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Bank of America Awards Breakthrough Silicon Valley The Bank of America Charitable Foundation has named Breakthrough Silicon Valley as the recipient of the 2013 Neighborhood Builders® award. The program is a strategic investment that couples leadership training with a $200,000 unrestricted grant for high-performing nonprofits that have made a significant impact addressing needs related to community development, critical needs or workforce development and education. Breakthrough Silicon Valley has been serving the Silicon Valley community since 2002, preparing academically motivated middle school students with limited educational opportunities for success in rigorous college-prep high school programs and four-year colleges, and preparing outstanding high school and college students to enter careers in education. Rooms That Rock 4 Chemo transforms chemo romos at SF gen hospital Rooms That Rock 4 Chemo (RTR4C), has completed the redesigning of five infusion rooms, hallway, the nurses’ break room and the waiting room within the chemotherapy unit at The General. One of the rooms has been transformed in honor of six-year-old Nicholas “Nicky” Sommerfield, who passed away at after being struck by a car and spending five days in The General with his father.
CALENDAR Downtown Ice Now – January 12, 2014 Circle of palms Across from Plaza de Cesar ChavezSan Jose, CA
Amaluna by Cirque du Soleil Now – January 12, 2014 AT&T Park (Parking Lot A) San Francisco, CA www.cirquedesoleil.com/amaluna Angeles del Infierno Liran’ Roll 22 de Noviembre @9pm Club Rodeo 610 Coleman Ave. San Jose, CA Tony Lindsay & The Ray Obiedo Band November 22 @ 9pm Georges Nightclub 842 4th St. San Rafael, CA Winter Gardening November 23 @10am – noon Guadalupe Visitor & Ed Center 438 Coleman Ave. San Jose, CA www.grpg.org Derik Nelson’s “Take Chances Tour” November 23 @ 7pm Lincoln Black Box Theater
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Con Nombre y Appelido November 23 @ 8pm Center for the Performing Arts 500 Castro St. Mountain View, CA Diana Gameros CD Release Concert November 24 @ 7pm Brava Theater 2781 24th St. San Francisco, CA www.brava.org Turkey Trot November 28 @7am Santa Clara St. & Market St. Downtown San Jose, CA svturkeytrot.com La Pastporela November 29 – December 22 Old Mission San Juan Bautista 406 Second St. San Juan Bautista, CA 1-800-838-3006 Ray Charles Project Xmas Show December 1 @7pm Yoshi’s 1330 Fillmore St. San Francisco, CA
Siddhartha 6 de diciembre @ 9pm Creek Side Bar 544 W. Alma Ave. San Jose, CA
Posada Navideña December 6 @ 7pm Wells Fargo Center for the Arts 50 Mark West Springs Rd. Santa Rosa, CA (707) 546-3600 Zambomba Gitana December 6 @ 8pm Brava Theater 2781 24th St. San Francisco, CA Shine! Our Brightest Holiday Show Ever! December 6 @8pm War Memorial Opera House 301 Van Ness Ave. San Francisco, CA www.sfgmc.org American Indian Alliance Holiday December 21 @ 5pm I.E.S. Hall 1401 E. Santa Clara St. San Jose, CA (408) 445-3400 ext. 208
AFSCME 3299 responds to UC contract settlement with nurses The University of California has reached tentative contract agreements with its 12,000 Registered Nurses, represented by the California Nurses Association. The agreement includes substantial wage increases, protects vacation and sick time benefits, preserves retiree health benefits for current workers, and requires employees to contribute more into their pensions. Tequila el Jimador moderniza su botella Tequila el Jimador, modernizó significativamente su botella con el fin de ampliar la presencia de la marca. La evolución en el diseño de su nueva botella le da un Premium look a el Jimador para alinearse con la calidad del producto. Como parte de la campaña, la marca seguirá inspirando a los consumidores a vivir la vida al máximo, con valentía, pasión y orgullo.
Muwekma Ohlone Tribe of SF Exhibit Now – December 7 5th Floor Martin Luther King, Jr. Library 150 E. San Fernando St. San Jose, CA
The Path of Non-violent Resistance in Palestine December 6 @ 7pm San Jose Peace & Justice Center 48 S. 7th St. San Jose, CA
15 Annual International Survivors of Suicide Day November 23 @ 8am – noon Ohlone College Building 7, first floor 43600 Mission Blvd. Fremont, CA
Villa Navideña December 13 @ 6-9pm School of Arts & Culture Mexican Heritage Plaza 1700 Alum Rock Ave. San Jose, CA
Covered California Town Hall November 25 @ 6:30 – 8:30pm 2nd floor Martin Luther King, Jr. Library 150 E. San Fernando St. San Jose, CA Legal Assistance December 3 @ 7pm Campbell Library 77 Harrison Ave. Campbell, CA
Movie: Hecho en Mexico December 13 @ 6:30pm San Jose Peace & Justice Center 48 S. 7th St. San Jose, CA Community Round Dance Honoring Jack Hyatt December 14 @ 5-10pm Roosevelt Community Center 901 E. Santa Clara St. San Jose, CA (408) 445-3400 ext. 330
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Recently the San Jose City Council discussed ‘Urban Villages’ as the basis of future civic developments within its jurisdiction. This concept was agenda item #5 to promote the development of ‘URBAN VILLAGES’ to provide active, walkable, bicycle-friendly, public transit oriented, mixed use urban settings for new housing and job growth”. All of this is to be attractive to a creative and innovative problem solving work force of the future and consistent with the City of San Jose’s General Plan recently reviewed last October 22, 2013, and modified to encourage and guide actions to achieve environmental concerns, as well as provide for all residents in a diverse and inclusive manner. The concerns of business were addressed by including language that the development of urban villages is not to be a mechanism for converting current commercial zones to residential zones. Just what is an URBAN VILLAGE? A recent memo from Mayor Chuck Reed’s office outlines several key principles: 1) An urban village should have an identity and recognized boundaries. 2) A resident should not have to own a vehicle; 3) Everything in an urban village must be accessible by bicycle or walking. 4) A balance of jobs and housing will exist therein. 5) Residents should not have to leave a urban village to engage in most of life’s activities. 6)Easy access to public transit (lignt rail, bus, and freeways).
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Today it is envisioned to have within an urban village both commercial and public services (requiring ‘mixed use’ zoning) in close proximity to permit access by all residents , especially seniors and youth segments. Retired seniors have fixed incomes and will require affordable housing, as will students. So it is essential that each urban village make a visible investment in housing, which is subsidized by the community to enable the community to remain diverse and accommodate those having limited personal incomes. A major concern will be the development of a new ‘Redevelopment Agency’ to do the funding and execution of all those projects, which are necessary to create the first urban village as a prototype. EO can see the need to issue a bond measure which permits local residents and investors to provide the funds needed, and to become stakeholders in the development of these future urban villages. Since San Jose enjoys its Mediteranean climate all year, each urban village needs to provide a sports complex for soccer fields, softball/ baseball, tennis, skateboards, handball courts and other sports. It would also be wise to include an outdoor amphitheater in a park setting for cultural events such as ‘Music in the Park’ and outdoor presentations of classic movies and operas. Many of our different cultures have the need for such public facilities which inform others about the many similar values, ethical, and moral standards. These are necessary to creating a secure and peaceful community environment where commerce thrives and we learn to live together and respect each other. EO can envision the creation of several Hispanic urban vil-
lages in the triangular area defined today by the Mexican Heritage Plaza, Tropicana Shopping Center and National Hispanic University as the three focal points. These three points emphasize The School of Arts & Culture at the Mexican Heritage Plaza; commercial retail interests of Mi Pueblo, San Jose Plaza and Tropicana Shopping center, plus the remnant of our prior agricultural basis at Prusch Park….all located around Story/ King Roads, and the National Hispanic University on Story Road beyond White Road. Located within this area are the Mexican Community Services Agency, Community Services Organization (where Cesar E. Chavez developed his organizational skills), and several other Hispanic Latino organizations such as League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), Mexican American Political Association (MAPA), and American GI Forum. Remember that many Latinos have connections to their aboriginal Native American cultures and roots. Another Hispanic focus Urban Village could includes the Alviso Community which once thrived as a commercial harbor. The development of a 10 foot deep channel to modest harbor facilities would enable barges to move bulk containers from Oaklnad and San Francisco to Alviso. Locally, seagoing freighters can get to Sacramento and Stockton using such shipping channels and a turning basin at its terminals. The development of urban villages in the City of San Jose must not only create jobs, but foster a global oriented socioeconomic climate where all of us thrive together. Economic and social displacement must be minimized from the start.
que lograr ciertas metas para un futuro digno, pero también sé que tengo que descansar, dejarse llevar y pasar un buen rato con mis amigos. Últimamente encontrar un equilibrio ha sido casi imposible. Estoy tan agradecida de tenger este apoyo increíble. Cinthia Rodríguez EL OBSERVADOR En caso de que no se hayan notado, soy una persona muy cursi en más de un sentido. A pesar de que no estoy muy segura de que Acción de Gracias podría haber sucedido considerando que es difícil de creer que los recién llegados estaban en buenas relaciones con los nativos. Miro más allá y acepto el mensaje comercializado de el tiempo para reflexionar y reconocer las cosas que deberíamos estar agradecidos como los gestos más pequeños y los grandes actos de bondad. Es una buena manera de empezar terminando un año más. Me he dado cuenta de que estoy en una etapa rara de mi vida. En concreto me resulta abrumadora para estar en mis 20 años. Yo sé que tengo
Nunca he sido del tipo que quiere encajar y estoy tan contenta de que mi madre no me obligando a ser alguien que no era. Ella es en verdad súper cariñosa y una madre comprensiva que cualquier persona desearia. Estoy tan agradecida de que ella está cerca . Esta mañana estaba teniendo una conversación telefónica con ella simplemente para reportarme con ella. Ella me puso al tanto de los chismes de la familia y me recordó que estaba muy orgullosa de mí y el resto de mis hermanos. Si ella supiera que mi fuerza me la da ellacomo modelo a seguir. Ella siempre ha sido una luchadora, en última instancia, una mujer fuerte y mexicana y, a veces ella sola crio a sus cuatro hijos. Pero no importa qué, yo también estoy agradecido de que mi papá también está
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cerca. Ha cambiado su vida en todas las formas correctas . También estoy muy agradecida de estar rodeada de personas que me hacen reír y me preocupan profundamente por mí. Tengo la facilidad que puedo llamar a mi mejor amiga cuando me siento deprimida y ella sabrá exactamente qué decir. Me gusta ser capaz de abrirme a mis amigos y saber que ellos realmente quieren verme feliz . No estoy segura de lo que haría si no tuviera todo ese apoyo emocional. Estoy muy contento de tener a esa gente en mi vida. También estoy agradecida por este trabajo. Tengo la oportunidad de trabajar con personas que comparten un objetivo común. Todos queremos ayudar a mantener informada a nuestra comunidad latina. Es un honor trabajar para este diario sobre todo porque todavía me siento que estoy aprendiendo en el trabajo. Como dice mi jefe que mi sol está apenas creciendo y estoy muy contenta de que mi comienzo sea aquí .
