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P.O. Box 1990 San Jose, CA 95109 99 North First Street, Suite 100 San Jose, CA 95113

WWW.EL-OBSERVADOR.COM À La Carte Cable Is Almost Here /Let’s try to imagine a world where anyone – you, me, Google, the Chinese Government, a VC firm, basically anyone with enough money – could make a deal to distribute any channel of television over the public Internet. (Read More Online at news.el-observador.com) Queen Latifah será la anfitriona de Los Hollywood Film Awards que se transmitirán en vivo desde el Hollywood Palladium / Los Hollywood Film Awards anunció esta semana los nombres de otras grandes personalidades que estarán asistiendo a la primera gala de Los Hollywood Film Awards en transmitirse en vivo desde el Hollywood Palladium (Mas en el sitio) Moving Hollywood to Coastal Georgia Could Mean Record Profits /Due to soaring labor costs and a weak tax credit structure, more movie producers and studios are flocking east to produce feature films. “Over the past several years, Hollywood has become very expensive to produce movies,” says Jake Shapiro, CEO of Medient Studios. “In my opinion, Georgia will be the new Hollywood.” (More Online) Consejos para mantener su factura mensual de telefonía móvil bajo control /Para las familias que buscan ahorrar dinero, reducir los gastos domésticos es una forma de generar dinero extra y maximizar el ahorro. Un gasto en el que tal vez no ha notado que puede haber un ahorro importante es en su factura de telefonía móvil.

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Singin’ in the Rain November 6th-15th Lincoln Black Box Theater 555 Dana Avenue San José, CA 95126 408-676-SHOW lincolnperformingarts.com Russell Peters November 13th-14th 8:00pm San José Center for the Performing Arts 255 Almaden Blvd.

San José, CA 95113 800-653-8000 http://sanjosetheaters.org/ai1ec_ event/russell-peters/ Chicano Batman Benefit Concert for Migrant Children Sunday November 16th

6:00pm The New Parish 507-599 18th Street San Francisco, CA 94107 2014 San Mateo Harvest Festival Friday Nov 14th -Sunday Nov 16th 10:00am-6:00pm San Mateo County Event Center San Mateo, CA 94403 (650) 574-3247 http://harvestfestival.com/ Downtown Ice Friday November 14thJanuary 11th Circle of Palms 127 S. Market St. San José, CA 95113 408-291-0525

10th Annual Mole Tasting Contest Wednesday November 19th 6:30pm Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts 2868 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110 Register at missionculturalcenter.org General Admission $7 10th Anniversary Silicon Valley Turkey Trot November 27th 7:30am Starting line Downtown San José Register at http://svturkeytrot. com/

Spanish Book Discussion: One Hundred Years of Solitude Saturday November 15th /2:00pm Hayward Public Library 835 C St.,Hayward, CA 94541 (510) 293-8685 http://www.library.hayward-ca. gov/

Peace and Social Justice Harvest Fair Sunday November 23rd 11:00am-2:00pm First Presbyterian Church of Palo Alto 1140 Cowper Street Palo Alto, CA 94301

88th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade in Store Saturday November 15th 12:00pm Macy’s at Valley Fair 2801 Steven’s Creek Blvd.

Santa Clara, CA 95050 (408) 248-3333

San José Farmer’s Market Fridays November 14th, 21st 10:00am-2:00pm San Pedro Square Off Santa Clara St San José, CA 95113 408-279-1775

How the United States Went to the Moon Sunday November 16th 1:00pm-2:00pm Wings of History Museum 12777 Murphy Avenue San Martin, CA 95046 http://www.wingsofhistory.org/

Santana Row’s Tree Lighting Ceremony w/Vernon Davis Tuesday Nov 18th 5:00pm-9:00pm 356 Santana Row San José, CA 95128 408-551-4611

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2) Reasonable and affordable housing is a big economic factor both for wage earners and local industries which cannot attract skilled labor because of ‘housing sticker shock’.

Hilbert Morales EL OBSERVADOR

Two future BART stops (Alum Rock and Santa Clara) were proposed to be dropped from the current BART Extension Plan II. Attendees at La Raza Roundtable of Friday, 10.31.14, were informed by Supervisor Cortese of this proposal and wondered why these two future stops were being deleted. “Why is it that when project budget adjustments need to be made, it is done on the backs of low income communities such as San Jose’ East Side community?” EO’s observation is that these folks do not vote so public policy changes may not incite any reaction at all.

However, these San Jose low income residents very likely pay more taxes and purchase more fares than do those with higher incomes who drive their vehicles to work. Their revenue contributions end up supporting VTA more than major corporations which already have subsidies and tax loopholes enabling tax avoidance.

The elimination of these two BART stations is ill-advised for the following reasons: 1) No change in the current BART Extension Project Plan should be made without public hearings. Recent VTA planning/budget staff proposal to drop two stations (Alum Rock and Santa Clara) are ill-advised because project budget decisions are being made based on strategies to maximize Federal Transportation Agency contributions, rather than the continued need to place public rapid transit in middleincome/low income areas. It is these folks who need to get out of their cars and onto public transit when they leave and return to their homes.

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3) Many developers, property owners, investors and civic planners are advocating for high density housing villages around these two BART stations. Their efforts and resources, already expended upon development of these ‘high density villages’ will all go to naught if these two stations are dropped.

4) If the project needs to curtail or reduce its efforts due to more recent & higher estimated construction costs, then do what is possible with available resources while retaining the existing proposed route with all its current stations.

5) At the minimum focus upon getting BART connected with VTA light rail (Alum Rock).

6) Assess a future BART extension to an East Ridge Mall location and then to the Diridon Station where transfers can be made to CALTrans Basically plan the future routes of BART, and VTA light rail service to communities which have no public transit (other than current bus service). It is these communities which need to be able to get to commerce and job sites using public transit (and let’s create a functional ‘rapid transit’ system).

By routing public transit developments through communities may provide an opportunity to obtain right of ways at lower cost. Go where the ridership will generate the highest revenues possible. Try to come up with service routes that are ‘profitable’ and require no continuous subsidies. This approach may permit finishing the proposed BART extensions towards Santa Clara and S.J. Airport on a ‘bootstrap’ fund-

ing’ basis. Abandon tunneling because of its very high costs; besides tunnel tubes may interfere with existing aquifer flow dynamics.

Do not make route changes or project content changes based on receiving FTA funds.

The chances are, that with conservatives having been elected on November 4, 2014 and perhaps in the 2016 Presidential election, there may be no federal funding allocated to Silicon Valley projects. This area will have to consider wholly funding its public transit projects as in the past.

Community based organizations located in San Jose’s East Side Community need to begin consistently monitoring this project to ensure that your community benefits from this major public investment which is funded by your tax dollars. The Hispanic voter must take note that this project needs your visibly active presence.

“Being present is always a key to political success, but a much larger presence is needed at 5:30 PM, December 11. 2014, Board of Supervisors Chambers, 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, CA 95110,” said Terry Christensen. Put this meeting on your calendar.

VTA Board Chair Ash Kalra announced three additional community meetings about BART Phase II: Mexican Heritage Plaza; Downtown San Jose and in Santa Clara.

Dates, times and venues TBA. Do your own lobbying. Contact VTA Chair Ash Kalra, SJ District 2, 408-535-4902; Email: <District2@sanjoseca.gov>. Supervisor Cindy Chavez, SCCo District 2, 408-299-5020; <Cindy.

Chavez@bos.sccgov.org>; SJ Council members Rose Herrera,District 8; 408535-4908; <rose.herrera@ sanjoseca.gov>; and Xavier Campos, 408-535-4905; < <Xavier.campos@sanjoseca. gov.>. >

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Big Midterm changes, But More of the Same nor a game changer. Neither is it a surprise that Democrats didn’t go to the polls.

Par for the course for an offyear election.

Victor Landa NEWSTACO Let’s cut through the noise, here’s what happened Tuesday night: the voters who bothered to go to the polls gave power to a political party they don’t like, to be in charge of a government they hold in suspicion.

Here’s what will happen over the next two years: the bickering will continue and little will get done.

Everything else is punditry clutter, and folks who spread the clutter.

Realism, not pessimism.

I say this with a healthy dose of realism. A CNN exit poll tells us that voters like the GOP less than they do the Democratic Party, and they like Congress less than they do anything else. My prediction is that the GOP will pass legislation with the intent of making Democrats look obtuse. And the President will continue to tread water, from crisis to crisis.

What they should be doing is honing their messages.

The Republicans have a good chance to change how they’re perceived, and the Democrats can do a better job of touting their accomplishments. Then again, they could have done those things already, so I’m not hanging on expectations.

No surprises.

The fact that Republicans now control both houses of Congress is neither a surprise

I do expect movement on the immigration front. But that’s only because I believe the issue can’t be stretched any further. If either party intends to string the issue along until 2016 they’ll be hit with voter fatigue – they’re quickly losing their opportunity to play the immigration card against one another, and that’s the greatest motivation for action.

If you’re keeping score, there were 28 Latino/as running for reelection to the U.S. Congress. Of those, four lost their seats: Jim Costa (D) CA-20, Pete Gallego (D) TX-23, Joe Garcia (D)-FL-26 and Raul Ruiz (D) CA-36.

On the bright side, there were ten Latinos running for Congress for the first time, five of them won: Ruben Gallego (D)AZ-7, Pete Aguilar (D)CA-31, Norma Torres (D)CA-35, Alex Mooney (R) WV-2 and Carlos Currbelo (R)FL-26.

Now the conversation shifts.

Obama will use immigration as an executive order spike in the hope that the GOP backlash will be so severe that Latinos will forget his broken promises and rise in indignation.

