloquio literario titulado ?Un puente de letras entre Europa y Colombia?, moderado por el periodista colombiano Julio Sánchez Cristo.

El hermano del Nobel, Jaime García Márquez, y su biógrafo Gerald Martin, intervinieron en la charla, así como el escritor colombiano Juan Gabriel Vásquez y el presidente del PE, el socialista alemán Martin Schulz. ?El homenaje busca evocar la importancia de Gabo y su obra, su impacto en Europa, su vida desde el punto de vista literario, y algunas de sus experiencias más íntimas en el entorno personal y famil-

iar?, explicó el embajador de Colombia en Bruselas, Rodrigo Rivera.

El acto concluyó con un concierto del cantautor colombiano Fonseca, dos veces ganador del Grammy Latino, quien se dijo ?agradecido de poder ser parte de un homenaje a uno de los colombianos más talentosos y representativos de la cultura de nuestro país?.

El artista interpretó un repertorio cargado de vallenato, género musical preferido de García Márquez.

Recordó que el escritor y periodista, fallecido en México en abril pasado, ?siempre afirmó que ?Cien años de soledad? no era más que un vallenato de 400 páginas?. ?El vallenato hizo parte de su vida personal y literaria. ¿Qué mejor homenaje a su memoria que agradecerle con vallenatos ese amplio legado que dejó de Colombia para el mundo?, dijo.

En un mundo imaginario, si los jugadores de videojuegos solo tuvieran la opción de jugar con personajes de su misma etnia, los latinos estarían jodidos.

han evidenciado el creciente interés del mercado latino en la compra y expansión de sistemas de juegos de video, resultados que la industria ha comenzado a notar.

Estos dos poco atractivos ejemplos forman parte del 3 por ciento de personajes considerados latinos que conforman la industria de videojuegos.

Algunos personajes identificados como latinos (izq. a der.) Miguel Caballero Rojo, de Tekken 6, Victor Rodríguez, de Saint’s Row, Isabela Keyes, de Dead Rising, Ricardo Velásquez, de Killzone, y Carlos Oliveira de Resident Evil 3.

De acuerdo a un estudio de Simmons, 32 por ciento de latinos es más propenso, en comparación a no-latinos, a considerar a los videojuegos su principal fuente de entretenimiento. También publicó que el 54 por ciento de latinos son más propensos a comprar un videojuego el día de su lanzamiento, en comparación a otros grupos.

Que por ciento, menos del 5 por ciento son realmente utilizables durante el juego, según el estudio ‘The virtual census: representations of gender, race and age in video games’.

En el 2012 las ventas de Microsoft XBOX evidenciaron que las contribuciones de los ‘gamers’ latinos crecieron 23 por ciento, mientras que las de otros grupos solo aumentaron 10 por ciento.

Los números son deprimentes y la variedad de personalidades cuestionable. Pero a pesar de la aparente apatía por parte de la industria, en los últimos años estudios

Ese mismo año los juegos de video ocuparon el primer lugar en el listado de juguetes adquiridos por latinos, un total de 7,8 millones de latinos adquirieron uno.

Podrían elegir entre Victor González, uno de los principales matones de ‘Los carnales’ que ha sobrevivido una decena de ataques de los Vice King. O un más sofisticado Carlos Oliveira, un mercenario de Suramérica que ha estado al borde de un ataque de nervios durante el esparcimiento de la crisis de los zombies por la Tierra.

“La respuesta ha sido excelente. Ambos proyectos nacieron de mi gusto por la tecnología y los juegos de video, desarrollé ambos blogs como una forma de expresión que comencé como hobby y está llegando cada vez a más gente que comparte mi pasión”, dijo Alanis.

El bloguero de origen mexicano eligió publicar el blog en español porque su meta es llegar a un público más maduro.

“Me refiero a los padres de los más pequeños. Ellos requieren información para poder guiar a sus hijos a la hora de elegir videojuegos, además está la oportunidad de servir a una comunidad donde la información en español es realmente limitada o no esta pensada en el latino de Estados Unidos”, dijo Alanis.

Para el bloguero, los latinos son tan fanáticos como cualquier otro grupo étnico.

“Uno pensaría que los gigantes de la industria saben esto, pero realmente parece que ignoran la realidad de la sociedad y del consumo latino en Estados Unidos”, dijo Alanis. “Pocas compañías, entre ellas Nintendo y Xbox, tienen personal dedicado a nuestra comunidad y usuarios, pero la gran mayoría de compañías que fabrican videojuegos simplemente no invierten en nuestra comunidad”.