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San Jose CALIFORNIA Dean Kamen, who is responsible for breakthrough inventions in medicine and clean energy, and is widely hailed as a mentor to hundreds of thousands of youth around the world as founder of FIRST®, received the James C. Morgan Global Humanitarian Award before more than 1,400 Silicon Valley technorati last Thursday at the 13th annual The Tech Awards Gala. “Technology and innovation only mean something if they have an impact on people’s lives,” Kamen said. “I strive to inspire the younger generations to continue innovating.” Kamen’s DEKA Research & Development Corporation is responsible for several pioneering inventions including a portable dialysis machine, a vascular stent, and the iBOT
SACRAMENTO Dr. Ron Chapman, director of the California Department of Public Health and state health officer, today released the California rate of illegal tobacco sales to minors, which has decreased to the second lowest rate in the survey’s history. The 2013 Youth Tobacco Purchase Survey found that illegal tobacco sales to minors at retail outlets occurred at a rate of 7.6 percent. This decrease comes after 2012 showed the highest rate in four years (8.7 percent). “We are pleased that fewer youth are being sold deadly and addictive tobacco products,” Chapman said. “However, there are still areas of
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–a motorized wheelchair that climbs stairs. Kamen also led teams in the development of devices such as the Segway® Human Transporter, an insulin pump for diabetics, portable energy and water purification devices for the developing world, and a prosthetic arm for maimed soldiers. While an undergraduate, Kamen developed the first portable infusion device to deliver drug treatments that previously required roundthe-clock hospital care. Founded in 1989 by Kamen, FIRST® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), is dedicated to motivating the next generation to understand, use and enjoy science and technology. This year FIRST will serve more than 300,000 young people, ages 6 to 18, in more than 60 countries around the globe. Sponsored by Applied Materials, Inc., the global humanitarian award honors in-
dividuals whose broad vision and leadership are focused on combating humanity’s greatest problems. Kamen joins an impressive roster of past award recipients of the global humanitarian award that includes Infosys founder N.R Narayana Murthy, social entrepreneur Jeff Skoll, education and cross-cultural dialogue advocate Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan, Nobel laureate and former U.S. Vice President Al Gore, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and Applied Materials’ Chairman Emeritus James C. Morgan, who inspired the award a decade ago. “Dean Kamen personifies the spirit of a global humanitarian,” said Mike Splinter, Executive Chairman of Applied Materials. “He is a gifted inventor, who at a young age was encouraged to explore and think beyond limits, a quality he now instills in students all around the world. I
congratulate Dean and all the laureates honored tonight for using technology to make a positive difference.” Presented by Applied Materials, The Tech Awards has recognized 267 laureates since its inception in 2001. The pioneering work of these laureates has included building a “solar suitcase” to provide emergency lighting and power for medical procedures, developing an ecotechniques toolkit that improves the living conditions in rural communities and the creation of a heat-sensitive label for vaccine vials to ensure people receive potent immunizations. The Tech Awards Gala also included awards recognition for 10 laureates whose life-changing work impacts people in nearly every corner of the globe. For their commitment to applying technology in practical ways to
concern to ensure all youth in California cannot illegally obtain tobacco.” Over the last few years, the number of retailers who illegally sold tobacco products to minors has leveled off in rural areas of the state to slightly more than 8 percent. However, this rate is declining at a slower rate than the rates in urban and suburban areas. Though steadily declining, retailers in urban communities are illegally selling more tobacco to youth (9.6 percent) than are the retailers in suburban areas (4.0 percent). Although the illegal sales rate to minors decreased in 2013, there are still some types of stores with high rates of illegal sales.
Those include:
•Discount and gift stores, gas stations without convenience stores and car washes. (11.4 percent).
•Convenience stores that do not sell gasoline (increased from 3.0 percent in 2012 to 8.6 percent in 2013.)
•Convenience stores that sell gasoline (10.0 percent).
•Liquor stores (8.1 percent). The illegal sales rate in tobac-
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resolve some of the world’s most challenging issues, the laureates were given a week filled with unique Silicon Valley business experiences and training and an unrestricted cash award up to $75,000. Judging for The Tech Awards is conducted by Santa Clara University’s Center for Science, Technology and Society (CSTS). The CSTS acts as an independent party that organizes and convenes expert judges representing academia and the public and private sectors. The Tech Museum of Innovation President Tim Ritchie challenged the night’s attendees to discover “what problem do you care so much about that you are willing to dedicate your life to solving.” “It’s a privilege to live in a community that both wants to, and believes it can, change the world,” Ritchie said. “I look forward to seeing the
wonderful things we can do together. I look forward to taking on big problems with the kind of gritty optimism that characterizes this valley.” Hosted by stage actor and Santa Clara University professor Aldo Billingslea, the gala unfolded against the backdrop of an exhibition specially curated for The Tech Awards that included some of the world’s most iconic photos projected on towering screens. The night’s special highlights included the reading of an original poem written for The Tech Awards by the nation’s fifth presidential inaugural poet, Richard Blanco; a presentation on Leonardo DaVinci, one of the world’s foremost innovators, by Fritjof Capra, author, physicist and systems theorist, and a moving solo vocalist performance by Broadway-bound Archbishop Mitty senior Myha’la Herrold.
co stores decreased sharply in 2013, from 20.5 percent in 2012 to 6.2 percent. None of the supermarkets or drug stores/pharmacies surveyed this year illegally sold tobacco to minors.
Access to Kids Enforcement (STAKE) Act. All U.S. states and territories are required to assess their rate of illegal sales of tobacco to youth, pursuant to the Federal Synar Amendment.
The state’s adult smoking prevalence rate is 12.7 percent (2012), which has consistently been the second lowest in the nation. Since 1989, California’s tobacco control efforts have saved more than 1 million lives. Lung cancer is decreasing in California three times faster than the rest of the nation.
Besides conducting the annual survey, the California Department of Public Health, Food and Drug Branch, conducts ongoing illegal sales enforcement operations.
This annual survey of illegal sales of cigarettes to minors is conducted to gauge the rate of illegal tobacco sales across California and to comply with the Stop Tobacco
California retailers caught selling tobacco products to minors during these enforcement operations are subject to fines ranging up to $6,000 is order to insure that the youth are protected and given the adecuate protection by the law.
SAN FRANCISCO Attorney General Kamala D. Harris announced the removal of ten private health insurance websites that misled Californians by imitating Covered California, the state’s official insurance marketplace for the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). Attorney General Harris also released tips to help consumers avoid insurance scams.
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law also prohibits solicitations that falsely imply a governmental connection (Bus. & Prof. Code, § 17533.6), the use of a domain name that is confusingly similar to another entity (Bus. & Prof. Code, § 17525), making or disseminating untrue or misleading representations with the intent of selling goods or services (Bus. & Prof. Code, § 17500) and unfair competition through untrue or misleading advertising (Bus. & Prof. Code, § 17200).
tections include: no denials based on preexisting conditions; no rating differences based on factors other than age, geography, and family size; issuers may not impose any annual dollar limits for covered services; and all qualified plans must cover essential health benefits identified under the ACA. To avoid scams related to California’s health insurance marketplace, Attorney General Harris has released the following tips for consumers:
In September, the California Attorney General’s ofTo date, all website operafice began an investigation tors who have been contacted •California’s only official into websites that imitate by the Attorney General’s of- health insurance marketplace the state’s Covered Califor- fice have complied, and the is www.coveredca.com, which nia website (www.coveredca. following websites have been is where individuals, families com). Multiple website op- either deactivated or redi- and small businesses can get erators were sent cease and rected to the official exchange information, compare plans desist letters informing them website: and enroll. that their websites were in violation •Be wary if you www.stateexchanges.org of state law and receive a call from www.californiabenefitexchange.com demanding the a representative www.californiahealthbenefitexchange.com immediate removclaiming to be a www.coveredcalifornia.com al of the website government official www.shopinsuranceexchange.us or transfer of the asking for your perwww.shopinsuranceservices.com domain name to sonal information www.healthexchangeinsurance.com the state’s official like Social Security www.shopforhealthcare.org exchange. number or Medicare www.taxcreditinsurance.com www. smallbusinesshealthoptionsprogram.com card number. You These websites should not provide were operated personal or financial by private health insurance The California Health Ben- information over the phone brokers or companies that efit Exchange is charged with and should instead contact were not affiliated with Cov- implementing the ACA and Covered California directly. ered California. The websites is the operator of California’s have domain names similar online health insurance mar•If you are approached by to the state’s official health- ketplace known as Covered someone offering assistance care exchange and contain California. California con- from Covered California, unauthorized references to sumers who purchase health verify that they are a Certified the official exchange’s trade- insurance policies through Enrollment Counselor by marked logo and name. In this marketplace receive asking to see their required several cases, websites used protections guaranteed by ID badge or by contacting the phrases “Get Covered,” the ACA that may not exist Covered California directly. “Covered California” and in policies outside of the ex“California Health Benefit change. •If you believe that you have Advisers.” been the victim of a scam, Health insurance plans sold please report it by contactThe California Affordable outside the official exchange ing Covered California diCare Act forbids individuals on the individual market be- rectly, or by filing a consumer or entities from claiming to fore January 1, 2014 do not complaint with the Califorprovide services on behalf of qualify for federal subsidies nia Attorney General’s office Covered California without and do not have the guaran- at: http://oag.ca.gov/consecuring a valid agreement tees provided by the ACA’s tact/consumer-complaintwith the State Exchange. consumer protection provi- against-business-or-compa(Gov. Code, § 100510.) State sions. Major consumer pro- ny.
Sacramento CALIFRONIA The California Highway Patrol (CHP) learned that its Academy in West Sacramento is the first state police training academy in the nation to be accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA). In addition, the CHP, as a Department, was reaccredited for another three years. “This accreditation demonstrates the CHP’s leadership and professionalism – qualities that are instilled in every officer beginning at the Academy and reinforced throughout their career,” said CHP Commissioner Joe Farrow. “I thank the members of CALEA for reaffirming the Department’s ongoing efforts to provide the people of California the best in Safety, Service and Security.” CALEA announced the accreditations Saturday during its conference in WinstonSalem, N.C. The announcement of the Academy’s accreditation culminates a twoyear pursuit for the highly prized recognition of superior public safety training services
and recognized professional excellence. The Department has been accredited since 2010. With overall agency reaccreditation, the CHP remains the largest accredited law enforcement agency in the nation. “Accreditation is truly a great honor, and a designation for which all CHP employees can take great pride in,” said Commissioner Farrow. “For the public, it means that our standards for excellence and service to the public are built on solid policies and procedures that have been reviewed and certified by outside law enforcement professionals from across the nation.” The CALEA Accreditation Program provides law en-
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forcement agencies with an opportunity to voluntarily demonstrate their adherence to an established set of professional standards and includes an external, objective evaluation of departmental operations. Ultimately, the CALEA Accreditation Program promotes the efficient use of resources and seeks to improve the delivery of service to the public. In addition to overall agency accreditation, CALEA offers accreditation programs specific to training academies and communication centers. Accreditation is for three years, during which time the CHP must submit annual reports showing continued compliance with those standards under which it was initially accredited.
