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Supervisor Cortese to unveils new technology to combat drought Powered by electricity, the BJS-300 removes moisture from the air and condenses it into drinkable water. The moisture to drinking water technology is being used in countries around the world to ease water shortages. Supervisor Cortese would like the County to explore its use in combating the current drought and easing water shortages during emergencies.

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California Banks Buy Little from Minority-Owned Businesses, New Study Finds

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SAN FRANCISCO / California’s largest banks buy few goods and services from minority-owned businesses, reports a new study from The Greenlining Institute, released this morning in San Francisco. In a state where people of color make up 60 percent of the population, banks obtained less than eight percent of the goods and services they procured in 2012 from businesses owned by African Americans, Latinos, Asians or Native Americans.

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High speed Internet may makes it way to downtown San Jose buildings SAN JOSE, CA- City Council will consider a pilot program to provide free high-speed Internet service access to up to six high-vacancy buildings located in Downtown San José. Councilmember Sam Liccardo has authored a memo is support of the pilot project which provides an extraordinary opportunity to support economic growth. The pilot will run for 36 months and will require building owners to reimburse the City for any direct costs incurred by the initial connection. They must also plan to secure their own Internet service after the 3-year pilot.

Univision Radio recauda $3.8 millones para ‘Compartir Su Amor’ con los niños de St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Ohlone College Commu¬nity Education: Chinese Folk Songs Saturdays January 18 - March 1 @3:30 pm - 5:30 pm Ohlone College Building 2, 1st Floor, Room 2133 43600 Mission Blvd.

Fremont, CA 94539 ohlone.augusoft.net Cirque du Soleil: Amaluna January 22 – March 2 Under the Big Top Taylor Street Bridge – E Lot Linedrives and Lipstick: The Untold Story of Women’s Baseball Until March 16th San Francisco Public Library 100 Larkin St. San Francisco, CA 94102 415-557-4400 Poetic Justice Tuesdays @ 8:00pm Fahrenheit Restaurant

99 E. San Fernando St. San Jose, CA Lula Washington Dance Theatre Performance February 28 @8:00pm Mexican Heritage Plaza Theater 1700 Alum Rock San Jose, CA 408-272-9924 Purchase tickets at: http:// www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/549689 Mardi Gras Celebration March 1st @ 6:00pm 14107-O Winchester Blvd.

Los Gatos, CA 95032 http://www.eventbrite.com/e/ mardi-gras-celebrationtick¬ets-10315603247 Milpitas Chamber of Com¬merce: 21st Annual Auction & Crab Feed March 7th @ 6:00pm Napredak Hall Montague Expressway San Jose, CA 95131

Reservations required http://www.eventbrite. com/e/ milpitas-chamberof-commerce- 21st-annualauction-crab-feed-fridaymarch-7-2014-600pmtick¬ets-9343856727 2nd Saturday and Sidewalk Sale March 8th @ 2:00pm Downtown Campbell E. Campbell Ave and Central Campbell, CA Saratoga Symphony Concert March 9th @2:30pm St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church 13601 Saratoga Ave Saratoga, CA The Blossom Festival March 22nd @ 10:00am Heritage Orchard and Warner Hutton House Fruitvale Avenue and Saratoga Avenue Saratoga, CA 95070

En una iniciativa de recaudación de fondos nacional para continuar con el descubrimiento de nuevas curas y salvar la vida de niños, Univision Radio, la mayor ayudó a recaudar $3.8 millones para St. Jude’s.durante.Desde que el hospital abrió sus puertas, los tratamientos desarrollados en St. Jude han ayudado a incrementar la tasa de supervivencia del cáncer infantil del 20% a más del 80%. St. Jude está trabajando para lograr que la tasa de supervivencia del cáncer infantil llegue a un 90% en la próxima década.

Virtual Legal Advice Clinic March 3rd @ 5:00pm Campbell Library 77 Harrison Ave Campbell, CA 95008 Register online: www.probonoproject.org/ virtual-clinics/ 2nd Annual Community Health Fair March 9th @ 10:00am Berryessa Community Center 3050 Berryessa Rd. San Jose, CA 95132 Retirement Workshop March 13th @ 1:00pm Joyce Ellington Branch Library 491 E. Empire St. San Jose, CA 95112 Register at 408-774-0593

Natural Parenting Circle March 18th @11:00am Tiny Tots Baby Boutique 138 Railway Avenue Campbell, CA 408-866-2925 Spanish for Activists Class Wednesdays 6:30pm San Jose Peace & Justice Center 48 S. 7th St. San Jose, CA Zumba Classes at the Fairmont Tuesdays; 5:30pm Fairmont Hotel in collaboration with San Jose Athletic Club offer free Zumba classes to the San Jose community. For reservations email Tara.Betz@fairmont.com.

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our existing natural habitat, and the creation which was taken from the Native Americans, California’s initial residents who lived ‘off the land’ without exploiting it.

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It is recommended that all water stakeholders resolve to look into the ADDITION OF WATER PRODUCTION CAPACITY rather than undertake the lengthy legal approaches involving existing ‘water rights’. This earth has ample quantities of water. it is just that only 3% is natural ‘sweet water’ readily used by humans, animals, vegetation and commerce.

The California State Legislature and Governor Brown today have a unique opportunity to creatively resolve the current drought crisis.

Current solutions, including those two underground ‘big pipes’ which would take 15 years to construct under the Sacramento/San Joaquin River delta, deal with this drought in terms of traditional diversion approaches.

Historically, all stakeholders are very interested in getting the most from existing water sources. Today, that is leading to gridlock amongst all the decision-makers.

Water is essential to life and commerce. Let’s first enumerate the stakeholders involved today: Water Districts, such as SCVWD, need enough to provide for the human population being servcd….some 1.9 million individuals plus local industry. Agribusiness needs enough to irrigate former dry lands into verdant production. Set aside the myth of ‘the small American family farm’.

Agribusiness’s lobbyists must understand that Agribusiness must begin to fully pay for the ‘irrigation water’ needed to conduct their profitable agricultural business. Then there are those concerned about sustaining and conserving

Keep in mind that all current proposed solutions develop the diversion of water from where it is produced by nature to where it is needed by human enterprises. None of these solutions do anything to add to the volume of potable water needed by California’s growing population and its several industries.

It is possible today to use solar panels to capture and use the solar energy which reliably arrives at this earth everywhere.

Solar panels could be used to collect electricity, which then may produce potable water by distillation processes, or reverse osmosis processes applied to seawater. Seawater is brackish because it contains a multitude of ions from all the mineral salts which have been eroded from continental soils.

There exist today several potable water production factories in the Mid-East. The Governor and legislators may want to visit these plants which produce potable water. Then fund the research to adapt that potable water production know-how to the needs of California’s ecosystem.

Several Californian jurisdictions (San Diego, Orange County, and Santa Clara County) have already used existing technology to construct and operate potable water recovery systems from sewage waste waters. More of these could be built and put into service in a reasonable time frame. Officials must understand that thirsty humans will drink water that is produced from waste sewage water rather than suffer dehydration. On a very small scale, this already happens in all space stations today.

It is time to consider funding the assessment research

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and engineering which will add to the supply of potable water, rather than continue to expand the traditional ways of transporting water from where it is produced by nature, to where human enterprise needs it.

This is the traditional approach today in which canals and aqueducts are used to transport water from the Shasta Dam area, down the Sacramento River, through the Delta, down the canals, pumped over the Tehachipi mountain range into the Los Angeles basin. Water obtained from the Owens Valley and the Colorado River is already fully exploited.

A very viable approach is the production of potable water from seawater, which is available all over this world. We should not reject the ‘high cost’ of using solar panels to produce electricity, either to distill seawater or to subject seawater to a ‘reverse osmosis’ production process. The cost per acre-feet of water may be very high initially.

However, with developmental know-how and volume production, the cost per unit will be reduced. Since water is essential, our society must underwrite the costs of production in adequate volumes.

Let’s hope our leaders expand a stewardship approach to resolve this drought through endorsement of public policy and funding efforts which add to the PRODUCTION OF ADDITIONAL POTABLE WATER in sufficient volumes to ensure adequate supplies for all. Most importantly, ensure that each stakeholder pays its fair share of the costs of monitored production, distribution and recovery for recycled use. The technology and knowledge already exists to undertake successful ‘sweet water’ production outcomes .

Let’s focus on the stewardship needed to ensure ample supplies of ‘sweet water’.

Luisa Fernanda Montero RED HISPANA

Es indispensable aprender a procesar los alimentos adecuadamente. El mal manejo de los alimentos puede traer consecuencias muy negativas para nuestras vidas.

Manos o utensilios sucios pueden ser el vehículo de bacterias muy dañinas para la salud; por eso debemos tener en cuenta que a la hora de cocinar y servir lo que nos vamos a comer, debemos ser muy, pero muy cuidadosos.

Lo principal es tener las manos limpias, pero bien limpias, no pasadas por el agua a toda prisa. Para que nuestras manos estén bien limpias deben lavarse con jabón y restregarse juiciosamente por al menos veinte segundos. Una vez lavadas séquelas con una toalla de papel y si le es posible cierre el grifo usando la misma toalla.

Todas las superficies que se usarán para la preparación de los alimentos y su almacenamiento deben estar impecablemente limpias.

El refrigerador debe desocuparse y limpiarse por lo menos una vez a la semana y los alimentos que ya no están aptos para el consumo deben ser desechados. Los restos de comida deben ser desechados al cuarto día, por mucho, y las carnes preparadas no deben guardarse por más de dos días.

Hay muchos lugares, particularmente en la cocina, que se llenan fácilmente de bacterias. Hay que limpiarlos.

Piense en la agarradera de la nevera, en los alrededores de la estufa y en sus botones.

Los electrodomésticos como las licuadoras o las batidoras pueden ser nidos de bacterias si no se mantienen adecuadamente. Hay que prestar

especial atención también a los hornos.

Hay que lavar todos los alimentos antes de procesarlos; si, incluso aquellos que tienen cascara. Muchos dirán que con la cascara que se desechará escaparan los bichos, pero si están en la cascara y no son lavados pueden pasar fácilmente a las superficies que estamos usando para cocinar y a nuestras manos.

Los alimentos deben ser guardados con cuidado, por ejemplo, las carnes deben permanecer separadas de los demás productos. Guárdelas en una bolsa aparte y no permita que los líquidos que sueltan tengan contacto con otros alimentos.

Los alimentos deben mantener su lugar mientras se preparan y se sirven. Nunca use la misma tabla de cortar

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para carnes y verduras. Si solo tiene una tabla, úsela y lávela una vez sea procesado cada alimento y nunca mezcle alimentos ya preparados con los crudos; por ejemplo no ponga la carne ya asada con la carne cruda, jamás.

Verifique la temperatura interna de los alimentos, sobre todo de los pescados, para asegurarse de que el fuego haya matado cualquier cosa que pueda resultar dañina.

Generalmente las recetas tienen recomendaciones sobre el tiempo de cocción y la temperatura que debe alcanzarse en el proceso. Siempre es mejor que las cosas estén muy bien cocinadas.

Deseche los alimentos que se vean podridos o con hongos y esmérese en prepararlos con cuidado. Recuerde que de algún modo, somos lo que comemos.