How Latinos Fared

OK, not really. This is politics, after all. By this time tomorrow, most everyone will rise from their post-midterm coma and take up where they left off.

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More Sharing ServicesShare | Share on facebook Share on myspace Share on google NewsUSA Check cashing services may provide convenience for college students when tuition refund checks arrive, but the cons may outweigh the pros.

According to a recent study, “The Assessment of Unbanked U.S. College Students and Use of Nontraditional Banking Products,” one contributing factor of the popularity of check cashing services among college students is that approximately 3 million American college students don’t have checking or savings accounts of their own.

In addition, 20 percent of college students avoid the banking system and cash checks, carrying cash.

“Often, these students turn to check cashing services to

generate cash when they need it -- especially when large tuition refund checks arrive,” says Mary Johnson, a financial literacy expert at Higher One. “However, what they fail to realize is the considerable fees check cashing services charge and how unsafe it is to carry large amounts of cash.”

Most check cashing services charge exorbitant fees that students might not realize until it is too late -- sometimes as high as 6 percent. These fees can be especially high if the check is for a large amount, such as a student financial aid check.

According to Higher One (www.higherone.com), a company that partners with colleges to reduce the use of paper checks by distributing financial aid electronically to students’

bank accounts, the average financial aid check is more than $1,400 -- that’s a lot of cash to carry around. But many students choose to manage large amounts of cash without going through a bank. In fact, the aforementioned study also showed that 646,000 current college students who reported receiving financial aid also reported having cashed a check outside a bank through a check cashing service or similar business that can charge exorbitant fees.

“Financial aid dollars may be the first time students have access to large sums of money,” says Johnson. “Non-traditional students may have had bad experiences with accounts in the past, and younger adults may not have had as much experience with banks.”

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No te rindas.

Dollar signs attract students to check cashers, but are the high fees being overlooked?

No matter why students don’t use bank accounts now, the benefits of using them include smart money management because you can keep track

of spending with transaction records. It’s important to educate students about how bank accounts can be as quick and convenient as a check cashing

service, but safer with FDIC insurance and fraud protection, Johnson notes.

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BUSINESS

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By Jason Alderman Will your kids inherit your debts after you die?

The short answer is, not in most cases. But there are situations where someone could be legally responsible for paying off your bills after death. Plus, aggressive creditors have been known to coerce heirs into paying off debts for which they’re not responsible, just to be left alone.

In general, children aren’t responsible for paying off their parents’ unsecured debts – things like credit cards, personal loans and medical bills, which aren’t collateralized by physiMexican economy has been booming with more than 3 percent growth in its gross domestic product, and is expected to continue to rise

(NewsUSA) At one time, Latin America was deemed the “development of underdevelopment,” by economist Andre Gunder Frank. As of late, however, the region is enjoying a kind of renaissance, and some investors are estimating that this resource-rich market could be poised for a turnaround.

Underscoring this theory is that between 2003 and 2008, Latin American economies averaged 5.5 percent growth, with single-digit inflation. Add to that the fact that, when the rest of the world was going through its respective financial crises in 2008 and 2009, countries in the region experienced sustainable growth, which has created better employment opportunities and lifestyle changes for the middle class.

“People look at Latin America as one giant economy, and in my opinion that’s a mistake,” says Dustin Collins, CEO of the OGI, SA, an international wealth, asset

and investment management company. “The entire region is made up of very unique and diverse countries.”

Interestingly, it is not Brazil that money managers are looking to for long-term growth, but rather countries such as Mexico and Chile.

That is why the Ottoman Group has brought in Dr. Bruno Homero Parra Bravo to its International Board of Directors, South America.

Parra Bravo has more than 30 years of international experience that will surely help with its offices in Caracas, Costa Rica, Panama, Brazil, Spain and over 10 other countries.

One reason Mexico is emerging as a front runner for investment is that it is a cheap source of labor for U.S. multinationals. In addition, the Mexican economy has been booming with more than 3 percent growth in its gross domestic product, and is expected to continue to rise. Inflation below 4 percent and low unemployment

rates (in the single digits) make this country an attractive investment for those in it for the long haul.

cal property. If there’s not enough money in the estate to pay off those bills, creditors will have to write them off.

There are several exceptions, however: •If your child, spouse or other acquaintance is a cosigner on a credit card or loan (e.g., mortgage, car, personal loan), they share equal responsibility for paying it off. This is why you should always think twice before cosigning anyone’s loan.

•If someone is a joint account holder – that is, their income and credit history were used to help obtain the loan or credit card – they’re

generally responsible to pay off the balance.

•Widows and widowers are responsible for their deceased spouse’s debts if they live in a community property state.

Check with a probate attorney or legal clinic familiar with your state’s inheritance and tax laws. Free or lowcost legal assistance is often available for lower-income people.

Bottom line: If you expect to leave unpaid debts after you die, alert your family now, so that together you can plan a course of action. You don’t want to blindside your loved ones in the midst of their grief.

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Another bonus: Marketfriendly reforms could help make Mexico’s economy more globally competitive over time.

According to analysts, Chile’s economy is heavily tied to copper prices, but it’s also one of the most wellgoverned in Latin America, making that market one of the best (potential) growth areas in the region, with strong demographics due in large part to that country’s young workforce.

“While certain industries in the U.S. remain promising for the coming year, it would also make sense to add some international investments to your portfolio,” says Mr. Collins.

For help with your portfolio and investment needs, visit www.ottomangroupllc. com.

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¡Me gusta ahorrar dinero!

Encontré mis medicamentos recetados y copagos a costos más bajos al comparar planes durante la inscripción abierta de Medicare.

Elija lo mejor para su salud. Compare su plan de Medicare actual con las opciones disponibles para el 2015 y vea si puede encontrar un plan que se ajuste mejor a sus necesidades. Aún si le agrada su plan actual, verifique si han cambiado costos o coberturas. ¡Es fácil! Llame al 1-800-MEDICARE o visite “Buscar planes de salud y de medicamentos” en es.medicare.gov.

¡No espere! ¡El Período de inscripción abierta de Medicare es desde el 15 de octubre hasta el 7 de diciembre!

1-800-MEDICARE (TTY 1-877-486-2048) w ES.MEDICARE.GOV

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Proyecto estructura de estacionamiento de Tamien Station Aviso de disponibilidad: Estudio inicial / Declaración Negativa de Propuesta Mitigada (IS/MND)

Daniel Lugo III and his family are shown during a 2010 auto event before his cancer diagnosis. He asked that his casket be painted like his lowrider, “Paranoid.” (Courtesy of Danielle Lugo)

VTA propone una estructura de estacionamiento de cuatro o cinco niveles dentro del lote existente de estacionamiento para Transporte en Tranvía (Light Rail Transit) de VTA en Tamien Station, en San José, con el fin de dar cabida a la demanda futura de estacionamiento derivada de las operaciones del tranvía y Caltrain. La estructura de estacionamiento proporcionaría hasta 900 espacios de estacionamiento.

Se puede obtener una copia del documento IS/MND preliminar por internet en www.vta.org/tamien-parking y en los siguientes lugares: • Valley Transportation Authority, lobby del Edificio B 3331 North First Street, San José, 95134 • Willow Glen Branch Library 1157 Minnesota Avenue, San José, 95125 • Biblioteca Latinoamericana Branch Library 921 South First Street, San José, 95110 Para obtener más información sobre el Proyecto y el documento IS/MND preliminar, asista a la siguiente reunión comunitaria: 18 de noviembre de 2014 De 5:30 p.m. a 7:30 p.m.

San Jose Elks Lodge no.522 444 West Alma Avenue, San Jose, 95110 Se solicitan comentarios sobre los posibles impactos ambientales del Proyecto propuesto a más tardar a las 5 p.m. del 4 de diciembre de 2014.

Se aceptarán comentarios durante la reunión o por correo postal, o por correo electrónico a la dirección que se indica a continuación.

VTA Environmental Programs/Resources Management Department Attention: Ann Calnan 3331 North First Street, Building B-2, San Jose, CA 95134-1927 Fax: (408) 321-5787, E-mail: tamien.parking@vta.org Las personas que requieran servicio de interpretación, lenguaje por señas de los Estados Unidos o documentos en formatos accesibles, deberán comunicarse con el Programa de Extensión de VTA en la Comunidad al (408) 321-7575 / (408) 321-2330 TTY al menos 5 días hábiles antes de la reunión. Todas las instalaciones de la reunión son accesibles para personas que tienen discapacidades.

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Nancy Martinez NAM Daniel Lugo III was just 44-years-old when he was diagnosed in 2011 with stage-four stomach cancer.

His doctors gave him a year or two to live and prescribed an aggressive regime of chemotherapy, which he would receive every three weeks for the next year.

But by 2014, the East Los Angeles resident’s cancer had spread to his brain and lungs. His weight loss was dramatic, and an esophageal stent implanted to improve his breathing and swallowing seemed to only make him weaker.

Then he had a seizure.

They Knew It Was Time That’s when the Lugo family knew it was time for the husband and father of two to go into hospice, the next stage of his palliative care, a course of treatment that focuses on the medical, emotional and spiritual needs of people with a serious illness.

“I could tell that scared him,” said his wife Sylvia.

A recommendation for hospice can be scary and overwhelming, say end of life experts. They say lack of information has led many people to mistakenly think of hospice as a place where peo-

ple just go to die, which leads to patients not receiving the end-of-life care and services they deserve.

ensuring his pensions would help support his family after his passing, and buying his gravesite.