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La University of Southern California (USC) Sol Price School of Public Policy y el Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología (CONACYT), en el marco del FOBESII, firmaron un convenio de colaboración para ofrecer becas para estudios de maestría en Planeación Urbana, Administración de Sistemas de Salud, Administración Pública, o Política Pública en la USC Price School. La USC, reconocida dentro de las 6 mejores facultades de asuntos públicos en los Estados Unidos, USC Price (priceschool.usc.edu), ofrece sus programas en la Ciudad de Los Ángeles, Ca., para estudiantes sobresalientes de todo el mundo y, por vez primera, la convocatoria se
abre para estudiantes mexicanos radicados en EUA. Las maestrías tienen una duración de 2 años. Los candidatos serán seleccionados por ambas instituciones, con base en los requisitos establecidos en las convocatorias. Los estudiantes elegidos recibirán una beca para colegiatura y una beca mensual para manutención. Se ofrecen quince becas al año.
Elegibilidad: »La selección de parte de la USC Price será para la inscripción y la de CONACYT será para la beca.
los programas de USC Price visita la página: http:// priceschool.usc.edu/admission/. La fecha de límite para consideración prioritaria para estas becas es el 15 de diciembre. »Para requisitos y procesos de selección de CONACYT: http://www.conacyt. gob.mx/FormacionCapitalHumano/Becas/Extranjero/ Paginas/default.aspx. Dreamers están invitados a participar en las convocatorias. Para mayor información sobre la convocatoria u otras becas para mexicanos en la USC, contactar a Ángela McCracken: angela@usc.edu
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FBI.gov La seguridad en Internet es uno de los temas más importantes de los programas educativos de la nación. Y no es para menos. Hoy en día el mundo digital forma parte de la vida cotidiana de muchos niños gracias a los mensajes de texto, redes sociales, correo electrónico, videojuegos en línea, chat, música, navegación en Internet y otras formas de comunicacion.
San Jose CALIFORNIA The position of General Counsel at the Santa Clara County Office of Education has been filled with the appointment of Maribel Medina. She will join the office on Monday, Dec. 2. Medina is currently a partner at the law firm of Meyers Nave, where she is chair of their education law practice group. “We’re very fortunate to appoint Ms. Medina as the new General Counsel for the County Office,” said Xavier De La Torre, Santa Clara County Superintendent of Schools. “Her expertise in education law, working both in
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private practice and for two of the state’s largest school districts, will allow us to continue providing high-quality services to districts, schools and students.” As General Counsel, Medina will advise the County Superintendent, County Board of Education, management and staff on legal issues affecting the operations of the County Office. Working within the Office of the Superintendent, she will formulate policy, represent the office in court hearings and supervise legal staff in representing the County Office before other public agencies. In addition, she will provide support to the Office of Innovative Schools, which is responsible for the oversight,
monitoring and analysis of all SCCOE BOE authorized charter schools. Prior to joining Meyers Nave, Medina served as General Counsel for San Francisco Unified School District and Special Counsel to the Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education. Medina earned her Juris Doctorate from the University of California, Berkeley at Boalt Hall, and a master’s degree in public administration from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. She earned her bachelor’s degree in sociology and Chicano studies at the University of California, Berkeley.
Para ayudar a educar a los niños acerca de la seguridad cibernética, el FBI ofrece un programa conocido en inglés como el FBI-SOS (Safe Online Surfing) Internet Challenge. Y para aumentar el alcance del programa, la agencia lanzó en octubre una versión en español del sitio, https:// sos.fbi.gov/espanol.Un programa educativo, interactivo y divertido. El programa fue desarrollado con la asistencia del National Center for Missing & Exploited Children y con sugerencias de maestros y escuelas. Tiene un componente de estudio gratuito que llena los requisitos estatales y federales para la seguridad en Internet. FBI-SOS cuenta con seis “islas”, cada una enfocada a
estudiantes de tercero a octavo grado donde pueden explorar varios aspectos de la seguridad cibernética a través de juegos, videos y otras actividades interactivas. Cada isla tiene siete u ocho áreas con una lección específica sobre la seguridad cibernética y su propio personaje central y tema visual. Los temas cubiertos son apropiados por edad e incluyen una variedad de peligros y temas en Internet, entre ellos: •La protección de información personal •Depredadores •Bullying cibernético •Seguridad de contraseñas •Seguridad de teléfonos celulares •Correo electrónico •Salones de chat •Mensajes instantáneos •Redes sociales •Juegos •Sexting Los niños de todas las edades, así como los adultos, pueden explorar el sitio, participar en los juegos, ver los videos y aprender todo acerca de la seguridad cibernética. Programa se promueve en las escuelas .Para alentar la participación y mejorar el
aprendizaje, FBI-SOS incluye pruebas para los estudiantes y competencias entre las escuelas. Cada grado tiene su propio examen que solo se puede tomar después de que los estudiantes se han inscrito en sus respectivas clases y todas las actividades en la isla han sido completadas por cada estudiante. Después que los exámenes para una clase han sido calificados electrónicamente por el FBI, las escuelas aparecen en un tablero en tres categorías en base al número total de participantes. Durante cada periodo de calificación, las escuelas más altas en cada categoría a nivel nacional reciben un trofeo FBI-SOS y, cuando sea posible, reciben la visita de un agente local del FBI. Todas las escuelas públicas, privadas y en casas pueden participar.Los portales de aprendizaje están disponibles en inglés y en español, pero para propósitos de calificación, las pruebas estudiantiles y la competencia escolar solo están en inglés. Los estudiantes son solo identificados por su número cuando toman el examen; solo sus maestros saben qué número concuerda con cada estudiante.
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Jason Alderman PRACTICAL MONEY Por lo general, suelo comer tanto el Día de Acción de Gracias que no estoy en condiciones de salir de compras en el Viernes Negro, pero millones de otros estadounidenses logran encontrar la energía para hacerlo. El año pasado, 89 millones de personas aprovecharon las ventas del Viernes Negro (57 millones de estos, por Internet), mientras que 247 millones realizaron compras durante el feriado de cuatro días, aprovechando que las tiendas están abriendo incluso el mismo día de Acción de Gracias. Además, millones de cazadores de ofertas gastaron otros $2.000 millones el Ciber-Lunes, lo que indica a las claras que las compras en línea han llegado para quedarse. Desafortunadamente, los ciber-delincuentes han captado esta tendencia y están redoblando sus esfuerzos por despojar a los compradores del dinero que tanto les ha costado ganar. Ya sea que compre por Internet con su computadora, teléfono o tableta, estos son algunos de los engaños cibernéticos de los que debe cuidarse y las precauciones que debe tomar:
Consejos para comprar tarjetas de regalo: •Compre solo en sitios seguros de vendedores confiables (fíjese que la dirección web “https://” tenga una “s” y un símbolo de candado). •En las tiendas físicas, solo compre tarjetas que estén guardadas bajo llave. Evite las que se ofrecen en exhibi-
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dores abiertos donde no haya nadie que los atienda, ya que los ladrones pueden escanear el número de serie de la tarjeta y, cuando usted la haya cargado, pueden hacer compras en línea con su dinero antes de que usted tenga la chance de usarla. •Nunca compre tarjetas o tickets para eventos que se ofrezcan con mucho descuento en los sitios de venta por Internet como eBay o Craiglist –es muy probable que sean falsos o robados. La mayoría de los comercios ofrecen promociones navideñas para incrementar sus ventas de fin de año. Si usted ha indicado que “le gusta” un producto o tienda en Facebook o Twitter, o se ha registrado para recibir sus correos electrónicos, seguramente recibirá ofertas genuinas de importantes descuentos o ventas de último momento.
Pero tenga cuidado con las ofertas falsas de sitios que imitan a comerciantes legítimos. Podrían estar: •Tratando de obtener el número de su tarjeta de crédito y otros datos personales para hacer compras ilegítimas contra su cuenta o abrir nuevas cuentas en su nombre. •Intentando venderle mercaderías robadas o contrabandeadas. •Tratando de obtener acceso a su perfil de sus medios sociales para ingresar a otras cuentas vinculadas, o publicar ilegítimamente ofertas supuestamente avaladas por usted para tentar a sus amigos. Otro engaño común es el envío de un correo electrónico comunicando que alguien
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está intentando entregarle un paquete o que hay un problema con su pedido. Le pedirán que haga clic en un link para ver los detalles y seguramente tendrá que revelar datos de su cuenta u otros datos personales para verificarlos. A menos que usted les haya dado previamente su dirección de correo electrónico, esto probablemente sea falso.
Algunos otros consejos de seguridad relacionados con las compras navideñas: •Al comprar por Internet, evite los avisos emergentes (pop-up) que le presentan ofertas increíbles. Si cree que puede ser real, ingrese al sitio web del comercio y verifique si la oferta está publicada o no. •Los hackers crean direcciones web que parecen muy reales y que, al hacer clic en ellas, lo llevan a un sitio falso que puede infectar su aparato con malware o instalarle un programa troyano para robarle su información personal. Para estar seguro, pase el cursor por encima de las direcciones web que usted no haya escrito y observe si aparecen secuencias de caracteres extraños o mal escritos. •Antes de hacer una compra por Internet, visite las páginas de “Contáctenos” y “Términos y Condiciones” del sitio para ver su número de teléfono, dirección postal, política de devoluciones, etc. Los sitios falsos no suelen tener estas páginas o las tienen pero llenas de errores fácilmente detectables. No deje que la posibilidad de hacer un buen negocio el Viernes Negro le haga bajar la guardia ante los estafadores que quieren llenar su bota navideña con carbón.
(NAPSI) The experts at California Bank & Trust When you’re a small business owner, you have big ambitions for your company. As sizable as your goals may seem, however, it is important to keep an eye on the fundamentals. Here are some essential practices for keeping your business on a firm foundation. • Stick to the Plan. As you’re running your business day to day, it’s easy to get lost in the weeds, so to speak, which is why having a solid business plan is important. Don’t neglect your long-range plans for success. If you don’t have a plan, start building one now. Tip: Outline 10 key components for a basic plan that include key categories such as executive summary, market analysis and financial analysis. • Be Proactive. It’s also easy to let the day-to-day activity of your business put you in a reactive stance. Set aside time each day to focus proactively on goals for growing your
business. Tip: Identify an area to grow your business, such as improving your office space be it through location, managing costs or improving an already-existing office, and create a miniplan with executable steps to keep you on track. • Be Visible. Be sure to adequately and appropriately market your business and its services. Today’s options for communicating provide many low-cost tools for connecting with your customers. Your website should present current information and be easy to navigate. Above all, make it easy for your customers to contact you. Tip: Integrate search engine optimization (SEO) into your marketing and public relations plans to increase online visibility. •Be Social. Just as important as being visible to your customers is communicating with them effectively. In addition to speaking to them when they’re in your store or using your service, you should reach out to them to offer support. Social media
is a great communication tool. Focus your social media efforts on no more than a few key channels to start. Whether it’s Facebook, Twitter, a blog or all three, be sure to establish a plan to serve as your guide. Tip: Keep selfpromoting to a minimum and instead offer content that excites your fans such as resources, tips and interesting factoids. • Money Matters. A chief concern among most smallbusiness owners is managing cash flow. Establish a cash management plan and include options for funding the growth of your business, as well as covering operating costs. A plan will allow you to assess whether existing revenue will be sufficient or if you should consider other financing options, such as a small-business loan from a bank. Tip: Move away from basic banking accounts and connect with a cash management expert to learn new ways to save money and streamline the banking processes.