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County to Explore Options to Help Return Popular Event to Downtown San Jose San Jose CALIFORNIA Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors approved a request by Supervisor Dave Cortese to explore options to support the once-annual July 4th Community Event and fireworks display in Downtown San Jose.

This event was a favorite destination of residents across the county but was eliminated as a result of budget cuts by the City of San Jose. Supervisor Cortese proposed to bring back the event to help cut down on the use of illegal fireworks around the holiday month.

The proposal would provide $70,000, with $20,000 used for outreach and education about the dangers of il-

legal fireworks, and $50,000 supporting the event, including adequate police and fire safety personnel. It also encourages a matching grant from the City of San Jose.

“I am very concerned about use of illegal fireworks on July 4, some of which is due to the lack of education about the dangers that illegal fireworks pose to the community and the lack of safe, regulated fireworks displays,” Cortese said.

Residents across the county have raised the issues in community meetings, asking government officials for help.

“We know that this is a problem in Santa Clara County,” Cortese said. “In 2013, fire departments in Santa Clara County responded to at least

eight firework related incidents.”

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission 60 percent of firework related injuries in 2012 occurred around the month of the holiday, and illegal and homemade fireworks in 2012 were involved in all of the six reported fireworksrelated deaths reported to the CPUC. In 2011, 9,600 fireworksrelated injuries were treated in U.S. hospital emergency rooms and an estimated 17,800 reported fires were started by fireworks, according to the National Fire Protection Association. These fires resulted in an estimated 40 injuries and $32 million in direct property damage.

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Partnership with California Department of Correction and Rehabilitation to Fund Additional Services Santa Clara County CALIF.ORNIA The County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors approved this week an agreement with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s (CDCR) Division of Adult Parole Operations to provide, in one place, programs and services to help reintroduce parolees back to their communities and families. The new Parolee Reentry Services Program will be funded through a $2,581,000 grant from CDCR, for the next two years.

“We’ll all be safer if these individuals are helped to stay out of trouble and successfully reintegrate into the community,” said Santa Clara County Supervisor Cindy Chavez, Vice Chair of the Board’s Public Safety and Justice Committee, and Chair of the County’s Reentry Network.

The partnership between CDCR and the County will strengthen already existing efforts at the County’s Reentry Resource Center, which now serves adult offenders on probation and under the County’s supervision. The Parolee Reentry Services Program will make direct referrals of parolees to the County’s one-stop resource center to help the parolees under state supervision access reentry services such as housing, substance abuse

and mental health counseling, food assistance, clothing, and post-release mentoring.

The center will assist individuals who need to enroll for general assistance and health benefits. Additionally, clients may be linked to the Faith Reentry Collaborative, which connects them with faithbased resource centers for fellowship, mentorship and community resources.

“Our Re-entry program is one of the most effective models in California because it reflects the County’s core values and builds on interdepartmental collaborative efforts to provide holistic solutions to problems,” said County Executive Jeffrey V. Smith, County of Santa Clara. “We are heartened by the State’s vote of confidence as reflected by this grant award.”

Comprehensive rehabilitation is crucial to the successful reintegration of parolees to communities, homes and families. The Reentry Resource Center, in collaboration with the Office of the County Executive, the Department of Alcohol and Drug Services (DADS), and the Mental Health Department will administer the Program, which also will be supported by the Social Services Agency and the Faith Reentry Collaborative.

“Substance Abuse treatment will be an integral

part of the parolee reentry services,” said Bruce Copely, Director of the County’s Department of Alcohol and Drug Services. “We want to help individuals understand the nature of addiction and support them to make other choices so they can make better decisions.”

Each year, the program will serve a minimum of 200 male and female offenders residing within Santa Clara County, who have been referred by a Parole Agent. At any given time, the Reentry Resources Center will be able to accommodate up to 83 parolees who will receive services for six to nine months; after which they may continue to receive support through the Reentry Resource Center and its Multi-Agency Program. Caseworkers will closely monitor clients for one year.

This program will provide parolees with a variety of multidisciplinary services, which will include: assessments and initial service plans during last months in custody; substance use recovery and mental disorders treatments; legal assistance; educational and vocational training; employment and transitional job opportunities; assistance in enrolling in public benefits and matching with a trained mentor.

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PHOTO SOURCE: (c) Robert Kneschke - Dreamstime.com (STATEPOINT) In today’s job market, having an edge is crucial. The right credentials can mean the difference between living paycheck-to-paycheck and having a meaningful career.

More than ever, a high school diploma or equivalency credential is essential to landing the job or career you want. In fact, approximately three out of four U.S. jobs required at least a high school diploma or equivalent in 2012, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor statistics.

So if you didn’t earn your diploma the first time, taking a high school equivalency exam is the best way to open up new opportunities now, as well as to lay a foundation for meeting future educational and professional goals.

Before getting started, get the facts: the General Educational Development (GED) test has undergone dramatic changes over the past two years. In addition to becoming more expensive this year, it’s shifted to a more rigorous, computer-only format.

This has led CTB/McGrawHill, the testing division of McGraw-Hill Education, to develop TASC, the Test Assessing Secondary Completion, a new Common Corealigned high school equiva-

lency exam that’s available in both paper-and-pencil and computer-based formats.

This is great news for the 40 million U.S. adults currently lacking a high school diploma or equivalency. If you’re among them, here are five things you need to know in 2014: • Selection: Investigate which equivalency test is offered by your state or district.

Some states have chosen one test as its sole exam, while others allow test takers to choose. Testing centers will decide which authorized tests they’ll offer. Potential test takers can check their department of education’s website for a listing of centers.

• Pricing: For some, high school equivalency testing is a financial hurdle. The cost for taking the GED is now $120, while TASC will cost $52 with two free retests.

Some states subsidize some or all of the expense, while others add an administrative fee. Find out what subsidies you’re eligible for before registering.

• Accessibility: The TASC test and other high school equivalency exam alternatives are available as a paperand-pencil exam as well as online.

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• Test Design: Be aware of the test design and areas of study that a high school equivalency test will address.

The TASC test, aligned to Common Core State Standards, offers English, Spanish, large print, Braille and audio versions, and will assess English language arts, math, science and social studies.

• Registration and Preparation: Register and study well in advance. Visit your education department’s website to locate the nearest TASC testing facility. Register on the center’s website or in-person.

Some testing centers also offer prep courses, so take advantage of these.

The TASC test offers a wide assortment of test preparation materials, including a study companion, practice tests and sample questions.

In today’s competitive job market, there’s no reason to give yourself an unnecessary handicap. Earning a high school equivalency is the first step toward expanding professional opportunities and increasing earning potential.

Register now for the TASC test, the new high school equivalency exam, at your nearest testing center.

Summit Public Schools are on a mission to prepare a diverse group of students for success in college and to be thoughtful, contributing members of society. Every day in East San Jose, students, teachers, and parents at Summit Rainier and Summit Tahoma are working hard to achieve that collegebound mission.

Both schools opened in the fall of 2011 with one hundred freshmen students each.

Next year, the schools will be fully enrolled, serving 9-12 graders. All Summit students

take Advanced Placement courses, study for exams like the SAT and ACT, and graduate prepared to attend a four-year college. Many Summit students are the first generation in their families to attend college.

Summit helps prepare students for college and career success through its academic program, mentoring, and small, safe school environment. 11th grader Sofia Canela said, “My writing skills have improved a lot this year in AP US History. And my teachers and mentor are helping me apply for different summer programs and scholarships for college.” 11th

grader Sienna Rincon added, “I appreciate how my teachers share lots of information about their college experiences with us. It helps to think about the different options after high school.”

Teachers find inspiration Summit’s mission as well.

Raymond Ramirez, 10th grade English teacher at Summit Tahoma said, “As a teacher, I’m constantly amazed at the resiliency, intelligence, and the humility of our students. Working each day with these students gives me so much hope for the future.”

Summit Public Schools en San José están Aceptando Grados 9, 10, 11, y 12

para el Otoño 2014

Summit Public Schools, Rainier y Tahoma, les invitan a nuestra reunión informativa para saber más acerca de nuestras escuelas.

Reunión Informativa

El 11 de marzo, 2014 a las 6:30 a Tahoma El 8 de abril, 2014 a las 6:30 a Rainier El 6 de mayo, 2014 a las 6:30 a Tahoma

Tahoma: 14271 Story Road, San Jose, CA (en el campus del National Hispanic University) Rainier: 1750 S. White Road, San Jose, CA (en el campus de Mt. Pleasant High School, la entrada está en la calle Marten)

Pública, gratis, charter secundaria con trayectoria comprobada de éxito

• El puntuaje del API para 2012 fue más de 820 • Nombrado por la revista Newsweek como una de las 10 escuelas milagrosas de los Estados Unidos • 100% de los estudiantes son preparados a entrar a la universidad • Pequeña y personalizada • Ambiente físicamente y emocionalmente seguro

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info@summitsanjose.org

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The Santa Clara County IHSS Public Authority (County Supervisors sitting as the Board) and its In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) workforce have reached a tentative agreement that will strengthen the program by investing in additional training for providers as well as more community outreach to increase public awareness about long-term care.

In Santa Clara County 17,000 home care workers are represented by Service Employees International Union, Local 521.

If approved by both parties, the contract would provide workers a modest salary increase over three years. They currently make $12.20 an hour, with an average annual income of $11,564. The rising cost-of-living throughout Silicon Valley and low home care wages has many

of these individuals and their families living at or below the federal poverty line ($11,490 for an individual; $23,550 for a household of four).

“We are very pleased to have tentatively reached agreement with our IHSS providers who contribute so vitally to the health and well-being of our community,” said Supervisor Ken Yeager, Chair of the Health and Hospital Committee. “Santa Clara County is proud to lead the state in terms of home care pay.”

“This program makes it possible for many elderly and disabled people to remain relatively independent in their own homes,” said Supervisor Dave Cortese. The tentative agreement, which still needs to be voted on by the workers and approved by the Board of Su-

pervisors, would also add: joint community outreach to raise public awareness for long-term care; and additional courses to develop workers’ skills.

“We called our campaign ‘Quality Care @ Home’ because we truly believe in putting our community first, especially the most vulnerable in our society - our seniors and people with disabilities,” said Yong Soung, home care chapter president.

“With the number of seniors in Santa Clara County expected to double by 2030, our county’s commitment to strengthen and invest in the home care program sets our community up on the path for success.”

Contract details will be released following membership ratification, which is scheduled for March 6-8.

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Office of Problem Gambling’s (OPG) fifth annual training summit will focus on innovative treatment methods for this disease and educating the public about its warning signs.

behind bars because of her gambling addiction, and a former attorney who lost his license as a result of problem gambling.

called the 1-800-GAMBLER helpline for gambling addiction. While betting on sports is an illegal activity in California, more than 100 callers to the helpline said their primary gambling preference was sports betting.

“Educating and Effectuating Change”, set for March 3 - 4, 2014, at the DoubleTree Berkeley-Marina Hotel, will kick off National Problem Gambling Awareness Month, as designated by the National Council on Problem Gambling. It’s estimated that one of every 30 people in California is affected by problem gambling.

This no-cost event is open to the public. It brings together nationally known experts in mental health and recovery.