A 2011 California HealthCare Foundation study on attitudes and experiences related to death and dying,

USC Gerontology Professor Susan Enguidanos says lack of “knowledge is a primary barrier as is misconceptions” when it comes to getting people to consider hospice.

reported that 42 percent of California residents surveyed said they had discussed end of life wishes with their loved ones, but only 31 percent of Latino surveyed had.

The Lugos are not typical of most Latinos. Daniel wanted to know everything and to make sure his family was prepared for whatever would come, including his death.

Sylvia said her husband’s doctor explained that hospice care is recommended when there is nothing more doctors can do medically to cure a patient. He said the focus of his care would turn to ensuring Lugo was comfortable, and that a team of nurses, doctors, social workers and health aides would be on call 24-hours a day to help manage his pain and other needs.

Experts say knowing what to expect and being prepared can help ease the pain for both patients and their loved ones.

In Lugo’s case, he made it a point to prepare for his death by setting up a living will,

“For Latinos, access is also hampered by citizenship and eligibility for Medicare or Medicaid.”

According to Olivera, most hospice patients have six months or less to live, but they could live longer or die sooner.

In Lugo’s case, the end came on April 17, 2014, just three weeks after entering hospice.

He was 47.

“We were blessed with time and had a chance to say goodbye, to say I love you,” said Sylvia about her high school sweetheart and husband of 27 years.

Sylvia said her husband faced death head on and was not afraid to ask the tough questions, and advises anyone who finds themselves in the same situation to do the same.

“I would say just be brave and ask how much time is left, ask more questions. It makes it easier.”

BPT Más del cincuenta por ciento de la población estadounidense disfrutarán comida para llevar en el próximo Día de Acción de Gracias, según la Asociación Nacional de Restaurantes (National Restaurant Association).

Es fácil adivinar el por qué.

Todo lo que nos encanta de la comida para llevar - como la conveniencia y el ahorro de tiempo- adquieren doble valor durante la agitada temporada de fin de año.

La comida para llevar en temporada festiva puede ser una forma que ahorra tiempo, apuros y trabajo para disfrutar de una gran cena sin tener que pasarse horas interminables en la cocina.

Y menos tiempo para preparar alimentos y luego limpiar equivale a más oportunidades de disfrutar con los seres queridos, y hacer lo que nos gusta durante las fiestas.

Aun así, esta opción necesita una planificación previa para que todo salga bien.

“Como el Día de Acción de Gracias también es un feriado con gran cantidad de trabajo para los restaurantes, vale la pena dedicarle tiempo a los planes de pedir comida para llevar”, afirma Bill Kintzler, chef de Cracker Barrel Old Country Store.

“De hecho, es el día más ocupado del año en nuestros restaurantes. Esperamos servir cerca de In 1.4 millones de comidas durante los nueve días de la temporada festiva del Día de Acción de gracias”.

Kintzler ofrece algunos consejos para garantizar que su comida para llevar en temporada festiva sea un rotundo éxito: * Haga su pedido con tiempo.

Llamar a última hora al restaurante podría ser sinónimo de que no haya disponibilidad, y la obligación de preparar la cena en casa. Cracker

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¿Ha pensado entonces qué va a hacer con el tiempo que ahorrará? A continuación, algunas ideas divertidas: * En vez de irse a comprar los alimentos e ingredientes necesarios para preparar su propia cena, use esa hora para consentirse con un arreglo de manos o pies.

La comida para llevar en temporada festiva puede ser una forma que ahorra tiempo, apuros y trabajo para disfrutar de una gran cena.

* Como no tendrá que quedarse en vela hasta tarde la noche antes para preparar el pavo que horneará al día siguiente, podrá acurrucarse a disfrutar de un buen libro. *Como la comida para llevar facilita la limpieza al término de la cena, use ese tiempo ahorrado para buscar hacer compras a buen precio en las ventas del Día de Acción de Gracias.

Barrel les aconseja a los clientes hacer su pedido al menos 24 horas antes del día festivo. * Calcule cuánta comida necesitará para la cantidad de invitados que espera recibir, y no olvide dejar un poco más para disponer de sobrantes. Generalmente, debe calcular una libra de pavo por invitado adulto, unas onzas de platos acompañantes por invitado, y al menos una porción de pastel (un pedazo de 3 pulgadas) por invitado. Pregunte al restaurante cuántas comidas para llevar puede servir, y solicite información sobre el tamaño de las porciones. * Haga una lista clara de lo que va a incluir en su pedido, y averigüe si se permiten sustituciones. Por ejemplo, si a su familia le encanta el pavo pero no come tanto relleno, ¿le permitirá el restaurante pedir carne y salsa adicional y reducir otros ingredientes? ¿Consistirá el pedido en plato fuerte, acompañantes y pan?

La comida de Día de Acción de Gracias de Cracker Barrel consiste en pechuga de pavo, aderezo de pan de maíz, salsa, jamón curado con azúcar, condimento de arándano, y

opciones de platos acompañantes y bizcochos, bollos de maíz o una barra de pan de masa fermentada.

o dos platos acompañantes que preparó por su cuenta, así como aperitivos o un postre familiar tradicional.

* Confirme su pedido un día o dos antes de la fiesta, especialmente si lo solicitó con bastante anticipación.

Aunque algunos restaurantes ofrecen confirmaciones por mensajes de correo electrónico o texto, usted debe también llamar y confirmar rápidamente el pedido con el restaurante.

“Se supone que la temporada festiva sea sinónimo de disfrute con nuestros seres queridos”, añade Kintzler. “Hacer que otra persona prepare su cena del Día de Acción de Gracias le permitirá pasar más tiempo con familiares y

* Haga su pedido a restaurantes/o proveedores de comida a pedido reconocidos, con reputación de buena comida y servicio. Hacer el pedido en un restaurante donde ha cenado anteriormente y tuvo una buena experiencia puede garantizarle la confianza de que la comida será de primera. * Pídale al restaurante instrucciones detalladas de recalentamiento de la comida, y sígalas al pie de la letra para garantizar los mejores resultados. * No olvide que siempre puede personalizar su comida para llevar incorporando uno

amigos, ¡y menos tiempo en la cocina!”

Para más información sobre los menús del Día de Acción de Gracias de Cracker Barreltanto en el restaurante como para llevar - visite el sitio Web www.crackerbarrel.com..

Supongamos que ha decidido pedir comida para llevar este Día de Acción de Gracias.

• La preparación de una cena de temporada festiva equivale a más de un viaje precipitado y de última hora al mercado, para comprar algo que se le olvidó o agotó. Como la comida para llevar solo necesita un solo viaje al restaurante y de regreso a casa, ¿por qué no usa ese tiempo y combustible ahorrados para salir y admirar los colores del otoño?

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COMMUNITY

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“Road to Puppy Bowl” lands in Oakland

today’s event. “We really appreciate that they took the time out of their day to come over here and do this,” said Allison Lindquist, President and CEO of the East Bay SPCA.

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The players were impressed by the newly re-modeled facility and hoped that the pets would soon find homes.

A group of Oakland Raiders, including running back Darren McFadden, linebacker Nick Roach and cornerback Taiwan Jones, recently visited the East Bay SPCA in Oakland and encouraged others to adopt the available dogs and cats. The players—all of whom are pet owners themselves— toured the SPCA in Oakland to raise awareness for animal adoption.

They spent time with both the pets at the facility as well as staff and prospective

CB Taiwan Jones makes a friend at the East Bay SPCA. Photos courtesy of Tony Gonzales

adopters, encouraging them to take a pet home through Animal Planet’s “Road to the Puppy Bowl.” Animal Planet, which airs the Puppy Bowl every year during the Super Bowl, donated the money to cover adoption fees during

“I love animals, dogs and cats and all types of animals, and anytime you can come in and see these dogs and see how energetic and how playful they are, it’s a great feeling for us,” said McFadden. “And just being able to come out here and experience the different animals here at the shelter, if we can encourage someone to adopt a pet, it’s a great feeling.”

Solicitudes para Concesiones Culturales La Oficina de Asuntos Culturales de la Ciudad de San José (OCA) aceptará solicitudes para concesiones de tres programas culturales competitivos:

Las Concesiones Para Festivales, Desfiles, y Celebraciones (Festival, Parade and Celebration Grants [FPC])

proveen apoyo para festivales comunitarios, desfiles y celebraciones por parte de organizaciones no-lucrativas en San José. Eventos de recaudación de fondos no califican. La fecha límite es el 26 DE ENERO, 2015 a las 5pm.

Las Concesiones Operativas (Operating Grants [OpG]) proveen apoyo general operativo a organizaciones de arte profesionales o semiprofesionales en San José con un presupuesto consistente arriba de los $50,000, y una temporada completa de programación de las artes. La fecha límite es el 2 DE FEBRERO, 2015 a las 5pm.

Las Concesiones take pART proveen apoyo para actividades de

arte abiertas al público por parte de organizaciones en San José. Eventos de recaudación de fondos y projectos de escuelas que benefician una escuela/distrito específico no califican. La fecha límite es el 9 DE FEBRERO, 2015 a las 5pm.

Las reglas y solicitudes para los programas estarán disponible en la linea www.sanjoseculture.org. A las organizaciones interesadas se les anima a asistir a una serie de TALLERES PRE-SOLICITUD que tendrán lugar de esta manera: FPC: 19 Nov a las 12pm, ó el 4 Dic a las 5:30pm. OpG: 21 Nov a las 10am, ó el 5 Dic a las 1pm; take pART: 24 Nov a las 12pm, ó el 2 Dic a las 5:30pm; Todos los talleres de concesiones tendrán lugar en City Hall, Salon T-1446. Para más información ó para reservar su lugar, llamar al 408-793-4334.