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Janet H. Matope MEN’S HEALTH NETWORK It’s finally November and we all know what that means - The Holidays - first Thanksgiving, then Christmas, and New Year’s. Fun with the family, office parties, or stores offering candy and other seasonal favorites - who can resist? Emotions are elevated, hopes are high, and the temptation of tasty treats adds yet another dimension to the season: concern over holiday weight gain. While eating lots of good food is both expected and encouraged during these special times, excessive indulgence can create problems later. (BPT) Si tiene un hijo recién nacido, la idea de dormir toda la noche le parecerá un sueño, pues su realidad cotidiana consiste en biberones a altas horas de la noche, cambios de pañales y horas incontables en la mecedora. Si ese es su caso, le consolará saber que no es la única que debe lidiar con las noches en vela. En los Estados Unidos hay miles de madres hispanas en la misma situación. Recientemente, la firma Pampers patrocinó una encuesta en la que participaron 500 madres hispanas con hijos menores de 3 años, para enterarse de qué están haciendo para que sus bebés descansen cómodamente, incluso a las 3 a.m., a fin de que Mamá y Papá también puedan disfrutar de ese escurridizo sueño toda la noche. A continuación, algunas de sus respuestas. * Revise el pañal. Las madres encuestadas afirmaron que la técnica más importante para mantener al niño durmiendo a las 3 a.m. es ponerle un pañal seco a la hora de dormir. Para satisfacer esta demanda y asegurar “noches secas”, Pampers cuenta con pañales de nuevo diseño en toda su
línea de productos, que proporcionan hasta 12 horas de protección nocturna, para asegurar que el bebé disfrute de un sueño “seco” y cómodo. * Dedique un momento para acunar al niño. El 41 por ciento de los padres participantes en la encuesta afirmaron que acunar al bebé a la hora de dormir lo ayuda a preservar el sueño toda la noche. Acunar le ayuda a crear un lazo sólido con el niño, y le permite al pequeño relajarse después de un día pleno de sensaciones. Asegúrese de que la hora de acunar al bebé sea sosegada y lo relaje, preparándolo para el sueño. * Incorpore música suave. Si el bebé se despierta en plena noche, hacerlo participar en actividades sosegadas le ayudará a volverse a dormir con más rapidez. Reduzca la intensidad de la luz mientras duerme al niño, hablándole en voz baja y moviéndolo lentamente. Si el bebé necesita su presencia por más tiempo- como para alimentarlo una música suave y tranquila es una buena opción, pues le ofrece el sonido tranquilizante que desea el bebé, y es más entretenido para la madre. *Convierta la lectura en rutina. Su bebé se dormirá más
rápidamente si usted crea una rutina que pueda asociar con el sueño. Leerle a su niño puede ser una incorporación idónea a su rutina. Léale en voz baja para tranquilizar a su pequeño, a una hora fija, respetando la rutina todas las noches. * Un poco de ruido de fondo no hace daño. Las máquinas de sonido son otra opción para ayudar a su pequeño a conciliar el sueño. Recuerde que su bebé estaba acostumbrado a cierta dosis de ruido exterior mientras permanecía en su vientre, y podría confrontar problemas para dormir en un silencio total. Ponga al niño en la cuna aletargado, pero sin que esté dormido totalmente. Esto le ayudará a asociar a su cama con el sueño, y la máquina de sonidos le proporcionará el ruido de fondo necesario al que está acostumbrado. Ayudar a su hijo a conciliar un buen sueño nocturno es crucial para su desarrollo y su salud. Recuerde que su pequeño es inundado con nuevos estímulos cada día, y lo mejor que puede hacer es estimular el sueño creándole una rutina tranquila y cómoda al bebé.
The holidays don’t have to be synonymous with weight gain, especially if you approach them with a sound game plan. Here is a holiday eating game plan that you can follow before you find yourself making yet again another New Year’s weight loss resolution. PRE-GAME TIPS Don’t skip meals – especially breakfast, in anticipation of eating larger holiday meals later on. Research shows people who eat a healthy breakfast tend to consumer fewer calories during the day. Have a pre-meal – Don’t go to a holiday gathering on an empty stomach. Snack on fruits or vegetables before heading out the door. This will give you a slight feeling of being full, which will help prevent overeating later. Plan ahead – Have a plan for self-control, especially when it comes to your most tempting treats. Think ahead about the sights, sounds, aromas, and feelings that trigger your personal patterns of overeating, and then make plans to combat these beforehand so they don’t become overwhelming.
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ONCE YOU ARE IN THE GAME Drink lots of water – Sipping on a glass of cold water or ice throughout the event helps keep you feeling full and staves off the dehydration that comes from eating too many high-sugar, high-salt goodies. In fact, dehydration can actually mimic hunger, tempting you to eat more when you should really be drinking more water. Practice portion control – It’s nice to dig in to your favorite holiday treats. However, the extra effort required later to work off the calories, or, worse, the gaining of unwanted body fat from eating too much, should be reminders for portion control. So, eat what you want, just keep your portions reasonable, chew food slowly, and keep return trips to a minimum. Size matters! The bigger the plate you are eating from, the more food you are likely to eat. Use smaller plates at the buffet line as they can help with portion control. There is something about seeing an empty plate that helps us feel satisfied whether the container is large or small. That’s why using smaller plates is so effective. Eat food because you’re hungry, not because it’s there – Make a deliberate decision to control so-called recreational eating. Eat with your appetite, not with your eyes. Examine what’s available, and then decide what you really want Eat slowly – The stomach needs about 20 minutes to tell the brain that it’s feeling full. But when food is gulped down, by the time the stomach sends its fullness signal to the brain, you’ve probably already eaten too much food and too many calories. Fill up your plate, eat slowly, and then put the brakes on for a while so that your stomach can send its fullness signal to your brain.
Veg out on veggies – Filling up on healthy, low-calorie, high-fiber vegetables instead of high-fat, high-sugar, high-salt, and high-caffeine treats will make you feel full without the drawbacks of dehydration, nervousness, weight gain, and overeating. Share the holiday spirit – and your food. Save calories by splitting treats with another person. Enjoy yourself – They don’t call it “the most wonderful time of the year” for nothing! But rather than focusing on food, allow yourself to enjoy the personal relationships, meaning of the season, personal reflections, renewed spiritual dedication, holiday games, fun, and memories you’re blessed to have. Additionally, remember that healthy eating is only half the battle. You also need to stay physically active. Try these easy steps to burn more holiday calories: •Maintain or slightly increase your regular exercise program. This will help decrease your appetite, keep your metabolism high, and give you a little caloric leeway for those sweet treats. •When shopping for holiday gifts, park furthest away from the shopping entrance. •Always take the stairs instead of the elevator. •Take a walk after a heavy meal. As tempting as laying on the couch afterwards may be, taking a short walk instead will actually help your body digest your food. Remember the key to winning is a good defense. Following this game plan for healthy eating will help you maintain good physical and mental health while celebrating with friends and family.
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Pavo asado simple Rinde: de 8 a 10 porciones (más sobras) Sodio por porción de 4 onzas: 166 mg
(FAMILY FEATURES Todos saben que la época de las fiestas es un momento de excesiva indulgencia, en especial en torno a la mesa de comida. Las delicias de esta época especial del año suelen estar llenas de ingredientes que no son los más saludables, en especial los ricos en sodio. Aunque los platos festivos son ricos en sodio, el problema del exceso de sal en la dieta promedio afecta a muchas personas. Aunque parezca que no hay manera de disfrutar los platos festivos sin este dilema salino, se pueden disfrutar los sabores de las fiestas sin tanto sodio.
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1 pavo de 12 a 14 libras, sin los menudos 3 zanahorias picadas 1 tallo de apio, picado 2 cebollas medianas, cortadas en rodajas 6 cucharadas de mantequilla sin sal, fundida 3/4 cucharadita de mezcla de sal marina Salt for Life 1/4 cucharadita de pimienta negra 1 taza de agua fría
Apple-Raisin Stuffing Prep time: 25 minutes Bake time: 25 minutes Yield: 4 servings
Caliente el horno a 425 °F. Lave el pavo por dentro y por fuera y séquelo con cuidado con papel de cocina. Coloque las alas por debajo del cuerpo. Si lo desea, sujete los muslos con hilo de cocina. Coloque las zanahorias, el apio y las cebollas en una asadera de metal. Pase el pavo a una rejilla de metal y colóquelo sobre las verduras. Rocíe la piel con mantequilla y distribúyala con los dedos. Sazone con sal y pimienta. Lleve el pavo al horno, sin cubrir, hasta dorar (de 30 a 45 minutos). Agregue una taza de agua fría a la asadera. Cubra el pavo sin presionar con papel de aluminio. Reduzca la temperatura del horno a 350 °F. Hornee unas dos horas en total, hasta que el termómetro insertado en el muslo indique 180 °F. Deje reposar, al menos, 30 minutos antes de cortar.
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This holiday season celebrate with loved ones by serving up fresh takes on classic dishes that will have your guests reaching for seconds. After all, the holidays are all about bringing the whole family together, and a warm, inviting meal is at the heart of every memorable gathering.
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter 1 stalk celery, chopped (about 1/2 cup) 1 small onion, chopped (about 1/4 cup) 1 can (10 1/2 ounces) Campbell’s Condensed Chicken Broth 4 cups Pepperidge Farm Herb Seasoned Stuffing 1 medium apple, cored and chopped (about 1 cup) 1/4 cup raisins 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Heat butter in 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add celery and onion and cook until tender, stirring occasionally. Add broth and heat to boil. Remove skillet from heat. Add stuffing, apples, raisins and cinnamon and mix lightly. Spoon stuffing mixture into 1 1/2-quart casserole. Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes or until stuffing is hot.
Prep time: 20 minutes Total time: 1 hour 20 minutes Yield: 12 servings 6 tablespoons butter 2 large sweet onions, diced (about 3 cups) 1 package (4 ounces) cubed pancetta (about 1 cup) 4 cloves garlic, choppwed 2 stalks celery, diced (about 1 cup) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves 3 cups Swanson® Chicken Broth (Regular, Natural Goodness or Certified Organic) 1/4 cup sherry 1 package (14 ounces) Pepperidge Farm® Herb Seasoned Stuffing Heat the oven to 350°F. Heat butter in 3-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and cook for 15 minutes or until well browned, stirring occasionally. Stir pancetta, garlic, celery and rosemary in saucepan and cook until pancetta is well browned, stirring occasionally. Stir in broth and sherry and heat to boil. Remove saucepan from heat. Add stuffing and mix lightly. Spoon stuffing mixture into greased 3-quart casserole. Cover casserole. Bake for 30 minutes or until stuffing mixture is hot.