Also attending will be representatives from health care, government, nonprofit organizations, law enforcement and the gambling industry. Special guests include a woman who spent time

Keynote speakers include Dr. Timothy Fong, co-director and associate clinical professor of the UCLA Gambling Studies Program, who will review the clinical and research issues related to the common occurrence of nicotine dependence and gambling disorder. Dr. Rory Reid, also of the UCLA Gambling Studies Program will talk about assessing and treating gamblers with Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Dr. Jim Kooler, administrator of the California Friday Night Live Partnership, will talk about a youth-led and youthdriven prevention program, “Betting on our Future.”

March is also known for the NCAA basketball tournament, the second largest annual sports betting event. In 2012, nearly 4,300 people

The CDPH Office of Problem Gambling is responsible for developing prevention and treatment programs to reduce the prevalence of problem and pathological gambling among California residents. Funding for this program comes from the Indian Gaming Special Distribution Fund.

If you or someone you know needs help with problem gambling call 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) or visit OPG’s website to view a self-help workbook and other information about responsible gambling. The website includes a short quiz to help you identify problemgambling behavior.

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Jason Alderman Calcular el impuesto a las ganancias es un verdadero incordio, aun cuando su situación no fuera complicada y le bastara con presentar solo el Formulario 1040EZ. Y si usted es trabajador autónomo, prepárese para más complicaciones, ya que no solo tiene que presentar una declaración anual con numerosos formularios y papeles adicionales, sino que además debe pagar impuestos trimestrales estimados, lo que puede implicar que deba pagar una cantidad importante de dinero antes de que sus clientes salden sus cuentas.

A esto súmele el pago de su propio seguro de salud y de retiro. Aquí es cuando comenzará a extrañar el tener un empleador que maneje parte de sus cuestiones financieras. (Aunque muchas personas deciden ser trabajadores independientes precisamente para tomar sus propias decisiones).

Estas son algunas de las cosas que debe recordar al calcular sus impuestos de 2013: En primer lugar, hay una novedad que podría ser buena para los contribuyentes que reclamen una deducción por trabajar desde el hogar: Ahora se puede elegir entre el método tradicional para calcular el uso comercial de su hogar (para el que hay que realizar numerosos cálculos, presentar el costoso Formulario 8829 del IRS y conservar registros durante años) y una opción simplificada.

Con el nuevo método llamado “puerto seguro”, se puede reclamar simplemente una deducción estándar de $5 por cada pie cuadrado de la casa que se utilice exclusiva

y regularmente para la actividad comercial, hasta un máximo de 300 pies cuadrados –un límite de $1.500.

A diferencia del método tradicional, en el que se deben calcular los gastos reales de la parte de la casa que se utiliza como oficina, expresados como un porcentaje de los pies cuadrados que ocupa dicha oficina. Por ejemplo, si su oficina ocupa el 12 por ciento de su casa, usted puede deducir el 12 por ciento de su factura de electricidad.

Algunos otros detalles más: • Se puede elegir cualquiera de los dos métodos año tras año, pero una vez elegido uno de los métodos para un determinado año fiscal, es irrevocable.

• Con el método “puerto seguro”, no se puede depreciar la parte de la casa usada como oficina en ese año en particular.

•Con el nuevo método, se puede seguir reclamando el interés hipotecario correspondiente, los impuestos inmobiliarios y las pérdidas del seguro como deducciones pormenorizadas en el Anexo A. Estas deducciones no deben dividirse entre uso personal y comercial, como sucede con el método tradicional.

Deberá sopesar si el tiempo que se ahorra en llevar registros justifica la posible menor deducción, especialmente si tiene una oficina grande en su casa o deducciones importantes. Una sugerencia: vea cuál fue su deducción el año pasado y compárelo con la deducción que habría obtenido de haber usado el cálculo de $5 por pie cuadrado, teniendo en cuenta el tiempo empleado en hacer los cálculos.

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Algunas otras consideraciones sobre las presentaciones fiscales de los autónomos: •Además de la deducción por trabajar desde la casa, por lo general se pueden deducir muchos otros gastos relacionados con el trabajo, como los honorarios legales y contables, las tasas y suscripciones profesionales, el seguro y las licencias comerciales, la educación y capacitación profesional, los equipos y software profesionales, los costos de mantenimiento y reparación, y los gastos de combustible, viajes y entretenimiento relacionados con el trabajo.

•También se puede deducir el costo total de la prima del seguro médico, odontológico, oftalmológico y atención a largo plazo suya, de su cónyuge y sus dependientes, aun cuando no se detallen las deducciones.

•Para más detalles sobre los gastos y deducciones comerciales, lea la Publicación 535 del IRS (www.irs.gov). Además, visite el Centro Fiscal para Trabajadores Autónomos del IRS. Conclusión: El impuesto a las ganancias suele ser más complicado para los trabajadores autónomos y es fundamental llevar y conservar todos los registros. A menos que usted sea un mago de la contabilidad, conviene contratar a un profesional o a un planificador financiero especializado en cuestiones del trabajo autónomo. Las penalidades y costos que pueden ayudarle a evitar, y las deducciones ocultas que pueden llegar a encontrar, seguramente compensarán de sobra sus honorarios.

GobiernoUSA.gov Desde temprano muchas personas comienzan a planificar su futuro y el de su familia pensando en base a su seguridad económica. Una parte importante de esta planificación es sin duda la jubilación y los beneficios del Seguro Social.

Al planear su jubilación tome en cuenta su situación económica actual, sus necesidades en el futuro y si va a contar con otras fuentes de ingreso, entre otras cosas.

En un reciente chat por Facebook y Twitter, llevado a cabo con la Administración del Seguro Social, los participantes expresaron mayor interés por tres temas sobre la jubilación. Si usted no pudo participar del chat, aquí le resumimos los puntos más destacados: 1. Edad para jubilarse: Para jubilarse y solicitar los beneficios del Seguro Social, usted debe tener al menos 62 años.

Sin embargo, a esa edad recibirá sus beneficios reducidos para siempre. Si por el contrario decide jubilarse a los 67 años, obtendrá sus beneficios completos.

Consulte el planificador de beneficios por jubilación del Seguro Social para obtener información detallada.

2. Créditos necesarios para jubilarse: Además de contar con la edad reglamentaria, usted debe acumular un total de 40 créditos para poder jubilarse. Los créditos que acumula dependen de la cantidad de años que trabajó. En términos generales, recibe cuatro créditos por cada año de trabajo.

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Si ya acumuló 40 créditos y desea saber la cantidad de dinero que le corresponde por jubilación, puede crear en Internet su cuenta del Seguro Social para recibir una copia del estado de cuenta de sus beneficios.

Estados Unidos y las personas que viven en Cuba, Corea del Norte y otros países.

Si actualmente recibe una pensión de jubilación de otro país que no sea Estados Unidos, puede que el Seguro Social le reduzca sus beneficios.

Si aún no cuenta con los 40 créditos necesarios pero desea obtener un monto estimado de los beneficios que obtendrá, puede utilizar la calculadora de beneficios de jubilación.

Solicitud de beneficios por jubilación e información general. Puede presentar su solicitud de beneficios por jubilación vía Internet o en la oficina del Seguro Social más cercana.

3. Retiro en el extranjero: Usted tiene derecho a recibir los beneficios del Seguro Social donde decida jubilarse, así sea en otro país. Existen ciertos reglamentos para los ciudadanos, los residentes de

Si desea obtener más información, comuníquese con el Seguro Social al 1-800-7721213 (presione 7 para español) o al 1-800-325-0778 (TTY, para personas con discapacidad auditiva).

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Recompensas en dinero hasta $1,000 cuando resulta en un arresto Ejemplos: drogas, la prostitución, la actividad pandillera, y sobre una persona que usted sabe haciendo una actividad delictiva ¡Si es un crimen en progreso- llame 9-1-1!

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Este listo para proveer información y detalles:

¿Quién? sus nombres; qué conducen, describa la apariencia física de la persona(s) Detalles: los nombres, las fechas de nacimiento, los apodos, las placas, dirección, el trabajo / la escuela, con quien se asocia, lugares que frecuentan, etcétera… ¿Qué fue lo que ocurrió? ¿Qué delito fue cometido? ¿Cuándo fue el delito cometido? ¿Ubicación o dirección?

Para más información por favor viste:

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HEALTH

Pocas personas entienden lo peligroso que pueden ser las enfermedades cardiovasculares (ECV) o trastornos cardiacos. Considere lo siguiente: la enfermedad cardíaca es la principal causa de muertes en el mundo. Las enfermedades cardiovasculares provocan más fallecimientos cada año que el cáncer, las enfermedades pulmonares obstructivas crónicas y los accidentes, todos combinados. Según los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC), más de 71 millones de adultos estadounidenses (33.5%)-tienen altos índices de colesterol LDL o “malo”, y sólo uno de cada tres adultos con colesterol LDL alto tiene esta condición bajo control.

Mientras que las enfermedades cardiacas son realmente peligrosas, en muchos casos se pueden prevenir. Probablemente ha escuchado diferentes preocupaciones con respecto a los altos niveles de colesterol. El colesterol elevado es uno de los principales factores que causan ECV. Pero la adopción de un estilo de vida saludable que incluye buena nutrición, control del peso y abundante actividad física, puede aydar a reducir sus riesgos de padecer de ECV, según la Asociación Americana del Corazón (American Heart Association, AHA).

AMERICAN COUNSELING ASSOCIATION It’s not uncommon in these winter months to feel a little sad, or lacking in energy, often seemingly for no real reason. While experts aren’t sure exactly what causes these mid-winter blues, they do have a name for it – Seasonal Affective Disorder, or S.A.D. Mental health experts think such feelings, when they oc-

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Si le interesa reducir sus riesgo de enfermedad cardiovascular, estos consejos pueden ayudarle. * Haga ejercicios. El ejercicio no sólo reduce los niveles de colesterol “malo”, también puede aumentar HDL, o colesterol “bueno”. El ejercicio no tiene por qué ser extenuante para disfrutar de los beneficios. Use un podómetro y fíjese como meta dar 10,000 pasos al día. Una caminata de 45 minutos puede ayudarle a lograr su meta. * Reduzca el consumo de grasas saturadas. Desde hace tiempo, las grasas saturadas se han relacionado con altos niveles de colesterol. Cuando vaya a preparar su próxima comida, use aceite de canola o de oliva en vez de aceite vegetal, mantequilla o manteca. * Consuma pescado. No hay que hacerse vegetariano para lograr un nivel saludable de colesterol,sólo tiene que hacer selecciones de carnes más inteligentes. El pescado y el aceite de pescado tienen en abundancia ácidos omega-3 que reducen el colesterol. La Asociación Americana del Corazón recomienda el pescado como fuente de incorporación de ácidos omega-3, así como su consumo de dos a tres veces por semana como manera idónea de reducir el colesterol.

cur regularly, are a reaction to the reduced amounts of sunlight and activity that most of us face in the winter.

There’s evidence for that in the fact that S.A.D. occurs more frequently, though not exclusively, in the northern areas of the country. An estimated 9% of the population in the northern parts of the U.S. is affected by S.A.D., but even in places like Florida, winter blues affect an estimated 1.5% of the population.

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* Deje de fumar. El hábito de fumar está relacionado con numerosos problemas de salud y varios estudios científicos revelan que tiene un impacto negativo en los niveles de colesterol “bueno”, y también es un factor de riesgo de enfermedades cardiacas.