Los reglamentos detallan la manera en que el DMV verificará la identidad y residencia de California de los solicitantes SACRAMENTO El Departamento de Vehículos Motorizados de California (DMV) publicó hoy la lista de los documentos que los solicitantes podrán presentar para obtener una licencia de manejar de California bajo la ley AB 60. Esta nueva ley exige que el DMV emita una licencia de manejar a personas que puedan verificar su identidad y residencia de California y reúnan todos los demás requisitos para una licencia de manejar, tales como aprobar el examen teórico y práctico.

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eran obtener una licencia de manejar comprueben su identidad y presencia legal.

Bajo la Ley AB 60, los automovilistas que no puedan comprobar su presencia legal deben comprobar su identidad y residencia de California y pasar un examen requerido de la vista, el examen teórico y el examen práctico para obtener una licencia de manejar. Los reglamentos publicados el día de hoy, detallan los documentos que el DMV aceptará como forma de verificación de identidad y residencia de California para los futuros solicitantes.

El DMV les recomienda a los solicitantes que empiecen a juntar los documentos necesarios y a estudiar el “Manual del Automovilista de California” que está disponible en la página de Internet del DMV en www.dmv.ca.gov.

“Nuestro compromiso es implementar con éxito esta ley para incrementar la seguridad en las carreteras de California y proteger el alto nivel de seguridad en el proceso de verificación de identidad y emisión de licencias”, dijo la directora del DMV Jean Shiomoto. “Los californianos que tienen planeado solicitar una licencia de manejar bajo la ley AB 60 deben estudiar para los exámenes y obtener los documentos necesarios para verificar su identidad y residencia”.

Al crear la lista de documentos necesarios, el DMV llevó a cabo audiencias públicas en California y revisó miles de comentarios públicos y sugerencias útiles por parte de la comunidad. Por lo general, el DMV requerirá menos documentos para comprobar la identidad siempre y cuando estos documentos sean seguros y puedan verificarse electrónicamente. Por ejemplo, el pasaporte mexicano (emitido en el 2008 o después), la tarjeta de elector mexicana (del año 2013) o la tarjeta consular mexicana (del año 2006 al 2014) son documentos muy seguros y pueden verificarse electrónicamente; por lo tanto cualquiera de estos documentos puede utilizarse para comprobar la identidad.

La ley estatal requiere que los automovilistas que qui-

Los reglamentos también describen un segundo pro-

ceso de revisión para los solicitantes que no puedan presentar los documentos que de otra manera se requerirían para comprobar la identidad. Bajo el segundo proceso de revisión, los solicitantes deben entrevistarse con un investigador del DMV que intentará verificar la identidad del solicitante.

California es el primer estado en la nación que ofrece un segundo proceso de revisión para los solicitantes que no tengan los documentos de identificación comunes para comprobar la identidad.

La lista de los documentos necesarios está publicada en el sitio de Internet del DMV: http://ab60.dmv.ca.gov. El DMV se compromete a implementar la AB 60 como lo requiere la ley. Para agilizar la puesta en regla de estas leyes, el DMV está mandando y publicando avisos de estos reglamentos de manera urgente para que el público ofrezca su opinión y que la oficina de leyes administrativas llamada Office of Administrative Law los apruebe.

Para más información sobre la ley AB 60, incluyendo ejemplos de los exámenes interactivos, transmisiones por Internet e información sobre los comentarios públicos, consulte: http://apps.dmv. ca.gov/ab60/index_es.html El documento completo de los reglamentos está disponible en el sitio de Internet del DMV en la página sobre la ley AB 60 en http://apps. dmv.ca.gov/ab60/index_ es.html. Una lista resumida de los documentos necesarios está adjunta.

Arturo Hilario EL OBSERVADOR On August 21st of this year The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA), the California Transportation Commission (CTC), and invited guests celebrated the final state funding allocation for VTA’s BART Silicon Valley (BSV). That $39 million brought the California’s Traffic Congestion Relief Program (TCRP) funding received for BSV to $649 million.

With the total of $768 million raised, this celebration was held at the future Berryessa BART station, which will take up a portion of the expansive parking lot of the Berryessa Flea Market. All the while construction crews worked on the elevated concrete path which will, by 2017, be a busy transportation hub.

Carl Guardino, the CEO of Silicon Valley Leadership Group and Chair of California Transportation Commission, said that day, “We sit at the earth’s epicenter of innovation and job creation in Silicon Valley, but that as a community we never step back and breathe, to see the results we have so rapidly tried to attain. This is highly true in the tech field, but also true in this dense, fast-paced population that is ever changing.”

These sentiments were echoed by many community officials and members of local government. Initially beginning 30 years ago, the taxing

Crew member is seen working on the Milpitas extension. Photos courtesy of VTA.

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and raising of funds for this project was finally coming, albeit expensive, as a much needed reality.

As the plans progressed the project into Milpitas and San José was split into Phase I and Phase II, where Phase I would be the anchors of South Fremont, Milpitas, and Berryessa. The stations that were omitted, to be included in Phase II and possibly beyond are Irvington, Calaveras, Alum Rock, Downtown San José, Diridion/Arena, and Santa Clara.

Because of funding, many in the Alum Rock Community feared that their station would be dropped, and because of this community members wanted to be assured that in following meetings and decisions the Alum Rock Station would be included, as it would be an essential connection to the city and its outlying areas.

With community members worries rising about whether these push backs meant that there would be a possibility of some of these stations not being built, their voices spoke out about these concerns.

Fortunately VTA , who is handling the extension into Santa Clara County, responded with care and reassurance about its fate. Both VTA board Chair Ash Kalra and VTA General Manager/CEO Nuria I. Fernandez wrote to the community on November 7th. Their joint letter explained, “We have been deeply affected by the community concerns

regarding the Alum Rock BART Station.”

They wrote, “We want to assure the community that the Alum Rock Station at 28111 Street will be included in the forthcoming environmental document for Phase 2 of VTA’s Extension of BART to Silicon Valley.” As the months close on 2017, the community must be active in these decisions and show those that are bringing this extension into our city to speak up as to why this is necessary within the East Side community.

“It is our commitment to work in an open and collaborative way with the community to address the challenges we face in bringing this project to fruition. It is through the strength of our partners in the community that we can seek to create vibrant, economically viable and successful development along the planned BART corridor.” With that in mind, its only a fair request that the community work alongside the entities involved, be active in the role as the voices of the Alum Rock Community have already been addressed, and by continuing to be active this can lead to a strong position in keeping the BART on course to Alum Rock.

A VTA Board meeting will take place on December 11th at 5:30 PM, at the Board of Supervisors Chambers, 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, CA 95110. More details will be announced.

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The proposed Berryessa hub is imagined in this composite image. Photos courtesy of VTA.

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV273089 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Thanh Thuy Phuong Khuc. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Thanh Thuy Phuong Khuc, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Thanh Thuy Phuong Khuc to Tanya Thanh Vosburgh. 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 03/24/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Room, located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of

Santa Clara.

November 12, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court November 14, 21, 28; December 5, 2014

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV273086 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ninfa Serna Perezchica. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Ninfa Serna Perezchica, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Ninfa Serna Perezchica to Ninfa Perezchica Serna. 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 03/24/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Room, located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

November 12, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court November 14, 21, 28; December 5, 2014 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV272299 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Elora Injoh Muna. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Elora Injoh Muna, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk

of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Elora Injoh Muna to Elora Muna. 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 03/10/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Room, located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

October 23, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court November 14, 21, 28; December 5, 2014 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 598162 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, 1) Happy Thymes 32 Washington Square Drive Milpitas, CA 95035, Santa Clara Co. 2). Happy Thymes Soap 32 Washington Square Drive Milpitas, CA 95035, Santa Clara Co. 3) Happy Thymes Market 32 Washington Square Drive Milpitas, CA 95035, Santa Clara Co. 4) Happy Thymes Kitchen 32 Washington Square Drive Milpitas, CA 95035, Santa Clara Co. Wendy S. Ho 32 Washington Square Drive Milpitas, CA 95035. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has not begun transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a

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DERS that all per- least once a week for Wendy S. Ho sons interested in this four successive weeks November 14, 21, 28; matter appear before prior to the date set for December 5, 2014 this court at the hear- hearing on the petition This statement was ing indicated below in El Observador, a filed with the County to show cause, if newspaper of general of Santa Clara on any, why the petition circulation, printed in 11/06/2014 for change of name the county of Santa should not be granted Clara.

FICTITIOUS BUSIon 02/17/2015 at 8:45 October 30, 2014 NESS am, Probate Dept., Aaron Persky NAME STATEMENT located at 191 N. First Judge of the Superior NO. 598128 Street, San Jose, CA Court The following 95113. A copy of the November 7, 14, 21, person(s) is (are) Order to Show cause 28, 2014 doing business, 11 shall be published at Health Center 1683 least once a week for ORDER TO SHOW N. Milpitas Blvd. Milpi- four successive weeks CAUSE tas, CA 95035, , Santa prior to the date set for FOR CHANGE OF Clara Co. Neng Ke hearing on the petition NAME Yang 2299 Lani Ave in El Observador, a NO. 114CV272814 San Jose, CA 95122 newspaper of general Superior Court of Caliand Qiong Gui Zhang circulation, printed in fornia, County of San440 Dixon Landing Rd. the county of Santa ta Clara-In the matter Unit J-103 Milpitas, CA Clara. of the application of: 95035. This business September 25, 2014 Marcos Ivan Castaneis conducted by a gen- Aaron Persky sa. TO ALL INTEReral partnership; reg- Judge of the Superior ESTED PERSONS: istrants have begun Court The court finds that transacting business November 7, 14, 21, petitioner Marcos Ivan under the fictitious 28, 2014 Castanesa, has filed a business name or petition for Change of names listed hereon, ORDER TO SHOW Name with the clerk of 11/05/2014 “I declare CAUSE this court for a decree that all information in FOR CHANGE OF changing names as this statement is true NAME follows: a. Marcos Ivan and correct.” (A regisNO. 114CV271087 Castanesa to Martrant who declares as Superior Court of cos Ivan Diaz Castrue information which California, County tanesa. The COURT he or she knows to of Santa Clara-In ORDERS that all be false is guilty of a the matter of the ap- persons interested crime.) plication of: Joshua in this matter appear Neng Ke Yang and Nathon Peevyhouse before this court at Qiong Gui Zhang and Jacob Sebastian the hearing indicated November 14, 21, 28; Peevyhouse.