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Cinthia Rodríguez EL OBSERVADOR Cada año, la organización del Sagrado Corazón localizado en la calle Alma de San José, ayuda a miles de familias especialmente en los días festivos. Este año no será diferente pero si necesitan mas donaciones de pavos para las cajas de comida que reparten. “La gente está muy agradecida por el apoyo que reciben de El Sagrado Corazón y lo demuestran en gran cantidad de maneras diferentes”, dijo Poncho Guevara, director ejecutivo de El Sagrado Corazón. “Algunos les hacen saber a conocidos de los recursos que ofrece Sagrado Corazón y ayudan a reclutar a otras familias que también pueden necesitar un poco de ayuda”. Guevara lleva mas de siete años con la organizaciones sin fines de lucro. Bajo su liderazgo, El Sagrado Corazón fue designado a la Agencia de Acción Comunitaria para el Condado de Santa Clara en el 2008, y se encargo de los desafíos de la Gran Recesión, mediante la movilización de millones de dólares en ayuda federal para hacer frente a los efectos catastró-
ficos de la economía en un número récord de clientes. El director explicó que muchas de las personas que han recibido ayuda a lo largo de los años se han involucrado. “Hemos hecho un claro objetivo de lograr que los miembros de la comunidad sean involucrados porque valoramos a cada uno que está en nuestra comunidad”.
tiempo para ser voluntarios y donan también a las familias que están confiando en trabajar con nosotros para construir una mejor comunidad”, dijo Guevara. “Y, obviamente, no podemos hacerlo sin la generosidad y el apoyo de las iglesias locales, escuelas, empresas, organizaciones que contribuyen tanto al trabajo que hacemos.”
Guevara pone todo su esfuerzo en apoyar a la organización, a los dirigentes, y los voluntarios, que ayudan a hacer la organización fuerte. También ayuda en el trabajo de desarrollo, los programas de desarrollo, y la colabora con otras instituciones para tratar de hacer un impacto en la pobreza.
La medida de la pobreza de California publicado por el Centro de Stanford sobre la Pobreza y la Desigualdad, informa que una de cada cinco personas (18,7%) en el Condado de Santa Clara no tiene los recursos para subsistir. Recortes de ayuda de dinero para comida (food stamps) entró en vigor el 1 de noviembre, obligando a 51.000 hogares en el valle para estirar aún más su presupuesto para alimentos.
El Sagrado Corazón depende sumamente del banco de alimentos Second Harvest pero también se ayudan de miles de donantes y voluntarios que ayudan a traer los recursos necesarios para asegurarse de que cada familia reciba una maravillosa comida de Acción de Gracias. “El Sagrado corazón esta muy agradecido por el liderazgo y el apoyo de las familias que se encuentran en nuestra comunidad, para aquellos que están dando su
El Sagrado Corazón estará distribuyendo cajas de alimentos la próxima semana. Están dispuestos a tratar de proporcionar hasta que la comida se acabe. Si te gustaría llevar una donación puedes hacerlo en persona. Si te interesa recibir ayuda, tienes que regístrate. También estarán dando cajas de alimentos la semana antes de Navidad.
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Arturo Hilario EL OBSERVADOR People lined up, some in lawn chairs, bundled up with their children, and waited for the opening of the yearly registration day at Sacred Heart Community Services. Upwards of 4,000 families came through as normal services were suspended, and volunteers and employees alike put all their efforts into processing the applications and alleviating the concerns of those whose main goal that day was trying to get a holiday food box or toys for their children. Sacred Heart Director, Poncho Guevara, knows all too well the situations of a lot of these folks, “At Sacred Heart, we see too many families that can’t get ahead no matter how hard they try. It can be heartbreaking, but this is the time of year we want everyone to
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participate in the joy of the season.” The hardships are truly evident in the reactions of people, which range from ecstatic to frustrated. These reactions seem to be an accompaniment to the social strains of the holiday season, which tend to emphasize the needs for certain foods and gifts for family members. Many of those here could not satisfy these needs without assistance. The silver lining was the advocacy efforts by both staff and volunteers, who were able to efficiently get the thousands of qualifying families signed up for the holiday services. Traditional folkloric dancers provided entertainment as people were being processed throughout the building, which had been converted into a full-on registration center. On the eve of their 50th anniversary, Sacred Heart has committed the half century since their inception to help-
ing improve the lives of the residents of their community, which can be summarized in their mission statement, “Our mission is to build a community free from poverty by creating hope, opportunity, and action. We provide essential services, empower people to improve their lives, advocate for justice, and inspire volunteers to love, serve and share.” To see the faces of these individuals whose lives are impacted positively by the registration and distribution days, brings to mind the idea of helping ones fellow man. At Sacred Heart this is a daily effort, much more so evident on these large registration dates. Nonetheless, it is still not enough to help everyone, which is why Sacred Heart, like many local non-profits, encourages those more fortunate to help in any way they can. For more information you can visit sacredheartcs. org/holidays
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San Jose CALIFORNIA After 1519 and the arrival of the Spanish to Mexico, the Spanish were in awe by the large metropolis cities of Mexico. Mexico City was estimated to be 5 times the size of London. From miles away, you could hear the buzz from the tianguiz (market) of Tlaxcala, where an average of 60,000 people gathered daily to get their daily provisions and hand made art of fine metals, stones, and feathers. In response to Black Friday, local artists are re-creating a “Mexica Tianguiz” (Aztec Market), a traditional gathering where families can meet, eat and buy their supplies and gifts for the Holiday Season. You can find one of a kind hand made gifts including earrings, jewelry, clothing, Aztec dance regalias, feathers, Jade, obsidian, bead work, painting, etc. This is the official Red Saturday and Red Sunday, not only because it will be HOT but this is the color of the Native people on
the Red Road. This is a one of a kind event in the Bay Area, you definitely don’t want to miss the experience.
regalia, and supplies such as rattles, ayoyotes, belts, and guaraches for all the Bay Area Aztec dancers and groups.
Some of the featured artist and business are the following: Xochitecpatl from Yaocuauhtli Leather Works of Salinas. He specializes in handmade leather bags made with exotic skins, including turtle and armadillo shells. He also matches leather braclets and beautiful earrings made with a variety of feathers.
Another San Jose native artist will be Carlos Rodriguez, co-founder of Dead Kings Collective. He will be featuring his latest line of apparel including ladies and mens tshirts, crewneck, beenies and a few of his latest painting….
Tochtli Cultural Wear is a new brand out of San Jose that specializes in the latest fashion for Women, men and children with Native Mexican images from the ancient Aztec codices. Garments include, full zip hoodies, tshirts, ladies flowy tanks, t-shirts, even onesies for the new born Mexicas…. Coming up from Los Angeles, will be Sergio Ruiz from “Plumas Tenochtitlan” who will bring the latest variety of feathers, Aztec dance
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Other artists will include, Nauhxa from San Jose, a precious stone jewelry designer, Omicuauhtli Roberto Romo, a rising Fine Arts painter also based in San Jose. Mexica Tianguiz, is FREE and open to the public. It will take place Saturday Nov 30 (2-9PM) & Sunday December 1 (11-6 PM). It will be hosted at the beautiful School of Arts & Culture (Mexican Heritage Plaza), 1700 Alum Rock Avenue, in San Jose. There is plenty of parking; exit Alum Rock Avenue from both 680 or 101 freeways.
Supposedly, with the exponential growth of the Latino population of the United States, by the year 2050 or so, we’ll be the majority. This means a shift in popular culture, both in the media, consumerism, and entertainment sectors. I had read reports and speculations from those that are knowledgeable in that area trying to discern the why’s, when’s and how’s. In the end, it wasn’t until I started noticing it myself, specifically within the last couple months, that I gathered my own thoughts on it. The November 22nd issue of Rolling Stone, for the first time in its 45 year existence, will carry a special 15-page mini issue within it. It will include an alternate cover featuring musician Pitbull, along with the classic Rolling Stone logo, but with Spanish headlines. The innards of the 15-page “Latino section” will include English articles aimed at covering Latino artists, both established and up-andcoming, as well as Spanish side-bars. The ads in the section will also be themed to Latino lifestyles and range from Spanish to English text. This bilingual duality is something that has been picked up recently not
only within magazines and ads, but in the popular mainstream media. Take for example the recent book-turned film, Ender’s Game. I had not read Orson Scott’s 1985 novel previously, so it was all a new experience for me. One of the pivotal characters in the film, a type of opposition to the main character Ender, is a smallstatured, but strong willed guy by the name of Bonzo Madrid. A quick character summary for the book version reveals a “strikingly beautiful boy of aristocratic Spanish lineage.” What I saw within the film was a tough, smallstatured guy that had more of an East LA type of demeanor than one aristocratic Spanish lineage. I suppose that, for sake of the viewers, it was better to portray him as a Latino from the U.S. What caught me off guard was how he would use bilingual language within the film. At one point he is introduced to the main character of Ender, and does not like him. He calls him a Spanish profanity, which again, lies more with the West coast, Mexican slang. This character, played by Colombian-American actor Moisés Arias, was also in a Latino role as the son of Mexican villain El Macho (voiced by Benjamin Bratt) in Despi-
cable Me 2. As the main villain in the film, he and his son share plenty of screen time. Several comical situations occur with Spanish language and culture as the major point, including the mall restaurant El Macho owns, Salsa & Salsa. This brings me to the point that, as the shift in social power occurs, (whenever it actually is in plain sight), it’ll mean that people will be seeing stronger characters within film, television, and the internet mainstream. The Nielson measurement company created a document which establishes the research and conclusion on Latinos in the United States. They found that “Hispanics are the largest immigrant group to exhibit significant culture sustainability and are not disappearing into the American melting pot.” This means we’re going to be advertised to, marketed to, and catered to, by mass media in our own culturally significant ways. I’m all for the diversity from every culture to be shared over entertainment mediums, yet it’s an arresting feeling of joy that finally, after years, our numbers, that market power it encompasses, are going to be determinant of the future of entertainment; hopefully in a positive light. At last, we leave the age of Frito bandito behind.
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FASHION & BEAUTY
Entre comprar el mandado, invitar a la familia y limpiar la casa, tendremos muy poco tiempo de coordinar el atuendo perfecto para la fiesta. Actualizando nuestro vestuario con algunas de las tendencias básicas del otoño y productos de belleza infaltables, luciremos a la moda cuando lleguen las Fiestas de la temporada. ¡La experta en moda y portavoz del programa Pruébalo & te Encantará, Irma Martinez, comparte sus consejos sobre cómo lucir fácilmente como toda una o un fashionista! Dile adiós a la regla de no usar blanco después del Día del Trabajador
(BPT) As we head into the cold winter months, there is no need to sacrifice your style for warmth. This year, incorporate on-trend looks from the runway into your wardrobe to keep your look fashionforward throughout season. Here are five fantastic looks for fall and winter from celebrity stylist, Cristina Ehrlich.