Las enfermedades cardiacas son la causa de una de cada tres muertes en los Estados Unidos. En muchos casos se pueden prevenir tomando decisiones saludables.

Se está llevando a cabo un estudio de investigación clínica para ayudar en la prevención de esta enfermedad. El Estudio de Fourier patrocinado por Amgen, es un estudio clínico con el propósito de determinar si un medicamento en investigación pudiera reducir el riesgo de futuros infartos, accidentes cerebrovasculares, eventos cardiovasculares relacionados y fallecimientos en personas con una historia previa de trastornos cardiacos. El estudio está analizando un método diferente de reducción del colesterol LDL o “malo”.

Para obtener más información para determinar si puede participar en El Estudio de Fourier, llame al número telefónico 1-855-61-STUDY o visite el sitio Web HeartClinicalStudy.com.

S.A.D. usually appears as a form of depression, often mild, but sometimes severe.

For most people the symptoms will include reduced energy, fewer activities, and loss of interest in normally enjoyable things.

Fortunately, there are ways to fight these mid-winter blahs. Since reduced winter sunlight and S.A.D. are connected, one simple remedy is getting out more into the daylight. Researchers report

even a ten minute exposure to the sun can help brighten a person’s mood and overall attitude.

There’s also evidence that increasing your level of exercise can help limit those winter blues. Even on the coldest days, just bundling up and getting out for a walk or to play with the kids or dog can improve your day.

It also helps to put some extra effort into activities you

know bring you joy. Getting together with family or friends, going to a movie, working at a favorite hobby, or just lunching with someone special, can all help raise your spirits. What you want to avoid is withdrawing and just sitting around focusing on feeling blue.

Unfortunately, in some cases S.A.D. can be a very serious, even life-threatening problem. It can cause depression serious enough to raise the

chances of suicide or to require hospitalization. If you find that your winter blues, or those of someone close to you, are severe enough to truly affect your life negatively, talk to your family physician or consult a professional counselor.

From counseling, to various light treatments, to pharmaceutical therapies, there are a variety of options that mental health professional have available to help keep S.A.D. from ruining your life.

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(Family Features) Servings: 24 1 package of yellow cake mix, Eggs, vegetable oil and water, per mix instructions 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 can prepared cream cheese frosting (whipped frosting not recommended) 2 teaspoons caramel topping, plus additional for garnish 12 pieces individually wrapped caramels, Morton Coarse Sea Salt

Heat oven and prepare cake mix as instructed on the box, adding cinnamon with other ingredients. Divide prepared batter evenly among 24 paper-lined muffin cups, filling each cup 2/3’s full. Bake cupcakes as instructed on the box. Remove cupcakes from pans and cool completely.

Cut each unwrapped caramel in half lengthwise. Gently press a small amount of Morton Coarse Sea Salt onto one side of one of the larger surfaces. Set aside.

Combine frosting and caramel topping in a bowl, and pipe frosting onto each cupcake. Drizzle additional caramel topping on top of each frosted cupcake and sprinkle lightly with sea salt. Top each cupcake with one piece of salted caramel, salted side facing outward. Serve immediately. Refrigerate any leftover cupcakes.

(FAMILY FEATURES) Las frutas cítricas son populares como aperitivos o complementos de la lonchera, pero pueden aportar mucho más a la mesa familiar.Por su sabor agridulce, las bondades de los jugos y sus colores brillantes, el pomelo, las naranjas y las mandarinas se pueden disfrutar en todos los platos. Independientemente de si utiliza el jugo de pomelo en una malteada de leche, la cáscara de limón en productos horneados o los gajos de mandarina en un revuelto, existen diversas maneras de servir este brillo de sol.

Pizza frutal individual Rinde: 1 porción Apta para niños Es una receta divertida que pueden preparar niños de todas las edades. Los niños más grandes pueden ayudar a cortar, con supervisión.

2 cucharadas de queso crema light

1 cucharadita de extracto de vainilla

1 pan tipo pita de 9 pulgadas de trigo integral

1 naranja de Florida, pelada y cortada

1/4 taza de fresas de Florida, cortadas en rodajas

1/4 taza de melón de Florida, cortado en rodajas

1/4 taza de arándanos de Florida En un recipiente, mezcle el queso crema y el extracto de vainilla hasta integrar. Unte los panes con esta preparación. Decore con frutas y forme patrones y rostros divertidos.

Rinde: 4 porciones Apta para niños Los niños más pequeños pueden buscar y medir los ingredientes, y mezclar la salsa. Los niños más grandes pueden ayudar a cortar, con supervisión.

1 1/2 libra de carne, cortada fina 1 paquete de cebolla de verdeo, cortada en rodajas 3 cucharadas de raíz de jengibre fresco, pelado y picado fino 1 pimiento rojo, cortado en rodajas finas 1 mandarina de Florida, jugo y ralladura, por separado 2 1/2 cucharadas de fécula de maíz 1 cucharada de salsa de soja reducida en sodio 2 cucharaditas de azúcar 2 cucharadas de aceite vegetal 2 mandarinas de Florida, peladas y en gajos arroz integral cocido

En un recipiente mediano, mezcle la carne, la cebolla de verdeo, el jengibre, los pimientos rojos, el jugo de mandarina y la fécula de maíz. Mezcle bien los ingredientes para cubrir. Precaliente una sartén grande a fuego medio-alto. En un recipiente pequeño, mezcle el jugo de mandarina, la salsa de soja y el azúcar.

Bata los ingredientes hasta disolver el azúcar.

Agregue aceite vegetal a la sartén precalentada. Agregue cuidadosamente la mezcla de carne a la sartén. Cocine y mezcle constantemente hasta que la carne esté dorada y ligeramente crocante. Agregue la mezcla de la salsa de soja y cocine hasta que la salsa esté espesa. Revuelva los gajos de mandarina fresca y sirva sobre el arroz integral.

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Arturo Hilario EL OBSERVADOR Este próximo 4 de Marzo regresara el festival de películas Cinequest a San José, donde más de 80 selecciones representando la imaginación mundial y la innovación local serán presentadas para los que aprecian el arte de cine.

Las películas del festival son una mezcla ecléctica de comedias, documentales conmovedoras, y poderosas realidades a través del cine. Como todo festival, la mezcla de géneros y estilos es increíble. San José ha sido testigo de estas películas desde hace años, y como cada año, sigue siendo una ruptura hacia lo más fascinante e innovador. El año previo y películas posteriores son un testimonio de lo que nos espera. Sin duda sera un festival significativo y de gran alcance para el año 2014.

Hay 7 categorías esenciales que preguntan: “¿Qué se siente? “ en Cinequest . Este método categórica se utiliza para ayudar a los espectadores acuden atraídos por lo que les gustaría ver entre la larga lista de posibles películas de temas como “Celebration” , “Inspiración“, “Ríe“ y “Amor”.

Cinequest comienza el 4 de marzo, con la proyección de La Gran Seducción, una comedia, a las 7pm en el Teatro California. Más información se puede encontrar en el sitio web Cinequest.org o llamando 408-295-FEST .

En un hospital de la Ciudad

de México, Lucía espera a su amigo, donde ella tiene un encuentro casual con Felipe, su ex quien se encuentra enfermo. Compensando por doce años que no se habían visto el uno al otro, Lucía toma tiempo de su trabajo y pone su propia vida a un lado para convertirse en enfermera de facto de Felipe. Ella está enamorada y necesita a alguien que la necesite. ¿Cuál es el precio que pagarías para reencender esa llama? ¿O lo pones a cabo con una ráfaga de extintores de incendios? Un impresionante debut de Isabel Muñoz Cota Callejas, con mando actuaciones de sus actores principales.

Inercia revela giros narrativos inteligentes y le da un ambiente claustrofóbico una increíble sensación de espacio.

Viernes, 7 de marzo 5:00 PM Lunes, 10 de marzo 5:15 PM Jueves, 13 de marzo 9:30 PM Sábado, 15 de marzo 4:15 PM

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as hermanas Lourdes y Mentxu Arrieta se entienden con la mirada. Y esta expresión, en su caso, es algo más que una frase hecha.

Entre ellas ha existido siempre un vínculo muy fuerte. Ambas nacieron, hace más de 50 años, con un extraño trastorno motriz que les ha impedido controlar los movimientos de su cuerpo, por lo que crecieron estando siempre juntas.

En sanatorios, hospitales, en casa con sus padres. llevan 30 años comunicándose escribiendo letras con el movimiento de los ojos en silencio, de una manera del que parece que no existen precedentes.

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Pero además, están convencidas de que el Método Arrieta –así es como lo bautizaron puede ser útil para muchas personas físicamente impedidas, que encontraría en él grandes posibilidades de comunicación.

Miercoles, 5 de marzo 8:30 PM Jueves, 6 de marzo 2:15 PM Sabado, 8 de marzo 11:30 AM Miercoles, 12 de marzo 4:30 PM

ara los fans de lucha libre, aquí está todo lo que querías saber sobre El Hijo del Santo, heredero del legendario El Santo. A través de entrevistas con periodistas, miembros de la familia, y el hombre mismo, el documental narra el viaje del famoso héroe enmascarado. La película combina grabaciones de televisión auténticas y vídeos caseros para reconstruir su vida y los tiempos para la audiencia.

Jorge Guzmán Rodríguez habla con franqueza sobre su familia, sus películas, sus luchas iniciales, su compromiso de mantener vivo el legado de su padre, y la vida con la máscara - es una rara oportunidad de conocer al hombre dentro y fuera del ring!

Dirigida por su esposa Gabriela Obregón, esto es lo más de cerca y personal, ya que alguna vez vamos a llegar a él ... todos los fanáticos de la lucha libre deben verla!

Jueves, 6 de marzo 6:45 PM Martes, 11 de marzo 2:45 PM Sabado,15 de marzo 2:00 PM

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Ximena es una cincuentona analfabeta que se ha inventado

todo lo que no ha podido leer. No vive mal pero vive sola.

Jackeline es una joven profesora de primaria, desempleada, que intenta convencer a Ximena de tomar clases de lectura. Persuadirla le resulta imposible, hasta que encuentra una carta que la mujer ha guardado desde su niñez como el único tesoro que le dejó su padre al abandonarla, muchos años atrás. Así, ambas mujeres emprenden un viaje de aprendizaje donde descubren que hay muchas formas de ser analfabeta, que no saber leer es solo una de ellas.

Miercoles, 12 de marzo 9:30 PM Sabado, 15 de marzo 2:30 PM

Manena, dieciséis años, veranea junto a su familia,

en un fundo al sur de Chile. Pancho, su padre, está obsesionado con la idea de exterminar las carpas de su laguna y para eso, no duda en usar explosivos.

Todos aplauden las extravagantes ideas de Pancho, a excepción de Manena, que parece ser la única que percibe una tensión creciente en el ambiente y la amenaza del conflicto mapuche que los rodea.​ Martes, 11 de marzo 6:45 PM Miercoles, 12 de marzo 9:15 PM

Un joven director español es despedido de su trabajo en televisión. Retomando su sueño de hacer cine, viaja a la India a “buscar” su primer largometraje para descubrir que su búsqueda real no está en India sino en Madrid: estaba huyendo. Sin embargo, a su vuelta a casa, las cosas no salen exactamente como había esperado.