SEPTEMBER 26 - OCTOBER 2, 2014

(NOTIMEX) Tras la cancelación del juego entre Spurs de San Antonio y Timberwolves de Minnesota el año pasado, la temporada regular volverá a México en noviembre, con las precauciones necesarias para evitar cualquier accidente.

El 4 de diciembre la explosión de un transformador impidió la realización del choque, pero tras arduas negociaciones con la liga de basquetbol más importante del mundo se pudo confirmar que disputarán Timberwolves y Rockets de Houston el 12 de noviembre en la Arena Ciudad de México.

«Tomamos medidas más estrictas para prevenir, hemos tenido 20 juegos en México y nunca había pasado nada como esto, ya aprendimos; están tomadas las medidas

will host a competition calling on fans to crack the code once the final seats have been installed.

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tickets sold for the new stadium.

The San Jose Earthquakes began seat installation at their new stadium on Tuesday and unveiled the final pattern design for the venue’s main seating bowl. The club also announced that they have surpassed 8,000 season

The seat pattern includes three different shades of blue as well as a smattering of red seats to pay homage to the club’s NASL history. Additionally, the pattern contains a coded message related to the club. The Earthquakes

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Earthquakes season ticket holder and San Carlos native, Debbie Freeman, was on hand Tuesday to bolt in the first seats. Club president Dave Kaval, 2010 World Cup veteran Clarence Goodson, former Quakes midfielder Chris Dangerfield and Camatic Seating senior vice president Ken Griffiths joined Freeman to break in the new seats by sitting down for a quick chat and photo.

The club now has over 8,000 season tickets sold for the 2015 season. All luxury suites, club sections and premier midfield seats are sold out as well as section 110.

que se toman en cualquier parte del mundo, ha venido gente de Estados Unidos a asegurarse de que todo esté bien», aseveró Raúl Zárraga, director de NBA México.

Luego de lo ocurrido el año pasado, confesó que las negociaciones con gente de la NBA fueron complicadas, pero al final aceptaron regresar al país.

«Lo hicimos después de arduas negociaciones, nos aseguramos que los equipos volvieran a confiar en México.

Minnesota está de regreso, el mensaje es: ‹Aquí estamos otra vez con temporada regular› y esperamos que por mucho tiempo estemos aquí para que la afición pueda disfrutar del basquetbol», agregó.

Aquella ocasión, aficionados de Brasil, Colombia y Centroamérica hicieron el gasto para ver un espectáculo de primer

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nivel, lo que no pudieron; además, las críticas fueron muchas a los organizadores, que ahora quieren «sacarse la espinita» y ofrecer un gran show.

«A título personal y de la NBA, seguimos con esa carga, fue un tema complicado.

Traemos temporada regular, independientemente de los equipos, en una arena que ofrece las mismas condiciones que Estados Unidos. Hoy por hoy ofrecemos eso que no había en México desde 1997», expresó el directivo, quien espera un lleno total.

Por su parte, Alejandro Arce, de Zignia, agradeció la confianza que depositó la NBA en ellos y dijo que «esperamos que no vuelva a suceder. Estamos seguros que este año van a ser compensados con la experiencia, vienen grandes jugadores», finalizó.

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Roberto Tinoco Duran Knows the Measure of a Man for himself, Roberto encourages writers young and old to write from the heart, write what you know. You don’t have to be from anywhere.

As a minimalist poet, saying the most in a few words is key. Not formerly trained, Roberto is self–taught and proud of it. “I am an avid reader”, he continues, “I read whatever I can get my hands on. I read things I don’t even like just to be able to know what the author is saying.

Poetry is all around us.”

BELINDA QUESADA SPECIAL TO EL OBSERVADOR What is the measure of a man? Roberto Tinoco Duran can tell you that truth.

In fact, he’ll respond in verse because that’s how he communicates best. What he has experienced in his lifetime could fill a book that would bring you to tears and move you deeply. You can witness a spoken word performance of his latest poems in a live poetry recital accompanied by special musical guest performer Sammy Varela & Quartet, and hip-hop artist Scribe Sayer. In addition, Roberto will showcase 4 short international films he is featured in to help raise funds for a film by local San José film producer, Adrian Tepehua Vargas. The event, “Worlds Old…New Now” will be at the Mexican Heritage Plaza Theater in San José on Friday, September 26, at 8:00 pm. Tickets will be $20 at the door.