1. Men’s suit styling Menswear is no longer reserved for the boys as women around the world are adapting men’s suit styles and making them their own. This trend embodies looks inspired by Savile Row - the famous street in London known for tailoring the attire of some of the world’s most famous men. “Patterns like herringbone and pinstripes
are central to this look,” says Ehrlich. “While traditional tailoring for men - like the haberdashery cut - is being refreshed with a feminine silhouette.”
2. Neo-punk The neo-punk look channels the likes of Vivienne Westwood, Sid and Nancy, and singer/songwriter, Siouxsie. Add a little edge to your wardrobe with tartan, vinyl, chains, studs and spikes. Metals make ideal neo-punk accessories. Ehrlich recommends stacking a few customizable PANDORA bracelets and rings in mixed metals for a fashionforward look that is all your own.
3. Tone-on-tone Color remains big for winter, with tone-on-tone trend-
ing on and off the runway. To pull off this look, choose an outfit in a rich hue and then bring it to life by mixing in complementary shades and textures. For example, an emerald green top is enhanced with accessories in various shades of bright green. “Jewelry in harmonious shades can perfect the tone-on-tone look with minimal effort,” adds Ehrlich.
4.- Renaissance fabric mixing This season’s hottest designers are showing a reincarnation of 18th and 19th century patterns blended with colorful, contemporary fabrics. This Renaissance inspired look is far from what you’ll find at a medieval fair. To incorporate this trend, Ehrlich likes to pair a long, full skirt with a cropped cardigan. “Have fun mixing fabrics to
create a one-of-a-kind look,” she says. “Paisley and pinstripes? Of course!”
“Combina tus prendas blancas de verano con clásicos otoñales como un pantalón de lana o una chaqueta de corte rectangular. Para este Día de Acción de Gracias, un collar blanco impactante acompañado con una cartera de mano blanca y un elegante vestido negro es el atuendo perfecto para recibir a la familia”. “La tendencia del blanco invernal va de maravillas
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con un maquillaje simple para el día o uno audaz para la noche. Con apenas un par de aplicaciones de COVERGIRL Clump Crusher by lashblast™ mascara, tus pestañas lucirán más voluminosas y sin grumos”. Borgoña para los hombres “Al elegir un conjunto para mi marido, siempre me enfoco en prendas elegantes, y esta temporada el color borgoña está de última moda para los hombres, ya sea en un suéter liso, una bufanda o mocasines de cuero. Es un color fácil de incorporar al vestuario de cualquier hombre.” “Aunque la nueva temporada trae nuevos estilos, el cambio en la temperatura también afecta la piel sensible de mi marido. De hecho, él adora Fusion ProGlide SilverTouch Manual Razor y Fusion ProGlide Sensitive Shave Gel porque le ofrecen comodidad increíble para su afeitada diaria. Además, una cara bien afeitada es siempre elegante, más allá de la temporada.”
5. Mid-century The sultry, feminine looks associated with film-noir are brought to life with this runway trend. Celebrate classic beauty with nipped-waist tops and flowing, billowy skirt-suits. Complete your outfit with accessories - try necklaces that mix sterling silver, 14 karat gold and sparkling stones. “No matter what your personal style, these five trends are sure to bring your look to new fashionable heights,” says Ehrlich. “By mixing fabrics, colors, prints and accessories that embrace the top trends, you’ll look and feel great all season long.”
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Environmentalists and animal advocates contend that Navy sonar testing in the ocean is harming whales and other marine wildlife and are calling on the Navy to curtail such training and testing exercises accordingly. Pictured: A Navy helicopter lowers a sonar device into the ocean. Official U.S. Navy Imagery. Roddy Scheer & Doug Moss EARTHTALK Active sonar is a technology used on ships to aid in navigation, and the U.S. Navy tests and trains with it extensively in American territorial waters. The Navy also conducts missile and bomb testing in the same areas. But environmentalists and animal advocates contend that this is harming whales and other marine wildlife, and are calling on the Navy to curtail such training and testing exercises accordingly. “Naval sonar systems work like acoustic floodlights, sending sound waves through ocean waters for tens or even hundreds of miles to disclose large objects in their path,” reports the non-profit Center for Biological Diversity (CBD). “But this activity entails deafening sound: even one low-frequency active sonar loudspeaker can be as loud as a twin-engine fighter jet at takeoff.” According to CBD, sonar and other military testing can have an especially devastating effect on whales, given how dependent they are on their sense of hearing for feeding, breeding, nursing, communication and navigation. The group adds that
sonar can also directly injure whales by causing hearing loss, hemorrhages and other kinds of trauma, as well as drive them rapidly to the surface or toward shore. In 2007, a U.S. appeals court sided with the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), which had contended that Navy testing violated the National Environmental Policy Act, Marine Mammal Protection Act and Endangered Species Act. But within three months of this ruling, then-President George W. Bush exempted the Navy, citing national security reasons. The exemption was subsequently upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court upon challenge, and the Navy released estimates that its training exercises scheduled through 2015 could kill upwards of 1,000 marine mammals and seriously injure another 5,000. Luckily, in September 2013 a federal court in California sided with green groups in a lawsuit charging that the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) failed to protect thousands of marine mammals from Navy warfare training exercises in the Northwest Training Range Complex along the coasts of California, Oregon and
Washington. In the opinion, Magistrate Judge Nandor Vadas ruled that NMFS’s prior approval of the Navy’s activities there failed to use the best available science to assess the extent and duration of impacts to the marine mammals. As a result of the ruling, NMFS must reassess its permits to ensure that the Navy’s activities comply with protective measures per the Endangered Species Act. “This is a victory for dozens of protected species of marine mammals, including critically endangered Southern Resident orcas, blue whales, humpback whales, dolphins and porpoises,” says Steve Mashuda, an attorney with the environmental law firm, Earthjustice, which represented the coalition in the lawsuit. The recent ruling will no doubt be challenged. Also, the Navy still has the green light to use sonar and do weapons testing off the East Coast despite the risks. Concerned readers can send a message through the NRDC website calling on U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel to direct the Navy to adopt safeguards to protect marine mammals during training without sacrificing national security.
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LEGAL CLASSIFIEDS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 584995 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Liyah LaDeii, 1562 Staghorn Lane, San Jose, CA 95121, Santa Clara Co. Tina Bernard, 1562 Staghorn Lane, San Jose, CA 95121. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Tina Bernard Nov. 22, 29; Dec. 06, 13, 2013. This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/15/13. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 584856 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Rojaz Tile, 2561 Alvin Ave #223, San Jose, CA 95121, Santa Clara Co. Alejandro Carmona Trujillo, 2561 Alvin Ave., Apt 223, San Jose, CA 95121. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 11/12/13. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Alejandro Carmona Trujillo Nov. 22, 29; Dec. 06, 13, 2013. This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/12/13. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV256308 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Samuel Abraham, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Samuel Abraham has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Samuel Abraham to Tsegaye S. Dellele. 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 names should not be granted on 2/25/14 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Nov. 20, 2013. Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Nov. 22, 29; Dec. 06, 13, 2013. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV256319 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jeffrey Michael Gaydosh Marzullo, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Jeffrey Michael Gaydosh Marzullo has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jeffrey Michael Gaydosh Marzullo to Gabriel Phoenix Kai. 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 names should not be granted on 2/18/14 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Nov. 19, 2013. Thomas Wm. Cain
Judge of the Superior Court Nov. 22, 29; Dec. 06, 13, 2013. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV253373 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Angelique Ardanuy, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Angelique Ardanuy has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Soraya Kayliana Corral to Soraya Kayliana Ardanuy. 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 names should not be granted on 12/24/13 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Sept. 19, 2013. Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Nov. 22, 29; Dec. 06, 13, 2013. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 584173 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Soy Oso Hauling, 260 N 28th St. San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara Co. Fernando Ortiz Silva Jr., 2580 Senter Rd., 533, San Jose, CA 95111. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Fernando Ortiz Silva Jr. Nov. 15, 22, 29; Dec. 06, 2013. This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 10/23/13. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 584094 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, ECO Legacy, 1234 Sunnyvale Saratoga #17, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, Santa Clara Co. Nalleli Somoza, 1234 Sunnyvale Saratoga #17, Sunnyvale, CA 94087. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Nalleli Somoza Nov. 15, 22, 29; Dec. 06, 2013. This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 10/22/13. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV256059 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Brenda Benitez Martinez, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Brenda Benitez Martinez, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Mario Josue Castaneda Jr. to Mario Josue Benitez-Martinez. 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 names should not be granted on 2/11//14 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Nov. 14, 2013. Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court
Nov. 15, 22, 29; Dec. 06, 2013. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV255892 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Eunyoung Jenny Kim, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Eunyoung Jenny Kim, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Eunyoung Jenny Kim to Jenny Eunyoung Theodorovich. 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 names should not be granted on 2/11//14 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Nov. 08, 2013. Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Nov. 15, 22, 29; Dec. 06, 2013. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV255824 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Gabriela Yvette Medina, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Gabriela Ivette Medina, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Xitlalli Alvarez to Xitlalli Medina. 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 names should not be granted on 2/11//14 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Nov. 07, 2013. Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Nov. 15, 22, 29; Dec. 06, 2013. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV255797 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Miguel A Hernandez de la Cruz & Norah E Nolasco Moreno TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Miguel A Hernandez de la Cruz & Norah E. Nolasco Moreno have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Miguel Angel Hernandez Jr. to Miguel Angel Jr. HernandezNolasco. 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 names should not be granted on 2/11//14 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Nov. 07, 2013. Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Nov. 15, 22, 29; Dec. 06, 2013. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV255498 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Khadra A Mohamoud, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Khadra A Mohamoud has filed a petition for Change of
Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Khadra A Mohamoud to Asha Ayanle Abdi. 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 names should not be granted on 2/04//14 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Nov. 01, 2013. Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Nov. 15, 22, 29; Dec. 06, 2013. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 584452 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Superlife Insurance Services, 903 Sunrose Terrace #305, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, Santa Clara Co. Superlife, Inc., 903 Sunrose Terrace # 305, Sunnyvale, CA 94086. This business is conducted by a corporation, registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Superlife Inc. Tim Harvey/CEO Nov. 08, 15, 22, 29, 2013. This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 10/31/13. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 584441 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, DABBZ, 1670 Zanker Road, Suite A., San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara Co. John Sanchez, 2730 Gay Ave., San Jose, CA 95127. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 10/30/13. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) John Sanchez Nov. 08, 15, 22, 29, 2013. This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 10/30/13. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 584100 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Estetica Unisex Michelle’s, 4112 F, Monterey Road, San Jose, CA 95111, Santa Clara Co. Maria Marron, 510 Saddle Brook Dr., Spc., 135, San Jose, CA 95136. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Maria Marron Nov. 08, 15, 22, 29, 2013. This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 10/22/13. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 584005 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Mi Tierra, 2170 Story Road Unit A, San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara Co. Jose Moreno, 1029 Meridian Ave, Apt. 100, San Jose, CA 95125. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Jose Moreno Nov. 08, 15, 22, 29, 2013. This statement was filed with the
County of Santa Clara on 10/18/13. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV255696 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Samuel NicholsGeerdes, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Samuel Nichols-Geerdes, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Samuel Nichols-Geerdes to Samuel Nichols. 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 names should not be granted on 2/04//14 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Nov. 06, 2013. Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Nov. 08, 15, 22, 29, 2013. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV255585 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Gloria Olmos, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Gloria Olmos, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Viviana Olmos Garcia to Viviana Olmos. 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 names should not be granted on 2/04//14 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Nov. 04, 2013. Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Nov. 08, 15, 22, 29, 2013.
ter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 2/04//14 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Oct. 29, 2013. Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Nov. 08, 15, 22, 29, 2013. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 584372 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Be Your APP, 241 Castillon Way, San Jose, CA 95119, Santa Clara Co. Anthony OTT, 241 Castillon Way, San Jose, CA 95119. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 09/03/13. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Anthony Ott Nov. 01, 08, 15, 22, 2013. This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 10/29/13. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 584239 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Celaya Builders, 11910 Vallejo Dr., Saratoga, CA 95070, Santa Clara Co. Mario Celaya, 11910 Vallejo Dr., Saratoga, CA 95070. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 10/24/2013. “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.) Mario Celaya Nov. 01, 08, 15, 22, 2013. This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 10/24/13.