Miercoles, 5 de marzo 2:30 PM Lunes, 10 de marzo 6:45 PM Martes, 11 de marzo 6:15 PM

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ARTS & CULTURE

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Saturday, March 15, 2014, 12 noon-4 pm Free and open to the public Join MACLA/Movimiento de Arte y Cultura Latino Americana at its first family art day event of the year- Sábado del Arte. Sábado del Arte will feature hands-on arts activities with renowned artists Cristina Velazquez and Daniel Panko, performance by Award-winning bilingual musician Victor Hugo Santos who plays original songs about numbers, animals, and colors and gallery tours provided

by Joey Reyes, MACLA’s Curatorial Coordinator. All free and open to the public. MACLA suggests that you park at the 280 & South First Street lot.

Arturo Hilario EL OBSERVADOR ‘Blood Punch’ is a US film directed by Madellaine Paxson and stars Milo Cawthorne, Olivia Tennet and Ari Boyland among others. Its plot is described as “a cocktail of mishaps, meth, and murder”, a true testament to its bulk. The main character wakes up in a bathroom dazed, in what looks to be a log cabin.

He sees hastily put together video equipment and hits play, only to discover it is himself hours before. He warns himself to be on his toes in order to understand what’s going on with the people he has gotten tangled up

with in a drug lab. What happens next is a twisting array of mishaps and revelations as to why, how, and when this nightmarish situation is going on.

Beyond that though was the films very brutally comedic, although entertaining, manner of progressing its narrative. After the initial story is presented ‘Blood Punch’ begins to unravel its tale and how a young man caught in a situation he tries to outsmart. The laughs are good, the thrills are inventive, the story ultimately becomes a mix of quirky conversations in a Tarantino style, and a true test of trust amongst the three main characters.

“The Rugby Player’ is an

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inspiring documentary that follows the home video footage recorded life of Cal Berkeley Alum, Rugby Player, and one of victims of the United 93 flight on September 11th attacks. Mark Bingham was much more than a victim though, as the uplifting tale of ‘The Rugby Player’ highlights.

At first a shy child, raised mainly by his mother and people around his life that helped out, Bingham was raised right. He was a gay man, an athlete and ultimately one of the many heroes whose stories shape the positive light of a national tragedy. This film certainly hit the right notes by using home video footage shot by Mark himself, getting a vibrant and intimate look into the life of someone whose name appears amongst a list of many others. It personifies one of the thousands of people whose names and actions were immortalized on that day.

Directed by Emmy-Award winning director Scott Gracheff, this film certainly deserves a view as a piece of history, not only for the man Mark Bingham, but also for LGBT rights and the importance of community in shaping the life’s of great people who do extraordinary actions in times of peril.

Both ‘Blood Punch’ and ‘The Rugby Player’ will be playing during Cinequest Film Festival 24. For more info visit: Cinequest.org or call 408-295-FEST.

Cristina Velasquez normally makes work that repurposes discarded matter such as cardboard, clothing catalogs, and plastic and educates the public about issues surrounding landfill trash.

Cristina Velazquez was born in Michoacán, Mexico and moved to California in 1987. She earned a BFA from San José State University. Her latest exhibitions include the Women’s History Month Art Exhibition at Foothill College, the 2012 Chicana/o Biennial at MACLA, Mainly by Unexpected Means, Cubberley Artists Studios Group Exhibition at the Meridian Gallery in San Francisco, Making Space, Euphrat Museum, De Anza College, Cupertino, First Family Show: All in One, South First Billiards-Art Space, San Jose. She currently has her art studio in Palo Alto (Cubberly Artist Studios). She received an Encouragement Grant through the San José Creative Entrepreneur Project and her work is in private collections in Palo Alto, Mountain View, and San José, CA. For more information, visit: www.cristinavelazquez.com

Mr. Santos is a music instructor specializing in interactive children’s programs for age’s pre-k to 5th grade. Victor Hugo Santos was born in the city of Palaces, México City. Maestro Santos studied music at the Nation Institute of Fine Arts in Mexico City.

He began his career as a music instructor in 1979 in the Ignacio Chavez and Republica de Finlandia schools, where he founded and directed children’s choruses and orchestras.

In California, Santos has worked as a music specialist since 1995 at River Glen Elementary School in San Jose, California and at several Bay Area schools, as well as for the non-profit Music for Minors. His unique music program, “Latin American Songs and Instruments for Children” reaches hundreds of youths every year.

Daniel Panko is an art educator and artist. Born in Oakland and raised in the Bay area. Panko’s goal of art is to invoke within a person the limitless potential for self-expression and the power of giving life to an idea into a physical form for the world to experience, see and respond to. He earned a BFA from California College of the Arts.

His latest work include the Oakland Super Heroes Mural Project by Attitudinal Healing Connection, Inc. (AHC), which captures stories and super heroes evolved by youth. To view his work, visit: intagme.com/osheroes/659475443728472566_1030710469/ MACLA/Movimiento de Arte y Cultura Latino Americana 510 South First Street San José, CA 95113 408-998-2783 | www.maclaarte.org | info@maclaarte.org

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This major motion picture event -- an experience created to be shared among families and communities across the U.S. -- brings the story of Jesus’ life to audiences through compelling cinematic storytelling that is both powerful and inspirational.

The film spans from his humble birth through his teachings, crucifixion and ultimate resurrection. This movie has been able to bring leaders together with support from across all denominations. The producers focused from the very beginning on creating an experience that would be shared by all.

Years after a drunken car crash that almost took his life, Tommy Carter (Anthony Mackie) has reinvented himself as a therapist/spiritual advisor who advocates a synthesis of world religions and positivity. He’s parlayed this vocation into a successful book release that one day draws the attention of Angel Sanchez (Forest Whitaker), a profoundly troubled man fixated on the “untimely” death of his mother.

When Carter takes on Sanchez as a personal client in an effort to raise funds for his indebted brother Ben (Mike Epps), things quickly take a turn for the worse. Angel needs much more than a simple life coach. What may be simple to grasp for some is the idea that single actions in the past comprise tidal waves of reactions in the present.

Global action star Liam Neeson stars in Non-Stop, a suspense thriller played out at 40,000 feet in the air.

During a transatlantic flight from New York City to London, U.S. Air Marshal Bill Marks (Neeson) receives a series of cryptic text messages demanding that he instruct the airline to transfer $150 million into an off-shore account.

Until he secures the money, a passenger on his flight will be killed every 20 minutes.

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GREEN LIVING / CLASSIFIEDS

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Immediate Openings Class B Route Delivery Drivers •High School Diploma or equivalent •Class B with airbrakes endorsement •Must have 1 year accident-free verifiable driving experience

Apply In Person

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4013 Whipple Road, Union City, CA 94587 Phone (510) 476-0790 Roddy Scheer & Doug Moss EARTHTALK The term “dirty fuels” refers to fuels derived from tar sands, oil shale or liquid coal.

Just like their more conventional fossil fuel counterparts such as petroleum and coal, they can be turned into gasoline, diesel and other energy sources that can generate extreme amounts of particulate pollution, carbon emissions and ecosystem destruction during their lifecycles from production to consumption.

“Because tar sands [have] more sulfur, nitrogen, and metals in [them] than conventional oil, upgrading and refining [them] causes a lot more air and water pollution and greenhouse gas emissions,” reports the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), a leading environmental non-profit. “On a lifecycle basis—that is, extraction all the way through combustion—tar sands cause about 20 percent more global warming pollution than conventional oil,” adds NRDC. “Oil shale and liquid coal are even worse, causing nearly 50 percent more global warming pollution and over double the lifecycle emissions of conventional oil…”

In North America, the majority of such fuels come from Canada’s vast boreal forest, to where tens of millions of birds flock each spring to nest. “Tar sands oil development creates open pit mines,

habitat fragmentation, toxic waste holding ponds, air and water pollution, upgraders and refineries, and pipelines spreading far beyond the Boreal forest,” reports NRDC. “This development is destroying habitat for waterfowl and songbirds that come from all over the Americas to nest in the Boreal.”

Beyond impacts at the extraction sites, dirty fuels cause pollution problems all down the line. For this reason, environmental leaders are opposed to the proposed Keystone XL pipeline which, if approved and built, would transport tar sands fuels through the Midwestern U.S. to refineries in the Gulf of Mexico.

“Refinery communities like Port Arthur, Texas...are already unable to comply with their air pollution regulations, so dirtier fuel is the last thing they need in their refineries,” adds NRDC. And while dirty fuels may reduce our reliance on foreign oil, they won’t help reduce gas prices as they are so expensive to produce that gas prices would have to be higher than they already are in order for them to be profitable. “They also can’t help with stabilizing gas prices in the case of a disruption to oil shipments because each new tar sands project requires huge infrastructure and capital investments, so it takes years for new tar sands

“North America stands at an energy crossroads [and] we now face a choice: to set a course for a more sustainable energy future of clean, renewable fuels, or to develop ever-dirtier sources of transportation fuel derived from fossil fuels—at an even greater cost to our health and environment.”

Environmental leaders are opposed to the proposed Keystone XL pipeline which, if approved and built, would transport tar sands fuels through the Midwestern U.S. to refineries in the Gulf of Mexico. Pictured: A Rainforest Action Network anti tar sands pipeline protest in front of the Canadian Consulate in Chicago. Photo Credit: Rainforest Action Network

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“The fact is, we don’t need these fuels,” she adds. “We can reduce oil consumption by increasing fuel efficiency standards, and greater use of hybrid cars, renewable energy and environmentally sustainable biofuels. What’s called ‘smart growth’—how we design our communities—is also a very important element in meeting our transportation needs.

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(408) 803-1546 LEGAL CLASSIFIEDS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 588713 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Garcias Fruit, 2269 Alum Rock Avenue, San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara Co. Elena Nunez, 1018 Sinbad Avenue, San Jose, CA 95116.

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.)

Elena Nunez Feb. 28; Mar. 7, 14, 21, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/26/14 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 587985 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Paradise Restaurant, 1615 Mc.Kee Rd, San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara Co. Henry Vo, 1615 Mc.Kee Rd, San Jose, CA 95116.

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.)

Henry Vo Feb. 28; Mar. 7, 14, 21, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/06/14

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 588432 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Duyen Anh Spa, 2378 Senter Road, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara Co. Ngoc Nguyen, 2664 Mozart Ave. San Jose, CA 95122.

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.)

Ngoc Nguyen Feb. 28; Mar. 7, 14, 21, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/20/14 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV261163 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Stephane Shariff Lafon, 1175 W Iowa Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Stephane Shariff Lafon, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Stephane Shariff Lafon to Stefan Shariff Lafon. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 5/20/14 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 gen-

eral circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Feb.25, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 28; Mar. 7, 14, 21, 2014.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV260916 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: WenQing Liao and Jiang Liu, 4194 Hamilton Avenue #9, San Jose, CA 95130, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, WenQing Liao and Jiang Liu, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Sunny Liao to Albert Jude Liao. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 5/13/14 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.

Feb.20, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 28; Mar. 7, 14, 21, 2014.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV260841 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: April Ross Lim Perez, 855 Orkney Avenue, Santa Clara, CA 95054, TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, April Ross Lim Perez, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. April Ross Lim Perez to April Perez Truong. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 5/13/14 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.