Roberto Tinoco Duran happens to be an internationally known poet, performance artist, and author/ lecturer and a large part of the Chicano history in San José/Silicon Valley, California. He’s no joke. On the contrary, his looks are a bit intimidating. (Think action star, turned super hero, Danny Trejo’s younger cousin).

Duran claims proudly, “I am half Purépecha (also known as Tarascan) Indian from Michoacán. And it was his tenacious Indio spirit that helped him survive to age 61, full of creativity and wisdom.”

Early Years

Each one of us has a theme that runs throughout our life. For Roberto, it is no surprise to know that his started with his early bond with his mother. In

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Roberto’s’ words, “I remember that my dad was violent and abusive to my mom.

I remember how I used to hold onto her at night just so my dad wouldn’t hit her. I dedicated books to her. Her name is Guadalupe. About my dad, well he was a jackof-all-trades and a master of none. The song, “Papa was a Rolling Stone” reminds me of him to this day.”

Once it got so bad that his Tía had to drive to Delano to pick up Guadalupe and the children and bring them all to San José. Despite severe hardships, it was the family permanent relocation to San José in 1959, that allowed his mom, a hard working farm worker with only an 8th grade education, to continue to raise her 9 children on her own. When asked what he learned looking back on his rough childhood, Roberto says that despite all of the hardships, thanks to his

mom, he learned humility.

Social Responsibility

Growing up in Delano, Roberto’s father, El Chato, knew Cesar Chavez. Duran recalls back in 1982, Cesar gave everyone his blessing before they went on their journey. The family, although struggling themselves, always tried to help others. It was what Guadalupe wanted for her children ,to know that there were always those less fortunate than them. It was their duty to help others in need. On this one particular humanitarian mission to the Four Corners Denay Reservation in Arizona to help protest the government’s takeover of a particular mountain in the area, many others brought food and clothing to help those less fortunate.

It was a lesson Duran said he never forgot. He wrote the poem, “Big Mountain”, describing the protest of the

government’s takeover of this mountain. Some years later, he presented the book to Cesar Chavez.

A Powerful Education

In 1980, Roberto decided to attend San José City College. It was there that he met his first mentor, Dr. Mauro Chavez, his Mexican American Studies instructor. Dr. Chavez asked students to turn in their class paper and Duran was not prepared. So, he asked if he could write a poem and turn it in at the next class. His teacher agreed and he returned with a poem on police brutality.

Duran received an “A” grade and that’s all it took. One teacher that he admired believed in him. Dr. Chavez and Roberto became lifelong friends until his passing several years ago. Roberto is proud that his mentor wrote a small dedication in one of his books and was around

to see his career flourish. It meant the world to Roberto.

Little did Roberto know that it would also be the next phase of his life. Attending San José State University, graduating with a Bachelors in Social Work, Duran expressed himself so well that he went on to publish 5 books. Stating, “I feel the words and forget about punctuation. I don’t let the commas and periods get in the away. Don’t think about what you’re going to write, the form will form itself. Poetry is not the anticipation of the next line. Natural flow. I think my poetry is very accessible to all ages and cultures. You can read my poetry but you don’t have to be an American or a Chicano.”

Roberto believes that the system beat him up but didn’t kill him. According to Duran, he “went from Soledad State University to San José State Penitentiary.” Always preferring the minimalist form of poetry

In the past decade, Roberto’s poetry has changed to incorporate more humor. More so he says in the last couple of years. For him, sometimes the world is too violent. Being around so much violence in his lifetime, he prefers to look at another side of life. “I love that I’m gaining a new audience,” explains Roberto, “They often ask, “How do you write?” I ask them, “How do you NOT write? If I couldn’t write, I think I’d lose it. It’s my outlet. My passion.”

As far as his future goes, Duran has been featured in no less than 4 international documentaries and some have won critical acclaim. He just finished a 125-page manuscript and has another book unpublished on standby.

Roberto is always writing and has new work he will perform, a poem about his mother and her years in the San José Cannery industry.

You can catch Roberto Friday, Sept. 26th at the Mexican Heritage Plaza Theater performing his Street Poetry.

He will also be showcasing his international films to raise money for the Chicano documentary film, IMPACTO!, a Casa Vargas Production.

Duran will be featured in the film. For more information, http://robertoduranpoet. brownpapertickets.com