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV255551 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Laura E Morales Perez, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Laura E Morales Perez, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Alexis Plasencia-Morales to Alexis Giovanni Fernandez-Morales . 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 names should not be granted on 2/04//14 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Nov. 04, 2013. Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Nov. 08, 15, 22, 29, 2013.
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV255286 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ricardo Quezada & Florina Ortega, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Ricardo Ortega & Florina Ortega, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Lisbeth Quezada to Lisbeth Quezada Ortega b. Richard Quezada Chavez to Richard Quezada Ortega c. Steven Quezada Chavez to Steven Quezada Ortega 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 names should not be granted on 1/28//14 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Oct. 29, 2013. Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Nov. 01, 08, 15, 22, 2013.
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV255317 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Mom Ngar, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Mom Ngar, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Mom Ngar to Lynn Nga Phan. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this mat-
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV255279 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Rosario Ignacia Valencia Estrada & Martin Delgadillo Barajas, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Rosario Ignacia Valencia Estrada & Martin Delgadillo Barajas, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as
LEGAL CLASSIFIEDS follows: a. Derek Axl Delgadillo to Derek Axl Delgadillo Valencia. 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 names should not be granted on 1/28//14 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Oct. 29, 2013. Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Nov. 01, 08, 15, 22, 2013. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV255267 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Alan Ezekiel, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Alan Ezekiel, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Alan Wayne Ezekiel to Alan W Ezekiel 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 names should not be granted on 1/28//14 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Oct. 29, 2013. Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Nov. 01, 08, 15, 22, 2013. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV255214 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Loriann Matteucci, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Loriann Matteucci, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Loriann Matteucci to Loriann Alonso. 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 names should not be granted on 1/28//14 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Oct. 28, 2013. Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Nov. 01, 08, 15, 22, 2013. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV255133 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Duck Sil Choi, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Duck Sil Choi, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Duck Sil Choi to Julie Choi 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 names should not be granted on 1/28//14 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of
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general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Oct. 25, 2013. Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Nov. 01, 08, 15, 22, 2013. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV255116 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Farideh Farhadi Langaroudi, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Farideh Farhadi Langaroudi, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Farideh Farhadi Langaroudi to Faride Farhadi 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 names should not be granted on 1/28//14 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Oct. 25, 2013. Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Nov. 01, 08, 15, 22, 2013. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV254978 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Adelina Sanchez Hernandez, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Adelina Sanchez Hernandez, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Rigoberto Rivera Sanchez to Rigoberto Sanchez 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 names should not be granted on 1/28//14 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Oct. 22, 2013. Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Nov. 01, 08, 15, 22, 2013. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV254507 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Maria Hernandez Jaquez & Jose Jaquez, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Maria Hernandez Jaquez & Jose Jaquez, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jocelyn Jaquez to Jocelyn Rodriguez. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 1/14//14 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Oct. 11, 2013. Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Nov. 01, 08, 15, 22, 2013.
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Don’t Ignore Your Pet’s Bad Breath (STATEPOINT) If you think your pet’s bad breath is no big deal, you’re not alone, as 28 million pet owners mistakenly think bad breath is normal for pets. But experts are warning dog and cat lovers that bad breath isn’t just unpleasant, it can be a sign of poor oral health or dental disease. “If your pet has bad breath, a visit to the veterinarian is imperative,” says Dr. Brook Niemiec, a board-certified veterinary dentist and President of the Academy of Veterinary Dentistry. Breeds with short, flat faces like Pugs, Boston Terriers and Bulldogs are at higher risk for oral issues, as are senior pets and small dogs and cats. But no matter the size, breed or age of your pet, you can take steps to reduce bad breath: • Brush your pet’s teeth daily to fight buildup of plaque and tartar. • Give your pet Veterinary Oral Health Council accepted dental treats, such as GREENIES Dental Chews and Treats. • Make regular visits to the veterinarian. • Schedule professional dental cleanings as advised by your veterinarian. To learn more about preventing bad pet breath and how dental chews and treats work, visit www.Greenies. com.
Mario Jiménez Castillo EL OBSERVADOR Santa Cecilia es una de las santas más populares y veneradas en el mundo de habla hispana, desde hace varios siglos se le considera la santa patrona de los músicos y compositores. Sus milagrosas intercesiones han sido relatadas por muchos fieles a través de la historia. Los relatos acerca de su vida son muy conmovedores y ciertamente crueles, factor predominantemente común en la vida de la mayoría de todos los santos. Fue una joven y culta aristócrata, y una cristiana ejemplar desde la infancia. Los padres de Cecilia la dieron en matrimonio a un joven noble pagano, Valerianus. Ella inmediatamente convirtió a su esposo y él fue bautizado por el Papa. Valerianus también convirtió a su hermano Tiburtius y juntos distribuían donaciones a los pobres, rescataban de la miseria a niños huérfanos, socorrían a los enfermos y sepultaban los cuerpos de aquellos asesinados por el temible oficial
Turius Almachius, quien perseguía sin piedad a los cristianos. Años más tarde los dos hermanos fueron arrestados y ejecutados. Santa Cecilia también fue arrestada por haberlos sepultado sin permiso de las autoridades y el juez la condenó a ser sofocada en el baño de su propia casa. Pero cuando vieron que ella no sufrió ningún daño en el cuarto sobrecalentado, se le mandó a decapitar. El verdugo dejó caer su espada tres veces sin poder separar la cabeza del cuerpo, y luego huyendo, dejó a Santa Cecilia bañada en su propia sangre. Después de tres días de agonía ella murió. Durante esos tres días, un ángel le acompañó, tocando para ella música celestial y abriéndole las puertas del cielo donde le esperaban las almas de muchos cristianos a quiénes ella había ayudado cuando estaba viva. Fue enterrada en Roma y su cripta fue abierta casi 1,800 años después de ser sepultada y su cuerpo estaba aún fresco, manteniendo un aroma agradable. Santa Cecilia descansaba allí como si estuviera apaciblemente dormida.
Peticiones: se le pide para tener asistencia divina cuando se sufre por la pérdida de un ser querido, para incrementar el don de la generosidad, conseguir milagros y lograr lo que parece imposible. Frecuentemente se le ofrendan velas y veladoras blancas y color rosa.
Oración Bienaventurada virgen y mártir Santa Cecilia, modelode la fe en Jesucristo, ampara a tus devotos quienes implorantu poderosa y fiel intercesión ante el cielo. Que con tu santa guía y fervor cristiano, consigamos el verdadero arrepentimiento de nuestrasfaltas, el propósito eficaz de la enmienda y la fortaleza necesaria paradefender la fe que siempre hemos profesado.Alcánzanos la gracia de vivir y descansar en santa fe, y también la graciaespecial que te pido solemnemente. Escucha y atiende mis súplicas, Virgen milagrosa, para que merezca un día, alcanzar la bondad eterna de Dios,Nuestro Señor.Amén.
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Una comedia de aventuras fascinante. Anna (voz de Kristen Bell), una intrépida y optimista joven, se lanza a la aventura en un viaje de épicas proporciones junto al agreste montañés Kristoff y su fiel compañero, el reno Sven, en busca de su hermana Elsa (voz de Idina Menzel), cuyos gélidos poderes han atrapado al reino de Arendelle en un eterno invierno. Con la misión de salvar el reino, Anna y Kristoff se cruzarán con condiciones climáticas dignas del Everest, místicos trolls y un cómico muñeco de nieve llamado Olaf.
Catching Fire begins as Katniss Everdeen has returned home safe after winning the 74th Annual Hunger Games along with fellow tribute Peeta Mellark. Winning means that they must turn around and leave their family and close friends, embarking on a “Victor’s Tour” of the districts. Along the way Katniss senses that a rebellion is simmering, but the Capitol is still very much in control as President Snow prepares the 75th Annual Hunger Games (The Quarter Quell) - a competition that could change Panem forever.
En “Jake and the Never Land Pirates: Never Land Rescue”, Jake emprende la misión más heroica de su vida cuando la magia de Never Land comienza a desaparecer al mismo tiempo que el antiguo Forever Tree parece estar desvaneciéndose. Luego de que un misterioso personaje conocido como “The Guardian” llega para explicar que solo aquel pirata que crea realmente en sí mismo podrá salvar a Never Land de la desaparición total, Jake deberá separarse de su tripulación y embarcarse sólo en una misión para salvar al Forever Tree, la fuente de la magia de todo Never Land. Guiando a Jake en su búsqueda estará Tinker Bell, quien hace su primera aparición en la serie.
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Tributo especial en conmemoración del primer aniversario de su muerte
México (NOTIMEX) Por las altas ventas de su disco “Primera fila”, Sasha, Benny y Erik recibieron Disco Triple Platino más Oro, mientras que su CD-DVD “En vivo desde el Auditorio Nacional” obtuvo Disco de Oro a pocos días de haber sido lanzado al mercado. Directivos de la casa disquera Sony Music fueron los encargados de entregar a los tres cantantes el reconocimiento por haber vendido más de 210 mil copias de “Primera fila”, al recibirlo, Sasha Sokol destacó la importancia de este Triple Platino sobre todo en un momento en el que es muy difícil vender discos.