TO below to show cause, December 5, 2014 ALL INTERESTED if any, why the petition This statement was PERSONS: The court for change of name filed with the County finds that petition- should not be granted of Santa Clara on ers, Joshua Nathon on 03/24/2015 at 8:45 11/05/2014 Peevyhouse and Ja- am, Probate Room, cob Sebastian Peevy- located at 191 N. First ORDER TO SHOW house, have filed a Street, San Jose, CA CAUSE petition for Change of 95113. A copy of the FOR CHANGE OF Name with the clerk Order to Show cause NAME of this court for a de- shall be published at NO. 114CV271087 cree changing names least once a week for Superior Court of Cali- as follows: a. Joshua four successive weeks fornia, County of San- Nathon Peevyhouse prior to the date set for ta Clara-In the matter to Joshua Nathon Mo- hearing on the petition of the application of: rales b. Jacob Sebas- in El Observador, a Juan Jesus Lugo tian Peevyhouse to newspaper of general and Jessica Nara- Jacob Sebastian Mo- circulation, printed in njo Saucedo. TO ALL rales. THE COURT the county of Santa INTERESTED PER- ORDERS that all Clara.

SONS: The court finds persons interested November 5, 2014 that petitioners, Juan in this matter appear Aaron Persky Jesus Lugo and Jessi- before this court at Judge of the Superior ca Naranjo Saucedo, the hearing indicated Court have filed a petition for below to show cause, November 7, 14, 21, Change of Name with if any, why the petition 28, 2014 the clerk of this court for change of name for a decree changing should not be granted FICTITIOUS BUSInames as follows: a. on 03/17/2015 at 8:45 NESS Juan Jesus Lugo to am, Probate Dept., NAME STATEMENT Juan Jesus Velazquez located at 191 N. First NO. 598068 b. Jessica Naranjo Street, San Jose, CA The following Saucedo to Jessica 95113. A copy of the person(s) is(are) doing Naranjo Velazquez. Order to Show cause business, MundiTravel THE COURT OR- shall be published at Tours 13785 Story Rd.

NOVEMBER 14-20, 2014 San Jose, CA 95127, Jose, CA 95123. This Santa Clara Co. business is conducted Ivania Arguello, 148 by an individual; regPuerto Golfito Ct. San istrant has not begun Jose, Ca 95116. This business under the business is conducted fictitious business by an individual; reg- name or names listed istrant has not begun hereon. “I declare that business under the all information in this fictitious business statement is true and name or names listed correct.” (A registrant hereon. “I declare that who declares as true all information in this information which statement is true and he or she knows to correct.” (A registrant be false is guilty of a who declares as true crime.) information which Oscar Rios he or she knows to November 7, 14, 21, be false is guilty of a 28, 2014 crime.)

This statement was Ivania Arguello filed with the County November 7, 14, 21, of Santa Clara on 28, 2014 11/04/2014.

This statement was filed with the County FICTITIOUS BUSIof Santa Clara on NESS 11/04/2014.

NAME STATEMENT NO. 597994 FICTITIOUS BUSIThe following NESS person(s) is(are) doing NAME STATEMENT business, 1) Tonita’s NO. 597747 Cleaning, 1138 StarThe following bird Circle Apt. 7 San person(s) is(are) do- Jose, CA 95117, Santa ing business, Stan- Clara Co. 2). Tonita’s ford Professional Carpet Cleaning 1138 Real 4062 Fabian Starbird Circle Apt 7 Way #7 Palo Alto, CA San Jose, CA 95117, 94303, Santa Clara Santa Clara Co. Maria Co. Frank Ruan 49 A. Rodas 1138 StarShowers Dr A229 bird Circle Apt 7 San Mountain View, CA Jose, CA 95117. This 94040. This business business is conducted is conducted by an by an individual; regisindividual; registrant trant has begun transhas begun business acting business under under the fictitious the fictitious business business name or name or names listed names listed hereon, hereon, 09/26/2014 “I 01/01/2008 “I declare declare that all inforthat all information in mation in this statethis statement is true ment is true and corand correct.” (A regis- rect.” (A registrant who trant who declares as declares as true infortrue information which mation which he or he or she knows to she knows to be false be false is guilty of a is guilty of a crime.) crime.)

Maria A. Rodas Frank Ruan November 7, 14, 21, November 7, 14, 21, 28, 2014 28, 2014 This statement was This statement was filed with the County filed with the County of Santa Clara on of Santa Clara on 10/31/2014 10/23/2014.

FICTITIOUS BUSIFICTITIOUS BUSINESS NESS NAME STATEMENT NAME STATEMENT NO. 598078 NO. 598092 The following The following person(s) is(are) person(s) is(are) do- doing business, 1) ing business, Latin Santa’s Helper LightFoods Market 5583 ing 815 Pescadero Playa del Rey San Dr San Jose, 95123, Jose, Ca 95123, CA Santa Clara Co 2).

94303, Santa Clara Angel’s Lighting 815 Co. Oscar Rios 5583 Pescadero Dr San Playa del Rey San Jose, 95123, Santa

NOVEMBER 14-20, 2014 Clara Co. Carlos Angel 815 Pescadero Dr ORDER TO SHOW San Jose, 95123. This CAUSE business is conducted FOR CHANGE OF by an individual; regisNAME trant has begun transNO. 114CV272515 acting business under Superior Court of Calithe fictitious business fornia, County of Sanname or names listed ta Clara-In the matter hereon, 11/15/2009 “I of the application of: declare that all infor- Shankarnarayana Ramation in this state- hul Kavalaphra. TO ment is true and cor- ALL INTERESTED rect.” (A registrant who PERSONS: The court declares as true infor- finds that petitioner mation which he or Shankarnarayana she knows to be false Rahul Kavalaphra, is guilty of a crime.) has filed a petition for Carlos Angel Change of Name with November 7, 14, 21, the clerk of this court 28, 2014 for a decree changThis statement was ing names as follows: filed with the County a. Shankarnarayana of Santa Clara on Rahul Kavalaphra to 11/04/2014 Rahul Kavalaphra b.

Rahul S Kavalaphra ORDER TO SHOW to Rahul Kavalaphra.

CAUSE THE COURT ORFOR CHANGE OF DERS that all perNAME sons interested in this NO. 114CV267485 matter appear before Superior Court of Cali- this court at the hearfornia, County of San- ing indicated below ta Clara-In the matter to show cause, if of the application of: any, why the petition Roya Dawn Montano. for change of name TO ALL INTERESTED should not be granted PERSONS: The court on 03/17/2015 at 8:45 finds that petitioner, am, Probate Dept., Roya Dawn Montano, located at 191 N. First has filed a petition for Street, San Jose, CA Change of Name with 95113. A copy of the the clerk of this court Order to Show cause for a decree chang- shall be published at ing names as follows: least once a week for a. Roya Dawn Mon- four successive weeks tano to Roya Dawn prior to the date set for Afshar. THE COURT hearing on the petition ORDERS that all in El Observador, a persons interested newspaper of general in this matter appear circulation, printed in before this court at the county of Santa the hearing indicated Clara. below to show cause, October 29, 2014 if any, why the petition Aaron Persky for change of name Judge of the Superior should not be granted Court on 12/09/14 at 8:45 October 31; Novemam, Probate Dept., ber 7, 14, 21, 2014 located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA ORDER TO SHOW 95113. A copy of the CAUSE Order to Show cause FOR CHANGE OF shall be published at NAME least once a week for NO. 114CV267485 four successive weeks Superior Court of prior to the date set for California, County hearing on the petition of Santa Clara-In in El Observador, a the matter of the apnewspaper of general plication of: Tianyou circulation, printed in Yu. TO ALL INTERthe county of Santa ESTED PERSONS: Clara.

The court finds that October 29, 2014 petitioner, Tianyou Yu, Aaron Persky has filed a petition for Judge of the Superior Change of Name with Court the clerk of this court October 31; Novem- for a decree changber 7, 14, 21, 2014 ing names as follows:

a. Tianyou Yu to Peter Yu. 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 03/15/2015 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.

October 24, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court October 31; November 7, 14, 21, 2014 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 597270 The following person(s) is(are) doing business Elva Arambula 5E 2817 San Point Dr. San Jose, CA 95148, Santa Clara Co. Elva Arambula 2817 San Point Dr. San Jose, CA 95148.

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

Elva Arambula October 31; November 7, 14, 21, 2014 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 10/08/2014.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 597643 The following person(s) is(are) doing business Golden Freight 510 Parrott St #2 San Jose, CA

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com 95112, Santa Clara file your claim with the guilty of a crime.)