Feb.19, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 28; Mar. 7, 14, 21, 2014.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV260843 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Danny Truong Nguyen, 855 Orkney Avenue, Santa Clara, CA 95054, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Danny Truong Nguyen, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Danny Truong Nguyen to Danny Nguyen Truong. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 5/13/14 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.

Feb.19, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 28; Mar. 7, 14, 21, 2014.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV261179 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Shirley Jing Shao, 922 Mango Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94087. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Shirley Jing Shao, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jing Shao to Shirley Jing Shao. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 5/20/14 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.

Feb.25, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 28; Mar. 7, 14, 21, 2014.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV261219 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Thanh Trung Nguyen, 31 S.24th Street, San Jose, CA 95116.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Thanh Trung Nguyen, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Sophia Bella Diep-Nguyen to Sophia Bella Diep Nguyen. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 5/20/14 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy

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Feb.25, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 28; Mar. 7, 14, 21, 2014.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV261187 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ori Hess, 1919 S. Bascom Avenue #120, Campbell, CA 95008. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Ori Hess, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Ori Hess to Ori Haas. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 04/15/14 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.

Feb.25, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 28; Mar. 7, 14, 21, 2014.

Statement of Abandonment of Use of Fictitious Business Name No.588431 The following person(s) has/have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s). The information given below is as it appeared on the fictitious business name statement that was filed at the County ClerkRecorder’s office. GarciasFruit, 758 Remo St., San Jose, CA 95116. Filed in Santa Clara County on 04/02/13 under file no. 57751. Noemi Garcia and Sandra Garcia, 758 Remo St., San Jose, CA 95116. This business was conducted by a general partnership. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct (a registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Noemi and Sandra Garcia Feb.28; Mar.7, 14, 21, 2014 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/19/2014 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 587975 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Advisors Real Estate Group, 871 E Hamilton Ave. Suite D, Campbell, CA 95008, Santa Clara Co. XL Advisors, Inc. 871 E Hamilton Ave. Suite D, Campbell, CA 95008.

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.)

XL Advisors Inc. Feb. 21, 28; Mar. 7, 14, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/06/14 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 588334 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Valencia’s Stump Grinding Service, 888 Selby Lane, San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara Co. Javier Valencia Alfaro, 888 Selby Lane, San Jose, CA 95127. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed on; 2/10/2014. “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.)

Erika Adriana M Valencia, Javier Valencia Alfaro Feb. 21, 28; Mar. 7, 14, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/14/14 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 588306 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Icon Vision Care Optometry/Optimus Vision Care Optometry, 4155 Moorpark Avenue #21, San Jose, CA 95117, Santa Clara Co. Son Trang Nguyen, 4155 Moorpark Avenue #21, San Jose, CA 95117.

This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 1/2014.

“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.)

Son Trang Nguyen Feb. 21, 28; Mar. 7, 14, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/14/14 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 588042 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, WAGG Transport, 5006 Snow Drive, San Jose, CA 95111, Santa Clara Co. Wendy Edith Gamboa Morales, 5006 Snow Drive, 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.)

Wendy Edith Gamboa Morales Feb. 21, 28; Mar. 7, 14, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/07/14 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV260791 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Tamakuwala Pranavkumar Hareshkumar, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Tamakuwala Pranavkumar Hareshkumar has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Tamakuwala Pranavkumar H to b.

Tamakuwala Pranav H. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 5/13/14 at 8:45 am, Dept.

12, Probate room: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113.

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

Feb.19, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 21, 28; Mar. 7, 14, 2014.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV260699 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Yonatan Ghebremicael Daniel, 1829 Market Street, Santa Clara, CA 95050, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Yonatan Ghebremicael Daniel has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Yonatan Ghebremicael Daniel to b.

Yonatan Daniel Ghebremicael. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 5/13/14 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.

Feb.18, 2014

Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 21, 28; Mar. 7, 14, 2014.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV260618 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Joshua Steven Thompson, 15145 La Rocca Ct., Morgan Hill, CA 95037, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Joshua Steven Thompson has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Hailey Diane Phillips to b. Hailey Diane Thompson. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 5/06/14 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.

Feb.14, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 21, 28; Mar. 7, 14, 2014.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV259919 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Neiyee Lee, 475 Newell Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Neiyee Lee has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Neiyee Lee to b. Mia Lee. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 4/22/14 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.

Jan.31, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 21, 28; Mar. 7, 14, 2014.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV260344 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Faroz Mohabban Ghandehari, 936 Deer Meadow Ct, San Jose, CA 95122, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Faroz Mohabban Ghandehari, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Faroz Mohabban Ghandehari to b. Faroz Mohebban. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 4/29/14 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.

Feb.10, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 21, 28; Mar. 7, 14, 2014.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV260804 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Kathleen Berger, 10580 S. Foothill Blvd., Cupertino, CA 95014, TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Kathleen Berger, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Kathleen Mastrini Berger to Kathleen Mary Mastrini and b. Danielle Nicole Berger to Danielle Nicole Mastrini.

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 4/29/14 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.

Feb.19, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 21, 28; Mar. 7, 14, 2014.

Larry E. Schaadt Feb. 14, 21, 28; Mar. 7, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/03/14.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 588097 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Bridgepath Venture, 1158 Turtlerock Drive, San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara Co. Brandon Mai, 1158 Turtlerock Drive, San Jose, CA 95122. 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.)

Brandon Mai Feb. 14, 21, 28; Mar. 7, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/10/14.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 587938 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Lundy Construction & Solar Company, 209 E. Java Dr. #61611, Sunnyvale, CA 94088, Santa Clara Co. Wyndon Trinidad, 1902 Lily LN, Manteca, CA 95336.

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.)

Wyndon Trinidad Feb. 14, 21, 28; Mar. 7, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/5/14.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 588149 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Youth Outreach and Learning Institute, 15240 La Alameda Drive. Apt. C, Morgan Hill, CA 95037, Santa Clara Co. Robert Castillo, 15240 La Alameda Drive, Apt. C, Morgan Hill, CA 95037. 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.)

Robert Castillo Feb. 14, 21, 28; Mar. 7, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/12/14.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 587863 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Silicon Valley Pain Management, 217 Beethoven Lane, Los Gatos, CA 95032, Santa Clara Co. Asmina Khan, Medical Corporation, 217 Beethoven Lane, Los Gatos, CA 95032. 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.)

Asmina Khan Feb. 14, 21, 28; Mar. 7, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/04/14.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 587821 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Rendezvous Wine Bar, 394 East Campbell Avenue, Campbell, CA 95008, Santa Clara Co. Larry E. Schaadt, Regale, LLC 100 S Santa Cruz Ave. Los Gatos, CA 95030. 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.)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 586559 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Friends of San Jose Beautiful, 144 S. 3rd St., Suite 509, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara Co. Jose Posadas, 144 S. 3rd St., Suite 509, San Jose, CA 95112. 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 Posadas Feb. 14, 21, 28; Mar. 7, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/06/14.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV260205 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Oanh Phan, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Oanh Phan has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Haley Phan Nguyen to b. Haley Phan Nguyen Tranhoang. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 4/29/14 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.

Feb.6, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 14, 21, 28; Mar. 7, 2014.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV259490 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Anna Lee, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Anna Lee has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Anna Lee to b. Leeanna St.James. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 4/22/14 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.

Jan.23, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 14, 21, 28; Mar. 7, 2014.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV260194 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Sumaya Shakir Kaleem, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Sumaya Shakir Kaleem has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Sumaya Shakir Kaleem to b.Sumaya Shakir. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 4/27/14 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept.: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Feb.6, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 14, 21, 28; Mar. 7, 2014.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV260330 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Henok Gebre, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Henok Gebre has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Eyouel Tekest to b. Eyouel Gebre. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 4/29/14 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.

Feb.10, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 14, 21, 28; Mar. 7, 2014.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV260004 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Amber Lea Mountford, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Amber Lea Mountford has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Amber Lea Mountford toAmber Shay Mountford. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 4/29/14 at 8:45 am, Dept. 12, Probate room: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Feb.4, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 07, 14, 21, 28, 2014.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV259941 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Dechen Zangmo and David Anthony Martinez, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Dechen Zangmo and David Anthony Martinez has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Dechen Zangmo to Zhiwa Lhatshok Martinez and b. Karma Yeshey Martinez to Kalden Lodrel Shenphen Mar-

LEGAL CLASSIFIEDS tinez. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 4/22/14 at 8:45 am, Probate room: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Feb.3, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 07, 14, 21, 28, 2014.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV259931 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Johanna Cortez, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Johanna Cortez has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Samaria Adelin Raygoza to Samaria Adelin Cortez. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 4/22/14 at 8:45 am, Dept.

12, Probate room: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113.

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

Feb.3, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 07, 14, 21, 28, 2014.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV258142 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Leonela Karina Valdovinos, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Leonela Karina Valdovinos has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Leonela Sriyani Deen to Leonela Sriyani Valdovinos. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 3/18/14 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.

Dec.23, 2013 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 07, 14, 21, 28, 2014.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV259919 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Neiyee Lee, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Neiyee Lee has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Neiyee Lee to Mia Lee. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 4/22/14 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.

Jan.31, 2014 Aaron Persky

Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 07, 14, 21, 28, 2014.

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV228883 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Adrian Mauro-Ortiz and Cecilia Perez Morales, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Adrian MauroOrtiz and Cecilia Perez Morales has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Ana Cecilia Mauro Perez to Ana Cecilia Mauro-Perez. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 4/22/14 at 8:45 am, Probate room: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Jan.30, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 07, 14, 21, 28, 2014.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV259930 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Petrita Gonzalez, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Petrita Gonzalez has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Rogelio Julian Yon to Rogelio Julian Gonzalez. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 4/22/14 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.

Feb.3, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 07, 14, 21, 28, 2014.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 587797 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, European Wax Center, 5638 Cottle Road, San Jose, CA 95123, Santa Clara Co. Starry Skyes LLC-Cottle, 19482 Roble Ct., Saratoga, CA 95070. 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.)

Starry Skyes Feb. 07, 14, 21, 28, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/3/14.

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO.587631 The following person(s) has/have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s). The information given below is as it appeared on the fictitious business name statement that was filed at the County ClerkRecorder’s office. Terapia Familiar Hispana, 3263 Brookdale Dr. Apt.B, Santa Clara, CA 9505. Filed in Santa Clara County on 1/30/2014 under file no. 587631.Maria Estela Calapiz, 3263 Brookdale Dr. Santa Clara, CA 95051. This business was conducted by an individual. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Laura Luna Feb.7,14, 21, 28, 2014 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/30/2014

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FASHION & BEAUTY

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Juan Carlos Miranda EL OBSERVADOR The other day at work, one of my co workers approached me to ask for some advice in regards his wardrobe. I don’t even know what made him think I knew how to dress; perhaps this column (?) or perhaps my understated-yettasteful wardrobe choices I tend to sport outside of the blah uniform the company makes us wear. I mean, seriously, how can anyone show personality and individuality wearing the same thing as everybody else?

But that’s besides the point.