NUEVA YORK La revista PEOPLE en Español dedica su más reciente portada a la fallecida cantante Jenni Rivera. En esta edición la familia Rivera comparte con los editores de la publicación conmovedores detalles de cómo van sobrellevando el primer año sin la Diva de la Banda, y explican cómo mantienen vivos sus sueños y proyectos. “Tantas veces que me despierto y digo: ‘Ojalá que esté allá abajo [en la cocina]’. Es lo único que quiero, que me haga de comer y me diga: ‘Te amo princesa’. Ese sería el día perfecto para mí”, dice Chiquis Rivera a la revista en la casa que perteneció a su madre. Desde el fallecimiento de la intérprete, Chiquis regresó a la casa materna, retomando la responsabilidad de cuidar de sus hermanos menores: Johnny Angel, de 12 años; y Jenicka, de 16. “Esta es mi realidad, esta es mi vida. [Mi mamá] no regresa de su viaje, de la gira y a veces me enojo mucho con la vida”, explica entre lágrimas quien fuera el brazo derecho y cómplice de la desaparecida artista. Durante la entrevista, Chiquis también habla del distanciamiento que ocurrió entre ella y su madre dos meses antes de su trágica muerte, culpando por primera vez a una presunta amiga de su progenitora. “Cuando conocí a esa mujer dije: ‘Esto no es bueno’. Sentí algo [negativo] y ahí es cuando empezó todo. No sé qué le metió en la cabeza a mi mamá, pero desde ahí fue horrible”, adelanta, omitiendo el nombre de la
supuesta causante del pleito en esta historia que contará en su autobiografía, que llevará por título Forgiveness. “Hay tantas cosas que siento que se tienen que decir. Paso por momentos de coraje porque había tanta gente involucrada [en esa situación] que dijeron tantas cosas. [Pero] tengo que aprender a perdonar [a la gente], perdonar [a] la vida, a mí misma si [es que] no le hice sentir a mi mamá que fue una gran madre. Mi mamá fue mi todo, fue lo único que yo sabía”. Por su lado, Rosie la hermana menor de Jenni, también tuvo que tomar cambios drásticos para continuar con todos los proyectos de la cantante. Se mudó a la mansión de la cantante y con la ayuda de Chiquis y un equipo de trabajo ha logrado cumplir los sueños de su hermana. Entre ellos, la publicación de Inquebrantable/Mi historia, a mi manera (Atria Español), la detallada biografía de Jenni; la producción del tequila Jenni Rivera La Gran Señora; una nueva fragancia llamada Forever; y la apertura en noviembre de Jenni Ri-
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vera Boutique en Panorama City, CA, donde se venderán los productos de la marca de la cantante. Además, la familia prepara la película autorizada sobre Jenni y un disco inédito en inglés para el próximo año, mientras sigue ayudando a través de Jenni Rivera Love Foundation, tal y como la intérprete lo hacía. “[Jenni] lo tenía todo preparado”, asegura Rosie. Según la revista Forbes, con $7 millones de ingresos después de muerta y la venta de casi la misma cantidad de discos que vendió en vida, la artista se ha convertido en una de las celebridades fallecidas que más ingresos sigue generando. “Ayudarle [a mi mamá] a que sus sueños se hagan realidad nos ayuda a todos a sanar nuestra herida que, como siempre lo digo, nunca se va a sanar completamente”, confiesa Chiquis. “Me ayuda saber que todavía soy su [brazo] derecho, que estoy aquí [ayudándole]. La quiero hacer feliz”, concluye. “Quiero que ella diga desde el cielo que está orgullosa de la hija que tiene, que tuvo”.
Los Ángeles CALIFORNIA La actriz y cantante internacional y ahora por primera vez compositora y productora musical, Lucero, lanzará el próximo martes 19 de noviembre su tan esperada producción en vivo “Lucero En Concierto”. Una colección de algunos de sus más grandes éxitos y grabado en
“Estamos muy emocionados, gracias al público que ha comprado nuestros discos”, manifestó la cantante quien destacó que su gira de conciertos continuará hasta el primer trimestre del próximo año y luego se sentarán para ver la posibilidad de sacar un álbum con temas inéditos. “Queremos seguir juntos porque nos gusta, tenemos ganas de hacer algo nuevo pero queremos que esté a la altura de lo que hicimos en Primera Fila, hemos estado componiendo canciones y será en enero o febrero cuando decidamos si estamos preparados para lanzar un disco completamente inédito”, expresó Erik.
un concierto único en el Auditorio Nacional de la ciudad de México, el pasado el 25 de octubre. Con músicos en vivo y mariachi, este álbum incluye 3 temas inéditos de su propia autoría entre ellos “No Pudiste Amar Así” primer sencillo de esta producción. A lo largo de su carrera en la música ha vendido más de 27 millones de discos a
“Nos sorprendió que uno de los temas favoritos de Primera Fila fue “cada beso” un tema inédito, eso fue lo que despertó nuestra inquietud de hacer cosas nuevas”, dijo Sasha. El trío de cantantes descartó la posibilidad de un reencuentro de Timbiriche, “no está contemplado, porque no estamos en un nivel emocional adecuado para hacerlo y creemos que esta es la tercia idónea”. “Este trío ha funcionado por sus canciones y porque nuestras personalidades han compaginado, a los tres nos interesa mucho explotar nuestra parte creativa”, afirmó Erik.
través de 21 producciones discográficas. Con su éxito “Cuéntame” en 1989 alcanzó el segundo lugar en el Top Latin Songs de la prestigiosa revista Billboard por más de 25 semanas y fue considerada como una de las canciones más representativas de los 80’s. En los 90’s incursiona en el género ranchero con el CD “Con Mi Sentimiento” logrando vender más de 500,000 copias en México y Estados Unidos, certificándose con 2 discos de platino. Sin duda alguna, un acierto más en su carrera. Actualmente se encuentra disfrutando su etapa como compositora y productora haciendo su debut en este álbum “Lucero En Concierto”. Siempre comprometida con innovar y reinventarse para permanecer en el gusto del público con cada proyecto, Lucero hoy por hoy es una de las consentidas del público internacional, logrando posicionarse como un orgullo latino para el mundo.
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SAN JOSE Sharks Sports & Entertainment’s Sharks Ice family of ice rink facilities have been awarded the 2015 USA Hockey Tier I Boys National Championships, the premier USA Hockey national tournament for boys aged 14-18. The tournament will feature three age groups (14, 16, 18) and be played at Sharks Ice facilities in April of 2015. It is the first time the Boys Tier 1 championships have ever been awarded to the West. The majority of games will be played at Sharks Ice at San Jose, with select games
to be held at Sharks Ice in Fremont. A total of 48 teams (16 in each age group) will participate. The tournament will feature USA Hockey District champions from across the country. Teams are composed of the best-of-the-best male hockey players in the United States at the 14, 16, and 18-year-old levels. “We are honored to be the first facility on the west coast to host this prestigious event,” Vice President, Sharks Ice & Worcester Sharks Jon Gustafson said. “USA Hockey’s selection of Sharks Ice at San Jose shows that the rest of the country
acknowledges California as a hockey hotbed. This is a fantastic opportunity for our kids, families, facilities, and city to showcase our world class amenities and prove to everyone that San Jose is Hockey Town 2.0.” Sharks Ice has hosted five USA Hockey National Tournaments in the past, including the 2007 Girls’ and Women’s USA Hockey Championships. The most recent tournament was held in March and April of 2013 when the nation’s best women’s teams skated into San Jose for the 2013 USA Hockey Girls’ and Women’s Tier I & II National Championships. The tournament
ción del contrato de Andoni Zubizarreta como director del área deportiva del Barcelona hasta el 30 de junio de 2016, cuando finalizará el mandato de Rosell.
Tello son duda para el partido del sábado próximo ante el Granada, debido a lesiones.Se dijo que Xavi tiene sobrecarga en los isquiotibiales de la pierna izquierda, y deberá seguir con trabajo específico por lo que su evolución determinará su participación en el próximo juego de Liga.
Barcelona (NOTIMEX) El delantero del Barcelona, Lionel Messi, recibirá la Bota de Oro, tercera en su carrera, que lo acredita como máximo goleador de la temporada 2012-13, luego de sumar 46 anotaciones. El internacional argentino consiguió cerrar el año con 46 goles que le convirtieron en el máximo realizador de la Liga y de toda Europa. Anteriormente los consiguió en 2009-10 con 34 tantos y 2011-12 con 50. El crack blaugrana será reconocido en una ceremonia en la Antigua Fábrica Damm de Barcelona, en donde se espera la presencia del presidente del club, Sandro Rosell, y el vicepresidente deportivo Josep Maria Bartomeu, entre otros directivos. El galardón lo entrega la European Sports Media, organización que agrupa a diversos y prestigiados medios de comunicación.Por otra parte, el club Barcelona informó este martes sobre la renova-
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Con la extensión del contrato, que se signó en las oficinas del club con la presencia del mismo Rosell, el hombre que apostó por él en 2010, y Bartomeu, el ex portero azulgrana estará seis temporadas como director deportivo del Barça. Este martes, los servicios médicos del actual campeón de la Liga de España y líder de la tabla general informaron que Xavi Hernández y Cristian
Tello sufrió en el entrenamiento de este martes esguince en el ligamento lateral externo del tobillo derecho que podría dejarlo fuera ante Granada.Mientras, Cesc Fábregas volvió a ejercitarse al ritmo de sus compañeros, contrario a Jordi Alba y Gerard Piqué que trabajaron al marge
drew thousands of participants, family, friends, and spectators and generated a substantial economic boom for the city of San Jose. Over 100 participating teams came to the city, stayed in local hotels, and generated revenue for local businesses and restaurants. Sharks Sports & Entertainment’s Sharks Ice at San Jose, a state of the art facility with four NHL-sized rinks
under one roof, is the largest ice sports facility west of the Mississippi and one of the few facilities in the United States capable of hosting such an event. The facility is the second-largest booker of hotel nights in San Jose, behind only the McEnery Convention Center, and expects to provide over 10,000 room-nights in 2013. It is open 364 days a year from 5:30 a.m. - 1:30 a.m. and welcomed 1.5 million cus-
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tomers to its facilities in 2012. In total, USA Hockey will have five ice sheets available for the tournament with an additional NHL surface available at Sharks Ice in Fremont. According to USA Hockey, the Sharks Ice adult hockey program is the largest adult hockey program in the entire country with over 3,740 registered participants.
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Here’s how the different light sources affect consumption and expenses:
LED Mini-lights -- $33.29 Available options for LED holiday lights include:
Whether yours twinkle in multiple colors or sparkle in all white, holiday lights are a must-use element in nearly all homeowners’ seasonal decorating schemes.
* Electricity cost for a 6-foot tree, 12 hours a day for 40 days:
* Miniature, small and directional: These are classic holiday lights with brilliant illumination and direct lighting.
According to the American Lighting Association (ALA), while LED lights cost less to operate and last longer than incandescent lights, most holiday lights are still powered by incandescent light sources. That’s changing, thanks to the wider availability of LED holiday lights. The Environmental Protection Agency reports that the U.S. uses 2.22 million kilowatt hours of electricity each year to power miniature holiday lights -- or enough electricity for 1,300 homes for a year.
LED C-9 lights -- $0.27 Incandescent Mini-lights -- $2.74
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LED Mini-lights -- $0.82 (statistics from the DOE) * Estimated cost of buying and operating lights for 10 holiday seasons: Incandescent C-9 lights -$122.19 LED C-9 lights -- $17.99 Incandescent Mini-lights -- $55.62
* G12: Often referred to as “raspberry lights,” these LED holiday strings are round and come in either multi-colored or white versions. * Net and icicle: These LED holiday lights have surged in popularity in recent years. They’re often used to cover shrubs or dangle from eaves. * Battery operated: Many LED holiday lights come in battery-operated versions to simulate candles or other flickering sources.
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