Co. Christine Hoang court and mail a copy Omar Lara, President 910 Rockefeller Dr to the personal repre- October 24, 31; No#5 Sunnyvale, CA sentative appointed vember 7, 14, 2014 94087. This business by the court within the This statement was is conducted by an later of either: 1) four filed with the County individual; registrant months from the date of Santa Clara on has begun business of first issuance of let- 10/17/14. under the fictitious ters to a general perbusiness name or sonal representative FICTITIOUS BUSInames listed hereon, as defined in section NESS 10/21/2014 “I declare 58(b) of the California NAME STATEMENT that all information in Probate Code, or 2) NO. 597464 this statement is true 60 days from the date The following and correct.” (A regis- of mailing or personal person(s) is(are) dotrant who declares as delivery to you of a ing business, Tiempos true information which notice under section Finales, 1640 Alum he or she knows to 9052 of the California Rock Ave San Jose, be false is guilty of a Probate Code. Other CA 95116, Santa Clara crime.)

California statutes and Co. Tiempos Finales Christine Hoang legal authority may Corp., 1640 Alum October 31; Novem- affect your rights as a Rock Ave San Jose, ber 7, 14, 21, 2014 creditor. You may want CA 95116. This busiThis statement was to consult with an at- ness is conducted by a filed with the County torney knowledgeable corporation; registrant of Santa Clara on in California law. You has begun business 10/21/2014. may examine the file under the fictitious kept by the court. If business name or Notice of Petition to you are a person in- names listed hereon, Administer Estate of terested in the estate, 08/08/2011. “I declare Victoria Plasencia you may file with the that all information in No.114PR175024 court a Request for this statement is true A Petition for Pro- Special Notice (form and correct.” (A regisbate has been filed DE-154) of the filing trant who declares as

by Gabriel Plasencia of an inventory and true information which in the Superior Court appraisal of estate as- he or she knows to of California, County sets or of any petition be false is guilty of a of Santa Clara. The or account as provided crime.) petition requests that in Probate Code sec- Jose Arturo Gutierrez Gabriel Plasencia be tion 1250. A Request Osorio, President appointed as personal for Special Notice form October 24, 31; Norepresentative to ad- is available from the vember 7, 14, 2014 minister the estate of court clerk.

This statement was the decedent, Victoria Attorney for Petitioner: filed with the County Plasencia. The petition Owen Singer, SBN of Santa Clara on requests the dece- 93272/ Masumi M. 10/16/14. dent’s will and codicils, Sakai, SBN 242902 FICTITIOUS BUSIif any, be admitted to 152 N. Third Street NESS probate. The will and Suite 800 NAME STATEMENT codicils are available San Jose, CA 95112 NO. 597427 for examination in the 408-947-1751 The following person(s) file kept by the court. is(are) doing business, The petition requests FICTITIOUS BUSIMath and Science Prep, authority to administer NESS S. 12th Street San the estate under the NAME STATEMENT 187 Jose, CA 95112, Santa Independent AdminisNO. 597485 Clara Co. Julia Miller tration of Estates Act. The following 187 S. 12th Street San A hearing on the pe- person(s) is(are) doing Jose, CA 95112. This tition will be held in business, XL Vehicle business is conducted this court as follows: Graphics & Digital by an individual; regNovember 14, 2014 Prints 947 Park Ave. istrant has not begun 9:30am, Dept. 12, San Jose, CA 95126, business under the fictilocated at 191 North Santa Clara Co. O & tious business name or First Street, San Jose, J, Inc. 947 Park Ave names listed hereon. “I CA 95112 San Jose, CA 95126. declare that all informaIf you object to the This business is con- tion in this statement granting of this peti- ducted by a corpora- is true and correct.” (A tion, you should ap- tion; registrant has registrant who declares pear at the hearing begun business under as true information and state your objec- the fictitious business which he or she knows be false is guilty of a tions or file written name or names listed to crime.) objections with the hereon, 3/20/13. “I de- Julia Miller court before the hear- clare that all informa- October 24, 31; Noing. Your appearance tion in this statement vember 7, 14 2014 may be in person or is true and correct.” This statement was by your attorney. If you (A registrant who de- filed with the County are a creditor or con- clares as true informa- of Santa Clara on tingent creditor of the tion which he or she 10/14/14. decedent, you must knows to be false is

LEGAL CLASSIFIEDS

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 597435 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Subway Sandwiches & Salads 2105 Middlefield Way #F Mountain View, CA 94043, Santa Clara Co. OSM Enterprises Inc. 2361 Mabury Rd San Jose, CA 95133. This business is conducted by a corporation; registrant has begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, 12/31/2008. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Gupreet S. Marwah, President October 24, 31; November 7, 14, 2014 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 10/15/14.

Statement of Abandonment of Use of Fictitious Business Name NO. 597463 The following person/ entity has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: Tiempos Finales Television, 1640 Alum Rock Ave San Jose, CA 95116.

Noe Lumus, 2352 Lucretia Ave #4 San Jose, CA 95122. This business was conducted by an individual and was filed in Santa Clara County on 08/06/2009 under file no. 527452 Noe Lumus October 24, 31; November 7, 14, 2014 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 9/25/2014 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV272018 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Aidene Olia Elio Brown.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Aiden Olia Elio Brown, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

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Aidene Olia Elio Brown to Aidene Olia Zeno.

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 3/3/15 at 8:45 am, Probate Room, located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113.

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

October 17, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court October 24, 31; November 7, 14, 2014 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV272013 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Kseniya S Serbina.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Kseniya S Serbina, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Kseniya S Serbina to Xenia Serbin. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 3/3/15 at 8:45 am, Probate Room, located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113.

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

October 17, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court October 24, 31; November 7, 14, 2014

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NHU The NHU Foundation is pleased to announce a new collaboration with La Salle University. La Salle is moving forward with plans to implement Bilingual Undergraduate Studies for Collegiate Advancement (BUSCA) program at the Foundation campus in East San Jose beginning in the 2015-2016 academic year.

BUSCA (www.lasalle.edu/ schools/sas/busca/) is a transformative five-semester program that, since 1993, has offered the Spanishspeaking community of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the opportunity to earn an associate’s degree and transition to a bachelor’s degree program. “BUSCA was recognized by Excelencia in Education in 2014 as being at the forefront of advanc-

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ing educational achievement for Latino students in higher education, and is the only full associate degree program to twice receive this honor,” said Timothy O’Connor, CEO of LUMEN, which is partnering with La Salle on the expansion of BUSCA. The Foundation and La Salle University have agreed to launch this distinguished associate degree program for English Language Learners in the San Jose community.

“We are very pleased that La Salle and NHU Foundation are partnering together to bring La Salle’s highly regarded BUSCA program to California and East San Jose,” said Dr. Joseph Marbach, La Salle University Provost. “Since its inception in 1993, BUSCA’s innovative curriculum, teaching methods, and academic and motivational counseling has resulted in exceptionally

degree,” said Dr. Luis Gomez, Associate Professor, ChairDepartment of Foreign Languages and Literatures, and Founder of The Hispanic Institute at La Salle University.

Additionally, BUSCA offers financial aid to cover the cost of tuition, if students meet the requirements; historically most students attend at no cost to them.

National Hispanic University, pictured above, will work with La Salle to bring the college opportunity BUSCA program to its campus. Photo credit: National Hispanic University high success for our BUSCA “BUSCA fits with the tradistudents at the University tional mission of the Chrisand throughout their lives.” tian Brothers and has been BUSCA has a graduation proven to work. Sixty six rate 2 times higher than what percent of BUSCA students Hispanic students typically complete the program earnachieve when pursuing an ing their associate degree in associate’s degree, according less than 3 years, with a mato data from the U.S. Depart- jority of graduates going on ment of Education. to pursuing their bachelor’s San José CALIFORNIA Este lunes llego el bus de Colvered California la Biblioteca de la High School secundaria de Yerba Buena en el oeste de San José. El bus ha estado en una gira de nueve dias sobre el estado promocionando información sobre los programas de aseguransa medica y para para promover el periodo de inscripción abierta beneficiando a millones de personas y la cual empieza el 15 de nov. hasta el 15 de feb. del 2015.

El bus que dará información sobre seguro medico visitara veinte ciudades en California.

Más de 1 millón de personas se inscribieron durante el histórico, primer periodo de inscripción abierta. Covered California anticipa una matrícula total de 1.7 millones de californianos a finales del próximo período de inscripción abierta. El autobús va recorrer 21 ciudades en todo el estado a partir del lunes para difundir información a millones de californianos acerca de la oportunidad de comprar un seguro de salud económico y de alta calidad.

“The BUSCA program has demonstrated success in helping our schools low income Latino students develop academically, personally and spiritually,” said Dr. David Lopez, Executive Director of The Center for Latino Education and Innovation.

“We’re excited they will be creating a direct pathway for our students into the college educational pipeline.”

The link between high schools and the BUSCA Tras el éxito reconocido a nivel nacional de su primera inscripción abierta, cubierta de California es el lanzamiento de un recorrido en autobús para dar a conocer su segunda inscripción abierta de gira por más de 20 ciudades de todo el estado.

Esta parada en San José fue una de las ultimas nueve ciudades que visitara en rumbo de regreso para Sacramento.

El recorrido en autobús está reuniendo Cubierto socios California en comunidades clave donde los californianos que pueden ser elegibles para la cobertura de atención de salud asequible viven, para fomentar la matrícula y promover una cultura de la cobertura en todo el estado.

El evento en San José es uno de los más de 20 eventos que tienen lugar a través de California para poner en marcha este período de inscripción clave, que comienza el 15 de noviembre. La gira comenzó en noviembre 10 en Sacramento, y después de San José viajara para el Valle Central y

program will be primarily made through The NHU Foundation’s three charter high schools: Latino College Preparatory Academy, Luis Valdez Leadership Academy, and Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy (to be opened in 2015). The charter schools will serve as a feeder to the BUSCA program for students who are underprepared for four-year universities upon high school graduation.