VIVEMEJOR Para parecer más joven, verte increíble y sentirte muy bien contigo misma Es muy halagador cuando te dicen que te ves juvenil; este piropo siempre nos saca una sonrisa. Y afortunadamente existen algunas cosas que podemos hacer para parecer más jóvenes. Te mostramos algunos de estos tips que te ayudan a quitarte unos añitos fácilmente.

El maquillaje Usa un corrector para reducir manchas y ojeras, y

una crema BB que te ayude a cubrir imperfecciones en la piel, porque cuanto más parejo sea tu cutis, más joven se verá. Escoge un color de crema un tono más claro que el de tu piel, para que ésta se vea fresca. Por último, usa sombras mate porque las brillantes destacan las arruguitas.

Corte y color de pelo Lleva una melena con pocas capas y sin frizz, con un largo que no sobrepase los hombros. Cortarte el flequillo te dará un toque jovial y moderno, la tendencia es tenerlo recto y a la altura de las cejas.

Para el color, opta por tonos

claros o hazte iluminación en tonos miel, dorados o cobrizos, si tu cabello es naturalmente oscuro.

Cejas y pestañas Las cejas finas son el antónimo de la juventud. Así que evita depilarlas mucho, mejor déjalas pobladas y gruesitas. Puedes repasar las cejas con un perfilador marrón y levantarlas un poco con trazos ascendentes para que parezcan más abundantes. Por último, usa rímel ya que hace que las pestañas se vean más largas y abundantes.

I’m the type of person who likes to help other people when they’re in need. Believe it or not, sometimes I can be nice, so I agreed to go on a shopping spree with him and teach him everything I know.

So let me tell you a little bit about this kid--and I mean-kid because I consider anyone under twenty years of age a kid. He is the typical baggy-pants, large-T Shirt wearing straight man whose style tells you he doesn’t really care what he wears, but in reality is screaming for a little bit of help to get the attention of the opposite sex. A good kid, in general, with a need of a little push in the right direction.

The first thing I inquired about when I met with him was the size of his pants and shirt. Not surprisingly he was wearing clothes two sizes too big for his body. The first recommendation I made was: Embrace your size. Wearing clothes that are too big can make you look skinnier than you are and it might not necessarily be a good thing when you have a slender frame. Wearing clothes that are too small will do the opposite and might even make you look like Chabelo.

Get the right length. When purchasing new jeans or pants it is very important to

get the right length. We all know not everyone is built like the mannequins at the stores and not everyone can just wear items off the rack.

So getting the right length of pants will benefit you in the way that they won’t shorten your legs the way that pants that are too long will, and won’t make you look like you’re ready for the flood the way that pants that are too short will. I mean, who wants to look like Pee Wee Herman’s cousin?

Try them on. Typical, guys will just purchase clothes without trying them on and later, when they find out they don’t fit, will not return them for some odd reason. Therefore, one piece of advice I always offer is, try everything before buying it.

Trust me, it will save you time and money in the long run and also the embarrassment of having to return it because you thought that was your size.

Pay attention to trends.

When it comes to jeans there are plenty of fits out there, but whatever is trending is usually what complements your body at the time. Right now the perfect fit for most guys would be a slim fit jean, tapered at the bottom.

Lastly, take a picture. Once you have tried your new clothes that are the correct size and length, take a picture. An image is worth a thousand words. You’ll be pleasantly surprised of how good you really look, and know that by embracing your true size you’ll feel great and perhaps even more confident.

After all was said and done my friend was very happy with everything we bought, and I’d like to think he learned a lot from our little trip to the mall. Why else would he have asked for a second date?

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Aries Marzo trae consigo buenas influencias para tu signo.

El Sol en tu casa doce, trae ganancias inesperadas y es probable que se cumpla eso que tanto deseas. Aprovecha el movimiento de Venus en Acuario para hacer las paces con algunos amigos. Diviértete, lo necesitas. Desconfía de los aduladores.

Tauro

VIBRAS

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De esta fecha en adelante contarás con muy buena suerte especialmente en asuntos relacionados al amor. El día 6, Júpiter por fin se pondrá directo y eso significa mucha estabilidad en cuanto al dinero y el trabajo. Es posible que te entregues de lleno a una relación sentimental.

Géminis Este es un mes que te traerá muchas sorpresas en el amor.

Todo será mejor que antes.

Nuevos conocidos y amistades te harán salir de la rutina.

En lo económico viene recuperación y aumento de ingresos. Recibirás una noticia relacionada a tu familia que te pondrá feliz.

Cáncer Los vientos soplan a tu favor en cuanto a trabajo y la

relación con tu familia. En la pareja pueden presentarse algunas rencillas sin importancia debido a malos entendidos. Le dedicarás más tiempo a hacer lo que te gusta y las presiones del trabajo serán cuestión del ayer. Juega a la lotería, tendrás chances de ganar.

Leo

Has pasado por mucho estos dos últimos meses, sin embargo; siempre has sabido guardar la calma y has podido resolver todos los problemas de la mejor manera.

Recuerda que muy pronto Júpiter visitará tu signo y una gran oportunidad ha de cruzarse en tu camino.

Virgo Te llegarán buenas noticias referente a trámites, documentos e ingresos. Venus en tu casa sexta presagia buenas

nuevas con respecto a dinero, negocio o trabajo. Podrás salir de deudas y te consentirás un poco, pero no te extralimites. Un asunto legal se resuelve favorablemente para uno de los tuyos.

Libra Has pasado por un par de meses de transición, muchas cosas han cambiado pero el cambio ha sido benéfico.

Nuevas oportunidades laborales pueden hacerse presentes a partir del día 10. Recapacita y perdona a la persona que te ofendió, esa persona te quiere de verdad.

Escorpión Quizá hayas sufrido retraso con asuntos de dinero durante enero y febrero, pero en este mes todo cambiará. Es probable que una situación romántica siga ocupando

casi todo tu tiempo, los astros te indican que debes esperar un poco, tener más paciencia, esa persona estará contigo...

Sagitario Tienes a Venus en tu casa tercera, la de las comunicaciones, negocios y transporte.

La persona que comparte tu vida te dará pruebas que realmente te ama. Los solteros hallarán una pareja. Si tienes que hacer una compra importante como por ejemplo un auto, este es el mes ideal para hacerlo.

Capricornio El planeta Júpiter sigue navegando en tu casa del matrimonio, han ocurrido muchos cambios, algunos han encontrado el amor y otros han decidido separarse pues ya no siente lo mismo que antes, todo sucede por una causa

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que a la larga te beneficiará.

Acuario El mes de marzo augura momentos gratos y mucha diversión, es como si de repente todo renaciera a tu alrededor, la vida se te hará más bonita que antes. Es probable que durante este ciclo surja en ti una nueva vocación o que consigas reconocimiento o hasta un mejor empleo.

Piscis Este mes es para resolver pendientes y salir de problemas. Se augura que pasarás unos días fuera del hogar o que te irás de viaje. Encontrarás un par de viejos conocidos que se convertirán en tus mejores amigos. El factor económico te dará satisfacciones. Venus te hará rejuvenecer.

“The Jungle Book”Inspires Real Rhino Rescue Efforts (NAPS) Inspired by the rescue of an animated rhinoceros who was all but extinct, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment contacted the International Rhino Foundation to obtain rhinoceros facts and help spread awareness about the growing concerns surrounding the survival of rhinos around the globe.

The Disney Animation Research Library researchers made an astonishing discovery while transferring old drawings into their new digital files: a key character developed by Walt Disney himself, who was almost lost to obscurity when he was deleted from the final version of “The Jungle Book.” The rhinoceros is named Rocky and he has not only been saved from extinction, but will be available for everyone to enjoy for generations to come because he stars in his own featurette, “The Lost Character: Rocky

lems that they face, but more still needs to be done.

Things You Can Do To Help Rhinos: • Visit and support the International Rhino Foundation (www.rhinos. org). the Rhino,” included with this year’s Diamond Edition of “The Jungle Book,” which is available for the first time ever on Blu-ray and Digital.

Rocky’s likeness was based on a greater one-horned or Indian rhino. Walt described Rocky as a “loveable rhinoceros who is half blind and extremely dumb.” Rhinoceroses do have small brains compared to their large body size, so the story team stuck to the facts when Rocky was referred to as “marble-brained.”

At the time, Rocky’s personality was given life through the voice of Frank Fontaine.

With Fontaine’s distinctive voice and the many volumes of developmental sketches, it seemed Rocky was on his way to becoming a star as part of “The Jungle Book”’s beloved animal ensemble.

Yet in the final stages of production, Walt decided Rocky just wasn’t necessary to tell Mowgli’s story.

As Disney delved into Rocky’s “background,” it became evident that the prospects for real rhinos to be around for future generations are not very good unless people act now. Thousands of years ago, the rhino popula-

tion was diverse, widespread and abundant throughout much of the world. Today, however, only five species survive in Africa and Asia (2014, www.rhinos.org).

While committed institutions, such as the International Rhino Foundation and dedicated people worldwide, have had some success in protecting the bulk of the world’s remaining rhinos, most populations remain threatened due to the loss of their critical habitat and from poaching for their horns. Struggling but surviving rhino populations include the three Asian

species: the Javan rhino (with no more than 44 in the wild), Sumatran rhino (no more than 100) and the greater one-horned rhino (approximately 3,300). Africa’s black rhino is also endangered, with a population of just over 5,000, and the white rhino, while the most numerous species with just over 20,000 remaining, is also the species most heavily impacted by poachers. Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund has worked with the International Rhino Foundation for the past 20 years to help protect rhinos in the wild and raise awareness about the prob-

• Adopt a Rhino (www. rhinos.org/adopt-a-rhino).

Share on Facebook and ­Twitter.

• Stay informed (www.rhinos.org/get-involved).

• Encourage children to share with teachers and others at school.

• Watch the “Jungle Book” bonus feature and spread the word about the rhino problem.

• Learn more about Disney’s conservation commitment at www.disney.com/ conservation.

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ENTERTAINMENT

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Decretan tres días de luto oficial en el Ayuntamiento de Algeciras (NOTIMEX) Paco de Lucía, considerado como el guitarrista de mayor prestigio internacional, quien destacó por fusionar el flamenco con el jazz, el pop y la música clásica, murió a los 66 años a causa de un infarto, mientras se encontraba de vacaciones con su familia en Cancún, donde pasaba largas temporadas.

El alcalde de Algeciras, José Ignacio Landaluce, lamentó el fallecimiento en México de Francisco Sánchez Gómez, a quien consideró un genial guitarrista e hijo predilecto de la ciudad, por lo que ha decretado tres días de luto oficial.

Desde temprana hora en las puertas de la Casa Consistorial de Algeciras se han concentrado decenas de personas en señal de duelo por la pérdida del más internacional de sus hijos, el guitarrista.

Entre los galardones que recibió a lo largo de su trayectoria

destacan el Premio Nacional de Guitarra de Arte Flamenco, la Medalla de Oro al Mérito en las Bellas Artes (1992), la Distinción Honorífica de los Premios de la Música (2002), el Premio Príncipe de Asturias de las Artes (2004). Fue Doctor Honoris Causa por la Universidad de Cádiz y por el Berklee College of Music en 2010.

Francisco Sánchez Gómez, su nombre completo, nació en el barrio de La Bajadilla, ubicada en el ayuntamiento de Algeciras, España, el 21 de diciembre de 1947. El ser hijo y hermano de músicos, lo familiarizó con el flamenco desde su infancia.