“We are proud that a prestigious University like La Salle is willing to bring its signature BUSCA program to our campus and to provide a college opportunity for our underserved community,” said Edward Alvarez, President of The NHU Foundation.

“The BUSCA program has a proven track record of success, and we look forward to a successful partnership.” luego hacia el Inland Empire, a San Diego, de vuelta hasta los Ángeles, a través de la costa central y la espalda hasta la parte norte del estado.

Acerca cubierto California California cubierto ayuda a las personas a determinar si son elegibles para recibir asistencia de primera calidad que está disponible en una base de escala móvil para reducir los costos de seguro o si son elegibles para el bajo costo o sin costo de Medi-Cal. Los consumidores pueden comparar los planes de seguro médico y elegir el plan que mejor se adapte a sus necesidades de salud y presupuesto. Las pequeñas empresas pueden adquirir planes de seguro de salud a precios competitivos y ofrecer a sus empleados la posibilidad de elegir entre una gran variedad de planes y pueden calificar para créditos de impuestos federales. Para obtener más información acerca de California Cubierta, por favor visitwww.CoveredCA.com.

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Photos of destruction performed yesterday before the election is even certified KATHLEEN MCCOWIN SF OCEAN EDGE Concerned with legal irregularities and the City’s disregard for the public election process, Kathleen McCowin, President of Soccer Parents and Coaches for Grass in Golden Gate Park, has decided to sit outside the construction site.

McCowin will be located either at the south entrance to the construction and the old sewage plant site, near the Murphy windmill or the John F. Kennedy Drive entrance to the Beach Chalet Soccer Fields project, near the Dutch Windmill, to the north east of the fields.

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day’s destruction; the large Cypress trees that were felled and the bulldozing of the fields.

On Wednesday November 5th Rec and Park / City Fields Foundation moved construction equipment into the Beach Chalet fields area, put up extensive fencing, bulldozed part of the fields, and cut down at least five large trees. A large crew and heavy equipment are already in place.

The election results from earlier in the week have not been certified by the Department of Elections! In fact, as of this morning, we were behind by less than 13,000 votes on Prop H. and less than 15,000 votes on Prop. I. 61,000 ballots were still outstanding. This means that 26% of the votes cast had yet to be counted. You all cam-

paigned very hard over the last two weeks and convinced many people to vote Yes on H and No on I. We could still win!

One does not bring in a construction company as one would request a car from Uber -- today’s construction means that the Department of Recreation and Park, in conjunction with the City Fields Foundation, has not only ASSUMED they would win, but has not even had the grace to wait for the official election results.

Kathleen McCowin, President of Soccer Parents and Coaches for Grass in Golden Gate Park, has decided to sit outside the construction site to protest against premature bulldozing.

Photo Courtesy of SF Edge.

In addition, an appeal by the Sierra Club of the Beach Chalet Fields Environmental Impact Report could be heard by the courts soon.

Perhaps Rec and Park is so afraid of what the courts will say, that they decided not to wait, and to destroy everything as quickly as they can.

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Improvements since this time have made a real difference in the apprearance and success of our neighborhood.

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TESLA Tesla unveiled the world’s first dual electric motor production car and announced that new safety and autopilot hardware is standard on every new Model S. Conventional all wheel drive vehicles distribute power to the wheels from a single engine driving a complex mechanical transmission system. By contrast, Dual Motor Model S has a motor on each axle, digitally and independently controlling torque to the front and rear wheels. The result is unparalleled control of traction, with instantaneous response to the motors giving drivers precisely controlled performance in all conditions. With its digital torque controls and low center of gravity, Dual Motor Model S has the most capable road holding and handling of any vehicle ever produced.

Where gasoline-powered all wheel drive cars sacrifice efficiency in return for all weather traction, Tesla’s Dual Motor propulsion system actually increases efficiency while delivering exceptional traction and control in slippery conditions. By precisely splitting the delivery of current from the battery to each motor, the Model S 85D actually gains an additional 10 miles of highway driving range compared to its rear motor Model S counterpart.

Consistent with our mission, we also wanted to demonstrate that an electric car can soundly beat gasoline cars on efficiency and pure performance. The Model S P85 already outperforms gasolinepowered cars in the same class with its ability to deliver 100 percent of peak torque from a standing start. We combined our new front drive unit and our P85 rear motor with the objective of outperforming one of the greatest supercars of all time, the McLaren F1. With P85D’s 0 to 60 mph performance of 3.2 seconds, we have

The Model S will be able to steer to stay within a lane, change lanes with the simple tap of a turn signal, and manage speed by reading road signs and using active, traffic aware cruise control.

succeeded.

The P85D combines the performance of the P85 rear motor with an additional 50 percent of torque available from our new front drive unit. The result is the fastest accelerating four-door production car of all time – while remaining one of the most efficient cars on the road. That’s a combination that can only be achieved by an electric car. Not only is the P85D a match for the McLaren F1, but it also doesn’t need a professional driver to achieve optimum performance. Just plant your foot and go.

New Safety Features and Autopilot The launch of Dual Motor Model S coincides with the introduction of a standard hardware package that will enable autopilot functionality.

Every single Model S now rolling out of the factory includes a forward radar, 12 long range ultrasonic sensors positioned to sense 16 feet around the car in every direction at all speeds, a forward looking camera, and a high precision, digitally controlled electric assist braking system.

Building on this hardware with future software releases, we will deliver a range of active safety features, using digital control of motors, brakes, and steering to avoid collisions from the front, sides, or from leaving the road. (Please note this hardware is not available as a retrofit.)

Model S will be able to steer to stay within a lane, change lanes with the simple tap of a turn signal, and manage

speed by reading road signs and using active, traffic aware cruise control. It will take several months for all Autopilot features to be completed and uploaded to the cars.

Our goal with the introduction of this new hardware and software is not to enable driverless cars, which are still years away from becoming a reality. Our system is called Autopilot because it’s similar to systems that pilots use to increase comfort and safety when conditions are clear. Tesla’s Autopilot is a way to relieve drivers of the most boring and potentially dangerous aspects of road travel – but the driver is still responsible for, and ultimately in control of, the car.

The Autopilot hardware opens up some exciting long term possibilities. Imagine having your car check your calendar in the morning (a feature introduced in Software v6.0), calculate travel time to your first appointment based on real time traffic data, automatically open the garage door with Homelink, carefully back out of a tight garage, and pull up to your door ready for your commute. Of course, it could also warm or cool your car to your preferences and select your favorite morning news stream.

The introduction of this hardware is just the first step for Autopilot in Model S. We will continue to develop new capabilities and deliver them through over-the-air software updates, keeping our customers at the forefront of driving technology.

Crops are sometimes the only source of nutrients for people around the world. Are they receiving less nutrients than before?

Roddy Scheer and Doug Moss

EARTHTALK It is difficult to say whether or not the climate change we are now experiencing is negatively impacting the nutritional quality of our food, researchers warn that it may be only a matter of time. “Humanity is conducting a global experiment by rapidly altering the environmental conditions on the only habitable planet we know,” reports Samuel Myers, a research scientist at the Harvard School of Public Health.

Earlier this year, Myers and his colleagues released the results of a six year study examining the nutritional content of crops exposed to levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) that are expected to exist by mid-century. The conclusions were indeed troubling. They found that in wheat grains, zinc concentrations were down some 9.3 percent and iron concentrations were down by 5.1 percent across the seven different crop sites (in Australia, Japan and the U.S.) used in the study. The researchers also noted reduced protein levels in wheat and rice grains growing in the CO2-rich test environment.

According to Myers, the findings—published in June 2014 in the peer-reviewed journal Nature—are particu-

larly troubling when one considers that some of the two to three billion people around the world who depend on wheat and rice for most of their iron and zinc already might not be getting enough of these essential nutrients.

Zinc deficiency, which can exacerbate pneumonia, malaria and other health problems, is already linked to some 800,000 deaths each year among children under five.

Meanwhile, iron deficiency is the primary cause of anemia, a condition that contributes to one in five maternal deaths worldwide.

CO2 also spur increases in starches and sugars in the same plants that lose mineral content. “In other words, with increases in atmospheric carbon dioxide, the valuable nutrients in these food crops are scarcer, and carbohydrates are more abundant—in effect, the nutrients are ‘diluted’,” he explains. This syncs with research out of the University of California at Davis, which estimates that the overall amount of protein we get from our food plants will drop some three percent in the coming decades given global warming’s expected arc.

Myers and company aren’t the only ones worried about global warming and nutrient losses. Another recent study by mathematical biologist Irakli Loladze analyzed data from thousands of “free-air CO2 enrichment experiments” on 130 different species of food plants and found that increased CO2 reduced overall mineral (nutrient) content across the board. “People don’t need large quantities of the manganese or potassium they get from plants, but they do need some,” comments David Berreby on BigThink.com in response to Loladze’s findings.

“And for billions of people, plants are their only source.”

While dramatically reducing our CO2 emissions would be the best way to stave off nutrient losses in our crops, we do have some other options just in case we don’t get our act together regarding fossil fuel consumption. Myers suggests that breeders and genetic engineers could develop new strains of crops designed to be less sensitive to atmospheric CO2 levels and/or higher in mineral content to begin with. Regardless, upping the amount of fruits and vegetables in our diets—perhaps more easily said than done— may be more important than ever in our carbon-intensive world.

Berreby is also bothered by another of Loladze’s conclusions, that higher levels of

CONTACTS: Harvard School of Public Health, www.hsph.harvard.edu; BigThink, www.bigthink.com.

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Mario Jiménez Castillo EL OBSERVADOR El ascendente es el signo que se eleva en el horizonte a la hora del nacimiento. Todos conocemos nuestro signo solar, pero es el “ascendente” nuestra carta de presentación ante el mundo.

El ascendente es la primera impresión que tienen los demás cuando nos conocen. Nuestra personalidad se define como una combinación del ascendente y nuestro signo solar. Durante siglos se consideró al ascendente como nuestro reflejo astrológico más importante.

Ascendente Aries:

lo que se propone. Su mayor ilusión es encontrar un amor que dure para siempre. Cuando se enfada puede llegar a ser hiriente.

Ascendente Sagitario:

(23/11 - 20/12) El futuro siempre luce prometedor en su destino y logrará conservarse joven por mucho tiempo, la suerte le llega por medio de cónyuges o extranjeros. Posee el don de la persuasión.

Debe tener cuidado con vicios y adicciones.

Ascendente Capricornio:

(21/3 - 20/4) Goza la aventura, le gusta ser el pionero y jefe. Tiene don de mando aunque en ocasiones le falta tolerancia al tratar a los demás. La suerte le puede llegar por medio de herencias. Sabe hacer el bien al prójimo. Debe aprender a pensar antes de actuar.

(21/12 - 19/1) Se prepara académicamente para enfrentar la vida, puede llegar a ser un líder y con seguridad ocupará puestos importantes. Su situación financiera siempre es mejor que la de muchos. Es probable que se case varias veces y que en ocasiones tienda a deprimirse.

Ascendente Tauro:

Ascendente Acuario:

(21/4 - 20/5) Enérgico, decidido y ambicioso, te gustan las comodidades, los lujos, los platillos exquisitos. Gozas de mucha fortaleza física y eres el mejor profesional que puede existir. También eres terco y las relaciones amorosas pueden ser tu talón de Aquiles.

Ascendente Géminis:

(21/5 - 20/6) Estás en constante movimiento, deseas estar al tanto de todo lo que ocurre a tu alrededor, directo y eficaz en tu manera de hablar. Tu atractivo físico te abrirá muchas puertas en el amor y en el trabajo. Puedes ser indeciso y tener un carácter muy variable.

Ascendente Cáncer:

(21/6 - 20/7) Posee habilidades financieras, sensible, cálido, preocupado siempre por la familia. Sabio al elegir amistades. Tienes un sexto sentido que te indica cuando alguien te está mintiendo. Puedes ser inconstante, desordenado y tímido con el sexo opuesto.

Ascendente Leo:

Gusta ser el centro de atención en todas partes, tiene habilidades empresariales, noble, bondadoso, suele ser amigable con todo el mundo y posee un gran atractivo físico. A veces puede mostrarse arrogante, irritable y desconsiderado.

Ascendente en Virgo:

(22/8 - 22/9) Es inteligente, maduro, tenaz y está bien ubicado en el mundo. Tiene una presencia impecable y cuida su salud más que nadie. Siempre alcanza las metas que se propone en la vida.

Puede ser demasiado perfeccionista y tender al nerviosismo.

Ascendente Libra:

(23/9 - 22/10) Agradable, sociable, ingenioso, suertudo, posee un encanto sensual y tiene muchos admiradores. Suele ser un artista nato con dones espirituales. El dinero le llega con cierta facilidad. A veces puedes ser sarcástico, y tiene arranques de ira.

Ascendente Escorpión:

(23/10 - 22/11) Siempre será bienvenido en todas partes, es intenso, tiene fuerza de voluntad, le sobran los recursos y siempre consigue

(20/1 - 18/2) Moderno, vanguardista, astuto y genial. Los amores se le dan con facilidad y sabe atraer romance y fortuna. Sabe como ayudar, es excelente consejero y sabe como resolver cualquier problema. Puede mostrarse muy excéntrico, intolerante y a veces falto de tacto.

Ascendente Piscis:

(19/2 - 20/3) Hará muchos viajes en su vida, le conocerán por ser inteligente y perseverante. Destaca socialmente, en el trabajo y en el sexo.

Le sobran los amigos y suele llegar a ser una persona muy popular. Puede actuar de manera irresponsable y descuidar su apariencia

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Master Chief of Halo: The Master Chief Collection (right) and players of Nintendo’s Super Smash Brothers (above) are sure to be delighted this season. Images courtesy of: Microsoft/Nintendo of America

Israel Imru SPECIAL TO EL OBSERVADOR With the holiday season quickly approaching (Black Friday especially!) the entire video game industry is bringing out the big guns and trying to compete for the consumer’s love. With giant blockbusters being released so frequently, we thought it would be handy to have a concise guide on what to look out for.

Must-Haves: Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare In terms of franchise and pure sales, this is the biggest release of the year. As a yearly franchise, the usual iterations have been relatively

small in terms of improvement or gameplay changes.

This game, however, is the first one being released on the next-generation consoles and it shows -- the graphics are gorgeous. New mobility options (double jumping, air-strafing) push the gameplay to new heights and the break-neck pace will keep gamers excited. This one also features a much better campaign mode with a story that is actually worth delving into – Kevin Spacey makes for a chilling villain.

If you’re jumping into the new console foray, or sticking with your reliable PS3’s and 360’s, this is a title that will have strong legs and will have a fun, active multiplayer for months.

At its core, this is just another HD remaster, -- a trend that began last generation – but the amount of content is staggering. On top of the four games included (two of which were completely remade), the collection is also featuring a beta to the Halo 5 multiplayer experience.

For many, the beta alone is enough to warrant a purchase, as Halo games are usually terrific multiplayer experiences. So, if you are on the fence wondering which console to choose, the One is looking like the current leader with Master Chief paving the way, guns blazing.

Halo: The Master Chief Collection

The Wii U has been out the longest from the big three and its library most definitely

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo Wii U

reflects that. With objectively the strongest library of exclusives, the Wii U is looking to maintain its strong library with a mega-blockbuster seven years in the making.

Smash Bros. does not quite move the same numbers as the top two games on the list, but it is always a grand-slam with gamers. The other titles on this list were featured for their impressive online-play, but this game brings gamers together on the couch.

Known for its insane 4-player free-for-alls, Smash 4 can now bring up to eight players together in what can only be described as a chaotic, funfilled fury of curse words and broken friendships. I can’t wait.

Notables: Grand Theft Auto: V

Remasters are generally seen as a lazy excuse to make extra money, but these recent releases seem to be bucking that trend. GTA is being re-released for the new consoles and looks markedly improved over its predecessors, including a brand-new first-person point-of-view.

If you somehow missed out on this title last-gen, then I’d consider this a must-have, but if not, it’s downgraded to notable because it literally came out last year.

Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Another remake but this is also one of the biggest franchises in gaming history so it’s notable for that alone.

This will sell.

Dragon Age: Inquisition This RPG is releasing on all major consoles and is already being praised as a terrifically deep experience. Expect to drop 80+ hours on this one.

Assassin’s Creed Unity This is another yearly installment that is going to be a good title. Not mind-blowing, but fun and enjoyable.

This might be best reserved for the biggest fans of the franchise.

Bayonetta 2 This is an exclusive for the Wii U and is already being called a modern-day classic and is described as being at the very top of its genre. If you are a fan of fast-paced action titles in the vein of Devil May Cry, take a look at this two-in-one title.

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ARTS & CULTURE

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Photo Courtesy of Rafael Reyes and Dave Parley San Jose CALIFORNIA Warning! If you are going to see a Prayers performance - People should know they break stereotypes! After wrapping up an amazing show in Las Vegas with Hip Hop legends “The Pharcyde,” Prayers lead singer Rafael Reyes commented that at first he wasn’t sure how the hip hop crowd would receive his Cholo Goth music project. It turned out to be one of the best experiences he had musically. “I can’t wait to return,” Reyes said. During his stay in the $40,000 a night Hugh Hefner suite overlook-

ing the Las Vegas skyline, he partied with record industry execs, models and millionaires.

But he says all the praise and adoration from the world won’t change who he is and what he represents. Reyes still lives in the San Diego neighborhood where he was raised, and lives in the same garage where he has filmed some of his music videos that show the gritty reality of growing up in one of the toughest areas.

San Diego-based Cholo Goth pioneers “PRAYERS” is a band comprised of Rafael Reyes, and Dave Parley. They are responsible for creating the Cholo Goth sound which is a mixture of in-your-face, punk rock cholo at-

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titudes, paired with 80’s dark synth rhythms and gritty lyrics. His story is as real as they come, from starting a vegan mexican restaurant, to spending time behind bars, and taking care of his now deceased father while he was ill. Reyes has published two books, and explored the occult through his art.

Rafael Reyes, born in Cotija, Michoacan and Dave Parley from Tijuana have been busy touring and performing throughout California. They have two published albums, “Prayers SD Killwave” and “Gothic Summer”. Reyes does not struggle with topics and themes for his music, it comes naturally to him through

his life experiences and as he describes it, “just getting things off my chest.”

“The future looks so bright, I needs to start wearing shades at night,” says “Prayers” front man Rafael Reyes, 39. The group will visit San José, CA on November 21, 2014. The show will take place at the San Jose Back Bar located at 418 S Market St, San Jose, CA 95113, once the famous Cactus Club and will feature DJ V-Rock from San Diego, DJ Basura from San Jose, Latin Synth Pop group A.D.M. and also the Sonido Clash residents Turbo Sonidero Futuristico, Philthy Dronez, Eazy Uno, Mex Tape, Chatos 1013, and DJ Tlacoyo.

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