De su padre, Antonio Sánchez Pecino, quien se ganaba la vida como vendedor ambulante de

telas durante el día y por la noche tocaba la bandurria en los bailes de pueblo, y de su hermano mayor, Ramón de Algeciras, aprendió los primeros rasgueos, y a los seis años comenzó a estudiar guitarra.

Su madre, Luzía Gomes Gonçalves, una portuguesa de Monte Gordo acostumbrada a la vez a la pobreza de su familia numerosa y a la vena artística de sus miembros, lo veía más como una inversión de futuro que como un perjuicio.

Paco de Lucía comenzó a actuar a los 12 años junto a su hermano

Pepe, como el dúo Los Chiquitos de Algeciras, que cosechó el aplauso de muchos tablaos de Cádiz. Con 14 años obtuvo un premio en el Concurso Internacional de Arte Flamenco de Jerez de la Frontera y emprendió su primer viaje a Estados Unidos.

Con la dirección artística de su padre grabó los primeros discos junto a su hermano Pepe, y posteriormente registró otros tres a dúo con Ricardo Modrego, de la compañía de Greco. Poco después conoció a Fosforito, a quien acompañó en una actuación en Salamanca, y luego a Camarón de la Isla, quien fue una gran influencia para él.

Paco de Lucía se acercó también a la música clásica de raíz española (Manuel de Falla, Joaquín Rodrigo e Isaac Albéniz), o la unión con otros ritmos (la bossa nova de Tom Jobim, el tango de Astor Piazzolla, el country, la salsa, la música árabe).

Ha colaborado además con eximios guitarristas de otros géneros, como rock, jazz y blues, con nombres destacados de Pedro Iturralde, Chick Corea, Larry Coryell o sus famosos tríos con John McLaughlin y Al Di Meola, con quienes firmó, en 1980, el inolvidable Friday night in San Francisco, un disco que vendió más de un millón de ejemplares.

A lo largo de su trayectoria musical grabó y colaboró en más de 40 discos, entre los que destacan “Los Chiquitos de Algeciras” (1963), “Fantasía flamenca” (1969), “Almoraima” (1976), “Entre dos aguas” (1981), “Live in América” (1993) y “Cositas buenas” (2004).

Muere de un infarto el guitarrista flamenco Paco de Lucía a los 66 años de edad.

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(NOTIMEX) El escocés Andy Murray sufrió para superar la primera ronda en el Abierto Mexicano ante un combativo Pablo Andujar quien vendió cara su derrota y le hizo sudar en serio.

Murray llego desencanchado al primer set, el ibérico quien ocupa el escalafón número 24 del mundo comenzó con un peloteo muy bueno, metiendo buenos tiros a las esquinas que hacían esforzarse al máximo al ganador de Wimbledon en 2013.

El primer set y con todo en contra, Andy intentó levantarse de un 0-5 y logró poner el 3-5, e incluso estuvo a punto de romper el noveno punto, pero Andujar apretó y sorprendió al estadio entero tras ganar por 6-3, el escocés

entendió que si quería seguir en Acapulco necesitaba más que lo que había mostrado hasta ahora pues no le sería fácil derrotar a su oponente.

El segundo set ya se vio a un top 10 del mundo en la cancha pues el ganador de la medalla de oro en los Juegos Olímpicos de Londres 2012 se llevó la segunda manga por 6-1 y finalmente cerró el encuentro de dos horas de duración con un 6-2 en el último set.

“Fue un set muy complicado en el primero me costó entrar y tuvo que hacer un juego más agresivo en el segundo y tercer set sin pensar en lo que no hice porque lo más importante eran los puntos que venían al final me sentí muy bien en la cancha y di lo mejor”, señaló Andy Murray Sobre su estado físico el ac-

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tual número siete del mundo explicó que no tuvo problemas con la rodilla.

En otros resultados el número cuatro de la gráfica principal, Grigor Dimitrov superó 7-5 y 6-1 al Marinko Matosevic, mientras que Donald Young sorprendió en el abierto tras entrar a la gráfica principal como “locky loser” y echar al número 41 del mundo, el finlandés Jarkko Nieminem.

Además Alenxandr Dogopolov, finalista en Río de Janeiro B, Brasil la semana pasada le pego a la siembra al echar Vasek Pospisil por doble 6-2, mientras que Kevin Anderson echó Stephane Robert, quien llegó desde la calificación por 6-2 y 6-7

(NOTIMEX) La Copa del Mundo de la Federación Internacional de Futbol Asociación (FIFA) llegará a Suecia el próximo viernes 28 de febrero, como parte de la gira mundial previa a la Copa del Mundo Brasil 2014.

El trofeo se encuentra en este momento en Estambul, Turquía, a donde llegó el pasado 25 de febrero y permanecerá ahí hasta este jueves, para luego ser trasladado a Suecia, donde permanecerá hasta el 2 de marzo.

Turquía recibió el galardón de oro macizo de 18 quilates procedente de Croacia, donde estuvo del 22 al 24 este mes, y fue la parada número 73 de las 88 donde se podrá apreciar.Actualmente, la selección turca, que se perdió de dos certámenes seguidos, Alemania 2006 y Sudáfrica 2010, se encuentra bajo el

mando del entrenador local Fatih Terim y su centrocampista estrella es Arda Turan, quien milita en el Atlético de Madrid desde 2011.

La Copa FIFA se despedirá

de Estambul este 27 de febrero para continuar el recorrido que finalizará el próximo 21 de abril, cuando llegue nuevamente a Brasil.

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México (NOTIMEX) Con 28 plataformas digitales de música, México se encuentra en el primer lugar de países latinoamericanos con más sitios para escuchar música.

De acuerdo con el sitio oficial Pro-Music.org, que engloba los sitios digitales legales de música a nivel mundial, el país se posiciona con el mayor número de opciones de download, servicios de suscripción y ringtones, por encima de Brasil, que tiene 19 plataformas, seguida de Argentina con 13 y Chile con 10.

Barcelona (NOTIMEX) La gestión de la cartera de inversión en mercados bursátiles a través del teléfono móvil es cada vez más fácil, por su desarrollo tecnológico y la facilidad gráfica, afirmó la promotora de la aplicación QStocks Traker, Diana Ganduxer.

En declaraciones a Notimex en el marco del Congreso Mundial de Móviles, que se realiza en esta ciudad del noreste de España del 24 al 27 de febrero, indicó que “se trata de lenguaje para no programadores y a base de visualización permite un seguimiento de los valores en tiempo real”.

Comentó que la empresa Quadrigam creó esta aplicación para usuario de Apple y la va a desarrollar para Android, a la vez que la fomentará entre escuelas de negocios al servir también como simulador para la enseñanza sobre mercados bursátiles.

La herramienta hace el seguimiento de acciones en el teléfono, las compara con el valor de compra, clasifica las inversiones por sectores,

traslada los valores a monedas extranjeras (a 150) al alcanzar 60 mercados de 30 países.

Cifras de la Asociación Mexicana de Productores de Fonogramas y Videogramas (Amprofon) indicaron que la música digital es ahora el modelo de negocio con el

que la industria se muestra adaptada a los nuevos retos tecnológicos.

En ese rubro, la descarga digital en 2013 creció 21.95 por ciento, respecto al año anterior al llegar a los 808 millones de pesos, en comparación con 663 millones de pesos en 2012.La llegada de plataformas como de Spotify, Google Play, Deezer y Rdio en 2013, dio al mercado digital mayores posibilidades de compra, hecho que se vio reflejado en que las ventas de música digital en México representaron el 47.9 por ciento de las ventas totales.

En ese sentido, las ventas digitales se conformaron en 35 por ciento por single track, 20 por ciento álbum completo, 19 por ciento streams, 12 por ciento ringtones, single track y ringback

Además de la visualización numérica y gráfica, la aplicación cuenta con un sistema de alertas y mensajes sobre las variaciones en los mercados donde tiene sus carteras.

“Hemos estado en reuniones en Estados Unidos y cada vez hay más avance y aceptación de estas herramientas.

Inicialmente pudiera ser una aplicación que requiere mucho conocimiento informático y financiero, pero trabajamos para hacerlo más sencillo en ambos casos”, precisó.

Sobre el alcance de la aplicación, apuntó que es principalmente en Estados Unidos, por la gran actividad financiera y de desarrollo de estas tecnologías, lo mismo que Europa.

Consideró importante que esta aplicación tendría otras variantes como una para sistema Windows de Nokia, además del simulador financiero que ha despertado interés en escuelas de negocios.

(BPT) The holidays are over and if you’re left looking at a fruit cake and a room full of white elephant gifts, you’re probably thinking it is time to find the perfect present for yourself.

Like many adults, you want to treat yourself to a little technology. You’re not alone. Laptops and tablets were the two mostwanted electronic gifts during the holiday season, according to research from the Consumer Electronics Association’s annual CE Holiday Purchase Pat-

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terns Study. If you’re looking to give yourself the gift of tech this post-holiday season, here are some things to look for to get you started on your search. * Tablets. Tablets offer you the opportunity to experience everything the Web has to offer in the palm of your hand. Boasting all day battery life, Intel-powered tablets offer lightning-fast Web browsing, super-responsive apps and seamless downloads so you can do anything on the go. Tablets running Intel come in a wide range of designs,

y los videos musicales representaron el 3 por ciento del total de ventas digitales.La industria musical mexicana se adaptó a las nuevas tecnologías de manera vertiginosa y desde 2010, las descargas de música digital de sitios oficiales tuvieron un ascenso del 116.3 por ciento respecto a 2009, ello con la llegada y

posicionamiento de ITunes a México a finales de ese año.

Para 2011, las descargas digitales tuvieron ingresos por 781 millones de pesos, con un crecimiento del 33 por ciento con respecto a 2010, año en que se registraron cerca de 13 millones de descargas de música de las tiendas en línea del país.

sizes and prices and run either Windows or Android.

done, and then a tablet when you want to sit back and be entertained.

* 2 in 1 devices. For the person who is looking to have it all, a 2 in 1 device offers you the experience of a PC and a tablet all in the same package. The latest 2 in 1 devices powered by the 4th generation Intel Core processor deliver a 50 percent improvement in battery life, offering up to nine hours in some systems.

These systems can wake up approximately eight times faster, handle everyday computing tasks roughly four times faster, and make video editing and sharing about 16 times faster than a similar four-year-old PC. 2 in 1s powered by the latest Intel Atom processor (Bay Trail) offer twice the speed and triple the graphics performance than previous generations of Atom.

All of these devices are perfect for busy people who need to take their device everywhere but don’t want to compromise on computing performance - it’s a laptop when you need to be productive and get work

Portable All-in-One PCs: Do you have an old desktop PC just gathering dust in the corner of your home? Upgrade to a portable all-in-one PC for a system that combines the performance of a full PC, inside a sleek screen with tablet-like capabilities, and offers a clutter-free design that responds quickly to touch.

These systems are the ultimate entertainment and social hub for your home and life and are perfect for families and game nights.

The right device for you should be one that best compliments your lifestyle and provides you with entertainment and also solutions to the challenges you face every day in this increasingly-digital society. To learn more about some of the latest compute devices on the market today, visit intel.com.